《Smiling Phoenix Overwhelms the World》


 C1

    The smell of alcohol that shot up to the sky and the gaze of hatred as Duan Mu Yan cowered at the corner of the bed. She looked in terror at the red-eyed Xiao Jin Feng before her, and her tears silently fell down!


    "Don''t... "Don''t come over here ¡­" Her choked voice contained too much desolation as she desperately shook her head. Her mother had died of hatred while her royal brother had been poisoned. Was there still any meaning to her in this world?! Death was not the only way out, but it was the most suitable choice for her!


    "No?!" Haha ¡­ Duan Mu Yan! Why did you marry me! Why! Wasn''t this what he wanted! Good! I''ll help you fulfill your wish today! " Seeing the sparkle in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Xiao Jin Feng was stunned for a moment before he charged towards his wife like a crazed demon, a woman whom he had loved his entire life! He was going to destroy her! Completely and utterly!


    "Don''t... "Mmm mmm ¡­" Before Duan Moyan could even react, she was forcibly pressed down onto the bed by Xiao Lingfeng. His screams were fiercely swallowed into his mouth as he roughly kissed her, trampling over her body without a trace of pity!


    The tearing sound was like a sharp blade that stabbed into Duan Mu Yan''s heart, the blood in her heart dripped down, like mana on a path to the Yellow Springs ¨C demonic and devilish!


    A blinding red dyed Duan Mu Yan''s clear and sparkling eyes. Tears rolled down her face as she fell onto the ground with her broken glass, creating a scene that was dazzling to the eyes!


    At this moment, hatred surged to the limits. Duan Mu Yan sorrowfully thought, why is she still alive! Alive.


    "Xiao Lingfeng... You''ll regret it... "Definitely ¡­" With her empty eyes losing focus, Duan Mu Yan gave up struggling and silently cried as she closed her eyes!


    "I regret it!" I regret marrying you and causing the death of Shi Rou! Duan Mu Yan! You owe me this! " Xiao Jingfeng''s actions were not the least bit gentle. He pressed his body against Duan Muyan''s body, rough and cruel, wantonly comforting his emptiness, as though he was a devil asking for more than he could chew.


    The door burst open with a bang, and Xiao Jingfeng left with boundless rage!


    Watching her resentful figure fade away from her line of sight, Duan Moyan slowly stood up. Her body felt as though it was tearing apart, but it was still as painful as a thousandth of her heart!


    The tears in her eyes were suffused with bone-biting sorrow, the smile on her lips, and the heart-wrenching arc of death.


    The heavens have forsaken me, I will defy the heavens!

 C2

    Thirty-five years in the spring.


    Under Duan Chen''s lead, the Mo Dynasty had pacified the four seas, and was a meritorious general. Besides the feudal fiefdom, the marriage between the various emperors and the royal family had also become a grand occasion! This action undoubtedly made the prince surnamed Wang feel that the Emperor''s kindness was vast, and he was even more loyal to the Mo Dynasty.


    Imperial study.


    "Fei Fei greets Your Majesty ¡­" Her pale face was almost transparent, and her half-lidded beautiful eyes held a trace of anger. It was only a few steps from the Jade Pear Palace to the Imperial Study, but Ling Ziyan''s forehead was already soaked with sweat!


    "What is it?" His cold voice was filled with disgust, Duan Chen didn''t even raise his head to look at the woman in front of him!


    "Pear Consort asks the Emperor to retract his order ¡­ Mu Yan, she ¡­ Love is Yuxuan, not Yufeng... And I already have a first wife... "Cough, cough ¡­" Ling Ziyan covered her mouth with a handkerchief and coughed out blood. Even if she had to sacrifice her life, she would strive for her daughter''s happiness.


    "Love? Ling Ziyan! Are you even worthy of talking about love!? You who are about to die, do not sully my dragon eyes! "Step back ¡­" Duan Chen slightly raised his gaze. His handsome face was filled with a domineering aura!


    "Your Majesty ¡­" "Chenqie begs you ¡­" Ling Ziyan''s teary eyes rippled like a wave as she abruptly knelt on the ground, looking at Duan Chen with an imploring gaze!


    "Someone come!" "Drag Fei Li out for me ¡­" As Duan Chen''s hazy eyes swept over the woman on the ground, she laughed maniacally in her heart. Ling Ziyan, you made me wish I was dead. Now, I want you to die with everlasting regret! I want you to see for yourself that your daughter has married into a concubine and has been humiliated.


    In the sky, wisps of clouds floated about. Sometimes they were like butterflies, sometimes they were like gauze, gently coiling and slowly surging, changing constantly!


    Duan Mu Rou gently swayed her body as she squatted beside a pond lined with fake rocks. She took out an embroidered handkerchief from her bosom and carefully pinched the fish food inside it before sprinkling it into the Lotus Pond!


    The calm surface of the water suddenly became dark. The colorful carp fought over the food. The water in the pond was light and it made the dew on the lotus leaves roll down. The dew was as clear as a pearl.


    Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be mesmerized by the beautiful scenery as he stared dazedly at the falling dew. Although the scenery was beautiful, it couldn''t rival even a thousandth of Duan Mu Yan''s beauty.


    Her skin was as smooth as jade, her eyes were bright and white, and her cherry lips were unblemished. The two strands of hair on the side of her mouth were gentle with the wind as they added an alluring charm to her appearance. With such an unparalleled beauty, and such grace and grace, she was the Third Princess of the Mo Dynasty ¡ª Duan Mu Yan!


    The wind was calm, and he was like a painting.


    The golden carp leapt up as cold droplets of water splattered onto Duan Mu Yan''s face, breaking her train of thought. The light in her eyes turned slightly as a resplendent light flowed out from the bottom of her eyes, causing her heart to feel slightly warm. In this lotus pond, there was once a handsome and carefree boy who saved her from drowning ¡­ Xiao Yuxuan, this name had been firmly engraved in her heart ever since Duan Mu Yan was ten years old.


    As she thought of this, a gentle breeze seemed to blow in the depths of her heart, causing ripples to form on the surface!


    Right at this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps came from afar. Duan Mu Yan saw her brother walking over with quick steps, and a solemn expression appeared on her face!


    "Mu Yan?! Why are you still here! "Do you know, something big happened ¡­" The deep voice contained a trace of worry and unease. Duan Jingyang''s eyes were awe-inspiring as he stared at his little sister!


    "Did something happen to mufei?" Duan Mu Yan was stunned for a moment. A trace of fear flashed in her eyes, and the embroidered handkerchief in her hand clenched tightly.


    "No ¡­"


    "That''s good ¡­" After hearing Duan Jingyang''s reply, his originally levitating heart calmed down. In this palace, there seemed to be nothing more serious than the illness of his mother''s consort!


    "It''s you!" royal father has bestowed you to Xiao Lingfeng! " His brows were tightly knitted together as he looked worriedly at Duan Mu Yan. To be honest, Duan Jingyang''s appearance could be considered elegant and handsome, but due to the relationship with his mother, he had never been treated seriously. As time passed, he developed a submissive personality, even though he was the only prince of his father in the palace! Perhaps ¡­ Not the only one.


    At this moment, her heart felt as though it was being torn apart. Layers of chilliness slowly rose from the bottom of her heart to the coldness at her fingertips. Duan Mu Yan''s pupils constricted as his mind went blank. Impossible... How could it be Xiao Lingfeng?


    Her tender jade-like fingers unceasingly lifted up the fish food within the embroidered handkerchief as her throat tightened. Suddenly, Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips and smiled faintly.


    "Brother ¡­" In the future, you need to be more careful in your actions and you can even hear the wrong names. How can royal father be at ease in handing over such a great matter to you ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with tears and mist as she stared fixedly at the golden carp in the pond. She would rather believe that there was a mistake than believe that his royal father would beat the both of them.


    "Sister!" It''s true! The imperial edict had been passed down! I saw it with my own eyes! Even if my ears aren''t working, and I''m writing in black and white, could it be that I''m blind?! royal father, he ¡­ " Before Duan Jingyang could finish speaking, Duan Mu Yan had already stood up and fiercely pushed him away, rushing towards the Imperial Study!

 C3

    "Mu Yan, don''t worry. I will definitely marry you when I grow up ¡­" "You have to wait for me ¡­"


    "But Imperial Father said that the princess'' fate is to marry Your Highness ¡­"


    "Then I will be your highness ¡­" "Don''t worry, I''ll definitely diligently train in martial arts and accomplish some great things. At that time, the Emperor will bestow me the title of king, and I''ll be able to marry you ¡­"


    "You promised me ¡­"


    Tears rolled down her cheeks like beads with their strings cut. Duan Mu Yan ran away with all her might. She had promised her life to Xiao Yu Xuan, so how could she marry her brother ¡­ No... In this life, she would only marry Xiao Yuxuan ¡­ His fingers brushed the air, revealing a layer of chilliness.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to arrive at the imperial study, her footsteps abruptly halted. This was because she heard a familiar voice. It was mufei! She didn''t continue walking away. Instead, she silently stood outside, listening to the voices coming from within as a trace of hope flashed past her heart.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Why?! You clearly know that Mu Yan loves Yuxuan and not Yufeng! Why are you so cruel... "Cough, cough ¡­" On the azure-colored marble, that frail figure weakly crawled on the ground, his teary eyes mottled as he looked at the lofty Sovereign King, his heart enduring the pain of ten thousand ants devouring it!


    If it wasn''t for Mu Yan, she, Ling Ziyan, might never have thought that she would step into the imperial study, nor would she have come to beg Duan Chen. There was too much of a gap between them to be unraveled... Don''t worry until you die.


    Duan Chen turned around, an ice-cold glint of light flickering in his eyes.


    "Cruel?! Ling Ziyan! Do you know what cruelty is?! Back then, if you had not advanced behind the mother, how could Yu Die still defend the palace and raise a pair of children for me? And they... But it was so unshakable! It''s all thanks to you! " Duan Chen''s deep voice contained a bone-biting coldness as he viciously stared at the deathly pale Ling Ziyan on the ground, not moving in the slightest.


    "Even though... I''ve said it a hundred times... But today, for Mu Yan''s sake ¡­ I can repeat... Cough cough ¡­ Fact is not what you think... Back then, when I saw you ignoring the imperial court because of your love affair, I went to ask for Qin Yu Die to enter the palace ¡­ But I can''t convince my mother... I don''t care if you misunderstand me for twenty years... I just hope that you won''t hurt Mu Yan ¡­ "Please ¡­" Ling Ziyan''s clear eyes flashed a trace of grief. There was no place for her to pour out the grievances in her heart as tears silently rolled down her cheeks.


    "Nonsense! Do you think I will believe your lies! Because of you! Even if the Queen Mother passed away in immortality, she still needed to draw up a legacy. Qin Yu Die was not allowed to enter the palace, and would never sleep in the Royal Tomb! Ling Ziyan! You are so vicious ¡­ Since you''ve made me experience the pain of your heart, I''ll make your heart feel as if it''s being cut by knives! That''s right! I know that Mu Yan likes Xiao Yuxuan, but I must give it to Xiao Jingfeng! As you know... Xiao Lingfeng is already married. Even if your daughter enters the Xiao Residence, she can only be a concubine! And your son! Don''t even dream of being Crown Prince! "I, Duan Chen, have more than one son ¡­" Duan Chen''s cold eyes stared fiercely at Ling Ziyan. At this moment, he was like an Asura from hell, slowly devouring Ling Ziyan''s life force.


    "You ¡­ Duan Chen! You demon! You have no humanity... He was like a tiger that wouldn''t eat its prey! You actually dared to personally push your daughter into a pit of fire! Duan Chen ¡­ You''ll regret it... One day ¡­ "You ¡­" Ling Ziyan struggled to get up, reaching out her withered hands to pinch Duan Chen''s neck. Her teary eyes were filled with resentment!


    Duan Chen''s eyes turned cold as he suddenly raised his palm, wanting to slam it into Ling Ziyan''s face, but at that critical moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly rushed in and blocked right in front of Ling Ziyan, forcefully receiving the palm strike!


    Traces of red appeared on the corner of her mouth. Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips.


    "Mu Yan greets royal father ¡­ Mufei brazenly talked back to royal father ¡­ I hope royal father will forgive her that she is seriously ill ¡­ "Don''t pursue this matter ¡­" Tears, overflowing in his eyes, stubbornly refused to fall. Duan Mu Yan''s heart seemed to be tightly entangled by thousands of threads. The slight twitching of her heart caused her to almost die from the pain.


    If she hadn''t heard it with her own ears, Duan Mu Yan would never have known that in the heart of her royal father, she was only a tool for revenge against mufei. His heart had never felt so much pain before.


    "Mu Yan?! You... Cough cough cough ¡­ Are you okay ¡­ "My Mu Yan ¡­" Seeing her daughter being beaten until she vomited blood, Ling Ziyan''s vital energy and blood suddenly surged upwards. Her chest swelled up and a salty taste filled her mouth. Suddenly, a mouthful of blood sprayed out.


    "Mufei ¡­" He turned around and hugged his mufei tightly. Even though she was strong, she couldn''t shed a tear because she knew that as long as she cried out, mufei would be even more heartbroken. Her illness really couldn''t withstand the slightest bit of stimulation.


    "Mu Yan... Life ¡­ How bitter ¡­ In this world ¡­ mufei is the only one who has let down you! " Ling Ziyan could no longer hold on as she let go of Duan Mu Yan''s hands, her clear eyes slowly growing serious.


    "Imperial Physician... "Quick, send word to the imperial physician ¡­" Outside the door, the guards looked at Duan Chen with cowering eyes and stood where they were, trembling!


    Looking at the unperturbed guards and the dying Imperial Mother in her arms, Duan Mu Yan turned around with tears in her eyes, staring straight at her royal father.


    "Father... Whom do you want your daughter to marry? I am willing to be your concubine ¡­ Please... "Save mufei ¡­" Her choked voice was mixed with too many emotions. Duan Mu Yan''s near begging tone caused Duan Chen to be moved!


    "Are all of you blind? Can''t you see that Riko is unconscious ¡­?" What were they all standing there in a daze for? Hurry up and ask for a royal physician... "Hurry up and bring Fei Li back to the palace ¡­" Duan Chen bellowed at the guards outside the palace as he turned to look at Duan Mu Yan!


    There were no tears nor was there even an expression on her face. After the guard carried Zi Yan away, Duan Mu Yan saluted according to the palace''s rules before turning around and chasing after Mufei.


    A trace of strangeness flashed within Duan Chen''s heart as he watched the lonely figure leave.


    The moment she stepped out of the imperial study, her tears flowed without restraint. Her heart felt as if it was being crazily torn into her bones. Royal father ¡­ Do you really want your daughter to marry Xiao Jin Feng?! Did he really take his daughter as a concubine?! Was he really going to ruin his daughter''s life? Are you serious... He didn''t treat Mu Yan as his daughter.


    Her tears fell with the wind, freezing Duan Moyan''s cheeks and freezing her heart. Her messy hair fluttered with the wind, blurring her vision, and her calm lake of heart surged with waves. How would she face Xiao Yuxuan, how would she face Xiao Jingfeng, and how would she face her unknown path?

 C4

    Jade pear palace.


    In front of the bed, Ling Ziyan''s face had turned as pale as a sheet. The pain in her body was far less than what she felt in her heart. The heart-wrenching pain caused her to curl up into a bow, with only her withered hands holding tightly onto Duan Mu Yan and Duan Jingyang!


    "Mu Yan... It was mufei who harmed you... Otherwise... You can go now ¡­ Leave the palace! Leave this ungrateful place... "Cough, cough, cough ¡­"


    "Mufei ¡­" Don''t worry about your daughter... Marrying Xiao Jingfeng is also good ¡­ I''ve always heard Yu Xuan talk about him ¡­ He was a brave fighter, both civil and martial ¡­ It was a blessing for her daughter to be able to marry into the Xiao family ¡­ Mufei ¡­ Your daughter doesn''t resent you ¡­ " Blinking her eyes, Duan Mu Yan exerted all her strength to stop the tears from rolling down her face. The imperial physician had made it very clear that mufei''s body was like a dried up oil lamp. If not for that unfulfilled wish, she would have passed away long ago.


    Duan Mu Yan knew that mufei''s biggest wish was to personally see him getting married! Looking at his happiness ¡­ And elder brother, seeing that elder brother is highly regarded by royal father and recognized by the ministers ¡­ Even though it was against her will, she still opened her cherry lips and smiled indifferently.


    "Brother ¡­" Don''t Go... I''m willing... I will willingly marry Xi Feng ¡­ "I promised father ¡­" Duan Mu Yan pulled Duan Jingyang away as she wanted to leave. She knew that her father already treated her brother very indifferently. If her father were to clash with her brother again because of his, she would be very afraid ¡­. She was afraid that her royal father would really harm her brother.


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Your royal father will not listen to you ¡­ He hates me... "But I didn''t expect ¡­" Ling Ziyan''s eyes were like waves as her heart was filled with resentment! Why was the heavens so unfair? She had already taken the blame, and she hadn''t complained for twenty years, but she never thought that this kind of injustice would continue to her own children! Unreconciled ¡­ She really didn''t want to accept this.


    "What happened to mufei all those years ago?!" It was at this time that Duan Mu Yan stopped Ling Ziyan from speaking. She didn''t want her brother to know everything that had happened earlier. She was even more thankful that she and not her brother was the one who had heard those heartbreaking words.


    "In those years ¡­ Yes ¡­ It''s time to tell you what happened ¡­ "Mufei swears to the heavens that everything that follows will be the truth. If there''s even the slightest falsehood, then you won''t be a human in the next life ¡­" The crystal clear tears trembled on her eyelashes as Ling Ziyan''s thoughts slowly drifted back to 20 years ago.


    Duan Mu Yan and Duan Jingyang stood beside the bed, attentively listening to the memories of the past that had been floating in the air for twenty years.


    "Twenty years ago, mufei was one of the concubines that your royal father doted on the most. At that time, I remember that as long as your royal father has any worries, he would always come to the ''Jadeite Temple'' to taste the Pear Blossom Wine that I brewed. Later on, when he went out to search for her, he met a girl called Qin Yu Die. When he came back, he couldn''t stop dreaming, and even when he was lying on my bed, he still called her name ¡­ In order to let Qin Yu Die enter the palace, he had entered the palace to admonish his mother on more than one occasion ¡­ but the answer is to think about it... When I saw him being troubled by emotions all day long, I became merciful and went to my mother''s side to plead for that girl called Qin Yu Die! If I''m not jealous, it''s a lie! However, ever since the Ancient Emperor''s family, who could monopolize a Monarch''s favor ¡­ It''s a pity that the Queen Mother didn''t accept my suggestion. On the contrary, she found the Emperor and rejected his proposal! Later on, I found out that on the second day of my visit, my mother sent a spy to report that the woman called Qin Yu Die was from a brothel. But your royal father insisted that I was the one who was slandering the Queen Mother, separating him from Qin Yu Die. From that moment on, your royal father ¡­ There was only hatred ¡­ I thought the hatred would fade with the passage of time... But who would have thought that he would hate me for so long ¡­ It took me so long that I even forgot the reason... Even though your royal father always said he loved Qin Yu Die, I know him because I didn''t get him ¡­ That''s why they cherish it... If Qin Yu Die had really entered the palace ¡­ "Perhaps right now, she''s just an ordinary concubine. Heh, that''s the way things are. The more she can''t get her, the more precious she''ll be ¡­" Her quiet voice contained a hint of weakness and sadness. Tears rolled down from the corners of Ling Ziyan''s eyes. She felt wronged and helpless.


    "Mufei ¡­" It was hard for her to imagine what kind of torture mufei had suffered all these years. In this single moment, she truly hated him, hated her royal father for his ruthlessness and indifference, hated him for his sentimentality and ruthlessness. However, this hatred only lasted for a second before it disappeared within Duan Mu Yan''s heart!


    "Mu Yan... It was mufei who implicated you... Cough cough cough ¡­ If it wasn''t for the fact that your royal father was prejudiced against me, how would he have ¡­ "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Ling Ziyan coughed nonstop as if her internal organs had been burned by a blazing fire. The sudden pain caused Ling Ziyan''s forehead to be covered in sweat!


    Duan Mu Yan fearfully held the unconscious Ling Ziyan on the bed as she looked at her mother in heartache. She then turned around and received the medicinal soup from Duan Jingyang!


    "Mufei ¡­" Mu Yan doesn''t blame you ¡­ I believe that the heavens will not bully Mu Yan! No matter who she married, Mu Yan was grateful ¡­ As long as you have a kind heart... "Mu Yan will definitely obtain happiness ¡­" Tears slowly flowed from her eyes and returned to the bottom of her heart. Duan Mu Yan''s mind was filled with Xiao Yu Xuan''s image ¡­ Happiness... How far away from her.


    After Ling Ziyan fell asleep, only then did Duan Mu Yan and Duan Jingyang leave the Jadeite Temple.


    The moment she stepped out of the Jade Pear Palace, Duan Mu Yan staggered and almost fell to the ground. Luckily, she had Duan Jingyang''s support.


    "Sister, I''ve thought about it ¡­" I won''t let you marry Xiao Jin Feng no matter what! He has a main wife, do you really want to be wronged as a side wife! Furthermore ¡­ I can see... The one you like is Yuxuan! I know royal father doesn''t like me ¡­ I also know... My character is cowardly... But this time, big brother will definitely stand up for you! " Duan Jingyang''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together. He could tolerate being mocked, could tolerate his royal father''s dissatisfaction and disregard, but he could not stand idly watching his own little sister jump into the fire pit!


    "Forget it ¡­" Even mufei can''t change royal father''s mind ¡­ Furthermore ¡­ I said it so clearly in front of royal father ¡­ I will! I''m willing to marry Xiao Lingfeng! I''m willing to be a slave or a slave! No matter what ¡­ I just want you and mufei to be safe and sound... Brother... After you promised me to leave... "We have to take good care of mufei ¡­" Duan Mu Yan wanted to cry, but she could not. She could not shed tears in front of her mother''s concubine, not in front of Duan Jingyang. She had to suffer, but she could not let them suffer along with her!

 C6

    "Mu Yan ¡­" Her hoarse voice contained a trace of concern. Unknowingly, Xiao Yuxuan had already appeared behind Duan Mu Yan!


    Her heart thumped. Every time she heard this voice, she would jump onto Xiao Yuxuan like a little bird, feeling his warmth. But at this moment, Duan Moyan did not dare to turn around, and tears flowed down her face unpredictably.


    "Mu Yan... I know... You are wronged... Let''s go... Let''s get out of here... "Regardless of the ends of the earth, I must give you happiness ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s deep voice sounded even more choked with sobs. She looked at that delicate figure with a pained expression. This was her only true love in this life.


    Her clothes were as white as snow, and her hair was like a waterfall of silver threads. Her jade-like face was bright and clear, and she looked so refined, so quiet, like a direct descendant of an immortal.


    She once thought that she was the happiest woman in the world. Even though she didn''t have the love of his royal father and was ridiculed and ridiculed by everyone, just thinking of him would cause her heart to warm up to her face! Now, he had lost him as well ¡­ From happiness to misfortune, from the Heavenly Abyss to the Earth''s Depression, just how far away was it?


    "You ¡­ "I received the imperial edict ¡­" Duan Mu Yan desperately tried to suppress the tears in her eyes. However, this thought made the tears flow even more wantonly!


    "I don''t care what happens... I''m going to take you away... Mu Yan ¡­ I know what you''re thinking... I know what you''re worried about... Enough... Enough is enough... Think for yourself, think for us... Okay... "Come with me ¡­" Tears welled up in his eyes. Ever since he had met Duan Moyan at the age of ten, he had known that this girl carried too many responsibilities and endured too much pain. His heart ached, but he could only support her silently from behind!


    "Since you know ¡­" you should know what my choice is... Jade Xuan... Sorry... I cannot disobey royal father''s wishes... I can''t let mufei and big brother have the evidence of being mocked in the palace, the reason of being criticized ¡­ I can''t be that selfish... " A trace of determination was revealed on her pale face. Duan Mu Yan knew that this was her fate. Furthermore, she also knew that her life was linked to her mufei and brother''s.


    "Then what about me ¡­" How about you... What about our happiness? Where is our Vows Mountain?! Mu Yan ¡­ I... I beg you... "Come with me ¡­" An icy coldness flashed in the corner of her eyes. Xiao Yuxuan quickly walked in front of Duan Mu Yan and hugged her wife tightly. It was so tight, as if he wanted to take her with him!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Yu Xuan ¡­" Tears rolled down her face as she sobbed like a small beast. When she heard those low and hidden sobs in the depths of Xiao Yuxuan''s heart, it was as if a sharp blade had cut through his heart and pierced her bones.


    "Mu Yan... leave us and start anew in a place where no one knows us... Let us not bow our heads to fate! Clean Up... No... Don''t pack it up! "We''ll leave now ¡­" A sparkle flashed through Xiao Yuxuan''s warm eyes. He held onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand and quickly walked towards the entrance of the ''Orphan Fragrance Pavilion''. However, in the next second, the jade hands that he had been tightly gripping, had already fallen.


    Xiao Yuxuan turned his head in disbelief. What he saw was the firmness of his tears.


    Duan Mu Yan bit her lips as she looked mournfully at Xiao Yu Xuan. She was unwilling, but there was nothing she could do!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Sorry... I can''t leave, I can''t leave the palace! I will... On Date... "Married ¡­"


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan turned around and walked in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "I have made up my mind!" Tears silently fell from her eyes. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with bitterness. Jade Xuan ¡­ Forgive me for not being able to take care of myself. For my mufei, for my brother, this is the only way ¡­ You know... Right?


    "No, I can''t do it... Mu Yan ¡­ I know this is not what you mean. I know how you feel about me! I won''t give up just like that! No matter what, I will bring you away! I believe that this is what Madame Li and the First Prince mean! "Sorry ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes turned cold. She was about to touch Duan Moyan''s acupoints, but she was still a step too late!


    "Take one more step forward ¡­ I will die right in front of you! " Duan Moyan stubbornly raised her head and looked at Xiao Yuxuan with a sorrowful gaze. A golden hairpin had been placed on her neck, and the tip of the hairpin had already sunk into her tender skin. Dark red spots seeped out, and tears rolled down her cheeks.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s hand suddenly stopped in midair. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Duan Mu Yan. Her heart, felt as though it had been set ablaze!


    "Mu Yan... Why... Do you really not care about our friendship as childhood friends? He doesn''t care about our sworn alliance under Bamboo Shadow Moon ¡­ Don''t care... "Xiao Yu Xuan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s sorrowful voice sounded out as he looked at Duan Moyan in agony. His tears rolled down his cheeks.


    "Clang!" With a sound, the golden hairpin in her hands fell to the ground. Duan Mu Yan covered her ears with both her hands as her entire body curled up. Tears flowed unrestrainedly as her sorrowful and hoarse voice vented out her pain.


    "Don''t force me ¡­" Please... Don''t force me... I can''t ignore mufei can''t ignore brother... I can''t let them be implicated because of me... What do you want me to do... "How do we do this ¡­"


    He slowly walked over to the woman he loved and gently held her in his arms as she cried. He held her tightly in his arms as he felt her trembling heart and felt her pain. For a moment, Xiao Yuxuan really felt that heavy weight that she could not relax from, causing her to be unable to breathe.


    Just like that, they tightly embraced without saying a word. It was only when Duan Mu Yan''s mental and physical strength was completely depleted that Xiao Yu Xuan gently pulled her onto the bed and covered her with the blanket.


    On the bed, his beautiful eyelashes were filled with tears. Xiao Yuxuan slowly sat on the edge of the bed and gently held his delicate hands as he pursed his lips.


    "Mu Yan... When... When will you be able to live for yourself once... "


    The night was as cool as water. The clear moonlight brought with it a sense of sorrow and beauty that reached the endless sky, yet it chilled the hearts of people!


    In the vast night sky, a silhouette suddenly flashed by and disappeared, only leaving behind a trace of shock.

 C7

    Xiao Wang Manor.


    In the quiet and serene bedroom, the weak candle light flickered and dimmed. A wisp of green smoke wafted out from the incense burner, seeping into his lungs.


    "Shi Rou ¡­" Remember the first time we met? " Xiao Jin Feng lovingly hugged his wife, his eyes as bright as the stars!


    "You little thief ¡­" The girl in his embrace had an extremely beautiful face. Her cherry lips were gently parted with a hint of a smile in them, causing others to feel a sense of familiarity with her. However, her face was a bit too pale, which didn''t hinder her beauty.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" The emperors came today to deliver the imperial edict? " Her gentle voice was mixed with a faint sense of curiosity. Chu Shirou struggled to turn her body and looked at Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Mm ¡­" "It''s nothing serious. It''s just a compliment to my achievements in swimming ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng casually said. When his gaze met Chu Shirou''s eyes, it spilled a layer of deep affection!


    "The emperor bestowed marriage ¡­" It was the Third Princess ¡­ Right? " A hint of desolation flashed in Chu Shirou''s eyes. Who in this world wouldn''t care about such news?


    "Is it brocade?" The clear and cold voice had a hint of displeasure, but it was still as soft as before, as if it was afraid that the slightest bit of heaviness would scare the beloved wife in his arms!


    "Don''t blame her ¡­ I asked... That''s good too ¡­ "My illness is about to reach its end. If there is a girl who can continue taking care of you in my place, then I can leave in peace ¡­" Although she couldn''t bear to let go of him, Chu Shirou knew that her time was almost up and she wouldn''t be able to accompany Xiao Jingfeng for the rest of his life. She didn''t blame him, but it was already a great favor to be Xiao Jingfeng''s wife once in her life, and the thing that she couldn''t let go of the most was Xiao Jingfeng.


    Xiao Jin Feng''s hand tightened around Chu Shi Rou''s shoulders, a resolute look in his eyes.


    "Shi Rou ¡­" I won''t let you leave me! Absolutely not! In this world, no one can take your place. Even if she is a Heavenly Immortal, I don''t care about her. In my heart, you are my wife! I, Xiao Jin Feng, am only with you, no one can barge in again ¡­ "I won''t allow it either ¡­" A thick palm slapped fiercely on his chest as Xiao Lingfeng poured out his endless love for his wife.


    A single teardrop flowed down from Chu ShiRou''s face into Xiao Jin Feng''s hands. At this moment, it was completely silent. In such a large room, one could only hear their hearts beating rapidly.


    There were still ten days until the marriage ceremony. To everyone, these ten days were like torture and training in hell, but the two of them were tacit understanding. The pain was not limited to just ten days, what awaited them was an earth-shattering calamity.


    The sky was still clear and bright, the clouds were unpredictable. The wind was blowing lightly, giving off a slight chill. The summer had already passed, and the autumn smell was getting stronger.


    Ever since the imperial edict had been issued, Duan Moyan had practically been by Ling Ziyan''s side every day, taking good care of her. The number of days they had together could be counted on one hand.


    At this moment, Duan Moyan was carrying the medicinal soup she had just finished in the Imperial Hospital as she hastily walked back to the Jadepear Temple with a solemn and heavy expression. Worry appeared in her eyes, and the instructions of Doctor Zheng Yu continuously echoed in her mind.


    "Fei Fei is already exhausted and is unable to hold on for half a month. Even if I do my best, I can only keep my Imperial Concubine alive for half a month ¡­" I hope that the Third Princess ¡­ Prepared... During this period, Imperial Consort must not be angry, otherwise ¡­ "Remember ¡­"


    Thinking of this, Duan Moyan lowered her gaze and quickened her pace. Her light green clothes fluttered in the wind as she fluttered her sleeves.


    Without any warning, a figure appeared in front of Duan Mu Yan, causing her to retreat two steps in shock. She almost fell to the ground, but after calming her mind and confirming that the medicinal liquid in her hand had not spilled any medicine, she raised her gaze, and saw a woman of about the same age blocking in front of her!


    Wearing a jade-green smoke shirt, outlining a thin jade-green water brocade dress, the shoulders are cut into pieces, the waist is like silk, the muscles are like congealed fat, the Qi is like an orchid, charming yet boneless, beautiful three points, the temples of the head are slanted with a jade-green dragon and phoenix hairpin, a few plump and smooth pearls randomly adorned in the hair, delicate and pretty yet luxurious!


    The lady before her looked unfamiliar, but her attire didn''t resemble that of a maid. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but speak, but she didn''t have any intention of reprimanding her!


    Noticing that the lady in front of her was rushing towards her, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but pout her cherry lips as a gentle light flickered in her eyes.


    "Excuse me ¡­" Before she could finish her words, the woman had already raised her hand in front of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Since I''m standing in front of you, I just want to tell you who I am, so I don''t need to ask! You don''t have to be courteous to me, because I won''t be lenient to you either! " The woman''s eyes turned cold, her gaze as cold as ice!


    Duan Mu Yan silently pursed her lips, waiting for the opposite woman to say something shocking.


    My royal father is the current Heavenly Son, Duan Chen. My mother''s wife is called Qin Yu Die! I, on the other hand, have just been conferred the title of the Seventh Princess of the Mo Dynasty ¡ª Duan Zitong! You must be very curious, why would the empress dowager send a decree saying that Qin Yu Die would never enter the palace gates and die in the Royal Tomb? Alright, let me tell you, because my mufei passed away ¡­ Do you know what Immortal death means? Just dead! As for me, I was only accepted into the palace with my brother after the death of my mother''s father! You''re clear now?! " Her clear and cold voice was abnormally biting cold, and it seemed as if a thousand year old ice had condensed between her brows. Duan Zitong''s eyes surged with a terrifying rage!


    "You''re Qin Yu Die''s daughter ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at the woman called Duan Zitong in astonishment. Her heart couldn''t help but tighten; she was her father''s daughter outside the palace, and in her father''s heart, she should be the real princess.


    "That''s right!" I am Qin Yu Die''s daughter! Not only that, I also know that you''re Ling Ziyan''s daughter, Duan Mu Yan. If it wasn''t for your mother''s concubine that year, my brother and I wouldn''t have been left behind and suffered so much. I hate my mother for not being able to see royal father even when she was about to die. It was all thanks to Ling Ziyan! Currently, Ling Ziyan is ill, and will not live for more than a few days. I, Duan Zitong, will place this debt on your head! Duan Mu Yan, listen up! From today onwards, I will not let you have a good life! However ¡­ I heard from the palace that you are going to get married! It was the side concubine of the Qi King ¡­ Tsk tsk ¡­ For a princess to become someone''s concubine... This is really unheard-of. " Duan Zitong''s cold gaze was like ice, each word containing ice!


    Are you done?" Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was indifferent, and when she looked at Duan Zitong, there wasn''t the slightest bit of emotion in her eyes! However, she was worried for her mother. She was afraid that her father would anger her mother because of Qin Yu Die''s death. She wanted to return to the ''Bilis Palace''. She wanted to stay by her mother''s side!


    Thinking up to this point, Duan Mu Yan felt indescribably flustered and anxious. She wanted to return to the Jadeite Temple, but she was stopped by Duan Zitong in the next second!


    "You want to leave now?" I haven''t finished speaking ¡­ " The venomous gaze was mixed with deep hatred as Duan Zitong coldly looked at the soup in Duan Mu Yan''s hand!

 C8

    "What do you want?" Duan Mu Yan was neither servile nor overbearing. Her beautiful eyelashes fluttered as she looked straight at Duan Zitong!


    "How is it?! "I think you should understand that even if it is only ten days, I will not let you get off easy ¡­" Duan Zitong snatched the basket from Duan Mu Yan''s hands and flung it onto the ground. The medicinal liquid within spilled all over the floor, staining the azure colored marble surface, causing Duan Mu Yan''s heart to ache!


    "You ¡­ "You''re going too far!" Glimmers danced in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. Her crystal clear tears that hung on her black butterfly feathers suddenly flickered with a bright light!


    "Even more outrageous is ¡­" Duan Zitong forcefully pushed Duan Mu Yan to the ground, the intense friction causing blood to stain the part of her snow-white skin that was touching the ground. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to stand up, Duan Zitong suddenly raised her foot and mercilessly stepped on her jade wrist.


    "Stop..." "Get lost ¡­" His heart ached as he helped Mu Yan up. When he saw the blood stains on his younger sister''s arm, the rage in his heart was already more than ten feet high. He raised his right hand and was about to slap Duan Zitong!


    "Brother ¡­" "No!" Even though Duan Muyan did not wish to see such a scene, she was still not confident enough to do so. What she did not expect was that her brother actually flew back and fiercely crashed into the ground!


    "Brother!" Duan Mu Yan ran to Duan Jingyang''s side in fright. Seeing the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, her tears couldn''t stop falling!


    "You siblings have joined together to bully my sister! [What the hell do you think you are, a prince or a princess?] "Hmph ¡­" Following the clear and cold voice, Duan Mu Yan raised her head to look! Contrary to the light, other than her straight and imposing body, Duan Mu Yan could not clearly see the appearance of the person who spoke. However, she didn''t expect that the person who spoke would actually slowly squat down!


    It was an extremely handsome face. Under the long eyebrows of his sword, his gaze was as deep as the ocean, and the black crystal-like pupils shot out rays of light that made people shiver.


    At that moment when their gazes met, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be astonished. This was the son of Qin Yu Die? Father''s prince outside the palace? Seeing that beautiful face that seemed to contain a devil''s charm, Duan Mu Yan''s heart couldn''t help but be perturbed. The gloomy light that her eyes were emitting caused her to be unable to stop herself from trembling.


    Her sword-like eyebrows were like stars, and her handsome silhouette exuded an indescribable arrogance. The moment she saw Duan Mu Yan, the man before her immediately reached out his hand to clamp onto her delicate face.


    "You are Duan Mu Yan ¡­"


    "You ¡­ "Let go ¡­" Her fair cheeks were filled with shock and anger. Duan Mu Yan tried her best to pry the man''s hand away, but it was all in vain!


    "Let go of my sister ¡­" Noticing that Duan Mu Yan had been humiliated, Duan Jingyang used all his strength to get up and rush towards the man. However, in the next second, he was completely suppressed!


    "I hear you clearly. My name is Duan Xingyi ¡­" A hint of strange coldness appeared in those dark eyes that were as deep as a pool. Duan Xingyi''s handsome face slowly neared the woman that he was holding tightly onto. He was so close that Duan Mu Yan could even feel the warmth of his aura being blown onto his face.


    Looking at Zhang Qingshuang''s face, a trace of indescribable lust flashed at the bottom of Duan Xingyi''s heart!


    "Stop!" Feeling a gale of wind approaching him, Duan Xingyi was extremely unwilling to let go of Duan Mu Yan. He retreated a few steps to avoid being injured by the incoming palm wind!


    "Yu Xuan?" Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. His sharp gaze turned into a gentle expression when he turned to look at Duan Mu Yan. Only when he gripped his firm hands did he manage to focus his soul!


    "Who are you?! How dare you disrespect the First Prince and the Third Princess?! " Xiao Yuxuan stood in front of Duan Mu Yan, glaring angrily at him!


    His black hair was flying in the air and his white clothes were as white as snow. Just a casual step was enough for him to subdue all the elegance in the world. He was handsome, ethereal, gorgeous! Duan Zitong''s heart skipped a beat as he looked at Xiao Yuxuan as if he had lost his soul.


    "Insolent? If there is anyone here who is unreasonable, it should be a servant like you! I am the second prince of the Mo Dynasty ¡ª ¡ª Duan Xingyi, you dared to offend me. If I were to report this matter to royal father ¡­. Even if you are the Prince of Xiao Residence, I believe you cannot bear this crime! However ¡­ "For the sake of third sister, forget it ¡­" Duan Xingyi retracted his cold and stern expression as the corner of his mouth curled up into a smile. His burning gaze swept past Duan Mu Yan''s figure and landed on Duan Zitong''s body!


    "Elder sister ¡­" We should pay our respects to royal father ¡­ " Duan Zitong nodded slightly, her gaze drifting away from Xiao Yuxuan''s body unwillingly.


    Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but lower his gaze as he watched Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi''s figures gradually disappear into the distance. He swept a glance at Duan Mu Yan''s bruised arm, and her heart felt as though it was being ruthlessly tugged at!


    "Mu Yan... I''ll take you to the royal hospital! " Xiao Yuxuan gently supported Duan Mu Yan as she tried to turn around to face the hospital, but Duan Mu Yan abruptly pulled her away!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Thank you... I''m going to see mufei ¡­ " The light in Duan Moyan''s eyes flickered slightly as if she deliberately avoided Xiao Yuxuan. Moreover, at this very moment, the only person she was concerned about was the extremely weak Ling Ziyan from the Jadeite Temple!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan walk away from her, Xiao Yu Xuan''s eyes trembled slightly. She wanted to unwillingly chase after him, but she was stopped by Duan Jingyang.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I beg of you... "Cough, cough ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s palm strike was not light. At this moment, Duan Jingyang was still bleeding from time to time!


    "Jing Yang ¡­" You''re okay! As soon as I heard... I went to the palace to look for you guys, I didn''t expect to meet them here, they are too much, they actually dare to openly provoke me! Was he going to let it go just like that! How about we call His Majesty? I can testify! " Xiao Yuxuan said angrily, his mind filled with the scene of Duan Mu Yan being humiliated!


    "I... I tried... However, Mu Yan ¡­ "She ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan really wanted to say, "For you!" For Riko Fei, Mu Yan was willing to sacrifice her own happiness, but when the words were about to fall out of her mouth, Xiao Yuxuan choked them back!


    "I know... She won''t do it, won''t she... She was worried about me and my mother''s safety... I''m afraid she''s going to implicate us... But I am Mu Yan''s brother, and told me to personally see my younger sister marry someone I don''t like, and even become a secondary wife. Jade Xuan... I only ask that you take her away before the wedding! As for Mu Yan, I will advise her! "He''ll definitely persuade her ¡­" Duan Jingyang''s cold voice was filled with an abnormal determination as he held Xiao Yuxuan''s shoulders tightly. For so many years, his little sister had suffered so much for the sake of his and mufei''s safety. This time, he would definitely help Mu Yan grasp the happiness that belonged to her!

 C9

    "Jing Yang ¡­" "Thank you ¡­" A trace of wild fire suddenly ignited in Xiao Yuxuan''s originally indifferent heart as he fiercely nodded. A trace of gratitude flashed through his warm eyes!


    There was a slight pain coming from her bruised left arm from time to time. Duan Mu Yan had no time to worry about her wound as she ran without rest all the way to the entrance of the Jadeite Temple. While panting heavily, she discovered that the entrance to the palace was ajar. Duan Mu Yan''s heart tightened and she took two steps forward. However, in the next moment, she saw his royal father walk out of the room and the half-open wooden door was flung open by him with a screech!


    "Mu Yan respectfully sends royal father off ¡­" The initial respect she had for him had already transformed into fear. Outside the Jasper Palace, Duan Moyan lowered her gaze and half-bent her body.


    On the ground, the sight of a large patch of crimson red that was akin to a beautiful sand flower that led to hell was shocking. On the bed, Ling Ziyan''s pale face and empty eyes stared in the direction of the palace door in despair as tears rolled down without restraint. Helplessness and helplessness lingered in her mind, and the death of Qin Yu Die caused fragmented and aged ripples to appear in the depths of Ling Ziyan''s heart.


    "Mufei ¡­" mufei! " A heart-wrenching pain was vividly shown on Duan Mu Yan''s face. She pounced towards the side of the bed and tightly gripped Ling Zi Yan''s ice-cold hands. Tears rolled down her face as they mercilessly fell, shattering into pieces of glass on the ground!


    "Mu Yan... Mufei sure is bitter ¡­ Why... Why does he refuse to believe me from start to finish... Why ¡­ Oh heavens ¡­ "Why did you do this to me ¡­" A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed onto Duan Muyan''s sleeve, and Ling Ziyan suddenly fainted!


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    Xiao Jin Feng''s deep eyes were full of expectation as he looked at the scholar in front of him. His lips were trembling, and he couldn''t help but choke.


    "Master... "Loving an imperial concubine, she ¡­" He didn''t dare to ask, but he had to. Xiao Jingfeng''s heart couldn''t help but tighten. After several moments of disappointment, Xiao Jingfeng had already mentally prepared himself!


    "Prince Qi is too impatient. In this old man''s opinion, there''s nothing wrong with the princess'' health. The reason she hasn''t recovered from her illness for a long time is because this year is the new year for her!" As long as Princess Hua-Yang can live through the remaining six months safely, everything will be better! " The sound of the snoring man slowly spilled out as he solemnly opened his mouth!


    "Really?! Is what Master said true?! " Xiao Jin Feng''s heart sank as a bright ray of light shone in his eyes!


    "But there is one thing! She must not let the princess be hurt or hurt during these six months. The king must take good care of her and must not let her suffer any irritation. This was of utmost importance! "Remember ¡­" He then picked up the signboard of the ''God'' and turned to leave!


    "Master!" Xiao Jin Feng looked at Chu Shi Rou''s personal servant, Su Jin Xiu. Su Jin Xiu naturally understood the prince''s intentions. She took out three hundred taels of silver and handed it over to him!


    The first officer looked at the silver banknotes in Su Jin Xiu''s hands and a greedy look flashed in his eyes. He then raised his gaze and looked at Xiao Jin Feng with a gaze as thin as water.


    "This is a small token of This King''s appreciation. Master, please accept it ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng looked at the comedian in puzzlement, his lips slightly parted.


    "My lord, you''ve misunderstood. I took my life for the wangfei''s sake, all because of my previous life, and also because of the wangfei''s good fortune. Although this is a calamity, in the end, I managed to get lucky. I''ll take my leave ¡­" The comedian only glanced at the silver notes in Su Jin Xiu''s hands before leaving Xiao Wang Manor.


    "Embroidery!" "Send him off, master!" Xiao Jingfeng nodded his head in gratification. After seeing the Martial Sisters leave the room, Xiao Jingfeng turned around and entered the inner room. He gently helped Chu Shirou, who was on the soft couch, up.


    "Rou Er, the master said that you are destined to meet with calamity, but you will be able to do so!" Don''t worry! "I definitely won''t let anything happen to you ¡­" Tears gathered in the corners of Chu Shirou''s eyes as she slowly leaned into Xiao Jingfeng''s embrace. Her pale face was almost transparent, and her chapped lips trembled as she let out a slight smile.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" You never believe the words of these warlocks... I know my own body... To be able to be together with you in this life, I have no regrets in this life ¡­ But... However, if that day ever comes ¡­ I really can''t bear to part with you... Zephyr ¡­ Promise me... If I go... Live well ¡­ " A drop of ice-cold tears silently fell onto Chu Shirou''s beautiful face. She knew that Xiao Jingfeng was crying and did not raise her head to comfort him. Chu Shirou was nestling against her chest, her half-closed eyes and her sparkling and translucent tears were quietly falling down.


    The so-called crosstalk, after leaving the gate of Prince Xiao''s mansion, trotted all the way to the alley at the east corner of the city!


    "How is it going?!" A high-pitched voice rang out as the comrade-in-waiting bowed his head and looked up at the man in the blue tunic.


    "Of course I''ll do as you say! Eunuch An, please rest assured ¡­ " As he spoke, his eyes were fixated on the silver bag in the hands of the person in front of him.


    "Really?"


    "Absolutely! It seems like the Qi King does not have any doubts at all! " The aide swore solemnly. He looked like a scoundrel!


    "That''s good ¡­" "You ¡­" At that very moment, the comedian''s eyes were wide open as he looked at Eunuch An with disbelief. The hand that was reaching into the money bag was tightly covering his stomach, and the pain in his stomach made him finally understand that without a white pie in the sky, it was easy for him to lose his life.


    Looking at the pair of venomous eyes on the ground, Eunuch An couldn''t help but shake his head. He took out the dissolving powder from his robes and sprinkled it on the comedian.


    "Every injustice has its master. You ¡­" "If you want to blame someone, then blame the master of my palace. Don''t go looking for the wrong person ¡­" Accompanied by a hissing sound, a fishy stench filled the whole alley. People who were still alive all disappeared one after another.


    Within the Sage Storage Pavilion.


    Duan Xingyi lazily leaned against the meticulously carved jade chair, his slender fingers fiddling with the jade pendant at his waist. His half-closed black eyes suddenly lifted as his gaze fell on the figure that was walking in ¡­ Duan Zitong tapped his toes and walked into the Sage Storage Pavilion. With a twist of his body, he closed the palace door!


    "Xinghan, elder sister is asking you!" Have you fallen for Duan Mu Yan?! " Glancing to the side, Duan Zi''s lips slightly opened as his cold voice slowly spilled out.


    Duan Xingyi sneered coldly, seeming to ridicule him but not mocking him.


    "Elder sister, you can''t remember. That Duan Mu Yan is my royal father''s daughter, the third princess!" How could you ask such a stupid question when we''re half parents ¡­ " A layer of biting cold frost appeared on Duan Xingyi''s slightly raised brows. He pursed his lips and his entire body emitted a wild and untamed aura.

 C10

    "But elder sister, you seem to fall in love with that Ping Wang at first sight ¡­" Duan Xingyi continued to play with the jade pendant in his hand as his mind flashed with Duan Mu Yan''s tear-stained unparalleled beauty.


    "Not bad ¡­" I do have a good impression of Xiao Yuxuan, but it''s not love at first sight. What I want to do the most right now is to make Ling Ziyan die with grievance! Did she think that it was a cruel thing for her daughter to be a side concubine? more than... "I must make Duan Mu Yan wish she was dead ¡­" The light in Duan Zitong''s eyes suddenly turned cold. A bloodthirsty and malicious glint appeared in his piercing gaze!


    "It seems like sister has a plan?" The flames of vengeance had already burnt through every cell of her body. Every single moment, her nerves were constantly thinking of ways to take revenge on that woman and her child. It was too narrow-minded. Ah, this kind of woman''s eyes were forever only a little longer than usual.


    Duan Zitong lowered her gaze and a sinister smile blossomed on her lips.


    "Plan... Heh ¡­ That''s right! I planned Duan Mu Yan''s entire life ¡­ But you! That Duan Jingyang was the First Prince after all. The Mo Dynasty had always only passed on their eldest son to their grandson, how about it? Do you need me to help you? "


    Duan Xingyi suddenly stood up with disdain in his eyes.


    "First Prince?! He was just a good-for-nothing! Who would have thought that the formidable father would actually have such a weak son! He wants to inherit the Mo Dynasty ¡­ "This is simply a pipe dream ¡­"


    A hurried knock on the door interrupted the dark conversation in the Sage Storage Pavilion.


    "Enter!" There was no trace of warmth in his clear voice as Duan Xingyi lazily returned to his jade chair. He watched as the person who pushed open the door carefully walked in!


    "Your servant greets the second prince, the seventh princess, and the seventh princess. Your servant has already done as you instructed! "I''m here to report ¡­" Eunuch An bowed and reported the matter truthfully!


    "Mm ¡­" Well done! "Xinghan, I still have some matters to attend to. I''m going back to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Remember what elder sister said just now. If there''s anything you need, I''ll definitely help you out to the best of my ability ¡­" Duan Zitong''s bright eyes flickered, then she waved her hand, signalling for Eunuch An to lead the way as she walked out of the Sage Storage Pavilion.


    As he watched Duan Zitong''s back gradually disappear from his line of sight, a pair of deep and serene eyes suddenly turned cold. Duan Xingyi fiercely gripped the jade pendant on his waist as his lips curled into a thin line. In an instant, fine sand like droplets of foam quietly slid down between his fingers. One day, the Mo Dynasty would submit to him and the woman he desired.


    Jade pear palace.


    Ling Ziyan fell asleep on the bed. Even so, pain and struggle still remained between her brows. Her pale hands clenched from time to time as she muttered. Even if Duan Mu Yan stuck even closer to her, she still couldn''t hear mufei''s weak voice!


    "Little sister ¡­" By the time Duan Jingyang arrived, the imperial physician had already left. Duan Mu Yan''s jade-like fingers were raised to his lips as he shushed him. When he looked back and saw that his mother was sleeping soundly, he stood up and walked out of the Jade Pear Palace with gentle footsteps!


    "Brother, are you alright?!" Her watery, clear eyes flashed past Duan Jingyang''s handsome face like fire. Duan Mu Yan pulled her brother over and asked with a pained heart!


    "I''m still okay ¡­" I just met Doctor Zheng... Mother''s disease... Since there is no way out, we will do our best to fulfill her wish! Right? " Duan Jingyang''s heavy eyes seemed to have a deeper meaning as he looked at his younger sister.


    Before Duan Jingyang could say anything, Duan Mu Yan was already able to guess what he wanted to say. His clear eyes were trembling like a butterfly''s wing!


    "I will marry the Qi King as scheduled ¡­" Duan Mu Yan was clear that even if it wasn''t for mufei, she had to think for her brother. If she did something outrageous, with royal father''s personality and his loathing for his brother, he would definitely depose the right to inherit the Mo Dynasty! She could not allow such a thing to happen! If it wasn''t for the favor of royal father, how could Duan Xingyi be so overbearing! No matter what, she cannot become an excuse for royal father to punish his brother!


    "Mu Yan, why are you so stubborn! Do you know that this marriage will ruin your life''s happiness?! Even if you don''t want to think for yourself, you have to think for Yuxuan! He has already paid too much for you! Yu Xuan had a weak personality, but he still fought on the battlefield in order to reach the standard of a prince consort! Do you not care about all this?! "How could you bear to hurt Yuxuan''s heart ¡­" The deep voice was close to choking as starlight shone from his dark eyes. Duan Jingyang spoke as if he was begging for mercy! He only wished that his sister would no longer sacrifice herself!


    "Brother ¡­" No matter what you say, I will marry the Qi King as scheduled. Don''t try to persuade me anymore ¡­ As for Yu Xuan ¡­ "What I owe him in this life shall be repaid in the next ¡­" Duan Mu Yan suppressed the pain in her heart and spoke indifferently!


    "Mu Yan ¡­"


    "Brother ¡­" I''m a bit tired... You stay in the Pear Palace... I''ll come back later to help you... " Duan Moyan left the Jadeite Temple with light and swaying steps. Tears flowed down her face and her cherry lips held a hint of bitterness.


    After leaving Duan Jingyang''s line of sight, Duan Mu Yan could no longer suppress the heart-wrenching pain. He sobbed like a small beast and his footsteps came to a halt at the Imperial Garden''s Carp Pool!


    Crystal clear teardrops continuously fell into the pool like broken beads, stirring up strings and strings of fragmented ripples. Looking at the increasingly blurry appearance of the pool, Duan Muyan burst into tears! The grievances in her heart turned into tears that rolled down her cheeks. She also wanted to be happy, but she also wanted to be happy. How could she bear to hurt Yuxuan? How could she let him down? But there was nothing she could do ¡­ She was powerless. In the face of such a cruel fate, she could only bow her head and submit, allowing his royal father to feel even less hatred for her mother and imperial concubine, and thus allowing him to show a bit more concern for her brother. If all of this worked out as he wished, she would be willing to do even if it meant a lifetime of suffering.


    Seemingly sensing that there was someone behind her, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously stood up and twisted her body. However, when she saw who it was, she abruptly retreated and her foot stepped on empty air. Her entire body couldn''t help but fall into the pond!


    In the nick of time, the figure leaped into the air like a ghost, and after circling around Duan Mu Yan''s waist, it flew towards the edge of the pond!


    As she landed on the ground, Duan Mu Yan was still in a state of shock. Her chest was heaving from her heavy breathing. The dangerous situation just now still left a lingering fear in her heart.


    Duan Xingyi looked at the girl in his arms. His devilishly cold eyes flashed with a hint of heat. His clear eyes were like black butterfly feathers that reflected a gentle and beautiful brilliance.

 C11

    "Third royal sister, why were you so careless ¡­" Her clear and cold voice carried a trace of ridicule. Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly curled up, and he seemed to be smiling yet not smiling!


    The slightly calmer Duan Muyan raised her gaze upon seeing Duan Xingyi. Her face turned deathly pale, and her delicate body trembled even more from fear. Her hands pushed fiercely, but to no avail!


    "What do you want? Let me go! " Duan Mu Yan was extremely embarrassed and furious. Her cold gaze turned flustered, and she was unable to hide the fear and dread in her heart!


    There was no response. That beautiful face that was almost devilish turned towards the girl in his embrace, as her jet-black eyes that carried a slightly slanted tone had locked onto Duan Mu Yan''s clear eyes!


    "You ¡­ This is the palace! Don''t be too presumptuous! " Duan Mu Yan tried her best to calm the fear in her heart, and spoke in a warning tone!


    "Third royal sister means that if this wasn''t the palace ¡­" "Then I can act as I please ¡­" Duan Xingyi recklessly displayed his charm and unruliness; his gaze that was bordering on fanaticism seemed to want to devour Duan Mu Yan!


    "You ¡­ Don''t forget your status, Second Prince! " Duan Mu Yan looked at the greed in Duan Xingyi''s eyes with disbelief. The fear in his heart had already surfaced on his face!


    Duan Mu Yan''s reminder caused Duan Xingyi to suddenly wake up. Even though he was unwilling, he still let go of the woman in his embrace!


    "Did you just see the three imperial sisters crying in pain? Could Xinghan help? As long as third sister is willing to beg me, Xing Han won''t mind speaking a few words in front of royal father ¡­ " Duan Xingyi circled around Duan Mu Yan as his gaze followed the carp in the pond.


    Embarrassed and indignant, her eyes shot towards Duan Xingyi like a star in the dark. Duan Mu Yan frowned slightly and subconsciously retreated a few steps.


    "Please have some self-respect, Second Prince!"


    Hearing the sounds of his small footsteps as they became further and further away, Duan Xingyi slowly turned around and looked at his beautiful figure swaying away. A strange light flashed in his eyes.


    In the front hall of the Xiao family''s manor.


    "Foolish! To disobey the imperial edict was a capital offense! He wanted a family of nine! Do you really not care about the lives of Xiao Clan''s people, and are determined to push us away from the Road to River Styx?! " Xiao Yin''s sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards as he glared angrily at Xiao Jin Feng, who was kneeling on the ground.


    "Shi Rou can''t be provoked, I can''t marry a princess ¡­ Father... I beg you to grant me your wish! " Xiao Jin Feng half-lowered his eyes and abruptly kowtowed on the ground!


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Right now, it is not royal father who wants to help you, it is you who wants to help the entire Xiao family! You know better than anyone the sin of disobeying an edict! If the Emperor really blames you, you and Shi Rou won''t be able to escape death! That''s right, Shi Rou is a good daughter-in-law. As her father-in-law, I don''t want to hurt her, but we''ve done our best for her illness! How dare you believe the words of those warlocks ¡­ Children... "Your marriage to the third princess has already become a reality. No one can change it ¡­" Xiao Yin''s hand tightly held onto Xiao Jin Feng''s shoulder, a tear could be seen at the corner of his aged eyes. He knew that Xiao Jin Feng had been wronged, but he was truly powerless!


    "Don''t... I don''t want to marry the Third Princess! Nothing will happen to Shi Rou! " Xiao Lingfeng suddenly stood up, his deep black eyes exuding a bone-piercing coldness. He ruthlessly pushed aside Xiao Yin and rushed out of the hall in a berserk manner.


    Looking at Xiao Jingfeng''s disappearing figure, Xiao Yin couldn''t help but lightly sigh. At this time, a girl shakily walked into the front hall.


    "Shi Rou? "Why did you get out of bed?!" Xiao Yin looked at Chu Shirou in astonishment. His originally pale face looked even more haggard!


    "Embroidery..." "You can leave first ¡­" Chu Shirou walked into the front hall with some effort and lightly waved her hand, signaling Su Jin to withdraw. Seeing this, Xiao Yin hurriedly went forward to help Chu Shirou to the table and sat down!


    "Shi Rou ¡­" "Just now ¡­" Xiao Yin looked at Chu Shirou with a bit of guilt. She had probably heard the words just now.


    "Father... I heard what you and Xi Feng said just now ¡­ "Please be at ease. I will advise him on Yu Feng''s side. I will definitely not let the Xiao Clan fall into a situation where they will never be able to recover ¡­" Her chapped cherry lips trembled as she opened her mouth, but there was no emotion in her calm voice.


    Facing Chu Shirou''s tolerance and magnanimity, Xiao Yin was at a loss for words. If not for the emperor''s decree, how could he bear to harm such a kind woman!


    "Shi Rou ¡­" Take good care of yourself, don''t think too much... No matter who Xi Feng marries, you have an irreplaceable place in his heart. You have an irreplaceable place in the Duke Xiao Palace ¡­ You are a good daughter-in-law of our Xiao family ¡­ I, Xiao Yin, represent the Xiao family to thank you ¡­ " Xiao Yin''s words must have caused a warm feeling to surge from the bottom of Chu Shirou''s heart. And right now, the one Chu Shirou was most worried about, was still her husband.


    Within three days, the third princess of the Mo Dynasty was going to marry the Qi King as his concubine. Such shocking news had already become a hot topic in the capital!


    In the pavilion.


    "Jingyang, there are still three days left. Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s brows were tightly knitted together. The day of the grand wedding was drawing closer and closer, but Mu Yan still hadn''t changed her mind!


    "Mu Yan is still stubborn! If the soft ones won''t work, then we''ll use the hard ones! Jade Xuan... Are you sure you want to elope with Mu Yan? No matter what happens in the future, there will be no regrets! " Duan Jingyang stared fixedly at Xiao Yuxuan as a trace of suspicion flashed through his eyes!


    "I, Xiao Yuxuan, swear to the heavens! As long as I am with Mu Yan, I would have no regrets even if I have to run away! " Xiao Yuxuan vowed!


    "Good!" I thought... Since Mu Yan is unwilling to leave, I will think of a way to confuse her! When the time comes, bring her out of the palace. No matter where she goes, don''t come back! Do you dare? " Duan Jingyang had already thought of this. No matter what, he would not let his sister suffer for the rest of her life!


    "Time!" Xiao Yuxuan clenched his fists as he replied to Duan Jingyang''s question with a resolute expression!


    "On the eve of the wedding, royal father has sent people to watch over Mu Yan day and night. Only on that day would the guards relax ¡­ "Yuxuan, remember this. When you are young, I will prepare a carriage for you outside Tsinghua University!" Duan Jingyang recounted the events of that day in detail, and Xiao Yuxuan listened attentively. The two of them had already decided to bring Duan Mu Yan out of the palace on the night before their wedding.


    "Yuxuan, it''s getting late. You should return home first. Don''t enter the palace for the next two days. Don''t let anyone see anything amiss!" Duan Jingyang reminded!


    "Good ¡­" Jing Yang... "Thank you ¡­" Before turning around, Xiao Yuxuan tightly held Duan Jingyang''s hand, his eyes full of gratitude.


    "I''m the one thanking you ¡­" I only have one sister ¡­ "Promise me you''ll make her happy ¡­" Duan Jingyang pursed his lips as a trace of reluctance appeared in his heart.


    The moment he finished listening to Duan Jingyang''s plan, the blood in Xiao Yuxuan''s entire body felt like it was boiling. The excitement in his heart was hard to describe, but at this moment, a trace of worry flashed through his heart. Would Mu Yan agree to this? He could faint Duan Mu Yan for a moment, but he could not let her not know the truth for the rest of her life! When Mu Yan found out the truth, would she forgive herself?

 C12

    Suddenly, a pair of velvet embroidered shoes appeared in front of his eyes. Xiao Yuxuan stopped in his tracks and raised his head to look at a face that was as beautiful as a flower. It was very familiar, but he couldn''t remember where he had seen it before!


    "The Prince has such an elegant personality. He''s actually taking light and slow steps in this imperial garden ¡­" Her gentle voice was overflowing and her eyes were alluring, causing Xiao Yuxuan to feel uncomfortable!


    "This ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan nodded slightly. He tried his best to search his memories, but still couldn''t remember where he had seen him before! According to the headgear, it wasn''t a palace maid, nor was it a mama. The tone of the headgear was definitely above his!


    "Duan Zitong!" I didn''t expect the Ping Wang to forget that we met once in the imperial garden! Heh ¡­ ''Forget it, how could the appearance of the catalpa tree match up to a tenth of the appearance of the third emperor''s elder sister? No wonder it couldn''t enter the eyes of the king ¡­ '' Duan Zitong''s lips curled up into a faint smile, but deep in his heart, he was annoyed that Xiao Yuxuan had no impression of him at all!


    "This humble official pays his respect to the Seventh Princess!" Xiao Yuxuan''s face was calm. She saluted and stepped out of the way. Duan Zitong! Even if he could not remember her, he could still remember her younger brother, the arrogant and dissolute Second Prince, actually dared to bully Mu Yan in such a manner! The scene from that day appeared in Xiao Yu Xuan''s mind!


    "Rise ¡­" Duan Zitong took two steps towards Xiao Yuxuan as if he wanted to press himself against his. Xiao Yuxuan subconsciously retreated, but just as he was about to open his mouth to leave, Duan Zitong seized the initiative.


    "Ping Wang, don''t panic. Zitong just wants you to see it clearly so he can recognize it next time ¡­" A hot and humid aura hit Xiao Yuxuan''s face. Duan Zitong was about to approach again when Eunuch An''s voice suddenly came from behind him.


    "Your servant greets Seventh Princess ¡­" Hearing that, Xiao Yuxuan took the opportunity to retreat.


    "Since Princess has matters to attend to, I shall not disturb you ¡­" "Yu Xuan will leave now ¡­" His calm voice seemed to undulate, and the hesitant Xiao Yuxuan immediately made up his mind to bring Mu Yan away! Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi''s existence was undoubtedly the greatest threat to Mu Yan.


    Without hesitation, Xiao Yu Xuan turned around and left!


    Seeing Xiao Yuxuan''s elegant and graceful figure fade out of her line of sight, Duan Zitong stabilized his heartbeat and breathed out a long breath of air. Her bright eyes flashed and her cherry lips brushed past his heart''s smile. Love at first sight? Sort of... Xiao Yuxuan, you are mine.


    With a smile on her face, Duan Zitong turned around and looked coldly at Eunuch An. "You''re early and late, yet you''re disturbing my good fortune!"


    "Did you get to the bottom of this?" Duan Zitong''s cold voice had completely lost its warmth. Her eyebrows slightly raised as her cold eyes abruptly appeared!


    "Replying to Seventh Elder ¡­" Eunuch An subconsciously looked around before walking up to Duan Zitong.


    "The three masters have been quiet for the past few days, with no special moves made. Other than coming to the Blue Python Palace to take care of Fei Fei, they have almost never been anywhere else. The First Prince, on the other hand, has been wandering around the Tsinghua University gate, and he has even gone to the Pinghua Pavilion from time to time. He is not in a good mood every time he comes out, according to the reports of the eunuchs in the pavilion. In the past few days, the First Prince has often been conversing with the Prince ¡­" From Duke An''s point of view, Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi were definitely not easy to deal with. They knew that she had a nephew outside the palace before they even entered the palace, which was a threat to her wealth and honor.


    "Is that so ¡­" "Hmph ¡­" Duan Jingyang ¡­ I want to see what tricks he can pull! Eunuch An, listen carefully. Send people to keep an eye on Duan Jingyang day and night. No matter what happens, you have to inform me in time ¡­ Listen! No matter what he did, no matter how small it was and how long he ate breakfast, he still had to report it! Do you understand? " A trace of coldness flashed through Eunuch An''s dark eyes as he accepted the order.


    "Seventh Princess, don''t worry. This old servant will definitely do it ¡­"


    "Mm ¡­" "You can leave now ¡­" Duan Zitong lightly waved his slender hands to draw back Eunuch An. His eyes turned back to the direction Xiao Yuxuan had left, and ripples began to form in his heart ¡­ Xiao Yuxuan, no matter how hard you try, you won''t change the fact that Duan Moyan has become your royal sister-in-law.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    The bedridden Chu Shirou struggled to get up and leaned against the edge of the bed rail.


    "Miss ¡­ "Why did you get up!" When Su Jinxiu opened the door with the medicinal soup, she saw Chu Shirou about to get off the bed and hurriedly went over to welcome her.


    "I''m fine ¡­" Embroidery... I have wronged you all these years ¡­ You''ve delayed your marriage to take care of me... Don''t worry, I''ll definitely ask Yu Feng for help to find a good home for you ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "Let you get married in glory ¡­" Ever since she entered the Chu Residence since she was ten years old, Su Jinxiu had never left her side. All these years, she had no regrets, she was known as the master and the servant, but in reality, she was a sister.


    Tears lightly sprinkled on the crisscrossing jade hands, the corners of Su Jin''s eyes became moist.


    "Miss ¡­ Embroidery was not allowed! An Embroidery for the rest of her life ¡­ "Your Highness said that Miss isn''t suffering from a serious illness, and that as long as you heal her, she''ll recover ¡­"


    "Heh ¡­" My illness... Forget it, let''s not talk about this anymore ¡­ Embroidery... "There''s something I want to ask of you ¡­" Chu Shirou turned around with difficulty and took out a letter from under her pillow. She then handed it to Su Jin Xiu.


    "What is this?" Su Jin Xiu stared at the letter in astonishment. Her eyes flickered as she looked at Chu Shi Rou with a puzzled expression!


    "This is ¡­" It was my letter to the Third Princess... Embroidery... I beg you... After I left, I personally handed this letter to the Third Princess ¡­ Remember... "It was after I left ¡­" A trace of grief flashed past Chu Shirou''s eyes. Even though she was extremely reluctant, she still couldn''t accompany Xiao Jingfeng to the end of his life.


    "Miss ¡­ Don''t say that... "You ¡­" Su Jin''s cherry lips quivered and tears rolled down her cheeks.


    "Promise me ¡­" I am the only wish... "Embroidery ¡­" Chu Shi Rou tightly gripped Su Jin''s sleeves, she was too excited to the point that Chu Shi Rou was slightly out of breath!


    "Miss ¡­ I promise you... "However, you must promise me one thing ¡­" Su Jin Xiu wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and looked at Chu Shi Rou!


    "What?"


    "Miss ¡­ Ever since you were married to the Xiao Family, the embroidery has been treating this place as your home ¡­ "No matter what happens in the future, I don''t want to leave this place ¡­" Su Jin''s eyes shone like smoke! How could she leave? From the first moment she saw Xiao Jingfeng, her heart had already fallen. It had already been seven years, and now, she finally had the chance to do so. Why couldn''t she give it her all?


    "Embroidery..." "But this is too unfair ¡­" Chu Shi Rou''s heart ached as she looked at the girl in front of her!


    The sound of hurried footsteps could be heard approaching from afar. Su Jin Xiu hastily wiped away the tears on her face and carefully held onto Chu Shi Rou while keeping the letter in her hands!

 C13

    "Shi Rou ¡­" His deep voice contained a trace of gentleness as Xiao Jingfeng walked in from outside, holding a cute white rabbit in his arms.


    "Greetings to the Qi King ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was about to leave, but was called back by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "How many times have I told you? Do not shed tears in front of the princess! Do you take my words as nothing? " The deep voice contained a trace of coldness. It was clear that there was no tenderness from before!


    "Embroidery deserves to die ¡­" Su Jinxiu quickly knelt down and bit her lips. A trace of grievance and unwillingness flashed through her eyes!


    "Feng ¡­" If you want to blame something, blame me! " Chu Shirou''s long, shapely eyebrows slightly knitted, and just as she was about to get up, Xiao Jin Feng secretly spat out a mouthful of anger, and shouted in a soft voice.


    "Go down ¡­"


    After hearing that, Su Jin Xiu endured the grievances in her heart, stood up and walked around Xiao Jin Feng, and left the room!


    "Senior Feng ¡­" "You can''t do this to a pair of rich ones ¡­" Her illness was like this, no matter how much water she drank or how much tonic she ate, her body was like a well that was about to dry up.


    "Got it ¡­" Who let her make you cry! Look at this, I just bought it from the market, so I''ll give it to you! " The haze on Xiao Jin''s face disappeared as he turned towards Chu Shi Rou. That charming smile of Xiao Jin Feng''s belonged only to his beloved concubine!


    "So cute... Did you name it? " With the support of Xiao Jin Feng, Chu Shi Rou slowly sat up and leaned against the bed. Her simple action already made Chu Shi Rou feel as though her entire body was being devoured. Chu Shi Rou knew that her end was near.


    Even so, Chu Shirou still smiled as she looked at the white rabbit in her arms, revealing her most beautiful face in front of Xiao Lingfeng!


    "Senior Feng ¡­"


    "What?" It was rare to see his wife smiling so happily. Xiao Jingfeng stroked the white rabbit''s fur gratefully.


    "The day after tomorrow will be your wedding to the Third Princess. You should start preparing now ¡­ I can''t help you with my current situation... Listening to Housekeeper Zhou''s words ¡­ "He ¡­" Chu Shi Rou seemed to inadvertently ask!


    "Shi Rou! I won''t take a concubine... Shall we give it a name? How about Xiao Rou? " Under his dark black eyes, a cold glint flashed across his eyes.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" from the time we realized that now... I never asked you... But now, I beg you! To marry the Third Princess, don''t make things difficult for Royal Father, and don''t make the entire Xiao manor panic ¡­ "Okay?" Chu Shi Rou''s watery gaze fell on Xiao Jin Feng''s face, waiting for his reply!


    "No ¡­" I won''t marry anyone! No matter how serious the consequences are, I will bear all of them... "Shi Rou, I won''t betray our love, I won''t betray my oath to you ¡­" The sonorous voice didn''t have any room for discussion. Xiao Jingfeng didn''t meet Chu Shirou''s gaze because he was afraid that he would see her tears, causing his heart to tremble in pain.


    "If that''s the case ¡­" Shi Rou does not wish to see herself become a sinner of the Xiao family. From now on, I will not drink any more medicine. Chu Shi''s eyes were half-lidded, she placed the white rabbit on top of the bed, and laid down on the bed. She no longer looked at Xiao Jin Feng, her slight movements causing her body to feel a hidden pain, but it couldn''t overcome the pain of her heart, how could she not know how much her own words had hurt Xiao Jin Feng''s heart.


    Sitting quietly on the bed, Xiao Jin Feng clenched his teeth, his hands couldn''t help but clench. After a long while, his lips parted slightly.


    "As you wish ¡­ Shi Rou ¡­ I just want you to... Don''t talk about death... Don''t leave me... "I really can''t take it anymore ¡­" The deep voice hid the ultimate grief. When Chu Shirou said the word "die," Xiao Jin Feng''s heart felt as if it was being ruthlessly pierced by a sharp blade. However, when he heard it, it already caused him to feel bone-deep pain! Xiao Lingfeng turned around and left without stopping, because he didn''t want Chu Shirou to see her tears!


    On the bed, her delicate body trembled like a maple leaf fluttering in the wind. A faint sob could be heard, and a heavy, bitter feeling rose from the bottom of Chu Shirou''s heart. She was careful not to let go ¡­ Sorry... I can''t do it.


    Time was like the fine sand in his hand. No matter how he clenched it, it would flow out and no one could stop him.


    He was about to become a married woman. In front of the copper mirror, Duan Mu Yan blankly looked at that beautiful yet slightly haggard appearance, and her tears flowed down her face without any warning. Her heart, really hurt. Yuxuan ¡­ Sorry... In this life, I will never be your wife.


    Duan Zitong sat quietly on a chair that was painted red with real wood. Her eyes, which were calm and indifferent, gradually shone with a cold light. In just one night, that slut''s daughter was going to be married into a concubine and become the cheapest princess in the Mo Dynasty.


    At this moment, a rapid knock on the door interrupted Duan Zitong''s thoughts.


    "Come in ¡­" Duan Zitong leaned lazily on her chair and swept her half-closed eyes over the rapidly approaching Eunuch An.


    "What is it?"


    "Reporting to Seventh Princess, just now, a young eunuch from the Tinker Pavilion sent a message over. Today, at noon, the First Prince went to the imperial hospital ¡­" Eunuch An half bent his body, showing extreme respect!


    "Royal hospital? You''re taking medicine for her? " Duan Zitong guessed!


    "No ¡­" When the First Prince came out, he didn''t bring anything with him ¡­ Furthermore, the medicine for Madame Riko had already been taken away by a maidservant from the Jadeite Temple earlier on! " Eunuch An made a report based on the facts!


    "Is that so ¡­" Duan Zitong frowned as she slowly walked back and forth. According to common sense, since Duan Jingyang had always opposed this marriage, she should have tried to persuade Duan Mu Yan to reject him ¡­. At this point, he went to the royal hospital. Could it be ¡­


    Duan Zitong was stunned for a moment before she immediately walked out of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. For some unknown reason, Eunuch An followed closely behind him.


    "You''re going to the imperial hospital right now. No matter what you do, you have to find out what pill Duan Jingyang took ¡­ ¡­" Duan Zitong halted his steps and looked coldly at Eunuch An. After that, he headed in the direction of the Rebirth Pavilion.


    Duan Zitong walked quickly towards the Rest House with a light gait, but she ran into a mama holding a wedding dress and a phoenix crown in her hand in the imperial garden!


    "Your servant greets Seventh Princess ¡­" Upon seeing that it was Duan Zitong, the other servants hurriedly bowed and paid their respects before opening up a path for him!


    "Reporting to Seventh Princess, this servant has been ordered to deliver the marriage gifts to the Mandarin Restaurant. When the Third Princess marries tomorrow, everything will have to be done tonight ¡­" The head of the Fourth Division, Wu mama, stepped forward and answered carefully!


    "Look at my memory, how could I forget that tomorrow is a great day for the 3rd Sister! Then what are you all dawdling for! "Hurry up and go ¡­" Duan Zitong smiled sweetly as a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes!

 C14

    "Yes ¡­" Wu mama heard that and immediately stood up. She was about to leave when Duan Zitong stopped her!


    "The craftsmanship of your Four Divisions Room is truly marvelous. This seven-colored pearl hairpin is even better. This princess really likes it ¡­" "How about this, I''ll take this pearl hairpin and compare it with mine first. If it suits me, then you guys can make an identical one for me. If it''s not suitable, then I won''t trouble you guys ¡­" With a gentle wave of her jade-like hand, Duan Zitong held the bejewel in his hand!


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ "This is the third princess ¡­" Senior Servant Wu quickly turned around to explain.


    "I know... This is the dowry for the 3rd royal sister! If it''s too little, you can''t afford it! "Don''t worry, after I try it, I will definitely personally deliver it to the Rest House!" A strange light flashed in his eyes.


    "But ¡­" Senior Servant Wu seemed to feel that something wasn''t right and was about to speak.


    "What is it? Does Senior Wu still have any doubts?! " Her clear, cold voice was slightly chilly, and Duan Zitong stared coldly at Wu mama!


    "None ¡­" Senior Servant Wu bent her body slightly and retreated from the imperial garden with the other senior servants!


    Holding the pearl hairpin in his hand, Duan Zitong''s expression suddenly darkened. His cold eyes narrowed as a cold sneer leaked out from his cherry lips.


    When he returned to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Eunuch An was already waiting for him.


    "Close the door ¡­" When Qing Lan heard this, she immediately closed the wooden door tightly and walked to Duan Zitong''s side! Duan Zitong called Qing Lan to her side and muttered something to her. Then, she slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip. A sweet fragrance wafted into her nose.


    "Qing Lan understands!" There was no doubt that in Qing Lan''s eyes, Duan Zitong was like her reborn parents. She had given her great kindness, so no matter what he wanted her to do, she would do it. Even if it meant taking her life.


    What she hated the most was to have to leave the Imperial Palace tomorrow. Unfortunately, the rules of the Imperial Palace forbade her from leaving the room on the night before the wedding, preventing her from seeing her close relatives, and other than leaning by the window and looking in the direction of the Jade pear palace, Duan Mu Yan didn''t know what else she could do!


    As the sky darkened, the palace had already begun to direct the lights. The Lovers Hall suddenly became lively, and Fourth Mother continuously placed the accessories in her hands onto Duan Mu Yan''s body, making it their duty to dress up the princess who she wished to marry as a beauty. In this regard, Wu mama did not neglect her duties at all, and after approximately six hours of grooming, an exceptionally beautiful bride astonishingly appeared in front of them.


    The patterns were woven with dark golden threads, and were embellished with tiny round rose crystals and tiger-eyed stones. In front of the phoenix coronet, the tassels flickered like starlight, shining like the sunset, exuding an enchanting and noble aura. The whole set of wedding clothing was perfectly made!


    Her beautiful eyebrows were like the inscriptions of a distant mountain, her clear eyes were like a pool of autumn water, rippling with light, her nose was straight and exquisite, her lips were small and red, her cheeks were a hazy pink color, and her elegance revealed a hint of charming charm.


    "Quick, bring me the copper mirror ¡­" Wu mama gave the order and the copper mirror immediately appeared in front of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Third princess, do you have anything else that you''re dissatisfied with? If there is, we''ll change it right away ¡­" Wu mama looked benevolently at Duan Mu Yan!


    "So beautiful ¡­" Her rosy cherry lips curved into a beautiful arc. At this moment, she had to remember that mufei had once said that a woman''s entire life was only on the day of marriage. The only difference was that this beauty was fleeting like an epiphyllum flower, just what would it be to welcome her.


    "Thank you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked gratefully at Grandma Si. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Duan Mu Yan could tell that they had put their hearts into it.


    "Princess, your servant has lost her life ¡­" Since there''s nothing else to change, this humble servant will take my leave! " Wu mama respectfully saluted and left the Lovers Pavilion with the four mama. However, in her heart, she was still thinking about that seven-colored pearl hairpin.


    After a moment of liveliness, she was the only one left in the entire Lovers Pavilion, and the class of maidservants outside the pavilion were all on night watch as well. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan finally noticed that in this palace that she had lived in for twenty years, besides her mother and brother, there was no one else she could talk to.


    Sitting alone on the bed, Duan Mu Yan could not help but sigh sorrowfully. She did not dare to shed tears, so she resisted the urge to swallow her tears back down. She was afraid that she would break her thick makeup and be rude to others. However, at this moment, she really wanted to burst into tears.


    At this moment, there was suddenly a commotion outside the pavilion. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but frown as she stood up and lightly lifted up her wedding dress, walking out of the Rest House!


    "First Prince!" You can''t go in... "If the emperor finds out, we won''t be able to take revenge ¡­" Duan Jingyang was blocked by a servant girl outside the door!


    "Go away... How dare you! "


    "All of you, step back!" Let the First Prince in, and let me take all the blame! " Duan Moyu''s lips slightly parted as a cold glint flashed in her eyes. Those rules were all out of the question, she was afraid that the bride would be unhappy after marriage. Wasn''t this what his royal father wished for? How could he possibly care about such trivial matters?


    The maidservants looked at each other, and finally made a path for Duan Jingyang to enter the Lovers Pavilion!


    "Brother!" "Why are you here?" Duan Mu Yan forced out a faint smile as he pulled Duan Jingyang to the side of the bed and slowly sat him down.


    "Mu Yan... Tomorrow is the wedding day, are you really going to be the side wife of the Qi King? Was he really going to give up on Yuxuan? Tell me, will you not regret your actions in the future? " A solemn look flashed through Duan Jingyang''s eyes as he stared at his little sister!


    "Yes sir!" Without any hesitation, Duan Mu Yan nodded her head vigorously. This was her life, she had no regrets!


    "Good ¡­" "Since you''ve already decided, I won''t force you!" Duan Jingyang pulled out a jug of wine from his chest and turned around to walk towards the table. He filled up two cups and brought them in front of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Mu Yan, in my entire life, I have never drunk wine with you. Tomorrow, you will be married off, and I don''t know when you will return to the palace, but this time, I will toast to you!" The corners of Duan Jingyang''s eyes were moist as he drank all the wine in his hand in one gulp!


    Duan Mu Yan looked at the wine in her hand, and the tears that were brimming in her eyes finally fell uncontrollably, becoming one with the wine. From now on, even if she cried, she could only swallow her tears.


    After watching Duan Muyan finish her wine, Duan Jingyang''s nervousness finally subsided. When she finally accepted the wine cup from her and returned it to the table, she had already fallen asleep.

 C15

    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    "Eunuch An!" Did you see it clearly? " The cold voice sent chills down everyone''s spines. Eunuch An half bent over as he slightly nodded his head!


    "Reporting to the Seventh Princess!" This old servant can see very clearly that the First Prince has indeed entered the Rest House! "


    "Good!" "You can leave now, but keep an eye on Duan Jingyang!" After Eunuch An left, Duan Zitong brought Qing Lan to head straight to the Rebirth Pavilion.


    Seeing the unconscious Duan Mu Yan on the bed, Duan Jingyang''s lips trembled. Mu Yan ¡­ I know the pain in your heart... Since young, you''ve suffered too much and sacrificed too much for your brother and mufei. This time, let your brother compensate you! Don''t worry, I won''t make you regret it for the rest of your life! Definitely not!


    Duan Jingyang lightly lifted the embroidered cloth and covered Duan Mu Yan''s body. He turned around and after calming down for a moment, he walked out of the Rest House!


    "This servant respectfully sends the First Prince off ¡­" When the maids saw that Duan Jingyang had come out, they bowed down to pay their respects! In the dark, Duan Zitong cast a glance at Qing Lan, who was standing beside him.


    "Do you know what to do now?"


    "Qinglan understands. Princess, please rest assured!" Qing Lan tightened her grip on her backpack. Her calm voice didn''t have the slightest ripple. Before the great change, her family had opened an escort office, so martial arts and endurance were not difficult for her.


    At the next second, Duan Jingyang turned and left the Lovers Pavilion, Duan Zitong walked out of the dark with Qinglan in tow.


    "Your servant greets Seventh Princess ¡­" Although the maids were doubtful, they all knew that the Seventh Princess'' status was extremely high. Not to mention stopping her, she didn''t even dare to say a word!


    "Rise!" "I understand the royal family''s rules, but this pearl hairpin is Third Young mistress'' dowry. If Wu mama left it at my place, it might bring shame to the kingdom. If someone asks, you two should know how to reply ¡­" Duan Zitong took out a seven-colored pearl hairpin from her sleeve and flashed it in front of the maids before walking into the pavilion. She only wanted everyone to know that she had made a name for herself by entering the pavilion.


    The room was filled with a captivating red color. Duan Zitong''s eyes were especially dazzling!


    "Third Sister?" Seeing Duan Mu Yan in her wedding dress on the bed, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but softly probe her out.


    There was no response. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was already unconscious!


    "Clear Orchid!" Standing by the side of the bed, Duan Zitong could clearly see Duan Mu Yan''s tightly clenched jaw and the colorful pearl hairpin in her hand stuck onto her head. A trace of light flashed past her eyes. It seemed that she had guessed correctly!


    Qing Lan heard her master''s instructions and immediately took off her backpack. She took out a bright red wedding dress and casually put it on, then moved Duan Mu Yan, who was on the bed, to hide under the bed. After putting on the phoenix crown, she laid on her side on the bed!


    Seeing Qing Lan lying on her side on the bed, Duan Zitong took two steps forward and lightly draped the blanket over her body. She couldn''t help but look underneath the bed with half-lowered eyes! Duan Mu Yan, you are destined to marry Xiao Jin Feng as a secondary wife, this is your life! No one could change it.


    "This servant respectfully sends Seventh Princess off ¡­" Just as Duan Zitong was about to leave, she caught sight of a maid sticking her head into the room!


    "What are you looking at?" Duan Zitong abruptly turned around, scaring the maid so much that she couldn''t help but tremble!


    "In reply to the Empress ¡­" "This servant remembers that just now, there was a ¡­"


    "Shut up!" I went in myself! Are your eyes playing tricks on you!? If you dare to look randomly again, I''ll dig out your eyes! " His ice-cold voice was filled with an irrefutable aura. Duan Zitong''s gaze swept past the group of maids before he slowly left.


    Eunuch An had been waiting for a long time after he had walked back to the shadows.


    "Why are you here?" Duan Zitong asked coldly!


    "Reporting to the Seventh Princess!" Just now, the servant had secretly followed the First Prince and discovered that he had obtained a carriage from who knows where. Furthermore, he had stealthily brought the carriage to the Tsinghua University gates and then returned to the Tin Lodge. After seeing them mumbling for a long time, they all walked towards the Rest House. However, just as they were about to arrive, the Ping Wang changed his direction! The servant did not dare to decide for himself, so he followed the First Prince all the way here. As for the Prince ¡­ "This servant doesn''t know ¡­" Eunuch An was an old man from the palace, so he was used to watching the battles from the imperial harem. He could guess what Duan Jingyang wanted to do, what Duan Moyan wanted to do, and even what Xiao Yuxuan wanted to do. Less words, be careful.


    "Got it ¡­" You can leave now! " Duan Zitong lightly waved her lily-white hands to retreat. She stood in the dark, watching everything that was about to happen!


    With the sky as a curtain, the night was as cool as water. The bright and clear moonlight brought along with it a few strands of the desolate and beautiful endless sky.


    "Mu Yan... Mu Yan, are you there?! Come out! I have something I want to tell you! Mu Yan ¡­ I can''t bear to part with you! " Duan Jingyang drank all the wine in his cup and rushed into the Lovers Pavilion!


    "First Prince!" You can''t go in! Please return to the palace, and don''t make things difficult for this servant! " Outside the pavilion, an ordinary maid could not help but sigh at her bad luck.


    When the maids saw that the First Prince was about to barge into the pavilion after getting drunk, they hurriedly stepped forward to stop him. Tomorrow was the Third Princess'' wedding, so if something bad happened in the pavilion tonight, none of them would be able to survive!


    In the dark, Duan Zitong could see everything clearly. The instant the maids blocked Duan Jingyang, a white silhouette flashed behind them and entered the Rest House! Clear Orchid... Don''t spoil my good fortune... His ice-cold eyes flickered slightly. Duan Zitong''s heart seemed to have been slightly grabbed by someone as she nervously watched everything that happened in the Rest House.


    It was a kind of joy that came from being lost and reclaimed. Originally, he thought that he had no fate with his happiness and that he and Mu Yan would end their lives regretfully, but at this moment, everything had been turned upside down and he was going to bring Duan Mu Yan far away to the ends of the world!


    As the argument outside became more and more intense, Xiao Yuxuan did not hesitate. He did not even glance at the bride on the bed as she was directly pulled into her arms, turned around, and leapt out of the window with her feet on the ground. Her movements were so fast that no one noticed them.


    Out of the corner of his eye, Duan Jingyang noticed a shadow flash by the window. He felt relieved!


    "Mu Yan... "Big brother wishes you happiness ¡­" From the point of view of the maids, Duan Jingyang seemed to have gradually dissipated from his drunken stupor. His swaying body no longer charged towards the Rest House as he turned around to leave.


    In the dark, the corner of Duan Zitong''s lips curled up in a cold smile. It seemed that Qing Lan had not been exposed, otherwise, it would have caused a huge commotion a long time ago!


    Just as Duan Zitong turned around and prepared to return to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion to have a good night''s sleep and watch a good show tomorrow morning, her body suddenly trembled. Duan Xingyi was standing right in front of him!

 C16

    "You scared sister!" Duan Zitong looked at Duan Xingyi with a displeased expression!


    "How could that be? How could such a shrewd person like elder sister be afraid? I believe that Xiao Yuxuan did not bring Duan Mu Yan with her? " Duan Xingyi slightly raised his nearly perfect chin, and a trace of a smile appeared on his charming and handsome face!


    "Why ask when you already know!" The more I look at that Duan Jingyang, the more I get annoyed! You really don''t need my help? " Duan Mu Yan couldn''t wait to clear the path for her little brother.


    As the wind blew and the moist air blew against his face, Duan Xingyi remained silent. He turned around and left with an evil smile! Looking at Duan Xingyi''s back, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but sulk. He didn''t know when his younger brother had become more and more mysterious. In the past, they had talked about everything.


    After Duan Jingyang faked his drunkenness and left the Lovers Pavilion, he rushed to the Tsinghua University sect at the fastest speed possible. By the time he arrived, Xiao Yuxuan was already firmly seated on the carriage!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" His clear voice contained an unwillingness to part. Duan Jingyang knew that once he left, he would never have the chance to see his little sister again!


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Thank You... Don''t worry, I will take good care of Mu Yan and won''t let her suffer even a little bit ¡­ You... "Do you want to take another look ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes emitted a splendor as she spoke indifferently. The corner of her mouth was pulled up into an almost indiscernible curve.


    "No!" With a firm tone, Duan Jingyang flatly refused. A trace of sadness flashed across his eyes. It wasn''t because he didn''t want to see it, but because he didn''t dare to.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Take care!" Duan Jingyang raised a single hand and fiercely smacked the horse back. The handsome horse hissed and the wheels rolled forward, watching as the horse carriage moved further and further away until it finally disappeared in front of him. A teardrop slowly rolled down the corner of Duan Jingyang''s eye. Walk well.


    Dawn was like a sharp sword, silently slicing open the curtain of night. The sunlight shined through the mist and the entire palace was suddenly enveloped in the morning light. On the eighth day of the eighth month, the day that someone expected to hate had arrived as scheduled!


    After staying under the bed for the entire night, Duan Mu Yan suddenly became conscious. She felt an aching pain from her waist and couldn''t help but stroke it with her jade-like hand. Her beautiful eyes trembled twice before slowly opening.


    Right at this moment, the mama''s voice came from outside the door, causing Duan Mu Yan to heave a sigh of relief. Luckily, she was still in the Imperial Palace, but a faint sense of loss still flashed within the deepest part of her heart. Everyone has a desire for happiness.


    It was only at this moment that she realized that she had only fallen under the bed, that she couldn''t remember the reason, and there was no need to care about the reason. Today was the day of her marriage, and before she left, she was going to pay her respects to her royal father and mother.


    Once again, the Rebirth Pavilion bustled with noise and excitement. The nanny from the Four Divisions finally checked Duan Mu Yan''s accessories and wedding dress, and after confirming that there were no mistakes, she left!


    The ceremonial officials had already prepared their wedding trip early in the morning. With the support of two female attendants, Duan Mu Yan headed towards the Blue Pear Palace from the Pear Pavilion! According to the rules of the palace, when the princess marries, the emperor would also arrange for the imperial concubine''s palace to accept the princess'' kowtow!


    Inside the broken curtain, her peerless face was filled with a heartbroken smile. If her obedience could reduce the resentment in her father''s heart by a few degrees, then even if it meant losing her life''s happiness, she would still be willing!


    The jade pear palace was right in front of them, and the maid was waiting outside as usual. Duan Muyan''s cherry lips were raised as she slowly walked in, and her eyes flashed as she smiled stiffly!


    "Mu Yan greets mother''s consort with tea, and thanks mother for raising you for twenty years ¡­" Her clear and melodious voice concealed the deep sorrow in her heart. Duan Muyan had never imagined that the figure of her mother''s consort, her royal father, would be the only one in the entire Jade Pear Palace! She loved and respected her father for twenty years, yet he refused to drink a cup of tea on her wedding day.


    Ling Ziyan''s tears rolled down her pale, bloodless hands as she accepted Duan Mu Yan''s teacup. Her tears dripped down onto the teacup.


    "Mu Yan... What mufei regretted the most in her life was not being able to refute the grievances of the past and fight for justice for herself. She had been wronged for a single day and wronged for her entire life ¡­ Mufei really regretted ¡­ Sorry... Mu Yan ¡­ Mufei, I''m sorry ¡­ Daughter... Mufei wants you to remember, do not be wronged by others, do not ¡­ Mufei wants to see you happy... Promise mufei you''ll be happy ¡­ " Ling Ziyan''s eyes became increasingly blank. Other than the love for her daughter, there was almost nothing else!


    "Mufei, don''t worry ¡­" Mu Yan will be happy ¡­ "Definitely ¡­" The corner of Duan Mu Yan''s lips continued to smile, her tears had already been completely swallowed into her stomach, but that smile was still firmly hanging on her face!


    "Finished ¡­" A loud and clear voice rang out, and the official gestured for the maid to enter the door to help Duan Mu Yan out of the Jadeite Temple! As she turned around, her tears fell without restraint. Duan Muyan really wanted to throw herself into Ling Ziyan''s embrace and cry bitterly!


    As she watched her daughter walk out of the Jade Pear Palace, Ling Ziyan felt a salty taste in her mouth as blood splattered all over the ground. The blood that fell to the ground turned into a life-seizing sand ball.


    "Empress ¡­"


    The servant girl beside her cried out in alarm, but she was pulled down by Ling Ziyan. She didn''t want her daughter to be so worried about marrying her. Mu Yan ¡­ Mother will be there to bless you.


    The Prince Xiao''s mansion was decorated with red silk lanterns, brocade, and festive decorations. All of the gongs, drums, firecrackers had been prepared.


    Inside the room, the red-crowned crane incense was burning with a faint fragrance of sandalwood, causing one to feel even more at peace. Xiao Jin Feng quietly sat by the side of the bed and looked at his wife, who was pretending to be asleep; he knew that Chu Shi Rou was not asleep.


    "Shi Rou ¡­" I promise you... Accept this marriage, marry the third princess to pass through the door, you also have to fulfill your promise, will not leave me ¡­ In my heart, you are the only one ¡­ The woman I love the most in this life ¡­ " Xiao Jin Feng''s clear voice was choked with emotions. He could not bear to part with his lips. He would not cry in this room, because he did not want Shi Rou to be unhappy.


    "Your Highness! Why are you still here... Master is looking for you everywhere! "It''s about time. Quickly change into your wedding clothes ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou was out of breath as he ran to the door and urged them on! In the eyes of outsiders, this was undoubtedly the Emperor''s kindness, but Steward Zhou knew that every person in the Xiao manor wasn''t happy. The feelings of the Qi King towards his wife touched every single one of them, and because of this, he developed an inexplicable enmity towards Duan Mu Yan, who had yet to marry into the Xiao manor.

 C17

    Xiao Jingfeng stared fixedly at Chu Shirou on the bed. As long as she said ''don''t go'', even if her head dropped, he wouldn''t pay respects or marry the Third Princess. However, when Housekeeper Zhou forcefully pulled Xiao Jingfeng out of the room, Chu Shirou still didn''t open her eyes!


    Feeling the sound of footsteps gradually getting further and further away, a beast-like sound came from the bed, but Chu Shirou still did not open her eyes. Tears flowed from the corners of her eyes, forming a string of pearls.


    Even if he wasn''t pampered, even if Duan Chen didn''t accept Duan Mu Yan''s kowtow, for the sake of face, this unpopular wedding was still unusually grand. The entire capital was decorated with lanterns and decorations, everywhere the bridal sedan went, flowers bloomed, gongs and drums rang out in the sky, and a tide of people followed the speed of the bridal sedan. They all wanted to catch a glimpse of the Mo Dynasty''s Third Princess'' appearance.


    Inside the bridal sedan, Duan Mu Yan carefully wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. If she were to put on thick makeup, she would be disrespectful to others. She definitely couldn''t afford to make the slightest mistake! Her cherry lips curved in a beautiful way, and she could only smile at the pain in her heart.


    Although he and Xiao Yuxuan had known each other for a long time, Duan Mu Yan had never met Xiao Jin Feng, and had only heard these three words from Xiao Yu Xuan occasionally. Other than knowing that he already had a main wife and a loving couple, that they respected each other as their equal and fought bravely, and were even called the ''myths of the battlefield'', Duan Mu Yan knew nothing about him!


    In half an incense''s time, she would become the side concubine of the Qi King. However, how could she not know how awkward her identity was, for Xiao Jingfeng, he only had the main wife in his heart, so naturally he would not allow her to sit on it. She did not care about that, what she cared about was how to face Xiao Yuxuan, how to fall in love for so long, and suddenly had to call out to her sister-in-law. She was truly afraid that she would not be able to resist hugging him and crying in his arms.


    In the pavilion, Duan Jingyang''s sword-like eyebrows were knitted together and his head felt like it was about to explode. His hands were constantly massaging his forehead and the moment he opened his eyes, a powerful light pierced through the window.


    As he sat on the bed, Duan Jingyang slowly recalled what happened last night. He had caused Mu Yan to lose consciousness, and then told Xiao Yuxuan to abduct Mu Yan, but before he left, he hadn''t even bothered to look at his own sister. After that, he returned to the Tyne Pavilion and drank a lot of wine, because he knew that once the matter was exposed, his royal father would definitely punish him.


    Looking at the time, logically speaking, royal father''s people should have arrived? How could there be no movement? Just as Duan Jingyang was feeling suspicious, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. It should be his father''s men. Since Duan Jingyang was thinking this way, he decided to calmly stay in bed. At most, he would just die!


    Unexpectedly, the person who ran in was Xue''er, the maidservant who was with mufei.


    "The First Prince ¡­ Quickly go and see the Empress ¡­ She is fast... It''s almost time to die ¡­ The First Prince ¡­ "Go quickly ¡­" Xue''er burst into tears, her eyes red and swollen.


    "What?!" Duan Jingyang''s body froze as if someone was tearing him apart. The next moment, Duan Jingyang ran towards the Jade Pear Pavilion with all his might as tears welled in his eyes. Mufei ¡­ Wait for me.


    Ling Ziyan extended her withered hand and placed it on Duan Jingyang''s palm.


    "Jing Yang ¡­" You''re here... What about Mu Yan ¡­ He went to play with Yuxuan again ¡­ Jing Yang... His little sister was still young ¡­ You don''t know anything... You have to take good care of her for mufei... There''s more ¡­ What did the Han Lin Courtyard teach yesterday? "Read it to mufei ¡­"


    Hearing Ling Ziyan''s words, Duan Jingyang could no longer suppress the pain in his heart and burst into tears.


    "Mufei ¡­" Don''t worry! I will take care of Mu Yan! I won''t let anyone bully her ¡­ Mufei ¡­ " Perhaps it was because of Duan Jingyang''s crying, but Ling Ziyan seemed to suddenly wake up. She did not know where she got the strength from as she tightly held onto Duan Jingyang''s hand, struggling to open her pale lips.


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Mufei has let down Mu Yan, you have let down ¡­ Why! Why did the heavens do this to me! What did I do wrong... Sorry... "Sorry ¡­" Waves of tears gushed out of her eyes like a flood from a broken dam. Only at the last moment did she realize that she had been unwilling all these years! She hated him!


    "Mufei ¡­" "Don''t worry, I won''t let Mu Yan suffer any grievances ¡­" Seeing his mufei crying so sorrowfully, Duan Jingyang suddenly felt hatred! He hated royal father! He was the one who forced mufei into this state! Hate the entire palace!


    "Duan Chen!" You sure are vicious ¡­ Why are you unwilling to drink Mu Yan''s tea ¡­ "Duan Chen!" You are not worthy to be Mu Yan''s father! You deserve to die! I, Ling Ziyan, will curse you to a miserable death! Mu Yan ¡­ "My Mu Yan ¡­" After the last tear fell from her eyes, her dispirited pupils weakly closed. With a heart full of resentment and curses, Ling Ziyan had died.


    Mufei ¡­" What did you say... Filial Tea... No, I''ve already... Mufei ¡­ Don''t scare me, Mufei ¡­ "Ahh!" An extremely sorrowful cry sounded out from the Jade Pear Palace. Duan Jingyang''s entire body trembled as a bone chilling sadness spread out from the bottom of his feet! The anger hidden in his heart all burst out like a flash flood!


    "Empress ¡­" "Esteemed Empress ¡­" When Xue''er ran into the house, Ling Ziyan had already passed away! Hearing Xue''er''s voice, Duan Jingyang rushed to the front of Xue''er and tightly gripped her shoulders.


    "Tell me! Did Mu Yan ever come to the Jisheng Palace to worship the filial tea?! Is she married or not?! " His dark eyes were filled with deep hatred!


    "First Prince ¡­" Xue''er looked at Duan Jingyang in horror. Her body was shaking so hard that it was about to shatter!


    "Tell me!"


    "Yes ¡­" "Third Princess followed the etiquette of the morning morning tea and arrived at the Pear Palace to offer her filial piety ¡­" The trembling voice was like a bolt of thunder that struck Duan Jingyang''s head!


    Xue''er''s words were like a thunderclap that struck Duan Jingyang''s body. The shock caused Duan Jingyang''s heart to abruptly stop as a suffocating feeling filled his entire body!


    "The First Prince ¡­ The First Prince, you must be alright ¡­ " Xue''er noticed Duan Jingyang''s abnormal expression and frantically tugged at his sleeve! Duan Jingyang, who had been pulled back to reality by Xue''er, flew out of the palace! Mu Yan ¡­ Don''t Marry... Don''t marry... Mufei is dead ¡­ Do you know... Mu Yan ¡­ Mufei''s greatest wish is for you to be happy ¡­ Don''t marry Mu Yan.


    The autumn wind washed over the fallen leaves. In Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, this desolate scene had a different charm to it. The traces of the wheels being tossed about were buried under the fallen leaves.

 C18

    "Mu Yan... "Are you awake?" Xiao Yuxuan''s clear voice contained a longing for happiness. He pulled on the reins of her carriage, causing it to slow down slightly. Even if they were caught overnight, it would still be difficult for them to catch up.


    Xiao Yuxuan let out a long breath and half-lowered his eyes when he heard no response from the carriage.


    "Mu Yan... You ignored me because you blamed me... I''m selfish... I was the one who colluded with Jing Yang to take you out of the palace in a daze... But I believe that this is also Pear Consort''s wish. Her greatest wish is that you will be happy ¡­ Mu Yan ¡­ "Don''t worry, I, Xiao Yuxuan, will only love one person in my life. Even if it''s you, Duan Mu Yan, from today onwards, no matter how big the storm is, I will stand before you and shield you from wind and rain ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan confided her feelings, hoping to hear Duan Moyan''s response. She hoped that she could beg for her forgiveness. However, no matter what he said, there was no response from the car!


    Xiao Yuxuan suddenly felt flustered and tightened the reins in his hands. After the carriage came to a stop, he turned around and called out to him.


    "Mu Yan?! Are you awake ¡­ Are you alright ¡­ " Still silent, Xiao Yuxuan''s heart tightened. Just as his slender fingers were about to lift up the curtain, a light suddenly shot out. Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes turned cold as his entire body flipped.


    Steadily landing on the ground, Xiao Yuxuan stared coldly at the woman who had walked out of the car. His eyes gradually turned cold, and his indifferent voice carried a bone-chilling coldness along with an unconcealable horror.


    "Who are you?"


    Qing Lan''s eyes were as cold as ice, her face expressionless. The moment her body landed on the ground, a silver thread shot out from her waist like a coiling dragon!


    Seeing that the situation wasn''t looking good, Xiao Yu Xuan''s wrist moved slightly and he immediately pulled out the flexible sword in his waist to meet the sword.


    Qing Lan''s silver line was like a rainbow with Xiao Yuxuan''s flexible sword changing unpredictably. The two figures clashed with each other in this manner! However, Qing Lan was not Xiao Yuxuan''s match in the end. A vicious sword light flashed past. The silver line had already been broken, and the tip of the sword was pointed at Qing Lan''s throat!


    Who are you? Why was it in the carriage? Where''s Mu Yan!? Where''s Duan Mu Yan! " Xiao Yuxuan clenched his fist tightly. His expression was one of extreme anger, but his heart was in a state of turmoil!


    "Ping Wang doesn''t need to know who I am, he only needs to know that it''s not yours. No matter how much you try, it''s useless!" Qing Lan slightly nodded, her face still expressionless. She was not afraid of death, if possible, she already wanted to go and accompany her family.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s heart felt as if it had been grabbed by someone. He quickly walked to the front of the carriage, untied the horse, and jumped onto the horse. Suddenly, a cold voice rang out.


    "At this time, Duan Moyan had already left the Imperial Palace. Even if you were to return, you wouldn''t be able to change anything! "This is fate ¡­" Qing Lan''s voice was drowned out by the sound of the hooves of the horses. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan only had one thought in mind! Find Duan Mu Yan and bring her away.


    As the leaves fell from the tree, they landed on Qing Lan''s body. As she watched the white robe disappear in front of her like the wind, a ripple appeared in her heart.


    After three more streets, Duan Mu Yan''s bridal sedan was about to arrive at Prince Xiao''s Mansion. Two more streets, another street. Duan Mu Yan tightly clenched her hands. No one knew how much she feared this moment, how much she feared seeing Xiao Yu Xuan''s heartbroken expression.


    However, she never expected that the sedan chair that should have turned left would actually turn in the opposite direction. Duan Mu Yan frowned. Although she had her doubts, she suddenly heaved a sigh of relief!


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    "Su Feng! How can you be so stupid! How could the bridal sedan chair circle the capital once more! "I forbid ¡­" Xiao Yin furiously looked at his son, both his eyes red!


    "I don''t care about that! Shi Rou is already unconscious, so I want to accompany her! " Xiao Jingfeng indifferently looked at Xiao Yin and ran out of the room without any regrets, heading straight for Chu Shirou''s room!


    Before he even entered the room, the sound of Su Jin Xiu''s weeping had already entered into Xiao Jin Feng''s ears!


    "Don''t cry! "Get lost ¡­" His ice-cold gaze was filled with a bone-chilling coldness. Xiao Jingfeng threw away Su Jin Xiu and knelt beside Chu Shirou.


    Su Jin Xiu was thrown to the side wall by a sudden force, and her forehead started leaking dark red blood, but Xiao Jin Feng didn''t even look at him. Looking at Xiao Jin Feng looking at Chu Shi Rou with such gentleness, his jealousy filled up Su Jin Xiu''s entire body like a venomous snake!


    It had been seven years, and she had a crush on Xiao Jin Feng for seven years, but she ended up like this! It wasn''t easy for her to survive Chu Shirou''s death. She initially thought that she would be able to seize the nest of the dead, but who knew that Duan Muyan would appear out of nowhere ¡­ She wouldn''t allow Xiao Jin Feng to marry Duan Mu Yan. In order to prevent this marriage, she had even placed laxatives into the medicinal soup that treated her as its own little sister. This medicine would only cause a little suffering for a normal person! However, to Chu Shirou, this was extremely easy to kill.


    Looking at the pale face of Chu Shirou on the bed, Xiao Jin Feng felt as if his heart was being cut apart by a thousand sharp blades. The waves of pain assaulted his entire body!


    Perhaps it was because she heard her lover''s voice that Chu Shi woke up from her unconsciousness. When she saw Xiao Jin Feng, the luster in her eyes began to droop uncontrollably. She knew that she had to leave Xiao Jin Feng and that she would never come back!


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Her weak voice was filled with longing, but at this moment, when Chu Shirou''s gaze landed on the wedding dress on Xiao Lingfeng''s body, his dazed mind suddenly became clear!


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Why didn''t he go to the main hall!? "You promised me you would marry Duan Mu Yan ¡­" Chu Shirou struggled to use her hands to viciously push against Xiao Jin Feng, but Xiao Jin Feng held her tightly!


    "Shi Rou ¡­" Don''t leave me... "Please ¡­" Bongo''s voice was filled with grief as he begged. Xiao Jingfeng''s tears were brimming in his eyes, but he forced himself not to let it fall!


    "Go pay your respects ¡­" Zephyr ¡­ Do you really want me to die with regrets ¡­] Cough ¡­ I''m begging you too... Let me go in peace... Don''t worry... I''ll wait for you... "I''ll definitely wait for you ¡­" Even with a cough, she still felt helpless. Although her voice was weak, it was still filled with determination!


    "Shi Rou ¡­" Don''t be so cruel... Let me accompany you... "Please ¡­"


    "If you don''t acknowledge me as your teacher... I''d rather close my eyes now ¡­ " Chu Shirou used all her strength to nearly shout out!


    Don''t... No Shi Rou... F * ck me! But you have to wait for me... "Promise me ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng gently put down Chu Shi Rou''s hand, and her deep gaze focused on her on the bed. Seeing the determination in her eyes, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly turned around!


    Bidding ¡­ Good! I bow! Soon... Shi Rou, wait for me here ¡­ I''ll be back soon.

 C19

    The moment Xiao Jin Feng rushed out of his room, he suddenly heard the sounds of firecrackers coming from outside his residence''s gates as gongs and drums resounded throughout the sky. Duan Mu Yan''s bridal sedan had already arrived at his residence''s entrance! Xiao Yin had given the order to return to the Xiao manor as fast as possible! Housekeeper Zhou also followed Xiao Yin''s instructions to urge Xiao Jin Feng to go to the mansion and marry him!


    As the palanquin swayed to land on the ground, Duan Mu Yan''s heart went from nervous to frightened. She didn''t dare to imagine how she would face Xiao Yu Xuan.


    The ritual officer''s voice sounded once more.


    "The groom kicks the sedan chair door ¡­" With that said, Xiao Jin Feng walked to the front of the palanquin with two quick steps. With an indifferent look in his eyes, he kicked the palanquin''s door, and a servant girl brought over the golden hook. Before the ceremony official could even speak, Xiao Jin Feng had already raised the palanquin''s curtain!


    "The groom and bride, step down from the palanquin and enter the mansion ¡­" The official glanced at the Qi King with a cold glare. He knew that things were not going well, and in order to avoid trouble, the so-called etiquette wasn''t that important anymore. As long as this wedding was over, the mission would be considered as completed!


    There was not a single trace of warmth in his cold gaze. Xiao Jingfeng extended his hand into the sedan. At this moment, his heart only had Chu Shirou. He had to buy time, he had to stay with her during her final moments!


    Seeing a hand reach into the sedan chair, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were lowered and she couldn''t help but choke. Will the Jade Xuan be here ¡­? With no other choice, Duan Mu Yan placed her hand on his palm. Before she could raise her body up, her entire body had already been viciously dragged away by Xiao Jin Feng!


    The sudden movement caused Duan Mu Yan to lose her balance. The moment she exited the sedan, her jade-like feet tripped the edge of the sedan, and an inertia caused her to fall to the ground without any warning. The entire crowd instantly fell silent, and everyone''s gazes landed on Duan Mu Yan. She had an unparalleled beauty, a heavenly beauty that could even match the beauty of a celestial maiden!


    The absolute silence turned into whispers. Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth as she felt an indescribable fear in the hearts of the surrounding people. If her royal father knew that she had committed such a disgrace, he would definitely blame mufei! With the help of her maidservant, Duan Mu Yan immediately got up. When she subconsciously raised her gaze, she saw Xiao Jin Feng''s pair of ice-cold eyes!


    This is my husband? Is he Xiao Lingfeng? Her eyebrows were like swords, and her eyes were like the stars. However, her face was frozen, causing Duan Mu Yan''s heart to tremble slightly. He should hate this marriage.


    After the maidservant brought the phoenix coronet back to Duan Mu Yan, the wedding shall continue.


    Without the slightest hesitation, when Duan Mu Yan stood up, Xiao Jin Feng mercilessly grabbed her arm as an indescribable pain came from his arm. It turned out that the accident just now had left several scars on her jade-like muscles, but no one cared about everything, including Duan Mu Yan herself!


    Sensing that Duan Mu Yan''s arm seemed to be trembling, Xiao Jin Feng subconsciously lowered his eyes and saw the dark red star in his hand. Xiao Jin Feng was truly shocked by the sight outside his residence: the Third Princess of the Mo Dynasty, his secondary wife. In his heart, there was only Chu Shirou! And Duan Moyan''s marriage was a huge blow to Chu Shirou, so he hated her.


    As he thought up to this point, Xiao Jin Feng''s hand inexplicably tightened and his footsteps became faster. He completely ignored the wound on Duan Mu Yan''s arm! In the front hall, Xiao Yin sat with a smile on his face, even though his smile was stiff!


    The officer shouted as he came to the front of the hall.


    "First bow to the heavens and earth ¡­"


    Xiao Lingfeng bit his lips. With this bow, he had finally broken his oath to Chu Shirou. That unforgettable appearance appeared once again in Duan Mu Yan''s mind, and bitterness flashed past her eyes that were as clear as water!


    "Second bow to the hall ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng numbly turned around. Just as he was about to kowtow, there was a commotion at the entrance!


    "Brother ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lifted the bead curtain in front of her phoenix coronet and looked at Duan Jingyang in fear. Her heart suddenly felt cold.


    "Mu Yan! Don''t Marry... "Big bro begs you ¡­" Duan Jingyang spoke in a sorrowful voice, his eyes filled with tears!


    "Brother ¡­" Get out of here! My mind is made up! If you do this, you''ll kill yourself and your mufei... Etiquette officer! "Ignore it and continue..." Duan Mu Yan resolutely turned around, looking at the ritual officer!


    "Second bow to the hall ¡­" The ritual officer trembled as he spoke!


    "Mu Yan... Mufei is dead! " Duan Jingyang''s shout was like a sharp blade that mercilessly stabbed into Duan Mu Yan''s heart. A bone-piercing pain surged through her body as tears streamed down his face. Duan Mu Yan staggered back to the main courtyard as she viciously pulled Duan Jing Yang, looking at her brother in disbelief.


    Seeing the despair in Duan Jingyang''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan knew that he wasn''t lying. His mufei was truly gone ¡­ Why! Oh heavens ¡­ Why are you doing this to mufei?


    "Mufei ¡­" I want to go back... I''m going to see Mufei one last time... "Take me back ¡­" Tears poured down like a waterfall from her heart as she howled in a heart-wrenching manner, her fragile voice sounding as though it was begging for mercy!


    Duan Jingyang pulled his little sister along as he quickly walked towards the mansion''s entrance. Suddenly, a group of Embroidered Uniform Guard members lined up with their swords and sabers, and Duan Xingyi impressively appeared in front of the two of them!


    "Third Sister? "Are you not going to complete the wedding?" A clear and cold voice that sounded like the devil''s voice shook everyone present. The domineering and cold aura that was emitted by Duan Xingyi''s body caused them to be unable to help themselves from trembling!


    "Get lost... "Ugh ¡­" Duan Jingyang fiercely rushed forward to push Duan Xingyi away, but he was restrained by Duan Xingyi with a flip of his hand!


    "Someone ¡­" The cold voice rang out again. Duan Jingyang had already been tightly held by the Embroidered Uniform Guard!


    "Bastard ¡­" Let me go! How dare you! I am the First Prince! "Let me go ¡­" No matter how much Duan Jingyang struggled, he couldn''t break free of the Embroidered Uniform Guard''s restraints!


    "What do you want?!" Duan Mu Yan frowned, and her beautiful eyes that were as beautiful as butterflies trembled even more from her anger.


    "According to the emperor''s orders, the marriage shall continue. If anyone dares to disobey or obstruct us, we shall kill without mercy!" Duan Xingyi slowly walked towards Duan Mu Yan. His eyes, which were as cold as evil, swept across Duan Mu Yan''s face before he turned to look at Xiao Jin Feng, who was about to leave, and softly spoke.


    "Fei Li is dead ¡­ But Duan Jingyang was still alive ¡­ Don''t tell me you want to lose two relatives in a day... If it is... You can walk out of the doors of Prince Xiao''s estate as much as you want, and I definitely won''t stop you ¡­ " The low Ge''s voice was filled with a bloodthirsty aura as it splattered onto Duan Mu Yan''s face!


    "You ¡­" Her heart felt as though thousands of threads were tightly intertwining with each other as the fine and dense pain gnawed at her soul. At this moment, she suddenly discovered that she was so weak that she was at the mercy of others!

 C20

    "Mu Yan... Don''t listen to him! If you marry, mufei will not be at ease in the spirit of heaven... "Mu Yan ¡­" Duan Jingyang howled like a madman!


    "Esteemed Officer!" "Continue..." The ruthless voice was like a bloody magic knife that stabbed into Duan Jingyang''s heart! He really was of no use. His mufei died in injustice, and he couldn''t even protect his only sister.


    "Don''t... "Mu Yan ¡­"


    Her delicate and beautiful face was as pale as snow, Duan Muyan''s expression was dispirited and her gaze was empty. Her entire body returned to the front hall as if she had lost her soul, just like how it was in the past. She never had the power to choose.


    The officer loudly continued.


    "Second bow to the hall ¡­" Duan Mu Yan didn''t know how she entered the front hall or how she lowered her head. Her brother''s voice became increasingly hollow and distant!


    At this moment, what Xiao Jingfeng cared about was Chu Shirou''s safety! Time was more important to him than life! The delay had caused his heart to burn with anxiety. If not for Xiao Yin holding him back, he would have already run back to Chu Shirou''s room!


    "Husband and wife greet each other ¡­" Just as the official secretly sighed in relief, a white figure entered from the entrance of the manor!


    "You can''t kowtow!" The clear voice panted heavily as it ran, using up almost all of Xiao Yuxuan''s strength!


    Once again, there was complete silence as everyone''s gaze fell on Xiao Yuxuan! In the antechamber, the absent-minded Duan Mu Yan suddenly became clear-headed. Her heart felt as if it was heavily pressed down by a thousand kilograms of stones, making it so that she was unable to breathe.


    She didn''t turn around or even raise her eyes. No matter how much she struggled, the result was the same. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to complete her last bow, Xiao Yu Xuan rushed in front of her and pulled her out of the hall!


    "Mu Yan... Come with me! "I don''t care about being enemies with the people of this world ¡­" Before Duan Mu Yan could get rid of Xiao Yu Xuan, Xiao Yin suddenly appeared in front of her!


    "Unfilial son... Let go of the third princess! She''s about to become your royal sister-in-law! " Veins popped out from Xiao Yin''s forehead as he looked at his son ruthlessly! One was like this, while the other two were the same! Could it really be that he, Xiao Yin, had no children? In their eyes, did he or did he not belong to the royal father? Did he or did he not have hundreds of human nature in the Xiao manor!


    "Father... "Forgive Yuxuan for being unfilial, but no matter what happens today, Yuxuan will definitely bring Mu Yan away!" A resolute light flashed through his clear eyes. Even if the Emperor had personally come, he wouldn''t have changed his mind!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Jing Yang thanks you! " At the side, Duan Jingyang''s eyes were red and about to tear apart as he bit his lips. Xiao Yuxuan was Mu Yan''s only hope.


    "King Xiao ¡­" Don''t say that I didn''t warn you. If the Emperor were to know about this situation, you should be clear about the consequences that would befall the Duke of Xiao''s estate ¡­ " A trace of ruthlessness flashed across his gloomy eyes as Duan Xingyi''s gaze once again descended onto Duan Mu Yan! I can tolerate you marrying another man, but I can''t tolerate you leaving the capital, out of my sight.


    At the same time, Xiao Lingfeng couldn''t wait any longer and rushed out of the front hall. He wanted to see Shi Rou, and if he was even a moment later, he was afraid that he would regret it for the rest of his life.


    "Where does the Qi King want to go ¡­?" The wedding wasn''t over yet, how could the groom leave the wedding hall? I request that the Qi King return! " Duan Xingyi moved in a flash to intercept Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Make way ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng roared in anger. He raised his black and violent eyes and spoke with a sinister coldness!


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" This is the good son you taught, Xiao Wang! Since you do not know how to teach, this prince will teach you! " Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned cold as he struck out with a single palm towards Xiao Lingfeng. The strong force forced Xiao Lingfeng to retreat all of a sudden!


    "Those who block me, die ¡­" Shi Rou was running out of time! He must see Shi Rou one last time! Duan Xingyi had long since anticipated Xiao Jin Feng''s ferocious punches, so he took a quick step forward to meet them head on!


    Seeing Xiao Jin Feng and Duan Xingyi entangled, Xiao Yu Xuan and his father coldly faced each other. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes flashed and suddenly felt her heart go numb, a bone-piercing chill rising from the bottom of her feet!


    "Stop ¡­" At this moment, the grief in her heart had reached its limit. Her bone-piercing voice reverberated throughout the entire Xiao Residence, and everyone''s heart felt as though it had been pressed down by a heavy stone. Such a voice made anyone who heard it feel heartache!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I won''t go with you! I will not disobey the emperor''s orders! If anyone again stops me from attending, I will die for them to see! " Duan Mu Yan looked straight into Xiao Yu Xuan''s eyes. Her tears flowed like spring water, and her heart felt as though it was being stabbed by a knife. Yu Xuan ¡­ I''m sorry.


    Turning around, he saw Duan Mu Yan stumbling back into the antechamber as she turned to look at the ritual officer with her watery eyes!


    "Continue ¡­" The dumbstruck officer snapped back to reality! Seeing that Xiao Jingfeng had also returned to the front hall, he hurriedly began to ponder over his next course of action.


    "Husband and wife greet each other ¡­"


    Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly frowned as a trace of indescribable jealousy flashed at the bottom of his heart. He saw that Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng were about to complete their wedding! Another accident.


    Su Jinxiu ran into the front hall like crazy!


    Xiao Jin Feng was startled, and then his heart broke. The pain of being eaten by tens of thousands of ants almost made him faint, but the waves of pain in his heart made him even more clear-headed and gentle.


    He didn''t have the time to pay his respects and rushed out like a wild beast. But when he rushed out of the front hall, Duan Xingyi had already hit his acupoints!


    Duan Xingyi''s eyes were cold as he lightly shouted.


    "Someone come!" King Fuqi entered... "Continue to pay respects!" Tears streaming down his face, Xiao Jin Feng glared at Duan Xingyi with bloodthirsty eyes as he repeatedly called out Chu Shi Rou''s name in his heart!


    "Third Bow ¡­" No... Husband and wife greet each other ¡­ " The officer''s face was pale. The wedding had been a funeral, and the bride and groom were crying like they were about to cry! What a sin.


    "Finished ¡­" Seeing that his final bow had been completed, the etiquette officer spat out a mouthful of cold air!


    When Xiao Yin saw this, he suddenly stood up and opened Xiao Jin Feng''s acupoints. In the next moment, Xiao Jin Feng rushed like a madman towards Chu Shi Rou''s room! At the side, Su Jin Xiu bit her lips and clenched her fists. Chu Shi Rou''s death was not enough to stop this marriage. Her efforts had all been for nothing! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ I won''t let you get away with it... You wait... I will definitely let you live a hellish life in the Xiao manor.


    When the guests saw that the ceremony was over and they left, no one dared to stay for a long time. They were only here to observe the ceremony and did not want to risk their lives!


    The entire Xiao Residence suddenly became very quiet. Inside the front hall, Xiao Yin glanced at Duan Mu Yan and could not help but sigh lightly. It was a blessing and a curse, a curse that could not be avoided.


    Xiao Yin instructed his mother to bring her into the bridal chamber while he walked towards Duan Xingyi!


    "Third Prince!" The wedding was over! Third Prince, please return to the palace and report this! "


    "Don''t worry, King Xiao. Xinghan is not someone who talks too much. Since Third Sister and Qi Wang have exchanged gifts, Prince Qi''s side wife will have to do so. In the future, I hope King Xiao will take care of her!" "I, Xinghan, can never thank you enough!"


    Duan Xingyi pursed his lips as a strange light flashed in his eyes! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ Very soon, I''ll give you another surprise ¡­

 C21

    "The second prince is being too serious ¡­" Xiao Yin had fought for many years and had seen many powerful individuals. However, at this moment, when he saw Duan Xingyi''s pitch-black eyes, his body couldn''t help but tremble slightly. The king''s domineering aura that was emitted from Duan Xingyi''s body made no one dare to underestimate him!


    "Farewell!" Duan Xingyi smiled slightly as his gaze shifted to the nearby Xiao Yuxuan. A strange light flashed through his deep eyes before he waved his hand! He signaled his guards to bring Duan Jingyang away!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Take good care of Mu Yan ¡­ "You promised me ¡­" Seeing his sister give up her happiness, Duan Jingyang felt as if a knife was stabbing at his heart. He was well aware of how serious his actions were. At this moment, he wanted his Imperial Father to kill him! This way, her little sister would no longer be worried. This way, she would be willing to travel far away with Xiao Yuxuan.


    In the huge front yard, only Xiao Yin and Xiao Yuxuan were left!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Your actions just now almost caused the death of everyone from the Xiao Palace! Let''s talk about this later. Now ¡­ Your wife is dead! I don''t expect you to help me with the funeral! I just hope that you don''t cause any trouble! The Third Princess is already the wife of our Xiao family! If you do something so outrageous, not only will you ruin our Xiao Duke Palace''s reputation, you will also ruin her good name! "Think about it carefully ¡­" Xiao Yin''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. He viciously flung his long sleeves and left the front yard.


    The clear blue sky had become dark and misty at some point. In the drifting clouds, the drizzle fell down like fine sand that filled the sky.


    Xiao Yuxuan stood dispiritedly on the wet ground, looking up into the sky with a cold and desperate expression. Tears and rain were flowing down his face, and her heart felt as if it had been pierced by ten thousand knives and was deep in his bones.


    At the door, Xiao Jingfeng ruthlessly wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes. ''No crying is allowed in this room, he remembers!'' Resisting the urge to cry, her teary eyes turned to look at Chu Shirou on the bed. Her beautiful black eyes slightly lowered her head, as if she was sleeping.


    Step by step, Xiao Jingfeng carefully walked into the room, as if he was afraid to wake up Chu Shirou who was laying on the bed. Leaning on the bed, he gently held onto Chu Shirou''s hand, the bone-piercing coldness spreading to her entire body.


    Xiao Lingfeng could no longer suppress his extreme grief. He suddenly hugged the ice-cold Chu Shirou, and his boiling hot tears flowed without restraint, falling onto Chu Shirou''s body!


    "Ah ¡­" However, his hands were still tightly holding onto his wife as his mind gradually became muddled, and his vision became more and more blurry. Xiao Jin Feng''s consciousness gradually left his body, and an unprecedented feeling of suffocation assaulted his every nerve. Slowly, Xiao Jin Feng hugged Chu Shi Rou as he closed his eyes.


    The rain got heavier and heavier. Along with the deafening sound of thunder, it rained down from the sky. Thick raindrops fell onto the ground mercilessly!


    Within the room, the light of a wedding candle flickered, illuminating the entire room with its alluring red color. It flickered between bright and dim, and the drops of the candle froze on the table like tears. Duan Moyan wore a bright red wedding dress and a phoenix coronet. Her beauty that could overturn the heavens had long since been drowned in tears.


    Her long eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings as tears welled up in her eyes.


    "Mu Yan... What mufei regretted the most in her life was not being able to refute the grievances of the past and fight for justice for herself. She had been wronged for a single day and wronged for her entire life ¡­ Mufei really regretted ¡­ Sorry... Mufei wants to see you happy... Promise mufei you''ll be happy ¡­ "


    "Mu Yan... Mufei is dead! "


    "Your Highness ¡­" Not good! ''Royal Concubine, she ¡­ '' "She passed away ¡­"


    Her tears had long since broken through the dam, and the heart-wrenching pain caused her petite body to constantly twitch until it spasmed. Losing mufei was as if half her heart had been cut out, and that kind of heart-wrenching pain caused Duan Muyan to fall into despair. If it wasn''t for her brother, she would unhesitatingly follow mufei, and there would be no one left in this world for her.


    The candle flame was slowly extinguished amidst the raging wind and rain. Duan Mu Yan''s tears flowed all over the ground.


    Time was like an hourglass, not stopping for sorrow. The sky had finally brightened.


    Her slender fingers carelessly brushed against her cheek as her fingertips brushed against the surface of her face. Looking at the empty room, Duan Mu Yan knew that Xiao Jin Feng had never been there and felt a sense of relief in her heart.


    After a moment of surprise and hesitation, Duan Mu Yan suddenly sobered up. Yesterday, the same day as his wedding, mufei had passed away with a lifetime of resentment and pain! Duan Mu Yan stood up, and she changed her clothes with a thud, wiping the makeup off her face. She had to go back to the Imperial Palace to send off her mother''s consort for the rest of her life.


    In the next second after Duan Mu Yan pushed open the door, Xiao Yu Xuan was already standing in front of her!


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan stood in front of the door with a pale face, his lips trembling from time to time. However, his deep gaze was still affectionately staring at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Jade..." "The Prince." Without saying much, Duan Moyan went around Xiao Yuxuan and headed straight for the main hall. After she finished offering her tea, she wanted to return to the palace as mufei was waiting for her.


    "Mu Yan! You don''t have to go... "My royal father and my royal brother are currently in the middle of the funeral of their king''s wife. They won''t pay any attention to you ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s voice became more hoarse; her pale face was almost transparent!


    "I didn''t expect... The first wife will also be here... But I have to go back to the palace. I want to send my mufei off on her final journey ¡­ I''ll go pay my respects to my royal father, and beg him to allow me to return to the palace ¡­ " Without stopping, Duan Mu Yan walked straight towards the main hall.


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s figure turn towards the main hall, Xiao Yu Xuan immediately followed, but his body couldn''t help but stagger and almost fell to the ground. After being drenched by the rain for an entire night, his body was extremely weak!


    Sure enough, white silk hung all over the enormous Xiao Mansion, and the solemn and sorrowful atmosphere lingered in the air, almost suffocating. As expected, white silk hung all over the enormous Xiao Mansion, and the solemn and sorrowful atmosphere lingered in the air, almost suffocating.


    As he walked into the main hall, Chu Shirou''s image appeared in front of him. Her eyebrows were as thin as a willow branch and her eyes as beautiful as a butterfly feather. Was this Xiao Jingfeng''s first wife? Was it his most beloved woman? Although she had never met her before, she could feel her satisfaction from her clear, watery eyes. To have a man who loved her so much in this life to protect her, she should be able to walk away in peace, right? But mufei.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan realized this, her body was abruptly pushed aside, and she almost fell to the ground!


    Get out of the way!" Don''t block the door! Don''t you want her soul back? "Don''t you want to let the wangfei have another look at the prince!?" "No, you! The crisp voice carried a heavy crying tone as Su Jin Xiu appeared at the back of Duan Moyan. Tears welled up in her eyes!


    "Embroidery!" Why are you talking to the side concubine! " A clear and cold voice sounded out from behind Su Jin''s embroidery. Xiao Yu Xuan hastily pushed Su Jin Xiu aside and walked in front of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Mu Yan, are you alright?" A hint of worry lingered in his dark eyes!


    "Embroidery is right!" No one was allowed to block the entrance of the main hall! It''s all because of you! I didn''t get to see Shi Rou one last time! Why do you still want to destroy it? " Xiao Lingfeng, dressed in white filial piety, walked to the entrance of the hall. He coldly swept his gaze across Xiao Yuxuan and landed on Duan Mu Yan!


    "None... I didn''t mean that... "I just wanted to ¡­" Only now did Duan Mu Yan understand why Xiao Jin Feng would obediently want to complete the wedding on the day of the wedding, and why he was so anxious about it!


    Not seeing Chu Shirou''s last time was a regret that he would never be able to let go of for the rest of his life. However, wasn''t it also the same for him who didn''t see mufei''s last time?! This was also her life''s greatest pain. Duan Mu Yan tightly pursed her cherry lips, suppressing all of the pain within her heart. She wouldn''t easily open it, at least not in front of others.


    Duan Mu Yan retracted the helplessness in her eyes as she tried her best to explain her original intention. However, Xiao Jin Feng had no intention of listening to her nonsense and had long turned around to return to the mourning hall!


    "Big brother! What do you mean? You can blame me! But this had nothing to do with Mu Yan! From beginning to end, she never said a single word of no! " Xiao Yuxuan charged into the main hall, glaring angrily at Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Ping Wang!" If it weren''t for the First Prince and you, the wedding yesterday would have ended earlier, and the Prince wouldn''t have missed the last time he saw Princess Hua-Yang! Did you see the princess'' eyes? Do you know that the prince is burning with anxiety! Everything was because of this woman! Since she has already entangled herself with all of you, why did she marry the prince? You are the one who killed the princess! "It caused Miss''s death ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s face was covered in tears as she denounced Duan Mu Yan. However, an unfathomable strange feeling flashed in her heart!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" "You''re too much!" In the next second, Xiao Yuxuan''s hands were tightly held by Xiao Lingfeng!


    "Second brother, don''t you think you''re going too far?! Embroidery is Shi Rou''s servant, hitting her is equivalent to hitting me! From now on, if anyone dares to touch the embroidery, I, Xiao Jin Feng, will definitely make them pay! " An ice-cold voice slowly spilled out from Xiao Jin Feng''s lips, his eyes that were as cold as the night sky instantly turned ice-cold!


    "Big brother! The one who went overboard was you! "Mu Yan, she ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan looked angrily at Xiao Lingfeng. Why did his elder brother, who was supposed to be reasonable, become so stubborn? Just what kind of happiness did Mu Yan have by following him?!


    "Everyone stop!" Xiao Yin''s thick voice carried a trace of anger as he shouted harshly. With a cold gaze, he looked at Xiao Yuxuan and walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Shi Rou is the official wife of Xi Feng, and they have a deep relationship. Now that she has passed away, Jing Feng''s heart is in pain. If there''s a place for you to be ungrateful towards, don''t take it to heart. If there''s nothing... "You should go back to your room and rest first ¡­" He waved his hand slightly. Although he did not reject Duan Mu Yan in his heart, he did not think highly of their marriage!


    Xiao Yin glanced at Duan Mu Yan as he asked doubtfully.


    "What is it?"


    "Father... Mu Yan''s mother, Empress Li, passed away yesterday ¡­ Mu Yan didn''t manage to see mufei one last time, but she was hoping to give her the last leg of her journey ¡­ I beg for royal father''s consent! " Duan Muyan raised her teacup high and waited for Xiao Yin''s response!


    "This ¡­" Xiao Yin revealed an expression of difficulty and did not speak for a long time. Because it was still early in the morning, a message came from the palace: Fei Fei''s corpse was buried in the cemetery in the eastern suburbs of the capital and not in the Royal Tomb! Xiao Yin understood the pain of the loss of his loved ones. If he let her know about this, he was afraid that this child wouldn''t be able to take it!

 C22

    "This tea is pretty good ¡­" Xiao Yin took the green tea from Duan Mu Yan and lightly took a sip before placing it back in its original position. He then turned around to leave!


    "Mu Yan! "I''ll take you away ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan did not understand why his normally benevolent father had become so cold. Suddenly pulling Duan Mu Yan along, he could not allow his to live in such an environment! She had already suffered too much!


    "Yu Xuan!" "Come with me!" Xiao Yin''s sudden move had mercilessly grabbed his son and forcefully pulled Xiao Yuxuan out of the main hall!


    Hopeless... Duan Moyan forced herself not to cry. Her jade-like hands were clenched into fists, and her heart felt as if it was ruthlessly pierced by ten thousand blades. Mufei ¡­ Daughter is unfilial.


    "Royal Consort!" The reason why I''m calling you this is to let you know that you''re not a princess, but the prince''s secondary wife! The portrait of my Miss is right in front of you! Yet, you chose to turn a blind eye to it! Don''t you feel that you should mourn the young lady before her spirit? If it wasn''t for you! How could my Miss... The comedian said... Miss shouldn''t be provoked! "But you just had to marry her at this time ¡­" Tears flowed down Su Jin''s face as she glared hatefully at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Embroidery!" "You can leave ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng shouted coldly! Then, he turned around and walked towards the portrait of Chu Shirou!


    Woo woo ¡­ * As she sobbed softly, Su Jin Xiu staggered out of the main hall. As there was no one around, her cherry lips secretly revealed a terrifying smile.


    "The Qi King ¡­" Duan Mu Yan placed all her hopes on Xiao Jin Feng. She really wanted to see her mother!


    "Didn''t you hear what Embroidery said!?" As a princess, you do not even understand the most basic of etiquette! " Her ice-cold voice was devoid of any warmth, and Duan Mu Yan''s heart seemed to be tightly clenched by someone, the more she struggled, the tighter her grip became! Mufei ¡­ Daughter is unfilial.


    Dejected, Duan Mu Yan stood up and staggered over to Chu Shirou''s coffin, unconsciously kneeling on the ground. Her tears were like beads of broken string as they sprinkled the broken glass onto the floor!


    Sage Storage Pavilion.


    That handsome figure was lazily leaning against the jade carved Imperial Consort''s chair. Her slender jade-like hands gently swung at the fruit plate beside her and placed a grape in her mouth. Her thin lips slightly pursed into a frown!


    "Eunuch An!" "Wait outside ¡­" Outside the door, Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at Eunuch An, then dismissed everyone in the room and shut the doors tightly behind them!


    "We have won this battle!" I didn''t expect that bitch Ling Ziyan to die so early! This was letting her off easy! However, her daughter and son did not have such luck! Little brother! Aiya ¡­ Say something! " Looking at the unconcerned Duan Xingyi on the jade chair, Duan Zitong couldn''t help stomping her foot lightly! She was really getting less and less familiar with this little brother of hers! She always made herself look mysterious!


    "What is there to say ¡­" I already let you say it! " Duan Xingyi shrugged. His sword-like brows slightly raised and his thin, water-like lips brushed against a faint smile.


    "You are always so unhurried! Right now, Duan Jingyang is being confined by Imperial Father in the Jin Ting Hall. This is a good time for us to make our move! " His gloomy eyes were as sharp as blades. In Duan Zitong''s heart, there was only hatred! She hated Ling Ziyan, hated Duan Mu Yan, hated Duan Jingyang! Because they were the ones who took away the happiness that was rightfully theirs!


    "Elder sister couldn''t be thinking of killing Duan Jingyang at this time, right?" The corner of Duan Xingyi''s eyes slightly raised as he casted a sidelong glance at the woman beside him!


    "Kill him? I never thought of it that way! If they die, who am I going to hate? To take revenge on who?! " Duan Zitong''s bright eyes flickered with a strange smile!


    "Then what does elder sister mean?" Duan Xingyi pounded the jade chair and slowly stood up. His slender fingers subconsciously played with the jade pendant on his waist!


    "I mean to take advantage of the victory! Before our history was revealed, we had no other choice but to become the crown prince except for Duan Jingyang! But it was different now! Ever since we entered the palace, there had been a few people who had turned against us. As for the other portion, it was naturally towards Duan Jingyang! We have to think of a way to pull them over! " Duan Zitong said coldly.


    "Is that necessary? Elder sister, think carefully! Who was in charge of this Mo Dynasty? Wasn''t it just a matter of father saying, "Whoever becomes the crown prince"! Do we really need to waste our time like this?! " A trace of contempt flashed through Duan Xingyi''s icy eyes.


    What Duan Zitong couldn''t stand to see the most was Duan Xingyi always having such a confident look on his face!


    "Watch out for a ten thousand year ship! Elder sister is doing this for your own good. Before my mother passed away, she asked me to take care of you! "No matter what, I will ensure that you get onto the Dragon Throne!" Duan Zitong said resentfully.


    "I naturally understand sister''s intentions!" However ¡­ Elder sister, are you planning to let Duan Mu Yan off like this? " Duan Xingyi suddenly changed the topic and looked at Duan Zitong!


    "Let her go? Heh ¡­ He believed that Duan Mu Yan was currently guarding Chu Shirou''s spirit! His own mufei had died, yet he still had to guard the souls of others. This was a greater sorrow than a death in his heart! Duan Mu Yan''s days of suffering were still to come! Don''t forget that comedian I''ve been looking for! The thorn in Xiao Jingfeng''s heart that he would never be able to pull out ¡­ " Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyes narrowed as his long and thick eyelashes narrowed into a crescent moon!


    "Really?" "Elder sister seems to have missed someone!" The determination in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes suddenly surfaced in Duan Xingyi''s mind! For Duan Mu Yan, he actually dared to go against the will of the heavens! He should have loved his very much.


    "Xiao Yu Xuan? Heh! Don''t worry, this person''s elder sister has her own arrangements! Forget it! I can''t tell you anything! If you have nothing to do, go to my royal father. In the entire Mo Dynasty, only one person had the final say on who the crown prince was! Big sister left ¡­ " In her heart, there was another man. She wanted to capture him, to make him submit to her. Compared to Duan Mu Yan, this man in the divine residence was even more worth owning.


    The curtain of night hung low, the crescent moon was like a blade. The dark and lonely moonlight enveloped the land. It was a cold autumn rain. As night fell, the autumn wind blew, and the coldness seeped into one''s bones!


    Inside the main hall, the door was completely opened. The white silk fluttered in the wind, making a ''whoosh'' sound, as if it was floating around in a relaxed manner.


    Her tears were dried in the wind, and her cheeks were as painful as a knife. Her black hair fluttered in the wind, and her empty eyes stared blankly at the limestone tiles on the ground, wanting to cry but unable to shed a tear. Her heart ached to the point where she couldn''t cry.


    At ten in the afternoon, Xiao Lingfeng fainted from excessive grief and was carried back to his room by a servant. It was not until midnight when only Duan Mu Yan was left in the entire mourning hall! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, no one called out to Duan Mu Yan and ignored her! In the Xiao manor, Duan Mu Yan was like the air, and no one could see her.


    As the sound of hurried footsteps neared, Duan Mu Yan was startled. Her slightly raised eyes drooped downwards. It wasn''t Xiao Yu Xuan. Her heart was broken.


    "Miss ¡­" The sound of footsteps came from Su Jin Xiu, and in the next second after she entered, her entire body fell onto the ground. Her tearless eyes started to tear up as she looked at Su Jin Xiu, and her voice sounded like she was crying. Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt lucky that she didn''t have a sister.


    But he couldn''t. She still had her brother. She wouldn''t die in front of Duan Jingyang! She was unwilling to let her brother face such a cruel world alone!


    Su Jin''s cries became more and more miserable. Duan Mu Yan slammed her body against the ground, and when her knees left the ground, a burst of tingling could be seen. After recovering for half a moment, Duan Mu Yan slowly stood up and walked to Su Jin''s side.


    "A person cannot be revived after his death, so let''s grieve for his death. I believe that your young lady''s soul in heaven will definitely not be willing to see you grieve like this ¡­" The slender one wanted to support Su Jin''s embroidery!


    "Don''t... Go away! "Go away!" The moment Duan Mu Yan''s hand touched Su Jinxiu''s wrist, she suddenly shrank back in fear, her eyes filled with terror! A pair of hands kept waving toward him!


    "You ¡­ What''s the matter with you? " Duan Mu Yan looked at Su Jin Xiu in puzzlement as she walked over worriedly. However, the further she went, the more Su Jin retreated, and her face was as pale as a sheet of paper!


    "What are you guys doing?!" The cold voice sounded again, and the white filial piety wearing Xiao Jingfeng suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall. His sharp eyes coldly stared at everything in the hall, and his unyielding handsome face turned dark!


    "Your Highness! "Princess, she ¡­" Su Jin Xiu said in a wronged manner. Her right hand tightly held onto her left wrist as tears rolled down her face!


    "Speak!" I''m here! No one will dare to touch you! " His dark eyes lost some of their hostility when he looked at Su Jin Jian.


    "Your Highness! The matter of the side concubine is the fault of brocade! Embroidery has been kneeling here ever since you left. Just now, the secondary concubine walked in and advised her to rest. The latter couldn''t bear to part with her, so she tactfully declined the secondary concubine''s good intentions ¡­ "Afterwards, I accidentally fell down..." Su Jinxiu raised her left wrist to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes!


    Just as Su Jin Xiu wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly noticed the bruise on her left wrist!


    "What''s going on?!" Xiao Jin Feng frowned, he pulled Su Jin Xiu to his side, and stared straight at the bruise on Su Jin''s left wrist!


    "This... Just now, he accidentally knocked against the ground ¡­ Prince ¡­ Calm down ¡­ "Embroidery, I will return now ¡­" Su Jin Xiu tried to retract her wrist, but it was useless!


    "I didn''t do it ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Su Jin Xiu in disbelief. She was pretending, but couldn''t stop herself from speaking. She was clearly trying to tell Xiao Jin Feng that she had done it herself!


    "She didn''t say you did it! Isn''t it too much of a guilty conscience for you to deny it so urgently?! " Xiao Jin Feng looked coldly at Duan Mu Yan, there was not a single tear on his downtrodden face!


    "Believe it or not ¡­"


    There was no excuse, because it was unnecessary!


    Duan Mu Yan turned around, and didn''t speak any further. However, in the next instant, her arm was ruthlessly grabbed by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Concede if you don''t want to fight!" If you have any complaints, come at me! Why did he have to make it difficult for a maid!? Furthermore, she''s Shi Rou''s most important servant! " Xiao Jin Feng released Su Jin Xiu and glared viciously at Duan Mu Yan!


    Behind him, Su Jin''s eyes flashed with a cold light. Heh! In Xiao Jingfeng''s eyes, no matter what, he was just a maid! No... She didn''t want to be a maid! She wanted to be his concubine! His first wife!


    "Your Highness ¡­" It is not the fault of the side consort... It''s all about brocade... She shouldn''t have left the side concubine to keep watch for the young lady ¡­ Wrong brocade! Wrong Embroidery... "Miss ¡­" Su Jin Xiu ran to the front of Xiao Jin Feng, raising her hand to fiercely fan herself. She couldn''t help but mumble under her breath as tears rolled down her cheeks.


    When Xiao Jin Feng was rid of Duan Mu Yan, he immediately pulled Su Jin Xiu over. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu suddenly fainted!

 C23

    "Embroidery!" Duan Mu Yan! "You did a good deed!"


    Xiao Jin Feng hastily carried Su Jin Xiu and rushed out of the main hall!


    Looking at Xiao Jin Feng''s background, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help puckering her lips. She originally thought that only the Imperial Palace would deceive her. In order to survive, they would go all out. She didn''t expect that it would be the same here!


    When she returned to her original position, Duan Mu Yan struggled to kneel on the ground. She was powerless to think about Su Jin Xiu''s motives, powerless to care about Xiao Jin Feng''s framing.


    All the way until the evening, Duan Mu Yan was still kneeling in the main hall!


    There was the sound of hurried footsteps as Xiao Yuxuan suddenly appeared in front of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Mu Yan... I''m sorry I''m late! Get up! "I''ll take you back to the palace ¡­" Early in the morning, Xiao Yin called Xiao Yuxuan into the study room. Before Xiao Yuxuan could say anything, he pressed his acupoints and locked them. Until now, Xiao Yuxuan had already broken through his acupoints and ran over!


    "No ¡­" I can''t go back to the palace... "Yu Xuan, you don''t need to worry about me anymore. Everyone in the mansion will gossip once they see this. Go back and rest ¡­" Right now, she was Xiao Jingfeng''s secondary wife and Xiao Yuxuan''s eldest sister-in-law. Even if she didn''t care about her reputation, she still cared about the prestige of the imperial family, the Xiao family''s reputation, and Yuxuan''s reputation!


    "Mu Yan! Don''t you want to go to the palace and send off Fei Fei on her final journey?! You''ll regret it... Mu Yan! Let''s go to the palace first! Leaving the capital again! You have no happiness here at all, they are all unreasonable! " Xiao Yuxuan said angrily!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan being bullied, he could not tolerate it any longer.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I won''t leave with you! Not now, not in the future! You can go back now! " Duan Mu Yan tried her best to not let her tears flow. She didn''t want Xiao Yu Xuan to see the pain in her heart!


    "Mu Yan ¡­"


    "Call me sister-in-law Wang ¡­" Her cold voice didn''t have the slightest warmth, and Duan Mu Yan knew that if she continued to pester her, she would only cause Xiao Yu Xuan to sink even deeper into her depression! She had already chosen this path, there was no way she could turn back!


    Xiao Yuxuan''s brows tightly knitted together. Her heart felt as though it had been cut by a knife as he looked at the unswerving determination in the depths of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes!


    "Sister Wang ¡­" Even if you don''t go back to the palace, you should go back to your room to rest... I asked Steward Zhou... He says you haven''t eaten all day... "


    "No need to trouble Ping Wang. As the secondary wife, guarding the spirit of the main wife is a form of etiquette and also respect! If the Ping Wang is fine, please go back! " Duan Moyan lowered her head and forced herself not to raise her eyes and not to look at Xiao Yuxuan. If she broke, then so be it. She was already a person without a future!


    However, Xiao Yuxuan was different. He was young and capable, and he had managed to ascend to the throne! He was worthy of being loved by a better woman. His future was bright! If his father looked down on him because of him, how would he be able to live with it!


    Xiao Yuxuan wanted to say something, but when he saw Duan Mu Yan''s indifferent expression, he finally stopped himself.


    "If you are tired, return to your room ¡­"


    After saying this, Xiao Yuxuan turned around and left.


    When the cold wind blew, it made a whistling sound. The faint white silk fluttered in the air, making one''s heart flutter like a ghost.


    Due to the cold, Duan Mu Yan''s body trembled from time to time. Her ice-like jade-like hands were tightly pressed against her numb legs. Gradually, her mind started to wander!


    At this moment, steaming hot dishes suddenly appeared in front of him!


    "I told you! Don''t you worry about me! "This will ruin ¡­" When she raised her gaze, Duan Mu Yan was stunned. Under her white brows, a pair of benevolent eyes was staring straight at her!


    "Father ¡­" Duan Mu Yan didn''t expect it to be Xiao Yin and couldn''t help but lower her eyes in apology!


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Father knows he''s making things difficult for you! Shi Rou is a good wife, but it''s a pity that she was unlucky and wasn''t able to spend the rest of her life with Jing Feng. Her death was a great blow to him, and yet you married her at this time, which made him somewhat resistant! For the sake of an old man like me, forgive him, but don''t put it in your heart! After a while, when his mood calmed down, he would naturally be able to accommodate you! Father knows this is unfair to you! "Please forgive me ¡­"


    Xiao Yin pursed his lips as guilt flashed past his eyes. He knew that the pain in Duan Mu Yan''s heart was as painful as a mother''s death, if it were the Eldest Princess or the Second Princess, even if he didn''t say it, the Emperor would have ordered him to be brought back to the Imperial Palace!


    However, she was the Third Princess and the daughter of Fei Fei. He knew a little about her, and the empress dowager had mentioned that the person who had secretly interrogated Qin Yu Die was one of his emissaries, Wei Liang! Back then, Wei Liang had been on patrol, passing through Jiangnan, Qin Yu Die''s hometown. Thus, the empress dowager had sent him a secret letter, asking him to arrange for Wei Liang to secretly investigate that woman''s background.


    When they returned to the palace, Wei Liang was summoned by the empress dowager. When he returned, he was disarmed and returned to the palace, never to be seen again. Xiao Yin knew that the empress dowager was thinking for Wei Liang''s sake. With the emperor''s infatuation for Qin Yu Die, it was very possible that he would do something irrational!


    If that was really the case, then the Emperor thought that Pi Fei had snitched on her, which was why he neglected her for twenty years. Even the First Prince and Third Princess were implicated!


    There were several times when Xiao Yin wanted to report to the Emperor the truth! However, the empress dowager had already passed away, and Wei Liang was nowhere to be found. Even if he was willing to say it, the emperor might not believe it! Furthermore, it was forbidden for foreign officials to interact with imperial concubines in the palace. If he were to speak up for her, the consequences would be great.


    "Father''s words are too harsh ¡­ Mu Yan understood the feelings of the Qi King ¡­ No matter what he said or did, Mu Yan would not take it to heart ¡­ "Please be at ease, royal father ¡­" Duan Mu Yan never thought that Xiao Yin would be so considerate as to say these words to his.


    Xiao Yin slightly nodded as his eyes flashed with a trace of gratification!


    "Just now ¡­ I heard your conversation with Yuxuan! Father thanks you for your understanding! That kid, Yu Xuan, isn''t sensible. Luckily you are different from him, otherwise ¡­ The entire Xiao Residence would be unable to escape this calamity ¡­ Sigh ¡­ You''re a good boy! Royal Father also believes that you will definitely be a good wife to our Xiao family! I just made you suffer so much, royal father apologizes ¡­ "


    Xiao Yin said from the bottom of his heart. Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s trembling body, he could not help but push food to her side!


    "You haven''t eaten for a whole day! Eat first, don''t kneel anymore. Be careful of the cold! "


    "Thank you, royal father ¡­" Her gentle voice seemed to be choked with sobs as Duan Mu Yan extended her jade-like hand to pick up the bowl of rice in front of her. This was Xiao Yin''s kind intentions, Duan Mu Yan could feel Xiao Yin''s love and care for her, like a father who cared for her.


    "The deeper, the deeper it becomes. Father should return to his room to rest ¡­" It''s enough as long as Mu Yan is here ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan slightly raised her eyes to look at Xiao Yin!


    "Un, I believe Xin Feng will be here soon as well!" Don''t hold on, remember to go back and rest! "


    Xiao Yin''s footsteps gradually grew further and further away. Duan Mu Yan''s tears fell as she looked at the food in her hands. After mufei left and her father ignored her existence, Xiao Yin treated her like a father. Duan Mu Yan was already satisfied!


    This night was destined to not be spent peacefully.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to eat, Xiao Yu Xuan walked into the main hall with a blanket in his hand!


    "I knew you wouldn''t leave! Since you are unwilling to listen to me, then put it on. If I am sick from the cold, the spirit of the heavens will not be at ease! " Xiao Yuxuan approached Duan Mu Yan and saw the dish in her hand. Just as she was about to speak, an ice-cold voice rang out from the entrance!


    "You guys are too presumptuous! This was Shi Rou''s mourning hall! This is not a place for you to put up with! " Xiao Lingfeng''s cold eyes cracked as he angrily stared at the two people within the spirit hall!


    "Big brother! What did you say?! Mu Yan had knelt here for an entire day and night! It''s fine if you don''t care about it, but if you don''t care about it, that''s fine! He actually insulted her like this! I just sent her a blanket! " Xiao Yuxuan stood in front of Duan Mu Yan, his eyebrows raised!


    "Stop arguing! This was the mourning hall, the Qi King. Jade... "Ping Wang only wanted to give me a blanket, there''s no other reason ¡­" Afraid that they would start a fight, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly put down her bowl and stood up to explain.


    Afraid that Xiao Yu Xuan and Xiao Jin Feng would argue again, Duan Mu Yan slammed down onto the ground and tried to get up to stop them, but her legs were numb and she almost fell to the ground! It was a good thing that Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes were sharp as she quickly helped stabilize Duan Mu Yan!


    "Are you alright?!"


    Duan Mu Yan shook her head as her jade-like arm subconsciously pulled away from Xiao Yu Xuan. She raised her gaze to meet Xiao Jin Feng''s cold, disdainful gaze!


    "No wonder you haven''t eaten all day!" So it was acting pitiful and sympathetic! If you want to seduce a man, I''ll have to trouble you to find another place. This is Shi Rou''s mourning hall! We can''t allow you to be so tainted! "


    Xiao Jin Feng''s words were like a sharp blade that pierced Duan Mu Yan''s body. The hostility of the man in front of her was much deeper than she had imagined!


    "Qi King ¡­" This meal was a gift from Father ¡­ Yuxuan and I were cautious in our words, we had nothing to do with each other! Now that you''re here... "I''ll head back to my room first ¡­" An explanation was a cover up. If it wasn''t for Xiao Yuxuan getting involved, Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to explain too much!


    Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was about to leave, Xiao Jin Feng harrumphed coldly.


    "Who are you!?" Father will send you food?! "Hmph ¡­" Since he didn''t have any sincerity, then why bother pretending to be good? Shi Rou, don''t come out for the funeral tomorrow! I believe she hates to see you too! " Xiao Lingfeng coldly shouted!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! ¡­ Don''t go too far! You should be clear about Duan Mu Yan''s identity! She was the third princess of the Mo Dynasty! How can you be so insulted! " The normally gentle Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards as he clenched his fists tightly and prepared to smash them towards Xiao Jingfeng!


    "Ha!" Princess?! In the entire capital, who didn''t know that she, Duan Mu Yan, was a princess in name? He couldn''t even be compared to a maid! It''s none of my business! But I hate it! Why did the Emperor want to marry her to me?! I don''t care! Shi Rou would be fine! It was because of her! Shi Rou couldn''t stand this stimulation! That''s why they left me! Duan Mu Yan! "Scram!"


    Xiao Jin Feng suddenly cursed at Duan Mu Yan like a madman. His scarlet eyes were sinister and terrifying, as though he was about to spit out blood!


    "This is too much!" Xiao Yuxuan could no longer tolerate such insults and insults from Xiao Lingfeng. He rushed forward and viciously struck out at him!


    Duan Mu Yan bit her lips as she looked up with her misty eyes to see Xiao Yu Xuan''s fist. Without any hesitation, Duan Mu Yan dashed in front of Xiao Jin Feng to block his palm strike ¡­


    Duan Mu Yan instantly felt his body churning and his mouth turning salty. "Pu" A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out! Dark red blood fell onto the azure marble floor, like a bunch of manna pearls in full bloom!


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan snapped out of his daze and hurriedly pulled Duan Mu Yan into his embrace!


    "I... I''m fine... Please... Stop arguing... I''ll go back... Dont come out... "Don''t worry ¡­" Duan Mu Yan struggled to break free from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace. Her gaze landed on Xiao Jin Feng''s tyrannical handsome appearance. With a slight nod of her head, she staggered out of the main hall!

 C24

    In the next second, Duan Moyan''s body fell to the ground, weightless like a broken kite. Luckily, Xiao Yuxuan was able to catch her in time!


    As her blurry eyes looked at that warm face, Duan Mu Yan really wanted to struggle free from Xiao Yu Xuan, but she still sunk into endless darkness ¡­ Mufei ¡­ Mu Yan was really tired.


    "What''s going on?!" When Xiao Yin arrived at the bedroom, he heard the commotion in the main hall. By the time he arrived, Duan Mu Yan was already unconscious, and the corner of his mouth was flushed red!


    "Mu Yan... I won''t let anything happen to you! " Ignoring Xiao Yin, Xiao Yuxuan tightly embraced Duan Mu Yan as she attempted to leave the main hall. However, she was stopped by Xiao Yin!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" Send two maids to escort the concubine back to her room! Get another doctor to treat her! " The deep voice didn''t have the slightest chance of returning. Steward Zhou immediately summoned two maidservants to receive Duan Mu Yan from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan being carried back to her room, Xiao Yu Xuan glared at Xiao Jin Feng before angrily leaving the main hall!


    "You are not allowed to enter Duan Mu Yan''s room! She is your royal sister-in-law! You''d better behave with dignity! " Xiao Yin spoke coldly and forcefully!


    "Me, self-respect?! You still have to control your good son! The one who should be self-respecting should be him! What right did he have to say that Mu Yan could not even be compared to a maid? What right did he have to imprison Mu Yan You in his room! "He''s not worthy ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan pointed viciously at Xiao Lingfeng!


    Mu Yan is Ji Feng''s concubine! No matter how much they argued, it was still between him and his wife! It has nothing to do with you! Jade Xuan... If you do this, it will only make it harder for Mu Yan! " Xiao Yin turned around and looked at Xiao Yuxuan. He could not help but soften his tone!


    "Why is it like this ¡­?" Why is it like this! " Xiao Yu Xuan covered his ears as he frantically ran out of the mansion.


    Turning around, Xiao Yin looked coldly at Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Su Feng! Don''t go too far! After all, Duan Mu Yan was a princess! It''s fine if you don''t feel sorry for her! He even had to face each other with malicious words! She just lost his loved ones. The pain in her heart is no less than yours ¡­ " Xiao Yin let out a deep sigh as he left the main hall.


    The main hall once again regained its tranquility. Xiao Jin Feng slowly walked towards Chu Shirou''s coffin, and gently caressed the ice-cold pear tree with his thick palm.


    "Shi Rou ¡­" Don''t worry, I won''t change. I, Xiao Jingfeng, only love you as a woman in my entire life, and no one can take your place in my heart ¡­ Shi Rou ¡­ "I miss you so much ¡­"


    He slowly closed his eyes as he crawled beside Chu Shirou''s coffin.


    Chu Shirou''s funeral was finally over. Indeed, Duan Mu Yan did not appear. It wasn''t because she acted according to Xiao Jin Feng''s wishes, but because she was still unconscious and had yet to awaken.


    The imperial edict ¡­" A sharp voice came from outside, Xiao Yin led everyone in the Xiao manor to kneel down and receive the decree!


    On the day of the Emperor''s decree, the Prince of Ping, Xiao Yuxuan, has both the literary and the martial arts at his disposal. He has both the skills to understand astronomy and the geography of the land, and today, he has bestowed upon the Seventh Princess the position of Grand Tutor, giving her the position of the head of the Tutor Hall in the Imperial Palace! "To thank you for this ¡­" Eunuch Li folded the imperial edict and prepared to hand it to Xiao Yuxuan!


    "Whose idea is this?" Xiao Yuxuan stood up and did not accept the imperial edict. A sharp light flashed through his gentle eyes!


    "Ugh ¡­" Prince Xiao ¡­ Why do all your sons have so much personality! This is my command! Otherwise, how many heads do you have in your Xiao Palace that can be chopped off! " Eunuch Li looked helplessly at Xiao Yin!


    "Yu Xuan!" Don''t be rude! Do not accept the decree yet?! " Xiao Yin glowered at Xiao Yuxuan and smiled at Eunuch Li from time to time. What Eunuch Li said was right! If it were anyone else, their Xiao Duke Palace would have had to suffer!


    When Eunuch Li saw that Xiao Yuxuan still had no reaction, he took two steps forward and stuffed the imperial edict into Xiao Yu Xuan''s hands!


    "I say, Ping Wang, this is the imperial edict. Tell me, who was it from?" Eunuch Li shook his head and left the Xiao family.


    Looking at the imperial edict in his hand, Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. He abruptly threw it onto the ground and angrily left! Xiao Yin hurriedly picked up the imperial edict from the ground and looked at the departing Xiao Yuxuan. Was it because his world had changed, or because he was old! Why were his sons so unafraid of death?!


    Xiao Yin really couldn''t understand, so he took the imperial edict and returned to the study.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    Looking at the busy palace maids and eunuchs across from him, the corners of Duan Zitong''s mouth couldn''t help but curl up!


    "Elder sister''s mood is pretty good ¡­" A clear and cold voice leaked out from Duan Xingyi''s thin lips. Under the illumination of the sunlight, the beauty of his gorgeous figure became even stranger!


    "How do you know?" Duan Zitong''s dainty eyebrows slightly raised as she turned the flowing light towards Duan Xingyi.


    Her slender, evil hands pointed at the three golden words under the sunlight.


    "Tutor Hall?" Heh ¡­ Elder sister, you seem to be a little proud of yourself! In this harem, men were not allowed to live unless they were sons of royalty! Now that you asked your royal father to let Xiao Yuxuan live across from you, the ambition in your heart is obvious. Aren''t you afraid that the wind will destroy the graceful tree and the forest? Don''t forget! "In this palace, other than you, Seventh Princess, the other three princesses aren''t very friendly to you ¡­"


    His gentle silhouette exuded an indescribable arrogance. Duan Xingyi glanced at Duan Zitong. ''Women, ah, will never learn to hide their true colors!'' If he showed his strength, he would become the target of public criticism! Why should I?


    "How many of them? He isn''t worthy in my eyes ¡­! If we were to allow Xiao Yuxuan to remain in King Xiao Palace, wouldn''t that be letting Duan Moyan off the hook ¡­ " Duan Zitong said indifferently, a strange light flashing across his eyes!


    "Since elder sister is so confident, it can be said that Xing Han has gone overboard ¡­" Duan Xingyi shrugged and turned to leave!


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s departing figure, Duan Zitong could not help but sigh lightly. She really didn''t know what she was thinking under his gorgeous figure.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    Her head was in a daze, Duan Mu Yan could feel her entire body burning up, the sweat on her forehead trickling down from her cheeks onto the embroidered bed.


    "Water ¡­" In a trance, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but mumble as she subconsciously stretched out her jade-like hand!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ You''re awake! " Her tender voice carried a trace of pleasant surprise as a fifteen-sixteen year old maidservant ran over to Duan Mu Yan''s side and spoke excitedly!


    "Water... "So thirsty ¡­" In a trance, Duan Mu Yan seemed to feel that someone was talking to her. Her eyes struggled to open, and that young and tender face appeared before her!


    "Shui Wangfei, wait a moment ¡­" The maidservant swiftly went to the table and poured a cup of tea, gently lifting Duan Mu Yan up before bringing the cup to her lips!


    "You are?" Duan Mu Yan took the cup and gulped it down before returning it to the servant girl beside her!


    "My name is Qiu Yue, you can call me Yue Er!" Everyone in the mansion called him that! Housekeeper Zhou has assigned me to give it to you. From now on, I will be in charge of your daily necessities! Yue''er knows that you have a noble identity, Wangfei. If there''s anything you''re not considerate of in the future, please forgive me, Wangfei. Yue''er will definitely work hard to correct it! " A trace of innocence could be seen on her snow-white face. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but smile. Why does anyone still think that way now?


    He smiled bitterly.


    Duan Mu Yan lifted her gaze and discovered that the sky had turned darker and darker.


    "What time is it?"


    "Not yet." Yue Er replied. She didn''t feel that anything was wrong!


    "Crap ¡­" How long have I been unconscious? The funeral of the first wife? " Duan Muyan struggled to get up, trying to get off the bed!


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t move! The royal doctors said that you suffered from wind chill and internal injuries, so you must recuperate! " Yue Er hurriedly stopped Duan Mu Yan, anxious to speak!


    "But ¡­" Just by standing up, Duan Mu Yan already felt a dull pain in her chest. It was hard to imagine the consequences if she were to land a blow on Xiao Jin Feng''s body!


    "The funeral of the first wife ended early in the morning! There''s probably nothing left for you to do now, so you should just relax and rest! " Yue''er brought Duan Mu Yan back to his bed!


    At this moment, a series of hurried knocks came from outside!


    "Who?!" Yue''er turned around and asked!


    "Xiao Yuxuan!" "Quickly open the door!" Qing Yue''s voice was slightly hurried as Qiu Yue glanced back at Duan Mu Yan! In the end, she only shook her head lightly!


    "The wangfei has already gone to bed. If the Ping Wang has any matters to attend to, come back tomorrow!" Yue''er tried her best to soften her voice so that Xiao Yu Xuan would believe her!


    "Mu Yan! I''ll enter the palace tomorrow! "I wonder when I will be able to return ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s voice was clearly urgent! He knew that Mu Yan wasn''t sleeping, and she was avoiding his gaze!


    Inside the room, Duan Mu Yan abruptly stood up and entered the palace?!


    "Yue Er, quickly open the door!" Duan Moyan leaned heavily on the bed as she struggled to lean on the edge of the bed. The pain in her chest was akin to being pierced by needles!


    "Mu Yan!" Xiao Yuxuan rushed in and walked to the bedside. Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s face, which was as white as snow, he felt a sense of guilt!


    "Yue Er!" Go outside and wait. If anyone asks, tell them that Princess Hua-Yang has gone to bed! " Xiao Yu Xuan instructed!


    "Yes ¡­" Although Yue Er had just joined the Xiao family not long ago, she had heard of the matters between the Ping King and the Third Princess. Since she was Duan Mu Yan''s maid, she naturally had to place importance on her!


    Seeing that Yue Er had tightly shut the door, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly spoke up.


    "You want to enter the palace? Why? Royal Father summoned him? "Do you want to ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked worriedly at Xiao Yu Xuan!


    "None of them... It is an imperial edict that will bestow upon me the title of Tutor. Tomorrow, I will live in the Tutor Palace. That is to say, if I want to leave the palace, I need someone''s permission! " Xiao Yuxuan said angrily!


    Other than the heirs of the royal family, since when had the harem become a place for foreign officials to live? Tutor?


    "It''s Seventh Princess Duan Zitong!" Mu Yan! This is clearly a trap. Duan Zitong is trying to lure me out of the Xiao manor! Don''t let me stay by your side! You have also seen your elder brother''s attitude! He can''t be good to you! Mu Yan! I''ve thought about it! Let''s go! We still have a chance! " A trace of anticipation bloomed in his crystal clear eyes. He really hoped that Duan Mu Yan would wake up! If she continued to stay in the Xiao family''s manor, she would only be able to destroy her!


    "Stop it!" Jade Xuan... I have no way back! If I go with you before the wedding, I will implicate mufei and big brother. If I go with you now, not only will I implicate big brother, I will also bring shame to Prince Qi and the entire Xiao manor! Besides, I don''t want to implicate you! "Even if I die, I won''t leave with you ¡­" Her clear, cold voice contained a hint of decisiveness. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but lower her gaze. Her fate belongs to the heavens, not to her.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I beg of you! " Duan Muyan seemed to have thought of something, and she slightly raised her clear eyes.


    Xiao Yuxuan choked on his words. Things had already gotten to this point. Even if he kidnapped Duan Mu Yan, she would still return!


    "I know, I will take good care of Jing Yang!" They will not let anyone harm him! "


    In Duan Moyan''s heart, other than Li Fei, there was only Duan Jingyang. Xiao Yuxuan really didn''t know when she would think for her!


    "That''s good ¡­" I don''t know why, but I keep having the feeling that Duan Xingyi will do something bad to big brother! Right now, because of me, Big Brother has been imprisoned again. I truly fear that one day, Royal Father will ¡­ " Not daring to think about it, Duan Mu Yan shook her head in pain!

 C25

    "No!" With me here, nothing will happen to Jing Yang, and Duan Xingyi won''t take the risk! There was a majority of people supporting Jing Yang in the imperial court! You don''t have to worry about that! Mu Yan ¡­ Are you really planning to stay and not come with me? " Xiao Yuxuan was unwilling to accept this outcome. His pitch-black eyes flapped as he stared at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Sorry ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze, speechless!


    "I understand ¡­" Rest assured, no matter where you are, I will always be by your side! I will think of a way for the Emperor to remove Jingyang''s secret technique and bring him out to see you! " Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes shone with determination.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" A princess is a princess! Someone else had to be out there watching the night! Yue Er, your life is really bitter! " Duan Mu Yan was able to discern that the ear-piercing sound coming from outside was Su Jin''s voice!


    Hearing Su Jin''s mocking, Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but teach this servant a lesson. Ever since Mu Yan had married into the Xiao family, she had never stopped making trouble!


    "Don''t go ¡­" Duan Mu Yan abruptly pulled Xiao Yu Xuan''s hand and shook her head. The sudden pull caused her chest to hurt even more. She frowned as she silently endured the pain.


    "Sister Jin, you must be joking!" When the main wife was still alive, you worked so hard to keep watch for her. Amongst the maids, Yue Er really admired her elder sister ¡­ " The sweet voice rang out slowly, and Qiu Yue opened her mouth with a faint smile!


    "Hmph ¡­" Su Jin Xiu didn''t hear the expected complaint. She shot a fierce glance at Qiu Yue before leaving. The moment she left, a trace of gloominess flashed through her eyes!


    Duan Mu Yan, you have a life to marry and a life to live in! Starting from this moment! Xiao Jingfeng is mine! No one can take him from me! So what if she was a princess? A destitute phoenix is inferior to a chicken... Hehe ¡­ Hahaha ¡­ A demonic voice from hell came from the bottom of Su Jin''s heart.


    As she listened to Su Jin Xiu''s footsteps gradually grow further away, Duan Mu Yan tightly pushed Xiao Yu Xuan. Although her movements were light, a ripple appeared in the hearts of the two of them. The vow they once made was already enough.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Hurry up and leave. If the servants were to see this, they would not be able to say it clearly ¡­ And ¡­ "Big brother''s way of doing things is extremely extreme. I''m afraid that he would find Duan Xingyi to argue with, so ¡­"


    "Mu Yan, don''t worry. When I get to the palace tomorrow, I will look for an opportunity to meet Jing Yang. I definitely won''t let him do anything foolish!" But I''m worried about you... "Xiao Jingfeng is completely unreasonable. I''m afraid of him ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan looked worriedly at Duan Mu Yan, her clear eyes filled with unwillingness and worry!


    "I''ll be fine... He just couldn''t accept the death of his first wife... His mood... I understand! Yu Xuan, don''t blame him ¡­ It would be a great pity not to see the first wife for the last time ¡­ Just like how I couldn''t see my mufei''s face for the last time, no matter how big the compensation was, it still couldn''t fill in the gaps in my heart ¡­ Jade Xuan... If I could see you before I die... "Then I''ll be satisfied ¡­" Duan Mu Yan blurted out the words from the bottom of her heart!


    "Mu Yan... With me here, I won''t let anyone hurt you! " His deep eyes flashed with a resolute light!


    At this time, Autumn Moon lightly knocked on the door!


    "Esteemed wangfei, it''s getting late. After a while, the steward will send someone to patrol the palace. According to the rules of the manor, the lights should be extinguished ¡­" Qiu Yue''s voice was soft and gentle. Even though she did not directly remind Xiao Yuxuan that she should leave, it was not without inconvenience, but it was what she meant. During this period of time, if there was some gossip, Mu Yan''s days would not be good.


    Duan Mu Yan was grateful for Qiu Yue''s reminder as her clear eyes turned back to Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Take care of yourself. Unlike the imperial palace outside, you should be more cautious in everything you do ¡­ "Do not provoke Duan Xingyi ¡­" A trace of reluctance appeared in Qiushui''s bright eyes. No matter how tranquil his mouth was, how could he bear to part with these seven years of love!


    Xiao Yuxuan nodded and left the room filled with yearning and yearning for Duan Moyan.


    Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan had left, Qiu Yue lightly knocked on the door before slowly walking to Duan Mu Yan''s bed.


    "Esteemed wangfei, Yue''er will cover you with a blanket and be careful of catching a cold ¡­" Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying a hint of maturity that was rarely seen among her peers. Autumn Moon lightly pulled up Duan Moyan''s brocade blanket!


    "Yue Er ¡­" Thanks for just now... "Sorry for making things difficult for you ¡­" Her clear and limpid eyes lightly flashed. The light in her eyes rippled and rippled, concealing a trace of guilt!


    "Wangfei is too serious. Yue Er is from Wangfei''s side, so everything is for Wangfei''s sake. This is what it means to be a maidservant!" Although Yue''er didn''t read much, she knew how to write the word ''loyal''! "As long as esteemed wangfei doesn''t dislike Yue''er, Yue''er will follow you for the rest of her life ¡­" Qiu Yue''s voice was crisp and clear, and her jade-like eyes made others feel a sense of sincerity!


    A trace of emotion flashed in Duan Mu Yan''s heart as her cherry lips wiped away a trace of a gratified smile. Her eyes narrowed as she relaxed and fell asleep. With Yue''er accompanying her in the future, things might not be so difficult for her.


    How could she have known that one day, Autumn Moon would be her eternal pain.


    Early in the morning, there was complete silence. The sky was starting to brighten. The night was about to fade when a loud roar from a horse broke the tranquility of the break of dawn in front of the Duke Xiao Palace.


    Housekeeper Zhou wiped his loose eyes and reluctantly opened the door.


    He saw a group of guards standing outside the Xiao family''s manor!


    "Quickly go and report this! On the orders of the Seventh Princess, we have specially come to take over the position of Prince Xiao Yuxuan in the palace! " The leader of the guards was a burly man. His voice was loud and clear as he stared at Housekeeper Zhou who was coming out to welcome them!


    "My lord, please wait a moment ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou didn''t dare to dally and hastily turned around, but he was mumbling under his breath. At this time, he didn''t know if the Seventh Princess was in a hurry to be reincarnated. Why was she in such a hurry?


    Before long, Xiao Yuxuan had brought along a saber, a bamboo cub, and a horse prepared by the imperial guards!


    As she rode, Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes couldn''t help but glance at the main entrance of the Xiao family. Mu Yan ¡­ Yu Xuan''s life is only for you.


    Xiao Yuxuan was escorted out of the Tutor Hall by the guards!


    "Pitiful greetings to the Imperial Tutor ¡­" A clear and gentle voice slowly spilled out of Duan Zitong''s mouth, and her eyes were as silky as silk. The moment she saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Ziteng immediately recognized this man. No matter what, she had to obtain this man''s heart! She swore.


    "Yu Xuan wouldn''t dare! The princess is a golden branch, and a maester of the Han Lin Institution is not qualified to teach the princess. Yu Xuan considers himself weak, so to be able to be awarded the title of Imperial Tutor is truly a shame. Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes were as clear as water but they contained an unspeakable depth to them. He cupped his hands and spoke indifferently!


    "Why does the King need to be so modest... Since royal father believes in you, I also believe that Duke Ping will not let royal father down in his efforts! " Duan Zitong''s cherry lips pursed as she heard the discontent in Xiao Yuxuan''s heart!


    "Yuxuan thanks the princess for her trust!" Without any formalities, Duan Zitong entered the Tutor Hall first!


    "From then on, I''ll call you Imperial Tutor Xiao. As your master, you can call me Zitong ¡­" Duan Zitong''s eyes lit up!


    "Princess is too serious!" The ruler is the ruler, the subject is the subject, and the princess is called Yu Xuan, who has the authority of being the princess, how would he dare to call the princess by her full name! " Xiao Yu Xuan said indifferently, her eyes devoid of emotion!


    Duan Zitong frowned as a hint of anger appeared in her eyes. She wanted to retort, but she managed to hold back her anger!


    "If that''s the case ¡­" Jade Xuan then ¡­ It sounds kind and intimate, but let''s see if there''s anything else that you''re not satisfied with in the Tutor Hall. I will get someone else to buy it! " Duan Zitong''s gaze wavered as her cherry lips pursed into a smile!


    "Princess, you''ve troubled yourself. Everything is fine here!" If it wasn''t for the fact that he wanted to borrow Duan Ziteng''s strength to see Duan Jingyang, how could he be so humble? Xiao Yuxuan thought about how he would face this Duan Zitong who viewed Mu Yan as his master, and in the end, Xiao Yuxuan had warned himself to endure. No matter what, he had to ensure Duan Jingyang''s safety.


    "If that''s the case ¡­" Rest for now, I''ll send someone to bring you breakfast later! " Duan Zitong turned around with a faint smile and walked out of the Tutor Hall. The moment she stepped out of the hall, a cold light flashed through her gentle eyes before it disappeared in the blink of an eye.


    Just as Duan Zitong left the Hall, Xiao Yuxuan arrived at the pavilion!


    "Please wait a moment, Imperial Tutor Xiao. The imperial palace is a restricted area. Without the Imperial edict, no one is allowed to enter or leave!" In front of the door, a guard raised his blade to block Xiao Yuxuan from entering the pavilion!


    "I only wish to speak a few words with the First Prince outside the door. I hope that both of you will forgive me!" Xiao Yuxuan''s tone was soft and his eyes flashed a hint of humility!


    "Forgive us for not being able to obey! Your majesty, the honored tutor, it is best that you return! " The guard forcefully opened his mouth, but there was no room for turning back!


    At this moment, Duan Jingyang''s voice suddenly rang out from inside!


    "Yu Xuan?!" Was it you, Yuxuan? Mu Yan was great ¡­ "Cough ¡­" His deep voice was somewhat stifled. Ever since Duan Jingyang had been grounded in the pavilion, he had quarreled and caused a ruckus. However, Duan Chen had never been here before! Duan Jingyang''s heart had already died ¡­ He knew that in the eyes of his royal father, he and his sister were nothing but eyesores. He had never ¡­ He had never considered himself his son! Father and Son... Heh, this is the royal family''s father-son relationship.


    "The First Prince ¡­ Don''t worry, First Prince, everything is fine with Mu Yan! As long as you are fine, Mu Yan will be fine! You can rest assured that I will find a way to help you regain your freedom! "The First Prince ¡­"


    "Cough, cough ¡­" No need... Jade Xuan... Please... Let Mu Yan be happy ¡­ I have no regrets in this life ¡­ "Cough, cough ¡­" Hearing Duan Jingyang''s intermittent coughs, Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but frown, a trace of worry flashing through his clear eyes!


    "Imperial Tutor Xiao!" Please leave! " The guard once again warned Xiao Yuxuan that this was a forbidden area!


    In the dark, Duan Zitong''s eyes narrowed tightly. Her long and dense eyelashes trembled from anger as the corners of her mouth widened into a twisted arc!


    "Elder sister ¡­" He saw it! Your Xiao Yuxuan is missing that pair of siblings! Is transferring him into the palace really the best method ¡­ "That might not necessarily be the case ¡­" Duan Xingyi bent his body slightly and moved close to Duan Zitong''s ear. Although his voice was gentle, it caused others to tremble in their hearts when they heard it!


    A hint of light flashed through his deep eyes. Duan Zitong''s cherry lips couldn''t help but twitch as he smiled.


    "Rather than making him think about his sister, it''s better to make him think about his brother ¡­" Duan Jingyang was simply trash. Death was only a matter of time! Even if he had the heart, he would still be powerless ¡­ No matter what, he was still my man. Even if he wanted to save Duan Jingyang, he still needed my permission ¡­ Don''t worry... With her elder sister here, he would naturally look at Xiao Yuxuan! On the other hand, Duan Jingyang has already been locked up for several days ¡­ I didn''t see any movement from you! Cold Star! "Don''t blame elder sister for being long-winded. There are some things that cannot be delayed ¡­" Duan Zitong glanced back, but Duan Xingyi had already walked several steps away.

 C26

    Life was like a play. Some people appeared on the scene, while others appeared on the screen. Time slowly flowed away like sand in the hand, recording the cycle of life and death.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    The amount of gossip in the manor didn''t lessen because of Xiao Yuxuan''s departure.


    "Cui Xin, what do you think is the relationship between our secondary wife and the Peace King ¡­ Before, they ¡­ " The maid who had spoken wore a set of light green and white clothes. Her appearance was plain and plain, and her hair was tied with a simple hairpin!


    "Shh ¡­" Hush, if the old prince hears you later! Be careful not to drive you out of the house! Yesterday, Steward Zhou strictly forbade us to discuss this matter in private ¡­ What a mouth! Something bad will happen sooner or later! " Cui Xin glared at Feng Xue!


    "Ugh ¡­" Hearing Cui Xin''s words, Feng Xue couldn''t help but look around. Only after seeing that no one was around, did she finally relax!


    "This mouth..." If I say it again in the future, you will hit me! At least getting beaten up by you is better than getting punished by Housekeeper Zhou ¡­ " Feng Xue shrugged, and leaned on Jadeheart''s side!


    "Now I know fear... "Let''s go ¡­" Cui Xin pointed and left with Feng Xue.


    As the wind blew, a dark figure slowly walked to the light. His hazy eyes carried a trace of ruthlessness as they shot towards the direction that Jadeheart and Feng Xue had left in. The corner of his mouth slowly curved into an ice-cold arc.


    Only after almost three days of rest did Duan Mu Yan''s chills recover completely. It was also because of this that she was allowed to eat with everyone.


    The white dress was tied around the waist with a blue band, and the simple dress still revealed a slim figure. Although elegant, it was still magnificent, with an emerald jade pendant tied around her waist. Her beautiful face did not have the slightest hint of adornment, making her seem even more alluring. Her eyebrows were green without a painting, and her cherry lips were red without even touching!


    Duan Mu Yan''s appearance caused a huge disturbance in the originally calm main hall!


    "Mu Yan is here! Sit down... Since my illness has just started to heal, it''s not good to stand here for too long! " Xiao Yin said calmly as he saw Duan Mu Yan walk into the main hall! He knew that during this period of time, he had wronged this child.


    "Many thanks, royal father ¡­" Duan Mu Yan gave a deep bow. With the support of Yue Er, he walked towards Xiao Jin Feng with graceful steps!


    "Mu Yan!" Our Xiao family is different from the royal family. We don''t have that many rules. In his eyes, Duan Mu Yan was no different from his own daughter. Perhaps ¡­ It was because Xiao Yin had always felt that he owed Fei Fei.


    Hearing Xiao Yin''s words, a trace of warmth flashed across the bottom of Duan Mu Yan''s heart. His beautiful eyes that were like butterfly feathers trembled as he looked towards Xiao Yin.


    "Many thanks, royal father ¡­" She had closed the distance between Xiao Yin and Duan Mu Yan. The love between father and daughter was slowly growing!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to approach Xiao Jin Feng, a sudden collision nearly made her fall to the ground!


    Contrary to everyone''s expectations, Xiao Jin Feng actually pulled Su Jin Xiu, who was serving by his side, to sit in the seat that Duan Mu Yan was sitting in!


    "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu looked at Xiao Jin Feng in astonishment. With a frown, a trace of strangeness flashed through her frightened eyes!


    "Su Feng! What do you mean? Embroidery was just a maid, how could she sit down?! "And that location ¡­"


    "This position is Shi Rou''s! Furthermore, the rich brocade is not a maid! She was Shi Rou''s little sister, Shi Rou ¡­ Why not let her sister sit here for her?! " Her hoarse voice was filled with hatred and resentment, Xiao Jin Feng didn''t even raise her head to look at Duan Mu Yan!


    "This is too outrageous!" "Embroidery, you can go down ¡­" Xiao Yin frowned coldly as he glared at Xiao Jin Feng. He could understand the pain of losing his wife, but he couldn''t forgive his son for treating Duan Mu Yan in such a manner.


    Even though she was unwilling, Su Jin Xiu still got up with a cowering face. However, in the next second, she was ruthlessly torn off by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Sit down!" You are not allowed to get up without my permission! " Xiao Jingfeng held Su Jin Xiu in one hand and the dishes on the table in the other. His expression was cold and his expression was impassive!


    "How preposterous!" Just as Xiao Yin was about to smash the table and rise to his feet, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke!


    "Father... Mu Yan suddenly felt unwell ¡­ Go back to your room and rest first... "Mu Yan will take her leave ¡­" Her slightly curled eyelashes trembled as her watery black eyes drooped down like fireflies. Before Xiao Yin could speak, Duan Mu Yan had already walked out of the main hall ¡­!


    As Xiao Jin Qing''s figure slowly left his sight, a trace of heartache flashed through Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. He simply couldn''t feel it at all; it was only a weak tremble.


    "Xiao Jingfeng! You''re going too far! " Xiao Yin ruthlessly threw the porcelain bowl in front of him and left in anger!


    In the main hall, Xiao Jingfeng was still holding the dishes on the table and stuffing them into his mouth! At the corner of her eyes, that stubborn teardrop didn''t fall down. Shi Rou ¡­ Where are you... I miss you... Every day I think... His heart ached every day ¡­ Shi Rou.


    However, he wasn''t the only one who felt heartache ¡­ However, there was only one person who was in high spirits. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu was enjoying sitting at the same table as Xiao Jin Feng. The desire in her heart spread to every cell in her body like a poisonous snake.


    Leaving the main hall, Duan Mu Yan lowered her eyes and quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her unintentional actions had landed in Qiu Yue''s eyes!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­"


    "I''m fine ¡­" "Yue Er, I''ve wronged you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s heart ached as she looked at her maidservant. This servant will follow the momentum of the situation. Her position in the Xiao family was not even worth mentioning, so how good would Yue Er be?


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t say that ¡­ Yue''er does not feel wronged, neither does the wangfei. The old prince treats you like his own daughter. Even if it was the first wife from before, the old prince has never treated you like this! " Autumn Moon Cherry''s lips lightly opened as she comforted him!


    There was no need for her to be concerned. He and Xiao Lingfeng were called husband and wife, but in reality, they had gone their separate ways. It was understandable that he would hate her, but if he hated her, it would lessen the pain in his heart.


    The Heavens were just, the royal father treated him like air, but Xiao Yin loved him as if he were his own son. Duan Muyan recalled Xiao Yin''s kind smile just now and a trace of calmness flashed past his heart.


    In the main hall, Xiao Jingfeng had released Su Jin Xiu at an unknown time!


    "Prince ¡­" Seeing Xiao Jin Feng''s expressionless face stuffing food into his mouth, the tears in his eyes finally fell. Su Jin Xiu''s heart felt as if it was pierced by a needle. She had a deep affection for Xiao Jin Feng!


    There was no response. Xiao Jingfeng threw away the chopsticks in his hand and left without looking back.


    Su Jin Xiu''s hand clenched into a fist as she watched Xiao Jin Feng''s lonely figure slowly fade away from her line of sight. A trace of iciness flashed past her dark eyes. Rather than worrying that Xiao Jin Feng might fall in love with Duan Mu Yan, it would be better for him to constantly think about a dead person.


    Palace Tutor Hall.


    A soul-stirring flute melody lightly rang out. Looking from afar, one could see a person with a clean countenance and white clothes, with black hair dyed in ink. When the wind blew, one would desire to be an immortal.


    Outside of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong was immersed in the flute music as she stepped onto the fragmented lotus steps. Duan Zitong slowly circled around the jade railing and lightly moved to Xiao Yuxuan''s side. Although she had no intention of disturbing such a beautiful mood, the flute music still abruptly stopped.


    "Why did Yu Xuan stop?" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips parted as his charming eyes became like silk. Every time he faced Xiao Yuxuan, she would do his best to make himself look elegant. She seemed to only be a hair''s breadth away from him. It seemed that they were a perfect match.


    Only after a long time had passed did Duan Zitong realize that in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, she had always been an evil woman, a woman with a vicious heart.


    She turned her jade-like face towards Duan Zitong as Xiao Yuxuan bowed respectfully. There was not a trace of warmth in her clear eyes!


    "I am afraid that I will sully the princess'' phoenix ears!"


    "The honored tutor must be joking. This kind of heavenly music is indeed a blessing for the catalpas. I wonder where this song came from?" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips curved into a smile, her charming eyes became like silk as she reached out her white hands towards the bamboo flute in Xiao Yuxuan''s hands.


    Xiao Yuxuan slightly bowed, skilfully avoiding Duan Zitong''s jade-like hand and taking advantage of the situation to place the flute on her waist.


    "Reporting to the princess, this song was written by this humble subject. Its name is'' Butterfly Love Flower ''¡­" His clear eyes flashed with a hint of resplendent splendor. This song was specially written by him for Duan Mu Yan. Not only was there a tune, but there was also a word. Just that word ¡­ He only left the chant for Duan Mu Yan alone.


    "Butterfly Love Flower... That''s a good name... However ¡­ Butterflies die for flowers, but flowers fly with the wind, flowers bloom for who to thank, flowers for who sad butterflies fall autumn color to ashes... "Love butterflies with flowers, destined to be sorrowful forever ¡­" A trace of unfathomable light flashed across Duan Zitong''s eyes as she lightly spoke!


    Duan Zitong''s eyes drooped, and a fierce light flashed through them. How could she not know the hidden meaning behind Xiao Yuxuan''s words?! Even though Duan Mu Yan was already a wife, his heart was still filled with determination and hatred!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I want to learn this song... " Duan Zitong turned her gaze to the side and concealed the conspiracy in the depths of her eyes.


    "Easy, Yu Xuan will write down the score and present it to the princess ¡­" "But ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes lowered slightly, as if he was in a difficult situation.


    "I will do my best to arrange a meeting between the Imperial Tutor and the First Prince ¡­" Duan Zitong''s voice was gentle as he walked straight into the Tutor Manor without even looking back!


    Behind him, Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Zitong''s back in astonishment, his heart trembling slightly. She had never expected him to guess his thoughts. Was it because he revealed such obvious thoughts? This woman was too scheming.


    In the Tutor Manor, Xiao Yuxuan didn''t say anything more. He had prepared the music for the ''Butterfly Flower'' on a predetermined piece of paper. The only slight movement was because the true ''Butterfly Flower'' belonged to Mu Yan alone.


    As he watched Xiao Yuxuan throw ink at him like flowing water, Duan Zitong''s heart sank once more. The spark of love had already started to burn her conscience.


    With a handsome, resolute face, perfect, and exquisite facial features, she seemed to transcend the mortal world. Xiao Yuxuan''s every move seemed to float like an immortal, and in Duan Zitong''s eyes, the music of the world naturally came from a peerless person.


    "Seventh Princess ¡­" She was dressed in simple and unadorned palace attire, standing respectfully outside the hall with her eyes looking humbly at Duan Zitong. However, her gaze landed on Xiao Yuxuan.


    She had a straight nose, smooth yet perfect lips. This wasn''t the first time Qing Lan had met Xiao Yuxuan, but she was as moved as she was the first. Any woman could escape from such a god-like immortal!

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    Qing Lan retreated after hearing her voice, but didn''t take another look at Xiao Yuxuan. With his identity, how could he be greedy?


    "According to the Imperial Tutor, Zitong will be back soon ¡­" Duan Zitong pursed her lips as she spoke in a soft voice!


    "Princess, please feel free ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan lowered her brush and prepared to send him off.


    "No need ¡­"


    The moment he saw Duan Zitong''s figure fade out of the Tutor Hall, Xiao Yuxuan gritted his teeth and used some strength in his hand to break the brush. His sword-like brows creased and his clear eyes flashed with an icy coldness!


    He recognized that girl. That day, if it wasn''t for her pretending to be Duan Mu Yan, the result between him and Mu Yan definitely wouldn''t be like this! So she was Duan Zitong''s man.


    At this moment, Qing Lan was waiting outside the Tutor Manor. When she saw Duan Zitong walk out, she hurried over to welcome him!


    "What is it ¡­" The clear and cold voice carried a trace of sullenness as Duan Zitong spoke indifferently!


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ "I''ve brought Su Jin Xiu here ¡­" Qing Lan lowered her head and replied honestly.


    "I almost forgot ¡­" "Let''s go and take a look ¡­" Duan Zitong''s expression instantly fell, and a cold light couldn''t help but burst out of his eyes. Even though Xiao Yuxuan wasn''t there to protect her, she was still ''thinking'' about Duan Mu Yan''s life in the Xiao Mansion!


    Within the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Su Jinxiu waited fearfully. She racked her brain to think of the reason why the Seventh Princess would ask to see her. From what she knew, the Seventh Princess might be from the mortal world, but she wasn''t a good person.


    With a light cough, Duan Zitong slowly walked back to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. As she entered, he instructed Qing Lan to close the door from the inside!


    "This servant greets Seventh Princess ¡­" The instant she met Duan Zitong''s sharp eyes, Su Jinxiu''s body trembled violently. Just those eyes alone were enough to make people tremble with fear!


    Duan Zitong narrowed his phoenix eyes and swept a glance at Su Jin Xiu. She could be considered pretty, but her eyes were filled with content.


    "Save it ¡­" "Get up, let''s sit ¡­" Duan Zitong sat down beside the jade chair and looked at Su Jin Xiu with his thick eyes.


    "Your name is ¡­"


    "Reporting to the princess, this servant is Su Jin Xiu ¡­" Despite standing up, Su Jinxiu still bent down humbly, not daring to look Duan Zitong in the eye.


    "Embroidery..." This name was a joyous name! Let me ask you, how long have you been at Duke Xiao Palace? " Duan Zitong picked up the teacup and took a sip. The aroma was rich, sweet and refreshing, with a light and elegant tea fragrance lingering in her nose.


    "Reporting to Princess, this servant is to accompany the maidservant. It has already been seven years since I married my own son to the Xiao family ¡­" Su Jin Xiu cowered and opened her mouth. She felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles!


    "Seven years ¡­ In other words, the Qi King and her official wife have been husband and wife for seven years? " Duan Zitong put down his teacup and wiped her cherry lips with it, as if surprised.


    "Yes ¡­" If the young miss marries into the prince''s mansion, no more, no less, seven years! " In her heart, she seemed to have guessed that perhaps this Seventh Princess was a friend and not an enemy.


    "Hmm, then how is your master''s relationship with the Qi King?" Although Duan Zitong had heard about Xiao Jin Feng''s beloved wife''s life, Su Jin Xiu''s words were more convincing!


    "In reply to Princess, Prince has treated my Miss like a pearl or a gem. While she was bedridden, he took great care of her and cared for her well. It''s been seven years and they''ve never tripped over each other before. It can be said that they respect each other very much." Su Jin Xiu did not lie. It was true!


    "On the day of the prince''s consort, my family''s young miss ¡­ Ending with hatred... "Prince didn''t even take a fancy to the last part of my house ¡­" Her soft voice was slightly choked with sobs. Su Jin''s eyes were filled with mist as tears filled her eyes.


    "What a pity ¡­" However, there was a saying, "Blind is not clear, your master is blessed ¡­" If she was still alive, who knew how much her heart would ache as she watched the full moon fall of the Qi King and his concubine ¡­ "It''s good that he''s dead, but he can still stay in the heart of the Qi King for a long time ¡­" At the very least, he looked like someone like Su Jin Xiu. Although her eyes were filled with tears, her heart was fake.


    "Princess, you might not know, but the prince is very sensitive to my young lady''s feelings. Even if my young lady doesn''t have this good fortune, the prince''s heart is still only filled with my young lady ¡­" Su Jin Xiu could hear Duan Zitong''s probing. Since she wanted to know, she could tell her. It wouldn''t be bad for her to have this branch.


    A trace of sharpness flashed through her shallow eyes. Duan Zitong stood up leisurely and walked towards Su Jin Xiu with light lotus steps.


    "How dare you!" What you mean is that the Mo Dynasty''s third princess, my third royal sister, is actually not comparable to a dead person?! " The clear and cold voice contained a bone-piercing coldness as Duan Zitong coldly reprimanded him!


    "This servant doesn''t dare ¡­" This servant was only speaking the truth, even though the Qi King against his concubine was neither cold nor hot ¡­ However, it''s a good thing that the Prince of Xiao took her as his own and protected her in every way! " After hearing Duan Zitong''s reprimand, Su Jinxiu quickly knelt on the ground with her eyes lowered as she spoke while trembling!


    "Oh ¡­" Old Prince Xiao really dotes on the Three Sovereign Sis? " Duan Zitong''s eyes flashed with a cold light as she transferred Xiao Yuxuan and Xiao Yin! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You are lucky, but unfortunately, who asked you to be your opponent?! I will transfer the people around you one by one. I will turn the Xiao Residence into your living hell.


    "In reply to the princess, this servant doesn''t dare to hide anything. Elder Xiao does indeed have a good relationship with the imperial concubine, but ¡­" Su Jin Xiu could feel the strangeness in Duan Zitong''s eyes. That eerie and cold gaze made people shudder in fear! Su Jinxiu knew that Duan Zitong was only using her mouth to probe about Duan Mu Yan''s situation in the Xiao family. Moreover, she was certain that this Seventh Princess was even more scheming than her to make Duan Mu Yan die a horrible death! The fact that she had sent Xiao Yuxuan to the Imperial Palace was enough to explain everything!


    "But what?" Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyes swept across Su Jin''s embroidery on the ground.


    "It is precisely because of this that the conflict between the prince and the old prince is getting bigger and bigger! The fact that Prince Qi married into Prince Xiao''s estate and even caused him to be separated from my Young Miss by yin and yang still remains a grudge in his heart! "


    "Is that so ¡­" "In that case, the Qi King has a long relationship ¡­" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips curled up and a hint of strangeness appeared on the corner of her mouth. Her eyes fell back onto Su Jin Xiu''s body!


    "Embroidery..." You''ve been in the Xiao family for so many years, and you''ve worked hard even without any merits. Now that your young miss has returned to the west, you ¡­ "What are your plans?" Unbeknownst to them, Duan Zitong wanted to bribe Su Jin Xiu to see if she had any value in bribing her.


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ It had already been seven years since this servant followed the Young Miss to the Xiao Residence. In this servant''s heart, the Xiao Residence had long become a place for this servant to stay for the rest of her life. Although the Young Miss was no longer here, there was still the Prince ¡­ "Your servant is determined to serve Young Miss as usual ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s words were so explicit that Duan Zitong naturally heard them and a trace of a dark feeling flashed across his heart.


    Duan Zitong''s delicate eyebrows slightly raised as her clear eyes swept past Su Jin Xiu. Her cherry lips moved slightly, but she hesitated to speak!


    "Qing Lan ¡­" Qing Lan understood tacitly and took out a silver note from her sleeve, handing it over to Su Jin Xiu.


    "Although you''re only a servant, this princess greatly appreciates your loyalty. This is a reward for you, take ¡­" Duan Zitong returned to her jade chair with a casual wave of her hand and sat down before picking up her teacup again!


    Su Jin Xiu bowed respectfully and slowly took the silver taels from Qing Lan''s hands!


    "It''s getting late, it''s not convenient for you to stay in the palace any longer! If this princess ever gets bored and flustered, I''ll call you over ¡­ "Let''s go down ¡­" Duan Zitong waved her hand and someone brought Su Jin back down!


    Seeing Su Jin''s figure gradually disappearing from his line of sight, a dark and cold glint flashed across Duan Zitong''s eyes! Would Xiao Yin view Duan Mu Yan as though she were his own? This old thing was probably muddled! Humph.


    "Qing Lan, send someone to investigate this Su Jin''s background. If it''s really as she said, then this person is still useful!" Duan Zitong lightly parted her cherry lips!


    "Yes sir!" There were some questions in Qing Lan''s mind, but it wasn''t her style to ask all sorts of questions. When she saw the doubt in Qing Lan''s eyes, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but wipe her lips and smile!


    "You think she has no value?" Duan Zitong retorted!


    "This servant doesn''t dare!"


    "Don''t underestimate this little girl. The light in her eyes is much sharper than yours. If you are talking about tricks, you might not be her match!" You just heard it too... She kept saying that she would serve Xiao Lingfeng for the rest of his life. Don''t you know the hidden meaning behind her words? "The main wife is dead. She wants to take her place. Heh ¡­" Duan Zitong admired Su Jin''s whimsical imagination. If she could pull Su Jin Jian along, her wish wouldn''t be unfulfilled. Qi Wang Li being the first wife and riding on Duan Mu Yan''s head, this play ¡­ It should be interesting.


    "She ¡­" Are you crazy?! " Xiao Yuxuan''s figure flashed in Qing Lan''s mind. Her white clothes were whiter than snow, and the jade tree was like the wind; even a maid could marry a prince.


    "Qing Lan ¡­" Are you okay? " Noticing the change in Qing Lan''s expression, Duan Zitong couldn''t help furrowing her brows.


    "Ugh ¡­" This servant is fine! "But I was shocked by Su Jin Xiu''s thoughts ¡­" Qing Lan lowered her head to hide her guilt!


    "Qing Lan, let me tell you, there is nothing in this world that can''t be done only if one can''t think of it! Su Jin Xiu is stronger than you in that she dares to think and do it! Just watch! "This Su Jin''s embroidery will definitely make Duan Mu Yan''s days in the Xiao manor go up in color ¡­" A frightful cold light flashed through his dark eyes. The corners of Duan Zitong''s mouth curled up in a way that would cause chills to run down one''s spine.


    On the second day after Su Jin returned, the imperial edict arrived at the Xiao manor!


    The war in the north is on the verge of breaking out. Special orders: Xiao Wang to set off immediately and rush to the north to reinforce them! "This ¡­" After Eunuch Li read out the imperial edict, he put it away properly and walked towards Xiao Yin, hoping that Xiao Yin would not refuse the edict.


    "Eunuch Li ¡­" Is the border war in a hurry... "Why didn''t General Deng Yong hand over the paper earlier ¡­" Xiao Yin looked at Eunuch Li with doubt!


    I say, General Xiao, you are asking the wrong person! "I am just an eunuch. In the matters of the nation, I am not the only one involved. Don''t even think about it. Hurry up and accept the decree and get ready to set off!" Eunuch Li was helpless. Every time he read an imperial edict at the Xiao manor, he would always show himself ¡­ At the very least, this was a royal decree for Xiao Yin. Otherwise, who knew what kind of trouble it would cause!


    "Stop!" Eunuch Li! I have accepted this royal decree in place of royal father! " Just as Xiao Yin was about to extend his hand to receive the imperial edict, Xiao Lingfeng rushed to the front like an arrow and grasped the imperial edict in his hand!

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    "How dare you!" Hurry up and leave! " Xiao Yin''s body flashed as he snatched the imperial edict from Xiao Jin Feng''s hand and turned to see Eunuch Li out of the house!


    When Xiao Yin turned around, Xiao Jin Feng was standing in front of him!


    "I want to see His Majesty! He is clearly making things difficult for our Duke Xiao Palace by wanting our royal father to come onto the battlefield, yet I am still staying in the palace. What kind of logic is this! " Xiao Jin Feng''s sword-like eyebrows were like peaks as a hint of anger flashed through his deep eyes!


    "Impudent!" Who do you think you are! How could you doubt the emperor''s decree?! "Go back!" Xiao Yin let out a cold shout as he blocked the entrance!


    "But ¡­"


    "Go back!" Otherwise, don''t call me Royal Father! "


    Seeing the coldness in Xiao Yin''s eyes, Xiao Jin Feng turned around in fury. However, in that instant, he met Duan Mu Yan''s dim eyes, and his eyes were as cold as knives!


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Duan Mu Yan really wanted to apologize, but when she opened her mouth, she was ruthlessly hit by Xiao Jin Feng, and her entire body staggered and nearly fell to the ground!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! Stop right there! " Xiao Yin saw everything within his heart as he looked at the pale-faced Duan Mu Yan. If he were to leave, who would this child need to be taken care of?


    Hearing Xiao Yin''s angry shout, Xiao Jin Feng stopped his steps, turned around, and looked straight at Xiao Yin! His eyes were filled with dissatisfaction.


    "Apologize to Mu Yan!" Xiao Yin walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side as he coldly stared at Xiao Jin Feng. He didn''t understand how his own son had become so unreasonable! For Shi Rou, Shi Rou had already been dead for more than half a month. Even if he were to vent her anger now, it should be sufficient for him! What was Mu Yan''s mistake?!


    "No, but I can!" Xiao Jin Feng''s black eyes emitted a piercing cold light as he pursed his lips and looked at Duan Mu Yan with hatred! Ever since she had married into the Xiao family, bad things had happened one after another! He hated it! He hated that Zhang Qingguo''s complexion for having such a sorrowful expression. From this, it could be known that she was not the only one injured within the Xiao family!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! I''ll say it one last time! Apologize to Mu Yan! " Xiao Yin clenched his fists tightly. He loved his son, but he could not allow him to bully Duan Mu Yan like this!


    Without a word, Xiao Lingfeng used his actions to prove his position! Seeing how stubborn Xiao Jingfeng was, Xiao Yin finally couldn''t help but personally teach this unfilial son a lesson! At this moment, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly turned around and knelt in front of Xiao Yin!


    "Father... Royal Father ordered Father to guard the borders and it was indeed a little inappropriate, but Mu Yan did not have enough strength. Mu Yan and Jin Feng are the same, so Father was worried for Father''s safety ¡­ " When Duan Mu Yan saw this, she hurriedly changed the topic. She knew Xiao Jin Feng''s anger and knew how much he cared for her, but she didn''t want to hurt their relationship because of her!


    "Mu Yan, get up quickly!" Xiao Yin felt heartache for this daughter-in-law of his!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" Go get your family rules! " Lifting Duan Mu Yan up, Xiao Yan glanced at Housekeeper Zhou who was at the side and said indifferently!


    "Father ¡­" Just as Duan Muyan was about to plead for mercy, she was stopped by Xiao Budian!


    To one side, Su Jin Xiu had seen everything. She didn''t even need to think to know that this imperial edict should be Duan Zitong''s idea. If she activated Xiao Yin, Duan Mu Yan wouldn''t be able to rely on her anymore, and at that time, it would be as easy as flipping her palm! It seemed that Duan Zitong was indeed a friend and not an enemy. Since they had the same goal, then that silver bill wasn''t like she couldn''t live without it!


    Not long after, Su Jin Xiu saw Housekeeper Zhou take out a three feet long dragon staff and walk in front of Xiao Yin. She hurriedly took the opportunity to kneel in front of Xiao Yin with tears in her eyes.


    Su Jin Xiu kneeled down in front of Xiao Yin. Tears welled up in her eyes as if she was about to fall.


    "I beg the old king to spare the Qi King!" "The Qi King didn''t do it on purpose ¡­" Her gentle voice carried a humble request. Su Jinhua would always make him show her weakness at the most forceful moment!


    "Embroidery!" What are you doing! Get up! "I did it on purpose ¡­" With a stride, Xiao Jin Feng pulled Su Jin Xiu back, and with a cold and fierce look in his eyes, he shot towards Duan Mu Yan!


    "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu looked at Xiao Jin Feng with tears in her eyes. Even though Xiao Jin Feng''s hand was hurting, her heart was enjoying this moment of contact!


    Hearing this, Xiao Yin frowned but ignored Xiao Jin Feng and passed the three-foot-long Dragon Staff in Housekeeper Zhou''s hands to Duan Mu Yan!


    "Father ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Xiao Yin in astonishment, and did not know what to do for a moment!


    "Mu Yan, this is the symbol of the Xiao manor''s power. The one holding the Dragon Staff is the owner of the Xiao manor! If anyone is disrespectful to you, you can do whatever you want with them! No matter who! Now, I will pass on this Dragon Staff to you! Promise me one thing! " Xiao Yin worriedly looked at Duan Mu Yan. This was all he could do for this child ¡­!


    "This Dragon Staff..." Mu Yan cannot stand it ¡­ " Duan Moyan was overwhelmed by the favor she received as she looked at the dragon staff that Xiao Yin handed over. However, she was unwilling to extend her hand! She understood Xiao Yin''s painstaking efforts and was naturally moved!


    "Promise me you''ll take care of yourself!" Royal father knows very well what kind of child you are. I''ll let you marry Li Feng ¡­ "I''ve wronged you ¡­" Xiao Yin''s eyes dimmed. Although what happened back then had nothing to do with him, if he were to tell the Emperor the truth, perhaps Imperial Consort Li, Mu Yan and the First Prince would not end up as they were now! With guilt and love in his heart, Xiao Yin passed the Dragon Staff into Duan Mu Yan''s hands!


    "Being able to marry into the Xiao Palace is Mu Yan''s fortune ¡­ "Mu Yan doesn''t feel wronged ¡­" Tears welled up in her eyes as they dripped down. They were tears of gratitude due to being moved. The love Xiao Yin had given her caused her heart to feel warmth.


    "Silly child! What are you crying for! Accompanying father for a breakfast, I still don''t know when we''ll be able to eat together next ¡­ " Xiao Yin pulled Duan Mu Yan around Xiao Jin Feng and headed towards the main hall!


    At the same time, an indescribable jealousy slowly brewed in his heart. He did not understand why his father did not pass the Dragon Staff to Shi Rou when Shi Rou was still alive! However, this Duan Moyan had only been married to a prince''s mansion for less than a month, and yet she had already obtained the Dragon Staff! At this moment, Duan Moyan was more like the biological daughter of her father, whereas she herself had become an insignificant person! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ Why should she?!


    Her deep and dark black eyes were as sharp as blades, and her sinister gaze shot towards Duan Mu Yan''s back. Xiao Jin Feng clenched his fists tightly. However, in the next second, he heard Su Jin Xiu''s low voice.


    "Ugh ¡­" Su Jin Xiu cowered as she stared at Xiao Jin Feng holding her hand tightly. A look of helplessness and weakness appeared on her face that made people''s hearts ache for her!


    "I''m sorry ¡­" There was no warmth in Xiao Jin Ge''s voice as he released Su Jin Xiu''s hand and returned to his room!


    Looking at Xiao Jin Feng''s ruthless silhouette, Su Jin Xiu pursed her cherry lips as a sinister gaze shot towards Duan Mu Yan from the depths of her eyes.


    After eating his breakfast, Xiao Yin tidied up everything and left the Xiao manor. This trip would take him a few months or at most a year. Xiao Yin watched worriedly as Duan Mu Yan walked him out and couldn''t help but sigh in his heart!


    As she looked at Xiao Yin''s departing background, the rims of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes became moist!


    "Esteemed wangfei, the old prince has left. Let''s go back!" Qiu Yue carefully supported Duan Moyan as she turned around and walked back to her estate. However, the moment she turned around and saw Xiao Jin Feng''s background, her heart froze.


    The news of Xiao Yin being sent to guard the border had quickly reached Xiao Yuxuan''s ears. He didn''t understand why the Emperor didn''t choose him or his older brother and let his old father go on an expedition. This was completely illogical!


    "The honored tutor wishes to seek an audience with royal father?" Just as Xiao Yuxuan was about to walk out of the Tutor Hall, he met with the astute Duan Zitong!


    "Yuxuan greets the princess!" A clear voice came from Xiao Yuxuan''s lips. As he watched Duan Zitong slowly walk in, Xiao Yuxuan pondered whether this matter was related to her!


    "The Imperial Tutor is too polite. There''s no need for the Imperial Tutor to be polite in front of the catalpa. I believe the Imperial Tutor should know about the news of Old Prince Xiao guarding the border now?" Even if Duan Zitong knew the answer, Xiao Yuxuan would definitely ask her father to retract his order and let him take Xiao Yin''s place. Only then did she convince her father to transfer Xiao Yin away; he definitely wouldn''t let Xiao Yuxuan spoil the good news! Besides, how could she bear to see Xiao Yuxuan fall into the killing fields?


    "That''s right!" "Yuxuan wanted to see the emperor. Father is already old, so it''s not easy for him to lead troops. In comparison, Yuxuan should be a much more suitable candidate ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes drooped slightly as he spoke in a light tone.


    Duan Zitong''s charming eyes flashed as she approached Xiao Yuxuan!


    "Please rest assured, Imperial Tutor. This time, when Prince Xiao goes on the expedition, he will definitely be safe and sound. In fact, although the Northern Yue is ready to make his move, it''s not enough to hit a stone with an egg. Father sent the elder, Prince Xiao, to attack the northern barbarians with all his might.


    "Even so, I still want to ¡­" A trace of melancholy appeared between Xiao Yuxuan''s brows and her watery eyes darkened. Suddenly, Duan Mu Yan''s figure flashed in her mind. Now that her royal father had left the Xiao manor, no matter what kind of outrageous actions Xiao Jingfeng would take, no one would care about him! Mu Yan''s Day ¡­ Xiao Yu Xuan didn''t dare to think further.


    "It''s better for Tutor to think about how to record the remaining half of the song, ''Butterfly Love Flower'', and how to teach Zipu Tong how to play the flute properly ¡­" Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyebrows twitched as she looked at the butterfly love flower on the table. She couldn''t help but frown!


    "Yes ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan didn''t refute him, but in his heart, he was thinking about Duan Mu Yan. It had already been five days! He must think of a way to leave the Imperial Palace to meet Mu Yan. Before that, he must first ascertain Duan Jingyang''s safety!


    Duan Zitong had calculated Xiao Yuxuan''s thoughts. Her eyes rippled like the waves as her jade-like hands wrapped around the jade handkerchief. She slowly approached Xiao Yuxuan!


    "There''s no need for the Imperial Tutor to worry about Elder Prince Xiao. Since Zitong was able to say that Elder Prince Xiao would be safe and sound, then he has complete confidence. Not only that, but he used all his words in front of Imperial Father, which is why Imperial Father agreed to Zitong''s request. From today onwards, the Imperial Tutor can enter and leave the Tin Tin Pavilion at any time, but not for too long ¡­"


    "Really?" A trace of pleasant surprise flashed through Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes as he happily looked at Duan Zitong. His thin lips were slightly pursed, revealing his unmatched elegance!


    Duan Zitong couldn''t help being shocked. Such an elegant and refined man was something that was hard to come by. To be able to obtain his care and care, he must be truly blessed.


    "Princess ¡­" Under Xiao Yuxuan''s gentle call, Duan Zitong came back to her senses and couldn''t help but cough twice!


    "Cough ¡­" "Of course it''s true. I, Duan Zitong, promised you that I would do something ¡­" As she spoke, Duan Zitong''s jade-like hand had already landed on Xiao Yuxuan''s shoulder!


    "Yuxuan thanks the princess for her consent ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan turned around, cleverly avoiding Duan Mu Yan''s hand, and respectfully bowed! He didn''t care about what purpose Duan Zitong had in helping him for the time being. At the very least, he could go see Duan Jingyang and understand her situation! When he saw Mu Yan again like this, he would have an explanation!


    Just as Xiao Yuxuan was about to turn around and walk out of the Tutor Hall, Duan Zitong was the first to reach the door. His cherry lips slightly curved upwards as his charming eyes became like silk.

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    "The honored tutor left behind the catalpa tree just like that? "It shouldn''t be appropriate ¡­" She knew that it would be harmful if Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Jingyang met, but in order to win Xiao Yuxuan''s gratitude, she was willing to make a mistake. Of course, this was on the premise that Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Jingyang wouldn''t be able to play any tricks!


    "Yuxuan has lost his composure ¡­" "Princess, please come in. Yuxuan will give you the complete title of ''Butterfly Flower'' ¡­" Avoiding Duan Zitong''s burning gaze, Xiao Yuxuan turned around and walked to the table. He picked up the brush and began to brush the ink!


    At the side, Duan Zitong looked at Xiao Yuxuan, who looked like a direct descendant of immortals. That fanatical possessiveness engulfed her entire body like a venomous snake. She swore to himself that he would definitely obtain Xiao Yuxuan.


    Early in the morning, the night mist gradually began to dissipate. The sky was slightly blue, and the stars seemed to hide behind the thin gauze, faintly discernible!


    Around breakfast time, Duan Mu Yan walked into the main hall.


    "Princess, please have a meal!" Steward Zhou respectfully greeted sher when he saw her enter. Before she left, he had told himself that he must do his best to take care of Princess Hua-Yang.


    "Mm ¡­" Where''s the Prince? " Duan Mu Yan surveyed her surroundings, but there was no sign of Mo Jingfeng!


    "Reporting to the Royal Consort ¡­ Your Highness should be arriving soon! " Housekeeper Zhou said, but he didn''t think much of it. Normally, the Qi King should have already arrived!


    After sitting for almost an hour, Xiao Jingfeng still had not appeared.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, the prince, he ¡­" Just as Duan Mu Yan was speaking, Su Jin Xiu walked in with lazy steps!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" "Ah, you are here, but it will be easy for me to find you. From now on, the prince''s meals will be delivered directly to his room. The prince says that he doesn''t like to eat with those who hate him!" With a disdainful glare, she glanced at Duan Mu Yan before turning around to leave!


    "Embroidery..." Has Your Highness ever eaten? " Duan Mu Yan slowly rose up as her beautiful eyes dimmed. She knew that Xiao Jin Feng rejected her, but she didn''t expect him to reject her so much!


    "Ha!" Dining? I''m so angry! " Su Jin Xiu''s coquettish voice came out as Qiu Yue took a step forward.


    "Embroidery elder sister, don''t forget who you''re talking to!" Her tender voice carried a trace of reprimand as Qiu Yue furiously looked at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Esteemed wangfei, don''t misunderstand. These are the words of the prince. I''m just speaking the truth ¡­" The coldness in Su Jin Xiu''s eyes disappeared as she spoke with a wronged expression!


    "It''s fine, I''ll have to trouble you to tell your highness that Mu Yan will be eating in her room from now on ¡­" Yue Er, let''s go! " A faint light flickered in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, as a trace of gloom flashed past. She originally didn''t have any intentions, so why would she care about Xiao Jin Feng''s attitude?


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s figure gradually disappearing into the distance, Housekeeper Zhou walked up to Su Jin Xiu and coldly spoke.


    "Embroidery!" In the end, she''s still a side concubine, so pay attention to your tone! " Housekeeper Zhou''s words were just a slight reprimand to Su Jin Xiu!


    "Housekeeper Zhou is right. Embroidery knows her mistake ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was very clear about Housekeeper Zhou''s position in the Xiao family. If it wasn''t necessary, she wouldn''t easily anger Housekeeper Zhou, so there was no harm in saying a few soft words!


    "As long as you know your wrongs ¡­" Steward Zhou sighed deeply as he walked away, unable to stop himself from sighing.


    When they returned to the bedroom, Qiu Yue couldn''t help but ask.


    "Princess, it''s not that Yue Er is blabbermouth, the old prince has already passed the three foot long dragon staff to you. With the situation just now, you''re not going to punish Su Jin Xiu lightly, and she''s not going to put you in her eyes anymore!"


    Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips and smiled, a trace of bitterness flashing past her eyes.


    "Forget it, she said she had no intention. Why should I care about her? Just let her be ¡­" It wasn''t that Duan Moyan didn''t feel Su Jin''s hostility, but she was clear that she and Xiao Jin Feng were like an arrow on a bow. Just a small matter could reduce their relationship to a freezing point, and this was something she didn''t want to see!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ There are some things that Yue''er doesn''t know whether she should say or not... If I''m wrong... "Esteemed wangfei, don''t blame Yue''er ¡­" Qiu Yue''s clear eyes flashed, and she spoke sincerely!


    "Why would I blame you!? "In this Xiao family, you are my only friend ¡­" Seeing Qiu Yue wanting to say something, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but find it funny. In her eyes, Yue Er was still a child!


    "Actually... Yue''er could tell that the wangfei also had a king in her heart. Since that''s the case, why didn''t you run away from the king so that you wouldn''t have to suffer for no reason here ¡­ These days, your days at the Xiao manor have been difficult. Due to the relationship with the Qi King, the servants of the manor did not dare to get too close to the princess. Previously, the old prince was still alright and could uphold justice for you, but now that the old prince has left, who will protect you! " As Qiu Yue spoke, her eyes moistened and her voice choked with emotions.


    "Stupid Yue''er!" What''s going on ¡­ Didn''t you just say that I still have a three-foot-long dragon staff? No one will do anything to me with it! I can protect myself, and I can also protect Yue Er! Don''t worry... "Don''t cry ¡­" When Duan Mu Yan saw Yue''er like this, a trace of astonishment and gratitude flashed past her heart!


    Duan Mu Yan thought that her retreat and patience would be able to slowly dispel the hatred in Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. Even if she couldn''t, she wouldn''t have any more problems. However, things went contrary to her wishes.


    On the left side of the kitchen, Xiao Jingfeng carefully opened the carved red pine wood cabinet. However, in the next moment, his expression became exceptionally unsightly!


    "Old Li!" Xiao Jin Feng''s cold voice was laced with anger, and his cold eyes turned serious. He called the kitchen manager over and pointed at the dishes in the cupboard!


    "What''s going on!?" Why are there less than half of Princess Hua-Yang''s chopsticks? " After Chu Shirou had passed away, Xiao Lingfeng had washed and dried the dishes she usually used with his own hands and placed them in the cupboard, not allowing anyone to touch them!


    "This... This old servant does not know that he has never touched the things here! " When Li Ping saw that several bowls were missing from the cabinet, he was shocked!


    "Don''t know?!" Who was in charge of this kitchen! You don''t even know what''s missing?! If you can''t say it, then you don''t need to stay any longer! " Xiao Jin Feng''s black eyes were like daggers as he glared at Li Ping!


    "Ugh ¡­" This old servant deserves to die ¡­ Just now ¡­ Just now, the secondary concubine came over to say that she was here to get lunch. This old servant is busy ¡­ "So ¡­" Li Ping saw that Xiao Lingfeng was angered and answered truthfully, but he was curious in his heart. He was looking at the bowl and chopsticks at the bottom that the secondary wife was holding, and thought that he shouldn''t make a mistake, but aside from the secondary wife, everyone in the Xiao family knew that the tableware could not be touched without the permission of the Qi King!


    Before Li Ping could finish speaking, Xiao Lingfeng had already left the kitchen in a fit of rage and was rushing towards Duan Mu Yan''s room.


    In the bedroom.


    "You are an imperial concubine, how can you go into the kitchen! If the servants saw this, they would point it out again! It''s all Yue''er''s fault. Who knows if she''s eaten the wrong thing these past few days! "It''s always a problem!" Qiu Yue looked at the dishes on the table and could not help but feel guilty!


    "Isn''t it the same no matter who it is? Since it''s just the two of us, there''s no need to divide it up!" As for others ¡­ Let them be... Sit down, it''s getting cold! "Come here, your stomach hasn''t been feeling well these past two days. I''ve specially ordered the kitchen to make some light food!" As she spoke, Duan Mu Yan personally scooped a bowl of porridge and passed it to Qiu Yue!


    "Thank you, esteemed wangfei ¡­" Looking at the hot porridge that Duan Mu Yan passed over, Qiu Yue''s eyes reddened and a warm feeling flowed through her heart. This was the first time someone had served porridge to her since she was young, but just as Qiu Yue was about to receive the bowl, she suddenly felt that the bowl was extremely familiar!


    "Crap!" "Esteemed wangfei''s bowl ¡­" Without waiting for Qiu Yue to finish speaking, the door was kicked open by someone from outside. With a ''pah'' sound, Duan Mu Yan''s hands subconsciously trembled, and a crisp sound rang out as the porcelain bowl fell to the ground.


    The moment Xiao Jin Feng barged in, he saw Chu Shi Rou''s favorite porcelain bowl crash to the ground like a piece of glass. At this moment, the image of Chu Shi Rou''s pale, snow-white face suddenly appeared in her mind, lying on her bed without any signs of life, just like this bowl of fate!


    His heart felt as though it had been pierced by a sharp blade. Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze chilled as he rushed forward, rushing towards Duan Mu Yan. However, he was stopped by Qiu Yue kneeling on the ground!


    "Prince, please calm your anger. It was Yue Er who deserved to die. She forgot the rules of the manor and mistakenly gave her main wife''s porcelain bowl to her mistress. Yue Er''s wrong wife didn''t know about this ¡­" Prince ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Before Yue''er could finish her sentence, her entire body was thrown aside by Xiao Lingfeng. Like a fallen leaf in the wind, she smashed into the wall, causing blood to flow out from her forehead.


    "Yue Er ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Qiu Yue, who was convulsing on the ground, and was about to rush forward to support her when Xiao Jin Feng viciously grabbed her by the wrist!


    "What?!" He didn''t dare to accept the honor of doing so! And I need a maid to take the blame for you! " Her bone-piercing voice caused Duan Mu Yan to tremble involuntarily. At this moment, Xiao Jin Feng was like a devil from hell, his entire body exuding a dangerous aura. His black eyes narrowed slightly, exuding an incomparably sinister coldness!


    "I don''t know what Your Highness is talking about, but I beg Your Highness to let go. Yue Er, she ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned, but Qiu Yue''s body was still trembling uncontrollably. If she didn''t treat him soon, she was afraid that Qiu Yue wouldn''t be able to take it! But how could she know that she could no longer protect herself?!


    Hearing these words, Xiao Jin Feng ignored Duan Mu Yan''s struggling and used his hand to smash her jaw against the wall!


    "Don''t know?!" How could you not know?! Didn''t anyone tell you that this porcelain bowl only belongs to Shi Rou?! No one will tell you that other than This King, no one is allowed to touch it! How dare you shatter it! You deserve to die! " Xiao Jin Feng ruthlessly spoke, his voice was filled with rage, his icy blade like voice entering Duan Mu Yan''s ears one word at a time!


    As the strength in her hands increased, Duan Mu Yan felt as though her lower jaw was being squeezed by a pair of iron pincers. In an instant, it felt as though her jaw was about to shatter! That extreme pain caused Duan Mu Yan to be unable to restrain herself from moaning!


    "Ugh ¡­" Painful... I deserve to die... I deserve to die... Then strangle me ¡­ I just want you to save Yue''er ¡­ She is innocent ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan slowly closed her eyes and died ¡­ She had never been afraid, and there was even a hint of expectation, mufei ¡­ Waiting for Mu Yan.


    Tears quietly flowed down her face. The moment she closed her eyes, a hint of a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of her lips. So sad, so lonely, so unable to enter Xiao Jingfeng''s eyes!


    Just as Xiao Lingfeng was about to increase his strength to help her, suddenly, a tear fell on his hand. The scalding heat, which was similar to magma, suddenly awakened Xiao Lingfeng''s consciousness!


    "You want to die?!" It''s not that easy! "


    Xiao Lingfeng suddenly flung out his hand, and that figure fell to the ground like a messy leaf falling from the wind!


    Blood immediately flowed out from Duan Mu Yan''s forehead. It was so dazzling, so glaring, and the blood slowly flowed down along her unparalleled beauty into her collarbone, turning into a life-stealing mana ball. It was extremely shocking!


    "Ugh ¡­" Yue Er ¡­ Yue Er ¡­ "Sorry ¡­"


    Duan Moyan ignored the pain in her forehead and used all her strength to crawl towards the unconscious Yue''er! He didn''t even spare Xiao Lingfeng a glance!

 C30

    This kind of scene made Xiao Jingfeng''s heart feel as if it was being roasted on fire!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Put away your hypocrisy! If you are truly merciful, then you shouldn''t have married into the Xiao Palace! It shouldn''t have appeared in front of me! If it wasn''t for you! Shi Rou wouldn''t die! If it wasn''t for you! How can I not see Shi Rou one last time! If it wasn''t for you! How can I become enemies with Yu Xuan! Father would never go to war! It''s all you! It is you who caused the fall of the entire Duke Xiao Palace! "


    With a cold and sinister look in her eyes, Xiao Lingfeng flipped the table. Accompanied by an ear-piercing sound, the roar sounded like it was going crazy. He blamed all of his crimes on Duan Mu Yan! He pointed furiously at Duan Mu Yan, wanting nothing more than to beat the crap out of this girl!


    "If Prince hates me so much... Why didn''t you strangle me just now... If death can solve everything... it''s not like Mu Yan doesn''t want to meet mufei sooner either ¡­ "


    Her pale face was extremely sorrowful. Duan Mu Yan tightly pursed her cherry lips, her curled eyelashes trembling as she looked at Xiao Jin Feng who was like the king of hell. Her eyes gradually became moist, and her sparkling tears silently flowed down!


    Even if she told herself a million times to be strong, at this moment, she only wanted to cry.


    "You! Great ¡­ Do you want to die?! This King will not let you die! Housekeeper Zhou! Someone come! " Xiao Jingfeng angrily rebuked!


    As Xiao Lingfeng''s voice fell, Housekeeper Zhou rushed in with his fastest speed!


    "Prince ¡­"


    Actually, he had been waiting outside for a long time and wanted to come in and plead for the princess, but he knew his young master''s temper too well. The more he pleaded, the more suffering she would suffer! What a sin.


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" He ordered people to drag this slut to the woodshed and think for ten days! He would only give her the porridge, and she wouldn''t die! "Drag him away!" Xiao Lingfeng said in a ruthless tone, his deep eyes brimming with a bone-chilling coldness! He hated it! As long as he thought of Chu Shirou passing away with tears in her eyes, his hatred filled every cell of his body like a venomous snake! It almost made him go crazy!


    "Your Highness ¡­" "Esteemed wangfei, she ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou finally couldn''t help but want to persuade her, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xiao Lingfenghisour Highness ¡­" "Esteemed wangfei, she ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou finally couldn''t help but want to persuade her, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xiao Lingfeng!


    "Halt!"


    Speechless, Housekeeper Zhou sighed inwardly. He turned around and waved his hand. A servant then stepped forward and dragged Duan Mu Yan out of the room!


    "Yue Er ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou... Mu Yan, please save Yue Er ¡­ I took the bowl, it has nothing to do with her... "Please ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Housekeeper Zhou with tears in his eyes, never shifting his gaze from him even when he was dragged out!


    Facing such a gaze, Housekeeper Zhou couldn''t tell what he was feeling. He couldn''t believe that the Heavens were torturing such a kind-hearted girl! However, he ¡­ What could he do!


    After Duan Mu Yan was dragged out of the room, Xiao Xin Feng''s anger lessened a bit. When his stinging eyes landed on Yue Er, they flashed a hint of regret!


    Housekeeper Zhou saw the opportunity and took a step forward.


    "Your Highness, this girl has just arrived at the mansion not too long ago. I presume that she is not familiar with the rules of the manor yet, if there is anything wrong, after I save her and awaken her, this old servant will punish her! "It''s just that with her current appearance, if I don''t save her, I''m afraid ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou wanted to say something, but hesitated. He was just waiting for Xiao Lingfeng''s decision!


    "I''ll do as you say!" With a wave of his sleeve, he left the room. As soon as he left, Housekeeper Zhou called for Yue''er to be carried out of the room and straight to the infirmary.


    In the dark corner, a sharp cold glint burst out from that dark figure! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ This was only the beginning! Your bitter days are yet to come! I''d like to see how long you can hold on for! Xiao Jingfeng is mine! No one could snatch it away!


    When Xiao Yuxuan returned to the Tutor Manor, it seemed as if Duan Zitong had already been waiting for a long time!


    "When did the princess arrive? Yuxuan has not been waiting here, I am truly lacking in manners!" A clear and melodious voice rang out. At the entrance, Xiao Yu Xuan''s black hair was as black as ink, and his white clothes were even whiter than snow. He was like an immortal general that had transcended the mortal world.


    Every time he saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Zitong''s heart would be attracted by an invisible force. That pair of eyes that were like black crystals would always make her lose her focus!


    "Princess ¡­" Sensing Duan Zitong''s abnormality, Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but let out a light cough as a reminder!


    "Ugh ¡­" Heh ¡­ Zixu Tong had thought that Yuxuan would be staying in the Tinker Pavilion ¡­ "It''s rare that you still remember your identity ¡­" Duan Ziteng slowly rose and walked towards Xiao Yuxuan. Although his voice was soft, it contained a reproach that could not be concealed!


    "It''s Yuxuan who has lost his responsibility. Please forgive me, Princess. Yuxuan will be more careful in the future. I definitely won''t let you wait like this ¡­"


    It was beyond Duan Zitong''s expectations to be so submissive and humble. However, how could someone as intelligent as her not be able to guess Xiao Yu Xuan''s intentions behind his humility!


    "It''s fine to wait for a few more hours, but you''ve been in and out of the Pavilion so many times. In the end, from the perspective of outsiders, it doesn''t seem right. Although the words of the catalpa are a bit harsh, it''s still a good intention!" Duan Zitong calmly said. Her watery eyes couldn''t help but shine with a brilliant splendor when she looked at Xiao Yuxuan''s handsome face!


    The Xiao Yu Xuan before him was like a white lotus, elegant and refined like an immortal!


    "Of course, Yuxuan understands the princess'' painstaking efforts ¡­" Seeing Duan Zitong turn to walk towards the study room, Xiao Yuxuan followed behind him. She wanted to speak, but was hesitant on how to open her mouth! Although he wasn''t willing to beg Duan Zitong, she could only ask for her help in this imperial palace!


    "Princess... Yuxuan has been in the Imperial Palace for many days, but he has yet to return to Prince Xiao''s estate, so ¡­ " Without waiting for Xiao Yuxuan to finish, Duan Zitong suddenly stopped and turned to look at his.


    "Therefore, Imperial Tutor, you wish to leave the palace?!" The light in Duan Zitong''s eyes flickered. She understood in her heart. No wonder Xiao Yuxuan wasn''t as indifferent as he was before. He actually had a request, ah!


    Even if their martial arts were inferior to his own, it would not be easy for them to avoid their line of sight from the Imperial Palace. He had tried several times and had almost been caught red-handed!


    Asking Duan Zitong for help was an act of helplessness! He missed Mu Yan too much! She wished that she could leave the Imperial Palace and return to the Xiao Prince''s residence right now! She didn''t dare to imagine how Xiao Jingfeng would humiliate her if she wasn''t here these past few days!


    "Yu Xuan is too serious. How can the two of us achieve what we want? As long as Zitong can help, he''ll do his best to help you. However ¡­" You have only been in the Imperial Palace for less than a month, and you want to leave like this? If there is no sufficient reason, royal father would definitely not agree to it, not to mention that the matter of you and third royal sister has spread throughout the city, and the fact that royal father wanted you to move out of Duke Xiao Palace was also due to this aspect.


    His clear eyes were so harmless. For a moment, Xiao Yuxuan really thought that the woman in front of his was sincere, but it was only for a moment. Xiao Yuxuan hadn''t forgotten how Duan Zitong had humiliated Mu Yan in the Imperial Garden that day!


    Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes had dimmed, Duan Zitong''s cherry lips pursed slightly as a trace of ruthlessness flashed across his heart. Just as Su Jin Xiu came to report that Duan Mu Yan had been locked in the woodshed, he wanted to leave the palace! They were really of one mind!


    "Of course, this is only a matter of catechism. If you really want to leave the palace, catalpa can try to plead with royal father ¡­ It''s just that I can''t guarantee that I won''t succeed in this matter! " Mo Zitong said with a face full of kindness!


    "Princess, I appreciate your kindness ¡­" The princess'' words were extremely true. With Yu Xuan''s current status, he couldn''t casually leave the palace ¡­ If Yu Xuan remembers correctly, today the princess should be reading the ''Rites of the Phoenix and the Song of the Phoenix''.


    Xiao Yuxuan pursed his lips, his handsome face revealing a sense of loss that he couldn''t conceal!


    Looking at Xiao Yuxuan''s back, a light flashed across Duan Zitong''s eyes as the corner of her lips curled up in a sinister manner! Duan Mu Yan: Heh! You should enjoy your woodshed life! Don''t expect anyone to save you!


    The setting sun gradually sank and the crescent moon hung high in the night sky like a hook. The cold and clear moonlight shot through the window and into the dark room, instantly adding a hazy glow!


    Duan Mu Yan leaned on a corner of the wooden hut as she quietly stared at the moonlight shining through the windows. It was a desolate, beautiful, cold and estranged scene.


    Thinking back to the moment when the autumn moon was struck by Xiao Jin and sent flying, Duan Mu Yan''s heart felt as though it was tightly clenched by someone. Tears silently rolled down her cheeks. She felt guilty towards Autumn Moon!


    At this moment, a clanging sound came from outside the woodshed. Someone was unlocking the door! Xiao Jingfeng! Why do you need to be like this? Since I have never left with Yuxuan before the wedding, why would I leave now! This lock was superfluous.


    With a creaking sound as the door was opened, Su Jinxiu walked in with a bowl of porridge! She was dressed in plain clothes and had a look of disdain on her face!


    "Screech ~ ~" Embroidered, she had thought that the princess of the palace would have golden branches and jade leaves ¡­ It has only been a few hours since we entered the woodshed, and we are already in such a state. We really can''t even match up to a maid! " The harshness of Su Jin''s embroidery had long been within Duan Mu Yan''s expectations. She originally wanted to probe Yue Er''s injuries, but now it seemed that there was no hope!


    There was no response. Duan Mu Yan''s clear eyes were like water as she subconsciously looked in the direction of the door!


    "What?!" Wangfei, do you think that the Prince will come?! " As Su Jinxiu spoke, she slammed the door shut. Previously, Housekeeper Zhou had ordered Feng Xue to deliver the rice. Luckily, Feng Xue''s stomach wasn''t feeling well, so she had to take advantage of her! She really wanted to see how this fallen phoenix would wash its face with tears!


    As before, she remained silent as she slowly retracted her gaze. She didn''t think that she needed to explain anything in front of Su Jinxi. That day in the mourning hall, she had already experienced the viciousness of the girl before her!


    Even so, Duan Moyan didn''t hate him at all. Just like Xiao Jingfeng, the Su Jinxiu before her was probably tied to her because of the death of her main wife!


    One day, when Duan Mu Yan realized that Su Jin Xiu''s hatred was filled with malice and a haze of selfishness, she no longer held back.


    Seeing that Duan Mu Yan had shut her mouth, Su Jin Xiu''s dark eyes were sharp as a blade as she spoke in a ruthless tone.


    "Do you take yourself to be a princess?! Even if it was a princess! You are also the lowest one! He can''t even be compared to us maids! Everyone in the world knew that Imperial Concubine Li''s conduct was improper. Although her title hadn''t been revoked, she was a true Imperial Concubine! In the eyes of the current emperor! You and the First Prince are unnecessary people! You shouldn''t even have come to this world! " A cold, bone-piercing voice, filled with suppressed jealousy, burst out from Su Jin Xiu''s mouth! That originally elegant and beautiful face was now as ferocious as that of a devil from hell!


    Su Jin Xiu''s curses were like thousands of silver needles piercing into Duan Mu Yan''s heart. The two people she cared about the most were her mother, imperial concubine, and her royal brother. How could she allow Su Jin Xiu to be so insulted!

 C31

    "What did you say?!" Duan Mu Yan abruptly stood up, her clear eyes containing traces of a cold gaze that could not be violated!


    Noticing the rage in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Su Jin Xiu could not help but laugh!


    "What is it? Talking about your sore spot?! Did I say something wrong?! Riko was in the wrong! Perhaps you, as a princess, don''t even know whose vile spawn you are! "And that ¡­" Without waiting for Su Jin Xiu to finish speaking, Duan Mu Yan raised her hand and sent a slap towards Su Jin Xiu!


    "Pa ¡­"


    "Pa ¡­"


    "Bang ¡­" Just at the next second when Duan Mu Yan was so angry that she was about to slap her hand down towards Su Jin Xiu, Su Jin Xiu suddenly shot back like a bolt of lightning! The clear porridge in his hand fell to the ground, and the porcelain bowl shattered into pieces!


    Five finger marks immediately appeared on her delicate and fair cheeks. A fiery hot feeling filled every nerve of Duan Mu Yan, causing a salty taste to rise in her mouth!


    This was the first time in her life that she had raised her hand to hit someone. Even though she was so angry, she still used all of her strength when she attacked!


    "Sure ¡­" He was angry! You actually dared to hit me?! Duan Mu Yan! You are not worthy of being a princess! He was even less worthy to be the mistress of the Xiao family! Damn you! You should have died with your consumptive mother! And your brother! The First Prince ¡­ Pui! He was simply a short-lived ghost! All of you deserve to die! "All of you deserve to die ¡­" Su Jin''s eyes reddened, as she glared hatefully at Duan Mu Yan, who was thrown to the ground by her! She hated Duan Mu Yan, and hated her master even more!


    Seven years! How could Chu Shirou not see through her admiration for the King?! And yet, she didn''t mention anything about it! As long as she was willing to say it, the Qi King would not refuse! But in the end, she actually gave Xiao Lingfeng to Duan Mu Yan! He even wrote her a letter! She hated him!


    "Shut up ¡­" Su Jin Xiu! "You''re going too far ¡­!" His heart felt as though someone had paused for a moment. A sudden pain surged through him like a flood through a dam as Duan Mu Yan abruptly pushed aside Su Jin Xiu who was clamoring!


    Amidst her clamor, Su Jin Xiu was pushed away by Duan Mu Yan. Her left foot was entangled with firewood, and she could not help but fall backwards!


    "Ah ¡­" The moment she fell to the ground, Su Jin Xiu''s hand poked at the porcelain bowl that had just shattered. Blood immediately gushed out! At the side, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be startled. Guilt welled up in her heart and she was about to stand up when the woodshed door was ruthlessly kicked open!


    Duan Muyan raised her gaze, and in that instant, a bitter smile appeared on her lips! If the heavens truly could not tolerate her, then what was the harm in giving her death?!


    "Embroidery?!" In Xiao Jin Feng''s heart, Su Jin Xiu was like those bowls and plates, the only thing Shi Rou had left for him in this world! After shattering the bowl, Xiao Jin Feng was enraged. Now that he had injured the brocade, how could he be willing to give up?


    "Your Highness ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Su Jin''s long, shapely eyebrows were knitted together, her face was pale, and she looked as if she was in extreme pain!


    If not for Xiao Jin Feng''s sudden appearance, Su Jin Xiu would definitely have taken out the broken pieces and stabbed them at Duan Mu Yan. But now, with such an interesting show, how could she miss such an opportunity!


    "Embroidery!" How could this be?! Your hand? Someone! Housekeeper Zhou! Call the doctor! " Xiao Jin Feng didn''t even spare Duan Mu Yan a glance as he walked in front of Su Jin Xiu and held her in his embrace, taking care of her!


    A moment ago, Xiao Jin Feng had ruthlessly thrown Qiu Yue onto the wall, not caring about whether she lived or died! At this moment, she was protecting Su Jin Xiu, who was also a servant! It was simply because Qiu Yue was her maid! In the end, she was the one who harmed Autumn Moon.


    "Ugh ¡­" Painful... Prince ¡­ Don''t blame the princess... She didn''t mean to ¡­ It''s all bad embroidery... Yet, he mentioned Miss ¡­ "It pierced the princess'' sore spot ¡­" Being able to be embraced by Xiao Jin Feng like this was Su Jin Xiu''s dream.


    Her hands were bleeding, but she did not care about it at all. She was enjoying the sweetness of being hugged by her beloved man to her heart''s content.


    "Don''t say anymore! This king will naturally stand up for you! Someone! "Housekeeper Zhou!" Xiao Lingfeng coldly reprimanded as he glared sinisterly at Duan Mu Yan. Even though the finger marks on her cheeks were so obvious, Xiao Jin Feng turned a blind eye to it!


    Steward Zhou walked in quickly from outside the woodshed. When he saw the scene in front of him, his heart skipped a beat!


    "Your Highness ¡­" "This porridge ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou really wanted to explain that the porridge was given to him by Feng Xue and that it was illogical for Su Jin Xiu to appear here. Unfortunately, Xiao Jin Feng didn''t even give him a chance to explain and handed Su Jin Xiu over to him!


    "Bring the brocade to treat him!" Xiao Jingfeng''s eyes were deep and dark, and his body suddenly radiated with a dangerous aura. His voice was as cold as an icicle.


    "Yes ¡­" "But ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou wanted to say something, but he saw Xiao Lingfeng waving his hand furiously. A fire had broken out at the city gates, and it was a disaster. Although Housekeeper Zhou sympathized with Duan Mu Yan, it was not enough for him to get caught up in it! Furthermore, even if he was willing to explain, Xiao Jingfeng wouldn''t listen!


    Housekeeper Zhou''s eyes were filled with infinite sympathy, but he had no choice but to bring Su Jin Xiu out of the woodshed! The moment the room''s door was tightly shut, Xiao Jin Feng walked over to Duan Mu Yan in a ruthless manner.


    "What do you mean?!" Xiao Jin Feng''s sinister gaze was filled with killing intent. He looked at Duan Mu Yan, who was trying her best to hold back her tears, and questioned her coldly!


    "Mu Yan doesn''t understand why your highness is asking ¡­" Her curled eyelashes flickered as she bit down hard on her throat, forcefully swallowing her tears. Her voice was as calm as a calm lake, without a trace of anger or joy!


    "What is it?!" It''s what This King saw with his own eyes! " Xiao Lingfeng ruthlessly spoke as he suddenly grabbed Duan Moyan''s wrist and pulled her up from the ground with a single hand, glaring at her with fury in his eyes!


    "Is that so ¡­" That Mu Yan really wants to know what Prince saw with his own eyes? " Her indifferent voice was still as calm as a calm lake. Duan Mu Yan felt wronged in her heart, but she stubbornly refused to explain! Or... She knew there was no doubt about the explanation.


    "You! Good! If the Third Princess had such a bad memory! This King will remind you! Just now, I saw with my own eyes you push the embroidery to the ground. Duan Mu Yan! Are you trying to take revenge! Because I hit your autumn moon, you have to take the rich embroidery to vent your anger! Do you even have the qualifications to do so!? Why are you doing this! " Xiao Jin Feng''s grip on Duan Mu Yan tightened as his stinging gaze turned bloodshot! Hatred still lingered in his heart!


    "Does Your Highness really see so much? Did the Prince ever see Su Jinhua insult Consort Li and the First Prince, regardless of whether they were high or low?! Have you seen Su Jinzhu brazenly slap your side consort?! If he had seen it, would Prince still unreasonably interrogate Mu Yan?! "Will it?!" Duan Mu Yan''s voice became more forceful, and her eyes that were as clear as water burst forth with a resolute light! She didn''t care about Xiao Jingfeng''s attitude towards her, she could ignore him, she could insult him, she could even whip him, but she couldn''t stand to be wronged by others!


    The words that the Queen Mother had said before her death were still fresh in his ears. ''Mufei wants you to remember, do not be wronged, do not be wronged''.


    Ha!" Who would have thought that the dignified third princess of the Mo Clan would actually learn how to make up a story! You''re saying that the brocade will hit you?! Duan Mu Yan! Who would believe such a lie! It''s obviously you who is jealous of Shi Rou! That''s why she would vent her anger on her maidservants! "Isn''t that so!" Xiao Lingfeng coldly refuted, his sinister eyes still fixated on the face of Duan Moyan, who had suffered a crushing defeat! "She really did have a face that could topple all living things. If it wasn''t because of Pear Blossom, how could someone of her looks and status become a secondary wife?


    "When Mu Yan speaks of the truth, she only wants to avoid being wronged by others! As for whether or not the king believed her or not, that was not something Mu Yan could do! But the Prince said that I was jealous of the main wife, and that I was nothing at all! " Duan Mu Yan frowned as he angrily refuted Xiao Jin Feng''s accusation. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan slowly lost the calmness in her heart. Perhaps Su Jin Xiu''s evil words had aroused her anger! She did not want to remain silent!


    "Firstly, Mu Yan has never done anything to Embroidery! [Is the king''s eyes really that clear?] Secondly, don''t you think that your highness is going too far by treating Autumn Moon like this? Your Highness, now that you are so clear on your accusation against Mu Yan, I didn''t think that you would do anything! " Duan Moyan''s gaze was as sharp as knives as she coldly reprimanded him! There was a limit to what one could bear to swallow!


    "How can Autumn Moon compare to Embroidery!?" Embroidery was Shi Rou''s servant! Shi Rou will take her as a sister! " Xiao Jin''s deep eyes turned darker. As long as he mentioned Chu Shirou, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart would feel as if it was being viciously tugged at!


    So what!" Mu Yan''s maidservant wasn''t human! Can''t a main wife''s maid be a bad person?! "Embroidery of Su Jin ¡­" Before she could finish her sentence, a resounding slap landed on Duan Mu Yan''s face! Five red finger marks impressively appeared, and a stream of blood slowly flowed out from the corner of his mouth!


    "Shut up!" You''re not allowed to talk about Shi Rou! If it wasn''t for you! How could Shi Rou die!? This palm was made by this king for the brocade! Duan Mu Yan! Listen this king up! Starting from this moment! You better not let This King hear that you have any dissatisfaction with Shi Rou! Otherwise, even if you''re a princess! Even if you hold the dragon cane, This King will still let you die with Shi Rou! " Xiao Jin Feng overbearingly gripped Duan Mu Yan''s lower jaw with his hand. He was so strong that he wished he could crush that bone to pieces!


    At this moment, however, Duan Mu Yan could only endure the excruciating pain. Her entire body couldn''t help but tremble from the pain, and her crystal clear eyes were brimming with an extreme sense of desolation!


    Her blurry eyes looked at the man who was like a wild beast in front of her, and the image of mufei suddenly appeared in her mind! She said that his royal father loved to drink her pear blossom wine and watch her dance amidst the flowers! She said that she had been wrongly accused for twenty years, to the point of shedding tears all day long, but she still loved his royal father dearly! She said, Mu Yan ¡­ You must be happy... Must.


    Tears blurred her eyes as her heart clenched. Her vision turned pitch black, and in the next moment, she sank into darkness.


    Seeing the unconscious Duan Mu Yan, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly became clear-headed and withdrew the palm that he had placed on his neck. The figure in front of him then floated down to the ground like a kite with its string cut!


    "This is what you asked for ¡­" "No wonder anyone ¡­" The ice-cold voice still did not have a trace of warmth, and a trace of a shallow and deep grief swept across the depths of her eyes. It was just that this sadness was something that even Xiao Jin Feng himself did not notice!


    The door was kicked open with a bang, and the ruthless figure left slowly. Within the empty woodshed, the moonlight was like gentle silk as it sprinkled on the delicate figure. It was miserable and sorrowful.


    The Great Mo Imperial Palace''s Sage Storage Pavilion.

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    The candle flame swayed in the wind, flickering and dimming, its flickering light illuminating that beautiful face that was almost devilishly charming. Duan Xingyi casually leaned against the edge of the imperial concubine''s chair, holding a folding fan in his hand, and a lush blood-red rose bloomed gracefully on his chest. Even the maidservant serving him at the side was mesmerized by this. She didn''t even realize that the wine in her hand had fallen onto the ground!


    "Second Prince, spare me ¡­" This servant knows her wrongs! " When the maidservants heard the noise, they immediately knelt on the ground. Their hands holding the wine jugs trembled. The two maidservants who were beating Duan Xingyi''s legs also knelt at the side, trembling in fear!


    "Since you know your wrongs, you should be punished ¡­" Not as good as... "I''ll just have to gouge my eyes out ¡­" Her gentle and charming voice had a hair-raising quality to it. Duan Xingyi charmingly looked at the shivering servant girl beside him as his thin lips curled into an elegant curve!


    "Ah ¡­" Second Prince, have mercy ¡­ This servant didn''t dare to ¡­ "Please spare my life ¡­" When the maidservant heard this, her face turned deathly pale and tears rolled down her cheeks. She continuously kowtowed towards Duan Xingyi until blood seeped out from her forehead. However, Duan Xingyi still didn''t speak!


    At this moment, the eunuch outside reported.


    "Seventh Princess, you''re here ¡­" Before her shrill voice could fade away, Duan Zitong had already walked in with delicate steps. Behind him was Qinglan waiting respectfully outside the hall!


    "Royal brother, what''s going on?" Duan Zitong frowned slightly as she looked at the young maid who was crying silently on the ground. She then asked in suspicion!


    "It''s nothing. This maid is too infatuated with this prince. This isn''t good ¡­" I just wanted her to know that there''s a knife on the head, so she gouged out her eyes. Who knew that she wouldn''t accept my kindness? "I''m really tired of this ¡­" Duan Xingyi slowly put away the folding fan in his hand and casually replied.


    "You! Alright, alright! All of you, leave! You! In the future, he would no longer have to wait upon the Second Prince! Go to Suttin and get a job! " Duan Zitong impatiently waved her delicate hand, ordering him to step back! In the entire Saint Storage Pavilion, only Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi were left!


    "I''m talking about Starry Night! How many times have you warned me! Imperial Father has always ruled the world with kindness, and every so often you would gouge out his eyes and break both his legs, if this matter were to spread to Imperial Father''s ears! It''s not good for you! " Duan Zitong moved to Duan Xingyi''s side and spoke earnestly!


    "Elder sister''s words are wrong about little brother ¡­" How come Xingyi can''t remember when he broke someone''s legs? " Duan Xingyi slightly raised his good-looking eyebrows and said disapprovingly!


    "You! Do you even need to lie to your sister?! That day, when that slut Duan Muyan got married, who knew which flame you were on when you came back?! It''s still that maid you bumped into. Without saying a word, she broke her legs! Fortunately, Big Sister helped you settle this matter, if not, I want to see how you will explain this to royal father! " During this period of time, she had been busy trying to figure out Xiao Yuxuan''s thoughts, so she didn''t have to worry about her little brother anymore! That Jingyang Sect had been locked in the pavilion for more than half a month and his brother had not made a move yet! I really don''t know what he''s thinking!


    "Oh ¡­" "That Xingyi thanks elder sister. I don''t know why elder sister took the time to come all the way here ¡­" Duan Xingyi was still as sloppy as ever, causing Duan Zitong to feel uncomfortable! It was unknown when it started, but she was already unable to guess what her little brother was thinking!


    Back in Jiangnan, she and her brother had talked about everything! As long as Duan Xingyi spoke, she would definitely be able to guess what he said! But forget it, perhaps it was the environment that created people! From a destitute environment where one had to worry about clothes and food everyday to suddenly becoming the prince and princess of the Mo Dynasty, there were only a few people who were able to remain calm amidst this earth-shattering change! It wasn''t just Duan Xingyi. How could it not be unfair?!


    "It''s nothing! I just want to ask how your relationship with royal father is! I heard the palace maids say that you have been frequently seeking your royal father for tea recently, this is a good thing! But that Duan Jingyang, you''re planning on running?! " Duan Zitong slowly sat beside Duan Xingyi.


    "So that''s what happened..." "Big sister, don''t worry. I know what I''m doing ¡­" Duan Xingyi didn''t seem to have any intention of telling Duan Zitong about her thoughts! She was just casually passing them around and talking about them!


    "Right ¡­" Has elder sister''s tutor been honest recently? You don''t want to argue about returning to Duke Xiao Palace? " Duan Xingyi seemed to have spoken without any intention as a bright light flashed in the depths of his eyes!


    "Heh ¡­" He did! "It depends on whether I''m willing or not!" Mentioning Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Zitong''s watery eyes lit up. She would never let go of such a supremely handsome man in this lifetime!


    "Big sister doesn''t want to, but it hurts the Imperial Tutor''s heart. It''ll be hard to get it back ¡­" Duan Xingyi reminded him as he fiddled with the folding fan in his hand!


    "Of course I understand this, but even if I let him return, it should be after a period of time. That Duan Mu Yan is currently locked in the Xiao Residence''s firewood house. If Xiao Yu Xuan were to see that slut''s wretched appearance, I really wouldn''t have the confidence to recall him ¡­" Duan Zitong''s willowy eyebrows slightly raised as her eyes bloomed with a beam of wild joy! This was only the beginning, Duan Mu Yan! Do you think you can be carefree after leaving the palace?! Do you think Ling Ziyan''s death can avenge me?! Wrong! The good show is yet to come! If I don''t let you live a life worse than death, how can I, Duan Zitong, face the dead mufei!


    "What is it? Duan Mu Yan entered the woodshed? Heh ¡­ Who would have thought that the Qi King would be so bold! As the saying goes, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse! "Even if Duan Mu Yan is an unfavoured princess, she is not someone that a prince with another surname can trample on as he pleases ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s charming peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed and his thin lips gradually curved. When his slender jade-like fingers grasped onto the folding fan, he couldn''t help but tighten his grip!


    "Xingyi... I don''t understand what you''re saying! Could it be that you want to fight for that Duan Mu Yan?! Don''t forget! If it wasn''t for her mother Ling Ziyan, why would us siblings be living outside?! "How could my mother have died with hatred!" Duan Zitong''s expression was solemn, and his ice-cold voice contained a hint of anger! Everyone in this world can sympathize with Duan Mu Yan! Only his brother could not!


    "Elder sister, why are you so angry ¡­" "Xingyi''s just talking about things. Since elder sister doesn''t like it, then Xingyi won''t speak of it ¡­" Duan Xingyi still lazily leaned on the imperial concubine''s chair, and his eyes that were bright like stars rippled with a faint light!


    "It''s not that you don''t want to say it!" Xing Yi! Duan Mu Yan, elder sister will deal with him! As for that Duan Jingyang, this sister will leave it to you! And ¡­ Since Xiao Jin Feng hates Duan Mu Yan as much as we do, then ¡­ Can we try to get him to join us? Among the princes with the middle and outer surnames of the imperial court, the Xiao Palace is one of the most important places in royal father''s heart. If we include Xiao Yuxuan in this matter, we will be able to obtain the support of the Xiao Palace. Duan Zitong plotted arrogantly!


    "Big sister is right. Since that''s the case, how about we make a trip to Prince Xiao''s Mansion tomorrow to scout Xiao Jingfeng?" Duan Xingyi slowly sat up straight. It was rare for him to get serious!


    "About this ¡­" The prince of the palace was not allowed to interact with foreign officials! "If you want to go to the Xiao Residence, you must have a reason, right ¡­" Duan Zitong pondered as she spoke!


    "Elder sister, did you forget ¡­" The Xiao family has three imperial sisters ¡­ As the royal brother, it should be reasonable for me to go and see the royal sister, right?! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up as he casually said this!


    "You ¡­ the goal of going to Duke Xiao Palace would not be Duan Mu Yan, right?! " For some reason, Duan Zitong felt that her younger brother had some sort of interest or intention towards that slut, Duan Mu Yan!


    "Elder sister doubts my intentions, it''s not like this is just one or two times! Although Xingyi didn''t want to say it, he still had to remind her sister! Duan Mu Yan is the biological daughter of royal father. Like us, objectively speaking, she is my big sister and our father is the same person. Do you think Big Sister will like you?! " Duan Xingyi could not help but shake his head as he sneered!


    "Truly ¡­" Forget it! Perhaps elder sister is too worried, then you should make a trip tomorrow, it''s getting late ¡­ Sister will be leaving first! " Duan Zitong glanced at Duan Xingyi, feeling that something was off. She then left the Sage Storage Pavilion!


    Watching Duan Zitong''s figure gradually disappear into the distance, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but smile coldly. "Crown Prince?" The throne? Heh! What he wanted was the Great Mo River!


    A gentle breeze blew past. Yang Liuyi and Duan Zitong walked in front with small steps. Qing Lan respectfully followed behind them. There were several times when she wanted to confess to Duan Zitong!


    In reality, Xiao Yuxuan had seen her face when they were fighting in the stealthily swapped pillars. Furthermore, Xiao Yuxuan had already recognized her when they were at the Tutor Hall! According to common sense, even if Xiao Yuxuan didn''t interrogate his master, he would at least have some reaction. However, during this period of time, Xiao Yuxuan was becoming more and more respectful to the princess. However, if she did, she wouldn''t be able to keep her life!


    Just as Qing Lan was at a loss, Duan Zitong suddenly halted her steps!


    "Princess?" When Qing Lan saw Duan Zitong glance back, she immediately lowered her gaze, hiding all her emotions!


    "The princess suspects the second prince?" Qing Lan opened her mouth in surprise!


    "It''s not that I''m doubting it. I keep having the feeling that something is wrong, but I can''t tell what is wrong either ¡­" "Alright, do as I say ¡­" Duan Zitong couldn''t help exhaling a long breath!


    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan accepted the order and left. Duan Zitong stood on the spot for a long time before finally choosing the Hall of Tutor at the fork in the road!


    On the jade bench beside the pond, a decisive and ethereal figure sat quietly. As the wind blew past, his black hair fluttered with the wind, and his clothes fluttered in the wind, like a direct immortal, like the setting sun, or the beginning of the new month. Under the moonlight, the outline of his face was exceptionally clear, the bridge of his nose was pointed, and several streams of light flowed in front of his forehead.


    Perhaps it was because Duan Zitong''s footsteps were too light, or perhaps Xiao Yu Xuan was too lost in thought that he didn''t even know there was someone behind him!


    "What are you thinking about?" A sudden voice interrupted Xiao Yuxuan''s thoughts. What were they thinking? Other than Duan Mu Yan, he didn''t know what else to think! Not seeing her for half a month, I wonder how she is doing?!


    "Yuxuan didn''t know that the princess had arrived, so he wasn''t able to welcome her in. I hope that you can forgive me ¡­" He stood up respectfully and bowed, bowing humbly. In front of Duan Zitong, Xiao Yu Xuan''s expression was always the same. It was so calm that no one could see any emotion from her! It was so quiet that it made people panic!

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    "It''s fine. Zitong just came to take a look. Take a seat ¡­" The more respectful Xiao Yuxuan acted, the more uncomfortable Duan Zitong felt in her heart. She didn''t know how long she would have to wait before she could hear Xiao Yu Xuan call out ''catalpas ¡­''.


    No one knew how much Xiao Yuxuan detested the girl in front of her. Ever since the day Qinglan had appeared by Duan Zitong''s side, Xiao Yuxuan knew that the person who had made her and Duan Mu Yan regret for the rest of their lives was none other than Duan Zitong! If not for her, he and Duan Mu Yan would have already wandered the world and lived the life they had once dreamed of!


    "Why aren''t you sitting down?" Duan Zitong looked back and saw Xiao Yuxuan lost in thought.


    "Princess''s words are too serious. How can we sit together, Yuxuan, just stand there ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan responded indifferently. With his lips slightly parted, his voice was calm!


    "What were you thinking about just now? Is she blaming me for not being able to get royal father to allow you to leave the palace? " Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan was adamant, Duan Zitong did not force his. No matter if he loved his or not, she swore to keep this man by his side! She swore.


    "This humble official does not dare. I just have nothing else to do and have a breather ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan slightly nodded his head, his gaze falling upon the stone platform where Duan Zitong sat!


    "Yuxuan, don''t worry. As long as there''s a chance, I''ll make it clear to royal father that I want you to return to the manor. But right now, it''s not the right time yet. As for the reason, I believe Yuxuan will understand ¡­" Duan Zitong''s sincere expression was as clear as water. However, in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, the woman in front of him was like a venomous snake! Her schemes were obvious. Send him away! After transferring her father away, Mu Yan did not even have the strength to rely on him anymore. I really don''t know how she managed to get here in the past half month!


    Night, more and more deep confusion, thin moonlight is like a light gauze sprinkle to the cold land.


    Duan Mu Yan had been locked in the woodshed for nearly five days. In these five days, aside from Housekeeper Zhou sending her some clear porridge in the line of Feng Xue, she didn''t see anyone else! Indeed, this was not necessarily a bad thing. It was just that she was worried about Autumn Moon!


    Right at this moment, there was a sudden movement at the woodshed''s door. Duan Mu Yan looked vigilantly towards the door. The dinner had already been delivered, it shouldn''t be Feng Xue! Who could it be? Su Jin Xiu? Or Xiao Lingfeng? No matter who it was, she didn''t want to see it! If she had a choice, she would rather stay in this woodshed for the rest of her life.


    With a ''bang,'' at the moment the chain fell off, the door opened and Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but lean towards the corner. When she saw the person who came, her tears flowed down smoothly!


    "Autumn moon?!" Duan Mu Yan stared in disbelief at the woman who had walked in. The white gauze covering her forehead was still dripping with blood!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Sorry... "Sorry ¡­" The moment she saw Duan Mu Yan, Qiu Yue''s tears fell like rain. Her tears fell like broken beads as they fell onto the ground. From the moment Qiu Yue woke up and knew that her master had been locked in the woodshed, her heart could not bear it!


    "Don''t cry! Yue Er, you didn''t let me down! None... It was my fault, if not mine! You won''t be implicated, and you won''t be... Yue Er, have you recovered? Why are you here?! " Duan Moyan abruptly stood up and pulled Qiu Yue into her embrace. Her heart, which had been in a state of unease for a long time, finally calmed down!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ If it wasn''t for Yue''er''s lack of health, you wouldn''t have gone to the kitchen to fetch the chopsticks yourself, and you wouldn''t have taken Prince Chu''s plate by mistake, and there wouldn''t have been any subsequent incidents! I''ve already heard about it. Princess, don''t you have a three-foot long staff in your hands? Why did he have to be so wronged!? You are holding back like this, what did you get in return?! " Qiu Yue looked at Duan Mu Yan. In just five days'' time, her master had lost a large amount of weight. His hair was a mess, his face was pale, and even his clothes were covered in straw! How was this even the Third Princess of the Badlands Court? How was she even the Xiao Residence''s mistress?! Even though she was a maidservant, she still wanted to seek justice for Duan Moyan!


    "Forget it ¡­" As long as your injury isn''t too serious, I don''t care about anything else. In fact, there''s nothing bad about staying here, at least no one will come and find fault, at least I can live in peace! Yue Er, you must have secretly run over here, right?! "Hurry up and go back, if others see this, it''ll be bad ¡­" Suddenly, Duan Mu Yan realized something. She hurriedly released Qiu Yue''s hand and worriedly asked.


    "Ugh ¡­" "I almost forgot ¡­" Qiu Yue didn''t reply. She only went to the door and brought in a basket!


    "What is this?" In the next second, Qiu Yue had already opened the basket. Inside were a few tasty side dishes and rice!


    "Princess, I heard everything from Feng Xue! These days, they only gave me some porridge, so when I came, I sneaked into the kitchen to get some food. It was still warm ¡­ "Esteemed wangfei, hurry up and eat ¡­" Qiu Yue held back her tears and brought out the dishes as she sobbed.


    "No ¡­" Yue Er, quickly take it back! If anyone sees it, it will be terrible! "Besides, I''m not hungry. Quickly go back ¡­" Her hazy eyes flickered with bright and sparkling light, and Duan Mu Yan looked gratefully at the autumn moon before her. If there was any true love within the Xiao manor, it would be the relationship between Qiu Yue and her master and servant!


    One day, when even such feelings no longer existed, Duan Mu Yan would leap into the sea of fire and transform into a fiery phoenix.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan and Qiu Yue were about to tear apart the door, someone suddenly kicked it open. Hearing the voice, Duan Mu Yan was startled. When she raised her head, she saw Su Jin Xiu standing at the door with an arrogant expression on her face.


    "What a deep love between master and servant! Qiu Yue, you don''t want to work at the Xiao family now, right?! Your sick mother is still waiting for you to take the silver home! " A cold tone overflowed from Su Jin''s embroidered mouth!


    "This has nothing to do with Autumn Moon!" I asked her to bring me some food! She''s just following my orders! "Yue Er, you go out first ¡­" Duan Mu Yan knew deep down that Su Jin Xiu would not be easy to deal with, so she stood up and spoke solemnly! He signaled for Autumn Moon to leave this place!


    "Oh? Consort, have you forgotten what the prince told you? "You are not allowed to eat these ¡­" Without waiting for Duan Mu Yan to react, she had already knocked over the dishes that were prepared with autumn water. The dishes that were still warm to the eye spilled onto the ground with a curve of the lips and a chill from the sting!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" "You''re going too far!" At the side, Qiu Yue suddenly stood up and fiercely pushed away Su Jin Xiu, glaring at her!


    "Yue Er ¡­" She had already experienced Su Jin''s embroidery techniques more than once before. When she pulled Qiu Yue back, her eyes couldn''t help but sweep towards the door; she was afraid that Xiao Jin Feng would suddenly appear, and she was afraid that Qiu Yue would be harmed!


    Seeing the nervous expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face, Su Jin Xiu''s eyes narrowed slightly as her vermilion lips slowly opened!


    "Oh? Master and servant are bullying a weak maid like me ¡­" Ah ¡­ "Why is it bleeding ¡­" The moment Su Jinxiu was pushed away by Autumn Moon, Su Jinxiu intentionally pinched her injured left hand viciously, causing blood to ooze out of the wounds that were about to heal! She wanted to strike the iron while it was still hot, she wanted to let the prince thoroughly wise Duan Mu Yan!


    "No ¡­" Not me?! " Qiu Yue looked at the blood stains on Su Jin Xiu''s hands and explained in a flustered manner!


    "Yue Er, don''t be afraid. It really isn''t you!" "It''s me ¡­" Duan Moyan embraced Qiu Yue as she turned her gaze onto Su Jin Xiu!


    "The side concubine is too serious ¡­" The Embroidered Embroidery would report to the Prince about this matter. As for whose fault the Prince had decided, it was not something that the Embroidery could dictate! As a maid, the Embroidered Embroidery is only loyal to the Prince! " Su Jin Xiu''s hand was still bleeding, but she didn''t care at all! As long as Xiao Jin Feng could become even more disgusted with Duan Mu Yan, what did this little bit of blood matter!


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to walk out of the woodshed, Housekeeper Zhou came in from the outside and closed the door behind him.


    "Housekeeper Zhou?!" Su Jin Xiu looked at the sudden appearance of Housekeeper Zhou in surprise and couldn''t help but take two steps back!


    "Embroidery, are you going to complain to the Prince?! I had Qiu Yue bring this dish! If he had violated the rules, it had nothing to do with Qiu Yue and the wangfei! As for your hand... It''s only a slight wound, so it should be fine to bandage it again! " Housekeeper Zhou solemnly looked at Su Jin Xiu, his face expressionless!


    Su Jinxiu was slightly startled when she heard this. She naturally understood that Steward Zhou was trying to shield Duan Mu Yan. Even so, she didn''t dare to directly offend this old man from the Xiao manor!


    Ever since she had entered the Xiao family, this Housekeeper Zhou Han had been a housekeeper in the Xiao family for many years. He had heard from some old servants that this Zhou Jing had once been an assistant general of Xiao Yin, and had lost his martial arts in an expedition to protect Xiao Yin. Xiao Yin was grateful, and thus stayed by his side the entire time!


    "Housekeeper Zhou, what are you talking about?!" Embroidery was naturally not the kind of person to cause trouble. Originally, she had wanted to report the truth to Housekeeper Zhou, but since this was Housekeeper Zhou''s intention, then there was nothing much to say about Embroidery ¡­ "Embroidery is final ¡­" Although she was unwilling, Zhou Jing was not someone she could afford to offend. At least for now, he was not someone she could afford to offend.


    After Su Jin Xiu left, Zhou Jun couldn''t help but sigh as he respectfully walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "This old servant greets wangfei ¡­"


    "Housekeeper Zhou, hurry up and rise. It''s Mu Yan''s fault. I''ve implicated Housekeeper Zhou ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked gratefully at the elder who was over a hundred years old. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was the one who held the responsibility for this incident, it would have probably caused quite a commotion! She didn''t mind, but Qiu Yue couldn''t stand it any longer!


    "Esteemed wangfei, this old servant can''t accept these words!" "Before the old prince left, he urged me countless times to take good care of wangfei, but it''s only been a few days ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou frowned, feeling guilty!


    "Housekeeper Zhou, please don''t do this. I, Mu Yan, will remember your good intentions. I''m just worried that Qiu Yue will do something impulsive, so I''ll have to trouble Housekeeper Zhou from now on!" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she pushed Qiu Yue to Zhou Shou''s side, begging for mercy!


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t worry. It''s getting late ¡­" This old servant will bring Qiu Yue away now. There are too many people, if I stay any longer, I''m afraid that the news will reach the ears of the Qi King. This will be troublesome! " Housekeeper Zhou believed that the embroidery workshop was unlikely to risk offending the Qi King. If she stayed long enough, it would inevitably attract some unwanted gossip!


    "Thank you, Housekeeper Zhou!" Yue Er, take care of yourself during this period of time. Listen to Housekeeper Zhou! "Do you know ¡­" Duan Mu Yan stared at Qiu Yue, who was standing beside her, with unwillingness in her eyes.

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    "Royal Consort ¡­ Yue Er refused to leave! "Yue Er wants to stay by your side ¡­" Qiu Yue looked at her master with teary eyes! At the moment when Duan Moyan had shouldered all of the responsibility, Qiu Yue was extremely moved.


    "Yue Er, if you are so willful, you will implicate the wangfei!" Housekeeper Zhou said earnestly and earnestly as he took Qiu Yue out of the woodshed!


    The door was locked once again, and the tears that Duan Mu Yan had suppressed flowed down uncontrollably. At this moment, she suddenly discovered that she had lost her freedom!


    Early in the morning, there was silence, the air was cold, the night was fading, and the sky was slightly bright. Dawn was breaking, and the mottled leaves were sprinkling down.


    Xiao Jin Feng had originally wanted to wait for the news of his father''s arrival at the camp after breakfast. Considering the time, it had been some time since his father had set out for the war, and he believed that his father had already arrived at the border of the Northern Yue State, Lanxi Town!


    However, just as Xiao Lingfeng was about to eat his breakfast, a series of hurried knocks came from outside the manor. The housekeeper ordered his servant to open the door, but he didn''t expect that it would actually be the Second Prince!


    Xiao Lingfeng loathed Duan Xingyi from the bottom of his heart. If it wasn''t for him that day, he wouldn''t have missed the final time he had with Shi Rou! Even so, since the king and official had separated, no matter how reluctant he was, he had to go out and welcome them!


    "Su Feng pays his respect to the Second Prince!" Her clear and cold voice was not at all warm, and Xiao Jin Feng opened his thin lips slightly, bowing respectfully.


    "Save it ¡­" The Xiao manor ate breakfast rather quickly. This king was still thinking about having a meal together with the three imperial sisters and the Qi King ¡­ It seems that we are still a step too late! " Duan Xingyi spoke warmly as he slowly closed the folding fan in his hand. His eyes were like silk!


    "Since the Second Prince does not have any food, I shall give the orders now ¡­" Without waiting for Xiao Lingfeng to finish speaking, Duan Xingyi immediately waved his hand!


    "There''s no need for that. This prince was just passing by and conveniently came to visit third royal sister ¡­" The Qi King has business to attend to, do not let down your guard. " The corner of Duan Xingyi''s mouth curled up into a smile. His charming peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed. No matter how he looked at it, it seemed as if he harbored malicious intentions!


    Xiao Lingfeng''s heart trembled when he heard that. He could not help but be extremely astonished. Even if someone from the palace came to visit Duan Mu Yan, it should be Duan Jingyang! How could it be him?!


    "The Qi King?" Seeing Xiao Lingfeng''s abnormal expression, Duan Xingyi could not help but lightly call out. However, a wave of ice-cold ripples rippled out from the bottom of his heart! Xiao Jingfeng! I want to see what kind of Duan Mu Yan you will put in front of me!


    "Ugh ¡­" I''m afraid that the Second Prince has come at a bad time ¡­ Segments... Cough ¡­ Mu Yan has caught a cold and even used her breakfast in her room ¡­ " Xiao Lingfeng tried her best to remain calm as a cold shiver went down her spine. If Duan Xingyi were to see Duan Mu Yan locked up in the woodshed, the consequences would be unimaginable! No matter how weak Duan Muyan was, she was still a princess of the imperial family. If this matter were to spread to the ears of the Emperor, he wouldn''t be afraid of death, but was afraid of implicating everyone in the Xiao Residence!


    "Is my royal sister sick? This prince should go take a look ¡­ "I wonder where the Qi King and royal sister''s rooms are?" His black eyes, which were as deep as an ancient pond, were flickering with an unfathomable light. His elegant and stern lower jaw was slightly raised as he looked at Xiao Jin Feng with certainty.


    "This ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng''s brows slightly furrowed, and for a moment, he didn''t know what to say! By his side, Housekeeper Zhou, who had been waiting for a long time, suddenly stepped forward!


    "Second Prince, please come to the main hall to drink some tea. This old servant will report to wangfei now. I''m sure wangfei will be overjoyed when she hears that the second prince has come to visit. Who knows, she might even be better ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou cupped his hands in a salute, proposing to speak!


    "Is that so ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s slightly narrowed eyes became increasingly dark and profound. His thin lips slightly curled up. This sentence was rather enjoyable, but ¡­ Ifhe wasn''t ill, she would probably have gotten sick from anger.


    Seeing Duan Xingyi heading towards the main hall, Xiao Lingfeng inwardly let out a breath of cold air. When he glanced at Zhou Han, he slightly nodded his head!


    Leaning on the firewood, even though it was difficult for her to stand up, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze turned towards the door. No one knew that every time that place was opened, her mind would always be filled with the illusion of a person, but Duan Mu Yan knew that it was only an illusion!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou was very anxious as he stepped into the woodshed first. Behind him, Qiu Yue, who was carrying a pile of fancy clothes, unwillingly followed him in!


    "You all ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Zhou Shun and Qiu Yue in shock. Both of her hands were ferociously pounding the wall as she slowly rose to her feet!


    "Princess, this isn''t good. The Second Prince, Duan Xingyi, suddenly came to visit and said that he must meet with the Princess. With the Princess'' status, if people found out that you were locked in the woodshed at Prince Xiao''s estate, a great calamity would befall the Qi King and the Xiao Estate!" Butler Zhou''s forehead was dripping with sweat, his voice was trembling slightly!


    "Duan Xingyi ¡­" In his mind, that handsome yet somewhat charming face appeared. On that day''s wedding, if it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, she would have met his mother for the last time and would not have left his life''s worth of regrets! If she could choose, she would rather not see this man again in this life!


    "It''s good enough to think of Princess Hua-Yang now! "You shouldn''t have locked her in the woodshed ¡­" Off to the side, Autumn Moon muttered to herself!


    "Aiya ¡­" At this time! You''re still talking about this! " Housekeeper Zhou lightly punched Qiu Yue. This was not the time to be full of temper!


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." Actually, even if royal father knew of my situation, he would not anger the Xiao Residence ¡­ "So ¡­" A hint of bitterness flashed through her heart. In that moment, she seemed to have seen the aura of the so-called royal father sitting on the dragon throne, and there was even a hint of ridicule!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ This was also the intention of the Qi King! The Second Prince is currently in the main hall. Judging from his posture, if he doesn''t see you, he won''t leave! Royal Consort ¡­ Even if the Qi King is not as it should be, for the Old Prince''s sake ¡­ On the Peace King''s behalf! Just help the Xiao Residence ¡­ This old servant begs you! " Housekeeper Zhou''s voice was choked with sobs. As he spoke, he was about to kneel on the ground!


    "Housekeeper Zhou, please wake up. It''s not that I don''t want to ¡­" "But ¡­" However, she really didn''t want to face Duan Xingyi anymore. No matter how gentle his character was, he would still have a temper!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Time was running out! The Second Prince was waiting outside. Once he rushed to the backyard, it would be too late! Furthermore ¡­ "No matter what you think in your heart, you are still an imperial concubine after all. Your relationship with the Qi King should not be in such a stalemate. Someone should take a step forward. This is also an opportunity ¡­" Steward Zhou was trying his best to persuade Duan Mu Yan!


    Seeing the anxious and worried expression on Housekeeper Zhou''s face, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t bear it any longer and nodded helplessly! Qiu Yue was about to say something else, but she endured it. At the very least, after this event, her master would probably leave the woodshed.


    The atmosphere in the main hall became increasingly heavy. Duan Xingyi calmly sipped his top-grade bamboo silk tea while his charming peach blossom eyes glanced at Xiao Jingfeng from time to time. The corner of his lips curled up into a smile that was so faint that it would make one''s heart tremble.


    "It seems that my royal sister''s illness is not light. Forget it, as your royal brother, it would be better for me to personally visit her. I will also spare her a lot of trouble!" As Duan Xingyi spoke, he lightly lifted the teacup in his hand and his slender figure leisurely rose!


    "This... Second Prince, please wait for a moment. Mu Yan should be arriving soon ¡­ Otherwise... Senior Feng will go take a look! " Anxious, Xiao Jin Feng got up and blocked Duan Xing Yi. Just as he was about to step out of the main hall, he saw Duan Mu Yan standing in front of the two of them!


    She was wearing a light green long dress with white gauze covering her hair, revealing her beautiful lines and visible collarbones. She was pleated with a skirt that was more than three feet long, making her posture more graceful and graceful as she walked slowly, revealing her hair in a bun, gently sweeping her eyebrows, making her skin as tender as jade. Her black jade hair was tied around her head like a bun, and a few pearls casually decorated her hair.


    Xiao Lingfeng couldn''t help but be astonished. From the day of his arrogant wedding till now, he had never once looked Duan Mu Yan in the eye. At this moment, he couldn''t help but admit that Duan Mu Yan''s beauty was unparalleled!


    It was only until they got close that Xiao Jin Feng realized that Duan Mu Yan''s face was abnormally pale, and her body was so weak that it needed someone''s support! As for the reason, he was very clear about it!


    "Even Mu Yan''s dream never imagined that her second royal brother would step into the Xiao family''s Duke Palace again ¡­" Her cold voice contained a trace of resentment, and the instant she saw Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan''s chest felt as though it was stuffed with cotton wool!


    "On the day of our arrogant wedding, Xingyi has a long future. I presume that Imperial Sis is blaming Xingyi for coming here too late ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s smile was so charming that it could frighten people. That smile was like the first blossoming of the moon. It was abnormally flirtatious and there was an indescribable gloominess to it as his thin lips slightly rose!


    In order to prevent Duan Xingyi from seeing through his weakness, Duan Mu Yan pulled out the jade arm that was in Qiu Yue''s hand and walked straight into the main hall! However, at the threshold, he lost his balance and leaned forward!


    Just as Xiao Jin Feng was hesitating on whether he should step forward and support her, Duan Mu Yan had already landed in Duan Xingyi''s embrace!


    "My royal sister''s illness really isn''t light. If I had known earlier, Xing Yi would have personally come to the bedroom to visit ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s eyes narrowed slightly as a trace of an unfathomable glint appeared in his charming eyes. When his hand made contact with the body of the woman in his embrace, the desire in Duan Xingyi''s eyes instantly vanished!


    In her heart, she felt a trace of bitterness. After falling for a while, she had thought that Xiao Lingfeng would step forward to support her, at least for the sake of the Xiao Residence''s safety! However, he did not expect to just stand there quietly with no expression on his face!


    Forget it, even if they weren''t willing to put on an act, they might not have had any chance to moderate down before this! As Housekeeper Zhou said, peaceful coexistence was absolutely impossible! In this world, other than his royal brother and Xiao Yuxuan, there was nothing else that she cared about.


    Feeling the struggling of the woman in his embrace, Duan Xingyi intentionally tightened his arms, causing Duan Mu Yan''s body to stick even tighter to him. The corner of his mouth, that curve became even deeper!


    "It''s just a cold, no need for royal brother to make such a big fuss!" At this moment, she suddenly felt helpless. If the person sitting in the living room was Xiao Yuxuan, then he definitely wouldn''t put her in such a predicament!


    "Why aren''t you being careful when walking ¡­" Seeing Duan Xingyi embrace Duan Mu Yan so unrestrainedly, Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze turned slightly cold. Although he hesitated, he still went forward to pick up Duan Mu Yan from his embrace! Even so, the strength in Xiao Lingfeng''s hand was not gentle like his voice!


    "Mu Yan will pay attention to this ¡­" When she walked to the side of the chair, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously pulled out her arm from Xiao Jin Feng''s grasp and calmly replied!


    Feeling that his hands had missed their target, Xiao Jingfeng''s heart suddenly jolted. An inexplicable sense of loss gushed out, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye!

 C35

    "Prince Qi''s words are quite serious. Since royal sister is sick, she can''t walk steadily. It''s fine if you can hold her, but why say so much ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s gaze swept across Duan Mu Yan before landing on Xiao Jin Feng. His words were obviously meant to reprimand him!


    Xiao Lingfeng was displeased to hear this. Furthermore, he originally had a grudge with Duan Xingyi. He was just about to retort when Duan Mu Yan beat him to it.


    "Husband''s kind reminder was for Mu Yan''s sake. I wonder what second royal brother''s purpose in coming to the Xiao manor is?" In her heart, Duan Mu Yan knew Xiao Jin Feng''s temper, so if they were to quarrel, it wouldn''t be good. Thus, she continued to talk about the other party!


    "Also what ¡­" He had merely come under the orders of his father to visit the three imperial sisters ¡­ But now ¡­ "Xing Yi really doesn''t know how to reply ¡­" Duan Xingyi looked at Xiao Lingfeng provocatively as a sharp light flashed in his evil eyes!


    "Did royal father really send you here?" Duan Muqing''s eyes trembled, but she managed to calm down. How was this possible?! He had never cared about that aloof and lofty man who carried the title of royal father. If he could, he would wish that he and his mother could disappear from this world!


    "Naturally... What did Imperial Sis think of that? " Duan Xingyi chuckled lightly. When his long and narrow eyes looked at Duan Mu Yan, they didn''t conceal the bright light that shouldn''t have been emitted from them!


    "Cough!" Since the Second Prince had already seen it, Chu Feng decided to help Mu Yan back to his room! She has caught wind and cold on her body, so he''s not well to sit around for too long! " Almost without obtaining Duan Mu Yan''s consent, Xiao Jin Feng stood up and walked over to her side. His hands were unfeeling as he pulled Duan Mu Yan up. Just as he was about to turn around, he heard Duan Xingyi speaking leisurely!


    "Is that right ¡­?" The Qi King waited on his royal sister, hoping that nothing would go wrong ¡­ Otherwise, royal father would be unhappy ¡­ Forget it! Since you''ve met your royal sister, then Xing Yi will not stay any longer. Farewell! " Duan Xingyi slowly stood up and walked gracefully to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Sister royal ¡­" You must take care of your body! Otherwise, your royal brother would feel heartache! " A strange and sinister smile appeared on her flawless face. As Duan Xingyi spoke, he actually lightly placed his hand on Duan Mu Yan''s jade shoulder! At the side, Xiao Jin Feng''s sword-like eyebrows were tightly knitted. He abruptly pulled Duan Mu Yan to the left and looked straight at Duan Xingyi!


    "Senior Feng needs to help Mu Yan back to her room, I''m sorry but I can''t send you off too far! Housekeeper Zhou! See the guests out! " After Xiao Jin Feng finished speaking, he first stepped out of the main hall while supporting Duan Mu Yan. Inside the main hall, Duan Xingyi''s charming peach blossom eyes narrowed as his thin lips slowly curved into a smile.


    In the dark, a pair of resentful eyes stared fixedly at Duan Mu Yan, who was being protected by Xiao Jin and Feng Feiyun. Her hands were tightly clenched into fists! Just when Su Jinxiu glanced back, she saw Duan Xingyi''s gaze looking in her direction. Her heart couldn''t help but be shocked, and she immediately retreated!


    After passing through the archway of the main courtyard, Xiao Lingfeng let go of the girl in his arms without any warning. His ice-cold gaze watched Duan Mu Yan, who was about to fall! He spoke in a mocking tone!


    "It looks like This King has truly underestimated you..." Duan Mu Yan! You can do it! Knowing that the First Prince is restricted to the Tyne Pavilion, he asked the Second Prince to give this king a hard time! Do you think This King is afraid just because of that?! " A naked question filled with extreme anger came out from Xiao Lingfeng''s mouth!


    "Your Highness thinks that ¡­ The Second Prince was invited over by Mu Yan? " Duan Mu Yan, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly didn''t know whether to laugh or cry!


    "If it wasn''t for you, why would he come to the Xiao Prince''s manor?! Why do I have to see you so stubbornly before I''m willing to leave? How do you explain that! " Xiao Jingfeng''s face was cold and handsome, and the anger between his brows was a clear sign of his current indignation!


    Speechless, tears, they filled her eyes. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan really didn''t know how to explain it. Or perhaps, no matter how much she explained, she wouldn''t be able to convince Xiao Jin Feng! Since that was the case, why was she asking to be humiliated?!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan leaning weakly against the wall as she left, the fire in Xiao Jin Feng''s heart grew stronger and stronger. Hence, he took big steps to stop her! He spoke harshly.


    "You haven''t answered This King!"


    Duan Mu Yan raised her head and looked at Xiao Jin Feng with teary eyes. Even though she wanted to show an even stronger expression, the bitterness in her heart was growing stronger!


    "Mu Yan has never asked for help from anyone, and would never ask for help from Duan Xingyi! That day at the wedding, even the Prince was present. If it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, how could Mu Yan have regretted it for the rest of her life?! Mu Yan dare to ask Your Highness, if it was you in his place, would you have gone and begged someone to let you miss your first meeting with your main wife?! " Tears silently rolled down her cheeks as Duan Mu Yan lifted her jade-like hand to ruthlessly wipe the moisture off her face. She then slowly walked around Xiao Jin Feng and headed in the direction of the woodshed!


    "You ¡­ "Where are you going?!" Xiao Lingfeng''s voice seemed to soften as he turned and looked straight at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Firewood house ¡­" Without much words or explanation, Duan Mu Yan used her actions to prove her innocence!


    "Forget it!" Go back to your room! In case someone comes again, we''ll be in a mess! " When he turned around, he suddenly paused!


    "Letting you leave the woodshed does not mean that I will forgive you! From now on, I don''t care what you do! However, there was one thing that you could not touch! Otherwise, even if the emperor himself has come, this king will not be afraid! " The cold voice lost its temperature once again!


    Xiao Lingfeng walked away with large strides, yet he did not notice the faint smile on Duan Mu Yan''s face! When had she cared about Xiao Jingfeng''s understanding?


    After leaving the Xiao family, Duan Xingyi had nothing better to do. He wandered around the streets for an hour before returning to the Imperial Palace. However, before he could even enter the Sage Storage Pavilion, someone rushed over like a tiger eyeing its prey!


    "I thought my own brother was hooked away by a fox spirit! So you actually know how to come back! " Duan Zitong was so excited that even her voice had changed. The light in her eyes made him wish she could ruthlessly whip Duan Xingyi a few times!


    "Sister Huang, what kind of anger are you getting? Don''t be so angry that your body breaks down ¡­" Duan Xingyi raised his brows as he looked at Duan Zitong. His thin lips slightly pursed into an arc!


    "You still have the nerve to say that?! "Follow me in first!" Duan Zitong left Qing Lan to stand guard outside while she entered the Sage Storage Pavilion with Duan Xingyi!


    Closing the door tightly, Duan Zitong abruptly turned around and glared at her younger brother!


    "Duan Xingyi! What are you thinking?! I heard that not only were you unable to win over Xiao Jin Feng, you even managed to rescue Duan Mu Yan from the woodshed?! Is that true? " Duan Zitong went straight to the point. She had to get to the bottom of this today! She could not allow his little brother to do whatever he wanted, foiling his revenge!


    "Big sister''s news is really quick ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s eyes narrowed as they flickered with a bright light. His beautiful lips curled up slightly as he smiled charmingly at Duan Zitong Xie!


    "I don''t have the time to joke with you!" You''d better explain it to me! Otherwise, I have my own ways to make that slut disappear from this world immediately! " Duan Zitong''s voice was ruthless as her eyes glinted with a sinister light!


    "Elder sister, why are you so angry ¡­" The reason my brother is doing this is naturally because he wants to help big sister! " Duan Xingyi lazily raised his gaze. Glistening light glimmered in his eyes as he swept his gaze across Duan Zitong. The surging killing intent in his eyes vanished in a flash!


    "Help me?! "What do you mean?" Duan Zitong looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi before slowly walking to the table and sitting down!


    "Elder sister, think about it. If Duan Mu Yan were to spread his grievances to the palace, what would Xiao Jin Feng think?! That''s right! Under the coercion of the Second Prince, he allowed Duan Moyan to leave the woodshed. However, the misunderstanding between them was only growing deeper! "Isn''t this what big sister hopes for ¡­" Duan Xingyi noticed that Duan Zitong''s expression seemed to have relaxed, so he continued speaking!


    "And sister, don''t forget! Back then, I was the one who brought the imperial guards to supervise their wedding. Thinking about it, that Xiao Jingfeng must have hated me to the bones! "It''s much easier to get rid of him than to win him over ¡­" Hearing what Duan Xingyi said, Duan Zitong somewhat agreed with him!


    "Since you have explained it this way, then elder sister has nothing to say!" However, you should have discussed this with sister first! " Although Duan Zitong complained, she was still her own brother, so she didn''t pursue the matter!


    "Alright now ¡­" Whenever Xingyi ate, he would always report it to his sister! Don''t be angry! Why don''t we go to the Tutor Hall to see your jade Xuan? If elder sister gave him personal favors, he might even have a whole new level of respect for her! " Duan Xingyi lightly grasped Duan Zitong''s shoulders as he spoke like a spoiled child!


    "Aiya ¡­" How old are you, and still acting like a spoiled child! Even before entering the palace, you weren''t this lively! " Duan Zitong was both annoyed and amused. She lightly patted Duan Xingyi''s hand and turned around to leave the Sage Storage Pavilion!


    Looking at Duan Zitong''s departing figure, Duan Xingyi restrained the smile on his face. His eyes that were originally as clear as water were now as if they had been covered in ice! In this world, anyone who dared to harm a woman he fancied would end up in a miserable state.


    In the kitchen of the Xiao manor.


    Qiu Yue happily carried the bowl of porridge that the kitchen manager, Li Ping, had personally made for his master. As he was walking out of the room, he bumped into Su Jin Jian!


    "Screech ~ ~" Isn''t this the autumn moon? " Su Jin''s willow-shaped eyebrows raised slightly. Her eyes subconsciously looked at the bird''s nest congee in Qiu Yue''s hand! His heart flashed with a trace of coldness!


    There was nothing to say. Autumn and the moon did not like Su Jin''s embroidery, and with the addition of the woodshed incident, they kept their distance! The autumn moon that originally wanted to avoid Su Jin Xiu''s embroidery was blocked by Su Jin Xiu at the door!


    "Manager Li ¡­" Where''s the Prince''s bird''s nest porridge? " Su Jin Xiu raised her voice and asked as if she was asking something important. This question caused Li Ping to be stunned!


    "Wh ¡­" When did you want it? " Li Ping scratched his head. If he remembered correctly, the prince didn''t want any bird''s nest porridge at all! However, everyone in the mansion knew that Su Jin''s position in the heart of the Qi King. If he offended her, he wouldn''t be able to live a good life!


    "Manager Li, the older you get, the more confused you become! Prince said his appetite wasn''t good in the morning, so he asked me to prepare a bowl of bird''s nest porridge in the kitchen ¡­ You haven''t forgotten, have you? " Su Jin Xiu''s voice became sharper. Her eyes seemed to glance at the bird''s nest congee in Qiu Yue''s hand!


    "Ugh ¡­" Yes... Yes ¡­ That Autumn Moon ¡­ I am truly embarrassed ¡­ I was wrong, the bowl in your hand was actually ordered by Qi King... "Esteemed wangfei, I forgot to make that bowl ¡­" Li Ping naturally understood Su Jin Xiu''s intention. Although he was a bit heartless, in order to protect his life, there was nothing he could do!


    "How is this possible?!" You said just now that this was for the princess! It''s changed now! Su Jin Xiu! Don''t go too far! Does the Qi King really want the bird''s nest porridge?! " When Qiu Yue saw Li Ping going up to take away the bird''s nest porridge, she immediately shouted in anger!


    "What are you saying?!" If you don''t believe me, go and ask him yourself... "But don''t forget, on that night, who was it that defied your highness''s wishes ¡­" Su Jin Xiu wanted to say something, but stopped. Qiu Yue was startled and the bird''s nest congee in her hand was snatched away by Li Ping and handed over to Su Jin Xiu!

 C36

    "That''s right ¡­" The Qi King had to take care of a lot of things, he should make up for his inactivity. As for those idle bystanders ¡­ "Just leave her to fend for herself ¡­" Su Jin Xiu glared at Qiu Yue who was at her side. Her cherry lips drew a trace of a sinister curve!


    "You!" Qiu Yue wanted to chase up to argue, but she was stopped by Li Ping!


    "Qiu Yue ¡­" Don''t cause trouble for the wangfei! You should know Su Jin''s position in our palace! Now that the Old Duke wasn''t around and the Prince had even entered the palace, the head of the entire Xiao manor was the Duke of Qi! If you offend Su Jin Xiu, then that''s the same as offending the Qi King ¡­ Wait a minute, I''ll make another one, it''s better than the previous one! "Thick!" Li Ping earnestly helped Qiu Yue to set fire!


    "Chief Li, this matter is not your fault! But she was too much of a bully! Even if she was the main wife''s personal maid, she shouldn''t have relied on this to ignore the side of the imperial concubine! "In her eyes, she doesn''t think much of the other princess at all!" Qiu Yue angrily spoke, her eyes fiercely glaring in the direction that Su Jin Xiu had left in!


    "It''s not that she doesn''t take the princess consort seriously!" Yes... "Sigh ¡­" Li Ping could not help but shake his head. He turned around and went back to work on the stove!


    The door was slightly open and the fragrance lingered within the room. It permeated the air and penetrated one''s nose. The drifting green drapes were gently lifted by the gentle breeze, drifting in the air and filled with a lingering melancholy!


    On the exquisite carved bed, Xiao Jin Feng slumped against the bed rail, his deep gaze staring sorrowfully at the white rabbit in his arms.


    "Xiao Rou... Are you thinking about your master... Me too... I really want to... His heart broke at the thought! Shi Rou ¡­ Where are you?! Why do I never see you in my dreams every time I fall asleep, full of anticipation?! Are you blaming me? Even though you kept saying that you want me to marry Duan Mu Yan! But I know how much your heart hurts! How hard it is, and what pressure and burden you bear! It''s all my fault! If I insist, you''ll be fine! If I insist! At least I can see you one last time! Yes ¡­ I broke our vows and married someone else! So you blame me... So you won''t see me! Sorry... Shi Rou ¡­ "I''m sorry!" The ice-cold tears rolled down like a surging spring, soaking through her clothes and breaking his heart!


    Right at this moment, the door opened with a creak. Su Jinxiu walked in at an inappropriate time while carrying the bowl of bird''s nest porridge that she had snatched from earlier!


    "Scram ¡­" Without even looking back, Xiao Jingfeng let out a furious roar that frightened Su Jinxiu so much that she didn''t know what to say for a moment!


    "You''re here to deliver the congee to Shi Rou ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng spoke dejectedly, his body slowly turning back to its original position. In her hand, the white rabbit was still obediently lying in her master''s embrace! She didn''t move at all.


    As she looked at Xiao Jingfeng''s beautiful face which was growing thinner by the day, Su Jinxiu choked on her throat. In this world, if there was only one person she truly cared about, it would be Xiao Jingfeng!


    "Your Highness ¡­" The Miss is dead! Regardless of whether you''re willing to admit it or not! These were all facts! You can''t run away like this and complain! If the Young Miss is alive, she definitely would not want to see you like this! " Su Jin Xiu was choked with sobs as she spoke. Her hands, which were holding the bird''s nest porridge, were trembling with excitement!


    "Get out! I just want to be alone and be quiet ¡­ " If it were any other time, he would have long since had Su Jin Xiu dragged out! But now, just like the white rabbit in his arms, Su Jin Xiu had become a target he protected on purpose. Not for anything else, but to let him think!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Can you wake up for a bit?! The Miss is dead! She could not be revived! You have your life! Your life! No matter how dejected you are! No matter how much he was tortured, it would be useless! "In this world, not only did Miss treat you ¡­"


    "Pa ¡­" Before Su Jin Xiu finished speaking, she already felt a burning pain on her cheeks. In front of her, Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were as sharp as knives. He looked at the servant girl in front of him with hostility and clenched his hands into fists!


    "Your Highness ¡­" If the brocade can let you sober up, then the brocade does not mind a few more! "As long as you don''t give up on yourself, even if I give up on you, what can you do about it ¡­" Most of the porridge on the tray had been spilled, but Su Jin Xiu still held tightly to it and didn''t let it fall onto the ground! Tears filled the air!


    If Su Jin Xiu''s heart was only soft to one person, it would only be Xiao Jin Feng.


    As he looked at the five finger marks impressively displayed on Su Jin Xiu''s face, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart shook. At this moment, he truly believed that his wangfei had died! The woman he loved the most in his life would never come back! Normally, after suffering such a great injustice, she would be the first one to speak up for the brocade. She would angrily point at her own nose and warn herself not to treat her little sister this way! But now.


    Xiao Jin Feng suddenly felt that this room was so cold, so lonely, so heart-wrenching! In his heart, the last line of defense was finally defeated. Xiao Jingfeng crouched on the ground fiercely. He was a battlefield legend, a world-shaking general. The moment he faced his loss of love, he squatted on the ground like a child, with his head between his legs, sobbing like a small beast.


    Looking at Xiao Jin Feng, Su Jin Xiu slowly put down the bird''s nest porridge and could not help but squat down. Her hands moved so fast that they wrapped around Xiao Jin Feng''s shoulders. At this moment, it was as if they were the only two people in the world. Su Jin Xiu never thought that happiness would be so close to her.


    "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu embraced Xiao Jin Feng emotionally. She fantasized about using her embrace to warm the heart of her beloved man, making him slowly accept and fall in love with her. At this moment, she felt that she was so close to victory. The beautiful dream had finally become a reality!


    "Shi Rou ¡­" Shi Rou, is that you?! " Feeling that her body was being tightly embraced, Xiao Jin Feng looked up with a joyful expression. What she saw was Su Jin Xiu''s face!


    "Make way ¡­" A chill spread from the bottom of his heart as Xiao Jin Feng mercilessly pushed Su Jin Xiu to the ground. He abruptly stood up, and his cold gaze was mixed with an ice-cold chill!


    "Embroidery!" You''re getting more and more serious! " Xiao Jingfeng''s deep voice did not carry a trace of warmth!


    "Embroidery knows its wrongs ¡­" Embroidery just did not want the prince to suffer any further ¡­ Embroidery... "I don''t dare to do that again ¡­" From heaven to hell, it only took a second! Su Jin Xiu could even feel the killing intent coming from Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Go down!" Xiao Jingfeng waved his hand coldly and turned to walk towards the white rabbit on the bed! Speechless, Su Jin Xiu stood up and put away the tray. When she stepped out of the room, she couldn''t help but look back and see Xiao Jin Feng staring at the white rabbit in a daze!


    Xiao Jingfeng! You''re mine! It didn''t matter if they were alive or dead! Don''t even think about taking you away from me! Let her die! Dead people ¡­ Let her grind her bones to dust!


    When Qiu Yue returned to her room with the bird''s nest porridge that Li Ping made, Duan Mu Yan was already in a light slumber. However, Qiu Yue woke her up by opening the door.


    "Yue Er, why did you come back so late ¡­" Duan Mu Yan rose to her feet and slowly got off the bed!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ You must be careful of that Su Jin''s embroidery in the future! " Qiu Yue didn''t want to cause trouble for Duan Mu Yan, so she simply gave a brief reminder!


    "What is it? Did she make trouble for you again? " Duan Mu Yan was startled when she heard this. She hastily walked up to Qiu Yue and only calmed down when she saw that she was unharmed!


    "It would have been better if she had caused trouble for me. This servant is afraid that the target of her covetous stare is you, wangfei!" Qiu Yue wanted to say something, but she hesitated. Although they hadn''t spent much time together, Qiu Yue knew her master was a kind-hearted person. If she hadn''t been forced to do so, she wouldn''t have used her power to suppress them!


    "Heh ¡­" Forget it ¡­! "Perhaps it''s because her main wife passed away, so she''s overly sad ¡­" After which, she sat down!


    "Servant Yi, look ¡­" "It doesn''t look like it!" As Qiu Yue spoke, she placed the bird''s nest porridge into a porcelain bowl and respectfully passed it to Duan Mu Yan!


    "Then we should be more careful in the future and not give her any clues ¡­" That smile was as light as the clouds and the wind. It was as if, at this moment, her heart was in pain because she lost her mother. She had lost the arms of her loved one and her life was filled with nothing more than grief.


    Time passed day by day like the prayer beads in the Buddha''s hands. The days passed by in a dull and unremarkable manner!


    He remembered the last time he came to see Duan Jingyang five days ago. Xiao Yuxuan had walked into the Ting Pavilion with excitement in his eyes, and he saw Duan Jingyang coughing non-stop!


    "Jing Yang?!" How are you?! Your illness is getting worse! Did the royal doctors notice anything?! " Ever since he had spent his days in the pavilion, Duan Jingyang''s body had become healthier and healthier every day. In just a month, he had lost a large amount of weight!


    "I''m fine ¡­" It''s good that you can come... Jade Xuan... Cough cough ¡­ I''m really worried about Mu Yan ¡­ I wonder how she''s doing in the Prince Xiao''s estate? " Duan Jingyang''s face was pale and his lips were cracked. Only when he mentioned Duan Mu Yan would his dull eyes burst out with light!


    "I came here this time to tell you! Tomorrow, I will have the chance to return to the Xiao manor and at that time, I will be able to see Mu Yan! Don''t worry, if Mu Yan is not well, I will definitely bring her away ¡­ Jing Yang... If you truly miss Mu Yan, you must take care of your body! Riko was already dead! If there is a chance, how are you going to make Mu Yan face it?! " Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Jingyang who looked like a withered script, and a trace of bitterness flashed in his heart!


    "I understand ¡­" "In fact..." Duan Jingyang wanted to say something but hesitated. He turned his eyes towards the door and pulled Xiao Yuxuan to the side.


    "In fact, I''m suspecting that there''s a problem with the medicine sent by the royal doctors. It''s just a little bit of cold, why is it that they can''t see an improvement even after using the medicine for a month! I''ve secretly poured out the soup these past few days, and I''m actually feeling a bit spirited ¡­ Actually... Good or bad is not really what I call good or bad... If I die... "Perhaps Mu Yan will be free ¡­" Duan Jingyang spoke with a wry smile. The light that flickered in his eyes made Xiao Yuxuan shudder!


    "Jing Yang!" How can you think that?! Mu Yan has given so much for you! How can you be so easy on her?! You should know that Mu Yan''s greatest wish is for you to be safe! In this world, you are her only family! " Xiao Yuxuan reprimanded him sternly. He never thought that Duan Jingyang would have such thoughts about living a life of ease!

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    "I... "It is because I cannot let Mu Yan go that I have secretly stopped drinking the medicine these two days ¡­" Mu Yan could not let him go, but how could he let his sister go?!


    "There''s a problem with the soup ¡­" Could it be Duan Xingyi?! " Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as that enchanting face appeared in his mind!


    "I''m not sure about that. Is royal father ¡­" Duan Jingyang''s words caused Xiao Yuxuan''s heart to ache!


    "No!" He was like a tiger that wouldn''t eat its prey! "You are still the emperor''s biological son after all ¡­" Before Xiao Yuxuan could finish speaking, Duan Jingyang suddenly spoke with excitement!


    "Isn''t Mu Yan the biological daughter of royal father?!" A malicious light burst out from his deep eyes. From the moment mufei died from hatred and her own sister married into a concubine, he had already lost his last hope for the royal father who had been called for more than twenty years!


    He had originally thought that as long as he did a better job, he would be able to win! Better! One day, royal father would nod at him, and even smile! But it turned out that it wasn''t ¡­ No matter how good he did, that person ¡­ He was still as cold as a passerby.


    "Jing Yang, wait until I return to the Xiao Residence tomorrow!" If I can persuade Mu Yan to come with me, we can leave together! If... I''ll come back and find out for you, no matter what! Even if the whole world gives up on you! But there was still Mu Yan! And me! You must pull yourself together! " Her clear, black eyes became dark and profound. Xiao Yuxuan resolutely spoke and held Duan Jingyang''s shoulder with one hand, as if she wanted to give him endless strength!


    When he returned to the Tutor Hall, it was already the time for nostalgia. Xiao Yuxuan stepped into the hall thoughtfully, not knowing that Duan Zitong had already waited for nearly four hours!


    "The honored tutor is back?" Her gentle voice didn''t have the slightest hint of reprimand. Duan Zitong slowly rose up, her beautiful eyelashes fluttering as she walked towards Xiao Yuxuan!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Yuxuan didn''t know that the princess would come, so she wasn''t waiting for you. I hope that you can punish her ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan looked up and saw Duan Zitong. Her heart trembled, and she lowered her eyes to humbly beg for forgiveness! However, his heart was uneasy. Could it be that there had been a change in her departure from the palace?


    "Honored tutor, what are you saying? This isn''t the time for studying yet, it''s the sudden arrival of a catechism ¡­" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly pursed. Her limpid eyes seemed to be attracted by Xiao Yuxuan''s elegant and refined appearance, unable to shift her gaze away!


    "I wonder if the princess has business with this humble subject at such a late hour?" Xiao Yuxuan went straight to the point. If Duan Zitong changed her mind and refused to let him leave the palace, then even if it would cost him her life, he still wanted to make this trip!


    "There''s nothing important to discuss here. Since entering the palace, Zitong has never gone out. Yuxuan, you return tomorrow, so I too plan to follow you out and relax my mind ¡­" Duan Zitong casually spoke, her gaze fixated on Xiao Yuxuan''s reaction! Sure enough, a trace of astonishment flashed through his eyes that were as bright as stars!


    "This... This cannot be done. The princess'' identity is noble and honorable. If anything were to go wrong, this humble subject will not be able to take responsibility! " Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows creased, and his heart was instantly filled with ripples. If Duan Zitong were to follow his, how would he be able to bring Mu Yan away?!


    "Respected? "Before the catalpa tree entered the palace, she was only a wild girl in the mountains and fields. What''s more, you''re by her side, so I believe you won''t let me suffer even the slightest bit ¡­" Duan Zitong said softly, her eyes filled with adoration!


    "But ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan wanted to continue, but was cut off by Duan Zitong!


    "Enough ¡­" It''s getting late, so I should go back! "Tomorrow at dawn, at the east gate of the imperial city, you will see everyone ¡­" Not giving Xiao Yuxuan the chance to reject, Duan Zitong left the Hall with a sway! Only Xiao Yuxuan was left alone in the main hall, hesitating!


    The night was sad, the starlight dim, the room filled with incense was quiet and soundless, candles flickered, and a gentle and beautiful figure was outlined on the window! As the autumn wind blew, a wave of chilliness tore through the window. Duan Mu Yan, who was leaning against the window, couldn''t help but shudder as her tears fell from her eyelashes!


    A month''s time, to her, was akin to a year''s worth of hard work. As she gazed in the direction of the Royal Capital, Duan Mu Yan''s heart was in a state of confusion and helplessness. And him.


    The door opened with a ''squeak''. Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was still the same as before, as she indifferently spoke.


    Speechless, the footsteps behind her suddenly stopped. Duan Mu Yan frowned slightly, and when he looked back, he saw Xiao Jin Feng standing in front of his with an ice-cold expression. As far as he could remember, they hadn''t met since the last time they had acted in front of Duan Xingyi!


    "Chenqie pays her respects to Your Highness ¡­" Originally, as a princess, there was a difference in status between monarch and subject. Even if Duan Mu Yan were to marry into the Xiao manor, there was no need to pay respects to Xiao Jin Feng. However, Duan Mu Yan really disdained her identity as a princess ¡­ If she could choose, she would rather have nothing to do with the ice-cold palace!


    "Forget it!" This king came to know that tomorrow''s jade ¡­ The Prince of Ping and the Seventh Princess would come to the Xiao manor! Do you know about this?! " Even though Xiao Lingfeng did not directly interrogate her, Duan Mu Yan could still hear the mockery in his words!


    "Is that so ¡­" "Chenqie doesn''t know ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were as clear as water as she replied indifferently!


    "You really don''t know?" Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze was as cold as a blade, his narrowed eyes suspiciously looking at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Since Your Highness doesn''t believe me, why do I need to ask?" Duan Mu Yan calmly spoke. She turned around as though no one was present, and her gaze continued to stare in the direction of the Imperial Palace ¡­. Tomorrow... Is he coming back? How long had it been since he last saw him? If he didn''t want it to be fake, then so be it! But so what if they did?! It was just sadness.


    "You! This King is here to remind you! Don''t forget your status! " Xiao Jin Feng spoke harshly, intending to leave with a flick of his sleeve!


    "As long as Your Highness doesn''t forget ¡­" Her gentle voice was as calm as a calm lake. Duan Mu Yan was still leaning against the window, and her heart was filled with bitterness!


    Xiao Jin Feng was startled when he heard that. His black eyes suddenly swept past Duan Mu Yan''s lonely figure. After a moment, he flicked his hand and left!


    The night became increasingly dark and gloomy. The autumn wind gradually grew colder, but it could not be colder than the human heart.


    "This humble subject greets the princess ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan dismounted from his horse and walked up to Duan Zitong in a few steps to pay her respects. With a jade-like face and bright eyes, Xiao Yuxuan seemed to have gained a bit more clarity of mind and vigor!


    "There''s no need for formalities, it''s about time!" Clear Orchid! Take control of the Xiao Duke Palace! " Duan Zitong''s cherry lips pursed, a strange light appearing in her eyes that were as black as midnight! Duan Mu Yan! We''re going to meet again! I''d like to see how well your side of the imperial concubine is doing!


    Because of some news from the palace, Housekeeper Zhou got busy before dawn. Around the time of the morning, there was the sound of horses galloping outside. Housekeeper Zhou was excited. Since leaving the Xiao family, it must have been a month since Ping Wang returned!


    "Princess, please ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan was the first to arrive at the Xiao manor. Even though he wished that he could immediately rush into the manor to see Duan Moyan, he couldn''t ignore the honor of being the sovereign when he had Duan Zitong accompanying him!


    "This Duke Xiao Palace is much more imposing than what I imagined ¡­ However, it is no wonder that the Xiao family received great favor from royal father from the three dukes of the First Prefecture ¡­ " Duan Zitong stood leisurely in front of the Xiao family''s residence. She had no intention of entering! She was waiting!


    There was no response. Xiao Yuxuan only stood silently by Duan Zitong''s side, his clear and cold eyes surging with ardent anticipation as he gazed into the manor''s entrance!


    When that figure appeared in front of him, Xiao Yuxuan had the urge to embrace her, but today was no longer the same. In the eyes of the world, that dignified, elegant, and devastatingly beautiful woman was no longer his childhood sweetheart, he was Prince Moqi''s secondary wife, his royal sister-in-law! His heart suddenly hurt so much that he could barely breathe. It was so painful that he had to struggle to even stand!


    "This humble subject''s Xiao Lingfeng and concubine Duan Mu Yan pay their respects to Seventh Princess ¡­" There wasn''t a trace of warmth in his clear voice. Xiao Lingfeng naturally kept his distance from Duan Xingyi''s sister!


    "Hurry and rise!" If they were in an ordinary household, Zi Tong would have to call him brother-in-law ¡­ "We''re all family now, there''s no need to be so formal!" Duan Zitong''s eyes narrowed as she sized up the so-called battlefield legend, Xiao Jingfeng!


    Dressed in a dark blue robe with the collar high up, the one on her waist was similar to the one on Xiao Yuxuan''s waist. With her long black hair fluttering in the wind, she gave off a sense of vicissitudes.


    Her eyebrows were like swords, and her nose was straight. Her thin lips were pursed into a nearly perfect curve. Her cold and handsome face was in stark contrast to Xiao Yuxuan''s! A man like this, if he loved her, would definitely love her with determination! Since he had given all his love to Chu Shirou, then Duan Mu Yan ¡­ What capital do you have to save his heart?! Or maybe you''re getting used to being a widow.


    "The ruler is the ruler, and the subject is the subject. Such etiquette is unavoidable ¡­" Hearing Duan Zitong''s words, Xiao Jingfeng naturally cupped her hands in response! Xiao Lingfeng did not have a good impression of this Seventh Princess who came from a foreign land!


    "Whatever ¡­" "Then do as you wish, Prince Qi wishes ¡­" Duan Zitong''s eyes narrowed. No wonder Xing Yi said I can''t hand him over! It seemed like not just anyone could smooth over her domineering attitude! It would be better to just get rid of them cleanly!


    Duan Zitong''s gaze shifted to Duan Mu Yan as her red lips parted into a smile.


    "Third Sister, it''s been a long time! Last time, if it wasn''t for the fact that the body of the catalpa had failed, he definitely wouldn''t have missed the Third Sister''s wedding! It must have been unprecedented ¡­ "What a pity ¡­" Duan Zitong swayed her body, wanting to rush towards Duan Mu Yan, but Xiao Yu Xuan stopped him!


    "Yuxuan is right, then come in with me ¡­" Duan Ziteng''s willowy eyebrows slightly raised. As he spoke, he placed his slender finger on Xiao Yuxuan''s wrist! Xiao Yuxuan hadn''t expected such an intimate action! However, just as he was about to withdraw his hand, he felt Duan Zitong''s hand pull back!


    "Princess ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan was startled at first, but then quickly spoke up. He wanted to remind the princess to be more respectful, but Duan Zitong beat his to it.

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    "This journey is too bumpy ¡­" His head felt a bit dizzy. "Tutor, you don''t mind supporting me for a bit, do you ¡­" Duan Zitong''s voice was soft, and his charming eyes were like silk. From time to time, his alluring figure would move towards Xiao Yuxuan!


    Although he did not deliberately observe, just a casual glance was enough to cause a peculiar emotion to flash through the depths of Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. He saw that his ashen-faced face was as pale as paper, his clear eyes were dull, and his steps appeared to be somewhat messy. Following Duan Mu Yan''s line of sight, Xiao Jin Feng saw Duan Ling Tian tightly grip his younger brother''s wrist!


    "Pay attention to your own identity! Such a gaze was easy to misunderstand! This King does not want Shi Rou to die in a meaningless manner! " The low Ge''s voice was bone-chilling cold, Xiao Jin Feng warned. Back then, if it wasn''t for Shi Rou protecting the entire Xiao manor, why would she let him take her concubine? If she didn''t marry Duan Mu Yan, how could Shi Rou die?! She definitely had to defend the Xiao family that Shi Rou had saved with her life!


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan retracted her gaze. No one knew how much pain she was feeling, and no one cared! At this moment, Duan Mu Yan swallowed all of her grievances and grievances down her throat. She was well aware of the reason why Duan Zitong and Yu Xuan had returned together! Yes ¡­ For this wedding, two people had already died! Enough! It was enough!


    In the main hall, Duan Zitong sat firmly on her seat as her gaze roamed between Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Mu Yan from time to time!


    "Mm ¡­" This tea is not bad! Third royal sister ¡­ Why did you say so little when you married into the Xiao family? Or do you not like to care about this royal sister of yours? If you had anything to say before, please don''t take it to heart! Unlike the third emperor''s elder sister, the catalpa tree was born in the imperial palace. It walked and sat, and its words and mannerisms were imparted by the world''s greatest teacher ¡­ "In comparison, the catalpa is indeed a bit crude ¡­" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly pursed as she casually picked up the teacup in her hand. Her feminine eyes had an unfathomable glimmer as she looked at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Royal sister, you think too much of Mu Yan ¡­ "It does not have this intention ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked up in surprise. She never expected Duan Zitong to be so respectful. The difference between her attitude now and when she was in the Imperial Garden was like the difference between heaven and earth! However, Duan Mu Yan was clear that this transformation was just an illusion!


    "Since that''s the case, then I''d like to presume to ask my royal sister to take me on a tour around the Xiao manor. It''s been a long time since we last met. Prince Qi and Yuxuan should have a lot of things to say ¡­" As he spoke, he slowly rose to his feet! She didn''t even give Duan Mu Yan the chance to reject her offer! In fact, she had no reason to refuse!


    "Alright ¡­" Even though she was unwilling, Duan Mu Yan had no other choice!


    As she watched Duan Mu Yan''s figure gracefully leave, a trace of reluctance flashed through Xiao Yu Xuan''s clear eyes! Ever since they had first met, his heart had no longer been at peace! He wanted to bring Mu Yan away! This was his only goal!


    "I haven''t been able to wake you up in a month?!" An ice-cold voice came out of Xiao Lingfeng''s mouth without any warmth! Seeing Xiao Yuxuan''s reluctance to part with Duan Moyan, Xiao Jingfeng''s chest felt like it was being stuffed with cotton. He felt extremely stifled!


    "One month... Brother Wang, have you forgotten about Chu Shirou?! " Xiao Yuxuan responded indifferently, his brows creased with frost!


    "That''s different! I and Shi Rou have been husband and wife for seven years! " Xiao Jin Feng smacked the table as he stood up, glaring angrily at Xiao Yu Xuan!


    "Seven lifetimes... Heh ¡­ Three years less! Brother Wang, you should know that ever since we were young, our relationship would never be any less than that of your relationship with Sister Wang! " Xiao Yuxuan''s hands clenched into fists. When they had first met when they entered the palace gates, Xiao Yuxuan''s heart had already been pierced like a needle. It had only been a month but Mu Yan had already become so haggard! He didn''t dare to imagine what kind of grievance and humiliation she had suffered in this manor!


    "So what?!" Can you compete with the heavens?! Can you change the fact that she is your wife now? You can keep this from happening! Let Shi Rou come back to life?! Xiao Yuxuan! Don''t think I didn''t see the purpose of your return! In order to protect the Xiao family, Shi Rou had already sacrificed her life! I will absolutely not let anyone else destroy the Xiao Prince''s manor! You''d better wake up! " Xiao Jingfeng''s eyes were filled with a cold light, and there was absolutely no room for retaliation in his words!


    "Protect the Xiao Palace?! What if Chu Shirou didn''t die?! Would Brother Wang still speak with such righteousness? Who was it that rejected the imperial edict that day? At that time, why didn''t Brother Wang think of protecting the Xiao family?! " Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. His handsome face was like a sheet of ice!


    "That''s because Shi Rou isn''t dead yet!" Xiao Jin Feng almost roared in anger.


    The atmosphere in the main hall was exceptionally cold. Xiao Yuxuan choked and looked at his royal brother in disappointment.


    "Yeah ¡­" Was it because Chu Shirou had died that Brother Wang wanted to take revenge on Mu Yan?! Do you want us to suffer together with you if you''re not happy?! Brother Wang ¡­ This is your goal! Is that right? " Xiao Yuxuan looked at his brother in disbelief. At one point in time, their relationship had been as good as a person''s!


    "You! No matter what you say, don''t even think of bringing Duan Mu Yan away! She is already your royal sister-in-law! No one could change this fact! What''s more, Seventh Princess is going with you! Do you really want Royal Father and the entire Xiao Palace to fall into an irreparable trap because of your selfishness?! " When Xiao Jin Feng saw that Xiao Yu Xuan wanted to leave the main hall, he immediately stood in front of him!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! I can tell you clearly! If Mu Yan is willing, even if the sky is to collapse, I will bring her away! " Xiao Yuxuan resolutely said, each word sonorous! As he spoke, he forcefully pushed away Xiao Jingfeng who was standing in front of him!


    The moment the door was opened, Xiao Jingfeng suddenly turned around!


    "And if she doesn''t?" Although his voice was low, it still caused a hissing sound in Xiao Yu Xuan''s ears! Yes ¡­ Would Mu Yan leave with him?! Everything that had just happened was already the best proof! She didn''t even look at him!


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan paused for a moment before heading to the back garden of the Xiao family.


    In the huge palace garden, colorful butterflies flaunted their beautiful wings as they danced in the luxuriant purple, chasing like butterflies falling from the sky, flying in the middle of the myriad of green flowers, dancing gracefully and gracefully! The wind swept past the pond and created ripples. It was accompanied by a moist smell that rushed into his nose!


    "Although the scenery of this palace is not comparable to the imperial garden, there is still a certain charm to it. No wonder Yuxuan could produce such an elegant melody, ''Butterfly love flower''. A butterfly is a flower, yet the flower flies with the wind. The flower blossoms to thank the person, and the flower blossoms to thank that person ¡­" Duan Zitong stopped among the flowers, her jade-like hands subconsciously stroking the peony in front of her. The cold glint of her eyes disappeared in a flash!


    Her heart violently convulsed as that incomparably handsome silhouette appeared in her mind!


    "What a beautiful tune ¡­" Duan Muyan''s gaze was filled with tenderness as she looked at the only man she had ever recognized!


    "Mu Yan... This is something I''ve specially made for you, named ''Butterfly''s Love Flower''. This song belongs solely to you! "In this world, Yu Xuan only played for you ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan played with the flute in her hands affectionately as the melodious sound of the flute rang out. Duan Mu Yan closed her eyes slightly, immersing herself in the beautiful dreams woven by the flute''s melody.


    "Sad?!" I know! You will never forget Yuxuan! But let me remind you, don''t forget your status! Furthermore ¡­ And don''t forget about that cripple in the palace who was imprisoned! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ I might as well tell you! I like Yuxuan! From the first time we met, I liked him! This man is destined to be mine! Even though he still has you in his heart right now, I have the confidence that one day, he will completely fall in love with me! So you''d better not dream of running away with him! Because even if you go to the ends of the earth, I still have a way to bring you all back! " At this moment, there was no longer any need for Duan Zitong to put on an act. Her charming and beautiful face was instantly revealed!


    "It has nothing to do with me whether you love or not... But you can''t hurt my brother! "Even though mufei has passed away, I still have to explain for mufei. Back then, mufei only begged the emperor''s grandma to let Qin Yu Die live, she didn''t tell anyone at all ¡­"


    ''Pa... '' Before Duan Mu Yan could finish her sentence, a clear and crisp sound rang out. In the next second, Duan Mu Yan tightly clutched her left cheek as she glared furiously at Duan Zitong!


    "You!"


    "Who allowed you to call me mufei by her full name?! You deserve it! Duan Mu Yan! I tell you! Even though that bitch Ling Ziyan was already dead! But our revenge is not over yet! " Duan Zitong''s gaze turned cold and sinister. When her gaze landed on the two people who were running over, a smile curled the corner of his mouth!


    "You''re not allowed to insult my mufei!" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with tears as she clenched her jade-like hands into fists! She could endure more grievances, but she could not allow her mother to be insulted in the slightest.


    "So what if you scolded?! She died too early, or else! Do you believe that I will get royal father to send her into the cold palace?! And also cripple you siblings! She was going to see her own sons and daughters as servants! Let her live a life worse than death! The pain was excruciating! "Haha ¡­" Duan Zitong enunciated every word, seeming to come from the depths of hell itself. Her voice was like a sharp blade that stabbed at the weakest spot on Duan Mu Yan''s heart!


    The grievances and unwillingness that she had accumulated for so long broke through the last line of defense in her heart like a raging flood, and at this moment, all of her anger surged to the center of her palm.


    It was just that ¡­ With a ''plop'', Duan Zitong, who could have avoided the palm strike, fell into the pond. She had lost her balance!


    "Ah ¡­" At the moment he fell to the ground, Duan Zitong''s icy cold eyes stared fiercely at the astonished face of Duan Mu Yan. The corners of his lips slowly curved upwards.


    "Seventh Princess!" The clear and cold voice was filled with astonishment! Xiao Jingfeng jumped into the pond without a second word! One had to know that this was the Xiao manor. If there was any accident with the princess here, under the fury of the emperor, it was even possible for him to rob the family!


    Just as Xiao Jin Feng jumped down, Xiao Yu Xuan arrived beside Duan Mu Yan!


    "Mu Yan... Don''t be afraid... "It''s nothing, it''s nothing ¡­" Even though she didn''t know what had happened, Xiao Yuxuan could feel her helplessness and fear from the look of astonishment on Duan Mu Yan''s face!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I... I didn''t mean to... "It''s her ¡­" Duan Moyan looked at her slightly red palm in fear as tears rolled down her cheeks! Why?! Why did he have to force her!?


    "Mu Yan... No matter what others thought! I believe you! Let''s go... Get Out of here... Leave the Badlands! Good?! "Follow me!" Seeing the mottled tears in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Xiao Yu Xuan could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart!


    "Let''s go ¡­" As Duan Mu Yan was in a trance, Xiao Jin Feng leaped out of the water and carried the unconscious Duan Ling Tian in his embrace!

 C39

    "Duan Mu Yan!" It doesn''t matter if you want to die, but do you want to drag the entire Xiao Duke Palace down to accompany you in death! If that''s the case! You go! Someone ¡­ "Quick, ask the doctor ¡­" Not bothering to say anything else, Xiao Lingtong rushed into the bedroom with Duan Zitong in his arms!


    Duan Mu Yan seemed to wake up at once and fiercely retreated from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace!


    "Right... Sorry... Just now ¡­ Let''s hurry up and go see Duan Zitong! She must not let anything happen to him, otherwise ¡­ Mu Yan has become a sinner ¡­ " After calming down from her panic, Duan Mu Yan''s teary eyes moved from Xiao Yu Xuan''s body to Xiao Jin Feng''s and left in a hurry!


    Seeing Duan Moyan''s frantic steps, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly felt a heartache! Had she forgotten? She is also a princess! It was also a body of gold! Why did he have to suffer!? Why?


    Inside the bedroom, Duan Zitong''s face was deathly pale and she was still unconscious. The doctor had given her an emergency treatment and was currently giving her her pulse!


    "Doctor..." Seventh Princess, she ¡­ Duan Mu Yan walked in quickly. Just as she opened her mouth to speak, she was grabbed by Xiao Jin Feng and almost dragged out of the room!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" You did a good deed! Now you are satisfied! If the Emperor knew that something had happened to the Seventh Princess at the Xiao manor! "What are the consequences!" At this moment, a frightening killing intent exploded from Xiao Jingfeng''s body. Those eyes were bright red!


    "I will explain it to royal father ¡­ there is no way we will implicate Duke Xiao Palace ¡­ " Her hoarse voice trembled slightly. Duan Mu Yan took a deep breath, but she could not stop her tears from rolling down!


    "You''re going to explain?! Who do you think you are?! Both being princesses, your treatment is different! You should know your own limits! If anything happened to the Seventh Princess! The first one to die is you! And your useless brother! " The veins on his forehead were bulging!


    His heart suddenly hurt, as if it had been roasted by fire! Duan Mu Yan looked at Xiao Jin Feng in astonishment. So it turns out that in the heart of this young master with another surname, her royal brother was in such a terrible condition! And this prince surnamed Wang was actually her husband! The emotions could be endured! Duan Mu Yan''s heart had already been scorched into a barren wasteland, not a single blade of grass could grow!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! You''re going too far! The First Prince is not someone you can insult! If anything happens to Seventh Princess, I, Xiao Yu, will use this life to compensate her! It has nothing to do with Mu Yan! " Xiao Yuxuan, who had rushed over from behind, pushed Xiao Jin Feng away. She covered her entire body in front of Duan Mu Yan, glaring at her big brother! Ever since Chu Shirou had died, her brother had become a completely different person. It was so incomprehensible!


    Humph!" Dogman and woman! " Xiao Jin Feng looked coldly at Xiao Yu Xuan and Duan Mu Yan and spoke in disdain. He didn''t even wait for Xiao Yu Xuan to retort before turning around and returning to the bedroom!


    "Stop right there!"


    "Don''t... Jade Xuan... "It''s my fault ¡­" Duan Moyan tightly held onto Xiao Yuxuan as her gaze drifted down. Her chapped lips slowly curved in a sorrowful and desperate manner!


    "Mu Yan... How can you be so wronged?! " Xiao Yuxuan''s heart ached as he held onto Duan Mu Yan''s jade shoulder. He even had the impulse to embrace her!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" How is my royal brother?! Was he still sealed by royal father?! It has already been a month, and royal father''s anger still hasn''t disappeared?! I really want to see my royal brother... "I really want to ¡­" Duan Moyan suddenly raised her head, looking at Xiao Yu Xuan with eyes filled with anticipation. Xiao Yu Xuan was at a loss for words!


    Good?! How could it be considered good for a prince to be afflicted by a severe illness?


    "Mu Yan, don''t worry. Jing Yang is very good ¡­." The emperor had already granted him permission to leave the Tinker Pavilion, but he was not allowed to leave the palace ¡­ "However ¡­" Just as Xiao Yu Xuan was about to say something, Duan Zitong''s voice suddenly came from inside the room!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Yuxuan, where are you ¡­" On the bed, Duan Zitong slowly opened his eyes in a serious manner. He couldn''t allow Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Mu Yan to have too many chances to be alone! No one could take Xiao Yuxuan away from her!


    Xiao Yuxuan wanted to continue, but was interrupted by Duan Zitong. He could only turn around and walk into the room with Duan Mu Yan!


    "This humble subject is ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan bowed respectfully, his expression as calm as a calm lake. On his face, not a trace of worry or sadness could be seen!


    "Mu Yan! Still not pouring tea for Seventh Princess to apologize?! " Seeing Duan Moyan standing beside Xiao Yuxuan without any consciousness, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart was filled with an unconcealable sorrow!


    "It was Jade Xuan who brought the princess out of the palace. This is his fault!" This tea ¡­ It should be Yuxuan''s honor! " Xiao Yuxuan looked coldly at his big brother. There was not a trace of warmth on his handsome face!


    "Forget it, forget it ¡­" It was just a small accident. No one was wrong! Say more ¡­ Third Sister and I are both princess of the Badlands Court, so there''s no reason for you to pour me tea ¡­ Qi Wang, you''re too harsh on your royal sister ¡­ This is not good! " Duan Zitong frowned. Her words contained the intention to denounce Xiao Jin Feng. To her side, Xiao Yu Xuan''s heart trembled. He had never expected Duan Zitong to reduce the scale of the battle! Furthermore, she didn''t expect Duan Zitong to defend Mu Yan!


    In this entire room, only Duan Mu Yan knew of Duan Zitong''s intentions! Just like Duan Xingyi, they had merely slashed again and again between him and Xiao Lingfeng, causing the misunderstanding between them to be unfathomable! He wanted to make his days in the Xiao family suffer greatly from the cold treatment and ridicule! These two siblings had already treated him as their enemy! But she ¡­ Who should he hate?


    "This humble subject... "Confess Sin..." Although Xiao Jingfeng looked embarrassed, who would have thought that the taut bowstring in his heart finally relaxed at this moment?


    "Third royal sister, my clothes are drenched ¡­"


    Outside the door, Xiao Jin Feng looked coldly at Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Yu Xuan standing so close together!


    "If you don''t want to attract anyone''s attention, then come over here! Do you think this is not big enough?! " Her ice-cold voice had no warmth in it at all. Xiao Jin Feng''s dark gaze landed on Duan Mu Yan, and his voice was ice-cold!


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to leave her side obediently, Xiao Yu Xuan unrestrainedly grabbed onto her arm! His eyes were filled with deep emotion!


    How could Duan Mu Yan not know how warm it was when ice and fire collided? She was already a wife, so no matter how reluctant she was in her heart, she still had no choice! Perhaps from the day she was born, her fate had already been decided!


    The instant she pushed away Xiao Yuxuan''s hand, Duan Mu Yan tried her best not to let her tears fall!


    Jade Xuan... This life was no longer fated, and they would be together again.


    Inside the room, Su Jin Xiu carefully helped Duan Ling Tian change into a set of luxurious clothes.


    "Looks like Duan Mu Yan is living quite comfortably in Duke Xiao Palace huh ¡­" "This is not what I wanted to see ¡­" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips parted and his feminine gaze shot towards Su Jin Xiu, who was by his side!


    "Princess, please rest assured. The embroidery has already been completed and planned out. In short, Mu Yan''s days will only become more and more bitter!" "Princess, just wait and see ¡­" Su Jinzhu answered with certainty!


    Duan Zitong was speechless as she smirked sinisterly. She believed that a crazy woman could do anything for love! Especially a woman like Su Jin Xiu! After seven years of patience, the time had finally come. Even if she had to kill someone, she would be duty-bound to do so!


    At Xiao Yuxuan''s request, Duan Zitong and Xiao Yuxuan left the Xiao family''s residence only after they had eaten dinner!


    The night was as thick as ink, and the lights were as bright as water. Inside the room, the candlelight flickered from time to time. Duan Mu Yan quietly leaned against the edge of the bed, looking deep in thought!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Cry out if you want to cry! There''s no one else here! " Looking at the fog in her master''s eyes, Qiu Yue was comforted!


    "I''m fine ¡­" Yue Er, what do you think of the First Prince? " Perhaps, only by changing the topic could the pain in his heart be reduced by half.


    "The First Prince ¡­ Although I''m not familiar with him, from what others have said, I know that the First Prince is a kind-hearted person. If he becomes the Emperor of our Badlands, then the citizens will be blessed! " Autumn Moon''s heartfelt praise!


    "Heh ¡­" "That''s what I thought too ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lightly caressed Qiu Yue''s hair as she leisurely replied! If it wasn''t for royal father''s coldness and indifference, royal brother would definitely be a good emperor! It must be.


    Duan Zitong had guessed that her younger brother would come looking for her, but she didn''t know that he would be so anxious!


    "Qing Lan ¡­" "Wait outside ¡­" The moment Duan Zitong stepped into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she saw a slender figure standing with her back facing him, hands clasped behind her! To be honest, her little brother''s appearance was absolutely not on par with Xiao Yuxuan''s. It was just that the style they shared was not the same, especially after they had entered the palace, Duan Xingyi had become even more incomprehensible to her! If not for this, she wouldn''t have helped him in the dark!


    The palace doors were tightly shut. Duan Zitong walked over to the table with small steps and poured herself a cup of green tea!


    "You''ve been waiting for a long time? could it be for Duan Mu Yan?! " Duan Zitong shook her head and blew on the tea in her hand. Her voice was slightly cold!


    "I don''t care how big sister treats Duan Mu Yan!" But Duan Jingyang, he must live! " Duan Xingyi''s face was grave and his bright peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly. It was difficult to conceal his anger within his expression!


    His hand trembled slightly, but at the same time, it recovered to its original state!


    "Xingyi, what are you saying?! "What does Duan Jingyang''s life or death have to do with my sister ¡­" Duan Zitong disapproved and lightly sipped the fragrant tea in his hand. A refreshing fragrance wafted through his nose, making him feel extremely satisfied!


    Didn''t sister do anything?" Curly eyelashes cast a shadow across the bottom of his eyes. Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and walked over to sit beside Duan Zitong with a smile that was not a smile. What followed next was a heart chilling hostility!


    "What else do you think?!" Duan Zitong raised her eyebrows and looked at Duan Xingyi. For a moment, she even suspected that the person before her was her own little brother! The domineering aura emitted from his body was something she had never felt before! Just thinking about it, how could she be wrong!


    "None... Xing Yi just wanted to remind his sister that the two of us had not even been in the palace for half a year and that there was still some criticism from the imperial court. If at this time, the First Prince, who had always been safe and sound, suddenly died, and during this period of time when the Imperial Palace was leaning against the wall, those people in the imperial court would naturally be targeting us! At that time ¡­ "It''s not something that can be settled just by saying ''no''!" Duan Xingyi slightly raised his perfectly curved lower jaw as his deep eyes glanced at Duan Zitong, who was standing to one side!


    "Even if Duan Jingyang really did die in Ting Lei Pavilion, it has nothing to do with us! It was because he was weak and sick, and also because he had suffered a bit of a shock! Xing Yi, you don''t want him to live a hundred years, do you?! " Duan Zitong said in disapproval!


    "Heh ¡­" "If he really lives to be a hundred years old, it would not be bad ¡­" Duan Xingyi narrowed his beautiful eyes as he mocked inwardly and sneered in his heart! Such a stupid woman. If it wasn''t for her identity, she would have died a long time ago!

 C40

    "You! Okay... I''m not telling you this! "You''re looking for me for this?" Duan Zitong impatiently lifted the teacup in her hand and asked in suspicion!


    "Harvest..." At the very least, Xiao Yuxuan will follow me back to the palace ¡­ " Duan Zitong''s cherry lips pursed into a smile as a brilliant light burst forth from his eyes!


    When the wind blew, the withered leaves scattered in the wind. They danced in the air, but they eventually drifted up and down. No matter how beautiful the scenery was, it could not escape the moment of desolation!


    Feng Xue and Cui Xin each held a broom and helplessly swept it across the leaves on the ground. Suddenly, a white rabbit appeared out of nowhere!


    "Ah ¡­" Where did this white rabbit come from! " Feng Xue hurriedly went forward and caught the white rabbit in her arms! Cui Xin looked to her left and right. When she noticed that figure approaching, she put down her broom and excitedly ran to Feng Xue''s side!


    "So cute!" Cui Xin agreed!


    "I wonder if wangfei likes it ¡­" Look at how the wangfei has been depressed these past two days! "Perhaps with this white rabbit, my mood will improve ¡­" Feng Xue purposely raised her voice!


    "It should be possible ¡­" Look how funny this rabbit is... "She''s very obedient ¡­" Cui Xin also praised loudly!


    "This white rabbit ¡­" Did you run in yourself? " As the two of them conversed, Qiu Yue slowly stopped and suspiciously looked at the white rabbit in Feng Xue''s embrace!


    "Ah ¡­" Autumn moon! We were looking for you... Who knew where this rabbit came from! "Seeing its obedient look, why not give it to esteemed wangfei to relieve her boredom ¡­" Feng Xue eagerly asked!


    "That''s right ¡­" If you want my wife to not want it, then I''ll take it to the kitchen! " While Cui Xin was speaking, she did not forget to look left and right!


    "Then... Then give it to me ¡­ Let me ask, even if the princess doesn''t want it, just let it go! "So cute, how could you guys bear to send it to the kitchen ¡­" Qiu Yue felt pity in her heart, and she took the white rabbit from Feng Xue''s bosom!


    Looking at the background of Qiu Yue leaving, Feng Xue and Cui Xin secretly exhaled a breath of cold air. They immediately picked up their broom and ran into the dark!


    "Embroidery..." Nothing will happen, right? " Feng Xue trembled with fear as she looked at Su Jin Xiu. Even though she wasn''t willing to cooperate with Su Jin Xiu, who in the entire palace didn''t know of Su Jin''s position in the heart of the Qi King? If they offended her, then they wouldn''t be able to keep their job!


    "As long as you all keep your mouths shut, nothing will happen to you all! From now on, you haven''t seen any white rabbits, nor have you given anything to Autumn Moon! Do you know?! " Su Jin Xiu laughed coldly as she spoke, her expression was extremely ferocious. Her sharp gaze was directed at the direction where Duan Mu Yan resided.


    Inside the bedroom, Duan Mu Yan quietly sat in front of the embroidery rack. She held an embroidery needle in her hand, and as the purple threads flew about, a lifelike enormous dragon appeared in the air!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Look at what this is! " Qiu Yue joyfully hugged the white rabbit as she walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side. That white rabbit seemed to be well-behaved. When she walked to a stranger''s place, there wasn''t even the slightest trace of struggle or fear!


    "This... "Where did you come from?" When she saw the white rabbit, Duan Mu Yan really liked it. She casually took off the embroidery needle and pulled it into her embrace!


    "Feng Xue and co. picked it up ¡­" "I originally said that I would help you relieve your boredom, and that if you don''t want it, you can just bring it to the kitchen. When this servant heard this, I decided to carry it back without even asking for an explanation!" Qiu Yue blinked as she reported!


    "Looks like this white rabbit has to thank you!" "Otherwise, it might have become a delicacy at lunch now ¡­" Duan Moyan pursed her lips. Her clear gaze landed on the snow-white rabbit, and her slender fingers slowly caressed its body!


    "Princess Hua-Sa''s heart is truly unfathomable ¡­" Qiu Yue pursed her lips and smiled. Naturally, she was happy from the bottom of her heart. She rarely saw the wangfei smile anymore!


    "Go get some water, he seems to be thirsty!" With the white rabbit in her embrace sniffing at her wrist, Duan Mu Yan guessed!


    On the table, Duan Mu Yan slowly placed the white rabbit onto a porcelain plate filled with water and carefully looked after it!


    In the study.


    "What?!" Say that again?! " The stylus in Xiao Jin Feng''s hand snapped in response as he glared coldly at Su Jin Xiu who was kneeling on the table!


    "This servant deserves to die ¡­" This servant originally wanted to get some water for Xiao Rou, so she left it in the backyard. But when I came back with the water, I didn''t see Xiao Rou. "Servant ¡­" This servant is truly afraid of ''Xiao Rou'' ¡­ Something went wrong, so... "I''ve only just come to report this to the prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu kneeled on the ground, her entire body trembling like a fallen leaf in the wind. She was very clear about Xiao Jin Feng''s temperament and the position of ''Xiao Rou'' in his heart. Damn it!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" You should know how important ''Xiao Rou'' is to This King! You actually lost it! " Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were red as if they were full of fire as he slammed the table and rose to his feet!


    "This servant knows her wrongs ¡­" "Your servant was just afraid that it would get thirsty ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like the rain upon hearing his voice. She kept kowtowing and her forehead hit the ground! Rather than letting Xiao Jin Feng take action, he might as well be more sincere and have less physical pain!


    In just three or four rounds, Su Jin Xiu''s forehead was already swollen red. Xiao Jin Feng frowned as he walked around the table and looked at Su Jin Xiu who was trembling on the floor. He let out a cold snort and slowly landed on the ground with his feet!


    "What are you waiting for!" Quickly find it for This King! If anything happened to Xiao Rou! This King will definitely not let you off lightly! " Xiao Jin Feng left the study with ruthless steps. Behind him, Su Jin Xiu narrowed her seductive eyes. The curve of her lips was extremely strange! Xiao Lingfeng, oh! If you find that damned rabbit, do you still have the mood to think about me!? It seemed like the show was about to begin!


    Only after seeing Xiao Jin Feng walk far away did Su Jin Xiu slowly get up and follow him!


    In the main hall, Xiao Jin Feng sat upright, his cold, bone-chilling gaze sweeping across all the servants and maids before him. The sharp, black eyes were so cold that even Housekeeper Zhou was intimidated!


    "Did any of you see a white rabbit in the palace today?" The voice of the Chilling Chill seemed to come from hell itself as Xiao Jingfeng''s gaze swept across everyone in front of him!


    When everyone heard the voice, they couldn''t help but look left and right, looking at each other, only a few people from the Wang Mansion knew about ''Xiao Rou'', so when Xiao Jin Feng asked about it, everyone was confused, only Feng Xue and Cui Xin who were at the back of the crowd felt chills running down their spines!


    "That''s right!" A white rabbit! This is a gift from This King to Shi Rou! Lost it now! The gates of the manor were tightly shut. Surely, he would not run out of it! Therefore, This King wants to ask, who saw it?! " Xiao Lingfeng''s expression was solemn as he spoke coldly!


    With that said, Feng Xue and Cui Xin, who were at the back of the crowd, looked at each other. At that moment, their legs went weak and they placed their hands on their shoulders.


    "If you don''t want to cause trouble ¡­" "Don''t talk too much ¡­" Su Jin Xiu raised her eyebrows. The coldness in her eyes was no less than Xiao Jin Feng''s! Feng Xue and Cui Xin knew that they were tricked by Su Jin''s embroidery, but they had no choice! They had no choice but to keep quiet!


    "Who the hell saw it?!" Noticing that no one was responding, Steward Zhou turned around and respectfully walked to the side of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "My prince, they probably haven''t noticed us, so why don''t we let them search the mansion again ¡­" "Perhaps we can find it ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou suggested!


    "Good!" No matter what, we must find the white rabbit today. Otherwise, none of you will have to eat anymore! " Xiao Lingfeng spoke coldly and took the lead to leave the main hall and head towards the backyard! He had to find Xiao Rou! Shi Rou was no longer here! He couldn''t lose Xiao Rou again!


    Seeing that Xiao Lingfeng had left, the rest of them were also on the spot, unsure of what to do!


    "What are you waiting for?!" Do I really want to starve to death!? "Quickly go and find him!" Housekeeper Zhou urged.


    Suddenly, the entire Xiao family started to boil up. All of the servant girls put down their work and started to look for rabbits.


    Within the bedroom, Duan Mu Yan worriedly looked at the motionless rabbit on the table.


    "Yue Er, could it be that this white rabbit is hungry?"


    Off to the side, Qiu Yue also looked at the rabbit strangely. Even if she was obedient, she couldn''t just obediently crawl away, right? Hungry?


    "Esteemed wangfei, then I''ll go to the kitchen and get him a carrot ¡­" As Qiu Yue spoke, she stood up and left the room, heading straight for the kitchen.


    When passing by the garden of the prince''s mansion, Qiu Yue suddenly realized that something wasn''t right. Normally, few people would pass through the garden, but today, it seemed much more lively!


    "Sun Chu, what are you doing?!" Qiu Yue asked doubtfully as she pulled the servant who entered the mansion with her!


    "Shh ¡­" Quiet down and look for a rabbit! The prince''s rabbit was missing. Everyone in the mansion was looking for it! If you can''t find anyone, don''t even think about eating! " Sun Chu looked around and saw that no one was looking, so he opened his mouth to speak in a low voice!


    "Find a rabbit ¡­" Find... What rabbit? " Qiu Yue''s face paled when she heard that. She couldn''t help but feel a jolt in her heart. Could it be the white rabbit she gave to the wangfei?


    "The Prince said that the rabbit he gave to the late consort was very precious! And from the looks of it, the prince has gotten angry! " Sun Chu whispered!


    "Yes ¡­" Is that so ¡­ I... "I still have things that you guys should take your time to do ¡­" Qiu Yue fiercely choked and felt uneasy in her heart! If it really was that white rabbit, then the wangfei and the prince would definitely clash again. She might as well go back and let that rabbit go, no matter who found it, it had nothing to do with the wangfei and her!


    Just as Qiu Yue turned around to go back, Su Jin Xiu, who had been observing from the shadows for a long time, stared at her with cold eyes, her red lips slightly curled up as she walked toward Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Your Highness ¡­" We''ve searched the entire backyard, but we haven''t seen any signs of ''Xiao Rou''. Could it be that she has run into some room? " Su Jin Xiu spoke timidly with tears in her eyes!


    "Then search one room at a time! In short! I must see ''Xiao Rou'' today! " Xiao Jingfeng said fiercely!


    "This servant will look for him now ¡­" Su Jinxiu pretended to turn around in fear, but she took a few steps back.


    "Prince, even servants can go to other places, but the side concubine ¡­" Without waiting for Su Jin Xiu to finish speaking, Xiao Jin Feng''s cold black eyes had already landed on her body!


    "This servant deserves to die ¡­" The secondary concubine wouldn''t be locked up by ''Xiao Rou''! "Your servant will look for him now ¡­" Su Jin Xiu lowered her eyes and turned to leave! However, the moment he turned around, the smile on his lips widened!


    Duan Mu Yan?! It better not be you! Xiao Jingfeng''s hands clenched into fists inside his sleeves as he pondered for a moment. Then, he took large strides towards Duan Mu Yan''s bedroom!

 C41

    Inside the bedroom, Duan Mu Yan''s eyebrows were knitted tightly as she looked in disbelief at the white rabbit on the table. In the time it took to make a cup of tea, the white rabbit had actually fallen on the table, and its four limbs were twitching uncontrollably!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Without bothering to knock on the door, Qiu Yue pushed the door open and rushed in, panting heavily as she ran in front of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Yue Er, look at this white rabbit ¡­" It seemed like ¡­ "It seems like I can''t make it anymore ¡­" Duan Mu Yan anxiously pulled Qiu Yue over as she spoke with worry!


    "What ¡­" How could this be?! Wangfei, not good! This white rabbit was gifted to the deceased principal consort by the prince! "Right now, your highness seems like she''s gone crazy looking for this rabbit. If he knew that this rabbit was here, she''d still be dying ¡­" Qiu Yue really did not dare to think about it!


    "Let''s not worry about that first. Let''s see if this white rabbit can still be saved!" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she picked up the white rabbit and was about to leave the bedroom!


    "No!" Princess! You can''t go out now! If this rabbit dies in your arms! Let the prince see it! Then you really can''t explain it even if you have a mouth! " Qiu Yue blocked the door abruptly, looking at her master in fear.


    "But what if there''s hope? I can''t just watch it die! " However, at this moment, the rabbit in her bosom suddenly began to twitch twice. Then, it swallowed its breath!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ What should I do... It died in our house... "This time, even if I jump into the Yellow River, I won''t be able to explain it ¡­" Qiu Yue''s tears flowed freely as she looked at the dead rabbit. If she hadn''t been so nosy and wanted some rabbit, she wouldn''t have ended up like this. It was one thing if he was to suffer now, but if he had to implicate the wangfei, she would be the one who committed the most heinous crimes!


    "I''m fine ¡­" We didn''t do anything... "Your Highness won''t do anything to us. Don''t worry ¡­" Duan Moyan forced out a smile to comfort the flustered Qiu Yue! In his heart, however, he was nervous!


    At that moment, there was a knock on the door!


    "Who?" Duan Mu Yan softly asked!


    "It''s This King!"


    Qiu Yue''s voice shook, and without thinking, she snatched the rabbit out of Duan Mu Yan''s embrace and ran towards the bed! She understood the prince''s temperament very well! Back then, he had only broken his first wife''s porcelain bowl, yet his master had suffered so much!


    "What are you doing?! You''re still not opening the gate?! " Xiao Lingfeng walked straight into the bedroom and coldly looked at Duan Mu Yan as he coldly spoke!


    "Nothing, nothing ¡­" Chenqie is embroidering... "The thread is entangled ¡­" She really wanted to speak bluntly, but the current situation was something that even she couldn''t explain clearly. She didn''t care what Xiao Lingfeng did to her, but she couldn''t not think about Qiu Yue. With her current status and identity, she simply could not protect Qiu Yue!


    Speechless, Xiao Jin Feng looked coldly at the embroidery stand at the side. The purple flying dragon atop it was indeed exquisite!


    "You didn''t go out today?" Xiao Jin Feng originally wanted to speak straightforwardly, but when the words reached his mouth, his tone changed!


    "Chenqie ¡­" "No ¡­" Her long eyelashes cast a shadow over her devastatingly beautiful face. Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze as she spoke, but her heart was like a taut zither string that could snap at any moment!


    "Really?" What about Autumn Moon? And he did not go out?! " Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze swept past Qiu Yue who was at the edge of the bed, and her eyes darkened! Qiu Yue''s head was drooping, her small hand clenched tightly in front of her chest. Could it be that she was afraid from the last palm strike? A trace of guilt flashed through Xiao Jingfeng''s heart as he thought this!


    "Yue Er has always been by Chenqie''s side and has never gone out ¡­" When Duan Mu Yan saw Xiao Jin Feng walking towards the bed, she hurriedly took two steps forward to stand in front of him and respectfully reply!


    "Really?!" Xiao Jin Feng suspiciously looked at Duan Mu Yan. He had the nagging feeling that she was different from the past, but he couldn''t tell what was different about her!


    When she didn''t reply, Duan Mu Yan nodded slightly, her gaze still downcast. She didn''t want Xiao Jin Feng to notice the panic and unease in her eyes!


    As he walked around the table, her eyes accidentally caught a glimpse of the clear water on the table. At the same time, Qiu Yue was shocked to discover that the blanket did not cover the back leg of the white rabbit!


    The familiar smell caused Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes to grow cold. Ever since Chu Shi Rou left, he''d carried Xiao Rou to sleep every night. How could he not recognize that kind of special smell!


    Maybe something is destined to happen, no matter how much you want to avoid it, it won''t help! Just as Qiu Yue was about to cover the white rabbit in panic, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly turned around and stared at Qiu Yue''s hand with a gaze as sharp as a blade!


    "Prince ¡­" This sudden turn of events was unexpected for Duan Mu Yan. She wanted to stop Xiao Jin Feng from rushing towards the bed, but she pushed her aside and she crashed into the bed! At this time, Qiu Yue was also frightened to the point of not knowing what to do!


    Without any hesitation, Xiao Lingfeng lifted the quilt and the corpse of the white rabbit appeared in front of him!


    "Xiao Rou?!" Xiao Jingfeng was overjoyed and hugged the white rabbit to her chest without even thinking. The pain in her heart was self-evident! Only in the next second, Xiao Jin Feng pulled at the white rabbit in disbelief, only to realize that the ''Xiao Rou'' he cared about the most had already lost her heartbeat!


    Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze stopped there and then, with a frown, his handsome face darkened like the sky before a storm, and the killing intent in his eyes was like a trapped beast that had just escaped from its cage! When that gaze shot towards the autumn moon, it was as cold as ice needles!


    "Who is it?!" Xiao Lingfeng furiously roared at Qiu Yue. Beside him, Duan Mu Yan was fully aware of the consequences of Xiao Jin Feng''s actions, and she instantly took a few steps forward to block Qiu Yue''s path!


    "Your Highness! "It''s not ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked at Xiao Jin Feng with a trace of hope in her eyes. She had explained that the death of the white rabbit had nothing to do with them, but Xiao Jin Feng hadn''t given her the chance to do so!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan opened her mouth, a gust of wind blew past her ears. Xiao Jin Feng''s palm solidly slapped Duan Mu Yan''s cheek, and salty blood flowed from the corner of her lips. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t take any more damage, and her entire body fell to the ground like a fallen leaf!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Your Highness! It was none of Princess Hua-Yang''s business. It was a servant who brought the rabbit in! "But this servant really doesn''t know why that rabbit died ¡­" Qiu Yue rushed to Duan Mu Yan''s side and helped him up before prostrating on the ground in fright, kowtowing to Xiao Jin Feng non-stop. Blood flowed from his forehead, but he didn''t dare stop!


    "You don''t know?!" Xiao Rou died in this room, do you think you know?! " Xiao Jin Feng held the white rabbit tightly in his embrace with one hand, as if he was hugging his most beloved Chu Shirou while his other hand was mercilessly grabbing onto Qiu Yue''s collar!


    "It''s you!" It was you two bastards who killed my ''Xiao Rou''! I want you guys to pay with your lives! " With his red eyes that radiated a terrifying killing intent, the veins on Xiao Jin Feng''s forehead started to bulge. His brows were tightly knitted as he spoke while gritting his teeth. His gaze was as if he wanted to kill Qiu Yue at any moment.


    "It''s none of Qiu Yue''s business!" Your Highness! It''s my fault! "Release Autumn Moon ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Qiu Yue, who was suffocated by the collar, and staggered to her feet. She used both hands to viciously grab onto Xiao Jin Feng''s wind, attempting to get him to release Qiu Yue''s collar!


    However, no matter how much strength Duan Mu Yan exerted, she was unable to make Xiao Jin Feng let go. Seeing Qiu Yue''s face turn even more purple, in a moment of desperation, Duan Mu Yan fiercely bit Xiao Jin Feng''s wrist!


    Xiao Jingfeng was in pain, but he still did not let go of Qiu Yue''s hand! At this moment, it was as if he''d lost all reason and wanted to take revenge for Xiao Rou''s life!


    Xiao Jin Feng tried to shake off Duan Mu Yan, but no matter how he tried, he couldn''t get her to let go! At his wrist, a stream of dark red blood flowed down his palm. Xiao Lingfeng felt pain, and abruptly released Qiu Yue. With a backhand swipe, he slammed his fist viciously towards Duan Mu Yan!


    Perhaps seeing Xiao Jin Feng release Qiu Yue, Duan Mu Yan loosened her grip, and in the next second, she was slapped by Xiao Jin Feng to the ground!


    "Slut!" Give me back my life! " Xiao Jin Feng almost went mad as he charged at Duan Mu Yan. With one hand, he pulled up Duan Mu Yan''s scattered hair, forcing her to look at him!


    "We didn''t kill him ¡­ Even if ¡­ His Royal Highness felt that ¡­ This rabbit is even more important than our lives ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan stubbornly endured the humiliation as tears rolled down her face without any warning. She looked at the man before her with a heartbroken expression, and the anger at the peak of despair slowly rose!


    "Your Highness! We are wrongly accused... "Wang ¡­" Qiu Yue exhaled and immediately rushed towards Duan Mu Yan in an attempt to explain. However, she was slapped to the ground by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Autumn moon ¡­" Duan Mu Yan really wanted to go over and support her, but before she could react, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by Xiao Jin Feng. Before she could react, she heard a clear sound of bone cracking and a piercing pain spread out from her wrist, spreading to her four limbs!


    Duan Mu Yan''s eyes widened in shock, her cherry lips trembled, and her entire body spasmed involuntarily. That pain was akin to an attack that could topple mountains and overturn the seas, drowning Duan Mu Yan to the point that she couldn''t breathe!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Qiu Yue looked at her master in pain as tears streamed down her cheeks.


    "You know pain?!" Xiao Rou ''is the only thing Shi Rou left for me! How dare you kill it! I knew there would be such a day! " Xiao Jingfeng''s anger did not calm down just because of this, and it even intensified! That ice-cold hand suddenly grabbed onto Duan Mu Yan''s jade-like neck. Xiao Jin Feng''s cold eyes were bloodthirsty as he mercilessly pulled Duan Mu Yan up!


    "Ugh ¡­" Suddenly, Duan Mu Yan slowly lost consciousness from the sudden suffocation. In her mind, she suddenly recalled mufei''s smile! Mufei ¡­ Mu Yan missed you ¡­ Take me with you... Mu Yan really wanted to leave this place ¡­ Mufei.


    Right at the moment when Duan Mu Yan gave up struggling, a shrill voice suddenly rang out beside her ear!


    ''Mufei wants you to remember, do not be wronged by others, do not... Mufei wants to see you happy... Promise mufei you must be happy... Mu Yan ¡­ Don''t be wronged... Don''t...


    "Princess!" You can''t die... If you die! What should we do, First Prince?! He would not be able to take it! "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" With the three-foot-long dragon staff in her hand, Qiu Yue staggered to Duan Mu Yan''s side as she shouted in a crazed manner!


    Mufei ¡­ Royal brother ¡­ Autumn Moon ¡­ No... She couldn''t die ¡­ No.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Qiu ¡­" Duan Mu Yan painfully opened her eyes to see Qiu Yue raising the three-foot-long dragon staff towards her! She used her last bit of strength to extend her hand in an attempt to catch the three-foot long staff. She couldn''t die just like that! There was still someone in this world that she couldn''t let go of! No.


    "Dammit ¡­" Seeing Duan Mu Yan struggling, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly increased his strength! Almost at the same time, Duan Mu Yan tightly gripped the Dragon Staff and used all her strength to smash it against Xiao Jin Feng''s arm!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Xiao Jingfeng loosened his grip in pain and couldn''t help but take two steps back! Seeing this, Qiu Yue immediately ran to Duan Mu Yan''s side to support her!

 C42

    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Grasping the dragon staff in her hand, Duan Muyan tried her best to ease the pain caused by the lack of oxygen!


    Just as Xiao Jin Feng was about to step forward again, Duan Mu Yan stared at the man before her with a resentful look in her eyes, the Dragon Staff in her hand!


    "The facts have not been verified yet ¡­ You''re going to blame it on us! Since you view ''Xiao Rou'' as your life ¡­ Why did you still lose it! " Duan Mu Yan''s face was pale and her eyebrows were tightly knitted. The voice that was seeping out from her cherry lips had already changed its tone! So dangerous! If he died, then what would royal brother do?!


    "Do we still need to check?" Xiao Rou died on your bed! Stolen! What else do you have to refute! " This was the first time that Xiao Jin Feng had seen anger in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, and there was even a hint of hatred in them! Perhaps it was precisely because of this gaze that Xiao Lingfeng was able to wake up! If he had really killed Duan Mu Yan just now, the consequences would be unimaginable!


    "Am I the one who killed him while he was in my bed?! I have no reason to kill it! " Duan Muyan stubbornly raised her three-foot-long staff and angrily refuted!


    "You''re jealous of Shi Rou!" So you threw her bowl! And to kill the white rabbit that This King gifted her! This is all your jealousy! You dare to deny it?! " Xiao Jingfeng reprimanded with self-righteousness, still hugging the white rabbit tightly in his arms!


    "Ha!" I''m jealous of Chu Shirou... Xiao Jingfeng! I don''t love you at all! How could he be jealous of her!? In this world! I love only one person! You know! Everyone in the world knew it! royal father, he knows it too! But he pointed me at you! I''m not marrying you, I just want to like you! "From the day I married you, my heart had already died!" Duan Mu Yan looked at Xiao Jin Feng with a cold smile, the grief, despair, and even a trace of disdain in her eyes directed straight at Xiao Jin Feng!


    At this moment, his heart felt like it had been pierced by a needle. A little pain slowly spread out from his chest all the way to every cell in his body! Don''t love him... That''s right! How could he forget! This woman in front of him! In this goddess-like woman''s heart, there was only her little brother, Xiao Yuxuan! However, Xiao Jingfeng was at a loss as to why she felt such a heartache ¡­ Perhaps it was because of Xiao Rou that Xiao Jingfeng had comforted him like this!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Do you think This King can''t do anything to you just because you have the dragon staff in your hands?! " Xiao Jingfeng slowly calmed down, but his voice was still as stinging as ever!


    "Your Highness ¡­" This matter really has nothing to do with the wangfei. This white rabbit was taken over by this servant from Feng Xue''s hands! They said that if the princess did not want it to be sent to the kitchen, this servant was only doing it for a moment! However, for some reason, the white rabbit''s limbs twitched not long after she entered the room! "If it wasn''t for the prince barging in, esteemed wangfei would have already gone out to find a doctor for him ¡­" Qiu Yue immediately explained when she saw the cold aura receding from Xiao Jin Feng''s face!


    "You mean that other than you, there was someone else who saw ''Xiao Rou''?" Xiao Lingfeng''s expression was solemn as he spoke suspiciously. Back in the main hall, he had clearly not admitted to it!


    "Yes ¡­" "Feng Xue and Cui Xin both saw it ¡­" Autumn Moon was resolute and decisive!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Listen up, This King will get someone to investigate the cause of death of ''Xiao Rou'' right now! If it has nothing to do with you, This King will not wrongly accuse you! But if you did it! Even if you possess a Dragon Staff, This King will not be afraid of you! Autumn moon! If you dare to lie, This King will give you twenty staves! "Hmph ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng stared coldly at Duan Mu Yan before taking large strides away! He still dreaded the Dragon Staff! At least for now.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Looking at Xiao Lingfeng''s violent back view, Qiu Yue''s teary eyes looked at her master. She felt unspeakable remorse and remorse! It was all her fault!


    "I''m fine ¡­" We are not wrong! He won''t do anything to us! "Don''t worry. With me here, you''ll definitely be fine ¡­" Duan Moyan let go of her staff as she forced out a smile. Blood was still gushing out from the corner of her lips!


    In the main hall.


    Xiao Lingfeng reluctantly handed over the white rabbit''s corpse to the doctor. When his gaze shifted to Feng Xue and Cui Xin, the cold sting was like ice! On the other side, Su Jin Xiu never expected things to turn out like this. However, she was still confident! Fortunately, she had warned Feng Xue and the others beforehand. If they wanted to live, then they shouldn''t talk too much!


    "This King asks all of you!" Have you ever seen Xiao Rou?! " The ice-cold voice seemed to have accumulated an ancient frost in it. Just from the sound of it, one could already feel the coldness of a pond!


    "Return... Go back to your highness... Your servant did not ¡­ "This servant has been cleaning the backyard since early morning and has never seen a white rabbit before ¡­" Feng Xue Zhan trembled as she opened her mouth to speak. From time to time, her gaze would shoot towards Su Jin Xiu, who was at the side!


    "Feng Xue! You''re lying! It was clearly you who handed over the white rabbit to me! " Qiu Yue looked incredulously at Feng Xue who knelt beside her, her heart filled with unspeakable indignation!


    "Autumn ¡­" Don''t slander me! When have I ever seen a white rabbit?! "From morning until now, I have only seen you now ¡­" Feng Xue looked at Qiu Yue with a wronged expression. If she changed her words at this time, her death would be even more miserable!


    "You! You''re lying! At that time, Cui Xin was there too! Cui Xin can testify! " Tears welled up in Qiu Yue''s eyes! She never thought that Feng Xue would open her eyes and lie!


    "Autumn ¡­" How can you say that... I''ve been with Feng Xue all day, and I haven''t seen any white rabbits, and I haven''t seen you either! " Cui Xin looked at Qiu Yue with an innocent face, but the hand in her sleeve was already sweating!


    "You''re lying! Your Highness! Autumn Moon swore to the heavens! This white rabbit was indeed taken from them! If there is even the slightest lie, thunder and lightning will strike the heavens! " Qiu Yue opened her mouth anxiously as tears flowed uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes! She wasn''t afraid of those twenty heads! She was afraid that Xiao Lingfeng would vent his anger on the wangfei because of this!


    "This King wants evidence! Could it be that you can''t find a single witness in the entire Xiao Palace to prove this matter?! " His ice-cold voice was filled with a terrifying chill. Xiao Jingfeng sat there with a grave expression, waiting for Qiu Yue''s response! Perhaps he''d realized that he''d almost gone crazy when he was in the bedroom, but Xiao Jingfeng''s attitude had become much more composed!


    "Witness... Apart from Feng Xue and Cui Xin, no one else had seen this servant bringing the white rabbit to the wangfei''s bedroom ¡­ But everything this servant said was true, Your Highness! "Please believe in Autumn Moon ¡­" Qiu Yue excitedly said. She couldn''t help but glance at Duan Mu Yan!


    Her clear eyes were filled with determination! Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded towards Yue Er, who was kneeling at the side! It was as if it was giving her endless strength and support!


    "Your Highness ¡­" What the servants said was true ¡­ Qiu Yue had wrongly accused this servant ¡­ "Your Highness, please decide ¡­" When Feng Xue saw this, she immediately and Cui Xin prostrated on the ground, sobbing in a low voice!


    Just as Xiao Jin Feng was about to say something, the doctor carefully put down the white rabbit and respectfully walked to his side.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, this White Rabbit had taken too much Apothecary Medicine, so its heart couldn''t bear the burden, so it ended up jumping and dying!" As the doctor spoke, Xiao Lingfeng''s gaze turned cold!


    "Are you sure?" Xiao Jin Feng stood up abruptly, a devouring light radiating from his deep eyes!


    "Reporting to Your Highness ¡­ This little one is certain! " The doctor answered truthfully once again!


    Speechless, Xiao Jin Feng waved his sleeve and the doctor left immediately! In the main hall, everyone was shocked. Only Su Jin Xiu smiled the moment she heard the doctor''s words!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" What do you have to say for yourself?! " Xiao Lingfeng glared fiercely at Duan Mu Yan with a gaze filled with hostility! His hands clenched into fists!


    "The doctor only said that the white rabbit was poisoned, he didn''t say that it was his concubine! Your Highness, do you think it is unfair for you to be so presumptuous?! " Her ice-cold voice contained a trace of sullenness, causing Duan Mu Yan''s eyes to glower! She believed in Autumn Moon, and Feng Xue and Cui Xin denied it flatly! It was obvious that someone was trying to frame her! Who could it be? Duan Mu Yan subconsciously glanced at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Good!" Then This King will find the evidence! I''ll convince you wholeheartedly! Housekeeper Zhou! He brought all the servants in the mansion and searched one room after another! No matter which room you go to, report this immediately! " Xiao Jin Feng clenched his hands into fists, his white joints showing the rage he was feeling at this moment!


    "Yes ¡­" Zhou Shan lowered his eyes to accept the order, but in his heart, he couldn''t help but sigh. He didn''t know what kind of waves the white rabbit was about to create.


    After Housekeeper Zhou and his entourage left, Su Jin Xiu lightly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and walked in front of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Your Highness ¡­" It was this servant who let down ''Xiao Rou'', and failed to live up to the trust of the Young Miss ¡­ Your servant deserves to die a thousand times over ¡­ However, ''Xiao Rou'' was already dead ¡­ "This servant wants to carry it away and bury it in the backyard ¡­" Su Jin Xiu bent down slightly and spoke with teary eyes!


    "This King will personally bury ''Xiao Rou''!" Xiao Jin Feng glanced at Su Jin Xiu. She was the one who committed the crime of dereliction of duty, but she was the girl Shi Rou cared about the most. In the end, he couldn''t bear to punish her!


    "Then I would like to request that Your Highness allow me to carry ''Xiao Rou'' down ¡­ Let it lie down on the cold table... Embroidery... "I can''t bear to part with it ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s voice was choked with sobs as tears rolled down her cheeks like broken beads!


    In the entire main hall, other than Xiao Jin Feng, no one else could tell that Su Jin was acting! Especially Feng Xue and Cui Xin, they were very clear in their hearts that they had been completely pulled down by Su Jin Xiu this time! There was no doubt about it! The one who drugged the white rabbit must be Su Jin Xiu! It seemed that her friendship with the late first wife was nothing more than this!


    Speechless, Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze revealed boundless sorrow when he turned to look at the white rabbit. Upon seeing her wave her hand, a dark and gloomy glint flashed through Su Jin Xiu''s lowered eyes. However, it disappeared the moment she stood up!


    Waiting was an unbearable experience for everyone in the main hall! Duan Mu Yan quietly sat on the exquisite wooden chair. Her eyes met with Qiu Yue''s, and she could see the fear and unease in Qiu Yue''s eyes! He could see the apprehension and apprehension in Qiu Yue''s eyes! She pursed her cherry lips and smiled. That smile was like the warm winter sun, calming the autumn moon!


    However ¡­ Who could give Duan Mu Yan such courage, letting her face what was to come! Perhaps, in this world, she no longer had anyone to rely on! If she wanted to live, if she wanted to live without being wronged, she could only rely on herself! By the time Duan Muyan realized what had happened, it was already too late ¡­. She had already lost the only thing that mattered in this world.


    Su Jin Xiu, who had left the main hall, held the white rabbit as she quickly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s room in the backyard of the Wang Mansion. She was about to enter when she saw that Butler Zhou was blocking the door, but just as Su Jin was thinking of a way to lure Zhou Xuan away, she saw Zhou Jing being called away.


    "Sun Chu, how''s the search going?!" Su Jinxiu whispered as she slowly walked into the room with the white rabbit in her arms with a sorrowful look on her face!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Haven''t found it yet ¡­" When Sun Chu turned his head, he saw Su Jin Xiu standing at the door inquiring, so he casually answered!


    "Is that so ¡­" This is the side concubine''s room. Actually, I believe that the side concubine didn''t do this! "It might be some ignorant servant who is greedy for rabbit meat ¡­" As Su Jin Xiu spoke, she moved her feet to the side of the dresser, opened the drawer without batting an eyelid, and quickly put away the antidote that she had prepared. Then, she quietly pushed the drawer shut and retreated to the entrance!

 C43

    "I don''t know about that ¡­" Say more ¡­ "As a servant, I wouldn''t dare to speak carelessly about something like that ¡­" Sun Chu did not even turn back as his hands roughly checked the response from the bed!


    "Then I''m just talking too much ¡­" Su Jin Xiu glanced at the dressing table at the side and turned to leave. However, at the moment she looked back, she met Housekeeper Zhou''s eyes!


    "Embroidery?!" Why are you here?! " Housekeeper Zhou frowned, puzzled!


    "Ugh ¡­" Nothing... "She''s just here to check out the situation. I don''t know why Xiao Rou died ¡­" Su Jin Xiu said with a sobbing tone. But before she could finish, she was cut off by Housekeeper Zhou.


    "If you don''t trust me, you can just tell the prince to let you search by yourself!" Zhou Jing''s voice was calm, and his eyes were sharp like torches!


    "Housekeeper Zhou, what are you saying? You have a high status in the Xiao manor, how can the brocade not trust you ¡­" "Since you''ve said it like that, let''s just leave ¡­" Su Jin Xiu pursed her lips and spoke humbly with her eyes lowered. However, she didn''t have the slightest intention to leave! She did not forget the incident at the woodshed when Housekeeper Zhou took the blame for Qiu Yue! Originally, she wanted to leave, but since Zhou Jing had returned, she really couldn''t!


    Seeing that Su Jin Xiu was not moving, Zhou Jing did not bother with her and stepped into the room!


    "Sun Chu, where else haven''t we searched?" He naturally did not wish to discover anything in this room. In his heart, the wangfei would never do such a despicable thing, and it was not necessary! However, Su Jin''s sudden appearance made him uneasy!


    "Go back to Housekeeper Zhou. Except for the dressing table, I''ve searched everywhere else!" Sun Chu opened his mouth and walked towards the dressing table!


    "Then hurry!" Housekeeper Zhou said lightly, his eyes falling on Su Jin Xiu who was at the door! When Sun Chu opened the dressing table, he saw a white medicine bag faintly mixed with a pile of jewelry!


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." This... "What is this?" Without much thought, Sun Chu took out the paper bag! Zhou Jing was shocked when he heard this. He then stepped forward and took the paper bag from Sun Chu''s hands. His heart suddenly skipped a beat!


    Just as Housekeeper Zhou was hesitating, Su Jin Xiu slowly walked up.


    The entire hall was so tranquil that it caused people to feel a chill in their hearts. Xiao Jingfeng''s handsome face was still as cold as ice and frost, and his gaze roamed between Duan Mu Yan, Qiu Yue, Feng Xue and Cui Xin from time to time! There was no doubt that these four people were lying, and the one who lied was also the one who poisoned them!


    At this moment, Su Jin Xiu stepped into the main hall with Zhou Shun and Sun Chu. Their eyes were filled with grief and hatred as they stared straight at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Embroidery?" Xiao Jin Feng suspiciously asked. Just as he was about to ask, he saw Su Jin Xiu kneel to him!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Please seek justice for the young lady... to seek justice for ''Xiao Rou'' ¡­ " As she sobbed, her head slammed down heavily onto the ground!


    Hearing his voice, Xiao Jingfeng''s eyebrows locked as he turned around and entered the room with Housekeeper Zhou and Sun Chu in tow.


    "What happened? He found the sweat medicine?! Whose room? " Xiao Lingfeng''s sharp eyes were like blades, and his eyes were like a cold and fierce wave of anger as he coldly asked!


    "Return... Go back to your highness... This package... Yes On... It was found in the princess'' room, and it was verified by a doctor ¡­ "It is indeed a medicine to mask one''s perspiration ¡­" Although Zhou Han didn''t believe that Duan Mu Yan had done it, the truth was right in front of him, and he was powerless in his heart!


    "It''s the side concubine who caused the death of ''Xiao Rou'' ¡­ The Miss is dead! She didn''t even let Xiao Rou off! Prince ¡­ This girl is jealous... It''s time to rest! " Su Jin Xiu suddenly raised her gaze. Her cold eyes carried a bit of crystal clear light that emitted undisguised hatred and killing intent!


    "How dare you!" Su Jin Xiu! Why are you in the Princess''s room?! It was indeed found in the princess'' room! But it''s hard to say if it wasn''t someone framing us! " At the side, Zhou Han asked in a cold voice, his sharp eyes staring straight at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Housekeeper Zhou?! I didn''t expect you to be so biased towards Duan Mu Yan! Is it just because she''s a princess?! Is it because Old Wang likes this woman?! From beginning to end, Sun Chu had been in his room! Even if I wanted to, I have no chance! I admit that I hate the side concubine, but I am not so despicable! " Su Jinxiu had expected Zhou Han to say that, but without any evidence, who could resist her?!


    "You! Sun Chu! Say it! What did Su Jinxiu do in Princess Hua-Yang''s room?! " Housekeeper Zhou firmly believed in his guess. This was not the first time Su Jinxiu had wronged an imperial concubine!


    At the side, Sun Chu was so scared that his face was ashen, and his entire body couldn''t help but tremble!


    "Return... Go back to Housekeeper Zhou ¡­ Small... Nothing... He was just searching for something ¡­ "I didn''t see anything ¡­" Sun Chu repeated, his forehead dripping with cold sweat. He was a coward, how could he bear such a question ¡­ In fact, he really did not see anything!


    In the main seat, Xiao Jingfeng''s cold eyes were like ice and snow, bone-piercing cold. His gaze constantly examined the expressions of everyone in the main hall!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" What else do you have to say for yourself?! It was obviously you protecting the murderer! I didn''t expect that when the main wife leaves, you won''t be able to take her maidservants in! You guys are too much... "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu cried until her voice was hoarse and tears fell from her eyes!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" You''re lying! The wangfei didn''t drug him! "No ¡­" Qiu Yue furiously roared in grief and indignation. She suddenly stood up and charged towards Su Jin Xiu. Her hands were just about to grasp Su Jin Xiu''s neck, but Feng Xue and Cui Xin stopped her!


    "How dare you!" Looking at the chaotic scene in front of him, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly slammed the table and stood up.


    Everyone in the main hall quieted down. Duan Mu Yan looked at the farce in front of her: a rabbit, a bag of sweat medicine. The entire Xiao manor was shaking!


    "Autumn ¡­" "Let''s go ¡­" Duan Mu Yan slowly rose up as she calmly looked at Qiu Yue with her clear and waveless eyes! Qiu Yue struggled to shake off Feng Xue and Cui Xin''s restraints upon hearing her voice. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Wait!" Duan Mu Yan! Don''t you think you should give This King an explanation?! " Xiao Jingfeng''s forehead was dark and cold as his hands clenched into fists. Duan Mu Yan''s attitude seemed to pierce into his heart! This disregard was clearly challenging his authority!


    Duan Mu Yan stopped when she heard the sound, and her body slowly turned towards Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Even if chenqie were to explain, would Your Highness believe it? If you do not believe, then chenqie will not do anything unnecessary! " Quiet as a calm lake''s gaze could see through all these tricks, Duan Mu Yan even suspected that everything Su Jin Xiu did was with Xiao Jin Feng''s tacit approval! If he wanted to add to his crimes, how could he not have words for them?!


    "No matter what you say, the medicine was found in your room. Since you said you were so innocent! Then it must be Autumn Moon! Someone! Drag Qiu Yue out and fight 40 more times! " The ice-cold voice seemed to have no leeway to turn around. Xiao Jin Feng spoke in a cold and ruthless manner, his gaze directed straight at Duan Mu Yan! At this moment, Xiao Jin Feng didn''t even know whether his twenty moves were for Xiao Rou or Duan Mu Yan''s disregard!


    Hearing these words, Qiu Yue suddenly closed her eyes and was pulled out of the main hall without any resistance or hesitation. She led the twenty big boards, angry and resentful, but Qiu Yue knew in her heart that if she continued to pester him, then the one who would suffer would be her master!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! This had nothing to do with autumn! You can''t hit her! Forty big shots can take Yue Er''s life! " Her devastatingly beautiful countenance was like a sheet of ice, as her eyes suddenly turned ice-cold, as she glared furiously at Xiao Jin Feng!


    "So what?!" Xiao Rou is dead, someone must pay with her life! " Xiao Jin Feng raised his eyebrows and looked at Duan Mu Yan. His words seemed to contain a tinge of provocation in them!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! How cruel you are! It was just a rabbit! Autumn is a human life! You''re treating human life as though it was nothing! Aren''t you afraid of being struck by lightning?! " Duan Moyan seemed to be roaring as she opened her mouth to speak. Her clear eyes were sparkling and translucent due to her rage!


    "Shut up!" That''s not a rabbit! It was Xiao Rou! It was a gift from this king to Shi Rou! Its life is so much more noble than yours! Duan Mu Yan! Don''t think that just because This King doesn''t punish you, you can be so arrogant! One must know! This is the Xiao Prince''s manor! Not the Imperial Palace! " Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t tolerate anyone being disrespectful to Xiao Rou! A stern reprimand!


    "If I am arrogant, I can solemnly warn you. No matter how weak I, Duan Moyan, am, a princess of the Imperial Family! You are just a prince with another surname! You can''t touch my people! If I act too arrogantly, I will take out my three-foot-long dragon staff and I will make those who dare to touch Autumn Moon pay double the price! However, Xiao Lingfeng ¡­ In my heart, I, Duan Muyan, am truly unworthy of being arrogant for you ¡­. Admittedly, in your heart, I am as lowly as an ant, do you know... "But you never stay in my heart ¡­" Her clear eyes were as calm as a calm lake. Duan Mu Yan enunciated every word; her gaze was as cold as an icicle!


    Outside the main hall, six servants had already pushed Qiu Yue onto the stage. Two of them used their staves to clamp her neck, while the other two held her waist! The remaining two raised their staffs!


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan did not wait for Xiao Jin Feng to refute her. She turned around and left the main hall, walking towards Qiu Yue. Without even a word, she bent down and stood side by side with Qiu Yue!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ How can you stay here! " Qiu Yue looked at Duan Mu Yan in astonishment, and asked in disbelief!


    "You guys go ahead, forty slabs, Yue''er and I will suffer together ¡­" The elegant voice was filled with an unquestionable decisiveness! On both sides, the servants looked at each other in dismay. At the same time, they looked at Xiao Jin Feng, who had just walked out from the main hall! Behind him, Su Jin Xiu and the rest followed!


    "No ¡­" Royal Consort ¡­ It''s Yue''er''s fault. Yue''er is willing to be punished, quickly get up ¡­ "Hurry and get up ¡­" Qiu Yue was so excited that she wanted to push Duan Mu Yan away, but she was stopped in her tracks!


    "Your Highness ¡­" "This ¡­" The servant looked at Xiao Jin Feng with a troubled expression, the staff in his hand was still unwilling to fall!


    "Since someone is willing to be beaten up, then do it! Whoever is lenient will be punished immediately! " An ice-cold voice came out from Xiao Lingfeng''s thin lips!


    The servant obeyed the order and naturally did not dare to act maliciously in front of others. The staff in his hand smashed onto Duan Mu Yan and Qiu Yue''s bodies!


    "Ugh ¡­" Qiu Yue felt pain and frowned. When she looked over, she saw her master gritting his teeth. His forehead was already covered in cold sweat, but he didn''t let out a single groan!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Qiu Yue''s heart ached as she opened her mouth to cry!


    "Yue Er ¡­" If it hurts, just scream... "It''ll be easier if you call out ¡­" Duan Mu Yan endured the waves of pain on her back as she tightly held onto Qiu Yue''s trembling hand! Smiling, trying to give her some strength!


    "No ¡­" If the wangfei can hold on ¡­ "Yue Er can also ¡­" Her choked voice carried a trace of perseverance. Qiu Yue clenched her fists and forcefully swallowed all the pain back into her stomach!

 C44

    In front of the main hall, Xiao Jin Feng stood with his hands behind his back and his ice-cold eyes stared fiercely at the master and servant on the counter. He had obviously already taken revenge for Xiao Rou! However, there was no trace of happiness or excitement on his face! It felt like a ball of cotton wool was stuck in his chest; it was extremely stuffy!


    The staff was a punishment used within the army, a punishment only used by Xiao Yin to punish the male servants of the clan for committing heinous crimes. After ten strikes, Duan Mu Yan and Qiu Yue''s backs were already bleeding.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Qiu Yue fainted! " One of the servants took off the staff in his hand and worriedly asked.


    Speechless, Xiao Lingfeng was waiting for Duan Mu Yan to beg for mercy! As long as she was willing to lower her head, he would let Qiu Yue go and save the remaining twenty boards! However, from start to finish, Duan Muyan had never even glanced at him! Xiao Jin Feng was enraged and roared viciously!


    "Wake This King up!" "Continue!"


    "Wait ¡­" The voice that he had been waiting for for for a long time slowly rang out. Xiao Lingfeng''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised as he looked complacently at Duan Mu Yan, as though he was waiting for her humble begging!


    The current Xiao Lingfeng would never have imagined that one day, when he sincerely and sincerely kneeled in front of Duan Moyan, he would not even have the chance to beg.


    "Your highness only said forty boards ¡­" There were still twenty more left to go ¡­ You don''t have to wake Yue Er up to execute the punishment. "Just hit me ¡­" Her curled eyelashes slightly trembled. Duan Mu Yan slightly raised her eyes and calmly looked at Xiao Jin Feng. There was no pleading or explanation in her clear eyes, there was only stubbornness and stubbornness!


    "You! Good! Since the secondary wife wants it, then this king will do as you wish! Embroidery! Overseer here! " Xiao Jingfeng''s vicious eyes narrowed slightly as veins popped on the back of his hands. Without a moment of hesitation, he suddenly turned around and left! He was suddenly very afraid! He was extremely afraid to look into her eyes, extremely afraid to meet her gaze! Was it a guilty conscience? Still not able to bear it!


    "Your Highness?!" Your highness, think twice! The twenty big boards will take the life of the wangfei! " Hearing the voice, Zhou Jing shook, and was about to open his mouth to plead for mercy, but he saw that Xiao Jin Feng had already left and hurriedly followed him, wanting to retract his order!


    Seeing Xiao Jin Feng leave, Su Jin Xiu''s lips curled up and her eyes narrowed as she stood at the entrance of the main hall. With a sway, she walked to the front of the table.


    The servant was speechless and could only accept the order!


    "Embroidery..." The princess consort fainted as well ¡­ "How about ¡­" After seven blows, Duan Mu Yan felt her vision darken. She finally couldn''t take the torture any longer and fainted! At the side, the servant really couldn''t bear to do it. He opened his mouth wanting to ask Su Jin Xiu for help, but she shouted at him sternly!


    "Not what?!" You dare to disobey the orders of your highness?! His Royal Highness ordered me to supervise the punishment! Not one bit less! Call me! It couldn''t be light at all! If it''s light, then start again! " Su Jin Xiu''s expression was as malevolent as a little kid in the hall of the underworld. Although the servants were unwilling, they did not dare to say anything. Thus, the staff once again landed on Duan Mu Yan''s back, causing blood to splash out!


    By the time the blow had hit 15 times, Duan Mu Yan''s clothes were already torn to shreds and his flesh and blood was flying everywhere! No matter how hard the torturers tried, they just held onto their staves and refused to let go!


    "You are rebelling?! Five more rounds! Call me! " Su Jin Xiu''s crimson eyes shone with a dark green light. She could not hide the excitement in her expression! It was as if the scene in front of her eyes gave her a sense of satisfaction! Duan Mu Yan: Heh! Steal my man! Only death awaited them!


    Seeing that the servant did not move, Su Jin Xiu simply grabbed the staff, clenched both hands, and raised it up! She had been waiting for this moment for a long time!


    At this moment, Zhou Jun suddenly ran over from the direction of the study room!


    "Stop ¡­" Even though Zhou Jing had spoken, Su Jinxiu, who had been blinded by jealousy, had still used all her strength to hit him!


    One hit! Two ¡­! Three times... Su Jin Xiu brandished the staff like she had gone mad, using up all of her strength with each swing! None of the servants in the vicinity dared to stop her, not until Zhou Han rushed in front of her and knocked her down with a single palm strike!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" How dare you! Do you want to beat the princess to death?! " Zhou Wei spoke out angrily, his eyes were sharp like a torch as he glared at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Why would Housekeeper Zhou make things difficult for a maidservant? Embroidery is just following orders, it''s still missing two moves. If I don''t finish it, I won''t be able to explain it to the prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu pursed her cherry lips and climbed up with difficulty. Her hands were holding onto the staff, and Zhou Jing''s palm was really not light. Even though Su Jin Xiu had stood up, she had still expended a lot of effort!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" Don''t forget! The wangfei was the princess of the current dynasty! If there''s a chance, don''t mention it''s you! The entire Xiao family would have to pay with their lives! Wasn''t there still a difference! Hit me! Someone! Do it! " Just now, he had gone to beg the Prince! However, when the prince was angry, no matter what he said, it would be of no use! Zhou Han thought they would wait for him to come back before they were executed, but who knew it would be like this!


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." "Do you want to go against the prince''s orders ¡­" Su Jin had been in the palace for seven years, but he had never seen Zhou Jing so angry before. Even though he was afraid, he was still unwilling!


    "You four!" Take Princess Hua-Yang and Qiu Yue carefully to their rooms! You! Go get the best doctor in the city! "You, attack!" Zhou Jing didn''t even look at Su Jin Xiu. After Duan Mu Yan and Qiu Yue were carried away, he immediately leaned against the table that was covered in mottled blood!


    "You ¡­ "You guys ¡­" Su Jin Xiu watched as Duan Mu Yan was carried away. There were still two more! Two more rounds and he might send her to hell!


    However, no matter what Su Jin Xiu said, no one paid any attention to her. A servant holding a staff gave Zhou Wei a symbolic beating, and then suddenly threw the staff onto the ground. In the entire courtyard, only Su Jin Xiu stood there with a face full of hatred, her hands clenched into fists.


    Duan Mu Yan! I won''t let you off... Never.


    Imperial Palace Hall.


    The three-foot-squared sky blue stone was smooth like a mirror, and the surroundings were carved with colorful cloud patterns. The atmosphere was majestic, and on the beam of the hall, there was a giant dragon soaring in the sky, looking very lifelike! On the sandalwood table, a white jade censer filled with the fragrance of ambergris filled the air. Sunlight shone through the windows onto the emerald table in the middle, multi-colored!


    "My son!" "It''s your turn ¡­" Duan Chen sat at the side of the table, dressed in a dragon robe. His eyes were filled with a doting expression as he looked at his son!


    Her brows were as tranquil as a drizzle, her eyes were as bright as the stars, her black hair flowed with a gorgeous luster under the rays of the sun. Her nose was pointed, and her skin was as white as jade; the Duan Xingyi before her eyes was simply exactly the same as she was all those years ago! How could he not be happy!


    "Did royal father really leave well?" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed, his clear peach blossom eyes carried a trace of a smile as he looked at Duan Chen. As he spoke, his slender fingers slowly lifted up the teapot and filled the teacup in front of Duan Chen!


    "I have no regrets in picking up a chess piece, so let''s just say that I walked into the wrong place!" royal father will not go back on his words ¡­ " Duan Chen picked up Duan Xingyi''s teacup and took a light sip. The fragrance of the tea assaulted his nose and filled the air with a refreshing fragrance!


    "This official is going to get a general there ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s limpid eyes narrowed as he watched Duan Chen drink the tea in his mouth. A trace of a cold chill flowed through the depths of his heart!


    Duan Chen lowered his eyes. His'' general ''no longer had a way out! Although there was a moment of disappointment, it was met with an even greater surprise! Only this kind of courageous and resourceful person was worthy to be the successor of the Great Mo Empire! Only then did he deserve to be Crown Prince!


    "Yi''er!" Your chess skills are getting better and better! royal father admits defeat! " Duan Chen looked at his son with satisfaction, his heart filled with an indescribable sense of gratification!


    "Royal Father''s words are too serious. Xingyi was just a temporary opportunist. If he were to kill ten times in a row, Xingyi would definitely not be my father''s match!" The corner of Duan Xingyi''s mouth curled into a slight smile. That smile seemed so harmless!


    "Haha ¡­" Not arrogant, not arrogant, not arrogant! "As expected of my, Duan Chen''s, son!" Duan Ya was overjoyed as she opened her mouth to speak. Then, she took another sip of green tea!


    "Yi''er ¡­" The taste of your tea is very special. It is very fragrant and light. It tastes a little bitter in the mouth, but also slightly sweet in the tip of the tongue! " Duan Chen praised as he carefully savored the tea threads Duan Xingyi brought him!


    "If royal father likes it, this son will send some over every day!" Duan Xingyi slightly raised his delicate chin and spoke with a smile!


    "Mm ¡­" I don''t know what your sister has been busy with these days. Except for being able to see her when I''m greeting her, there''s no trace of her anymore! "This child!" As Duan Chen spoke, he slowly rose up and walked around the jade square table towards the white jade incense burner!


    Just as Duan Chen was about to circle around him, the smile on Duan Xingyi''s face slowly faded. His handsome face revealed a dangerous aura, and a bone-chilling light leaked out from his pair of peach blossom eyes!


    "Imperial Father doesn''t know, but Imperial Sister has been very diligent recently. Ever since Imperial Father invited Prince Ping to be her Imperial Tutor, Imperial Sister''s knowledge is already on par with the other imperial sisters ¡­" Duan Xingyi closed his eyes. As he slowly rose to his feet, his eyes opened once again. All of the hostility contained within them had vanished!


    "Oh? Could it be that your royal sister is interested in Xiao Yuxuan?! " Duan Chen slightly raised his sword-like brows, casually picked up the purple-gold cauldron spoon beside the censer, and lightly flicked away the burnt ambergris as he asked doubtfully.


    "Ugh ¡­" This son and son thought the same way as royal father, but ¡­ "Although this son just entered the palace not long ago, outsiders of this palace all know that the Ping Wang likes his third imperial sister who has already married into the Xiao family. It seems that the seventh imperial sister''s heart is empty hope ¡­" Duan Xingyi let out a sigh as his gaze swept across the ambergris in the white jade incense burner. This was something he had prepared meticulously for this Hall!


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Duan Chen''s hand that was holding the stove spoon trembled!


    "Father, are you alright?" Duan Xingyi took in the entirety of this detail. His thin lips pursed into a faint curve! It seemed that Duan Chen still held a trace of pity towards Duan Mu Yan and Duan Jingyang! After all, he was born into a family, how could he be so heartless and indifferent?


    I''m fine ¡­" It''s just that I''m a bit tired ¡­ Yi''er, you should go back first ¡­ royal father wants to rest now ¡­ " Ever since Ling Ziyan passed away, the hatred in Duan Chen''s heart seemed to have lessened a little, or maybe it wasn''t just a little. Sometimes, when he came back from his midnight dream, he would actually dream of Ling Ziyan standing under a pear tree, ethereal, brewing pear blossoms for himself.

 C45

    "Yi''er, help you!" "Ugh ¡­" "There is a saying that I don''t know if I should say or not ¡­" Duan Xingyi lifted his beautiful eyes and looked at Duan Chen! Since he was thinking of Duan Jingyang, this was a good opportunity! An opportunity to make Duan Chen trust him even more!


    "Do father and son have to be so hesitant when talking to each other?" Duan Chen turned his gaze to look at Duan Xingyi. He truly liked this son of his from the bottom of his heart!


    "Actually... His royal brother had already been imprisoned in the Pavilion of Subjugation for more than three months ¡­ Furthermore, they had caught a cold a while ago, so it was already a fact that the third sister was currently married into the Xiao family. No matter how unwilling her royal brother was, it was impossible for him to do anything excessive ¡­ So... Xingyi wanted to ask for a favor for his royal brother, how about ¡­ Let him be free. " A light flickered in Duan Xingyi''s deep eyes as his thin lips curled up into a strange arc. Duan Chen might have had this intention long ago, but without this step, he would have fallen for it!


    "Yi''er ¡­" Is that what you meant? " Duan Chen turned around and looked straight at Duan Xingyi, and his eyes flickered with a strange light!


    "Imperial Father is enlightened. This son truly feels that my royal brother has received the punishment he deserved and should be removed from his seclusion!" Duan Xingyi''s gaze was firm as he spoke in a sonorous manner!


    "You ¡­ Not hate him?! " Duan Chen stared fixedly at the Duan Xingyi before him. It was as if a string was slowly tightening in his heart!


    "Then the grudges of the previous generation ¡­" The string in Duan Chen''s heart did not loosen as he continued asking!


    "Father also said that it was a grudge between the previous generation and that it wasn''t something that Xing Yi could control or stop. What Xing Yi can do, what he wants to do, he only wants to stay by Father''s side to play chess with you, taste tea, and feel the love of a father that he hasn''t tasted in a long time ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s emotions were genuine. Crystalline light flickered in his eyes as every word he said was like a warm stream that flowed into Duan Chen''s heart!


    "My good son ¡­" "Good son!" Duan Chen was gratified as he extended his hand to grasp Duan Xingyi''s shoulder. His eyes were filled with mist!


    "Father ¡­"


    "As expected, you did not disappoint royal father! How great would it be if your royal sister thought the same ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ I heard that you went to the Xiao family a few days ago? " Duan Chen wanted to say something but hesitated, immediately changing the topic!


    Even though Duan Chen only avoided the topic at hand, he was still seen by Duan Xingyi! There was no doubt that royal father knew what royal sister was doing, which was why he sighed so emotionally! Moreover, he seemed to know every word and action! As expected of the Emperor of the Badlands Empire, he truly has some skills!


    "In reply to Imperial Father, this son just wants to pay a visit to the Third Emperor''s elder sister and see if she is happy in the Xiao family ¡­" As Duan Xingyi spoke, the image of Zhang Qingguo suddenly appeared in his mind. At the bottom of his heart, his heart throbbed with a faint but still unfathomable desire!


    "It''s rare for you to have this kind of intention! "Mu Yan, she ¡­" Duan Chen wanted to say something, but he hesitated, and his expression turned gloomy. Back then, he was the one who forced his daughter into the fire pit. Now, wouldn''t he feel guilty if he cared more about it?!


    "The third sister is fine. Although she is a little less mature, I believe that she will get used to it in a short time. The king of the Qi Kingdom has taken good care of the third sister ¡­" Duan Xingyi parted his thin lips, deep in thought!


    "Mm ¡­" Those who know my heart, Yi''er will also ¡­ "Zhen is truly tired. You should withdraw first ¡­" Duan Chen lightly patted Duan Xingyi''s shoulder before walking towards the bed!


    "Then royal brother ¡­" Duan Xingyi probed, only to see Duan Chen lightly waving his hand. Duan Xingyi tactfully withdrew from the Imperial Hall! The moment he turned around, his pair of pure peach blossom eyes became exceptionally dark!


    After leaving the Imperial Hall, Duan Xingyi headed straight for the Phoenix Storage Pavilion! He originally thought that no matter how much trouble Duan Zitong caused, it wouldn''t disrupt his plans. But now, it would seem that Duan Chen had yet to grow old and muddle-headed! He must have known that Duan Zitong had poisoned Duan Jingyang''s medicine a long time ago!


    Only Qing Lan was in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion sweeping. When she saw Duan Xingyi walk in, she immediately put down her brush to pay her respects!


    "Your servant greets the Second Prince!"


    "Forget it!" Where''s royal sister?! " Duan Xingyi''s gaze swept the surroundings, but he didn''t see Duan Zitong, so he couldn''t help but ask!


    "Reporting to the second prince, the princess should be at the Tutor Hall by this time. If anything happens to the second prince, your servant will go report right away ¡­" Just as Qing Lan was about to head towards the palace gate, she was stopped by Duan Xingyi!


    "Forget it!" I''ll go myself! " It had been a long time since he''d seen Xiao Yuxuan! He really did have some thoughts in mind! Duan Xingyi thought for a moment before turning around and walking away!


    Tutor Manor.


    Xiao Yuxuan sat cross-legged in his white dress, his slender jade-like fingers caressing the zither. His fingertips played and a wonderful music flowed out. Her hair was like silk, and without any wind, it moved by itself.


    At the center of the main hall, Duan Zitong''s graceful figure stood with a smile on her face. With her eyebrows raised low, her jade sleeves flowing with the wind, she held the colorful fan tightly in her hands, like a roaming dragon depicting the life of a Dan Qing. Her movements were graceful and graceful, like a butterfly dashing in the middle of a flower, as the sound of the zither gradually intensified.


    Just when Duan Zitong''s mind was fully focused on building a beautiful scene, the sound of the zither suddenly stopped. The entire hall became silent!


    "Yuxuan?" Duan Zitong steadied her sleeves and looked suspiciously at the god-like man before him, only to see him staring at the door with a torch-like gaze. When she looked back, Duan Zitong was right in front of him, standing by the entrance to the palace with her hands folded behind her back!


    "Xing Yi? "Why are you here?" Duan Zitong''s voice was slightly low, obviously dissatisfied with Duan Xingyi interrupting his leisure!


    "It''s nothing. I just came to take a look. Earlier, Xingyi was praising you in front of royal father, saying that your improvement is increasing by the day. Now it seems like he wasn''t lying after all ¡­" It''s been hard on you all this time! " Duan Xingyi lightly laughed as he heard this. As he leisurely walked into the hall, his devilish peach blossom eyes recovered their usual demonic charm!


    "Yuxuan greets the Second Prince!" His voice was cold and without a trace of warmth, and he kowtowing was something he couldn''t help but do. The moment he saw Duan Xingyi, Xiao Yuxuan truly wanted to take the bait and give him a punch!


    "Forget it. The Imperial Tutor has been so diligent in teaching my royal sister. As his royal brother, I should be thanking you ¡­" Duan Xingyi raised his thin lips in interest as his gaze shot straight at Xiao Yuxuan. His sword-like eyebrows were starry eyes, and he was incomparably handsome. This was the face that Duan Mu Yan liked, right?! It seemed like he wasn''t bad either! As Duan Xingyi spoke, his jade-like fingers subconsciously brushed past his many cheeks!


    "The Second Prince is too serious. This is a favor to the Emperor, and he has to bear the burden of the King. As the Emperor, Yuxuan will not dare to neglect this responsibility!" Xiao Yuxuan indifferently replied, and without avoiding Duan Xingyi''s gaze, he faced him!


    "Xingyi, you came to look for my royal sister? Or ¡­ royal father has an edict?! " At the side, Duan Zitong could clearly see the murderous intent in their eyes. She immediately changed the topic!


    "No, it''s just that there were some days when I didn''t see my royal sister, so I came to take a look ¡­" Duan Xingyi smiled seductively and shifted his gaze from Xiao Yuxuan to Duan Zitong!


    "That''s rare! I might as well return to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion and have my royal sister personally make tea for you! " As Duan Zitong spoke, he turned to Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Yuxuan, then let''s end it here today. It''s been hard on you ¡­"


    Xiao Yuxuan bowed slightly, sending Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi off with his eyes before getting up with an icy glare.


    In the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong closed the doors to the palace and ordered the Blue Orchid to wait outside. Then she walked over to the jade table and poured tea for herself!


    "Could it be that there is something important?" Otherwise, you wouldn''t have come to the Tutor Hall to find me. Was it about Duan Jingyang?! Have you made up your mind to deal with him?! " As Duan Zitong spoke, he didn''t notice the disdain and ridicule in Duan Xingyi''s eyes!


    "Sister Huang is half right. It is indeed about Duan Jingyang!" However ¡­ When Xing Yi was drinking tea with royal father today, he had already requested for Royal Father''s forgiveness. He hoped that he could remove Duan Jingyang''s forbidden technique ¡­ " Duan Xingyi said indifferently. His pair of charming eyes met Duan Zitong''s cold and incredulous gaze without any hesitation!


    "You?! Are you crazy?! It was one thing if he didn''t kill him! Why did you still release him?! " Duan Zitong frowned as she reprimanded! She couldn''t figure out what her little brother was thinking at all!


    "If you don''t stop ¡­" "I''m afraid that Duan Jingyang will really die in the Ting Lei Pavilion ¡­." Duan Xingyi spoke with a carefree tone. His deep eyes glinted with a cold light!


    "You ¡­ What are you talking about! "He''s perfectly fine, how could he possibly die ¡­" Duan Zitong''s voice shook him, and his panicked gaze immediately avoided Duan Xingyi. He turned around, picked up the teapot, and poured two cups!


    "I''ve already killed Li Jiancheng from the royal hospital!" Duan Xingyi strolled over to the table and sat down slowly. He lifted the teacup with his thin lips and took a light sip. The tea was fragrant, but it didn''t have the same fragrance as the ambergris. It was more pleasurable and less murderous.


    "You ¡­ How did you know?! " Duan Zitong''s eyes widened as she looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief! She thought that he had done this matter flawlessly, but he never expected that Duan Xingyi would know about it like the back of his hand!


    Not only me, even my royal father knows about this. Although he didn''t say it out loud, he must have been disappointed with my royal sister. My royal sister, I have already warned you!" Don''t act recklessly! This is the Great Mo Imperial Palace, you have your own eyes and ears, royal father doesn''t have them too! You are royal father''s daughter, so is that Jingyang not royal father''s son?! If you really kill Duan Jingyang in the Ting Lei Pavilion, do you think our royal father will forgive you?! " Duan Xingyi retorted coldly. His gaze was as cold as ice. If he''d known earlier, this Duan Zitong would have gotten in his way.


    "Father... royal father knows about it too?! How is this possible?! " Even now, Duan Zitong still didn''t believe that her plan was known by almost everyone!


    "Impossible?!" There was no wall in this world that did not let the wind pass through! Don''t talk about me and royal father! Perhaps even Xiao Yuxuan knew of this! And there was also Duan Jingyang himself. If he really drank the cold medicine that his royal sister had meticulously prepared for him every day, he would have died a long time ago! Why are you still safe and sound in the Ting Lei Pavilion?! " Duan Xingyi''s every word was like a sharp blade that pierced Duan Zitong''s heart. The plan that he originally thought was flawless was something that was known by almost everyone!


    "How could this be ¡­" "Then father, he ¡­" Duan Zitong''s face was deathly pale and his eyes flickered with indecision. Just as Duan Xingyi had said, no matter how weak Duan Jingyang was, he was still the biological son of his Imperial Father. The crime of murdering a prince was not a joke!


    "Don''t worry, royal sister!" Even though royal father knew about it, in the end, it did not turn into a tragedy, so he turned a blind eye! Otherwise, why do you think the royal brother begged the Emperor to let Duan Jingyang go?! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly curled up. His quiet voice contained a hidden sense of ridicule!

 C46

    "Fortunately... Not bad ¡­ It seems that this time, royal sister has to thank you! " Duan Zitong exhaled a breath of cold air and slowly sat down. However, there was still some lingering fear in her heart!


    "Do you and I need to thank ¡­" Sister, don''t worry. Duan Jingyang should die, but not now! Everything was under the control of the Star Path! In the future, royal sister doesn''t need to worry about Xing Yi with regards to the throne. On the other hand, Xiao Yuxuan, if royal sister really were to spend some effort, you know! " Duan Xingyi curved his thin lips into a smile that was not a smile, his eyes rippling with light!


    "Forget it, this time, Imperial Sis has really helped. Since you already know in your heart, then Imperial Sis will not interfere in your matters in the future!" As for Xiao Yuxuan ¡­ Rest assured, I have got him in my pocket, and no one can change that fact! " When he mentioned Xiao Yuxuan, the strong possessiveness that shot out from the depths of Duan Zitong''s eyes made him not believe it. Women were jealous, but it wouldn''t be a big deal!


    Just as Duan Xingyi predicted, the next day, Duan Chen ordered his son to be exempted from the punishment of Duan Jingyang''s secret ban! But he was not allowed to take even half a step outside of the palace!


    In the pavilion.


    "First Prince, accept the decree ¡­" After Elder Li read out the imperial edict, he put his hands together and respectfully placed the imperial edict on his palms. He then handed it to Duan Jingyang!


    On the ground, Duan Jingyang gritted his teeth and clenched his fists until his joints turned white. The moment he heard the imperial edict, he felt a stifling feeling in his chest, a chill that pierced into the depths of his heart! If he didn''t leave the palace, how would he be able to see his sister? What was the difference between this and a forbidden technique!?


    Eunuch Li''s eyes dimmed when he saw Duan Jingyang silently kneeling on the ground. He inwardly exhaled a long breath.


    "First Prince, don''t hesitate! "Being able to move about freely in the palace is better than being locked up in the Tyne Pavilion ¡­" Eunuch Li spoke sincerely as he took a few steps forward and placed the imperial edict right under Duan Jingyang''s nose!


    "This son ¡­" "I accept the decree of gratitude ¡­" It was just a few words, but it seemed to have used up all of Duan Jingyang''s strength! Just as Duan Jingyang took the imperial edict and slowly rose up, a clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out from the entrance!


    "Xing Yi congratulates royal brother for regaining your freedom ¡­" Duan Xingyi wore a purple robe and his charming peach blossom eyes flickered with bright and resplendent splendor. His thin lips lightly opened as he slowly stepped into the pavilion!


    "This old servant greets the Second Prince ¡­" "Since the First Prince has accepted the imperial edict, then this old servant will take his leave ¡­" When Eunuch Li saw Duan Xingyi walk in, he turned around, bowed respectfully, and left the pavilion!


    After Eunuch Li left, the air of the entire Ting Ting Pavilion seemed to have solidified. Duan Jingyang held the imperial edict in his hand as he glanced disdainfully at Duan Xingyi!


    "You are not welcome here!" The cold voice contained a great deal of anger. Duan Jingyang clearly remembered the day of his sister''s wedding! If it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi interfering, perhaps his own sister wouldn''t have to suffer in Duke Xiao Palace!


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Royal brother, why do you look as if you don''t want to get in the way of others! It must be known that if it wasn''t for Xingyi''s beautiful words in front of royal father, Royal Brother''s imperial decree would probably have to wait a long time ¡­ " Duan Xingyi slightly raised his sword-like brows as his clear eyes met Duan Jingyang''s disdainful gaze. His pretty lips slightly curled upwards, but there was no lack of provocation in his gaze!


    "You! "What did you say?!" The moment he received the imperial edict, although Duan Jingyang was disappointed and heartbroken, a trace of warmth still flashed through the depths of his heart. At the very least, his father still remembered that he had such a son in his heart! But now, Duan Jingyang felt as if his entire body was submerged in a cold pond. His heart was finally unable to withstand the desolation and deep despair that seeped into his bones!


    "It''s fine if you don''t mention it, but I don''t want you to remember this favor!" She had returned the favor ¡­ "There''s someone else ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s delicate eyes narrowed slightly. He was suddenly a little impatient to see what kind of expression Duan Mu Yan would have when she found out about this news!


    "What do you mean?!" Duan Jingyang looked at Duan Xingyi with vigilance. For some reason, he felt that this person was emitting an indescribable baleful aura the moment he laid eyes on Duan Xingyi! It was as if the Yama of hell was about to destroy everything!


    "My meaning is ¡­" Just as Duan Xingyi was about to speak, he suddenly heard the sound of hurried footsteps. Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and smiled, then walked to the door and met Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze!


    The god-like general and the Hades of Hell, the clash of ice and fire was bound to cause a tidal wave! The two of them looked at each other for a moment before Xiao Yuxuan bowed slightly!


    "Yuxuan greets the second prince ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s pure and clear voice was calm as he cupped his hands and made a path for him! Duan Xingyi lazily raised his eyes and his gloomy gaze landed on Xiao Yuxuan. The curve of his lips slowly deepened as he turned around and left, leaving behind only a wave of inexplicable laughter.


    Looking at the violet-robed background, Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. He felt as if that figure was concealing some unknown story. Duan Xingyi was far too mysterious; it was so mysterious that it made him feel uneasy!


    Without giving it much thought, Xiao Yuxuan withdrew his gaze and strode into the pavilion!


    "Jing Yang!" Are you okay?! I heard that the Emperor has ordered for you to be free! " Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes were bright as he excitedly spoke!


    "Heh ¡­" Freedom?! It was just a bigger cage! Yu Xuan, did you know?! Even if it''s this big cage! It was actually Duan Xingyi who gave it to me in front of my royal father! Why?! In royal father''s eyes, what exactly am I?! " Duan Jingyang''s body trembled from his anger. His hands that were holding the imperial edict were itching to shatter the ''humiliation'' in his hands! In the next second, his anger reached its peak. Duan Jingyang abruptly swung his hand and ruthlessly threw the imperial edict onto the ground!


    When Xiao Yuxuan saw this, he immediately turned around and closed the door. He quickly picked up the imperial edict and walked over to Duan Jingyang''s side.


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Don''t be like that, we have to remain calm. Don''t forget, Mu Yan''s grievances and grievances are many times more than us, so for her sake, we have to endure as well! " Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes flickered as he resolutely spoke! With Duan Jingyang''s current state of mind, he could empathize with him!


    Endure? What was the use of enduring it? Tell me, Yu Xuan! What was the use of enduring it? royal father doesn''t even have a son like me in his eyes! The only reason why he gave this decree was to let Duan Xingyi establish a reputation in front of all the officials! Royal Father simply wanted to pass the position of Crown Prince to Duan Xingyi! I''m just a tool! If Duan Xingyi gains power, do you think I can still live?! Haha ¡­ "Hahaha ¡­" An arrogant laughter came from Duan Jingyang''s mouth, but when he heard it, he felt a sharp pain!


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. A sorrowful light flashed in his deep eyes. At this very moment, he actually didn''t know what to say to comfort Duan Jingyang because of the truth ¡­ That seemed to be the case.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" If... What do I need... You must bring Mu Yan away from here! The farther you go, the better... "Duan Xingyi and Duan Zitong will definitely not let Mu Yan off ¡­" Duan Jingyang suddenly stopped laughing. His face was solemn as he gripped Xiao Yuxuan''s shoulders tightly. Each word was firm and clear!


    "Jing Yang!" Don''t worry, no matter who it is, don''t even think about harming you and Mu Yan! Actually... It''s not like there was no turning point, you forget! During the time that you caught the cold, there were clearly people who wanted to kill you! If not for your alertness, I''m afraid you would have already lost your life! Rather than sitting still and waiting for death, it was better to take the initiative! If the truth were to be revealed to the world, even if the Emperor were to cover it up, it would be hard to cover it up! " Xiao Yuxuan''s voice was light and low, but it contained an unusually resolute determination!


    "You ¡­ "What do you mean ¡­" Duan Jingyang''s eyes flickered with a trace of fear. His hand slowly slipped off Xiao Yuxuan''s shoulder and he lowered his eyes. For a moment, he didn''t know how to respond to Xiao Yuxuan''s suggestion!


    "Jing Yang, don''t tell me you don''t want to do something for yourself?!" Don''t want to do anything for Mu Yan?! And the late Pear Consort! You should know what her greatest wish is! Jing Yang... Escape would not solve any problems! It might even put you and Mu Yan in an even more dangerous situation! " Xiao Yuxuan''s words had cleared Duan Jingyang''s mind! That''s right! He had been in chaos for so many years, and from a young age, his goal in every single matter was to obtain royal father''s praise. Even if royal father gave him a glance, it would make him happy for a good half a day! All these years, he had lived only for royal father!


    But only now did he finally understand that in the heart of royal father, he was the only son! No matter how hard he tried and how well he did, it would not change anything in exchange for his royal father! If that was the case, then Duan Jingyang really should live for him! Live for your sister once!


    "Yu Xuan!" "Help me!" Duan Jingyang suddenly turned around with a determined look in his eyes. His brows were once again shining with brilliance! From this moment onwards, he, Duan Jingyang, would be reborn! He was fighting against the Heavens, fighting against fate!


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan nodded in satisfaction. Her clear eyes were shining brightly! That was what he had been waiting for!


    Sage Storage Pavilion.


    Duan Xingyi was just about to leave in large strides when he met Duan Zitong who had walked in!


    "Xingyi, your casual attire ¡­ Are they leaving the palace? " He was dressed in deep purple and had an emerald dragon pendant at his waist. His long hair was tied up in a purple ribbon and fell down to his waist like a waterfall. He casually stood there, and with the slight curve of his lips, he looked extremely charming and alluring! This kind of man could really make all women fall for him without any regrets!


    Sometimes, Duan Zitong would be curious about someone like her younger brother, whose beauty seemed to carry a demonic charm. What kind of girl would be able to wake up to be her sister-in-law?!


    "Of course we have to leave the palace. Otherwise, if we change out of this outfit, why would we pretend? Did Imperial Sis come to find Xingyi for some reason?" Duan Xingyi slightly raised his good-looking eyebrows and returned to the main hall. Duan Zitong followed him in!


    "Don''t let this royal sister guess that you''re going to the Xiao family!" Duan Zitong spoke bitterly as she cast a sidelong glance at her younger brother!


    "That''s hard to say. I might be passing by, so I might as well go in and take a look ¡­" Duan Xingyi disapproved and his fingers subconsciously played with the dragon pendant on his waist. This had already become a normal action of Duan Xingyi!


    "Xingyi, earlier, big sister promised you that she would not interfere in Jingyang''s matters. This time, big sister wants you to agree that you will not interfere in Mu Yan''s matters! You just need to focus all your attention on Duan Jingyang! As for Duan Mu Yan, elder sister will naturally make arrangements! " Su Jin Xiu had only reported to him two days ago that Duan Mu Yan had been caned in her residence. She didn''t want her younger brother to stand up for her again at this time! Whatever the purpose!


    "Since big sister has asked, then Xingyi might as well just say so. Duan Mu Yan is still of use to me!" I don''t care what my sister does to her! However, there was one thing. He had to spare her life! This life ¡­ It is extremely important to whether or not I can ascend to the throne! " Duan Xingyi''s handsome face had a rare coldness and his clear voice was filled with an icy coldness that could not be refused!


    Why did you have to leave her alive? Elder sister never thought of letting her die so happily. Only living is better than dying, only then will I feel the joy of revenge! However ¡­ Stars... Was her life really that important?! You''d better not let your sister see what you think of her, if I find out you''re in love with her... Even if I don''t enjoy the joy of revenge, I will make her die a graveless death! the same as Ling Ziyan! " Duan Zitong seemed to not have felt the warning in Duan Xingyi''s eyes as she coldly replied!

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    "Royal sister, don''t worry. One day, Xingyi will personally prove to you just how important Duan Mu Yan''s life is ¡­" It''s getting late ¡­ It''s about time for Xing Yi to leave, otherwise, he might not be able to make it back in time for the palace ban! " Duan Xingyi pursed his lips as he lightly shook off the dragon pendant in his hand with his slender jade-like fingers. He then got up and left the Sage Storage Pavilion!


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s departing figure, Duan Zitong''s brows furrowed and her gentle eyes narrowed. She wanted to see exactly why her little brother had left the palace! After pondering for a moment, Duan Zitong also stood up and left the Sage Storage Pavilion. However, she didn''t notice that the chair Duan Xingyi made earlier had already sunk to the ground.


    Spring Festival Courtyard. It was a magnificent building. It was exuding a strong smell of makeup. The top three floors were carved out of jade. The glazed tiles on the four corners of the eaves were sparkling, appearing exceptionally dazzling! Especially the big words'' Spring Festival ''. It was even made of pure gold, and under the sunlight, it formed a golden halo!


    At the massive main entrance, two gorgeous women were doing their best to recruit guests. Their clothes were thin, and their graceful bodies twisted like water snakes. With just a glance, these men couldn''t help but change their direction! On the jade railings of the second and third floors, there were also beautiful women that were like flowers. They waved the square handkerchief in their hands, and from time to time, they would throw it onto the head of a man who had fallen in love with them.


    At this moment, when the man dressed in deep purple appeared at the main entrance, almost all the girls stopped playing around with him. Dozens of eyes, without exception, landed on Duan Xingyi''s body.


    "This young master ¡­" Are you here to look for Little Red? " The so-called ''near water tower'' was first to arrive at the moon. The woman standing in front of the main entrance crazily wiggled her water snake waist, swaying it to Duan Xingyi''s side. She fiercely straightened and coincidentally rubbed against Duan Xingyi''s left arm.


    "Cough ¡­" May I ask who Little Red is? " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed as he chuckled. His beautiful fingers slowly hooked onto the girl''s lower jaw as he gently asked!


    "Reporting to young master, this one is Xiao Hong ¡­" The woman named Xiao Hong suddenly felt inferior. When her skin came into contact with his skin, she even felt that Duan Xingyi''s fingers were as delicate as a baby''s snow-white skin. In comparison, her own face was slightly rough!


    "I''m sorry about this, I''m looking for the number one player here, Leng Bing Xin ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s slender jade-like fingers slowly slid down from Little Red''s chin to the lowest part of her collar. After spinning a few times, he immediately withdrew his jade-like fingers and walked towards the main entrance! Little Red seemed to be intoxicated by the sensation from earlier. It couldn''t hear who Duan Xingyi was looking for.


    "Oh, where did this handsome young master come from?!" This is your first time here, do you have a girl you like? Or you can let all the girls come out and choose on your own?! " Dressed in heavy makeup, the old procuress greeted him with a flick of her hips. The Spring Garden had been open for 30 years, but there had never been a handsome man who could topple the world! At this moment, the old procuress wished that she could return 30 years later, perhaps she would have the chance to enter the young master''s eyes!


    The Imperial Palace''s Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    Qing Lan respectfully stood by Duan Zitong''s side.


    "Reporting to Master, this servant will follow the Second Prince until ¡­" Qing Lan was silent. She didn''t know how to describe the place Duan Xingyun had gone to!


    "Xiao Duke Palace?! "He really went ¡­" Noticing that Duan Zitong was infuriated, Qing Lan hurriedly opened her mouth to explain!


    "Reporting to Master, it isn''t Duke Xiao Palace, it''s ¡­ It''s the Spring Festival! " Hearing these words, Duan Zitong was shocked as she looked at Qing Lan with disbelief!


    "What did you say?!" Spring Festival?! "Isn''t that ¡­" Duan Zitong stood up with a start. She was about to get angry, but his anger dissipated before it could reach its peak. It wasn''t bad for the Yichun Courtyard. Was her little brother a man as well?! Furthermore, this result made her feel much more at ease than she had expected! As long as it wasn''t the Xiao family, how would it matter!


    "You saw him go in with your own eyes?" Duan Zitong sat down slowly with an indifferent expression!


    "Reporting to master, this servant saw it with her own eyes. This servant was still in the dark for an hour, and seeing that the second prince had not come out, I returned to report ¡­" Qinglan spoke the truth, but her master''s attitude surprised her!


    "Forget it ¡­" Maybe I was thinking too much! Xing Yi wasn''t little either. Since he had the heart to love beauty, he would just let him be ¡­ When I see royal father one day, I should also mention the matter of choosing a concubine! "If I can get him to have a beautiful lady he likes, it would save him the effort of going out ¡­" In her heart, these weren''t the most important things. The most important thing was how to capture Xiao Yuxuan''s heart, and how to make Duan Mu Yan wish she were dead!


    At the cemetery in the eastern suburbs.


    "Master Four, we''ve done it!" A tall and sturdy man dressed in plain clothes respectfully walked to Duan Xingyi''s side and pointed at the coffin carried by four people not far away.


    "Are you sure it''s Fei Li''s corpse?!" At the bottom of his heart, he scoffed at his own royal father. As a Sovereign King, he was actually so petty. If Duan Chen had had countless achievements in his life, then the matter regarding Riko Fei would be a stain on his life!


    "Reporting to Fourth Master, it can''t be wrong! When the people at the palace threw Pear Blossom over, your subordinate was in the dark! " The man said confidently!


    "Mm ¡­" Well done, send some people to sit up in the main hall and give them good food! Remember, if you don''t know anything, don''t even think about it! " Duan Xingyi spoke faintly, his peach blossom eyes slightly narrowing with an unfathomable radiance!


    "Yes sir!" The man did not ask, just like Leng Bing Xin, he never doubted his master''s orders!


    "Ye Li ¡­" Duan Xingyi suddenly seemed to have thought of something and called back Ye Li who was about to leave!


    "Master Four, do you have any other orders?" The person named Ye Li suddenly turned around and respectfully spoke!


    "Go visit Bing-Er when you''re free. If you''re not familiar with her, I''m afraid something might happen to her!" Towards Leng Bingxin, he always had an extra bit of pity and concern. Duan Xingyi was very clear that this had nothing to do with love. It was just that the scene that happened that year was too miserable for a woman.


    "Yes sir!" Upon hearing this, Ye Li accepted the order. With a glint in his eyes, he turned around and left.


    The setting sun gradually sank as the new moon quietly rose. The vast sky gradually dimmed as the first rays of the moon illuminated the land with a hazy glow. It was like a dream or illusion, and the land was completely silent!


    Moonlight shone through the window frame onto the figure lying on the soft couch. At the edge of the bed, Qiu Yue sobbed softly, her small hand lightly dipped in the ointment as it smeared on Duan Mu Yan''s back, which was covered in cuts and bruises! Even though it had been two days, Duan Mu Yan''s wound still hadn''t healed!


    "Ugh ¡­" At this moment, Duan Mu Yan only felt a burning pain coming from her back. Intense pain filled her internal organs, and not a single part of her body was able to escape the fate of death. Although the pain was heart-wrenching, Duan Mu Yan stubbornly refused to cry out!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Woo woo ¡­ * How could the prince be so heartless ¡­ Royal Consort ¡­ Sorry... It was all because of Yue Er ¡­ "If it wasn''t for Yue Er carrying that rabbit back, none of this would have happened ¡­" Qiu Yue''s voice was choked with sobs. Although there were injuries on her back as well, it was much lighter compared to Duan Mu Yan''s!


    "Yue Er ¡­" None of your business... "It''s just a flesh wound, it''ll heal in a few days ¡­" Feeling the ointment on the autumn moon, Duan Mu Yan struggled to get up. Her clear eyes looked at Qiu Yue with a trace of gentleness as she forced a smile!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "Sorry ¡­" Seeing that devastatingly pale face, with the corners of her dry lips bleeding, Qiu Yue''s nose turned sour, and her tears welled up like a fountain! She swore that she would return the innocence of the wangfei and herself! Cui Xin and Feng Xue were clearly lying, and there definitely wouldn''t be any medicine used to cover their perspiration in the wangfei''s room! She even guessed who was behind this!


    "Don''t cry... Not good for the wound... Yue Er ¡­ I have wronged you. If you hadn''t followed me, you might not have suffered so much ¡­ "How about I tell Housekeeper Zhou ¡­" His gentle voice contained a great amount of remorse. As he spoke, Duan Mu Yan gently caressed Qiu Yue''s small face and wiped away the sparkling light on her face. No one knew that his simple action had caused Duan Mu Yan to experience an unimaginable amount of pain!


    No!" Yue Er wants to follow the wangfei ¡­ Yue Er will only acknowledge you as her master in this life! Even if I die, Yue Er will still stand in front of the wangfei! " Qiu Yue tightly gripped Duan Mu Yan''s jade-like hand. Her voice was sonorous and powerful, but her gaze was exceptionally resolute!


    "Ugh ¡­" Suddenly, the pain in her back increased as Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but softly moan. When Qiu Yue heard her voice, she immediately released her hand and looked at her master with a pained gaze!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "I ¡­"


    "Don''t worry, I''ll be fine ¡­" Yue Er ¡­ Thank You... Fortunately, I have you with me at the Xiao manor ¡­ It''s getting late ¡­ "You should go back and rest as well ¡­" Duan Moyan forcefully endured the pain as she opened her cherry lips and looked warmly at Qiu Yue! She knew that in the vast Xiao Duke Palace, only Qiu Yue treated her sincerely. The rest ¡­ She was no different from the servant girl in the palace. It was as if she was the god of plague and couldn''t wait to escape!


    After Qiu Yue left, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze dimmed as she quietly climbed onto the bed. Her mind was filled with the grieving gaze of her mother''s consort!


    "Not falsely accused ¡­ Mufei ¡­ Sorry... Mu Yan was unable to do so ¡­ No matter how Mu Yan explained it ¡­ He wouldn''t even believe it ¡­ Mufei ¡­ Where are you... Mu Yan missed you so much ¡­ "I really want to ¡­" Tears silently rolled down her face before falling to the ground and breaking into pieces of glazed glass. Deep into the night, tears flowed down her face as if they were the tears of a small beast. Only at this moment did she dare to cry ¡­ Only then did she dare to reveal her weakness to the cold air of a room, to pour out her bitterness.


    The light within was like a sharp blade that made people shudder in fear. Through the window, Duan Xingyi could clearly see the stars on the back of the woman sitting on the bed, her heart, her heart, inexplicable panic, inexplicable confusion, and inexplicable anger! For a moment, he even wanted to charge in and take that woman away! However, it was only for a short period of time, and the surging waves had already died down! This... It was something he wanted to see.


    Night slowly faded in silence. Early in the morning, the first rays of sunlight appeared in the sky. The autumn wind blew gently, and the willow branches swayed in the wind. It was a scene of autumn''s depression.


    Steward Zhou was wearing a plain robe and walking out of the mansion with his eyes closed. Just as he was turning the corner, he bumped into something strange!


    "Ugh ¡­" Wang ¡­ "Your Highness?!" "Why are you here?!" Steward Zhou raised his eyes and saw Xiao Lingfeng standing in front of him with a solemn expression!


    "Walking... Where are you going?! " There was no trace of joy or anger in the clear voice, and Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze was deep as if he were unintentionally looking at Zhou Jing!

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    "Reporting to Your Highness ¡­ This old servant wants to go to the Ji Province near the Imperial City ¡­ "Go at this hour and come back at noon, so I didn''t report to your highness. I hope that you can forgive me ¡­" Butler Zhou bowed respectfully and spoke truthfully!


    "Oh? "What are you doing in Ji Prefecture?" Xiao Jin Feng''s brows rose as a complicated look flashed in his eyes!


    "I heard that Doctor Xiao of the Return of Spring Hall in Ji Prefecture has a type of secret medicine powder that can quickly heal one''s wounds without leaving any scars ¡­" No matter how much he had begged Xiao Jin Feng that day, he could not take back his order. Thirty military staffs were enough to take the life of an imperial concubine! Fortunately, the wangfei was fine. If there really was a chance, he wouldn''t be the only one who regretted it!


    "Are you blaming This King?! How to... "Is the side concubine hurt really bad ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng felt the anger in Housekeeper Zhou''s tone, and spoke with a slightly guilty tone!


    "This old servant wouldn''t dare, it''s just that before the old prince left, he specifically instructed me to take care of wangfei, and now that wangfei is seriously injured, this old servant is ashamed. If possible, this old servant hopes that wangfei''s injuries can be healed as soon as possible!" As for the severity ¡­ I believe that the prince knows better than this old servant... "If Your Highness is fine, then this old servant will take his leave first ¡­" This was the first time that Housekeeper Zhou had spoken indignantly to Xiao Jingfeng. Ever since he had become a housekeeper in the Xiao manor, Zhou Han had done his duty and did his duty. However, this time, he truly felt that Xiao Jingfeng had gone too far! Even if it was a Jade Rabbit from the Moon Palace, it wouldn''t be so noble as to take a life! Furthermore, the matter had yet to be investigated thoroughly!


    Seeing that Zhou Jun was about to leave, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly took a step back and blocked his path. Without waiting for him to speak, he took out a white porcelain bottle from his sleeve!


    "This is the secret medicine used by the Doctor Xiao you speak of. I don''t know if it will be useful or not, but at least I don''t have to bother you this time around!" There was not a trace of emotion in Qing Yue''s voice. Zhou Jing took the bottle in disbelief as he looked suspiciously at Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Don''t misunderstand, this duke is doing this for the reputation of the entire Duke Xiao Palace. If she were to borrow this matter, she will always be lying down. Seeing Zhou Jing''s surprised gaze, Xiao Jin Feng coughed lightly and then bitterly opened his mouth!


    "No matter what, this old servant still thanks Your Highness on behalf of wangfei ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou lowered his eyes and spoke respectfully. When his gaze fell on the porcelain bottle in his hand, a light flashed across his eyes, and his heart felt slightly relieved!


    "Wait... She couldn''t let Duan Mu Yan know about this! And it''s not for her! " Xiao Jin Feng purposefully suppressed his last words, and looked at Zhou Jing with a meaningful look in his eyes!


    "This old servant understands ¡­" No matter what Xiao Lingfeng said, Zhou Jing agreed readily. Although he did not know if the relationship between the Qi King and his wife would improve after this matter, it was still a good start! It was just that Housekeeper Zhou could not predict that a good start might not end well.


    "You can go back now ¡­" I''m going to the barracks! " Xiao Lingfeng spoke lightly as he turned and left! Seeing that figure disappear from his line of sight, Zhou Jing did not stay any longer. He turned around and returned to the Xiao manor!


    In the dark, Su Jin Xiu''s Yin eyes were as cold as ice, filled with a vicious aura! If she hadn''t eaten so badly last night, she wouldn''t have woken up this early and seen such a scene! Xiao Lingfeng had actually come to Ji Prefecture to request for medicine for Duan Mu Yan?! How was this possible?! Wasn''t it just a staff, did he soften his heart?! Was it sympathy? Mercy? Or ¡­ Su Jin Xiu did not dare to think any further. She did not believe it! She absolutely did not believe that Duan Mu Yan existed in Xiao Jin Feng''s heart! She wanted to use facts.


    When Butler Zhou returned to the palace, he initially wanted to send the porcelain bottle in his hand to Duan Mu Yan''s room, but it was still early, and Qiu Yue might not have woken up, so she walked towards the kitchen. Since the prince had returned to the army camp, he naturally would not return to the mansion to eat breakfast.


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." You''re up early! " When the kitchen manager, Li Ping, saw that it was Zhou Jing, he immediately put down the spoon in his hand and laughed. He was the only one in the entire kitchen, so the breakfast was relatively simple.


    "Ha!" There are those who came out earlier than me, the prince has already left his house, so there''s no need to prepare breakfast. As for the Royal Concubine''s food, I will add in all of them as well, and Qiu Yue, she is injured right now, so she shouldn''t eat with everyone, just prepare one serving for her! " Housekeeper Zhou carefully opened his mouth, but just as he was thinking of what else to say, a maid suddenly ran in from outside.


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" Not good! "Feng Xue and Cui Xin suddenly have stomachaches, it seems like it''s very serious ¡­" The maidservant''s expression was one of panic as she spoke in a flustered manner!


    "Peach Blossom!" You should be looking for a doctor for their stomachache, what''s the use of looking for me?! " Hearing this, Housekeeper Zhou frowned. Was he a doctor?!


    "Steward Zhou, I''ve already gone to look for a doctor. It''s just that they''re in so much pain right now, they''re rolling on the ground ¡­" "We don''t have any other options right now ¡­" The red-faced maid hurriedly responded, her face filled with an expression of helplessness!


    "How could this be ¡­" Zhou Jun''s gaze turned cold. If there was only one person who was acceptable, then both of them would have a stomachache ¡­ Will you... Is it related to that ''Xiao Rou''?! Zhou Han did not have time to think further, and just as he was about to leave the kitchen, he suddenly thought of the porcelain vase in his sleeve!


    "That''s right! This bottle is for the princess'' wife to apply medicine to her wounds. Hand it over to Qiu Yue when the meal ends! Do you know! " As she spoke, Housekeeper Zhou handed the bottle to Li Ping. Then, he turned around and quickly left with Peach Blossom.


    Li Ping held the bottle in his hand and placed it on the tray. Then, he walked to the stove! Pick up the spoon and taste the salt! Without saying a word, he opened the lid of the bottle and placed the chili powder that was already prepared inside. Then, he gently shook it twice, and after covering the bottle with the lid and seeing that Li Ping did not notice, he rushed out!


    "Pillar, you''ve come at the right time. Quickly add Little Flame ¡­" Li Ping felt some movement behind him and thought it was his own chef Tie Zhu. He opened his mouth casually, but after a long while, no one answered and turned his head, only to see that other than him, there was no one else in the kitchen. Li Ping shook his head and was at a loss. Could it be an illusion?


    As for Housekeeper Zhou, when he reached the side room, Feng Xue and Cui Xin were already rolling on the floor in pain. Their foreheads were dripping with cold sweat as they moaned incessantly to save their lives!


    "What are all of you looking at?!" Help them up! Where''s the doctor! Why isn''t the doctor here yet! " Zhou Jun spoke solemnly, ordering the servants at the side to help two of them onto the couch!


    "Go back to Housekeeper Zhou. Embroidery has gone to get a doctor. He''ll be back soon." Peach Blossom trembled in response!


    "Embroidery..." You go too! "Hurry them up!" Siren waved her hand, indicating Peach Blossom to go find Su Jin Xiu! At this moment, Su Jin Xiu led the doctor and rushed in!


    "Doctor Zhao is here ¡­" This Zhao Yu Xun was originally Chu Shirou''s doctor, his medical skills were one of the best in the Imperial City, but ever since Chu Shirou had left, Housekeeper Zhou had instructed not to look for this man to visit the Xiao manor to prevent him from causing any injuries to the Qi King! Now that they were face to face, Housekeeper Zhou was naturally smiling as he greeted them. However, when his gaze flashed past Su Jin Xiu''s body, it was as sharp as a blade!


    Behind him, Su Jin Xiu knew Zhou Shou was angry, but she didn''t care too much about it. She had already invited him over, how could he just chase them away?


    "Doctor Zhao, quickly take a look at what happened to the two girls." Housekeeper Zhou temporarily ignored Su Jin Xiu''s intentions and looked at Zhao Yu Xun worriedly. The entire room slowly quieted down, and only the occasional moans of Feng Xue and Cui Xin could be heard.


    Zhao Yuzhe signaled the pulse of the two, then he stood up and looked at Zhou Jing.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, don''t worry. These two girls must have eaten something unclean that caused their stomachs to go into chaos. That''s why they did this. Wait until I make a prescription and torture them three times, they''ll be fine!" Zhao Yuxu respectfully said, then wrote down the recipe and handed it to Su Jin Xiu!


    "Housekeeper Zhou, if there''s nothing else, I''ll be taking my leave ¡­" Zhao Yuxu carried his medical kit and respectfully bowed!


    "Doctor Zhao is too serious. Peach Blossom, send Doctor Zhao out!" Housekeeper Zhou cupped his hands in return. After Zhao Yuxu left, Su Jin Xiu held onto the prescription and walked over to Zhou Xuan.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, this medicine ¡­" So, is it okay to let Feng Xue and the others suffer from it? " Su Jin Xiu said softly, not caring at all about Zhou Han''s sharp gaze!


    "It''s up to you ¡­" "Leave the room!" What''s the use of scolding Su Jinxiu?! It was rare for the Qi King to treat his wife a little better. If Su Jinxiu ''cried'' at this time, the consequences would be unimaginable ¡­ Since it had nothing to do with pruritus, he could just let her do whatever she wanted!


    After Housekeeper Zhou left, Su Jin Xiu immediately closed the door. She then looked at Feng Xue and Cui Xin who were still moaning. Her red lips slightly curled up, and a strange light flashed in her eyes!


    "Enough ¡­" "No one''s here now, so don''t pretend to be so tired ¡­" Su Jin walked to the side of the table and sat down slowly. She threw the prescription to the side and poured herself a cup of hot tea. She took a sip and breathed in a sigh of relief. Duan Mu Yan ¡­ I want to let you have a taste of what is called a heart-wrenching pain!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" You''re too ludicrous! Don''t forget! You gave us that rabbit! We are all in the same boat, if you give us out, don''t even think about it! " Seeing that the door was shut tightly, Feng Xue glared fiercely at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Exactly! You''re threatening us now! "You are the real mastermind!" Cui Xin was also indignant!


    "Heh ¡­" Do you really think so? " Su Jin Xiu narrowed her eyes slightly. Her piercing cold gaze shot towards Feng Xue and Cui Xin, but her voice was abnormally calm.


    "Dang ¡­" "Of course ¡­" Feng Xue flinched in response. Cui Xin was also momentarily speechless. Towards Su Jin Xiu, they were still quite afraid!


    "Error Error ¡­" It is true that we are on the same boat, but if we were to capsize, you would be the only ones to fall. As for me ¡­ Do you think the Qi King will believe you? Me again! I treat Xiao Rou so well, why would I harm it?! Heh ¡­ "Heh heh heh ¡­" The temperature of the entire room suddenly dropped!


    The palace.


    When Duan Zitong arrived at the Sage Storage Pavilion, Duan Xingyi was nowhere to be seen!


    "Qing Lan!" You go and stop them first! I will arrive shortly! Remember, no matter what you do, you must not let the Second Prince leave the palace! " Duan Zitong couldn''t understand why her younger brother would go against him time and time again! What was so important about that damned woman!

 C49

    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan complied respectfully. Then, she suddenly leapt into the air and headed for the east gate of the palace! Duan Zitong quickened her pace, her heart filled with rage!


    The autumn wind began to blow and a wave of coldness assaulted his body. Doctor Zheng couldn''t help but shiver; it wasn''t because of the autumn wind, but rather the man in purple before him. At this moment, the coldness emitted from Duan Xingyi''s body was enough to make even the wind retreat!


    "Second Prince ¡­" This humble subject does not have a token... "We can''t leave the palace without permission ¡­" At the east gate of the imperial city, Doctor Zheng suddenly stood up and spoke carefully!


    "Come with me! If royal father blames anyone, I will defend you! " The cold voice was like a deep cold pond that made people shudder. Doctor Zheng wanted to say something, but he heard a response from behind him!


    "Second Prince, please wait a moment. The Princess has urgent matters to discuss with the Second Prince ¡­" As Qing Lan spoke, her figure flashed past Doctor Zheng and stood in front of Duan Xingyi!


    "If royal sister has something to do, it won''t be that short a moment before this prince finishes his business and will naturally look for royal sister! Now... Get out of the way! " Seeing that it was Qinglan, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but snort in disdain. He didn''t expect that Duan Zitong had so many spies in the Imperial Palace!


    "I''m sorry, Qinglan couldn''t obey. The princess has ordered me to ask the second prince to wait. When the princess arrives, Qinglan will leave ¡­" Qing Lan stood steadily in the middle of the city gate. She had no intention of backing down!


    "How dare you!" You are only a maid, how dare you disobey this prince''s orders?! " Duan Xingyi''s handsome face slightly trembled as his sword-like brows tightly knitted together. His cold gaze shot towards Qing Lan as he scorned her!


    "Qinglan wouldn''t dare, she''s just a servant in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. I can''t disobey the princess'' orders, I hope the Second Prince will forgive me!" Humble and respectful answer, humble but not overbearing, Qinglan face like water, pure voice!


    "Heh ¡­" "You think you can stop this prince with your skills?" Duan Xingyi slightly narrowed his beautiful eyes. The light of a smile that was not a smile could not conceal the hostility within!


    "Qing Lan has her life. If the second prince insists on leaving, Qing Lan can only offend ¡­" Her clear voice didn''t have the slightest trace of fear, and her clear blue eyes were as clear as water, calm as a calm lake. Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but feel regret.


    "Good!" You asked for it! " Duan Xingyi smiled coldly and struck out with his palm as he spoke. He had to conceal his true abilities in front of Qing Lan. Even so, it was more than enough to deal with his.


    Seeing that the wind from the palm attack was approaching, Qing Lan dodged immediately. Her feet touched the ground as she dashed to the side of Imperial Physician Zheng. She couldn''t go against him, so she had to find a good shield! Qing Lan was astonished. She didn''t expect that the Second Prince''s martial arts would advance so much. Before she had entered the palace, she had once exchanged blows with him. Compared to now, the difference was like heaven and earth!


    "Ugh ¡­" "No way ¡­" Seeing Duan Xingyi''s palm strike, Imperial Physician Zheng''s legs went soft at once. With a clear blue light swirling around Physician Zheng, Duan Xingyi found it hard to put his hands to good use!


    Duan Xingyi was anxious. If things dragged on like this, it would be hard to protect Duan Zitong from ruining his plans. Therefore, she no longer hesitated and fiercely struck her palms towards the chest of Doctor Zheng.


    "Puff ¡­" Fresh blood spurted out from Qing Lan''s mouth. She retreated a few steps back and looked at Duan Xingyi with disbelief. This ¡­ How was this possible?! This sort of fighting skill required a very strong inner force! How could the Second Prince know how to use it?!


    "Doctor Zheng!" "Let''s go!" Duan Xingyi cast a cold glance at Qing Lan, who was lying on the ground, before turning around to pull Imperial Physician Zheng away from the east gate! Qing Lan endured the pain in her chest as she suddenly leaped up and stood in front of Duan Xingyi!


    "Second Prince... You are not allowed to leave the imperial palace until you meet the princess ¡­ " Qing Lan resolutely opened her mouth as blood flowed out from the corner of her lips!


    "Humph!" How dare you! Since you wholeheartedly seek death! This prince does not need to care about imperial sister''s face anymore! " Duan Xingyi''s eyes turned cold as he channeled his strength with one palm. With such a death warrior by Duan Zitong''s side, he would be a disaster in the end!


    Seeing Duan Xing Yi''s palm strike, Qing Lan knew that it would be difficult for her to receive this palm strike.


    Just as Duan Xingyi was about to reveal his killing intent, a gust of wind suddenly blew past his ears. Without thinking about it further, Duan Xingyi suddenly withdrew his hand and took a few steps back!


    As he turned his gaze, he saw a white robe falling on Qing Lan''s body like a snowflake!


    "Who does this prince think he is?!" "So it''s the honored tutor!" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and a demonic light flashed in his eyes. It wasn''t a bad thing for Xiao Yuxuan to come!


    "This humble subject pays his respect to the Second Prince!" Xiao Yuxuan leisurely spoke. After cupping her hands in salute, he slowly lifted his eyes and looked straight at Duan Xingyi with eyes as bright as the stars! His white clothes fluttered in the wind, and his black hair fluttered in the wind. He stood there with her hands behind her back like a saint. He was extremely elegant, and his calmness was like a feather.


    It was even more difficult for Qing Lan to imagine that he would come to save her. After that, although they hadn''t said a single word, she knew that if it wasn''t for her, Xiao Yu Xuan would have joined her beloved woman and swept across the world. There wouldn''t be so many things that would happen next either; he had a reason to hate her, and she might even have killed her! But there was no reason to stop Duan Xingyi''s palm! His heart was slightly trembling, slightly sad, slightly hesitant, and slightly helpless. That long-suppressed emotion once again stirred.


    "Save it ¡­" I wonder what the honored tutor means by this? " Duan Xingyi cast a sidelong glance at Qing Lan. His charming eyes were filled with questions!


    As the Imperial Tutor, Yuxuan naturally doesn''t want to see the Emperor toil for the death of the Imperial Palace, and Qinglan is the Seventh Princess''s personal slave. Even if it''s wrong, it should be dealt with by the Seventh Princess. Xiao Yuxuan''s beautiful and elegant voice was filled with a trace of awe!


    "Heh ¡­" It seemed like the honored tutor still held the position of imperial sister in his heart! "If that''s the case, that will not be in vain. My royal sister ¡­"


    "The royal sister is the Imperial Tutor''s student, and the Imperial Tutor has a royal sister in his heart. That''s reasonable, but as the royal brother, do you still have the position of royal sister in your heart?!" Duan Zitong walked over to Duan Xingyi''s side with a swaying back and forth. Her gaze swept past Physician Zheng, and she naturally understood what was going on!


    "My royal sister''s words are too serious. Xingyi and my royal sister were born from the same mother. Now that my imperial mother has passed away, my royal sister is the only family Xingyi has left in this world. Xingyi''s reverence couldn''t have been greater, how could my royal sister not exist in my heart ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s lips curled into a smile. His deep and bewitching eyes shone with a light that was difficult to understand!


    "Since that''s the case, why did you injure Qing Lan?!" You should know that Qinglan means'' royal sister ''! " Duan Ziteng had wanted to interrogate her directly, but with Xiao Yuxuan around, he couldn''t let her know about Duan Mu Yan''s situation! No matter what!


    "Is that so ¡­" Xingyi had misunderstood ¡­ "However, Xingyi does indeed have important matters to attend to, so he won''t accompany imperial sister and the Imperial Tutor to chat for too long ¡­" As Duan Xingyi spoke, he glanced at Imperial Physician Zheng!


    "Doctor Zheng!" "Let''s go!" Duan Xingyi paid no heed to Duan Zitong''s fiery eyes as he headed straight for the east gate!


    "Wait!" Xing Yi! Without royal father''s order, Doctor Zheng could not leave the palace at will! You can leave, but not Doctor Zheng! " Duan Zitong knew in her heart that Duan Xingyi wanted Zheng Yu to treat Duan Mu Yan''s injuries. He was challenging her bottom line!


    "Royal sister, why make a big fuss over nothing ¡­" Since it was an urgent matter, Xing Yi didn''t ask for permission from his father. However, if his royal sister insisted on following the rules, Xing Yi was unwilling to disobey her orders. However, there was one thing that he wanted to do ¡­ Is royal sister really going to cause this matter to go wild? " Duan Xingyi''s beautiful thin lips slightly curled up as he spoke with confidence. His gaze directly met Duan Zitong''s cold gaze!


    "Duan Xingyi! "What exactly do you mean?!" Duan Zitong gritted his teeth as an angry flame jumped about between his eyebrows. If Xiao Yuxuan wasn''t here, she would have really asked to find out what was so important about Duan Mu Yan''s life! It was so important that his little brother was facing off against him!


    "Xingyi will explain, but not now ¡­" Doctor Zheng! "Let''s go!" Duan Xingyi''s voice was light, but it had a feeling that no one was able to refute or refuse him! Seeing that Seventh Princess didn''t stop him, Doctor Zheng could only follow Duan Xingyi and leave the East Gate!


    Xiao Yuxuan''s heart suddenly felt a trace of unease as he looked at Duan Xingyi''s fading background. Who exactly was the person that could make the two siblings confront each other?! Just as Xiao Yu Xuan was deep in thought, Duan Zitong suppressed her rage and hostility and walked over!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Thank you so much, my little brother is too willful. If it wasn''t for you, Qing Lan''s life would have been gone! Clear Orchid... "Hurry up and thank Imperial Tutor Xiao ¡­" In front of Xiao Yuxuan, she could never win against that handsome face. Just a casual look from her would be enough to capture her soul!


    "Qinglan thanks the Imperial Tutor for saving her life ¡­" Beside Duan Zitong, Qing Lan knelt on one knee as she expressed her gratitude. However, there were too many questions in her mind. Why would Xiao Yuxuan save her? This was not within reason!


    Just as Qinglan was deep in her thoughts, she suddenly felt Xiao Yuxuan''s jade-like fingers lifting her up. The smooth touch was like a pebble falling into the bottom of Qinglan''s heart, causing ripples to form. Qinglan quickly stood up and retreated, her cheeks flushed red, but her heart was not at this moment. In the forest that day, Qinglan knew that she had already lost her heart, but this god-like man was not someone she could covet! Not to mention that his love had already been completely given to another woman! That woman was not someone she could compare to.


    Fortunately, Duan Zitong''s gaze didn''t leave Xiao Yuxuan for a moment. Otherwise, if she were to see Qing Lan like this, who knew if it would be a blessing or a curse!


    "Princess is being too serious ¡­" This is an internal matter of Yuxuan, but Qing Lan''s internal injuries are extremely severe. It would be better to go to the imperial hospital as soon as possible to prescribe some qi-replenishing prescriptions ¡­ " Duan Zitong looked at the man before him with an intoxicated expression. Her black hair fluttered in the wind, and her white robes were even whiter than snow. He stood there looking like a snow lotus that had been condensed between heaven and earth; she was a holy and inviolable figure!


    "Princess ¡­" Xiao Yu Xuan felt that Duan Zitong was acting strangely, so she frowned slightly and asked in confusion!


    "Ugh ¡­" What Yu Xuan said was true ¡­ Qinglan, go to the royal hospital first and check your injuries! I will return with Yuxuan to the Tutor Hall! "Go on!" Duan Zitong shifted her gaze onto Qing Lan with slight embarrassment as she spoke indifferently.


    After Duan Zitong and Xiao Yuxuan left, Qing Lan gazed at that figure for a long time before sighing softly. The princess was right, she didn''t dare to think about this compared to Su Jin Xiu.

 C50

    Within the Xiao family''s room.


    Qiu Yue woke up early in the morning and walked into Duan Mu Yan''s room, intending to fetch water for her. Due to the rod wound, Duan Mu Yan could only lie prone on the bed, unable to turn over, for the past few days she had been attending to by Qiu Yue. Although Housekeeper Zhou had assigned her a servant girl, Qiu Yue was worried, because with this lesson, Qiu Yue would not dare to be careless!


    "Yue Er, it has been hard on you these two days. I just tried it and I think I can sit up! I''ll take care of the trivia myself ¡­ " Looking at Qiu Yue who endured the pain in her back as she went back and forth, Duan Mu Yan''s heart ached with indescribable pain. Just as she was about to raise her body, she was stopped by Qiu Yue!


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t move ¡­" If the wound was torn, that would be bad! Yue Er was there to serve you in the first place ¡­ This is what Yue Er should do! " Even so, Duan Moyan was still able to hold on as she leaned against the bed rail, a slight smile on her lips.


    "Then let me get up and lean on it for a while longer. If I keep on crawling like this, I''ll suffocate ¡­" Qiu Yue still wanted to say something, but she suddenly heard a knock on the door!


    "Who?" Qiu Yue suspiciously asked!


    "Replying to Lady Yue''er, this lowly one is Li Ping. I''ve specially come to deliver breakfast for the wangfei and Lady Yue''er ¡­" There was a trace of affection in her deep voice. Qiu Yue was smart and obedient, gaining a lot of popularity in the mansion. Especially Li Ping, she treated her like her own little sister!


    The door opened with a creak. Yue Er hurriedly reached out to receive the tray, looking at Li Ping with gratitude.


    "Thank you, Manager Li ¡­" I was just about to go to the kitchen and get it... "


    "Thank me for what!" This was also ordered by Housekeeper Zhou! Oh, yes! This white porcelain bottle was specially instructed by Housekeeper Zhou to apply the medicine for Wang Concubine''s wounds. It must be extremely spiritual; otherwise, Housekeeper Zhou wouldn''t be so nervous. He definitely would have asked me to personally hand it to you! " Li Ping spoke truthfully. As he spoke, he pointed at the white porcelain bottle on the tray!


    "Mm ¡­" Yue''er understands! " Qiu Yue nodded slightly, her eyes still filled with gratitude!


    "Then I will take my leave! The breakfast should be eaten while it''s hot. If it''s cold, the effect of recuperation will not be good! " Li Ping said a few more words before turning around to leave!


    After returning to her room, Qiu Yue couldn''t help but sigh.


    Zhou Guan''s family is really good. Princess, I heard that Steward Zhou took a beating for you the other day with the staff ¡­" Qiu Yue''s words entered Duan Muyan''s ears. Her heart, was filled with a trace of guilt. To force Zhou Jing to be a lackey for her at such a young age, what a sin.


    "Princess, Yue Er will feed you ¡­ Actually... Yue''er really couldn''t understand. Did the Prince really love that rabbit that much?! "Or ¡­" Yue''er knew that she had a lot to say, but she stopped herself as the spoon in her hand slowly approached Duan Mu Yan''s cherry lips!


    "If that white rabbit was really gifted to Chu Shirou by the Qi King... That love... "It should be true ¡­" Her heart felt slightly bitter. In her mind, when she saw the corpse of the white rabbit, the grief and despair in her eyes was the same as the moment she wore the wedding dress! Life and death were better than death. Compared to Xiao Jin Feng, Duan Mu Yan was already satisfied. At least Jade Xuan was still alive! Deep in her heart, Duan Muyan sympathized with Xiao Lingfeng. Even if he treated her harshly at times, even if she treated her unreasonably, she did not take it to heart! I never thought of hating anyone.


    "You''ve loved him for so many years, and now that you''re forcibly married to him, he should understand the pain in your heart better than anyone else, but he ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Royal Consort ¡­ "Yue Er, you''re talking too much ¡­" Feeling that her words were inappropriate, Qiu Yue immediately shut her mouth as she carefully looked at Duan Mu Yan!


    Qiu Yue''s words had indeed pricked the deepest pain in her heart. No one knew how many nights she had cried and cried out that name repeatedly in her heart! Even if she was the only one in the entire room, Duan Mu Yan still didn''t dare to make a sound. She was afraid that if she heard those three words, she would give up and go find him.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Qiu Yue held the porcelain bowl in her hands as she gazed at the dream-like Duan Mu Yan. This kind of lost fairy should have received the care and care of the stars and moon, but now ¡­


    "I''m fine ¡­" "The medicine is over there, help me apply it. If you continue to crawl like this, I really won''t be able to take it ¡­" Duan Muyan''s cherry lips curled up and she smiled sweetly. Her eyes that were as clear as water turned around and stood on the dressing table!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Oh!" Qiu Yue replied and put the bowl back on the tray. Her eyes glanced at the white porcelain bottle that Li Ping had mentioned!


    "Right ¡­" Just now, Manager Li said that this bottle is a specially prepared medicine for the wangfei by Housekeeper Zhou. Why don''t we try it?! " Qiu Yue picked up the porcelain bottle and walked back to Duan Mu Yan''s side!


    "It''s rare for Housekeeper Zhou to be so attentive, so let''s use this ¡­" Duan Moyan nodded her head slightly. She had always felt grateful towards Zhou Jing!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "Then you ¡­" Qiu Yue was about to support Duan Mu Yan as she lay prone on the bed, but she was stopped by her!


    "It''s fine, I''ll just pour it out a little. Let''s just do it like this ¡­" "Lying down is really too uncomfortable ¡­" He lifted his fingertip slightly, intending to untie the sleeping belt at his waist. Autumn Moon naturally understood, and placed the porcelain bottle in her hand to the side, slowly peeling off the silk pajamas on Duan Mu Yan!


    Her snow-white skin was sparkling and translucent like jade, without the slightest flaw. The light pink undergarment only concealed the beauty on Duan Mu Yan''s chest, exposing the rest of her skin!


    "Esteemed wangfei, hold it in a bit. It''ll be better in a bit ¡­" Qiu Yue picked up the white porcelain bottle again and placed the powder within it onto the ground. She aimed at the wound on Duan Mu Yan''s back and lightly sprinkled it on top of it!


    "Ugh ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned, his hands clenching the bars of his bed tightly. The sudden pain caused her entire body to tremble, and the wound on her back seemed to be burning, scorching hot! The burning pain spread from his back!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Qiu Yue could feel Duan Mu Yan''s body trembling as she spoke with worry!


    "I''m fine ¡­" Perhaps this medicine was too ¡­ It''s too strong, isn''t it? It was just brought by Housekeeper Zhou, so the medicinal effects should be pretty good ¡­ Apply... "I can still ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s forehead was covered in cold sweat, and even her voice was trembling. The piercing pain caused her to sink her hands into the bed rail, unaware!


    Qiu Yue only said that after smearing the powder on her wounds, it would lessen the pain on her. Thus, she increased her speed and poured the powder within the bottle into her palm. Without any hesitation, she smeared it all over Duan Mu Yan''s wounds! Without even considering the powder, the fact that the chili powder had landed on a wound that had not fully healed was not something that a normal person could endure!


    With a series of hurried knocks on the door, Housekeeper Zhou hastily opened it to see Duan Xingyi standing outside with an ice-cold expression!


    "This old servant greets the Second Prince. May I ask if the Second Emperor is looking for my Duke?!" "Prince, he''s not in the manor ¡­" Before Zhou Shan could finish his sentence, Duan Xingyi had already stepped into the prince''s mansion. Behind him, although Doctor Zheng did not know what was going on, he still followed closely behind!


    "Where is Princess Hua-Yang''s room?!" There was not a trace of warmth in her charming eyes. Even though there was some distance between them, Zhou Shou-was still able to sense the cold aura being emitted from Duan Xingyi''s body!


    "This... The princess is resting... If the second prince wishes to see the wangfei, this old servant will go and inform him ¡­ "Second Prince, please wait in the main hall for a moment ¡­" Zhou Han knew he had not come with good intentions, and as he spoke respectfully, his heart was filled with worry!


    "Wait?!" I don''t know how long I''ll have to wait before I''ll wait for my royal sister''s injury. Duan Xingyi lightly flicked the dust between his sleeves. His deep eyes carried a chilliness that seeped into the bones as he looked at Zhou Ting!


    "This... "Esteemed wangfei, she ¡­" Zhou Jun was speechless for a moment. He was stunned in his heart, as he had never expected that Duan Xingyi already knew about the matter of his wangfei''s injury!


    "Humph!" Doctor Zheng! "Follow me!" Duan Xingyi''s dark eyes suddenly turned cold as he fiercely glanced at Zhou Jun, then he walked straight towards the side room! Not only had Duan Xingyi come here before, how could he not find her room?


    Behind him, Zhou Jing knew that he was in trouble. He immediately pulled Sun Chu to the side, ordered him to hurry to the barracks to find His Highness, and ran after him!


    Outside the door, Steward Zhou stopped Duan Xingyi, who was about to charge in, and spoke with a worried tone.


    "Second Prince... "You can''t enter. When this old servant reports, this old servant will not dare stop you if you give me permission from the wangfei ¡­" Just as Housekeeper Zhou was trying his best to stop him, a terrified scream came from inside the room.


    "Ah ¡­" Pain, to the limit. The powder with chili foam was smeared all over the wound on Duan Mu Yan''s back. No matter how strong Duan Mu Yan was, it was impossible for her to withstand this heart-tearing and lung-splitting heat!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "How could this be ¡­" Qiu Yue lifted the porcelain bottle in her hand and looked at the sweating Duan Mu Yan in panic. She saw her master''s face pale, pupils dilated, lips trembling, and her body spasming uncontrollably. What kind of pain was this! Qiu Yue''s tears rolled down uncontrollably, but she didn''t know how to alleviate the pain that Duan Mu Yan was in!


    "Ugh ¡­" No... "I''m fine ¡­" The pain on her back was overwhelming, stimulating every nerve in her body. She did not dare to move, and with just a slight movement, an even sharper pain would fill her entire body!


    Right at this moment, the door was kicked open with a bang. Duan Xingyi ruthlessly barged in, and the baleful air between his brows was enough to cause the air in the entire room to suddenly congeal!


    Qiu Yue was initially startled before noticing that Duan Moyan only had a thin undergarment on her body. In her panic, she originally wanted to step forward and pull up the blanket for her master! However, he was pushed to the ground by Duan Xingyi''s palm! He had no intention to take her life, but in his fury, Duan Xingyi''s palm strike was sufficient to cause Qiu Yue to lie paralyzed on the ground and was practically unable to move!


    "Autumn ¡­" "Autumn moon ¡­" Duan Mu Yan furiously looked at the man in front of her, and without caring about the heart-wrenching pain in her back, she suddenly sat up, wanting to pull over her thin clothes. However, that kind of pain, had already surpassed the limits of what Duan Mu Yan could endure, and after pausing for a moment, she powerlessly lowered her jade arm, even though she did not want to faint at this moment, she had sunk into endless darkness.


    The very next second after Duan Muyan''s body crashed into the ground, Duan Xingyi dashed forward and sat firmly on the edge of the bed. He fell into Duan Xingyi''s embrace as expected! His snow-white skin was smooth like cream, and his collarbones were slender and elegant. Even with his undergarments, he still possessed an enchanting charm!


    Duan Xingyi''s dark pupils became even darker as he fiercely choked down his throat. There had never been a woman that could arouse such intense lust from him. However, with just a single glance, Duan Xingyi could feel the changes in his body!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" The flustered voice shattered the desire in Duan Xingyi''s heart. Without any hesitation, Duan Xingyi fiercely pulled down the purple robe on his body and draped it over Duan Mu Yan''s body, before slowly flipping her over. At this moment, he discovered just how shocking the wound on her back was!


    Due to the chili powder, the wounds that were on the verge of healing were almost completely ripped apart. Coupled with the violent movements just now, the wounds were already badly mutilated!

 C51

    "Doctor Zheng!" Duan Xingyi forcefully endured the extreme anger in his heart. His black eyes slightly narrowed, and the light in them was like ice blades that caused chills to run down one''s spine! Zhou Han was the first to enter the room. When he saw the wound on Duan Mu Yan''s back, he couldn''t help but take a few steps back. How could this be? It had clearly been two days, yet the wound on his back was even more severe than when he was being tortured that day!


    "Second Prince ¡­" Just as Doctor Zheng opened his mouth to say something, Duan Xingyi abruptly grabbed him by the collar and nearly dragged him to the edge of the bed!


    "Treat the Third Princess well! Otherwise, you wouldn''t have to go back to the palace! " Duan Xingyi clenched his fists tightly. Could it be that last night ¡­ Xiao Jingfeng! You deserve to die!


    Doctor Zheng did not dare to be negligent and immediately began to examine Duan Mu Yan''s wounds. When his gaze landed on the badly mutilated jade back, he could not help but suck in a breath of cold air! Even if the Third Princess wasn''t spoiled, she still wouldn''t have been destroyed like this! The person who did this was too ruthless!


    Without giving it much thought, Doctor Zheng put down the medicine box on his back and carefully examined Duan Mu Yan''s wound. After careful examination, he suddenly discovered as if there were no injuries on his body. Unexpectedly, a few powdery objects landed on his back! Imperial Physician Zheng had wanted to find out what exactly this powder was, but when he stretched out his hand, Duan Xingyi nearly broke his wrist!


    "What are you trying to do?!" With the same icy tone, Imperial Physician Zheng immediately explained!


    "In reply to the Second Prince, this humble subject only wishes to know what medicine the wangfei used before. What exactly is that powdery substance? Perhaps ¡­ The wound of the princess is related to it! " Doctor Zheng felt extremely helpless. He was the imperial physician in the palace, so he had his own medical ethics. How could he ¡­ Cough cough.


    "Impossible ¡­" The prince came to Ji Zhou this morning to ask for the medicine for the princess... "There will never be a problem ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou retorted, but he regretted it after he shut his mouth. His Royal Highness had instructed him not to let anyone know that he was the one who had asked for this medicine! His heart was inexplicably nervous! No! Your highness would never do anything to the medicine! Available... But why did the Prince want him to hide this matter?! Could it be?


    "Humph!" It was his medicine that had the problem! "I''ll do it!" The light in Duan Xingyi''s eyes gradually condensed as he walked to the side of the bed. His slender jade-like fingers lightly touched Duan Mu Yan''s jade white skin, and at this moment, that indescribable throbbing once again surged to his heart. Duan Xingyi ruthlessly shook his head, dispelling all thoughts of desire, and then lightly flicked the powder on his fingertips into Zheng Yu''s hands!


    Imperial Physician Zheng lightly pinched the powder in his hand and brought it to his tongue to taste it. He frowned slightly and the calmness in his eyes gradually dimmed!


    "How is it?!" Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, his eyes containing a bit of sharpness and chilliness!


    "Reporting to the Second Prince ¡­ This medicine ¡­ Within the powder, there seemed to be ¡­ It seems to have a pepper component ¡­ " To be able to sit at the head of the imperial hospital, there was no need to mention Imperial Physician Zheng''s medical skills. In fact, he was certain that the light red powder was pepper, but it was easy to say so, but difficult to retract! Just now, Housekeeper Zhou had clearly said that this medicine was prepared by the Qi King for the third princess, that was obvious! Therefore, he seemed to be trying to make things difficult for him!


    "Impossible!" "That''s definitely not Chili Pepper, the Prince would never do that!" Housekeeper Zhou''s eyes were wide open as he tried his best to defend Xiao Lingfeng!


    "Chili Pepper ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s chest suddenly shook as an indescribable pain surged through his four bones: Xiao Jin Feng! You''re too cruel! Even after beating his, he still wanted to make Duan Mu Yan suffer such torture! Good... Great! I, Duan Xingyi, will finally remember this debt! One day, I will make you pay double!


    "Ugh ¡­" "This humble subject only suspects ¡­" Imperial Physician Zheng choked. He''d wanted to keep silent, but he knew something was amiss!


    "Don''t tell me that all the medicine is on Third Sister''s body?!" Where''s the medicine bottle! " Duan Xingyi spoke in a ruthless tone as his cold gaze swept across the edge of the bed. Coincidentally, he saw the white bottle at the end of the bed!


    This time, it was impossible for Imperial Physician Zheng to turn the tables on him! The rest of the powder poured out from the white porcelain bottle contained the chili concoction!


    "Reporting to the Second Prince ¡­ This medicine ¡­ "There is indeed Chili Pepper inside ¡­" Doctor Zheng spoke truthfully with a heartache. He never expected the distinguished King Qi to be so deceitful. He would use such a despicable method against a girl, and even the current Princess Mo!


    "What are you standing there for!" Since you know the root of the problem, hurry up and treat it! Don''t tell me you want the Third Princess to die from the pain! " Duan Xingyi almost roared as he spoke, his rage could not be quelled!


    "Yes ¡­" But... The wound on the third princess'' back was almost festering, so this humble subject could only ¡­ He could only shave off the rotten meat on the surface before applying the medicine ¡­ It will only be effective! " Doctor Zheng said nervously!


    "Then what are you waiting for?!" Duan Xingyi urged urgently. His gaze was as cold as ice!


    "The third princess may have fainted, but it''s hard to protect her from being unconscious during this process. The pain from his body being torn apart, the pain from being burned ¡­" This humble subject is afraid that the third princess will not be able to endure and will ¡­ "He will bite his tongue and commit suicide ¡­" It wasn''t unnecessary for Doctor Zheng to worry. Why did the prisoners on death row only wish for death? Because they could not bear the torment of the pain and fear!


    "What do you mean?" Duan Xingyi turned his gaze towards the unconscious Duan Mu Yan. No way! Duan Mu Yan! You must live no matter how bitter it is.


    "This humble subject''s meaning is to take a wooden stick or wet towel and stuff it into the third princess'' mouth. But I''m afraid that the third princess might be injured ¡­" Doctor Zheng had no choice but to consider Zhou Quan and inform Duan Xingyi of all the consequences in advance. He didn''t want anyone to settle the score with him!


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi directly walked to the side of the bed and lightly supported Duan Mu Yan onto his lap. His hand unhesitatingly slipped into her mouth!


    "What are you looking at!?" Hurry up! If anything happens to the three imperial sisters, you will all be buried with me! " Duan Xingyi''s black eyes abruptly turned cold as he said fiercely!


    "Yes ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou! Hurry and get someone to bring a basin of warm water so that you can help the Third Princess clean her wounds! " Without delay, Doctor Zheng took out a sharp knife from the medicine box! At this moment, Zhou Jing couldn''t care less whether there were any chilies in that white porcelain bottle or not. As long as he could cure the wangfei''s injury, everything else was more important!


    On the ground, Qiu Yue, who had rested for a long time, clenched her teeth and stood up!


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." "I''ll go ¡­" Qiu Yue ruthlessly wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and walked out of the room! After a while, she stood beside Imperial Physician Zheng with a basin of clear water, while Zhou Han held up a tray to receive the rotten meat that Imperial Physician Zheng had scraped off!


    "Ah ¡­" A heart-wrenching scream came out from Duan Mu Yan''s mouth. The sudden pain caused her to curl up into a ball as her hands mercilessly grabbed onto the bedsheet beneath her! Intense pain filled her internal organs, and not a single part of her body was able to escape this doom! The feeling of the sharp blade rubbing against her flesh made her wish she was dead. Duan Mu Yan fiercely bit onto Duan Xingyi''s palm, her face turning deathly pale as she let out a painful cry!


    Doctor Zheng knew that the slower he moved, the more suffering the people on the bed would suffer. Even though the screams shook his heart, the sword in his hand did not stop!


    Next to her, Qiu Yue''s tears fell like rain. She couldn''t stop her entire body from trembling. Chili Pepper ¡­ She had personally painted it on her master''s back! Such a bloody scene made even Housekeeper Zhou, who once reprimanded the battlefield, unable to hold back her tears!


    Duan Xingyi''s forehead gradually began to drip with sweat, but the pain that came from his palm was not even a thousandth of what it was in his heart. He originally thought that he just cared, that he just liked it. Who would have thought that her heart would ache so much when he saw Duan Mu Yan miserably lying in his embrace! He was the one who was in so much pain that he was willing to be cut! Is this love?


    Dark red blood flowed down from his palm and dyed his clothes red! Duan Xingyi endured the biting pain coming from his palm, but his eyes were filled with heartache as he looked at Duan Moyan''s face, which was drenched in cold sweat! Doctor Zheng''s movements became faster and faster. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were bloodshot as the overwhelming pain surged forth like it was a tidal wave, engulfing her whole body! The blood-curdling screeches broke the tranquility of the entire Xiao family''s Duke Palaces. Their mournful cries shook everyone who heard them!


    Doctor Zheng''s technique was exquisite. In just a short moment, the rotten flesh on Duan Mu Yan''s back had been completely scraped off. At this moment, Duan Xingyi''s hand was already numb from the pain, but he still had no intention of pulling it out!


    Without stopping, Doctor Zheng sprinkled the prepared powder evenly on Duan Mu Yan''s wound! Another burst of burning pain. Duan Mu Yan no longer had the strength to cry out. Her deep moans made people''s hearts ache! In the end, Duan Xingyi could no longer hear her moans. Once again, she could no longer endure the bone-piercing pain and sunk into darkness!


    At this moment, Imperial Physician Zheng had already finished applying the medicinal powder, and the next thing he needed to do was to bandage the wound.


    "Reporting to the Second Prince, this powder is of high quality. It only needs one try and won''t leave behind any scars, but it needs to be carefully bandaged. The white gauze needs to bypass the Third Princess'' abdomen, so ¡­" Physician Zheng was about to speak, but stopped in her tracks. Beside him, Qiu Yue wiped her tears away and was about to step forward to receive the veil, but Duan Xingyi beat her to it!


    "I''ll do it!" All of you, leave! " Duan Xingyi slowly pulled his palm out from Duan Mu Yan''s mouth. Blood was still flowing, but Duan Xingyi didn''t mind at all!


    "Second Prince, men and women shouldn''t be so intimate with each other. "Why not give it to Qiu Yue ¡­" Qiu Yue''s body shuddered when she heard this and she immediately bent over Duan Xingyi! He knew in his heart that if this matter were to spread to the ears of the prince, who knew how many branches it would produce!


    "All of you, step down!" Duan Xingyi''s sharp eyes were like daggers as he spoke in a ruthless tone. Naturally, Doctor Zheng had tactfully left while Housekeeper Zhou, who was at the side, replied worriedly.


    "Second Prince, I believe that wangfei is fine. Just hand the bandage to Qiu Yue, she must ¡­" Without waiting for Zhou Jing to finish speaking, Duan Xingyi''s beautiful peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.


    "Listen up, if this matter were to spread to royal father, and if it was this prince who spoke of it! Do you think that the entire Xiao Palace will be safe and sound?! This prince can suppress this matter! But now, all of you f * ck off! " A dangerous aura exploded from Duan Xingyi''s body. His eyes were deep and dark, and his voice was as cold as a hammer!


    "But ¡­" Just as he had said, if this matter were to spread to the emperor, the Xiao family would rob at best, and the entire clan would be exterminated. It wasn''t because the emperor was against the third princess, but because the imperial family''s dignity couldn''t be violated!


    After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Jing let out a long breath, then he turned to look at Qiu Yue, indicating for him to leave! Even if they didn''t want to, they had no choice!


    "Wait!" The tray in my hand is on the table! " The icy-cold voice had no trace of warmth. Zhou Jun lowered his gaze as he stared at the rotten flesh on Duan Mu Yan''s back, and his heart trembled slightly!


    "Don''t worry!" This prince has always been straightforward! Since I have promised all of you, I will not go back on my words! " Duan Xingyi knew that Zhou Jun was being cautious, so he spoke coldly!


    Zhou Han slightly creased his thick eyebrows, but he still complied with Duan Xingyi''s request and left with Qiu Yue.


    Silence descended upon the room. Duan Xingyi held onto the white gauze in his hand as he slowly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side. His jade-like fingers carefully supported Duan Mu Yan, causing her creamy white skin to once again appear in front of Duan Xingyi.

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    Duan Xingyi fiercely choked down his throat as his jade-like fingers lightly pulled on the white muslin, and slowly drew it across Duan Mu Yan''s chest. This was the first time he was unable to control himself in front of a woman, and Duan Xingyi even doubted when his self-control would become so weak!


    Just as Duan Xingyi finished bandaging Duan Mu Yan, a commotion sounded from outside the room!


    "What happened?!" Her cold voice contained a trace of anger. As soon as Xiao Jin Feng returned to the courtyard, he saw that almost all of the servants had gathered outside Duan Mu Yan''s room and were whispering to each other!


    "Reporting to Your Highness ¡­ "The second prince came to visit the imperial concubine. He''s in her room, and even Qiu Yue came out to kick him out ¡­" Su Jin Xiu did not miss the opportunity to report back. Each word was filled with thorns, but before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by Housekeeper Zhou!


    "Your Highness! This matter is not as beautiful as the brocade. The Second Prince brought the Imperial Physician to treat Princess Hua-Yang''s illness! " Even though Zhou Jing had spoken the truth, he still couldn''t help but feel suspicious!


    "Imperial Physician?! What about the imperial physician?! " Xiao Jingfeng''s voice was ice-cold, his eyes cold and serene. His pupils that were black as jade slightly emitted a trace of blood as he pursed his lips and spoke word by word!


    "Imperial Physician..." Zhou Jing felt the wrath of Xiao Jingfeng, but he didn''t know how to explain it. Or perhaps, all of his explanations were in vain! Just as Zhou Jing was hesitating, Doctor Zheng, who was standing by the side, took two steps forward.


    "This humble official pays his respect to the king of Qi ¡­" Clenching his fists tightly, he rushed into the room with violent steps. Behind him, Zhou Han glared fiercely at Su Jin Xiu, who had a complacent expression on her face. He then turned to look helplessly at Doctor Zheng! Right now, there was nothing he could do. He could only beg the heavens and hope that the Prince wouldn''t do something out of line!


    With a loud crash, the door was kicked open by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "What are all of you doing?!" A bone-piercing, bone-chilling voice came from Xiao Lingfeng''s mouth. He looked at the untidy clothes of the two men on the bed and wished that they could tear Duan Xingyi into ten thousand pieces!


    Ignoring Xiao Jin Feng, Duan Xingyi''s hand was still resting on Duan Mu Yan''s shoulder. No matter what, he couldn''t bear to let go. There was still a long way to go! Mu Yan.


    Sensing that Xiao Jin Feng''s steps were getting closer and closer, Duan Xingyi calmly and unhurriedly pulled Duan Mu Yan onto the soft bed and lightly covered his with the quilt. Suddenly, a gust of wind from the palm hit, and Duan Xing Yi''s eyes flashed as his hands took advantage of the opportunity to grab Xiao Jin Feng''s left arm. The force of this palm strike was not great, but it forced Xiao Lingfeng to take a few steps back!


    "Before the Qi King attacked, did you not see who the target is?" Duan Xingyi flashed and stood in front of Xiao Lingfeng with his hands behind his back. His charming peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed at this moment and faintly emitted a bloodthirsty cold light. His eyelashes flickered as he lazily looked at the man in front of him.


    "Humph!" You dog-couples! When you did such a reckless thing, you never thought about your own identity! " Xiao Jin Feng''s bloodthirsty eyes wished that he could beat the man in front of him to a pulp!


    "Tsk tsk tsk tsk ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng, in your eyes, are all the men who come into contact with the Third Emperor Sis reckless, including your good little brother?! " Duan Xingyi slightly raised his perfectly curved lower jaw and his arrogant gaze landed on Xiao Lingfeng!


    "Shut up! The truth is right in front of you, and you still want to deny it?! " Xiao Lingfeng glared at Duan Xingyi as veins popped on his forehead!


    "Facts?!" Xiao Jingfeng! Look at what this is! This was the truth! A whole plate of rotten meat! Do you know where you''re from?! Look at Me... How could I forget? Of course you know where you came from! This is what you want to see, right? " It sounded like a calm tone, but it was mixed with anger! Duan Xingyi waved his sleeve and pointed at the tray on the table. The coldness in his eyes was enough to make anyone shudder!


    "You ¡­ What do you mean? " Xiao Lingfeng followed the direction of Duan Xingyi''s fingertips and saw the tray filled with rotten flesh. The black blood was filled with what seemed to be burnt rotten flesh, shocking him!


    "What do you mean?!" The person lying on this bed, even if it''s not your imperial concubine, even if it''s not the Third Princess of the Badlands Court, it''s at least the woman that your own little brother Xiao Yuxuan has loved for many years! Don''t look at the Buddhist Sangha! It''s fine if you hit her, but you actually did such a despicable thing! I really did not expect that the prince of Badlands would actually do such a despicable thing, and even deal with a woman! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly curled up as he scoffed! He could save Duan Mu Yan from his suffering, but the conflict between Xiao Jin Feng and Duan Mu Yan must exist! It was better to see such a scene than to see their loving appearances!


    "Shut up!" You don''t have to tell me who she is! This is the Xiao Palace, not the Imperial Palace! It''s not up to you to point fingers! " He had to admit that Duan Xingyi''s words were like a sharp blade that pierced Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. Duan Mu Yan''s coldness wasn''t only because of Chu Shirou, but also because she was his own little brother''s most beloved woman! Sometimes, Xiao Jin Feng didn''t even know how to face Duan Mu Yan! As long as he saw her, Xiao Jingfeng would think of the two people he cared about the most!


    "Scram ¡­" Since the Qi King didn''t like it, then Xing Yi will take his leave! However ¡­ I will warn you in my capacity as the Second Prince! The majesty of the royal family is not something a prince with another surname like you can challenge! If there was a next time! This prince will personally lead people to flatten your Xiao Palace! " Duan Xingyi''s eyes were cold and his gaze was as sharp as knives. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Xiao Lingfeng!


    "You are not allowed to leave! You haven''t answered me yet! "What did you do?!" Just as he entered, Xiao Lingfeng clearly saw that Duan Xingyi''s palm was resting on Duan Mu Yan''s exposed jade shoulder. Duan Mu Yan''s upper body was nearly completely naked except for a white muslin; Duan Xingyi''s purple robe was still being pressed down by Duan Mu Yan!


    "Since the one you love isn''t the third sister, then why do you care what we did?! Could it be ¡­ Have you forgotten that you have no regrets towards Chu Shirou? You... She wanted to move out of love?! That''s right ¡­ No matter how beautiful a dead man was, he couldn''t give you the warmth you want. However, the third sister was different ¡­ "Therefore, no one blames you ¡­" Duan Xingyi slightly raised his beautiful sword-like eyebrows and stirred up a response!


    "Duan Xingyi!" Xiao Jingfeng''s patience had reached its limit. Before Duan Xingyi could finish speaking, he struck his palm wind towards the man in front of him again. Although Xiao Jingfeng''s palm wind was fierce, it had lost its precision due to anger! As the two fought in the room, Duan Xingyi was able to easily dodge Xiao Jin Feng''s attack!


    "What is it? Talking about your sore spot?! You couldn''t have forgotten what Chu Shi looked like, right?! Xiao Lingfeng, oh! It was rumored outside that you are so much in love with that woman, and it turns out to be nothing more than this! " Duan Xingyi did not retaliate. He only provoked the wrath of Xiao Jingfeng!


    Suppressing his fury in the depths of his heart, Xiao Jingfeng struck out with his palm as his mind was filled with the unparalleled beauty of Chu Shirou! None... Shi Rou ¡­ I didn''t forget you... How could I forget you?! Not ever!


    "Ah ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng howled in madness. Finally, he could no longer endure Duan Xingyi slandering him with each word like a needle. He slammed his palm on the table, causing the watery red lacquer square table to crack as the flesh he scraped off Duan Mu Yan''s body splattered all over the floor!


    Outside the door, Housekeeper Zhou could no longer stay calm after hearing the crazy shouting. He fiercely pushed the door open; he was truly afraid that the prince would accidentally injure the second prince. The consequences would be unimaginable!


    Steward Zhou''s intrusion had slowly allowed Xiao Lingfeng to regain his consciousness. At this moment, Duan Xingyi was already standing at the door, looking disdainfully at Xiao Lingfeng!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" Your prince is actually suspecting that this prince has crossed paths with his own Third Emperor, could it be that something is wrong with this prince''s brain? Imperial Physician Zheng, you stay. Take a good look at this for the Qi King! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up into a smile as a mocking expression gradually appeared in his eyes! After finishing his sentence, he turned around and left!


    "Prince ¡­" After Duan Xingyi left, Zhou Jun opened his mouth worriedly. Looking at the mess on the ground, he did not ask any of the questions that were buried deep within his heart!


    "Scram!" Xiao Lingfeng ruthlessly waved his hand, but just as Zhou Han was about to turn around and leave, he called him back!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" Autumn moon! Come in! The rest of you, stand down! " Closing the door shut, Xiao Lingfeng pointed at the ground covered in blood and rotten flesh.


    "What the hell is going on?!" Xiao Jin Feng''s question was met with silence, and Housekeeper Zhou didn''t know how to speak. Could it be that if it wasn''t for your medicine, how could this situation have occurred?! Off to the side, Qiu Yue''s eyes were filled with sobs!


    "This King is asking you a question!" Are you all deaf?! Who allowed Duan Xingyi to enter this room! It''s you, Housekeeper Zhou?! It was still Autumn Moon! Not a word... "Could it be that this slut ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were bloodshot as he turned his gaze onto Duan Mu Yan who was lying on the bed!


    "Your Highness ¡­" You can''t insult the Princess like that! If it were not for your medicine, why would the princess be in pain? " Qiu Yue fell to her knees, tears flowing like a flood. Looking at the blood clot on the ground, she could no longer suppress the anger in her heart! At this moment, she even felt that the Second Prince was many times better than her own Prince!


    "Autumn moon!" The thing that Zhou Jing was worried about had finally appeared, and Xiao Jingfeng had specifically instructed him not to tell anyone about him taking the medicine, even though now was not the time to protect himself, and Zhou Jing felt that now was not the best time to speak the truth, and the prince was still angry, at least waiting for the prince to calm down before defending himself!


    "Steward Zhou, shut up!" Autumn moon! What do you mean? " Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were cold, ''My medicine?!'' Could it be that he had left for Jizhou when he was still short of Yin and changed into two thousand li horses? Was it wrong for him to rush back early in the morning and bring the medicine here?!


    "Your Highness! The wangfei''s thirty staff sticks were already wrongly accused, so even if you hit her, you would still hit her! Why did he have to do this to the wangfei? What kind of pain would it be if the chili powder was sprinkled on his back, which was riddled with cuts and bruises! Even if the princess could endure the caning, wouldn''t you be taking her life by doing so? In less than two hours, Princess Hua-Yang had fainted twice! The rotten flesh and blood on the ground were all scraped off by Imperial Physician Zheng from the back of the imperial concubine! " Qiu Yue''s tears fell like rain as she stared unblinkingly at the high and mighty Prince in front of her. For a moment, her eyes actually flashed with contempt and disdain!


    "What?!" chili powder?! " Xiao Jingfeng''s eyes widened as he looked at Housekeeper Zhou in disbelief!


    "Reporting to Your Highness ¡­ "Doctor Zheng has indeed tested the composition of the chili powder in the porcelain bottle you gave me ¡­" At this point, there was nothing much to hide from Zhou Jing. Everyone knew that the bottle of powder was created by His Highness! Even though he did not believe that the Prince would do such a despicable thing!


    "Impossible!" This King has not touched the bottle since he came out of the Return of Spring Hall! Until it''s in your hands! How could there be chili powder inside?! " Xiao Jin Feng''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. His gaze once again fell on the mess on the ground. How could a girl withstand the pain of ten thousand ants gnawing on her flesh to heal her wounds?!

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    "Could it be ¡­" Zhou Jun was startled, and as if he had thought of something, he immediately turned around and walked to the door, calling in the kitchen manager, Li Ping!


    "Li Ping! "Let me ask you, did you personally deliver this medicine into Qiu Yue''s hands?" Housekeeper Zhou looked at Li Ping. This bottle had only been given to him by three people. If it wasn''t the prince, if it wasn''t him, then it must be Li Ping!


    "Housekeeper Zhou, how could I dare neglect your words!" "I did indeed hand it to Qiu Yue personally. This little Qiu Yue can also bear witness ¡­" Li Ping suspiciously looked at Zhou Jing, even though he knew that something big had happened to the wangfei, he didn''t know exactly why!


    "You haven''t moved in the entire process?!" Zhou Jing frowned even more. If it wasn''t for Li Ping, how would he explain the chili powder in the bottle!


    "How could I dare!?" Furthermore ¡­ This little one has no reason to touch it either! " When Li Ping spoke the truth, the air in the room was as cold as a cold pond, causing Li Ping to be so scared that he couldn''t help but shiver!


    "Then after I left, did anyone else enter the kitchen?!" This matter was very strange, there must be someone doing it on purpose, who could it be?! Could it be?


    "No!" Li Ping answered firmly! To the side, Qiu Yue could not help but snort in disdain. In this entire palace, who didn''t know that not only was Li Ping honest, but he also had no enmity with the wangfei. Housekeeper Zhou didn''t either! The culprit was right in front of him!


    "Prince ¡­" At this point, Housekeeper Zhou didn''t know how to investigate. The suspect had never been to the kitchen, so how could he mess with them?


    "How preposterous! Who would have thought that there would actually be such a vicious person in the Xiao family! This King will definitely thoroughly investigate, and he will even consider this side concubine to be fair! But... If you let me see Duan Xingyi appear in this room the next time, Qiu Yue, you should know the consequences! "Humph!" Xiao Jin Feng''s gloomy gaze shifted from the bed to Qiu Yue. After a cold rebuke, he turned around and left the room!


    "Qiu Yue, you stay behind to take care of the wangfei. As for the rest of the matters, since the prince said she''d investigate them thoroughly, she''ll definitely give an explanation to the wangfei ¡­" Zhou Jun''s eyes focused on the figure lying on the bed, and she couldn''t help but feel guilty. Zhou Han had a backer to rely on.


    Blood flowed down Duan Xingyi''s palm and dripped onto the ground. It was a dazzling dark red, and Zheng Yu had followed the trail of blood and chased after it!


    "Second Prince, please let this humble subject help you bandage your hands first ¡­" Otherwise, this blood ¡­ It can''t be stopped! " The third princess must have bitten him hard. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have bled for so long!


    Didn''t I want you to stay in the Xiao manor ¡­" A trace of bitterness flashed through Duan Xingyi''s charming eyes as he spoke in a carefree manner. His lazy gaze looked ahead, but a trace of bitterness flashed across his heart. Blood ¡­ "Let it flow a little more, as a form of compensation to Duan Mu Yan in advance.


    "Ugh ¡­" Returning to the Second Prince ¡­ "Actually ¡­" Imperial Physician Zheng looked troubled. How could he not know that the king was ill? He was just a cover for the second prince to deal with the king. If he did not stay there tactfully, the fire in front of the city would definitely catch the attention of the fish! Therefore, when Duan Xingyi left half a cup of tea later, Imperial Physician Zheng slipped out!


    "Heh ¡­" You aren''t afraid that this prince will go back to the Imperial Palace and go back on his word, which is why you came chasing after us, right? " Duan Xingyi suddenly stopped. His bewitching and bewitching face slowly neared Doctor Zheng, and his thin lips curled into a teasing smile! Out of the corner of his eye, he found something unexpected!


    "This humble subject dares not!" Doctor Zheng didn''t expect Duan Xingyi to suddenly stop and turn to look at him. He immediately became flustered in response!


    "Don''t worry!" This prince will not kill a donkey, but you can''t tell anyone about what happened in Duke Xiao Palace today! Especially not to let royal father know! " Duan Xingyi slowly turned around. His deep eyes flashed with a cold light!


    "This humble subject obeys! "Then if Seventh Princess ¡­" Doctor Zheng hesitated!


    "Seventh Princess ¡­ Heh ¡­ Doctor Zheng, do you think the chili powder in that porcelain bottle was placed by Prince Qi?! " Duan Xingyi''s eyes shone as he glanced at the large teahouse on his lefthereventh Princess ¡­ Heh ¡­ Doctor Zheng, do you think the chili powder in that porcelain bottle was placed by Prince Qi?! " Duan Xingyi''s eyes shone as he glanced at the large teahouse on his left!


    "This humble subject doesn''t dare ¡­" Before Doctor Zheng could finish, Duan Xingyi dragged him into the teahouse!


    "Thank you for your hard work. This prince will treat you to some tea today!" As Duan Xingyi spoke, his eyes flashed towards the crowd. He only saw a green figure hastily rushing towards the Imperial Palace! He had always disliked being watched by others, but luckily, that figure''s target was not him! However, he didn''t expect that Duan Zitong''s spies at the Xiao manor would be so loyal. She was in a rush to claim credit as soon as the incident happened.


    Palace Tutor Hall.


    "Princess ¡­" The clear and melodious voice seemed to contain a hint of warning. Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but exclaim softly as he looked at Duan Zitong''s High Quality Wolf Bristles that had been hammering on the xuan paper for a long time!


    "Ugh ¡­" Sorry... Maybe it''s because we didn''t sleep well last night, so why don''t we stop here today and practice again tomorrow? " Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyes glinted as she pretended to look tired! Xiao Yuxuan was naturally extremely happy with Duan Zitong''s suggestion. Ever since he had arrived at the Tutor Hall, this was the first time Duan Zitong had left early!


    "Since the princess isn''t feeling well, why didn''t Yuxuan send for the imperial physician?" Xiao Yuxuan softly said. On his handsome face, a gem-like luster flashed in his clear eyes. Just a glance at his would cause anyone to feel dazzled! If it wasn''t for the matter at hand, how would Duan Zitong be willing to leave?!


    At this moment, Duan Zitong never expected Xiao Yuxuan to have such thoughts and was overjoyed! Perhaps it was due to her hard work during this period of time that the god-like man was willing to take care of her! This was indeed a good start!


    "No need, I''m just tired. I''ll just go back and rest!" "But I accept Yu Xuan''s kind intentions ¡­" Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyes shifted away from Xiao Yuxuan''s beautiful face. Only the heavens knew how much perseverance she required. If they could, she would have to spend her entire life staring at this face!


    "This humble subject respectfully delivers you to the princess ¡­" The corner of Xiao Yuxuan''s mouth twitched. When she saw Duan Zitong''s departing figure, a faint chill spread through her calm, lake-like face!


    After Duan Zitong left for the time it took half an incense stick to burn, Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t wait to leave the Tutor Manor and head straight for the Tyne Pavilion!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Why are you so early today?" The clear voice contained a trace of shock. Duan Jingyang suspiciously looked at Xiao Yuxuan as he spoke with a worried heart.


    "It''s fine, it''s just that Duan Zitong left early ¡­" By the way, have you been to the royal hospital in the past few days? " Xiao Yuxuan closed the door and walked to Duan Jingyang''s side, speaking in a solemn voice!


    "No, didn''t you say that you were afraid Duan Xingyi and the others would be suspicious, so you didn''t let me go ¡­" Duan Jingyang looked at Xiao Yuxuan with a puzzled expression!


    "That''s good ¡­" This morning, I wanted to go to the Imperial Hospital to find out where the home of Li Jiancheng, the one who made you the cold wind medicine, was, but I coincidentally saw Duan Xingyi pulling Doctor Zheng along as he walked out. Luckily, I was in the dark, so I followed closely behind him; however, I didn''t expect that when he arrived at the east gate, Duan Zitong''s maidservant, Duan Xingyi, would actually go all out to stop him! Later on, Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi even had a huge argument over this. From the meaning of their words, it seemed that Duan Xingyi was going to save someone. Obviously, Duan Zitong didn''t agree! I was thinking... Could that person be Li Jiancheng? " Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows were tightly knitted. She couldn''t understand it!


    "I don''t think so! Jade Xuan... Duan Xingyi''s shrewdness is not something we can imagine! If it was really Li Jiancheng who poisoned my medicine, then he definitely wouldn''t have left anyone alive! Not to mention going to save him! Therefore, the person they were talking about was someone else! I only hope that Li Jiancheng is still alive! Otherwise... "I really have no hope at all ¡­" Duan Jingyang''s eyes dimmed and he couldn''t help but sigh!


    Ever since he had lifted the ban on the Pavilion, he had gone to the Imperial Hall to pay his respects to Duan Chen every day. However, every time he did so, he would kowtow and kneel before the door. Until now, he had never once seen Duan Chen! Duan Jingyang''s heart was extremely cold. His mother had already died, was this not enough to make his father forget the hatred he had accumulated for the past twenty years?! Moreover, mufei was wrongly accused.


    It was more painful than dying in his heart. Without his mufei and sister in this huge palace, Duan Jingyang suddenly felt very cold.


    "Jing Yang!" No matter what, even if it is for Mu Yan''s sake, we must persevere on! " Xiao Yuxuan grasped Duan Jingyang''s shoulder tightly, as if he was giving him boundless strength. Xiao Yuxuan knew that only if Duan Jingyang gained power would Duan Mu Yan''s position in the Xiao manor be stable, at least he wouldn''t be humiliated or bullied by her brother. Furthermore, only if Duan Jingyang gained power would he be able to be together with Mu Yan ¡­ This formless energy was constantly pushing Xiao Yuxuan. Even though he didn''t have a clue, he still hadn''t given up!


    In the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong had just returned to her bedroom when Su Jin Xiu requested to see him.


    "You came at just the right time! I really want to know what that good little brother of mine did in the Xiao family! Qing Lan, you stay guard outside and let Su Jin Xiu in! " Even if Su Jin didn''t come, Duan Ziteng still wanted Qing Lan to call her, which was exactly what Duan Zitong wanted!


    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan accepted the order respectfully and left the chamber!


    "This servant Su Jin Xiu kowtows to the Seventh Princess ¡­" "Princess, save me ¡­" Su Jin Xiu trembled as she stepped into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Her face was flustered, but as soon as she entered, she fell to her knees and sobbed!


    "Let''s talk about it later!" Don''t always try to save my life! What a big deal, didn''t there still exist a princess like me? Speak! "What is it!" Duan Zitong picked up the teacup on the jade square table gracefully as a trace of warmth rose from her palm. Qing Lan was indeed a meticulous maid. Every time she came back from the Tutor Hall, the tea on the table would always be hot!


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ This time, it was likely that Jin Xiu couldn''t escape her doom. This morning, Jin Xiu accidentally saw that the Qi King had come to Ji Prefecture to request medicine for his concubine ¡­ It seemed like the Imperial Physician Zheng had found something, which was why the prince had left the room in such a rage. Furthermore, she had already begun to investigate everything thoroughly! Although she didn''t know if she had discovered what was inside the medicine, but ¡­ However, this servant was afraid that if something unexpected happened, in the future ¡­ "Then I can''t work for the princess anymore ¡­" She had done her best to make it flawless, but there wasn''t a wall in this world that didn''t let the wind pass through, so she had to make plans again. However, Su Jinxiu admitted that when she heard the miserable cries coming from the house, every single cell in her body was so excited that they could no longer hold it in!


    "I guessed it right!" "Humph!" Duan Zitong gritted her teeth. Even though she could guess who her younger brother had left the palace to save, when she heard this fact from Su Jin Xiu, she couldn''t help but be enraged!


    "Princess ¡­" Su Jin Xiu cowered and opened her mouth as she looked pleadingly at Duan Zitong with her eyes slightly raised!


    "What do you want me to do?" Duan Zitong let out a long breath and slowly sat back in her chair. Her expression was calm, but the light in her eyes was even colder!

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    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ This servant felt that besides the prince, Housekeeper Zhou, and Li Ping from the kitchen, there was someone else who had touched the medicine bottle ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" "This servant naturally does not include ¡­" Even though Su Jinxiu was a little afraid of the arrogant princess, she knew from Duan Zitong''s tone that she was going to help her! Duan Mu Yan: Heh! It''s fortunate that you have such a good sister. Even if I wanted to let you live a good life, there are still people who would not allow me.


    "Return of Spring Hall''s Doctor Xiao ¡­" Duan Zitong casually said. Her beautiful eyes looked askance at the seemingly respectful Su Jin Xiu! This kind of person could be used, but could not be trusted. Once she was used up, this kind of person definitely could not survive! Because she knew too much! Only by going to the King of Hell could the secret be kept! Oh Su Jin Xiu, the day Duan Mu Yan''s soul dies is the day your life is lost!


    "Princess is truly worthy of being called the pride of the heavens. Everything is obvious in the eyes of the princess! I am truly impressed, in the future, I will definitely follow the lead of the princess! " Su Jin Xiu quickly expressed her thoughts. Her words were clear and precise!


    "You want me to send someone to Ji Prefecture to deal with Doctor Xiao, then push all the crimes onto Doctor Xiao with a reasonable explanation, right?" Duan Zitong only felt that Su Jin''s promise was hypocritical. However, she admitted that Su Jin''s evil scheme was the best weapon for her to deal with Duan Mu Yan. With such a sharp knife killing for her, she would naturally take care of the aftermath appropriately!


    "Princess is wise and wise, and I think that''s the only way. Your highness won''t trace this source to this servant ¡­" Su Jinxiu bent over and answered sincerely!


    "Leave this matter to me. You just have to take care of your own matters and retreat ¡­" Duan Zitong lightly waved her jade-like hand, signaling Su Jin to step down!


    "This servant thanks Princess ¡­" "Your servant bids her farewell ¡­" Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to turn around and leave, Duan Zitong suddenly spoke!


    "Wait!" You cannot let the Second Prince know about you coming to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion! " Duan Zitong no longer believed in his own little brother. If he knew that Su Jin Xiu was her spy and helper, who knew how she would go out of bounds!


    "Princess, please be at ease. I will definitely take care of this matter! "I definitely won''t let anyone catch me off guard, and no one will ever know that this servant knows who the princess is ¡­" Su Jin Xiu looked back, bowed respectfully, and spoke with determination!


    "Not bad ¡­" I was not wrong about you! "You can leave now ¡­" Duan Zitong nodded slightly. The iciness in her eyes faded in an instant!


    Looking at Su Jin''s back as she left, Qing Lan''s heart was always uneasy. She knew that every time Su Jin came, Seventh Princess must have suffered some sort of grievance or was about to suffer some sort of grievance! At the end of the day, if it wasn''t for her pretending to be Duan Mu Yan that day, she might have become the happiest woman in the world.


    "Qing Lan ¡­" A cold voice interrupted his thoughts. Qing Lan walked into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion and closed the door behind her!


    "What orders does Master have?" Qing Lan took two light steps to Duan Zitong''s side and bowed respectfully.


    "You are to immediately come to Jizhou and kill Doctor Xiao of the Return of Spring Hall. You are to leave a trail saying that he is a spy from the Southern Yue hiding in the Great Mo!" There was no room for negotiation in that ice-cold tone of his. Duan Zitong''s gaze was cold, and his cherry lips drew a strange arc in the air!


    "But ¡­" "Doctor Xiao really is ¡­" Qing Lan looked curiously at Duan Zitong, puzzled!


    "Qing Lan, even if that Doctor Xiao wasn''t, at the very least, he almost saved Duan Mu Yan. Just based on this, he should have suffered from such an outcome!" Qing Lan knew that asking any further would not save Doctor Xiao''s life, and would only make her master unhappy. She had no choice but to accept Duan Zitong''s kindness, and other than being loyal, she had no other choice.


    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan accepted the order and left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion! The entire room was silent. Duan Zitong frowned, the knot in her heart still unraveling!


    Knocking on the door interrupted Duan Zitong''s train of thought.


    "Who?" Duan Zitong raised her gaze and looked in the direction of the door!


    "Xingyi ¡­" The clear and melodious voice rang out leisurely. When Duan Zitong heard it, she could only turn her head in frustration and remain silent! The door opened as expected, and Duan Xingyi strolled into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    Looking at Duan Zitong''s face that was covered in dark clouds, Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up as she spoke with a smile that was not a smile.


    "Xingyi already knew that my imperial sister was angry, that''s why he came back from the Xiao estate to ask for punishment from my imperial sister ¡­" Duan Xingyi walked gracefully to the emerald table, lightly lifting the teapot with his slender and beautiful fingers. He poured a cup full of tea and respectfully raised it in front of Duan Zitong.


    "If elder sister is truly angry, then let her strike out a few times. Don''t be so silent and hurt your body, Xing Yi will feel heartache ¡­" Her charming eyes were filled with a rare look of piety. Seeing that Duan Zitong remained silent, Duan Xingyi lightly opened her mouth once again.


    "If elder sister feels that Xing Yi''s sincerity isn''t enough, then Xing Yi will kneel down towards elder sister until elder sister vents out her anger!" Just as Duan Xingyi was about to kneel on the ground, he was stopped by Duan Zitong!


    "Nonsense!" You are the dignified Second Prince, the future Emperor of the Badlands Court. How can you just kneel like that?! " In the end, Duan Zitong was unable to keep her composure and accepted the teacup in Duan Xingyi''s hand!


    In this world, you are the person closest to me. Not to mention kneeling, even if I were to die for my royal sister, Xingyi would still go through fire and water, and would not refuse! Duan Xingyi raised his good-looking eyebrows as a dazzling splendor flashed across his eyes. A faint smile appeared on his lips! A strange feeling flashed through his heart!


    "Pah pah pah!" Who told you to die! Hurry up and take back what you just said! " Hearing that, Duan Zitong''s expression changed slightly. No matter what, the person in front of her was her own little brother. No matter how angry Duan Zitong was, she could just ignore him! They definitely could not allow such ominous words to come out!


    "Then, my royal sister is not angry at Xingyi?" Duan Xingyi slowly rose up as his charming and deep eyes shone like the stars!


    "You ¡­" My royal sister doesn''t ask you to go through fire and water, she only asks you to stop worrying about that slut Duan Mu Yan in the future! She is the daughter of our enemies. Even though mufei and that Ling Ziyan died, mufei still can''t take this lying down! This time, you brought Imperial Physician Zheng to save Duan Mu Yan, and even went so far as to injure Qing Lan and confront Imperial Sis! Why?! Xing Yi! "I really don''t understand, you kept saying that it wasn''t because you like it, then why don''t you give me a reasonable explanation!" Duan Zitong spoke sincerely!


    "Since royal sister said this, Xing Yi can''t hide anything from you. Royal sister, didn''t you already want Xing Yi to make a move on Duan Jingyang?" It wasn''t that Xingyi didn''t take her royal sister''s words to heart; it was just that the time wasn''t right! My royal sister, please think about it. If Duan Jingyang were to die in seclusion without leaving his house, do you think royal father would investigate thoroughly and the officials in the court would criticize him. Then, you and I will be the target of public criticism! " Duan Xingyi''s deep peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, ''explaining'' his abnormality!


    "What does that have to do with Duan Mu Yan?!" Duan Zitong admitted that she had been too careless when she poisoned Duan Jingyang''s medicine that day. Therefore, she had no qualms about Duan Xingyi''s words!


    "Of course! Right now, Duan Jingyang has already been released by Imperial Father, but as long as he is in the Imperial Palace, we cannot take action! But once he leaves the palace, it will be different! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed, that curve was extremely strange!


    "How is this possible?! royal father''s decree states that he is not allowed to take even half a step outside of the palace. Even if he wanted to, those guards would definitely not agree to it! " Duan Zitong said in disapproval!


    "This is the reason why I wanted to save Duan Mu Yan!" royal sister, think about it, who is the only person in this world that can cause Duan Jingyang to go crazy?! " Duan Xingyi''s words seemed to bring a sudden realization to Duan Zitong, but his eyes still looked at Duan Xingyi in confusion!


    "You mean ¡­"


    "Duan Jingyang must die, but now is not the time. Xingyi''s arrangements are not yet complete, and at this time, if the news of Duan Mu Yan being caned reaches Duan Jingyang''s ears, if he leaves the Imperial Palace without a care for his own safety, what will the outcome be?!" Duan Xingyi''s words were like pearls as his eyes were solemn!


    "Perhaps royal father ¡­"


    "Not perhaps. Royal Father will definitely imprison him in the Tinker Pavilion once more. Perhaps, for a year or a half, even ten to eight years is a possibility! At that time, Xing Yi would no longer have the chance to make a move! So... Xing Yi also had no choice but to offend your royal sister! " Duan Xingyi lowered his gaze to look at Duan Zitong, who stood before him. His face was filled with guilt!


    "So that''s how it is ¡­ That''s because Imperial Sis misunderstood you! However ¡­ You should have told my royal sister earlier ¡­ Otherwise, this morning would not have happened! " Duan Zitong seemed to grumble, but in her heart, she firmly believed Duan Xingyi''s explanation!


    "Naturally, the fewer people who know about this, the better. Xingyi is also thinking for the imperial sister. The more she knows, the greater the risk ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s words were firm, and the care in his words caused Duan Zitong to feel guilty. She sighed inwardly. She had never known that her younger brother had such shrewdness, but it could be considered a form of gratification.


    "Forget it. Since that''s the case, then big sister will agree with you!" For the time being, I will not interfere with the matters of the Xiao Palace, but that will be all! " Duan Zitong breathed out a long breath of air as she looked at her younger brother. However, she knew that even if she ignored him, Duan Mu Yan wouldn''t necessarily have a good life ahead of her!


    "For the sake of fulfilling the Star Escape, I''ve caused my royal sister to be wronged ¡­" A light flickered in Duan Xingyi''s charming eyes as she looked gratefully at the woman before him. Her charming appearance caused Duan Zitong to feel slightly ashamed.


    The autumn wind blew, the fallen leaves flew in the air, the sandalwood in the room curled up, and the candles flickered! When Duan Mu Yan woke up, Qiu Yue was sleeping lightly on the edge of the bed!


    His back was still aching, but it wasn''t as painful as it was before. Duan Mu Yan frowned ashee tried his best to recall what happened before he fainted, but other than the heart-piercing pain, she couldn''t think of anything else! Just as Duan Mu Yan was trying hard to recall, she suddenly discovered that purple robes were neatly folded beside his pillow. His heart suddenly shook. She remembered that this purple robe belonged to Duan Xingyi! The scene in her mind gradually became clearer. She clearly remembered that when he was still in a state of disarray, Duan Xingyi had suddenly barged in!


    Was it a dream?! A look of disgust suddenly flashed across her clear eyes. Without any hesitation, and without even considering the wound on her back, Duan Mu Yan clutched the purple robe and violently threw it on the ground!


    "Ugh ¡­" The intense pulling caused the wound on Duan Mu Yan''s back to split open once again, as a devouring pain engulfed her like a tidal wave! At the edge of the bed, Qiu Yue abruptly opened her eyes upon hearing the sound and saw the painful expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face!


    "Princess?!" "You''re awake ¡­" Autumn Moon hurriedly stood up, supporting Duan Mu Yan back to the bed as she lightly leaned on the bed rail!


    "Yue Er, let me ask you, that purple robe ¡­" Why was that purple robe here?! Duan Xingyi came here before?! " Duan Mu Yan looked at Qiu Yue in disbelief, completely ignoring the hidden pain that came from behind his!

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    "Royal Consort ¡­ Don''t worry, it''s true that the Second Prince has been here before, but ¡­ If it wasn''t for the Second Prince bringing Doctor Zheng over, who knows how much suffering you''d have to endure ¡­ " On the day of the wedding, Qiu Yue had once seen Duan Xingyi''s domineering and emotionless, but after this matter, in the eyes of Qiu Yue, the arrogant and even somewhat unreasonable Second Prince was at least more righteous than his own prince!


    "What ¡­" He brought the imperial physician to the Xiao family?! How come I don''t have the slightest impression of... What had happened? Yue Er, tell me! Tell me quickly! " Duan Mu Yan tightly gripped onto Qiu Yue''s sleeve, and his long, shapely eyebrows frowned. Why would Duan Xingyi come here?! Why did he bring an imperial physician with him?! There must be a conspiracy! Royal brother ¡­ Could it be that something had happened to his royal brother?! Duan Mu Yan''s only impression of Duan Xingyi and Duan Zitong was that she knew that they were here for revenge! However, it didn''t matter to her how they dealt with him. She was worried about her royal brother!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Don''t get excited... The Second Prince brought Imperial Physician Zheng here to treat your injuries. If they hadn''t come in time, you probably would have ¡­ Royal Consort ¡­ The prince, he ¡­ He''s gone too far! " Qiu Yue''s voice became more choked with sobs. Tears began to fall from her eyes!


    Seeing Qiu Yue''s sorrowful expression and her glistening tears, Duan Mu Yan became increasingly suspicious. What does this have to do with Xiao Jin Feng!?


    "Yue Er ¡­" The prince, he ¡­ Had he gotten into an argument with the Second Prince? "Is he ¡­" If Xiao Lingfeng were to injure Duan Xingyi, with the love his father had for him, wouldn''t that mean that he was going to punish the entire Xiao Palace?!


    "No ¡­" It''s not like that! It''s the prince, he ¡­ He put chili powder in your medicine, and the bottle of medicine that Li Ping sent over was given to Housekeeper Zhou by the prince! It is precisely because of the chili powder inside, so when Yue''er applied the medicine for you, you would feel a heart-piercing pain, and even faint a few times! At that time, Yue''er was completely at a loss of what to do. Coincidentally, the Second Prince charged in with Imperial Physician Zheng! At that time, the wound on your back was already festering. It was Imperial Physician Zheng who cut your flesh and healed you, which was why you were able to escape calamity. Furthermore ¡­ In order to prevent you from biting yourself in pain, the Second Prince even put his hand in your mouth! Yue''er could clearly see that you had bitten the Second Prince''s hand so hard that it bled profusely when he left ¡­


    His heart gradually turned cold and his curled eyelashes emitted a layer of mist. Duan Mu Yan had never imagined that Xiao Jin Feng would use such a despicable method to torture her! What she hadn''t expected was that Duan Xingyi would actually do such a reckless action for her. What was going on in this world?! He was harmed by his own husband, but was saved by his enemy! Was the black and white reversed?!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Did he admit it ¡­ " Tears silently rolled down her cheeks. In Duan Mu Yan''s mind, that white dress was as white as snow. At this moment, she really wanted to throw herself into Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace and pour out her heart''s content!


    "Although Your Highness did not admit it, the truth is right in front of you! The bottle only passed through the hands of three people! One was the Prince, one was Housekeeper Zhou, and the other was Li Ping! Housekeeper Zhou and Li Ping would not harm us! But the prince was different! "He''s clearly ¡­" Qiu Yue''s indignant voice was cut off by Duan Mu Yan!


    "Yue Er!" Forget it ¡­ It doesn''t matter who it is... Segments... What else had the Second Prince said? Did you say anything about what happened in the palace? " As for Xiao Jin Feng, Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to bother about him, nor did she want to pursue him. There were too many cracks and misunderstandings between them, so much that even using this lifetime to explain was impossible to resolve.


    Duan Mu Yan was worried about Duan Xingyi; his actions were too bizarre, and he obviously hated Duan Ling Tian to the bones. So why would he bring along Imperial Physician to save him?! There must be a purpose... There must be some ulterior motive! What Duan Mu Yan was currently afraid of was that Duan Xingyi would harm her royal brother! He counted with his fingers. It should have been three months since he last saw his royal brother.


    "None... The Second Prince was only worried about your health. He didn''t say anything else! Moreover, the Second Prince had said that he would not report this matter to the Emperor. "And ¡­" Qiu Yue wanted to say something but hesitated. Although it was difficult to say it, Qiu Yue still felt that she should tell her master everything!


    "What else?" Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked suspiciously at Qiu Yue!


    "Also ¡­" The white muslin on your body was personally wrapped by the Second Prince ¡­ When the Prince came back, he must have seen this very scene, which was why he chose to fight the Second Prince ¡­ " Qiu Yue lowered his eyes and spoke in a low voice. The situation at that time was not something she could control, or else he would not have allowed such a thing to happen!


    "What?!" He ¡­ How can he?! " Surprised, Duan Mu Yan looked at Qiu Yue. In her mind, the alluring, charming and seemingly demonic face that she saw appeared! If his white gauze was bandaged, then wouldn''t he be facing Duan Xingyi naked?!


    "Esteemed wangfei, I''m sorry ¡­ At that time, the Second Prince was very resolute, saying that he was worried about us and wanted to personally bandage your wounds. Housekeeper Zhou had tried to stop him, but the Second Prince had said that if we didn''t agree, he would report this matter to the Emperor ¡­ Then the entire Xiao manor ¡­ " Qiu Yue immediately kneeled onto the ground. Her eyes were filled with guilt. She was very clear about Duan Mu Yan''s anger. However, the situation back then was not something that a servant girl like her could control.


    "Yue Er ¡­" Get up quickly, you can''t be blamed... He was the prince ¡­ Who can disobey his wishes... Maybe I know why he came here. " Duan Xingyi, oh! You must think that my life in the Xiao family is too peaceful, that''s why I have come here from time to time!


    The night had become darker and darker. Within the four corners of the pavilion in the backyard, Xiao Jin Feng, dressed in a green robe, was standing in front of Xiao Rou''s grave!


    "The night is cold, so your highness should rest early ¡­" "If young miss sees the prince like this, her heart will definitely ache ¡­" Her gentle voice contained a trace of loneliness. As she spoke, Su Jin Xiu swayed towards Xiao Jin Feng''s side. The cloak in her hand naturally fell on Xiao Jin Feng''s broad and thick shoulders!


    "If only Shi Rou hadn''t died... Embroidery. Is This King wrong... If she hadn''t met Shi Rou and married her back then, perhaps ¡­ She will be very happy... "At the very least, it won''t end up like this today ¡­" The low and deep voice contained boundless vicissitudes of life and powerlessness. Xiao Lingfeng stared at the grave in front of him, his eyes void of strength!


    "Miss had once told me that the Prince was the best gift the heavens had ever bestowed upon her. In this life, because she had met the Prince, she didn''t feel empty and lonely. Living with the Prince was the happiest moment of her life, so ¡­ She loved her prince. Even if she couldn''t spend the rest of her life with him, at the very least, in the seven years she had spent with him, she had already achieved the greatest happiness of her life ¡­ If the young miss was alive in the sky, she definitely wouldn''t blame the king! "Therefore, even prince shouldn''t have such thoughts ¡­" Su Jin Xiu turned to look at Xiao Rou''s grave. Her feminine eyes were sparkling and translucent. In front of Xiao Jin Feng, Su Jin Xiu''s performance would not make the slightest mistake. When it was time to cry, she would definitely not be stingy with her tears!


    "Did Shi Rou really say that?" Staring at the distant Star Wars, Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were as bright as stars. His heart suddenly hurt. If he could reverse the flow of time, then he was willing to give up everything to recover the lost time.


    "Your servant has heard it with her own ears, and not only once ¡­" Su Jin did not miss the opportunity to raise her hand. She gently wiped the tears in her eyes as a strange arc flashed across her lips!


    "But in the end, This King still lost to Shi Rou ¡­ Heaven''s will is on people, those who wish to marry cannot marry it, while those who do not wish to marry it have to endure such helplessness and sorrow! Embroidery, you know ¡­ This king doesn''t even know how to face Yuxuan ¡­ And Duan Mu Yan ¡­ This kind of situation, when would it end? If this continued, everyone would go crazy! What should I do?! What else can we do?! " Xiao Jin Feng frowned as he clenched his fists. His deep feelings for Shi Rou made it impossible for him to express any good will towards Duan Mu Yan. His guilt towards Yu Xuan made him unable to smile at his second wife! How could he not know that Duan Mu Yan was innocent? He could only ignore her and do nothing else!


    But this time was different, the mess on the ground always appeared in Xiao Jin Feng''s mind. After traversing the battlefield for so many years, no matter how bloody the scene was, he had seen it before.


    "This servant knows that the prince is troubled about the side consort. But this servant has some doubts as to why the second prince would rush to the Xiao manor so promptly and even bring an imperial physician. Could it be that he will calculate it?" "I know that the prince is asking for medicine, and that there''s something wrong with that medicine ¡­" The moonlight was hazy, and those long and thick eyelashes covered up the cold light that burst out from the bottom of those eyes!


    "You''re suspecting... Duan Xingyi?! " Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze turned cold as she glanced sideways at Su Jin Xiu! During the entire day, he had searched through almost everyone in the mansion. At that time, the only major event that had happened was Feng Xue and Cui Xin''s unbearable pain, but this had nothing to do with that bottle of medicine!


    "This servant doesn''t dare, it''s just that I feel that it''s too much of a coincidence ¡­" Su Jinxiu lowered her eyes and replied!


    Having received Su Jin Xiu''s reminder, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart trembled. Indeed, it was a coincidence. It was as if this coincidence had been prearranged! Could it be Duan Xingyi''s masterpiece? If it was him, when would the medicine fall into his hands?! What was his goal?!


    Xiao Jingfeng''s suspicions were finally confirmed the next day at noon. When Xiao Jingfeng arrived at the Return of Spring Hall with a trace of doubt on his face, this place had already become completely unrecognizable! The golden signboard of the Return of Spring Hall fell to the ground with countless cracks on it. All of the herbs were scattered on the ground, and the tables and chairs were thrown all over the place!


    "Pitiful! To be falsely accused of being a spy for no reason at all, the heavens were truly blind! The Xiao family''s three generations of ancestors were here to help the world, how could they be spies from the Southern Yue?! "This imperial government ¡­" Outside the Return of Spring Hall, a middle-aged woman said bitterly. Before she could finish, she was stopped by an elder.


    "Shh ¡­" You can eat whatever you want, but you can''t say whatever you want! Beware of catching you too! "A disaster without reason!" The old man''s reminder was extremely effective. The woman covered her mouth as she heard this, and after scanning left and right, she sneaked into the crowd!


    "Sigh ¡­" "I heard that Doctor Xiao''s fate was unknown and that his son had already been imprisoned. I really don''t understand why the imperial government would go against a doctor. Without Doctor Xiao, it seems like my leg would be crippled for life ¡­"


    "I heard that Doctor Xiao offended some influential people, so he was simply framed!"


    "I remember what you said. Before I arrived, the Return of Spring Hall seemed to have received a guest. I heard that it really was a prince!" "An unexpected calamity, an unexpected calamity ¡­" Although the woman had left, the people in the human quadrant were still discussing about her!

 C56

    Xiao Lingfeng''s heart suddenly shook, his sword-like brows tightly knitted together. Didn''t they say the prince was him?! However, the matter of the Return of Spring Hall being raided had nothing to do with him! If Doctor Xiao was wrongly accused, then who else could it be?! What was his goal?!


    Just as Xiao Lingfeng was deep in thought, he suddenly saw a familiar figure galloping in the direction of the imperial city!


    "Qing Lan ¡­" Her deep eyes flickered with a strange light as Xiao Lingfeng pursed her lips. In her mind, she suddenly recalled the scene of Duan Zitong arriving at the Xiao manor that day. He remembered very clearly that the figure that flashed by earlier was the personal servant of Duan Zitong!


    Why was she here?! Could it be that Doctor Xiao''s matter had something to do with her?! Xiao Lingfeng halted his footsteps, his pitch-black pupils becoming even darker! Understood! Duan Xingyi, oh! No wonder you came so quickly! So you knew this was going to happen! All of this was planned by you! Poor Doctor Xiao, you actually shut your mouth!


    Xiao Jingfeng''s heart became more and more flustered. He didn''t understand what Duan Xingyi''s intentions were! However, the moment the scene of Duan Xingyi and Duan Mu Yan meeting naked appeared in Xiao Jin Feng''s mind, a towering rage surged from the bottom of his heart!


    No... will not... Duan Mu Yan was his half-sister. There shouldn''t be any matters between the two of them! Moreover, in her heart, Duan Mu Yan had always loved her little brother, so how could that be possible ¡­ Xiao Jingfeng''s heart became more and more chaotic. The more he denied it, the more unable he became to calm down. No! He wanted the answer! Must.


    As night fell, the autumn wind gradually turned cold and a cold aura accompanied with falling leaves swept over. Autumn Moon closed the doors and windows tightly, and then she ruthlessly walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side with a towel in the basin that was soaked in warm water.


    "Empress, how do you feel?" On the bed, Duan Mu Yan had completely worn out her dress, leaving behind only a light purple colored undergarment. Her sparkling jade-like skin was soft and silky, and under her snow-white neck was a pair of perfect collarbones that could be said to be absolutely beautiful.


    "It''s much better now. I don''t even feel any pain when I raise my hand. Yue Er, let me do it myself. You''re also injured. It''s been hard on you these two days ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s lips curled up slightly as he looked at Yue''er, his heart aching!


    "Serving an imperial concubine is Yue''er''s duty. Moreover, if it wasn''t for Yue''er, you would have been stung by these thirty sticks. Compared to you, Yue''er''s small injury isn''t worth much ¡­" Qiu Yue gently caressed Duan Mu Yan''s arm!


    "Yue Er ¡­" Have you heard anything from the things I told you before? " Duan Mu Yan frowned. As long as she thought of Duan Xingyi, there was an indescribable unease and fear in her heart! When Qiu Yue heard that, she couldn''t help but look out!


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t worry. I heard that the First Prince has already been released from his confinement, but he can''t leave the palace!" I think all of this is temporary. After some time, the Emperor will completely pardon the First Prince! " Qiu Yue reassured him, and the truth was the same!


    "It''s already been three months. Is royal father still angry at royal brother ¡­ I''m the one who let you down ¡­ If it wasn''t for me... royal brother will not be locked up by royal father ¡­ " In fact, she understood royal father''s intentions better than anyone else. Causing a ruckus at the Xiao Palace was only a pretext for royal father to use for his brother, and in royal father''s heart, there was no existence of her and her royal brother. Everything he did, was for the sake of Duan Xingyi!


    Even someone as gentle and elegant as Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but feel a trace of injustice in her heart. No matter how much she endured, she was unable to face his royal father''s heartlessness and indifference to his mother and brother! In her heart, perhaps Xiao Jingfeng would not even care about the chili powder that he carefully sprinkled on her back, but he would never forgive her father for his cruelty!


    This hatred had been planted deep within Duan Mu Yan''s heart ever since she knew that mufei would die from hatred on the day of her marriage. Later on, when Duan Mu Yan''s lonely figure sat firmly on the Dragon Throne, she suddenly thought, if mufei had died peacefully in her arms that day, would there still be any hatred in her heart? All of this would never happen again.


    "Esteemed wangfei, forgive Yue-er for being so talkative. Don''t take all the responsibility on yourself. There are some matters that have nothing to do with you. "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Qiu Yue was at a loss for words. She looked at Duan Mu Yan with slight nervousness in her eyes!


    "Heh ¡­" Nothing ¡­ Maybe you''re right... "But no matter who it is, royal brother is the only family I have in this world. Even if I have to sacrifice my life, I won''t let anything happen to him ¡­" Duan Muyan''s lips slightly parted, her clear eyes abnormally determined!


    Just as Qiu Yue was about to speak again, the door to her room was suddenly pushed open. Qiu Yue was stunned for a moment, but when she saw the person who came, her face paled.


    "Qiu Yue, get out!" There was no trace of joy or anger in the clear and cold voice. When Xiao Lingfeng''s gaze fell upon Duan Moyan, he immediately turned to Qiu Yue with a solemn gaze!


    "But ¡­" Qiu Yue wanted to say something, but stopped in her tracks as she nervously looked at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Yue Er, you go out first. Don''t come in without my order ¡­" Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded, her clear eyes as calm as a calm lake! Speechless, Qiu Yue carefully walked in front of Xiao Jin Feng, bowed slightly, and left!


    The entire room became even more silent. Duan Mu Yan gently pulled the blanket on her body with her hand, and then said apologetically!


    "Your consort didn''t know that prince would come. Please forgive my rudeness ¡­"


    "Since you''re injured, excuse the courtesy. This king came to ask you a question, I hope you can answer truthfully!" His ice-cold voice had no trace of warmth. Xiao Lingfeng deliberately turned his body, his back facing Duan Mu Yan! He was confident that he could resist the temptation, but from that glance just now, Xiao Lingfeng already felt a change in the depths of his heart! At this moment, he purposely ignored that kind of inexplicable throbbing as he coldly spoke!


    "Prince, may I ask ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was cold as she replied in a soft voice!


    "This prince is asking you, how did the matter of you being caned get to Duan Xingyi?!" When Duan Mu Yan was imprisoned and the woodshed was torn down, Duan Xingyi had come and caused trouble once! This time was no exception! Even if he didn''t suspect Duan Mu Yan, he at least had to uncover Duan Xingyi''s secret in the Xiao manor!


    "Chenqie doesn''t know. Up till now, chenqie hasn''t stepped out of this room even half a step ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s expression was calm as she leisurely spoke!


    "Do you know who mixed the chili powder in the bottle?!" Xiao Lingfeng felt that Duan Mu Yan didn''t care about this, and his heart was inexplicably restless!


    At this moment, she suddenly felt that the man in front of her was being hypocritical and hypocritical. This matter was something she could no longer pursue, why would he bother bringing it up?


    "Chenqie doesn''t know, and doesn''t want to know either. It doesn''t matter who spilled the blood. Chenqie is still alive, is it not ¡­" Duan Mu Yan disapproved. Her indifferent voice made Xiao Jin Feng feel displeasure in his heart!


    "Perhaps it isn''t important to you, but I really want to know what Duan Xingyi''s goal is! His target was the Xiao manor? And you, third princess! " Xiao Jingfeng''s gaze was cold and stinging as he questioned him with a cold voice!


    "Your Highness ¡­" "What do you mean ¡­" Her curled eyelashes slightly trembled as she turned to look at the cold and prideful back. Duan Mu Yan doubtfully asked, as she had no idea what this matter had to do with Duan Xingyi!


    "What do you mean?!" That bottle of chili powder was simply Duan Xingyi''s threat to the Return of Spring Hall''s Doctor Xiao mixed in to frame me! Yet, he had brought Imperial Physician Yu to the Xiao family to fake being a good boy! This new royal brother of the secondary concubine really knows how to act! " Xiao Jingfeng spoke one word at a time, gritting his teeth! However, what he got instead was a soft chuckle from behind him! To Xiao Lingfeng, that smile seemed to contain a trace of contempt and disdain!


    "What are you laughing at?!" Xiao Lingfeng abruptly turned around, his ice-cold eyes stared fixedly at Duan Moyan on the bed, his gaze ruthless and even a little angry as he spoke!


    "Chenqie has lost her composure ¡­" She really didn''t want to laugh, but she couldn''t help laughing out loud. What should she do?


    "Lost control?!" You don''t believe what This King said?! But that was the truth! It was Duan Xingyi who sprinkled chili powder into your medicine and then openly applied medicine for you! He would use this to frame the entire Xiao Palace! The ambitions of a wolf are obvious! " Xiao Jin Feng''s cold eyes narrowed as he pointed furiously at Duan Ling Tian, who was lying on the bed, and coldly reprimanded her!


    "Is that so ¡­" This concubine doesn''t know why the prince is here. Could it be that Prince suspects that Chenqie is colluding with that Second Prince? Chenqie won''t be able to escape responsibility for this entire matter, right? " Duan Mu Yan''s beautiful eyes were clear and bright, like a clear pool of spring water as she met with the cold gaze!


    "It''s not impossible!" He did not suspect Duan Mu Yan. Although he did not have any evidence, he still wanted to clarify himself in front of Duan Mu Yan at the first possible moment!


    "Yeah ¡­" In the eyes of the prince, anything is possible... However, Mu Yan truly admires your highness. To be able to turn both black and white upside down, your highness is truly wise and wise ¡­ " The gentle and elegant Duan Mu Yan was finally able to endure to the limit. Ripples gradually appeared in her eyes that were as calm as water!


    "You! What do you mean? " When he saw the change in Duan Mu Yan''s expression, Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but be startled. This was the first time he felt a hidden bitterness in her eyes! Inexplicably, Xiao Lingfeng was a little nervous, even though his face was still cold and without warmth!


    "Nothing ¡­" "Chenqie has some questions, I wonder if Your Highness can answer them?" This time, Duan Mu Yan didn''t choose to remain silent! Seeing Xiao Jin Feng not saying anything, Duan Mu Yan continued speaking!


    "Chenqie would like to ask, when did anyone mention the prince coming to Ji Prefecture to collect medicine?" Duan Mu Yan''s voice was cold as she stared at the man before her!


    "No!" Picking up the medicine was something he had thought of at the last moment, and he had never told anyone before!


    "That''s strange. If this was done by the Second Prince, how did he know that the Prince would go to the Returning Spring Hall in Ji Prefecture to get the medicine and sprinkle the chili concoction into the medicine beforehand?" However, he had to face others face to face in order to be able to see what they were thinking. Could it be that the Second Prince was proficient enough in the palace to understand what the Prince was thinking?! Heh ¡­ Even if the Prince wanted to blame someone else, he should''ve put in some effort to come up with a more rigorous excuse ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan casually spoke, her eyes filled with unconcealable disdain and contempt!


    "Are you saying that I wronged Duan Xingyi!? Then how are you going to explain why Dr. Xiao of the Return of Spring Hall was framed as a South Vietnamese spy and the entire family was detained?! And Duan Zitong''s personal maidservant, Qing Lan, coincidentally appeared in Ji Prefecture?! " Xiao Jin Feng almost roared as his eyes turned red!


    "If Prince has nothing else, chenqie will be tired ¡­" "I''m tired ¡­" Duan Muyan said indifferently. She looked away from the furious figure. She was truly tired ¡­ Other than her royal brother, there didn''t seem to be anything else that attracted her attention. She didn''t have the energy to worry about who was right or wrong about this matter. It was completely meaningless.

 C57

    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to pull the blanket over her, a gust of cold wind blew past. Before she could even react, Xiao Jin Feng had already walked over ruthlessly. Without saying anything further, he suddenly pulled up the blanket and threw it on the ground! As a cold breeze caressed her face, while Duan Mu Yan was still in shock, both of her arms had already been ruthlessly grabbed by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "I did not wrongly accuse Duan Xingyi! This King did not sprinkle the chili powder! Duan Mu Yan! You can''t treat This King in such a manner! " Xiao Lingfeng''s gaze was cold, as if winter had suddenly arrived. His rough palm had already left a deep scar on Duan Mu Yan''s arm!


    "You ¡­ Let go! "Your Highness, please have some self-respect!" Her fair skin was as smooth as jade, and her graceful figure was clearly visible to the onlookers. Duan Mu Yan looked at the devilish face in front of her with fear, and opened her mouth to speak in anger. Her hands fiercely pressed against Xiao Jin Feng''s chest, forcing him to leave, but the force of the pincers on her body was too much, causing her to be unable to resist!


    "Self-respect?! You should have mentioned it! Duan Mu Yan! Don''t forget! You are the secondary wife of I, Xiao Lingfeng! But what have you done?! First, it was to seduce Yu Xuan, then it was unclear who Duan Xingyi was! Do you know the word ''self-respect''!? " Xiao Jingfeng''s expression was incomparably dark, and his eyes were as cold as ice! Each word was like a sharp blade that stabbed into Duan Mu Yan''s heart! She no longer cared about why the man in front of her still wanted to force his hand!


    "Wangfei?! In the heart of you, the Qi King, is the existence of I, Duan Mu Yan?! You now know that I''m your secondary wife?! But what did you do?! I thought that I was following the rules at Crown Prince Xiao, but what about you?! He used to lock me up in the woodshed because a white rabbit had caned me for thirty years and was despicable enough to sprinkle my medicine with chili powder! Is this what you, my husband, should do?! Everyone in the world knows that I and Yuxuan are childhood friends! If Not... "Ugh ¡­" "Mmm mmm ¡­" Just as Duan Mu Yan was complaining in grief and indignation, her cold lips were fiercely covering her cherry lips. Her tyrannical tongue mercilessly opened up Duan Mu Yan''s white teeth, asking for it mercilessly and furiously. Duan Mu Yan was so shocked by the sudden attack that his mind went blank!


    Tears rolled down from the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes without warning as her sorrowful wails were swallowed by Xiao Jin Feng''s mouth. She even felt suffocated, as if she was being pushed into water and she couldn''t breathe! At this moment, the hatred and injustice she felt in her heart slowly spread!


    One day, when everyone was pointing at her back and berating her for being cruel and cruel, she just smiled, because those people had never seen her suffering and misery before!


    After a punitive kiss, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly noticed that the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were sparkling and translucent. His heart felt as if it had been pierced by something, and a little pain silently spread out. He was slightly startled as a fishy, salty feeling suddenly spread out from his mouth! Abruptly retreating, Xiao Jin Feng dabbed at the blood at the corner of his lips as he glared at the girl on the bed!


    At this moment, Xiao Lingfeng was surprised that he had lost his composure. He had clearly only come to tell her the truth, so how did things turn out like this?! When he heard her mention Yu Xuan, why was he so angry, angry to the point of unrestrainedly kissing her?! The initial punishment had turned into greed. For a moment, he couldn''t bear to part from Duan Mu Yan''s cherry lips. He even thought about it ¡­ No... Xiao Lingfeng ¡­ How can you be like this?! You love Shi Rou! You can''t betray her!


    "Remember your identity! "Right now, you ¡­"


    "Scram ¡­" A shrill and wild roar interrupted Xiao Jin Feng''s warning. Duan Mu Yan tightly gripped the quilt on the bed as her tears rolled down like beads with their strings cut. The pain from her injury was only a thousandth of her heartache. What did she do wrong?! He had to endure this kind of torture?! If the heavens could not tolerate her, then why did they still want her to live in this world! Unfair! It''s not fair.


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan curled up her body, pressing her head against her knees as she whimpered like a little beast, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart suddenly felt an indescribable pressure. He was speechless. In the end, he silently left with heavy steps.


    The fake mountain behind the Xiao manor.


    "What does this have to do with you guys? Do you have to be so nervous!" A feminine voice slowly spilled out from Su Jinxiu''s mouth. She looked at the two maidservants in front of her who were trembling in fear and trepidation, and gave them a fierce glance!


    "You can''t put it like that. Now that your highness has investigated so closely, he called Feng Xue and I into the study room and asked us a lot of questions. If Feng Xue and I didn''t come up with an excuse beforehand, there might not have been any problems!" Cui Xin frowned, and spoke bitterly!


    "Exactly! "Embroidery elder sister, just tell us, did you do it with the secondary concubine? Did you make us pretend to have abdominal pain in order to attract the attention of the people in the mansion, okay ¡­"


    "Shut up! Are you crazy?! How dare he spout nonsense like this?! Duan Mu Yan''s matter has nothing to do with me! As for the rest, you don''t need to know! The prince is just putting on an act for that side concubine, do you really think the prince cares who the murderer is?! Even if she did, perhaps the prince would still want to thank her! It was a good thing to be able to teach that woman a lesson! Enough! Don''t be so paranoid all day! "Don''t forget, we''re all on the same boat. If I sink, you will all die with me!" Under the moonlight, Su Jin Xiu''s beautiful appearance looked especially eerie!


    When Feng Xue and Cui Xin heard this, they looked at each other, and their expressions immediately changed.


    "Elder sister Jin Xiu, don''t be angry. We are just worried about you. If you didn''t do it, that would be great. If you didn''t, then we could have thought of a way to deal with it ¡­" Feng Xue''s eyebrows were bent as she smiled at Su Jin Xiu!


    "That''s right ¡­" "We''re just concerned about you, Sister Jin, there''s no other reason ¡­" Cui Xin also agreed!


    "I appreciate your kindness, but don''t make a fuss if there''s nothing else! If others were to see the three of us here, even if nothing bad happens, something would definitely happen! " Su Jin Xiu said coldly and turned to leave the fake mountain!


    After Su Jin Xiu left, Feng Xue and Cui Xin could not help but sigh!


    "I wonder what this Su Jin''s embroidered gourd is up to. We were pulled in by her just like that for no reason at all. It''s really not worth it!" Feng Xue complained in a low voice!


    "Forget it, what''s the use of saying all these now!?" It''s all our fault we didn''t have much sense of humour back then! "Ugh ¡­" That... Wasn''t that the autumn moon? This is bad! Could she have heard what we just said?! " Just as Cui Xin raised her eyes, she saw Qiu Yue''s figure flash past her!


    "No ¡­" No way ¡­ So far away ¡­ She shouldn''t have been able to hear it ¡­ " Feng Xue fiercely choked, her heart also skipped a beat!


    "Then... Should we tell Su Jin Xiu?! " Feng Xue didn''t have an idea for a while as she looked worriedly at Cui Xin!


    "No!" Let''s not talk about it for now and wait and see. What if Qiu Yue was just passing by? Let''s go back quickly... "I''m not sure who I''ll bump into in a while ¡­" Cui Xin timidly opened her mouth and quickly left the backyard with Feng Xue.


    When Qiu Yue returned to her room, she had already wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. Lying flat on her bed, her empty eyes staring straight ahead, speechless, but her heart was already cold. In Duan Mu Yan''s heart, she was like a walking corpse.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" After Qiu Yue stepped into the room, she closed the door tightly and quickly walked to the edge of the bed. Her voice sounded anxious!


    "What is it ¡­" No matter how dejected and helpless she was, Duan Mu Yan still looked at Qiu Yue with a smile. In this Xiao manor, only this little girl before her was truly treating her with sincerity! She didn''t want Qiu Yue to see through her, so she endured the pain in her heart and leisurely spoke!


    "Princess, just now, Yue''er went out and coincidentally saw Feng Xue and Cui Xin arguing with Su Jin Xiu. This servant felt that something was amiss and followed her and heard vaguely that they were discussing what happened yesterday morning. Just like that white rabbit and the sweat medicine last time, they must have something to do with Su Jin Xiu! " Qiu Yue swore solemnly, her eyes containing a trace of anger!


    "Yue Er ¡­" "Forget it, the Qi King had already made it clear that the chili powder was spilled into the medicine bottle by Duan Xingyi. If I feel unsatisfied, I can go and find Duan Xingyi directly. This matter has nothing to do with the people in the manor ¡­" Even now, Duan Mu Yan still felt that this kind of excuse was too absurd!


    "Second Prince... How was this possible?! The Second Prince didn''t even have the chance to get close to that bottle of medicine! "Your Highness clearly ¡­" Qiu Yue stared at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief!


    "Alright, I don''t want to pursue this matter. No matter if it''s Xiao Jin Feng or Su Jin Xiu, I''m not interested. Yue Er, help me pay more attention to the situation in the palace. I really miss my royal brother ¡­" And him ¡­ Yuxuan, how are you doing?


    Even though Duan Mu Yan had already expressed her stance, Qiu Yue did not think like that. If she did not uncover Su Jin''s scheme, then her master would not be able to live a good life! Qiu Yue swore that she would thoroughly investigate the matter between the white rabbit last time and this time, and give her own master justice! Even until the moment of her death, Qiu Yue still did not regret her current decision.


    This was the rule she signed with Feng Guihua, the old procuress, when she was admitted into the hospital. Normally, she could choose any guest she wanted, but on the fifteenth, she had to perform in the main hall!


    "Screech ~ ~" Lady Bing Xin, hurry up ¡­ The people outside were all shouting... "If you don''t go out, they will destroy my Spring Festival ¡­" The old procuress was anxious as she spoke, the thick powder on her face fell along with the change in her expression.


    "Mm ¡­" Without much words, Leng Bing Xin gently put down the jade mirror in her hand and stood up gracefully. Her bright red silk dress made her look extremely elegant and noble, which was extremely incompatible with the atmosphere of the Spring Festival.


    When Leng Bing Xin walked to the snow-white jade platform that was specially prepared for her in the center of the hall, everyone turned to look at her. The entire Spring Festival was completely silent, and what followed was a series of exclamations of surprise!


    Ignoring those vulgar gazes, Leng Bing Xin flicked her sleeves and gestured to the musicians, and slowly walked to the center of the jade platform. She smiled, her long sleeves lightly moved, and her Leng Bing Xin danced gracefully on the stage.


    The music gradually stopped and Leng Bing Xin suddenly flung her sleeves. As she slightly bent over, the entire hall resounded with thunderous applause! However, all of these things caused Leng Bing Xin to smile disdainfully. Looking at these dirty gazes, although there was no lack of gentleness, no lack of passion, in her eyes, she could only see hunger and thirst, and the primitive weakness of men! In this world, only one man could enter her heart. Every time she thought of that enchanting face, a trace of gentleness would flash through Leng Bing''s eyes. However, no matter how hard she tried, there was no trace of her in that man''s eyes!

 C58

    "Another one ¡­" People started to jeer from below the stage. Leng Bing Xin slowly stood up, and walked down the jade platform without a shred of reluctance in her eyes!


    "Bing Xin, just for the sake of Young Master Li''s one thousand silver taels, give me another ¡­" Today is different from before. The Imperial City''s wealthiest man, Li Ao Tian, is here to support you. You can''t not let out a squeak. Let''s just let this go on ¡­ " The bawd looked at Leng Bing Xin pleadingly, hoping that she would make an exception. One had to know, she could pay a thousand taels of silver just to see Leng Bing''s dance.


    "Li Xiao ¡­" Does Bing Xin recognize it? " The cold voice did not sound happy or angry, but Leng Bing Xin raised her eyebrows, and said casually!


    "Don''t recognize ¡­" "However, he is special ¡­"


    "Even if you do, Bing Xin wouldn''t give anyone face, not to mention, I don''t know you. Big sister Hua, are our previous agreements done yet? "If you don''t count, then Bing Xin will leave the Spring Festival right now ¡­" The Cold Ice Heart Cherry''s mouth slightly opened. Each word was as cold as ice. His resolute tone had no room for turning back!


    "Number of copies... Number of Works... "Then I''ll go and talk to Young Master Li right now. I hope nothing will happen to him ¡­" The old procuress knew what to do. A cold heart was worth a thousand taels!


    Leng Bing Xin was speechless. She walked around the old procuress and down the jade platform. No matter how loud and passionate the clamoring sounds were behind her, her heart was still as calm as a calm lake!


    Just as Leng Bing Xin was about to go upstairs, a strong fragrance suddenly wafted into her nose! "Leng Bing Xin frowned, and in between her eyes, she saw a man dressed in a flowery robe standing in front of her. Leng Bing''s face was serious, and she looked straight at the man in front of her!


    "Indeed a beauty of heaven. Lady Leng, give me some face and dance again. Money is not a problem. As long as I like it, I can afford it!" As the man spoke, his left hand streaked across in front of Leng Bing Xin. Five pure gold diamond inlaid rings sparkled brilliantly. To one side, the bawd''s eyes were staring fixedly at the man, as though she was looking at a pile of gold!


    "Sister Hua ¡­" Her clear voice contained a hint of displeasure, Leng Bing Xin looked at the old procuress and spoke coldly!


    "Ugh ¡­" Young Noble Li, I am truly sorry, Miss Bing Xin is not feeling well, why don''t you come again, next time, I will definitely let Miss Bing Xin dance a song for you alone, what do you think? Although the old procuress did not want to offend Li Xiao, she could tell what was important when compared to Leng Bing Xin!


    "Oh, you don''t feel well ¡­" That''s easy to do, let me give you, Miss Bing Xin, a proper examination. Even if you really don''t feel well, I have a way to make you want to die ¡­ "How is it?!" Li Xiao spoke lightly, his slightly narrowed eyes emitting a dark green light. He slowly extended his hand with the five gold rings towards Leng Bing''s heart!


    Leng Bing Xin looked at the man in front of her and sighed in her heart, but did not do anything, she only turned around to avoid him!


    There was a saying that was extremely correct, and it was very hard to persuade him to die! Seeing Leng Bing Xin avoid him, Li Xiao felt that he had lost all face and lost his temper immediately!


    "What Courtesan Belle? Bah!" She was just a brothel prostitute, but she really thought of herself as someone important! If Yours Truly wants to see you dance, that is your fortune. Now that you''re dancing, Yours Truly will watch! Bawd, name a price, today I will open this Cold Ice Heart! "Like I said, I don''t care about how much it is!" With his arrogant tone and obscene words, Li Xiao suddenly showed his true nature, and his rough hands suddenly grabbed onto Leng Bing Xin''s jade wrist!


    His heart suddenly hurt, as if someone had stabbed him with a knife! It had been exactly the same back then, back when Steward Zhou had held his hand and dragged her down onto the ground. No matter how she had struggled or begged for mercy, what she had received in return was Steward Zhou''s unbridled laughter and the gloating gazes of the crowd.


    "That won''t do ¡­" Young Master Li, our Bing Xin doesn''t sell herself ¡­ If you''re interested, I''ll find you another... Little Red! "Little Green ¡­" The old procuress panicked when she saw that Li Xiao was about to use violence. She quickly called for the ladies of the Spring Festival to help Li Xiao away!


    "Scram!" Today, Yours Truly has set his eyes on Leng Bing ¡­! " Li Xiao''s grip tightened as he tried to hold the beauty in front of him in his arms! However, Leng Bing Xin just stood there quietly, her empty eyes sparkling like crystal. She could still clearly remember that Steward Zhou had dragged her into the room, his rough black hand fiercely digging into her jade arm, and with his other hand he crazily pulled at her clothes, until only her undergarments and underpants were left, while Steward Zhou''s eyes shone with a dark green light, just like Li Xiao''s! He viciously threw himself onto the bed. Suddenly, he pulled out the whip from his waist and began to whip his body. The pain and humiliation simply made her feel worse than death!


    Just as she was about to lose hope, she suddenly saw a pair of scissors by her bedside. Only later did Leng Bing know that it was also prepared for use on her by Steward Zhou, but he didn''t have that chance! That pair of scissors was her only hope. When she saw Steward Zhou''s incredulous gaze and that miserable scream that followed, Leng Bing smiled. That smile was strange and wild. Even when someone pulled her up, that pair of scissors was still tightly grasped in his hand!


    "Aiyo ¡­" What was he supposed to do now ¡­ You useless bastards... "Quick, help Young Master Li over ¡­" Seeing Little Red and Little Green being pushed aside, the old procuress panicked! She did not want to lose the money tree, Leng Bing Xin! Unfortunately, Little Red and Little Green were too vulgar. In Li Xiao''s eyes, there was only the existence of Cold Ice Heart!


    The spectators below the stage were not afraid that it would be too big. They were constantly cheering. Even if they could not touch that snow-white skin, they could at least have a feast for the eyes!


    "Young Master Li! Why don''t we just stay in the main hall... "In what room ¡­"


    "That''s right ¡­" "Also let us brothers experience your might and ambition ¡­"


    "Such a wonderful person... You must be gentle! "It''s not good if he''s injured ¡­" The lecherous voices rose and fell one after another. The entire Spring Festival Gala was filled with obscene and obscene words!


    Li Xiao seemed to be bewitched by these spectators. He was moved, the darkness in his eyes deepened! Without waiting for the old procuress to persuade him, the thin clothes on Leng Bing Xin''s left arm had already been torn apart by Li Xiao!


    "Ah ¡­" Leng Bingxin was suddenly shocked as the images in her mind became increasingly clear! Everyone in Drunken Fragrance Inn watched on gloatingly as she was tied to a wooden stake. At that time, no one knew how scared she was. She really hoped that someone would come and rescue her! However, she knew that this was her fate, and that she was destined to suffer such humiliation. The words of the old procuress still echoed in her ears. No... Don''t... The executioners tore at their clothes like jackals!


    Tears rolled down Leng Bing Xin''s face like beads that had been cut off from their strings. She kept shaking her head, and her beautiful face was as pale as the snow on a mountain!


    "Oh, Yours Truly hasn''t even had much, and I''m already crying like this ¡­" Tsk tsk ¡­ Pear blossom with rain, I like... He really was the top card, even his crying appearance was captivating! "Haha ¡­" Leng Bing''s tears seemed to have aroused Li Xiao''s desire. Just as Li Xiao''s hand was about to reach for Leng Bing''s chest, a dart suddenly flew past the crowd and struck Li Xiao in the forehead! Li Xiao fell to the ground, blood splattering everywhere!


    The sudden turn of events shocked everyone. A commotion ensued! In the chaos, Leng Bing Xin suddenly retracted her thoughts, and realized that her clothes had already been torn, and that the perpetrator had already gone to see the King of Hell. Looking at the dart on Li Xiao''s forehead, Leng Bing''s eyes grew cold.


    "Don''t panic everyone, I killed this dirty man! Someone! "Take him away!" The cold voice contained a bone-chilling coldness. The man who walked in from the main entrance of the Spring Festival was dressed in a dark blue cloak. His eyebrows were like blades, his eyes were like a deep sea, and his face was like jade.


    "This person ¡­ This old man ¡­ "You." Even though the old procuress was trembling in fear, she still had to step forward to open her mouth. This Li Xiao died in her Spring Festival. If his body was carried away, wouldn''t that Li Ao Tian crush his old bones?


    "Old Madam, please be at ease. I will send someone to carry this dirty man''s corpse to the residence outside of Li. There will be a visit later to apologize!" This had nothing to do with the Spring Festival! I can also guarantee that no one will dare to find the Spring Festival ¡­ and the trouble with Lady Bing Xin! " Ye Li''s gaze fell on Leng Bing Xin with a profound look. Then, he left the Spring Festival Gala in large strides!


    Looking at Ye Li''s back, the spectators were all dumbstruck. They were all glad that they had not been the ones to force themselves out.


    "Bing Xin, what happened just now was completely incompetent of me, Sister Hua! But as you can see, I really did everything I could think of ¡­ Fortunately, this hero took action ¡­ That... "You can''t be blaming me, can you ¡­" Anyone who saw it would know that the young master was obviously Leng Bingxin''s escort, and the bawd was no exception!


    "I''m tired ¡­" The clear and cold voice was as calm as a calm lake, Leng Bingxin indifferently opened her mouth, as she leisurely walked up the stairs, as if all that had just happened had nothing to do with her!


    The night was hazy, and the stars were dim. The autumn wind blew, causing the windows to creak. The candles in the room swayed in the wind, flickering and darkening, creating an indescribably gloomy scene. Just as Leng Bing Xin had expected, the figure landed right in front of her.


    "Why do you want to admit it? "This is not the best strategy ¡­" A voice that was as cold as before slowly came out from Leng Bingxin''s cherry lips! She raised her lily-white hands, and Leng Bing pushed the tea that she had prepared to the newcomer!


    "If you don''t do this, they will find you at the Spring Festival. This isn''t the best plan ¡­" With a trace of doubt in his deep eyes, Ye Li looked at the girl in front of him. It had been seven years, but he had never seen a trace of a smile on that face.


    "Even if you don''t make a move, I still have a way to deal with ¡­" Leng Bingxin spoke leisurely, her cold eyes blaming Ye Li for his trouble!


    "But at that time ¡­"


    "Since it''s an act, I should make the act. You should know that my ice needle can silently stab into Li Xiao''s body, then wander to his heart, and with a ''bang'', pierce it open, and then slowly retreat from his body. Everyone under the heavens will think that it''s his heart that''s bad ¡­ You can''t blame anyone else! " Leng Bing Xin said confidently, her eyes twinkling, as if she was enjoying the process!


    "Yeah ¡­" How could I have forgotten that after that night seven years ago, you no longer needed anyone''s protection. You can use your ice needle to remove all those who wished to harm you ¡­ " Without waiting for Ye Li to finish speaking, Leng Bing Xin slammed the table and stood up. Her eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty, cold light!

 C59

    "Ye Li!" Shut up! I forbid you to mention what happened seven years ago! Never mention it again! " Leng Bing Xin gritted her teeth and clenched her fists!


    "You are escaping! So what if I didn''t mention it?! Can you forget?! If you can forget! I don''t need to do it today! You didn''t even care about Li Xiao tearing your clothes! What were you thinking?! Were those tears really for acting?! Heart of Ice! Seven years have passed since that incident, can''t you let it go?! If this goes on, you will never be free! " Ye Li spoke angrily, each word was like a sharp knife that stabbed into the bottom of Leng Bing''s heart. A single slash from one knife was enough to make her wish he was dead.


    "Ah ¡­" With an angry roar, Leng Bingxin struck out with her palm towards Ye Li without mercy! Ye Li was shocked at first, but then he suddenly dodged. He did not fight back, so perhaps only by letting Leng Bingxin vent her anger would she feel better!


    After about 30 or so rounds, Leng Bing Xin suddenly shook his sleeves. Almost at the same time, Ye Li jumped up and grabbed Leng Bing Xin''s wrist with one hand. After spinning in the air, they landed on the ground.


    "Leng Bing Xin! You used ice needles on me?! " Ye Li''s voice was still filled with disbelief.


    "I said before, you are not allowed to mention what happened seven years ago in front of me! No one can! " Leng Bingxin said savagely, her eyes blazing with fire!


    "If Master brought it up in front of you, would you also kill Master?!" Ye Li growled, and a little pain slowly spread to the bottom of his heart!


    His heart suddenly shook, and he was stunned for a long time. Finally, he pulled his hand away and sat down on the chair, a beautiful and enchanting face slowly appearing in his mind. Yeah, so what if no one mentioned it? The night when he was at his lowest state, his master was there. She had even dragged him away by herself, could she erase that scene from his mind?!


    "Everything in the past is just an experience, not a burden. We have to keep looking forward, and if you still can''t shake off that nightmare, what hope is there? As long as you live your life to perfection, who would care about your past ¡­" Seeing the sparkle in Leng Bingxin''s eyes, Ye Li let out a deep sigh. The light in her eyes dimmed!


    "Why did you appear here ¡­" The clear and cold voice was slightly softened, but Leng Bingxin calmly spoke, her eyes filled with gentleness!


    "Master is worried about you, so he asked me to come over to take a look. In fact, I''m staying at the Cloud Roc Tavern on the other side of the street. If you need anything, you can look for me anytime!" Ye Li''s thin lips parted, and a soft light flashed in his eyes.


    "Today was just an accident. This kind of thing will never happen in the future. I think ¡­" I don''t have anything I need your help for, it''s just that I don''t understand. Until now, I haven''t received any orders from Master! " How could she not know of the tender feelings that she would occasionally show when she was with her colleague for seven years? However, in this life, there was only one man in her heart, and that man''s name was branded deeply in her heart. It was filled to the brim, and her heart could no longer tolerate any man!


    "I don''t know about that, but since the master arranged things like that, he has his reasons. Let''s just stay put ¡­" Ye Li replied truthfully. In fact, he was completely unaware of his master''s plans!


    It was at this moment that someone knocked on the door to the Immortal Seeking Pavilion!


    "Heart of Ice ¡­" Are you alright, Bing Xin?! It was the old procuress''s voice. Perhaps the fight just now had shocked the people below!


    "I''m fine ¡­" "It''s just that I accidentally knocked over the chair just now. Thank you for your concern, Big Sister Hua ¡­" Leng Bingxin spoke indifferently, her eyes flashing towards Ye Li!


    "That''s good ¡­" It''s good that you''re fine ¡­ "Then I''ll be leaving first. If you have anything to say, remember to say it ¡­" Hearing the voice outside slowly fade away, Leng Bing Xin once again returned her gaze to Ye Li!


    "It''s getting late, you might not be able to make it here ¡­" With a tactful rejection, Ye Li nodded slightly and turned around to leave.


    Perhaps it was due to an accident on that day, but Xiao Jingfeng had already not eaten at Prince Xiao''s mansion for three days. Before dawn each day, he had already left the mansion, and only returned after eating dinner in the military camp!


    "What has happened to the prince recently? Is she not eating at her place anymore?" Feng Xue carried the tray towards the kitchen, while Cui Xin disapproved from the side.


    "It''s most likely related to the side concubine. Two days ago, someone heard them arguing in the room ¡­ After that, the prince angrily came out and stopped eating at the mansion! "


    "This secondary concubine is really something. The prince has already found out that it was Doctor Xiao who applied the chili concoction. It has nothing to do with the Prince''s estate. Just whose face is she trying to show off by staying indoors all day ¡­" Feng Xue echoed in response.


    "Of course ¡­" But then again, could we have been overthinking it that day? Actually, this and that... You Know... It has nothing to do with that person? " Jadeheart brought up the old matter again and looked at Feng Xue with suspicion.


    "Shh ¡­" Hush! Forget it, forget it! In any case, we just need to stay away from her! "I don''t want to cause any trouble!" Just as Feng Xue''s heart was still palpitating, a clear voice suddenly came from behind the two of them!


    "Are the two sisters feeling better?" The two of them were startled when they heard this. They looked back and saw Qiu Yue walking over with a faint smile while carrying a tray!


    "Qiu Qiu Yue?" Feng Xue looked at Qiu Yue in surprise. Ever since the incident with Xiao Rou, they rarely met with Qiu Yue and would avoid them even if they met face to face, not to mention if they talked!


    "That''s right ¡­" Don''t you know him? Heh ¡­ Yue''er heard that her two elder sisters had suffered unbearable abdominal pain two days ago, but the injuries sustained by the wangfei weren''t light either. She didn''t take any time to go and take a look at her two elder sisters. How are things now? " Qiu Yue walked to the front of Feng Xue and Cui Xin with concern, worriedly asking!


    "Ugh ¡­" No... "It''s nothing big, just that I ate the wrong thing. It''ll be fine on the day ¡­" Cui Xin responded while her eyes flickered with uncertainty!


    "That... "Let''s not talk too much. We haven''t finished all the work we have to do yet ¡­" At the side, Feng Xue felt that Qiu Yue must have some unspeakable secret to be so attentive. Thus, she turned around and cast a sidelong glance at Cui Xin!


    "That''s right ¡­" You know how fierce Steward Zhou is ¡­ "Then we''ll leave first ¡­" Cui Xin also nodded in response, then turned and walked towards the kitchen with Feng Xue!


    "Aren''t the two elder sisters going to the kitchen? What a coincidence, Qiu Yue is also ¡­" "Then let''s go together ¡­" Qiu Yue''s bright eyes flashed. Her cherry lips lightly parted as she walked between Jadeheart and Feng Xue!


    "Ugh ¡­" Clearly seeing the hesitation of Cui Xin and Feng Xue, Qiu Yue could not help but sigh lightly!


    "Yue''er knows. Because of what happened last time, Yue''er offended two of her elder sisters. It''s all her fault. Why bother comparing with that Zhen''er? Everybody knows the position of the secondary wife in the prince''s mansion. Yue''er is also in a dilemma ¡­" Qiu Yue pretended to speak from the bottom of her heart as a dim light flashed in her eyes!


    "Yue Er, what are you saying? As long as you don''t blame us ¡­" Just as Cui Xin responded, Feng Xue fiercely glared at Cui Xin!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Yue''er, what are you doing ¡­" Feng Xue''s words changed as she looked at Qiu Yue with a joyful smile, but in her heart she was blaming Cui Xin for speaking too much! On the other side, Cui Xin seemed to have understood Feng Xue''s meaning. She immediately shut her mouth!


    "It''s nothing. The secondary wife said she''s not in the mood, so the breakfast was served without any problems ¡­" Although the wounds on the princess'' body are due to me, but ¡­ Sigh ¡­ I won''t say anymore ¡­ "In short, as maids, our lives are in trouble ¡­" Qiu Yue''s face was filled with sadness, but Feng Xue and Cui Xin were puzzled! Back then, that master and servant dude had acted a lot in love scenes, so what was going on now?


    "Forget it, let''s not talk about the troubles in my heart. Earlier, Yue Er didn''t know how to change my mind, I hope you two don''t take it to heart. Yue Er also doesn''t have a friend in the Wang Mansion, if you two sisters don''t mind, can you treat Yue Er as your own person?" In the future, if there is anything that Yue Er can help with, I will definitely go through fire and water! " Qiu Yue vowed solemnly, her eyes so firm that it shook Feng Xue and Cui Xin!


    "That''s only natural ¡­" Feng Xue slightly nodded as she still had doubts in her heart.


    "However, you two elder sisters should not mention this to elder sister Jin Xiu, as you all know, there is a gap between elder sister Jin and her consort, if you knew that I would definitely be unhappy because of you two, Yue Er would not want you to offend elder sister Jin because of me. Now, I only hope that elder sister Jin will accept me one day ¡­" Autumn Moon lowered her head and sighed.


    "Relax ¡­" Cui Xin nodded in agreement. To her, if Qiu Yue was standing with them, it could be considered a precaution! It was still unknown who would win between Su Jinxiu and the side concubine!


    Not far away, a cold gaze was fiercely staring at Qiu Yue. Su Jin Xiu clenched her hands into a fist. The light in her eyes seemed to pierce Qiu Yue''s heart.


    Even though Duan Xingyi''s palm injuries were not light, he still didn''t stop at the Imperial Hall to accompany Duan Chen in tasting tea and playing chess. Duan Chen deeply admired and lamented this point; getting a son like this, what more could he expect!


    All these years, under the pressure of his mother, he had never left the palace to meet Qin Yu Die and her two children. Now that he saw Duan Xingyi being so filial to him, Duan Chen felt that he owed his son even more! However, he had forgotten that even though Duan Jingyang had always been in the palace, he had never once done what it took to be a father.


    "Yi''er, if you''re tired, then go back and rest. It''s not important if royal father doesn''t play chess. Your future ruler''s body is the most important thing ¡­" A deep and forceful voice caused Duan Xingyi to be stumped for words when he heard this. His gaze contained disbelief as he looked at Duan Chen!


    "When did royal sister come?" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips, the corners of his lips still revealing a bewitching yet seductive smile. Duan Zitong dismissed all the maids and carefully supported his younger brother onto the wooden chair before speaking up.


    "He came when he heard the news! That Duan Jingyang should die! How dare he brazenly beat you up like this! Royal father did too, he actually allowed him to leave just like that! No! I can''t take this! This sister will go to royal father''s place to seek justice for you! " Duan Zitong pursed his lips, the light in his eyes as sharp as a blade!


    "Xing Yi is truly grateful for elder sister''s good intentions. However, if his junior wasn''t willing, then even ten Duan Jingyang wouldn''t be my match ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s figure slightly leaned backwards, and very naturally, his toes tilted upwards. His fiendish eyes flashed with an unfathomable light!


    Duan Zitong was stunned when she heard this. She then stood up and walked to Duan Xingyi''s side. She suspiciously looked at her younger brother. That beautiful, corrupting face did not have the slightest hint of pain, and there was even a trace of complacency on it.


    "Oh ¡­" My royal sister understands. Did father say anything? " Duan Zitong suddenly spoke up, her eyes shining with excitement!

 C60

    "Royal father has already given his word to pass the position of crown prince to me ¡­ "I had originally wanted to be modest, but it''s really a good time for Duan Jingyang to come. I don''t think royal father is drafting an edict right now ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s deep eyes slightly flickered. Under the light of the candle, it became even darker and deeper!


    These days, even if Xiao Jin Feng had the intention to avoid Duan Mu Yan, he was still in a mansion, there was always a chance to meet him!


    "Princess, do you really not need a palanquin? Your injury just happens to be... "Your servant is afraid ¡­" Qiu Yue worriedly asked as she followed behind Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s fine, it doesn''t hurt anymore. You''ve been cooped up in your room for so many days, it''s time you came out and took a walk. You must be feeling suffocated ¡­" However, her heart grew heavier and heavier. She had no intention of strolling around, she only thought of the entrance of the Imperial Palace. If she were to gaze into the distance, perhaps the heavens would pity her, and she might be able to see her royal brother or him at the entrance of the Imperial Palace.


    "If wangfei''s bored to death, then Yue''er will accompany you for a stroll today. But I didn''t expect that Imperial Physician Zheng''s medicine would be so effective. There''s not a single scar left on your back anymore ¡­" Qiu Yue who was behind Duan Mu Yan exclaimed in joy.


    "Yeah ¡­" I''ve never doubted Imperial Physician Zheng''s medical skills. If it wasn''t for him, mufei probably wouldn''t have lasted long before I got married ¡­ "It''s a pity that I didn''t get the chance to thank him personally ¡­" Duan Mu Yan inwardly exhaled a long breath as the light in his eyes dimmed!


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to enter, Qiu Yue subconsciously reminded her.


    Duan Moyan turned her head when she heard his words, only to see that Qiu Yue was looking straight ahead. Following her gaze, Duan Moyan saw the person she didn''t want to see the most! That day''s kiss was still lingering in her heart!


    However, what they didn''t know was that the moment he saw Duan Mu Yan, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart was also at a loss for what to do!


    "Yue''er greets you, your highness. The weather today is pretty good, so I''ll accompany you on a tour around ¡­" Qiu Yue''s voice broke the stalemate. Xiao Jin Feng nodded dumbly and then changed directions, heading straight for the study room!


    "Let''s go ¡­" From start to finish, her gaze hadn''t once landed on Xiao Lingfeng''s body. It wasn''t that she loathed him, but after that incident, she really didn''t know how to face this so-called ''husband''!


    After leaving the Xiao manor, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt as though she had broken free from a shackle. Although the scene before her was bustling, the various stalls were filled with a dazzling array of things, the green brick streets were filled with people entering and exiting, but Duan Mu Yan hadn''t forgotten her original intention. Ever since she left the Xiao manor, Duan Mu Yan''s footsteps had quickened, and if possible, she wished to fly directly to the palace''s entrance!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Slow down... "Your servant is almost unable to keep up ¡­" Qiu Yue''s voice sounded anxious. Seeing how the distance between her and Princess Hua-Yang was growing further, Qiu Yue''s heart burned with anxiety!


    Right at this moment, the entire street was in an uproar. The end of the crowd suddenly burst into an uproar, as everyone rushed towards the direction of the commotion.


    "So beautiful ¡­" "I''ve never seen such a beautiful celestial daughter in my life ¡­" Passerby A stared dumbfoundedly at the six women standing on the two sides of the seven-foot-long throne.


    "What number are you talking about?" I think the first fairy daughter is the most beautiful... Look at those eyes, it seems like they can talk, uh... She seemed to be looking at me! He''s looking at me! " Passerby B exclaimed.


    "You men! He only knew to stare at the pilgrimage saint ¡­ Dirty! "Pui ¡­" From the looks of it, the woman who spoke was around 40 years old!


    "On what basis are you calling us, didn''t you come to witness the palace master''s heavenly appearance!" Passerby B shrugged and spoke!


    Beside her, Duan Mu Yan listened to the chatter of the people around her. Her gaze subconsciously shifted to the center of the street where Hua Zha was seated! On top of it, there was a seven foot high seat that was covered by a white curtain. On both sides, there were six beautiful women dressed in white, standing there respectfully, just as the passersby had said, the three on the left were as beautiful as a peach, and the three on the right were as cold as ice, but they were all extremely beautiful women! A red figure suddenly appeared in front of Duan Mu Yan! However, due to the cover of the drapes, Duan Mu Yan was unable to see just how breathtaking the person inside was!


    Just as everyone was jumping in joy, a melodious voice came from the throne.


    "Stop!" The clear and melodious voice was like that of an oriole in a valley. As the voice faded, the three Ferghana Horses suddenly halted in their tracks as if they had reached a human nature. At this moment, everyone held their breath, and the entire street suddenly became silent. Duan Mu Yan was surprised at this scene, and the reverence these citizens had for her, was probably something her royal father would never be able to achieve!


    After a while, the two fairies who stood at the front of the carriage gracefully stood up and descended to the ground like fairies. When the passersby saw this, they very naturally opened up a path for them.


    "Young lady, the palace master invited ¡­" The voice belonged to a person. One of the women opened her red lips, revealing a kind expression! Duan Mu Yan was momentarily stunned. If she remembered correctly, he didn''t know any of these people!


    "Mu Yan doesn''t seem to be acquainted with the Asgard Mistress that you all are talking about ¡­ "So ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned slightly as she replied indifferently! Although she felt that the woman in front of her had no ill intentions, Duan Mu Yan had an even more important matter that she didn''t want to cause any unnecessary trouble!


    "Then let''s get to know each other, young lady, don''t make things difficult for us two. If the palace master''s order is not completed, we will be punished for sure. I believe young lady is kind and kind, you won''t watch us two suffer, right?" Another girl also tried to persuade her. The helplessness in her words made it difficult for Duan Mu Yan to refuse!


    "Then... "Alright then ¡­" Without waiting for Duan Mu Yan to speak, the two girls had already pulled her into their embrace before leaping into the air, firmly landing in front of the drapes!


    The moment Duan Mu Yan landed on the seat of honor, the white drapes covering the stage fluttered in the air without any wind. At this moment, everyone was shocked, including Duan Mu Yan!


    The person in the Chinese seating was dressed in a red dress, with a beautiful appearance, purple hair fluttering in the wind, looking like a fairy. The person in the Chinese seating was dressed in a red dress, with a purple hair fluttering in the wind, looking like a fairy.


    However, what made Duan Muyan especially surprised was that pair of eyes, which seemed to contain the essence of time and space. They were deep and dark, like an unfathomable ocean, and at that moment, Duan Xingyi''s figure actually appeared in her mind!


    "So beautiful ¡­" The exclamations of the passersby interrupted Duan Muyan''s concentration. Sensing that she had lost her composure, her face turned slightly red, and she immediately bent over to pay her respects.


    "I am Duan Mu Yan. It is my fortune to meet Asgard Master today ¡­" Duan Mu Yan said in his usual humble tone! In his heart, he felt inexplicably uneasy.


    "The fortunate thing is that this Asgard Mistress should have ¡­ In this world, who didn''t know that the three princesses of the Great Mo were devastatingly beautiful? Their beauty was unparalleled, and when they saw her today, she truly lived up to her reputation ¡­ If the third princess doesn''t mind, Wu Ye would like to invite her to meet him at the Moon Flower Hall. Shangguan Wuye, Palace Head Yue Hua. His kung fu was peerless in this world but he was born with a playful personality. He was charming and gentle in nature. He went through fire and water with his friends and was ruthless and merciless to his enemies; however, in this world, there was only one person who could be considered his friend.


    "I shall accept Asgard Master''s good intentions. However, Mu Yan has important matters to attend to, so I can only trouble you again in the future. If Asgard Master has nothing else, Mu Yan will take her leave ¡­" Feeling like she was on a pirate ship, Duan Mu Yan rejected her and turned to leave!


    On the throne of flowers, Shangguan Wuye narrowed his phoenix eyes and looked towards the Saintess at the side.


    "Third Princess, why are you so anxious? Our Palace Master does not easily invite people over. "It''s going to be difficult ¡­" His seductive eyes flickered with a strange light. Duan Mu Yan originally wanted to refuse, but when he saw the Holy Maiden''s gaze, his thoughts gradually became chaotic and his mind became blank. She didn''t even have the strength to refute and could only nod his head in bafflement!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan nod her head slightly, the lips of the man sitting in the seat of honor curled into a faint yet deep arc as the white drapes covering his face fell, revealing his long red dress that fluttered in the wind ¡­ The carriage continued to move forward, the onlookers continued to cheer, and Qiu Yue''s heart was the only one in the crowd who felt as if it was on fire!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Where are you going?! Bring Autumn Moon with you ¡­ Royal Consort ¡­ Stop... Stop the car! " The cries of autumn were drowned out by the sighs of the crowd. Even if Qiu Yue did her best to catch up, she was still unable to catch up to the carriage. It was only when Duan Mu Yan''s figure disappeared from her line of sight that Qiu Yue realized the seriousness of the situation!


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    "What did you say?!" Xiao Jin Feng smacked the table and stood up, his deep gaze viciously staring at the autumn moon in front of him! How could he possibly believe that under broad daylight, there would actually be someone blatantly abducting the side concubine of his Xiao Prince''s estate?!


    "Autumn ¡­" Don''t worry, what happened?! You must make it clear who took the princess away! " Housekeeper Zhou frowned and asked worriedly.


    "This morning ¡­" When I passed Xing Hua Street, a carriage suddenly appeared, and everyone in the street inexplicably moved to separate me and the princess. Although it was far away, when the servant saw the two women in the carriage carrying the princess, the person inside seemed to have said something to the princess. The princess turned around and thought of the carriage, but was restrained by people, and then the carriage began to run southwest. The servant wanted to chase after it, but the carriage disappeared in the blink of an eye ¡­ Later on, this servant heard that the person on top of the throne was the Palace Mistress of the Moon Flower Palace, and the six women were the Saintess of the Moon Flower Palace! "My prince, please save my wife ¡­" "Please ¡­" Qiu Yue''s tear-stained eyes looked toward Xiao Jin Feng, incessantly kowtowing and begging!


    "Moonlight Palace?!" "Moon Splendor Hall is a sect of the martial arts world, how could they kidnap Duan Mu Yan ¡­" He had only heard of the Palace of Moonlight. In the Badlands Court, the Imperial Court had no relationship with the martial arts world, and as far as he knew, the Palace of Moonlight held the highest position in the martial arts world. Even Alliance Master Wu Lin had to follow his lead.


    "Your Highness, it was really someone from the Moon Flower Palace that kidnapped my wife ¡­ "Please save esteemed wangfei ¡­" Autumn Moon''s tears fell like rain as she sobbed and opened her mouth! At the side, Su Jin Xiu narrowed her eyes. Although she had an expressionless face, she was actually rejoicing in his misfortune in her heart! She couldn''t wait for the so called Moon Splendor Hall to never let Duan Mu Yan back. It was just to ensure that if there was a chance, she would seek help from another person! Back then, Doctor Xiao''s matter was already handled so cleanly. It seems that Duan Zitong really does possess remarkable abilities! Maybe it was possible for her to recognize someone from the Moon Flower Hall.

 C61

    "Don''t worry, Your Highness will think of a way to save her!" "You may leave!" Xiao Jin Feng spoke harshly, his beautiful eyes beaming with a cold light. Palace of the Moon? Shangguan Wuye!


    As night fell, the autumn wind began to blow, the fallen leaves began to fall, and the eunuchs of the imperial palace began to busy themselves with the task of holding the lamps. It was already young! Duan Xingyi silently stood behind the fake mountain. His hawk-like eyes stared at the figure as he stealthily left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion! Could it be that something big had happened to the Xiao family? Duan Mu Yan.


    The autumn wind gradually picked up, blowing the windows to make fluttering noises. The candles in the room flickered in the wind, dancing about as they reflected Duan Zitong''s face to flicker between light and darkness!


    "Qing Lan, is what you said true?" That would be weird, why would Shangguan Wuye look at Duan Mu Yan, and why did he capture her on the streets? Could it be that she wanted Duan Mu Yan to become his Saintess as well? Heh ¡­ I never thought that this Mu Yan would have such a flowery life. Everywhere she goes, she would get into trouble ¡­ " Her delicate voice was suddenly somewhat sharp, and Duan Zitong''s phoenix eyes were slightly cold. She also wanted to let that Shangguan Wuye keep Duan Mu Yan. Although it would be a little advantageous for her, at least she would never have the chance to seduce her Yu Xuan again!


    "This servant thinks not, when this servant was still in the martial arts world, I heard that the Saintess of the Moon Palace was chosen by the Elders Guild, not only did they have outstanding appearances, but each of them had to possess a special ability, just like the Great Saintess'' bewitching technique. Anyone who sees her eyes without any precaution will have to do something!" Then there is the Second Saintess. Her qinggong is invincible, the Three Saintess'' hidden weapons, the Four Saintess'' poisonous arts, the Five Saintess'' charm arts, and the Six Saintess'' disguise, all of them will be ranked amongst the top three in the martial arts world! " Qing Lan told all she knew to Duan Zitong!


    "Is that so ¡­" It seems that this Moon Splendor Hall is really not simple ¡­ "Since it''s not Duan Mu Yan becoming the Holy Maiden, then what is it?" Duan Zitong frowned slightly. If this Shangguan Wuye stood on Duan Mu Yan''s side, then the gains would not make up for the losses!


    "Actually... There was also a rumor in the martial arts world that Shangguan Wuye, also known as the Palace Master of the Moonflower Palace, had a fetish of ¡­ Woman! "As long as he goes out, he will definitely choose a woman he looks up to and bring her back to the Moon Flower Hall. He will take her in as his servant or his mistress ¡­" As Qing Lan spoke softly, it caused Duan Zitong to laugh sinisterly!


    "Heh ¡­" Is that so ¡­ If that''s really the case, then I actually hope that Shangguan Wu Ye can release Duan Mu Yan in three to five days! I would like to see how the dignified king of Qi will tolerate his side concubines fighting with others! Furthermore, if this matter were to spread to royal father, that Duan Mu Yan would be eternally doomed! " Of course, there was also him ¡­ If this was true, she would naturally let Xiao Yuxuan know that not only did he like women who slept in the same bed as his big brother, but he would also enjoy night and night with other men.


    "Who''s outside?!" Just as Duan Zitong was cursing without restraint, Qing Lan suddenly turned around with a grave expression on her face!


    "What has made royal sister so happy ¡­" Sure enough, the next second after Qinglan turned around, Duan Xingyi dressed in purple leisurely walked into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. His charming eyes glanced at Qinglan; with his internal energy, it wasn''t difficult for him to clearly hear the words of the person in the room from a hundred meters away. It was just that Qinglan''s words just now made him overly excited, revealing his location for a moment! He had to admit that this Qing Lan was indeed someone to be reckoned with. It was a pity that she was by Duan Zitong''s side!


    "Qinglan, you can leave ¡­" Seeing that it was her own little brother, Duan Zitong''s heart sank. If what she had just said was heard by someone else, the consequences would be unimaginable!


    Only after seeing Qing Lan turn around and leave with the door tightly shut did Duan Zitong walk to the table and pour two cups of tea!


    "Nothing much, just that I''m in a very good mood today, Xing Yi ¡­" You just came? " Duan Zitong placed the tea in her hand into Duan Xingyi''s hand and asked tentatively!


    "Of course I''ve just arrived. It seems like Xing Yi is a step too late. For Imperial Sis to be so happy about this, it should be Imperial Tutor Xiao, right?" What? Did he change his attitude towards you? " Duan Xingyi seemed to have a deeper meaning, but in his heart, it was as though raging waves were crashing about!


    "Ugh ¡­" That''s right... "What, you want to talk to elder sister about something?" Even if Duan Xingyi had clearly told her the reason for saving Duan Mu Yan that day, this time, Duan Zitong had chosen to hide it from her. After all, she hated Duan Mu Yan to the extreme; this was an absolutely good opportunity and she didn''t want his little brother to destroy it!


    "It''s nothing much, I was just strolling over to elder sister''s place and I just happened to come in. Alright, it''s getting late, elder sister should rest a bit earlier as well. This senior brother will take his leave now ¡­" Duan Xingyi stood up leisurely and pursed his lips into a beautiful curve before leaving the Phoenix Storage Pavilion!


    After going around the fake mountain, Duan Xingyi''s eyes suddenly emitted a piercing cold light. His feet abruptly touched the rock, and his violet clothes drew a graceful arc in the night sky before disappearing without a trace.


    Slowly opening her eyes, she abruptly stood up and looked at everything in front of her with astonishment. In her trance, she could only see a patch of white, and the white jade floor was almost enough to reflect a person''s shadow. In the middle of the white chair was a piece of warm jade, completely translucent, the walls were milky white, and on top of the table, it was completely white. As the wind blew past, the white drapes brushed past Duan Mu Yan''s cheeks, giving her a feeling of gentleness like moonlight!


    However, at this moment, how could Duan Moyan be in the mood to feel this? She fiercely jumped off the bed. Just as she was about to run toward the door, it suddenly opened at the same time!


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" "The third princess woke up earlier than I thought ¡­" Qing Yue''s voice was as clear as spring water, he still wore the same red dress, red to the point of being scorching, red to the point of making one''s heart ache! In Shangguan Wuye''s slender and beautiful hands, he held a sacred white lotus!


    "Where is this place?!" You... Why did you bring me here?! " The fear in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes vanished as she spoke!


    Speechless, Shangguan Wuye''s fingertips slowly caressed the petals. His eyes, which were as bright as the moonlight, landed on the white lotus in his hand. The glow became more gloomy, as if it contained endless grief!


    "I want to go back!" Seeing Shangguan Wu Ye''s silence, Duan Mu Yan spoke coldly, and as she spoke, she headed for the door!


    "Without my permission, you''ll never leave my Moon Palace ¡­" Her elegant voice contained an icy coldness that seeped into her bones, Duan Mu Yan suddenly stopped as she shot a fierce gaze at the man in front of her. It was the same flirtatious, the same devilish charm, the same devilish charm.


    "What do you want?!" Duan Mu Yan glared furiously at Shangguan Wu Ye, her beautiful eyes seemingly on the verge of spitting fire!


    "Be my wife... As long as you are willing, I will give you the best! "How about it?" Shangguan Wu Ye''s words had thoroughly angered Duan Mu Yan!


    "You! Presumptuous! I am the Third Princess of the Badlands Court, the secondary wife of the Prince of Xiao! "I''m already a married woman. Quickly put me back, or else ¡­"


    "Otherwise what? Don''t worry, the imperial government of the Badlands Court won''t be able to touch me. They won''t even be able to find my Moon Splendor Hall and the third princess ¡­ Duan Mu Yan ¡­ I like this name. As for Xiao Jingfeng''s imperial concubine ¡­ You don''t love him. In that cold place, you won''t have any happiness to speak of ¡­ " Shangguan Wu Ye turned around gracefully, moving to Duan Mu Yan''s side. Before she could react, the white lotus in his hand pierced into her temple!


    "Indeed, you are more beautiful than flowers. From the looks of it, you are the most suitable person to be this snow lotus, to be the master of this room ¡­" "I will spoil you ¡­" Shangguan Wuye narrowed his clear eyes, looking at the girl in front of him as if he was appreciating her beauty, especially that pair of eyes, it really did seem like it! His heart ached inexplicably, but he was enjoying it!


    "You madman!" In her fury, Duan Mu Yan mercilessly plucked the snow lotus from her sideburns and flung it onto the ground. The instant the snow lotus fell, an evil wind assaulted her. Before she could see clearly, the snow lotus had already returned to Shangguan Wuye''s hands!


    At almost the same time, Duan Mu Yan felt her body involuntarily retreat until her back was pressed against the snow-white wall. But before she could stand firmly, her enchanting face had already appeared in front of her! Duan Mu Yan could feel an invisible pressure condensing the air!


    She forced herself to look straight at the man in front of her. She could not cower, much less let Shangguan Wuye know her panic and fear!


    "Wuya, you loved Snow Lotus the most. Why did you dislike it after leaving for so long? Then what do you like?! Tell me! As long as you tell me, no matter how difficult, I will help you get it! Say it ¡­ "I''m waiting ¡­" It was still a clear and melodious voice, but it was filled with boundless grief. Duan Mu Yan looked at the man before her in astonishment.


    Her heart trembled slightly, and she could feel the faint grief in Shangguan Wuye''s eyes. At this moment, she was actually at a loss as to what to do!


    "I''m not the Boundless you speak of, so ¡­ Please let me go, let me go ¡­ " Perhaps because of that indescribable sadness, Duan Mu Yan''s voice became a little calmer!


    "NO!" You are Wuya! Why are you unwilling to acknowledge me?! Why?! You still can''t forgive me? Is that right! But everything I did was for you! "For you ¡­" All of a sudden, Shangguan Wuye went berserk. He gripped Duan Mu Yan''s shoulders tightly with his hands and shoved her against the wall! A cold light radiated from her jade-black eyes, causing Duan Mu Yan to be extremely terrified!


    "You ¡­ Let me go! I''m not Boundless... I am Duan Mu Yan! "Let me go ¡­" "Hiss ¡­" With a loud sound, the clothes on Duan Muyan''s left shoulder shattered, and her fair skin appeared in front of Shangguan Wuye!


    "Wuya ¡­" "I really miss you so much ¡­" No matter how much Duan Moyan struggled and screamed, Shangguan Wu Ye didn''t hesitate to hold her in his arms, turning around and striding towards the bed!


    "No ¡­" Don''t... Go away... "Save me ¡­" At this moment, Duan Muyan had already been pressed down by Shangguan Wuye, and she could clearly see that those evil eyes of hers had turned even darker. Duan Muyan was so frightened that she wanted to resist, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not make herself escape!


    ''Hiss ¡­ '' Another ripping sound, Duan Muyan''s clothes were ruthlessly torn apart by Shangguan Wuye and thrown into the air. Like fallen leaves falling in the wind, she fell messily onto the ground. In a short moment, only the faint pink colored undergarment remained on her body!


    "Don''t... "Let me go ¡­" Tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes. There was not a single trace of blood on her pale face! Just as Shangguan Wuye''s thin lips were about to wrap around Duan Mu Yan''s snowy neck, his dark eyes suddenly turned cold, and with a "pa pa" sound, he pressed down on Duan Mu Yan''s acupoints!

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    "You ¡­ You want to die?! " His ice-cold voice contained great astonishment. Shangguan Wuye looked at the girl in front of him in surprise. She was not limitless ¡­ Wuya would never reject him!


    Just as the two of them were at a stalemate, there was a series of hurried knocks on the door!


    "How dare you!" Didn''t this Asgard Master tell me not to disturb you! " Shangguan Wuye lowered his voice and spoke coldly.


    "Asgard Mistress, it''s... It''s Young Master Shen who called in ¡­ He wanted to see the Mistress ¡­ Although his five younger sisters had blocked him from leaving the palace, but ¡­ "I''m afraid I won''t be able to hold on for much longer ¡­" The voice came from the Moon Palace Great Saintess, Peony!


    On the bed, Shangguan Wuye''s voice shook, and a trace of bright light flashed across his dark eyes. His thin lips curved slightly in a playful arc!


    "Heh ¡­" I want to see why this time he went berserk!! " There was a hint of strangeness in his cold voice. Shangguan Wuye slowly got up and sat beside Duan Mu Yan. His slender and beautiful fingers subconsciously brushed away the sparkling light at the corners of her eyes!


    "Don''t touch me!" Even though her acupoints had been pierced, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was still furious and wanted to burn the person before her. She had never suffered such humiliation before, never felt so helpless!


    At this moment, tears fell like rain from her eyes. She finally understood that there was no savior in this ruthless world. While she was painfully begging, the heavens had not heard her at all! This day! It''s not fair to her... Hatred slowly accumulated.


    In half a day''s time, the sounds of fighting outside gradually drew closer. Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips slightly, they had not seen each other for half a year, this little brat''s skill had increased a lot.


    Just as Shangguan Wuye was sighing inwardly, he heard a ''kacha'' sound, and the door was kicked open from the outside!


    "Palace Lord ¡­" Seeing this, the six saints were terrified and looked at Shangguan Wuye in unison.


    "All of you, leave ¡­" With a casual voice, Shangguan Wuye waved his sleeve, and the six saints retreated.


    "Shen ¡­" Shangguan Wuye was about to speak, but he heard the loud shout!


    "I am Duan Xingyi, Second Prince of the Badlands! I am here today as a guest of the palace! " The ice-cold voice contained a bone-piercing coldness, and the one who came was Duan Xingyi. That purple dress, when compared to the white color, was even more gorgeous! His enchanting and handsome face was like a sheet of ice! Her cold eyes viciously stared at the man on the bed!


    "Ugh ¡­" All of a sudden, he did not know how to respond, and he was not the only one who was shocked. The moment Duan Mu Yan, who was restricted by the bed, heard Duan Xingyi''s self-introduction, her eyes widened in disbelief as she lifted her head with all her might, only to see a purple dress enter her eyes, and it was him ¡­ How could it be him?! The one who saved him could be his royal brother, could be Yuxuan, or even Xiao Jin Feng! But it couldn''t be him! But why?! God wants to catch me like this.


    "Cough ¡­" Second Prince ¡­ Duan Xingyi ¡­ This name isn''t bad. I like it, but it''s not like I don''t know who the Second Prince wants to meet today ¡­ " Shangguan Wuye''s surprise disappeared after a while. His dark eyes flashed slightly, but the faint question did not hide the ridicule in his tone!


    "Asgard Master is well aware! Moonlight Palace and the Imperial Court have no dealings with each other. I wonder why Asgard Master has invited my three imperial sisters here?! " Duan Xingyi coldly spoke as he cast a cold gaze at the blurry figure within the white drapes. His heart suddenly trembled. Could it be her?! Was he too late?


    "Of course it''s a good thing, that''s why we invited the third princess here, isn''t it ¡­" "My beauty ¡­" As Shangguan Wuye spoke, he lowered his gaze to look at the tear-stained Duan Mu Yan beside him. For a moment, he felt his heart twitch, but he managed to calm down. What happened just now, how could she be Boundless?


    With two ''pa pa'' sounds, Shangguan Wuye opened up Duan Mu Yan''s acupoints, and in the next second, Duan Mu Yan stood up, pulling the embroidered blanket to cover his body from one side, and then quickly retreated to the other side of the bed! She knew that Duan Xingyi was right here, but she didn''t make a sound nor call for help. She wouldn''t beg anything from him, even if his death was imminent!


    The wind blew from the window into the room, and the white drapes fluttered with the wind. At this moment, Duan Xingyi clearly saw that Duan Mu Yan''s clothes were untidy and her tear-stained body was leaning on the corner of the bed. Her delicate body was shivering in the wind! She was afraid!


    It was as if his heart was slowly being cut back and forth by a blunt saber. That kind of heart-piercing pain filled Duan Xingyi''s every nerve!


    "Shangguan Wu Ye! "You bastard!" Duan Xingyi ferociously tapped his foot, moving to almost right in front of Shangguan Wuye, and following that were three icy lights! As if expecting this from Duan Xingyi, Shangguan Wuye turned around gracefully, three silver needles appearing in his hands!


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" "The Second Prince, without saying a word, used such a vicious concealed weapon against me. It really makes one''s heart hurt ¡­" Shangguan Wuye sneered as he looked at Duan Xingyi, a hint of surprise flashed through his enchanting eyes!


    "If there''s even the slightest of mishaps, there''s even more vicious ones! "Humph!" He then turned around and faced Duan Mu Yan, who was leaning against the corner of the bed!


    "Sister royal ¡­" I''ll take you with me! " The clear, cold voice gradually softened. Duan Xingyi was about to step forward when he saw Duan Moyan tugging at the brocade blanket on her. Her beautiful eyes were lowered, and she remained silent!


    His heart trembled slightly. Only now did Duan Xingyi notice that on the white jade ground, Duan Mu Yan''s thin clothes had already been torn into a complete mess! A heavy atmosphere gradually filled the air!


    "Shangguan Wuye!" Duan Xingyi''s sharp eyes glared at Shangguan Wuye who was watching the show from the side. He slowly clenched his fists. Due to using too much strength, his joints turned blue and white, and gurgling sounds could be heard from time to time!


    "Hmm? What''s the matter? Cough cough ¡­ That... Since the third princess doesn''t want to be the main wife of my Moon Flower Hall, then Wu Ye won''t force his. Second Prince, you personally came to ask for him. No matter how reluctant Wu Ye is, he still has to give you face ¡­ "No need to thank me ¡­" Shangguan Wuye''s phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, his thin lips formed a smile that was not a smile, and he said with an innocent look!


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi ruthlessly released a long breath to suppress the anger in his heart. He then took off his purple cloak and lightly draped it over Duan Mu Yan''s body!


    "With me here, no one can hurt you, sister ¡­" "Let''s go ¡­" The gentle voice contained boundless tenderness, and Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help but raise his eyebrows. He looked at Duan Xingyi in surprise and shook his head to himself.


    "Go away... I don''t need you to save ¡­ " Her deep voice contained a trace of hidden bitterness. Even though she was in danger, Duan Mu Yan was unable to convince herself that she should accept Duan Xingyi''s good intentions!


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" So the third princess wanted to reject him just now, but now ¡­ "It''s all Wu Ye''s fault for not figuring out the third princess'' intentions. Why don''t we ¡­" Hearing this, Shangguan Wuye''s interest was piqued and he spoke in a teasing tone. However, before he could finish his sentence, he met Duan Xingyi''s cold glare with a murderous whip! Thus, he kept silent and shrugged his shoulders as he leaned to the side! Continue watching the show!


    "Come with me!" The ice-cold voice contained a tone that couldn''t be refused. Duan Xingyi lifted his purple robe and pulled out the brocade blanket from Duan Moyan''s body. Before he could even react, he pulled his into his embrace!


    "Let me go! Duan Xingyi! "Let me go ¡­" A pair of jade-like fists rained down on Duan Xingyi''s chest! Blood slowly seeped out of the corner of Duan Xingyi''s mouth as Duan Mu Yan suddenly stopped. His heart was filled with indescribable panic. She didn''t know that after just a few blows, Duan Xingyi had already vomited blood?!


    "Elder sister Huang, do you want to stay behind to be the main wife of the Moon Splendor Hall ¡­?" Duan Xingyi''s deep eyes were like a calm sea as he gazed at Duan Mu Yan in his arms. The blood from the corner of his mouth had already flowed past his nearly perfect lower jaw!


    Even though he could take Duan Jingyang''s palm strike, he still suffered internal injuries. In addition to that, he had just exchanged blows with the six Holy Maiden of the Moonlight Palace and used his internal energy to activate his concealed weapon, so at this moment, even if Duan Moyan used a small, dragon-like palm strike, it would still be enough to make him cough up blood!


    Looking at the blood trickling down the corner of Duan Xingyi''s mouth, Duan Mu Yan was at a loss on what to do. Even though she was still glaring furiously, she didn''t struggle any longer.


    "That... You guys just left like that? I have quite a few women''s clothes in this palace. Do you want to borrow one of the third princess'' clothes ¡­ Hey! I''m talking to you! Shen ¡­ Second Prince! Hey, hey, hey ¡­ Tsk... "Who is it ¡­" A good heart is like a bad heart! " Watching Duan Xingyi''s figure fade out of his line of sight, the smile on Shangguan Wuye''s lips deepened. At this moment, the Great Sage Peony had already walked up to Shangguan Wuye!


    "Mistress... That... Is he still Young Master Shen? " Peony frowned and asked suspiciously.


    "Heh ¡­" What do you think? Who else could it be but him, who could find the person from the Moon Flower Hall so quickly? This fellow, his attacks are really ruthless! " Shangguan Wuye looked at the three silver needles in his hand and said bitterly.


    "But ¡­"


    "Forget it, we don''t care about him. Duan Xingyi ¡­" "That name is no better than Shen Hansheng''s name..." Shangguan Wuye spoke faintly as he turned around and walked out of the white room. Peony still couldn''t understand Shangguan Wuye''s words even when his light purple hair had disappeared. Where did this Duan Xingyi come from?


    The night was getting darker and the stars were glittering. The stars embedded themselves in the black sky had used all their strength, but only a little light had shone out, illuminating this lonely land. In the depths of the forest, a bright and dazzling light seemed especially striking.


    When she woke up, she was leaning against a tree with a purple robe over her body. She still remembered that Duan Xingyi''s purple robe had already been thrown away by her life. She didn''t expect him to have so many purple robes.


    Not far away, a bonfire crackled. That purple-colored figure was facing him, but his seductive and deep eyes were staring at the rabbit meat roasted on the bonfire!


    Under the illumination of the firelight, Duan Xingyi''s enchanting and shocking face flickered. A bundle of black hair flowed down his chest, drifting with the wind, and his brows, which were originally as calm as rain, slightly frowned, as if he was thinking about something. His skin was like jade, white to the point of being almost transparent. In Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Duan Xingyi''s mysteriousness was enough to scare people off. Every time he saw his beautiful face that was almost devilish, every hair on Duan Mu Yan''s body stood on end. An inexplicable fear made his reject this man!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was deep in thought, she suddenly turned to look at Duan Xing Yi. Her heart was alarmed, and she quickly withdrew her gaze, lowering her eyes without saying a word! The footsteps got closer and closer, to the point that Duan Mu Yan felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her chest!

 C63

    "Is it cold?" A clear voice rang beside Duan Mu Yan''s ear. Duan Xingyi slowly passed the rabbit meat in his hand to Duan Mu Yan, and a fragrance drifted over. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but choke, but in the end he didn''t raise his eyes, nor did he receive the rabbit meat in Duan Xingyi''s hands!


    We''re lost. It''s already a great fortune to be able to walk out in three days. If you don''t eat it and faint, you won''t have to be afraid of me ¡­" It was clearly a charming voice, but it was as clear as a jade plate and every word was like a gem! "Without waiting for Duan Xingyi to finish speaking, Duan Mu Yan had already received the piece of rabbit meat from his slender hands and began to chew it!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s awkward state, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but raise his delicate lower jaw and gaze at the woman in front of him with a smile!


    "You ¡­ What are you laughing at?! " Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze as she spoke, as her body involuntarily leaned backwards.


    "No, I just feel that you''re especially suitable for purple. Look, the purple robe is draped over your body, it''s especially fitting ¡­" Duan Xingyi glanced at her with interest, watching her bedraggled appearance. The curve of his lips made her feel a sense of disgust!


    "You! I''ll just return it to you! "Ugh ¡­" This is already dirty. When we return to the Palace, I will compensate you! " Duan Mu Yan was about to rip off the purple robe on her body when she suddenly remembered the sorry state she was in on her upper body and changed directions at once!


    Abruptly, before Duan Mu Yan could react, Duan Xingyi had already sat beside his, his shoulder pressing tightly onto his body!


    "Don''t... I want this... Furthermore ¡­ "Now is the time ¡­" His deep eyes flickered with a peculiar light, and his impeccably beautiful face slowly revealed a dangerous aura. Duan Xingyi pouted his lips like a child, and looked at Duan Mu Yan with an unrelenting gaze!


    "You!" Duan Mu Yan gripped her purple robe tightly as her beautiful eyes glowered at Duan Xingyi. Just as she was about to say something, she was stopped by Duan Xing Yi!


    "What a joke... Why are you being so serious ¡­ Actually... Do you hate me? " Duan Xingyi turned his head to look at the ball of flames and spoke a shocking sentence! Duan Mu Yan''s voice trembled slightly. For a moment, he didn''t know how to respond.


    "Shouldn''t you hate me instead ¡­" After a long while, Duan Mu Yan slowly sat down on the ground and looked at the rabbit meat in her hands as she muttered to herself in a low voice. She still heard what Duan Zitong said in the Imperial Garden that day!


    "I never hated you... If it''s because of the wedding day, I don''t have a choice under royal father''s decree! And you won''t be able to escape either! "As for the consequences, you all cannot afford it ¡­" Duan Xingyi spoke with an expressionless face! Beside him, Duan Mu Yan looked at Duan Xingyi with a puzzled expression. She didn''t expect him to reply in such a manner!


    "You don''t care about the grudges of the previous generation. Don''t you want to seek justice for your mufei?" Looking at Duan Xingyi''s beautiful and ethereal appearance, Duan Muyan had a feeling that he wasn''t as detestable as she had imagined.


    "The grudges of the previous generation have nothing to do with me, moreover... "It''s not like pear consort doesn''t need justice ¡­" Duan Xingyi leisurely spoke, his body still exuding an aura that seeped into the bones! Could it be because of his love for him, that even Pi Fei, who was killed by the violent corpse in the wilderness, began to feel sympathy for him?! That Jingyang ¡­ His heart violently shook, and Duan Xingyi immediately withdrew his thoughts. "Love ¡­" Did he really fall in love with his royal sister in name?!


    Beside her, Duan Mu Yan was shocked by Duan Xingyi''s response. She was about to say something when she saw Duan Xingyi suddenly get up and walk straight towards the bonfire!


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s gradually fading back, Duan Mu Yan even doubted his own ears, sympathizing with mufei? Duan Xingyi?! He had heard wrong! How could he have such thoughts!?


    "Right ¡­" You... Did you come alone? " Duan Mu Yan raised her eyes slightly, as though she had thought of something!


    "What do you think? Or maybe ¡­ Who do you want to save you the most? " Duan Xingyi held onto the wooden branch and lightly stirred the bonfire. His long hair fluttered in the wind, concealing the expression on his face. Only his voice was thought-provoking!


    "I didn''t expect anyone to save me ¡­ However, I heard that there was a Young Master with the surname Shen who called in. That''s why I wanted to ask if you had brought anyone here. " Yes ¡­ Duan Mu Yan had never thought that someone would come to save her. Jade Xuan was in the Imperial Palace, so there was no way he would know what had happened to him. As for Xiao Jin Feng ¡­ He should be happy.


    With a ''kacha'' sound, the wooden branch in Duan Xingyi''s hand cracked open. His deep gaze became increasingly dark and strange under the light of the candle flame. That streak of cold light instantly returned to its original state!


    It''s my man! He died in the Moon Flower Hall!" Not bad kung fu, what a pity... I failed to protect him! " Duan Xingyi''s voice was calm and unhurried. As he spoke, he casually picked up a stick of wood and slowly started a bonfire, hoping that it would burn a little more fiercely! The flickering flame was just like his heart at the moment. This time, he was careless.


    "I''m sorry ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze as she spoke, but her face was turning increasingly pale!


    "Nothing, you better consider yourself first ¡­" Duan Xingyi remained expressionless as he stood with his back facing Duan Mu Yan!


    "What do you mean?" Confused, Duan Mu Yan looked at the back of the figure before her with a puzzled expression.


    "The imperial concubine of the Xiao manor wasn''t back for three days after she was kidnapped by the palace master of the Yue Hua Palace. What do you think will happen if you return to the Xiao manor?" Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but look back. His seductive eyes carried a trace of a faint smile as an undetectable emotion flashed across his eyes!


    "Nothing happened to us, you can testify!" Duan Muyan solemnly stated, a trace of anticipation in her eyes!


    "I can testify, but... Do you think Xiao Jingfeng would believe it? "Even if he believes that nothing has happened between you and Shangguan Wuye, you and I have been together for three nights. Do you think that he will believe us ¡­" The corners of Duan Xingyi''s mouth curled into a smile that was not a pen and a hint of disapproval!


    "We are siblings! "How is this possible ¡­" Duan Mu Yan really wanted to continue speaking, but her voice became softer and softer. Would Xiao Jin Feng really believe her ¡­? Heh.


    Noticing the nervousness in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but pucker his lips and stand up. He slowly walked to the side of the tree and sat down next to his!


    "We... "I really have three days before I can leave ¡­" She knew that she shouldn''t suspect Duan Xingyi at this time. However, as time passed, the rumors outside would be enough to drown her out!


    "Three days is more like it!" What? You''re beginning to worry? "But your worries weren''t wrong. For a man like Xiao Jingfeng who has a problem with his heart, he wouldn''t believe you even if you had a brilliant tongue ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s words were filled with schadenfreude. Duan Mu Yan wiped the melancholy from her eyes and lightly parted her lips!


    "That''s not important ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s gaze shifted involuntarily when he heard his voice. He saw his nibbling on the slightly cold rabbit meat and slowly swallow it. His curled eyelashes slightly raised as a silhouette appeared at the bottom of her eyes. Her pure eyes caused others to feel pity for his.


    On the third day after Duan Muyan''s disappearance, Xiao Lingfeng finally found the location of the Moon Flower Palace. The enormous palace wasn''t really grand, but it was so white that it caused one to be shunned, and there wasn''t a trace of other colors. All the buildings were made of white jade, and the Night Pearls were used to whiten the building!


    When Shangguan Wuye appeared in front of Xiao Jin Feng, Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but be surprised. He thought that the lord of this palace would like white, but he never expected that the Shangguan Wu Ye in front of him would be clad in a red dress!


    Outside the main hall, Shangguan Wuye stood facing the wind, his light purple hair fluttering in the wind, the gorgeous red dress rustling in the wind!


    "I wonder what noble business King Moqi has with this Asgard Master?" The clear voice had no trace of emotion, Shangguan Wuye''s phoenix eyes slightly narrowed as he smiled and said! This was the first time he saw Xiao Jingfeng, standing tall and proud in this world, possessing the bearing of a general. However, in that figure, he saw the same thing as himself, desolation and loneliness.


    "Why ask when you already know!" This King is here to get someone! Please quickly hand over this prince''s wife, Duan Mu Yan! Otherwise, don''t blame This King for trampling your Moon Splendor Hall! " Xiao Jin Feng''s face darkened, a biting killing intent burst out from his sharp eyes! It had been three days!


    These three days, Xiao Jingfeng did not know how he managed to get here! He repeatedly warned himself that the reason he was so anxious and so afraid was because he was afraid that the Emperor would punish the Xiao Prince''s Mansion and implicate the innocent. He wasn''t worried about Duan Mu Yan! He wouldn''t be in such a hurry for her! This was the best explanation he could give for his three days of unshaven hair and dark circles under his eyes!


    "The Qi King is being too serious!" I have indeed invited your secondary wife, Lady Mu Yan, over to drink a little bit, but at Miss Mu Yan''s request, I had already sent her back ¡­ Therefore, the person whom the Qi King is looking for is not in the Moon Flower Hall! " Shangguan Wuye shrugged and spoke, just a casual gesture was already full of grace, his movements were full of an indescribable charm!


    "Impossible!" Duan Mu Yan had yet to return to the Xiao manor! This King will search your Moon Palace! " Xiao Jin Feng said furiously, the killing intent between his brows extremely thick! Behind him, 20 bodyguards immediately rushed forward!


    "How dare you!" Moonflower Palace is not something that you can simply search for! You''re just a prince; even if the emperor were to come, you might not even dare to speak to our palace master like that! " The peony beside Shangguan Wuye jumped up and stood in front of the guards to protect them!


    Slow ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng, oh ¡­ I finally know why Lady Mu Yan didn''t return to your Xiao manor even after leaving the Moon Flower Hall. Just listen to me, what did you call her just now? Duan Mu Yan?! Such a cold title ¡­ It was so chilling to hear... "It''s better to think about it. Who is the person in your side concubine''s heart? Just because she didn''t look for you doesn''t mean that she won''t look for someone else ¡­" Shangguan Wuye spoke carelessly, his lazy eyes looking at the enraged Xiao Jin Feng with a trace of evil charm. His heart suddenly felt a little curious. Although his Secret Gate Armor was exquisite, it couldn''t hold that rascal for three days ¡­ Shen Hansheng... You''re finished.


    Seeing Shangguan Wuye turn around to leave, Xiao Jin Feng''s guards rushed forward. Suddenly, a milky white figure streaked across the sky, the petals dancing in the wind with an indescribable fragrance.


    "Not good... "Step down!" Xiao Jingfeng was shocked, and he immediately opened his mouth to stop him!


    "Lord Qi Wang, the palace master has made it clear that Lady Mu Yan has been escorted away by us and is no longer in the Moon Splendor Hall!" If you don''t believe me, you can come and challenge me. However, my Moon Flower Hall isn''t someone who can be easily bullied! " The sword at her waist pointed straight ahead!


    "The flower petal just now was only soaked in a little bit of the scattered cartilage. However, if you guys had charged directly into the Moon Flower Hall, Yanzhi wouldn''t have been so lenient ¡­" Beside the peony, the milky-white clothed woman leisurely spoke. She was the Four Saintess of the Moon Goddess, Yanzhi!


    After a moment of stalemate, Xiao Jingfeng had withdrawn his guard!


    "If this is not the case, This King swears that the next time we meet, he will flatten the Moon Palace!" Looking at the departing figure of Xiao Jingfeng, Yanzhi cast a sidelong glance at Peony.

 C64

    "Cold as ice. If I were Duan Mu Yan, I wouldn''t choose such a man. In comparison, Young Master Shen is much better ¡­"


    "Of course, Young Master Shen sure is ruthless ¡­" What? I have forgotten about the injury that Young Master Shen left for us sisters ¡­ The next time we meet, I must get him to explain himself properly! " As Peony spoke, she withdrew her sword as if to remind Chu Feng of something!


    "Isn''t Young Noble Shen saving a beauty ¡­?" Can''t you be a little more lenient ¡­ " Yanzhi angrily said!


    "Look at you, still in a hurry. You''re joking, even the palace master doesn''t care, why do we care ¡­" "Let''s go ¡­" As Peony spoke, she pulled the rouge and returned to the Moon Glow Palace.


    The autumn wind was blowing, the horses were galloping, and in Xiao Jin Feng''s mind, Shangguan Wu Ye''s words echoed again and again. Who would Duan Mu Yan go find? Jade Xuan! In his heart, he felt indescribably vexed. A surge of fury rose to the skies and settled itself in Xiao Jin Feng''s chest. That stifling feeling made him feel as if he was suffocating! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You can''t go to Yuxuan! No.


    Without a word, Xiao Lingfeng spurred his horse forward, and after returning to the Xiao family''s residence, without even a moment''s rest, he entered the palace!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Have you heard from my wife? " For the past three days, he had spent this time feeling apprehensive. It wasn''t just because Duan Mu Yan''s disappearance would bring trouble to the Xiao manor, but also because he felt sorry for Duan Mu Yan!


    "Not yet!" Xiao Jin Feng spoke coldly, his gaze as sharp as a blade as he strode towards the mansion''s door! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You won''t be at Jade Xuan''s place... No.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Where are you going? "I should at least rest for a while ¡­" Seeing Xiao Jin Feng striding forward with large strides, and yet having no intention of returning to the study room, Zhou Jing said with worry in his heart.


    "The palace!" Xiao Xinfeng replied sternly. Upon hearing his reply, Zhou Jing was startled. Just as she was about to speak, Feng Xue suddenly ran in from outside!


    "Reporting to Your Highness ¡­ A woman outside said... "They say that esteemed wangfei is in her home ¡­" Since Feng Xue had truthfully spoken, Xiao Lingfeng suddenly trembled. His sword-like brows tightly knitted, and he quickly walked towards the entrance of the mansion!


    "What''s going on?" Zhou Jing looked suspiciously at Feng Xue!


    "This servant doesn''t know. This servant just came back from outside and saw a woman walking around the mansion. She stepped forward and asked. She then said that the side concubine was at her house. As for whether it was real or fake ¡­" "Then this servant doesn''t dare to say ¡­" Feng Xue lowered her eyes and resentfully spoke!


    As expected, when Xiao Jingfeng reached the entrance of the mansion, he saw a woman around forty years old, dressed in simple and unadorned clothes waiting there!


    "What''s your name? It was you who said that the wangfei was in your estate? " Xiao Jin Feng restrained the hostility in his eyes as he said this with a serious tone. His eyes flashed with obvious anticipation!


    "I... Everyone calls me Aunt Li, you... "You are ¡­" The woman suspiciously looked at Xiao Lingfeng in front of her and then looked at the Xiao family!


    "This is the Qi King. You said that you have the wangfei. Which wangfei are you talking about?" Behind him, Zhou Jing stepped forward and spoke in a light voice.


    "That''s the Qi Wangfei!" The woman who called herself Aunt Li said resolutely.


    After almost two hours of travel, under the guidance of Aunt Li, Xiao Jingfeng and Zhou Jun finally arrived at a thatched cottage on the outskirts of the Imperial City!


    "Your Highness! Please... "Esteemed wangfei is inside ¡­" Aunt Li''s steps halted as she respectfully spoke! Xiao Jin Feng did not say anything, but just as he was about to enter, he was stopped by Zhou Han!


    "Your Highness, this old servant will go in first ¡­" As Zhou Jing spoke, he stepped into the thatched hut. He felt that there was no need to worry. For the Royal Concubine to be here, this was truly unbelievable!


    The thatched cottage''s furnishings were very simple, and also very clean. The so-called main hall only had a table and two bamboo chairs, while the left side of the wooden door was ajar, and as soon as Xiao Jin Feng entered, he saw Zhou Jing walk out excitedly!


    "Your Highness ¡­" ''Royal Concubine, she ¡­ '' She''s really in there! " Without waiting for Zhou Jing to finish speaking, Xiao Lingfeng had already rushed into the inner room! On the simple bed, a familiar figure was lying there quietly. His pale face was devoid of any trace of blood, his cherry lips were cracked, and his curled eyelashes were slightly trembling, as if he was in a nightmare.


    "Paragraph... "Duan Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng took light steps and slowly walked to the front of the bed. His devastatingly beautiful face became even more distinct. His heart, which had been hanging in the air for so long, finally relaxed! Inexplicably, Xiao Lingfeng actually raised his somewhat rough fingers and caressed the messy hair on Duan Mu Yan''s face!


    Perhaps it was due to her calling, or perhaps it was due to Xiao Lingfeng inadvertently touching her, Duan Mu Yan''s brows slightly knitted. Her fingers couldn''t help but bend twice as she opened her eyes! Almost at the same time, Xiao Jingfeng hurriedly withdrew his palm, and couldn''t help but choke!


    When the blurry image gradually became clear, Duan Mu Yan abruptly stood up and looked at the man before her in astonishment. Never did she expect that the first one who opened her eyes would be Xiao Jin Feng?!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to speak, he suddenly felt an aching pain on the back of his neck and his hand couldn''t help but touch it. In his memory, he should be together with Duan Xingyi; he still remembered him pointing towards a mountain path not too far away and telling his that they had walked out! However, she could not recall what happened next!


    "You ¡­ Are you alright? " Xiao Lingfeng also did not expect Duan Mu Yan to suddenly wake up. He spoke with a guilty conscience as he subconsciously clenched his fists within his sleeves while patting Duan Mu Yan''s face.


    "I''m fine ¡­" At this moment, perhaps she should explain herself. However, she really did not know where to start! At this moment, Aunt Li, who was outside, suddenly raised her voice!


    "Ah ¡­" Girl ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Princess, you''re awake! God bless us! " Aunt Li walked into the inner room as she spoke and spoke excitedly!


    "You are ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at the woman in front of her with a strange expression and asked suspiciously.


    "My name is Aunt Li. I saw you when my wife and I went up the mountain to harvest the mushrooms. If you had gone a bit later, you would have been feeding the wolves!" Aunt Li replied in a serious manner!


    "What is going on?" Xiao Jingfeng''s face froze. It seemed like the people from the Moon Flower Hall were right, but ¡­ He really wanted to ask Duan Mu Yan what happened in the Moon Splendor Hall!


    "I don''t know what''s going on, but the wangfei has been unconscious here for almost three days. If you hadn''t called yourself the wangfei when you were unconscious, I wouldn''t have known your identity!" Aunt Li''s voice was serious as her gaze landed on Duan Mu Yan!


    "Three days ¡­" Duan Moyan whispered, her long, shapely eyebrows knitted together!


    Yeah ¡­" Princess! No wonder you disappeared for three days. So you were here. "Protect ¡­" Behind him, Steward Zhou was also overjoyed!


    His heart couldn''t help but tremble. It shouldn''t be six days if he and Duan Xingyi were to walk around in the forest for three days and then pass out here for three days, right? Could it be ¡­ It was Duan Xingyi!


    "Since there''s nothing to do, let''s return to the residence! Housekeeper Zhou, give this aunt some silver taels ¡­ " Xiao Jin Feng suddenly stood up and left the thatched cottage first. Zhou Han obeyed and handed over fifty gold coins to Aunt Li. He then supported Duan Mu Yan and left.


    At the moment when she stood at the entrance of the Xiao manor, the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s lips curled up in a bitter smile. In the entire Xiao manor, perhaps Qiu Yue was the only one who truly wanted her to return.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ You''re finally back! This servant deserves to die. If it weren''t for this servant, how could the Empress have ¡­ It''s good that you''re back... It''s good that you''re back! "Empress ¡­" "Yue Er, help you ¡­" Qiu Yue''s tear-stained eyes looked at Duan Mu Yan, who had a face as white as snow, and she spoke while sobbing. Her small hands carefully supported Duan Mu Yan from Housekeeper Zhou''s hands!


    A dim light flashed in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes as she looked at Xiao Jin Feng''s departing background. If it wasn''t for the fact that Aunt Li had found the Xiao family, he might still be in the midst of his happiness. He might wish he would never come back.


    Duan Mu Yan originally thought that she had safely returned to her residence and this accident ended just like that, but it turned out that it wasn''t so. The rumors and slanders about her residence had already spread like wildfire and her chastity had already been demoted to the point of being unbearable! Even so, Duan Muyan did not give any response to this matter. She knew that some things could only get darker the more they were described. Perhaps her silence would cause these rumors to automatically disappear!


    The Royal Sage Storage Pavilion.


    Three days after Duan Xingyi returned to the palace, Duan Zitong could no longer suppress the anger and doubt in his heart and stepped into the Sage Storage Pavilion! When he saw the figure on the wooden chair, Duan Zitong couldn''t help being surprised!


    Duan Xingyi quietly leaned back in his chair. His black hair hung down like silk, and the hair on his forehead slipped past his unparalleled beauty. It was illusory and beautiful! This was the first time Duan Zitong had seen his younger brother so tired, and he couldn''t help but feel his heart ache. Just as Duan Zitong was about to leave, he heard an icy voice come from behind him!


    "Elder sister, why did you leave?" Duan Xingyi slowly opened his eyes. His glass-like eyes sparkled as the corners of his lips curled up. He wore a faint smile on his face! He had known that Duan Zitong would come find him, but this time, he was impressed that the woman in front of him could endure for three days! It seemed that he had improved!


    "None... You can''t bear to disturb me when you''re asleep... But since you''re awake, my royal sister has a question to ask you! " Duan Zitong''s cherry lips parted as she solemnly spoke!


    "Imperial Sis should want to know where Xingyi the Li Palace went to in the past three days, right?" Duan Xingyi stood up leisurely with an extraordinary demeanor and walked over to Duan Zitong''s side with a faint smile.


    "That''s right, you didn''t even say anything when you left, royal father was looking for you, and I was the one who helped you explain. Now that you''re back, don''t you think you should give this sister an explanation?!" Duan Zitong said solemnly, her gaze cold and indifferent!


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi slightly pursed his lips and smiled charmingly. His slender and pretty fingers took out an emerald hairpin from his sleeve and slowly raised it in front of Duan Zitong!


    "This... "This is ¡­" The moment he saw the hairpin, Duan Zitong''s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the hairpin in Duan Xingyi''s hand.


    "This is the hairpin mufei pawned during our most difficult time. Although mufei didn''t tell us, I know that this hairpin was given to her by Imperial Father. She was still reluctant to throw it away, and even before mufei died, she was still thinking about this hairpin ¡­" In fact, Xingyi had long ago sent someone to search for the hairpin''s whereabouts, until six days ago. As a result, Xingyi left the palace without telling his imperial sister, precisely because of this hairpin! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly parted, and his clear voice contained a trace of a sorrowful tone!


    "Yes ¡­" This is mufei''s hairpin... Stars... "You''re being considerate ¡­" Duan Zitong''s tears rolled down like pearls with their strings cut. When she thought of her pitiful mother, his hatred towards Duan Mu Yan deepened by a few degrees!


    Duan Zitong took the hairpin and was about to leave when she seemed to have thought of something and turned to look at Duan Xingyi.

 C65

    "That''s not right ¡­" "How do you know mufei has this hairpin and it''s been taken out?" Duan Zitong only found out about this when her mother was about to die. Her brother wasn''t present then!


    "As long as you wish... There''s nothing you don''t know... Mufei must have hoped that this hairpin could be buried with her ¡­ " Duan Xingyi calmly spoke as his gaze landed on the hairpin.


    Just like that, a storm was solved by a hairpin. As he watched Duan Zitong''s departing figure, the smile on Duan Xingyi''s face became even deeper. He hadn''t had tea with his father for three days, so he had to find it.


    The setting sun gradually sank as the new moon rose into the east. The autumn wind, mixed with a hint of chilliness, blew in through the window. The candles within the room flickered, almost extinguished by the wind!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "Your servant has something that I don''t know whether or not I should ask ¡­" The autumn moon lifted the tray in her hands, walked to the window, and closed it!


    "Go ahead and ask ¡­" In front of the embroidery cloth, Duan Mu Yan''s fingers danced like flying needles as the Lovers before her were vivid and lifelike!


    "Actually... Actually, when you were in the Moon Palace... "Your servant isn''t doubting the wangfei, but rather spreading rumors all around. Your servant is afraid that Prince will believe it ¡­" Qiu Yue cowered as she spoke, worriedly looking at Duan Mu Yan!


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan lightly pricked the silver needle in her hand onto the cloth before turning to look at Qiu Yue!


    "I know you mean well, but nothing happened to me in the Moon Flower Hall!" The rumors stop with the wise. As long as we ignore them, I believe that one day, the truth will come out! " Duan Moyan''s cherry lips slightly opened as her clear eyes revealed her usual elegant calmness! Then, he continued to pick up the silver needles and began to draw the words'' lovebirds with wings'' on the embroidered cloth!


    "Yue''er understands. Your Lovers'' embroidery is for the prince, right?" Qiu Yue heaved a sigh of relief inwardly, then walked to the side of Duan Mu Yan and spoke in a low voice!


    Her hands halted slightly, and a bitter light flashed in her eyes. However, in the blink of an eye, she had recovered to her original state.


    "It''s for royal brother. Since we''re embroidering now, we shouldn''t be flustered when royal brother gets married ¡­" She calculated the date, it would be a long time since she had seen her royal brother. She was truly lost in her thoughts.


    "Oh ¡­" Actually... Actually, in the days that you went missing, His Highness didn''t sleep well for a day, and he even personally came to find you ¡­ "So ¡­" Qiu Yue probed. She could see that the prince had an imperial concubine in his heart. If that wasn''t the case, then there was no need to be so anxious!


    "Alright now ¡­" I know... It''s getting late, you can go and rest ¡­ "I''ll embroider a little more, you don''t have to accompany me ¡­" She knew what Xiao Lingfeng cared about. He was afraid that if there was a chance of it happening, he would bring disaster to the entire Xiao family, so in his heart, he would never care about his own safety. Just like in his heart, there would never be the existence of this person! Furthermore ¡­ Even if she really had something on her mind, royal father would not punish her ¡­ Because in royal father''s eyes, there was no daughter like her.


    Watching as Qiu Yue left the room, Duan Mu Yan shook her head lightly, abandoning all thoughts of thinking. She didn''t want to think about it any longer, she only felt sadness.


    The wind outside was getting stronger and stronger, the windows were rustling from the wind, and with a ''bang'', the windows finally couldn''t withstand the biting cold of the wind and opened with a ''bang''. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but slightly tremble for a moment, then she put down the needle and thread in her hand and lightly walked to the window with two steps to close it!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan turned around, a snaking red dress appeared in front of her. Her handsome and devilish face was so close to her face that Duan Mu Yan could feel her hot, wet breath coming from her! Before Duan Muyan could react, Shangguan Wuye''s hand had already wrapped around her waist, her curvaceous red lips revealing a trace of a demonic smile.


    "One day apart feels like three years. Three days gone means ten whole years ¡­" Wu Ye really can''t let you go in his heart ¡­ " Shangguan Wuye''s peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed as he stared at the pale Duan Mu Yan in front of him!


    "Asgard Mistress, please behave yourself!" Her ice-cold voice had no warmth to it, and while she was still stunned, Duan Muyan abruptly pulled away from Shangguan Wuye''s embrace, a sullen expression leaping onto her face!


    "Do I look down on myself?" Shangguan Wu Ye shrugged his shoulders and looked at Duan Mu Yan innocently. His expression made it seem as if he had been wronged!


    "This is not a place Asgard Mistress should be! Asgard Mistress, please leave quickly! "Otherwise..." Before Duan Muyan''s words had even finished, Shangguan Wuye had already spoken!


    "Otherwise what? Mu Yan, you are really heartless ¡­ I came to see you out of good intentions, so if you encounter any trouble, I can help you explain ¡­ Why are you chasing me out so quickly? "I can''t get hurt ¡­" Shangguan Wuye held his chest with both hands, pretending to be sad!


    "You! What do you want to do?! " Duan Mu Yan looked at the enchanting face before her, her beauty so beautiful that it was hard to distinguish between a male and female, and coldly questioned!


    "I think about it a lot, but ¡­" Forget it! I just wanted to be a good person and explain the situation to your husband. Even if I had taken off your clothes that day, nothing had happened between us ¡­ How about it? That... There was no need to get so excited, right? "It''s just a small matter ¡­" Seeing that the bottom of Duan Muyan''s eyes were sparkling, and that she had casually picked up the scissors from the basket, Shangguan Wuye choked.


    "Please leave, you are not welcome here, never!" Duan Muyan''s voice was filled with bone-piercing hatred as she pointed the scissors in her hand straight at the man in front of her! Even if she was incredibly beautiful, it wasn''t a reason for him to do whatever he wanted!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Calm down ¡­ "I really came to see you out of good intentions. If there''s someone who doesn''t believe your innocence, I can explain ¡­" Indeed, this was the reason why he had come, especially after Xiao Jin Feng had gone to the Yue Hua Palace to demand help!


    "No need!" Duan Moyan continued to stare at Qin Wentian coldly, her eyes as cold as ice! Speechless, Shangguan Wuye knew that even if what he said was true, Duan Mu Yan might not believe it! However, upon seeing that Duan Mu Yan was safe and sound, he could finally relax! Regarding his abnormal actions, Shangguan Wuye had blamed it all on that bad friend of his.


    Before Duan Mu Yan could even see clearly, he heard a ''bang'' sound. In the blink of an eye, Mo Hong Chang had already disappeared without a trace, only leaving the sound of the window swaying!


    The scissors fell to the ground with a thud. Duan Muyan retreated two steps, her tensed heart slightly relaxed at this moment. Feeling the chill, Duan Muyan slowly walked two steps forward and closed the window! However, something unexpected happened again!


    With a ''bang'', the door was kicked open from the outside. Duan Mu Yan suddenly turned around and saw Xiao Jin Feng rushing in with a face filled with the smell of alcohol, closing the door behind him!


    "Your Highness ¡­" "It''s so late ¡­" After a moment of surprise, she feigned calmness and spoke. However, before she could finish her sentence, her delicate wrist was violently grasped in Xiao Lingfeng''s hand!


    "Speak!" "Who is that person?!" Xiao Jin Feng abruptly pulled Duan Mu Yan in front of him. His sculptured and perfect face was filled with a ruthless aura, and he drew closer and closer. The oppressive feeling that followed made Duan Mu Yan unable to breathe!


    "Your consort doesn''t know who the prince is talking about ¡­" Duan Mu Yan really wanted to escape, but her jade wrist was firmly grasped by Xiao Jin Feng, making it impossible for her to dodge!


    "Who is it?!" I just saw a shadow running out of your door! "You still dare to ask who I am?!" Xiao Jingfeng reeked of alcohol, his eyes were red, and his body was still swaying a little!


    "Your Highness must have drunk too much. There''s no one in this concubine''s room. I don''t believe that Your Highness can search ¡­" She knew that Xiao Lingfeng did not see clearly that Shangguan Wu Ye did not run out from the door, and coupled with the alcohol reeking from Xiao Jin Feng''s body, after thinking about it for a while, Duan Mu Yan decided to keep quiet about Shangguan Wu Ye! She didn''t want to cause any trouble!


    Search? So be it! Just you wait! " Xiao Jin Feng held onto Duan Mu Yan with one hand and swayed his body as though he was stepping on clouds. His blurry eyes swept across the entire room and when his gaze landed on the embroidered cloth, his deep eyes immediately darkened!


    "What is this?!" The smell of alcohol gradually grew stronger as Xiao Jin Feng pulled at Duan Mu Yan with his other hand while he pointed at the embroidered mandarin ducks and spoke in anger! There was still a slight tremble on his fingertips.


    "This is the wedding item that chenqie has embroidered for royal brother ¡­" Duan Muyan truthfully said, her eyes cold and emotionless!


    "Ha!" Something to be married off to? There was nothing worth three hundred taels of silver in this place! Duan Mu Yan! The emperor had never proposed marriage to the First Prince, so how could he possibly get married! When you return from the Moon Palace, you must embroider something like a lovebirds! I''ll let you embroider! I''ll let you embroider! " Perhaps it was due to the influence of the strong alcohol, but at this moment, Xiao Jin Feng seemed to have lost all sense of reason as he dropped Duan Mu Yan onto the ground. He walked towards the embroidered cloth in large strides.


    "Don''t... Xiao Jingfeng! You''re going too far! " Tears rolled down from the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes without warning, and as she watched the sky full of broken pieces falling disorderly onto the ground, Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth. From start to finish, she didn''t know what mistake she had made to be bullied and humiliated time and time again! Hatred slowly materialized! Duan Mu Yan could no longer ignore the pent-up resentment in her heart. She suddenly stood up and snatched the embroidered cloth from Xiao Jin Feng''s hand!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! Wake up! I''ve already been embroidering this embroidery for more than half a month! It has absolutely nothing to do with the Moon Splendor Hall! " Looking at the torn mandarin duck in her hands, Duan Mu Yan''s heart ached as she screamed with all her might!


    "More than half a month... Heh ¡­ Hehe ¡­ You admit it! Duan Mu Yan! You finally admitted it yourself! "Bring it here ¡­" Drunk, Xiao Jin Feng crazily snatched the embroidered cloth from Duan Mu Yan''s hands and continued to ruthlessly tear it apart!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! You... Your Highness, you must have had too much to drink. This humble one will not bother with you about this matter, but please leave Mu Yan''s room! " Her ice-cold voice didn''t have a trace of warmth to it. Duan Mu Yan suppressed the anger in her heart as she slowly spoke. She could tell that Xiao Jin Feng had drunk a lot of wine, and it wasn''t even by a little bit. Even if she wanted to seek justice, she had to wait for Xiao Jingfeng to wake up from his stupor!


    "Too much?! Who?! Me?! Good... Good, good, good ¡­ Even if This King drinks too much, my heart is bright! Duan Mu Yan! Don''t you dare?! Who was this mandarin duck embroidered for?! Say it! " Both of Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were scarlet red, the veins on his forehead bulging as he looked at the girl before him with a misty gaze. His chest felt as if it was burning with alcohol!


    "Mu Yan has made it very clear that she is giving it to royal brother ¡­" Seeing the ruthless Xiao Jin Feng in front of her, Duan Mu Yan''s eyebrows were tightly knitted as she coldly replied!


    "That''s not right!" It was for Yu Xuan... Duan Mu Yan! The lovebirds are embroidered for Xiao Yuxuan! Is that right? " Xiao Lingfeng''s cold gaze burst with extreme anger. He wanted to walk in front of Duan Mu Yan, but his body couldn''t stop shaking. He sat down slouched on the wooden chair!

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    "Prince, you''re drunk. Chenqie will help you back to your room ¡­" So it turned out that after such a long time, when she heard that name, her heart would still be in pain. The pain was like a dull blade that continuously rubbed against her seemingly healed wound!


    Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to continue entangling with Xiao Jin Feng, so she took a step forward, wanting to help him leave her room. However, the moment her hands reached for Xiao Jin Feng, they were pulled tightly into her embrace!


    "Your Highness?!" What are you doing?! Quick, let go! " The sudden turn of events caused Duan Mu Yan to be at a loss for what to do. She struggled with all her might, but no matter what she did, she was still able to break free from Xiao Jin Feng''s restraints!


    "Speak!" Was that mandarin duck embroidered for Yuxuan?! "Isn''t that so!" A terrifying cold light flashed in his pitch-black eyes! Seeing that face which was as hideous as a hellish underworld, Duan Mu Yan could no longer suppress the grief in his heart as he spoke furiously!


    "If Your Highness must think like this, it will be useless for Chenqie to explain herself! That''s it, isn''t it! This was the answer the prince wanted! Is that right! Since the prince already knows about it! Prince, please leave! " Tears welled up in her eyes, yet she stubbornly refused to let them flow.


    "This king will not allow you to seduce Yuxuan anymore!" This king cannot let you harm Yuxuan... This King... " Xiao Jin Feng''s pupils became increasingly dark, so dark that no one could see a trace of light. Duan Mu Yan was suddenly alarmed, her entire body seemed to be shrouded in darkness! She was frightened and struggled even harder. Everything was in vain!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was struggling to resist, her entire body was suddenly lifted up by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Xiao Jingfeng! Let me go! "Let go quickly ¡­" At this moment, Duan Moyan''s mind was completely blank. She only wanted to flee! As for Xiao Lingfeng, he walked towards the soft bed as if he was possessed by a devil and ruthlessly threw him onto it. Duan Mu Yan struggled to get up and tried to escape, but her body was pushed down by brute force.


    "Xiao ¡­" Kiss! It was a powerful and domineering kiss. It drowned all of Duan Mu Yan''s cries out into complete silence! It was as if he wanted to swallow the girl in front of him into his stomach! Duan Mu Yan turned her head with all her might, wanting to dodge the sudden ''attack''. However, her lower jaw was gripped tightly by Xiao Jin Feng, as if the force wanted to crush her lower jaw! As for the other hand, it was placed on her chest without the slightest trace of pity. An unprecedented sense of humiliation flooded every inch of Duan Mu Yan''s nerves! She wanted to struggle, but Xiao Jingfeng simply couldn''t allow her to speak!


    Tears were pouring down like a flood and soaking the pillow, but it was not over yet! As the strong alcohol entered his stomach and the beauty was in his arms, Xiao Jingfeng could no longer suppress the flames of desire in his heart. With a sudden motion, he ruthlessly tore Duan Mu Yan''s clothes, and even his undergarments were thrown into the air! Duan Mu Yan only felt a burst of coldness in her body. It was already exposed in front of Xiao Jin Feng!


    Looking at the endless spring color before him, the heat brewing in Xiao Jin Feng''s black eyes became even more intense! Therefore, she suddenly let go of her swollen cherry lips, and her thin lips madly kissed Duan Mu Yan''s snowy neck! Xiao Jin Feng pressed his hand against Duan Mu Yan''s snowy neck, preventing her from making a sound!


    "Don''t... "Ugh ¡­" Duan Mu Yan felt as though something was stuck in her throat and she found it hard to breathe. Her two hands desperately tried to break Xiao Jin Feng''s palm, which was pressed against her snowy neck. At this moment, Xiao Jingfeng''s kiss slowly fell!


    The tearing sound of the thin clothes again rang out, and Duan Mu Yan felt a bone-piercing chill enter her heart! In his frenzy, Xiao Lingfeng suddenly moved his hand away from Duan Mu Yan''s neck, directly landing on her pleated pants!


    Seeing that the last line of defense was about to be torn apart by Xiao Lingfeng, at the critical moment, Duan Muyan seemed to use all her strength to shout, "Chu Shi, rub ¡­"


    His heart seemed to have been struck by five lightning bolts! Xiao Jin Feng''s dark eyes immediately dimmed down without a trace of light. He was still intoxicated from the wine, but his heart had cleared up! Seeing the almost naked Duan Mu Yan in front of him, Xiao Jin Feng abruptly stood up and frowned in disbelief!


    At almost the same time, Duan Moyan pulled over the blanket and tightly wrapped it around herself, her tears still rolling down like pearls with a broken string. At this moment, Duan Moyan turned her head away from Xiao Jin Feng and did not look him in the eyes! The feeling of being wronged and humiliated filled her heart as well. There was something she hated that filled her chest.


    Looking at the finger marks on Duan Mu Yan''s neck, Xiao Jin Feng was so vexed that he wanted to say something, but in the end, he did not speak. He turned around and left.


    The moment the door was tightly shut, a beast-like sob slowly came out from the room. Outside the door, Xiao Jin Feng clenched his teeth, choked and choked, as his fists clenched tightly.


    In the dark, Su Jin''s eyes were filled with resentment as he watched Xiao Jin Feng leave with a dark expression. She had clearly seen the scene from the outside. For a moment, she really wanted to rush in and stop it all. But fortunately, Duan Mu Yan still knew about her shame. Even so, Su Jin Xiu''s heart was torn! She didn''t understand why Xiao Lingfeng would come to Duan Mu Yan''s room. It was truly just a question, and it was him who was moved.


    Su Jin Xiu secretly exhaled a breath of cold air. She would not let Xiao Jin Feng fall in love with Duan Mu Yan! As long as she was here, such a day would never come!


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to turn around and leave, she suddenly saw Qiu Yue walking over with Feng Xue and Cui Xin from not too far away! Her heart trembled slightly. This was the first time she had seen something like this! Why was Autumn Moon so close to them?! Could it be that Duan Mu Yan was investigating her?!


    The night was getting darker and darker. As the autumn wind blew, a chill entered his heart!


    "Cui Xin, don''t say it. Qiu Yue really has some skill. Look at my handkerchief, the peony on top is so exquisite that it almost attracted butterflies ¡­" While fiddling with the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, Feng Xue sincerely praised!


    "Of course ¡­" I... "Ugh ¡­" After Cui Xin finished her sentence, she suddenly saw Su Jin Xiu appear in front of her with a gloomy face. She immediately choked and stood up, her hand subconsciously pulling Feng Xue!


    "Why are you pulling me!?" I''ll tell you! Don''t fight with me for it... "I ¡­" Before Feng Xue finished speaking, the embroidered handkerchief in her hand had already been snatched away by someone. Just as Feng Xue was about to raise her eyes to go berserk, she suddenly saw that the one who snatched her embroidered handkerchief was Su Jin Xiu!


    "Ugh ¡­" Embroidery elder sister ¡­ So late... "You''re still awake ¡­" Feng Xue was stunned at first, then she smiled and spoke!


    "This embroidered cloth is quite good ¡­" Su Jin Xiu said coldly. Her sinister eyes were staring at the embroidered handkerchief in her hand! Cui Xin and Feng Xue looked at each other, not saying a word!


    "Speak ¡­" Qiu Yue, for no reason at all, why did I give this to you? What did you all tell her?! " Feng Xue and Cui Xin''s faces immediately turned ashen!


    "Embroidery elder sister, you have wronged us!" We didn''t say anything! "If you don''t believe me, you can ask Qiu Yue ¡­" Feng Xue made a slip of the tongue, causing Su Jin Xiu to fly into a rage!


    "Sure ¡­" Now you know what to say about Autumn Moon? You even dare to threaten me now, right?! " Su Jin Xiu questioned coldly, the embroidered handkerchief in her hand was suddenly ripped apart!


    "Embroidery elder sister!" We don''t have any intention of threatening you. It''s just an embroidery handkerchief. Besides, it was nothing to begin with! "Isn''t that what you told us ¡­" When Feng Xue saw the embroidered cloth being torn apart, she was extremely indignant in her heart!


    "You! Why didn''t you think carefully about why Qiu Yue gave you the embroidered handkerchief, don''t forget ¡­! If it wasn''t for the two of you, her master and herself might not have suffered so much! " Su Jin Xiu looked at the two simple-minded people in front of her and suppressed the anger in her heart. She wanted to argue with them! If they were truly angered, the consequences would be dire!


    "That''s not it ¡­" The reason why Qiu Yue and Princess Hua-Yang suffered such a setback was because of that bag of sweat medicine. Even if it had something to do with us, we would only have lied to them! If the prince were to really pursue the matter, then we sisters will admit defeat, but it''s definitely not us who will be in trouble. The one who secretly put the medicine in the wangfei''s room will be the culprit! " Usually, after being oppressed by Su Jinxiu for so long, the resentment in Feng Xue''s heart was naturally deep. But now, Su Jinxiu had torn her embroidered handkerchief apart without any hesitation, so the fire in Feng Xue''s heart couldn''t be suppressed any longer! Wasn''t it just a broken pot!? In the end, it was hard to say who would suffer!


    Su Jin Xiu never expected Feng Xue to respond back so stubbornly. If it wasn''t for Qiu Yue''s trick, how could their attitude have changed so much! However, now was not the time to lose decorum. Su Jin Xiu heard this and sighed to herself!


    "Feng Xue, why are you so anxious? I''m just reminding you that Qiu Yue is Duan Mu Yan''s personal servant. She must have a reason for walking so close to you!" Maybe it''s just revenge! "You all better be careful ¡­" Su Jin Xiu slowed down her tone and spoke with a sincere tone!


    "We sisters will naturally be able to see if she has any intentions. There''s no need for you to worry ¡­" "It''s getting late, if there''s nothing else, I''ll go back and rest with Cui Xin ¡­" Feng Xue''s face was expressionless as she spoke indifferently. She didn''t wait for Su Jin Xiu''s response before pulling Cui Xin along to circle around and leave!


    Her heart suddenly sank as Su Jinzhu coldly looked in the direction Feng Xue and Cui Xin left with her cherry-like lips! Autumn and Moon! You are quite capable! It seems that you are still a scourge even if you are still alive! Those who block me will die! As for the two idiots in front of them, killing them to set an example for others was absolutely effective for them!


    Just as Xiao Yuxuan had expected, when Duan Chen had proposed for Duan Xingyi to be Crown Prince in the imperial court, objections had far exceeded Duan Chen''s imagination. There were undoubtedly two reasons for objecting, the first being Duan Xingyi''s bloodline, his mother in the brothel, a stain that Duan Xingyi would never be able to erase. In the eyes of those ministers, Duan Xingyi''s bloodline was far inferior to Duan Jingyang''s!


    The second was the Great Mo Ancestor system. The position of crown prince was only passed down to the eldest son, and this was to prevent unnecessary battles between the princes. Now that Duan Chen wanted to break the ancestral system to establish Duan Xingyi as crown prince, he naturally wouldn''t receive the approval of the court officials! Among them were Prime Minister Zhu Xu of the Great Mo and General Dou Jing of the West. Naturally, Xiao Jingfeng did not agree with this! Whether it was in public or private, Xiao Jingfeng didn''t even have a good impression of Duan Xingyi!


    In the pavilion.


    "I didn''t expect Imperial Father to establish Duan Xingyi as Crown Prince so soon ¡­" Duan Jingyang quietly sat on his chair and stared blankly ahead. He spoke in a soft voice, but there was not a trace of surprise in his voice! When he had left Yuxiong last time, Duan Jingyang knew that this day would come sooner or later. The friendship between him and Duan Chen that was like thin ice had vanished the moment he had injured Duan Xingyi.


    "Jing Yang ¡­!" This is nothing. I just heard that more than half of the court are opposed to the establishment of the crown prince! As long as this situation continues, we still have a chance! " Xiao Yuxuan had always thought that as long as they did not give up, the title of Crown Prince would definitely fall to Duan Jingyang. As long as the man in front of his became Crown Prince, then Mu Yan''s days would definitely be better. He really didn''t know how Mu Yan was doing so well after not returning to the palace for a few months.

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    "Yuxuan, being the crown prince isn''t that important to me!" But for Mu Yan, I have to fight for your help! " His cold voice was filled with determination as Duan Jingyang suddenly stood up and ruthlessly slapped Xiao Yuxuan with both hands! Clang! This time, he was determined to compete with Duan Xingyi.


    "I will!" Xiao Yuxuan nodded his head vigorously, the starlight in her eyes resplendent. This was the first time he saw fighting spirit in Duan Jingyang''s eyes.


    Sage Storage Pavilion.


    His slender jade-like fingers played with the jade pendant on his waist. At the side, a maidservant put the freshly plucked grapes into his mouth, and a sweet and sour taste lingered in his mouth. His eyes, which were as deep as the sea, emitted an unusual light, making him seem extremely intoxicated.


    "Reporting to the Second Prince, Seventh Princess ¡­" Before the maidservant could finish speaking, Duan Zitong had already rushed into the room. When she saw the scene before him, the anger in her heart surged!


    "All of you, retreat for me!" Duan Zitong''s gloomy voice sounded like the roar of a bird. The maidservants all retreated like birds and closed their doors. Duan Zitong quickly walked up to Duan Xingyi and stomped her feet!


    "Xingyi! Why do you still have the heart to eat this thing here?! He was going to give away the crown prince''s position to others! Aren''t you in a hurry?! I heard that Zhu Xu and Dou Jing, those two old things, said that no matter what, they would not agree to have their Imperial Father pass down the position of Crown Prince to you! And that Xiao Lingfeng! He still strongly opposed it! With the three of them leading the way, the motley crowd naturally followed their lead. At present, more than half of the people in the imperial court were opposed to the father''s proposal! What should we do?! " Duan Zitong''s face was ashen, and veins were popping out from her forehead. Her originally handsome appearance had long since become so hideous that they could not be described with words!


    "Aiya! Xing Yi! Say something! Do you want to hurry up and kill Big Sister?! " Seeing Duan Xingyi''s calm and composed expression, Duan Zitong was so anxious that she wanted to rush forward and pull Duan Xingyi up!


    "Why are you in such a hurry, royal sister? This result was within my expectations... Isn''t it just that there were people who objected ¡­ Then let them object... "Not to mention half of the people who disagree, even if everyone disagrees, the result will still be the same. I''ve already confirmed my position as crown prince ¡­" Still in that lazy position, Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly parted. His deep eyes flickered with an unfathomable light, like a serene ocean!


    "You ¡­ Are you joking?! " Duan Zitong looked at her younger brother in astonishment. There was not a trace of shock on her handsome face!


    "When did Xing Yi ever joke around with you, royal sister?! However ¡­ "This time, I really do have something that I need royal sister''s help with ¡­" Duan Xingyi slowly rose to his feet and walked over to Duan Zitong. He gently placed him on a chair and lightly pursed his lips, causing them to curve in a very relaxed manner!


    "What ¡­" "What''s going on?" Duan Zitong looked suspiciously at Zhang Junyan. She had no idea what Duan Xingyi was thinking!


    "I heard that the person who supports me the most in the court is the censor, Rao Ran Tian, right?" Duan Xingyi spoke leisurely as he poured a cup of tea and passed it to Duan Zitong!


    "That''s right!" Your royal sister was just planning to secretly send him some money! " Duan Zitong nodded slightly before accepting the teacup!


    "Does royal sister know why that Tian Kou Ren would wholeheartedly approve of me being the crown prince?" Duan Xingyi slowly sat down and said indifferently!


    "Of course it''s because he knows what''s good for him. Royal father doted on you so he naturally wants to please you. When you become emperor in the future, you will definitely not let him down ¡­" Duan Zitong said self-righteously.


    Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but chuckle when he saw the matter-of-fact expression on Duan Zitong''s face!


    "Sister Huang is only half right. He indeed wants to curry favor with someone, but that person is not me!" Duan Xingyi lightly lifted the tea lid and the tea leaves floating on top of it began to speak leisurely!


    "Who could it be?"


    "It''s royal father! With his foolish loyalty, as long as royal father speaks, regardless of right or wrong, he will wholeheartedly support them! "So we don''t need to accept this favor. Imperial Father knows what he''s doing ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s beautiful eyes slightly narrowed as they flickered with light. His beautiful thin lips lightly sucked in a mouthful of green tea as the fragrance of tea wafted through the air, lingering in his nostrils!


    "So what? Wouldn''t fawning on royal father fawn on you?! Is there any difference? " Duan Zitong was completely confused when she heard this. She had no idea what Duan Xingyi was up to!


    "The difference is great! "This is also the reason why Xing Yi requested for the imperial sister to send people to kill Tian Gongzi ¡­" Duan Xingyi returned to the main topic as his eyes became solemn!


    "What?!" Duan Zitong''s voice shook as she looked at her younger brother in shock!


    "Kill Tian Gongzi!" Duan Xingyi spoke with a straight face. He didn''t have the intention to joke around!


    "Xingyi! Are you crazy?! Even if they wanted to kill him, they could only kill Zhu Xu and Dou Jing! How could it be Tian Gongzi! Don''t forget! Tian Kairen approves of you! If you kill him! "Who else dares to stand up for you ¡­" Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyes widened as he exclaimed in disbelief!


    "Royal sister, you are really a fool ¡­" Think about it, that Tian Juren was secretly appointed by royal father. If he were to die, how would royal father react? Duan Xingyi''s pupils slightly flickered, the light within dripping like ice!


    After a while, Duan Zitong finally came to a realization!


    "So that''s how it is ¡­" Xingyi, this step of yours is indeed wise ¡­ "My royal sister admires you ¡­" Duan Zitong''s expression changed from shock to delight as he pursed his lips into a smile.


    Xiao Wang Mansion''s study.


    Dressed in a light pink robe, Duan Muyan was holding a bowl of soup she had just brewed in the kitchen. After pausing for a long time, she finally knocked on the door! After that night, Duan Mu Yan initially wanted to lock herself in her room, as she had no relationship with Xiao Jin Feng. However, Qiu Yue told her about the matter regarding the Crown Prince. Outside of the palace, besides Xiao Jin Feng, she didn''t know who else she could ask! For her royal brother, she would give it a try no matter how hard it was to face him!


    "Enter!" A clear and cold voice sounded out from within the room. Duan Mu Yan retracted the grievance and helplessness in her eyes before slowly pushing open the door and entering! In front of the table, Xiao Lingfeng''s sword-like eyebrows were slightly furrowed as he lowered his eyes to examine the case file before him. Even when Duan Mu Yan walked to the side, she did not notice!


    "Your Highness ¡­" "After a tiring day, you should take a rest and drink some ginseng soup ¡­" Her gentle voice was mixed with a trace of uncertainty. Duan Mu Yan didn''t know how Xiao Jin Feng would react when he saw her, nor did she know if she would ask about her royal brother.


    The Wolf Bristle in his hand suddenly stopped and a large amount of ink dots were left on the xuan paper. Xiao Lingfeng suddenly raised his head and saw Duan Moyan standing in front of him with a calm expression.


    With just that one glance, Xiao Jingfeng''s eyes immediately drooped and his heart thumped. His deep eyes carried a trace of panic, not knowing where to land!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Got it ¡­" Without saying much, Xiao Lingfeng only responded indifferently. His gaze seemed to fall upon the case file in front of him, but in reality, he was in a trance!


    Seeing that Xiao Lingfeng did not have much of a reaction, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze dimmed. She directly placed the bowl of soup on the table, but still did not have the intention of leaving! She was trying to figure out how to speak without being rude!


    "Your highness has been busy these past few days, chenqie ¡­" Is there something tricky going on in the morning? " Duan Mu Yan probed, but the flustered Xiao Jin Feng didn''t hear Duan Mu Yan''s concern at all, and was only focused on writing something on the case file!


    "Fortunately ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng replied casually, the wolf in his hand still had no intention of stopping! Seeing how cold Xiao Lingfeng was, Duan Moyan felt a chill in her heart. Perhaps her visit this time around was unnecessary.


    "Don''t know ¡­" About the Crown Prince... "The court can come to a conclusion..." In the end, Duan Mu Yan refused to let go of the only way to know the truth and continued asking!


    "Mm ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng pretended to be calm, but his thoughts were as messy and wild as the hair on a wolf''s hand! Xiao Jin Feng''s response once again confirmed his indifference. Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze as a trace of bitterness flashed past the corners of her lips. She then turned and walked to the door!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to open the door and leave, Xiao Jin Feng''s voice suddenly came from behind!


    "The Emperor originally wanted to appoint Duan Xingyi as Crown Prince, but more than half of the people in the imperial court would support the First Prince, including the Old Prime Minister and General Dou Jing Jing ¡­ This King... This King is also a subordinate of the Ancestor... " At the moment when Duan Mu Yan turned around, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly understood the intentions of her visit. No matter what, he was the first to act recklessly that night.


    However, she didn''t expect that her royal father would really break through the ancestral system and change into a crown prince. Other than her disappointment, what she still had hope for was the insistence of more than half of the people in the imperial court.


    "Your consort will not disturb Your Highness anymore ¡­" "Chenqie will take her leave ¡­" All of the panic gradually subsided, but his heart was unable to calm down. Thinking back to what happened that night, Xiao Jingfeng really wanted to fiercely beat himself up. If he really did something he shouldn''t have done, how could he face Shi Rou, who had already passed away! It was a good thing that at this critical moment, Duan Mu Yan let out a loud roar! However, his heart ¡­ Why is it so painful ¡­ There was even a trace of resentment!


    At this time, Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t clear his mind of the thoughts in his head. His hand subconsciously picked up the ginseng soup from the table. The moment the soup entered his mouth, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly flung the porcelain bowl against the wall. Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze was sharp like a blade as he stared at the scene in front of him. His heart was in a frenzy, how could he drink the ginseng soup brewed by another woman? He had promised Chu Shi Rou before! Why?! Why did he almost forget?


    The moment the truth was revealed, Xiao Jingfeng suddenly understood that even though he was torturing himself mercilessly, he was also making innocent people restless as well, so ¡­ The punishment he received was all his own fault.


    Even though Su Jin Xiu had warned Cui Xin to keep a distance from Feng Xue and Qiu Yue, her words were obviously useless! Not only that, Cui Xin and Feng Xue actually walked closer to Qiu Yue, as if they were specifically going against Su Jin Xiu!


    "Qiu Yue, how can we face this ¡­" Feng Xue took the gold-threaded embroidered handkerchief that Autumn Moon handed to her. She loved it so much that she couldn''t let it go!


    "What''s wrong with that? During this time, the wangfei kept asking me to accompany her in her room to embroider. Since I had nothing better to do, I embroidered this for her. Big sister Cui Xin, you still need two more days to finish embroidering ¡­" The cherry lips slightly opened with a face full of smiles!


    "Forget it ¡­" "Since the gold thread is so expensive, how can we let you spend it ¡­" Cui Xin pretended to refuse, but in her heart, she had long liked the embroidered cloth in Feng Xue''s hands!


    "Don''t worry, my two sisters. This golden thread is redundant in Princess Hua-Yang''s basket. If Princess Wangfei doesn''t use it, then so be it. Yue Er didn''t spend much money, so long as you two elder sisters like it, I''ll be satisfied ¡­" Qiu Yue spoke sincerely, the smile on her face unadulterated!

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    When Cui Xin and Feng Xue heard the voice, they naturally felt warm in their hearts. Feng Xue carefully folded the embroidered handkerchief and turned her head to look at her surroundings. She could not help but speak out in worry.


    "Qiu Yue, be careful when you do things in the future. It would be best to stay far away from that Su Jin embroidery! In case we get into trouble! " Feng Xue softly said. By the side, her jade-like heart echoed with her voice!


    "Of course ¡­" She is the first wife''s personal maid, and you, now you''re working at her side, you have to be very careful of everything! "There''s a saying, ''hate the house and the sky''. You have to be on guard ¡­"


    "You two sisters are being too serious. Although I know that elder sister Jin Xiu doesn''t like me, it''s not enough to harm me!" I have no enmity with her, so she has no reason to ¡­ " Qiu Yue opened her mouth suspiciously, but in her heart, she thought that the time had come!


    "What no reason ¡­!" That''s the reason why you''re working for the side concubine! Let me tell you, about that ''Xiao Rou'' incident from last time! "This is simply ¡­" Right when Feng Xue was about to speak of the truth, a cold shout suddenly sounded from behind her!


    "You don''t even need to work anymore?!" Is the purpose of the Xiao family raising you all for the sake of chatting?! " The ice-cold voice contained a bone-piercing fury. When the three of them heard this, they looked back and saw Su Jinxiu angrily staring at them!


    "Sorry ¡­" "It''s all Yue''er''s fault, it''s Yue''er that is pestering Feng Xue and Cui Xin to chat about home ¡­" Autumn Moon spoke humbly before she saw the plane!


    "You know your wrongs, yet you still refuse to work?!" Do you want me to tell His Highness?! " Su Jinxiu said in a fierce voice as her gaze landed on Feng Xue and Cui Xin who were at the side! After Qiu Yue left, Su JinXiu called the two of them to the fake mountain!


    "How many times have I told you to stay away from that autumn moon! You just won''t listen! "What did you say to Qiu Yue just now?" Su Jin''s long, shapely eyebrows frowned. Looking at the two disappointing objects in front of her, she felt like she was going to explode at any moment!


    "Embroidery elder sister, aren''t you being too sensitive ¡­?" We''ve only talked to Qiu Yue for a short while, what can we say? "Besides, we don''t know anything either ¡­" Feng Xue raised her eyebrows and snorted as she replied.


    They had already thought of a way to deal with Su Jin Xiu. They were both maidservants, and even if she had the backing of the prince, she was still a maidservant. Even if Su Jin Xiu Xiu''er was exposed, they were not the main culprits. Furthermore, once this matter was exposed, they would no longer have to watch Su Jin Xiu do things! Furthermore, they had such a good relationship with Qiu Yue. No matter what, Qiu Yue would always speak up for them at the princess'' place.


    "You better not say anything, or else the consequences will be unbearable for you! "Remember my words!" Her cold eyes were filled with a frightening glow, Su Jin Mei spoke harshly and left!


    Feng Xue and Cui Xin''s hearts had an indescribable fear as they looked at Su Jin Xiu''s figure. They had never seen such a cold and stinging gaze from Su Jin Xiu. It was as if there was a great conspiracy within it.


    The night was getting darker, the cold autumn wind could not disperse the wind and snow, the lanterns hanging from the sky could not stop swaying in the wind.


    Even though they were being assaulted by the cold, the clothes they wore didn''t diminish at all. Within these women, it was hard to avoid people who disobeyed their will. However, because they were forced to live, they had no choice but to play around to capture people''s eyes! If there was a choice, who would be willing to spend the night with a face full of stupid flesh and a mouth full of yellow teeth? Who would care? Their hearts were actually bleeding!


    Her curly eyelashes were like a row of small fans as they left a shadow behind her eyes. Her deep eyes flickered with complicated emotions. Leng Bing Xin quietly leaned against the window sill, expressionlessly looking at the girls dressed in colorful outfits trying her best to show off. Her heart suddenly hurt, she felt sympathy, pity, and even more hatred! The eyes of the men who started the conversation glowed with a dark green light. They wished that these women would be naked, but no one cared about their warmth! With the passing of the wind, Leng Bing Xin''s long hair started to rise, and her heart turned into stone!


    "The weather''s too cold, it''s bad for your health to be blown like this ¡­" A warm and gentle warmth slowly seeped out from the bottom of Leng Bing''s heart. She knew that there was only one man in this world who understood her heart and cared about her feelings! Compared to the women below, she was lucky.


    "Iceheart greets Master ¡­" Even so, Leng Bing Xin still turned around expressionlessly, and then bowed down, her eyes as calm as a calm lake!


    "Mm ¡­" Are you used to living here? Right, has Ye Li come before? " The deep purple robe had become his signature color. That peerlessly beautiful face would cause Leng Bing Xin to be unable to restrain himself from falling into the abyss, and he would happily accept it! At this moment, Duan Xingyi was elegantly sitting at the table as he poured a cup of green tea for himself. Perhaps it might be because he had grown accustomed to accompanying Duan Chen in drinking tea.


    "Bing-Er, everything is fine. Ye Li came over ¡­" Without any other words, Leng Bing Xin lightly responded, the ripples in his heart were completely hidden by her!


    "It''s good that you''ve come ¡­" I came here this time because I have something to tell you ¡­ "Tomorrow night, you''ll hide in the censor''s manor and observe everything ¡­" Duan Xingyi spoke in a carefree manner, but a trace of seriousness flashed through his eyes! He wanted Duan Ziteng to deal with Tian Chou, firstly, so that she would know the truth, so as to avoid being like a headless fly that would mess around and ruin his plans. Secondly, he had Qing Lan under his command, and although she was weaker than him, he had more than enough time to deal with her! Of these three, if something were to happen one day, it would also be good to have a shield. Naturally, he hoped that this day would never come.


    "Yes ¡­" There was no trace of doubt in her cold voice. Leng Bing Xin slightly nodded and watched as Duan Xingyi finished the cup of tea. She then poured it all for him!


    "If you feel wronged here, find a place to stay ¡­" As a subordinate, Leng Bingxin was undoubtedly Duan Xingyi''s most capable right-hand man. Just now, when he said that she would silently observe everything, Leng Bingxin understood in her heart, because she knew that there were some things that didn''t need to be asked. Once she arrived, she would naturally understand everything! Such a tacit understanding was not something that anyone could cultivate ¡­ Therefore, Duan Xingyi was especially attentive towards Leng Bingxin, but it was only between master and servant!


    "Bing-Er, thank you for your concern, master. It is very good here!" Leng Bing Xin said indifferently, her face was still expressionless, but the warmth in her heart grew even stronger! She mistook this kind of concern for Duan Xingyi''s special treatment. She had always believed that even if her master didn''t say anything, her master''s heart still held her position!


    "It''s getting late ¡­" "I''ll come see you again ¡­" Looking at the teacup in his hand, Duan Xingyi''s eyes suddenly flashed with a series of images. He should have returned to the Xiao manor long ago.


    The windows creaked in the autumn wind, and the magnificent purple dress was gone without a trace, leaving a trail of splendor in the air. The image in her mind made her intoxicated to the point that she could not extricate herself. The sun was setting in the west, and she walked beside her master, talking and laughing merrily. When the setting sun landed on her beautiful face, her master bent slightly over and let his thin lips fall on her face. Her heart was rippling with love.


    The night was like silk, cold and lonely. Accompanied by the autumn wind, the depression made one''s heart go cold. That purple-colored figure couldn''t help but appear within Duke Xiao Palace! What surprised him was that the person he was thinking of was leaning on the window, looking at the moon.


    "Esteemed wangfei, the wind outside is very strong. It''s best if you don''t stand at the window, it''s very easy for you to catch a cold ¡­" Qiu Yue worriedly asked, her white robe already covering Duan Mu Yan''s body!


    "I''m fine ¡­" "I suddenly really want to blow the wind. It''s getting late, you should go rest first ¡­" Duan Mu Yan leisurely spoke, her cherry lips lightly smiling! Beside her, Qiu Yue knew that her master had something on her mind, so she no longer bothered him and quietly retreated!


    Ever since their marriage, she had never seen her royal brother again. Now that her royal father did not care about her royal brother''s feelings and insisted on passing the position of crown prince to her brother, her royal brother''s mood could be imagined. It was just that even though she loved her brother dearly, she could not comfort him by his side!


    The autumn wind blew through Duan Mu Yan''s smooth black hair, and her jade white skin became even more elegant and ethereal against the moonlight. The wind was moving, and people thirsted for life, and in the dark, Duan Xingyi''s eyes became even darker.


    "Is Third Sister missing Xingyi?" Duan Xingyi''s beautiful face that was almost devilishly beautiful suddenly appeared in front of Duan Mu Yan, and his slender jade-like fingers seemingly inadvertently caressed Duan Mu Yan''s face.


    "Ugh ¡­" You... Why are you here?! " Her thick, curly eyelashes trembled slightly, and she looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief. She immediately retreated a few steps, and Duan Xingyi naturally used this gap to jump out of the room, closing the window tightly with a flip of his hand!


    "I was naturally thinking of my royal sister, so I came over to take a look ¡­" Your royal sister couldn''t be not welcoming me, your savior, right? " Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and lightly smiled, opening his mouth in disapproval!


    "Mu Yan will naturally remember the favor of saving his life. However, at this time and place, the Second Prince should not be here!" Duan Mu Yan looked vigilantly at Duan Xingyi. Although he no longer detested Duan Xingyi due to the incident at the Moon Flower Hall, the mysteriousness he emitted still made her feel uncomfortable!


    "Sister, don''t worry. Xingyi is very careful. No one will see ¡­" Seeing that Duan Mu Yan had no intention to entertain her guest, Duan Xing Yi slightly lifted his purple robe and sat down at the table. Although the tea was slightly cold, Duan Xingyi still drank it with relish.


    "Second Prince, are there any important matters you need to find Mu Yan for at this time?" Duan Mu Yan lightly parted her cherry lips as a light flashed in her eyes. She suddenly thought of the matter of establishing the crown prince, and her heart suddenly sank!


    "Can''t you come to see me without something important to do?" My royal sister''s words are really hurtful. I still remember the three days we were in the forest, we were very harmonious ¡­ Right ¡­ "I am here to retrieve the purple robe ¡­" Duan Xingyi slightly raised his good-looking eyebrows and casually found a reason!


    "I was just about to ask you, why did I faint that day? And why is he at that farmer''s house? " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi. Perhaps only Duan Xingyi would be able to uncover the answer!


    "What else does Imperial Sis want to do? Could it be that he had to tell Xiao Jingfeng that he had to spend three days alone in the forest before finally coming out, and that nothing had happened between them during those three days? Does Imperial Sis think that that petty husband of yours will believe? " Duan Xingyi placed his hand on his chin and blinked his charming eyes innocently at his. His beauty that could topple the heavens and earth, coupled with his cute expression, really made all the girls'' hearts palpitate!


    "Mu Yan... "A clear conscience ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s voice was weak, and a light flickered in his eyes. He had no choice but to admit that Duan Xingyi had considered everything, and there was no way to explain this matter! With Xiao Jingfeng''s personality, even if she was eloquent, he wouldn''t be able to refute her!

 C69

    "These words are worthless in Xiao Jingfeng''s ears ¡­" Duan Xingyi shrugged her shoulders with a look of schadenfreude! Speechless, Duan Muyan turned and walked to her bed. She retrieved a purple robe from under her bed and returned to Duan Xingyi.


    "Mu Yan is the one who paid the Second Prince for this. It''s getting late, and it''s time for the Second Prince to leave ¡­" Previously, she had already gotten Qiu Yue to throw away the robe she was wearing at the Xiao manor. She did not see the one at the Moon Glow Palace and was sure that it was taken away by Duan Xingyi. After calculating it, she only owed Duan Xingyi a purple robe and even though she was unwilling, she still made a purple robe and hid it under the bed, hoping to return it to him if she had the chance!


    Looking at the purple robe by his side, a strange glow flashed in Duan Xingyi''s deep eyes. Although this technique''s needlework was similar to what was done in the palace, it was even more compact and sturdy.


    "This was personally made by Imperial Sis, right ¡­" Duan Xingyi leisurely spoke as he placed his slender fingers on his teacup and slowly stroked his purple robe! At the bottom of his heart, a wave of warmth vanished.


    Noticing that Duan Mu Yan was silent, Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and casually lifted up his purple robe, covering his entire body!


    "Since royal sister is tired, then Xing Yi will take his leave ¡­" Seeing that Duan Xingyi was about to leave the room, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke up.


    "Second Prince ¡­" Before Duan Mu Yan''s voice could fade, she felt a flash of a figure before she raised her eyes to look at him. Duan Xingyi''s enchanting face was practically pressed against her own, and a hot wet air sprayed onto her neck!


    "I knew it! My royal sister couldn''t bear to part with Xingyi ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s eyes flashed with a smile of satisfaction as his slender arm wrapped around Duan Mu Yan!


    "No ¡­" Mu Yan ¡­ Mu Yan only wants to know ¡­ " Duan Xingyi''s face slowly neared as an invisible pressure caused Duan Mu Yan to be unable to breathe!


    "What does my royal sister want to know?" "As long as Xingyi knows, he''ll definitely tell my royal sister without hiding anything ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips were like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water as they streaked across Duan Mu Yan''s ears. A numbing feeling instantly spread to all four of Duan Mu Yan''s bones ¡­ Duan Mu Yan retreated rapidly, but the bed rails behind her forced her body to retreat, preventing her from escaping.


    "No ¡­." Nothing... It''s really getting late ¡­ "The second prince ¡­" At this moment, Duan Muyan''s mind was blank, as though someone had pushed her into the water. She felt as though she was suffocating!


    "The Crown Prince''s matter is Father''s decision, it has nothing to do with me. Mu Yan, do you know? I really don''t care about the position of Crown Prince, believe it or not ¡­" The deep gaze flickered with a light that was hard to understand, and the solemn expression on Duan Xingyi''s face disappeared in a flash!


    Duan Mu Yan was slightly startled when she heard that. When she raised her gaze, her purple figure had long since broken out of the window, leaving behind only the window frame swaying in the wind.


    This was not the first time Qing Lan had gone to Duan Zitong''s place to kill someone, but the one she had killed this time was an imperial court official, and one of them was a third grade official in the imperial court. Although Qing Lan did not ask about the reason, she still felt uneasy in her heart; as the princess of the Great Mo, what reason did she have to kill her courtier? Furthermore, according to what Qing Lan knew, this Tian Gongren was still supporting Duan Xingyi in the imperial court! In terms of emotions, this was not the result!


    Even so, Qing Lan still did not have any choice. The night was quiet, the wind was blowing in the dark night, and the howling wind blew the fallen leaves all over the place!


    In such a large Censor''s office, there was only a glimmer of light in the study. Qinglan, dressed in a night attire, dashed to the window of the Censor''s study several times. She tapped her lips lightly with her jade-like fingers, and then broke the window paper! She looked at the figure in front of the table, dressed in a red official''s uniform, sitting upright, her face solemn, her sharp black eyes staring at the case file in her hands. Although Qing Lan was not familiar with the matters of the imperial court, she knew from experience that the middle-aged man in front of her was a good official!


    The dart in her sleeve slowly landed in Qing Lan''s hand, but it did not fly out. Just as Qing Lan hesitated, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming from afar!


    "Tingting be good, let''s go find grandpa ¡­" "Good ¡­" A gentle voice came out from a woman dressed in pink robes. In her arms was a little girl around five years old! Qing Lan didn''t make a move. Instead, she hid in the dark and watched as the girl carried her child in.


    "Father ¡­" "It''s already so late, you still haven''t slept yet huh ¡­" After the woman entered the window, the clear blue light returned to the window and followed the earlier gap to look in!


    "There are still some official matters that we haven''t dealt with. Tingting hasn''t slept at all ¡­" The deep voice contained a trace of doting. Tian Kangren stood up and hugged the little girl who was rushing over. Then, he gently kissed her on her pink cheeks before turning to look at the woman!


    "It''s already so late, why aren''t you letting your child sleep ¡­" Even though it was a scolding, his tone was still mixed with love!


    "Tingting doesn''t want to sleep, Tingting wants to hear grandpa''s story ¡­" "Good ¡­" The little girl''s arms were wrapped around his neck as she said coquettishly, "You ¡­"


    Tears silently rolled down her cheeks. The scene in front of her eyes reminded her of her past. Her father had once doted on her like this, but now, she was the only one left in the entire Qing Residence! Even though she did not know what had happened that year, it did not affect the seeds of hatred that took root in her heart! She was the only one who survived the annihilation of her family that year! In order to take revenge and earn a living, she hid her name and was bought by Duan Zitong using the name of her father, who had already acknowledged her ancestors at that time.


    The past was not easy to recall. Just as Qing Lan was recalling the past, she suddenly heard Tian Gongren open his mouth.


    "Take Tingting and leave first. I still have some official matters to attend to ¡­" Tian Gongzi reluctantly handed the little girl to the girl beside him.


    "Father, this matter was not completed in a single day. It is already this hour, you should rest first. I will leave these matters for tomorrow to finish ¡­" The woman slightly pursed her red lips and slightly frowned!


    "Forget it, just a little more! The Emperor is not unkind to our Tian Residence. As his subject, the only thing that can be returned to the Emperor is to do what is proper and proper! Okay, you don''t get it... "Let''s return first ¡­" Tian Gongzi gently nudged her before sitting back on his chair to continue reviewing the case file!


    The entire room became silent once again. After a long hesitation, Qinglan finally pulled the dart out from her sleeve. She couldn''t do it, at least not tonight!


    The night became darker. Outside the study room, Qing Lan''s feet suddenly jumped. Perhaps it was due to carelessness, but when Qing Lan leaped, she actually kicked the flower pot on the floor!


    "Who is it?!" A cold voice spilled out from the room as Qing Lan leapt onto the roof. Tian Ran followed suit and left the room! The huge courtyard was devoid of people. Just as Tian Keng was about to turn around and return to his room, his body suddenly jolted. He stood there for a moment before crashing to the ground, lifeless!


    On the rooftop, Qing Lan was watching everything. At that moment, she saw a flash of white light shooting towards Tian Gongzi, who then died in the yard! Who was it!? Qing Lan raised her head and saw a white dress flash past. She didn''t hesitate. She immediately tapped her feet on the ground to catch up. Behind her, she suddenly heard the heart-wrenching scream of the woman just now.


    After chasing for three streets, Qing Lan still could not catch up to the person who had just attacked her. She watched as the white robe got further and further away from her, finally disappearing into the night.


    Stopping on the roof of the Spring Festival, Qing Lan suddenly felt pain in her heart. The moment that Tian Kangren fell to the ground, she suddenly recalled her father''s figure in her mind! Qing Lan had to retract her emotions and return to report!


    Desire Immortal Pavilion.


    "That person left ¡­" She didn''t find you, did she? " A clear voice came from the window. Ye Li turned to look at Leng Bingxin, who had changed into a woman''s outfit, and spoke indifferently!


    "Am I that terrible?" I know that person. When Master first came to the Spring Festival, she was right behind him! "Qing Gong is not bad, and his skills are good as well. It''s just that he''s a little soft-hearted ¡­" Leng Bing Xin touched her hair and straightened her clothes, replying lightly!


    "Are you sure that Master wants you to kill that Tian Gongzi?" Ye Li regretted the moment he opened his mouth. However, since he had already asked, there was no reason for him to take it back!


    "You don''t need to worry about that. If I find out that you''re following me in the future, don''t blame me for being merciless ¡­" She has already walked far away, so it''s time for you to return as well! " Leng Bing Xin''s expression did not change, but the warning was like a sharp blade that pierced Ye Li''s heart. He wanted to explain, but he understood Leng Bing Xin''s personality, and no matter how reasonable the reason was, it would seem unnecessary now!


    Accompanied by the creaking of the windows, Ye Li broke out of the room and headed straight for the inn opposite. Leng Bingxin did not even raise her head to look at the room, but closed the window instead.


    Within the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong paced back and forth with her hands on his chest. Although he believed that Qinglan would definitely complete her mission, she still couldn''t help but feel anxious. There was always a chance.


    While Duan Zitong was feeling uneasy, Qing Lan suddenly walked in with quick steps. She had already changed into her palace uniform!


    "How is it?!" Duan Zitong couldn''t wait to speak. Her expression was one of slight panic! After a moment of silence, Qing Lan closed the door to her room and walked to Duan Zitong''s side.


    "Reporting to Princess, Tian Kairen is already dead. However, it was not done by Qing Lan ¡­" Qing Lan explained the situation to Duan Zitong in full detail!


    "How could this be ¡­" Logically speaking, no one should know about this ¡­ Even if there was... Qing Lan, have you seen the man''s features clearly? Is it a man or a woman?! " Could it be her own brother?! But thinking about it, it was also wrong. Since he wanted to do it herself, why did he need to tell her about it?


    "From the looks of her body, she must be a woman, and from the looks of her methods of using concealed weapons, her martial arts are not weak! Princess, this servant has been thinking all along that this person ¡­ Could it be that the First Prince sent him to assassinate Tian Chou? " Qing Lan asked suspiciously, but it made Duan Zitong suddenly feel enlightened! Of course! In the imperial court, Tian Ri was doing her best to support Duan Xingyi. Naturally, she had angered Duan Jingyang, so it was within reason that he had sent people to assassinate Tian Ri!


    "No matter who it is, they have helped us greatly! Qing Lan, you''ve worked hard. Oh yeah, no one has noticed you during this entire journey right? " Duan Zitong looked at Qing Lan with a straight face.


    "Princess, please be at ease. Qing Lan is naturally cautious. Naturally, she will not be easily detected by anyone ¡­" Qing Lan bowed respectfully and said confidently.


    "That''s good. You''re tired too. Go and rest ¡­" Tomorrow... Now we have a good show to watch ¡­ "Heh ¡­" Duan Zitong was suddenly filled with admiration for her younger brother. Although this method of bringing harm to others was a little common, it was appropriate for the situation to take a turn for the worse. The power of this move was not to be underestimated.

 C70

    As expected, the death of Tian Keng had set off a huge uproar in the imperial court. As an important official who firmly supported Duan Xingyi, his death had caused most of the court officials to point their fingers at Duan Jingyang!


    "Your Majesty! [Master Tian''s death must have been deliberately done by someone!] "Your Majesty, please investigate!" In the letter, Li Guodong''s eyes turned crimson as his sharp gaze fell on Prime Minister Zhu Xu!


    "Your majesty, this subject believes that Lord Tian''s death was an accident. The coroner has confirmed his identity, and there are no wounds on his body at all. The cause of his death is a ruptured heart, and there are no hidden weapons in his body. This is sufficient proof that Lord Tian''s death was caused by illness!" When Dou Jing saw Li Guodong pointing his spear at the Prime Minister, he immediately came out and spoke bluntly!


    "General Dou!" Lord Tian had always been healthy, but he had never heard of anything wrong with his heart! "Besides, Lord Tian didn''t get into trouble earlier or later, just when the emperor was about to establish the crown prince. Don''t you think that''s very suspicious?!" Li Guodong refused to give up!


    "Master Li, why are you bragging and glaring at me?!" Could it be that you suspect that I have sent someone to kill Lord Tian?! " As a martial general, Dou Jing had always been straightforward. Seeing Li Guodong so aggressive, he naturally refused to show weakness!


    "General Dou!" Don''t spout nonsense! "Lord Tian is a pillar of the Badlands Court. After such a great change, it indeed makes one''s heart ache, but this old subject believes that the emperor has made his own decision on this matter, and does not allow others to make wild guesses ¡­" Prime Minister Zhu Xu reprimanded, then he respectfully looked at Duan Chen who stood in the hall without saying a word.


    In Duan Chen''s eyes, the Prime Minister Zhu Xu and the Western General Dou Xiao had battled him for dozens of years. Duan Chen knew their natures like the back of his hand, and he believed that even if Tian Chou was killed by someone, the mastermind behind it would definitely not be the two of them! However, between Dou Xiao and Li Guodong, he was more biased towards Li Guodong''s conjecture! Since it wasn''t Zhu Xu or Dou Xiao, then the mastermind might be ¡­ It was his disappointing son, Duan Jingyang!


    "I will send someone to investigate this matter. As for the establishment of the crown prince ¡­" When this matter is confirmed, I will make a decision! "Retreat!" Duan Chen abruptly stood up and flicked his sleeves as he left. In the imperial court, Li Guodong angrily walked in front of Zhu Xu!


    "Honorable Prime Minister, Lord Tian is loyal to the Badlands Court, how can you all do this?!" Li Guodong spoke in anger, but before Zhu Xu could say anything, Dou Xiao rushed to the middle of the two of them, glaring at Li Guodong!


    "How dare you!" What did Lord Tian''s death have to do with the Prime Minister?! Don''t you dare spout nonsense here! " Dou Xiao refuted with all his might!


    "If it has nothing to do with you, then it''s the First Prince! "Hrmph." Li Guodong coldly said, and turned to leave!


    "Li Guodong! Stop right there! Say it clearly! "You ¡­" Dou Xiao attempted to pull Li Guodong back, but was stopped by Zhu Xu!


    "General Dou, there''s no need to quibble with him. As long as we have a clear conscience, it''s fine!" Looking at Li Guodong''s leaving figure, Dou Jiu fiercely stomped his foot!


    "What is this?!" Lord Tian has already confirmed his death due to an accident. That fellow insisted on sticking his head on us. The First Prince is benevolent, so it is impossible for him to do such a thing! How strange! "How did Lord Tian die at this critical juncture?" Dou Xiao kept muttering to himself, feeling indignant in his heart!


    "Forget it, this is not the place to talk ¡­" Let''s withdraw from the court as well. I believe that the emperor will thoroughly investigate this matter! " Zhu Xu spoke in a pacifying tone as a glint of light flashed in the depths of his eyes.


    Duan Chen was speechless, he placed his hand on the white jade stone bridge, and by his side, Eunuch Li looked at the emperor who once dominated the world, and his heart trembled slightly. Right on the left side of the Nine Dragon Crown, he saw a wisp of white hair, and that cold face that had not changed for a long time revealed a trace of vicissitudes, and helplessness!


    "Eunuch Li ¡­" "How long have you been following me?" Duan Chen slowly exhaled a breath of cold air as he spoke indifferently. His gaze was still fixated on the scene of the devastation before him!


    "To reply your majesty, ever since the year the Emperor was appointed crown prince, this old servant has followed by his side. Counting the time, it should have been around thirty years ¡­" Eunuch Li spoke the truth!


    "That''s right ¡­" In the blink of an eye, thirty years had passed. This Great Mo River Mountain is not easy to obtain ¡­ "Now, it''s the time to establish the crown prince. Time flies, but ¡­" Duan Chen seemed to want to say something, but stopped in his tracks. The light in his eyes gradually condensed!


    "Who is the Emperor worrying about the crown prince?" Eunuch Li carefully studied the holy will and waited respectfully by the side.


    "Xingyi will definitely be the Prince of the Great Mo and will also be the future Emperor of the Great Mo. I have never wavered in this regard! What I am worried about now is the voices of opposition in the court! The defense of the people was better than the defense of the river. Even the imperial government was opposed to this, not to mention the people in the city ¡­ "How can I stop this unhurried crowd from talking ¡­" Duan Chen ruthlessly sighed, and his deep eyes flickered with a light that was difficult to understand!


    Upon hearing these words, Eunuch Li silently sighed and waited by Duan Chen''s side without saying anything else. In his heart, he had always hoped that the First Prince would succeed the throne, but now, it seemed like there was no hope.


    At this moment, Duan Zitong''s indignant voice sounded from not too far away!


    "Xingyi! Family love is family love, justice is justice! In the end, Lord Tian died for you. Even if you protect Duan Jingyang, you still wouldn''t be able to change this fact! You can let Lord Tian down, but I can''t! I''ll leave the palace to send Lord Tian off myself! Get out of the way! "


    "Sister royal, from the beginning to the end, you have always been biased against brother royal. This matter could not be done by brother royal! If he had to step on his royal brother to become the First Prince, then Xing Yi would be willing to leave the palace! Never come back! " On the other side of the Imperial Garden, Duan Xingyi and Duan Zitong were currently in a good show!


    "You are still protecting him?! Last night, both you and I saw a figure running out of Ting Lei Pavilion! Can''t you explain the problem?! " Duan Zitong''s words were as cold as ice!


    "The sky was so dark, we couldn''t even see that figure clearly. The imperial tutor has such a good relationship with our royal brother, maybe even the imperial tutor can''t be sure! That doesn''t mean anything! " Duan Xingyi frowned as he coldly replied!


    "Duan Xingyi! "You ¡­"


    "Sister royal ¡­" No matter what you say, I won''t believe that this matter has anything to do with my royal brother! Taking a step back, even if it was related, Xing Yi wouldn''t pursue it! Since we entered the palace, royal father has given us all the love he had. As for the crown prince, I will naturally explain it to royal father. If you hurt our brotherly relationship, then it''s fine if you don''t want him to be the crown prince! Imperial sister, if there''s nothing else, Xing Yi will take his leave ¡­ " Before Duan Zitong could say anything, Duan Xingyi had already headed for the Sage Storage Pavilion!


    Behind him, Duan Zitong''s dark eyes narrowed. When he caught sight of the Dragon Robe from the corner of her eyes, the curve of his lips deepened as he left!


    On the jade bridge, Duan Chen saw everything!


    "Eunuch Li, stand here and don''t move!" After Duan Chen spoke, he walked straight to the place where Duan Xingyi and Duan Mu Yan were quarreling. No matter which direction they were in, he could not see Eunuch Li''s figure. This was sufficient to prove that he did not exist when they were quarreling! His heart was a little comforted, but at the same time, it confirmed his thoughts! Perhaps his thoughts were unfair, but he did it for the entire Mo River.


    Imperial Hall.


    When Xiao Yuxuan stepped in, he saw Duan Chen standing with his hands clasped behind his back, facing him!


    "This humble servant, Xiao Yuxuan, kowtows to the emperor ¡­" Dressed in a white robe, Xiao Yuxuan knelt on one knee and respectfully lowered his eyes, waiting for Duan Chen''s response! His heart rippled, however. The news of Tian Chou Ren''s death had already reached his ears early in the morning. Although there were different opinions, Xiao Yu Xuan still felt that something was amiss!


    Even though there was no injury to the cause of death, if one were to link this matter to the matter of the Crown Prince, it would seem that the First Prince had sent someone to assassinate Tian Gongzi. However, the greatest victim of this incident was Duan Jingyang!


    "Get up ¡­" "Where were you last night?" Duan Chen slowly turned around and looked straight at Xiao Yuxuan! His eyebrows were like swords, and his eyes were like stars. As the husband of a catalpa, the man in front of his was his first choice!


    "Reporting to the emperor, this humble subject has never left the Hall of Tutor ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s thin lips parted slightly as he spoke truthfully!


    "Mm ¡­" Do you know anything about Lord Tian? " Duan Chen''s voice was as calm as ever, her sharp eyes casting a sidelong glance at Xiao Yuxuan. When they were in the Imperial Garden, Duan Zitong made it clear that there was a black figure that came out from the pavilion last night. If it wasn''t Xiao Yuxuan, who else could it be?! Jing Yang ¡­. It doesn''t matter if you did it or not, there''s only one result.


    "Reporting to the Emperor, this humble subject knows a little about him. I heard that Lord Tian''s body wasn''t feeling well, so he suddenly died at home last night ¡­" "Lord Tian''s political record is extraordinary. Now that his soul has returned, it really makes people mourn ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan calmly said, a hint of dejection flashing across his eyes.


    "There is a disagreement in the court regarding the death of Tian Chou Ren. Now, I shall leave this matter to you!" "I order you to specialize in this case. You must get to the bottom of this matter!" The sonorous voice contained a trace of anger, Duan Chen icily stated, his eyes radiating a cold light akin to that of an eagle!


    "Your Majesty, as the Imperial Tutor within the palace, this humble subject cannot leave the palace without an imperial decree ¡­" When Xiao Yuxuan heard this, her heart shook. Even though he didn''t understand why the emperor would let him investigate this matter, he could at least leave the Imperial Palace and see his beloved heart that day and night!


    "Don''t worry about that. This is my identity plate. With this in hand, you can enter and leave the palace as you wish. I''ll give you half a month. I want to know the truth half a month from now!" As Duan Chen spoke, he passed the identity token that he had prepared a long time ago to Xiao Yuxuan. The curve of his lips was unfathomable!


    After leaving the Imperial Hall, Xiao Yuxuan wished that he could leave the palace and rush straight to the Xiao family''s Duke Palaces! But that was out of the question. He had to meet Duan Jingyang first!


    When Xiao Yuxuan stepped into the pavilion, Duan Jingyang was sitting by the side of the table with a frown on his face!


    "Yu Xuan!" You''re finally here! "You heard ¡­"


    "Not only have I heard, the Emperor has also entrusted me with the task of thoroughly investigating this matter. Jing Yang, we have a clear conscience. Rest assured, I will definitely find out the truth!" The more suspicion there is outside, the calmer we have to be! " Xiao Yuxuan''s thin lips slightly parted as he resolutely looked at the slightly flustered Duan Jingyang!


    "Yuxuan, actually, I''m wondering if the death of Lord Tian was caused by Duan Xingyi and the others?!" Duan Jingyang''s eyes narrowed as he spoke, feeling uneasy!


    "I can''t be sure yet. No matter what, I will definitely investigate it thoroughly! The Emperor just bestowed me my identity token, I will leave the palace right now. Jing Yang, listen to me. Don''t leave the palace for the past few days. Besides, I''m going to look for the Prime Minister and General Dou and fight for the position of crown prince! And ¡­ I will visit Mu Yan. Do you have something that you want me to pass on? " Xiao Yuxuan said indifferently, an unspeakable urgency in his heart!

 C71

    "Mu Yan... I wonder if Mu Yan knows about this ¡­ If she doesn''t know, don''t tell her. I''m afraid she''ll be worried, and... You tell her I''m all right here... "It''s just that I miss her a little ¡­" At this moment, Duan Jingyang could only tell her some comforting words!


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    "You don''t have to bring the ginseng soup over from now on. Just ask whatever you want to know ¡­" "As long as it''s not a secret, I''ll tell you how much I know ¡­" Looking at the porcelain bowl by the side of the table, Xiao Jin Feng inwardly exhaled a long breath as he spoke indifferently. The wolf hair in his hand was still hooked onto the scroll on the table, and he didn''t even raise his eyes to look at Duan Mu Yan!


    He wouldn''t let down Shi Rou, but he didn''t have to hold anything back when facing Duan Mu Yan. It was good as long as he could live through it, since the woman in front of him would be staying in the Xiao manor for the rest of her life. However, Xiao Jin Feng swore to himself that he would never touch Duan Mu Yan again after what happened that night.


    "Your highness has spoken in such a manner that chenqie is terrified. But chenqie really wants to know about the matter of establishing the crown prince and how the imperial government decides that ¡­" Her curly eyelashes trembled slightly. Duan Mu Yan was surprised by Xiao Jin Feng''s words, but at the same time she was grateful!


    "This matter... Lord Tian, who supported Duan Xingyi, was killed last night. Although the coroner had confirmed that he died in an accident, he spoke in a discordant manner, pointing the spearhead ¡­ The First Prince, but the Prime Minister and the others are supporting the First Prince. This matter is still unclear, so we can only wait and see! " Xiao Lingfeng had expected Duan Mu Yan to ask him about this matter. However, this matter was already known by the entire empire, so it couldn''t be considered a secret!


    "Will not... It can''t be my royal brother! "This matter definitely has nothing to do with royal brother ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned as she spoke excitedly. No wonder her mind had been in turmoil these past few days. Something had really happened to her!


    "It''s useless for you to say these words to me! I need the Emperor''s letter! Moreover, with just a few words from you, will the emperor believe you?! " As soon as his words left his mouth, he immediately felt that something was amiss. Even so, he did not raise his eyes.


    "Yeah ¡­" The Emperor will not believe me... "It won''t ¡­" When he heard her words, Xiao Lingfeng raised his head and looked at her with a slightly astonished expression. "Your majesty?!" It shouldn''t be royal father right?!


    "I''ve disturbed Your Highness, chenqie will take her leave ¡­" After which, she turned and left! Seeing that beautiful figure slowly walk out of the study room with her back towards him, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable. It was as if there were several strings wrapped around his heart, pulling him tightly from time to time! I can''t think! Xiao Jin Feng, what happened to you?! Feeling heartbroken, Xiao Lingfeng fiercely shook his head, forcing himself not to look, not to think about everything related to Duan Mu Yan.


    In the dark corner of the room, a pair of dark eyes was staring intently at Duan Mu Yan''s back! This was already the second time! Duan Mu Yan had actually learnt how to seduce men! Su Jin''s pupils slightly narrowed as she clenched her hands into fists! It seemed that the Xiao Residence was too peaceful, giving Duan Ling Tian time to let his daughter bask in the wind and snow! Humph! Beautiful! Duan Mu Yan! Your time of death is coming!


    Back in her room, Duan Mu Yan leaned against her bed as though she lost her soul. Her heart felt as though it was boiling over! Why would something happen to Lord Tian at this time? What should royal brother do?! Who would help him?!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "What are you thinking?" Seeing the glittering depths of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Qiu Yue asked worriedly. Could it be that it was another prince?! Princess Hua-Yang had just returned from her study and her eyes were filled with tears!


    "Yue Er ¡­" I really want to do something... But there''s nothing I can do. I can''t do anything but sit here... What should I do... "What should I do!?" Tears silently rolled down her cheeks. At this moment, she truly wanted to cry! She didn''t want anything to happen to her royal brother! I really don''t want to!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Don''t do this... Did the Prince misunderstand you again?! Rest assured, this servant will do whatever you can''t do for you! Your servant will not let you suffer for no reason! This servant knows, all of this was done by Su Jin! As long as I can find evidence, this servant will risk her life to reveal her true identity in front of the prince! "I won''t let her threaten esteemed wangfei anymore ¡­" Qiu Yue''s eyes were determined. Her clear voice contained a great deal of decisiveness!


    At this moment, her heart was filled with worry for her royal brother!


    Yue Er ¡­" I''m fine... You go out first... "Leave me alone for a while ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lightly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes as her cherry lips forcefully wiped away a trace of a smile! Qiu Yue knew that her master was upset and left quietly without a word.


    She didn''t know how the situation had gotten to this point. There was no need to doubt who the crown prince was, the eldest son was his direct grandson, and moreover, ever since he was young, he had always listened to his father, and in order to satisfy his father, his royal brother had suffered unimaginable hardships! Even if royal father dislikes it, he shouldn''t be so biased towards Duan Xingyi! By doing so, he was undoubtedly making it clear to the world that his royal brother had lost his favor. How could his royal brother endure this!


    Tears fell uncontrollably from her eyes. Her heart felt as though it had been ruthlessly stabbed by a sharp blade. The pain from one blade after another penetrated her bones, causing the resentment within Duan Mu Yan''s heart to slowly burn. Mufei, she, and her royal brother lived on thin ice, but now, when mufei passed away with hatred, her royal brother was actually forced to such a state by his royal father, and she ¡­ In the end, he couldn''t be with Yu Xuan. All of this was thanks to his father!


    Feeling a wave of footsteps nearing her, Duan Muyan subconsciously wiped the tears from her eyes and calmly spoke.


    "Didn''t I tell you to go down ¡­?" Why are you back? " She didn''t want Qiu Yue to worry. However, when she heard that familiar voice, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes abruptly shook. She raised her gaze in disbelief as tears fell from her eyes like rain!


    "Mu Yan... Are you okay ¡­ " Her clear voice sounded as though it was from another world, and her incomparably handsome face was extremely distinct. Duan Mu Yan looked at Xiao Yuxuan in astonishment. Her white clothes were snow-white, her black hair was as black as ink, and her clear eyes were lingering with bits of light! Was it a dream? Why was it so real? That gaze was like water on his face! Such gentleness, but it was unforgettable!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Is it you... "Was it a dream ¡­?" Tears formed on her eyelashes. Her delicate body slowly got off the bed. The tears gushed out like an unstoppable flood!


    "It''s me ¡­" Mu Yan ¡­ "I''m back ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan could no longer suppress the longing in her heart. He quickly stepped forward and tightly embraced Duan Mu Yan in his arms. That feeling that she hadn''t felt for a long time filled every nerve, every heart, as they gradually sank!


    Perhaps it was due to too much grievance and unwillingness, but for the first time since the moment she was embraced by Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Moyan did not hold back. Her tears fell like rain as she sobbed without a sound! She had been waiting for this embrace for far, far too long.


    Tears rolled down her face. She could feel that Xiao Yuxuan was also crying. The tears were mixed with hers as they fell onto the ground, turning into glazed glass! However, she didn''t say anything. At this moment, she only wanted to hug Xiao Yuxuan and cry to her heart''s content.


    After a long time, Xiao Yuxuan''s jade-like fingers stroked Duan Mu Yan''s face as she stared fixedly at the girl before her with sparkling eyes!


    "Mu Yan... Let''s go... Get out of here! Take Jingyang, we go to a place no one knows, forget everything here, start over, we will be happy! Definitely... "Good ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan had never seen such despair in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes before. Her heart was in indescribable pain!


    Xiao Yuxuan''s words caused Duan Mu Yan to suddenly wake up. Even though she was extremely reluctant, she still withdrew from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace. With a gentle wave of her jade-like fingers, she wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes and wiped away the emotions in her eyes! Dream and reality would never coincide.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" You... Aren''t you in the palace ¡­ Why did royal father allow you to return? " Her gentle voice became increasingly distant as she spoke indifferently. The anticipation and surprise in her eyes were as tranquil as a calm lake!


    "Mu Yan... "You ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan still wanted to try his best to persuade him, but Duan Mu Yan didn''t give him that chance!


    "I lost my composure just now, I am your imperial sister-in-law. This is a fact that I can never change, moreover ¡­ "It''s not convenient for you to stay here either ¡­" Duan Mu Yan was well aware of his royal father''s personality. If she and her royal brother escaped from this icy cold place together, that would be the face of the disgraced imperial family. The consequences would be unbearable for them! So... Sorry, Yuxuan ¡­ No matter how much I love you... However, this love could only be hidden deep within his heart, and would never be able to see the light of day again.


    "You really want me to leave? Don''t you want to know why I came back? Don''t you want to know how Jing Yang is doing?! Mu Yan ¡­ No matter how timid you were, you would not change anything in the eyes of those people! Since that''s the case, you don''t have to worry about it! As long as we have a clear conscience... "Isn''t it?!" Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Mu Yan, the thirst in her heart gradually vanishing. That''s right, if the woman before her was willing to follow him, she would have long left.


    "Royal brother ¡­" What happened to royal brother?! Yu Xuan, quickly tell me! Did something happen to my royal brother? is royal father ¡­ " As long as he mentioned Duan Jingyang, Duan Mu Yan''s heart would be as restless as the tides!


    "I know that Imperial Father has already proposed for Duan Xingyi to be Crown Prince in the imperial court, and that Lord Tian, who supported Duan Xingyi the most, suddenly died yesterday at home. All of this is against Imperial Brother, Yuxuan, I just want to know, how is Imperial Brother right now? royal brother has always cared about royal father''s opinion of him since he was young, and now that royal father has denied it in front of everyone in the world, he definitely will not feel good! " His sparkling eyes flickered with a sorrowful light as tears gushed out once again. Duan Muying''s lips were tightly pursed. He understood his royal brother''s suffering the best!


    "Mu Yan, don''t worry. Jing Yang is stronger than you can imagine, and he has me by his side as well as the Prime Minister and General Zhenxi! We will all support him! As for Tian Chou''s death, the Emperor has already sent me out of the palace to investigate it thoroughly. This is also the reason why I was able to come out to see you. Mu Yan, don''t worry, I promise you that I will definitely protect Jingyang well ¡­ " Seeing the tears that silently rolled down Duan Mu Yan''s face, Xiao Yu Xuan''s heart felt as though it was being ruthlessly squeezed by someone! What he wanted to protect more was the woman in front of him.


    "Thank you ¡­" As the thousands of words entered her mouth, it transformed into a sentence of gratitude. Duan Muyan''s lips pursed tightly as she swallowed all her lovesickness!


    "Between you and me... Do I need to thank you ¡­ "No matter what position you hold in their eyes, in my heart, you will always be my love. Even if I die one day, this love will still exist ¡­" At this moment, a passionate confession was extremely precious, but how could it not be timely! Seeing that the white dress before her was as white as snow and as magnificent as the wind, Duan Mu Yan''s tears started to flow even more violently. Jade Sea, in Mu Yan''s heart, you are also the only one.

 C72

    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to speak, the window frame was suddenly pushed open, and a dart flew in. Xiao Yu Xuan''s heart shook and he suddenly leaped up, tightly holding Duan Mu Yan in his embrace! Amidst his astonishment, a surge of warmth once again lingered around Duan Mu Yan. The happiness that was so easily obtainable had now become extravagant ¡­. Taking out her dart, Xiao Yuxuan carefully opened the note.


    ''Arrive at the Censor Manor immediately. The Seventh Princess is on her way.''


    "Yuxuan, you''d better hurry. If Duan Zitong sees that you''re not there, she''ll definitely criticize you further. When that happens, you''ll never have a chance to find out the truth and even bring justice to your imperial brother!" Duan Mu Yan''s expression turned grave as she spoke in a solemn voice. No one knew how reluctant she was to part with this man before her!


    "Mu Yan... "Take care!" Her gaze that was as gentle as moonlight was fixated on Duan Mu Yan''s face. Even though that face was already carved into his heart, he still couldn''t see enough of it. What should he do?


    Xiao Yuxuan choked before he suddenly turned around and jumped out of the window. In order to avoid any unexpected complications, he had purposely avoided everyone in the manor when he came, and so had he when he left.


    As she watched that figure disappear in front of her, the light in Duan Moyan''s eyes grew increasingly blurry as tears welled up in her eyes. The pain in her heart was piercing to the bone.


    Right at the moment when Duan Mu Yan was closing her door, the sound of a room suddenly rang out!


    "Who?" Duan Mu Yan immediately collected her emotions and wiped her tears away with her hand as she spoke softly!


    "Xiao Jingfeng!" Her cold voice was devoid of any emotion. When Duan Mu Yan heard her, she shuddered before taking a few steps towards the door. Lifting her lily-white hands, she slowly opened the door!


    "Chenqie pays her respects to Your Highness ¡­" She didn''t know if Xiao Jin Feng had seen Xiao Yu Xuan, but she wasn''t sure if he was the same as Shangguan Wuye. In her heart, she had feelings for Xiao Yu Xuan, and she couldn''t pretend that nothing had happened!


    "Save it ¡­" You... You''ve cried before? " Xiao Jin Feng glanced at Duan Mu Yan, his lips parted slightly, seeming to be concerned about her!


    "Ugh ¡­" Chenqie was worried about her royal brother''s situation, and was heartbroken ¡­ "Chenqie lost her composure ¡­" He didn''t deny it. Duan Mu Yan replied in a light voice, her eyelashes still moist. To deny it was to hide, to hide one''s guilt!


    "You can rest assured on this. The emperor has already sent the matter of Lord Tian''s sudden death to Yuxuan for investigation. I believe Yuxuan will find out everything. When the truth is revealed, the First Prince will naturally emerge from his predicament ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng''s voice was still as calm as before, but the light that radiated from his eyes made it hard for Duan Mu Yan to fathom!


    "Your consort thanks the prince for his advice. I hope this is the case ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lowered her eyes as she replied in a faint voice!


    "Why don''t you know?" Xiao Lingfeng suddenly asked, his deep gaze staring fixedly at Duan Mu Yan''s tear-stained face! The sudden question caused panic to appear in Duan Mu Yan''s heart, but her face remained as calm as a calm lake!


    "If it wasn''t for the prince telling me, chenqie wouldn''t have known ¡­" After hearing that, Xiao Jingfeng did not say anything more. He circled around the room once before turning around and leaving!


    Outside the door, Xiao Jingfeng stood there for a long time. His slightly callused hands slowly tightened around his sleeves until they turned green. How could he not recognize the back of a brother who had grown up with him?


    Just as the note had said, when Xiao Yuxuan arrived at the Censor Manor, Duan Zitong appeared in front of him in no time!


    "This humble subject pays his respects to Seventh Princess ¡­" At this moment, he suddenly wanted to know who had created that letter, and if it was an enemy. Or a friend?!


    "Rise. I thought I would be here before you, Yuxuan ¡­" Duan Zitong''s phoenix eyes narrowed. His initial worry had completely disappeared when he saw Xiao Yuxuan, but this result was beyond her expectations. In her opinion, the first thing Xiao Yuxuan did in the Li Palace was to go back to Prince Xiao''s Mansion to see that slut!


    "This humble subject has failed in his duty. I should have reported this to the princess before leaving the palace, but this humble subject was anxious to solve the case and feared that someone would destroy it. That''s why I left without saying anything. Princess, please forgive me ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s expression was calm as she spoke coolly.


    You have also received royal father''s orders, how can I blame you, what do you think? Is there any clue to Lord Tian''s death? " Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly parted as her brows gradually relaxed. His soft, feminine gaze was fixed on Xiao Yuxuan. Even though they were facing each other at dusk, in Duan Zitong''s eyes, Xiao Yuxuan was eternally unable to shift her gaze away from him!


    "Reporting to the princess, Yuxuan just interrogated the servants of the Censor''s family and found nothing. As for where the crime was committed, Yuxuan has sent guards to investigate it ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan felt the scorching heat in Duan Zitong''s eyes and deliberately lowered his gaze as he spoke!


    "Is that so ¡­" "Then I''ll go with you. I''m very pained by the death of Lord Tian. If I can do something for him now, it would be considered my best efforts ¡­" Duan Zitong pretended to grieve!


    Xiao Yuxuan naturally wouldn''t reject Duan Zitong''s request, not to mention the fact that even now, he still didn''t understand why the Emperor had handed this matter to him. Was it for the First Prince, or was it some other conspiracy?


    The sun was setting, and the new moon was rising in the east. Duan Zitong, who had been busy with Xiao Yuxuan all day, finally couldn''t hold back and spoke.


    "It looks like we haven''t made any progress today. As for Yuxuan, why don''t we head back to the palace first? We''ll check again tomorrow ¡­" Because of her obsession with Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Zitong had no choice but to always stay by her side. She definitely would not let Xiao Yuxuan have the chance to meet Duan Mu Yan alone!


    "Princess, if you''re tired, please return to the palace first. Yuxuan still has many questions to ask. The emperor''s deadline is only half a month, we can''t neglect this one ¡­" Since he had come out, he would not easily return!


    "We still have to continue ¡­" How about this ¡­ "I''ll go back first and send Qinglan over to wait on you. If there''s anything you need, you can just instruct Qinglan directly ¡­" Although Duan Zitong wanted to stay by Xiao Yuxuan''s side, she wasn''t strong enough!


    "Yuxuan greets the princess ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan had been waiting for this moment for a very long time. The matter of Tian Gongzi was no small matter; it would be difficult for him to resolve it all by himself! After watching Duan Zitong leave, Xiao Yuxuan left the Censor Manor. As for Qing Lan, he could only wait for him to come back before explaining anything!


    The night was as cold as water, and a silhouette soared across the skies, vanishing from the Prime Minister''s Manor.


    "Zhu Xu greets the Ping King ¡­" Even though there was no prior agreement, Zhu Xu seemed to have expected Xiao Yuxuan''s arrival!


    "Prime Minister, quickly rise!" "This time, Yuxuan has come ¡­" Time was of the essence, and Xiao Yuxuan had to explain everything as quickly as possible.


    "Shh ¡­" "Follow me!" Before Xiao Yuxuan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhu Xu. Under the guidance of Zhu Xu, the two of them entered a secret room!


    "Right now, in an extraordinary situation, we can''t be bothered about the walls with ears. May I ask why you''re looking for me, Lord Ping?" As expected, the older the better. Xiao Yuxuan was filled with admiration as he voiced his own thoughts!


    "In Yu Xuan''s eyes, the old prime minister isn''t an outsider. Yu Xuan is going straight to the point. What does the old prime minister think of Tian Keng''s death?" Right now, the Emperor knows that the friendship between Yuxuan and the First Prince is not shallow. Why would he hand this matter over to me? "Yuxuan is dull, and after thinking about it for a long time, he still couldn''t come up with anything important. I hope that the old prime minister can give me some pointers ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan went straight to the point and spoke frankly!


    "Ping Wang, even if you don''t come looking for me, this old man will think of a way to meet you! If one were to say that the death of Lord Tian was caused by an illness, then the possibility of it was very small. This old man guessed boldly that it was very possible that the Second Prince was behind this matter and had used it to frame the First Prince. Although it does not seem like it on the surface, anyone with a discerning eye would think of such a thing, and this old man can imagine it, let alone the Emperor! This is what this old man is most worried about! " Zhu Xu''s thick white eyebrows were knitted together and his expression was gloomy!


    "What does the old Prime Minister mean by this?" Xiao Yuxuan''s heart trembled as he suspiciously looked at the old man in front of his. As the Prime Minister of the Badlands Court, Zhu Xu had something to convince him!


    "Forgive me for my disrespectful words, the Emperor has now hardened his heart to make the Second Prince his Crown Prince. Originally, the First Prince was not at fault, I could still do my best to protect him, but now, Lord Tian''s death has caused all of this to change. If Lord Tian''s death is truly related to the First Prince, then the position of Crown Prince is none other than the Second Prince ¡­" Zhu Xu was worried, and he frowned in confusion!


    "The fact that Jade Xuan dared to vouch with his head has nothing to do with the First Prince!" Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes were firm and resolute!


    "This old man knows this as well. If it wasn''t for my trust in the First Prince''s character, this old man and General Dou would not have risked their lives to protect the First Prince''s position as crown prince!" Zhu Xu said sincerely and sincerely!


    "The old Prime Minister is worried ¡­ If Jade Xuan can''t find out what happened to Lord Tian within half a month, the emperor will ¡­ Would the First Prince take the initiative to pin this matter on him? Furthermore ¡­ Even if Yu Xuan found the evidence ¡­ Will the emperor think that Yuxuan is trying to stop him because of the relationship between Yuxuan and the First Prince?! " Xiao Yuxuan said in shock as he looked at the old man in front of his with disbelief! He''d never thought of this!


    Speechless, Zhu Xu sighed out fiercely, his expression solemn!


    "How is this possible?! If the Emperor were to do this, it would undoubtedly be pushing the First Prince into hell himself! " Xiao Yuxuan''s heart sank. If that was really the case, would Duan Jingyang be able to escape this calamity?!


    As an outsider, this old man can understand the Emperor''s intentions. In the Emperor''s heart, he has always been prejudiced against the First Prince by the Emperor, for the sake of the people of the Great Mo Empire, and now that such an outstanding son has appeared, the Emperor has placed all his hopes on the Second Prince! However, this old man has always felt that whether it was this Second Prince''s background or his performance in the palace, he gave off a feeling of unease. Zhu Xu''s words caused Xiao Yuxuan to come to a realization! If the Emperor really intended for Duan Xingyi to be Crown Prince, then no matter what he did, it would all be in vain!


    "Are we just going to sit and wait for death?!" Xiao Yuxuan had long known that in the Emperor''s heart, there was no place for Jing Yang and Mu Yan. However, he could not believe that the Emperor, in order to let Duan Xingyi ascend to the position of crown prince, would actually treat Duan Jingyang, who was also his own son!


    "Of course not. The only way to survive now is to find out the truth behind Lord Tian''s death and catch the real culprit!" Zhu Xu earnestly said as he turned to look at Xiao Yuxuan with eyes filled with hope!


    "The old prime minister has determined that Lord Tian was murdered?!" Even though Xiao Yuxuan had such a thought, he couldn''t be sure!


    "No doubt about it!" Zhu Xu said with a sonorous voice. His gaze was as sharp as a blade!

 C73

    He understood Prime Minister Zhu''s intentions. As long as there was conclusive evidence that the death of Lord Tian was caused by Duan Xingyi, then everything would have a turning point. Otherwise, no matter how innocent the First Prince was, the Emperor wouldn''t change his mind!


    When Xiao Yuxuan returned, he saw Qing Lan wandering around the study room of the Hall of Reviews with a focused expression as if she was looking for something important. Xiao Yuxuan had fought with Qing Lan before, so with Qing Lan''s inner force, she would definitely be able to recognize her!


    "Miss Qing Lan really came early ¡­" A clear voice faintly spilled out. Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze followed Qing Lan''s line of sight and landed on the spot where Lord Tian had died suddenly! His heart trembled slightly!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Qing Lan greets the honored tutor ¡­" Qing Lan was shocked when she heard it, but her face was as calm as a calm lake!


    "Forget it, I wonder what Miss Qing Lan is doing here?" Xiao Yuxuan''s thin lips slightly pursed, and a slight ripple appeared in his deep eyes. He had searched for an entire day but was unable to find any clues. Could it be that he had been careless?! Here... Was there really a problem?!


    "Reporting to the honored tutor, the princess has ordered Qing Lan to assist the tutor in the investigation of the case. Now that Lord Tian''s body has been placed in the Board of Justice, the only thing Qing Lan can do is search the area where the crime occurred. She hopes to find some clues ¡­" In fact, she knew very well that the mysterious man had used a concealed weapon that night, but the coroner had not found any wound on him. This made Qing Lan very suspicious, and according to Duan Zitong''s guess, that person must have been sent by Duan Jingyang.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Miss Qinglan ¡­" However, it''s already late, so why don''t we look for her tomorrow? " If there really was something in this place, then Xiao Yuxuan definitely couldn''t let Qing Lan seize the initiative. Otherwise, the consequences would be unpredictable!


    "As the Imperial Tutor orders, Qing Lan will naturally obey. If there is nothing else, Qing Lan will take her leave first ¡­" From start to finish, she didn''t dare to raise her eyes to look at Xiao Yuxuan. This was the first time she had been by herself with Xiao Yuxuan since another fortuitous encounter, and at this very moment, what Qinglan feared the most was Xiao Yuxuan''s questioning as to why she had come out of the carriage that day! It would be better to destroy ten temples than to destroy a single marriage. Although the mastermind was not him, he was still implicated!


    Xiao Yu Xuan nodded slightly without saying anything. He watched Qing Lan leave and a grudge surged faintly within his heart! Not Qing Lan, but Duan Zitong! On the day of Mu Yan''s wedding, it must have been because Duan Zitong had interfered that he and Mu Yan had lost their only chance of being together! Xiao Yuxuan would remember this debt.


    After Qinglan left, Xiao Yuxuan immediately began to carefully search for the location where he had found Tian Ji''s corpse. This time, he wouldn''t let go of any clues!


    The night was getting darker. Even with the lantern in his hand, Xiao Yuxuan was still unable to see the ground clearly. Thus, he extended his slender and good-looking fingers and gently touched the ground. One inch, one inch, without revealing anything!


    "Ugh ¡­" Just as Xiao Yuxuan was carefully searching, a sharp pain suddenly came from the center of his palm. Xiao Yuxuan suddenly withdrew her hand and by the light of the lamp, he could clearly see a silver needle stabbing into his own hand! He immediately put down the lantern and pulled out the silver needle from his hand. This needle was at least five times thinner than an ordinary embroidery needle, and it had two sharp points on its head. Its tenacity was excellent, and it wouldn''t be damaged in the slightest even if its head and tail came into contact!


    Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. With his experience and experience, if Lord Tian didn''t die by accident, then this strangely shaped needle would be a hidden weapon for murder! In order to confirm his suspicions, Xiao Yuxuan headed straight for the Ministry of Justice.


    In the dark, a pair of sharp eyes suddenly contracted as a figure flashed across the night sky. It was as fast as lightning and it disappeared in the blink of an eye!


    Spring Festival Courtyard''s Immortal Desire Pavilion.


    Every time she came here, the tea on the table had always been freshly brewed. Duan Xingyi only thought that the woman in front of him was always more meticulous than the man, but he did not know that this was because Leng Bingxin would pour out the tea that she had brewed every hour. Such a thought could not just be described as meticulous.


    "It seems like Qing Lan really has yet to be honed. She almost ruined my plans!" Duan Xingyi frowned slightly as his billowing eyes swept the window with a trace of pity!


    "Master wants to take that woman into the Dark Group?" Leng Bing Xin said suspiciously as she handed the orange petal to Duan Xingyi! His heart slightly trembled! In the entire Dark Group, she was the only woman! She thought that this was done deliberately by Duan Xingyi, because only the people from the Dark Group would come into contact with her master often. If her master really took in Qing Lan, then she would think that it was just an illusion!


    "The Dark Group... Hmph, she''s not worthy! It should be said that none of the people of the Great Mo were worthy! However, Qing Lan is loyal. If she can use this loyalty on me, then this chess piece is worth something! When you have time, help me check the background of this Clear Orchid! " Duan Xingyi lightly sucked in a mouthful of Qinghua as he lightly said this!


    "Yes ¡­" Leng Bing Xin let out a long breath, she knew that her master was different to her!


    "Now that royal father has handed over the case of Tian Kui to Xiao Yuxuan, I want to see how he will prove Duan Jingyang''s innocence within half a month!" "Heh ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed, his charming smile captivating all living beings. His deep eyes flickered with a strange light. He was determined to achieve this step!


    At this moment, a figure entered through the window and knelt before Duan Xingyi!


    Reporting to Master, Xiao Yuxuan ¡­ Ice Needle! "They are now heading towards the Ministry of Justice ¡­" Ye Li''s sword-like brows tightly knitted, and he worriedly spoke. "He was worried about Leng Bing Xin. With her personality, she would never forgive herself if she messed up her master''s plan!


    "What?!" Master... Bing-Er made a mistake. She didn''t take the ice needle back, so she went to get it! Kill Xiao Yuxuan! " When she was here, she had no chance to take back the ice needle. After that, she had thought of entering the Censorate once more, but at that time, the Censorate was already surrounded. Furthermore, she was not sure if the ice needle had landed on the spot! Who would have thought that a moment of luck would bring about such a disaster? How could Leng Bing Xin not blame herself!


    Seeing that Leng Bingxin was about to jump out of the window, Duan Xingyi dodged and blocked the window first!


    "Bing-Er, when did you become so impatient?" It''s just an ice needle, what''s the big deal?! I will take care of this matter, you must not act rashly! Furthermore, this was not necessarily a bad thing! [Since we are going to die, let''s be more thorough. If you don''t mind, can you give me an ice needle?] There was a smile on that handsome face, but it caused people to feel a chill in their hearts. Duan Xingyi''s eyes narrowed as he leisurely spoke!


    "The ice needle belongs to Master. Master can just take it back. Bing-Er doesn''t have any complaints ¡­" Even though Duan Xingyi said it so casually, Leng Bingxin clearly felt a trace of disappointment flash through her charming eyes! She could not allow such a gaze to appear. She wanted to forever be perfect in her master''s heart! Xiao Yuxuan! It''s your fault!


    After Duan Xingyi left, Leng Bing''s beautiful eyes gradually turned cold. She clenched her jade-like hands into fists. She wouldn''t just let things go like this! Just as Leng Bing Xin was about to leap out of the window, she was stopped by Ye Li!


    "You are going to look for Xiao Yu Xuan?" The deep voice contained a trace of worry. Ye Li''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as he spoke with concern.


    "Out of the way!" Leng Bingxin coldly said. Her cold gaze fell upon Ye Li.


    "Before leaving, Master instructed us not to act rashly!" If you go to Xiao Yuxuan now and reveal your identity and disrupt Master''s plans, the consequences will be unthinkable! " No matter what, he would not let Leng Bingxin take the risk!


    "Even if I don''t go now, I will still remember Xiao Yuxuan''s debt!" "It''s getting late, you should go back as well ¡­" Leng Bing Xin''s eyes were cold as she quietly spoke!


    "I won''t disturb your rest, but I''ll be waiting outside ¡­" Ye Li didn''t say anything more. He didn''t wait for Leng Bingxin''s rebuttal and immediately leaped out of the Nether Immortal Pavilion, arriving on the roof of the opposite inn!


    Leng Bingxin''s jade palm tightened as she looked at the lonely figure sitting opposite her. Even if she wanted to look for Xiao Yuxuan tonight, she wouldn''t be able to do so.


    The night was getting dimmer and dimmer, and the autumn wind was growing stronger and colder, enveloping the vast world. This night was destined to never be peaceful.


    Just a moment ago, Cui Xin and Feng Xue had told her a huge secret. That day, the white rabbit was clearly given to them by Su Jin Xiu, and at first they didn''t know about it, but after what had happened, Su Jin Xiu had once again forced them to keep quiet. As for that bag of sweat medicine, without a doubt, Su Jin Xiu had married the princess into the family! Also, the last time there was chili foam in the Golden Sore Medicine, Su Jin Xiu also couldn''t get rid of it! Feng Xue and Cui Xin didn''t have any abdominal pain, she was the one who planned all of this!


    Qiu Yue knew in her heart that even if she knew the truth, there was no proof. Su Jin Xiu would still try to argue with the prince, so she wanted to find evidence. Thus, taking advantage of the dark night and the strong wind, Qiu Yue quietly left her room and went straight to Su Jin Xiu''s room at the corner!


    Perhaps it was heaven''s will. Just as the autumn moon was about to be hidden, Su Jinxiu suddenly walked out of her room, closed the door behind her and headed for the manor! Seeing Su Jin Xiu leave, Qiu Yue saw the opportunity and rushed into Su Jin Xiu''s room!


    Su Jin Xiu''s dark eyes burst with a cold light. After taking a few steps, she quietly turned back. Her heart flashed with a hint of a cold arc! Autumn moon, ah autumn moon, there is a road to heaven and you will not take it. Hell has no doors to break in, so you can only blame yourself for being too loyal.


    Su Jinxiu walked back to her room and stabbed a bamboo stick filled with incense into the window paper! A moment later, Su Jinxiu heard a muffled sound from inside the house. Then, she fearlessly pushed open the door and entered!


    Just as she had expected, Qiu Yue was already in a semi-conscious state. She was confident in the incense that Duan Zitong had given her!


    "You ¡­ Why did you come back?! " Qiu Yue was alarmed and frightened. She never expected that Su Jin Xiu would return, yet she felt her entire body becoming weak and her head spinning!


    "This is my room, why can''t I come back?!" Su Jin''s red lips slightly curled up as she slowly squatted beside Qiu Yue.


    "I would actually like to ask little sister Qiu Yue, why are you not staying in your room in the middle of the night?" Shh ¡­ Don''t tell me, let me guess... Was she looking for evidence? Tsk tsk tsk tsk ¡­ You don''t need to look for it. I can tell you whatever you want to know! " Her slender fingers were like a viper as they climbed up Qiu Yue''s lower jaw. She slowly tightened her grip as she spoke in a voice that was as creepy as the underworld''s underworld!

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    "You ¡­ "Let me go ¡­" Qiu Yue was powerless to speak and could only feel dizzy!


    You don''t ask?" It doesn''t matter, I can still say it! I wonder if Feng Xue and Cui Xin told you yet! I was the one who made her take the wrong porcelain bowl that Duan Mu Yan broke! As for what happened in the woodshed, you know it better than I do! And that damned rabbit, it was my poison that killed it! That''s right! And the chili concoction in that Gold Sore Medicine, I also did it! You don''t know how happy I felt when I heard Duan Mu Yan wailing in agony outside the window! You must be looking for some kind of medicine to help you recover your sweat, right?! "" I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ I ¡­ " Autumn moon, oh autumn moon, am I, Su Jin, that stupid in your eyes?! As long as I don''t say anything, no one will know! " Her gloomy and sinister face became even more ferocious. Su Jin Xiu tightly gripped Qiu Yue''s lower jaw and spoke arrogantly!


    "You ¡­ Why did you... To... "Tell me ¡­" Qiu Yue looked at the girl before her furiously, but was unable to move!


    "Because... I don''t want you to die for no reason... Qiu Yue, don''t blame me. You can only blame yourself for following the wrong master and expressing your loyalty! " Su Jin''s red lips slowly curved upwards, but her hand fiercely reached for Qiu Yue''s neck!


    "Ugh ¡­" Let me go... "Ugh ¡­" The sudden choking made Qiu Yue panic. She tried her best to pry open the Demon Claw on her neck, but it was to no avail!


    Su Jin Xiu''s eyes suddenly became cold. The bloodthirsty cold glint was like a ghost of hell that was emitting a dark red light! At this moment, other than painfully struggling, Qiu Yue had no ability to resist. She could only glare angrily at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Su ¡­" Embroidery of Su ¡­ I... You don''t even know how to be a ghost... "I''ll let you go ¡­" Qiu Yue slowly raised her already purplish hands, intending to drag the culprit out of hell with her. However, her eyes gradually dimmed, and her pale face was devoid of any blood, and she could not breathe, so she suddenly felt a very cold feeling. A bone-piercing chill seeped into her bones, and her vision became more and more blurry as her thoughts slowly pulled away from her body.


    Although the autumn moon had stopped breathing, Su Jinxiu still did not let go. The cold glint of the sting still burst forth with a terrifying light! Autumn moon! You must die! She had to! No one can stop me from becoming Xiao Jingfeng''s wangfei! No one can stop me from becoming the master of the Xiao Duke Palace! Die.


    Only when she was completely exhausted and had used up all her energy did she slowly release her numb hands from around Qiu Yue''s neck! Looking at Qiu Yue''s corpse, the corners of Su Jin''s mouth slowly raised to form a strange smile! This was only the beginning.


    The room''s fragrance had already reached its end. Duan Mu Yan was half-reclining on the bed, her beautiful eyes bloodshot. She hadn''t slept for the entire night, so she couldn''t let go of her royal brother. No matter what, she had to make a trip back to the palace!


    After calculating the time, it was about time for Qiu Yue to get up. She needed to dress up carefully, she could not let her royal brother see how haggard she was right now! . "Perhaps it''s because she was too tired and was too tired to continue staying here. This is what Duan Mu Yan was thinking!


    After another two hours passed, Duan Mu Yan''s heart gradually started to feel unsettled. She understood Qiu Yue''s personality. Even if something huge happened, she would still go on leave with him. She definitely wouldn''t disappear for no reason! Was he sick? Unsettled, Duan Mu Yan stood up and left the room!


    However, the moment the door opened, Su Jinxiu knocked on the door with a basin of clear water!


    "You ¡­ "Why are you here?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Su Jin Xiu in alarm as she spoke indifferently!


    "If you have a choice, I''d rather not be here for the rest of my life! "However, master''s dying words, brocade said that everything must be done ¡­" Su Jin''s cherry lips pursed as a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes! Without waiting for Duan Mu Yan''s permission, he walked into the room!


    Su Jin''s words caused Duan Mu Yan''s heart to tremble slightly. Death? That''s Chu Shirou?! Not refusing, Duan Mu Yan shut her room''s door tightly and looked coldly at Su Jin Xiu. Duan Moyan didn''t hate Su Jin''s embroidery, but it had already reached the point of disgust. Duan Mu Yan could understand her loyalty, but she couldn''t understand her craftiness!


    "Speak!" "What is it?!" Her cold voice had no trace of warmth. Duan Mu Yan stood on the spot with her hands folded, not intending to chat with Su Jin Xiu for too long! She was still worried about Autumn Moon!


    "Before Miss passed away, she personally wrote a letter to you, the secondary wife. She even repeatedly instructed Embroidery, that after she returns to heaven, this letter must be delivered into your hands! Indeed, when you first entered the Prince Xiao Residence, Jin Xiu did not fulfill her promise to the Young Miss, because Jin Xiu did not know whether the young mistress was worthy enough to consider you like this. Although, up until now, Jin Xiu still does not like you as the young mistress, but due to her loyalty to the Young Miss, she decided to hand this letter over to the young princess! " Su Jin Xiu was expressionless as she spoke!


    "And the letter?" Duan Mu Yan suspiciously looked at Su Jin Xiu. Even though this matter sounded outrageous, Duan Mu Yan believed that a woman who could make Xiao Jin Feng never give up would definitely not have a heart that this servant girl in front of her could compare to. Therefore, she believed that Chu Shi Rou might really leave her a letter.


    "There is no need to worry, the letter is in the embroidery room. Since it is from my Miss, I hope that she can dress up and go to the embroidery room to get it. When Miss was still alive, she did not drink a cup of tea from my lady, and I hope that she can treat my lady''s belongings with some respect." Su Jin Xiu looked straight at Duan Mu Yan. There wasn''t the slightest hint of respect in her eyes!


    "Then, another day, I still have something important to do today!" Duan Mu Yan coldly replied!


    "Does Your Highness not care about my Young Miss'' things?! Didn''t the side concubine want to know what my young lady said in her letter? It seems like my Miss is really going overboard! Since the secondary concubine is not interested in it, then Jin Xiu will go back to her room and burn Miss''s letter! " Su Jin''s eyes were filled with resentment as she looked at Duan Mu Yan. Her palms were already drenched in sweat!


    Seeing that Su Jin Xiu was about to leave, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke!


    "I''ll go!"


    At the door, Su Jin''s cherry lips secretly pursed into an ice-cold arc as her floating heart slowly landed. Following that, she turned to look at Duan Mu Yan!


    "Then, let''s try to hurry up. Embroidery is not so willing to give that letter to you ¡­" With a haughty tone and disdainful gaze, Su Jin Xiu glanced at Duan Mu Yan before turning around and leaving!


    Looking at Su Jin Xiu''s back, Duan Mu Yan hesitated for a long time. In the end, she decided to go to Su Jin Xiu''s place to get the letter and then go to Qiu Yue later on. She didn''t want Qiu Yue to know about this!


    Life was unpredictable. If Duan Mu Yan''s decision was to first find Qiu Yue, then perhaps nothing would happen ¡­ However, in the end, she had chosen the path of no return, the path of a female emperor who would wipe out her conscience in order to avenge her generation.


    An hour''s time was enough for Su Jin Xiu to create a perfect trap. The moment the door was knocked, Su Jin Xiu knew that she was one step closer to success!


    "Please come in ¡­" A feminine voice slowly spilled out as Duan Mu Yan pushed open the door and entered. Perhaps it was due to the weather, but the moment she stepped into Su Jin''s room, she felt a sense of depression!


    "I didn''t expect that secondary concubine would keep her promise. Luckily, Jin Xiu didn''t burn this letter ¡­" Seeing Duan Mu Yan walk in, Su Jin Xiu walked a few steps to the door and casually glanced around. Seeing that no one was around, she closed the door tightly!


    "Where''s the letter?" Her cold voice contained a trace of iciness as Duan Mu Yan slowly turned around, her eyes looking straight at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Why are you in such a hurry, Madam? "Since you''re here, please enjoy a cup of green tea ¡­" As she spoke, Su Jin Xiu walked to the side of the table and poured the brewed tea into a teacup. Then, she raised it in front of Duan Mu Yan! He raised his eyebrows and spoke!


    "I''m not here to drink tea. If you have no intentions of passing the letter to me, I''ll be taking my leave!" Duan Mu Yan received the teacup and placed it back on the table as she coldly spoke! Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was about to turn around and leave, Su Jin Xiu suddenly flashed and stopped her!


    "Isn''t the side concubine a little too impatient? "Does the side concubine not want to know what my young lady wants to tell you?" Su Jin Xiu spoke casually and took out a letter from her bosom! Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to extend her hand, Su Jin Xiu gripped the letter tightly and retreated a few steps back. Her gentle eyes were as cold as ice!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" You really shouldn''t have married over! I''ve been waiting for this opportunity for seven years! Seven years! Do you know what that means?! I gave all my youth to the Xiao manor! He gave it to the Qi King! But now? "The young mistress is dead, but I am still a maid!" Su Jin''s eyes became frighteningly cold as she stared at the stumbling block in front of her!


    "You ¡­ What do you mean? " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she never expected Su Jin Xiu to have such an abnormal attitude! What Su Jin said shocked her even more!


    "What do you mean?!" "You''re so smart, don''t you understand what I mean?!" Su Jinxiu''s voice was like an ice awl as she flashed with a fierce light!


    "You ¡­ You like Xiao Lingfeng?! " Duan Muyan''s cherry lips parted as she revealed the truth!


    "What else do you think?! I spent a lot of effort to change the porcelain bowl in the kitchen, otherwise, would you have taken the wrong bowl?! If I didn''t deliberately poison the white rabbit, you would have been beaten to death with so many military staffs. That chili powder should have made you feel the pain of wanting to die, right?! Heh ¡­ Do you think I have nothing better to do than to do so much?! What a pity ¡­ Duan Mu Yan, you''re just not dying! "What should I do ¡­" Su Jin Xiu glanced at Duan Mu Yan maliciously before walking to the bedside. Bending her body slightly, she pulled out Qiu Yue''s corpse, which was already hidden inside.


    Her heart abruptly floated in the air as Duan Mu Yan stared in disbelief at the figure lying on the ground. She abruptly rushed over to help Qiu Yue up, but at this moment, she discovered that Qiu Yue''s body was as ice-cold as an icicle, as though she had been submerged in a cold pond!


    "Yue Er ¡­" Yue Er, wake up ¡­ How could this be?! Su Jin Xiu! What did you do to Yue Er?! " Duan Mu Yan held Qiu Yue tightly in her embrace. The anger in her eyes was like fire as it shot towards Su Jin Xiu, who was at the side, as she gnashed her teeth and shouted!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Qiu Yue''s death was all because she had followed a good master! It''s a pity that her mind isn''t working well. She even tried to find evidence in my room. Tell me, can I let her have her way? "However, don''t worry. She died in a way that you can understand. She can''t be considered a wronged ghost ¡­" Su Jin Xiu narrowed her eyes and smiled mockingly!


    "You killed Yue Er ¡­ Su Jin Xiu! You! "Come ¡­" The fury in her heart had already reached its peak. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to call for help, she suddenly felt her limbs weaken as the devilish woman before her became even more indistinct!

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    "Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You''re wrong, I didn''t kill Qiu Yue ¡­ It''s you... Hehe ¡­ Hahaha ¡­ It was you who killed the maid who was loyal to you! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ "You can sleep in peace ¡­" Su Jin''s laughter was like the howls of the ghosts of hell that entered Duan Mu Yan''s ears. This was the only sound she heard before she fainted.


    Looking at Duan Mu Yan who had already fainted on Qiu Yue''s body, the light in Su Jin Xiu''s eyes gradually turned dark and cold. In her hands, a dagger had already appeared out of nowhere! This was her only chance. Success or failure would affect her fate, her life? Or die!


    The tip of the blade slowly slid across Su Jin''s jade wrist. Dark red blood flowed down her palm and dripped onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand! At this moment, Su Jinxiu did not feel the slightest bit of pain. When she pushed the dagger in her hand into Duan Mu Yan''s hand, she saw the enormous wedding hall. She was dressed in bridal robes and was bowing to the man who had loved her for seven years ¡­ It was worth it! It was worth it even if she had to gamble with her life!


    Su Jin Xiu struggled to raise her other hand, which was devoid of blood, and took out the medicine she had prepared beforehand and placed it in Duan Mu Yan''s sleeve. Then, she slowly laid down beside Qiu Yue, the blood on her wrist was still flowing out, Su Jin Xiu''s eyes were slightly closed, her lips curved in a pleased smile, she threw her life on the ground and came back to life. She was really looking forward to what would happen when she opened her eyes.


    "Feng Xue, what important matter do you think Su Jin Xiu wants to find us for?!" Cui Xin looked at Feng Xue at the side suspiciously, and spoke worriedly.


    "What good can she do for us! I''ll tell you! This time, let''s be a bit more stubborn! If she continues to talk to us like this, we''ll join hands with Autumn Moon to expose her! He didn''t want to see her expression any longer! ''Didn''t the prince just treat her a little better? Did he really think that I, a sparrow, would turn into a phoenix? '' "Pfft!" Feng Xue did not agree!


    "True ¡­" Let''s go... The agreed upon hour is almost an hour late! " Cui Xin urged!


    "What''s the rush?!" She was rushing to be reborn! Slow down! "Let''s see what she can do ¡­" Feng Xue resentfully opened her mouth and forcefully pulled Cui Xin around from the back garden before finally arriving outside Su Jin''s room!


    "Elder sister brocade ¡­" Are you there? " Cui Xin took a step forward and lightly knocked on the door! After a while, no one answered!


    "Elder sister brocade ¡­" We''re all here, are you awake? " Then, she stepped forward and heavily knocked on the door twice! The door creaked open, but no one answered!


    "I told you to be early! Can''t you wait to leave? " Cui Xin suspiciously looked at Feng Xue, and grumbled a little!


    "So what if she left, she''s not coming back?!" "Let''s go as well!" Feng Xue didn''t think so. Just as Feng Xue was about to turn around and leave, she was suddenly pulled back by Cui Xin!


    "Feng Xue ¡­ This... "What is this?!" Cui Xin''s voice was clearly flustered, perhaps she had used too much strength, causing Feng Xue to be pulled like this, causing her entire body to fall towards the door!


    "Cui Xin! Why are you so shocked! "You scared me ¡­" This... "What is this?!" Feng Xue nagged and was about to get up when she suddenly discovered that her left hand was covered with something that looked like blood. As she raised her eyes, she saw that Cui Xin''s eyes were wide open, her face was pale, and her entire body was trembling like a sieve!


    Following the direction that Cui Xin was pointing, Feng Xue slowly turned around. When she saw that Duan Mu Yan and Qiu Yue had fallen on the ground, and Su Jin Xiu''s wrist had been cut, blood spilled all over the ground, Feng Xue staggered back a few steps and fell out of the room!


    "Kill ¡­" Murder ¡­ Someone, come ¡­ Help! " A mournful howl suddenly sounded out. At the side, Cui Xin ran out of the room as if she was running for her life. She pulled Feng Xue, who was on the ground, and rushed towards the main hall in a panic!


    The intense headache caused Duan Mu Yan to wake up from her coma, and her curled eyelashes slightly raised. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to touch her forehead, a ''bang'' sound suddenly woke her up!


    The scene before his eyes became even clearer. Su Jin Xiu''s wrist, which was still bleeding, was right in front of him. Her delicate face was already as white as paper, and the ground was covered with blood. It was shocking!


    "Ah ¡­" Duan Moyan retreated in fear as Qiu Yue''s corpse fell from her arms onto the ground! Everything in front of her was akin to a nightmare appearing before her eyes. She tried her best to recall everything that had happened, but her mind was completely blank!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Right inside! They were all dead, and blood was all over the ground ¡­ There was an imperial concubine ¡­ Autumn Moon ¡­ And brocade... "Too terrifying ¡­" Zhang Huang''s voice came from outside the door, and the sound of hurried footsteps came closer. Before Duan Mu Yan could react, the door had already been violently kicked open by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Prince ¡­" Her hands couldn''t help but tremble. At this moment, Feng Xue and Cui Xin also staggered in!


    "Princess?!" "You''re not dead?!" Feng Xue exclaimed in shock. Earlier, she had clearly seen Duan Moyan fall onto Qiu Yue''s body, a saber in her hands!


    "Embroidery ¡­!" Xiao Jin Feng''s cold eyes flickered with a biting cold light. When his gaze landed on Su Jin Xiu, his face suddenly turned cold, and without hesitation, he rushed forward to embrace Su Jin Xiu. Looking at the blood all over the ground and the wound on Su Jin''s wrist, his heart was suddenly filled with panic! Su Jin Xiu was Shi Rou''s personal servant. If anything were to happen to her, how could he live up to the love of his death!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" I''ll leave this to you! And ¡­ The secondary concubine shall not leave the residence until this matter is investigated! " Her ice-cold voice didn''t have a trace of warmth. Xiao Lingfeng didn''t even glance at Duan Mu Yan before standing up and leaving with Su Jin Xiu in his arms!


    Tears rolled down her cheeks like broken beads. Duan Mu Yan didn''t care about Xiao Jin Feng''s concern; she only cared about Qiu Yue! She remembered. She remembered everything. Su Jin Xiu had killed Qiu Yue! It was everything she admitted personally! Duan Mu Yan crawled towards Qiu Yue as if she had gone mad, hugging her tightly in her embrace. The icy coldness that seeped into her bones penetrated her heart, and extreme grief and indignation filled every nerve of Duan Mu Yan!


    "Wangfei..." "Wuwuwu!" "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu "Just what in the world is going on ¡­" One wave had yet to calm down, while the other wave had. Steward Zhou''s expression seemed to have aged a great deal as he walked over, and his deep gaze landed on Duan Mu Yan as he spoke anxiously.


    Yue Er ¡­" Sorry... I''m sorry... Embroidery of Su ¡­ Housekeeper Zhou! Su Jin Xiu killed Yue''er! Embroidery of Su ¡­ I want revenge! I''m going to kill Su Jin Xiu!! Yue Er ¡­ "Ahh!" A miserable cry resounded through the entire Xiao manor. Duan Mu Yan''s tears gushed out as she raised her gaze. The scarlet red light in her eyes seemed as though it was going to burn everything in front of her eyes into nothingness! At that moment, she felt her vision go black and she fell to the ground, fainting. Even so, her jade hands were still tightly clutching the hem of her dress.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Someone! Carry the princess back to her room! Doctor! Get a doctor! " Seeing Duan Moyan unconscious on the ground, Zhou Jun turned pale with fright. In exchange, the young man carried her out while Feng Xue and Cui Xin stood by the door, their faces ashen in fright! Qiu Yue''s corpse was carried out of Su Jin Xiu''s room by Housekeeper Zhou, and temporarily placed in an empty room! With regards to human life, Qiu Yue could not be buried in peace until this matter was investigated!


    Everything happened so quickly, and everyone was caught off guard. Zhou Han wanted to find out the truth, but Su Jin Xiu had lost too much blood and was being saved by Doctor Zhao Yu Xun. The wangfei was so shocked that she was in a coma, and Qiu Yue was even more so! Other than the pool of blood and the bloody knife on the ground, Zhou Jing did not discover anything else!


    The night was getting darker and deeper. It was completely silent. The snowflakes that had fallen into the night were unknowingly floating and quieting down. The land was like a vast expanse!


    The first snow since the beginning of winter had arrived without any warning. Although the snow was not heavy, it was still extremely cold. The snowflakes were messy in the air like butterflies with broken wings, but they still fell onto the ground and dissolved into the soil. No matter how holy it used to be.


    Su Jin Xiu had already been unconscious for a day and a night, and there was still no sign of her waking up. Looking at that beautiful, pale white face, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart was filled with regret and self-blame, and Shi Rou just left, leaving him with Xiao Rou and Su Jin Xiu. However, Xiao Rou also died, and now, even Su Jin Xiu had to leave him! Shi Rou ¡­ Are you blaming me?! Blame me for not taking good care of them, so you want to take them back so that I don''t even have a chance to see them?! Shi Rou ¡­ Don''t be so cruel to me... No matter what I''ve done, please give me another chance! Just once! I will guard your heart until I die.


    "Don''t... Side Consort... You don''t want... Help... Prince ¡­ "Save me ¡­" Hurried shouts interrupted Xiao Jin Feng''s self-blame. On the bed, Su Jin Xiu suddenly raised her arms and shook them in the air. Her eyebrows knitted together and her lips cracked as she pleaded for mercy!


    "Embroidery!" How are you?! Don''t be afraid! This King is here. No matter what happens, This King will make the decision for you! " Xiao Jin Feng grabbed Su Jin Xiu''s jade hand that was waving in the air and spoke firmly!


    Ah ¡­" Royal Consort ¡­ Don''t... Help ¡­ "Ahh!" Even so, Su Jinxiu was still restless and frightened!


    "Someone come!" Zhao Yuxu! Come in quickly for This King! " Due to Su Jin Xiu''s special identity, Xiao Jingfeng had especially allowed Zhao Yu Xun to stay in the mansion. At this moment, just as Xiao Jin Feng spoke, Zhao Yu Xun, who was in the neighboring room, rushed over!


    After a few rounds, Zhao Yuxu finally calmed down from Su Jin''s state of mind!


    "How is she?!" Seeing Su Jin Xiu fall asleep once again, Xiao Jin Feng immediately walked to Zhao Yu Xun''s side and questioned him anxiously!


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Miss Su is temporarily fine, maybe because she was frightened before, her mood was a bit unstable just now, but Yu Xun already fed her a pill to calm her mind. According to the current situation, Miss Su will wake up tomorrow at the latest." Zhao Yuxu respectfully bowed and said with lowered eyes!


    "It''s good that you''re fine ¡­" "You can leave now ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s heart, which was suspended in his chest, slowly sank. No matter what, the embroidery had survived.


    There was not a single trace of light in the dark and gloomy room. The wind blew, snow fell, and the windows rustled. On the bed, tears had long since stained Mo Qingcheng''s pale face, cracked lips, and her trembling body. No one had expected the arrival of such a heavy snowfall, no one thought of adding a warm stove to the startled Princess Consort. With Autumn and the moon dead, who in the entire Xiao estate would still remember a secondary wife like her!


    One day, when Duan Moyan coldly and mercilessly looked down on all the heroes in the crowd, he wondered if there would be people who would know that she had once been so powerless.


    Early next morning, when Housekeeper Zhou brought Feng Xue to Duan Mu Yan''s room for breakfast, no one made a sound!

 C76

    "Zhou..." Could Housekeeper Zhou be in trouble again? " Behind his, Feng Xue flinched and opened his mouth. With a nervous expression, the tray in his hands trembled non-stop!


    "Shut up!" You''re still busy dealing with stuff, aren''t you! " Zhou Han reprimanded and knocked a few more times. At this moment, the room suddenly heard a "plop" sound, and Feng Xue cried out in alarm upon hearing it!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Are you alright?! " At this very moment, he couldn''t care less and immediately pushed open the door to enter, only to see Duan Mu Yan falling to the ground!


    "Princess?!" Feng Xue, take off those things and come help us! " After which, she moved forward with the intention of helping Duan Mu Yan up!


    "I want to avenge Yue Er!" Embroidery of Su ¡­ Where is Su Jin?! Tell me! "Tell me quickly!" Her ink-black hair was scattered messily on Duan Mu Yan''s face, and her tear-filled eyes were crimson red like a pot of tea as they radiated with a bloodthirsty light! Duan Mu Yan desperately tried to struggle free from Zhou Jing''s arms, but her body was powerless!


    "Princess, your body is still so weak. Wait until you''ve recovered from your injuries, then we can take justice for Qiu Yue, and now Su Jin Xiu has just woken up, maybe Prince will interrogate her, so you should wait a bit, Prince will find out the truth, as long as there''s evidence, Prince will definitely not show favoritism, you ¡­" Before Zhou Jing could finish his sentence, Feng Xue, who was at the side, caught the conversation!


    "Your highness didn''t go to interrogate Su Jinxiu, she just stayed there for a day and a night. It would be useless if you were to go, your highness might not believe you. Su Jinxiu almost died as well. Who knows what happened ¡­" "It''s just that ¡­ it''s a pity ¡­" Feng Xue lifted Duan Mu Yan as she mumbled to herself.


    "Feng Xue! "Shut up!" Zhou Jing was furious when she heard this. She sternly scolded as she glared at Feng Xue! Beside her, Duan Mu Yan''s eyebrows were knitted tightly together as Qiu Yue''s ice-cold face, which was as cold as snow, appeared right in front of her! Autumn Moon ¡­ Don''t worry, I, Duan Mu Yan, will definitely not let you die in vain! Absolutely not! Just as Zhou Jing was at a loss for words, Duan Mu Yan abruptly broke free from her restraints and dashed out of the room.


    When Su Jin Xiu woke up, she saw Xiao Jin Feng resting his forehead on his hand, his brows slightly creased, his lips tightly pursed, his eyes as deep as the sea covered by dense eyelashes. It was so quiet, so beautiful! In the eyes of Su Jin Xiu, this was an absolutely beautiful scenery that she would never forget.


    Actually, Su Jinxiu had already woken up last night in order to make everything seem more realistic. She had to add this scene! Fortunately, the doctor who diagnosed her was Zhao Yuxu. Otherwise, her act wouldn''t have gone so smoothly! This move had put one''s life on the ground to save her life until now. Then the one who would be in trouble next would not be her!


    "Embroidery, you''re awake?!" "How do you feel?" Just as Su Jin Xiu was deep in her thoughts, Xiao Jin Feng''s body flickered and woke up. Seeing the woman on the bed open her eyes, Xiao Jin Feng immediately stood up and walked to the bedside, speaking with concern!


    "Wang... Prince ¡­ What are you doing here... "Where is this place?" Su Jin Xiu looked at the decorations around her with a blank look on her face.


    "This is This King''s room. Embroidery..." Do you remember what happened yesterday morning? How could Autumn Moon die? Why was Duan Mu Yan there? And the wound on your wrist, who did it?! "And ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s thin lips slightly parted. He really wanted to know what had happened at that time, but before he could finish asking, Su Jin Xiu''s tears suddenly fell like the rain. Her eyes were filled with terror!


    "Don''t... Don''t Kill Me... Help... Prince, save me ¡­ " Su Jin Xiu suddenly sat up and pounced towards Xiao Jin Feng! His hands tightly gripped the clothes at his waist as tears gushed out! However, her heart felt like it was being baked in a hot oven. She had once dreamed of leaning against Xiao Jingfeng''s chest. Now, her wish had finally come true!


    "Jin..." Embroidery... Don''t be afraid. This is This King''s room, so no one will hurt you ¡­ " Even though Xiao Jin Feng''s heart ached for Su Jin Mei, he was unable to adapt to her actions. Just as Xiao Jin Feng placed his hand on Su Jin Xiu''s shoulder and was about to push her away, the door was pushed open by Duan Mu Yan!


    "You Su Jin Xiu!" "You sent Yue Er''s life ¡­" The scene before her eyes aroused the anger and hatred in her heart! What a noble prince! What a vicious servant! She had never tried to stop them, but why did they treat her in such a manner and hurt Yue Er?! Duan Mu Yan rushed in as if she had gone mad, she casually picked up the tray on the table and threw it at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Have you caused enough trouble?!" Just as the tray was about to land on Su Jin Xiu''s head, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt a pinch of pain coming from her jade wrist.


    "Let go!" The bloodthirsty gaze was filled with resentment, Duan Mu Yan''s eyebrows were tightly knitted, and her clear eyes had turned scarlet like a field of tea. A chill of despair could be felt within them!


    His heart abruptly jolted as Xiao Lingfeng choked on his words. He had never seen Duan Mu Yan''s gaze before. It was so mournful, so chilly, that it struck fear into the hearts of people!


    "Don''t... Wangfei, don''t kill me... Autumn Moon is innocent ¡­ Don''t kill her either... "Don''t..." Just as Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng were facing each other, Su Jin Xiu took the opportunity to grab the blanket and curl up in a corner. Her eyes were filled with fear, and her delicate body was trembling.


    "Su Jin Xiu!" You were the one who killed Qiu Yue! "You deserve it ¡­" Unable to deal with the pain caused by Xiao Jin Feng''s pinching of her wrist, Duan Mu Yan used all her strength to rush towards Su Jin Xiu, using all her strength to break her rationality. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan only wanted Su Jin Xiu to pay with her life! However, she had forgotten one thing, and that was Xiao Jingfeng. In Xiao Jingfeng''s heart, the woman on the bed was countless times more important than him!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" It was not the brocade that deserved to be used for the crime! Things haven''t been investigated yet, what right do you have to say that the person was killed by the brocade?! Who cut the wound on that rich brocade wrist! Say it! " Her ice-cold voice didn''t have a trace of warmth. Xiao Lingfeng only wanted to pull Duan Mu Yan back. Perhaps it was because she was too strong, but Duan Mu Yan''s entire body was thrown to the side of the square table.


    "Ugh ¡­" A burst of shattering pain suddenly came from her back as Duan Mu Yan fell and sat at the foot of the table. The pain of her broken bones caused her face to turn pale and sweat to flow down her forehead.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" On the bed, Su Jin''s red lips were slightly raised as a strange light flashed in her eyes. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was unable to move, she hurriedly lifted the blanket and jumped out of the bed. She wanted to step forward to support her, but was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng!


    "Don''t go over there! "Danger ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng suspiciously looked at Duan Mu Yan who was on the ground. At this moment, he actually suspected that this was only a scheme by Duan Mu Yan to harm Su Jin Xiu!


    "Heh ¡­" Hahaha ¡­ Xiao Jingfeng! You have eyes but are unable to see ¡­ No... Wrong... They are all colluding with each other! If you want to be together with that slut, you can directly take her as your wife and take her as your concubine! I, Duan Mu Yan, don''t care about it at all! But why do you still force me time and time again?! You want to kill Yue''er?! What was wrong with Yue Er!? It''s worth it for you to expend so much effort to get rid of her! " Ice-cold tears rolled down Duan Mu Yan''s face as she looked at the man and woman before her with despair and indignation. Her heart had turned to ashes!


    "Impudent!" How dare you insult This King in such a manner?! This King has never thought of doing anything with brocade! Yet you have repeatedly challenged This King''s bottom line, and now you still want to kill Embroidery?! What do you want?! " Not caring?! Duan Mu Yan: Heh! Do you really not care who This King marries?! Duan Mu Yan''s words directly hit Xiao Jin Feng''s heart, and a depressing feeling rose in his heart. Xiao Jin Feng subconsciously clenched his hands into fists, as he roared in rage!


    "I want to sue you! I want you all to pay with your lives for Yue Er''s death ¡­! " Tears filled her eyes, but Duan Mu Yan clenched her teeth and endured. She did not want to cry, because she knew that her tears were cheap, and no one would believe her words because of her tears!


    However, no matter how much strength Duan Mu Yan exerted, she was unable to straighten herself out. Xiao Jin Feng coldly looked at the scene before him. He felt an indescribable pain in his heart. Perhaps he had wrongly accused her?! Just as Xiao Jin Feng was about to help Duan Mu Yan up, Steward Zhou suddenly rushed in! Seeing this scene, Housekeeper Zhou hurriedly went forward to help Duan Mu Yan up!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ How are you?! Prince ¡­ What have you done?! " Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s face, which was twisted with pain, Zhou Han felt his heart ache for her as he spoke in a resentful tone!


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." I beg you... Please send me to the Ministry of Justice... I want to sue... I want to sue Su Jin Xiu! sue Xiao Jingfeng! I''m accusing them of disregarding their lives! Please... "Help me ¡­" Her curled eyelashes were filled with sparkling and translucent tears as Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke. Her hands tightly gripped Zhou Shan''s arms as she pleaded in a voice that was practically begging, causing him to tear up!


    "Royal Consort ¡­ You should see a doctor first ¡­ Your body ¡­ "I can''t stand this kind of torture ¡­" Zhou Han held onto Duan Mu Yan''s arm, his heart filled with worry!


    "You won''t send me off ¡­ Good! I''ll go by myself! "Even if I have to crawl, I will climb all the way to the Ministry of Justice!" Duan Moyan abruptly flung Steward Zhou''s hand away and fell to the ground due to losing her center of gravity. The pain from her waist once again engulfed her entire body, but Duan Moyan clenched her teeth and persisted! What did she gain by retreating step by step? Because of mufei, she agreed to Royal Father''s request to marry Xiao Jin Feng as his concubine, but mufei still passed away with a heart full of resentment. For her royal brother, she allowed Su Jin Xiu to frame him time and time again to settle this matter, but her royal brother was still forced into a corner by her royal father! What did she gain in the end from enduring and feeling wronged?


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" Prepare a palanquin! Send the wangfei to the Board of Justice, I will go with the brocade! This king also wants to know just who has the guts to commit murder in Duke Xiao Palace! Even if that person was someone from a rich family, he wouldn''t be able to escape the laws of the country! "Hmph ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng spoke harshly, and then turned his gaze towards Su Jin Xiu!


    "How is your body?" A warm voice filled with concern formed a huge contrast. Even Zhou Jing couldn''t stand it any longer and stepped forward to help Duan Mu Yan up. From start to finish, he believed that Duan Mu Yan wouldn''t kill anyone!


    "This servant is fine ¡­" It''s just that, secondary concubine, are you really going to blow the whole thing up? There was no room for reconciliation once it reached the Board of Justice. Qiu Yue had died in injustice, but Jin Xiu believed that you had accidentally killed Qiu Yue and hurt Jin Xiu due to a fit of anger ¡­ "No need to pursue the matter of the brocade, I hope that the secondary concubine can leave a way out for herself ¡­" Su Jin''s cherry lips slightly pursed. With a sorrowful look in her eyes, it was as if she had suffered an enormous grievance!


    "Yue Er cannot die in vain! You must pay with your life!" Her sonorous voice was filled with extreme anger. Duan Mu Yan only said a few words before she left the room with Zhou Weiqing supporting her!

 C77

    In the morgue of the Ministry of Justice, Xiao Yuxuan and the coroner searched for a while longer before finally finding a suspicious red dot on the bottom left side of Tian Kuan''s back and on his right wrist.


    "Your Majesty Ping Wang''s meaning is that the red dot is caused by the needle in your hand?" This... "This old man doesn''t dare to be sure ¡­" As a coroner for more than thirty years, Ji Ju Ping shook his head and insisted on the conservative style!


    "Actually, it''s very easy to determine. Yuxuan will now insert this needle into his body and force it out. If the red dot on Yuxuan''s body matches this one, then Lord Tian will definitely be killed. And the culprit must be the owner of this needle!" Xiao Yuxuan said in a stern voice, and then took off his white robe!


    "You absolutely cannot! "If it''s as Prince Ping said, then this needle must have followed Master Tian''s blood and pierced his heart, causing his heart to explode and die. If the Ping Wang is not careful, then the consequences will be unimaginable!" Ji Ju Ping was worried. Life and death was not a matter to be played in!


    "There''s no need to worry about coroners. You just need to be a witness!" How could Xiao Yuxuan not know of the seriousness of the matter? But if he did not determine that Lord Tian had died by his hands, how could he continue the investigation! Before Ji Ju Ping could say anything, Xiao Yu Xuan had already pierced the needle into his left arm. Xiao Yu Xuan didn''t expect the needle to enter his body so quickly.


    "Ping Wang ¡­" Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan''s face was pale and the veins on his forehead were dripping with sweat, Ji Ju''s white brows tightly knitted together. He felt uneasy!


    Fortunately, after an hour, the needle suddenly pierced through the flesh of Xiao Yuxuan''s other arm and fell to the ground!


    "Ping Wang, are you alright?! Aiya! This old man is so scared! " Seeing Xiao Yuxuan sway, Ji Jiping rushed forward to steady him!


    "Coronation ¡­" Look... Is the red dot the same as the one on Lord Tian? " Xiao Yuxuan''s voice broke out as he weakly spoke, his gaze landing on the red dot on his left arm!


    "This old man wants to see ¡­" Ji Jiping followed Xiao Yuxuan''s finger and saw the red dot. His heart shook. It seemed that his previous test had indeed failed!


    "That''s right!" This red dot is different from normal needles or mosquito bites, it''s much smaller than those wounds, almost undetectable. Furthermore, that red dot is also a strange shape, and is not something that can be bought on the market. Ji Ju''s jaw dropped, and he spoke in a deep tone!


    "Now that the evidence is here, the key is to find the person who possessed this concealed weapon ¡­" "Yu Xuan thanks the coroner for his help in re-examining ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan secretly let out a long breath as she spoke with gratitude!


    "Prince Ping''s words are too harsh. This is my duty. Speaking of it, this old man is ashamed!" "If it wasn''t for Prince Ping testing the needle with his own body, I would never have been able to determine the true cause of Lord Tian''s death!" At this time, a prison guard came running in from outside!


    "Lord Ji, there''s a case again. Hurry up ¡­" The guard was flustered as he opened his mouth!


    "What case?" Are you in a hurry? I think that coroner Zhang is here as well? " Ji Ju Ping raised his eyebrows. A sixty year old man staying up all night was enough for him!


    "He is, but he has no right to interfere in this matter!" "Yes ¡­" The jailer was about to speak, but he choked back when he saw Xiao Yuxuan!


    "What is it?!" "Why didn''t you say a word out loud?!" Ji Ju Ping asked as he packed his medical bag!


    "Yes ¡­" "It was the Xiao family''s imperial concubine who reported the Qi King and his servant girl ¡­" The guard hesitated for a moment but still answered truthfully!


    "What?!" Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes suddenly turned cold as he quickly grabbed the collar of the prison guard. He asked in shock and suspicion!


    "Mercy, Prince Ping ¡­" This humble one is not spouting nonsense. The side concubine of the Prince Xiao Residence has already sounded the gavel of injustice, and the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Wu Bingcheng, is currently being interrogated! There was even a corpse that was brought up. It seemed to be called Qiu Yue! Right ¡­ "That maidservant seems to be called ¡­" The jailer cowered as he tried to figure out who the other defendant was. However, Xiao Yuxuan pushed him aside and left in a hurry.


    In the lobby of the Ministry of Justice, a middle-aged man in red official uniform was frowning as he gloomily looked at Duan Mu Yan, who was being helped to a seat, sitting on the other side of the table. As for Su Jin who was kneeling on the ground, he did not care much about it!


    "That... Cough cough ¡­ Qi Wangfei, I ask you, you sue the Qi King and Su Jinxiu for the murder of Qiu Yue, do you have any evidence? " Wu Bingcheng coughed lightly and spoke with a deep tone. This was the most thorny case he had ever faced since he was in the court. The plaintiff was Public Release. Even if he wasn''t favoured, he still had his identity! When the defendant was involved with the current Qi King, no matter which side he offended, his days would not be good!


    "Reporting to the lord, killing Qiu Yue was personally admitted by Su Jin Xiu! This morning, Mu Yan had wanted to go see the autumn moon, but Su Jin Xiu suddenly came to my room and said that before Crown Prince Qi''s death, he wanted her to personally hand a letter to me. However, after coming to her room, not only did she not take out the letter, she even dragged Qiu Yue''s corpse out from under the bed! It was she who had personally admitted that Qiu Yue knew too many secrets of hers, which was why she killed Qiu Yue and wanted to kill Mu Yan. It was because Mu Yan''s existence prevented her from being the consort of the Qi King! " Duan Moyan gnashed her teeth, sonorous yet powerful. The fire in her eyes seemed as if it was going to incinerate Su Jin Xiu who was on the ground!


    "Your servant is wronged ¡­" Lord, please be clear-headed ¡­ Side Consort... At this point ¡­ Do you want to blame me for everything? "As for your accusation that Embroidery wanted to be your servant, Young Miss''s servant, she will never betray you ¡­" That day in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, when they were taking out the knockout drugs, Duan Zitong had personally promised her that as long as she could go against Duan Mu Yan, she would naturally have a way to make her!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" You still want to quibble! What did you say that day in your room? Do you dare to repeat those words here?! " The pain in her waist became more and more intense. Duan Mu Yan endured the pain and reprimanded angrily!


    "Wangfei..." "Wuwuwu!" "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu You''re too much! It''s clear that when you saw Qiu Yue trying to be kind to me, anger attacked your heart, in addition to the lady''s letter, in a fit of rage you cut my wrist with a knife. Qiu Yue wanted to be saved, but you ruthlessly strangled her to death! Embroidery truly regretted walking so close to Qiu Yue, causing her to lose her life for no reason ¡­ Lord... Your servant was wrongly accused ¡­ " Su Jin Xiu crawled on the ground and wailed in pain!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" Duan Mu Yan could no longer suppress the anger in her heart. She abruptly stood up and dashed forward. She really wanted to tear this venomous and heartless woman in front of her to pieces, but the moment she left her chair, the pain on her waist suddenly came crashing down like an avalanche. Duan Mu Yan could not bear the bone-biting pain and her entire body collapsed!


    Just as Zhou Han was about to support her, a white silhouette suddenly leapt out of the way and into his arms!


    "Mu Yan! How are you?! How could this be? " She looked at the woman in her arms, whose face was pale and drenched in sweat. Her black hair was stained with sweat and stuck to her face. Her hair was a mess and she looked extremely miserable! Xiao Yuxuan''s heart suddenly hurt, as if ten thousand needles had pierced his heart. The pain almost suffocated him! This was his most beloved woman.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" The moment she saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Moyan''s tears rolled down without any forewarning. The pain in her heart for the past few days, as well as Qiu Yue''s death, were all unbearable for her. Her tears fell like rain as she sobbed soundlessly in Xiao Yuxuan''s arms!


    At this moment, Xiao Jingfeng''s expression froze, and his eyes became as cold as ice. His hands slowly tightened their sleeves until his joints creaked! Duan Mu Yan! Your tears shouldn''t have flowed into Xiao Yuxuan''s arms!


    "Sir Wu!" Right now, someone is trying to disrupt the court, but you don''t care about it at all?! " His ice-cold voice grew even colder as Xiao Jin Feng looked at Wu Bingcheng and scolded him harshly.


    "Ugh ¡­" "It''s the Prince, you''re not involved in this case, please leave ¡­" Wu Bingcheng found it difficult to speak as his heart was in turmoil. This case was hard to resolve!


    "Ping Wang, it''s better if you hand over the wangfei to this old servant. This old servant will definitely take good care of her." Although Zhou Jing knew of the relationship between Duan Mu Yan and the Ping Wang, she was now the side concubine of the Qi King!


    "Go away! Mu Yan ¡­ Don''t cry. With me here, no one will hurt you! I''ll take you with me! " With tears in his eyes, Xiao Yuxuan tightly hugged the girl in her embrace. He regretted it. If he had unhesitatingly brought Duan Mu Yan away on the day of their wedding, she wouldn''t have suffered so much!


    "No ¡­" Jade Xuan! I can''t go! I want to seek justice for Yue Er! It''s her! She was the one who killed Qiu Yue! "I will make her pay with her blood ¡­" She struggled to get away from Xiao Yuxuan''s embrace and fiercely stood up, wanting to charge towards Su Jinxiu again, but her endurance had already reached its limit. A wave of darkness that could swallow everything attacked her, causing her to be unable to break out of the darkness, and she unwillingly closed her eyes! Mufei ¡­ Yue Er ¡­ Mu Yan was really tired.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" In the moment that Duan Mu Yan fell into darkness, she was suddenly embraced by a warm embrace! Before anyone could react, Xiao Yuxuan carried Duan Mu Yan out of the Board of Justice. The plaintiff had left, and the case could no longer be tried. Wu Bingcheng breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, because there wasn''t enough evidence.


    The night was dark and deep. A cold wind blew. It seemed extremely cold this winter. Duan Zitong ordered people to set up five furnaces inside the house, but they were unable to resist the bone-chilling cold!


    "Princess!" Just as the maidservants were putting out the thermos, Qing Lan entered the room and stood respectfully by Duan Zitong''s side.


    "All of you can leave now! No one is allowed to enter without my permission! " Duan Zitong lightly waved her jade-like fingers to draw back everyone from the Phoenix Storage Palace.


    "How''s it going?" Her soft voice was as cold as ice. Duan Zitong looked worriedly at Qing Lan.


    "Princess, it is fortunate that Qiu Yue''s body was not found in the main hall today. Otherwise, we would be in deep trouble. Qing Lan had already thought of a way to delay the time of Qiu Yue''s death for one night. This way, the coroner won''t be able to accurately determine the time of Qiu Yue''s death in the main hall tomorrow!" Qing Lan spoke truthfully.


    "Is that so? Qing Lan, what do you think are the chances of Duan Ling Tian winning this time? " Duan Zitong slowly clenched the silk handkerchief in her hands as she leisurely spoke.


    "Based on the current situation, it''s only 30%!" With evidence and evidence all around, it was even harder for Duan Mu Yan to clear her name than it was to ascend to heaven!


    "Thirty percent? This won''t do, I can''t gamble with this thirty percent chance. If I don''t put Duan Mu Yan to death this time, then there might not be any more chances in the future! " The silk handkerchief in her hand cracked open. She knew that Xiao Yuxuan wouldn''t ignore her actions, but she had never expected that Xiao Yuxuan would actually carry Duan Mu Yan away from the court at all costs! Did he really love her that much? If that was the case, Duan Mu Yan had to die!

 C78

    "Princess, what do you mean?" Qing Lan raised her gaze, and saw a trace of bright light appear in Duan Zitong''s gloomy eyes.


    "Everything is ready now, there''s only the east wind left. Since there''s evidence and evidence, it''s up to the judge whether Mu Yan dies or not! "Who''s trying this case?" Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at Qing Lan.


    "Reporting to the princess, it''s the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, Wu Bingcheng."


    "Wu Bingcheng? I still remember that he was one of the officials supporting Xing Yi, so that''s easy to deal with. Qing Lan took my things and walked over to that Wu Bingcheng to tell him to solve this case impartially, so that she can be promoted to rank 3 consecutively! " Duan Zitong''s cherry lips curved up in a smile. This time, Duan Mu Yan was doomed!


    "Yes!" Qing Lan had another question though. Even if Wu Bingcheng were to judge Duan Mu Yan as guilty, Duan Mu Yan is after all, the Emperor''s own daughter. Qing Lan''s question was about Duan Zitong''s heart!


    "Qing Lan, what I wanted Wu Bingcheng to do was to convict Duan Mu Yan and imprison her in jail. Do you really have to die? Naturally, there was no need for him to do anything! For a sinful princess to commit suicide in prison due to shame, that''s not a rare occurrence! " Although this was a good idea, Qing Lan was worried that one day, her master would send her to kill Duan Mu Yan and personally kill Xiao Yu Xuan''s most beloved woman. She didn''t know if he would slice her into a thousand pieces.


    "Qinglan, what are you thinking about? Hurry up and go! " Seeing Qing Lan standing there absent-mindedly, Duan Zitong urged her on.


    "Yes sir!" Qing Lan didn''t hesitate. She turned around and disappeared into the night.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    A burst of crashing noises came from the main hall. The servants stood at the side cowering, not daring to breathe. Housekeeper Zhou really wanted to speak, but he also felt that the time was not right.


    "You can''t find the two big live people! What''s the use of raising you! Get out of this king''s way! " Xiao Lingfeng clenched his fists, his eagle-like eyes dimmed and the veins on his forehead bulged! He originally thought that he wouldn''t care about it, but it turned out that it wasn''t. From the moment he saw Xiao Yuxuan carry Duan Mu Yan away, his heart had never stopped tangled up with something. That feeling wasn''t of anger, but jealousy!


    Even if the Qi King were to bring her away, she would not leave today. Furthermore, with her character, she would not leave just like that. I believe that tomorrow, the wangfei will be in the court of the Ministry of Justice. Zhou Han was bold and straightforward!


    "What do you mean?! Do you also think that this king killed Autumn Moon?! Duan Mu Yan is clearly making a false accusation! " Xiao Jin Feng glared at Housekeeper Zhou and shouted angrily.


    "This old servant didn''t mean that. Qiu Yue was naturally not killed by the prince, but Su Jin Xiu ¡­" Just as Zhou Han was about to voice her doubts, Feng Xue stumbled in from the outside!


    "Your Highness! Oh no, the brocade her ¡­ She hanged herself! " With a single word, everyone was shocked. Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes suddenly became cold as he rushed out of the main hall. Behind him, Zhou Jun''s sword-like eyebrows were in a dilemma. He was afraid that this would be another good show! The Xiao family could no longer be at peace!


    When Xiao Jin Feng ran into Su Jin''s room, he saw Cui Xin gently swaying the unconscious Su Jin Xiu on the ground!


    "What''s going on?!" Without saying anything further, Xiao Jingfeng picked up Su Jin Xiu from the ground and quickly walked to the bed. Afterwards, he began to work on the breathing technique for Su Jin Xiu!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Cough cough cough ¡­ Prince ¡­ Let this servant die ¡­ "Tell this servant to go find Miss ¡­" Su Jin Xiu slowly opened her eyes. The moment she saw Xiao Jin Feng, her tears gushed out!


    "Embroidery!" What are you talking about! Why are you doing this?! If you have anything to say, how can I face Shi Rou! " Xiao Jin Feng reprimanded her, but seeing that Su Jin Xiu was safe and sound, he heaved a sigh of relief!


    "It''s my fault ¡­" If it wasn''t for my existence, the side concubine wouldn''t be so extreme! The brocade also wants Miss, the prince ¡­ You can do it! Let me die! "Let me go see Miss ¡­" Su Jin Xiu suddenly rushed out of bed and crashed into the pillar, but was pulled back by Xiao Jin Feng in the next second!


    "Embroidery!" You are not wrong, the one who should die is not you! " Xiao Jin Feng spoke viciously as he carried Su Jin Xiu back to the bed!


    "Your Highness! Embroidery was worthless! But the Board of Justice had indeed investigated and confirmed that it was the wangfei who had committed the murder. Now that the brocade was dead, everyone would think that the brocade was a suicidal crime. This way, everything would calm down! No one would care about the life or death of a maid, but the secondary imperial concubine was different. She was the daughter of the emperor, the owner of the Xiao family, and the woman that the Ping Wang cared about the most. In this world, the person who doted on Embroidery the most no longer existed, there was no meaning to it even if it were to live on! If she died, she would be able to satisfy the side concubine! Your Highness! Sorry... "I can''t take care of you anymore ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s voice was filled with tears. While Xiao Jin Feng was not paying attention, she once again crashed into the pillar!


    "Embroidery!" It was already too late for Xiao Jin Feng to regain his senses! At this critical moment, Zhou Han suddenly grabbed onto Su Jin Xiu with one hand. With her strength, she wasn''t just putting on an act!


    "Embroidery, what do you mean by that? Now, no one knew the truth. The princess was not the only one who survived in that room! The one who died was the maid whom the princess cared the most about. If the main wife was still alive, even if you''ve committed a grave mistake, would the main wife be able to kill you? " Zhou Han looked at Su Jin Xiu with a sharp gaze and spoke coldly!


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." You... "What do you mean?" Su Jin Xiu felt her wrist being pinched so hard that it hurt and subconsciously tried to struggle free!


    "Enough! It was enough! Do you still think that the Prince''s Mansion isn''t chaotic enough?! Feng Xue Cui''s heart, you two stay here and guard the brocade! The rest of you, leave this king! Search! "Continue searching!" She didn''t know how to handle the situation in front of him. She didn''t even know if her anger originated from the murder case in the Duke''s Mansion, or whether she was going to personally watch Xiao Yuxuan carry Duan Mu Yan away!


    The moment the room was closed, Feng Xue and Cui Xin immediately let out a long breath, then they looked at Su Jin Xiu, who was in front of them, cowering in fear!


    "If there''s nothing else... "We''ll take our leave first ¡­" Feng Xue fiercely choked down as she nervously opened her mouth!


    "That''s right ¡­" "There''s still a lot of work to be done ¡­" Cui Xin stuck closely to Feng Xue, and said while trembling.


    "Go?" Didn''t you all hear the order just now? The prince wants you all to stay by my side, afraid that something will happen to me! You are gone now! Then I will die? Or am I not dead?! " Su Jin Xiu''s sinister eyes shot towards Feng Xue and Cui Xin. Her cold voice scared the two of them so much that they fell to the ground!


    "What are you doing?! Get up! It''s just an act, there''s no need for me to scare you all to this extent! " Just as she was about to step forward and help Cui Xin and Feng Xue to stand up, she saw the two of them suddenly stand up and retreat a few steps away from Su Jin Xiu!


    "You ¡­ What do you want? " Feng Xue''s voice trembled as she spoke while flinching.


    "I know what all of you are thinking, but it was wangfei who killed Autumn Moon! The princess still wants to kill me! How many times do you want to say it? Otherwise, do you think I would cut my own wrist?! Don''t I know that even a large amount of blood would kill me!? " Su Jin Xiu looked at the two servants in front of her who were scared out of their wits and said resentfully!


    "True... You didn''t kill him? "Then just now ¡­" Feng Xue suspiciously opened her mouth, her two hands tightly holding Cui Xin''s hand!


    "Why don''t you all think about who she is?!" "Daughter of the Emperor, I have to put in some more effort. This scapegoat is none other than me. Even if I am a maid, I have no obligation to die for her!" Su Jin Xiu spoke out angrily and then returned to her bed. Cui Xin and Feng Xue looked at each other. Things had already come to this point. No matter what the truth was, they had a close relationship with Su Jin Xiu!


    The cold night wind whistled as it approached. The ground was desolate and full of scars.


    Inside the room, a faint incense was used to soothe people''s minds. The candle flame flickered, illuminating that incomparably handsome face that was fluctuating between bright and dark.


    At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Xiao Yuxuan, dressed in white, slowly rose up and opened the door!


    "How is the princess?" Doctor Zheng brought in a bowl of medicinal soup and carefully walked in.


    "Still not awake, Doctor Zheng. Is she really okay? "Her waist ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan shut the door tightly and walked to the side of Doctor Zheng, worriedly asking.


    "I don''t know who was so heartless, but the princess'' spine was broken in two. Although I used the best bone healing plaster to help the princess reconnect her waist, because it was delivered too late, it will definitely cause her to fall ill in the future! Whenever there was a change of weather, his waist would definitely hurt a little! What a pity! Oh, right, I''ve just made this medicine. When the princess wakes up, the Ping Wang will let her drink it! " Seeing the unconscious Duan Mu Yan on the bed, Zheng Yu''s heart was filled with unhappiness.


    Perhaps it was due to her being a pear concubine that Duan Mu Yan went to the Imperial Hospital to get the medicine for her from a very young age. Naturally, he was familiar with her, and adding that Duan Mu Yan had always been a good girl, over time, Zheng Yu Shi had become much more sympathetic and compassionate to her, as if he was loving his own daughter. Now that he saw Duan Mu Yan in trouble, his heart naturally did not feel well!


    "Thank you, Imperial Physician Zheng, for accepting us in!" Xiao Yu Xuan cupped his hands together and said gratefully.


    "Prince Ping, what are you talking about? This is your humble servant''s duty. I had the palace investigate the situation earlier, and now Prince Qi is sending people to search for you. As for the palace, nothing''s wrong." No matter what the Ping Wang plans to do, it was best to do it as soon as possible! The medicine has been delivered, and I will take my leave. " Doctor Zheng gave a few words of warning before turning to leave.


    How could Xiao Yuxuan not know the hidden meaning behind Zheng Yuanyan''s words? However, Duan Moyan was severely injured and was unable to make the long journey. Even if they wanted to leave, they had to wait for Duan Moyan''s injuries to improve!


    "Yue Er ¡­" "Yue Er ¡­" Just as Xiao Yuxuan was deep in thought, he suddenly heard the person on the bed mumbling something. Without hesitation, Xiao Yuxuan immediately walked up to the bed and gently held Duan Moyan''s trembling hands!


    "Mu Yan, it''s alright. With me here, you''ll be fine ¡­" Seeing the tears on the corner of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Xiao Yu Xuan''s heart felt as though it was being pierced by needles! Hearing Xiao Yuxuan''s soft call, Duan Mu Yan slowly opened her eyes. When she saw that familiar figure appear before her, the tears in the corner of her eyes intensified!


    "Mu Yan, you''re awake!" "Great!" Xiao Yuxuan was about to let go to retrieve the medicine for Duan Mu Yan, but she was pulled back to the side of the bed by Duan Mu Yan!


    "Yu Xuan!" Just as Xiao Yuxuan turned around, Duan Mu Yan suddenly stood up and threw herself into her embrace, crying unrestrainedly! His body was shaking because of his crying. Duan Mu Yan tightly embraced Xiao Yu Xuan. She knew that in such a large world, only Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace could give her warmth! She would only reveal her true self in front of Xiao Yuxuan!


    Feeling the heart-wrenching wail of the beauty in his arms, Xiao Yuxuan''s heart felt as if it was being viciously gripped by someone. He tightly hugged Duan Moyan to his chest, not wanting to let go for even a second!

 C79

    "Mu Yan, you''ve suffered!" Even though it was just a few simple blows, it was enough to cause Duan Mu Yan to burst into tears! She wasn''t afraid of hardship, she was afraid of the Dao of this world! She had never tried to provoke or deceive anyone. She had tried her best to maintain all the relationships between them, but in the end, she had nothing!


    "Yu Xuan!" "Where is this place?" The pain from his back caused Duan Mu Yan to slowly wake up. After letting out all her energy, Duan Mu Yan suddenly realized her situation and immediately left Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace!


    "Don''t worry, this is Physician Zheng''s manor and no one will hurt you. Mu Yan, your injuries are very serious, drink the medicine first. Once you''ve recovered, we will leave this place!" I won''t let you go back to the Xiao manor again! I won''t let you let others bully me! " Xiao Yuxuan had made up his mind! This time, no matter what, he had to bring Duan Mu Yan away!


    "No ¡­" No! I won''t leave! I can''t stand by and watch my royal brother in danger. I can''t just ignore Qiu Yue''s grievances! I want to sue Su Jin Xiu! She was the one who killed Qiu Yue! I want to make her pay with her life! " Duan Moyan''s gaze gradually turned cold as bits and pieces of light glimmered with extreme anger!


    "Mu Yan! Haven''t you suffered enough? " Xiao Yuxuan cried out in grief as he held onto Duan Mu Yan''s shoulders!


    "I''ve already suffered so much, and I''m afraid I''ll suffer a little more? "Yuxuan, I know you''re doing this for my own good, but I can''t let you go. If my royal brother doesn''t become the crown prince and Qiu Yue can''t redress my grievances, I won''t be at ease even if I reach the ends of the earth!" Duan Mu Yan tried her best to hold back the tears that were welling up in her eyes. The light in her eyes was that of an unwavering determination that Xiao Yu Xuan had never seen before!


    "Then what you''re saying is that if Jing Yang''s problem is resolved and you seek justice for Qiu Yue, then you ¡­" Are you willing to leave this place with me? " Xiao Yuxuan understood Duan Mu Yan''s personality too well! Her patience on the surface definitely did not mean that she was willing to compromise!


    "Yes!" When it''s all over, I''ll go with you! We''ll go far away and never come back! "Yu Xuan ¡­" Duan Moyan threw herself into Xiao Yuxuan''s embrace once more. Feeling the warmth that she hadn''t felt in a long time, a bitter smile appeared on her face. She didn''t know whether or not she would still be alive once all of this was over.


    "Mu Yan! You finally agreed to leave with me! Great! Mu Yan, I will not let you face all of this by yourself! No matter what, I will always be by your side! If anyone dares to hurt you, I will fight them to the death! " Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes flashed with a bright light as he hugged Duan Mu Yan even more tightly, his two hearts sticking even closer together!


    The night wind gradually grew stronger, the cold slowly enveloping the entire imperial city.


    When that alluring Hong Chang appeared in front of Duan Xingyi, his expression did not change in the slightest. He still lazily leaned on the imperial concubine''s chair, closed his eyes and rested!


    "You really can hold on. Duan Mu Yan is about to ascend to the guillotine. Don''t you feel heartache?" A clear and melodious voice came out of Shangguan Wuye''s thin lips as if he was teasing him. His charming eyes surveyed every detail of the Saint Storage Pavilion.


    "I don''t need you to worry about my woman!" Duan Xingyi slowly opened his star-like eyes and glanced sideways at Hong Chang!


    "Your woman? Despite staying in the forest for three days, nothing has happened. I truly didn''t know that the amicable Shen Hansheng would learn to be a righteous man! " Shangguan Wuye curled his lips into a faint smile. Under the light of the candlelight, his light purple hair gave off a unique charm.


    Casual?" Heh! Until now, there has never been a woman who was able to get on my, Shen Han Sheng''s, bed. Unlike a certain Palace Master, there are more women who have been woken up than the stars in the sky! " Duan Xingyi stretched his muscles a little, then elegantly stood up and poured a cup of tea for Shangguan Wuye!


    "Tsk tsk, it''s not Duan Xingyi this time? I thought you were going to fight to the end! " Shangguan Wuye sucked on his fragrant tea as he spoke.


    "You really dare to drink it? Aren''t you afraid that I''ll poison you and silence you ¡­?" Duan Xingyi glanced sideways at his bad friend and resentfully said.


    Speechless, Shangguan Wuye raised an eyebrow, his hand lightly brushed his lips as if savoring the fragrance of the strong tea!


    "What am I afraid of? I have rouge to cure me of the poison. In this world of strange poisons, I have never seen someone whose rouge cannot be cured!" Shangguan Wuye said fearlessly.


    "Humph!" "Speak, why did you come looking for me?" Duan Xingyi lightly snorted. He had no choice but to admit that the seven Holy Daughters of Moon Glow Palace were indeed impressive.


    "Didn''t I already say that when we came!? Duan Mu Yan is currently in a dire situation. Don''t you want to save her? " Shangguan Wuye shook the luxurious clothing on his body, his eyes were fixated on Duan Xingyi''s enchanter-like handsome face!


    "You care too much. Moreover, there is someone protecting her now. I don''t need to come forward!" Duan Xingyi disapproved. His dark eyes flashed with a light that Shangguan Wuye could not fathom!


    "You are really generous. It seems that you have confidence in yourself?" "Then I won''t say too much. I''ve come to ask you, do a good job ¡­" Without waiting for Shangguan Wuye to speak, Duan Xingyi''s sharp eyes shot towards him!


    "I''m Duan Xingyi!" Seeing Duan Xingyi being so serious, Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help but shrug his shoulders.


    "I know! The Second Prince of the Badlands! Alright, since the Second Prince does not welcome me, then Wu Ye will take his leave! " Shangguan Wuye pretended to be angry and got up, but he didn''t see Duan Xingyi''s intention of persuading him to stay. It seemed that he really couldn''t afford to offend this bad friend of his if he became serious!


    Just as Shangguan Wuye walked to the window, Duan Xingyi suddenly spoke up.


    "Where is Duan Mu Yan now?" There wasn''t a single trace of warmth in his cold voice. Duan Xingyi continued to lean back in the Imperial Concubine''s chair, his eyes closed as he rested his mind.


    "Doctor Zheng''s residence!" After saying that, Shangguan Wuye suddenly jumped up, a red dress was exceptionally alluring in the night sky, as it caught everyone''s attention, and everything returned to calmness.


    Duan Mu Yan, hehe, this time, I''ll have to make you suffer a little grievance. However, don''t worry, I, Duan Xingyi, will definitely avenge you one day.


    The night passed in silence. Early the next morning, just as Mo Chen returned to the Imperial Hall, he saw Duan Zitong already waiting there!


    "Zitong, how did you find the time to come see royal father!" Even though Duan Zitong''s methods had disappointed Duan Chen, because of his love for Qin Yu Die, as long as there was a chance, Duan Chen would turn a blind eye!


    "Your son greets royal father ¡­" After Duan Zitong bowed, he walked a few steps to Duan Chen''s side and extended his hand to help him enter the Hall. Eunuch Li, who was following behind, naturally waited outside the hall.


    "Why did I think of paying respects to royal father today? royal father has not seen you for quite some time! " Duan Chen dotingly looked at his daughter, who was by his side, with a smile on his face.


    "No, I came here the day before yesterday!" royal father ¡­ Don''t know... Is there anything special going on at the morning assembly? " He really wanted to know if Wu Bingcheng had taken over the case and reported it to her father!


    "Looks like you know about it!" Speak! What do you think? " Duan Chen said in a carefree manner, his gaze shifting to the side to look at Duan Zitong.


    "Father is referring to ¡­" Duan Zitong didn''t dare to continue trying to guess Duan Chen''s thoughts. Moreover, he really didn''t know whether the matter regarding Duan Mu Yan was what Duan Chen was referring to!


    "Do you think your Three Emperors Sister could kill someone?" Duan Chen''s gaze turned solemn as he looked at Duan Zitong.


    "Since royal father has asked, this official has no qualms about it. I came here for this matter, and I have not been in the palace for long. This son does not dare to speak carelessly, but I heard that in the court yesterday, Imperial Tutor Xiao Yuxuan held the Three Sovereigns in his arms in front of everyone and then left. This son believes that this is a disgrace to the dignity of the royal family! "Therefore, your son ¡­" As long as he thought about Xiao Yuxuan causing a ruckus in the Board of Justice for Duan Mu Yan, the fire in Duan Zitong''s heart wouldn''t be able to swallow!


    "Zi Tong, do you hate Mu Yan?" Before Duan Zitong could say anything, Duan Chen interrupted her!


    "Ugh ¡­" Why did royal father ask this? " At first, Duan Zitong was taken aback. Then, she calmed herself down and asked suspiciously.


    "Now that your third sister is in a murder case, don''t you care at all?" Disappointment could be seen in the depths of Duan Chen''s eyes.


    It''s not that I don''t care, it''s that I know her well. She didn''t kill anyone, but even if she did, she would only end up in jail for a few days at most. She won''t be troubled!" This was called kinship. After this matter is over, the third sister will still be the side concubine of the Qi King. But in the main hall, the side concubine of the Qi King will be protected by the Ping King to such an extent that the royal father can imagine, after this matter has been pacified, will the life of the third sister be better at the Xiao King Manor? "" Father, . " When she said that she wouldn''t make things difficult for Duan Mu Yan, Duan Chen''s sword-like eyebrows clearly relaxed. It seems that he really is a tiger that doesn''t eat its prey!


    "What you said does make sense!" This matter... What do you think we should do? " Duan Chen lightly sighed. How could he not know about the relationship between Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Yu Xuan? If it wasn''t for him ¡­ Thinking up to here, Duan Chen''s heart was filled with an unusual bitterness. He originally thought that he wouldn''t regret it. As long as he could get revenge on Ling Ziyan, it would be considered taking revenge for Qin Yu Die! But now, he suddenly realized that this was not the case!


    "This son believes that royal father should order for the Imperial Tutor to not be involved in this matter. According to my knowledge, the Imperial Tutor also has official duties. He is neglecting his duty by doing so!" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly pursed as she suggested.


    "It''s all thanks to your consideration of me, Zitong!" Just do as you say! This decree shall be read out by you, and you can also take a look at how Wu Bingcheng decided the case! Zitong, no matter what, Mu Yan is still your Third Emperor''s sister and is your royal father''s daughter, do you understand? " Duan Chen looked at Duan Zitong with a meaningful gaze. There were some words that had to be said!


    "This son understands!" Duan Zitong respectfully said as she slightly nodded her head. Royal father, you can''t blame this son of mine, so what if it''s the same father, her mother has committed an unforgivable crime!


    Without sleeping the whole night, Xiao Jingfeng was sitting in the front hall with a blank look on his face. He didn''t say a word, and even Housekeeper Zhou was frowning at his side! At this moment, a servant ran in from outside!


    "Reporting to Your Highness, the Ministry of Justice has sent word that Your Highness and Su Jin are to be brought to the court for trial!" The servant replied shakily. Xiao Jingfeng was startled when he heard that and looked up immediately!


    "What did you say?" Trial? The plaintiff was nowhere to be found! What trial! " Xiao Jingfeng clenched his fists and spoke fiercely!


    "In reply to Your Highness, the runner said that the side concubine is already in the court!" The servant replied truthfully.


    Xiao Lingfeng''s heart suddenly shook. He suddenly had a feeling of relaxation as his originally conflicted heart slowly sank down! Duan Mu Yan didn''t leave the Imperial City with Yu Xuan? They didn''t leave!


    "Your highness, there''s no time to lose. Let''s hurry as well. This old servant is really worried about the wounding of wangfei ¡­" Only after hearing the servant''s report did his heart calm down!

 C80

    "Prepare the palanquin. Bring the rich embroidery!" Leaving behind these words, Xiao Jingfeng left the main hall in large strides, heading straight for the manor gate! At this moment, he was actually a little impatient!


    In the main hall, Xiao Yuxuan was still meticulously taking care of Duan Mu Yan. Last night, Seventh Princess'' maidservant, Qing Lan, had told him that as long as Duan Mu was imprisoned, he would be promoted by three levels. He then reported this to the Emperor and had the Emperor decide this matter so that he could punish Duan Mu Yan. At this moment, Wu Bingcheng felt that the Emperor and Seventh Princess wanted him to convict Duan Mu Yan. Especially since the Prince of Ping was present as well!


    Just as Wu Bingcheng was deep in thought, Xiao Jin Feng and Su Jin Xiu walked in from outside the court!


    "Prince ¡­" The moment she saw Duan Mu Yan, Su Jin Xiu subconsciously retreated to Xiao Jin Feng''s side, her eyes filled with fear and grievance!


    "Lord, since the murderer has come, please resolve the case!" Xiao Yuxuan didn''t even look at Xiao Lingfeng as she coldly spoke to Wu Bingcheng!


    "Wait, my lord, although we have come, I have brought my slave servant to sue Duan Mu Yan for murder and for bringing harm to the clan!" If he had not seen Xiao Yuxuan''s arms tightly wrapped around Duan Moyan''s shoulders, he might not have been so furious!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Are you sure you want to sue a side concubine? You are pushing the side concubine towards the guillotine! " Su Jin Xiu did not expect Xiao Jin Feng to say something that shocked her, and immediately used a move that added fuel to the fire!


    "Killing for one''s life is something out of the world!" Xiao Lingfeng''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together as he gnashed his teeth in anger. However, from start to finish, Duan Mu Yan did not even give him a single glance!


    "This... Then put these two cases together! "Yesterday, I had already done an investigation. First, I would like the coroner to make the results of the autopsy public!" Wu Bingcheng made up his mind. The temptation of advancing to the third rank was not something that everyone could endure!


    Ji Juping, who had been waiting at the side for a long time, slowly walked into the hall.


    "Reporting to sire, I investigated Qiu Yue yesterday and found that the time of her death was around yesterday''s Yin hour. I found that she died from suffocation, and also found a small amount of knockout drugs in her nose, so I deduced that Qiu Yue was first mesmerized by someone, then she strangled her to death!" Ji Ju Ping spoke the truth!


    "Hm!" "Step back to the side. According to the coroner''s examination results, the time of Autumn Moon''s death was exactly two hours from the time that Qi Wangfei came to report the case. What''s next ¡­" Just as Wu Bingcheng was about to speak again, Duan Mu Yan suddenly stood up!


    "That''s not right!" When I touched Qiu Yue''s body, it was already bone-chilling cold! She must have died earlier than the Yin hour! " Duan Mu Yan frowned as he looked at Wu Bingcheng with a gaze as sharp as knives! In Duan Moyan''s heart, this lawsuit not only wanted to redress Qiu Yue''s grievances, it also wanted to let that high and mighty Duan Chen know how much suffering he had suffered in the Xiao Residence! She didn''t plead for Duan Chen to feel even the slightest bit of regret. She only hoped that he would consider her situation and think on behalf of her imperial brother! He had already let down his mufei, his own daughter, and even his son!


    "Qi Wangfei, I will consider everything you''ve said, and I will pass you my witness!" Feng Xue and Cui Xin! " Wu Bingcheng had long known about this case like the back of his hand, so he naturally knew that he had twice the results with half the effort today!


    At this moment, Cui Xue and Feng Xue, who had been called, were trembling as they kneeled above the great hall. They glanced left and right, their bodies trembling!


    "I ask you! Yesterday morning, what did you all see in Su Jin''s embroidery room! "Tell me the truth. If you dare to lie, I will definitely punish you!" After hitting the table, Feng Xue looked at Cui Xin and spoke first.


    "Reporting to the Lord ¡­ When I went to look for Su Jin''s embroidery yesterday morning, I saw ¡­ Seeing Su Jin Xiu and Qiu Yue lying motionless on the ground, while Qiu Yue was pressed down by the imperial concubine, I couldn''t see clearly, but Su Jin Xiu''s wrist had a long knife wound, and a lot of blood flowed out, from inside the house all the way to the door. The little one was momentarily alarmed, and pulled Cui Xin along to call for someone, but ¡­ But when she returned, the wangfei was still alive! "This little one only knows these things ¡­" Feng Xue fiercely choked down her throat, and did not dare to raise her head. In fact, she had indeed seen all of this!


    "I ask you, since you saw the wound on Su Jin''s wrist, did you see the weapon?" Wu Bingcheng said sternly!


    "Milord, I ¡­" "I saw that the side concubine was holding a dagger ¡­" As Feng Xue spoke, she glanced at Duan Mu Yan. When she noticed him looking at her, she immediately retracted her gaze!


    "Princess Qi, how do you explain this?" Wu Bingcheng''s gaze turned to Duan Mu Yan, his gaze softening.


    "I don''t know, back then when I entered Su Jin Xiu''s room, I felt depressed. She said that she wanted to give me a letter, but then her explanation suddenly changed, she said that she admired Xiao Jin Feng for a long time and it was Mu Yan who blocked her path, she wanted to get rid of me! After that, Mu Yan suddenly felt dizzy and didn''t know what to do until Mu Yan woke up. There is indeed a dagger covered in blood and Su Jin Xiu had indeed fallen to the ground as Feng Xue had said. However, before Mu Yan fainted, she personally admitted that she had killed Qiu Yue! " Duan Mu Yan''s eyes misted over as she viciously glared at Su Jin Xiu. Because of the pain in her spine, every time she turned around, it would bring her immense pain!


    "Consort, why are you slandering me! Not to mention that the brocade did not kill people, even if the brocade did kill people, it would not be so stupid as to personally admit it! " Su Jin Xiu''s tears were mottled as she sobbed silently!


    "Everyone, shut up! Cui Xin, let me ask you, what happened after the secondary wife woke up? " Wu Bingcheng stopped Su Jinzhu and looked at Cui Xin who was kneeling down!


    "Return... In reply to my lord, when Feng Xue and I called the prince over, the prince didn''t say anything and just left with Su Jin Xiu. Steward Zhou went up to say a few words to the wangfei and the wangfei fainted, and then the two of us carried the wangfei back to her residence, but ¡­ " Cui Xin wanted to say something but hesitated!


    "Speak!" You cannot hide anything from the court, or else I will not let you off lightly! " Wu Bingcheng shouted loudly!


    "Yes ¡­" At that time, when I was taking off my outer clothes for Princess Consort, I suddenly discovered a paper bag falling off her body. At that time, I and Cui Xin didn''t dare to be careless, so I gave the paper bag to Housekeeper Zhou! " As Cui Xin said this, Zhou Bing''s face turned as pale as paper!


    Xiao Yuxuan immediately clenched his hands even tighter. Xiao Lingfeng had seen all of this, in his current state, his heart was burning with fury, a nameless rage that seemed to want to burn him to ashes!


    "Housekeeper Zhou? Someone! It will be passed down to Steward Zhou! " Wu Bingcheng slapped the table and shouted loudly!


    Outside the court, Zhou Jing never thought that Cui Xin would say this. That day, he had instructed Cui Xin not to mention it to anyone! At this moment, how was he going to speak!


    "The person below is the Housekeeper Zhou of the Xiao family?" Wu Bingcheng asked with suspicion as he looked at the old man kneeling below the hall.


    "Sir, I am!" The current evidence was already against the wangfei. If he were to admit it again, Zhou Jing really did not know what the consequences would be!


    "I am asking you! Cui Xin said that she gave a paper bag to you, did you receive it? " Wu Bingcheng questioned.


    "Return... My Lord, this lowly one ¡­ I never received it! " Housekeeper Zhou was going all out! He could not let the princess be imprisoned!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" How can you say that?! At that time, Feng Xue and I were here, and we gave the paper package to you! Why did she not admit it now?! Yes, you said you couldn''t tell anyone! But now that we are in the court, we can''t help it! " Cui Xin frowned and looked at Zhou Jing, urgently asking!


    "Sir, I don''t know what they''re talking about. I really didn''t receive that paper packet!" Zhou Jun steeled his heart and spoke sternly!


    "Housekeeper Zhou!" No false evidence was allowed in the court! You really didn''t get it? If you don''t speak the truth, I will have to serve you with a heavy punishment! How many times can these old bones of yours take it! " Wu Bingcheng said harshly!


    "Little person ¡­" At this point, he no longer had any choice! Just as Zhou Jing was about to object, someone suddenly started beating the drum outside the court!


    "Who''s beating the drum?" Wu Bingcheng shouted.


    "Reporting to Lord, there''s a middle-aged man outside who claims to be Zhao Yuxu. He said he has important clues on the case!" The bailiff rushed to the court and reported the matter to the court.


    "Pass on!" While Wu Bingcheng was speaking, Zhao Yuxu had already walked to the court and was kneeling on the ground. At this moment, Zhou Jing''s heart suddenly felt tangled. He looked sideways at Zhao Yuxu, but didn''t get any response!


    "Zhao Yu Xun, you said that you have important clues regarding this case? But is that true? " Wu Bingcheng asked sternly.


    Just yesterday afternoon, Steward Zhou from the Xiao manor handed me a paper bag and told me to check the contents of it. After checking, I found out that the contents of the paper bag were a type of rare knockout drug. As long as some of it was scattered in the room, it would immediately turn into smoke to achieve the desired effect! As Zhao Yuxu spoke, he handed over the package!


    With these words said, Zhou Jing immediately lost. He never thought that Zhao Yuxu would come to the court! At the side, Duan Mu Yan looked at the paper bag Zhao Yu Xun handed over with disbelief. Her heart felt as though it was being stabbed by a knife. Why did she have this in her arms? It was Su Jin Xiu! It must be her!


    "Yu Xuan!" None... "This isn''t mine ¡­" Curling her eyelashes with sparkling tears, Duan Mu Yan powerlessly leaned on Xiao Yu Xuan as she helplessly looked at the man before her!


    "Don''t worry, nothing will happen to you!" Xiao Yuxuan held onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand tightly, feeling uneasy. He had already made up his mind. If he couldn''t win the case, he would immediately bring Duan Mu Yan away! No one could hurt her!


    All of this, in the eyes of Xiao Jin Feng, was like a sharp blade piercing his heart. It hurt, but he couldn''t find the reason! He believed that this action had hurt his man''s self-esteem!


    The package was in Ji Ju Ping''s hands for a moment.


    "Sir, what Zhao Yuxu said is right. This paper bag is filled with knockout drugs!" Ji Juping spoke truthfully. On the case, Tang Mu''s bell rang loudly. Wu Bingcheng glared angrily at Zhou Han and said.


    "Someone come!" Drag Zhou Jun back to me and beat the 20 boards again! This is the result of falsifying evidence in court! " Zhou Han was speechless. He had no words to refute her, and as he watched her about to be dragged out, Duan Mu Yan abruptly stood up!


    "Mu Yan is begging Master to let Zhou Jing go, he was just confused for a moment, his brain is not clear! Otherwise, he would never have deceived his lord! "Lord, please be merciful!" This situation was clear to all; Zhou Jing was lying for their sake! However, Duan Mu Yan knew that all of this was a scheme by Su Jin Xiu!

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    "This ¡­" Wu Bingcheng looked at Duan Mu Yan with a troubled expression. She was the Third Princess after all, and he had to look at his master when he beat up a dog.


    "Since Crown Princess Qi has spoken, I shall forgive you, Housekeeper Zhou. Step down!" Wu Bingcheng did the same as he raised his hand to signal for the yamen runners to return to their original positions!


    "Many thanks, milord ¡­" Under Xiao Yuxuan''s support, Duan Mu Yan slowly returned to her seat, but her heart was ice-cold!


    "There''s no need for thanks. Qi Wangfei, you also heard the evidence of Feng Xue and Cui Xin, as well as Zhao Yuxu and the other two. It''s indeed very difficult for me to believe that you didn''t kill anyone! "So ¡­" Wu Bingcheng was about to speak again when Duan Mu Yan stood up once again, ignoring the intense pain in her spine!


    "Lord, Mu Yan did not kill!" All of this was a framing by Su Jin Xiu! Mu Yan said it very clearly. Not long after I stepped into Su Jin Xiu''s room, she woke up from her coma and placed the paper bag and dagger in my hands! " Duan Mu Yan argued!


    "Then what about the wounds on Su Jin''s wrist?" Wu Bingcheng did not think so.


    "She did it herself. It has nothing to do with me!" Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was firm as she spoke in anger! Just as Wu Bingcheng wanted to interrogate him again, Zhao Yuzhe, who was kneeling at the side, spoke up timidly.


    "Sir, the injury on Lady Jin''s wrist was healed by this lowly person. If I was even a moment later, Lady Jin would not have been able to come back to life."


    What Zhao Yuzhe said was the truth. If it wasn''t for Feng Xue and Cui Xin delaying, her little life would have really been lost in this meticulously planned scheme. Su Jin was still afraid even today! However, it was precisely because of this that she had been able to get rid of her suspicions so easily!


    "Qi Wangfei, you better listen up! Could it be that Su Jin Xiu is willing to use the price of death to frame you? I am very puzzled! " Wu Bingcheng''s tone was humble, but his attitude was undeniable!


    "Milord!" Su Jin Xiu wanted to be the consort because Mu Yan was the one who blocked her path, so her risky military moves were within reason. What is there for Master to not understand?! " Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth, her every word as cold as ice!


    "Wangfei..." "Wuwuwu!" "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu You''re still spouting nonsense! Then don''t blame the Embroidery Hall for revealing everything! Lord! He was killed by the side concubine! The whole thing was like this! Yesterday morning, this servant wanted to pass the letter left by my young miss, or in other words, by Princess Qi, to the side concubine. But when the side concubine came to retrieve the letter, she coincidentally saw that her maid Qiu Yue was on good terms with this servant. However, the side concubine didn''t react at the time. When the servant handed the main concubine''s note over, the side concubine cursed Qiu Yue like crazy. She even said that Qiu Yue was trying to take advantage of her and that this servant sent her to harm her! "Then, Qiu Yue and I were a little confused, but before I fainted, I clearly saw the side concubine grabbing Qiu Yue''s neck with all her might. I wanted to save Qiu Yue, but I couldn''t move. Su Jin Xiu''s tears were mottled as she choked with sobs!


    "Embroidery!" What about the letter? Tell me where Shi Rou''s letter is! " After hearing Chu Shirou''s name, Xiao Jingfeng excitedly held the Su Family''s Embroidered Embroidery, her dark eyes shining with resplendent splendor!


    "In reply to Your Highness, the other consort immediately swallowed this letter! "No matter how much I snatched it away, I couldn''t snatch it away from you!" Su Jin''s tears flowed even harder!


    "Su Jin Xiu!" You''re too scary! The terror was unimaginable! All of this is a lie! " Her furious gaze was like burning flames, causing Duan Mu Yan to almost roar out!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Why did you destroy Shi Rou''s letter! Tell me! What did she say? "Speak!" Xiao Jin Feng had almost lost control and rushed towards Duan Mu Yan, but he was stopped by Xiao Yu Xuan!


    "I don''t see any words on it, never!" Duan Mu Yan sat on the chair in despair. Right now, everything was accusing her, but how innocent was she!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Miss''s letter said... Her death also took away your heart. Miss was full of remorse towards the side concubine, who said that the side concubine would never get your heart. She was the one who let the side concubine down. Miss, she ¡­ He didn''t forget to apologize to the side concubine before he died! "Sob, sob ¡­" Su Jin Xiu sobbed as she sobbed, each word was like a sharp knife that stabbed into Xiao Jin Feng''s chest! In the next second, Xiao Jin Feng punched Xiao Yu Xuan in the chest, forcing Xiao Yu Xuan to take a few steps back before landing on the chair Duan Mu Yan was sitting on!


    "Duan Mu Yan!" "Why did you do this?!" Xiao Jin Feng took another step forward and roared at Duan Mu Yan!


    At this moment, Duan Moyan''s heart was abnormally calm. She slowly raised her teary eyes, looking directly at Xiao Jingfeng''s fury.


    "Xiao Jingfeng, oh, I''ve never cared where your heart is, how could I care about a letter ¡­" Yuxuan, I love you! From the time I was ten years old until now, this love has never stopped. I was the one who destroyed our happiness, sorry ¡­ " At this moment, she had completely collapsed. What sort of world was this? How much longer was she going to have to endure to be free from this ruthless sky?


    At this moment, Xiao Jin Feng was stunned as he helplessly watched Duan Mu Yan throw herself into Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace. His heart was suddenly in pain, so much so that he almost suffocated. So that''s how it was! So that''s how it was!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" That... "Now that the evidence is conclusive, Qi Wangfei indeed killed Qiu Yue and almost caused Su Jin Xiu to die. Right now, I ¡­" Just as Wu Bingcheng was about to adjudicate, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly picked up Duan Mu Yan and walked out!


    "Halt!" How could Xiao Jin Feng be willing to let go? He immediately stood in front of Xiao Yu Xuan and blocked his path!


    "Get out of the way! Mu Yan was innocent! She didn''t kill anyone at all! " Xiao Yuxuan''s bright eyes looked at Xiao Jin Feng as if he were a blade!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I''m so tired... Let''s go... "Never come back, never come back ¡­" Leaning into Xiao Yuxuan''s embrace, Duan Mu Yan was utterly defeated. Her eyes were blurry and her expression was dispirited. Other than extreme disappointment, she couldn''t see any other light!


    "You want to leave?!" Impossible! Killing to pay with one''s life! You said so yourself? What? [You don''t dare to face me when the truth is revealed?] Duan Mu Yan! Is this the style of royalty! Aren''t you afraid of losing the face of the Emperor? " Xiao Jingfeng said fiercely! He would not allow Duan Mu Yan to leave just like that! Absolutely not! No reason, no reason!


    Suddenly, her heart was gripped tightly by someone as blood dripped down. Duan Mu Yan suddenly thought of her royal brother and hesitated!


    At this moment, outside the court, Duan Zitong held an imperial edict in her hand as she strode into the hall! When she saw Xiao Yuxuan hugging Duan Mu Yan, a dark glint flashed across Duan Zitong''s eyes!


    "Xiao Yu Xuan, receive the decree!" Duan Zitong walked step by step towards Xiao Yuxuan, not caring if he knelt or not as she read the imperial edict.


    "With the blessing of the heavens, and with the emperor''s decree, Xiao Yuxuan will immediately enter the palace and report this matter to the censor. I am here to inform you!" Duan Zitong kept the imperial edict, her gaze sweeping across Duan Mu Yan as she spoke.


    "Yuxuan, Imperial Father believes that this matter has something to do with the First Prince. It would be best for you to immediately enter the palace and explain, or else the consequences ¡­" "Hand over the imperial edict!"


    "Yuxuan, put me down and quickly explain this to my royal father. This matter was definitely not done by my royal brother!" "Go quickly!" Duan Zitong''s words were effective. When he heard about Duan Jingyang, Duan Mu Yan immediately struggled and retreated from Xiao Yuxuan''s embrace, his hands tightly grasping his sleeves!


    "But, but you ¡­" How could Xiao Yuxuan leave Duan Mu Yan here alone!


    "I''m fine. You can enter the palace now and perhaps even seek justice for me in front of royal father. Go quickly, I''ll wait for you here! I''m also a princess, they don''t dare to do anything to me! But royal brother can''t wait! " Duan Mu Yan endured the pain in her heart and pushed Xiao Yu Xuan away. She knew that his royal father, who was high above her, wouldn''t redress her grievances. Perhaps this was what his royal father wanted to see! However, for the sake of her royal brother, Duan Moyan could only say this. She knew how much Xiao Yuxuan felt for her.


    "Mu Yan, wait for me. I will definitely seek justice for you in front of the Emperor! "Wait for me!" Xiao Yuxuan didn''t even glance at Duan Zitong as she snatched the imperial edict from her hands and dashed towards the imperial palace!


    Something called jealousy spread through every cell in Duan Zitong''s body. She didn''t even spare a glance at Duan Mu Yan as she walked straight up to the court.


    "Sir Wu, I am here to ask on behalf of my father if this case has been completed?" Duan Zitong looked at Wu Bingcheng with a sharp gaze, the meaning in her eyes obvious.


    "Reporting to Seventh Princess, the case has already been tried. The evidence is conclusive now, but ¡­" "But if Princess Qi doesn''t plead guilty, then this official ¡­" Duan Zitong''s gaze turned cold, and her eyes darkened even more as she stared at Wu Bingcheng.


    Wu Bingcheng naturally understood Duan Zitong''s intentions. Since he had already determined that Duan Mu Yan would kill someone, he would completely fall in favor of Duan Zitong and the Second Prince. At this point in time, Wu Bingcheng had no other choice!


    "Princess Qi, are you guilty?" Wu Bingcheng''s gaze fell upon Duan Mu Yan, who had just returned from outside the hall. His tone was icy as he spoke, his gaze icy cold!


    "Mu Yan has never done it before. She won''t admit it!" Her cold voice contained absolute rage. Duan Mu Yan coldly looked at the faces of everyone in the court and her heart was as cold as water. At this moment, she suddenly realized how lonely she was!


    "You! "The Qi King ¡­" Wu Bingcheng turned to look at Xiao Lingfeng at the side.


    "To repay a debt with one''s life, I shall remain unchanged throughout the ages. Lord, what do I have to do? Do I still need to teach you how to do it?" His heart, however, felt as though it had been cut by a knife. The moment he saw Duan Ling Tian begging as he looked at Xiao Yuxuan, his rage had already reached its limit. His man''s self-esteem had already been trampled to the bottom of his feet by this woman!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Qi Wangfei, I''ll give you one last chance. If you don''t plead guilty again, I''ll serve you with a heavy punishment!" Wu Bingcheng said boldly.


    "Mu Yan is still the same old saying. Mu Yan has not committed a crime, how can she admit her wrongs!" Her gaze swept across Xiao Lingfeng as she fell into complete despair!


    "Good!" Someone! Twenty big boards! Beat the prisoner until he confesses! " Wu Bingcheng slapped the wooden table, and the yamen runners on both sides charged up, pressing Duan Mu Yan down onto the ground as they spoke!


    "Wait!" Your excellency, Princess Qi is the third princess of the current emperor. In the entire court, only Zhou Jing was left to rush up to stop the bailiffs, protecting Duan Mu Yan with his hoarse voice!


    "This ¡­" When Wu Bingcheng saw that Duan Zitong didn''t say anything and Xiao Jin Feng remained indifferent, he immediately regained his confidence!


    "The prince is guilty of the same crime as the commoners! Now that Qi Wangfei had killed someone, could this official still let him get away with it ¡­ Someone came and dragged Zhou Jing to the side! "Execute the punishment!" Wu Bingcheng slapped down on the wooden block once again!


    "No!" Princess Wangfei, this old servant will take you with me! Before the old general left, he had instructed me to protect you thoroughly. It is this old servant who is useless, but even if I have to sacrifice my life, this old servant will not let you suffer such injustice! " Zhou Shinro was already in tears, but just as he was about to pull Duan Mu Yan away, he was stopped!

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    "Housekeeper Zhou, Mu Yan thanks you for your good intentions, but there''s no need. Mu Yan is worthy of the heavens and the earth. I didn''t kill Yue Er. I believe that her spirit in heaven will give me justice!" How could Duan Moyan allow Zhou Han to be convicted because of her!


    "Fight!" With a command, the bailiff pushed Zhou Jun away, and the sturdy wooden board landed on Duan Mu Yan''s waist with a ''pa'' sound. His injured waist was in unbearable pain!


    The moment the wooden board fell, Xiao Jingfeng''s hand suddenly clenched, his sword-like eyebrows twisted, and he suddenly really wanted to rush up and kick those bailiffs away.


    "Miss, if you have a soul in heaven, then help the secondary wife. This servant believes that she didn''t intentionally tear your letter apart ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s words did indeed work. Xiao Jin Feng''s leg that had been lifted, was finally down!


    On the other side, Duan Zitong''s heart was filled with waves of pleasure! What she wanted was the current situation! Even if Duan Mu Yan were to die, he wouldn''t let her die so easily!


    The staff ruthlessly smashed onto Duan Mu Yan''s body. The pain on his body was far less than a thousandth of his heartache. The words of his mufei echoed in his ears again and again: "I can''t let others wrongly accuse me!" He couldn''t let others wrongly accuse him!


    In front of these people, Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to shed a single tear. Accompanied by the repeated assaults of the staff, her heart gradually turned ice-cold, and was like a thousand year old snow on the peak of a snowy mountain, unable to melt!


    Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth. Both of her hands were clenched tightly in pain. Her consciousness began to blur as her heart fell to the ground. All of her grievances and unwillingness surged forth at this moment! When darkness descended, Duan Mu Yan knew that her heart had already died!


    "My lord, the wangfei has fainted!" At the side. The bailiff spoke the truth!


    "That... Since Seventh Princess and the Qi King are both here, then please bear witness for me. The truth is clear now. Even if she doesn''t confess, she''ll still be caned when she wakes up, so ¡­ Grand Master! " Wu Bingcheng had already thought of an excuse long ago, so he turned to look at the Grand Master at the side.


    As such, Grand Master naturally knew what to do. Seeing that neither Xiao Jin Feng nor Duan Zitong had responded, he brought the confession letter to Duan Mu Yan and pressed down her fingerprint in front of everyone!


    At the side, Xiao Jingfeng swore that he really wanted to speak up and stop him, but in the end, he didn''t! A moment of deviation had caused him to have to pay the price of his life.


    Imperial Palace Hall.


    "Your Majesty! The Third Princess was wrongly accused! She didn''t kill anyone! You believe in this humble subject! "You must also believe in the character of your daughter!" These were Xiao Yuxuan''s first words after entering the palace.


    "Yuxuan, I''ve called you here to ask you about the case of Tian Juren. How is your investigation going?" Duan Chen could tell how much the man in front of him loved Duan Mu Yan, but it was too late. The current Mu Yan was Xiao Jin Feng''s second wife! The man in front of him would become his son-in-law!


    "Your majesty!" Xiao Yuxuan''s heart was burning with anxiety. He didn''t know if Duan Moyan would be able to continue bearing with the punishment department''s official hall! He wanted to go back!


    "Stop!" Xiao Yuxuan! You''re getting bolder and bolder! You actually dare to leave without my permission! I ask you, who did this to Tian Kairen? This has nothing to do with the First Prince! " Duan Chen questioned coldly! Xiao Yuxuan was shocked in his heart. So the Prime Minister was right. The Emperor had really given up on the First Prince!


    "Go back to the Emperor! Although this matter has not been investigated thoroughly, this humble subject dares to vouch with my life that this has nothing to do with the First Prince! " At this moment, he also felt that it was unfair for Duan Jingyang and Duan Mu Yan! Both were princes and emperors. If the one wronged in the court was Duan Zitong, would the emperor be so indifferent?!


    "This is a very serious matter, you can easily resolve it with just a few words! I have been informed that you have found out that Lord Tian was assassinated! Tian Juren had supported the Second Prince, which was why Jing Yang had resorted to such a vicious method! He really disappoints us! " Duan Chen''s face was as cold as ice. No one knew it, but there were times when he felt guilty!


    "Your Majesty! It was true that Lord Tian had been assassinated, but not by the First Prince! The time for you to send your humble subject to investigate the case is not up yet! "Your majesty, please give this humble subject some more time, don''t come to a conclusion too early!" Xiao Yuxuan said worriedly, and a bad premonition suddenly rose in his heart.


    "Of course, I naturally won''t believe the words of others, which is why I summoned you to the palace! Mu Yan''s case will be tried by the Ministry of Justice, you just have to do your duty! You should know that Mu Yan is the side wife of the Qi King, and you ¡­ Don''t tell me you don''t know the feelings the Seventh Princess has for you? " Duan Chen''s voice was slightly relaxed, as if he was reminding Ye Zichen of something!


    "Your majesty, this humble subject dares to ask you!" Xiao Yuxuan slowly raised his eyes and looked directly at the emperor before his. Suddenly, his heart ached. This was Duan Jingyang, and this was also Mu Yan!


    "What?" Duan Chen raised his eyebrows. He had never seen Xiao Yuxuan act so solemnly before!


    "This subject really wants to know whether Mu Yan is your biological daughter or not. All these years, just when have you ever treated her as your biological daughter?!" Xiao Yuxuan''s words were like a sharp blade that stabbed viciously into Duan Chen''s heart. That moment of pain caused Duan Chen to look much older!


    "How dare you!" Xiao Yuxuan! "You are questioning me!" At this moment, he actually didn''t dare to look Xiao Yuxuan in the eye! He was afraid that if his eyes were too sharp, they would see through his heart!


    "This humble subject does not dare, this humble subject only wants the Emperor to know that Mu Yan is currently in the court and that everyone is trying to accuse her of murder! She is your daughter. You should know her best! You know how helpless she is now, and how much she wants a little warmth at this moment! Your majesty! This humble subject begs you, Mu Yan is also waiting for you! " Xiao Yuxuan kneeled on the ground, begging for mercy!


    After a long time, Duan Chen turned around and looked at Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Are you sure that Mu Yan was wronged?" Duan Chen indifferently said, his gaze devoid of any hostility! Just as Xiao Yu Xuan was about to reply, Duan Zitong suddenly walked in!


    "Father, you don''t need to ask the Imperial Tutor anymore. The third sister has already admitted killing someone and signed a contract with him, and now that she has been sentenced to jail by the Ministry of Justice, I would like to help her get out of this predicament. But there are witnesses and evidence here, and even the king wants to kill someone to pay for it." Duan Zitong lowered her eyes and sighed, yet her heart was overflowing with joy!


    "Impossible!" Mu Yan did not kill anyone, how could he admit his mistake! You''re lying! What did you do to Mu Yan?! " Without waiting for Duan Chen to speak, Xiao Yuxuan abruptly rushed towards Duan Zitong. Both of his hands fiercely gripped her shoulders as he viciously spoke!


    "Yu Xuan, not me ¡­ I also want to help the third imperial sister, but iron evidence is as powerful as a mountain. Even royal father ¡­ " Seeing the murderous intent in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, Duan Zitong''s heart couldn''t help but tremble. The usually gentle Xiao Yuxuan and the usually calm and elegant Xiao Yuxuan were actually questioning him like a mad beast! Her heart felt as if it had been cut by a knife! No matter how excessive her actions were, it was all for the sake of obtaining the man''s heart! She only loved Xiao Yuxuan, what was wrong with that!


    "Yu Xuan!" Let go of the catalpa tree! " Off to the side, Duan Chen couldn''t help but be enraged when he saw Xiao Yuxuan treating Duan Zitong in such a manner!


    Xiao Yuxuan didn''t say anything, and immediately left Duan Zitong and ran out of the Imperial Hall!


    "Yu Xuan!" Duan Zitong wanted to give chase, but was stopped by Duan Chen!


    "Putong, chasing after him now is undoubtedly bringing shame upon yourself. It seems like Jade Xuan''s heart has always been with Mu Yan. royal father hopes that you can give up. If you continue on, this road will be very bitter!" Duan Chen looked at Duan Zitong, whose eyes were filled with tears, and consoled him with her worry!


    "No matter how bitter, this son will continue to walk. In this life, I will marry only Xiao Yuxuan!" Duan Zitong''s gaze turned cold as he watched Xiao Yuxuan''s departing figure. Even if he couldn''t obtain his heart, he would still obtain his person!


    "You said that Mu Yan had pleaded guilty just now? Is she willing to do it? " Duan Chen turned around and asked suspiciously!


    "Father, this son ¡­" Just as Duan Zitong was about to speak, she suddenly feigned unconsciousness! She couldn''t say that she was implying that Duan Mu Yan was making a comeback, but she believed that Duan Chen would immediately decree her release right now!


    Seeing Duan Zitong unconscious in her arms, Duan Chen panicked and called for the imperial physician! However, the matter regarding Duan Mu Yan had been thrown to the back of her mind!


    When Xiao Yuxuan arrived at the court, there was no one in the court. Instead, there was a pool of blood on the ground! Xiao Yuxuan''s heart suddenly floated as he suddenly grabbed a bailiff.


    "Speak!" Whose blood was this!? Where is Mu Yan? " Xiao Yuxuan viciously grabbed the collar of the bailiff''s collar as he viciously said with an ice-cold voice that contained absolute anger!


    "Returning King, this ¡­ This is Qi Wangfei''s blood... She has been sent to prison... "Ping Wang!" Before the bailiff could finish his sentence, Xiao Yuxuan had already rushed to the Sky Prison. All the way there, Xiao Yuxuan''s mind was filled with the scene of Duan Moyan being punished. Her suspended heart felt like it was about to shatter! The pain in his heart was obvious!


    The Celestial Prison.


    The pain from her back was like a fire that burned through her every nerve. At this moment, how she wished that he could pass out just like this and never wake up again, but that wouldn''t do. Wave after wave of pain on her back had caused her to be more clear-headed than he had ever been before. Duan Mu Yan''s heart was ice-cold. She hated Su Jin Xiu, hated Xiao Jin Feng, hated Duan Zitong, but in the end, she hated Duan Chen! If his own royal father hadn''t pushed him to Xiao Lingfeng, all of this wouldn''t have happened!


    The sound of hurried footsteps came from afar, and when Xiao Yuxuan saw Duan Mu Yan leaning against the wall, she violently pounced towards the prison cell!


    "Mu Yan! Mu Yan! I''m back! " Xiao Yuxuan''s voice became choked with sobs, and his eyes became moist! Seeing his beloved girl being humiliated and tormented like this made his heart feel as if it had been stabbed by knives!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Yuxuan!" Tears rolled down her face without any warning. She forced the pain from her back to the side of her cell and held onto Xiao Yuxuan''s arm tightly!


    "Mu Yan! How could this be? How dare they torture you! I want to save you! I want to complain to the Emperor! " Xiao Yuxuan choked with sobs as he opened his mouth to speak. His tears quietly rolled down his face!


    "Don''t... Don''t go, if not for royal father''s acquiescence, would they make their move? Yu Xuan, I didn''t kill anyone! As long as you believe me, that''s enough! " Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with despair as she tightly held onto Xiao Yu Xuan''s life saving straw. In this world, she could only trust Xiao Yu Xuan!


    "Yuxuan, how is royal brother? Does royal father believe him? " Even his Imperial Father allowed Wu Bingcheng to execute him. From this, it could be seen that he wasn''t the least bit concerned about their relationship!


    "Mu Yan! Don''t worry, Jing Yang is fine! I will find out about the death of Innocent Tian! I definitely won''t let him be framed! However ¡­ Mu Yan, how can I watch you stay in this place! I''ll take you with me! " Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s pale face, Xiao Yu Xuan could feel her heart bleeding!

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    "Don''t... I won''t leave, I really want to see, just what does royal father want with me? If he wants to kill me, even if we go to the ends of the earth, we won''t be able to escape! Yuxuan, nothing will happen to me here. Leave quickly, time is limited. You must investigate the death of Lord Tian and return royal brother''s innocence! "Please!" Xiao Yu Xuan''s curled eyelashes flickered with a heartbreaking light, making it impossible for him to refuse such a request!


    Within the Hall.


    "royal father! Xing Yi dared to swear on his head that the 3rd royal sister didn''t kill anyone! Please enlighten me, Father! Also, this son knows that his father suspects that the death of Lord Tian is related to his royal brother, so this son shall use his life to guarantee that this matter has nothing to do with his royal brother! All of this was caused by my son, Xing Yi, being the crown prince. I beg my father to take back my orders, so Xing Yi doesn''t want to be this crown prince! " Duan Xingyi''s handsome face was filled with absolute resolution. As he spoke, he knelt down on one knee.


    "Nonsense!" The title of crown prince is related to the Great Mo River Mountain. You don''t have to say anymore about this, royal father has already made up his mind! " Duan Chen coldly spoke, but his eyes were filled with doting love for Duan Xingyi! Compared to Duan Zitong, Duan Xingyi did not hold any hatred towards Mu Yan and Jing Yang. This was exactly what Duan Chen wanted to see!


    "royal father! If my royal brother hadn''t willingly given me the title of crown prince, I wouldn''t have become this crown prince even if I had to die! This son of mine will do as he says! Let royal father think twice! " Duan Xingyi pursed his lips tightly and a bright light flashed in his eyes. It seemed that Duan Jingyang''s end was approaching! Duan Chen, oh Duan Chen, now that Duan Jingyang is dead, your Great Mo Dynasty is without descendants!


    "Enough!" Don''t say anymore, this matter will be handled by royal father! royal father is tired, I will not have tea with you today, you can leave now! " Duan Chen waved his hand, and Duan Xingyi, who knew his part in the drama, slowly withdrew from the Imperial Hall!


    Watching Duan Xingyi''s back gradually fade out of his line of sight, Duan Chen couldn''t help but sigh deeply. Letting Jing Yang be willing was easier said than done! Duan Chen''s heart grew heavier and heavier. In his mind, he suddenly recalled Duan Mu Yan. Just as he was about to step forward, he suddenly stopped! Mu Yan, Jing Yang, royal father has already let you down so many times, you won''t miss this one time! Rest assured, as long as you pass through this hurdle, royal father will definitely compensate you!


    In the end, Duan Chen did not bother to look at Duan Muyan. He was waiting, waiting for Duan Jingyang to beg him! With a single thought, she could destroy an entire nation and destroy their entire family! In the instant that Duan Chen closed his eyes, he finally understood what it meant to die before committing crimes!


    Ever since Duan Mu Yan had been sent to the Sky Prison, Xiao Yu Xuan had been running back and forth from the Tian Residence to the Sky Prison. As for the two ends of the needle, there was still no clue.


    At this time, it was already late. Xiao Yuxuan was carrying a bamboo basket to go to the Sky Prison to see Duan Mu Yan! As he was walking past Jinghua Street, a light flashed in front of his eyes. Xiao Yuxuan subconsciously retreated, only to discover that there was a person wearing tight night clothes blocking his path!


    "Who are you?" Xiao Yuxuan slowly put down the bamboo basket and sized up the person in front of his. From his figure, one could tell that the person in front of his was a woman!


    "Who I am is not important. The important thing is that your death date is already here!" The masked man spoke coldly. Without another word, he jumped straight towards Xiao Yuxuan!


    Naturally, Xiao Yuxuan didn''t dare to be negligent and immediately sidestepped the attack of the masked man! The masked man took out his sword and stabbed it towards Xiao Yuxuan''s left chest. Xiao Yuxuan also took out his jade flute to block the attack. After a dozen rounds, the masked man felt the strain. She never expected Xiao Yuxuan''s martial arts to be on par with his master''s!


    "I''ll surrender and spare your life!" As he spoke, the jade flute became a sword that pierced towards the masked man''s neck. He wanted to know who this person was!


    "In your dreams!" The masked man suddenly turned around. Just as he was about to dodge, Xiao Yuxuan''s sword had already stabbed into her chest. In a moment of desperation, the masked man flung his sleeves and a needle flew towards Xiao Yuxuan!


    Almost at the same time, another figure flashed by. Xiao Yuxuan took a few steps back. When he saw the hidden weapon, his heart shook. He wanted to chase after it, but the masked man on the ground had already disappeared without a trace!


    At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan took out the needle and compared it with the one in his hand. It was exactly the same! There was no doubt that the woman who had just fought with him was the murderer of Tian Chou.


    Spring Festival.


    "Heart of Ice!" Are you crazy? If I had left a moment ago, you would have already fallen into Xiao Yuxuan''s hands! Didn''t Master tell us not to act rashly! Why are you so reckless! " Ye Li sulked as he looked at Leng Bingxin, who was still dressed in her night clothes!


    "I won''t fall into Xiao Yuxuan''s hands. If he catches me, I will end my own life and will not give him any clues. You should know this very well!" The cold voice had no trace of regret. Leng Bing Xin opened her mouth and slowly untied Ye Xing Yi!


    Seeing Leng Bing Xin''s reaction, Ye Li immediately turned around, but his heart still had some lingering fear!


    "You don''t care about your own life?" Ye Li knew that Leng Bing wanted to take back the needle that her master had given her!


    "My business has nothing to do with you!" Leng Bing Xin said indifferently, she had already changed her clothes!


    "Your matter has nothing to do with me. However, you attacked me again this time. Xiao Yuxuan already has two of your needles. This matter can''t be too big or small. I must report it to Master!" Ye Li said solemnly, but a hint of bitterness flashed through his heart. It had nothing to do with him? A woman who had loved for seven years could actually say such heartless words.


    "You!" Just as Leng Bing Xin was about to stop him, a figure flashed by. Duan Xingyi was already standing in front of his.


    "I already know!" Duan Xingyi''s deep eyes shone with the light of ''chilliness''. He looked at Leng Bingxin and pursed his lips, not saying a word!


    "Your subordinate knows his wrongs. Your subordinate is only ¡­" Just as Leng Bingxin opened her mouth to speak, Duan Xingyi''s palm strike arrived. Leng Bingxin did not dodge, because she knew that this would be the result!


    "Ugh ¡­" Leng Bing Xin held onto her chest and took a few steps back, spitting out a mouthful of blood! When Ye Li saw this, he immediately went forward and supported Leng Bingxin, looking at Duan Xingyi with a begging gaze.


    "Master!" Bing''er didn''t do it on purpose. She just wanted to get back the needles in Xiao Yuxuan''s hands. She just wanted to ¡­ " Ye Li still wanted to say something, but was stopped by Leng Bingxin.


    "Ye Li, you don''t need to say anymore. Master''s punishment is that Bing''er knows she is guilty!" Leng Bingxin pushed Ye Li away with all her might and stubbornly leaned against the wall. She lowered her eyes and didn''t dare to look Duan Xingyi in the eye.


    "It''s good that you know it. It''s fortunate that you didn''t commit a grave mistake this time. Otherwise, you wouldn''t have suffered such a heavy blow!" Duan Xingyi took in a deep breath. If he hadn''t thought of looking at Duan Mu Yan from the Sky Prison, he might not have encountered such a situation.


    "Master, what should we do now?" Right now, Xiao Yuxuan already had two needles containing the Heart of Cold Ice in his hand. How could he just let this go?


    "Hmph, no matter what he did, it would be futile. I''ve already hidden Bing''er''s needle in Duan Jingyang''s room, so it''s not strange that Xiao Yuxuan has a needle!" Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, as a strange light flashed in his eyes.


    "This time, I have come to warn you and to... Ye Li, come with me! " Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, then leapt out of the window! Ye Li glanced at Leng Bing Xin, then turned around and followed her out.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s departing figure, the stubbornness on Leng Bingxin''s face was instantly defeated. She knew that it was a punishment for wrongdoing, but she didn''t expect her master''s palm to strike over without hesitation. Not to mention it was so heavy.


    At an inn opposite the Spring Festival.


    "Master, Bing''er did have good intentions as well. She just doesn''t want to ¡­" Ye Li was about to explain, but Duan Xingyi stopped him.


    "I naturally understand her feelings. Otherwise, it wouldn''t just be a palm strike! "Ye Li, I''ll give you a mission right now. I can''t tell Bing''er about it, and I''m afraid something bad might happen to him!" Duan Xingyi said coldly.


    "Please speak, Master!"


    "Duan Mu Yan is currently imprisoned. If my guess is correct, Duan Zitong will not let this matter rest. I''ll have you guard the prison at night and protect Duan Mu Yan''s safety!" Duan Xingyi understood Duan Zitong too well! She definitely wouldn''t consider letting Duan Mu Yan off just for her own grand plan!


    "Ye Li accepts the order!"


    "Ye Li, I know what you''re thinking about Bing''er. It''s just that Bing''er is too stubborn and stubborn. Your martial arts are definitely above hers. Sometimes, you can''t let her do anything she wants!" Do you know! " Duan Xingyi reminded.


    "Master, I ¡­" Ye Li was flabbergasted by Duan Xingyi''s words and was momentarily at a loss for words.


    "There''s no need to explain. I don''t object to the two of you being together, I just want you to look after her. I''ll be leaving first! " Duan Xingyi left these words behind before turning around and leaving.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s back, Ye Li could not help but feel a trace of bitterness from the bottom of his heart. His master already knew what his subordinate was thinking. Could it be that he didn''t know what Bing''er was thinking?


    Ever since Duan Mu Yan had gone to prison, everything else in the Xiao manor was normal except for Zhou Jing who no longer cared about the matters of the manor. Xiao Jin Feng had also handed over the matters of Zhou Jing to Su Jin Xiu, while he himself stayed in the study for two whole days without coming out!


    "Feng Xue, do you think our prince is guilty? I haven''t had a meal in two days! " Cui Xin and Feng Xue walked through the archway in the front yard.


    "Sigh!" Can you not feel guilty? Just look at how badly they beat up the wangfei in the court. Their backs are covered in blood and they''re still drawing signs while the wangfei is unconscious. Feng Xue did not agree!


    Just as Cui Xin and Feng Xue were walking towards the kitchen, a sharp voice suddenly came from behind them!


    "Ugh ¡­" "Lady Jin, you ¡­" Cui Xin and Feng Xue knew that they had a lot to say, and they immediately lowered their eyes. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu had actually become the housekeeper of the Xiao family. As long as she spoke, she didn''t need to ask for anyone''s permission, she could be kicked out of the Xiao family!


    "Be careful with your words in the future, what do you think? Your Highness still won''t eat it? " Su Jin''s eyes flashed with a cold light as she looked at the food in Feng Xue''s hand.


    "Reporting to elder sister Jin Xiu, the prince didn''t even open the door. He only told us to bring it back." Feng Xue replied truthfully.


    "Give it to me!" Su Jin Xiu took the tray from Feng Xue''s hand. After thinking for a while, she turned around and walked towards the study room. Seeing Su Jin Xiu walk far away, the two maidservants couldn''t help but look at each other in dismay. It looked like their future days wouldn''t be good!


    Within the study room, Xiao Jin Feng looked at the scrolls on the desk in a daze, his mind was filled with the scene of Duan Mu Yan being beaten up. Even though she had been beaten up, her expression was still as stubborn as ever, and even if she had to endure excruciating pain, she still wouldn''t admit her wrongs. Could it be that she didn''t know that even if she pleaded guilty, the Emperor wouldn''t do anything to her? Ah, Duan Muyan! Why are you so entangled with Jade Xuan? Why don''t you even look at me? As long as you look at me once, I will definitely save you! You are my consort! She''s my, Xiao Lingfeng''s, concubine!


    At this moment, Xiao Jingfeng''s fists were clenched tightly as his eyes slowly narrowed. His heart was in great pain. Ever since he saw Duan Mu Yan being dragged into the cell, his heart had been in so much pain that he couldn''t fall asleep! He even wanted to rush into the prison cell to rescue Duan Mu Yan, but unknowingly, he had already been moved by her actions!

 C84

    Just as Xiao Jin Feng stood up, there was a light knock on the door.


    "My lord, I am Embroidery ¡­" Su Jin Xiu spoke softly, waiting for a response from inside!


    "Come in!" Xiao Jingfeng slowly sat down, the anxiety in his eyes slowly fading away. The door opened and Su Jin Xiu walked in with a sway before placing the dishes on the table.


    "Prince, you haven''t eaten for two days. If this goes on, how can your body withstand it? If Miss saw you like this, she wouldn''t be able to hold on." It will definitely hurt your heart to death! " Su Jinxiu''s eyes lit up. She did not expect that a dead man could be used to such an extent!


    "I''m not hungry yet, you can leave now!" Xiao Jin Feng sighed to himself, feeling extremely vexed in his heart. What happened to him just now? Why did he think of saving Duan Mu Yan, and why was he so desperate and desperate!


    "Prince, I know what Prince is thinking. Although the side concubine killed someone, she was ultimately carried in by you, a prince. Now that she''s in prison, you should go take a look." Prince, I know what Prince is thinking, although side concubine killed someone, she was ultimately carried in by you. Su Jin Xiu said tentatively, her gaze suspiciously landing on Xiao Jin Feng!


    After a long while, Xiao Jingfeng did not reply. Su Jinxiu knew that he had tacitly accepted and had only been probing him. It seemed that he really wanted to see that slut!


    "Your servant will prepare it now ¡­" Su Jin Mei left happily. The moment the door was closed, Su Jin Xiu''s viciousness was revealed. It was good for them to see each other, but once they did, the misunderstanding would only grow bigger! Xiao Jingfeng! You are destined to be embroidered by me, Su Jin, all the people you love and those who love you. I won''t let them live!


    In the room, Xiao Jin Feng was surprised at his tacit approval. Perhaps, it was just as Su Jin Xiu had said, he was just regretting it.


    He was very clear about Duan Jingyang''s personality. If he knew that Duan Moyan had been conned into a concubine, he would definitely go all out in order to seek justice for his in front of the emperor. This was also what Prime Minister Zhu Xu was worried about!


    When Xiao Yuxuan arrived at Ting Lei Pavilion, he saw Duan Jingyang angrily walking over!


    "Jing Yang? What are you doing? " Xiao Yuxuan probed!


    "Yu Xuan, how long more do you want to keep this a secret?" Had something happened to Mu Yan? Was she imprisoned by the Ministry of Justice?! Why? What right did they have to stop Mu Yan! You tell me! " Duan Jingyang''s eyes were crimson red as he viciously spoke. He wanted to seek justice from his father!


    "Jing Yang!" Calm down! "Listen to me!" Xiao Yuxuan had to expend a great deal of effort to drag Duan Jingyang into Ting Ting Pavilion, and he had to shut the door tightly!


    "Xiao Yuxuan!" You said that you like Mu Yan in vain! Now that Mu Yan is in prison, it''s fine if you don''t come out, but you''re not letting me go! You! I am so disappointed in you! " Duan Jingyang angrily said with his sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted.


    "Jing Yang, how do you know that I didn''t come out for Mu Yan? How do you know that I didn''t feel heartache?!" But the result was still the same! It''s not that the Emperor doesn''t know that Mu Yan is in prison, but he didn''t say a word. Just because you made such a ruckus, you can guarantee that Mu Yan will be released? Are you certain that Mu Yan will not be in an even worse state after what you have done?! " Xiao Yuxuan''s every word was like ice and his face was solemn. His heartache was no less than Duan Jingyang''s!


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" But what should he do now?! Mu Yan is currently suffering in prison, we cannot stand by and watch without doing anything! " Duan Jingyang sat dejectedly on a chair. He had no idea what to do!


    "Mu Yan is currently only imprisoned in the Sky Prison and has not been convicted yet. The most important thing now is your matter! The emperor has already suspected that you were the one who killed Tian Churen. If it was confirmed, the consequences would be unthinkable! The Prime Minister only told me to come back to you because he was afraid you would be impulsive, so he told you to be calm! As long as you remain calm, you will be able to clear away the clouds and see the clear sky. However, if you rush to find the Emperor for a theory, then all my efforts and mine will be wasted! I have now found out that Lord Tian killed him, and that the murderer ambushed me last night! It''s all my fault for being too careless and not being able to catch the culprit. Otherwise, I would have definitely asked for the truth! " When Xiao Yuxuan saw that Duan Jingyang had calmed down, he finally explained the current situation!


    "Father really suspects me?" Duan Jingyang''s heart was repeatedly pushed into the abyss.


    "So I want to prove your innocence within the time limit!" "Look at these two needles!" Xiao Yuxuan took out a lethal weapon and handed it over to Duan Jingyang.


    "Is this the weapon that killed Lord Tian?" Duan Jingyang looked incredulously at the silver needle in front of him.


    "That''s right, this kind of needle will pierce into the body and flow through the blood into the heart. Then, it will borrow the impact of the heart''s explosion to break through the body, leaving no scars. It will only leave two pinprick sized red marks!" Xiao Yuxuan explained.


    "But how to find the murderer?" Duan Jingyang handed the needle over to Xiao Yuxuan and asked suspiciously.


    "I don''t have a clue for a while, but don''t worry, I promise I will definitely find that murderer and return your innocence. The only request is that you don''t act recklessly and go find the emperor!" Xiao Yuxuan repeatedly warned him!


    "I''ll listen to you! Yu Xuan, I really don''t trust you to visit Mu Yan often! " Duan Jingyang spoke as if he was begging!


    "Don''t worry. With me here, I won''t let anything happen to her!" As she said this, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly felt heartache. This was what he had told Mu Yan in the court that day! But the result.


    However, she liked it. The worse it was, the better it was for her. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu was following behind Xiao Jin Feng with a bamboo basket in her hand!


    "Please enter the Qi King!" As the bailiff led the way attentively, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart slowly rose to his throat. Step by step, he walked towards the cell, but he didn''t know what to say at the first sentence!


    Even when he stood outside the cell and saw Duan Mu Yan leaning in the corner with her hair in a mess, her back was covered in a white prison uniform that was dyed red. At this moment, Xiao Xin Feng still didn''t know what to say! When Duan Mu Yan heard the voice, she slowly raised her gaze. When her gaze made contact with Xiao Jin Feng''s cold gaze, she slowly retracted it, maintaining her previous posture. The iciness and disregard in her eyes caused Xiao Jin Feng''s heart to feel extreme pain! That coldness and decisiveness had deeply pierced his heart!


    "Your Highness, the Prince has come to see you! I also brought something that you normally love to eat. " Su Jin Xiu slowly bent down. However, the cell''s iron fence was too narrow, so the bamboo basket could not be placed inside. Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to take out the tray, she heard Xiao Jin Feng instructing the guards to open the cell door!


    "Open!"


    "No need. Take the things and go!" A clear and cold voice came out from Duan Mu Yan''s mouth, without a trace of warmth.


    "Your Highness, Prince has good intentions. You ¡­" Su Jin Xiu tried to console her, but was stopped by Duan Mu Yan''s cold voice.


    "I don''t want to repeat myself. Scram!" Duan Mu Yan was still leaning against the corner of the wall. She didn''t even look at Xiao Jin Feng, she only scoffed at Su Jin Xiu!


    "Duan Muyan, back then, it was you who wanted to sue in court. For you to end up like this, you must ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but speak out!


    "I brought this upon myself, didn''t I? That''s all you want to say. You came here to see how miserable my fate is, but it''s a pity that you''re disappointed! Even if I, Duan Mu Yan, am to stay here, it would be better than staying at that cold and heartless Xiao manor that is full of machinations and schemes! " Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was filled with disdain.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Now that the evidence is as solid as a mountain, you still won''t admit it! This King is not as despicable as you think! " In the face of Duan Mu Yan''s disgust, Xiao Jin Feng clenched his fists tightly, an indescribable rage in his heart!


    "Go, I don''t want to see you, you demure hypocrite!" Duan Muyan''s every word was like ice as she slowly closed her eyes!


    "Left Concubine, you really ¡­" Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to speak up for Xiao Jin Feng, he saw that Xiao Jin Feng had already walked out of the cell. He was wrong, very wrong, it was wrong of him to come here! After seeing Xiao Jin Feng leave, Su Jin Xiu slowly stood up and kicked the bamboo basket in her hands to the ground! A dark and cold glint burst out from his sinister eyes.


    "Duan Mu Yan, you''re right. The Xiao manor isn''t suitable for you. It''s best if you don''t return for the rest of your life, otherwise ¡­" "Haha ¡­" Su Jin Xiu sneered as she left.


    Looking at Su Jin''s back, Duan Muyan swore to herself that if she could get out, she would make Su Jin''s blood pay for her debt!


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to leave, a red figure suddenly appeared in front of her! She didn''t even see how that person had entered! The thin and narrow fence would not allow him to enter!


    "You ¡­ How did you get in? " Duan Muyan stared at the man before her in astonishment as she asked in disbelief.


    "How did I get in? It''s not important. The important thing is that I can take you out. How about it? Do you want to come with me?" Shangguan Wuye smiled faintly, his pretty fingers pressed against his chin, a trace of pity in his eyes as he looked at Duan Mu Yan beside him.


    "I thank Asgard Master for his kind intentions. Mu Yan will not leave!" The initial astonishment in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes faded as she slowly calmed down like a calm lake.


    "Tsk tsk, why must you insist? Don''t worry, even Emperor Mo cannot be injured by the people that my Yue Hua Palace wants to protect!" Shangguan Wuye said leisurely, his deep gaze upon the bloodstained prison uniform behind Duan Mu Yan, slightly furrowing his brows.


    "Mu Yan still has the same words as before. Asgard Master, please return!" It was not that Duan Muyan did not trust Shangguan Wuye, it was also that she did not wish to leave. However, she suddenly discovered that other than this place, she truly did not know where to go.


    "Scram!" "Since you don''t want to leave, I won''t force you. However, there''s one thing you can''t delay the injury behind you any longer!" Shangguan Wu Ye looked at her, pursed his lips but did not say anything. He then took out a jade bottle from his bosom, and the red dress snaked over to Duan Mu Yan and squatted down.


    "This is medicine, I''ll help you ¡­"


    "There''s no need. I, Mu Yan, am grateful for Palace Master''s kindness. It''s just that Mu Yan''s life is too low and she cannot use Palace Master''s good medicine." As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she subconsciously tightened her collar. She hadn''t forgotten what had happened in the white room of the Moon Flower Hall!


    "Don''t worry, even if I wanted to, I would dare to act blindly without thinking. I am only using my palm to let the powder pass through the prison uniform. Let me tell you, this powder is a secret formula made from rouge. As Shangguan Wuye spoke, he opened the jade bottle and held the powder in the palm of his hand. Then, he circulated his internal energy, causing the powder to fall on Duan Mu Yan''s back and seep into her body.


    At almost the same moment, Duan Mu Yan felt the pain in her back gradually dissipate, only to feel a wave of numbness and itchiness.


    "Don''t worry, your wounds are already healing. In less than a day, you will be completely healed!" Shangguan Wuye had always been very confident in the medicine of rouge!


    "Mu Yan thanks palace master." Duan Muyan was someone who understood the general situation. Although she did not have a good impression of Shangguan Wuye, the pain had lessened considerably.

 C85

    "There''s no need to thank me. I was entrusted by someone else to do so!" Shangguan Wuye knew that even if Duan Xingyi hadn''t said it, he would have come to save his.


    "Who?" Duan Moyan looked at Shangguan Wuye with a suspicious look on her face.


    "What do you think? It''s not easy to stay here," Wu Ye said. "Don''t worry, once you''ve thought it through, Wu Ye will take you away from this damn place!" Shangguan Wuye stood up and disappeared from the cell in a flash.


    Duan Mu Yan was surprised by Shangguan Wu Ye''s unfathomable martial arts, but in her mind she wondered who the person he was referring to was. Could it be Duan Xingyi? Although Duan Mu Yan did not wish to have anything to do with him, other than him, Duan Mu Yan could not think of anyone else!


    When he left the cell, Shangguan Wuye was about to leave when he saw the purple robe on top of the cell looking straight at him. Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help chuckling, like the first rays of the moon, bewitching.


    "If you want to be a good person, why don''t you go yourself? I''ve taken advantage of you, are you willing? " Shangguan Wuye leaped up and arrived in front of Duan Xingyi. His eyes looked at Duan Xingyi''s enchanting face and couldn''t help but sigh. If there was anyone more beautiful than him in this world, perhaps he would be Duan Xingyi! In fact, Shangguan Wuye had humbled himself. That enchanting looks, not only did women not win, but also men.


    "What did she say?" He really wanted to go in. From the moment Duan Mu Yan had been imprisoned, he had wanted to go in, but he couldn''t because his identity prevented him from taking a step forward. Other than watching from the distance every night, there was almost nothing he could do.


    "What can you say? You should know that girl''s personality better than I do. She won''t leave, but don''t worry, the wound on her back has already healed!" Shangguan Wuye shrugged.


    "The wound on her back has healed, but her heart is already dead. That''s fine too. If she doesn''t have any worries here, then she can leave with a peace of mind." Duan Xingyi muttered to himself.


    "You aren''t thinking of bringing her back to do it ¡­"


    "You have no business here, you can leave now!" Duan Xingyi couldn''t wait for Shangguan Wuye to continue speaking, so he spoke coolly.


    "What a great move!" But forget it, I owe you! Alright, I''m leaving! Do it yourself! But let me remind you, that girl is very stubborn. She might not be willing to leave with you ¡­ " After saying that, Shangguan Wuye turned and left.


    Seeing that Hong Chang had left his line of sight, Duan Xingyi pursed his lips. If that day comes, regardless of whether Duan Mu Yan is willing or not, I will bring her along and leave.


    In a flash, Duan Mu Yan had already been in prison for seven days and Duan Chen had yet to issue any orders on how to deal with it. He was waiting, waiting for Xiao Yu Xuan to return empty-handed. From Duan Chen''s perspective, it was only a matter of time before Duan Mu Yan''s imprisonment decided this matter.


    After days of hunting him down, Xiao Yuxuan had no clue about this assassin. Even though he had used the Ministry of Justice''s four famous hunters, he still didn''t have any clues that he could find out. This caused Xiao Yuxuan to become flustered until a friend in the martial arts world asked him if he could find any. As for the owner of this ice needle, no one knew. However, it was highly likely that he was a Northern Desert expert.


    "Are you saying that the people who killed Lord Tian were from the Northern Yue?" Why would they want to kill Lord Tian for no reason at all? " Zhu Xu looked at Xiao Yuxuan in disbelief.


    "I''m not sure yet, but it''s possible! Tomorrow will be the deadline. If I am unable to produce reliable evidence, then the Emperor will pin this crime on the First Prince! Prime Minister, what do we do now? " Xiao Yuxuan looked impatiently at Zhu Xu. At this point, he was truly at his wit''s end.


    "This old man doesn''t know either. It seems like the Emperor is determined to pass on the position of Crown Prince to the Second Prince!" Right now, I''m not afraid of anything else. The main reason is that I''m afraid that the First Prince might lose his patience and find the Emperor for a reason! Especially since the Third Princess was imprisoned! This made the old man even more worried. Judging from the emperor''s personality, he definitely wouldn''t let the third princess lock him up for so long. Presumably, the emperor did this on purpose! I really don''t know what the emperor is thinking! " At this time, Zhu Xu was also in a great mess!


    "Don''t worry Prime Minister, I''ve already warned the First Prince repeatedly. I believe that the First Prince won''t go to the Emperor rashly. As for the Third Princess, let''s just wait and see!" Xiao Yu Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. Unless it was absolutely necessary, he didn''t want to risk it all!


    Imperial Palace, Ting Jin Pavilion.


    Duan Jingyang had not gone to find his father, but this did not mean that Duan Chen would not take the initiative to attack.


    When Duan Chen appeared in the Ting Pavilion, Duan Jingyang didn''t even believe his eyes. Ever since he was young, this was the first time he had seen his Imperial Father step into his doorstep. His heart trembled with emotion as Duan Jingyang rushed forward and kowtowed.


    "This son greets royal father!" Duan Jingyang was so excited that his voice trembled.


    "Let''s rise!" Jing Yang, have you been well? " Duan Chen quietly looked at the decorations of the Pavilion of Subjugation. It turned out that he had never entered this place despite the passage of so many years. Perhaps Xiao Yuxuan was right, he owed this pair of children!


    "Reporting to royal father, this son is doing well. I, your father, will sit down. I will pour some tea for you!" Duan Jingyang felt a bit nervous and excited. Even his hands, which were holding onto the teapot, could not help but tremble.


    "You sit down too!" Duan Chen said indifferently. Looking at the excitement and unease on Duan Jingyang''s face, he couldn''t speak the words in his heart no matter what. But for the sake of Mo Yu, he had to be ruthless!


    "Jing Yang, I believe you''ve also heard about Tian University''s personnel. Father would like to know if this has anything to do with you?" Duan Chen had no intention of concealing anything, as he spoke straightforwardly.


    "Father suspects this son? Reporting to royal father, this matter has nothing to do with this subject! " Duan Jingyang firmly said.


    "Let''s put this matter aside for now. You should also know about Mu Yan''s imprisonment, right?" Duan Chen insinuated himself insinuatingly, shifting the topic to Duan Muyan.


    "royal father! Mu Yan is innocent. She can''t kill someone! I implore royal father to order the release of Mu Yan and to investigate this matter once more! " As long as he mentioned Duan Mu Yan, Duan Jingyang immediately got excited.


    "Jingyang, is your royal father anxious? But your royal father asked Wu Bingcheng for ironclad evidence. Why did you ask your royal father to release Mu Yan!?" You also know, that there are clouds in the ancient saying, when the Son of Heaven violates the law, he sin with the common people. Duan Chen''s sword-like eyebrows creased as he glanced at Duan Jingyang from the corner of his eyes.


    "Father, didn''t you want to ¡­ No! royal father, please let Mu Yan go! She''s your own daughter! " Duan Jingyang looked at his father in horror. He had never expected this outcome!


    "Jing Yang, I also want to let Mu Yan off, but... "I am in a really difficult situation!" Duan Chen gritted his teeth and refused to let go. With a conflicted expression on his face, a trace of guilt flashed across his heart!


    No, your son will not let anything happen to Mu Yan! If father kills, then I will die. Jing Yang is willing to give his life for it! " Glimmers danced in Duan Jingyang''s eyes. He suddenly didn''t know who this man in front of him was. Even though the tiger was poisonous enough to be a glutton, the man in front of him kept saying that he wanted to kill his own daughter!


    "Jing Yang, what are you saying? How can Mu Yan kill you and make you bear a crime!" royal father was also thinking of a way! "But ¡­" Duan Chen gritted his teeth and continued.


    "If the case of Tian Churen does not end, I will not be able to rest at ease for a day. I can only let Mu Yan suffer in prison for a few more days!" Duan Chen suddenly turned his face away. He did not know how he should face Duan Jingyang. This was undoubtedly hinting at Duan Jingyang.


    At this moment, Duan Jingyang finally collapsed onto his chair and stared fixedly at the emperor in front of him. His heart felt like it was about to break down. He understood. So this was the reason why his father entered the Ting Hall! The sky above Duan Jingyang''s head began to collapse. It was as if the entire world had been annihilated, and all of his remaining willpower was completely gone!


    "Jing Yang, I still have matters to attend to, so I''ll be leaving first!" The silence in the room made Duan Chen feel uneasy. He did not dare to look at Duan Jingyang''s reaction, nor did he dare to continue speaking. This was the first time he was at a loss of what to do in front of Duan Jingyang.


    The instant Duan Chen stood up, Duan Jingyang spoke.


    "Lord Tian ¡­" It was me who got someone to kill him! His son was dissatisfied that his father wanted Duan Xingyi to be the crown prince, so all the officials who supported him had to die. This was the best proof of that! If not for this answer, can you save Mu Yan? " Duan Jingyang tried his best to hold back the tears in his eyes as he coldly spoke. Each word was like ice! At this moment, he really didn''t know what reason he had for insisting that his royal father wanted to kill him, and in such a despicable way at that!


    "Royal father, please think about it ¡­ Perhaps ¡­ Perhaps there is a better way! " Duan Chen left in a perfunctory manner, his heart suffering the same torment.


    As he watched Duan Chen''s departing back, Duan Jingyang''s tears couldn''t help but roll down uncontrollably. He suddenly missed mufei and missed Mu Yan. At this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of loneliness that was about to swallow him whole!


    In the dark, Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised as a trace of certainty flashed in his heart. Duan Chen, you really have to be ruthless. If the truth were to be revealed one day, I wonder what your reaction would be!


    At the Imperial Hall, Duan Chen sat dejectedly on a wooden chair. His eagle-like eyes turned hollow. He had achieved his goal, but now he hesitated. He asked himself, "What are you doing?" Using his own daughter to force his son into a dead end? Even though he would not deal with Duan Jingyang, taking away the crown prince who had originally belonged to him was undoubtedly pushing him into an abyss! Duan Chen asked himself, ''Do you really want to do this?'' Maybe he should consider it carefully!


    Right at this moment, Duan Zitong dashed into the Imperial Hall!


    "royal father! Royal Father is in trouble! "Xingyi is packing his luggage. He''s leaving!" Hearing Duan Zitong''s anxious words, Duan Chen suddenly stood up and supported the panting Duan Zitong up!


    "What did you say?" Xingyi was about to leave! Where is he now?! " Duan Chen''s train of thoughts was interrupted by Duan Zitong as she asked worriedly.


    "She was in the Sage Storage Pavilion just now, I wonder if she left now! royal father, this son does not want Xingyi to leave! Please let him stay! " Duan Zitong looked pleadingly at Duan Chen. In the next second, Duan Chen immediately helped Duan Zitong sit down and walked towards the Sage Storage Pavilion.


    By the time Duan Chen arrived at the Sage Storage Pavilion, Duan Xingyi had already left!


    Where''s the Second Prince?! Did you see that? " Duan Chen questioned the maids within the palace harshly. His eyes were filled with anxiety and worry!


    "Reporting to the emperor, the second prince left for the east gate of the imperial city. The servants can''t stop him even if they wanted to, so I beg the emperor ¡­" The first class of maidservants looked up; Duan Chen had long since disappeared!


    The alluring Zi Chang circled around the palace. After calculating that it was about time, she finally left!

 C86

    Just as Duan Xingyi was about to reach the east gate, Duan Chen''s voice came from behind!


    "Yi''er!" "Stop right there!" No matter how overwhelming and undefeatable the former Duan Chen was, he was now an old man. In such a short period of time, he was already panting heavily.


    Noticing Duan Chen running over, Duan Xingyi purposefully quickened his footsteps and hurriedly headed towards the city gate. When Duan Chen saw this, he rushed forward like an arrow and fiercely blocked Duan Xingyi''s path!


    "Yi''er!" You''re not even going to listen to royal father''s words? " Duan Chen''s voice carried obvious anxiety and terror. He was truly afraid of losing his son!


    "royal father! This son is unfilial, I was unable to say goodbye to royal father before I left! "Sorry ¡­" Duan Xingyi immediately knelt in front of Duan Chen, lowering his head in dejection.


    "Yi''er, royal father forbids you from leaving!" Duan Chen slowly supported Duan Xingyi who was lying on the ground. His voice was filled with determination!


    "Father, your son has made up his mind!" Duan Xingyi spoke with a sonorous voice and firm eyes. When he looked at Duan Chen, he did not have a single trace of hesitation!


    "Say the reason, only if you can give me a reasonable reason would royal father definitely not stop you!" Duan Chen''s voice became even deeper, and the grip around his shoulders tightened.


    "This son ¡­" This son is too used to living outside without restraints, I''m not used to living in the palace! " Duan Xingyi said evasively.


    "Xingyi, royal father knows why you left and he knows how to make things difficult for you! Right now, royal father has promised you, so everything should go according to plan. royal father does not force you to do so, but you must promise royal father one thing, and that is, you cannot leave! " How could Duan Chen not know what Duan Xingyi was thinking?


    "Father ¡­" Duan Xingyi was momentarily at a loss for words!


    "You promised royal father?" Seeing the hesitation in Duan Xingyi''s eyes, Duan Chen''s heart slowly calmed down. At this moment, Duan Zitong stumbled over!


    "royal father! Xing Yi! You left just like that, even ignoring your royal sister? Have you forgotten the days when we lived together? You don''t care about your royal sister anymore? Xing Yi, royal sister begs you not to leave! " Duan Zitong pulled on Duan Xingyi''s sleeve with misty tears in her eyes as she begged!


    "Yi''er, are you really willing to give up on me and royal father? It wasn''t easy for us to get together and royal father didn''t even have the time to make it up to you and now that you''re leaving, how can you endure?! " As Duan Chen spoke, a radiant light flashed past his eyes.


    "royal father! This son was wrong! Your son will never leave you, your royal sister! In this world, no one is more intimate than you all! " Duan Xingyi knelt before Duan Chen once again, choking on his saliva!


    "That''s good! That''s good! royal father will send you back! " Duan Chen supported Duan Xingyi up as he consoled him.


    "Father, let this son accompany Xingyi! It has been hard on you. Let Eunuch Li help you back to the Imperial Palace to rest! " Duan Zitong anxiously pulled Duan Xingyi to her side.


    "Alright, catalpa, give Xing Yi a good advice. Don''t leave, your father is really old. I really don''t want you two to leave your father''s side again!" At this moment, Duan Chen no longer had any hesitation in his heart. He wanted Duan Xingyi to become the crown prince!


    Looking at Duan Chen''s fading figure, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but sigh.


    "Xingyi, this trick of yours really works. It looks like royal father is determined to make you Crown Prince!" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips pursed as she said this in a low voice.


    "Xing Yi thanks royal sister for being willing to help!" Duan Xingyi leisurely spoke as a dark arc flashed across his deep eyes!


    "What are you saying? We are siblings, and your business is my business. Let''s return to the Sage Storage Pavilion. This is not a place for us to talk." After which, he returned to the Sage Storage Pavilion together with Duan Xingyi.


    Imperial study.


    Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Chen in disbelief.


    "Your majesty, there are still three days left. Why doesn''t Your Majesty allow this humble subject to investigate?" Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Chen, who was sitting securely in front of her. She felt uneasy in her heart.


    "The culprit has already pleaded guilty to the crime and the person behind the scenes has also admitted to everything. The case has been closed and you can''t investigate it!" Duan Chen''s countenance was expressionless. This was his final decision.


    "The murderer has been executed? May I ask your majesty, who is the culprit? Who is the mastermind? " Xiao Yuxuan choked and his heart tensed.


    "The culprit is naturally someone from the martial arts world, but he has been executed by me. As for the mastermind ¡­" It''s the First Prince, and he admitted it himself! " Duan Chen hesitated for a moment before finally replying.


    "Impossible!" Your majesty! This had nothing to do with the First Prince! How could he admit it?! " The thing that Xiao Yuxuan feared the most had happened.


    "Are you saying that I''m lying to you?!" Duan Chen disapprovingly said in a cold voice!


    "This humble subject does not mean that, but this case is complicated and confusing. If we do not investigate it clearly, it will endanger the entire Mo River Mountain. This humble subject requests Your Majesty to give this humble subject some more time ¡­" Before Xiao Yuxuan could finish, Duan Chen interrupted his.


    "Xiao Yuxuan!" "I have made it clear that you can withdraw now that this case has been concluded!" Duan Chen ruthlessly spoke as he gestured for Xiao Yuxuan to leave!


    "Your majesty!" Xiao Yuxuan was about to speak again, but was pushed out of the study by Eunuch Li! Outside the Imperial Study, Xiao Yuxuan held onto Eunuch Li''s hand tightly.


    "How can this be? This was impossible. How could the First Prince admit to this? He never did it at all! "


    "Ping Wang, this old servant really doesn''t know about these things. What this old servant can tell you is that this morning, the Second Prince wants to leave the palace, and the Emperor spent a lot of effort to stop him from coming back. King Ping, hurry up and leave. Enraging the Emperor is not a joke! " Eunuch Li fiercely sighed and returned to the imperial study!


    Xiao Yuxuan did not hesitate for even a moment, and immediately rushed towards the courtyard. When he pushed open the door, a wave of alcohol filled the air as Duan Jingyang climbed onto the table. A dozen jugs of wine were scattered all over the place, some of them already on the floor.


    "Jing Yang!" Xiao Yuxuan closed the door behind his and quickly walked to Duan Jingyang''s side. He gently shook the door a few times before calling out to Duan Jingyang who was crawling on the table!


    "Yu Xuan?" Good! Come! Drink two cups with me! I already know less than a thousand glasses of wine, hehe! Let me fill it up for you! "Ugh ¡­" How come there''s no wine left?! Someone! Get wine for this prince! " Duan Jingyang looked at Xiao Yuxuan and shouted loudly!


    "Duan Jingyang!" What are you doing?! Why did he have to admit it?! You know how many people are running away over this! How can you face those people! Didn''t you promise me that you wouldn''t look for the Emperor? "Why can''t you resist it ¡­!" Xiao Yuxuan looked angrily at Duan Jingyang. He had spent the entire day and night searching the Imperial City, yet this was the result!


    "I am not the one looking for royal father! Royal Father personally came to find me! The purpose of his first entry into Ting Ya Pavilion was to make me admit my guilt with Mu Yan''s death! Jade Xuan! This is my royal father! The present Emperor of the Badlands Court! Can I have a choice? Even if I don''t admit it, royal father will still blame it on me! As for Mu Yan, she would die! Why do you think royal father had Mu Yan locked up in the prison for so long? Duan Jingyang almost roared.


    At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan''s heart turned cold. He never expected that the exalted Emperor of the Great Mo would be so despicable that he would use his daughter''s life and death to force him to live everything he wanted!


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Looking at the painful and tangled Duan Jingyang, Xiao Yuxuan was suddenly unwilling. He was unwilling for Duan Jingyang, and for Duan Moyan!


    Royal Father has promised me that as long as I am willing to admit my wrongs, Mu Yan will be released. Yuxuan, you have seen that in royal father''s eyes, Mu Yan and I are nothing, Mu Yan cannot stay in the Imperial City, or else the consequences will be unpredictable! Take her away! "Please!" Duan Jingyang threw down the wine jug and held onto Xiao Yuxuan tightly!


    "I will! "I promise you that I won''t let anyone bully Mu Yan, but you ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan was determined that this time, she would definitely bring Duan Mu Yan away!


    "I... I''ve already given up my position as crown prince, Duan Xingyi won''t do anything to me. Father ¡­ Let them be! I don''t care! Yu Xuan, help me look over Mu Yan. I am truly worried for her! " As long as Mu Yan was able to leave the Imperial City, he would not have anything to live for!


    When Xiao Yuxuan left the palace, the first thing he did was to go to the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    "How can this be? The Emperor was going too far! No, we can''t just let it go like this. If I hand the mountains and rivers into Duan Xingyi''s hands, this old man will always feel that something isn''t right! Furthermore, this old man also has the obligation to advise the emperor to be more vigilant with regards to the spy from the Northern Yue! " Zhu Xu decided on the last one!


    "But right now, the emperor''s attitude is too resolute. Yuxuan really doesn''t know what else to do!" Xiao Yuxuan felt despair at the bottom of his heart. It wasn''t that he had a holy will, but that he hadn''t met the Bright Monarch yet!


    "Don''t be impatient! So what if Duan Xingyi is the crown prince? After all, he is not the emperor, and this old man has already sent people to investigate his background! " Zhu Xu said coldly.


    "Is the Prime Minister doubting his identity?" Xiao Yuxuan was stunned.


    "That''s not true. The Emperor still doesn''t recognize the wrong son. What this old man suspects is that he has been used!" In short, everything is still under suspicion, and without any evidence, neither of us can speak carelessly! " Zhu Xu reminded him.


    "Prime Minister, don''t worry. Xiao Yuxuan knows what to do." Xiao Yuxuan said firmly.


    "In that case, two days later, after the Emperor has thought it through, we will face the Holy Emperor together and beg him to reconsider!" Zhu Xu promised. Xiao Yu Xuan nodded vigorously.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    "Princess, are you trying to kill Duan Mu Yan?" Qing Lan looked at Duan Zitong in astonishment. In the end, she still received such an order.


    "If you don''t kill her, royal father will release her! Right now, there''s still a reason for us to kill her. If we wait for her to come out, then we''ll be in big trouble! " A cold light flashed through her sinister pupils. Duan Zitong could not let Duan Mu Yan come out alive. The chances of that happening were not something that could be found every day!


    "Princess, I''m afraid Qinglan ¡­" Qing Lan hesitated. However, she was stopped by Duan Zitong.


    "I understand what you mean. Are you afraid that you will be unable to defeat Xiao Yu Xuan?" "Don''t worry, I didn''t want you to do it!" Duan Zitong said coldly. As she struck out with both of her palms, a wave of coldness spread out from behind Qing Lan! Qing Lan turned around and saw a middle-aged man dressed in black appear in front of her.


    Qing Lan had to admit that the man in front of her had a vulgar appearance. She had a pair of small, narrow eyes that emitted a trace of an evil aura. Her lips were thin and thin, and although his long hair was like silk, it couldn''t conceal his unsightly appearance! Perhaps she had been right about Duan Xingyi and Xiao Yuxuan every day. For the time being, Qinglan was unable to accept a man of such looks.


    "Princess?" Qing Lan asked suspiciously.


    "This is the famous Ghost Doctor Qian Ri!" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly pursed as his eyes bloomed with a resplendent brilliance!


    "Money?" Even though she had never seen him before, the three words were still familiar to her. He was like his name, if she could get ahold of him, she would need ten thousand taels of gold, and if she didn''t have gold, then she could have a beautiful woman. This money was like life''s two hobbies, one was money, and the other was women!

 C87

    "Princess, you flatter me!" "I am just a gangster. I don''t know whose life the princess is going to take today?" When Qian Ruming spoke, he couldn''t help but glance at Qing Lan. The curve of his lips made Qing Lan feel uncomfortable.


    "Qing Lan, bring the Ghost Doctor to the heavenly prison to help him! "As for the silver taels, the catalpas have already been handed over to the Ghost Doctor. As for the women ¡­" Duan Zitong pulled Qing Lan over, then looked at Qian Ruming. "Zitong is ready!"


    "Sure, sure!" "Since the princess thinks highly of me, I will not disappoint you. Lady Qinglan, please ¡­" Qian Ru Ming once again shifted his gaze to Qing Lan.


    "Princess, Qing Lan has gone!" Although Qing Lan didn''t like money to be like life, she had clearly seen Duan Zitong''s protective attitude. At the very least, the princess hadn''t sent her out yet.


    Qing Lan left the palace without a word and headed towards the sky. Beside her, Qian Ru Ming''s pair of small eyes never left Qing Lan''s sight.


    "Lady Qinglan is such a beautiful lady. Although I have seen countless women under my feet, a woman as unique as Lady Qinglan is rarely seen!" Qing Lan disdained Qian Ru''s praises. Seeing that Qing Lan was silent, Qian Ru continued.


    "I know, you must be thinking, that Seventh Princess is also beautiful like a flower, but why does she only like you? It''s very simple, I, Qian Chao, have never paid attention to her face, and her temperament. She has a unique temperament, which makes me fall in love with her at first sight!" Qing Lan was annoyed by the boldness of the confession. She just kept her silence for the sake of the overall situation!


    "Qinglan, there aren''t many people with the surname Qing in the martial arts world. Have you heard of a lady named Qing Zhiling?" Qian Ru was silent. Qing Lan immediately stopped talking. She stared at the man in front of her with her bright eyes. He was not only vulgar, but also despicable!


    "Why did it stop? Is it because I can''t bear to take the risk? Don''t worry, I, Qian Ruming, will kill whoever I want! I''ve never failed before! " Qian Ru Ming said all sorts of things!


    "What else do you know?" Qing Lan went straight to the point. She didn''t like to be around people.


    "Miss Qinglan is referring to?" Qian Ru asked despite knowing the answer.


    "Since you''re not willing to speak, then forget it, let''s go!" Looking at the departing back of Qing Lan, Qian Ruming''s smile became even wider. Qing Zhiling, ah, Qing Zhiling, all the women I wanted had their hands cut off! You too!


    It was already late in the night, and when Qing Lan and Qian Ru arrived at the Sky Prison, the night was as usual. Qing Lan secretly rejoiced that Xiao Yu Xuan wasn''t around, or else, she really wouldn''t know how to make a move! Above the Sky Prison, Qian Ruming took off the tile and looked down at Duan Mu Yan who was leaning against the wall. He could not help but sigh.


    "Tsk tsk, such a devastating beauty is about to die, what a pity!" At the side, Qing Lan looked coldly at Qian Ru Ming. The light in her eyes was dark!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Qing Lan, please don''t misunderstand. Ru Ming isn''t interested in that woman. What he is interested in is ¡­" Qian Ru Ming was interrupted by Qing Lan before he could even open his mouth.


    "It''s about time. How does the Ghost Doctor want to make a move?" Qing Lan said coldly. At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the two of them.


    "Both of you, have you asked me about Duan Mu Yan''s intentions?" Ye Li had long since seen Qing Lan and Qian Ru crouching here sneakily. He only appeared when they were about to make a move.


    "Who are you?" Qing Lan looked at him cautiously.


    "That''s not important, you can''t hurt the woman below!" He did not forget his master''s words!


    "That will depend on your ability! Girl! I''ll leave this person to you! I have my own ways of dealing with the woman below! " Qian Ru Ming naturally would not reveal Qing Lan''s identity. As he spoke, he had already flashed into the cell!


    "How dare you!" Just as Ye Li was about to give chase, he was stopped by Clear Orchid. The two of them immediately clashed against each other, and Ye Li couldn''t help but be astonished. The girl before him had extraordinary skills.


    dribbling blood phoenix tears


    Duan Moyan stepped onto the road of becoming an overlord step by step.


    Inside the Sky Prison, when Qian Ru Ming appeared before Duan Mu Yan, she wasn''t the least bit shocked.


    "Don''t you want to know who killed you?" Qian Ru was surprised by Duan Mu Yan''s calmness. He was at a loss as to what to do!


    "Is it necessary? There are too many people in this world who want me dead. Make your move, if I die, everything will be calm. Everyone will get what they want. Perhaps ¡­ Only after I die will I regain the slightest bit of royal father''s conscience, and let him have some change in his attitude towards royal brother. " He didn''t even raise his eyes to look at Qian Ru Ming. After staying in the Celestial Prison for so long, perhaps she already had a premonition that his royal father wouldn''t let her off this time.


    "Of all the people I''ve killed, you''re the first one who''s not afraid of death! In that case, I''ll give you a chance! " As Qian Ruming spoke, he shook his sleeve, and the seven inch green serpent suddenly coiled around Duan Mu Yan''s jade wrist. Before Duan Mu Yan could react, it had already been bitten mercilessly by the venomous snake!


    Ugh ¡­" "Duan Mu Yan could not help but let out a soft moan. In the next second, the poisonous snake had already returned to Qian Ru Ming''s sleeve.


    "You won''t die immediately, but this poison is extremely effective against it. This is already a chance for you!" This was the first time that Qian Ruming had shown mercy to someone he wanted to take his life. It wasn''t because of Duan Mu Yan''s overbearing attitude, but because of the fearlessness in her eyes!


    "Actually, I do not need this opportunity ¡­" As Duan Moyan spoke, he had already fainted, unconscious. Seeing the determination in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Qian Ruming couldn''t help but sigh. If this girl didn''t die, then he would become magnanimous in the future!


    When Qian Chao Ming left, Ye Li was still fighting with Qing Lan! Seeing that Qian Ru Ming had succeeded, Qing Lan did not pursue him and immediately retreated several meters away. After the two of them left, Ye Li entered the cell without a word. When he noticed that Duan Mu Yan was unconscious, he knew that something was wrong, so he immediately turned around and left for the Imperial Palace.


    Sage Storage Pavilion.


    Duan Xingyi''s heart couldn''t help but tighten at Ye Li''s arrival.


    "What is it?" Noticing that there was no one around, Duan Xingyi immediately pulled Ye Li into his bedroom.


    "Master, this isn''t good. Someone attacked the Sky Prison at night. Duan Mu Yan is currently unconscious, so she must have been poisoned!" Ye Li cut to the chase by saying that he wanted to save as much time as possible.


    "What did you say?" "Let''s go!" Duan Xingyi''s brows furrowed as his heart skipped a beat. It was all due to his momentary carelessness. He had only guessed that Duan Zitong would send Qing Lan to deal with Duan Mu Yan, and Ye Li''s kung fu would not be difficult for him to deal with Qing Lan! However, he never expected that the outcome would be like this!


    Without a word, Duan Xingyi quickly walked towards the Sky Prison. When he was almost at the entrance, Ye Li flashed into the dark.


    "Your subordinate pays his respect to the Second Prince!" The jailer did not expect Duan Xingyi to visit him so late in the night. He hastily wiped away the saliva at the corner of his mouth. He had just been sleeping soundly.


    "Forget it!" Listen up, royal father has decreed that he wants to imprison the Third Princess in a special cell, so give me the key! " Duan Xingyi coldly looked at the jailer and spoke in a cold voice.


    "Yes sir!" The prison warden didn''t dare to be negligent and immediately passed the key to the special cell at his waist into Duan Xingyi''s hands.


    "All of you stay here and guard it, no one is allowed to enter. Also, Royal Father ordered that from now on, no one is allowed to see the third princess!" Before the prison wardens could reply, Duan Xingyi had already stepped into the cell.


    Outside the prison, Duan Xingyi clearly saw Duan Mu Yan slump to the ground, and without bothering to summon her, he immediately opened the cell door and held her up for a moment. His heart was filled with shock, and he only saw her pale face, lips turning black, and her entire body was indescribably ice-cold.


    "Mu Yan, hold on. Nothing will happen to you, and I won''t let anything happen to you!" Duan Xingyi ruthlessly choked. He could feel that Duan Mu Yan''s breathing was getting weaker and weaker, close to the point of dying!


    At this moment, Ye Li had already removed the tile roof of the cell. Duan Xingyi picked up Duan Mu Yan and leaped without a word.


    "Master, what is this?" Ye Li said doubtfully.


    "You, stand guard here!" Duan Xingyi didn''t explain any further and left. Ye Li sighed to himself as he watched Duan Xingyi''s departing figure. Even if Duan Xingyi had ten thousand reasons to save Duan Mu Yan, the fear in his eyes couldn''t be deceived. His master''s heart was moved.


    Inside the Moonlight Palace, Shangguan Wuye sat quietly in his white room. He was no longer as enchanting as he used to be, and at this moment, other than his red dress fluttering in the wind, he was like a statue. Wuya, why are you so stupid? I''ve never blamed you, never.


    "Reporting to the Mistress, Young Master Shen carried a woman and barged into rouge''s room, forcing her to treat him. Without your instruction, she would not dare to do so. They started fighting just like that!" The Great Sage Peony reported worriedly.


    "Got it!" Don''t let him hurt rouge! " Shangguan Wuye spoke lightly, a trace of an enchanting smile was plastered on his lips, he never thought that his bad friends would have the chance to treat women as their own business!


    In the rouge room.


    At this moment, the five Holy Maiden was engaged in an intense battle with Duan Xingyi.


    "Young Master Shen, if it wasn''t for Mistress'' instructions, Yanzhi definitely wouldn''t have saved this lady. Young Master need not rush to ask for Mistress'' time, this lady will not die!" As Yanzhi spoke, she dodged Duan Xingyi''s wind palms.


    "I don''t care! I want you to save her now! " Duan Xingyi ruthlessly spoke. The Six Saintess Cai Die lightly waved her hand, forcing Duan Xingyi''s attack to retreat.


    "Young master Shen is obviously wasting his time doing so. Do you not want this lady to live anymore!?" Cai Die spoke up for him. The other three Holy Maiden also surrounded Duan Xingyi, not allowing him to approach rouge in the slightest!


    "Stop!" A clear and melodious voice sounded from the door. Shangguan Wuye walked in gracefully step by step, but in the next second, he was dragged by Duan Xingyi to the front of the bed!


    "Quick, save her!" The ice-cold voice contained a great fear, Shangguan Wuye had never seen his friend so serious before!


    "See, I already told you to get her out, but you just wouldn''t listen. Now ¡­"


    "Quick!" Duan Xingyi''s voice interrupted Shangguan Wuye''s teasing. His handsome face was like a sheet of ice, leaving Shangguan Wuye speechless. He cast a sidelong glance at the rouge, then moved away from the bed with Duan Xingyi.


    Yanzhi understood the meaning behind his words. Thus, she walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side, and after giving him his pulse, she stopped frowning.


    "How is it?" Duan Xingyi nervously looked at rouge and suspiciously asked.


    "This lady was poisoned by the venom of a snake, and this poison was ordered by the Ghost Doctor Qian Ru. The venomous snake is precisely Qian Ruming''s lifeblood!" Yanzhi opened her mouth angrily in exchange for the astonished gazes of the crowd.


    "What I mean is, it''s the Purple Blue Snake that''s being raised by money as if it''s his life! What are you all thinking! " Yanzhi was extremely speechless.


    "How can you blame us? Your words are very vague ¡­" Cai Die shrugged her shoulders and said.


    "Can you save him?" Duan Xingyi interrupted their teasing and questioned them coldly. At this moment, Cai Die gently pushed Duan Xingyi.

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    "I say, Young Master Shen, your question is unnecessary. In this world, as long as you''re poisoned and don''t die, there''s no way you can save Yanzhi!" Cai Die raised her eyes, she was very confident in her sister!


    "Mistress, must this woman be saved?" Yanzhi solemnly looked up at Shangguan Wuye. Before Shangguan Wuye could speak, his collar had already been grabbed by Duan Xingyi.


    "What do you think?" Shangguan Wuye looked at rouge helplessly.


    "Since that''s the case, saving this lady is not out of options, but at least three days!" As rouge spoke, she whistled and a snow-white snake peeped out of her sleeve!


    "Yanzhi, what are you doing?" Duan Xingyi said with suspicion. His sword-like eyebrows were tightly knitted.


    "The venom in this lady''s body is not something ordinary medicine can cure. She can only use my seven-inch ice snake to slowly suck the venom out of her body. But there is one thing, my ice snake can only inhale one-third of the venom at a time, so it would take at least three days for this girl to recover! If everyone is fine, please leave first. Yanzhi will be treating this lady! " Yanzhi said solemnly.


    No matter how reluctant Duan Xingyi was, he was pulled out of the rouge room by Shangguan Wuye.


    "Right now, I really want to know, if you get Duan Mu Yan out of the prison and are discovered by someone tomorrow morning, wouldn''t the world be in chaos?" Shangguan Wuye shrugged.


    "I''ve already lied that I put her in a special cell, and only I have the key! Can rouge really save her? " Duan Xingyi was still uneasy.


    "If you don''t believe in rouge, how would you bring her here? But don''t say that I didn''t warn you, these days, if you want to see someone, you might not necessarily need to use a key. Do you think that the special prison cell of the Sky Prison would be of any use to Xiao Yuxuan or Xiao Jingfeng?" Shangguan Wuye disapproved.


    "This ¡­" Duan Xingyi immediately understood what was going on. If he wasn''t worried about Duan Mu Yan''s life and death, how could he have been so careless?


    "How is it? Do you have any ideas now? However, you must tell me, is Duan Mu Yan really that important in your heart? " Shangguan Wuye asked respectfully.


    "No need!" Duan Xingyi coldly spoke as he walked in front.


    "Alright then!" It will cause chaos when Xiao Yuxuan and the rest can''t find Duan Mu Yan, and it will make Emperor Mo anxious as well. When that happens, it will be very lively and I will be more than happy to watch the show! " Shangguan Wuye raised his eyebrows.


    "She is my chess piece, a very important one!" Duan Xingyi coldly said.


    "I''m not satisfied with that answer!" Shangguan Wuye shrugged resentfully as he walked to Duan Xingyi''s side.


    "Don''t go too far!" Duan Xingyi''s cold eyes were like awls, his voice didn''t have a trace of warmth.


    "I don''t think so. I''m helping you right now!" Shangguan Wuye said innocently, his charming eyes looked so much like they deserved a beating.


    "She is important to me, just like you are to Wuya! "It''s done?" Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, but his voice was firm and sonorous.


    "Cai Die!" Shangguan Wuye''s charming eyes became silky as he called for Cai Die.


    "What are your orders?" Cai Die respectfully replied.


    "For the past three days, I''ve wronged you so much that you disguised yourself as that lady just now and came to the Great Moor Prison to stay for a while. Of course, someone will appreciate your kindness!" Shangguan Wuye cast a sidelong glance at Duan Xingyi, then turned and left gracefully. Cai Die looked at Duan Xingyi''s handsome face, thinking about the nervousness that came from the bottom of Duan Xingyi''s heart, and slowly walked in front of him.


    "There''s no problem with changing my appearance, but Young Master Shen must remember that I''m Cai Die. If I''m mistaken, that would be terrible ¡­" Cai Die teased him and then left.


    On the spot, Duan Xingyi was still conflicted over his answer. He knew how important Wuya was to Shangguan Wuye, and if he could trade for it with his life, Shangguan Wuye would rather have died that year. Could it be that he had already fallen in love with Duan Mu Yan?


    As for Qing Lan and Qian Ruming, when they arrived at the palace, Qian Ruming suddenly stopped Qing Lan.


    "What are you doing?" The cold voice carried a trace of disgust. Qing Lan did not have a good impression of Qian Ru Ming.


    "I won''t be entering this palace. However, there are a few words that Qian Ruming wants to tell Lady Mi face to face. Firstly, Seventh Princess and I are in the business, but it is fate that allows us to know who Lady Qinglan is. "Second, before I met Lady Qing Chen, there were many different kinds of women on my bed. The good and the bad were only for one night, and never touched by love. But after meeting Lady Qing Lan, I swear to the heavens that from now on, other than you, there will be no other women on my bed ¡­" Without waiting for Qian Ru to finish speaking, Qing Lan frowned and was about to pull out the flexible sword at her waist!


    "Wait, there''s still the third. Young lady, why don''t we work together after hearing this. From today onwards, I will treat Miss Qing Lan as my lifelong pursuer. If Lady Qing Lan follows me, I swear I will love you with my life!" This life will not let you down! " Qian Ru Ming then said what Qing Lan thought was a fantasy story.


    "You''re done?" Qing Lan spoke coldly.


    "I wonder what you think?" This was the first time he had confessed after playing the game for so many decades.


    "Not to mention this life, even in the next life, in the next life, Qing Lan will not be interested in Young Master at all! Young Master Qian had better give up on this thought! Since Young Master Qian did not want to enter, Qing Lan would bid him farewell! "Farewell!" As she spoke, Qing Lan jumped into the palace.


    Looking at Qing Lan''s back, Qian Ru''s lips pursed slightly. Her sharp eyes narrowed even more. Qing Zhi Ling, I''m not just saying I will forget about it.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    "You saw with your own eyes that Duan Mu Yan is dead?" Duan Zitong raised her teacup lightly as a brilliant light shone out of his sinister eyes.


    "Reporting to Princess, there were people who obstructed her back then. This servant was only concerned with helping Qian Ruming lure that person away and did not personally confirm it. However, according to what Qian Ru said, Duan Mu Yan is definitely going to die." Qing Lan reported truthfully, but she felt a chill in her heart when she mentioned Qian Ru Ming.


    "Someone is stopping us? Who is it? "Yu Xuan?" Duan Zitong''s hands couldn''t help but tremble as a cold light flashed in her eyes.


    "To reply Princess, she is not the Imperial Tutor. Her kung fu skills are quite unique. It is also the first time that Qinglan has crossed blows with him, so she is not familiar with him." Qing Lan recalled.


    "Un, no matter what, it''s good as long as Duan Mu Yan is dead. Next, we''ll have to wait for tomorrow''s great chaos!" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips curled up slightly. She believed that as long as Duan Mu Yan wasn''t in this world, Xiao Yu Xuan would fall in love with her one day, even if it meant waiting for ten years or twenty years!


    The night passed silently, and early the next morning, Duan Zitong did not make a single sound, but instead waited for noon to arrive. She became even more anxious and restless.


    "Clear Orchid!" In the end, Duan Zitong couldn''t hold herself back and called Qing Lan in.


    "Princess ¡­" Not only Duan Zitong, even Qing Lan felt that the palace shouldn''t be so quiet.


    "Go and prepare some pastries, I want to see if the prison wardens of the Sky Prison are still awake, or if that Qian Ruming took my silver taels!" Duan Zitong''s almond-shaped eyes narrowed as they turned sinister. Without hesitation, Qing Lan immediately complied and went straight to the royal kitchen.


    After leaving the palace, Duan Zitong and Qing Lan went straight to the Sky Prison. However, they bumped into Xiao Yuxuan, who was visiting them at the entrance of the Sky Prison.


    "Yuxuan, I really didn''t expect to meet you here. I heard that Master Tian''s case is over. The aftermath should be enough, right?" A faint light flickered within Duan Zitong''s beautiful eyes. He hadn''t seen his for a few days, yet Xiao Yuxuan''s face was still as handsome as before, even more haggard than before. Duan Zitong''s heart ached at the sight of his.


    "I didn''t expect to meet the princess here. The emperor ordered me to settle Lord Tian''s family before returning to the palace to report. This humble subject doesn''t dare to be negligent." Xiao Yuxuan replied lightly, a trace of vigilance flashing through his eyes.


    "I''m afraid that Yuxuan didn''t come here for the sake of Lord Tian''s family. Since we''ve already met, let''s go in together. The three imperial sisters have been here for some time, and I''ve also pleaded with my royal father for help. It''s a pity that he''s determined to punish his third imperial sister. The only thing Zili Tong can do is bring Qinglan here to visit ¡­" As Duan Zitong spoke, he entered the Sky Prison with Xiao Yuxuan.


    As her footsteps drew nearer, Duan Zitong''s heart became more and more conflicted. It was only when she saw Duan Mu Yan that she couldn''t help but stagger forward. Luckily, Xiao Yuxuan was one step ahead of her to the entrance of the prison.


    "Princess ¡­" Qing Lan was flabbergasted by Duan Mu Yan. She wanted to go up and explain, but was stopped by Duan Zitong.


    "Is Third Sister doing well? I got Qing Lan to bring some of your favorite food from the palace. Duan Zitong retracted the astonishment in her eyes and slowly walked to Xiao Yuxuan''s side.


    "Mu Yan, how are you?" Xiao Yuxuan ignored Duan Zitong''s existence and asked worriedly.


    Inside the cell, Duan Mu Yan slowly raised her gaze as she calmly looked at the newcomer. Following the scent of the incense, Duan Mu Yan slowly leaned on Duan Zitong''s side.


    "Thank you, Mu Yan!" After Duan Mu Yan finished speaking, she wordlessly picked up the food that Duan Zitong had placed in the cell and was about to turn around when she suddenly saw Xiao Yu Xuan''s peculiar gaze. In order to not lose sight of him, Duan Mu Yan picked up the food that Xiao Yu Xuan had brought and returned to her seat.


    "If there''s nothing, I want to be alone." Duan Ling Tian''s words caused Duan Zitong and Xiao Yuxuan to be shocked at the same time, but Duan Zitong naturally didn''t want to stay any longer.


    "Yuxuan, since I''m out, I''d like to meet with Lord Tian''s family. Are you able to guide me there?" Duan Zitong looked at Xiao Yuxuan, who was standing to one side. The affection in his eyes had nothing to do with him.


    "Mu Yan, I''ll be leaving first. Take care ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan forced himself to his feet and calmly replied, "Since the princess has her own intentions, this humble subject should lead the way."


    As she watched Duan Zitong and Xiao Yuxuan leave, Duan Mu Yan wordlessly picked up the dishes that Duan Zitong had brought her and stuffed them into the restaurant in large mouthfuls.


    At this moment, a sound came from the roof.


    "Cai Die, you''re not afraid of her poison!" The chefs of the Palace of Moonlight didn''t seem to be any worse than those of the Imperial Palace.


    "I''m not afraid, with rouge, what poison would bother her! However, you should help me ask Yanzhi when that Mu Yan will wake up. I can''t stay here any longer. And the food here, tsk tsk, looks like it has no appetite. " Cai Die said as she ate, the feeling of being hungry for the entire day was not pleasant.


    "Isn''t this all your own will? But in exchange for a favor from Young Master Shen, you have to make good use of it!" Peony was almost envious.


    "If not for palace master agreeing, I would have had to consider it for three to four days! This is no good! " Cai Die disapproved.


    As for the Moon Splendor Hall, Duan Xingyi rushed into rouge''s room as soon as he arrived.


    "Shh ¡­" Without waiting for Duan Xingyi to speak, Yanzhi shushed him first, then motioned for Duan Xingyi to leave. Walking out of the room, Duan Xingyi urgently spoke.

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    "Yanzhi, how is Mu Yan?" His handsome face contained melancholy, and Yanzhi could see that Duan Xingyi was anxious, so he didn''t make fun of him.


    "This girl is fine, but she will need another day to wake up. She is unconscious right now, so you must not wake her up. That''s all I can say. Young Master Shen can enter now. " After Yanzhi finished speaking, she slightly nodded her head. Duan Xingyi didn''t hesitate and immediately walked into the room.


    On the bed, Duan Muyan''s face was pale, her cherry lips were cracked, and her expression was one of extreme agony.


    "Mu Yan, don''t be afraid. As long as I am here, no one will hurt you!" Duan Xingyi slowly sat on the edge of the couch as he spoke in a gentle tone.


    "No ¡­" I didn''t kill him... Why did you wrongly accuse me... Jade Xuan... Save me... Mufei ¡­ "Your son really misses you ¡­" Tears dripped from the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes without any warning, soaking the brocade pillow beneath her.


    "Xiao Yuxuan is not the only one who can save you, I, Shen Han Sheng, can also protect you. Mu Yan, you know you are wronged, but in the near future, when I become the crown prince, I will definitely save you! "Soon, soon ¡­" When Duan Mu Yan mentioned Xiao Yuxuan''s name in his sleep, Duan Xingyi suddenly felt a heartache. So it turned out that he cared so much about this woman in front of him. In his heart, the word ''Duan Mu Yan'' could no longer be removed.


    After returning to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong gritted her teeth and asked Qing Lan.


    "Didn''t you say that Qian Ru Ming has succeeded? "You saw her sitting in the Sky Prison unscathed just now. How do you explain that?!" Duan Zitong said in a ruthless manner, her eyes filled with a murderous light.


    "Reporting to Princess, this servant really doesn''t know. That night, only Qian Ru entered. This servant was just outside to help him lead the black clothed man away ¡­" Qing Lan lowered her eyes and replied, feeling that something was amiss. According to what had happened that night, Qian Ru Ming did not seem to be lying!


    "Money is my life!" You dare to not do anything after getting the money? Does he really think that I''m easy to bully!? " Qing Lan, no matter what, help me find Qian Ru. I want to personally ask him what happened.


    The smell of alcohol filled the air as Duan Jingyang desperately poured wine into his mouth. He wanted to forget the ice-cold face his father had forced him to admit his mistakes, but the more he thought about it, the more it became clearer in his mind. At this moment, Duan Jingyang violently threw his wine jug against the wall and laughed maniacally.


    "Duan Jingyang!" Why do you still live in this world... Haha ¡­ "Hahaha ¡­" Without any hesitation, Duan Jingyang hurriedly bent down and carefully picked up the book that his mufei had given him. He had always regarded it as a treasure, but at the moment he picked up the book, Duan Jingyang suddenly felt a sharp pain.


    He could clearly see a needle piercing into his palm. Duan Jingyang clearly remembered that he had only seen this type of needle once, and it was at Xiao Yuxuan''s place. Xiao Yuxuan had clearly said that this needle was the weapon used to assassinate Lord Tian, so why was it in his book?


    Duan Jingyang suddenly stood up with the needles in his hand. At this moment, he only wanted to rush out and tell his father or Xiao Yuxuan about this, but the moment he opened the door, Duan Jingyang suddenly stopped and slowly retreated.


    What''s the use of taking out the needle now? Not only did the weapon belong to Lord Tian, it was also in his own room. What did this mean? Duan Jingyang hesitated for a moment before taking the needle and returning to his seat. He carefully thought through everything with his deep eyes.


    Even if there was no evidence, Royal Father would still pin this crime on him, not to mention the fact that there was a needle in his hand! Unless... Unless he himself died under this needle, his father would never believe that he was not the one who killed Lord Tian! He didn''t ask for Royal Father to do anything to him. He only asked for Royal Father to treat Mu Yan better, even if it meant a little better, his death would be worth it!


    When his thoughts reached this point, Duan Jingyang''s empty eyes suddenly flashed with a trace of light. Perhaps, this brother of his really should do something for Mu Yan! Die, Duan Jingyang! Even if you did not die, royal father would not even look at you once. You should know the desolation of a crippled prince. Rather than hanging on with his life on the line, it''s worth it to die!


    At this moment, Duan Jingyang slowly stood up and stared fixedly at the needle in his hand.


    "Mu Yan! This is the only thing that royal brother can do for you! Promise royal brother, you must be happy in this life! "Definitely!" As he spoke to here, Duan Jingyang suddenly raised the needle and stabbed it straight into his heart!


    At the critical moment, a purple figure flashed into the room and hit Duan Jingyang''s acupoints.


    "You!" While Duan Jingyang was still stunned, he looked angrily at Duan Xingyi. Speechless, Duan Xingyi closed the door to his room and narrowed his eyes to look at Duan Jingyang.


    "What is it? Suicide? Tsk tsk, I didn''t expect the First Prince of the Badlands Court to be so bold. "


    "You are not welcome here! "Scram!" The instant he saw Duan Xingyi, Duan Jingyang suddenly thought of his father''s bias!


    "Why are you so angry? Don''t you want to die? I won''t stop you, but there''s one thing you can''t do with this needle! " Duan Xingyi removed the needle from Duan Jingyang''s hand as he spoke. A cold light flashed in his charming eyes. Luckily, when he returned, he saw that Duan Jingyang had turned around after leaving the room. Otherwise, everything he did would have been for naught!


    "What do you mean?" Duan Jingyang''s eyes were cold and his voice lacked any warmth.


    "What do you mean? The facts are already laid out in front of you. Do you still need to ask? Since you want to know, I can tell you! " As Duan Xingyi spoke, his body suddenly flashed and hit Duan Jingyang''s mute acupoint. Seeing Duan Jingyang''s furious gaze, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but scoff.


    "You must want to ask me if I killed Lord Tian. I can tell you, no! I was the one who sent people to kill it! " Duan Xingyi elegantly sat in front of Duan Jingyang, a harmless look in his eyes.


    "You must also want to know why I''m telling you this. I can also tell you this because I''m not afraid of you spreading it out. Firstly, no one will believe your words. Secondly ¡­ A dead man cannot speak! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed.


    "Duan Jingyang, you shouldn''t have done this. You were born in a royal family, and your cowardice is destined to prevent you from dying a merciful death! It''s a pity, Duan Jingyang. You could have lived longer, but you did something you shouldn''t have done! Why would you want to die? Now, even if you don''t die, you won''t be able to do it! " Duan Xingyi slowly stood up and walked to the side of the wall. He unsheathed Duan Jingyang''s sword and slowly walked to stand in front of Duan Jingyang.


    "You should be interested to know why I did it? I''ll help you. Do you know how stupid Duan Chen is? He''s actually so stupid as to want to force his own son to commit suicide for someone who has nothing to do with him! "


    With a "pu" sound, Duan Xingyi stabbed the sharp sword in his hand into Duan Jingyang''s chest without the slightest hesitation. A cautious coldness burst out from his deep gaze!


    "Ugh ¡­" The piercing pain at that moment caused Duan Jingyang to be conflicted. He looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief, his eyes filled with doubt and fear!


    After slapping twice, when he was sure that Duan Jingyang no longer had the strength to shout, Duan Xingyi reached out and opened his acupoints, then retreated a few steps. He did not want the sword tip to be stained with blood!


    "You ¡­ What did you just say? " Duan Jingyang covered his chest with both hands as his eyes filled with killing intent. At this moment, he did not even have the strength to stand!


    "Am I not clear enough? The real Duan Xingyi is already dead, and he was also killed by me. I''m not called Duan Xingyi, I''m called Shen Hansheng! Remember this name, it can''t be considered as an injustice! "Heh ¡­" Duan Xingyi looked coldly at Duan Jingyang''s unfathomable cold gaze. The curve of his lips became even more pronounced!


    "You ¡­ Who exactly are you? " Blood continued to flow. Duan Jingyang used all his strength to rush towards Duan Xingyi, but in the middle of his charge, he actually fell to the ground. Duan Jingyang unwillingly looked at the man in front of him who seemed to have walked out from hell.


    "It doesn''t matter who I am. Don''t worry, I won''t hurt Duan Mu Yan. You can die in peace!" Duan Xingyi spoke coldly and only left after Duan Jingyang unwillingly swallowed his last breath.


    The next morning, the morning assembly was over. Prime Minister Zhu Xu, the country''s general, Dou Jing, and Xiao Yuxuan entered the royal study together.


    "I really don''t understand. What''s the matter? The three dear officials can''t say in the morning assembly. They must be in the royal study before they can speak." Duan Chen solemnly looked at the three people under the dragon table and said.


    "Reporting to the Emperor, this old subject came for the case of Lord Tian. Although the First Prince has already pleaded guilty, this old subject does not agree. This old subject has the needle left behind by the murderer who assassinated Lord Tian, and it has been verified by many that this needle belongs to the Northern Yue. This old subject suspects that the person who assassinated Lord Tian was a spy from the Northern Yue!" As Zhu spoke, he handed over the needles!


    "Zhu Xu, don''t you think it''s a bit of a scam? Just by relying on a needle, you''re able to connect the dots between you and a spy from the Northern Yue. How could I believe such words!" Duan Chen had already expected the three of them.


    "Your majesty, the Prime Minister definitely isn''t speaking alarmingly. The Northern Yue has been eyeing the Badlands all these years. Your majesty knows this better than your subordinate, so ¡­" Without waiting for Dou Jing to finish speaking, Duan Chen slammed the table.


    "Enough! I have made up my mind that there is no way to change the matter regarding the establishment of the crown prince. If there is nothing else, you can leave! "I''m tired!" Duan Chen interrupted Dou Jing as he coldly replied.


    "This humble subject would like to know how the Emperor is going to punish the First Prince? Then there''s the Third Princess. She was also wrongly accused and imprisoned. Duan Chen''s words caused the three of them to feel heartache. Since they were already powerless to turn the situation around, Xiao Yuxuan wanted to know what Duan Jingyang''s circumstances would be like.


    "I have my own plans for this. As for Mu Yan ¡­" I will personally review this case in the next two days. I won''t let her suffer any grievances. Duan Chen icily stated, feeling conflicted in his heart.


    Xiao Yuxuan looked at Zhu Xu, knowing that the matter was over. Just as the three of them were about to leave, he saw a young eunuch suddenly barge in from outside the door. He looked flustered and his steps staggered.


    "How dare you! Who let you in without a message!?" Get out of here! " When Eunuch Li saw this scene, he immediately scolded in a low voice.


    "Return... Back to the Emperor, the First Prince ¡­ "He ¡­" Without waiting for the eunuch to finish speaking, Xiao Yuxuan stepped forward and lifted the young eunuch who had fallen to the ground, speaking in fear.


    "What happened to the First Prince?"


    "The First Prince committed suicide out of guilt ¡­" At this moment, everyone in the imperial study was astonished, especially Duan Chen. The imperial report in his hand suddenly dropped to the ground, and he stared at the eunuch on the ground with a gaze as incredulous as an eagle. In the next second, Duan Chen suddenly stood up and flew out of the imperial study with Xiao Yuxuan following closely behind him, and Zhu Xu and Dou Jing followed him out as well!

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    Duan Chen had never known that this entire journey would be so long. No matter how hard he ran, he was unable to see the appearance of Ting Ya Pavilion, and his vision became even more blurry. Duan Chen''s heart felt as if it was being pressed down by a heavy stone, and he almost suffocated.


    Duan Chen suddenly stopped in front of the pavilion. His heart violently trembled as he looked at the tightly shut door, and his aged hands slowly pushed open the door.


    "Jing Yang ¡­" "Jing Yang!" Duan Chen''s heart shattered when he saw Duan Jingyang lying in a pool of blood all over his body. In a panic, he pulled Duan Jingyang up and held him tightly in his embrace, tears streaming down his face.


    "Jingyang ¡­." Why are you so silly? Royal Father will never abandon you, never ¡­ "I never thought of that ¡­" Duan Chen''s choked with sobs caused Xiao Yuxuan, who had just walked to the doorway, to shake violently. He did not dare take that step and could not accept that anything had happened to Duan Jingyang!


    At this time, Zhu Xu and Dou Jing had also rushed into the Ting Pavilion. They were stunned by what they saw. They could no longer say anything other than their grief. Up until now, there seemed to be no meaning to everything that had happened!


    "Your Majesty, the deceased are already dead. Please take care of your dragon body ¡­" Zhu Xu choked, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and quietly retreated with Dou Jing.


    At the entrance, Xiao Yuxuan looked at the floor covered in blood with tears blurring his vision. He slowly walked into the room and knelt down in front of Duan Jingyang. He looked at Duan Chen''s tears and suddenly felt that they were too hypocritical and laughable!


    "Your Majesty ¡­" This is what you want... Right? In order to satisfy you, Jing Yang had to work several times harder, but in the end he still died with hatred in his heart ¡­. Yu Xuan was wrong ¡­ Perhaps Yuxuan had long ago brought Jingyang and Mu Yan away from this place, away from this cold and heartless Imperial Palace. Nothing would happen, Jing Yang would not die tragically, Mu Yan would not be imprisoned, all of this was Yuxuan''s fault ¡­ Sorry... Jing Yang... "Sorry ¡­" In the end, Xiao Yu Xuan''s tears fell like rain as he crawled on the ground and smashed both his hands onto the ground!


    When Eunuch Li arrived, the only sound that could be heard was the wailing and wailing of the people in the pavilion. Eunuch Li staggered over to Duan Chen''s side and plopped down on his knees, almost brushing Duan Jingyang''s side.


    "Your Majesty, your condolences ¡­" Old Slave... "Ouch ¡­" Eunuch Li''s shriek attracted Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze.


    "This... "What is this?" As Elder Li spoke, he pulled out a needle from his knee. Before he could examine it closely, Xiao Yuxuan had already snatched it away!


    Looking at the needle in his hand, Xiao Yuxuan was shocked. He could clearly see that the needle in his hand was the exact same as the weapon that killed Tian Kou Ren!


    "Your Majesty! The First Prince had been murdered! This needle is the best proof! " Xiao Yuxuan endured his grief and raised the needle in front of Duan Chen, but what he got in return was Duan Chen''s indifference!


    "Jing Yang ¡­" Looks like royal father didn''t wrongly accuse you ¡­ But... Why must you seek death? Even if you had committed the biggest mistake, royal father would not want to take your life ¡­ " Tears streamed down Duan Chen''s face as he held Duan Jingyang tighter in his arms.


    "Your Majesty! "This ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan wanted to speak again, but was stopped by Eunuch Li.


    "Your Majesty is now grieving greatly. If you have no important matters to attend to, you should return first! "Even if you say something, the emperor might not necessarily be able to hear it ¡­" Eunuch Li spoke out with a sorrowful voice, his eyes full of begging.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows creased. His hands clenched into fists as he stood up and left.


    Qing Lan originally thought that it wouldn''t be difficult to find money like this. As long as there was a woman, her figure would definitely appear, but she didn''t expect that after one day, she would be able to find all the brothels in the Imperial City, but she couldn''t find any traces of money like this. On the way back to the palace, when she was hesitating on how to report to Duan Zitong, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.


    "What is it? It''s been one day since we last met, and it''s been three years since we last met. Qian Ru Ming''s small eyes still looked as wretched as before.


    Qing Lan raised her gaze upon hearing her voice. She had been thinking about how to return and report back to the sect, but who would have thought that Qian Ruming was already in front of her. If Qian Ruming were to make a move on her, she probably wouldn''t be able to avoid it.


    "The one who wants to see you isn''t me, it''s the princess!" Qing Lan spoke coldly. There was no trace of kindness in her words.


    "Princess? She wasn''t addicted to killing, was she? Who was it this time? However, as long as I have money, I will not refuse anyone who comes with it! " Qian Ru''s thin lips slightly pursed, but her eyes kept staring at Qing Lan. It really was as if they hadn''t seen each other in one day!


    "Duan Mu Yan is not dead, and I can''t see any damage done to her. You''d better come up with an excuse." Qing Lan reminded him as she quickened her pace.


    "Is that so? "It seems like that woman''s background is not small. Lady Qing Lan, you head back first. I will go to the Sky Prison to investigate. After that, I will head to the palace." Before Qing Lan could react, Qian Ru Ming had already headed towards the Sky Prison.


    Inside the Sky Prison, Cai Die was holding a straw in her mouth as if she was bored out of her mind. After calculating the time, it was noon and Duan Mu Yan should have woken up by now. She had finally woken up! Right at this moment, Cai Die clearly heard that there was movement on the roof of the cell, without any hesitation, Cai Die suddenly spit out the straw in her mouth, she leaned against the wall, her eyes narrowing.


    "I never thought that you would be safe after being poisoned by my Azulet Snake Poison. Speak, who saved you? You can trade this person''s name for your life. Qian Ru Ming said indifferently.


    She was speechless, Cai Die still narrowed her phoenix eyes, she didn''t even raise her eyes to look at Qian Ruming.


    "It doesn''t matter if you don''t say it, I''ll let you be poisoned once more. This time, I want to personally see who has the ability to cure my snake poison in one day!" While Qian Ruming was speaking, he shook his sleeve and a green snake shot out. Just as it was about to land on Cai Die''s jade wrist, a silver needle shot out. Qian Ruming was shocked, so he immediately took a step and put the green snake back into his sleeve.


    "You''re not her!" Qian Ruming looked at the girl in front of him vigilantly. He clearly remembered that this woman did not have such killing intent on her.


    "Qian Ru Ming, if you don''t want to go against the Moon Flower Hall, then pretend you didn''t see anything. Otherwise ¡­" You should know the consequences! " Cai Die raised her eyebrows and spoke, her words were full of warning.


    "So it''s the Sixth Saintess of the Moon Splendor Hall. I apologize for my disrespect, needless to say, the one who cured Duan Mu Yan''s poison must have been the Fourth Saintess, Lady Yanzhi. I have a great admiration for Lady Yanzhi, but I don''t think that I will be able to catch a glimpse of her beauty right now." Qian Ruming pursed his lips but was secretly surprised. He didn''t think that the Third Princess of the Badlands Territory would have such a good relationship with the Yue Hua Palace.


    "If you dare to hurt Duan Mu Yan again, I might not dare to say anything when I see rouge, but I will definitely meet King Yanluo!" Cai Die spoke out gently, but her voice was filled with endless killing intent.


    "Heh, since she''s someone that the Moon Flower Hall wants to protect, I will not touch her in the slightest if I have to. Goodbye!" Qian Ruming was very clear on the status of the martial arts world in the Moon Flower Hall. He was greedy for money, but it was not to the point of not giving up his life.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    Although Qing Lan didn''t bring Qian Ru Ming over, Duan Zitong was still in a good mood. For a moment, she didn''t want Duan Mu Yan to die like this.


    "Princess, your humble servant has done something unfavorable. Princess, please punish me!" Qing Lan bent down.


    "Forget it, since Duan Mu Yan is still alive, let her live well. I do want to see if she has the mood to eat after hearing about Duan Jingyang''s death!" Duan Zitong''s cold eyes narrowed, and the curve of his cherry lips deepened.


    "The First Prince is dead?" Qing Lan looked at Duan Zitong in astonishment. She hadn''t been in the Imperial Palace for an entire night, so she didn''t expect something so big to happen.


    "Suicide from guilt!" Ling Ziyan''s son was only so-so. How was he supposed to fight with Xing Yi?! Forget it, if you were to meet Qian Ruming again, just tell him that he doesn''t need to do anything to Duan Mu Yan. Her crimes have yet to be redeemed, to die so early, it would be too easy on her! " Duan Zitong said in a cold voice, her gaze cold.


    When Duan Mu Yan opened her eyes, the first person she saw in the Moon Palace was Duan Xingyi.


    "You ¡­ Why are you here? "Ugh ¡­" "Where is this place?" Duan Muyan felt powerless, and her gaze was filled with a sense of unfamiliarity.


    If the Second Prince had not brought you here in time and even caused a ruckus in the Moon Flower Palace, perhaps you would have lost your life and opened your eyes again. Second Prince, this is the soup, and Miss Duan''s poison has already been removed. As Yanzhi spoke, she passed the medicine in her hand to Duan Xingyi before leaving.


    "You were the one who saved me? "Why?" Duan Muyan turned her gaze onto Duan Xingyi as she spoke weakly.


    "I just don''t want you to die." Duan Xingyi was exceptionally solemn as he casually scooped up a spoonful of soup and placed it beside Duan Mu Yan''s lips, replying indifferently.


    "But how do you know I don''t want to die ¡­" Looking at Duan Xingyi''s bewitching charm, Duan Mu Yan could only smile wryly to himself. Almost every time he was in the most miserable state, Duan Xingyi would appear and lock down a woodshed at the Xiao manor and be caned, captured by the Moon Goddess Palace, and imprisoned until he was assassinated.


    Death is just a way of escaping; it can''t solve any problems. Why do you have to do such a thing that hurts loved ones and makes enemies happy? If you die, how are you going to face pear consort? How are you going to face Qiu Yue? She didn''t dare to mention Duan Jingyang. He knew that from the moment she killed Duan Jingyang, there had always been a barrier between him and Duan Mu Yan. However, she wouldn''t let Duan Mu Yan know that she would never be able to do so.


    "You ¡­ What is the purpose of saving me? " Duan Mu Yan still didn''t drink the soup Duan Xingyi delivered to her mouth, and instead asked with suspicion.


    "I''ve already said it clearly, believe it or not. You can choose to drink it, or I''ll carry you back to the Celestial Prison. " Duan Xingyi''s eyes flashed with a smile as her indifferent tone caused Duan Muyan to subconsciously accept the bowl and drink from it.


    After seeing Duan Muyan finish her soup, Duan Xingyi extended her hand to receive the bowl. When she turned around, Duan Muyan had already left the bed.


    "How many days have I been unconscious? I really don''t know if Sky Prison will fall into chaos, or if royal father will become angry because of this. I want to go back! " Duan Muyan resolutely stated, but her footsteps were extremely chaotic. If not for Duan Xingyi''s timely support, she would have long ago fallen to the ground.


    "It seems that even after drinking the medicine, I still have to carry you on my back. Of course, you can also reject it, but with your current physical strength, it will take you more than three days to return to the Celestial Prison." In the three days that Duan Muyan had been unconscious, his heart had never once stopped feeling nervous. Until now, Duan Xingyi had a profound feeling that she could not lose the woman in front of him!

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    "This ¡­" While Duan Mu Yan was hesitating, he was already being carried by Duan Xing Yi on his back. Duan Xing Yi couldn''t help but pucker his lips as he smiled in relief when he felt her jade-like arm around his neck.


    The moment Duan Xingyi opened the door, the enchanting red dress appeared before the two of them. The instant he saw Shangguan Wuye, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously tightened his jade arms, which made Duan Xingyi even more satisfied. He knew that compared to Shangguan Wuye, she trusted him even more.


    "Are you ready to leave just like that?" Shangguan Wuye spoke leisurely, his almond-shaped eyes glancing at Duan Xingyi.


    "I will naturally repay Lady Yanzhi for saving my life. As for you, please step aside!" Duan Xingyi said coldly.


    "What a bad friend. This time, I know what it means to be a roasted rabbit!" "Third princess, if you''re bored in the future, come to the Moon Flower Hall and drink some tea with me. The main entrance to the Moon Flower Palace is always open for you ¡­" Without waiting for Shangguan Wuye to finish speaking, Duan Xingyi had long since left with Duan Mu Yan.


    "No matter what, I still want to thank you." He was very clear that from the beginning to the end, Duan Xingyi had never felt sad for her and had even saved her more than once. Duan Xingyi and Duan Zitong were, in the end, on completely different levels.


    "To be able to hear the word ''thank you'' from your mouth is truly not easy. There''s no need for thanks, as long as you remember my words ¡­" Duan Xingyi indifferently replied as the throbbing in his heart slowly ignited. If he wasn''t afraid that Cai Die would expose her secret, Duan Xingyi definitely wouldn''t have brought Duan Mu Yan back to the Sky Prison so quickly.


    "That person just now ¡­" Duan Mu Yan said in disbelief as she looked at the rainbow butterfly scurrying out from the rooftop.


    However, in the past few days, it''s fortunate that she helped you support it, otherwise, the world would really be in chaos. It''s getting late, I''ll go back first, don''t worry, I will ask Royal Father to release you! Just as he was about to turn around, he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "No need ¡­"


    "What?"


    "You don''t need to plead with royal father, this place is very good ¡­" Looking at the sadness and loneliness in Duan Muyan''s eyes, Duan Xingyi felt pity for his from the bottom of his heart. When there was no response, Duan Xingyi quietly left.


    Sage Storage Pavilion.


    When Duan Xingyi returned to his room, Duan Zitong had already been waiting for a long time.


    "Xingyi, I haven''t been able to find you for the past few days. Where did you go?" Looking at Duan Xingyi''s travel worn appearance, Duan Zitong worriedly asked.


    It''s nothing. We just have to take a look around. There''s nothing to do anyway." Duan Xingyi smiled with a smile that was not a smile and a hint of cynicism could be seen in his eyes. Seeing Duan Xingyi walk into the Sage Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong cast a glance at Qing Lan, who naturally understood her intentions and closed the door behind her.


    "Xingyi, it looks like Imperial Sis has underestimated you!" In the end, Duan Jingyang still died in your hands! " Duan Zitong''s sincere praise was exchanged for Duan Xingyi''s stupefaction.


    "Duan Jingyang is dead?" When did this happen? " Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Zitong in astonishment and asked suspiciously.


    "You ¡­ You don''t know? I don''t know when, but it was almost noon when I was discovered! He ¡­ You didn''t kill him? " Duan Zitong looked at her younger brother in astonishment.


    "How is this possible? I have not reached the stage of brazenly killing a prince in the palace! Where''s royal father? "Where is it now?" Duan Xingyi denied it.


    "Is he really committing suicide out of guilt? It seemed like the masked man from Qing Lan had really been sent out by Duan Jingyang the day she made her move? In other words, it wasn''t an injustice for Duan Jingyang to die! Star... "Xingyi ¡­" Duan Zitong muttered to herself. In the blink of an eye, Duan Xingyi had vanished.


    Imperial Hall.


    Duan Chen leaned dejectedly against the bed, his mind was filled with the scene of Duan Jingyang dying. The sharp sword stabbed into Duan Jingyang''s chest was the only gift he had given to Duan Jingyang in this lifetime. In the past twenty years, he had almost never cared about this son of his. But the moment he saw Duan Jingyang lying in a pool of blood, Duan Chen suddenly realized that he had never forgotten his son.


    "Father!" Duan Xingyi almost staggered his way into the Imperial Hall and knelt in front of Duan Chen.


    "Father... Your son is unfilial. As soon as I came back, I heard ¡­ This is not real... It''s all my fault. I shouldn''t have become the crown prince ¡­ "That shouldn''t be ¡­" Duan Xingyi painfully said, covering his face under Duan Chen''s knees!


    "Yi''er ¡­" Yi''er, your royal father only has you left now. Don''t leave your royal father ¡­ "Don''t..." Duan Chen''s trembling hands tightly held onto Duan Xingyi as tears silently slid down his aged face. At this moment, Duan Chen suddenly realized that he had really aged. He was old to the point that he couldn''t withstand a single blow!


    "Father, this son will not leave you! Never! "Ke Er doesn''t want to be the crown prince anymore. If it wasn''t for the crown prince, your royal brother wouldn''t ¡­" Before Duan Xingyi could finish his words, he was stopped by Duan Chen.


    "Yi''er, your royal brother is ¡­" This matter has nothing to do with you, so you must not blame yourself. If you are in the wrong, it is also royal father''s fault, it is royal father who has neglected this son, it is royal father who has let him down! Right now, there is only you, a prince, in the entire Badlands Territory. Tomorrow... Tomorrow, royal father will announce to the world that he has made you Crown Prince! " Duan Chen choked with sobs as he spoke, his tears slowly dripping onto Duan Xingyi''s violet clothes.


    "Father... Available... "However, before royal brother''s funeral can even begin, you chose me as your crown prince. This ¡­" Duan Xingyi said in grief.


    "Father really can''t wait anymore ¡­ Father has already decided on this matter. Father begs you, do not refuse again ¡­ "Please!" Duan Chen put more force into his hands. Duan Xingyi could feel that he was afraid!


    "This son ¡­" This son will not disappoint royal father ¡­ " Duan Xingyi secretly sneered. Duan Chen! I definitely won''t let you down. I can''t guarantee anything else. I definitely can make you die with regrets!


    "That''s good ¡­" "That''s good ¡­" Duan Chen wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, his heart still in pain.


    "Father, the third imperial sister is still in prison. This son dares to ask royal father to let the third imperial sister go!" He knew that even if he did not say it himself, Duan Chen would definitely release Duan Mu Yan.


    "Right... Right... I can''t let Mu Yan suffer in prison anymore. royal father will draft an edict right now, you go and proclaim the edict yourself, but ¡­ It was just that about Jing Yang ¡­ Let''s not tell her yet. Let her first return to Duke Xiao Palace to have a good night''s sleep. After tomorrow morning at the imperial court, royal father will personally send someone to pick her up ¡­ " As Duan Chen spoke, he had already arrived in front of the table and began to pour ink onto the table. After that, he handed the imperial edict to Duan Xingyi.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    "Prince, you''re so late. Where are you going?" When Embroidery brought the dishes into the study, she saw Xiao Jingfeng wearing a robe.


    "I wonder if the news of the First Prince''s death has reached the Celestial Prison. This King has thought about it and is still worried. Embroidery, help me get a robe!" Xiao Jin Feng spoke solemnly, his eyes filled with worry.


    "Your Royal Highness, aren''t you already wearing a long robe? If it''s not warm enough, this servant will change it to an even thicker one for you. " Su Jin Xiu was about to turn around, but was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng.


    "It''s not mine. Take mine from a woman. I wonder if the Heavenly Prison is cold ¡­" At this moment, he did not realize in the slightest that his unconscious concern for Duan Mu Yan had already been exposed.


    "Your servant obeys!" Su Jinxiu''s voice shook as the jealousy in her heart burned once again. She thought that Duan Zitong would kill this woman while she was in prison, but she didn''t expect that she was still safe and sound.


    Walking out of the room, Su Jin Xiu hugged her robe.


    "Your Highness, I''ll go with you. The long robe will be taken by your brocade." Su Jin Xiu said indifferently, she did not reject him. Xiao Jin Feng slightly nodded his head and walked towards the entrance of the residence.


    In the pavilion.


    A white curtain covered the entire room. Duan Jingyang was quietly lying in the peerless coffin. At this moment, all the glory and successes had nothing to do with him. Perhaps dying was a release for Duan Jingyang.


    In front of the mourning hall, Xiao Yuxuan slowly burned the paper money as tears welled up in his eyes. According to Ji Jouping, Duan Jingyang''s body was not damaged at all by swords, and he had undoubtedly committed suicide. However, he did not believe that Duan Jingyang would leave Duan Mu Yan behind and leave without a care in the world. All of these things made him suspicious!


    "Ping Wang, you have been guarding here for the entire day. It''s getting late, you should also go back and rest. All you need to do is to have the servants here." A court lady dressed like a eunuch walked to Xiao Yuxuan''s side and said worriedly.


    It was time to bring food to Mu Yan, but he did not know how to face Duan Mu Yan, nor did he know how to tell her about this grievous news, so he could not say a word. Xiao Yuxuan dejectedly walked towards the Sky Prison after leaving the Ting Residence.


    Inside the Sky Prison, Duan Mu Yan silently leaned against a corner, feeling increasingly depressed in her heart. That indescribable restlessness caused her to be extremely anxious.


    "Why did you only just return!?" I was waiting for you to change shifts. How about it? The guard opened his mouth as he took out the key and handed it to guard.


    "Damn!" You don''t know how luxurious the palace is, and how it shines with gold everywhere. It''s so piercing that I can''t even open my eyes. " Prison guard B excitedly said.


    "Which consort is dead this time?" Murder or murder? It''s not easy to be a woman in the palace. If you keep losing your life, you might as well be a prison guard. " The guard replied.


    "You guessed wrong this time!" Prison guard B looked around and continued.


    "This time, it''s not some concubine, but the First Prince! When Elder Ji and I went there, he had a sword wound on his chest. Elder Ji said that the sword attack was a fatal injury that caused him to lose too much blood. Prison guard B could not help but shake his head.


    "What did you say?" The First Prince had died? "Then ¡­" Just as the jailer was astonished, Duan Mu Yan''s disbelieving shout rang out from within the cell.


    "Impossible!" Royal brother will not die! No! You''re lying... Let me out! "All of you, quickly let me out ¡­" Her pale, paper-like face was mixed with deep fear. Duan Mu Yan tightly gripped the iron bars of her cell as she shook it with all her might. Her beautiful eyes were already filled with mist.


    "Qi Wangfei, you ¡­ "Don''t get so worked up, I''m just talking nonsense. No one died, no one died ¡­" The guard knew that he had misspoken so he ran into the cell and began to beg for mercy.

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    "Let me out ¡­" I want to see my royal brother! " Duan Mu Yan continued to desperately shake the iron bars. Even though the jailer had denied it, her heart was still burning as though it was tormented by fire. He was in so much pain that he wished she were dead!


    "Qi Wangfei, don''t struggle anymore. The emperor has the final say on whether or not to release you. We''re just guards and we don''t have the authority. You''d better save your strength." Prison guard helplessly spoke.


    "Good ¡­" If I don''t go out, tell me, what happened to the First Prince? "Please ¡­" Tears streaming down her face, Duan Muyan was half-kneeling on the ground as she pleaded in an almost imploring manner.


    "Qi Wangfei, quickly get up. We can''t afford to receive such a great gift from you. Actually ¡­" Prison guard A frowned as he looked at prison guard B.


    "Actually, the First Prince ¡­ He committed suicide out of guilt. This was something that Ji Guan and I witnessed personally. Even if we didn''t tell you, you would have found out sooner or later. It''s just that ¡­ "You will never be able to come back from the dead. My condolences ¡­" Prison guard B opened his mouth and pulled the armor away.


    "Suicide... will not... Royal brother won''t leave me alone like this ¡­ Why did you lie to me... Am I not miserable enough? Why did you make such a joke... Royal brother ¡­ Where are you... Mu Yan missed you so much ¡­ Why... "Why did they say you were dead ¡­" Tears rolled down her cheeks like pearls with their strings cut. Duan Mu Yan tightly gripped the iron bars as she powerlessly leaned on them. In the next moment, Duan Moyan howled like a madman.


    "Let me out ¡­" "Please let me out, I want to see my royal brother ¡­"


    Outside the cell, not long after the two guards left, Xiao Jin Feng had already reached the Sky Prison.


    "Mu Yan... What happened to Duan Mu Yan? " Before Xiao Jin Feng entered the cell, he heard Duan Mu Yan''s heart-wrenching howls and immediately went forward to grab the jailer.


    "Return... Reporting to the Qi King, Qi Wangfei, she ¡­ "She just knew that the First Prince committed suicide by fearing his crimes, so ¡­" The guard spoke in a trembling voice.


    "How did she know that at the Sky Prison?! "Humph!" Xiao Jin Feng threw the prison guard armor on the ground and quickly entered the Sky Prison.


    "Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You... Are you all right? " The moment he saw Duan Mu Yan''s face filled with tears, Xiao Jin Feng felt his heart stop. He had never seen her so weak.


    "Qi King ¡­" King Qi, let me out! I beg you to let me out! I want to see my royal brother! They say that my royal brother is dead, that''s not true. My royal brother won''t leave me alone ¡­ Let me out... "Please ¡­" Duan Mu Yan excitedly said, looking at Xiao Jin Feng with pleading eyes!


    Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s pale face, it was the first time that Xiao Jin Feng did not hesitate as he rushed towards the prison cell. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu quickly took a step forward to stop Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Your Highness, you absolutely cannot. The secondary wife is a prisoner now, without the orders, no one can let her go. If you rashly let her go, it would be the equivalent of a prison break. Even if you don''t think for the Duke Xiao Palace, you must think for the Young Miss. If it was the Young Miss, she definitely wouldn''t let you use your own life to take the risk! " Su Jin Xiu tightly pulled on Xiao Jin Feng''s sleeves and choked with sobs.


    At this moment, Xiao Lingfeng suddenly stopped his footsteps. He was astonished at his own actions. Just because of a few words from Duan Mu Yan, he had already reached the point of disregarding his own safety? The consequences of opening the cell were severe, to the point that he did not even consider it!


    Seeing that Xiao Lingfeng was no longer rushing forward, Su Jin Xiu turned her gaze towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "My concubine, don''t blame the Prince for opening this prison door today, then the entire Prince''s estate will be buried with the First Prince tomorrow. If it was my Young Miss who was in this prison, she definitely wouldn''t put the Prince in such an awkward position and let you open the door!" Su Jin Xiu was about to move forward, but was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng.


    "You can''t go! "Shi Rou wouldn''t want anything to happen to you either ¡­" At the moment when Xiao Jingfeng stopped Su Jin''s embroidery, Duan Muyan''s eyes turned red as she furiously stared at the man and woman before her.


    "Xiao Jingfeng! Su Jin Xiu! You can have love wherever you want, but please leave! I, Duan Muyan, do not beg for your help, but you guys are going too far by throwing stones into the well at a time like this! Someone ¡­ Someone let me out ¡­ " At this moment, she only wanted to see her royal brother. As long as she didn''t see him with her own eyes, she wouldn''t believe that her royal brother would abandon her and leave on his own.


    At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan heard the sound and arrived. He immediately ran to his cell, tears streaming down his face.


    "Mu Yan! What''s the matter with you? What happened? " Xiao Yuxuan looked nervously at Duan Mu Yan. When her gaze swept across Xiao Jin Feng, it suddenly turned cold!


    "It''s you guys?! Haven''t you harmed Mu Yan enough? "She''s already in prison, what else do you want?!" Xiao Yuxuan spoke harshly, but in the next instant, she was pulled to her side by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Yu Xuan, tell me, how is royal brother? They say that their royal brother is dead, but I don''t believe it. They are lying to me, and in this world, I only believe in you! Yu Xuan, please tell me, what did royal brother do ¡­ Did he commit suicide? "Tell me ¡­" Duan Moyan tightly gripped onto Xiao Yuxuan''s sleeves as she looked at the man before her with teary eyes.


    "Mu Yan... I... I''m sorry, I didn''t protect Jing Yang well ¡­ "He ¡­" Without waiting for Xiao Yuxuan to finish speaking, Duan Mu Yan let go of Xiao Yuxuan''s arm and staggered back. Her eyes were filled with fear as tears gushed out like a spring. She kept shaking her head, allowing the tears to flow down her face.


    Will not... You lied to me... Jade Xuan... Royal brother will be fine... Is Wrong... Why would he commit suicide? How could he kill himself? He won''t leave me alone! Royal brother ¡­ "Ahh!" "Duan Moyan knelt on the ground, crying out in agony. Her tears were streaming down her face, her heart felt like it was about to break!


    "Mu Yan... Don''t be like this. Jing Yang''s spirit in heaven wouldn''t want to see you torture yourself like this. Mu Yan ¡­ Sorry... It''s my fault... "It''s all my fault ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes reddened as she squatted down, blaming herself for her actions. She gripped the iron bars tightly.


    "No ¡­" You''re all lying to me! I want to see my royal brother! Jade Xuan... Take me back to the palace! "Take me away!" Duan Moyan suddenly rose to her feet and then shot toward Xiao Yuxuan, her voice shrill and shrill.


    "Good ¡­" I''ll take you away! "I''ll bring you to see Jing Yang ¡­." Xiao Yuxuan ruthlessly wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. Just as he was about to open the door, he was stopped by Xiao Jingfeng.


    "Yuxuan, you can''t do this. If you let ¡­"


    "Xiao Jingfeng!" Just as Xiao Jin Feng was about to stop Xiao Yu Xuan, Duan Mu Yan suddenly roared out. When Xiao Jin Feng heard this, he turned his head and saw that Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, which were as cold as icicles, were fiercely staring at him. He had never seen Duan Mu Yan like this before, and for a moment, he didn''t know what to say.


    "Dao of imperial edict ¡­" At this moment, Duan Xingyi''s appearance had broken this deadlock. Looking at Xiao Yuxuan and Xiao Jingfeng, Duan Xingyi secretly let out a long breath. No matter what, he was still the one who released Duan Mu Yan in the end!


    "Duan Mu Yan shall accept the decree!" Following the submission of the heavens and the decree of the emperor, the case of Qi Wangfei murdering the maid, Qiu Yue, had insufficient evidence. "This ¡­" As Duan Xingyi spoke, he glanced at the jailer at the side. The guard rushed to the cell and opened the door.


    The moment the door was opened, Duan Mu Yan was knocked out of the cell. She almost fell down, but was helped to her feet by Duan Xingyi.


    "Third Sister, please take the imperial edict. Since the Qi King has arrived, please take the third princess away from this place ¡­" Before Duan Xingyi could finish his words, he was pulled back by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Tell me, is royal brother really dead? Where is he? I want to see him! "Hurry up and tell me ¡­" Duan Muyan seemed to be on the verge of howling as tears rolled down her cheeks.


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi abruptly raised his eyes to look at Xiao Lingfeng and the other two. He didn''t expect the news to reach Duan Moyan so quickly.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan really wanted to go up and comfort his, but at this moment, what kind of comforting words could calm Duan Mu Yan down?


    "Third Royal Sis, you should return to the Xiao Duke Palace to rest first. Tomorrow, Royal Father will personally send someone to pick you up ¡­ The Qi King! " Looking at Duan Muyan''s tear-stained face, Duan Xingyi fiercely choked and coldly spoke. He couldn''t allow his to enter the palace today. He had to successfully become the crown prince.


    "You''re all lying to me! Good... You won''t tell me! I''ll go myself! " Just as Duan Muyan was about to turn around and leave the cell, Duan Xingyi suddenly struck the back of her neck with her palm.


    "Mu Yan!" Xiao Yuxuan exclaimed in astonishment. Just as he was about to step forward, he saw Duan Xingyi carry Duan Mu Yan by the waist and walk in front of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Prince Qi, the imperial edict has been passed down. The third sister has been acquitted. I hope you won''t hold this matter in your heart in the future. As for ¡­" As for the matter with the First Prince, royal father will definitely personally send someone to fetch the Third Emperor Sis tomorrow. As for tonight, she was too agitated, so she hastily allowed her to enter the palace. The consequences are hard to predict. " Even though he was extremely reluctant, Duan Xingyi still handed the girl in his embrace over to Xiao Lingfeng.


    "I understand ¡­" "Farewell!" Xiao Jin Feng carefully grabbed Duan Mu Yan. Just as he was about to leave with Su Jin Xiu, he was stopped by Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Give Mu Yan to me!" Xiao Yuxuan''s ice-cold voice carried a bone-piercing chill as she stood in front of Xiao Lingfeng. However, when she stretched out her hand, she was intercepted by Duan Xingyi.


    "Prince Ping, the emperor has decreed that the three emperors should return to the Xiao manor first. Everything will be decided by the emperor. As for you, since Lord Tian''s case has been resolved, it''s time for you to return to the palace and be your Imperial Tutor, right?" At this moment, Xiao Lingfeng did not wish to have a direct confrontation with Xiao Yuxuan. Seeing Duan Xingyi helping him, he naturally took a detour and left!


    "Mu Yan!" Xiao Yuxuan wanted to chase after him, but was stopped by Duan Xingyi.


    The biting cold wind whistled as it assaulted the silhouettes on the streets. Xiao Jin Feng subconsciously took off his long robe and draped it over Duan Mu Yan''s body.


    "Your Highness ¡­" "Your servant still has a robe ¡­" Su Jin Xiu saw this and hated Duan Ling Tian from the bottom of her heart. She never expected that Duan Mu Yan would come out of prison alive.


    "Embroidery, This King cannot leave quickly. If I wake up ¡­" Mu Yan, the consequences are unimaginable. You should go back first and carefully clean her room. Xiao Lingfeng spoke indifferently, his gaze never leaving Duan Moyan''s lovely face.


    "But ¡­" "Your servant obeys ¡­" Su Jin Xiu knew that Xiao Jin Feng wouldn''t listen to her at all. Instead of making him upset, she might as well help Duan Mu Yan first. There would still be a long way to go in the future!


    Looking at the woman in his arms, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly felt his heart ache. He didn''t know when he had started to be unable to ignore this woman in front of him, but her joy, anger, and sorrow had already made him worry about her. Even if he denied that it had something to do with love, he was already deeply in love with her.


    In the room, Xiao Lingfeng gently placed Duan Moyan on the bed and tucked her in. He had no intention of leaving.

 C93

    "Your Highness, you''ve been tired all day, you should be satisfied with the rich embroidery here. Rest assured, the rich embroidery will definitely serve you like a little miss. You should go back and rest." A cold light flashed in her eyes when her gaze landed on Duan Moyan''s face.


    "No need, you can leave ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng turned around and sat by the table as he spoke indifferently. Seeing that Xiao Jin Feng had no intention to leave, Su Jin Xiu did not insist and turned to leave.


    The room was filled with the scent of incense and flickering candles. Xiao Jin Feng walked to the bed from time to time and looked at the woman on the bed. His heart once again softened.


    "Royal brother ¡­" Don''t... Mufei ¡­ Don''t leave Mu Yan ¡­ Mu Yan was really tired ¡­ Take me with you... "Leave this place." She suddenly thought of the day of Chu Shirou''s death, when Imperial Consort Li had also left, and how he himself had suffered the pain of losing his wife. On the other hand, Duan Muyan had also suffered the pain of losing her mother.


    Tears quietly rolled down from the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. Those sparkling and translucent drops seemed to have landed on the bottom of Xiao Jin Feng''s heart, branding themselves into an indelible brand.


    Xiao Lingfeng slowly extended his slightly rough fingers and lightly wiped away the tears at the corner of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. However, no matter how he wiped them away, he was unable to stop them from rolling down. As the night grew darker, Xiao Jin Feng felt exhausted and slowly fell asleep beside the bed.


    Early in the morning, when Xiao Lingfeng woke up from his sleep, Duan Mu Yan was no longer around!


    "Someone, come!" Xiao Jin Feng suddenly stood up and rushed out of the room. He saw Su Jin Xiu standing outside with a bottle of clear water.


    "Embroidery, have you seen Mu Yan?" Xiao Jin Feng spoke anxiously, his gaze sweeping the area.


    "Wangfei? Wasn''t the side concubine in the room? This servant didn''t see it. " Su Jin''s long, shapely eyebrows frowned as she replied worriedly.


    "Oh no, look!" Get everyone from the Xiao Palace to go out and search for it! " Could it be that he slept too deeply last night? That''s not right, why was his vigilance so low?


    "Prince, even if the imperial concubine leaves the Xiao manor, there''s only one place she can go, the Imperial Palace!" With that, Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes lit up and he immediately headed to his room.


    Even if she went to stop Mu Yan, so what? She had probably already reached the city gates long ago, but it was a pity that Mu Yan had grown up in the palace, so how could she not know that without the Emperor''s command medallion, it would be impossible for even a princess to enter the imperial palace. In such a cold and snowy sky, it would be about the same even if she didn''t freeze to death outside the city gates.


    At the east gate of the imperial city, there was a delicate figure leaning against the wall, her trembling body like duckweed without support. Her face was pale like snow, her hands were already purple from the cold, but this winter, no matter how cold it was, it couldn''t be cold to the heart. At this moment, she only wanted to go see her royal brother, even if the people of the world said her royal brother was dead, she wouldn''t believe them.


    Right at this moment, the city gate creaked open and two guards walked out.


    "Let me in ¡­" Duan Muyan wanted to get up, but her legs were already numb from the cold. She didn''t care about that, as she slammed her swollen hands on the wall and walked step by step towards the guard, begging for help.


    "Qi Wangfei? Why are you here in this cold and snowy place? " The guard recognized Duan Mu Yan and he spoke in surprise.


    "I beg you, let me in ¡­" I want to see the First Prince! " The corners of Duan Muyan''s lips lightly trembled, and her entire body involuntarily shivered. Her coldness, went without saying.


    "That won''t do. If you don''t have the Emperor''s medallion, we won''t dare to let you in. Besides, the First Prince ¡­" The guard wanted to continue, but he was stopped by a guard standing by the side.


    "Princess Qi, you should go back. It''s so cold, how can your body take it if you stay here? This subordinate will definitely report this to the Emperor. As long as the emperor orders it, we can notify Princess Xiao Mansion at any time." The guard answered without revealing a drop of water. However, the imperial court was right in front of her. Duan Mu Yan had been waiting for this entire night. How could she possibly return just like that?!


    "I must go in! "All of you, get out of the way ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s body trembled as she dashed through the entrance. The two guards noticed that something was wrong and immediately blocked her. Perhaps it was because they had been frozen for half a night and their grief caused them to become overly sorrowful. However, just a second after the guards blocked Duan Mu Yan, darkness had already shrouded Duan Mu Yan.


    "Qi Wangfei? "Third princess!" The guards panicked. At that moment, a palanquin arrived at the east gate.


    "What happened?" Within the sedan, the deep voice sounded somewhat irritable. In such a cold day, no matter how good the sedan chair was, it wouldn''t be able to withstand the cold.


    "In reply to Imperial Physician Zheng, the third princess fainted at the city gates. Look, what''s so good about that ¡­" One of the guards recognized Doctor Zheng''s palanquin and hurried to report to him.


    "What?" Quick, get off the palanquin! " At the sound of her voice, Zheng Yu alighted from the palanquin and quickly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side. With just his eyes, he could see that Duan Mu Yan had a few frostbite wounds.


    "What are you all standing around for? Quickly take the Third Princess into her palanquin and send her to the imperial hospital!" Doctor Zheng opened his mouth and spoke in a fluster. Naturally, the guards obeyed. If something really did happen, then Doctor Zheng would be the one to take responsibility.


    Royal Hospital.


    Doctor Zheng placed Duan Mu Yan in the inner room and brought out three furnaces. He then applied some medicine to treat frostbite for her before letting out a sigh of relief.


    Looking at the woman on the bed, Doctor Zheng couldn''t help but sigh. There was no happiness in the emperor''s household, but the life of the third princess was just too bitter.


    "Royal brother ¡­" Where are you, royal brother? Mu Yan no longer has a mufei so she can''t do without you ¡­ "Royal brother!" Duan Mu Yan abruptly opened her eyes, her forehead dripping with cold sweat.


    "Third princess, you''re awake. You can''t be so reckless in the future. If you stay outside for another two hours, do you still want your hands or feet ¡­" Doctor Zheng spoke with a pained voice, his eyes full of pity.


    "Doctor Zheng ¡­" Doctor Zheng! Tell me, what happened to royal brother? They all said that their royal brother had died. I know that their royal brother wouldn''t leave me behind! I beg you, tell me, where is my royal brother? I want to find him! " At the moment when she saw Doctor Zheng, Duan Moyan''s tears fell like rain. In the entire imperial palace, there was only one person who was worthy of trust. That person was Doctor Zheng.


    "Third Princess, don''t be agitated. No matter how sad you are, you can''t joke about your body. What they said is correct, the First Prince is no longer in this world. How could Consort Li and the First Prince''s spirits in heaven be at ease! Third Princess ¡­ "The dead are already dead, the living are already like this. You have to plan for yourself, why don''t you leave ¡­" Doctor Zheng''s eyes were red as he spoke with all his heart.


    It''s true ¡­" Was his royal brother really dead? I don''t believe it... "I don''t believe it ¡­" However, she had lied to herself time and time again, and now, she no longer had any reason to deceive herself. All of her courage had turned into a heart-wrenching wail, and she tightly held onto Imperial Physician Zheng, like a small beast that was choked with sobs. Her sorrowful voice reverberated throughout the entire imperial hospital, and the people who heard it all cried, but none of them knew that an ancient, peerless empress had finally walked out of the heartless imperial palace.


    "Third Princess, cry! In this world, there is no one who cares about you, not even the First Prince. No matter what, this old man will always stand by your side and support you! And Yuxuan, he has always placed you in his heart. Child, you must live bravely, for the sake of Imperial Consort Li, and also for the sake of the First Prince! " Doctor Zheng''s voice was choked with emotions. He had watched Duan Mu Yan grow up and knew what she was going through.


    "Mu Yan is willing to give her all. I just hope that mufei and the Great Emperor can live on. Why... Why did all this misfortune fall upon me? I really can''t take it anymore. I''m so tired ¡­ "So tired ¡­" Duan Mu Yan curled up against the bed rail, tightly burying her head between her legs as tears surged down her cheeks.


    Third Princess, no matter how tired you are, you have to endure it. Pear Blossom and the First Prince are watching you, you have to live a strong life, and only if you live up to your own brilliance will they be at ease. Imperial Physician Zheng consoled.


    "Doctor Zheng ¡­" Thank You... I want to see my royal brother''s body, right? " Accepting reality, she was much calmer than before. At this moment, she only wanted to see her royal brother one last time.


    "That''s right, but ¡­" Doctor Zheng wanted to say something but hesitated.


    "I know what trespass into the Imperial Palace is for. Mu Yan thanks you for bringing me to the Imperial Hospital. If royal father blames you, Mu Yan will definitely not implicate you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan expressed her gratitude.


    "This humble subject is not afraid of that. Since this humble subject dares to bring you in, I am not afraid of being implicated. Not as good as... If you change into the clothes of a eunuch, your target will be much smaller! " Doctor Zheng suggested.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Zheng Yu ¡­" When Doctor Zheng turned around to leave, Duan Mu Yan''s tears fell like the rain.


    "Mufei, royal brother, rest assured, Mu Yan will definitely not stay alive. From this moment onwards, Mu Yan vows that everyone who wrongly accused Mu Yan will get what they deserve!"


    When Doctor Zheng came in with the eunuch''s clothes, Duan Mu Yan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and took the clothes.


    "Third princess, you should put it on first. This humble servant will go out and find the way." As Doctor Zheng spoke, he turned around and left. Duan Muyan did not think twice as she hastily took off her clothes and left the room.


    "Third Princess, you can no longer recognize this road. It''s still too early, I believe we won''t meet anyone. The First Prince ¡­" "Be careful at all times within the pavilion!" This was all he could do.


    "Doctor Zheng, I will not say thanks for this favor. There will be a day when Mu Yan will repay you!" Her curling eyelashes gave off a layer of mist. After nodding her head slightly, Duan Mu Yan turned around and left.


    The sky was still gloomy. Unknowingly, snowflakes had already started to float in the air. The fluttering white snow was like a butterfly that had lost its wings as it allowed itself to be manipulated by the strong winds.


    Duan Muyan strode forward quickly. Suddenly, she heard the sound of soft footsteps coming from not too far away. She looked around and immediately hid in a small pavilion.


    "Why do you say it''s cold today?!" It seems like this winter will not be easy! " The palace maid, dressed in palace attire, kept rubbing her hands as she complained.


    "Really?" Right, how do you think the Emperor will deal with the First Prince''s corpse? " Asgard Mistress Yi tapped on the armor on the lower body of the palace maid and asked suspiciously.


    "Who knows? Maybe he''ll be thrown into the unmarked cemetery just like Madame Li. Alas, poor Madame Li still hasn''t been able to stay in the Royal Tomb. To be honest, the Emperor is too ruthless!" The palace maid sighed.


    "You can''t put it that way. After all, the First Prince is the Emperor''s biological son. He can''t possibly end up in the same state as Imperial Consort Li!" Gong Wenji disapproved.

 C94

    "My biological son? Then why didn''t the Emperor make the First Prince his Crown Prince? If I had to say, the Emperor doesn''t treat the First Prince as his own son, nor the Third Princess. I heard from the outside that the Third Princess has been imprisoned for so long that the Emperor doesn''t even care! There might be something behind this! " The palace maid retorted.


    "Forget it, forget it. If others were to hear about it later, we wouldn''t even know how we would die!" A shudder ran through Gong Chuan''s body as she pulled on her armor and left.


    Behind the pavilion, Duan Moyan''s eyes were cold and her eyes were bloodshot. Tears dripped from her eyes as they grew more and more numerous. Her jade-like hands were tightly clenched into fists, her joints were white, and her teeth were fiercely clenched. Royal Father! My dear royal father! Are you really so heartless? Why? Why don''t you even let a dead person go! Mufei ¡­ Mu Yan, I''m sorry ¡­ Rest assured, Mu Yan will definitely seek justice for you! Mu Yan wants to let everyone in the world know that you are innocent!


    Forcing down all her grief, Duan Muyan took small steps towards Ting Ting Ting Pavilion. There was no one guarding the door, causing her heart to tremble even more. She stared at the door but didn''t dare to take a step forward. She really hoped that at this moment, the door would open from the inside and her royal brother would be standing in front of her with a smile.


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan held her breath and slowly pushed open the door. At this moment, white curtains and silk fluttered in the wind. There was no one inside the huge Ting Lei Pavilion, and only a red coffin was placed in the middle of the hall!


    "Royal brother ¡­" Royal brother ¡­ Mu Yan is back. Mu Yan is back to see you. She walked towards the coffin step by step, her hands trembling nonstop.


    When she saw Duan Jingyang quietly lying in the coffin, Duan Mu Yan felt his entire body tighten. She gritted his teeth and endured the pain as his expression became distorted.


    She could not stop her tears. This kind of heart-wrenching pain was as though someone had used a knife to cut her heart. She rubbed it back and forth in such a way that she wished she were dead.


    "Royal brother ¡­" Why did you abandon Mu Yan? How do you want Mu Yan to face all of this? Why ¡­ Why did you leave me... "Imperial brother ¡­" Tears streaming down her face, Duan Mu Yan held the coffin tightly as her hoarse voice trembled.


    At this moment, a young eunuch suddenly came in from outside the door.


    "You ¡­ "Who are you?" The eunuch couldn''t help but take a few steps back the moment he saw Duan Mu Yan, and he spoke in astonishment.


    "Let me ask you, why is there no one guarding the First Prince''s mourning hall? What have you all done?! " Duan Mu Yan slowly turned around, her eyes glimmering with killing intent.


    "Three... Third Princess? " Upon seeing Duan Mu Yan, the young eunuch immediately knelt to the ground.


    "I''m asking you!" At this moment, she finally understood that tears had always been a lowly and inferior product of the weak. It could only drown itself, the heavens would not pity her tears, fate would not sympathize with her tears, no one believed her tears. From this moment on, she swore that she would not easily shed tears, that she would fight for her life, fight for her life! She wanted to live up to the brilliance that mufei did not live up to. She wanted to possess the domineering aura that her royal brother did not display! She wanted to live for mufei, live for her royal brother!


    "Reporting to the Third Princess ¡­ Because... Since today was the day of the title of crown prince, the emperor''s intention was to wait for three days before the First Prince''s grand burial ¡­ "This servant will only obey orders ¡­" The eunuch spoke in fear, not daring to raise his head.


    "Titled Crown Prince? "Who?" At this moment, Duan Moyan''s heart was as cold as ice, and his clear eyes were filled with a bone-piercing coldness. She didn''t expect that his father would be so impatient to become the crown prince. His royal brother was already dead. Can''t you wait until after my brother''s funeral? How can you be a father! A husband! Duan Chen ¡­ I hate you! So hateful.


    "Reporting to the princess, it''s the second prince, Duan Xingyi ¡­" "Everyone is busy with the conferred ceremony, so ¡­" The eunuch raised his eyes and prostrated himself on the ground. He had never seen the Third Princess with such an ice-cold expression before, and his heart was in a state of panic.


    "Good ¡­" You go down first! "I want to talk to Imperial Brother for a while ¡­" Duan Moyan withdrew from the eunuch. When the door was tightly shut, she staggered back towards the coffin, tears still flowing uncontrollably down her face.


    "Royal brother ¡­" Did you see that? This is our royal father? We respect the royal father who we have respected all our lives! What was he supposed to do?! Throw the mufei into the unmarked grave, the moment you leave, he will impatiently make that woman''s child the crown prince! Royal brother ¡­ Mu Yan was unwilling! "I can''t accept this!" More and more tears flowed down her cheeks. Duan Mu Yan''s heart felt as though it had been sliced into a bloody pulp. She could no longer withstand such repeated blows. At this moment, her heart had turned into ice.


    Royal Hospital.


    "Doctor Zheng, is Mu Yan with you?" After changing into his court uniform, Xiao Lingfeng headed straight for the Imperial Palace. Only when he arrived at the east gate did he find out that Duan Moyan had been brought here by the Imperial Physician Zheng.


    "Reporting to Prince Qi, this humble subject did indeed bring along the consort just now. However, just as soon as Qi Wangfei applied the medicine, she was so anxious that he opened it. This humble subject couldn''t even stop his ¡­" Perhaps it was because of Duan Mu Yan, but when it came to Xiao Jin Feng, Zheng Yu did not have a good impression of him.


    "Do you know where she went?" Xiao Jin Feng''s brows were tightly knitted. Listening to the description of the city guards, Duan Mu Yan was fixed at the city gates for more than half the night.


    "This humble official doesn''t know, but today is the Second Prince''s crowning ceremony. The time for the imperial court to enter is almost up, so it''s better for Prince Qi to head to the imperial court first. Perhaps even the presence of the imperial concubine may not be certain ¡­" Doctor Zheng replied indifferently.


    "Alright! "Farewell!" Xiao Jin Feng was about to turn around, but was stopped by Imperial Physician Zheng.


    "My prince, the wound on Princess Qi''s back is very severe. Whenever it''s snowing or raining, she''ll be in great pain. I hope you can take good care of her." Duan Moyan''s waist was not as serious as Physician Zheng had said. Physician Zheng only wanted to remind Xiao Lingfeng to treat the Third Princess well.


    "Back wound ¡­" This King will remember it... " Xiao Jingfeng was stunned at first, but then he recalled the time when Duan Ling Tian, Mu Yan, wanted to do something bad to Su Jinxiu, so he had pushed her away, knocking her against the corner of the table.


    Watching Xiao Jin Feng''s figure gradually leave, Doctor Zheng couldn''t help but sigh. If the heavens had eyes, they would protect the Third Princess from any harm.


    In the main hall, when Duan Chen conferred the title of Crown Prince to Duan Xingyi, no one objected, because other than Duan Xingyi, there was no one else in the Great Mo Empire who was willing to follow suit. Although Zhu Xu and Dou Jing were unwilling, this was the truth.


    "Qi King, Zhen will send guards to escort Mu Yan back. It is time for her to find out about Jing Yang''s death." Although Duan Xingyi being conferred the title of Crown Prince was something that made him feel gratified, Duan Jingyang had become the eternal pain in his heart.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, Mu Yan, she ¡­" She is already in the palace and this humble subject has been careless. Last night, Mu Yan snuck out of Duke Xiao Palace and entered the palace this morning ¡­ Xi Feng looked for Mu Yan, but was unable to find her. " Xiao Jingfeng said with a worried expression.


    "Last night? Hadn''t Third Sister been out in the cold all night? Xiao Jingfeng! I handed the third sister to you yesterday, and that''s how you treat her! How dare you! " Duan Xingyi rose as he heard this and glared angrily at Xiao Jingfeng. His resplendent dragon robe flickered dazzlingly as he finally took the first step towards the Badlands Court. However, this joy was completely wiped away by Xiao Jingfeng''s earlier words.


    "Xingyi, since Mu Yan has entered the palace, she should be fine. According to the rules, you should stay in the crown prince''s mansion, but royal father is old and doesn''t want you to leave the palace, so he asked for people to change the Sage Storage Pavilion into the crown prince''s hall. royal father will send you back first to complete the ceremony, then we will look for Mu Yan! Prince Qi, come with me as well! " Duan Chen knew where Duan Mu Yan was. Other than the Tantai Aristocrat Clan, where else could she go? Mu Yan, it is a pity that royal father was unable to compensate Jing Yang, royal father will compensate you! Definitely!


    "Yes ¡­" Moreover, after the three of them had left, they had gone straight to the Sage Storage Pavilion. At this moment, the Sage Storage Pavilion had already become the crown prince''s hall, and Duan Zitong and Qing Lan were busy decorating the crown prince''s hall. To the side, Xiao Yuxuan had thought of relying on the pavilion to keep Duan Jingyang''s spirit watch, but due to Duan Zitong''s order, he had no other choice.


    "Yu Xuan, what are you thinking about?" Where do you think this pure gold chair should be placed? " Duan Zitong walked over to Xiao Yuxuan''s side with a sway as she subconsciously put her arm around her shoulders.


    "Princess, you can just say whatever''s good. Yuxuan doesn''t understand these things ¡­" As Xiao Yuxuan spoke, he slowly took a step back and deliberately avoided Duan Zitong''s lily-white hands.


    "Heh, that''s right. Your Tutor Hall was originally managed by this princess herself. Just leave it there and don''t move too much. Knock on His Highness'' things and be careful of your heads!" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips parted slightly. As the Crown Prince, Duan Xingyi would be the emperor in the future. He was the emperor''s blood sister, so his glory was unrivaled.


    "Princess, the emperor and the crown prince are coming ¡­" Qing Lan walked in and said respectfully.


    "Is that so? So fast! Put down what you are doing and welcome the crown prince! " At the side, Qing Lan subconsciously looked at Xiao Yuxuan. With her jade-like face and bright eyes, each time she looked him in the eye, her heart would throb even more. She knew that she wasn''t Su Jin Xiu and didn''t have such high expectations.


    "Your son greets you, Imperial Father. Your Highness the crown prince ¡­" Duan Zitong walked in front of Duan Chen in two steps and bowed gracefully.


    "What need is there to be so courteous, royal sister? Whether Xing Yi is the second prince or the crown prince, you are Xing Yi''s royal sister. In the future, this sort of courtesy will be forgiven ¡­" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and helped Duan Zitong up.


    "Yi''er is right. There''s no need for you two siblings to perform such a great ceremony in the future ¡­" Duan Chen looked at Duan Zitong with a benevolent gaze as a trace of guilt flashed across her heart. She originally wanted to give the marriage between Duan Zitong and Xiao Yuxuan, but now it seemed that she couldn''t.


    "This humble subject kowtows to the emperor and to the crown prince ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan walked out of the Crown Prince Palace and spoke respectfully.


    "Save it ¡­" royal father, please! " Duan Xingyi cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Yuxuan before walking into the Crown Prince''s Palace with Duan Chen. When Xiao Yuxuan stood up and saw Xiao Lingfeng, he couldn''t help but take two steps to his side.


    "Is Mu Yan doing well?" Xiao Yuxuan spoke indifferently.


    "She''s already in the palace ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng felt depressed at Xiao Yuxuan''s concern. Even though he knew that his little brother was childhood friends with Duan Moyan, he couldn''t tolerate Xiao Yuxuan''s concern at the moment.

 C95

    "In the palace? "This is bad!" Xiao Yuxuan knew in his heart that Duan Mu Yan had definitely arrived at Ting Ting Ting Pavilion. If she were to see Duan Jingyang''s corpse, what kind of grief would he feel?


    "What are you doing?" When Xiao Lingfeng saw Xiao Yuxuan turn around, he immediately stopped her.


    "Mu Yan will definitely be in the Ting Lei Pavilion! How do you want her to face the First Prince''s corpse alone! " Just as Xiao Yuxuan and Xiao Lingfeng were jostling each other, Duan Chen and Duan Xingyi completed the bestowment ceremony and walked out of the Crown Prince Palace.


    "Stop quarreling, I''ll go find Mu Yan right now!" Even so, he didn''t know how to face his daughter.


    Just as the crowd was about to head towards the Ting Residence, Duan Mu Yan suddenly appeared before them. At this moment, she had already changed into a filial dress. Her long hair fell on her shoulders and fluttered in the wind.


    "Your son greets you, Imperial Father. Congratulations, Your Highness ¡­" Her gentle voice contained no traces of joy or anger. Duan Mu Yan walked over to Duan Chen and bent down to pay her respects.


    "Mu Yan... "Child ¡­" Just as Duan Chen was about to support her, Duan Muyan stood up by herself, skilfully dodging her hand, and then stood to the side.


    "Since the three emperors are here, let''s enter the crown prince''s hall first. The world outside is freezing cold and it''s not a good place to talk!" Looking at Duan Muyan''s frail body swaying in the wind, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but wish that his long robe was draped over her body. However, due to his status, he couldn''t reveal his identity so openly. Even though Xiao Yuxuan and Xiao Lingfeng had the same thoughts, Duan Ling Tian had already followed Duan Xingyi''s guidance and entered the Crown Prince''s Palace.


    When everyone returned to the crown prince''s hall, it was suddenly filled with silence.


    "Mu Yan... This time, since you''ve returned, you should stay in the palace for a few more days. I have one more thing to announce, and that is ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "I''ve decided to annul the arranged marriage between the third princess and the king and hand it over to the prince. I''ve been thinking about this for a long time, so ¡­" Just as Duan Chen opened his mouth to speak, at least three people below spoke in unison, rejecting his proposal.


    "Father, how can you have such absurd thoughts? The third sister had already been married to the Qi King for more than three months, how could she ever remarry again? How could the citizens of the world guess this? royal father, please reconsider! " Duan Zitong quickly walked in front of Duan Chen and said in disbelief.


    "Seventh Sister is right. If royal father does this, it will not be able to cover up the fact that the world is so quiet. What kind of situation do you intend to push Third Sister into?" He was not afraid, because he knew that the person Duan Mu Yan loved was not Xiao Jin Feng. However, if he were to let Duan Mu Yan be with Xiao Yu Xuan, he was afraid that he would not be able to find her when he succeeded.


    "Your majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince is right. If this humble subject has wronged the third princess in any way, this humble subject will reflect on myself. This humble subject will promise that I won''t let the third princess suffer any more grievances!" When he heard Duan Chen''s decree, Xiao Lingfeng suddenly felt a sense of shock and heartache. When Duan Mu Yan was his secondary wife, he didn''t mind, but when she wanted to become someone else''s wangfei, his heart felt as though a knife was being twisted within it. Unknowingly, he had already found Duan Mu Yan''s position in his heart.


    "Don''t say anymore, I have made up my mind!" Jade Xuan! "Accept the decree!" Right at this moment, Duan Mu Yan slowly walked to the center. His clear eyes didn''t have the slightest bit of emotion as he looked at Duan Chen.


    "Father, you have yet to ask this son for his opinion. The first time we were bestowed a marriage, this son has no other choice, but this time, this son does not know the reason behind it, but I have something to say." "Brother," Duan Muyan said in a gentle voice, with no hint of the pain of losing her brother.


    "Mu Yan... Good... "Then tell me." Duan Chen looked at his daughter with a pained expression. All these years, he had never done anything for her.


    "Father, your son is now the consort of the Qi King. In these three months, your son has gotten used to this sort of title, and has gotten used to the king''s care and care for your son ¡­ This son does not understand, why does father want this son to remarry? Could it be that this son is really something that royal father can give me as he pleases? " Duan Mu Yan''s voice was cold and without ripples, but his gaze was still as calm as ever as he looked at Duan Chen.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yu Xuan didn''t expect Duan Mu Yan to reject her, so she quickly walked to her side.


    "Ping Wang, the past is over. Mu Yan is currently the consort of your wife. I hope you won''t call her by her name in the future. People should be afraid of what they say ¡­" "Father, if you insist on marrying this son of yours to the Prince of Ping, then your son will not be able to follow your orders. As a woman cannot serve her second husband, this son will die to show his sincerity!" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she knelt on the ground and spoke with determination.


    The sudden turn of events shocked everyone present, especially Duan Chen! He knew very well that at the same time that he had lost his son, he had also lost this daughter of his. What he owed Duan Moyan was likely something that he would never be able to repay.


    "Mu Yan, Royal Father will give you another chance. You decide who to choose!" Duan Chen helplessly spoke. At this moment, he suddenly understood that there were some things that once lost, one would no longer be able to possess, like kinship.


    "Didn''t royal father already decide for this son three months ago? This son is very satisfied and grateful for royal father''s arrangements. This son is currently very comfortable and happy, and not every girl in this world can live without worries. Duan Muyan leisurely bent over and kowtowed to thank Duan Chen. However, no one could hear that the blood and sweat in her heart was flowing drop by drop. Her hatred was slowly building up.


    "Since Mu Yan is so insistent, even if royal father hadn''t said anything, Xingyi would have already been conferred the title of Crown Prince, and Jingyang''s funeral would have been arranged by royal father. Mu Yan, if you have any requests, please do not hesitate, as long as royal father is able to accomplish it, he will definitely agree to you!" Facing such a calm and composed Duan Mu Yan, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. Not only him, Duan Zitong also couldn''t believe that Duan Mu Yan would be able to throw her easily obtained happiness away. Xiao Lingfeng also did not believe what was happening in front of him. He never expected that Duan Mu Yan would have such a reaction. Of course, he was not so stupid as to think that Duan Mu Yan would say such things because of him.


    "Reporting to royal father, this son does not have any requests. Everything will be decided by royal father. This son is a little tired, I hope that you can ¡­" "Help me back, will you?" Her clear eyes flickered with a resplendent light.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" When she saw Duan Chen nod in agreement, she stepped forward and held onto Duan Mu Yan''s jade arm as they slowly left the crown prince''s mansion. Right when she was about to bypass Xiao Yu Xuan, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously choked and her tears were forced back.


    Watching Duan Mu Yan''s figure slowly leave, Xiao Yu Xuan''s eyes became misty. He had known her for more than ten years, how could he not know what she was thinking?


    "Alright, since the crowning ceremony is over, I want to go see Jing Yang, Eunuch Li, and the others. You don''t have to follow me, go busy yourselves ¡­." Duan Chen dejectedly spoke as he followed Eunuch Li out of the Crown Prince Palace.


    "Xingyi, you''ve been tired for a long time. I won''t bother you any longer. Yuxuan, let''s head back to the Tutor Hall. I''ve been busy these past few days and have forgotten most of the lessons you''ve taught me ¡­" Duan Zitong walked to Xiao Yuxuan''s side with two steps and softly asked.


    There was no response. Xiao Yuxuan just stood there, expressionless.


    "Yuxuan?" Duan Zitong''s soft cry brought Xiao Yuxuan back to reality.


    "What did the princess say?" Xiao Yu Xuan replied indifferently, her eyes filled with confusion.


    "I''m saying that you''re tired too. Go back and rest ¡­" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips parted, but her heart felt as if it was being viciously tugged at. She knew that Xiao Yuxuan''s entire mind was filled with Duan Mu Yan. Even if she entered the Tutor Hall, it would only make her angrier.


    "Your Highness the crown prince, Seventh Princess, this humble subject will take his leave ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan bowed slightly and quickly left. After Xiao Yuxuan left, Duan Xingyi walked lightly over to Duan Zitong.


    "Sister, just now, it was so dangerous ¡­" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and gave a charming smile.


    "Is that so? I don''t think so. If Duan Mu Yan agrees, then we''ll have to see if she''s alive to marry Yu Xuan. No matter what, I, Xiao Yu Xuan, am determined to win! "Now that you have let out a sigh of relief, Duan Jingyang is dead, and you have successfully become the crown prince. As for what you said earlier, you will use Duan Mu Yan to lead Duan Jingyang to death, so let''s forget about it. This time Imperial Sis is is going to make Duan Mu Yan look good, you better not stop his ¡­" Duan Zitong gritted his teeth.


    "Royal sister, don''t worry. From now on, Xingyi will not care about how you deal with Duan Mu Yan ¡­" Duan Xingyi spoke with certainty.


    "That''s for the best! You rest for now, I''m leaving! " Duan Zitong left in a fit of rage, her hatred towards Duan Mu Yan deepened.


    Looking at Duan Zitong''s departing figure, Duan Xingyi could not help but snort disdainfully. The current Duan Mu Yan might not be trampled on by anyone anymore. The one she should be worried about is you, my foolish big sister.


    After leaving the east gate of the imperial palace, Xiao Jin Feng originally wanted to sit on the palanquin, but he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan. Although he did not know the reason, Xiao Jin Feng still obeyed, and upon hearing that Duan Chen was going to remarry Duan Mu Yan to Yu Xuan, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly realized that he was reluctant to part with Duan Ling Tian, and that his heart would even ache. Since the heavens had given him a chance, he would not miss it.


    "It''s cold in the sky. I''ll take off my long robe and give it to you ¡­" Just as Xiao Lingfeng was about to pull out his hand from Duan Mu Yan''s arm, he was stopped by her.


    "Don''t let go ¡­" I''m afraid that if you let go, I''ll collapse and never be able to stand up again. In this world, I''ve already lost my mufei, my royal brother, and I have no one to rely on. If you let go, I really don''t know how to face the road ahead ¡­ "Perhaps, the moment you let go, I will no longer have the courage to continue walking ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s voice sounded so fragile, so heartbreaking that Xiao Jin Feng felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He tightly held onto Duan Mu Yan, afraid that she would fall down in front of him.


    "I''m sorry ¡­" Even though he had thousands of words to say, Xiao Lingfeng could only say these three words.


    "I understand Chu Shirou''s position in your heart. She must be a very gentle and virtuous woman, and she must have done a lot for you. From the very first day I married into Duke Xiao Palace, I didn''t hope for you to have me in your heart, because my heart isn''t pure either. But now, it''s different, I''ve rejected royal father, I want to stubbornly stay in Duke Xiao Palace and become your secondary wife. You''ve become my lifelong reliance, and I still don''t hope for you to have me in your heart, but I hope that you can see me in your eyes ¡­ " It was as if every word she spoke was using all of her strength, and tears were gushing out of her eyes, not flowing down her cheeks. Duan Mu Yan continued to walk, allowing the cold wind to invade her body and wake her rationality; at this moment, she was already on the road to revenge.

 C96

    "Mu Yan... "I understand. Perhaps it really is time for me to reflect ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng held Duan Mu Yan and walked step by step towards the Xiao manor. Just as they were about to arrive at the manor, Su Jin Xiu, who had already been waiting for them for some time, hastily ran over.


    "Your Highness, the wangfei, she ¡­" ''Is she feeling unwell? Then let this servant help her back to her room ¡­ '' Looking at Su Jin Xiu''s seemingly harmless appearance, a trace of ruthlessness flashed past Duan Mu Yan''s heart. Qiu Yue, you will not die in vain!


    Just as Su Jin Xiu took a step forward, Duan Mu Yan''s legs suddenly went soft and she fainted in Xiao Jin Feng''s embrace!


    "Mu Yan! How are you, Mu Yan? Embroidery! Quick, invite the doctor! " Xiao Jin Feng immediately carried Duan Mu Yan in his arms and stepped into the residence. Seeing the anxiety and unease on Xiao Jin Feng''s face, Su Jin Xiu could not help but tremble. In just a single day, the Prince seemed to have changed! Duan Mu Yan, your methods are really brilliant. However, the road ahead is still long; I, Su Jin Xiu, will definitely accompany you to the end!


    In the room, Xiao Lingfeng gently placed Duan Mu Yan on the bed and tucked her in.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" "I''m so cold ¡­" Duan Muyan narrowed her phoenix eyes as she spoke weakly.


    "Cold..." Someone! Bring the stove! " Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s pale face, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart burned with anxiety. Seeing that no one replied, Xiao Lingfeng looked towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "Wait a moment, I''ll get it for you!" Seeing Xiao Jin Feng leaving with an anxious expression, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but smile strangely. At this moment, the window opened with a creak. Before Duan Mu Yan could react, Xiao Yu Xuan had already appeared in front of her.


    "I knew you would come, and I know what you wanted to ask. Yuxuan, let me tell you, from the moment I saw my brother''s corpse, I swore to myself that I would never accept even the slightest bit of kindness from Duan Chen. Even if I looked at him once more, I would be angered to the point of wanting to kill him!" You know what? That man threw my mufei''s corpse into the unmarked grave. That man impatiently made a Crown Prince two days after his royal brother died! He trampled me down a long time ago, and now he''s going to give me the humblest alms. Do you think I''ll take it? " Tears uncontrollably welled out of her eyes. She could be strong in front of everyone, but when she saw Xiao Yuxuan, her tears uncontrollably flowed out.


    "Mu Yan, I am not here to blame you. I know that you have endured too much pressure and I know the reason behind your rejection of the Emperor. I just can''t help but want to see you. I want to tell you, no matter what choice you have, I will always be by your side, always supporting you! Mu Yan ¡­ You are the only woman I, Xiao Yuxuan, have ever loved in my entire life ¡­ "I love you ¡­" That man in white clothes was standing beside Duan Mu Yan''s bed, every word engraved in her heart. Jade Xuan, wasn''t I the same as well?!


    Sensing the commotion outside, Duan Mu Yan promptly wiped her tears away. When she raised her gaze, Xiao Yu Xuan had already left. At almost the same time, Su Jinxiu walked into the room with Zhao Yuxu.


    "Why did the secondary wife wake up so quickly? "Your servant thought that the secondary concubine would faint for half a day ¡­" At this moment, Zhao Yuxu had already walked to the side of the bed.


    "How could that be? it''s not like I was infected by the bewitching incense ¡­ " Duan Moyan parted her lips slightly and exposed her jade-like wrist, allowing Zhao Yu''s pulse to flow freely.


    "The side concubine is too serious. If there''s a sleeping incense in this room, it must be you, side concubine. This servant hasn''t forgotten how you fainted that day ¡­" Su Jin Xiu said resentfully.


    I don''t want to talk about what happened in the past, but now being able to live peacefully in the Prince Xiao''s mansion is the only wish I have for the rest of my life. Embroidery, I don''t have any ill intentions towards the prince, and I am only a secondary concubine, the title of main wife waiting to be conferred, as long as you don''t give up, the prince will see your good fortune one day ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan leisurely spoke, her gaze sweeping past Zhao Yu Xun as she asked, "How is my body?"


    "It''s just that I''m a little cold, and I''m overly depressed. As long as I drink a few servings of medicine, I''ll be fine ¡­" He didn''t dare look at Duan Mu Yan because he knew that his own faction already had no way out after taking in Su Jin Xiu''s silver taels. Moreover, he never knew Su Jin Xiu''s goal was to become an imperial concubine! It seemed like he was wrong.


    "That''s good ¡­" If there is nothing else, you all can leave. Hearing the sound of footsteps not far away, Duan Mu Yan softly asked. At the side, Su Jin Xiu was shocked by what Duan Mu Yan had said. However, she was not a three-year-old child, so she naturally did not believe that she would let Duan Mu Yan go just like that.


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to leave with Zhao Yu Xun, Xiao Jin Feng walked in with two furnaces in his hands.


    "Your Royal Highness, you can just ask the servants to do this kind of thing. Why do you need to do it yourself?" If I burn you, what will happen? " Su Jin Xiu was surprised by Xiao Jin Feng''s actions, and asked worriedly.


    "I wonder where they went, it''s only two stoves, it''s fine!" Yu-Xun is here. Have you seen the princess'' illness? " As he spoke, Xiao Lingfeng placed the furnace near the bed and walked towards Duan Moyan.


    "To reply Your Highness, the wangfei is fine. It''s just a chill, just take a few batches of medicine to recuperate ¡­" Zhao Yuxu truthfully said. The moment he finished speaking, Duan Mu Yan suddenly frowned. Her expression was filled with pain as blood slowly flowed out from the corner of her lips!


    "Mu Yan?! How could this be! Zhao Yu Xun, is this what you meant by there''s nothing wrong?! " Seeing this scene, how could Zhao Yuxu dare to be negligent? He immediately returned to the edge of the bed to treat Duan Mu Yan.


    "My prince, please don''t be angry. Your concubine heard that Zhao Lang was only used by his main wife before his death, so she must have great medical skills. Your concubine believes that Zhao Lang was too hasty earlier and didn''t make a proper diagnosis, right?" Her gaze swept over Zhao Yuxu.


    "Ugh ¡­" Yes Yes Yes... "In reply to your highness, the side concubine is in a rush of fire, causing me to vomit blood. This lowly one will go and prescribe some medicine to ensure that the side concubine is safe and sound." Zhao Yuzhe naturally went down the slope with such an urgent voice.


    "Are you sure?" Xiao Jingfeng''s sword-like eyebrows creased slightly as he questioned him coldly.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, this lowly one is certain!" Zhao Yuzhe cupped his hands in response. He was secretly surprised. Since when did the Qi King care so much about this secondary wife? Just a moment ago, when he diagnosed Duan Mu Yan''s condition, his pulse was still as steady as before, and there was simply no sign of burning desire assaulting his heart. Could it be that this side of the concubine was beginning to settle accounts?


    "Then what are you waiting for? "Hurry up and open the recipe!" Xiao Jin Feng roared lightly. At the side, Su Jin Xiu never expected that Xiao Jin Feng would protect Duan Mu Yan in such a way. Compared to before, he was like a completely different person!


    After Su Jin Xiu and Zhao Yu Xun left, Xiao Jin Feng hurriedly walked to the bed.


    "Mu Yan, are you alright? Actually... "No one wants to deal with the First Prince''s matter. Since it has already happened, we have to face it. Moreover, I believe that the First Prince does not wish to see you torture yourself like this." Xiao Jingfeng consoled him softly.


    "Chenqie understands. I''ve troubled Your Highness, but chenqie is truly a little tired ¡­" As she spoke, she slowly closed her eyes.


    "Then you rest. I''ll let you have dinner..." Get Housekeeper Zhou ready to deliver it ¡­ " Xiao Jin Feng originally wanted Su Jin Xiu to send it over, but felt that it was inappropriate, so he changed his words.


    "Mm ¡­" After Xiao Jin Feng left, Duan Muyan slowly opened her eyes, her ice-cold eyes glimmering with a cold light. She had never believed that her royal brother would buy violence to kill Tian Ri, much less that Duan Jingyang would commit suicide out of fear of her guilt! Duan Mu Yan quietly leaned against the sofa, she wanted to ponder over this carefully.


    The cold wind blew, causing people to feel cold. Duan Zitong leaned lightly on her imperial concubine chair, frowning slightly as she thought back to what had happened in the crown prince''s hall. Suddenly, she felt that Duan Mu Yan''s reaction was too abnormal; even if she didn''t want to remarry Xiao Yu Xuan, since Duan Jingyang had just died, it was impossible for her not to feel sad at all.


    "Esteemed wangfei, Qian Ruming requests an audience!" Qing Lan replied respectfully.


    "He also wants to see me? Call him in! " Duan Zitong retracted the puzzlement in her eyes and spoke coldly. Just as Qing Lan turned around, Qian Ruming walked into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    "This lowly one pays his respects to Seventh Princess ¡­" When the corner of his lips curled up slightly, his eyes naturally narrowed into a slit. After getting used to the handsome man, Qian Ruming''s face really couldn''t enter Duan Zitong''s phoenix eyes.


    "Did I think you would disappear from the face of the earth? Shouldn''t you give me an explanation for what happened last time? " Duan Zitong cast a sideways glance at Qian Ru Ming and said disdainfully.


    "Reporting to the princess, I was indeed careless last time, so this time I came specifically to return the silver ¡­" Although Qing Lan didn''t want to do it, she had no choice but to walk towards Qian Ru Ming. When she reached out her hand, Qian Ru Ming subconsciously rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb. To him, this kind of feeling was indescribable, but this kind of action made Qing Lan extremely angry!


    "How dare you!" Qing Lan let out a soft growl and drew her banknotes back to Duan Zitong''s side. Seeing her act this way, the smile on Qian Ru''s face deepened. She didn''t care about Qing Lan''s scolding at all.


    "Since the princess has taken back her money, I shall take my leave now ¡­" Qian Ru Ming said indifferently. His gaze never left Qing Lan, who was standing beside Duan Zitong.


    "Wait... I know that with your ability, you killed Duan Mu Yan as easily as you can. But why did you let Duan Mu Yan go? Could it be that she has a tender affection for the fairer sex? " Duan Zitong asked suspiciously, her eyes cold.


    "Wrong, wrong, wrong. Although I like women, I have never been against them. Last time was an accident. Perhaps the snake poison that could be dispelled by her body is not certain either ¡­" Qian Ru Ming said resentfully.


    "Do you think I would believe that reason? Forget it, Qinglan, send him off, don''t let anyone find out! " She really couldn''t take another glance at Qian Ru Ming. With such a defeated appearance, Duan Zitong suddenly felt that it would take a lot of courage for him to survive until now.


    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan had no other choice but to wait for the order before leaving the Sage Storage Pavilion with Qian Ru Ming.


    "In that case, you shall leave as you wish ¡­" Seeing that Qing Lan had left, Qian Ru didn''t want to stay any longer and left immediately after. Although the palace was tightly guarded, to Qian Ru and Qing Lan, who possessed superior martial arts, the guards were just as useless.


    "Miss Qing Lan, your skin is the most delicate and smooth one that you''ve ever held onto as if your life depended on it ¡­" Qian Ru Ming seemed to praise him.


    "Shameless!" Qing Lan coldly replied. If it wasn''t for Duan Zitong''s orders, she really wouldn''t want to see this man for the rest of her life.


    "Is there? If I were shameless, I would drug Miss Qing Lan right now, then carry you back to my mansion, and throw you on the bed ¡­ You should have guessed what happened after that, right? "It is as I said. I haven''t been infected by any meat since I left Miss Qing Lan ¡­" Qian Ruming''s words were becoming more and more unbearable to hear.

 C97

    "The palace gates are right in front of us. If you want to leave, that''s enough. Farewell!" Qing Lan did not want to argue with him, she turned around immediately, but in the next second, her entire body fell into Qian Ru Ming''s embrace. Before she could react, Qian Ru Ming''s thin lips suddenly fell on Qing Lan''s cherry lips, the sudden change left her completely stunned. Just as she was about to curse angrily, Qian Ru Ming took the opportunity to stick his tongue into Qing Lan''s mouth, sucking with all his might, just a kiss, and he was unable to stop himself!


    "Ugh ¡­" The pain caused Qian Ruming to retreat a few steps away from Qing Lan. Even though blood was trickling from his lips, Qian Ruming seemed to not want to let it go.


    "Money is my life!" "You''re courting death!" Qing Lan didn''t want to be insulted, so she drew her sword and rushed forward.


    "Wait a moment. If Miss Qing Lan is not afraid of attracting guards, Ru Ming is really willing to exchange a few blows with Miss Qing Lan ¡­" Qian Ru Ming slowly wiped the blood from the corner of her lips. The light in her eyes became darker. He knew that this woman was his dish. Moreover, she was her favorite dish.


    "You! I will definitely get my revenge! " Qing Lan spoke out angrily before she turned around to leave. Looking at her back, Qian Ru Ming couldn''t help but sneer at her. "Qing Zhiling!" One day, I''ll make you lie down on my bed.


    That night, when Housekeeper Zhou brought the dishes to Duan Muyan''s room, he was sitting in front of the dressing table.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Old Slave... "Sorry, I made you suffer ¡­" Zhou Jing put down the tray, choked with emotions, and was about to kneel on the ground.


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." It was Mu Yan who implicated you. If not for defending Mu Yan, you wouldn''t have been left empty-handed. " Ever since she came back, Duan Muyan could feel that Su Jin was in charge of all the affairs in the mansion.


    "Compared to wangfei, this old servant is nothing. If I hadn''t been careless and handed the package of medicine to Zhao Yuxu, I wouldn''t have put wangfei in prison." Zhou Jing was filled with tears, grief and indignation.


    "Housekeeper Zhou..." Do you really believe that I didn''t kill Autumn Moon? " The light in Duan Muyan''s eyes sparkled as he spoke in a gentle voice.


    "This old servant knows wangfei''s character very well. You think Qiu Yue is your own little sister, so how could you possibly kill her? This old servant knows that you were framed, but this old servant ¡­ " Zhou Jing said guiltily.


    "That''s enough. As long as there is one person in this world who believes in me, Mu Yan will not be the only one. Housekeeper Zhou, thank you!" Duan Moyan''s voice became more and more shaky. Ashe spoke, she was about to kneel down and kneel down!


    "I can''t accept this ¡­" Esteemed wangfei, this is old servant Qu Sha being! " Zhou Han quickly supported Duan Mu Yan up, panicking as he spoke.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, this is what you deserve. Even Mu Yan''s biological father did not believe in Mu Yan''s innocence. Your trust gave Mu Yan the courage to survive. How can she not thank you?" Duan Mu Yan slightly bent her body as she deeply bowed to Zhou Jing.


    "This old servant can''t take it ¡­" "Esteemed wangfei, quickly eat something. You must be hungry after tormenting yourself for the entire day!" Zhou Jun secretly wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes and said with a pained heart.


    "There''s no rush. Housekeeper Zhou, I want to see Zhao Yuxu ¡­" Duan Muyan pleaded in a gentle voice.


    "Esteemed wangfei, are you trying to investigate ¡­" Before he could finish his words, he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    I just want to check out Zhao Lang''s place. It''s already so late, I don''t want to alarm the embroidery, but you know, I just got back to the palace, and I just went to find Zhao Lang before dinner. If I look for him now, people will think that I did it on purpose, with my current situation, it''s better to avoid unnecessary trouble, and also ¡­ "Royal brother just left. I really can''t stay any longer, so I might as well take a walk and relax my mind ¡­" Duan Muyan''s eyes were misty as she spoke in a gentle voice.


    "Since that''s the case, then this old man shall accompany you. I have nothing to do in the palace anyway!" "Esteemed wangfei, you should eat something first ¡­" Zhou Jing advised.


    "No, Steward Zhou. I don''t want the rest of the family to know. Take a look and see if there''s anyone out there. We''ll go now ¡­" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she took off her robe and tied it around her shoulders.


    At this moment, Zhou Jing had already left the room. In Duan Moyan''s eyes, Zhou Jing was the only person she could trust. Qiu Yue was already dead, and she had to find her trusted aides. There were some things that a single person could not accomplish.


    Under Zhou Jing''s guidance, Duan Moyan left through the back door of the Xiao manor. If it wasn''t for Zhou Jing, she really wouldn''t have known that the Xiao manor had such an unsightly back door.


    After walking for almost an hour, Zhou Jun stopped at the Keats Medical Center.


    "Esteemed wangfei, this is Zhao Yuxu''s infirmary. Please wait a moment, this old servant will call for you!" As Zhou Jing spoke, he walked to the front of the infirmary. After patting twice, he heard a sound coming from inside.


    "Who is it?"


    "Duke Xiao Palace, Housekeeper Zhou ¡­" Zhou Jing replied. Along with the creaking sound of the door opening, Duan Mu Yan, borrowing the moonlight, saw a lady in plain clothes walking out. Her appearance was elegant and charming, perhaps due to her pregnancy, but she appeared slightly fat.


    "Oh, it''s Steward Zhou. You wanted to meet with Yu Xun and his subordinate, so why are you here personally?" The woman''s voice was gentle and graceful.


    "This old man didn''t come alone, this person is Qi Wangfei ¡­" While Zhou Jing was speaking, Duan Mu Yan had already walked to the side of the woman.


    "Ugh ¡­" Wife Zhao Feng kowtows to see Qi Wangfei ¡­ " The woman was slightly embarrassed but she still bowed respectfully.


    "Since you are pregnant, you should skip these vulgar rituals. The wind outside is strong, why don''t I go in and chat?" Duan Mu Yan frowned as she spoke, her voice gentle.


    "Look at me ¡­" "Imperial Concubine, please come in. Steward Zhou, please come in ¡­" Mrs Zhao Feng opened the door and respectfully gestured for the two to enter.


    Seeing that his wife had not returned for a long time, the moment Zhao Yuxu walked out of the inner room, he saw Duan Mu Yan standing right in front of him. His heart skipped a beat.


    "This lowly one pays his respects to Princess Qi ¡­" Zhao Yuzhe choked and cupped her hands in greeting. Duan Mu Yan did not reply and simply sat on the armchair, while Zhou Jun followed behind her. Before Duan Mu Yan could say anything, Zhao Yu Xun didn''t dare to move. She could only wait there quietly.


    "Zhao Lang, do you know why I wanted you to wait there with your hands in the air?" Duan Muyan spoke in a gentle voice, her tone filled with self-confidence, even though she wasn''t angered.


    "Little people... This little one doesn''t know ¡­ " Zhao Yu Xun trembled as he replied. Without a doubt, if it wasn''t for him settling the score with her, Zhao Yu Xun really didn''t know what Duan Mu Yan was here for.


    "It''s freezing cold, but you let your wife open the door with her stomach puffed out. You really shouldn''t! "This time around, if I see that you don''t love your wife that much next time, I won''t forgive you ¡­" Duan Muyan''s lips parted slightly, her voice sounding increasingly gentle.


    "Wife thanks wangfei for her kindness. It''s just that Darling didn''t have time to spare, so I hope wangfei won''t blame me ¡­" At the side, although Madame Zhao and Madame Feng felt flattered upon hearing this, they also stepped forward in time to explain to Zhao Yuxu.


    "Zhao Langzhong, listen to me. You really do have a good wife!" It won''t be inconvenient for me to disturb you at such a late hour, right? " Duan Mu Yan slowly stood up and walked towards Zhao Yu Xun.


    "Princess''s words are too serious. If anything happens to you, I dare not delay any longer and have someone from the estate pass on the message to you." Zhao Yu Xun said in fear.


    "It''s nothing serious. I just feel a stifling sensation in my chest. If it''s convenient for Zhao Lang, please treat Mu Yan and come up with a prescription ¡­" Her eyes that were as beautiful as butterfly feathers looked at Zhao Yuxu, who seemed to be trembling slightly. Duan Mu Yan sneered in her heart. All those who wronged her would have to pay the price, without exception!


    "Conveniently... "Esteemed wangfei, please come to the medicine hall ¡­" Zhao Yu Xun hastily replied and respectfully led the way.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, just wait here for me. It won''t take long ¡­" After Duan Mu Yan gave the orders, he followed Zhao Yu Xun to the Medicine Hall.


    Duan Mu Yan quietly sat on the red lacquer chair. When she saw that Zhao Yu Xun was about to give her pulse, she withdrew her arm.


    "If Zhao Lang doesn''t mind, he should close the door." A profound light shone in Duan Muyan''s eyes, her voice containing no hints of happiness or anger. Zhao Yuxu''s heart was even more tangled, but she could only obey.


    After Zhao Yuzhe closed the door to his room, he walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side, only to see her stretching out her arm.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Is there anything else? " Zhao Yu Xun asked suspiciously, his voice slightly trembling.


    "Zhao Yu Xun, you didn''t really think I was here to see you, right? You should be clear on whether I am sick or not. Do you still need another pulse? " Duan Mu Yan''s voice was as cold as an icicle, causing Zhao Yu Xun to immediately kneel on the ground.


    "Esteemed wangfei, spare me ¡­"


    "Mercy? "Then I really want to know, what did you do that you wanted to kneel down and beg me for mercy?" Duan Mu Yan stared coldly at Zhao Yu Xun, her gaze devoid of any warmth.


    "This... Little People... "This lowly one shouldn''t have brought the bewitching incense into the court to accuse esteemed wangfei ¡­" Zhao Yuxu crawled on the ground as his body trembled like a sieve. This was not the first time he had met Duan Mu Yan, but this time, Zhao Yu Xun felt that at this very moment, the murderous aura the woman before him was emitting was sufficient to make him tremble.


    "What else? "Zhao Lang Zhong, I don''t mind speaking bluntly. You should have a choice between a maidservant from the Prince''s Mansion and a princess from the current dynasty. I won''t force you, but I hope you won''t regret your decision. She had once been very kind. It was this world that had made her understand that good people could only be trampled upon by others. After experiencing her mother''s violent death in the Wilderness, her royal brother had passed away with hatred in his heart.


    "Reporting to the Royal Consort ¡­ Ever since the death of the Chu Royal Consort, this lowly one had only helped Su Jinxiu three times. The first time was when Feng Xue and Cui Xin had abdominal pain. The second time was on the day of Autumn Moon''s death. Su Jinxiu did not faint at all. She was faking it, but the third time ¡­ He''s the one who told me to bring the incense into the court to testify ¡­ " Zhao Yuxu spoke with fear and revealed everything. He was very clear that Duan Mu Yan''s capabilities could not be compared to Su Jin Xiu''s.


    "That''s all?" Duan Mu Yan narrowed her beautiful eyes as she looked suspiciously at Zhao Yu Xun.


    "To reply wangfei, this is really all ¡­ "This lowly one absolutely doesn''t dare to lie to esteemed wangfei ¡­" Zhao Yuzhe''s voice became more and more shaky, and he knocked his head all the way down.


    "Didn''t you embroider that bewitching incense for Su Jin?" Duan Mu Yan had always thought that this was the case.


    "Reporting to wangfei, this little one doesn''t have the bewitching incense at ''Keats'' [1]. Please enlighten me, wangfei ¡­" If he had known earlier, he wouldn''t have gone to the Xiao family and waded in this river. Zhao Yuzhe would have regretted his decision then.


    "I believe you! But there''s one thing. From today onwards, you don''t have to decline Su Jin''s request to find you for anything. Just tell me in advance and if I find out that you didn''t do as I say ¡­ Some diseases are not something you can tell by the pulse number... "You know that!" Duan Mu Yan said in a gentle voice, her tone containing a trace of a chilly charm that caused Zhao Yu Xun to tremble in fear.

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    "This little one understands!" "This lowly one will definitely follow the instructions of my consort ¡­" Zhao Yu Xun hurriedly expressed his thoughts and firmly said.


    "That''s for the best. Here''s five hundred taels of silver. Take it and find a good wife for your wife. Since my illness is fine, drink the prescription you gave me previously ¡­" The moment Duan Mu Yan opened the door, Yufeng turned around and Zhao Yu Xun followed closely behind.


    "Princess, are you alright?" Steward Zhou worriedly asked upon seeing Duan Mu Yan walking out of the Medicine Hall.


    "Don''t worry, I''m just feeling depressed. The prescription that Zhao Lang gave was the right one, it''s getting late, rest early, especially the madam. Pregnant women have the hardest time, if Zhao Lang dares to bully you, you have to tell me, although I''m a side concubine, I still have some strength in my words ¡­" Duan Mu Yan took two steps towards Mrs Zhao, her jade-like fingers slowly stroking her bulging lower abdomen as she looked at Zhao Yu Xun.


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t worry. I''ll definitely treat my wife well. I''ll definitely ¡­" Zhao Yuzhe immediately stepped forward to protect Madame Zhao and Feng Shi. His eyes seemed to show signs of dodging.


    "That''s good ¡­" Housekeeper Zhou, let''s go ¡­ " Duan Moyan pursed her lips. Her bright eyes seemed to have a deeper meaning as they stared at Zhao Yuxu for a moment, before she left together with Zhou Jing!


    "Yu Xun, this is the Qi King''s concubine, the Third Princess of the Dynasty? "He looks kind and unassuming. He actually resembles the first wife of the Qi Wang ¡­" Mrs Zhao Feng commented as she watched Duan Mu Yan''s departing back. Zhao Yuxu was speechless. He only supported Madame Zhao Feng as they walked back to their room.


    "Yu Xun, are you alright? Why are you sweating so much? " Only when Madame Zhao Feng asked with suspicion did Zhao Yuxu realize that he''d long since been drenched in cold sweat.


    After leaving the Keats Clinic, Duan Mu Yan didn''t return to the Xiao manor.


    "Princess, where are you going?" Seeing that this path was not the way back to the King''s Manor, Zhou Han asked suspiciously. At this moment, the wind was blowing harder and harder, scraping against their bodies, causing them to feel a slight pain.


    "Go around everywhere. You won''t be able to sleep when you go back. Housekeeper Zhou, if you''re tired, you can go back first. I''ll be fine by myself ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s footsteps grew increasingly hurried, she was currently heading towards the unmarked cemetery.


    "How can that be, don''t worry, wangfei. This old servant will follow behind you and won''t disturb wangfei in any way!" Zhou Jing understood the meaning behind Duan Mu Yan''s words. She wanted to be alone.


    "Thank you very much." Without saying anything, Duan Muyan''s footsteps became even more disorderly. Her curling eyelashes had already been stained with sparkling and translucent light. Under the moonlight, her devastatingly pale face was as white as snow. The words of the palace maid were like sharp blades that stabbed into her heart, unable to be pulled out. Never in her wildest dreams would Duan Muyan have imagined that the day of her wedding would be when her mother was abandoned in the wilderness.


    After approximately an hour, Duan Mu Yan finally arrived at the unmarked cemetery that the palace maids were talking about.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Do you want to go on? " The sight of an ownerless corpse filled his mind. He did not understand why Duan Mu Yan would want to come here.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, just stay here and wait for me!" Duan Muyan tried his best to control her voice so that no one could hear her trembling voice. Although Zhou Jing was confused, he stopped.


    Duan Mu Yan walked step by step towards the cemetery, her steps becoming heavier and heavier, as though every step left a clear mark on the ground. Her tears couldn''t help but flow down uncontrollably.


    "Mufei ¡­" Mu Yan is unfilial and has only come to see you. Why must royal father be so heartless ¡­ Twenty years of being wronged is not enough, you actually want to abandon your corpse in the wilderness! Mufei ¡­ Sorry... Mu Yan was unable to protect her royal brother ¡­ "Sorry ¡­" Duan Muyan''s eyes turned red as tears fell like rain. Her frail body knelt on the ground as she silently sobbed, suppressing her immense grief.


    "One by one, you all left Mu Yan, leaving her in this ice-cold world. Mu Yan is really tired, mufei ¡­ Royal brother ¡­ Where are you... Mu Yan missed you two so much ¡­ I really want to be with you guys even in my dreams ¡­ But Mu Yan could not, mufei! Mu Yan swear to you, from now on, everyone who wrongly accused you will receive their due retribution! My royal brother will not die in vain!] Mu Yan wanted to take revenge ¡­ Mu Yan will definitely stand up for you in front of everyone in the world! "I will definitely make that almighty man regret everything he did ¡­" Her choked voice was ice-cold, the flames of her hatred had already ignited in the depths of her heart. Even if she were to burn herself to death, she would have no regrets!


    In the dark corner of the room, that pair of eyes which were as deep as the ocean became even darker. Looking at Duan Muyan who was crying sorrowfully, Duan Xingyi''s hands slowly clenched into fists, her heart aching to the extreme. How could he not know what kind of burden this woman was carrying that pressured her to the point that she couldn''t breathe.


    "Master ¡­" Would Duan Mu Yan be able to harm you? " At the side, Ye Li sensed Duan Xingyi''s abnormality and spoke worriedly.


    "I''m not the one she hates ¡­" Duan Xingyi choked heavily. He swore that he wouldn''t let Duan Mu Yan know that he had killed Duan Jingyang. He wouldn''t let her know for the rest of his life.


    "Master, you mean ¡­" Ye Li said doubtfully.


    "Ye Li, do you believe that this woman in front of you will turn the world upside down? "We just need to watch the show. I am already the crown prince and everything is within my control. Go back and remind Bing''er that she shouldn''t make any moves for the time being, especially not to look for Xiao Yuxuan!" Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, his gaze still focused on her. How long would it take for her to kneel in such a cold sky?


    Even though Duan Mu Yan had dried her tears, Zhou Jing was still able to see the inklings.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Are you okay? " Zhou Jing spoke softly, his voice filled with worry.


    "It''s fine, the wind blew into the sand, it''s much better now. Let''s go back ¡­" Duan Mu Yan retracted the emotions in her eyes and slowly walked towards Xiao Wang Manor, her first battlefield.


    The next morning, while Duan Mu Yan was still unconscious, there was a knock on the door.


    "Who?" Duan Muyan opened her eyes slightly. She only felt her eyes turning sore. Perhaps she had cried too much that she felt uncomfortable. Noticing that there was no response from the door, Duan Mu Yan slowly rose and casually put on a set of clothes as she walked towards the door. When she opened the door, she saw Xiao Jin Feng holding a tray, anxiously standing outside.


    "Your Highness? "Prince, please come in. Your concubine is being rude ¡­" Duan Mu Yan was surprised at Xiao Jin Feng''s appearance, and she stepped out of the door. Even though Xiao Jin Feng had never hurt mufei or royal brother, he was still the killer who hurt Qiu Yue! She hated his indifference, his ruthlessness, his cruelty and selfishness. If he hadn''t wanted her to keep watch for him that day, how could she not have seen his mufei one last time?


    "Ugh ¡­" I... "I''m here to give you breakfast, and to take a look at how your body is doing ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng lightly put down the tray as he awkwardly spoke. This was the first time he had taken the initiative to express his goodwill towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "How dare I trouble Your Highness with such a small matter? Your servant has already recovered and can go to the main hall to eat. Your Highness, please sit!" Duan Mu Yan tightened her clothes, and was about to pour Xiao Jin Feng a cup of tea, but she discovered that the tea had already turned cold.


    "I''m truly sorry, but chenqie loves to sleep. Mu Yan will make a pot of hot tea for Your Highness now!" Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to take the pot of tea and leave, she was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng.


    "No need, I just came to sit, not to drink tea. Your room is missing a servant girl, how about I let Feng Xue come and serve you?" After experiencing so much, Xiao Lingfeng finally knew that he had a spot in his heart for Duan Mu. Even though he repeatedly denied it, the truth was as such, when he saw Duan Mu in Xiao Yuxuan''s arms, he was burning with jealousy. When he heard that Duan Mu Yan had refused to marry Xiao Yuxuan, he was extremely excited! Even though he knew that there was still a gap between him and Duan Mu Yan, someone had to take a step forward.


    "It''s better if you don''t. Qiu Yue has just left and chenqie is unable to accept others. Mu Yan finally understands why Your Highness rejected Mu Yan in such a manner back then. The Mu Yan of now also shares the same sentiments." Duan Mu Yan slowly sat beside Xiao Jin Feng as she spoke in a gentle voice.


    "I... This king knows that those who have died cannot be revived. The only thing I can do is to let them feel at ease. Since you don''t like Feng Xue, then you can switch to someone else. It''s not appropriate for you to be by yourself in the end ¡­ " Xiao Lingfeng wanted to continue speaking, but he was stopped by Duan Moyan.


    "Let''s talk about this later. Your Highness, chenqie wants to know if Your Highness is interested in embroidery ¡­" Duan Muyan changed the topic, a glint of light flashing in the depths of her eyes.


    "Mu Yan, whether you misunderstand or not, this king will always clarify to you solemnly that this king doesn''t have anything to do with Embroidery. She is Shi Rou''s maid and has always been by my and Shi Rou''s side. To Shi Rou, she is just like her little sister. Now that Shi Rou is no more, I have the responsibility of taking care of her, that''s all!" Xiao Jingfeng vowed solemnly.


    "Your highness has misunderstood, your chenqie doesn''t want to hear these things. Your chenqie thinks that embroidery is not bad, if Your highness has her in your heart, then accept her. The position of main wife will always be at ease, or you can marry someone else, that will be fine, your chenqie doesn''t complain, as for Qiu Yue''s matter ¡­" "Since this matter has already passed, there is no longer any point in knowing who is in the right and who is in the wrong. After all, the main concubine is the one who cares the most about brocade. Chenqie will not be so stingy ¡­" Her clear eyes flickered with a light of relief.


    "Mu Yan, what must I say to make you believe that this king doesn''t have any romantic feelings for brocade. This king ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng still wanted to explain more, but he saw Duan Mu Yan picking up the bowl of porridge instead, as though she didn''t care about his explanation at all.


    "Eat first. If you need anything, just tell Housekeeper Zhou. I''ll go to court first. I''ll accompany you when I get back ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng sighed lightly and then got up to leave. Just as he was about to walk to the door, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke up.


    "Your Highness ¡­" "Many thanks ¡­" The light in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes dimmed slightly, and she didn''t even raise her head to look at Xiao Jin Feng as she continued to eat. However, this'' thank you ''caused a wave of warmth to rise in Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. Speechless, Xiao Jin Feng slowly left the room and closed the door behind him.


    Sensing that Xiao Jin Feng''s footsteps were getting further and further away, Duan Mu Yan suddenly put down the porcelain bowl. She still hadn''t forgotten who it was that nearly took Qiu Yue''s life because of a porcelain bowl! Xiao Jingfeng, what you owe me is not something that can be repaid with a breakfast meal!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was at a loss for words, the door to her room was opened by someone from the outside. Su Jin Xiu walked in with a tray in her hand and closed the door behind her.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Moyan wiped the corner of her mouth lightly with a towel and lifted her beautiful eyes just in time to see Su Jin Xiu walk up to her with a gloomy expression.


    "This servant came to deliver breakfast to the side concubine ¡­" Her ice-cold voice didn''t have the slightest bit of warmth. Su Jin Xiu forcefully lifted the tray onto the table. Her gaze swept across the breakfast sent over by Xiao Jin Feng, causing her to feel a chill.


    "Is that necessary? Did you see that the Qi King had arrived? Su Jin Xiu, there''s no one else here, so you don''t have to pretend to be so tired. " Duan Mu Yan''s willow-shaped eyebrows slightly raised, and her beautiful eyes that were like butterfly feathers looked towards Su Jin Xiu.

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    "This servant doesn''t know what the secondary concubine means, but since the prince sent the secondary concubine out for breakfast, it means that the brocade matters too much. This servant will take his leave now." Su Jin Xiu had wanted to enter and investigate, but when she heard that Duan Mu Yan was going straight to the point, she couldn''t help but panic.


    Seeing that Su Jin was about to leave, Duan Mu Yan''s cherry lips curled up.


    "He left just like that? Don''t you want to know what the Prince has told me? " Her long eyelashes slightly raised, Duan Mu Yan turned to look at Su Jin Xiu, her face expressionless.


    "That''s a side issue, it has nothing to do with me!" Su Jin Xiu''s heart tensed up even more. After Duan Mu Yan entered the Xiao manor, she seemed to have changed into another person. The light in her eyes alone made Su Jin Xiu feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "I have already proposed to the prince that he should take you as his wife, or perhaps he should take you as his concubine!" With that, Su Jin Xiu suddenly turned around with astonishment in her eyes.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" What do you want? " Su Jin replied in a cold voice. When she met Duan Mu Yan''s beautiful eyes, she was secretly shocked in her heart. This gaze was completely different from before.


    "I thought you would thank me. Isn''t that what you expected? When you were dealing with me, you thought that I would obstruct your path of being the mistress of the Xiao manor, but now it''s different. I support you, but don''t you want to be the main wife? You don''t dare to say it, I''ll say it for you! "However ¡­" Duan Mu Yan slowly rose up and walked two steps to Su Jin Xiu.


    "But what?" Su Jin Xiu was on alert as she looked suspiciously at Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s just that Prince doesn''t like you. He only views you in a new light due to Chu Shirou. But, this'' special respect ''is still very far from being able to marry you as his concubine." "You know that ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s lips curved up slightly as he sized up Su Jin Xiu.


    "The side concubine is too serious. This servant has never had any ill intentions towards the prince, so this servant will take her leave now!" Duan Moyan''s gaze was too sharp. Su Jinxiu choked on her throat as she cast her gaze downwards before she circled around Duan Moyan and headed for the door.


    "As long as I am willing, you will become the main wife of the Xiao Palace! I can help you on one condition! " Duan Mu Yan turned around and solemnly spoke, her eyes shining with resplendent light.


    Speechless, when Su Jin Xiu walked to the door, she paused for a moment before finally opening it and leaving. As she watched Su Jin''s departing figure, the light in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes became increasingly dark. Right at this moment, a voice of doubt suddenly sounded from behind Duan Mu Yan.


    "Mu Yan, why?" Duan Mu Yan''s voice trembled when she heard it. She turned around, and that white robe of hers, which was as white as snow, was impressively standing in front of her.


    "Yu Xuan?" Why are you here? " A trace of pleasant surprise flashed through her clear eyes as she spoke in a gentle voice. The resolute gaze she shot out earlier was filled with gentleness.


    "I guess Brother Wang has decided to ascend to the morning assembly during this period, so I came to find you. Mu Yan, I really don''t understand, why did you make Su Jin Xiu your principal wife? Also, if you want her to agree to one of your conditions, what is it? " Xiao Yuxuan nervously looked at the girl in front of him. For a moment, he felt that he could no longer enter her heart.


    "Is it important? "Since Su Jinxiu likes it, I''ll help her. Otherwise, she won''t stop. I''m just protecting myself." Duan Mu Yan bitterly said.


    "Mu Yan... Are you really that willing? " Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows knitted together as he looked puzzledly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Others might suspect you, but you shouldn''t ask that. You know that you are the only one in my heart, so what does it have to do with me whether Xiao Jin Feng marries anyone or not? Perhaps, only by fulfilling their wishes will I be able to live a peaceful life. Otherwise, do you think Su Jin Mei will accept her fate? I''m tired and I don''t want to get caught up in this senseless feud. " Duan Mu Yan''s voice was slightly cold as she mocked herself.


    "Mu Yan... "We ¡­" Her handsome face revealed traces of heartache. Even though she knew the result, she still couldn''t help but speak up. However, just as she opened her mouth, she was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "I will leave this place, but not now. Yu Xuan, I just want to know, did royal brother commit suicide?" What happened to me while I was in prison? " Duan Muyan solemnly stated, a strange light flickering in her eyes.


    "This ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan hesitated. He wasn''t sure if he should tell his the truth. He wasn''t sure how Duan Moyan would react after knowing the truth.


    "Yuxuan, in this world, you are the only person I can trust and never defend against. I only hope that you can tell me the truth. You and I both know that our royal brother didn''t kill Tian Gou Ren, so how could he back down?" Duan Mu Yan''s curled eyelashes sparkled as she stared at Xiao Yuxuan. These days, she had been thinking that her imperial brother couldn''t possibly have committed suicide. She urgently needed to know the truth!


    "Mu Yan... "Actually, Jing Yang is already dead. The spirit in heaven only wants to ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan did not want to lie to Duan Mu Yan, and even more so, did not want to speak the truth.


    "You can leave now, I don''t want to make things difficult for you. I believe the prime minister and the general should also know the truth ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s voice was slightly cold. When she suddenly stood up and was about to leave, Xiao Yu Xuan wasn''t able to hold on in the end.


    "Mu Yan! Actually... "I''m not sure if Jing Yang committed suicide or not ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan hesitated as he spoke with a sorrowful expression. Duan Moyan turned his head and quickly walked back to Xiao Yuxuan''s side.


    "Royal brother won''t commit suicide. He didn''t kill Tian Kou Ren, so there''s no reason for him to commit suicide!" Glimmers danced in Duan Muyan''s eyes as tears welled in her eyes. Her heart throbbed in pain.


    "It is true that Jingyang did not kill Tian Juren, but ¡­" But when you went to jail ¡­ " Xiao Yuxuan knew that even if he didn''t say anything, Duan Mu Yan would still find out the truth from Zhu Xu and Dou Jing.


    "When I went to prison? What happened to my time in prison? "Could it be ¡­" With Xiao Yuxuan''s support, he was able to avoid falling to the ground.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" You mean... In order for Duan Xingyi to become the crown prince, royal father used my life to force royal brother to admit his mistake, didn''t he? " An excruciating pain similar to that of death assaulted Duan Moyan''s heart. The piercing pain filled every nerve in her body, and at this moment, Duan Moyan could no longer hold back her tears, letting them flow out, wetting his clothes and chilling her heart.


    "Mu Yan... Moreover, I believe that the emperor did not intend to force Jing Yang into a corner. There is another point that makes people suspicious, and that is that Eunuch Li found a needle in Ting Lei Pavilion that was exactly the same as the one used to assassinate Tian Juren. This is also what I suspect! " Xiao Yuxuan''s heart ached as she looked at Duan Moyan. At this moment, he truly did not know what words he could say to make Duan Moyan feel better.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "I''m so tired, I want to sleep for a while. You can leave first ¡­" Duan Mu Yan suppressed the pain in her heart and ignored the tears that welled up in her eyes as she stubbornly refused to let them fall.


    "But ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Mu Yan with hesitation. He did not want to leave, at least at a time when Duan Mu Yan needed comfort the most.


    "I''m fine. Just like you said, your royal brother''s soul in heaven definitely doesn''t want to see me torture myself. I will be strong. In reality, I have been strong for many years ¡­" Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth as she slowly withdrew from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace. Her glowing eyes were filled with determination as she looked at the man before her. At this moment, her heart was frozen.


    "That''s fine too. Mu Yan, take care. I''ll come and see you again ¡­" Even though Xiao Yuxuan was reluctant to part, this was still the Xiao family''s residence after all. If he stayed long enough, people would inevitably find that he was being criticized, so he didn''t want to cause trouble for Duan Mu Yan anymore. The only thing he could do was silently stand behind her and walk through fire and water when she needed it.


    Watching Xiao Yuxuan''s figure slowly fade out of his line of sight, Duan Moyan sat on the ground in a dejected manner. The entire world felt like it was about to be annihilated as tears flowed down his face. Her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife again and again ¡­ .Duan Chen, oh Duan Chen, how am I going to settle this debt with you? It was you who gave me my life, but it was also you who repeatedly pushed me into the abyss of hell, forcing to death the people I cared about the most in this world! You gouged my heart time and time again! What can I do to you? What can I do to you to make my heart at peace and at peace?! Duan Xingyi, Mo Jiangshan! Is that what you care about the most? Well then, my father, my enemy, I will hold you responsible for your sins!


    Duan Mu Yan quietly sat there, letting her tears obscure her vision. She couldn''t bear to see the clarity of this world, and the darkness and whiteness in her heart also gradually faded away.


    After an unknown amount of time had passed, when Duan Mu Yan opened her eyes again, Xiao Jin Feng was sitting beside her, his handsome face revealing worry that could not be concealed. However, in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, all of this was so fake that it made her want to vomit.


    "Mu Yan? You''re awake! "Feng Xue, quickly bring the soup over ¡­" When she saw Duan Mu Yan''s curled eyelashes slowly open up, Xiao Jin Feng secretly exhaled a long breath of breath before instructing Feng Xue''er.


    Not refusing it, Duan Mu Yan supported himself up with his arms behind his back and leaned against the bed rail. His gentle gaze watched Xiao Jin Feng use a silver spoon to deliver the soup, and his chapped lips slightly parted, allowing Xiao Jin Feng to feed his mouthful after mouthful. He couldn''t help but sneer in her heart. If he continued to persevere, perhaps he would feel a little bit different in Duan Mu Yan''s heart. But now, in the eyes of Duan Mu Yan, Xiao Jin Feng and Duan Chen were basically the same type of people; their mouths were filled with a sonorous and forceful reverence for his loyalty and persistence.


    "Mu Yan, the emperor sent a doctor to treat you just now, and coincidentally saw you unconscious on the ground. These servants deserve to die, but none of them discovered anything. Later, this king will ask them for their crimes one by one!" Xiao Lingfeng slowly placed the medicine into Duan Mu Yan''s mouth, his sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as he lightly rebuked.


    "Father sent Imperial Physician Zheng to see me? "Why?" He lowered his gaze, not even sparing Xiao Lingfeng a glance as he continued to drink by himself.


    "Your majesty is worried about your health. Mu Yan, how about I let Feng Xue bring you in for dinner ¡­" Don''t come to the main hall. " When Xiao Jin Feng saw that Duan Mu Yan had finished drinking the soup, he naturally extended her hand to receive the bowl of soup. Just as she was about to pass it to Feng Xue, she was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Wait a moment, this bowl is very special ¡­" Sensing her shock, Xiao Lingfeng turned his gaze towards Feng Xue and signaled for her to retreat. The only ones left in the room were Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng.


    "I got Housekeeper Zhou to prepare this bowl for you. It''s the same type of master as Shi Rou''s, so it''s kind of similar ¡­." Xiao Jin Feng spoke awkwardly, as his gaze became increasingly unfathomable as he stared at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Your highness is so generous, it really makes Mu Yan blush. Perhaps those ordinary porcelain bowls are more suitable for Mu Yan. Your highness really doesn''t need to put in so much effort for Mu Yan ¡­" The light in her eyes dimmed, but Xiao Jin Feng''s deliberate actions caused her to recall once again the tragic death of Qiu Yue, causing her hatred to grow even stronger.

 C100

    "Mu Yan... I really don''t know how to accept you, I don''t even know how to face myself. What I''ve experienced in this period of time makes me understand, even if I love Shi Rou again, she has already left me, my next life is to go with you, I don''t know when, but you already have an indispensable position in my heart. Since you chose me in front of the emperor once again, I will seize this opportunity. Xiao Jin Feng spoke softly, his eyes as bright as the stars.


    Suddenly, she wanted to laugh. If these words were heard on the day of her wedding, everything might have been different, but after she had painfully lost her mufei and her royal brother, these words were ear-piercing in Duan Mu Yan''s ears. She even suspected what kind of mentality Xiao Jin Feng had when she said it. Mercy? No matter what it was, it didn''t feel sincere at all. This point, Duan Muyan was unwavering in her determination.


    "Prince, if you want to comfort your concubine, there''s no need. The dead are already long gone, and the living are already floating. Whether it''s for mufei or royal brother, Mu Yan will always be alive and won''t make them worry ¡­" Just as Duan Moyan was speaking, Xiao Lingfeng suddenly hugged her tightly in his embrace.


    "No ¡­" Mu Yan, I am not comforting you! I have you in my heart, and I repent for all my faults. If you give me a chance, I will prove to you how true my heart is! " Xiao Lingfeng pushed open the door and saw Duan Mu Yan quietly lying on the ice-cold ground. He suddenly discovered that losing Duan Mu Yan was as painful as losing Chu Shirou.


    Tears flowed silently from the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, but she was not moved. There was only hatred, and those so-called "ifs" were just illusions about people doing something wrong!


    "Prince ¡­" Duan Muyan slowly extended her arm and wrapped it around Xiao Lingfeng''s waist. In this hypocritical world, the only thing that mattered was who was more hypocritical.


    Feeling Duan Mu Yan''s warmth, Xiao Jin Feng''s heart was moved, and he hugged the girl even more tightly. That kind of feeling of regaining her beauty, of course, wrapped around Xiao Jin Feng, perhaps only when he lost her would he be able to cherish her, but unfortunately, when he did, her heart had already turned cold.


    At this moment, the door was pushed open from the outside. When Su Jinxiu walked in with her dinner, she saw the scene she didn''t want to see the most!


    ''Bang! '' The sudden sound startled the two who were hugging passionately on the bed. Duan Mu Yan took the opportunity to step back from Xiao Jin Feng''s embrace, her eyes filled with endless regret as she looked at Su Jin Xiu.


    "Embroidery..." It''s not what you think, Your Highness. He''s just trying to comfort me ¡­ "Between us..." Just as she left the room, she regretted that she had acted too rashly and wasted a chance to show off her skills in front of Xiao Jin Feng. Although she was angry, Su Jin Xiu knew that she was only a servant of the Xiao family, and her previous performance was completely different from her identity.


    Inside the room, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with guilt as a layer of mist seeped out from her eyes.


    "Your Royal Highness, as you can see, even if we start over, there is still an insurmountable gap between us ¡­" Duan Mu Yan bitterly said. He could not help but laugh at the bottom of his heart. It seemed that Su Jin Xiu really liked Xiao Jin Feng! Otherwise, with Su Jin Xiu''s intelligence, she would not be so rude.


    "Mu Yan, don''t think too much. Embroidery is just an accident and does not have any intentions of targeting you. I will have Housekeeper Zhou send you another serving of dinner. As for what happened just now ¡­" I will use my time to prove my sincerity! " Xiao Jin Feng stood up and left as he spoke, looking like he was in a hurry.


    At the moment when Xiao Jin Feng turned around, a cold light flashed in Duan Moyan''s eyes. ''Really?'' It''s just that you left her embrace and went to comfort Su Jin Xiu. Xiao Jin Feng, your sincerity is truly not worth much.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan expected, after Xiao Jin Feng left the room, he quickly walked towards Su Jin''s bedroom. After knocking on the door a few times, he did not hear a response, so he lightly pushed on the door and discovered that Su Jin Xiu''s figure was not inside the room. After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Jin Feng headed towards the ancestral hall at the back of the mansion.


    Within the bedroom, Duan Mu Yan quietly leaned against the railing of the bed. Her deep eyes flickered with an unfathomable coldness. How could she destroy the Great Mo River in Duan Chen''s hands? Was it possible with just his own strength? At this point, Zhou Jun walked in with his dinner tray.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you are weak. Your highness ordered this old servant to bring the food over." Zhou Jing respectfully placed the tray on the table and said softly.


    "Thank you, Steward Zhou ¡­" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, he got off the bed and walked over to the table. When Housekeeper Zhou saw that Duan Mu Yan''s body was extremely weak, he wanted to step forward to support her, but it was really inconvenient.


    "Princess, how about this old servant send a servant girl to serve you. If the family doesn''t like you, then this old servant can buy a more obedient one for you. No matter what, it is always better to have someone to wait on you, and it is also more convenient." Zhou Jing suggested. Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips when she heard his words, as she looked towards Zhou Ting.


    "It''s better not to. I don''t want to experience the pain of losing someone. Being my servant girl is not a good job. You should know that better." Duan Muyan said in a gentle and bitter tone.


    Princess, it''s just an accident about Qiu Yue, and this old servant has been searching for a few outside for days, one of them is a very good girl, and she knows some martial arts, but the seller is a little inappropriate, and the seller is also a little not too bad, although she looks a little weak, but she''s very discerning, and the seller''s background is relatively simple. "The truth was that everything in the mansion was arranged by Su Jin Xiu, and he naturally had more free time.


    "To be able to attract Housekeeper Zhou''s attention, it is naturally ''one out of a hundred''. Then I will buy both of them ¡­" Duan Moyan did not refuse. She did indeed need some people by her side, people who would serve her loyally, vowing to follow her until their deaths! Perhaps, only by nurturing their own power would the unattainable dream of revenge be realized.


    "Yao''er is easier to deal with, but that Zi Min ¡­" "The seller is from the Spring Festival, this is too much trouble. If it wasn''t for the fact that that little girl is really good, this old servant would never even consider ¡­" Zhou Jun sighed, his face full of regret.


    "How about this, tomorrow I will accompany you to meet this Zi Min and Yao''er. If they meet, I can always make an exception ¡­" Duan Mu Yan suggested.


    "Alright, then this old servant will take his leave. After Princess Hua-Yang finishes her dinner, this old servant will come back to clean up." Zhou Jing left respectfully.


    After Zhou Shuren left, Duan Mu Yan lightly picked up the spoon in her hand and slowly leaned back on the chair. Her eyes were dark and profound, Duan Mu Yan, you have already taken the first step and will never have the chance to regret it again.


    The next second after Xiao Jingfeng stepped into the ancestral hall, Su Jinxiu''s scissors pierced towards her heart.


    "Embroidery!" Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze suddenly became cold. He walked to Su Jin Xiu''s side and grabbed the scissors in her hand, looking at Su Jin Xiu in disbelief.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Prince, you want me to die! "Embroidery no longer has any meaning in this world ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was startled for a moment. She immediately grabbed the scissors in Xiao Jin Feng''s hand, letting her tears flow freely. Seeing Su Jin Xiu like this, Xiao Jin Feng quickly discarded the scissors in his hand and used both of his hands to grip Su Jin Xiu''s shoulders.


    "Embroidery!" Do you know what you''re talking about? Why would you want to die? This King doesn''t treat you well? Or are you dissatisfied with this king? "Why is that?" Xiao Jin Feng''s sword-like eyebrows creased and his voice trembled with excitement.


    "No ¡­" The prince has always been perfect in the heart of the brocade, so there''s nothing wrong with the prince. I can only blame my young miss for being lucky and not being able to live together with the prince forever, I can only blame the prince for not resolutely following the princess when she left ¡­ "Your Highness, at this point, Embroidery is only willing to ask for the kindness of others. I hope that Your Highness can fulfill my wish and let Embroidery accompany the Young Miss ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like rain as she cried and begged.


    "Embroidery..." Was it because you just saw ¡­ " Xiao Jin Feng''s heart ached as he asked in a low voice.


    "No!" Now that Miss was gone, it was understandable for the prince to like her. The brocade was only there to take care of Miss, and this was Miss''s last wish. Now that the prince had a side concubine to take care of her, the brocade could be considered a relief. Miss had saved her life while the brocade was there to repay Miss ¡­ Your Royal Highness, please let the brocade go ¡­ "Please ¡­" Every word was like a sharp knife stabbing into Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. He knew the meaning of the brocade, he shouldn''t have any feelings for Duan Mu Yan, and falling in love with her less than a year after Shi Rou left, this was his fault! Even if someone was punished, it shouldn''t be a brocade!


    "Embroidery, This King has let Shi Rou down. If you must die, then kill This King first! If I don''t protect you properly, I will personally apologize in front of Shi Rou. If you are not willing, then agree to one condition of this duke, "Don''t seek death." This Xiao Duke Palace is your home. "No matter what, this duke needs your little sister! "Okay?" Xiao Jin Feng held Su Jin Xiu tightly, his eyes slightly red as he pleaded.


    "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu knocked her head onto the ground. Her misty eyes flashed with a cold light. What she wanted to do was never her little sister! It''s just that the part that can''t be done too well, Su Jin''s embroidery naturally stopped there.


    Seeing Su Jin Xiu no longer struggle, Xiao Jin Feng let go of Su Jin''s shoulders and knelt in front of Chu Shi Rou''s Spirit Board.


    "Shi Rou, I''m sorry. I was the one who violated our lifelong relationship and fell in love with Duan Mu Yan, but I swear that in Xiao Jin Feng''s entire life, the only woman he would love the most would be Chu Shi Rou! Shi Rou, don''t worry. No matter what happens in the future, I will take care of her and not let a single mistake occur! Shi Rou ¡­ "I really miss you so much ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s voice became more and more choked with sobs, and the tears in his eyes finally fell to the ground, shattering into pieces of glass.


    "Your highness, Miss''s spirit in heaven definitely won''t blame you. It''s all because of the brocade that''s wrong, reminding your highness of your sorrows. The brocade swore that in the future, she would never mention Miss in front of you ¡­" Su Jin Xiu sobbed softly. Her gaze landed on Xiao Jin Feng''s unparalleled handsome face. In her heart, there was a trace of determination. Xiao Jin Feng! You are mine, no one will take you away from me!


    "Embroidery, This King has neglected your feelings. It''s getting late, so you should go back and rest. This King hasn''t spoken to Shi Rou for a long time ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng suppressed the pain in his heart and spoke softly. She stood up and left. When she walked out of the ancestral hall, she secretly let out a long breath, but fortunately, she managed to pull one round back.

 C101

    After a night of silence, the next morning, Duan Muyan tidied herself up and left the Xiao Residence with Housekeeper Zhou. At the end of Xinghua Street, she saw a place where a crowd of people gathered; this was the gathering place for servants and servants in the Imperial City.


    "Yao''er, don''t blame me for being heartless. If no one called out the price today, I would have sold you to the Yi-hong District. As you know, I am in urgent need of money. "I also need to go home to my parents ¡­" The person who spoke was a middle-aged woman. She wore a long robe made of fine silk, and the hair ornaments on her head were each worth a hundred silver taels. It was likely that she was also a rich family.


    "Miss, Yao`er knows that you are in a hurry to return to Jiyang, and Yao`er also wants to sell herself for a good price so that Miss can get enough money, but the Yinhong Courtyard is not the best choice. For someone as anxious to use the money as you are, the bawd of the Yichun Courtyard will definitely lower the price to the lowest point, and at that time, I''m afraid you won''t even be able to sell it for five hundred taels of silver!" Beside the middle-aged woman, a woman dressed in simple and unadorned clothing earnestly said. She had a beautiful and elegant appearance, her eyebrows were like crescent moons, and her dark eyes flickered with intelligence. She was clearly a quick-witted young lady.


    "How would the old procuress know I was in a hurry to leave if I didn''t say anything? Yao''er, I know you don''t want to join the Spring Festival, but there''s nothing I can do ¡­" The middle-aged woman narrowed her small eyes and said resentfully.


    "Miss, the people from the Spring Festival have been wandering around here for a long time, and have come up to ask for a price more than once ¡­" Yao''er said resolutely.


    At the side, Zhou Han was about to step forward when he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan. Seeing her looking at Yao''er, Zhou Jun understood what she meant and slowly retreated behind her.


    "Don''t lie to me. Why can''t I remember someone from the Spring Festival asking for a price?" The middle-aged woman disapproved.


    "Miss, that''s because you haven''t noticed, these few days, there are two or three people dressed as noble young masters who often wander around here, and every time they see a girl my age, they would go up and ask for the price. Those who are younger than three hundred liang have all been bought, and those who are less than three hundred liang have all chatted with the seller and received some information from the seller. Miss, you have told them more than once that you are in a hurry to leave the Imperial City! If Miss goes to the Yi-Hong Yuan again, you can only sell them for 300 taels of silver. Yao`er doesn''t care, you can eat well in the Spring Festival, the guests can also reward you, and you can even eat spicy food, so you won''t be able to endure any crime. However, Miss, you are in a miserable state, you can''t lift your hand, you can''t carry it. Yao''er''s heart ached as she looked at the woman in front of her, reminding her.


    "Then... "Then what should we do?" The middle-aged woman was clearly at a loss as she anxiously looked at Yao''er.


    If Miss is not in a hurry, just wait a few more days, and if Miss is really in a hurry, then take Yao''er with you." If Miss is not in a hurry, then wait a few more days, and if Miss is in a hurry, then take Yao''er with you. "Yao''er earnestly asked, a look of anticipation flashing through her eyes.


    "This ¡­" He had to admit that Yao''er''s words had indeed tempted the middle-aged woman. Thus, just as the middle-aged woman was about to bring Yao''er away, she was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "How much is this maid?" Her beautiful eyes sized Yao''er up. This Yao''er was indeed intelligent, she could change her fate with a few words! The reason was very simple. First, she needed to observe the buyers here, not to mention whether the two noble young masters were dressed as the Master of the Turtle clan, but at the very least, Yao''er had used them to break the defense of the middle-aged woman''s heart. Second, she was waiting for the middle-aged woman to lose her patience, and just now the middle-aged woman had clearly displayed her impatience, which also meant that her opportunity had come. What a scheming girl.


    "I''m not selling, I''m not selling ¡­" The middle-aged woman pulled Yao''er as she tried to detour around Duan Mu Yan, only to see a note worth a thousand taels of silver appearing before her.


    "This price is more than enough for you to buy three to five maidservants. Think about it carefully." Duan Moyan cast her gaze onto the middle-aged woman. The light that flickered in her eyes let Duan Moyan know that she had bought this maidservant.


    "Sell... "Sell, sell ¡­" The middle-aged woman abruptly released Yao''er''s hand and took the banknotes with both hands, her eyes bright.


    "Don''t worry, you can exchange for silver in any of the trading houses. If there are any problems, you can go to the Xiao manor to find me!" Her heart trembled slightly. She didn''t understand why such a master would make Yao''er so reluctant to leave.


    "Xiao Mansion? "You are?" The middle-aged woman looked suspiciously at Duan Mu Yan as she tightly gripped the silver notes in her hands.


    "This is Princess Qi!" Zhou Jun walked up to Duan Muyan''s side and spoke in an indifferent tone.


    "So it''s Princess Qi ¡­" This commoner is lacking in manners! But... "However, this servant girl has been with me for such a long time. This humble subject is truly unwilling to part with her ¡­" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman''s tone of voice immediately changed, and she then reluctantly handed the banknotes over to Zhou Jing.


    "Is that so? "I have never tried to steal anything from others. Since that''s the case, Zhou Jing, let''s go ¡­" After which, she turned and left, only to be stopped by the woman in the next instant.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you''ve misunderstood. How could this commoner dare to keep the person you''ve asked for? Yao''er, in the future, you''ll follow her. We''re both master and servant. If I can see that you have a good home, I can rest easy ¡­" Hurry and thank the princess consort! " Without saying a word, the middle-aged woman withdrew the banknotes and pulled Yao''er to her side, seemingly unwilling to part with her.


    "Miss, this journey is full of twists and turns. You must be careful. When you return to the Manor ¡­" "Can you ¡­" Without waiting for Yao''er to finish speaking, the middle-aged woman noticed Duan Muyan''s gaze shifting to her. She immediately pushed Yao''er away and hurriedly left.


    Looking at the direction of the middle-aged woman, Yao''er''s eyes became misty, and she wanted to speak, but she stopped herself.


    "She''s not worth your loyalty." She could see the sincerity in Yao''er''s heart, and a strange feeling flashed in her heart. That middle-aged woman had really lost her treasure.


    "Your servant, Yao''er, kowtows to the wangfei ¡­" Yao''er didn''t continue following Duan Mu Yan''s instructions. Instead, she respectfully bowed and replied.


    "Come with me, Housekeeper Zhou. Take me to see Zi Min ¡­" His gaze shifted away from Yao''er. She liked Yao''er, he liked his for no reason. Zhou Jing walked in front when he heard his voice. In the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, Yao''er, who was behind Duan Mu Yan, suddenly spoke up.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ This is the road to the Spring Festival ¡­ " Although Yao''er didn''t voice her doubts, her eyes flashed with a trace of cowardice and suspicion. Noticing Yao''er standing there silently, Duan Mu''s smile turned into a smile as she retreated to Yao''er''s side.


    "With your intelligence, you wouldn''t think that I spent a thousand taels of silver just to sell you to the Spring Festival, right?" Her gaze was filled with vitality as she stared at the woman before her. This matter concerned her fate, yet she was able to remain so calm. This sort of shrewd character wasn''t something that just anyone could possess.


    "Your servant didn''t consider herself. With your status, going to such a place would arouse criticism ¡­" Yao''er lowered her eyes in response, not a single flaw could be seen on her face. Regardless of the authenticity of the words, to be able to hear Yao''er''s words, Duan Mu Yan was already extremely happy in her heart.


    "It''s fine. I know what I''m doing. Let''s go ¡­" Duan Mu Yan nodded in gratification. She then continued walking forward until she reached the back door of the Spring Festival.


    Compared to the front door, the back door was completely empty. Other than the two guards, there was almost no one outside.


    "Who are you people?" The gatekeeper spoke coldly, blocking Zhou Jun''s path.


    "I heard that you want to sell some ignorant girls. Let''s take a look, money isn''t a problem!" As Zhou Jing spoke, he gave each of the gatekeepers two gold ingots. As the saying goes, money can make a fool of itself. After the two of them received the silver, they naturally returned to report. However, after a while, Duan Muyan, Zhou Shuren, and Yao''er entered the Yi Chun Yuan School''s back door.


    "You guys came together?" Do you want men or women? " At this moment, the turtle, Zhao Si, was courteously walking over to Duan Mu Yan''s side as he inquired.


    "Why is there a guy in the Spring Festival?" Duan Mu Yan frowned. It seemed that he was ignorant and ill-informed.


    "Of course there is. You don''t know that some guests have all sorts of hobbies, and even brothels have to raise a few white-faced scholars. However, there are also those who don''t listen, so there are both male and female guests. Or is there someone else? " As Zhao Si spoke, he took out the key from his waist and opened the door.


    When the door opened, a fishy stench assaulted their noses. Duan Mu Yan intended to cover her nose, but just as she was about to enter, she was stopped by Zhou Han.


    "Mistress, why don''t we let them call Zi Min out?" Zhou Jing suggested. Duan Mu Yan did not say anything. With a light wave of her lily-white hand, she walked in first. Looking at the women whose clothes were messed up and their bodies were covered in wounds on the firewood, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh with emotion. Royal father, this is the river that you are controlling.


    "Look, everyone is here. We can buy whoever we want, but we have a fixed price here, so there''s no need to haggle over the price!" Zhao Si walked in front and pointed at the dying woman on the ground and continued, "This is Qiao Ting. She refused to accept guests no matter what, and even beat the customer up. That person is Liu Ziqiao. "Hmph ¡­" If it was before, she would definitely take out all the silver from her body in exchange for their freedom. But now, Duan Mu Yan understood that in this world, there was no one who could be her savior. They could only survive by relying on themselves.


    "If you don''t even have your life, what''s the use of talking about integrity? "Only by living can there be hope ¡­" "Everyone here," said Duan Muyan coolly, as if she were talking to Liu Ziqiao. Only when Zhao Si pointed to a woman covered in blood and told Duan Mu Yan her name was Zi Min did Duan Mu Yan stop her footsteps. She only stopped when Zhao Si pointed to a woman covered in blood and told Duan Mu Yan her name was Zi Min, only then did Duan Mu Yan stop her footsteps.

 C102

    "Her name is Zi Min? What did you do to her? " Although Duan Muyan''s voice was soft, it contained a trace of chilliness.


    "I advise you to choose someone else. This isn''t your first choice ¡­" Zhao Si disapproved and wanted to leave, but was called back by Duan Mu Yan.


    "I''m only interested in her." Duan Muyan''s gaze fell on Zi Min as she spoke with determination.


    "Forget it, her name is Kong Ziming. You must have heard of the account department''s letter, Kong Zheng, right?" Zhao Si lowered his voice and said. Although she had never seen any officials of the imperial court before, she knew that there was a high chance that she had never heard of Kong Zheng. Noticing that Duan Mu Yan didn''t say anything, Zhao Si continued on his own.


    "Back then, Kong Zheng had offended King Jing and was executed by the entire clan, but he was able to save a girl like this. Who would have known that after ten years, she still wanted to take revenge and sell herself to us for a hundred taels of silver just to turn the case against the Kong family for the sake of money. She didn''t even think about her own weight, she could defeat King Jing on her own accord ¡­" "Isn''t that obvious? She failed and didn''t pay the bill. She said she was doing odd jobs here to repay her debts. What are we doing here? She refused to accept any of the guests. That''s why she did this!" Zhao Si said resentfully.


    "That day, I saw you guys fighting with her on the street. I wonder how her kung fu was so much higher than yours. How could it be like this?" Before Duan Muyan could say anything, Zhou Han spoke first. He knew that there were questions in her heart, so she naturally spoke first to defend herself. He might not have taken a fancy to Zi Min, but it was out of kindness.


    "There are strong individuals amongst the strong. Our Spring Festival is a place where there are hidden talents and hidden talents ¡­" So what if she had high martial arts skills? It''s only right for us to repay the debts that we owe, we didn''t do anything wrong! " Zhao Si seemed to be dissatisfied.


    "How much is this girl?" Although Yao''er had just gotten together with Duan Moyan, it was as if their hearts and minds were linked. Immediately, she stepped forward and supported Kong Ziming.


    "Do you really choose her? This... "One thousand gold!" Zhao Si said with a guilty conscience. Such a half-dead girl was indeed not worth that much money. Duan Muyan did not reply, she only signaled Yao''er to help Zi Min leave. Behind her, Zhou Han took out a thousand taels of silver from her bosom and passed it to Zhao Si.


    "This guest sure is generous ¡­" "If you need anything in the future, feel free to come ¡­" Zhao Si accepted the banknotes, then respectfully escorted the three of them to the Li Yi Chun Academy.


    After leaving the Spring Festival, Duan Mu Yan first found a medicine hall to treat Kong Zi Min, before instructing Yao''er to get some silver to buy some decent clothes for each of them.


    On the bed, when Confucius woke up, he discovered that he was lying on the bed. He immediately stood up and rushed out without caring about the pain on his body. Fortunately, Duan Mu Yan walked in just in time.


    "This is the Medicine Hall, not the Spring Festival. I will use a thousand taels of silver to buy you. From now on, you have no relationship with that place, so you don''t need to worry. You just need to take care of your injuries." Duan Mu Yan placed the soup on the table and asked gently.


    "Why?" Kong Ziming frowned as she looked suspiciously at Duan Mu Yan. She did not think that she was worth a thousand taels of silver.


    "There''s no reason. I was missing a maid by my side, so I chose you ¡­" Duan Moyan gracefully turned around and stared straight at Kong Ziming. Although her eyes were clear, they were still flickering with the light of vigilance.


    "You have a better choice! "I will not be your servant. I will return a thousand taels to you!" Kong Ziming''s cold voice rang out, her words resounding in the air.


    "Actually, revenge is easy, but turning the tables is the stupidest way!" Duan Muyan slowly sat on a chair, calmly analyzing the situation.


    "You ¡­ "What do you mean?" Kong Ziming gritted her teeth as she continued to look at Duan Mu Yan vigilantly.


    "King Jing is already 18 years old. Even if you succeed in overturning the case, the current Emperor might even behead King Jing. Of course, I''m only saying that you should be very clear about the relationship between King Jing and the current Emperor!" Duan Moyan''s calm words caused great waves to surge in Kong Ziming''s heart.


    Noticing that Kong Ziming remained silent, Duan Mu Yan continued.


    "Actually, making King Jing suffer a fate worse than death is an easy thing to do. Perhaps he has done too many bad things. King Jing only has one son, whose name is Duan Rui. This person relies on his imperial family, does not study well, and is arrogant and despotic." Even so, Jing Wang still regarded Duan Rui as the treasure in his palm, and he was extremely protective. If ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan wanted to say something, but hesitated.


    "If I kill Duan Rui, then King Jing will suffer a fate worse than death! "Good idea, let him have a taste of that heart-wrenching pain!" Kong Ziming''s eyes were as cold as knives as she clenched her hands into fists.


    "I will help you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked to Kong Zimo. Compared to Yao''er, although she was less sensitive, she still possessed her own personality. Furthermore, she also possessed some martial arts. Thus, she could be considered a very capable assistant.


    "You ¡­ Will it help me? " After a long while, she finally spoke, "No need, killing a relative of the imperial family is a capital offense. If Zi Min is able to leave safely, she will naturally come back to find the young lady, and she will have no complaints or regrets about being an ox or a horse, but if Zi Min is unlucky enough to be captured, she will not implicate the young lady. As for the one thousand silver taels, Zi Min will have to return it in the next life!" Kong Ziming''s every word was firm, and every word was spoken from the bottom of her heart. She knew that her journey was fraught with dangers. Which of the royal relatives weren''t experts? They were inseparable, but she had already planned to kill them if they didn''t succeed!


    Since I''ve already bought you, I''ll be responsible for you. Don''t think about anything else now, I promise you that in the near future, I''ll definitely let you see Duan Rui die miserably on Xing Hua Street. How about it? Although Duan Muyan''s voice was soft, it was still filled with determination. Kong Ziming stood there hesitantly, not knowing how to respond for a moment.


    At this moment, Yao''er took some clothes and walked in.


    "Your servant greets wangfei. These are Zimin''s clothes ¡­" Yao''er respectfully walked to Duan Moyan''s side and turned her gaze towards Kong Ziming.


    "I''ll go out and wait for you. Yao''er, Zi Min is injured, it will be inconvenient to change her clothes. Stay here and help her." Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s leisurely departing figure, Kong Ziming shifted her gaze to Yao''er.


    "You called her Princess? "Who is she?" She did not stop Yao from pulling her back to the bed. Yao''er couldn''t help but chuckle, placing the clothes in her hands on the bed.


    "She''s the Qi Wangfei, the current third princess of the emperor. In fact, I''m the same as you, she bought me today to serve as a maid. Your injuries are too severe, they''re going too far!" Yao''er carefully helped Kong Ziming to remove the clothes she was wearing, worrying that something might happen to her.


    "Third Princess ¡­" That... Is she trustworthy? " She had an inexplicable favorable impression of Yao''er. At the very least, she was much more pleasing to the eyes than those from the Spring Festival.


    "Shh ¡­" She saved you, didn''t she? " In about half a cup of tea''s time, Confucius Min had changed into a new set of clothes. With Yao''er''s dexterous hands, she had also made a flying bun for Confucius Min. Indeed, a person relies on clothes to ride on a saddle.


    "Your name is Yao''er?" Confucius Min raised her eyes to look at Yao''er in the bronze mirror, and a trace of warmth rose in her heart.


    "Mm ¡­" "Alright, let''s go see master ¡­" Yao''er was very satisfied with her masterpiece. After everything was properly tidied up, she left the inner chamber together with Kong Ziming. At this moment, Duan Muyan had already been waiting for a long time in the front hall.


    "Yao''er greets wangfei ¡­" Yao''er was still bowing respectfully. This caused Duan Mu Yan to praise her. Before she had understood her temperament, Yao''er''s humility and reverence was nothing more than an additional safeguard for herself. In comparison, Zi Min didn''t have this kind of thought anymore.


    "I''ve already gotten the doctor to prescribe some medicine for Min Ming. Let''s go back now ¡­" Duan Mu Yan passed the medicine on the table to Yao''er before she turned around to leave. Zhou Jun followed closely behind, and just as Yao''er was about to leave, she noticed that Zi Min wasn''t leaving yet, so she reached out a hand to pull Zi Min along as they left the medicine hall.


    When Duan Moyan returned to the Royal Mansion, Xiao Lingfeng wanted to send someone to look for her, but upon seeing her return, he calmed his heart down.


    "Mu Yan, your body is still weak. Why don''t you rest in bed?" Xiao Lingfeng hurriedly stepped forward to welcome Duan Mu Yan, both his hands naturally resting on her jade shoulders as he spoke with a pained voice.


    "I''ve worried you, your highness. Mu Yan is just taking a walk and buying two maidservants at the same time. You haven''t seen your highness yet ¡­" Duan Moyan didn''t evade Xiao Jingfeng''s palm. Instead, she took advantage of the situation and leaned into his embrace, because she saw Su Jin Xiu.


    Yao''er and Zi Min didn''t dare to be careless. They took a step forward and bowed.


    "Your servant, Yao''er, pays her respects to Your Highness!"


    "Your servant, Zi Min, kowtows to the prince ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng''s eyes swept over Yao''er and Zi Min as she slightly nodded her head.


    "All of you, get up. Since it''s the wangfei who has taken a fancy to them, there''s no mistaking it. In the future, all of you should stay by her side and take care of her. If anything happens to her, this prince won''t spare you ¡­" As he spoke, Xiao Jin Feng supported Duan Mu Yan to the main hall.


    "You haven''t even eaten lunch, have you? The kitchen is ready, let''s go in! " Since he had already taken the first step, he would persevere and persevere on, for his own sake, as well as for the sake of Duan Mu Yan.


    Contrary to Duan Mu Yan''s expectations, the beautiful embroidery that served Xiao Jin Feng''s meals were replaced by Feng Xue. Without a doubt, Xiao Jin Feng was looking after Su Jin Xiu''s emotions. It seemed like Su Jin Xiu was acting out a good show last night.


    The cold wind whistled, and the snow covered the sky. The snow in the Badlands seemed to have started falling more frequently. The fluttering snowflakes were like butterflies with their wings cut off, fluttering all over the place, eventually drifting up and down.


    When Su Jin Xiu appeared in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong was slightly surprised.


    "Embroidery, ah. You are going to become a Phoenix Storage Pavilion for a long time. Say it, what is it?" Duan Zitong lazily sat on the imperial concubine''s seat with three furnaces placed on either side of her. These days, she had only focused on getting close to Xiao Yuxuan and had forgotten about Duan Mu Yan.


    "In reply to Princess, ever since Duan Mu Yan returned to the Xiao manor, her entire person seemed to have changed. Not only did she match Wang Yan''s words to her words, she even showed goodwill. This servant thinks that there must be a conspiracy behind it, and today, she even bought two maidservants from outside the manor. She knew that what she said had no meaning at all, but she was still worried about Duan Mu Yan''s actions and was extremely worried about her worries.


    "What else?" Duan Zitong narrowed her phoenix eyes. There was no warmth in the light. She didn''t think that Su Jinxiu had come to the palace so late to talk about these trivial matters.


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ Perhaps Duan Moyan is planning her revenge, this servant is worried ¡­ " Without waiting for Su Jin Xiu to finish speaking, Duan Zitong suddenly stood up and walked towards Su Jin Xiu with a sway. Her dark eyes became increasingly icy cold.

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    "What are you worried about? Even if Duan Mu Yan were to seek revenge, what does this have to do with me? Su Jin Xiu, what are you reminding me of? " A suffocating sense of oppression caused Su Jin Xiu to step back involuntarily. She was extremely nervous, she understood Duan Zitong''s words very well. She had originally wanted to seek out Duan Zitong for help, but now it seemed like she was plotting something against him.


    "This servant doesn''t dare. This servant will return now and carefully observe Duan Moyan. If there''s any movement, please report it to the princess." Su Jin Xiu cowered and spoke. She lowered her eyes to pay her respects and then quickly left.


    Looking at Su Jin''s back, Duan Zitong bit her teeth.


    "Princess, you don''t believe Su Jin Xiu''s words?" Qing Lan walked in from outside and asked doubtfully.


    "Not only do I believe, I even heard it in my heart. To be able to make Su Jin Xiu this scared, it seems that Duan Mu Yan has really changed quite a bit. Qing Lan, if she wants to take revenge, who would she look for first?" Duan Zitong secretly sighed and sat back down at the table.


    "Reporting to the princess, this servant thinks that it''s Su Jinxiu who killed Autumn Moon and dragged Duan Mu Yan into this chain of events." Qing Lan analyzed.


    "Perhaps. Then what about after Su Jin Xiu''s embroidery?" Duan Zitong''s eyes grew darker and darker. If Duan Mu Yan really wanted revenge, then Su Jin Xiu wasn''t the only one.


    "This... This servant doesn''t know. " Qing Lan hesitated for a moment before replying.


    "I don''t know either. Perhaps there might be me, or the crown prince or even ¡­ Forget it ¡­ "It''s still too early to say these things now. I want to see just how strong Duan Moyan is. Just now, Su Jinxiu said that she bought two maids. Go and check on the origins of those two maids ¡­" Duan Zitong lightly waved her hand to withdraw the blue light, but she remained seated at the table for a long time.


    Ever since Yao''er and Zi Min entered the Xiao manor, Duan Mu Yan''s room was bustling with noise and excitement. Yao''er wasn''t much of a talker, but she was careful and prudent with her work, so Yao''er would definitely be at ease in handling all matters. In comparison, Zi Min was a bit more straightforward, and would ask anything she wanted to her.


    "Mistress, it''s almost time for lunch. Are you going to the main hall or your room?" Yao''er looked at the time before letting go of the feather duster in her hand and walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    Duan Mu Yan didn''t reply, she merely cast a glance at Zi Min before shifting her gaze to Yao''er.


    "Zi Min, what are you thinking about?" Yao''er also felt that something wasn''t right with Zi Min today. Normally, she would chase after her mistress and ask her questions, but today, she was as quiet as a sheep.


    Only after Yao''er spoke did Zi Min stand up. She lowered her head as she walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side. She looked at her with eyes that seemed to be void of expression, hesitating to speak.


    Seeing Zi Min like this, Duan Mu Yanhong smiled and stood up.


    "Let''s eat outside today. Let''s go ¡­" Duan Mu Yan ignored the reluctance on Zi Min''s face and walked out of the room. Zi Min sighed viciously and before she could follow, she was dragged out of the room by Yao''er.


    When Duan Mu Yan arrived at the front courtyard, she saw Xiao Jin Feng walking out of the study.


    "Mu Yan, where are you guys going? "It''s almost time for lunch ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng asked suspiciously.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, chenqie is a bit bored, so I asked them to accompany me for a walk. I won''t be accompanying Your Highness for lunch ¡­" Facing Xiao Lingfeng, her smile was like a flower.


    "Then This King will accompany you out?" Even though they treated each other with respect, they still lacked a bit of tacit understanding. Xiao Lingfeng only wanted to get along with Duan Mu Yan a little more.


    "Your highness takes care of everything everyday. It''s rare for me to have time to rest. Your concubine should just have them to accompany her ¡­" Duan Mu Yan rejected. Seeing that Xiao Jin Feng was about to speak again, Yao''er took a step forward.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. With us accompanying you, we won''t let anything happen to you." Since Yao''er had said so, Xiao Jingfeng had nothing else to say and slightly nodded.


    After leaving the Xiao family''s residence, Duan Mu Yan and Yao''er walked towards the most bustling and bustling street in the imperial city. Only Zi Min followed them, looking depressed. Only until they reached the entrance of Lone Moon Restaurant did Duan Mu Yan and Yao''er prepare to enter. However, they saw that Zi Min still continued to walk forward, as if she didn''t intend to turn around.


    "Zi Min..." "Where are you going?" Yao''er doubtfully asked as she turned around and walked over to Zi Min''s side.


    "Ugh ¡­" Sorry... I... "I didn''t see ¡­" Hearing Yao''er''s shout, Zi Min finally reacted and said awkwardly.


    "Enough ¡­" "I''m hungry ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked meaningfully at Zi Min as she stepped into the Single Moon Restaurant first. Yao''er then pulled on Zi Min and followed behind her.


    The Solitary Moon Restaurant was located in the middle of the most bustling city streets of the Imperial City. The fourth floor was located in the middle of the most bustling city streets of the Imperial City.


    Under the guidance of the waiter, Duan Mu Yan went straight up to the fourth floor before finding a room near the window to sit down. Zi Min and Yao''er sat opposite of her.


    "What would the three esteemed guests like to order? We have everything here, and I''m sure you''ll be satisfied with it. " The waiter spoke out in a courteous manner. Anyone who could come to this restaurant to eat was either rich or wealthy. Thus, the waiter had a bit more to think about.


    "Whatever, as long as I have a few." Duan Mu Yan waved her hands and retreated, her gaze directed at Zi Min.


    "Zi Min, is there something on your mind?" Duan Moyan''s lips parted as she spoke in an indifferent tone.


    "Ugh ¡­" Return to Master... No... "No." Firstly, there were too many people here, and he couldn''t even talk about killing Duan Rui. Secondly, this was his enemy in the first place, so she didn''t want to go empty-handed. Actually, ever since morning, she had wanted to take a leave of absence from Duan Mu Yan and kill Duan Rui. She couldn''t wait any longer.


    "It''s better if it really isn''t there. If you have something on your mind, feel free to tell me. I will do everything I''ve promised you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan seemed to have a deeper meaning as she turned her gaze towards the window.


    At this moment, there was a commotion at the entrance of the Lone Moon Restaurant.


    "What are all of you still standing there in a daze for!?" Go and capture that little brat for this prince! " A man in green dress was holding a folding fan in his hand, pointing it at a subordinate beside him, as he scolded angrily.


    The five lackeys beside the man didn''t dare to hesitate. They immediately flew out and caught the plain-clothed girl who had run out a few meters, her hair and clothes in disarray.


    "Tsk tsk tsk tsk ¡­" Young lady, you really don''t know what''s good for you. Being chosen by me, the prince of Rui, is a blessing that you''ve gained by many times. Why are you running away ¡­ Someone! Bring this king some wine. This King will accompany this lady in the street and have a drink ¡­ " The man before him was none other than the only son of the King, Duan Rui. At this moment, someone behind Duan Rui had already passed wine over to Duan Rui.


    "Don''t... I beg of you, your highness, please let me go ¡­ "Save me ¡­" The girl''s face was pale and her eyes were filled with fear.


    "What is it? Not drink? This King will feed it to you! " Duan Rui had a lecherous smile on his face as he drank a mouthful of wine. His mouth that was puffed out like a frog''s slowly moved towards the woman''s cherry lips, then he changed directions midway and kissed the woman''s neck. Before the girl could react, an ice-cold feeling flowed from her neck into her collar.


    "Ah ¡­" You... What are you doing? " It was the beginning of winter, and the woman felt a chill in her body. The clothes on her chest were tantalizing and beautiful, as they were soaked in wine.


    Duan Rui''s eyes went green when he saw this scene. He slapped the wine jug out, then rolled up his sleeve and walked over to the woman.


    "Aiyo ¡­" Look at me, why are you so careless, come ¡­ This king will wipe your body dry, tsk tsk... Wow, so weak! " Duan Rui''s hands unrestrainedly covered the woman.


    Upstairs, Zi Min could no longer bear to continue watching. She immediately stood up and attempted to stab Duan Rui to death through the window, but she was stopped by Yao''er.


    "Zi Min, don''t be too impulsive. There are so many people now and you came with Master. Do you want to die on your own and implicate Master?" Yao''er forcefully suppressed Zi Min as she spoke.


    "Can we just let him get away scot-free?" Zi Min''s eyes were crimson red. He saw that Duan Rui was right in front of her, yet he couldn''t take revenge. The pain he felt caused her heart to feel as if a knife had pierced through her heart.


    "Zi Min, it''s too early to say that!" Her gaze was still fixated on Duan Rui.


    At this moment, Duan Rui''s hands were even more unrestrained, and his loathsome mouth was fiercely covering the woman''s snowy neck, leaving behind a deep red mark. The woman''s face was filled with pain as he screamed for his life.


    The streets were filled with more and more people. Everyone was angry, but no one dared to say anything. There were also a few people who had ill intentions who were watching from the sidelines. The woman''s shout made Duan Rui even more excited until finally, Duan Rui fiercely grabbed the woman''s jade wrist and pushed her against the wall of the pawnshop opposite of the Single Moon Restaurant. The five retainers knew what they were supposed to do and immediately surrounded Duan Rui and the woman inside. Only from the fourth floor, Duan Mu Yan, Zi Min, and Yao''er could see everything happening. Duan Mu Yan even heard Zi Min''s fist cracking.


    Inside the circle, Duan Rui fiercely pressed the woman against the wall, and his mouth slid down the woman''s neck. The woman''s cry for help became weaker and weaker, until in the end, all that remained was a low gasp.


    After attacking the city, Duan Rui tidied up his clothes and cast a sidelong glance at the woman who had collapsed on the ground.


    "I say, green perky, your acting is quite good. This king is very satisfied. In a while, I''ll go to the Jing King Manor to receive the reward ¡­" Duan Rui looked at the woman before him with satisfaction as he said bitterly.


    "The Prince ordered it. Of course, Lu Qiuyu has to put in all her effort, it''s just that the Prince was just too mighty, so Lu Qiuyu almost couldn''t hold on any longer ¡­" Prince ¡­ "You''re too amazing ¡­" The woman, who had a sad look on her face, was suddenly overjoyed. She slowly propped herself up and straightened her clothes. Only now did the five followers retreat to the side. One of the retainers passed the alcohol that was already prepared to be drunk to Duan Rui.


    Hahaha ¡­" Oh, oh ¡­ You really know how to talk! Fine! Just based on your words, this king will give you an extra five hundred silver! " Subsequently, Duan Rui took out five hundred silver taels and threw it into Gongzi''s hands. He then picked up the wine jug and took a big gulp. This was his hobby. As Duan Rui saw it, women and good wine were his lifelong pursuits!


    After Lu Ling received the silver, she obediently left. At this moment, the crowd realized that everything was just a farce and scattered like a bird.


    In the Lone Moon Restaurant, Zi Min watched everything that was happening with astonishment. Her eyebrows locked even tighter. She had just been trying to get justice for that woman, but she didn''t expect it to turn out this way.


    "It is better to be careless. If you had acted earlier, this matter might have turned the tables. Let''s continue watching ¡­" A look of gratification flashed past her eyes. If Zi Min wanted to make a move, how could Yao''er stop her?

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    When Duan Rui drank the strong alcohol, something unexpected happened: They saw Duan Rui''s originally arrogant face slowly distort as he curled up on the street, the wine jug in his hand falling to the side.


    "Your Highness ¡­" What''s the matter with you? " The follower at his side opened his mouth in surprise, but no one knew what the symptoms were.


    Pain ¡­" So painful ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Help... "Ahh!" While his followers were at a loss as to what to do, Duan Rui suddenly gripped his collar tightly. His eyes were bloodshot and his expression was conflicted. His entire face was distorted.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Someone! Quick, call the doctor! " The retainer panicked and wanted to lift Duan Rui up, but it was already too late. Duan Rui was bleeding from all seven orifices, and he fell to the ground while twitching. His eyes were staring straight at Duan Mu Yan''s location.


    "Your Highness! How are you? " The followers were all astonished. With the King Jing''s love and love for the King, if the King died, they would undoubtedly die with him.


    "Ah ¡­" Accompanied by the last roar, Duan Rui died on the street without anyone knowing. The blood slowly flowed from his eyes, causing people''s hair to stand on end. When the surrounding followers saw this, they gave each other a mutual look before fleeing at their fastest speed. None of them were stupid enough to bring a dead Rui Wang back to Jing King Manor. Duan Rui, who was arrogant and domineering earlier, had become a corpse in just a short moment.


    Zi Min''s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at what had just happened. She then shifted her gaze onto Duan Mu Yan.


    "I already said that I will definitely do what I promised you. Now, I have done it ¡­ The food has been served. Shall we celebrate? " Duan Mu Yan smiled as she spoke, raising her wine cup with her lily-white hands and extending it towards Zi Min. Zi Min was momentarily stunned, but then she saw Yao''er push her.


    "Ugh ¡­" Royal Consort ¡­ "Zi Min is grateful for wangfei''s kindness. From now on, Zi Min is willing to go through fire and water for wangfei!" Zi Min was originally a woman of her heart. Now that she saw Duan Rui''s violent corpse on the street, the grudge that had accumulated in her heart for many years immediately dispersed, she stood up and picked up her wine cup, gulping down the wine that Duan Mu Yan had poured for her.


    "Yao''er wants to toast to the wangfei as well. If it wasn''t for the wangfei buying Yao''er, her future prospects would really be uncertain. Yao''er thanks the wangfei ¡­" Although Yao''er didn''t like to drink, she drank it all down without hesitation. Zi Min was still alright, but after Yao''er drank the wine, she immediately started coughing violently.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Seeing Yao''er''s pained expression, Zi Min immediately gave her food.


    "It''s up to you. You won''t be in such a hurry to drink ¡­" Zi Min patted Yao''er lightly. They had no one to rely on in the first place, so being together was naturally treated as taking care of each other like sisters.


    "Zi Min, Yao''er, the reason why I called you here today is because I have something to say to you." Duan Moyan put down the wine jug in her hands as she solemnly gazed at the two girls before her.


    Zi Min and Yao''er looked at each other in dismay and suspicion as they looked at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Princess, if you have anything to say, please say it. As long as Yao`er is able to do it, I will do my best." Yao''er resolutely said.


    "Princess, you''ve avenged Zi Min. If it wasn''t for you, Zi Min''s life would''ve been gone. So no matter what you asked Zi Min to do, she wouldn''t even blink." Zi Min vowed.


    Just like Zi Min, I also have a family that has yet to take revenge, but my enemy is too strong, so all of you have to be prepared to die if you follow me. This road is very difficult, once you walk on it, there will be no turning back, and if you leave now, I, Duan Mu Yan, will definitely not stop you, and I will even give you a sum of silver. "If you understand what I mean, you can choose now. The door is right there, and here is the banknote. I guarantee you that you will live without worries for the rest of your lives. You can choose now." Curly eyelashes cast a shadow under her eyelids. Duan Mu Yan quietly looked at the two girls opposite her, waiting for their response.


    "Princess, although I, Zi Min, am not an indomitable man, I know that a drop of water should flow into a spring to repay a debt of gratitude. Now that my family''s hatred has been repaid, Zi Min no longer has any ties in this world. Zi Min will not leave, but vows to follow the wangfei to her death! " Zi Min spoke with a firm look in her eyes. At the side, Yao''er didn''t say anything. She simply took the banknotes.


    "Yao''er!" You... "You want to leave?" Zi Min looked at Yao''er in astonishment. She was about to speak again, but was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Zi Min, this is Yao''er''s choice, you can''t interfere!" No matter what choice Yao''er had, she would not blame her. After all, this was a grudge between them, and she had no reason to ask others to accompany her to death.


    However, after Duan Mu Yan shut her mouth, Yao''er ¡­ He tore the banknotes into pieces and threw them out of the window.


    "Princess, Yao''er has been an orphan since she was young. If not for the Manor taking her in, Yao''er would have long been living in a brothel, so no matter how mean the Young Miss may be, Yao''er has always been grateful to you. The moment you bought Yao''er, she had already returned the favour given to her by the Manor to raise her. From that moment onwards, Yao''er regarded you as the master of her entire life. As long as you do not abandon Yao''er, Yao''er will never abandon you! " Yao''er indifferently spoke, her voice revealing an unconcealable sincerity.


    Tears welled up in her eyes. Duan Mu Yan could feel the sincerity of Yao''er and Zi Min. This was something that she couldn''t feel in the imperial palace or in the Xiao manor.


    "Thank you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan nodded slightly and looked gratefully at Zi Min and Yao''er.


    "Princess, who is your enemy? Why don''t you let me kill him! " At the side, Yao''er smiled as she looked at Zi Min.


    "Don''t worry, I believe that the wangfei has her own plans. Do you know why Duan Rui died just now?" Yao''er''s cherry lips parted as she looked at Zi Min.


    "That''s right ¡­" Why would he die? " Zi Min''s attention was only distracted by Yao''er.


    "That''s because he was poisoned. It was the princess who told me to bribe her with a type of seasoning called ''goose branches''. This kind of seasoning itself doesn''t have poison, but if it was mixed with strong alcohol, it would produce deadly poison. Duan Rui''s death was something that he brought upon himself, so it''s no wonder anyone ¡­ " Yao''er explained.


    "So it''s like that ¡­" Zi Min suddenly understood.


    "Zi Min, you''re too impulsive. It''s best that you don''t fight. Who can find out that Duan Rui''s death has something to do with us ¡­?" A glint of light flashed past her eyes.


    "The princess consort is right! Zi Min will pay attention in the future and definitely not cause any trouble for the wangfei! " Zi Min pondered.


    "If I want to take revenge, then I must have my own power and organization. Right now, the three of us can''t do anything about it. I really want to know where I can recruit people from the martial arts world. Money is not a problem!" Duan Mu Yan asked, her eyes cold.


    "Of course it''s the brothel!" It was a place where the fish and dragons were mixed, and where there were endless streams of people. "Although there are many lecherous people, there are also elegant people and experts. All seven emotions and six desires, the love of man ¡­" Confucius Min had a deep understanding of this. He had worked hard in the brothel for a few days, so he knew a little bit about this.


    "Yao''er agrees with Zi Min. It''s just that it''s not easy to find a trustworthy girl in a brothel. Moreover, not everyone is open-minded about money. Even if we want to recruit talented people, we have to be in different grades!" Yao''er calmly analyzed.


    "The brothel ¡­" If she wanted to take revenge, she would have to pay the price. Compared to the unforgettable hatred, conduct seemed to be insignificant, and at this moment, Duan Mu suddenly recalled that day, when she was returning to the Heavenly Prison, she clearly saw a woman with an identical appearance as herself leaving her cell. She also clearly remembered that Duan Xingyi had mentioned to her before that it was called appearance changing technique.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "If you don''t think this place is suitable, we can also look for other places like teahouses, restaurants, or ¡­" Zi Min sensed Duan Mu Yan''s hesitation and immediately changed her words.


    "No need. The brothel is without a doubt the best choice!" Zi Min, have you heard of the appearance changing technique before? " Duan Moyan interrupted Kong Ziming as she asked doubtfully.


    "Not only have I heard of it, I''ve even learned it. In fact, it''s not that difficult, the skill level is only at the speed of the disguise. I know of a few outstanding disguise techniques in the martial arts world, one of them is the Six Saintess, Cai Die from the Palace, Yue Hua Palace!" She can disguise herself as anyone in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. Compared to her, it will take me a day to disguise myself as someone else. " When it came to disguising oneself, she was indeed not proficient in it.


    "Then if I give you ten days, can you change me into an unfamiliar face? But this face must be devastatingly beautiful, capable of toppling all living things!" Duan Moyan''s heart was resolute. If she didn''t want to enter the tiger''s den, how could she gain the upper hand? If she wanted revenge, she had to pay the price.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ It would be better to let Yao''er do it for him. If he were to be discovered, the consequences would be hard to predict! " Yao''er worriedly asked. She knew what Duan Mu Yan was thinking, but her decision to take the risk was too reckless.


    "I want to bet on this ¡­" Duan Mu Yan indifferently said, her eyes filled with determination. Just at this moment, a burst of wailing sounds came from the Lone Moon Restaurant. The three of them heard the sound and saw King Jing pounce on Duan Rui with white hair and wail.


    "Good and evil will always be rewarded. I believe that God will definitely help me. With all of you here, I won''t be lonely!" Duan Mu Yan''s pear-shaped vortex appeared as she smiled like a flower.


    Spring Festival.


    Leng Bing Xin looked at the copper mirror, deep in thought. Ever since she entered the Badlands Court, she could only give out one order from her master, and it was unknown if her master would be disappointed in her.


    "Bing-Er?" What are you thinking about? " Leng Bing Xin was startled by the voice and immediately stood up to turn towards the direction of the voice.


    "Iceheart greets Master!" Duan Xingyi''s arrival was too sudden, causing Leng Bingxin to become flustered and her two cheeks to flush red.


    "Get up, what about Ye Li? Has he been here recently? " Duan Xingyi surveyed his surroundings and looked at the inn opposite of him.


    "Master, Ye Li doesn''t come often. If it''s nothing important, Bing''er doesn''t want to get too close to him. After all, her identity is special, and Bing''er doesn''t want anyone to notice her." Leng Bingxin spoke on her own, not paying attention to Duan Xingyi''s gaze in the slightest.


    "It''s rare for you to consider everything so carefully. Since it''s alright, then I''ll be taking my leave ¡­" Duan Xingyi felt that Ye Li''s aura was nearby. It was a pity that he had fallen for her, that he had no intention of stopping.


    "Master ¡­" Seeing that Duan Xing Yi wanted to leave, Leng Bing Xin immediately went up to stop him.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at Leng Bingxin. Feeling the ambiguous look in his eyes, he couldn''t help but be startled.

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    "Master, Bing''er was reckless before, please punish her." Leng Bing Xin suddenly knelt on the ground, her eyes lowered even lower. She didn''t want to wait any longer, she wanted to tell the man in front of her that from the moment he saved her, her heart no longer belonged to herself.


    "This matter has already passed, and you are not considered to be spoiling my plans. I have no reason to punish you. Bing''er, it''s getting late, you rest first." Duan Xingyi calmly spoke as he circled around Leng Bing Xin, but in the next instant, he was surrounded by Leng Bing Xin.


    "Master ¡­" Don''t go... Bing-Er can do anything for you, even if it means death. Bing-Er just wants to know if master has Bing-Er''s position in his heart! " Leng Bingxin could no longer suppress her emotions that she had been suppressing for a long time. At this moment, her heart was trembling as she awaited Duan Xingyi''s reply, even if it was just a few words filled with emotion.


    A complex light flickered in his deep eyes as Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows slightly knitted together. The light in his eyes abruptly turned cold as his ice-cold hand slowly pulled apart Leng Bingxin''s jade-like fingers.


    "Leng Bingxin, do you remember what I told you when I accepted you into the Dark Group?" The icy-stinging voice brought with it a bone-piercing chill. Duan Xingyi slowly turned around and stared directly into the heart of the icy-cold without a trace of warmth.


    "Once you enter the Dark Group, you will be a servant for life. If you have any ulterior motives, you will be buried in the belly of a fish!" The moment Duan Xingyi opened his mouth, Leng Bingxin''s eyes revealed a trace of despair.


    "Since you haven''t forgotten, you should know how to do it!" Duan Xingyi''s voice didn''t have a trace of warmth, and his dark eyes couldn''t help but shiver. He couldn''t bear to part with his cold heart because she was a very good helper.


    "Bing-Er died without any grievances. I just want to know, in Master''s heart, what is Bing-Er?" Leng Bing Xin knelt down on the ground, a needle in her hand.


    "You''ve never been different." Duan Xingyi ruthlessly exhaled a long breath, then turned around. After being together with his for so long, he had feelings for his, but he couldn''t break the rules he personally set.


    "No difference... Ever since you saved Bing''er, Bing''er thought that in her master''s heart, Bing''er was different. However, it turned out that Bing''er''s heart had always been one sided, and if she died, then there was no hope, and if she died, then there would be no hope, and the pain wouldn''t pierce through her heart ¡­ Master... "In my heart, you are the only one ¡­" Tears flowed down Leng Bing Xin''s beautiful face. Leng Bing Xin slowly lifted her arm and stared at the needle in her hand with a misty gaze as she smiled. In the next life, as long as her master fell in love with her, she would be willing to give up everything. In the next second, Leng Bing Xin exerted her strength and tried to prick the needle into her heart.


    Just as Leng Bing Xin was about to die, a black shadow rushed in through the window. Before the two of them could react, Ye Li had already stabbed Leng Bing Xin''s light into their hearts. The sudden change startled Duan Xingyi, as well as Leng Bingxin.


    "Ye Li!" Leng Bingxin looked at the resolute Ye Li in surprise, and her heart skipped a beat. While Leng Bingxin was still in a state of shock, Duan Xingyi pulled at Ye Wu Chen. Luck was placed on her back as she did her best to force the needle out for Ye Li.


    "Master ¡­" Please let Bing''er go ¡­ "She was just confused for a moment. I promise that in the future, Bing''er will follow Master''s orders and will not make any mistakes ¡­" When Ye Li saw Duan Xingyi from the inn, he had leapt towards the Spring Festival, but just as he was about to enter, he heard Leng Bingxin''s confession. At that moment, he felt as if his heart had been thrown into a deep pond.


    "Do you have a life to promise?" His ice-cold voice had no trace of warmth. Duan Xingyi spoke in a ruthless tone, and his deep eyes were covered in a layer of complex, cold light.


    "Ye Li is willing to sacrifice his life for his master''s sake ¡­" Ye Li''s face was pale, and his forehead was oozing with sweat. His trembling voice, however, was abnormally firm.


    "Shut up! You don''t need to pay my life back! " In about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Ye Li''s needle finally shot out from his left arm. However, Duan Xingyi knew that Ye Li truly had the intention to die; otherwise, the needle wouldn''t have pierced near Ye Li''s heart.


    "Master ¡­" Ye Li slowly adjusted his breathing, then he knelt in front of Duan Xingyi, his eyes lowered in silence.


    "Bing-Er, Ye Li has done it for you, so I will let you live for now. If you are negligent, we will punish you with two punishments. If anyone tries to stop you from committing the same crime, you will be punished!" Duan Xingyi coldly glanced at Ye Li, then flicked his sleeve and left.


    Looking at that peerless figure fading away from his sight, Leng Bing''s heart fell to the ground, tears rolling down his face silently. If it wasn''t for Ye Li, she would really be dead. Master, are you really willing to let Bing''er go?


    "Bing-Er, are you alright?" Ye Li''s face was pale and his body was powerless, but he still moved closer to Leng Bingxin. His sword-like eyebrows were tightly knitted together as he spoke worriedly.


    Seeing Leng Bing Xin not saying a word, Ye Li did not dare say anything, and just quietly guarded Leng Bing Xin, the worry in his heart was clear. In the time it took for a cup of tea to be to brew a cup of tea, Leng Bing Xin had already raised his hand to wipe off his tears, and slowly stood up, staring at Ye Li with eyes that were like dead water. He had already untied his collar, and before Ye Li could react, Leng Bing Xin had already taken off his outer clothes, falling to the ground.


    "Bing-Er ¡­" When Ye Li saw this, he suddenly turned around. His back was to Leng Bingxin, but her heart was beating incessantly.


    "I''ve never liked owing anything to anyone. Today, you saved my life, so I''ll use my body to repay you. It''s very fair ¡­" His gentle voice carried a bone piercing despair, and Leng Bing Xin broke into tears, his eyes filled with a blank and lifeless light. Her hands still continued, and her fair skin was shockingly exposed to the air, and despite the early winter''s weather, even though it was surrounded by a furnace, he was still abnormally cold. Leng Bing Xin could not help but shiver, but he did not stop moving, and just as Leng Bing was about to pull away from his chest, Ye Li suddenly spoke.


    "Could Ye Li be so unbearable in your heart?" Leaving these words, Ye Li turned around in anger and dashed out of the Immortal Deity Pavilion, heading straight for the inn opposite.


    Tears came pouring down like beads from a broken string. All the grievances and unwillingness, all the pain and despair, at that moment, attacked Leng Bing Xin as if the mountains and seas were toppling. She squatted down and exposed her body to the cold air, the chill in her heart was much colder than this cold wind.


    The ink-like sky did not have a single trace of light. Duan Xingyi initially wanted to return to the palace, but unknowingly, he arrived at the Xiao manor. After hesitating for a while, he finally could not suppress the desire in his heart and suddenly leaped towards the backyard.


    In the room, accompanied by a burst of cold air, the candle flame on the table suddenly trembled. Duan Mu Yan suddenly turned around and saw the purple-colored robe standing firmly before her.


    "Oh, so it''s His Highness the crown prince. Mu Yan pays her respects to the crown prince. However, I hope that the crown prince can leave the room the second time he comes in. After all, he is the crown prince of a country." The moment she saw Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan was not the least bit surprised. Her father had used his daughter''s life to force his own son to death. Such a tragedy would even occur, what else in this world could be worthy of surprise for her?


    "You hate me?" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows were like mountains, and his clear eyes seemed to be capturing every expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face. Unfortunately, other than his calm expression, he didn''t see any other emotions.


    "If it wasn''t for you, my royal brother wouldn''t have ¡­" Of course, you are not the one who caused this, but Mu Yan can no longer treat you as her brother, so I hope that the Crown Prince can forgive her. " Her beautiful eyes that were like the feathers of a butterfly stared straight at Duan Xingyi''s deep gaze.


    "Heh ¡­" I have never wished for you to treat me as a brother. As for my royal brother''s death, that is not what I want. I just want you to understand that no matter what happens, the one I don''t want to hurt the most is you! " Duan Xingyi resolutely said as he secretly clenched his fists. He felt that this kind of Duan Mu Yan was unfamiliar to him!


    On the day of the wedding, she had been furious; she had been terrified in the Moon Flower Hall. However, when Duan Jingyang died, her face no longer showed any expression. There was only a trace of happiness, anger, sorrow, and no one else was able to see through her heart.


    You didn''t want to hurt me, but instead hurt me deeply. Duan Xingyi, you''ve saved me countless times, and I, Duan Mu Yan, have engraved this in my heart, but I can''t get away with it. Although it has nothing to do with you, I''m sorry, but please don''t come looking for me in the future, I''m not fit to be your royal sister! Perhaps this kinship that you value is already worthless. Crown Prince, please do as you please! " Each and every word of Duan Mu Yan was like ice as she stared directly at Duan Xingyi''s devilish face. She wouldn''t let Duan Xingyi sit for too long in the position of crown prince because she wanted to help her royal brother snatch it back.


    "I know that you''re in a bad mood. Perhaps after a long time, you''ll understand that the crown prince''s position in my, Duan Xingyi''s, heart is just like a floating cloud. I''ve never cared about these things ¡­" No matter how much he tried to conceal the deep feelings in his eyes, Duan Mu Yan could only snort in his heart. Duan Chen, this is the son that you have always thought highly of, and he actually likes his imperial sister.


    "This world is truly chaotic. The position of crown prince that you view as floating clouds is precisely the goal that you, my royal brother, have pursued throughout your life. Good fortune makes fools of men ¡­" The corner of Duan Moyan''s lips curled up slightly before she turned around and sat down with her back facing Duan Xingyi. Looking at Duan Muyan''s background, Duan Xingyi knew that there was no point in speaking any further. It seemed like he had come at the wrong time.


    After Duan Xingyi left, Yao''er and Zi Min suddenly knocked on the door.


    "Princess, are you asleep?" Yao''er looked at Zi Min with a face full of doubt. A while later, Duan Mu Yan slowly opened the door.


    "Come in, I have something to talk to you about ¡­" Duan Mu Yan retracted the emotions in her eyes as she spoke indifferently. Naturally, Yao''er and Zi Min followed behind her and closed the door behind them.


    "Esteemed wangfei, just now your place ¡­" Zi Min went straight to the point. With her martial arts skills, she would only bet with Yao''er if she heard anything unusual in the room. However, before she could finish, she was stopped by Yao''er. As a sister, it seemed like she needed to constantly remind herself of what to ask and what not to ask.


    Seeing this, Duan Mu Yan could not help but chuckle.


    "The person who just arrived is the Second Prince of the First Mo, Duan Xingyi. Perhaps I shouldn''t blame him. However, his appearance put my Imperial Brother in a desperate situation." She didn''t want to hide anything from Yao''er and Zi Min. She didn''t need to suspect anyone, she just wanted to see the way she saw people. Finally, one day in the future, Yao''er and Zi Min used their lives to prove how accurate her judgement was.

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    "Royal Consort ¡­ Your revenge wouldn''t be against him, right? " Zi Min walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side and asked suspiciously. Duan Mu Yan remained silent as she turned her gaze onto Yao''er.


    "Yao''er, when we were in the Single Moon Restaurant, I told you the whole story. Based on your analysis, who is the person I want to take revenge on?" Duan Muyan''s eyes flickered, as though she had a deeper meaning behind her words.


    "Please forgive me for being stupid. Yao`er, I only thought of the layer of Su Jin''s embroidery ¡­" In fact, she had not only thought of Su Jin Xiu, she had also thought of Duan Zitong, Duan Xingyi, and even Duan Chen. However, there were some words that she wouldn''t say even if they were rotten in her stomach.


    "I''ve been at the Xiao manor for such a long time. What do you think about Su Jin Xiu?" Duan Mu Yan knew that Yao''er was holding back, but she did it in good faith. With her current abilities, she could only allow Su Jin Xiu to receive the punishment she deserved.


    "I don''t care what she is like, the person who harmed you is not a good person anyway!" Compared to Yao''er, Confucius Min thought things were much simpler.


    "Yao''er can only say that this person has a meticulous mind. Ever since you, Consort Wang, brought us into the palace, this Su Jin Xiu has never confronted us head on. However, Yao''er knows that in the dark, she has secretly inquired about our origins more than once, probably because she wants to know who we are." Yao''er wanted to say something but hesitated. She turned her gaze towards Duan Moyan.


    "I don''t mind speaking bluntly ¡­" Duan Moyan pursed her lips. She really wanted to know Yao''er''s opinion on this matter.


    "Furthermore, Yao''er has noticed that she seems to have a special interest in the prince''s daily life. This concern has already surpassed her duty as a servant." Yao''er calmly analyzed.


    "Really?" How dare she?! " Kong Ziming asked in surprise.


    "Of course she dares! If she didn''t have this selfish desire, how could she have killed Qiu Yue and framed an imperial concubine?!" Yao''er thought that her goal was the imperial concubine! Actually, Yao''er was thinking, did Su Jin''s idea really only appear after you entered the Xiao family? Or perhaps, she''s just been looking forward to Chu Shirou''s death! " Yao''er dared to speculate, every word seemed to seep into Duan Mu Yan''s heart.


    "Yao''er ¡­ Hearing you say this, I also feel that some things are too coincidental. That main wife Chu Shirou died just in time. Kong Ziming asked doubtfully.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s long, shapely eyebrows suddenly trembled. Why hadn''t she thought of this? With Su Jin''s temperament and ambition, her thoughts of being the consort of the Qi King were definitely not temporary.


    "Esteemed wangfei, are you going to let Su Jin Xiu continue being so arrogant? She doesn''t even put you in her eyes! No! I''ll go and teach her a lesson now! " Confucius Min stood up in anger, but when she lifted her foot, Yao''er pushed her back into her seat.


    "Zi Min, don''t be rash. I believe that the wangfei should have a way to deal with you. Don''t ruin her business just because of your recklessness!" Yao''er solemnly stated as her gaze shifted to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Yao''er, Zi Min, I don''t care if she covets the position of Princess Qi, but I cannot forgive her for killing Qiu Yue. No matter what, Qiu Yue died for me. I must seek justice for her!" Duan Mu Yan''s words were like ice as his hands clenched into fists.


    "Princess, what should we do?" Yao''er doubtfully asked.


    "Didn''t she want to become the Qi Wangfei? I''ll help her!" Under her curled eyelashes, her beautiful eyes suddenly turned cold. Duan Mu Yan''s words couldn''t help but cause Yao''er and Zi Min to look at each other in dismay.


    "Esteemed wangfei, Zi Min doesn''t understand what you mean. If you want her to be the wangfei, then isn''t that just a petty thing to do?" Kong Ziming said in a disapproving manner.


    "Does the princess want to put her life on the line? It''s not like this isn''t a solution, but it''s just that it''s not easy to push Su Jinxiu into the position of first wife. Furthermore, the Qi King had to make some sacrifices, Yao''er can see that the Qi King had to put in a lot of effort for you, Royal Concubine. " Yao''er hesitantly opened her mouth to speak, her long, shapely eyebrows knitted together.


    "Mind? "His heart was used too late. Mufei held a grudge. Imperial brother died miserably, do you think I still need that insignificant heart!?" The corners of her lips curled up into a strange smile. Right now, Duan Mu Yan was only living for the sake of revenge.


    "Does Princess Hua-Yang have a specific plan?" What do you want us to do? " Yao''er nodded slightly and firmly said.


    "Yao''er, go prepare two identical sets of clothes. Zi Min, help me get some strong alcohol that will make people drunk with a single sip. You have to be strong!" A layer of frost gradually covered the bottom of her heart.


    "Yes sir!" After Yao''er and Zi Min received their orders, they left the room, leaving only Duan Mu Yan in the room. Qiu Yue, don''t worry. I will make Su Jin''s death miserable ¡­ ¡­


    For seven or eight consecutive days, Xiao Yuxuan had been tightly entangled by Duan Zitong. Moreover, his Tutor Hall had an additional ten imperial guards guarding it for no reason at all.


    "Yu Xuan, what are you thinking about?" Duan Zitong kept the wolf hair in her hand and raised her head to look at Xiao Yuxuan''s thoughtful expression.


    "Ugh ¡­" No, how did the Seventh Princess do? " Xiao Yu Xuan wiped away the worry in his eyes and shifted his gaze to the second half of the couplet. Even though he didn''t like Duan Zitong, he had to admit that he was indeed an extremely intelligent woman.


    "Please advise me, Imperial Tutor ¡­" When Duan Ziteng saw Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze on the xuan paper, he naturally picked it up and passed it over to Xiao Yuxuan. His fingers caressed Xiao Yuxuan''s wrist unintentionally, causing Duan Zitong''s heart to tremble.


    "That''s right. Finished today''s lesson, Princess, please go back and rest." Xiao Yuxuan subconsciously retreated a few steps and respectfully spoke.


    "It''s still early. How about you teach me how to play the flute, Yuxuan ¡­" Although she really wanted to confess, she couldn''t startle the snake to death. She knew that there was only one chance, and with Xiao Yu Xuan''s personality, he definitely wouldn''t give her a second chance. Therefore, no matter how impulsive she was, she wouldn''t easily say what she felt.


    "If the princess likes the music, it''s best if the emperor invites a skilled musician. With just a few tricks, Yuxuan doesn''t have the right to show off." Xiao Yuxuan rejected indifferently, his eyes calm.


    "Since that''s the case, let''s forget about it. The time is about up. I''ll go back and rest ¡­" Duan Zitong heaved a long sigh inwardly before turning around and leaving the Tutor Hall. No matter how despicable the method was, she would make Xiao Yuxuan submit to him. Xiao Yuxuan ¡­ In the end, you belong to me, Duan Zitong.


    At first, Duan Zitong wanted to return to her Phoenix Storage Pavilion, but she suddenly recalled that it had been a long time since Duan Xingyi had become Crown Prince, so she headed towards the Crown Prince Palace.


    When Duan Zitong arrived at the crown prince''s hall, there was no one inside, not even a eunuch on duty. This made Duan Zitong puzzled; at this hour, even if Duan Xingyi wasn''t around, it was time for the eunuchs to clean up the place. Could it be that the treatment of being a crown prince was better than being a prince?!


    Just as Duan Zitong was frowning as she surveyed the crown prince hall, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. Duan Zitong raised her gaze and saw Duan Xingyi walk in with a solemn expression.


    "Xingyi, where did you go? Why is it that there are no eunuchs on duty in this crown prince''s palace, and no one can bring tea or water when you return? Duan Zitong looked at her younger brother with a pained expression as she said indignantly.


    "Ugh ¡­" This is what I mean, now is different from the past, as the crown prince, I have to handle many things within the imperial court, and sometimes I have to bring back the imperial court to consider, so it''s best not to let too many people in or out of this room, in case any secrets of the imperial court get leaked, that''s why I am promoted to the position of crown prince, and do not want to attract the attention of others ¡­ " Duan Xingyi was first shocked before he revealed his signature smile as he slowly walked into the main hall and sat on the chair.


    "You''re right, but it''s not appropriate to not even have someone to serve you. If you can''t do it, I''ll call Qing Lan to serve you. Qing Lan can still be considered one of us!" Duan Zitong looked at her younger brother with a pained expression as she poured a cup of green tea and passed it over.


    "My royal sister, don''t worry. Xingyi will take good care of himself. As for Qinglan, that''s my royal sister''s choice. Xingyi doesn''t want to rob someone of their position." Duan Xingyi lightly sipped some tea as his voice became softer.


    "You and I are siblings, aren''t we ¡­" Qing Lan will do as you wish. Oh right, I heard that royal father''s health is not good. Didn''t you accompany him to drink tea every day? " Duan Zitong''s casual question made Duan Xingyi even more alert.


    "It''s all the imperial physicians'' alarms, they shouldn''t be real ¡­" Duan Xingyi didn''t seem to have any intention of replying. His eyes abruptly swept over Duan Zitong''s face, and only after seeing her expressionless face did she heave a sigh of relief.


    "It would be great if it was just a rumor. You''re only at the position of crown prince now. If anything happens to royal father at this time, it will inevitably affect you ¡­" Duan Zitong turned around and sat opposite of Duan Xingyi as he said this worriedly.


    "My royal sister is overthinking it, my royal father is in great health, there is no need for my royal sister to worry about this. My royal sister is the one who is worried about this, Xing Yi can tell that Xiao Yuxuan has Duan Moyan in his heart all along, I wonder what royal sister is planning to do?" Duan Xingyi asked straightforwardly. If Xiao Yuxuan were to fall into Duan Zitong''s hands one day, he would undoubtedly cause his to completely give up on him.


    "Haste makes waste, but don''t worry. Even if ten or twenty years have passed, Xiao Yuxuan will eventually be mine!" Duan Zitong gritted her teeth.


    "Imperial Sis is really infatuated with him. Actually, it would be a good idea to have Royal Father grant marriage. If Royal Sister-in-waiting is too embarrassed to tell Royal Father, Xingyi is willing to help." Duan Xingyi probed.


    "It''s still too early, let''s talk about it in the future. On the other hand, you should pay more attention to your rest. It''s getting late, you should rest early ¡­" Duan Zitong left the Crown Prince''s Palace after instructing the others.


    The very next second after Duan Zitong left, Duan Xingyi dashed towards the door and closed it tightly. She then strode across the main hall and walked straight to the inner room. Before Duan Xingyi could raise her hand, the wall behind the bed suddenly creaked, and not long after, the entrance to a secret room appeared on the wall.


    "Your subordinate greets Master!" Ye Li walked in from the secret room and respectfully bowed.


    "Dig through?" Duan Xingyi asked suspiciously.


    "Reporting to my master, it was dug up one second before Duan Zitong arrived. Your subordinate guarantees that she didn''t hear anything." Actually, Ye Li had started digging out two tunnels from the desolated room behind the Spring Festival Gym the day Duan Xingyi became the crown prince. With the Spring Festival as the transition point, the eastern side led directly to the crown prince''s palace, while the western side had already dug out the outskirts of the imperial city.


    "Good thing I didn''t hear that. I don''t want to get rid of this chess piece yet. By the way, how has Bing-Er been these days?" Still in a bad mood? " Cold Ice Heart was an elite of the Dark Group that he personally raised. If he died that day, he would naturally feel heartbroken.

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    "Master, Bing''er doesn''t dare. She was just doing her duty in the Spring Festival. She knows she was wrong, so she asked her subordinate to send a message to Master when she saw him. She said that no matter what, she would swear loyalty to Master!" Ye Li lowered his eyes and firmly said.


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi circled around Ye Li and looked at the secret room in front of him with satisfaction. He then looked back and said, "With Bing''er''s personality, she will only show her determination at death ¡­" Without waiting for Duan Xingyi to finish speaking, Ye Li suddenly turned around and kneeled down in front of him.


    "Master, Bing-Er was just confused. Please forgive me this time. I will swear on my life that Bing-Er will never do it again!" "Master, please have mercy ¡­" At this moment, he couldn''t help but sigh in his heart. It was as if Ye Li was looking at him, and no matter how kindly he approached Duan Mu Yan, he would be blocked by the thorns on her body, and he really wanted to warm her up so that she would know that there was still someone in this world who cared about her. Unfortunately, there had never been a trace of him in her eyes.


    "Ye Li, I know you like Bing''er, but not all sacrifices can be repaid. Do you really not regret dying for her?" Duan Xingyi really wanted to know the answer. Originally, his plan had been for Duan Mu Yan to survive until now.


    "Master, Ye Li doesn''t regret this. As long as Bing''er is safe, Ye Li will never regret this!" Ye Li''s sonorous voice contained a great deal of resolution. From the first moment he saw Leng Bingxin, Ye Li had already recognized this woman. He did not wish for his love to bear fruit; he only hoped to have the opportunity to love her.


    "Forget it. I had no intention of killing her. Even if you did not appear, I would not have let her die just like that. It is worth it to have all the people of my Dark Group dying here!" "Since the secret chamber has been dug out, I''ll leave the aftermath to you. Remember, you have to do it cleanly and efficiently. I don''t want anyone to find out anything!" Duan Xingyi spoke indifferently as he turned around and left the inner room.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    In front of the copper mirror, Duan Mu Yan looked at herself in astonishment. A trace of charm appeared on her elegant face, her eyebrows were like jade feathers, her eyes were like stars, and her smile was so beautiful that it could captivate the world. The moment Yao''er inserted the last Thousand Water hairpin into Duan Mu Yan''s bun, even Yao''er couldn''t help but sigh.


    "So beautiful ¡­" "Her face is about the same as yours, but it''s also a little more charming. Not to mention those men, even Yao''er is a little obsessed ¡­" While Yao''er was speaking, Zi Min dragged her exhausted body to Yao''er''s side.


    "Of course it''s beautiful! Ten days! My eyes are going blind from exhaustion! Princess, if Zi Min hadn''t bragged with you, no one would have recognized an expert like the Six Saintess of the Palace if they hadn''t run into each other! "Even if she did, as long as she didn''t mean to discredit us, she wouldn''t even notice!" Zi Min said confidently.


    "Zi Min, it''s all thanks to you this time. However, I''ll have to trouble you with two more jobs. I should have a trustworthy person by my side when we arrive at the Spring Festival ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at her reflection in the mirror with satisfaction. Let''s not talk about the others for now, at the very least, she wasn''t able to see through any flaws in the mirror.


    "No problem, as long as the wangfei commands, Zi Min will definitely complete it even if she has to go through thick and thin!" It was rare for her to be praised by Duan Mu Yan, so naturally, Zi Min was extremely excited.


    "Zi Min, how should we preserve this mask?" What do I do if I don''t bring it with me? " Yao''er pulled Zi Min over and asked doubtfully.


    "This is very simple ¡­" This kind of skin is made of special material, as long as it is sealed in this purple sandalwood box when taking it off, it will be fine. But every time you take it, you have to use the water soaked by petals to wash off the smell on it. Zi Min explained in detail.


    While the two of them were conversing, Duan Mu Yan had already carefully removed the mask from her face and placed it inside the violet sandalwood box beside her. After which, she passed the case to Yao''er.


    "After all, this place is the Xiao manor, we must not reveal ourselves. Since we have this face, then we will have to think about how to enter the Spring Festival. Yao''er, where are the clothes I asked you to prepare? Zi Min and your alcohol? " Yao''er took over the purple sandalwood box and hid it in the secret compartment beside Duan Mu Yan''s bed. She then took out two identical sets of light pink colored clothes and passed them to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Reporting to Princess, Yao`er is already prepared. These two pieces of clothing were bought by Yao`er from two different silks, and were secretly sewn later on. Apart from the three of us, no one has seen these two pieces of clothing, so we have no way of inspecting them." Yao''er''s instructions were extremely clear. This caused Duan Muyan to have a whole new level of respect for her. Such meticulous consideration was something that not even she would be able to think about.


    "Yao`er, I won''t lose to you this time. I was the one who personally exchanged the strong wine!" Hearing Zi Min''s words, Duan Mu Yan and Yao''er were speechless. They were drenched in cold sweat and couldn''t even compare to wine. If wine was unique, then they would be in deep trouble ¡­


    Ever since Yao''er and Zi Min appeared at the Xiao family''s Duke Palaces, she had deliberately avoided them. She did not expect that she would actually come looking for her, that the so-called people who came were not kind, and the ones who are kind would not come.


    "You have something to talk to me about?" Seeing that Su Jin Xiu''s face was expressionless, Yao''er couldn''t help but chuckle as she walked in.


    "Sister Jin Xiu, why are you so nervous? It''s not that Yao''er is looking for you, it''s that my master has something to invite you over. Of course, my master has said that if it''s inconvenient for you, she can also go ¡­" Yao''er said in a gentle voice, respectfully.


    "What is it?" With you and that Zi Min serving the secondary wife, why would she look for me! " Su Jin Xiu disapproved and then put down the embroidery in her hand.


    "Jinxiao-jie, you''re embroidering mandarin ducks, right? Could it be that elder sister Jin had a lover in her heart? That Yao''er is really congratulating me. " Yao''er walked towards Su Jin Xiu with small steps. She lowered her head and looked at the embroidery in Su Jin Xiu''s hands. However, before she could see the needle technique, Su Jin Xiu had already used a tray to tie up the Lovers'' embroidery towel.


    "Why is the side concubine looking for me?" Su Jin Xiu said coldly. She was obviously dissatisfied with Yao''er''s closeness.


    "This Yao''er doesn''t know, but Master said that it was a good thing ¡­" This is a great thing! " Yao''er purposely mystified, causing Su Jin Xiu to feel uneasy.


    "Since you don''t know, then there''s no need for me to go. If the secondary wife scolds you, you can find Jin Xiu and ask for forgiveness! I''m very busy right now, if there''s nothing else, you can leave! " She never dreamt that Duan Mu Yan would leave the Sky Prison alive. The day the incident occurred, her words were very explicit; if she knew earlier, she really shouldn''t have acted so arrogantly today.


    "Very well. Since elder sister Jin is unwilling, master will personally come. However ¡­" Yao''er wanted to say something, but she hesitated. Her long, shapely eyebrows slightly knitted together.


    "But what?" Su Jinxiu blurted out a question and immediately regretted it. She knew it was Yao''er''s trap, but she just couldn''t hold back her curiosity.


    "However, this place is Master''s heartbreak. If Master comes here, what if something happens? No matter how confident you are, I''m afraid you won''t be able to defeat the truth, right?" Your highness is against the Lord, how precious ¡­ "Alright, Yao''er, as soon as you mentioned it, just wait a moment. Yao''er will go call Master to come over right now ¡­" Yao''er gracefully turned around as she spoke. Her clear eyes revealed a determined gaze. She knew that Su Jinxiu would definitely stop her!


    "Wait, I''ll go with you!" In the end, Su Jin Xiu was no match for Yao''er''s psychological tactics. When Yao''er heard this, she naturally waited outside the door. Compared to Su Jinxiu, she was only a servant girl. She was very clear about her position.


    After Su Jinxiu shut the door tightly, she glanced at Yao''er.


    "Embroidery elder sister, please ¡­" Yao''er made a gesture of ''please'', but she didn''t see Su Jinxiu raise her foot. She couldn''t help but sneer in her heart, in this broad daylight, could it be that she would stab her in the back?


    On the way back, when Su Jin Xiu entered Duan Mu Yan''s room, Yao''er shut the door and left without a word. Su Jinxiu subconsciously glanced back, but she had already walked in. If she were to return, she would only make Duan Mu Yan laugh. Thus, she forced herself to keep up appearances as she walked in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "I wonder what is the important matter that you''re looking for? Embroidery believes that she is far inferior to your two maidservants! They can''t help you, and they can''t help you with the embroidery! " Su Jin Xiu said coldly, her words not even a trace of warmth.


    At the table, Duan Mu Yan was drinking her tea without paying any attention to Su Jin Xiu. When Su Jin Xiu saw this, she could not help but burn with anger.


    "Since the secondary concubine is fine, then I''ll take my leave!" Just as Su Jin Xiu turned around, Duan Mu Yan slowly took off her teacup and looked at Su Jin Xiu.


    "How much do you love Xiao Jin Feng?" Duan Mu Yan''s words were shocking, causing Su Jin Xiu to be stunned, but she still rebutted.


    "The side concubine is too serious. Embroidery is just a servant, I have no ill intentions towards your highness!" As Su Jinxi spoke, she swept her gaze in every direction. As she saw it, Duan Mu Yan was trying to trick her. Perhaps Xiao Jin Feng was hiding in the shadows, so she might not be able to hide.


    Other than you and me, there is no one else who can understand you. Your love for Xiao Lingfeng is just like my love for Yuxuan, it is as if that love has been carved into the bones of others, and no matter how you try, you cannot pull it out, and for the sake of obtaining the person you love, we have used all sorts of methods and put in effort, but your situation is still better than mine. At the very least, you haven''t gotten married yet, so long as Xiao Lingfeng is willing, you can righteously become the concubine. Every word spoken by her was from the bottom of her heart.


    Su Jin Xiu looked at Duan Mu Yan in astonishment. One thing she was sure of was that there really was no one in this room. If Xiao Jin Feng was here, the woman before her would definitely not mention the Ping Wang.


    "What are you trying to say?" Su Jin Xiu looked suspiciously at Duan Mu Yan.


    "I wanted to say that as long as you''re willing, I''ll help you become the Qi Wangfei. I told you before, but you just didn''t believe me." Duan Mu Yan''s voice was still light and indifferent, causing one to be unable to discern any clues from it.


    "I still don''t believe it!" Su Jin''s sinister gaze was fixated on Duan Mu Yan.


    "I know. Because you killed Qiu Yue and brought the blame to me, you think that I wouldn''t be so stupid as to help my own enemy. That''s because I have a condition!" Duan Mu Yan looked straight at Su Jin Xiu.


    "Condition?" "What conditions?" Su Jinxiu was skeptical. She turned around and slowly walked to stand in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "Have a cup of tea, there are some things that can''t be explained in a few words." Duan Mu Yan gestured for Su Jin Xiu to sit down. She knew that Su Jin Xiu wouldn''t refuse because she had already turned around and walked back.

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    Just as Duan Muyan had predicted, Su Jin Xiu hesitated for a long time before finally sitting down. However, she didn''t receive the tea from Duan Moyan''s hands.


    "Speak, what conditions?" Su Jin didn''t want to have any more interactions with Duan Mu Yan. She only wanted to know if her condition was worth it for her to make this deal with her. After all, marrying Xiao Jin Feng was her life''s greatest wish.


    "With a lover as a family, I can help you fulfill your dream, but you have to help me and Yuxuan!" What Duan Mu Yan said made Su Jin feel that it was true. She was very clear on how strong the relationship between Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Yu Xuan was. If it was for her love, Duan Mu Yan might ignore the unhappiness they had previously.


    "I''m just a maid, how could I possibly help you, the Peace King? Shouldn''t you think too highly of me?" Su Jinxiu raised her eyebrows.


    "It''s very simple. As long as you help me send a message every time you go to the imperial palace, and help me beg for mercy after you marry Xiao Jingfeng, there might be hope for Yuxuan and I ¡­" Duan Mu Yan sighed lightly, then he looked towards Su Jin Xiu with a pleading look in his eyes.


    "What do you mean enter the palace?" "She doesn''t understand what you mean ¡­" Su Jin was momentarily at a loss for words. Duan Mu Yan knew far more than she had imagined.


    If it wasn''t for Duan Zitong guiding you from behind, I believe you wouldn''t have dared to frame me. I can let this go, now that things have progressed to this point, I just want to live the rest of my life peacefully with the person I love. As long as you agree, our deal is done! "If you object, I will also treat it as though you have never stepped onto this threshold. Whether you want to go or leave it up to you ¡­" Even though the final decision was in Su Jinxiu''s hands, but from start to finish, Duan Muyan had the initiative. Especially now, Su Jinxiu could not even think of a reason to reject it.


    "Are you absolutely sure?" Su Jin Xiu looked suspiciously at Duan Mu Yan. Although she loved Xiao Jin Feng, she knew very well that Xiao Jin Feng did not love her. This was the truth.


    "You agreed?" Her cherry lips started to smile, and the light in her eyes caused Su Jin Xiu to subconsciously shudder.


    "I believe you won''t take the Ping Wang''s happiness as a joke. If I don''t get what I deserve, you won''t get what you want!" Su tried his best to look confident.


    "It''s a deal. Here is a piece of clothing for you to take back. When the time is right, I will have Yao''er notify you to wear it. Success or failure will depend on whether you''re sincere or not with Xiao Lingfeng!" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she stood up and walked to the bed, carrying the clothes that she had prepared earlier and returned to Su Jin''s side.


    "Seems like you''re prepared?" If Duan Mu Yan hadn''t given her conditions related to Xiao Yuxuan, she definitely wouldn''t have agreed. However, this time, she wanted to gamble, and even if Duan Ling Tian helped her, it would be only to use her as a tool to deal with Duan Mu Yan. It was simply impossible for Duan Ling Tian to help her become the consort of the Qi King. The opportunity was right in front of her, and she didn''t want to miss it. The moment she received the clothes, Su Jin Xiu decided to believe that this was the only time Duan Mu Yan would be able to do so.


    "Don''t worry, I, Duan Mu Yan, am not a person who goes back on my words. It''s best that no one discovers this set of clothes, you know ¡­" Duan Muyan spoke softly, her eyes shining with splendor.


    After Su Jin Xiu left, Yao''er and Zi Min walked in from outside.


    "Esteemed wangfei, does Su Jin Xiu suspect you in the slightest?" Zi Min looked suspiciously at Duan Mu Yan.


    "It seems that she really loves Xiao Jingfeng. With her intelligence, she actually believed that I would forgive her. It seems that women are all idiots in front of love!" She would never forgive anyone for harming her.


    "Princess, we''ve already prepared for you. The old hag Feng Guihua over there, everyone calls her Sister Hua, has already promised us that as long as you appear to intimidate her, she will set up a stage for you at the Spring Festival. With your peerless appearance, I believe that even if you want to leave, she might not be willing to let you go ¡­" Yao''er said confidently.


    "Spring Festival ¡­" It should be the biggest brothel in the Imperial City, right? " Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded.


    That''s right, there is also a number one person there, called Leng Bing Xin, who lives at the top floor of the Ju Xian Pavilion. Furthermore, she has an agreement with the old procuress that they have to perform at the main hall every 15 months, and the rest of the time, whether she can accept customers or not depends on her preferences. Zi Min answered truthfully.


    I think that after we finish our breakfast, Xiao Liefeng will go to court. Before noon, we can go to the Spring Festival, but we must come back to eat lunch first, and during this period of dinner, we must stay at the Xiao Mansion. After that, we can go out, and we have to be extremely careful ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan initially wanted to take action after finishing off Su Jin''s embroidery, but she really couldn''t wait any longer.


    "We can discuss this with Feng Guihua. As long as the wangfei has set a time, Yao`er will handle it!" Yao''er resolutely said.


    "Time... "Then, let''s do it three days from now!" Duan Moyan''s gaze was cold, her every word like ice. Just as Zi Min and Yao''er were receiving their orders, the sound of footsteps came from outside the door.


    "Esteemed wangfei, it''s the prince ¡­" Hearing Xiao Jingfeng''s footsteps, Zi Min hurriedly said.


    "He came at the perfect time. You should leave first ¡­" Duan Mu Yan waved her hands, indicating for Yao''er and Zi Min to leave as the light in her eyes became increasingly profound.


    Just as Xiao Jingfeng was about to knock on the door, Yao''er pushed it open before him and looked at him in surprise.


    "What a coincidence! Yao''er pays her respects to the prince ¡­ " Zi Min saw Yao''er bow and bent over her.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Esteemed wangfei, she ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng was momentarily at a loss for words, and hesitated.


    "Reporting to the prince, the wangfei is inside, Yao''er and Zi Min will take their leave ¡­" After Yao''er shut her mouth, she tactfully pulled Zi Min away.


    Seeing Yao''er and Zi Min''s backs facing him as they left, Xiao Lingfeng could not help but feel gratified. At the very least, after Yao''er and Zi Min had entered the residence, Duan Mu Yan had someone to speak with.


    "Chenqie pays her respect to Your Highness." While Xiao Jin Feng was lost in his thoughts, Duan Mu Yan had already arrived at the entrance of the main hall.


    "Mu Yan, there''s no need to be so courteous in the future. There are no outsiders here, are you feeling better these few days?" Xiao Jingfeng tried to make himself look less nervous.


    "Fortunately, with Yao''er and the others accompanying you, your life won''t be so boring. Your Highness, please come in." After which, she walked over to the table and poured Xiao Lingfeng a cup of hot tea.


    "That''s good ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng lightly nodded his head, and then received the cup of hot tea from Duan Mu Yan before slowly sitting down.


    "Does Your Highness have a concubine?" Seeing that Xiao Lingfeng wanted to say something, but hesitated, Duan Mu Yan suspiciously asked.


    "Ugh ¡­" "No, I just wanted to take a look. I was relieved to see that you were fine." Xiao Lingfeng''s gaze drifted away, but it wasn''t directed straight at Duan Mu Yan.


    "There are some things that chenqie doesn''t know if she should say or not, but it really makes me feel uncomfortable holding it in ¡­" Duan Mu Yan sat beside Xiao Jin Feng and pursed her lips.


    "Mu Yan, tell me ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng slightly raised his sword-like brows and quietly listened.


    "Actually, Your Highness came over from the rear courtyard ancestral hall, right? Ever since Mu Yan returned to the manor, her highness had been going to the ancestral hall to pay respects to her first wife every night. Duan Mu Yan asked two questions in a row, leaving Xiao Jin Feng speechless.


    Your Highness, do not misunderstand my meaning, your consort wants to say, every time you pay your respects to my main wife, can you call me your concubine? Although Mu Yan was not able to meet my main wife, Mu Yan knows that my main wife has a deep affection for you, and even though she cannot serve you by my side, I hope that you will be happy, so my concubine believes that my main wife is willing to see my concubine. " A sparkling light flickered in her eyes.


    "Mu Yan... "Thank you!" Xiao Lingfeng emotionally replied to Duan Mu Yan. An indescribable warmth filled his heart as he thought back to his various actions back then. He regretted his actions back then.


    Xiao Lingfeng did not stay in Duan Mu Yan''s room for long as he could tell that Duan Mu Yan was not prepared to accept him. When Xiao Jin Feng left, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze turned colder and colder, and her waist started to ache. She hadn''t forgotten how Xiao Jin Feng protected Su Jin Xiu and how he hurt herself that day.


    "Are you sincere?" The sudden voice caused Duan Mu Yan to retract her thoughts and shut the door tightly. She could hear the voice.


    "It''s rare for Palace Master to have the privilege of visiting such a humble house, but Mu Yan is greatly flattered ¡­" Her red clothes were still elegant, and her purple hair was still flowing. Shangguan Wuye was surprised by Duan Mu Yan''s attitude, even if there was no surprise, he should at least be surprised.


    "Are you flattered? I can''t see it, why? Aren''t you afraid that Xiao Jin Feng will turn back and catch him? " Shangguan Wu Ye curiously sized up Duan Mu Yan. Compared to before, the current Duan Mu Yan did not have much melancholy nor was she as mysterious as before.


    "Are we in bed? If not, how could he catch the traitor? It was just his old friend reminiscing about the past, and it didn''t seem to be as serious as the Palace Mistress had said, right? Of course, if the Mistress is afraid, then please leave now ¡­ " Although this person was righteous and evil, at the very least, he had never hurt her. If he wasn''t Duan Xingyi''s friend, Duan Mu would definitely think of a way to take him in as a friend, but now, she could only feign allegiance, and perhaps one day, it might be useful.


    "What a good old friend to reminisce about the past. It''s such an honor for Wu Ye ¡­" Shangguan Wu Ye pursed his lips, lifting Hong Chang and sitting opposite of Duan Mu Yan.


    "If not for Yue Hua Palace''s help last time, Mu Yan would definitely be unable to escape death and would definitely be extremely grateful towards this. If Asgard Master wishes to request a reward, Mu Yan will definitely not bargain as long as Asgard Master asks for it." He was certain that the first time he saw Duan Mu Yan, her beautiful eyes were as pure as crystal, which was why he wanted to possess her. But now, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were so deep, so deep that no one could see through her thoughts. Shangguan Wu Ye sighed to himself.


    "I remember what I told you before. Naturally, someone would come to repay you for your kindness. This is a rouge pill of Hundred Blossom Pill, it can cure all poisons. If you carry it with you, it will come in handy!" As he spoke, Shangguan Wuye took out a white porcelain bottle and lightly placed it in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s Duan Xingyi?" If you take it back, I won''t accept any more of his favors! " The expression in Duan Muyan''s eyes gradually turned cold as she resolutely stated this.


    "I knew it would turn out like this. Even if I gave it to you, how about you return this favor to me in the future?" "Don''t forget what happened in the Heavenly Prison, it''s clear that someone wants your life. If you don''t care about your life, you definitely won''t accept this Hundred Blossom Pill ¡­" Shangguan Wuye''s jade fingers wrapped around his purple hair in front of his chest, and he raised his eyebrows as he spoke.

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    "If that''s the case, Mu Yan thanks you very much ¡­" Duan Mu Yan did not reject Shangguan Wu Ye''s good intentions and held the bottle in her hand. At that time, she really did want to die because it was worth it. Her own death might bring some life to her royal brother. At this moment, she only wanted to live to see everyone get their due retribution.


    For the next two days, Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng would accompany her to the ancestral hall in the backyard to pay their respects to Chu Shi Rou. Su Jin Xiu saw this and felt uneasy in her heart, she did not know how much of what Duan Mu Yan had said was true, she also did not know how Duan Ling Tian would use to make Xiao Jin Feng willingly marry her as principal wife.


    "What?" Su Jin Xiu looked at Yao''er and was very surprised by what she had said.


    "What Yao''er means is that if Embroidery is to successfully become the imperial concubine of the Qi King, then after your first year of life, you will wear the clothes my master gave you and stand in the ancestral hall in the backyard." Yao''er said indifferently, her eyes calm.


    "Why?" Su Jin Xiu questioned. She was confused by Yao''er''s words.


    "My master said that only one chance, and if you miss this chance, you will never be able to achieve your dream in your entire life. Oh, right, my master also specifically told elder sister Jin to put on this box of rouge before she went out, and also, you can only wear that light pink dress. Although it''s a bit cold outside, but for the sake of your life''s happiness, I believe that the embroidery will not care about freezing it for a short period of time, right?" Yao''er handed the rouge in her sleeve over to Su Jin Xiu as she spoke. After Su Jin Xi received the rouge, Yao''er immediately turned around and left. Looking at Yao''er''s fading figure and the rouge on her hand, Su Jin Xiu fell into deep thought.


    The setting sun gradually sank as the new moon rose in the east. Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng knelt in front of Chu Shirou''s spirit tablet, and at this moment, Xiao Jin Feng had a myriad of emotions, and for three days in a row, Duan Mu Yan accompanied him by his side without any complaints. He was even more respectful towards Shi Rou, and he seemed to feel that Duan Mu Yan was also working hard, and for their future, Duan Mu Yan wanted to enter his heart as well.


    "Shi Rou, are you alright? "I truly miss you. I think about you every single day, and I even want to feel heartache every time I think about it. I love you, for all eternity. However, I also want to marry Mu Yan ¡­" From the moment he tried to accept this new relationship, the guilt in his heart grew deeper and deeper. Every time he knelt in front of Chu Shirou, he would blame himself for a long time. At this moment, he was still confessing.


    Big Sister Shi Rou, although we have never met, I believe that the person who can make the Qi King love you so deeply should be a woman who is righteous, gentle, and virtuous. No matter if you are alive or dead, in the heart of the Qi King, you are the only one, and no one can replace you in the heart of the Qi King. Perhaps you are looking at us from the heavens, and Mu Yan sincerely requests that you hand the Qi King over to me temporarily. Her clear eyes misted over as she spoke, her voice trembling. Her teary gaze then shifted to Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Fate fooled people. In the end, he would let down two women in his life. He couldn''t keep his promise to Shi Rou and he couldn''t keep his promise to Mu Yan for the rest of his life.


    "Senior Feng, I believe that the first imperial concubine will understand us. It''s getting late, so I''ll have Yao''er prepare some food and wine in her room. Shall we eat together?" Duan Muyan spoke in a gentle voice, her eyes shining with a resplendent light.


    "Good ¡­" Let me help you up! " Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes were slightly wet. With a pained heart, he lifted Duan Mu Yan and slowly left the ancestral hall. In the time it took for Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng to drink a cup of tea, Su Jin Xiu had already smeared the rouge that Duan Mu Yan had sent over. She wore a light pink robe and snuck over to the entrance of the ancestral hall.


    The cold wind blew rapidly, the night was as black as ink, the previously clear and clear night sky was suddenly covered by thick clouds, there was not even a trace of light left. Su Jinzhu trembled as she looked around, but there was no sign of anyone in her surroundings.


    "Little... "Miss ¡­" Su Jinxiu choked and took a few bold steps forward before another gust of wind blew. The doors of the ancestral hall slammed shut and Su Jinxiu''s legs went weak. She fell to her knees outside the ancestral hall, her face as pale as paper and her entire body trembling.


    "Miss ¡­ Please help me... Embroidery has never planned for herself ever since she followed you. However, now that you''ve left, Embroidery really doesn''t want to leave Xiao Wang Manor, she doesn''t want to leave Qi Wang. In fact, it was on the first day she married into Xiao Wang Manor that Embroidery fell in love with you at first sight! However, the embroidery was only a servant girl. So what if she loves me? You are the only one in the Qi King''s eyes. Do you know how much my heart hurts seeing you in such an intimate relationship with the Qi King? "In any case, you definitely won''t be able to live. Embroidery is just ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was startled. She kept her mouth shut and looked around. Only after seeing no one did she let out a sigh of relief did she stand up and bravely lean into a corner of the ancestral hall. She chose to believe in Duan Mu Yan this time!


    Under the preparation of Yao''er, Duan Mu Yan''s room seemed to have a bit of a romantic charm to it. Other than a sumptuous meal, there was a pair of wedding candles burning in the middle of the table. As for the bed curtains and bedsheets, they were all replaced with a festive red color.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" He still remembered that on the day of the wedding, he hadn''t even taken half a step into the bridal chamber. Now that he thought about it, he really owed Duan Moyan too much.


    "Jin Feng, time has passed, everything has been settled. Let us temporarily forget about everything, and do not disappoint Yao''er''s good intentions." Duan Mu Yan supported Xiao Jin Feng with a backhand motion, helping him to sit down while she leaned against him and sat down.


    "Esteemed wangfei, Your Highness, please enjoy, Yao''er will be leaving ¡­" Yao''er tactfully left the room. Before leaving, she shut the door tightly and directly headed towards the backyard. She and Zi Min had to ensure that Su Jin Xiu would not be discovered by the others in the family during this period of time.


    Seeing Yao''er leave, Xiao Lingfeng slowly raised his wine pot, wanting to pour wine for Duan Mu Yan. However, he was stopped by her.


    "Perhaps the wind was blowing strongly outside, and the makeup is a little messy. The Prince has allowed Mu Yan to fix her makeup, and will be back in a moment ¡­" Duan Muyan leisurely got up, swaying back and forth as she walked towards the inner room. However, he seemed to be even more nervous than her. Looking at the room full of red silk, Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but choke; it wasn''t that he wasn''t looking forward to it, but rather that he was feeling a little uneasy.


    Within the copper mirror, those ice-cold eyes had no trace of warmth. Duan Mu Yan expressionlessly smeared the exact same rouge that she gave to Su Jin Xiu, but her heart was extremely cold. Xiao Jin Feng, oh, you were heartless back then.


    When Duan Mu Yan once again sat beside Xiao Jin Feng, a faint fragrance of roses slowly drifted into Xiao Jin Feng''s nose.


    "How fragrant ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng subconsciously complimented, causing Duan Mu Yan to lower her eyes in silence. "Eh ¡­" I... I mean the smell of you... "Ugh ¡­" I... I didn''t mean that, I just said ¡­ " However, the more he explained, the more anxious he became. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan stopping him, he really didn''t know what he would have figured out.


    "Chenqie will pour wine for Your Highness ¡­" She did not mess with the wine pot, as Xiao Jin Feng''s mythical name did not come from the battlefield for nothing. Duan Mu Yan did not want to startle the snake with it, so before accompanying Xiao Jin Feng to the ancestral hall, she had already asked Zi Min to find some ways to clear the wine, and other than the wine, the pot had also been filled with five pieces of stone, with the aim of causing Xiao Jin to hallucinate.


    "Xinfeng, let me toast you. Thank you for marrying me into Prince Xiao''s estate ¡­" Duan Muyan wanted to say something, but she hesitated. For a moment, she hated Xiao Lingfeng. Since he was so charming, why didn''t he persist on until the end? If she didn''t marry him back then, everything might not have happened.


    "Mu Yan... I didn''t wish to marry you, but at this moment, I, Xiao Jin Feng, swear to the heavens that I will definitely protect you and not let you suffer any more grievances. " Xiao Lingfeng spoke sincerely and then downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.


    "With those words of your highness, Mu Yan has no regrets in this life ¡­" After finishing the wine in her hand, Duan Muyan snorted disdainfully in her heart. Even if he didn''t stay by her side, she wouldn''t let him suffer any grievances. Duan Mu Yan placed down her wine cup and once again filled it for Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Mu Yan, I toast you with this goblet of wine. Thank you for your magnanimity. My previous actions are simply worse than an animal''s. It would be difficult for you to disregard my previous hatred ¡­" Before Xiao Lingfeng could finish his words, Duan Mu Yan had already walked up to receive him.


    "Who said that I don''t care about the past?" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, Xiao Jin Feng trembled and looked suspiciously at her.


    "Mu Yan remembers all of those things, and not a single one of them were forgotten. However, it was only because of those things that Mu Yan knew just how deep the friendship between the prince and her main wife is, that Mu Yan did not ask for the prince to love her so much, but Mu Yan is also a woman. After drinking this cup of wine, Mu Yan hoped that the prince would be able to contain a small part of her heart ¡­" When Xiao Jin Feng heard this, a bitter pain arose in his heart. After that, he did not speak, but drank up the wine till not a single drop remained.


    The following matter was just as Duan Mu Yan had predicted: she and Xiao Jin Feng would exchange toasts here and chat heartily. Meanwhile, Su Jin Xiu had always been guarding her only chance in the ancestral hall, and Yao''er would occasionally pass on her message to Su Jin.


    "Prince?" After an hour, Duan Muyan noticed that Xiao Lingfeng''s gaze had drifted away, and her body couldn''t help but sway slightly.


    "Ugh ¡­" I... I''m fine... Mu Yan ¡­ I still have to respect you! I know that I may not have as much love as you, but I swear that I will definitely do better than you! I will take care of you! I will never let you be bullied again. I will definitely ¡­ "Believe me ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng was already at a loss of words. If he were to continue drinking, Duan Mu Yan would really be afraid that he would be unable to get up.


    "Prince, please sit for a moment. Chenqie is cooking soup for you in the kitchen. It''s about time. Chenqie will personally serve it ¡­" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she leisurely got up and left the room. Before she closed the door, a cold wind blew and Xiao Jin Feng would not fall asleep on his own.


    After Duan Mu Yan left her room, she went to Yao''er and Zi Min''s room.

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    "How is it with Su Jin Xiu?" Yao''er pointed at the arch of the backyard.


    "Princess, don''t worry. Su Jin Xiu has already been frozen there for two hours, but she still has no intention of leaving. It looks like she is determined to gamble. Fortunately, no servants have passed by the ancestral hall during this period of time." Yao''er confidently said.


    "I hope everything goes smoothly. Oh right, how is the negotiation at the Spring Festival? "If we succeed, we will go to the Spring Festival!" Duan Mu Yan believed that as long as Xiao Jin Feng fell into Su Jin Xiu''s hands, she would be able to entangle him until the next day.


    "Reporting to consort, everything has been prepared. As long as you can meet Feng Guihua once, everything that happened after will naturally happen." Yao''er was confident in her own abilities. Regardless of whether it was Duan Moyan''s true appearance or the face Zi Min had made, both of them could be said to be devastatingly beautiful. They were unrivalled existences.


    "Mm ¡­" "Now we can only wait ¡­" Duan Mu Yan paced to the door, Yao''er''s and Zi Min''s room facing her own, Xiao Jin Feng''s every move was within her line of sight.


    The wind grew stronger and stronger, causing the door to creak. Xiao Jin Feng looked at the door absentmindedly, but Duan Mu Yan did not come in.


    "Mu Yan... Is that you? " Xiao Jingfeng wobbled as he stood up, his steps becoming more and more disorderly. His blurry eyes were fixated on the door, and because of the wine, he staggered and leaned against it, unable to stand properly.


    "Princess, the prince has come out!" Yao''er whispered, but she could not hide her apprehension.


    "Mm ¡­" Duan Mu Yan nervously looked at the dazed Xiao Jin Feng, afraid that he would turn around and head back. However, what made her heave a sigh of relief was that Xiao Jin Feng had indeed stumbled back to the kitchen.


    As he walked towards the kitchen, he suddenly stopped. A familiar rose fragrance slowly entered his nose, and after a slight pause, he turned around and walked in the direction of the ancestral hall.


    She did not dare to go to the ancestral hall to avoid the wind to keep her warm. Since there was her death knot there, she did not dare to just leave like that. She was afraid that she would miss the perfect opportunity to do so and Su Jinxiu stayed in the cold wind for two hours. Even though her legs were numb, she did not intend to give up.


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was leaning against the corner of the wall, she suddenly noticed a figure staggering towards her. Su Jin Xiu couldn''t help but tremble; that figure was very familiar to her. It was Xiao Jin Feng. Su Jin Xiu didn''t say anything. Her legs were numb, yet she forced herself to stand in the wind with her back facing Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Mu Yan? "Is it you ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng wobbled towards Su Jin Xiu as he thought about Duan Mu Yan''s figure in his mind. She was afraid that if she opened her mouth, all her waiting would vanish into nothingness. Feeling that her steps were getting closer, Su Jin Xiu became more nervous, but at the same time, a sense of joy surged up from the bottom of her heart. It was only when Xiao Jin Feng''s hand touched Su Jin''s jade shoulder that she became extremely excited.


    "Mu Yan... Why are you here? Don''t worry, Shi Rou won''t blame you nor me. She''s such a kind girl, Mu Yan ¡­ "Let''s go back. It''s so cold here ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s blurry eyes swept over Su Jin Xiu''s body. The soft, pale pink made her face look as white as jade, and the faint fragrance of roses. His heart definitely wouldn''t waver because he couldn''t see the face in front of him, but he firmly believed that she was Duan Mu Yan.


    Speechless, this was the first time Su Jinxiu had come into such close contact with Xiao Jin Feng, and she could not help but feel embarrassed. Despite this, Su Jin Xiu did not show her shyness, and instead held onto Xiao Jin Feng''s waist, supporting him to walk to her room.


    "Mu Yan... I... "I love you ¡­" The hot breath assaulted her face, and the sudden kiss caught Su Jin Feng off guard. She did not know how to respond to it, so she only allowed Xiao Jin Feng''s tongue to move in her mouth, and in that short moment, Xiao Jin Feng''s kiss became more and more intense, with one hand on the back of Su Jin Xiu''s neck, forcing her body to move closer to him, as though he had endured the attacks for a very long time. Su Jin Feng could only feel the blood and Qi in his body gush out as he embraced her.


    "Princess, what should we do?" Yao''er lightly sighed. This wasn''t what she had expected.


    "Anyways, I don''t want to sleep in my room tonight. It doesn''t matter, it seems like this show is over. We just need to wait for tomorrow''s end. Call Zi Min, we''re going to the Spring Festival!" Yao''er guessed that her master didn''t like Xiao Jin Feng at all.


    The three of them took the face Zi Min had prepared beforehand and left the Xiao manor, heading straight for the Spring Festival.


    "Zi Min, are you sure we won''t be seen through?" Yao''er suspiciously opened her mouth to speak, her hands constantly searching her cheeks.


    "Mistress, look at Yao''er. She has already been mentioned countless times, it can''t be that she can''t! She just didn''t believe it! "You should at least give me some confidence ¡­" Zi Min pouted.


    "Heh ¡­" "Yao''er, don''t worry. I don''t know about others, but I can''t see anything wrong with your current face." Duan Moyan said softly, her cherry red lips curled up in a smile.


    "Mm ¡­" "Mistress, we''re at the Pleasing Hut. I''ve already paid for the room and have all the clothes and accessories prepared. However, we don''t have much time, so we should hurry to the Spring Festival ¡­" Yao''er calculated the time and quickly said.


    She had thought that something bad would happen when she entered Duan Mu Yan''s room, but what made her feel gratified was that the room was empty. As soon as Xiao Jin Feng stepped into the room, Su Jin Xiu forcefully left his embrace and blew out all the candles on the table with one stride. The originally bright and spacious room immediately became pitch black.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" At the moment he extended his hand, he touched Su Jin Xiu''s jade arm. Perhaps it was the effect of the wine, but Xiao Jin Feng once again pulled Su Jin into his embrace, and insolently kissed him. His thick hand started to move restlessly on Su Jin Mei''s body.


    "Ugh ¡­" Unconsciously, his voice made Xiao Jin Feng even more passionate. His breathing became hurried, and his thin lips reluctantly left Su Jin Xiu''s cherry lips. His actions stimulated every cell in Xiao Jin Feng''s body!


    More than once, she had fantasized about being in caress with Xiao Jin Feng like this. There were even a few times where she would peep at the lovemaking between Xiao Jin Feng and Chu Shi Rou on the bed, and every time she saw it, she was so jealous that she wanted to tear Chu Shi Rou into pieces!


    At this moment, Xiao Jin Feng''s passion made Su Jin Xiu even more crazy. She wanted to be like Chu Shi Rou, to completely obtain Xiao Jin Feng, and since she only had one chance, she had to succeed, so Su Jin Xiu no longer cared about being shy. She grabbed the back of Xiao Jin Feng''s neck, causing her hair to fall like a waterfall on the bed.


    "Mu Yan... "You''re so beautiful ¡­" She had only heard people say that there would be a moment of pain, but she wasn''t afraid. She just wanted to be in pain for Xiao Jin Feng and that he would be the only one in her entire life.


    The pain was short for Su Jinxiu, and the feeling enveloped her as well. She raised her hands in an unrestrained manner. If Chu Shirou could do it, then so could she!


    When the time came, a gorgeous palanquin stopped in front of the gate of the Yichun Courtyard. When the palanquin was lifted, Duan Muyan stood up and her movements were bewitching. She walked out of the palanquin with a graceful posture, especially the white gauze covering her face.


    This hour was when the business of the Spring Festival was in full swing, and the ladies at the entrance were flirting with the guests. As long as they caught a main culprit, they would be able to collect an endless amount of silver. Duan Mu Yan''s appearance caused the previously noisy entrance to turn silent for a moment.


    "Hey, where did this girl come from?" At the entrance, a woman with heavy makeup raised her eyebrows and looked at Duan Mu Yan as she spoke resentfully.


    "I heard that a few days ago, someone came to look for the bawd, saying that he wanted to borrow our place to sing a play. I''m guessing that it''s her. Who knows where she''s from, this time there''s going to be a show ¡­" The other azure-dressed woman was filled with schadenfreude.


    "You mean that Leng Bing Xin? Also ¡­ She was too arrogant. It was good for someone to come and deal with her. Come on, old man, you haven''t been here in a long time ¡­ Xiaoqing is going crazy from longing for you. " The girl named Xiaoqing was not too concerned about Duan Mu Yan''s appearance. The ladies of the Spring Festival Gala were of various grades as well. A superior appearance like that of Duan Mu Yan''s was not something they could compare with.


    "Miss, Boss Hua is waiting for you inside. Let''s go in ¡­" Yao''er lightly moved to Duan Muyan''s side and carefully supported her into the Spring Festival. At her side, Zi Min also nervously followed behind her. She was very familiar with this place.


    Before she arrived, the room had already been prepared. After Yao''er brought Duan Mu Yan into the Purple Butterfly Pavilion, Feng Guihua had already been waiting for her for a long time. Back then, Leng Bing Xin had already made her reputation in the Spring Festival.


    "Miss Yao''er, this is ¡­ "Your Miss?" Seeing Duan Mu Yan enter, Feng Guihua immediately went to greet her. Although she was wearing a veil, her exquisite figure could not be faked. With just a glance, Feng Gui Hua was certain that the girl before her was extremely beautiful.


    "Yan''er pays her respects to Boss Hua ¡­" Qing Yue''s voice was like a hollow oriole, melodious and melodious. Just this voice alone was enough to cause people to feel a tingle in their hearts.


    "You''re too courteous. Everyone here calls me Sister Hua, and the young lady should also call me ''Miss''. Would Miss be able to take off her veil?" "If you can pass me, Feng Guihua, then I''ll immediately set up a show. Whether or not you can become famous so quickly will depend on you!" Feng Guihua went straight to the point. Whether she was a mule or a horse, she had to pull them out. No matter how good Yao''er was, even if she couldn''t see the real person, she wouldn''t act rashly.


    "I''ve heard that there''s a number one in the Yichun Courtyard called Leng Bingxin. I wonder how Yan''er is when compared to that lady?" At this moment, Feng Guihua could not help but be absent-minded. The girl in front of her was as beautiful as a hundred flowers, and even gentler than the moonlight, appearing even more charming and elegant. Ying Yueru''s pupils were as bright as the stars, and her smile seemed to possess the power to captivate souls, causing people to remember her for eternity.

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    "So beautiful ¡­" Feng Guihua opened her mouth in surprise and could not help but nod repeatedly before calling out to her personal servant, Song Qiao.


    "Qiao''er, quickly get the audience prepared and have Miss Yan''er perform on the stage!" Afraid that Duan Muyan would be displeased, Feng Guihua hurriedly pulled her over, laughing heartily.


    "I wonder where you are staying at, Yan''er?" The words'' sitting down ''were the jargon of brothels, indicating that she wanted to hang up her signboard. Duan Mu Yan hadn''t even opened her mouth before she was stopped by Yao''er.


    "My family''s young miss doesn''t sit here, she only travels. When she rises, she stays in one place for a long time. As for how long she stays, it depends on fate ¡­" Yao''er explained.


    "It''s good to not sit around ¡­" Great ¡­ "Lady Yan''er, when we''re ready, you can play a few songs or dance them. As for money ¡­" Feng Guihua looked like she wanted to say something, but stopped in her tracks. Her eyes turned towards Duan Muyan.


    "Of course, Yan''er will not stay in Boss Hua''s room for nothing. On the first day of every month, Yan''er is willing to set up an official arena for Boss Hua, I wonder if you are willing to accept my offer?" Feng Guihua''s eyes, which were as beautiful as butterflies, flickered with a dazzling light. Before Duan Mu Yan could finish speaking, she had already nodded her head repeatedly. There were many good things like this this this year.


    "Then it''s a deal!" Although this was what Feng Guihua said, in her heart, she was scheming on how to keep Duan Mu Yan at the Spring Festival. After all, no one would want to go against money.


    With the scale of the Spring Festival, it was easy to set up a grand scene. Within an hour, Song Qiao had already arrived in front of Feng Guihua.


    "Sister Hua, everything is ready. We can only wait for Miss Yan''er to appear ¡­" A sly smile appeared in her heart. This time around, the Spring Festival was not a one-of-a-kind person. It seems like Leng Bingxin did not have a very good character in the school.


    "Um, Yan''er, do you still need to prepare?" If you lack anything, just say it to Song Qiao, and your stage name is Yan''er? " Feng Guihua opened her mouth in a courteous manner. She could not be mistaken, the woman in front of her was definitely a shining gold.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" Yao''er stepped forward.


    "Owner Hua, please go ahead and say hello. Min''er and I will prepare everything for Miss." Yao''er gently opened her mouth and greeted him.


    "In that case, I''ll head down now. Lady Yan''er, please hurry ¡­" The bawd naturally took care of her as if she was a treasure, and then walked out of the Purple Butterfly Pavilion with Song Qiao.


    After the door was shut tightly, Yao''er walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Master, you ¡­"


    "Don''t worry, even if I can''t, I''m still the Great Mo Princess. This kind of situation can still be handled easily. First, I should change into a more simple and elegant outfit." In the end, she was still not a fallen brothel. Royal father, this is the result that you want, you forcefully tore apart the family relationship between us, in my case, what do you care about now!


    Upstairs, Zi Min and Yao''er were dressing up for Duan Mu Yan. Downstairs, Feng Guihua was already standing on the already built stage.


    "Honored guests, you have come today. In order to make this trip worthwhile, Sister Hua, I have specially invited an exceptional beauty from Jiangnan to perform for you. If your performance is good, please enjoy your appreciation ¡­" Before Feng Guihua could finish, someone below the stage started to heckle her.


    "Sister Hua ¡­" Don''t use a wild chicken as a phoenix to swindle us with silver. We will decide whether or not you are a peerless beauty ¡­ Everyone says so, right? " Below the stage, a tall and sturdy man resentfully opened his mouth as he spoke, his hands constantly moving around the girl beside him.


    "Exactly! What are you putting on airs for, she''s prettier than Leng Bing Xin? "We''ll just wait and see. Hurry up and call that Mei over for everyone to see ¡­" As long as there was a first, there would be a second. Feng Guihua smiled as everyone urged him to do so.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll ask Miss Meng Yan to come out right now ¡­" Just as Feng Guihua was about to turn around, the melodious sound of a lute came from upstairs.


    "The curtains are lightly drawn, the gauze cage is light, the makeup is colorless, and she is especially charming ¡­" A lute melodies the flowery language, it is difficult to thank the infatuation buries the flowers and sings, since the ancient days the beauty empties the air, the solo tower remote to the moon... "I still look forward to the Spring Festival and the Phoenix Piercing the Peony ¡­" Wearing a jade-green robe, Duan Muyan''s shoulders were cut into pieces. Her waist was like a thin piece of cloth, her muscles were like cream, her Qi was like an orchid, her waist was slender, and every step she took she took, her wrists were exposed to the light muslin. She was as white as jade, and her eyes were as clear as spring water.


    The aroma of wine lingered in the air as the whispers of birds and birds filled the air. Just as Duan Mu Yan walked up to the stage, the bustling hall suddenly became deathly silent. Everyone held their breath as they stared in shock at the woman before them, quietly listening to the sounds of nature.


    As her fingers rotated, that sorrowful and concentrated emotion rippled and rose up, gently and exquisite, silky and impenetrable. After playing a zither, there was a hidden bitterness within it, and at the time of the song, the bottom of Duan Muyan''s eyes were like smoke, causing one''s heart to ache. The zither music from her fingertips moved everyone present, and even Leng Bingxin, who was hidden in the shadows, could not help but cry.


    As the match gradually drew to a close, Duan Mu Yan lightly waved the last note. As she stood up, a burst of thunderous applause rang out.


    Feng Guihua, who was waiting to the side, was naturally ecstatic. The current scene was even more exciting than when she was performing in Icy Heart.


    "Once again, let me solemnly introduce this woman to everyone. Her name is Meng Yan. Everyone, remember her well. Meng Yan!" Feng Guihua took the opportunity to laugh until the rouge on her face fluttered. She did not know how Duan Chen would react if he were to witness such a scene. One day, she would definitely inform the world that the beloved Courtesan Belle of the Spring and Spring Academy was none other than the Third Princess of the Great Mo Emperor, Duan Chen. Heh! royal father, how can you endure this?


    "If everyone still wants to watch Lady Meng Yan''s performance, then we''ll have to see if everyone has enough money to pay, Qiao''er ¡­" After following Feng Guihua for so many years, Song Qiao naturally understood what was going on. She immediately took the tray in her hand and walked to the center of the crowd, only to see a golden light and a white flash of gold and silver being tossed into her tray. If she didn''t send a portion of the tray back along the way, it would not be able to hold the hearts of these guests. Feng Guihua only opened her mouth when Song Qiao put the last gold ingot into the tray.


    "Meng Yan has felt everyone''s intentions. Now, Miss Meng Yan will perform a song for everyone ¡­" Following that, she gently stroked her jade arm as she slightly raised her white wrist, as if she was pushing away the clouds and mist, and started to dance. As she gradually became more and more anxious, her movements also became faster and faster, her jade-like hands gently rotated as her skirt fluttered, a pair of smoke-like eyes seemed to want to continue talking as streams of light danced in the air. Her entire person was like a flower separated from the mist, vague, flickering with a beautiful color, yet it was so far away and unreachable.


    Naturally, this stunning dance had an unexpected effect, and Feng Guihua had also earned a large amount of silver. Although all the guests had yet to finish their work, Duan Moyan had only performed to this extent, and according to her, only by hanging up her appetite would she be able to earn more silver.


    "Today''s performance is over. If everyone still wants to see Miss Meng Yan''s performance, there is still a chance! "On the first day of every month, Lady Meng Yan will set up a stage in my Spring Festival. When that happens, I hope that everyone will support me ¡­" After Feng Guihua finished speaking, the crowd below the stage was filled with sighs. At this moment, Duan Muyan had already arrived on the second floor, accompanied by Yao''er and Zi Min.


    "Your name is Meng Yan?" Her gentle voice didn''t have the slightest hint of emotion to it, and upon hearing her words, Duan Muyan understood what was going on. She only saw a beautiful woman leaning on the balcony, her gaze sweeping over her.


    "Lady Bing Xin is indeed worthy of her reputation. It is Meng Yan''s honor to meet you today." Duan Mu Yan indifferently spoke, her eyes unperturbed.


    "Our young miss is only on a tour, she won''t stand up to Lady Leng''s limelight." She only wanted to probe out Leng Bing Xin''s intentions.


    "I don''t care ¡­" Leng Bing Xin snorted lightly before turning around and returning to the Immortal Deity Pavilion, not leaving a single word behind. Seeing Leng Bingxin leave, Duan Mu Yan glanced at Yao''er, and just as she was about to meet her gaze, she saw a puzzled expression. They were unable to guess the truth of ''don''t care'', but Leng Bing Xin was like a mystery to Duan Mu Yan: she would be able to use it best if she could, but even if she couldn''t, she had to pay extra attention to this person.


    Returning to the Purple Butterfly Pavilion, with the help of Yao''er and Zi Min, Duan Mu Yan swapped her hair bun for the one she had first started. She hadn''t forgotten to return to the Xiao manor to clean up the mess yet.


    "Miss Yan''er, are you resting?" Feng Guihua counted the silver taels before hurriedly running into Duan Mu Yan''s room.


    "Boss Hua, you misunderstand. Our young miss is leaving, we still have the house from before. Let''s go back there tonight ¡­" Yao''er explained.


    "Go back ¡­" Was the Purple Butterfly Pavilion poorly decorated? As long as you say it out loud, I will definitely prepare everything for you, so you don''t need to go back, right? " Feng Guihua almost begged him, such a rich god, she could not just let him run away like that.


    It''s fine here, just that it''s a little noisy. My other residence is relatively quiet, but don''t worry, Yan''er will be here every few days, and will not leave for at least half a year. That''s why I have to trouble you to keep this Purple Butterfly Pavilion for Yan''er. Her eyes were bright like the stars. She must have made a lot just now, otherwise, Feng Guihua would not be so attentive.


    Uh..." That''s good too ¡­ This room will be yours from now on. No matter when you come, I''ll welcome you! " Feng Guihua smiled.


    It was already deep into the night, and the starlight was still dim. It was unknown how long Xiao Jin Feng and Su Jin Xiu had been entangled in each other, and it was only when he was completely exhausted that he finally fell asleep. By the side, Su Jin Xiu had heard Xiao Jin Feng''s steady breathing and slowly got up, and under the weak moonlight, Su Jin could clearly see Xiao Jin Feng''s handsome face with a satisfied expression as he slept. She did not know how Xiao Jin Feng would react when he found out everything, and she only knew that no matter what he did, she had to get this man.

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    At that moment, she really wanted to go back to her room to find a piece of clothes that was similar to that set of clothes, but she did not dare to leave her room, as she was afraid that if anyone found out, all of her previous efforts would be for naught. Just as Su Jin Xiu hesitated, Xiao Jin Feng''s voice came from the bed.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Su Jinxiu''s heart trembled when she heard this. She immediately turned around and rolled onto the bed. Her heart was beating incessantly. It seemed like she wouldn''t have the chance to return to her room. She could only act tomorrow morning.


    In Xiao Jin Feng''s embrace, Su Jin Xiu revealed a knowing smile. She had finally gotten what she wanted. Her previous suffering hadn''t been in vain.


    After leaving the Spring Festival, Yao''er and Zi Min followed Duan Mu Yan back to the inn.


    "Mistress, now that the prince and Su Jin are in your room, what should we do?" Zi Min said worriedly.


    "Are you afraid that Xiao Jin Feng will suspect me? "Don''t forget, at that time, I was already out. He was the one who carried Su Jin Xiu into my room ¡­" Duan Mu Yan disapproved.


    "That''s right, if Su Jin Xiu isn''t in her room, then she won''t have the chance to find a piece of clothing similar to that light pink one. This is something we didn''t expect previously, if the prince saw that the clothes were the same, then it would be hard to explain." Yao''er frowned.


    Yao''er, we''ll go back to the residence later. I''ll go to the ancestral hall, and you and Zi Min will go to Su Jin''s room to find some light pink clothes for her. It was unknown when it started, but she had already learned how to act. Furthermore, she was the type who created her own plays, and the only good thing about her was that she could control the fate of the first person in the movie.


    She did not want to be a weakling, but in the eyes of the men, only the weak could garner more sympathy and sympathy. Therefore, she would appear in front of everyone as a weakling and secretly control everyone''s fate, and compared to the benevolent Guan Zhengyin, she wanted to be the King of Hell.


    After Duan Mu Yan walked towards the ancestral hall, Yao''er and Zi Min quietly went to Su Jin''s room to look for clothes. Zi Min was responsible for looking for clothes, so it was not the first time Yao''er had entered Su Jin Xiu''s room, so after she entered the room, Yao''er hurriedly went to the wardrobe where Su Jin Xiu was placed. Under the mottled moonlight, Yao''er continuously searched through Su Jin''s closet until she finally found a dress of similar color.


    Obviously, this was written for the master, but who could have written it? And why was it in Su Jin''s hands? Yao''er thought too much and immediately put away the note. She then quietly took her clothes and left Su Jin''s room. The next thing was done by Zi Min. Although Zi Min''s martial arts were not satisfactory, her qinggong was still impeccable.


    Her initial worry slowly subsided, but how could she not have thought that if something were to happen to her in the east, Duan Mu Yan would also be in trouble. For the time being, they were on the same side.


    The sky gradually brightened as the light shone through the window into Duan Mu Yan''s room. Xiao Jin Feng only felt a piercing gaze and slowly opened his eyes, sensing the existence of the beauty beside him, Xiao Jin Feng did not dare to pull out his arms. Thinking back to last night, Xiao Jin Feng''s thin lips revealed a knowing smile, he swore that from now on, he would definitely love Duan Mu Yan a lot, and love her a lot.


    Just as Xiao Jin Feng was sighing emotionally, he suddenly heard a burst of weeping. Hearing it, Xiao Jin Feng trembled, and turned his gaze to the beautiful woman beside him.


    "Mu Yan?" Perhaps he had hurt Duan Mu Yan, but the moment Xiao Jin Feng saw the person by the bed, his entire body froze in place, and his deep eyes widened as he unbelievably pointed at Su Jin Xiu, who was standing right in front of him.


    "You ¡­ Why are you here? " Xiao Jin Feng stood up, and at the moment he was lifted up, Su Jin Xiu revealed herself in front of him. While Xiao Jin Feng was still in shock, Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like rain. She slid down the bed with her bare body, crossed her arms over her chest, and knelt in front of Xiao Jin Feng.


    Your Highness ¡­" Sorry... She didn''t know that this was the result of her embroidery... "Huu!" "Sorry ¡­" Su Jin Xiu covered her face and cried. Her black hair was scattered on her shoulders.


    "You ¡­ "Quickly put on your clothes!" With no time to think, Xiao Jin Feng immediately turned around and casually grabbed his clothes. At the same time, Su Jin Xiu also hastily draped the clothes Zi Min had brought over for him. When Xiao Jin Feng turned around, Su Jin was already dressed.


    "How can this be? Why are you here! " He didn''t understand how the person lying on the bed in Duan Mu Yan''s room could have turned into Su Jin Xiu, just what exactly had happened here? Who could tell him!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Is Embroidery Wrong... But the rich brocade cannot open the prince... Sorry... Embroidery is not intentional... "The rich brocade should not have let Miss down ¡­" A heart-wrenching sound came out from Su Jin Xiu''s mouth as she choked with sobs. She could only feel the pain that pierced into her heart, making Xiao Jin Feng feel that she was being forced and wronged.


    "You can''t open me? What happened!? Embroidery! Say it quickly! " Xiao Jin Feng suddenly felt a sharp pain on his forehead. Besides last night''s entanglement, he could not think of anything else.


    "Last night ¡­" Last night''s rich embroidery was only used to pay respects to the young miss in the ancestral hall, but Your Highness, you ¡­ You suddenly rushed up to the embroidery... At that time, your mouth was full of the name of the side concubine, and Embroidery knew that the Prince had recognized the wrong person. But no matter how Embroidery explained it, the Prince didn''t listen at all, and even forcefully carried her to the side concubine''s room. Already... "Sob, sob, sob ¡­" Su Jin Xiu leaned against the ground and sobbed like a small beast. Her timid eyes were filled with tears, but she didn''t dare to look straight at Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Impossible ¡­" This was impossible! I clearly saw Mu Yan, how could it be you?! " Xiao Lingfeng staggered back, leaning against the bed rail, his eyes full of fear. The one who spent the night with him was actually Embroidery, Shi Rou''s servant girl! This is unbelievable! He could not accept this fact.


    "It was a fault with the embroidery... The brocade did not stop the prince... "Embroidery is willing to die ¡­" This was Su Jin Xiu''s usual move. She threw caution to the wind and came back to life. Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to collide with the pillar, she was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Embroidery!" What are you doing?! I am already a sinner! Don''t tell me you want me to commit even more crimes! My heart is in a mess. If you give me some time, where''s Mu Yan? Where''s Mu Yan? " Xiao Lingfeng suddenly thought of a serious problem and said in panic.


    "This servant doesn''t know ¡­" Su Jin Xiu looked at Xiao Jin Feng with tears in her eyes as she felt wronged.


    "Embroidery..." You should go back to your room first. This king will naturally give you an explanation. For Yu Shi Rou and for me, I don''t want anything to happen to you, okay? " Xiao Jin Feng suppressed his desire to rush out and spoke calmly.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Embroidery understands, Embroidery will not remember last night... "Up till now, the embroidery is still the same. There isn''t the slightest difference. For the young miss, for the prince, the embroidery has always been the same ¡­" Tears rolled down from the corners of Su Jin Xiu''s eyes. Before Xiao Jin Feng could say anything, Su Jin Xiu had already turned and left.


    Looking at Su Jin Xiu''s background, Xiao Jin Feng leaned his hands on his forehead. He really couldn''t understand why the heavens would treat him like this. How could he get involved with Shi Rou''s servant! Mu Yan ¡­


    Xiao Jin Feng''s body shook as he rushed out of Duan Mu Yan''s room as if he had gone mad. He and Su Jin had spent the entire night in Duan Mu Yan''s room, how could she not know about this! After searching through almost all of the Xiao family''s residence, Xiao Lingfeng finally found Duan Mu Yan in the ancestral hall.


    "Prince ¡­" Yao''er couldn''t help but to sigh when she saw Xiao Jingfeng rushing over. It was as if Zi Min hadn''t seen him at all.


    "Yao''er ¡­ "Mu Yan, she ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng knew that he was guilty and spoke awkwardly.


    "To reply your highness, wangfei has knelt inside for almost the entire night. No matter how we try to persuade her, she won''t go back ¡­" Yao''er sighed as she gazed into the ancestral hall.


    "How do we get back, it''s been occupied ¡­" Zi Min said resentfully as she glanced sideways at Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Zi Min, don''t talk so much. Your highness, the wangfei is inside. Zi Min and Yao''er will be leaving first ¡­" Yao''er lightly rebuked Zi Min as she spoke.


    Even though Yao''er had left the ancestral hall with Zi Min, Xiao Jingfeng still stood outside for a long time before stepping into the ancestral hall. The moment she stepped into the ancestral hall, she clearly saw a delicate figure kneeling on the ground in front of Chu Shirou.


    "Mu Yan... "I ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng guiltily walked to Duan Muyan''s side, but she didn''t know where to start. Even he herself didn''t know why such a thing would happen, nor did she know how to explain it all to her.


    "Chenqie ¡­" "Greetings, Your Highness ¡­" Her choked voice was mixed with great sorrow. Duan Muyan was about to stand up, but when she tried to prop herself up, she suddenly staggered. Luckily, Xiao Lingfeng was there to support Duan Mu Yan in time. However, this unintentional touch caused Duan Mu Yan to howl in grief and indignation.


    "Don''t touch me!" Duan Mu Yan retreated in shock and anger. Her watery eyes fell on Xiao Jin Feng as tears fell like rain.


    "Mu Yan... Sorry... Last night... "I really don''t know why it became like that. I only remember that I was drinking ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng looked at Duan Mu Yan in astonishment. He had never seen her this angry before.


    "Your highness, you attributed everything from last night to wine, isn''t that too far-fetched?! If Your Highness doesn''t love your concubine, why did you still say those words? Chenqie is not a stingy person. If Your Highness had told Chenqie that you had long been friends with Embroidery, Chenqie would not have objected, but Your Highness ¡­ Why did you lie to Chenqie?! When chenqie was already prepared to entrust her life to the Prince, you actually let me see the most heart-tearing and lung-splitting scene! Why... Why did you do this to me... I''m not pitiful enough! "Is that right ¡­" Tears flowed down from the corners of her eyes. At this moment, her face was as white as snow, and her body was trembling with excitement. Her hands covered her chest, as she was in so much pain that she felt as though she was being massaged by a blunt saber.


    "No ¡­" Mu Yan, I didn''t do it on purpose. I only wanted to look for you, but I don''t know why I met you, this isn''t my intention! Mu Yan, believe me! "Why would I get involved with Shi Rou''s servant girl? This shouldn''t be ¡­" She wanted to step forward, but she was afraid that Duan Mu Yan would be even more agitated than before.

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    "Should not... That''s right, Mu Yan really shouldn''t expect that the King would love her ¡­ It was Mu Yan who was delusional, overestimating her own abilities ¡­ It''s my fault... "Everything is my fault ¡­" Right at the moment when Duan Mu Yan was about to fall to the ground, Xiao Jin Feng took a big stride forward and held her in his arms. Looking at the unconscious Duan Mu Yan, Xiao Jin Feng felt extreme pain.


    "Yao''er ¡­ Hurry up and tell the doctor! " Xiao Jin Feng placed Duan Mu Yan on the bed and asked nervously.


    "Prince, don''t worry. Your servant thinks that it''s just a matter of Qi attacking her heart that she fainted. In addition, I haven''t slept all night, so I might as well let her rest for a bit. Your servant has something to say that I don''t know if I should say ¡­" Yao''er spoke solemnly, her eyes humble yet unflinching.


    "Speak ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng tried his best to ease his nervousness as he spoke indifferently.


    "Your Highness, we have already seen your feelings for our master, but yesterday ¡­" You''re too hurting for the princess. When she came back with the soup, she was just about to see you and ¡­ "Your servant dares to beg your highness, if you really love your wangfei, then don''t hurt her anymore. Your servants really can''t bear to see her suffer like this ¡­" As Yao''er spoke, her eyes emitted a layer of mist. Hearing that, Xiao Lingfeng felt ashamed and lowered his head, unable to respond.


    "Your Highness, it''s good that we''re here. It''s getting late, you should go to court ¡­" Yao''er lightly wiped the tears at the corner of her eyes and respectfully said.


    Speechless, Xiao Lingfeng walked dejectedly out of Duan Mu Yan''s room. He suddenly felt as if the sky had fallen, and he didn''t know how to deal with what happened last night. How to face Duan Mu Yan, or even Su Jin Xiu, he didn''t know what kind of attitude he should use to meet her.


    On the bed, Duan Mu Yan slowly opened her eyes as a bright light flashed in her deep eyes. Seeing this, Yao''er first walked to the door, and only returned to the bed after seeing Xiao Jin Feng walk far away.


    "Mistress, the Qi King has left. What should we do next?" Yao''er suspiciously asked.


    "Next... "Next up, I will be even more magnanimous and arrange a happy occasion for him ¡­" Duan Moyan parted her lips as a calm light flashed in her eyes.


    "Oh ¡­" Yao''er almost forgot. Back then in Su Jin''s room, this servant saw this! " As she spoke, Yao''er passed the writing letter she was carrying over to Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan trembled slightly before opening her note.


    ''Third Princess: Mu Yan, can I call you that? I know that you and Yuxuan have been deeply in love for a few years, and you are very unwilling to marry her, but since the heavens have made such arrangements, I believe that you will be brave enough to accept her. Since the heavens have made such arrangements, I believe that you will be brave enough to accept her, and since Jingfeng is a very good man, perhaps in the beginning, he would reject you, and ShiRou believes that one day, he will fall in love with you, and will love you wholeheartedly.


    "Chu Shirou."


    "I didn''t expect Chu Shirou to be such a reasonable person." Yao''er sighed.


    "If Chu Shirou hadn''t died so early, perhaps everything would have been different. It''s a pity that the heavens do not obey one''s wishes. If only ¡­" Duan Mu Yan stared at the note in her hand as she sighed in her heart. Chu Shirou was indeed a woman as gentle as water.


    At this moment, a series of knocks sounded out.


    "Master ¡­" Yao''er glanced at Duan Mu Yan before she tacitly stood up and walked to the door. As expected, Su Jin Xiu was standing there with a nervous expression on her face.


    "Originally, it was brocade sister. I thought you were having sex overnight, but now you''re still taking a nap in your room ¡­" Yao''er coldly teased.


    "I want to see Duan Mu Yan!" Su Jin Xiu didn''t care about Yao''er''s sarcasm at all. Right now, she cared even more about her own future.


    "Master has been waiting for you for a long time ¡­" Yao''er glanced at Su Jin Xiu and made a path for her. After Su Jin Xiu entered the room, she closed the door from the outside.


    "What do you want?" Su Jinxiu said angrily the moment she entered the room.


    "What is it? You''re not satisfied with yesterday''s matter? " Disregarding his words, Duan Mu Yan slowly got off the bed.


    "I''m asking you, why do you have to pretend to be wronged in front of the Qi King? Are you using me? Then are our previous transactions still counted? How can you guarantee that I''ll definitely become the wife of the Qi Duke? " Su Jinxiu almost lost her composure as she shouted, but what she got instead was a faint smile on Duan Mu Yan''s face.


    "Embroidery, you''ve asked so many questions at once. Which one do you want me to answer first?" It seemed that love really caused one to lose control over themselves. The once shrewd Su Jin Xiu had actually messed up, or perhaps the so-called shrewdness of hers back then was just a small trick. If even she was unable to deal with it, how would she deal with the emperor who was so high up in the sky?


    "Why do you have to pretend to be wronged in front of the Qi King?" Su Jinxiu let out a deep breath and asked with a cold tone.


    "Or what? Like a woman swearing? Forcefully forcing Xiao Lingfeng to chase you out of the Xiao manor? "I don''t care. I was afraid that he would really do that. It would be too late then." Duan Mu Yan poured another cup of tea and passed it to Su Jin Xiu.


    "How can you guarantee that he will marry me as his concubine?" Su Jin Xiu looked at Duan Mu Yan doubtfully, and did not accept her tea.


    "It will be much easier to take in a concubine ¡­"


    "You!"


    "Of course, it''s not impossible to marry a concubine, but it depends on how hard you work. That day, your master treated you so well, so I believe he must have made a good plan for you before she died ¡­" Duan Mu Yan said in a nonchalant manner.


    "Then... "So what?" Su Jin''s long, shapely eyebrows frowned. She could not guess what Duan Mu Yan was thinking at all.


    "If I let you be my concubine, do you think your master would rest in peace? This is a cut-in point, you know... Of course, I will also try my best to help you fulfill your wish. " Duan Mu Yan placed her teacup aside and returned to her bed.


    "You ¡­ "No request?" If it was Duan Mu Yan who brought up the condition, it would still be fine. But up until now, Duan Mu Yan did not have any requests for her, causing Su Jin Xiu to feel uneasy.


    "Of course I have a request, but now is not the time." After a busy night, she was truly tired. Seeing that Duan Moyan was about to fall asleep, Su Jin tactfully retreated out of the room.


    When Xiao Jin Feng returned to her residence, Duan Mu Yan was still unconscious. At this moment, to Xiao Jin Feng, whether it was Duan Mu Yan or Su Jin Mei, he didn''t know how to face them. Only when Feng Xue and Cui Xin anxiously ran over to Xiao Lingfeng did he have no choice but to face them.


    "Prince, it''s bad. Embroidery elder sister is leaving the Xiao manor. Please go and take a look!" Feng Xue pretended to be anxious. In fact, she couldn''t wait for Su Jin Xiu to leave quickly, and wouldn''t be able to come back for the rest of her life.


    "Leave? Where is the rich brocade? " Xiao Jin Feng frowned and spoke anxiously.


    "It''s at the back door. She doesn''t want others to know, so ¡­" Before Cui Xin could finish speaking, Xiao Jin Feng had already run to the backyard.


    Inside the room, Yao''er turned around and walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Mistress, it seems like Su Jin Xiu has started to take action. Should we ¡­" Yao''er probed.


    "It''s not the right time yet. I''ll sing the play for her when the time is right ¡­" She was more concerned about the reaction of the Spring Festival Gala performance the previous night.


    "Is Zi Min back yet?" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "Reporting to Master, it will still take some time, but Rest assured Master. From Feng Guihua''s face, it''s not hard to see that Master was really amazing last night." Yao''er was filled with confidence.


    "Then that''s for the best ¡­" Duan Mu Yan sighed lightly. Whether there would be people willing to bow down before her, that was an unknown number. The road ahead was bumpy, and Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but feel anxious.


    When Su Jinxiu saw the figure rushing towards her like a bolt of lightning, she immediately lifted her foot and rushed towards the back door.


    "Embroidery!" When Xiao Jin Feng saw Su Jin Xiu, he immediately stopped her.


    "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu pretended to be surprised and then tried to bypass Xiao Jin Feng and leave the palace.


    "Embroidery, what are you doing? Why are you leaving?!" Shi Rou asked me to take good care of you before she dies. If you leave, how can I face Shi Rou! " With a flash, Xiao Jin Feng once again appeared in front of Su Jin Xiu, his eyes full of hesitation.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Embroidery had already let the young miss down and could no longer make things difficult for the prince. Embroidery was a sinner now and did not deserve to stay in the Prince''s Mansion, Prince! Embroidery please, let me leave ¡­ "Please ¡­" Su Jin Xiu knelt to the ground. Her eyes were slightly red and her voice was choked with emotions.


    "Embroidery..." If you''re talking about that matter, then this King begs you to give This King some time. There must be a way to resolve the matter. This King ¡­ " Even though he had spent the entire night with Su Jin Xiu, Xiao Jin Feng did not dare to make any promises.


    "Your Highness, last night''s matter was only an accident, and the embroidery did not put any effort in pushing Your Highness away. All of this is the fault of the embroidery, if you do not leave the embroidery, then this will become a dead knot in the heart of the secondary concubine. The embroidery did not want Your Highness to be troubled, because of the embroidery, perhaps ¡­ "This is the last thing that the brocade can do for the young miss and the prince ¡­" Tears rolled down his face at the right time.


    "No matter what, you cannot leave. This king knows that in this world, aside from Shi Rou, you have no other relatives. If you leave the Xiao manor, where are you going ¡­?" He did not want to harm innocent people because of his own fault, not to mention that last night was so real. The person he asked for more and more from was the woman in front of him, and in consideration of his feelings, he should give Su Jin an explanation.


    "Yeah ¡­" The world is so big, but I don''t know where to go with embroidery ¡­ Prince ¡­ Embroidery is really scary... Why is this happening... Embroidery doesn''t want to... "Sob, sob ¡­" Su Jin Xiu naturally stopped when she saw what had happened, and wailed bitterly. Just as Xiao Jin Feng wanted to say something more, Su Jin Xiu had already fainted. When she fainted, she was caught by Xiao Jin Feng.


    Coincidentally, just as Xiao Jin Feng was about to bring Su Jin Xiu back to her room, he saw Duan Mu Yan walking over from the opposite direction.


    "Mu Yan... "You''re awake ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng quickly stepped forward as he spoke worriedly. However, when he saw the strange look in Duan Moyan''s eyes, he noticed the Su Jin embroidery in his embrace.


    "Mu Yan... It''s not what you think. She wants to leave, but ¡­ But she''s homeless, so I stopped her... "Wait for me, I''ll take the embroidery to the room and come back ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng hurriedly explained, but he did not see Duan Mu Yan''s reaction.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng did not dare to leave. He was afraid that the moment he turned around, Duan Mu Yan would not be able to see him again, but he could not just hug Su Jin Xiu. Just as the two of them were in a stalemate, Yao''er walked up behind Mu Yan.

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    "Mistress, this is your robe." As Yao''er spoke, she casually draped the robe over her shoulders and subconsciously glanced at Xiao Jingfeng.


    "Yao''er pays her respects to the prince ¡­" Yao''er bowed, but didn''t say anything else.


    "Yao''er, accompany me for a walk ¡­" Duan Mu Yan didn''t even spare Xiao Jin Feng a glance as she brushed past his side.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng found it hard to describe his current state of mind. His heart, which had been entangled with thousands of thin lines, tightened as an indescribable pain caused him to almost collapse. He really didn''t know how to end this mess.


    Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s departing figure, Xiao Xin Feng sighed sorrowfully. Everything happened too quickly and he didn''t even have the time to react before everything had already turned upside down.


    In the inn.


    "Mistress, why didn''t you respond to the Prince just now?" Yao''er didn''t understand. Shouldn''t her master be showing great tolerance at this moment?


    "Even if you can ignore him, you have to show some temper. If you don''t mind, he will think you don''t care about him. Oh right, Zi Min said that there was an expert who wanted to see me. What''s her name?" Duan Muyan carefully placed the mask in the water on her face and wiped it dry with a towel.


    Not only because of its beauty that could topple nations and shake all living beings, it also concealed all of her emotions so well. With this face, no one would know what she was thinking, and no one would be able to guess what she was thinking.


    "From what Zi Min means, it should be a swordsman from the martial arts world. Her name is Yan Wuhen. Yao''er is not from the martial arts world and is not very familiar with him. However, Zi Min''s face is beaming with joy, and I believe she should be someone important." Yao''er judged.


    "In the end, the people that I''ve brought here are a mix of good and bad, so I can''t use them for a short period of time. I need death warriors ¡­" Duan Mu Yan calmly said as she placed the final hairpin on the dressing table onto her bun.


    "But at least these people can do all sorts of things, and after repeated verification, it''s not hard to believe the death soldiers mentioned by their masters." Yao''er consoled.


    "You''re right, let''s go. Don''t let Zimin get worried." After which, she left the inn.


    The main hall of the Spring Festival.


    A man dressed in azure robes was sitting at the table in the middle. He was holding a beautiful girl''s red in his hand and was pouring it into his mouth. His other hand was holding a relatively exquisite sword.


    "Young master, who are you waiting for here? Drinking wine by yourself is so lonely, why don''t you let Xiao Hong accompany you ¡­" The woman with the name Xiao Hong turned her body and walked to the man''s side, her hands naturally resting on his shoulders! Just as Xiao Hong moved its face closer, a ''whoosh'' sound was heard. The man had already pulled the sword out of the ground, and started dancing wildly in the air. Then, he looked at Xiao Hong, and his hair started to shorten to his ears.


    Ah!" You... "If you don''t drink, then don''t drink. Why are you moving your hands ¡­" Xiao Hong was first startled and then angry. After saying two angry words, she turned around and left. The man lightly glanced in the direction Xiao Hong left in and could not help but snort.


    "Vulgar!" At the side, Zi Min was flabbergasted. In the eyes of an expert, the sword moves performed by that man just now were definitely not something that could be mastered by ordinary moves.


    "The bawd! "Is Meng Yan not here yet?" The man asked with a sullen and cold voice. When Zi Min heard him, she stepped forward but was blocked by the man''s sword.


    "Other than Meng Yan, I''m not interested in anyone else!" The man''s voice was as cold as an icicle, and her eyes were filled with a cold light.


    "Young Master Yan, don''t misunderstand, I''m not trying to seduce you. I just want to tell you, my Miss will be here in a moment!" Zi Min didn''t mind.


    "What is it? Yichun Courtyard''s Courtesan Belle was actually not present at Yichun Courtyard? Heh! [I don''t think he lives up to his name!] If I had known earlier, I wouldn''t have come! "Hmph ¡­" The man snorted lightly before sheathing his sword and carrying Nu Er Hong away. Just as Zi Min was about to step forward to stop him, she saw Duan Mu Yan entering through the door and couldn''t help but sigh lightly.


    "Who made the rule that Hua Kui had to be present? Yan''er did not know better, but she wanted to ask Young Master, if there was no wutong tree, would the Golden Phoenix be able to stay in seclusion here for a hundred years? Without Bole, the horse will die of old age in the stable? Without Yu Boya, wouldn''t Zhong Ziquan look for someone else? " Duan Mu Yan''s appearance was extremely unique, and her pure white long robe made people involuntarily sigh in amazement.


    "You ¡­ "It''s Meng Yan?" Yan Wu Hen''s sword-like eyebrows creased as he sized up Duan Mu Yan.


    "No doubt about it." The young man in front of her had a jade-like appearance, and a hint of righteousness could be seen on his face. He didn''t seem like a playboy that lived in a land of fireworks.


    "What a sharp tongue. Since Miss Meng Yan is not at the Spring Festival, why would she be here?" Yan Wuhen was obviously unwilling to accept Duan Ling Tian''s words.


    "Because it is possible for Yu Boya to appear here, Yan''er doesn''t want to miss it. "The boundless sea of people in this boundless universe, if I miss it, it will be a hundred years before I see you again ¡­" Her clear eyes stared straight at the man before her.


    "Lady, you''re too kind. I''m just looking for someone to drink with me. If you don''t mind, please drink with my remaining red hair!" Yan Wuhen slowly brought the jar of wine over to Duan Moyan, his sharp eyes revealing traces of drunkenness. At the side, Yao''er and Zi Min stood in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "My family''s young mistress is unable to handle alcohol. If you want to drink, I''ll accompany you!" Compared to before, Zi Min was clearly more hostile. At the side, Yao''er was also about to speak when she saw Duan Mu Yan accepting Yan Wu Hen''s wine jar. Without saying anything further, she lifted the wine jar and poured it into her mouth.


    This was not the first time Duan Mu Yan drank wine, and this was not the strongest drink that Duan Mu Yan drank. At that time, when she was in the Imperial Palace, when she saw her royal brother and mother being bullied but being unable to do anything, she would secretly drink wine in the imperial kitchen. However, until now, no one knew that she had such a tolerance for alcohol, including Xiao Yuxuan.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan had already finished drinking all of the Nu Er Hong that Yan Wu Hen had passed to her. When she passed the jar of wine back to Yan Wu Hen, her cherry red lips parted slightly.


    "Owner Hua, give me another ten jars. I''ll place the money for the wine on Yan''er. If you don''t mind, young master, how about we go to the second floor and have a good drink together?" Under his curly eyelashes, his eyes were exceptionally clear. Yan Wuhen looked at Duan Mu Yan in astonishment, momentarily at a loss for words.


    "Young Master Yan, didn''t you want to drink?" "Our young miss is waiting for you ¡­" Yao''er lightly walked over to Yan Wuhen''s side and softly reminded him.


    "Ugh ¡­" Good... "Good alcohol capacity ¡­" Yan Wuhen couldn''t help but sigh as he followed Duan Mu Yan to the second floor of the Violet Butterfly Pavilion.


    Inside the Immortal Deity Pavilion, Ye Li said in a bland voice as he looked at Leng Bingxin in the mirror.


    "Bing-Er, is Meng Yan suspicious?" On the night of Duan Mu Yan''s performance, Ye Li was among the crowd. It was hard for him to imagine that a girl that did not lack money would be willing to enter a brothel.


    "What''s so suspicious about that? Some roads when you take the first step, you will have no chance to turn back, even if Meng Yan wants to be kind, but where are the other people? Although the men are flattering her, if they were to marry a girl, how many will be willing, furthermore a beautiful woman is easy to die, how many people can guarantee that they will always be the same towards Meng Yan? "Meng Yan is smart. If she didn''t see through all the love in the world, she wouldn''t be hanging around the brothels. Not for money, just for a chance to know each other. Forget it, you won''t understand ¡­" Leng Bing Xin placed the last golden hairpin in her bun and sighed.


    "It seems you really admire that Meng Yan?" Ye Li had never heard Leng Bingxin praise a person.


    "Appreciate it? They should be feeling the same thing... Master said he would come today? "What is it?" Ever since that time, Leng Bing Xin no longer felt any warmth when mentioning Duan Xingyi. It wasn''t that she gave up, but she had learned how to endure.


    "The owner didn''t say anything, but he must have been in a hurry." Ye Li spoke the truth.


    "Oh." Leng Bing Xin lowered her eyes and replied as if she was lost in thought.


    A gust of wind blew, and the purple dress drew a graceful arc over the room. By the time Leng Bingxin and Ye Li reacted, Duan Xingyi had already settled down at the table.


    "Your subordinate greets Master!"


    "Your subordinate greets Master!" Nightfall and Leng Bingxin bowed before splitting into two groups, one on either side of Duan Xingyi.


    "Master, did something bad happen?" Ye Li worriedly asked.


    "It''s indeed tricky. I''ve received news from the Southern Yue that Shen Hanxin has secretly sent people to kill me. Just as we had expected, the biggest culprit in taking the risk is Shen Hanxin!" Duan Xingyi''s gaze gradually turned cold and his fists subconsciously clenched into fists. If there was anyone in this world who could become his opponent, then that person would be his royal brother who was in the same father and mother as him.


    "third prince really does not care about the interests of the entire Southern Yue?" Ye Li angrily said. If Master''s matter here was successful, then the Badlands would become the flesh in the south of the country.


    He cares more about the position of crown prince. Currently in the Southern Yue, eldest imperial brother died in battle, and second imperial brother was trapped in the Underworld Garden. The third imperial brother should have inherited the position of crown prince, but if I can make the Da Mo Qiong fall below the Southern Yue, then the position of crown prince will undoubtedly belong to me. Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed as the corner of his lips curled into a strange smile.


    "Then what do we do now? I think the third prince will send out the experts from the Hawkdog organization. " Ye Li was not afraid of being trapped in a trap. He was worried about his master.


    I am in the imperial palace of the Great Mo Empire, and I have the protection of the Great Mo Army. On the other hand, you all must not let anyone see through your actions, especially Bing''er, you cannot use your needles in front of the public in the Great Hall. The Imperial City is not big, and they will not be small in numbers. Duan Xingyi instructed.


    "Master, why didn''t you let the Azure Dragon come?" Leng Bing Xin asked curiously. With a strong enemy in front of them, they should send more reinforcements.


    "Perhaps this is Shen Hanxin''s conspiracy. He wants to force me to transfer away the main forces of the Southern Mountain, and then bring about the calamity to the Wall of Desolations!" Duan Xingyi''s cold eyes were as cold as ice.


    "Master, are you really safe in the palace? Ye Li wants to stay by your side! " He knew that as long as Leng Bing Xin hid herself well, no one would be able to find her. But her master was different, in the entire Southern Mountain, who wouldn''t recognize the Fourth Prince of the Southern Yue, Shen Hansheng!


    "Don''t worry, I have full confidence that Shen Hanxin will be able to harm me." Duan Xingyi said disapprovingly.


    The cold wind blew, blowing the windows open, and even the door was opened by the wind.


    "Miss Meng Yan has such a good alcohol tolerance. I, Wu Hen, am impressed!" Walking in the north and south of the river, Wu Hen has never met a person as magnanimous as Lady Meng Yan. This time, Wu Hen has truly broadened his horizons! " Inside the Purple Butterfly Pavilion, Yan Wuhen loudly praised Duan Mu Yan''s alcohol tolerance.

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    "Young Master Yan is too courteous. If Young Master Yan doesn''t mind, Yan''er is willing to play a song about wine for Young Master Yan ¡­" Duan Muyan spoke in a gentle voice, her voice gentle and gentle. Even though there were five jars of a girl''s lower abdomen red, there was still no signs of drunkenness in her voice.


    Inside the Immortal Deity Pavilion, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but to shudder as he felt as though someone was pounding on his heart with a heavy hammer.


    "Why is there someone else on the second floor?"


    "Reporting to Master, it''s a young lady called Meng Yan. She has just arrived at the Spring Festival and has already shown off her charms. That''s why she is being treated so well." Ye Li closed the door when Leng Bingxin spoke.


    "Is that so ¡­" Duan Xingyi nodded as if he had thought of something. A trace of melancholy flashed through his heart.


    "Master, don''t worry. Bing-Er knows what to do. I will never let her see anything." Leng Bingxin thought that Duan Xingyi was suspecting Meng Yan and said confidently.


    "That''s good. It''s not early yet. I''ll be leaving first. You guys take care of yourselves!" Duan Xingyi stood up and left with a wave of his sleeves.


    Seeing that purple dress fade away from her line of sight, Leng Bingxin could not help but bitterly smile. She clearly knew that it was impossible for her to give up, and that she was destined to live her entire life for Duan Xingyi.


    The next second after he left Leng Bingxin''s room, Duan Xingyi suddenly jumped onto the roof of Purple Butterfly Pavilion and gently lifted a piece of glazed roof tile. He didn''t suspect that Leng Bingxin was referring to Meng Yan, but her voice sounded too similar to the woman in his heart.


    "..." "There are limitless mountains and rivers in this world, there is no way to keep track of beauties. Who can accompany the King''s Road? A hundred years of travelling together. Whom can the Heaven''s End Road travel with? Far from being a beacon of authority. I only wish to connect my life''s dreams ¡­"


    It was very difficult for Duan Xingyi to describe the sadness and loneliness in that melody, but he could feel the sadness in the woman''s heart. As a general, how many people could see through the mortal world?


    "Good Melody..." Lady Yan''er is indeed well-deserved of her reputation. Wu Hen''s trip today was not in vain! "Being able to drink and chat happily with Miss Yan Er is truly a joyous occasion ¡­" Just as Yan Wushang was praising, his eyes suddenly turned cold. With a swoosh, he jumped out of the window. There was no one on the huge roof, and only the cold wind was growing colder.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Yan Wu Hen, who was jumping out of the window, and asked worriedly.


    "Perhaps I felt wrong, there''s nothing wrong ¡­" Yan Wuhen''s sword-like eyebrows relaxed. He was sure that someone had just peeped on him and that his martial arts was amazing. He just didn''t know that this person was targeting him? It was still Lady Meng Yan in front of him.


    "Since everything is fine, Mu Yan shall accompany Young Master Yan to continue drinking." Duan Muyan took two steps towards the table, and just as she was about to pour the wine, she was stopped by Yan Wuhen.


    "Miss, please wait. Wu Hen is not a rash person, but there is one thing I do not understand. With this lady''s looks and talent, why is she a drifter?" Is there something wrong with this lady? " In his life, his only hobby was to use his sword to express his feelings. In this life, his only goal was to pursue a mature beauty. The moment he saw Duan Mu Yan, Yan Wu Hen immediately felt that Duan Mu Yan was different from the rest.


    "So what if you''re in a brothel? You flatter me with your curls and curls, and your smiles are warm and cold in the world. Yan''er feels that living a life like this is more than enough. Why care about worldly views? Yan''er doesn''t think that there''s anything wrong with brothels ¡­" The corner of Duan Mu Yan''s lips slightly pursed as he enunciated each and every word, causing Yan Wu Hen to admire him greatly.


    "Miss is right, Wu Hen is too mundane. If Miss doesn''t mind, Wu Hen would like to lead you to the truth. I wonder what you think?" Yan Wuhen laughed heartily. He had fallen in love with Duan Mu Yan at first glance.


    "Yan''er thought that by the time she drank the first jar of Nu''er''s red, we would already know!" Duan Mu Yan chuckled.


    "I am indebted to the fact that Miss does not mind. Wu Hen is willing to go through fire and water for Miss in this lifetime. He will not refuse!" Yan Wuhen spoke with determination.


    "The relationship between princes is as tranquil as water. Yan''er is grateful that Young Master Yan views her as someone who understands." Duan Mu Yan slightly bent over as he leisurely spoke.


    "Since Miss has admitted that I know everything, you can just call me Wu Hen. It''s getting late. Lady Yan''er, rest early. Wu Hen, come back tomorrow." Yan Wuhen''s eyes lit up as a peculiar light flashed in his heart.


    After Yan Wuhen left, Duan Mu Yan left the back door of the Spring Festival Gala at the fastest speed possible and went straight to the inn.


    "Master, that Yan Wuhen has obviously taken a fancy to you. You ¡­" He really wanted to use the United States to coax her. Perplexed? "This method is not a long-term solution ¡­" Zi Min asked doubtfully.


    "Indeed, but it''s tempting to bewitch others. Even if their identities are different in the future, this infatuation will be difficult to change. Of course, I can''t take the risk, so let''s first make a trip to Imperial Physician Zheng''s residence." After putting on his headgear, Duan Mu Yan, accompanied by Zi Min and Yao''er, rushed to Physician Zheng''s manor.


    "This humble subject pays his respects to the third princess ¡­" Zheng Yu, who had not expected Duan Mu Yan''s sudden visit, welcomed his happily. In the eyes of Imperial Physician Zheng, he was more willing to call Duan Mu Yan a princess than Princess Qi Wangfei.


    "Physician Zheng, quickly rise, Yao''er ¡­" Duan Muyan hurriedly stepped forward to help Zheng Yu up. Then, she glanced at Yao''er.


    "This servant, Yao''er, pays her respects to Doctor Zheng. This purple jade inkstone was personally selected by the master to be used as a gift to Doctor Zheng." Yao''er respectfully handed over the inkstone as she said this.


    "This... "How could this humble subject dare to be one ¡­" Zheng Yu accepted the inkstone with a flustered expression and said gratefully.


    If not for Doctor Zheng, mufei would not have held on until Mu Yan''s wedding. If not for Doctor Zheng, Mu Yan would have long frozen to death at the city gates. Doctor Zheng has great grace and kindness towards me, this gift cannot express Mu Yan''s gratitude towards you. Her eyes that were as beautiful as butterfly feathers flickered with a resplendent, sparkling light. Duan Mu Yan choked with sobs as she spoke, causing Zheng Yu to feel a burst of grief in her heart.


    "Princess, please come in. This is not the place to talk." Physician Zheng turned to the side respectfully, allowing Duan Mu Yan to enter the residence first.


    In the main hall, Duan Mu Yan slowly sat down, noticing that Doctor Zheng''s mansion seemed to be a lot older, and there were only six or seven servants, so Duan Mu Yan did not know much about Doctor Zheng''s background. She only knew his real name, Zheng Ting Ze, as the head of the Imperial Hospital.


    "Men, show the princess some tea!" At this time, an old nanny in her forties or fifties slowly walked in. Although her movements were a bit slow, her skills were very good.


    "Princess, how have you been these days?" Doctor Zheng said worriedly, his eyes filled with love.


    "Fortunately, it''s rare for Doctor Zheng to think about Mu Yan. Other than you, there probably won''t be anyone else in this world who will think about Mu Yan ¡­" Duan Moyan''s eyes were filled with a dense mist as she bitterly spoke.


    "Li mama, you can leave now ¡­" Zheng Yu waved his hand, then looked at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Yao''er, Zi Min, you guys go out and wait. You''re not allowed to enter without my permission." Duan Mu Yan understood.


    After the door was tightly shut, Zheng Ting Ze''s expression suddenly turned solemn.


    "Third Princess, this old official knows that you feel terrible in your heart, but ¡­ During this period of time, Seventh Princess had been keeping a tight watch over him, so he had almost no time to come out, but he was always worried about her. Moreover, he had approached her, hoping to use her to tell her that he wanted to take her away as far as possible! Princess, if you don''t say something, this old subject doesn''t know whether I should say it or not ¡­ " Zheng Tingze hesitated for a moment, but then he noticed that Duan Mu Yan didn''t say anything and continued speaking.


    Princess, a person''s life is like a fleeting moment, in a blink of an eye, a hundred years have passed. You and the Prince had known each other since childhood, and now you have made mistakes for various reasons." Princess, a person''s life is like a fleeting moment, in a blink of an eye, a hundred years have passed. In his eyes, Duan Mu Yan was no different from his own daughter.


    "aggrieved? Doctor Zheng, do you know? I''m not the only one who feels wronged! You have seen how wronged mufei has been. Ever since mufei fell sick to the very end, has royal father ever cared about mufei? How wronged his royal brother was! He wholeheartedly wanted to please his father, and only wanted confirmation in exchange for something, but what did his royal father have to give him? Did his royal father ever look straight at him, did he plan this plan for his son? Heh, that''s right, of course he had plotted before. In order to make my royal brother withdraw from this battle to fight for the crown prince, he actually used my life to threaten my royal brother. Mu Yan understands my royal brother, and at that moment, my royal brother''s heart must have been bleeding! As for Mu Yan, all these years, all the grievances and grievances that Mu Yan had suffered were witnessed by Imperial Physician Zheng. Does Imperial Physician Zheng really think that Mu Yan can just let the twenty-five years of humiliation and hatred go? " Tears quietly rolled down her cheeks. In front of Imperial Physician Zheng, she didn''t need to hide her grief because she was certain that even if Imperial Physician Zheng didn''t help her, he wouldn''t inform her.


    "Shh ¡­" Princess, you can''t say such nonsense! If this news were to spread to the ears of the Emperor, the consequences will be unpredictable! " Physician Zheng''s white brows furrowed as he hurried to the door. When he was sure no one was listening, he turned around.


    Just as Zheng Tingze turned around, Duan Mu Yan kneeled on the ground and looked at Doctor Zheng with a sorrowful expression.


    "Third Princess ¡­" What are you doing, how can this old subject afford it?! " Zheng Ting Ze was first startled and immediately wanted to help Duan Mu Yan up.


    "Doctor Zheng Yu, if there is one person Mu Yan can rely on in this world, it will be you! Please help Mu Yan! " As Duan Muyan spoke, her forehead was violently knocked onto the ground.


    "I can''t do it!" Princess, please wake up. What you have done has really changed this old official''s mind! " Doctor Zheng supported Duan Mu Yan in fear, but she stopped him with a flip of her hand.


    "Doctor Zheng, Mu Yan really came to find you because she had no other way to help you. As long as Mu Yan has a way, she will definitely not drag you into the water." If it wasn''t for Shangguan Wuye''s Hundred Flower Pills, Duan Muyan wouldn''t have thought of Zheng Tingze. She needed such a highly skilled doctor by her side, not to mention in the distance, just the talent she recruited must have intimidating and intimidating methods in order for them to be obedient to his.


    "Princess... Please don''t be like this, as long as this old official can help the princess, I will not refuse! " Even if Duan Mu Yan hadn''t said it, Physician Zheng would have guessed it.


    "You''ve agreed to Mu Yan''s request?" Duan Mu Yan looked gratefully at Zheng Ting Ze. She swore that she would not disappoint anyone who had helped her, and she would never forget anyone who had trampled over her.


    "This old official is duty-bound!" Imperial Physician Zheng said in a sonorous voice that was filled with determination.


    "Mu Yan thanks Imperial Physician Zheng on behalf of mufei and royal brother! Please accept Mu Yan''s three kowtows! " No matter how Zheng Tingze tried to stop his, Duan Muyan only stood up after he had kowtowed three times.


    "Princess, what do you want?" Although Physician Zheng was mentally prepared, he still wanted to know everything.


    Doctor Zheng, Mu Yan believes that her royal brother did not commit suicide, so Mu Yan wanted to find out the truth behind Lord Tian''s death and return her royal brother''s innocence. However, right now, Mu Yan is powerless, and is still in the Sky Prison. If Mu Yan''s fate wasn''t great, he would have been killed a long time ago and he would have had to learn how to protect himself in order to avenge her royal brother. Duan Muyan calmly spoke, her eyes shining like an eagle''s. She temporarily wouldn''t let Zheng Tingze know of her intentions. If she let Zheng Tingze know that her target was Duan Chen, the entire Badlands Dynasty, then even if she forced Zheng Tingze to death, he wouldn''t agree.

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    "Use poison? "This ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze was obviously surprised.


    That''s right, although Mu Yan does not know who it is that is trying to harm Mu Yan, it seems like there are people constantly watching me from around Mu Yan. Last time in the Sky Prison, there was a masked man who attacked Mu Yan with a poisonous snake. Duan Mu Yan earnestly said.


    "Good!" Actually, poison is just like saving a life: it is precise and ruthless. As long as you can harden your heart, using poison isn''t difficult at all! However, there is one point that I can teach you about poison, but unless absolutely necessary, you cannot hurt others as you please. " Zheng Ting Ze originally thought that he would never enter that secret chamber for the rest of his life, but because of Duan Mu Yan, he made an exception in the end.


    "Greetings, Master. Master, please receive Mu Yan''s three kowtows!" Duan Mu Yan''s actions once again caused Zheng Ting Ze to be extremely astonished.


    "Third Princess!" Zheng Ting Ze initially wanted to stop her, but it was just that Duan Mu Yan''s heart was already determined, and he also had the intention of continuing to carry on what he had learned throughout his entire life.


    Just like this, under the careful guidance of Zheng Ting Ze, Duan Mu Yan gained a certain understanding of poisons. Furthermore, before leaving, Zheng Ting Ze specially gave Duan Mu Yan two bottles of pills: "This purple bottle contains'' Fei Zi Xiao ''. As long as a person takes it, if they don''t take the antidote from another black bottle within three days, their entire body will rot and they will die. So you don''t have to worry about them not believing you. If you consume the antidote, the effects will last for three months. After three months, they will need a second antidote, and then it will last for nine months, until they consume the fifth pill, only then will the poison in their body dissipate, Mu Yan, this pill is very vicious, I give it to you, believing that you will not kill any innocent people. Although you said that you wanted to avenge the First Prince, I guess that you want to deal with the Second Prince Duan Xingyi, I don''t want to say anything, you just want to be safe! This is it for today. You can come and find me whenever you have nothing else to do in the future. " Zheng Ting Ze looked dotingly at his new disciple. He did not know what the consequences would be for him once he left the mountain, but he did not regret it. After so many years had passed, even if he repented, it should be enough.


    After leaving Zheng Tingze''s residence, the sky had already darkened. Duan Mu Yan, accompanied by Zi Min and Yao''er, slowly walked back to the Xiao manor.


    "Mistress, is Imperial Physician Zheng trustworthy?" After all, if they were to walk on the edge of a cliff, even if a single mistake was made, they would be eternally doomed.


    "Without a doubt, perhaps we have obtained a treasure ¡­" Originally, Duan Muyan only wanted to find Doctor Zheng to help her concoct some controlled medicine, but she didn''t expect Zheng Tingze to have so many trump cards. She believed that before long, she would also become a poison expert.


    "I wonder what Su Jin Xiu has been up to this day ¡­" On the other hand, Zi Min wasn''t worried about Zheng Tingze.


    "I just hope that she can turn the world upside down. Otherwise, a side concubine with a broad heart like me would really be useless ¡­" The corners of Duan Moyan''s lips curled up as a strange light appeared in her eyes.


    When he arrived at the Xiao manor, Xiao Jingfeng was unexpectedly waiting outside.


    "Mu Yan... You guys came back? " The anxious expression on Xiao Jin Feng''s face gradually eased up when he saw Duan Mu Yan. When Yao''er saw this, she saluted Xiao Jin Feng before turning around and leaving with Zi Min.


    "Mu Yan, if you don''t come back, I''ll have to look for you ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng worriedly asked, wanting to reach out to support Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s just that I''m out to relax, so I don''t need to worry about it. Oh right, how''s the embroidery?" Duan Mu Yan cleverly avoided Xiao Jin Feng''s hand and replied in a gentle voice.


    "She''s fine. She''s just screaming that she''s going. Mu Yan ¡­" This King can''t just let her go like this. After all... " Before Xiao Jin could finish his words, he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "After all, the Xiao manor let her down. It is not even reasonable for her to leave just like that. Mu Yan understands ¡­" Duan Muyan lowered her eyes, her voice sounding somewhat desolate.


    "This King didn''t mean that, but..." Xiao Jin Feng really wanted to say something, but because Su Jin Xiu was Chu Shirou''s maid, he didn''t have the time to explain. He once again asked Duan Mu Yan to take her in: "Prince, why don''t you marry her as your concubine ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s words were shocking. Xiao Jin Feng was stunned as he looked incredulously at Duan Mu Yan.


    "You ¡­ What did you say? Mu Yan ¡­ I didn''t mean it that way, I really didn''t! " Xiao Jingfeng immediately expressed his thoughts. Even though he was wrong about that night, he did not have any intentions of accepting Su Jin''s embroidery.


    "No?" Then how would Your Highness set up the rich brocade? Could it be that in you... You still want to try to marry her off to someone else after destroying her innocence? Not to mention she''s Shi Rou''s servant, even if she''s just an ordinary servant of the Xiao family, can you ignore her after doing this kind of thing? Currently, the principal wife is no longer in this world, so she should be hoping that the beautiful brocade that she sees as her younger sister can bring about happiness. Prince, Mu Yan has been thinking for a long time, and this is the only solution to this problem. Her clear eyes were sparkling and translucent. Duan Mu Yan tried her best not to let her tears fall as she asked with a heartache.


    "Will not... There must be another way. We just need to find a suitable family for the brocade and prepare a generous dowry for her ¡­ "Again ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng spoke excitedly, his words even a bit incoherent.


    "So what? The king knows what a woman cares about the most. Do you think that a woman who has lost her chastity, no matter how glorious her marriage is, will get the life she wants? "Your Highness, what you''re doing is undoubtedly pushing the embroidered cloth into the fire pit, moreover ¡­" Duan Muyan choked on her words, her tears still dripping uncontrollably down her face as she continued.


    "Also ¡­" We don''t know if the embroidery will... ''Could it be that I now have the flesh and blood of the prince? This is something the prince has never thought about ¡­ '' After which, she turned and walked into her own room. Xiao Lingfeng dejectedly looked at Duan Moyan''s departing figure, veins popping out on his forehead as he desperately pounded on the door with both hands. He repeatedly apologized, but was unable to reverse the situation.


    In the dark, a pair of icy cold eyes turned more and more feminine. Su Jinxiu was very surprised by Duan Mu Yan''s words, and she was also surprised that Xiao Jin Feng wanted to put her in this way. But no matter what, she had to be the mistress of the Xiao manor, no matter what!


    The next few days seemed peaceful, but everyone was struggling for their own ends. In order to make things big, Su Jinxiu had secretly hired people to spread the news that she had been having an affair with Xiao Jin Feng throughout the night. This way, even if Xiao Jin Feng wanted to deal with him quietly, it would be impossible. In the past few days, Duan Muyan hadn''t met with Xiao Jin Feng. She was very clear that Xiao Jin Feng was trying to avoid her, but she had seen and memorized all of Su Jin Xiu''s tricks.


    "The secondary concubine has business with this servant?" Su Jinxiu walked with graceful steps to the front of Duan Muyan. Before she could say anything, she had already sat down. At this moment, she had already begun to view herself as the mistress of the Xiao manor.


    "Actually, your move isn''t very profound. If you knew how to endure, then the position of main wife would belong to you. But now ¡­" Duan Moyan paid no heed to Su Jin''s unreasonable embroidery as she continued embroidering the Lovers in her hands.


    "How are things now?" Even though Su Jinxiu did not agree with what Duan Mu Yan had said, she still could not help but question her.


    "In the current situation, you can only be a concubine." The embroidery line in her hand continued to flow towards the top of the chopping board.


    "Why?" Su Jin Xiu didn''t think so.


    It''s simple. If you close the door, Xiao Jingfeng would set up this marriage because of your identity and my persuasion. Do you think that the current Emperor, who is also my royal father, would allow a maid to ride on his daughter''s head and act arrogantly? Of course, I am very clear about my position in royal father''s heart, but the majesty of the imperial family cannot be infringed upon. What she said was the truth, and the current situation was already outside her expectations. She was very clear that his royal father had many eyes and ears on the people, and other than investigating the affairs of the people, the most important thing was to find the privacy of the ministers of Luo Dynasty and use them to monitor the situation. Currently, the hottest topic of conversation in the Imperial City was no more than how Xiao Lingfeng had lost his virtue after drinking wine, and how could her royal father not know about the matter of forcing Su Jin to be embroidered. He would never let the danger of the royal family be so diminished.


    "Will not... How could this be? " Su Jin Xiu frowned as she asked in fear.


    "Although I can''t become the main wife, taking in a concubine is not a difficult matter. It only depends on whether you are willing to continue our agreement." Duan Muyan put down the embroidered cloth in her hand and turned her gaze towards Su Jin.


    "Are you sure the Emperor will allow the Qi King to take in concubines?" After Duan Mu Yan''s explanation, Su Jin Xiu was enlightened. If the Emperor were to interfere in this matter, not only would he marry into the Xiao family, he might even be able to preserve his own life.


    "The fact that you are still sitting in front of me while alive is the best proof. As long as you are not too greedy, royal father will naturally not risk getting rid of you to try and attract others'' attention." Duan Mu Yan coldly snorted.


    "Just like that, from a main wife to a concubine, the embroidery process is really unacceptable!" The light in Su Jin Xiu''s eyes suddenly dimmed as she said resentfully.


    "Perhaps, there will always be ups and downs in life. Who would have the wish to accomplish anything in their entire life ¡­" Duan Mu Yan comforted her.


    "Embroidery, I would like to know how the secondary wife wanted to make Prince Qi accept the brocade. For the past few days, the Qi King has not let go." Xiao Jingfeng''s attitude is also one of the reasons why Su Jinhua retreated.


    "Miss Jin Xiu is so smart. Do you really need Mu Yan to be so direct?" Her beautiful eyes blinked as she looked towards Su Jin''s lower abdomen.


    "This... A side consort means... Available... But who can guarantee that there will definitely be a prince''s seed within? " Su Jin Xiu was shocked.


    "Then we shall leave it to fate ¡­" Seeing the blank look on Su Jin Xiu''s face, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sneer. With Su Jin Xiu''s intelligence, how could she not know what he was trying to say?


    After Su Jin Xiu left, Yao''er walked out from the inner room.


    "Mistress, Su Jin Xiu really doesn''t know what you mean?" Yao''er didn''t understand.


    "She is testing me. Oh right, has the matter with Yan Wuhen been settled?" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "Mistress, don''t worry. Yao''er has already sent Zi Min to the Spring Festival Gym. It''s about time for you to keep Yan Wuhen in suspense." Yao''er can tell that Yan Wushang has a great deal of heart for Master. " Yao''er truthfully said.


    "Perhaps, he might become the number one person recruited by my Pear Blossom Pavilion!" The light in Duan Muyan''s eyes was dark, and her cherry lips were slightly pursed in an indescribably cold manner.

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    "Pear Blossom Pavilion?" Yao''er didn''t understand.


    "That''s right, I want to establish my own organization, and the name of this organization is Pear Blossom Pavilion. Yao''er, you and Zi Min are my hands, and the success or failure of the Pear Blossom Pavilion depends on you! " Duan Mu Yan tightly held Yao''er''s hand as she earnestly asked.


    "Rest assured, Master. Yao''er is willing to go through fire and water for Master, and will not refuse!" Yao''er immediately knelt in front of Duan Mu Yan, showing her understanding.


    Snow silently covered the boundless earth. The cold wind whistled, engulfing the entire sky, winter''s snowy night was always enough to make one feel endless sadness. Duan Mu Yan quietly opened the inner chamber''s window, allowing the cold wind to blow against her, and the white snow to cover her face without feeling anything.


    Mufei, royal brother! Where are you? Mu Yan missed you two so much ¡­


    Tears rolled down Duan Moyan''s face as the snow melted. Right at the moment when Duan Moyan''s heart was aching in pain, a handsome, devilishly charming face appeared in front of her.


    Her face was as enchanting as usual, as calm as usual. The slanting sea of water swirled with a brilliant luster in the cold wind, and her purplish-red long robe fluttered in the wind. When they first met, Duan Muyan would definitely think that she was looking at a god descending from heaven.


    "What is it? You are so surprised that you can''t even speak? " Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and smiled sinisterly. He was clearly extraordinary, but he still made people feel a chill in their hearts.


    Speechless, Duan Muyan turned around and silently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. When she turned around, Duan Xingyi was already seated at the table.


    "I don''t seem to have let His Highness in. Furthermore, it does not seem logical for His Highness to barge into Mu Yan''s room. " Duan Mu Yan''s gaze turned cold like an icicle.


    "My royal sister, why are you so angry? Xingyi only came here to comfort my royal sister, he only heard people laughing and never crying. I didn''t expect the rumors outside to be true, Xingyi thought that ever since the crown prince left, you and King Qi would be flying together ¡­" As her slender jade-like hands fiddled with the jade pendant at her waist, Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised. His sharp gaze became increasingly resplendent.


    "Are you here to mock Mu Yan?" Duan Moyan sat coldly on the opposite side, her cold eyes as sharp as awls.


    "Where did the sarcasm come from? Xingyi just doesn''t understand. royal father has already given royal sister a bright path, why does royal sister insist on returning to Prince Xiao''s Mansion? Does royal sister regret the consequences that have befallen her?" He had no purpose for coming here, he had only come to visit Duan Muyan. After their last meeting, he had also visited the Xiao Prince''s manor, but had never revealed himself. Other than asking Shangguan Wuye to present a Hundred Blossom Pill to her, he had practically never appeared in front of his.


    "Regret? Mu Yan did not forget who forced Mu Yan to get married to Qi Wang back then. Only now did she ask whether she regretted it or not, and whether it would be too late ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan disapproved.


    "That day, royal father ordered that Xingyi had no other choice." Duan Xingyi''s gaze dimmed. If he had known at that time that his emotional roots were so deep, he might not be as worried as he was now.


    "Therefore, what royal father had instructed Mu Yan to do, was never any open road. Rather than following the rules, it would be better to step onto a path that is clear and bright for you. Even if it is rugged or bumpy, it is Mu Yan''s own choice." Each and every word of Duan Mu Yan left Duan Xingyi at a loss for words.


    "Could it be that you really do allow Xiao Jin Feng to take Su Jin''s embroidery as a concubine?" Not to mention whether or not you''re loving me, what face do you have? " Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as he hastily spoke.


    "Forget about face, I beg for a hundred years of love. If I were a little more magnanimous, then the estrangement between us from before might disappear like smoke in thin air. It would be good for all of us!" Her clear eyes remained calm and serene as she leisurely stood up and walked to the window. The wind and snow assaulted her once again, and the coldness in her heart was even colder than ice and snow.


    "If you don''t want to be such a bad guy, I can help you. Su Jin Xiu is seducing the Prince, and her punishment is death!" Duan Xingyi didn''t want Duan Mu Yan to be in such an awkward position, and furthermore, he didn''t want her to get rid of her grudge with Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Your Highness, you seem to meddle too much in my affairs." Your Highness, you seem to care too much in my affairs. Duan Muyan turned around, her ice-cold eyes staring straight into Duan Xingyi''s eyes. At this moment, Duan Muyan''s heart was trembling. This wasn''t the first time she''d seen such a gaze, but it was also the first time she''d felt such feelings.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Since royal sister thinks that Xingyi is too nosy, then Xingyi will just ignore it. " He could not let Duan Mu Yan see any flaws in his plan. Compared to the past, he was not sure if Duan Mu Yan knew the reaction of his heart. Since he had failed to accomplish anything big, he would definitely not take the risk.


    "If I''m not mistaken, Shangguan Wuye''s Hundred Blossom Pills were sent over by you?" Why? Seems like Duan Zitong is your royal sister? " Her watery eyes stared fixedly at Duan Xingyi''s pupils. Duan Mu Yan wanted to clearly see the change in Duan Xingyi''s expression, even if it was the smallest of changes. She must still see that if Duan Xingyi had feelings for her, then that would be the greatest joke in the world!


    "What does Imperial Sis want to say?" Was it because he felt that Xing Yi''s care was unnecessary? Or do you think that Xing Yi has some sort of ulterior motive? " Duan Xingyi put away his previous solemn expression and his thin lips curled up into a charming smile.


    "Only His Highness the Crown Prince knows." Duan Mu Yan coldly replied. Inwardly, she was on guard. What other intentions did he have? Did he discover something?


    "Alright, since royal sister feels that Xingyi is too nosy, then let Xingyi leave. As for the affair of the Qi King ¡­" "Since even royal sister is so happy, then Xing Yi will advise royal father to calm down so that he won''t be so kind as to do naughty things ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows twitched, and he suddenly flashed away. Before Duan Muyan could react, she had already disappeared.


    The snowstorm gradually intensified, and the huge snowflakes fluttered about like torn cotton. As she watched Duan Xingyi''s departing figure, the glint in her eyes grew colder and colder.


    The Imperial Palace''s Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    Su Jin Xiu trembled as she stood at the side. Her gaze was downcast and she did not dare to raise her eyes to look at Duan Zitong.


    "Embroidery, you are really putting on airs. If I did not invite you, I''m afraid that I would not be able to see you for quite some time ¡­" Duan Zitong lightly lifted her jade-like hand and used the tea cap to knock away the floating tea stem.


    "This servant is also very loyal to the princess, I have no second thoughts!" Upon hearing her voice, Su Jinxiu immediately kneeled on the ground. Her face turned pale and her body trembled like a sieve.


    "What are you afraid of? Did you really do something to let me down? Say it? "Don''t wait for me to ask ¡­" Duan Zitong slightly raised her serene eyes, her voice icy cold and without warmth.


    "Embroidery..." "I wonder what the princess is referring to ¡­" Su Jinxiu subconsciously lowered her eyes and choked on herself. Just when she was hesitating about whether she should report the truth or not, suddenly, with a ''pa'' sound, Duan Zitong ruthlessly threw the teacup in her hand, allowing the pieces to scatter all over the floor.


    "Princess, have mercy ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was startled, then she kowtowed and begged for mercy.


    "Mercy, what is the use of having an unfaithful dog?! Su Jin Xiu, do you think I, as a princess, does not know what you have done? Duan Zitong snapped, her dark eyes like a sheet of ice.


    Just as Qing Lan entered from outside, Su Jin Xiu was at a loss and opened her mouth.


    "Princess!" "Actually, it was all because of Duan Moyan''s idea that Jinyan was able to stay with the Qi King. She agreed to help this servant take the position of first wife on the condition that she would send a message to the Prince. Princess, Duan Moyan wants to elope with him ¡­" Su Jin Xiu had no other choice. At least for now, she was just a lowly slave servant. Even if Duan Zitong killed her, no one would pursue the matter.


    Speechless, Duan Zitong raised her gaze to look at Qing Lan. Qing Lan naturally understood what she meant and slowly retreated out of the room.


    "Why didn''t you say so earlier? Get up ¡­" Her heart, however, felt as if it had been viciously tugged by someone. The intense pain reminded her that it was not enough to only look at Xiao Yuxuan, and she agreed to that sentence. She was not afraid of thieves, only afraid of thieves.


    "Servant ¡­" "I don''t dare ¡­" Su Jinxiu cowered as she kneeled there. She couldn''t help but feel regret in her heart. If she hadn''t provoked this fierce tiger back then, she wouldn''t have to be under the control of others today.


    "When I tell you to get up, you get up. Actually, how could I bear to punish you? Not long in the future, you''ll be the Qi King''s concubine. Although your body isn''t comparable to Duan Mu Yan''s, you''re still incomparably noble ¡­" Duan Zitong''s jade-like hands lightly covered her as she pulled Su Jin Xiu up.


    "The princess also felt that... "Embroidery does not have the possibility of becoming the main wife?" Su Jin Xiu tried to probe as she locked her gaze on Duan Zitong.


    Although Duan Zitong''s expression didn''t change, she scoffed from the bottom of her heart. A wild chicken wants to be a phoenix, this Su Jin Xiu really has wild fantasies.


    "Of course there is. The Great Mo Empire has an unwritten rule: if the main chamber dies, the side chamber will automatically become the main chamber. That is to say, my third sister has less than a year to go before she becomes the main wife of the Qi King!" Duan Zitong pulled Su Jin Xiu to a table and spoke gently.


    "What does this have to do with me?" Su Jin Xiu asked even though she knew the answer.


    "Follow this and so on, if... Then you will be the first wife of the Qi King! " Although Duan Zitong didn''t say it clearly, the meaning behind her words were clear.


    "But this matter is easier said than done. Back then, when Duan Mu Yan was in the Sky Prison, she was not even slightly touched. Now ¡­" Su Jin Xiu continued to probe.


    "Are you blaming me for not making a promise?" Duan Zitong''s voice gradually grew colder.


    "Your servant doesn''t dare ¡­" Su Jin Xiu said in fear.


    "When the Japanese palace did send people to the Sky Prison, it was only because Duan Mu Yan''s fate was big. But it''s different this time, you have to do it yourself. I believe that even if Duan Mu Yan had 9 lives, she wouldn''t be able to escape! " Duan Zitong said in a ruthless tone, only to see Su Jin Xiu kneel on the ground.


    "Princess, you want me to kill Duan Mu Yan?" "This can''t be ¡­" Su Jin Xiu also wanted Duan Mu Yan to die, but she also wanted to stay out of this matter. It wouldn''t be long before she became the concubine of the Qi King. She could not ruin her own future.


    "Why?" How could Duan Zitong not understand Su Jin''s intentions?


    "Because... This is because the entire Xiao manor knows that this servant and Duan Moyan cannot tolerate each other. If Duan Moyan had any mishaps in the Xiao manor, then this servant would not be able to help ¡­ " Su Jin Xiu said in fear.


    "Heh, you think I want to abandon your car? Why do you think I am so heartless in your eyes? " Duan Zitong couldn''t help sighing.


    "That''s not what I meant ¡­" Su Jin Xiu looked suspiciously at Duan Zitong.


    "Actually, there are many methods to make Duan Mu Yan die. For example, making her commit suicide!" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips curled up into a smile, appearing extremely strange.


    "Forgive me for my foolishness, but I don''t understand the meaning behind Princess''s words ¡­"


    On the day of your grand wedding, the day of Duan Muyan''s death will be the day of her death. She will first lose mufei, then lose her imperial brother, then lose her beloved, and then marry someone else. Furthermore, she will also be a servant of the main wife. Duan Zitong explained in a calm voice, making everything make sense.

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    "Then... When will this servant make his move? " Su Jin Xiu had no other choice. If she did not agree, it was very possible that she would not be able to leave the Imperial Palace tonight.


    "Naturally, it will be after you and the Qi King pay your respects. At that time, I will give you the most powerful poison, as long as you allow Duan Muyan to drink it willingly." "Since it was her idea, I believe she wouldn''t reject your glass of wine, hehe ¡­" Duan Zitong''s laughter sent chills down one''s spine.


    When Su Jin Xiu left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Qing Lan asked worriedly.


    "Princess, do you really believe that Su Jin Xiu will kill Duan Mu Yan? and not join hands with Duan Moyan to go against her? "


    "No, as long as Duan Mu Yan is still the next wife of the Qi King, this kind of thing will never happen. A woman''s jealousy is extremely terrifying ¡­" Qinglan, you still have a lot to learn. " Duan Zitong said confidently.


    The next morning, after Xiao Jin Feng ascended to the throne, Duan Mu Yan, accompanied by Yao''er, left the Xiao manor in a carefree manner.


    YiChun Yuan Purple Butterfly Pavilion.


    When Duan Muyan stepped into the Purple Butterfly Pavilion, her azure long robe had her back facing him, and her figure was as straight as a sword.


    "Making Wu Hen wait for a long time is indeed a sin on Yan''er''s part." Her gentle voice was like the spring wind, causing people to feel relaxed and happy. Every time Yan Wuhen heard Duan Mu Yan''s voice, he would forget about the worries in his heart.


    "Yan''er, you''re being too serious. As long as we can wait for Yan''er, even if it''s ten days, twenty days, or one year, Wu Hen won''t feel like it''s been long ¡­" Yan Wuhen spoke softly, his footsteps light as he walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side and pulled up the chair beside her.


    "To be able to receive such deep love from Wuhen is a blessing of three lifetimes for Yan''er. It''s just that the wine and food are a little cold. Yao''er, Min''er, quickly heat up the wine and food." Duan Moyan gazed at Yao''er with a deep look in her eyes as she spoke in a gentle voice. Yao''er and Zi Min understood, immediately taking away the food and wine on the table.


    "Yan''er, there are some heartfelt words. I don''t know if I should say them ¡­" A deep light flashed in Yan Wuhen''s eyes, resplendent as a flower. When he looked at Duan Mu Yan, his gaze was filled with a burning glow.


    "Since you know what''s good for you, it''s fine if you don''t have anything to say." Duan Moyan pursed her lips as she spoke in a gentle voice.


    I have not seen you for a few days, and in his heart, Yan''er is already irreplaceable. He knows that Yan''er is very thin, and will always be at peace with herself, but he still hopes that Yan''er will be able to leave this place with him. He swears that he will bring Yan''er on a tour around the world, to enjoy all the beauty of the world, and he swears that he will protect Yan''er for the rest of his life! Yan Wuhen practically recited all the words in his heart in one breath, the adoration and admiration in his eyes fully revealed. This so-called ''a hero feeling sad for a beauty'', even if he were to flirt with a swordsman, he would still not be able to escape from love.


    She could feel the sincerity in Yan Wushang''s heart, but unfortunately, she did not meet anyone well. If she was truly a person who was indifferent to the world, then Yan Wushang would be the best home for her.


    "Yan''er?" Yan Wuhen looked worriedly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Thanks to Wuhen for his love, Yan''er is very grateful. However, I have some heartfelt words to say to Wuhen." Duan Mu Yan''s beautiful eyes trembled as she smiled bitterly.


    "Wu Hen, I''m all ears!" Yan Wuhen looked at Duan Mu Yan with deep emotions, hoping for the response he wanted. At this moment, Yao''er and Zi Min knocked on the door and entered.


    After all the dishes were prepared, Yao''er bent down slightly.


    "Young Miss, the winemaking has been prepared. Young Miss, please enjoy yourself with Young Master Yan." Yao''er was silent as she retreated from the Purple Butterfly Pavilion.


    "Wuhen, let Yan''er toast you. To be able to be admired by a good man is the blessing of several years of cultivation." Duan Muyan lifted up the wine jug and poured a cup for Yan Wuhen. Then she filled his own cup.


    "Yan''er, Wu Hen should be the one to toast you. If I hadn''t met Yan''er, Wu Hen would still be a prodigal son of the martial arts world, with no one to rely on and no love whatsoever, completely lost in the world." As Yan Wuhen finished his sentence, he finished the wine in his cup in one gulp. Seeing the determination in Yan Wuhen''s eyes, Duan Moyan suddenly felt as if she was bearing a burden. To Yan Wuhen, there was no need for him to put his life on the line for her and pay the price for his hatred. But, she had no other choice.


    "Yan''er? Why don''t you drink it? " Yan Wu Hen placed his wine cup down and looked at Duan Mu Yan suspiciously.


    "Just now Yan''er said that she wanted to say something to Wu Hen. Now is the time ¡­" Duan Mu Yan bitterly said, as she lightly sprinkled the wine in her hands onto the ground. In that instant, a cloud of white smoke rose from the wine that had splashed onto the ground. Although it was very light, it was clearly seen by Yan Wushang.


    "You ¡­ You poisoned the wine? "Why?!" Yan Wuhen''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together as he looked incredulously at Duan Mu Yan. Even if he were to personally witness it, he would not be able to believe it.


    "Wu Hen, Mu Yan was naturally troubled by this. Actually, I am not a brothel girl. Instead, I am the current Emperor''s Third Princess, Duan Mu Yan." If you are a little concerned about the affairs of the imperial court, you should know that this year is a eventful one. The empress dowager, consort Riko, has suddenly died, her corpse is abandoned in the wilderness, the First Prince has committed suicide, and the Third Princess, me, is betrothed to the Qi King as his concubine. Perhaps in your eyes, these things are not surprising, the imperial palace is a purgatory after all, so no matter how tragic it may be, it is possible for something like this to happen. A bone-biting hatred burst out of her clear eyes as Duan Mu Yan pointed at her heart, gritting her teeth as she spoke.


    "Why?" As the drug took effect, Yan Wuhen could feel the pain in his lungs, but he wanted to know the truth.


    "That''s because Imperial Consort Li is Mu Yan''s mother and the First Prince is Mu Yan''s blood related brother. Mu Yan was born to a fate worse than death, she originally wanted to go to hell with them, but with such a deep grudge, Mu Yan definitely cannot let the villains go unpunished!" Duan Muyan ruthlessly spoke, a cold glint in her eyes causing people to feel fear in their hearts just by looking at her.


    "But what does that have to do with me? Why did you poison me? " Yan Wuhen covered his chest with a hand. Even though he had the strength to kill Duan Moyan right now, he couldn''t bear to do so.


    "Think about it, who would be the one to cause the destruction of Mu Yan Clan?" Duan Mu Yan replied with an irrelevant answer.


    "Besides the current emperor, no one seems to have the authority to do these things ¡­" Yan Wuhen suddenly understood, "But the current emperor is your royal father ¡­"


    "He''s not! He first forced me to marry the Xiao family as my concubine, then forced my royal brother to his death. The mufei was loyal to him for his entire life, but he let mufei die with hatred and die in the wilderness! He is not my royal father, he is the devil! He is the greatest enemy to me, Duan Mu Yan! " That bone-piercing voice was filled with the anger that had been suppressed for a very long time. Duan Muyan suppressed her tears and howled in a heart-wrenching manner.


    "Since the Ancient Emperor was so heartless, it seems like those words were not groundless. If Wu Hen guessed right, the Third Princess'' original intention was not to kill Wu Hen with poison, but to let Wu Hen serve you. If Wu Hen agrees, the antidote will be given to him. Yan Wu said bitterly. He did not expect that this would be the first time he had fallen in love.


    "Mu Yan is facing an Emperor who is almighty and omnipotent. Mu Yan alone is unable to avenge him, so I had no choice but to come up with this plan. Mu Yan knows that this isn''t the doing of a righteous man, but Mu Yan has no other choice. " A trace of guilt flashed across Duan Mu Yan''s eyes that were as clear as water as she looked at Yan Wu Hen.


    "Heh, what the Third Princess is doing is unquestionable, Wu Hen has such an ending, but does the Third Princess believe it? Even if there is no poison wine, as long as the Third Princess asks, Wu Hen will go through fire and tread on water without any complaints. " His mournful voice was laced with endless grief. Yan Wuhen looked at Duan Mu Yan with a crazed look on his face.


    "I believe you... Mu Yan knows that Wu Hen values your feelings greatly, but Mu Yan did not dare to look at him. Duan Muyan''s tears fell like rain, the corners of her lips curled up as she bitterly laughed.


    "Wu Hen understands. Wu Hen came alone and has no qualms in his life, so being able to become the third princess'' subordinate is Wu Hen''s greatest fortune. Since the third princess thinks highly of Wu Hen, from now on, Wu Hen will serve the third princess well!" Yan Wuhen held his chest with one hand and kneeled on the ground, each word was firm.


    "Mu Yan kowtows and thanks ¡­" Seeing this scene, Duan Mu Yan wanted to kneel in front of Yan Wu Hen, but was stopped by Yan Wu Hen.


    "Princess is so courteous, Wuhen cannot afford it ¡­" Yan Wuhen said in fear.


    "Mu Yan understands your intentions, but ¡­"


    "Previously, Wu Hen didn''t know the princess'' identity and had some fantasies, so I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, Wu Hen will follow the princess'' lead and will not change his mind!" Undoubtedly, Duan Moyan was truly fortunate to encounter such an infatuated martial artist on her first try. She had no desires nor desires and was only willing to protect her loved ones for the rest of her life. Following that, Duan Moyan''s Pear Blossom Pavilion surged with unstoppable might.


    "This is the antidote. Although it is unable to cure the poison in her body in one go, the poison will completely fade after taking the tenth pill. Mu Yan is a monarch with a petty character, and I am indebted to the fact that Young Master has not forsaken her. Each and every word of Duan Mu Yan''s was as clear as crystal.


    If the princess believes in Wu Hen, Wu Hen would want to gather some of the idle people in the martial arts world. Of course, these people have good and bad effects, but the poison in the princess'' hands is the most effective way to restrain these people, and if there is a punishment, there will be a reward, so the princess should understand Wu Hen''s intentions. "Wu Hen said. Yan Wuhen solemnly said, his eyes as bright as the stars.


    "I understand. Money is not a problem, so I''ll have to trouble you then!" She admitted that what Yan Wushang said was the truth. The other day, there was another reason why the Yichun Courtyard was chosen, and that was because this was the gathering place for all the news. Regardless of whether it was a huge matter or not, as long as it had happened, the entire Imperial City would receive the news here.


    After leaving the Spring Festival, Yao''er frowned and wanted to say something, but she stopped herself.


    "Yao''er, what do you want to say?" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "Master, do you think that Yan Wuhen is reliable? "He was clearly poisoned by you. Not only did he not get angry, but he even wanted to help you search for talents everywhere. Yao`er always felt that it wasn''t real ¡­" Yao''er didn''t understand.


    "What''s not true... I feel that Yan Wuhen is a man of his nature, and that he speaks of righteousness. When Min''er heard of Master''s experiences, she would not hesitate to pull out her sword to help, let alone a hot-blooded man like him! " Without waiting for Duan Mu Yan to speak, Zi Min immediately retorted.


    "Zi Min, I didn''t say anything to you, why are you in such a hurry?" Yao''er teasingly smiled at Confucius Min.


    "Ugh ¡­" Who... Who''s in a hurry! I am only avenging Yan Wuhen''s injustice! " Hearing that, Zi Min''s face immediately turned red.


    "I believe in Yan Wuhen. There has been infatuation in my life since ancient times. I can see that Yan Wuhen is indeed a man with emotions. However, I feel guilty for treating him like this." Duan Muyan lowered her eyes and sighed. Since when had she become so heartless? When she saw Yan Wuhen drink his'' concubine smile '', she actually didn''t have any intention of stopping him. Perhaps her hatred had already caused her to lose herself, but as long as she continued walking, she would continue walking all the way to the end of hell ¡­

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    When Xiao Jin Feng passed by the ancestral hall, he didn''t expect to see such a figure.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" You... You came to look for Mu Yan? " Xiao Jingfeng slowly walked into the ancestral hall and suspiciously looked at Xiao Yuxuan.


    "No, Yuxuan is here to look for Brother Wang." Xiao Yuxuan''s white robe fluttered as he stood up and placed the incense in front of Chu Shirou''s spirit tablet. He then turned around and looked straight at Xiao Jingfeng.


    "Looking for me?" Xiao Jin Feng''s heart trembled slightly. Ever since Chu Shirou passed away and she was ordered to marry Duan Moyan, it had been a very long time since he and Xiao Yuxuan had spoken in peace.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan walked step by step towards Xiao Jingfeng. His deep eyes flickered with an unfathomable light, and as he was within reach of Xiao Jingfeng, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly kneeled on the ground with grief in his eyes.


    "Brother Wang, Yuxuan begs you, please allow me and Mu Yan to leave. Leave the Imperial City, the farther the better. Yuxuan vows to never return, never to disturb your life ever again!" Xiao Yuxuan''s voice grew more and more choked, and his eyes turned slightly red.


    Xiao Jingfeng was shocked when he heard this. He thought that Xiao Yuxuan had come to denounce him because of his matter with Su Jin Xiu, but he didn''t expect that Xiao Yuxuan would actually have such a request!


    "Yu Xuan!" You know what you''re talking about! Mu Yan is your royal sister-in-law, how can you say such outrageous words? " At this moment, he wouldn''t allow anyone to take Duan Moyan away from him.


    "If Mu Yan had chosen Jade Xuan from the crown prince''s palace that day, everything would have been within reason. Brother Wang, you are well aware of the reason why Mu Yan had refused. Since you are not willing to be like Mu Yan, who is like a treasure, then please help us achieve your great kindness, Brother Wang, Jade Xuan will never be able to forget." Just as Xiao Yu Xuan was about to kowtow, he was pulled up by Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Impossible!" The reason why Mu Yan didn''t choose you is because she wants to live with me for her entire life! "Yu Xuan, you guys are already in the past. The past is already the past, so you should let go!" Xiao Jingfeng almost roared.


    "Brother Wang? "Yu Xuan just wants to ask, in your heart, is there any place for Chu Shirou?" Xiao Yuxuan moved to the side, revealing Chu Shirou''s spirit tablet.


    "Yes, no matter if it was in the past, present, or in the future, Shi Rou will always be your most beloved love!" In this regard, Xiao Jingfeng never doubted.


    "Brother Wang, you can''t be too selfish. You clearly don''t love Mu Yan, why did you force her to stay in the palace? As long as you divorce her, we can rightfully be together. For you, for me, and for Mu Yan, this is the best result! "Isn''t it?" Xiao Yuxuan said sincerely.


    "No!" Not... I love Mu Yan! Xiao Yuxuan, listen up. She is my wangfei and this has never changed! " Xiao Jin Feng retorted angrily.


    "You love Mu Yan? Yu Xuan wants to hear how much you love Mu Yan! One night with Chu Shirou''s maidservant?! Brother Wang, you can''t afford to be like this, loving Mu Yan! " When he heard the news, it was extremely difficult to reject it. The first thing he did was to look for Duan Mu Yan, but the result was unsatisfactory. Xiao Yu Xuan had no choice but to beg Xiao Jin Feng for help due to her persistence. This was his only chance.


    "That was just an accident. If I wasn''t drunk, such a thing wouldn''t have happened! And I''m already thinking of a way to make up for it... "I ¡­" When it came to this matter, Xiao Jingfeng was ultimately unreasonable.


    "Make up?" How are you going to make it up to me?! Take Su Jin as a concubine? Xiao Jingfeng! Are you being fair to Mu Yan like this? You injured her again and again, and you hurt her more and more. Until now, you committed such a heaven angering crime, and you even made Mu Yan stay by your side, and endure all the torture. Why!? Why can''t you see Mu Yan''s happiness, why can''t you see Yuxuan''s happiness? Yuxuan never knew that Brother Wang''s heart was actually so dark! "You ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan let out a low roar of grief. At this moment, an ice-cold voice came from outside the ancestral hall.


    "Mu Yan, please honor yourself ¡­" The moment they heard that voice, both Xiao Lingfeng and Xiao Yuxuan were stunned. They only saw Duan Moyan standing outside the ancestral hall dressed in her pink robes.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan quickly stepped forward and said worriedly. At this moment, he didn''t know how to face Duan Mu Yan. Compared to Xiao Yu Xuan, his love for her was so cheap.


    However, what was unexpected was that Duan Moyan actually bypassed Xiao Yuxuan and moved next to Xiao Lingfeng. She used both hands to wrap around the man''s arms.


    "Mu Yan can feel the love of the Qi King. That kind of unknown care and care made Mu Yan feel more real and sincere. If one wasn''t a saint, who could? It was the fault of the Qi King, Mu Yan was willing to face it together with him. Sharing the blessings and sharing the hardships, that was the true essence of married couples. Prince Jing Feng was right. The past had already passed, like the leaves falling in the wind. Even though he had been flourishing like a servant in the past, he was still lonely in the end. Mu Yan has already been relieved of her worries and hopes that the Ping Wang will stop tormenting himself and stop being so fearless in his entanglement ¡­ " His heart was in so much pain that it was like millions of ants were continuously gnawing on it. The pain seeped into his bone marrow and tears rolled down his cheeks, but they only dripped onto his heart and mixed with his blood. It was impossible to tell the difference between them. Sorry... Mu Yan will bear your burden for the rest of your life. When he is alive, he will definitely look for the song ''Butterfly Flower'' and transform into a butterfly that will circle around you. In Mu Yan''s heart, you will always be the most beloved of Mu Yan''s life.


    "Mu Yan... You... What did you say? " All of his willpower collapsed at this moment. Xiao Yuxuan''s sparkling eyes were filled with extreme sadness as he looked at the girl before him. His heart felt as if it was pierced by ten thousand arrows.


    "It''s been said that it is difficult to reach water through the blue sea. Other than Wu Shan, it''s not like the clouds, isn''t Mu Yan clear enough about this? If Duke Ping has nothing to do, it would be best for him to return to the palace. But if royal father were to see this, it will likely affect the entire Xiao Palace, so I ask Duke Ping to pay attention to the big picture ¡­ " There was no emotion in her eyes, no one could tell that she had an unusual expression on her face.


    Mu Yan ¡­" Good... What a great ''Vast Ocean''... I''m going back, and Jade Xuan is going back! "Everything is intoxicated, the world is reborn ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan turned around for a moment, and then, with a ''pa'' sound, her persistent heart shattered into pieces and fell into her heart. Without any warning, tears slid down her beautiful face, and they left the ancestral hall, bringing with them the endless grief and regret of his life.


    It was her oath to Xiao Yuxuan that everything was inseparable and that she would never abandon him. It was her oath to Xiao Yuxuan that she would live and die in intoxication and rebirth. She had failed Yuxuan and would never be able to return! Watching Xiao Yuxuan''s figure slowly fade away from her sight, Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth. Her tears were forced back into her stomach just like that.


    "Mu Yan... Xin Feng has let you down. For the past few days, he didn''t even dare to face the truth and didn''t even say a word of apology. "Believe me, I will take care of the matter regarding the embroidery. I, Xin Feng, swear that I will not betray Duan Mu Yan in this life. If I break this oath, heaven ¡­" Everything in front of him was out of Xiao Lingfeng''s expectations. He never expected that Duan Moyan would be so decisive as to draw a clear line between her and Yuxuan. She repeatedly expressed her thoughts about what he had done!


    "Shh ¡­" Senior Feng, you are the one Mu Yan has been relying on all her life. Mu Yan only wants you to know that from now on, Mu Yan will only be willing to fly with you and live together until the end of her life. The other matters were insignificant to Mu Yan. It''s getting late and Mu Yan is a little tired ¡­ " She turned around and left the ancestral hall. At the same time, she turned around, her heart felt as if it had been pierced through by thousands of arrows. Just a moment ago, she had hurt her most beloved, and she was still as merciless as ever!


    On the way back to their room, Yao''er and Zi Min noticed that something was wrong with their master, but didn''t dare to step forward to ask. Duan Mu Yan walked into their room and instructed Yao''er and Zi Min to help her in the kitchen before closing the door. The next moment, Yao''er and Zi Min could clearly hear waves of heart-wrenching wails coming from the room ¡­


    Perhaps it was because of Duan Mu Yan''s magnanimity that made Xiao Jin Feng make the final decision. The moment Xiao Jin Feng pushed open the door, Su Jin Xiu was weeping silently as she held onto Chu Shi Rou''s clothes.


    "Your servant greets Your Highness ¡­" Seeing that it was Xiao Jin Feng, Su Jin Xiu immediately put down her clothes and bowed, her voice becoming choked with sobs.


    "Rise ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze fell upon Chu Shirou''s clothes, and his gaze became dull and lifeless.


    "Prince, please sit. Your servant will show you some tea ¡­" Su Jin Xiu stood up and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Just as she was about to lift the pot, she was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Embroidery, sit down. This King has some things he wants to tell you." Xiao Xinfeng''s expression was solemn, and his voice sounded somewhat ancient.


    "Your highness, if you have orders, please instruct them. Your servant will definitely comply with them ¡­" Su Jin Xiu said in fear, her heart was filled with apprehension. If she took him as her concubine, Xiao Jin Feng''s attitude would definitely not be like this. Could it be ¡­


    "Embroidery, I have wronged you so many years since you and Shi Rou married into the Xiao manor ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng heaved a deep sigh. Within his sleeves, he gripped the silver bill tightly.


    "Prince, you mustn''t say that. Being able to serve the young miss and the Prince is a blessing earned from the best of generations of embroidery. There is no need to speak about feeling wronged." Su Jin Xiu had a bad feeling, but she couldn''t move any reinforcements.


    "This king knows that in Shi Rou''s heart, you have always been my little sister. When Shi Rou was about to die, I had specially instructed you to find a good family for you and not let you down, because too many things had happened during this period of time. This king has not been able to fulfill Shi Rou''s last wishes, and during these two days, I had Housekeeper Zhou choose a few good families, one of them being a famous and talented person in the Imperial City. Xiao Jingfeng choked and then deliberately avoided the charming matter of that night as he continued speaking.


    "If you agree, then this king will personally help your master marry you, and this is what this king wants. Of course, since I, Xiao Lingfeng, am going to marry my sister, I will also arrange everything so that no one will look down on you." Xiao Jin Feng''s gaze shifted, not daring to look Su Jin Xiu straight in the eyes. As far as he was concerned, as long as Su Jin Xiu left, everything would be resolved.


    "Prince ¡­" As she looked at the five thousand taels of silver, Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like rain. She had guessed that Xiao Jin Feng would hesitate and hesitate, but she didn''t expect him to be so heartless. After being coquettish with her, he actually sent her away with five thousand taels! Tears surged down and dripped onto the silver bills in Su Jin Xiu''s hands. At this moment, she couldn''t say anything against it.


    "Embroidery..." Don''t worry, after you marry him, if I, Xiao Jin, suffer any grievances, I, Xiao Jin, will never forgive him. As long as I, Xiao Lingfeng, am here, no one will dare bully you! " Xiao Jingfeng swore solemnly, even though he was abnormally guilty at the moment.

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    ''Embroidery thanks the prince for his kindness ¡­ '' Embroidery does not need a dowry, all it wants is to take away the young lady''s clothes ¡­ "I beg the king for his consent ¡­" Su Jin Xiu sobbed as she respectfully placed the silver bills in front of Xiao Jin Feng before walking to the bed, hugging Chu Shi Rou''s clothes tightly in her embrace.


    "Embroidery..." Where are you going? " Xiao Jin Feng sensed Su Jin Xiu''s peculiar expression and asked worriedly.


    "Your Royal Highness, before the Embroidery leaves, please accept three kowtows of Embroidery. All these years, Your Royal Highness has protected the Embroidery well. If there is a next life, the Embroidery will still be willing to serve by your side and never speak of it again." Even though Xiao Jin Feng stopped her, Su Jin Xiu still insisted on kneeling down to him. After three kowtows, she slowly walked to the door. This was not the first time she had used this move, but this was the only time, so she had no chance of winning.


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to open the door, the door was pushed open from the outside.


    "Wangfei..." "Wuwuwu!" "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu "Embroidery kowtows to the secondary concubine ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was secretly happy, but her words were filled with sorrow.


    "Rise, so Your Highness is also here." Duan Moyan walked into the room and swept her gaze across the five thousand taels of silver on the table. She understood in her heart.


    "Mu Yan... I... "I just ¡­" Afraid that Duan Mu Yan would misunderstand, Xiao Jin Feng wanted to explain, but Duan Mu Yan beat him to it.


    "Mu Yan understands that you are worried about your beautiful body, and so is Mu Yan. Doctor Zhao, come in ¡­" After Duan Mu Yanyu finished her sentence, Zhao Yuxu walked in from outside.


    "This lowly one pays his respects to Your Highness ¡­" Zhao Yuxu respectfully saluted and didn''t notice Su Jinzhu''s intentionally cast a glance at him.


    "Rise ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng spoke indifferently, his gaze shifting to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Doctor Zhao, may I trouble you to act as your embroidery meridian?" Doctor Zhao, may I trouble you to act as your embroidery meridian? Duan Mu Yan lightly moved to Su Jin''s side and helped him return to his bed.


    From the beginning to the end, Xiao Jingfeng only stood there in a daze, not knowing what to say. He did not dare to explain the reason why he came to Su Jin''s room, but he did not want Duan Mu Yan to misunderstand him. In this kind of awkward situation, he could only remain silent.


    Time passed second by second. Zhao Yuzhe slowly retreated from the bed, his gaze subconsciously shifting to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Doctor Zhao, how is little sister?" If you are feeling unwell, please take care of yourself. " Her beautiful eyes flickered with an expression of heartache, she looked so real.


    "This ¡­" Zhao Xun Yu lowered his head in hesitation, not daring to speak.


    "The wangfei is asking you!" At the side, Xiao Lingfeng saw that Zhao Xun was hesitating to speak, so he urged him coldly.


    "That''s right, there are no outsiders in this room. If there''s anything you want to say, Doctor Zhao, just say it." Duan Mu Yan was also worried.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Princess ¡­ The pretty girl, she ¡­ She was pregnant ¡­ " Hearing his voice, Xiao Jin Feng staggered back a few steps, his hand striking the table. It was just a few simple words, but it caused a series of booms to ring in Xiao Jin Feng''s ears.


    "What?" This... "How is this possible ¡­" Pretending to be shocked, Su Jinxiu stood up and knelt before Duan Muyan.


    "This servant knows her wrongs ¡­" Ask for forgiveness... Doctor Zhao ¡­ Please open a bowl of saffron for the brocade... "Please!" Su Jin Xiu half kneeled and rubbed in front of Zhao Yu Xun, her tears fell like rain. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu couldn''t help but admire Duan Mu Yan. If she hadn''t used such a technique, she might really have stepped out of Xiao Wang Manor. On this point, Su Jin Xiu was still grateful, but it was only secondary.


    "Embroidery, what are you doing? Quickly get up! Even if you don''t think for yourself, you must think for the fetus in your womb. Doing this will easily harm your body!" After a moment of calmness, Duan Mu Yan forcefully pulled Su Jin Xiu back onto the bed, holding back the tears in her eyes.


    "Doctor Zhao, sorry for troubling you. Could I trouble you to prescribe a formula to calm the fetus? There''s nothing else here. You can leave first." At the side, Xiao Jin Feng looked guiltily at Duan Mu Yan. At this moment, he was even more at a loss for words.


    "Embroidery, take care of your fetus. As for other matters, Prince and I will arrange them properly for you. Remember, you are not alone now, and for the sake of your flesh and blood, you cannot let your imagination run wild. The Xiao manor will forever be your home." After Duan Mu Yan consoled Su Jin Xiu, she turned her gaze to Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Your Highness, let''s leave this place first and let the brocade rest up. Your consort also has something to discuss with Your Highness." Before Xiao Jin Feng could reply, she had already walked out of the room. Xiao Jin Feng was speechless, and could only dejectedly follow her out.


    The very next moment after Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng left, Su Jin Xiu stood up and left the room. She really wanted to know why Duan Mu Yan had come looking for Zhao Yu Xun!


    Fortunately, before Zhao Yuzhe walked far away, Su Jinxiu had only taken a few steps when she saw her figure.


    "Doctor Zhao!" Su Jin Xiu walked up quickly and stood in front of Zhao Yu Xun.


    "Embroidery..." Why did you run out? " Zhao Yu Xun asked suspiciously.


    "Doctor Zhao, why would Duan Mu Yan come and find you?" Didn''t she blame you for testifying against her in court? " Su Jin Xiu questioned.


    "It''s not that the secondary concubine is looking for me, it''s that she asked Housekeeper Zhou to look for a doctor. If she knew that it was for you, then Housekeeper Zhou would naturally look for me." Zhao Yuxu calmly said.


    "What?" Didn''t Duan Mu Yan intentionally make you claim that I am pregnant? " Su Jin Xiu looked at Zhao Yu Xun in confusion.


    "How is this possible!?" Embroidery, you are really pregnant! It should be more than half a month. Furthermore, if it''s not absolutely necessary, I do not wish to meet Duan Mu Yan. " Zhao Yuxu firmly said.


    "I... Did I really have a child?! Doctor Zhao, you can''t joke about this. You have to speak the truth! " Su Jin Xiu held Zhao Yu Xun''s shoulders excitedly as she exclaimed.


    "Embroidery, the relationship between you and me is not shallow, how could I possibly lie to you? You are really pregnant, it''s just that your mood has been fluctuating for a while, which is not good for the baby, but don''t worry, I''ve already given the formula for calming the child to Feng Xue, as long as you drink the medicine regularly every day, the baby will definitely be fine." Zhao Yuxu''s every word was firm.


    "Really ¡­" I''m really pregnant with the prince''s child... The heavens are on my side! The heavens are on my side ¡­ Thank you, Doctor Zhao! I will protect my child carefully! "Many thanks ¡­" Su Jin Xiu was overjoyed as she turned around and returned to the Xiao manor. The moment Su Jin Mei turned around, Zhao Yu Xun couldn''t help but look back as if he had thought of something.


    Inside the room, Duan Mu Yan remained silent for a long time before she spoke.


    "Prince, why did you come to the embroidery room just now?" Duan Muyan turned to face Xiao Lingfeng as she asked in an indifferent tone.


    "I ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng lowered his eyes in silence.


    Five thousand taels of silver. Your highness, do you know that if Su Jinxiu took the five thousand taels of silver and left, she would fall into a situation of injustice, that Su Jinxiu harbored the son of the prince, but was chased out of the Xiao manor by Mu Yan, and that she was viewed as being heartless? She is the one who cares the most about the main wife, but Mu Yan could not bear her. Each of Duan Moyan''s words were like pearls as her gaze turned ice-cold.


    "It''s not you. It''s This King. This King told her to leave ¡­"


    "In the eyes of the people, the prince has more affection for his main wife than he does for Jin Jian. If we say that the prince would treat Su Jin Xiu like this, who would believe it?" Duan Mu Yan bitterly said.


    "Mu Yan... Sorry... "I really didn''t think that much. I only thought that if it wasn''t for this incident, maybe we would have a good time ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng clenched his fists in pain.


    "But there are no ''ifs'' in this world. My prince, Mu Yan has already decided that if you were to marry Su Jin Xiu as your main wife, it would definitely make my royal father furious, and this will not be a good thing for you and me. Thus, Mu Yan has decided to marry Su Jin Xiu as her prince''s concubine. Although Duan Muyan''s voice was as gentle as before, there wasn''t the slightest hint of warmth in her voice.


    "This... No... How can This King... " Xiao Jingfeng''s sword-like eyebrows creased as he continuously shook his head.


    "Why can''t I? Your Highness, do you think that there is a better solution for the current situation? Su Jin Xiu already has your flesh and blood in her womb. Do you want her to have no father after she is born? You really have the heart to let your children live outside! " Duan Mu Yan''s voice was hoarse, every word was like a sharp blade stabbing into Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. He had to admit that he was at the end of his wits.


    "Mu Yan... Believe me, this king doesn''t have the slightest bit of love for Su Jinxiu... "I just ¡­" Without waiting for Xiao Lingfeng''s explanation, Duan Mu Yan had already spoken.


    Your Highness, Mu Yan is also a woman. I''m sorry that Mu Yan was unable to force Mu Yan to smile and help you manage the matter of her concubine. I''ll leave this matter to Housekeeper Zhou to deal with Mu Yan. In the main hall, Xiao Jin Feng stood there for a long time before silently leaving Duan Mu Yan''s room. His concubine had already become a reality and he had no way of recovering it.


    After Xiao Lingfeng left, Yao''er and Zi Min walked into the room.


    "Mistress'' foresight is indeed amazing. Su Jin Xiu had indeed gone to look for Zhao Yu Xun, and he had also followed Mistress'' instructions to confirm Su Jin''s pregnancy." Yao''er truthfully reported.


    "Mistress, Zi Min doesn''t understand. Why would she want Su Jinxiu to believe that she is pregnant? It doesn''t seem necessary? " Zi Min was puzzled.


    "I''ve said it before, I''ll make her pay a hundredfold of the pain she felt when she added it to Qiu Yue''s body ¡­" Leng Ling''s voice was filled with a chilling tone. Zi Min and Yao''er looked at each other, feeling touched from the bottom of their hearts.


    "How is Yan Wuhen?" Duan Mu Yan looked towards Zi Min.


    Reporting to Master, Big Brother Yan has already recruited twelve subordinates for the Pear Blossom Pavilion. According to Master, these twelve subordinates all submit to the concubine''s laughter, and according to what Big Brother Yan has said, these twelve people are all extremely vicious murderers, criminals that are on the imperial court''s list. As long as they can keep their lives, they will go through thick and thin for the Pear Blossom Pavilion! Zi Min said firmly.


    "How can we guarantee their survival?" Duan Mu Yan frowned as he asked doubtfully.


    "Rest assured, my lord. Brother Yan has found some gangsters with weak martial arts skills, and Zi Min has changed their appearances to those criminals, then lured the constables to kill them, then bought the coroner''s office, and the whole thing will be flawless!" Zi Min said confidently.


    "And if the constable wants to keep him alive?" Yao''er raised her brows in doubt.


    "Why did Big Brother Yan let them leave him alive ¡­" Up until now, those twelve men had all changed their faces! Moreover, Big Brother Yan had even given them new names, namely Zi Shu, Chou Niu, Yin Hu, and Wu Rabbit. Repeated practice and groping, Confucius Min''s appearance changing technique has been comparable to the moonlight palace''s colorful butterflies.


    "This name is quite strange, but it''s quite easy to remember." Duan Muyan''s lips parted as she lightly smiled.


    "Mistress, I see something strange on Zi Min''s face. You didn''t notice, but she mentioned Yan Wuhen with her radiant eyebrows ¡­" It was just that she did not know what kind of position Yan Wuhen had in his master''s heart. If it was a chess piece that could be abandoned at any time, Yao''er would not want Zi Min to fall too deep into it. She would take this opportunity to speak up, only wanting to know the attitude of Duan Mu Yan.

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    "Of course not!" Zi Min immediately retorted, her red cheeks revealing her feelings. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "Zi Min, Wu Hen is indeed a rare gentleman. If you''re interested in him, then tell him. I don''t want you to get what you deserve when you''re deeply in love with him ¡­" Duan Muyan solemnly stated, her gaze as calm as a calm lake.


    "Zi Min is only admiring elder brother Yan ¡­" There''s no other way! " Zi Min denied it, but a tiny ripple appeared at the bottom of her heart. Perhaps she had unknowingly lost her heart.


    Snow quietly fell. The wind carried the snow as it rippled across the entire Mo Imperial Palace. Duan Zitong wore a gorgeous robe as she stood by the carved stone bridge. Her gaze never left the Tutor Hall.


    "Princess, Tianxue Yu, why don''t you go back to the palace?" Qing Lan covered the mink hide in her hand behind Duan Zitong and said worriedly.


    "Qing Lan, guess what Duan Mu Yan told him? The eunuch has already sent the tenth jug of wine. Duan Zitong could be ruthless to anyone, but not Xiao Yuxuan.


    "I wonder if Qinglan ¡­"


    "What heartless words did Duan Moyan say to cause Yuxuan to lose control ¡­" A hint of sadness flashed across Duan Zitong''s eyes that were as beautiful as butterflies as he sighed.


    In reply to Princess, Qinglan has already found out the origins of the two maidservants by Duan Mu Yan''s side. One of them, called Yao''er, does not have any background, but the other one, called Kong Zi Min, seems to be the only daughter of the late Minister Kong Zheng. Back then, Kong Zheng''s entire family was exterminated because he offended the King Jing, but only his newborn daughter survived. Perhaps this matter is related to Duan Mu Yan. " Qing Lan guessed.


    "Is that so? It seems that Duan Mu Yan will have another formidable opponent ¡­ Qing Lan, you go back first. " Duan Zitong''s bright eyes narrowed as he walked towards the Tutor Manor.


    "Princess ¡­" Qing Lan didn''t understand.


    "Su Jin Xiu can be that bold, but I have no reason to be more timid than her. I don''t have every opportunity every day ¡­" A bright light shone in Duan Zitong''s eyes as she walked step by step towards the Tutor Hall under the attentive gaze of Qing Lan.


    Her heart was inexplicably sore and her heart ached. Yes, even embroidery could do anything for the man she loved, but as for herself, she could only hide her white robe within her heart. She didn''t dare to let others know, and she didn''t even dare to glance at him.


    "What are you thinking about that made you so lost in thought?" There was a hint of playfulness in the low voice. Qing Lan turned around and saw Qian Ruming standing in front of her with a strange expression on his face.


    "How dare you! How dare you barge into the palace in private!" Just as she was about to make a move, she was seen through by Qian Ru Ming. Before Qing Lan could react, Qian Ru Ming had already flashed behind Qing Lan and tapped on her acupuncture points with a "Pa Pa" sound.


    "You! What do you want! If you don''t understand anymore, I''ll call someone over! " Qing Lan growled in fear, her eyes as cold as ice.


    "Call for help? Great ¡­ "If you don''t care about the fact that everyone in the palace sees the Seventh Princess entering the Tutor Manor at night, then I don''t mind. I heard that the Tutor seemed to have drunk a lot of wine just now. Think about it, what are the Princess and the Tutor doing now?" Qian Ru Ming''s vulgar eyes stared at Qing Lan''s angry face. His hand had already reached Qing Lan''s neck.


    "You ¡­ "Don''t go too far!" Qing Lan''s eyes were bloodshot as she viciously said.


    "Am I going too far? You were so focused on the Tutor Manor just now, don''t tell me you didn''t want to do that at all? Qing Lan, ever since I''ve met you, I, Qian Ruming, have avoided all kinds of meat and meat. In the end, Qian Ruming wasn''t so confident. Just as Qing Lan was about to speak, he tapped on her mute acupoint with a "pa pa" sound.


    "This place doesn''t seem to be suitable for talking about love ¡­" Qian Ru Ming''s original intention was not to do so. The moment he saw Qing Lan, he could no longer suppress the desire in his heart.


    When Duan Zitong opened the door, the smell of alcohol that soared to the heavens assaulted her nose. She couldn''t help but frown as she covered her nose with an embroidered handkerchief, her footsteps slightly hurried. When she stepped into the Tutor Hall, she shut the door behind him.


    "Yuxuan?" She walked around a jar of wine that had been smashed into smithereens, and slowly entered the inner room. When she pushed open the door, the smell of alcohol became even stronger, and Duan Zitong subconsciously retreated. Right at this moment, on the bed, Duan Zitong could clearly see Xiao Yu Xuan lifting the jar of wine with one hand and continuously pouring wine into his mouth, while his other hand held a round and clear jade pendant.


    "Yu Xuan!" However, Xiao Yuxuan seemed to be unable to feel her existence, and could only pour wine into his mouth. Standing in front of Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Zitong''s heart suddenly ached, she had never seen Xiao Yuxuan so fragile. His long hair was in disarray, and his sword-like eyebrows were tangled together.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" There''s no need for you to torture yourself like that. What''s so good about Duan Mu Yan? She can do it, but I, Duan Zitong, can do it too. Duan Ziteng reached out to snatch the wine jar back, but Xiao Yuxuan pushed him away.


    "Go away! All of you, go away! Heh ¡­ I want to drink, I want to drink to my heart''s content. How can you be so cruel? Could it be that seven years of deep love has turned into floating clouds in your eyes? Could it be that Yuxuan has become a stranger in your eyes? Then what was all that vow? If even your heart can change, then what else is real in this world! Mu Yan ¡­ Why! "Why ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan suddenly opened his jade pendant and gripped the jar of wine with both hands. The entire jar of wine fell into his mouth and his white robe had long since been soaked in the wine.


    "Yu Xuan!" What are you doing! Why did she have to ruin me!? "It''s not your fault!" At the side, Duan Zitong abruptly stepped forward and pushed away the empty altar in Xiao Yuxuan''s hands. She looked at Xiao Yuxuan with grief and indignation in his eyes.


    "Wine ¡­" Someone! I want wine! "Someone, come ¡­" Xiao Yu Xuan swayed as he stood up and walked out of the room. He had only taken a single step when he stepped on the shattered wine jar. Blood flowed through the white stockings, painting a flirtatious luster.


    At this moment, Duan Zitong could no longer suppress the urge in her heart and pulled Xiao Yuxuan back onto the bed, intending to take off his stockings.


    "Who are you? Why did you stop me? I want to drink! " Xiao Yuxuan''s body was still swaying, and the pain that came from the bottom of his feet didn''t wake him at all.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I... I am Mu Yan ¡­ I am Duan Mu Yan ¡­ " Duan Zitong gritted his teeth. This was her chance. She would only get what she wanted if she put everything on the line!


    "Mu Yan... You... Why are you here? Didn''t you give up on me and our relationship? "And you say ¡­" A joyful light flashed through Xiao Yuxuan''s hazy eyes as he bitterly opened his mouth and let his tears fall to the ground like pearls with their strings cut.


    "I didn''t say anything. I didn''t say anything. Yuxuan, wait for me. I''ll help you fix your feet!" Just as Duan Zitong was about to leave, Xiao Yuxuan pulled him into her embrace. Before she could react, she was tightly hugged by Xiao Yuxuan, so tightly that she almost couldn''t breathe.


    "Don''t go! Mu Yan! I beg you not to go, I know you do not love Brother Wang, everything is fake! I understand that you are a force to be reckoned with. Mu Yan, as long as you speak out such heartless words, Yuxuan will agree to anything you say! "How about it?" Xiao Yuxuan''s chin was pressed tightly against Duan Zitong''s jade shoulder, and every word was filled with deep affection.


    "Good ¡­" I''m not leaving... I will always be by your side, always love you, Yuxuan... I really love you, in the marrow of love, you know... " Duan Zitong''s voice became more and more choked with sobs as her lily-white hands slowly wrapped around Xiao Yuxuan''s neck.


    Just when Xiao Yuxuan was about to let go, Duan Zitong suddenly leaned over and covered her lips with her. At this moment, the emotions in her heart exploded, and she could only succeed.


    Duan Zitong''s kiss grew more and more intense as she pressed Xiao Yuxuan''s hand harder and harder. She wanted to let Xiao Yuxuan feel her own beauty. She wanted to let Xiao Yuxuan know that she and Duan Moyan believed in loving each other even more thoroughly.


    Her brain became heavier and heavier, heavier and heavier. Just as Duan Zitong untied her undergarments and let his hand touch her own demon body, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly fell head first onto the bed, falling into a deep slumber.


    Tears flowed down Duan Zitong''s face as she looked at the unconscious Xiao Yuxuan on the bed. She had already given himself up to him in such a pathetic manner. How could this be the result? Could it be that in Xiao Yuxuan''s heart, he was unable to bear it? Why?! Duan Mu Yan! You really can''t live in this world! He really couldn''t!


    Even so, Duan Zitong still took off all of her clothes. She threw all of her clothes on the ground and then stripped Xiao Yuxuan completely naked. No one knew how empty she was right now.


    Duan Zitong slowly helped Xiao Yuxuan up to the bed and then pressed his body next to his, pulling the blanket up. As they stood so close together, Duan Zitong was unable to hear Xiao Yuxuan''s heartbeat.


    Yu Xuan, I admit defeat. Even if I can''t get your heart, I will tie up your people and keep them by my side forever ¡­


    On the bed in the inner room of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Qing Lan stared at Qian Ru in horror, her eyes filled with rejection and disgust.


    "Qinglan, believe me, Duan Zitong definitely won''t come back here tonight. We can enjoy ourselves for the entire night!" Qian Ru Ming stuck out his tongue and licked his chubby lips. At the same time, his rough hands were unbuttoning Qing Lan''s outer robes. His actions were gentle and very pitiful.


    "Mmm mmm ¡­" When she felt her body turn cold, Qing Lan tried to speak, but could only moan like a small beast.


    "What is it? Are you worried? Qing Lan, don''t worry, I, Qian Ru, swear to the heavens that I will only love you in this life, you know that a new Hua Kui has come to the Spring Pavilion, if it was before, I would definitely let that flower be stained with my rain, but I don''t, I only have Qing Lan in my heart, from today onwards, I, Qian Ru, swear to the heavens that I will never have a single flower, except for your beautiful rose! " Qian Ru''s voice became even hoarser.

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    Qian Ru Ming sat quietly by the bed, looking at Qing Lan. After a long time, his yellow fingers slowly drew past her cherry lips and slowly fell down. Her cherry lips were red and swollen, and her tears were soaked through to the pillow!


    At this moment, there were many people who could save her from the edge of hell. As long as she could move, she would definitely tear Qian Ru Ming into pieces.


    Qian Ruming''s kiss became hotter and hotter. He left a kiss mark on Qing Lan''s neck. The faint pink mark seemed to indicate that the person beneath him was his.


    The wind outside was getting stronger and stronger. The snowflakes were flying everywhere like torn cotton wool. Inside the house, there was a room that was very charming.


    That night, the demand for money was as deep as life. Every time Qing Lan was in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she would suffer in pain.


    "Zhi Ling ¡­" Sorry, that''s why I hurt you. Don''t worry, next time, next time I''ll definitely treat you well ¡­ "You''re so beautiful ¡­" Just as Qian Ru Ming was sighing emotionally, he suddenly felt a gust of cold wind from behind him. Qian Ru Ming was no ordinary person. He flipped over the door and saw Qing Lan holding a hairpin with a pair of crimson eyes.


    "Looks like this acupuncture point was cleared at the right time. Don''t worry, I, Qian Ru, will take responsibility ¡­" Before Qian Ruming could finish his words, he saw Qing Lan stick the hairpin straight into her chest. Qian Ru Ming''s heart skipped a beat as he suddenly stepped forward and snatched the hairpin from Qing Lan''s hand.


    "What are you doing? Could it be that in your heart, I, Qian Ru, am truly so unbearable! " Qian Ru Ming''s eyebrows furrowed as if he was in a fight. A trace of disappointment was revealed in his eyes.


    "Animal!" "I''m going to kill you ¡­" Qing Lan pulled up her clothes and after covering herself up, she raised her sword and thrust it at Qian Ruming.


    "Qinglan, I just can''t help it. I love you so much! Don''t you feel my sincerity at all? " Qian Ruming opened his mouth in pain. He thought that Qing Lan would be angry, but he didn''t expect her to be so extreme.


    "I just feel sick! "You destroyed my innocence and stole my chastity. I, Qing Lan, swear that I won''t be a human if I don''t kill you!" The Blue Sword moved like a roaming dragon, pressing forward step by step. Qian Ru Ming slowly retreated until Qing Lan used her unique skill. Qian Ru Ming finally understood. Of course, the Blue Sword wanted his life.


    When he thought here, Qian Ruming didn''t show any mercy. Within three to five moves, he once again pressed on the Clear Orchid Acupoint.


    "If I knew you were so resistant, I definitely wouldn''t have offended you, but if I had been so sincere, heaven and earth can be determined. Actually, I just wanted to tell you that the culprit of the Qing Clan''s massacre all those years ago was a woman named Gui Luosha, and her goal was your ancestral jade pendant. It is said that the jade pendant contained a treasure, and because of this rumor, it would cause people''s families to lose their lives, so I didn''t want to find out where your jade pendant is. I only want to tell you this, if you still want to kill so many people in the Qing Residence, and want to take revenge for your parents, don''t kill yourself so easily. Regarding Gui Luosha, after the annihilation of the Qing Residence, she disappeared like smoke without a trace, until a few days ago, when her one and only secret weapon, the Golden Leaf, has returned to the Badlands Territory. With your current abilities, you are not my match. If you want to commit suicide, even if you want to, I will not stop you. As long as you can release your grudge of extermination of the Qing Clan. " With a solemn look in his eyes, Qian Ru opened up Qing Lan''s acupuncture points with a few "pa pa pa" sounds. She then took out a golden leaf that was as thin as silk and handed it to Qing Lan.


    She was speechless, while Qing Lan''s hand tightened around her sword. Her eyes turned red, and her entire body trembled in anger. Seeing that Qing Lan didn''t accept the gold leaf from her hand, Qian Ru Ming slowly stepped back and placed the leaf on the table. She then sighed deeply, turned around and jumped out of the window, submerging herself amidst the pure white snow.


    The next second, with a ''bang'' sound, the flexible sword in Qing Lan''s hand fell to the ground. Her tears fell like beads with a broken string. The heart-wrenching pain made her faint, but the scene was still so clear in front of her.


    Qing Lan walked to the table and slowly picked up the golden leaf Qian Ru had placed down. Her eyes were blurred with tears. She slowly tightened her grip on the golden leaf until blood started to flow from the gap between her fingers.


    Money is my life! Gui Luosha! Qing Lan swore that she would repay the debt with blood!


    Through the open window, Qing Lan could clearly see that the lights of the Tutor Manor had been extinguished. At this moment, not only had she lost her chastity, she had also lost the opportunity to continue loving them. Qing Lan helplessly squatted on the ground, from her initial low cries to her heart-wrenching wails ¡­


    A night of snowstorm had dyed the entire palace of the Badlands Palace white, and all the filth and darkness had been covered by the white snow and disappeared without a trace. The entire palace of the Badlands Palace looked extremely pure, but who knew how dirty it looked under the pure white snow.


    Early in the morning, the sun shone brightly, yet it seemed so weak and weak. In the Tutor Manor, Xiao Yuxuan felt a splitting headache as if his entire body had exploded. Just as he was about to rub his forehead, he suddenly felt the weight of his arm.


    "M ¡­" Princess?! " Xiao Yuxuan cried out in fear as he swept his gaze across the room, only to see both Duan Zitong and her clothes scattered all over the place, along with the broken wine jars. Xiao Yuxuan''s heart felt as though it had fallen into an abyss. She immediately jumped off the bed at the speed of lightning and quickly put on her clothes.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" You''re awake? Do you still have a headache? I''ll ask Qinglan to pour you a cup of clear water. " In reality, Duan Zitong had woken up much earlier than Xiao Yuxuan. At this moment, she looked at Xiao Yuxuan with an innocent face as she asked with concern.


    "Princess... What was going on? How could you sleep in Yuxuan''s bed? " Xiao Yuxuan pursed his lips and frowned. His eyes were filled with shock and fear.


    "There''s no need for Yu Xuan to panic. All of this is a voluntary act on the part of the catalpa tree. Don''t worry, the catalpa tree won''t tell anyone, not even royal father and third sister. Yu Xuan should know what the catalpa tree is thinking. Duan Zitong rose to her feet and lifted the brocade curtain. Xiao Yuxuan immediately lowered her eyes and waited for Duan Zitong to put on his clothes before he dared to open her eyes.


    "Princess, Yuxuan... Offended the princess? " Xiao Yuxuan felt as if his head was going to explode, and his mind was in chaos. He tried to recall what happened yesterday, but he clearly remembered that he was drinking, and then someone seemed to have entered, and then ¡­ It was as if someone was holding him, that person ¡­ Could it be that it wasn''t Mu Yan?!


    "It doesn''t matter whether it is or not. What matters is that the catalpa tree is willing." His eyes were as calm as a calm lake. After putting on the outer robe on the ground, he prepared to leave.


    "Princess?" Xiao Yuxuan was still in a state of panic. It was impossible for him to believe that he had not done anything in this kind of situation, especially when he saw the smear of crimson on the bed. His heart had sunk into an endless abyss. If he did what he did, how would he have the face to blame his royal brother?


    "That is all. The catalpa assures you that no one will know about what happened last night. "You''ve just woken up, I''ll get the royal kitchen to prepare some vinegar." Duan Zitong''s words were ambiguous, but Xiao Yuxuan understood it perfectly. In the next second after Duan Zitong left, Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze became lifeless as his entire body leaned against the wall like he had lost his soul. How could he endure this? How could he endure this ¡­


    The next second after she left the Tutor Hall, Duan Zitong wiped the sparkling light from her eyes. So what if nothing had happened? She still wanted Xiao Yuxuan to stay by his side. After returning to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but sneeze.


    "Achoo ¡­" Qing Lan, what''s the smell? " Duan Zitong frowned as she looked at Qing Lan in confusion.


    "Princess, this is the smell of incense. This servant was waiting at the Phoenix Storage Pavilion last night, afraid that something might happen and that there would be nothing else to do, so I tidied up the entire Phoenix Storage Pavilion from inside out. "Princess'' brocade quilts and silks were also sent to the court for cleaning ¡­" Qing Lan said nervously, her eyes flickering.


    "I''ve troubled you. There was no one who was suspicious of you peeping outside the Hall of Tutor yesterday, was there?" Duan Zitong had no doubts about Qing Lan''s words.


    "To reply Princess, no." Qing Lan lowered her eyes as she pondered.


    "Qinglan, what happened to your hand?" Duan Zitong cast a glance at Qing Lan''s left hand, which was wrapped in a white veil, and asked doubtfully.


    "Nothing, I accidentally knocked into some porcelain when I was cleaning last night. Princess, are you tired? Why don''t you go back to your room to rest?" Qing Lan didn''t want Duan Zitong to continue questioning her, as she was afraid that she would be exposed.


    "I''m really tired. Qinglan, later, go to the imperial kitchens and bring a bowl of vinegar to the Tutor Manor. Do you know what to say?" Duan Zitong ordered with a slight raise of her long, shapely eyebrows. If Qinglan hadn''t experienced an earth-shattering incident, she would have noticed the change in Duan Zitong''s expression. But at this moment, she was still shrouded in a haze and was unable to extricate herself from it.


    "Your servant obeys." After Qing Lan left, Duan Zitong immediately felt exhausted. Thus, she walked into the inner room. It was time for her to have a good rest.


    After a night of snow, the Xiao manor was exceptionally lively early in the morning. All of the servants had come out to clear the snow. In the backyard, Feng Xue and Cui Xin used their brooms to sweep the snow on the ground with difficulty.


    "This sparrow really flew up the branch to become a phoenix. What do you think this world is called ¡­?" Cui Xin was indignant. She originally thought that Su Jinxiu would be chased out of the Xiao manor when she seduced the prince. She didn''t expect that within a few days, the entire Xiao manor had already started to prepare for the Qi King''s concubine.


    "That''s true, who asked them to be more righteous and pregnant with a prince''s child! If not for that amulet, do you think our prince would have married her?! "Tsk ¡­" Although the fact that Su Jin Xiu was pregnant was not spread out, it was likely that everyone in the Xiao manor knew about it.


    "Even if she is pregnant, she has to stay. Some people are born with no children! "She did so many bad things, I don''t believe ¡­" Just as Cui Xin was cursing, she suddenly heard a cold voice coming from behind her.


    "What are you talking about?" Feng Xue and Cui Xin were startled when they heard that. They turned around to see Su Jin Xiu staring at them with cold eyes.


    "We... We didn''t say anything ¡­ " Feng Xue subconsciously choked and then lowered her head to sweep the snow with her heart, not saying a word.


    "If there''s nothing better, if I hear you chattering again, I''ll kick you out of the mansion!" Then, just as she was about to turn around and leave, her feet slipped and she fell to the ground.


    "Ah ¡­" When Cui Xin saw this, she hurriedly threw down her broom, stepped forward to support her, and was stopped by Feng Xue. Although Cui Xin could not bear to do it, she did not walk forward.


    But after hesitating for a while, he actually did not come over, nor did he even say a word of greeting. His distance from Xiao Lingfeng was obviously very close, but why is his heart getting further and further away?!

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    She slowly got up, and subconsciously covered her lower abdomen with her hands as a form of protection. She was surprised at her actions, as it turned out, other than Xiao Jingfeng, there was another layer of concern in her heart.


    Although she appeared to agree with Duan Zitong''s suggestion, she had yet to make her final decision. However, the scene just now had confirmed her confidence; if Duan Mu Yan did not die, then she would never be able to obtain Xiao Jin Feng''s heart in this lifetime. Her child would be looked down by others in this Xiao Wang Mansion. This was not the result she wanted! Absolutely not!


    At the entrance of the residence, Duan Mu Yan was about to leave when she coincidentally bumped into Zhou Jing, who had just walked in.


    "Princess? You want to go out? " Zhou Jun tried to probe.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Moyan''s eyebrows twitched slightly. She felt heartache as she watched Zhou Han bustle in and out. It really wasn''t worth it for the sake of a venomous snake and scorpion woman like Su Jin Xiu.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "This old servant has already prepared the clothes you will wear for you on the day of your concubine. If it''s convenient for you, you can give it a try ¡­" If not for the fact that he had seen Duan Moyan, Zhou Han would have never bothered with her. He was very clear about Duan Moyan''s current state of mind. After all, it was a matter of the Xiao Residence.


    "Heh, as long as the tailor is made according to the size given by Yao''er, it''s fine. Housekeeper Zhou, thank you for all the hard work you''ve gone through these days." Duan Mu Yan said from the bottom of his heart.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you''re being too serious. This is something this old servant should do, it''s just that ¡­" "Zhou Jing is a servant, some things really are ¡­" Zhou Han said with a sigh.


    "Mu Yan understands. I, Mu Yan, will carve your kindness in my heart!" Since the manor is still busy, Mu Yan will not disturb you. If you need anything, find me anytime. " In the entire Xiao family, the only ones that she was still grateful to were Zhou Jing and Xiao Yin, who had already set off to battle.


    After leaving the Xiao family, Yao''er fell into deep thought.


    "Is there something on your mind?" Duan Mu Yan sensed Yao''er''s unusual expression and asked doubtfully.


    "Mistress, there are only five days left before the day the Qi King takes in his concubine. Are we really not prepared for anything?" Yao''er was very clear that this time, the Qi King''s concubine was basically set up by her master. But up until now, she hadn''t seen her master make any moves.


    "If we have to put in all our effort to deal with a single Su Jin Xiu, then how should we go about our next steps?" Duan Muyan''s lips curled up slightly, but the light in her eyes was so bright that it caused one''s heart to involuntarily tremble.


    If one could say that there were losses and gains in doing business, then the Spring Festival was undoubtedly a stable business. Every time Duan Moyan stepped into the Spring Festival, it was always overcrowded.


    "Screech ~ ~" Isn''t that Miss Meng Yan! Indeed, a Celestial Immortal had descended to the mortal world! Come... Come over for a drink, it''s rare for me to meet you! " The one who called her name was one of the rich and influential people in the Imperial City. Her family was like countless beauties, but every day, she would linger around the brothel. If she really accepted a wife, then she might as well steal her concubine.


    Duan Muyan walked straight to the second floor, not even sparing Zhang San a glance.


    "Oh, you refused a toast and refused a forfeit!" Today, I want to see whether or not you will reward me with this face! " Zhang San pushed away the beautiful lady beside him and rushed towards Duan Mu Yan with the jug of wine. Zi Min had already been unable to endure it any longer, but before Zi Min could do anything, Zhang San suddenly burst out laughing in the middle of the hall, looking extremely happy. When Duan Mu Yan walked into the Purple Butterfly Pavilion, she could still hear Zhang San laughing maniacally.


    "Zi Min, you did it?" Yao''er whispered.


    "Do you think that''s possible? I don''t have the ability to make him smile so brilliantly. " Zi Min said disapprovingly.


    Zi Min entered the room and closed the door to the Purple Butterfly Pavilion tightly. When she turned around, she saw Yan Wuhen walking out slowly from the drapes.


    "This subordinate pays his respect to Pavilion Master." His black clothes and hair were elegant and graceful, and he still exuded an aura that shook the martial arts world. However, there was a slight decrease in his arrogance. Yan Wuhen knelt on one knee in front of Duan Mu Yan, his hands forming into fists as he said respectfully.


    "Get up, it''s been hard on you these days." A trace of gratitude could be seen in her eyes.


    "Pavilion Master''s words are too harsh. For you to join the Pear Blossom Pavilion without a trace of your own will, and to go through fire and water for Pavilion Master, is your lifetime''s greatest honor." Yan Wuhen''s eyes were filled with an unconcealable tenderness as he stood up and retreated to the side.


    One by one, figures rushed into the Purple Butterfly Pavilion. When Yao''er and Zi Min saw this, they immediately rushed to Duan Mu''s side, guarding their master vigilantly. When all twelve figures had arrived, the window was slammed shut by Yan Wuhen with his internal energy.


    "Your subordinate greets Pavilion Master."


    "Subordinate Chou Niu greets Pavilion Master."


    "Subordinate Yin Hu greets Pavilion Master."


    "Everyone, rise." Duan Moyan turned her gaze towards Yan Wuhen.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, I believe Zi Min has already mentioned the backgrounds of these twelve people to the Pavilion Master. Today, Wu Hen has brought them here to meet the Pavilion Master. I hope that she can bestow medicine upon them." Yan Wuhen was truly a meticulous person. He ordered the twelve people in front of him to consume the poison and hand the antidote over to him, so that the twelve people would remember his kindness.


    Duan Mu Yan cast a sidelong glance at Yao''er. Yao''er understood and passed the antidote over to everyone.


    "Thank you, Pavilion Master!" The twelve of them spoke in unison.


    "Pavilion Master, that Zhang San outside was done by that little rascal just now. It''s just that the environment is limited, so the abilities of the brothers cannot be displayed by Pavilion Master." Yan Wuhen praised.


    "There will always be a chance in the future." After the twelve of them brought out the medicine and left, Duan Mu Yan walked over to Yan Wu Hen''s side.


    "If not for you, Mu Yan would never have known where to find these capable people. Mu Yan will never forget your great kindness!" Glimmers danced in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. She wanted to bend down and bow, but Yan Wu Hen beat her to it.


    "Pavilion Master is too serious, I dare not say I am worthy." Just when Duan Mu Yan was about to say something, Yan Wu Hen''s expression suddenly changed. She immediately pulled her to the side of the table and turned her gaze towards Kong Ziming. Zi Min nodded slightly before she leaped to the door and fiercely opened it.


    "Lady Bing Xin?" Zi Min asked in surprise.


    "That''s right. I wonder if Bing Xin''s sudden visit had disturbed Young Master Yan and little sister''s drinking and chatting?" Before Duan Moyan could reply, Leng Bingxin had already walked into the Violet Butterfly Pavilion.


    "No, it''s rare for Miss Bing Xin to come to my Purple Butterfly Pavilion, I believe Wu Hen wouldn''t mind." She cast a sidelong glance at Yan Wuhen.


    "Since Miss Bing Xin has business with Yan Er, I will come back another day. Farewell." Yan Wuhen pursed his lips as he got up and left.


    "Zi Min, wait for me to send Young Master Wu Hen down ¡­" Duan Mu Yan gently said. When Yan Wu Hen left, Leng Bing Xin spoke out with guilt.


    "It''s all Bing''er''s fault for being so rude. Otherwise, Young Master Yan would not be so disappointed. " Leng Bing Xin sat at the side of the table familiarly, looking around her subconsciously.


    "Miss Bing Xin, you''re being too serious. Even if you didn''t come, Young Noble Wu Hen would have left already. May I know what business you have with Yan Er?" Duan Mu Yan lightly lifted the teapot and poured tea into it.


    If Bing Xin guessed right, Yan''er should be a few years younger than me. If you don''t mind, then call me Big Sister, which isn''t a big deal, but little sister, you''re often away from the Spring Festival, and big sister has a rare opportunity to see you, so when I heard a voice from inside her room, I came over. This Jade Phoenix hairpin is a gift that big sister gave little sister. As Leng Bing Xin spoke, she placed the hairpin in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "Yan''er thanks elder sister for your love. I''m afraid that Young Master Yan''s swordplay has disturbed elder sister. Yan''er is truly sorry." Duan Mu Yan respectfully received the hairpin as she blamed herself.


    "No, as long as my sister is fine ¡­" I still have things to do, so I won''t disturb you any longer. " Before Leng Bingxin left, she looked around. After watching Leng Bing Xin enter the Immortal Deity Pavilion, Yao''er immediately closed the door.


    "Mistress, has this Leng Bing Xin found something?" Yao''er suspiciously asked.


    "Perhaps. I just wonder how much she''s eavesdropping from the outside." Duan Mu Yan frowned as she worriedly asked. At this moment, Zi Min pushed the door open and entered.


    "Yan Wuhen has left?" Yao''er looked at Zi Min.


    "Mm. Master. Big Brother Yan told this servant to tell Master that Leng Bing Xin only came here after Zi Shu and the rest left. She probably didn''t hear anything, so please be at ease, master." However, that Cold Ice Heart Martial Arts is not weak, I believe that it is definitely not an ordinary brothel girl, so Big Brother Yan warned Master to always be on your guard. " Zi Min answered truthfully.


    "She knows martial arts? Is she like us, drunk? "Fine, as long as we pay more attention in the future ¡­" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she glanced at the Jade Phoenix hairpin in her hands. After pondering for a long time, she finally placed it in her bosom. Whether he was an enemy or a friend was still unknown, so he couldn''t act rashly.


    Imperial Palace Hall.


    "Your son''s name is Zitong, and I pay my respects to Imperial Father Jin An ¡­" Duan Zitong walked slowly into the chamber before bowing respectfully.


    "Rise, these days royal father has only cared about the imperial government and he showed less concern for you. It was due to your negligence." Duan Chen sighed lightly as he looked at Duan Zitong lovingly.


    "royal father is the ruler of a nation, he naturally values the lives of all the people in the world." royal father is the ruler of a country, so naturally, the lives of all the people in the world is emphasized the lives of all the people. Duan Zitong said in a gentle voice as she stepped forward and poured some tea for her.


    "In this world, who doesn''t care about their daughter, especially when it comes to their daughter''s marriage? It''s even more careless." Duan Chen said earnestly. Hearing that, Duan Zitong was startled. She was successful last night, but today, Imperial Father mentioned something about her life. Could it be? Could it be that Yu Xuan had already come over? He ¡­ Willing to marry me? Thinking up to here, Duan Zitong was overjoyed. She handed the teacup in her hand over to Duan Chen.


    "As long as it is chosen by royal father, this daughter naturally likes it. Since ancient times, parents'' orders, the words of the matchmaker, this son''s life and major matters will naturally follow royal father''s orders." Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly parted as a bright light shone from his eyes. The happiness on his face caused Duan Chen to be slightly surprised.


    "Is that true? Don''t you want to know who royal father said the son-in-law is? " Duan Chen looked at his daughter in confusion.


    "I believe that royal father will definitely not let this son of mine down. Furthermore, what royal father has chosen, is not to be trifled with." Duan Zitong gently placed her jade-like hand on Duan Chen''s shoulder and laughed from the bottom of her heart.


    "Since you''ve agreed, then Father shall pass down the order right now. At the tenth day of the next month, I shall give you to Prince Gong, Xia Hou Yuan ¡­" Before Duan Chen finished his sentence, Duan Zitong retreated a few steps and looked at Duan Chen in disbelief.


    "What did royal father say? How to... How could it be Xia Hou Yuan? " Duan Zitong asked in shock, her eyes filled with doubt.


    "Who did the catalpa think it was?" Duan Chen sighed to himself. Looks like he guessed right, the so-called Goddess has the Heart of Prince Xiang, right?


    "royal father should know that this son''s heart is with Xiao Yuxuan, so how could he bear to have this son marry Prince Gong? If our daughter doesn''t obey, we won''t obey even if we die! " Duan Zitong''s eyes were hazy with tears as she abruptly knelt on the ground and sobbed softly.


    This morning, Xiao Yuxuan requested to see royal father and wanted to set off to meet his father, Xiao Yin. Although royal father did not agree, I can see that Xiao Yuxuan has already made up his mind, even if royal father did not speak, he might not stay in the Supreme Tutor Hall obediently, catty, royal father does not know what you have told him, but I can see that in his heart, Xiao Yuxuan did not have you at all, your mufei died early.

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    His heart felt like it was being entangled by countless vines. Every inch it tightened caused blood to ooze out. The droplets of blood were like beautiful flowers that could take a life. Although nothing had happened last night, he still didn''t know. Could it be that in Xiao Yuxuan''s heart, there really was nothing for her to care about? Why? It''s not fair.


    "A catalpa ah..." "Don''t be sad, Xiao Yuxuan is not the only man in this world. That Gong Wang is a young man, and his elegance definitely won''t lose to Xiao Yuxuan. Why must you be sad for that insensible guy ¡­" Noticing that Duan Zitong was in such a state, Duan Chen hurriedly stepped forward to support him.


    "Yuxuan is really going to fight?" Duan Zitong''s eyes narrowed, forcing all her tears back into her stomach. Her voice grew colder and colder. She refused to give up. After working so hard for so long, she had no reason to let go.


    "Catalpa..." If you truly cannot let go, royal father will grant your wish. However, royal father cannot guarantee your happiness ¡­ " Seeing Duan Zitong''s desperate and sorrowful expression, Duan Chen couldn''t bear it anymore. Perhaps his decision was unfair to Xiao Yuxuan, but he had already let down Mu Yan and he couldn''t let her down.


    "Father, your son is worrying you. Since Yuxuan wants to go, your son cannot stop him. What your father said is not sweet at all, but your son will not give up either. Your son believes that I will wait until Yuxuan is willing ¡­" Duan Zitong struggled to get up, his sparkling eyes filled with determination as he looked pleadingly at Duan Chen.


    "Zitong, are you sure about your choice?" Duan Chen''s expression was heavy. He admitted that he wasn''t a good father, but he had been trying his hardest.


    "I''m sure!" I plead for royal father''s consent! " Duan Zitong bent down respectfully, and the instant she lowered his eyes, an icy coldness flashed through them.


    If that''s the case, royal father will not force you to marry Duke Gong. Forget it, Xiao Yuxuan merely wants to find Xiao Yin, you can rest assured that this expedition will not be life-threatening, but as for whether or not he can change his mind, Zi Tong, royal father will advise you to prepare your mind. Alright, you can leave now. Duan Chen dejectedly waved his hands, sighing in his heart. Why is it that even his daughter is infatuated with him, while the object of his infatuation is actually the same person?


    At this moment, Ling Ziyan''s smile suddenly appeared in Duan Chen''s mind. It was so pure and pure, as if it was his first time seeing it.


    "Why are you here again ¡­" Purple Smoke... Are you taking revenge on me? From the moment you passed away, day and night appeared in my mind. Why ¡­ "I love Yu Die, but why didn''t she come even once? Zi Yan, ah, Zhen is really confused ¡­" Could it be that the person I have always loved ¡­ "It''s you ¡­" Even if he was an emperor, he could be weak at times. Duan Chen powerlessly sat on the dragon bed, and the corners of his eyes were moist.


    After returning to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong ordered the Blue Orchid to close the door. In the next second, the sound of shattering could be heard, lingering in the air above the pavilion, lingering for a long time.


    Why!? Xiao Yuxuan! Why did you leave? What''s wrong with me, Duan Zitong? You want to be so cruel to me! "Ahh!" Duan Zitong flung open her arms and ripped off the embroidered cloth on the table. The teapot and cup fell to the ground, and in an instant, the shattered pieces of the teapot stabbed into Duan Zitong''s palm. "So deep!


    "Princess!" At the side, Qing Lan was panic-stricken, but she quickly walked in to get the white gauze and medicine. When she came out, Duan Zitong was already sitting quietly by the table, her eyes cold and sinister. Her gaze was directed directly at the Tutor Manor, and the vicious power within seemed to burn the entire place to ashes.


    "Princess, please endure the pain. This servant will pull out the fragment for you ¡­" Seeing the dark red blood flowing out from Duan Zitong''s hand, Qing Lan frowned slightly.


    Duan Zitong was speechless. Her gaze remained fixed on the opposite Hall of Tutor. At this moment, the pain in her heart was far heavier than the pain in her hand. Qing Lan understood her master''s meaning. She held Duan Zitong''s hand with one hand while she clenched the fragment with the other.


    "Princess, do you really want the Prince to leave the palace just like that?" Qing Lan tried to divert Duan Zitong''s attention.


    "That''s right!" My short absence was for the sake of being able to forever stay by my side! "Ugh ¡­" Suddenly, Duan Zitong frowned. At this moment, the fragment had been thrown to the ground by Qing Lan.


    "Princess, please forgive this humble servant''s stupidity." Qing Lan immediately sprinkled the medicine on Duan Zitong''s hand as she questioned.


    "As long as Xiao Yuxuan isn''t in the Imperial City, Duan Mu Yan will be missing a helper. Three days later is the day Xiao Jin Feng will take in her concubine and it will also be the time when Duan Mu Yan dies. It''s about time for Yu Xuan to leave tomorrow." When he returns, everything has changed. Since Duan Mu Yan is dead, no one will be able to compete with me for anything. " Duan Zitong said in a cold voice, a strange light flashing across her eyes.


    "The princess is wise. As for Su Jin Xiu ¡­" When she mentioned Su Jin Xiu, Qing Lan suddenly thought of herself, and remembered the humiliation she had suffered last night.


    "Ugh ¡­" The pain from her hands made Duan Zitong groan subconsciously.


    "Sorry ¡­" "Qinglan''s hands are too heavy ¡­" Qing Lan came back to her senses and said in fear.


    "It''s fine. That Su Jin Xiu naturally has to die. Otherwise, someone will find out about our relationship sooner or later." Alright, I need to make a trip to the Tutor Hall. Wait here. " Duan Zitong abruptly stood up. She wanted to see how Xiao Yuxuan would face her.


    As she watched Duan Zitong''s leaving figure, Qing Lan fell into deep thought once more. If it wasn''t for the fact that she had yet to take revenge, she would never continue to live on in this world with her money like her life! I, Qing Lan, swear that if I don''t tear you into pieces, I will be struck by lightning. As Qing Lan spoke, she slowly pulled out the golden leaf from her bosom. A cold light flashed in her eyes.


    Gui Luosha! Inherited Jade Pendant! Treasure? How trustworthy was money like life?


    Even before arriving at the Tutor Hall, Duan Zitong had already heard the melodious melody of the flute. It was so melodious that it was heartbreaking. Duan Zitong was able to discern that this was a butterfly love flower.


    Duan Zitong deliberately made light footsteps as she walked into the Tutor Manor. The sound of flutes could be heard from within the inner chamber. Duan Zitong secretly heaved a sigh of relief, but her sharp gaze immediately softened. The door was not closed yet. When the snow-white robe entered her sight, Duan Zitong became infatuated once again. Xiao Yuxuan stood by the window with the jade flute in his hands. His long hair fluttered in the wind. His clothes fluttered in the wind, making his seem like a direct Immortal.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s flute music suddenly stopped as he felt someone barging in. However, before he could turn around, he heard Duan Zitong''s questioning.


    "Yuxuan''s flute melody is very beautiful, but it''s also very desolate. Putong would really like to know, just who is the one who misses his name in the flute melody?" With a trace of disappointment in her gentle voice, Duan Zitong walked over to Xiao Yuxuan''s side with small steps. Her gaze followed Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze and found that it was in the direction of the Xiao manor.


    "Yuxuan greets the princess ¡­" Duan Zitong was still as humble as before, but she was still as calm as still water. She couldn''t help chuckling bitterly when she heard the question.


    "I know that you requested for royal father to set off, right?" Duan Zitong turned her gaze towards the man before him. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn''t imagine what this handsome man looked like on the battlefield. How valiant and valiant he must be.


    "Reporting to Princess, Father has not returned from his months of war. As the son of a human, Yuxuan is truly worried. That''s why he has such a request. I hope that we can repay this request to the Imperial Court and fulfill our responsibilities as subjects ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s voice was low, and his confidence was obviously lacking. Ever since Duan Zitong entered the room, she had not looked at him.


    "Responsibility... Could it be that in Yu Xuan''s heart, there''s only the responsibility of being a son and a subject? " A light flickered in Duan Zitong''s eyes as she looked expectantly at Xiao Yuxuan, hoping to see a trace of reluctance in those clear eyes.


    "Princess, Yuxuan... "Yuxuan has recommended your new Imperial Tutor, Elder Ji, to the Emperor. Elder Ji is knowledgeable and far more knowledgeable than Yuxuan. I believe that Princess Ji has learned much more from him than Yuxuan." Xiao Yuxuan continued to evade, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. He didn''t know how to face Duan Zitong.


    "If Yu Xuan leaves, what''s the use of having Mu Zitong ask for the honored tutor? Could it be that you don''t feel a single bit of Zitong''s feelings for Yuxuan? "The catalpa is asking for nothing in return. You just want to know, in your heart, there''s no such thing as a catalpa?" Tears flowed down her cheeks, glittering in her eyes. Even if her sincerity towards everyone else was fake, she truly had feelings for Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Princess... Jade Xuan... Yu Xuan could only apologize. At least for now, he couldn''t accept everything that had happened. His heart was already dead, and he couldn''t pretend to be someone else ¡­ "Yu Xuan knows that this is unfair to the princess, but there''s nothing he can do ¡­" Xiao Yu Xuan choked and said guiltily.


    Tears fell uncontrollably from her eyes. Duan Zitong retreated a few steps, letting the tears roll down her cheeks as she smiled wryly.


    "The catalpa understands ¡­" When the Ping Wang leaves for the battle tomorrow, the catalpa wishes the Ping Wang a successful return. No matter where Yuxuan is, the catalpa tree will silently bless you in the palace. Let the catalpa tree use tea in place of wine to bid farewell to the Ping Wang! " Duan Zitong choked with sobs. She picked up the teapot beside the table and poured the tea into her cup before gulping it down.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Thank you very much." The moment the last syllable was uttered, Duan Zitong had already left. The moment Duan Zitong left the room, Xiao Yuxuan could clearly hear a heart-wrenching wail.


    The night became increasingly tranquil. As the wind blew, the snow hanging on the branches rose up one after another, sparkling and translucent like jade. The vast sky was sparkling with specks of starlight, yet it seemed so powerless.


    With a swish, a black shadow flashed past the skies, leaving behind a scene of shock.


    "Bing-Er greets Master!" Leng Bing Xin bowed respectfully.


    "Get up, what about Ye Li?" Duan Xingyi had sword-like brows and starry eyes; his handsome face was slightly grave. Leng Bingxin did not respond, because she knew that Ye Li was outside.


    "Ye Li greets Master!" Sure enough, as soon as Duan Xingyi finished speaking, that figure immediately entered through the window.


    Shen Han Xin Sect has a total of five assassins, one of them is Gui Luosha! "If I remember correctly, this Ghost Raksha is the one who killed my General Nan Yue. His martial arts are extraordinary, and I believe he is above the two of you, I just want to remind you that if necessary, you will come to my chamber through the secret path in the backyard. I do not want anything to happen to you." He never expected that Shen Hanxin would be so ruthless this time. He even sent out the top elites of the Hawkdog organization.


    "This subordinate understands, but ¡­" Leng Bing Xin frowned and hesitated.


    "But what?" Duan Xingyi looked at Leng Bingxin with his fake eyes.


    A few days ago, Bing''er was in the room having some luck, when she suddenly heard about a dozen experts entering and exiting the Purple Butterfly Pavilion. Bing-Er was surprised for a moment, and then secretly went to the Purple Butterfly Pavilion to investigate, only to be discovered by Meng Yan, but after she had entered the sect, she only saw Yan Wuhen. Bing''er admitted that she had made a misjudgement at first, but this Meng Yan is not an ordinary person, if she was Gui Luosha, then Bing''er would have died long ago, so ¡­ Leng Bingxin raised her eyes to look at Duan Xingyi.

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    "So you want me to test it out?" Duan Xingyi raised his eyebrows.


    "Bing''er doesn''t dare. According to Meng Yan''s character, mortal people cannot enter her eyes." However, Leng Bingxin had this intention.


    "Yes, nothing will happen to the palace in the next two days. On the other hand, Xiao Yuxuan''s departure tomorrow might not be a bad thing. Ye Li, have you settled the matter I asked you to do?" Duan Xingyi solemnly said.


    "Please rest assured master, as long as you make a move, Dou Jing will not be able to survive." Ye Li swore solemnly.


    "Good!" As for Shen Hanxin, oh, you must not let me return to the Southern Mountain Pass safely, otherwise, his good days will come to an end! " Duan Xingyi slightly narrowed his cold eyes that carried a radiance that couldn''t be underestimated. In fact, as the youngest and most capable prince of the Southern Yue, no one had ever dared to look down on him.


    The night was as cold as ever, and the Xiao manor was completely silent. Within the cold wind, that lonely figure stood silently outside Duan Mu Yan''s room, his hand gripping his jade flute shaking even more. After a long while, Xiao Yuxuan finally did not take a single step forward. He lowered his eyes and turned around. Right at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared from within Duan Mu Yan''s room.


    "Ping Wang, Master will invite you in." Zi Min said faintly. Xiao Yuxuan''s voice shook as she subconsciously glanced towards the room. Her elegant figure was wandering by the window.


    Xiao Yuxuan didn''t know how he managed to enter Duan Mu Yan''s room, but after he did, Yao''er and Zi Min naturally stood guard outside.


    The candles in the room flickered, and the flickering light from the candles illuminated Duan Mu Yan''s face, making his look increasingly ethereal. Despite being so close, Xiao Yuxuan could not feel the heart that he had once missed.


    "I know... I shouldn''t have stopped you because I thought you''d come in... I was wrong. The moment you turned around, I had a premonition that if I did not call you back, Mu Yan would lose you, who loved me so much, for the rest of her life ¡­ Jade Xuan... "Sorry ¡­" Her tears were crystal clear. It had been a long time since she had truly shed tears like this. Looking at the only man she was concerned for in her life, Duan Muyan could no longer suppress the weakness in her heart.


    Without hesitation, Xiao Yuxuan rushed forward and tightly embraced Duan Mu Yan. He allowed the tears to fall onto his smooth forehead, fusing his cheeks with her own tears.


    "Why ¡­" "Why did you say such cruel words that day ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan opened his mouth in pain, his heart was as sharp as a knife. If it weren''t for that sentence, how could he have drank so much, and how could he have been a commoner ¡­


    "Sorry ¡­" Yu Xuan, I want to forget about you, but your name is etched in my heart. What should I do!? Unless your heart is taken out, what will happen if you are here?! " In this world of Yan Muyan, the only person she could rely on was a man who had almost left without saying goodbye. She suddenly became afraid, afraid that one day, she would be separated from the world.


    "Mu Yan... "You will always have me. No matter how the stars change, I will always stay by your side ¡­" He had thought that he would be able to let go of the worry in his heart. Turns out that Duan Moyan had long branded an indelible mark in his heart.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" I know I''m going further and further away from you, but I can''t stop... Will you wait for me? Give me time. As long as all of this is over, I will fulfill our previous promise. In Mu Yan''s heart, you will always be the only one! " Her curly eyelashes were covered in tears. In the end, Duan Mu Yan could not let go of her relationship with Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Mu Yan... What are you trying to do? Revenge? Who is it? Duan Xingyi? As long as you say it, I will definitely help you! " It had been a long time since Xiao Yuxuan had heard Duan Moyan''s confession. These words were enough to make him forget all that was wrong with her and protect her from the bottom of his heart.


    "No ¡­" Jade Xuan... Give me time, will you? " Duan Moyan looked at Xiao Yuxuan pleadingly. Tears rolled down his cheeks.


    "Good!" I''ll wait for you! I will leave the Imperial City for a period of time tomorrow. But don''t worry, no matter where I go, I will still think of you! " This was the reason why Xiao Yuxuan had come. He didn''t want to leave without a sound.


    "Thank you ¡­" "Yu Xuan ¡­" Duan Mu Yan once again embraced Xiao Yu Xuan. That kind of deep emotion, that perfect ending, had always been something that was impossible to come by.


    Outside, the wind and snow were mixed, and the cold wind mixed with the cold was blowing in the air without leaving a trace of warmth.


    There was only one day left before Xiao Jin Feng''s concubine ceremony, and the Xiao Residence suddenly became lively. All of the servants were preparing for the happy event tomorrow. Only Duan Mu Yan could be considered a little more relaxed.


    "Mistress, must we go today?" After all, tomorrow was the day of truth. It was not a good time to leave.


    "I must go!" Duan Mu Yan''s tone was firm and persistent. Yao''er and Zi Min glanced at each other before they obediently followed Duan Mu Yan out of the room.


    At the entrance of the mansion, Xiao Jin Feng appeared with a dejected expression in front of Duan Moyan. The past was still fresh in her mind. His marriage with Duan Moyan hadn''t even been half a year, how could she endure this?


    "Mu Yan... You... Do you have time? " That handsome face grew paler and paler as Xiao Jingfeng spoke awkwardly. Ever since he agreed to let Su Jin become his concubine, he had never really talked to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Is the prince busy?" Her expression was as calm as a calm lake.


    "Ugh ¡­" It wasn''t anything important, but ¡­ "If you don''t like it, you can ¡­" Xiao Xinfeng was at a loss for words.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Mu Yan definitely won''t miss a thing. If Your Highness is fine, Mu Yan wants to go out and take a look. Yao''er, let''s go ¡­" After bowing, Duan Moyan bypassed Xiao Lingfeng and left the Xiao manor.


    Xiao Lingfeng''s eyes turned slightly red as he stared at the departing figure of Duan Muyan. His heart was filled with an incomparable amount of unwillingness, and luckily, he managed to catch up to her.


    The Spring Festival was still bustling. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to step onto the second floor, she heard a familiar voice coming from a corner.


    "The graceful steps of a lotus are really the number one card of the Spring Festival. In the end, it''s completely different from those ladies." The pure voice was a bit ambiguous, and a few praises came from the figure behind the curtain.


    Duan Mu Yan trembled when she heard his voice. Just as she was puzzled, a familiar figure appeared in front of her.


    "May I ask who this young master is?" Looking at the purplish-red dress, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh in her heart. Even if she didn''t become Duan Mu Yan, she was still unable to shake off the devilish handsome man in front of her.


    "I am just a nobody. If Lady Yan''er does not mind, you can call me Yi." Duan Xingyi curled his lips and lightly waved his jade-like fingers. The folding fan in his hand spun in a circle.


    "Ugh ¡­" Young Master Yi''s heart must belong to this place as it is extremely fertile and thus, I apologize for the absence of Yan''er. " Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to have any relationship with Duan Xingyi in the Spring Hall. Seeing that Duan Muyan was about to turn and leave, Duan Xingyi''s figure flashed and with a speed so fast that he had already arrived beside his.


    "Miss ¡­" Zi Min immediately stood in front of Duan Moyan, protecting her as she coldly stared at her.


    "It''s fine. I believe Young Master Yi won''t hurt Yan''er ¡­" Duan Moyan silently exhaled a breath of cold air, her brows furrowed as she smiled while using a light tone to speak.


    "Naturally, how can I bear to part with such a beautiful and alluring dewdrop ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s beautiful phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as his gaze landed on Duan Mu Yan.


    "What does Young Master Yi want?" Duan Moyan went straight to the point, but didn''t stop in her tracks. Based on the estimated time, Xiao Yuxuan''s army would pass by this place soon.


    I just want to have a long drink with Lady Yan''er. Would Lady Yan''er like that?" Duan Xingyi sized up the girl in front of him. Her face was like a lotus flower in water. Her appearance definitely matched her identity. However, her eyes emitted a gaze that seemed to be filled with anxiety and annoyance.


    "Young master, please!" Duan Muyan did not want to delay any longer. As she spoke, she had already pushed open the door of the Violet Butterfly Pavilion.


    "Min''er, go prepare a jar of good wine and some pastries ¡­" Both Zi Min and Yao''er naturally understood each other. They recognized Duan Xingyi, and their master telling them to leave was undoubtedly to prevent them from being found out.


    After Yao''er and Zi Min left, Duan Mu Yan swayed towards the window sill and pushed open the window. In the next second, a gust of cold wind blew in and Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but shiver. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt the weight of her body.


    "Ugh ¡­" Ease... I, Mu Yan, am grateful for Young Master Yi''s good intentions. " Just as Duan Muyan was about to refuse, she suddenly heard a loud and clear sound of a battle drum coming from outside the window.


    Through the window, an imposing, dragon-like army appeared before her. The horse in the lead was a deep red in color, and with a single glance, one could tell that it was a top-grade Ferghana Horse. The person on the horse was dressed in a military uniform, appearing valiant and valiant.


    As he watched Xiao Yuxuan''s figure slowly pass through the window, Duan Mu Yan''s body couldn''t help but tremble. At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten about Duan Xingyi behind his, and in his eyes, there was only the man before his. But in the end, the man she loved slowly left her sight, and the man who had saved her time and time again, never once left her side.


    "It is unexpected that Lady Yan Er already has a partner in her heart ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s words pulled Duan Mu Yan back from her daze. When the warm aura rushed towards her, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously retreated, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes.


    Everyone in the entire Badlands Court knows about it, and everyone knows about it. Being able to see the Ping Wang once, is a blessing that Yan''er has built up over the years. Of course, Yan''er knows that the Ping King is just a person who admires him and has no ulterior motives. Earlier, she had been too focused, so if she denied it now, it would draw suspicion from others.


    "Heh, what a handsome and unparalleled young man. I wonder what Miss Yan''er thinks of the Second Prince of the Badlands? In other words, the current crown prince?" Duan Xingyi lightly smiled as he slowly put away the folding fan in his hand. He then stared fixedly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Yan''er does not dare to speak carelessly before meeting someone she has not met. "Since the food and wine have arrived, how about we drink?" Duan Mu Yan replied as he walked to the side of the table. Duan Xingyi didn''t pursue the matter any further. He strolled over and sat opposite of Duan Mu Yan, his eyes never leaving her.


    "Could it be that there''s something wrong with Yan''er''s face?" Her heart was trembling slightly. The so-called feeling of being a bandit should be as she was now.


    "No, this face is like a crescent moon-like flower. It can be said to be peerless in its generation, but ¡­" Duan Xingyi placed his folding fan on the table and grabbed the wine cup in front of him.

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    "But what?" Duan Moyan sat beside him, listening intently.


    "However, Miss Yan''er''s eyes are especially beautiful, almost like a person''s!" A wry smile appeared on Duan Xingyi''s lips. Even in the land of fireworks, his mind was still thinking of Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s not surprising that humans are similar." Duan Mu Yan said in a gentle voice, feeling indescribably frantic in his heart.


    "Does Miss Yan''er not want to know who that person is?" Duan Xingyi raised his brows as he looked at Duan Mu Yan, his gaze like silk.


    "It doesn''t matter who is Yan He." Duan Mu Yan ignored her and casually poured herself a cup full of wine.


    "I''ve heard that the number of guests that Lady Yan''er has received is very few. It is my honor to be able to enter this Purple Butterfly Pavilion for three lifetimes. I am honored to be with Lady Yan''er!" Duan Xingyi raised his hand to drink the wine before turning his gaze towards Duan Mu Yan, who was covering her sleeves to finish the wine as well. Just as Duan Xingyi was about to speak again, Zi Min walked in quickly from outside.


    "Miss ¡­" Zi Min looked at Duan Mu Yan with a troubled expression before shifting her gaze to Duan Xingyi.


    "What is it?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Zi Min in astonishment as she asked doubtfully.


    "Miss, the doctor just told me that Grandma Feng is very ill ¡­" "We''re almost at the end of our rope ¡­" Zi Min sobbed in response as tears welled up in the corner of her eyes.


    "What!?" How could it be like this? Let''s go quickly ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Duan Muyan rose to her feet, a grave expression on her face. However, just as she was about to leave, she turned around and looked at Duan Xingyi.


    "Since Miss Yan''er has urgent matters to attend to, I won''t stay for long. May I ask if there is anything I can do to help?" Duan Xingyi raised his chin and said indifferently.


    "I appreciate Young Master Yi''s kindness, but it''s better if you don''t mind if I greet you. Excuse me, Min''er, let''s go!" When facing Duan Xingyi, she was truly speechless. Any casual word from his would cause him to be suspicious of his.


    After Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min left, the door of the Desire Immortal Pavilion opened and Duan Xingyi walked in without hesitation.


    "Master, is that Meng Yan suspicious?" Leng Bing Xin asked suspiciously.


    "There was originally no suspicion. However, when they mentioned Grandma Feng just now, it seemed like she wanted me to leave on purpose. What is she afraid of?" Or cover up what? No one knew. And Ye Li had told him to secretly follow her. If there really was a mother-in-law, then there was no denying it. If there wasn''t ¡­ Then this Meng Yan is very problematic. " As Duan Xingyi spoke, Ye Li, who was waiting outside the window, had already accepted his orders and left.


    "Bing-Er, you should know Ye Li''s heart ¡­" In the end, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but speak.


    "Bing-Er only knows to be loyal to her master, to the Dark Group. The rest is not on Bing-Er''s mind." "Rest assured, Master. Once Ye Li has any news, he will definitely notify Master." Leng Bing Xin immediately leaned forward and clenched her fists. She didn''t want Duan Xingyi to continue speaking. She was afraid that a single order would destroy all her hopes.


    "Alright, then I''ll be going! You guys must be careful. " Duan Xingyi''s eyes dimmed as he left the Spring Festival.


    At the outskirts of the southeast side of the Imperial City, a luxurious carriage stopped outside a run-down temple.


    "Qinglan, are you sure the army will pass by?" Duan Zitong asked with her hands folded inside her sleeves, her voice trembling slightly.


    "Reporting to the princess, Qing Lan is certain!" Qing Lan said affirmatively outside the car. At this moment, the sound of horses galloping could be heard from afar. Duan Zitong was suddenly overjoyed and immediately got off the carriage.


    "Princess, are you still going to wait in the car for a while? The sky is cold and the earth is freezing. Seeing the longing on Duan Zitong''s face, she knew that her master had deep feelings for Xiao Yuxuan and that his methods might sometimes incite criticism, but her heart couldn''t be faked.


    "Qinglan, help me stop Xiao Yuxuan. Quickly go ¡­" After almost half a cup of tea''s worth of time, Qing Lan suddenly stepped forward and charged towards the grand army in front of her. The closer she got to Xiao Yuxuan, the more deeply she felt humiliation she felt. If it wasn''t for money, she would have at least had a dream.


    "Stop!" With a loud roar, the great army came to a screeching halt. Xiao Yuxuan urged his horse to the front of Qing Lan, and from the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Duan Zitong standing by the side of the carriage.


    "Qing Lan pays her respects to the Ping King, and the princess invites the Ping King to come over for a chat." Qing Lan respectfully kowtowed on the ground, not daring to raise her gaze. She was afraid that her eyes would stain Xiao Yuxuan''s divine appearance.


    Xiao Yuxuan hesitated for a long time before finally dismounting and walking towards Duan Zitong.


    "This humble official pays his respects to the princess." Xiao Yuxuan fell to one knee, a complicated expression on his face.


    "Yu Xuan, why are you being so courteous? Hurry up and get up ¡­" Duan Zitong extended his arm to support her, but Xiao Yuxuan dodged it cleverly.


    "I wonder if the princess has any important matters for you to attend to?" As Xiao Yuxuan spoke, his gaze shifted to the long line behind him. The meaning behind his words was obvious.


    Originally, you wanted to ask royal father to let you go with him, but your reputation didn''t go according to the plan. The young man knew what you were thinking, so he wouldn''t press the issue. This jade pendant was the one and only one Imperial Consort had left for the young man to keep him safe for life. Now, the young man wants to give it to Yuxuan, and he hopes that you can keep Yuxuan safe and sound. Duan Zitong carefully placed the jade pendant before Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Princess is such a heavy item, Yuxuan doesn''t dare to accept it." Xiao Yuxuan fearfully said as he bent down to refuse. Unexpectedly, Duan Zitong hung the jade pendant on Xiao Yuxuan''s belt while he was bending over his.


    "Princess... "This can''t be ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan was about to remove the jade when she was stopped by Duan Zitong.


    "Yuxuan, can you not reject my good intentions?" I don''t ask for anything anymore. I just hope that you can come back safely and accept this jade pendant ¡­ "Let me be at ease, please ¡­" Duan Zitong choked with sobs as she spoke. Tears welled in her eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall.


    The words of rejection stuck in his throat. Xiao Yuxuan''s hands finally stopped trying to untie the jade pendant. He felt guilty towards Duan Zitong.


    "Yuxuan, thank you ¡­" "The catalpa wishing you a safe journey ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan saluted and turned around to leave. The moment Xiao Yuxuan turned around, Duan Zitong''s face was covered in tears. There was reluctance, hesitation, love, and hatred. All of these feelings rushed into her heart.


    At an alleyway within the Imperial City.


    "Mistress, someone is following us ¡­" Zi Min''s ears trembled slightly as she quickly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Is Yao''er ready?" Other than Duan Xingyi, she couldn''t think of anyone else who would follow her at this time. However, she really couldn''t understand why Duan Xingyi would suspect her. In Duan Xingyi''s eyes, he was just a renowned courtesan from a brothel.


    "Don''t worry, Mistress." Zi Min nodded slightly and remained silent. In the darkness, Ye Li, who had been following behind Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min the entire time for around an hour, suddenly saw the two of them step into a thatched hut.


    Ye Li''s body shook, then he leapt onto the thatched hut and gently opened up a small crack.


    "Grandma ¡­" Our Miss is here... Open your eyes and take a look! " Tears streamed down Yao''er''s face as she spoke in a sorrowful voice, her hands tightly gripping the withered old man on the grass bed.


    "Benefactor ¡­ You... You''re here... I can''t take it anymore... Thanks to you taking care of me all this time... Now I''m leaving... This old woman will definitely repay the kindness of her savior in her next life ¡­ "Of course ¡­" The old man''s rough hands slowly extended towards Duan Muyan, his eyes glimmering with tears, unwilling to part from her.


    "Granny, don''t worry. Yan''er promises Granny that she will definitely do what she says. Rest assured, you can leave everything to Yan''er!" Grandma ¡­. Watching the old man slowly close his eyes, Duan Muyan''s heart ached as tears started streaming down her face without warning.


    At the side, Zi Min and Yao''er were also moved to tears. In the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, Zi Min had already wiped her tears away.


    "Mistress, that person left!" Zi Min said affirmatively.


    "Yao''er, this old lady is ¡­" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "It just so happens that when you asked me and Zi Min to leave Purple Butterfly Pavilion, a girl said that she wanted to sell herself to a brothel on condition that she buried her grandmother. I saw that she was pitiful, and since you really needed a way to get out of it as soon as possible, I decided to go with it." Yao''er truthfully said. As she spoke, a little girl with braids came out from under the bed, her face full of tears.


    "Yahh, quickly come out ¡­" Seeing the little girl act this way, the light in Yao''er''s heart returned. If not for the fact that she was afraid of being recognized by the person following her, she would not have hidden her away.


    "Grandmother ¡­" Yao''er helped Ya''er to her feet, but when she saw the old man on the bed, she immediately began to wail. Duan Mu Yan turned his gaze to Yao''er.


    "Mistress, don''t worry. Yao''er will definitely properly arrange everything for you." Yao''er understood the meaning behind Duan Mu Yan''s words and said resolutely.


    By the time they settled in, the sky had already turned dark.


    "Master, tomorrow is the day the prince takes in his concubines. Could it be ¡­ Do you really want Su Jin Xiu to get what she wants? " Even now, Yao''er still didn''t understand Duan Mu Yan''s thoughts.


    "Yeah, I want her to get what she wants. When she feels like the happiest woman in the world, I want her to lose everything in the blink of an eye!" Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth as she spat out those words.


    "What do you want Zi Min and I to do tomorrow?" Yao''er continued.


    "Take the opportunity to act!" Duan Mu Yan inwardly sighed. After scheming for such a long time, she would make Su Jin Xiu pay the price she deserved. Qiu Yue, don''t worry. I will make Su Jin Xiu die a thousand times more miserably than you!


    The sun was setting, and the new moon was rising in the east. The Imperial Palace, which had been bustling for the entire day, slowly quieted down. Inside the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, candles flickered and dimmed, illuminating Duan Zitong''s dark and gloomy face.


    "Tomorrow is your good day. I''ll congratulate you first ¡­" Duan Zitong lowered her gaze to look at Su Jin Xiu, who was kneeling on the ground, and spoke in an indifferent tone.


    "Your servant is terrified ¡­" Su Jin Xiu replied with a tremble and lowered her beautiful eyes.


    "Stand up and speak. How are you preparing for the things that I want you to do?" Duan Zitong went straight to the point, her sharp gaze shooting towards Su Jin Xiu like an eagle.


    "Return... Returning to the princess, Jinxiu thought that poisoning Duan Moyan while she was in the main hall wasn''t the best choice. " If it was a plan like Duan Zitong''s, it would be greatly disadvantageous to him.


    "Oh? "So you have a plan?" Duan Zitong had originally thought that Su Jinyan would be depressed, but now it would seem that Su JinXiu was even more eager for Duan Mu Yan to return to heaven than he was.


    "This servant thinks that after this servant pays her respects and while Prince is toasting, this servant can go find Duan Mu Yan and knock her out in her room. When it gets dark, the princess will arrange for a few experts to burn her room. This way, everything will be safe." Su Jinxiu revealed her own style and style.


    "It sounds good, but I think that I''ll send someone to pick you up as well. However, I feel that it would be more flawless if you set fire to Duan Mu Yan''s room and created an illusion to let everyone know that this was an accident." How could Duan Zitong not know about Su Jin''s scheme? She had to agree if she wanted to stay out of this matter.

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    "This ¡­" Su Jin Xiu frowned slightly as she lowered her eyes in silence.


    "I understand, tomorrow is the day of your wedding, it''s not good to get stained with blood. If you feel that my suggestion is inappropriate, then we''ll discuss it in the future. In any case, it doesn''t matter to me whether Duan Moyan lives for a while longer." Duan Zitong wanted to capture him but decided not to.


    "Princess is too serious, we''ll do as you say!" But how will the princess receive this servant? " Su Jin Xiu asked doubtfully.


    "After you start the fire, I will send a Death Soldier to pretend to be an arsonist. After that, I will also send someone to execute him on the spot so that everyone''s attention can be shifted away from you. What do you say?" Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly parted, her eyes shining.


    "Princess''s method is very good! This servant will do as I say! " She had already been oppressed by Chu Shirou for seven years, and now there was another Duan Moyan. In the span of a few years, she really couldn''t afford to gamble with him.


    "Mm, it''s getting late. Go back first, so as to not arouse suspicion, success or failure will depend on tomorrow." Duan Zitong turned her gaze towards Qing Lan, hinting her to send Su Jin Xiu out of the palace.


    After Qing Lan returned to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she walked to Duan Zitong''s side.


    "Master, if you want to find a scapegoat, do you want to go to the Sky Prison and find a death sentence?" Qing Lan said seriously.


    "What is it? Do you really think that I will excuse Su Jin Xiu? " Duan Zitong''s phoenix-like eyes narrowed as they flashed with a dark light. She shifted her gaze to Qing Lan, who couldn''t help but be surprised when she heard her voice. Seeing Qing Lan''s incredulous expression, Duan Zitong''s cherry lips slightly opened, "There is no wall that doesn''t pierce the wind in this world. If we let Su Jin Xiu live like this, whether or not you think will benefit us, we might as well kill two birds with one stone and use Su Jin Xiu to kill Duan Mu Yan. Then, we''ll let our royal father punish Su Jin Xiu for her crimes. Wouldn''t that kill two birds with one stone!" Originally, she didn''t want to get rid of Su Jin Xiu so quickly, but she was helpless when Su Jin Xiu insisted on dragging her into the water. This kind of disloyal servant couldn''t be left alive.


    "But ¡­" Qing Lan was puzzled.


    "Are you afraid that Su Jin Xiu will call us out? At least before she sees me, she doesn''t dare to speak carelessly. As long as I can send her to prison, I will have Qian Ruming kill this trouble! In case we raise a tiger and cause trouble! " Each of Duan Zitong''s words was ice-cold, her gaze cold and sinister.


    The moment she heard the two words, "Qian Ru Ming", Qing Lan''s body trembled slightly. The three words were like demons that left a deep imprint in her heart. Every time she thought about it, she would feel so much pain that she wished she were dead.


    "Qing Lan?" Duan Zitong felt that something was off with Qing Lan and asked doubtfully.


    "Ugh ¡­" Master is wise, then tomorrow we''ll just sit back and wait for the profits of the fishermen? " Qing Lan immediately focused and continued.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" "The last time you narrowly escaped death was due to your luck. Let''s see if your luck is really that good this time around ¡­" A feminine gaze burst forth from Duan Zitong''s eyes. Only if Duan Moyan died would she be able to obtain Xiao Yuxuan.


    It was as if the night sky was being washed away as the full moon had just risen. The cold wind still engulfed the vast earth without a shred of mercy.


    However, he didn''t dare take a step forward. Xiao Jin Feng knew that after tomorrow, the distance between him and Duan Mu Yan would grow further and further apart, and this was not his wish. He wanted to explain, wanted to tell Duan Mu Yan that besides Shi Rou, she was the second woman he was truly against.


    "Esteemed wangfei, the prince is outside, you ¡­" Yao''er lightly floated to the side of Duan Mu Yan as she suspiciously asked.


    "Blows out the light, I''m tired ¡­" That day, she had begged Xiao Jin Feng to seek justice for Qiu Yue, but what she had gotten in return was the pain in her spine. This was all thanks to Xiao Jin Feng.


    The moment the room lost its light, Xiao Jingfeng lost all hope. He stood still on the spot and released a long breath. As he turned around, he saw Su Jin Xiu standing in front of him like a sculpture.


    "Embroidery ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng spoke in surprise, but did not take a step forward.


    "Your highness, according to custom, I shouldn''t have met you tonight at the brocade shop, but I really want to tell you that ever since I followed you to Prince Xiao''s mansion, you''ve never done anything excessive with the brocade. In the heart of the brocade, you''re unique, you''re as far away as the stars in the sky and as bright as the sun." Your highness, according to custom, I shouldn''t have met you tonight at the brocade shop, but I want to tell you that when you''re at least, you''ll always be able to stay by your side. The cold wind brushed against her cheeks, sealing off the tears in her eyes. Originally, she had come here to look for Duan Mu Yan, but she hadn''t expected to see such a scene.


    Under the moonlight, Su Jin''s tears were sparkling and translucent. The sincere look in her eyes made Xiao Jin Feng feel ashamed.


    "Embroidery..." "Don''t think too much into it. Go back and rest, you''ll still be tired tomorrow ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng swallowed his saliva and turned to leave from the other side.


    Seeing Xiao Jin Feng''s figure fade away from her line of sight, Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like the rain as she sobbed softly. It turned out that no matter how lowly she appeared in front of Xiao Jin Feng, he was not moved at all.


    "Child... Don''t worry, I will definitely clean up all the obstacles in your path of growth. Even if your Royal Father doesn''t love you, and you and I ¡­ "And the mother who loves you the most in this world ¡­" Every word was like ice, and the gentle light in her eyes was like ice as she turned towards Duan Mu Yan''s room. I''m sorry! For the sake of the child in my womb, you must die ¡­


    A battle of conspiracy, a contest of life and death, slowly began in the endless night.


    It was not yet Yin hour, but Su Jin''s room already had four or five maids bustling around.


    There was not only the difference in attire from the main hall, there was even a reduction in the procedures. There was no eight carriers palanquin, and there were no guests all around, but because it was a joyous event for the Xiao manor, there were still many people who came to congratulate her.


    "Elder sister brocade ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" It''s Madam ¡­ What is wrong with this dress? " Feng Xue''s voice was respectful, but it was obviously disobedient.


    "Not bad, you''ve done well. After I pay my respects, I will take you and Cui Xin into my room, and when the time comes, I will take care of all of you!" "How are the preparations going outside?" Su Jin Xiu did not care about Feng Xue''s attitude. They naturally could not accept the fact that a sparrow could fly on a branch and become a phoenix!


    Just as Su Jin Mei finished speaking, the room was pushed open by Cui Xin.


    "Cui Xin, Madam really wants to know how the preparations are going outside!" Feng Xue disapproved of Su Jin''s so-called favor.


    "Reporting to Madam, everything is normal outside. Butler Zhou has already arranged everything. We only have to wait for the right time to begin the ceremony." Since Su Jinhua was an inner marriage, she didn''t even have to use a sedan chair. He only needed to go to the main hall and pay respects to Xiao Lingfeng.


    Time passed second by second, some were excited, some were nervous, and finally, the time to pay her respects was up. Accompanied by the thunderous sound of suona and gongs and drums outside, Su Jinxiu was supported by Feng Xue and Cui Xin as they left the room. Along the way, the red carpet paved the way, and with every step Su Jin took, her heart was filled with joy.


    Outside the main hall, the guests had all arrived long ago. Everyone wanted to know what kind of woman could enchant the prince under the gaze of the secondary wife. Everyone was filled with curiosity towards Su Jin Xiu.


    "Everyone, quiet down ¡­" The groom will bring the bride into the hall! " The nanny shouted loudly according to the rules of a concubine. Inside the main hall, Xiao Jingfeng was clad in a red wedding dress, and his expression was slightly sluggish. After the nanny had spoken, Xiao Jingfeng subconsciously looked to the side at Duan Moyan, whose legs were like ice, not moving in the slightest.


    When the wedding nanny saw this, she couldn''t help but gently push Xiao Jingfeng aside as she spoke with a smile.


    "The groom should be overjoyed. The bride is right outside, all he needs to do is pull her in ¡­" Under the nanny''s reminder, Xiao Jin Feng could only step out of the hall and lead Su Jin Xiu into the hall from Feng Xue''s hands. The moment their fingertips touched, Su Jin Xiu cried tears of joy and tears of tears fell. However, to Xiao Lingfeng, this was not the moment to be tormented by hell. Being in the same bed was already a strange dream.


    "First bow to the heavens and earth ¡­" The nanny''s voice was exceptionally high-pitched, every word seeming to pierce Xiao Jingfeng''s eardrums. After Xiao Jingfeng kowtowed like a machine, the final step was for Su Jin to pour tea for Duan Mu Yan.


    The main hall and even the guests were in complete silence. Everyone wanted to know Duan Mu Yan''s reaction, even though she wasn''t favored, she was still a girl blessed by the heavens. How could she endure such humiliation?


    "Your Highness, please accept my respect ¡­" Su Jin Xiu knelt down respectfully and accepted the cup in the servant girl''s hands and raised it above her head.


    Seeing Su Jin Xiu kneel humbly and humbly in front of her, Duan Mu Yan smiled lightly as she received the teacup and took a sip. After that, she slowly helped Su Jin Xiu up as her eyes shone with a gentle light, and her face was like the spring wind, causing people to be unable to see the sorrow and loneliness in the bottom of their hearts.


    "In the future, just call me sister. Today is younger sister''s big day, so older sister will not chat with you about everyday things. As for the rules, little sister will be here at home much earlier than older sister, so I am very clear about it." "Go ¡­" Qingcheng''s countenance did not reveal the slightest bit of disappointment or unwillingness. Indeed, she was not disappointed at all, and today was indeed a good day for her to take revenge for Autumn Moon. How could she not be happy?


    "The bride and groom enter the bridal chamber together ¡­" With the final sentence of the nanny, Xiao Jin Feng wooden took Su Jin Xiu and left the main hall.


    The guests seemed to be disheartened by the lack of a good show, so they all went back to their respective tables to drink and talk merrily. At this moment, Yao''er and Zi Min were supporting Duan Mu Yan on both sides as they walked out of the main hall and headed towards the room.


    "Esteemed wangfei, we should ¡­" While passing by Xiao Jin Feng''s wedding, Yao''er asked hesitantly.


    "Go back to your room first. Don''t worry, I have my own arrangements." After which, she returned to her own room. The wedding banquet officially began. After Xiao Jin Feng sent Su Jin Xiu to the bridal chamber, he hurriedly left without stopping for even a second.

 C128

    "Madam, you''ve been tormenting yourself all day. Are you hungry?" Feng Xue''s heart was still unwilling to accept this. Su Jin Jin did not say anything. She slowly lifted the hood and placed it on the bed. Then, she took off her wedding dress.


    "Madam? What are you doing? " Feng Xue didn''t understand and asked suspiciously.


    "Feng Xue, take off your clothes and change into my set. Listen, from today onwards, I, Su Jin Xiu, will be the mistress of this place. As long as you follow me wholeheartedly, you will be able to enjoy limitless wealth, but ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s seductive eyes flashed, causing Feng Xue to shudder.


    "But ¡­" Feng Xue still had not moved. She really did not understand what Su Jin was trying to do.


    "Feng Xue, take it off quickly ¡­" Although Feng Xue didn''t know the reason, she still believed that Cui Xin would not harm her. Thus, she took off all of her clothes and put on the happy clothes that Su Jin had embroidered on her body. The feeling of rising to the sky in one step was indeed different.


    "Listen, I''ve never left the wedding room, you know? Also, before I return, you are not allowed to leave, and no one is allowed to enter! You heard it? " Su Jin Xiu''s face was solemn, and her eyes were filled with an unfathomable chill.


    "Then... Then what if the Prince enters?! " Feng Xue said in fear.


    "I won''t ¡­" Su Jin Xiu could not help but smile bitterly. As long as he had a trace of reluctance, he would not have left in such a hurry.


    After Su Jinxiu gave her instructions to Feng Xue and Cui Xin, she quietly left her bridal room and went straight to Duan Mu Yan''s room. It was the best time to get rid of Duan Mu Yan now.


    "Cui Xin, why do you need to listen to her? Do you think she will give us food just because she''s a lady?" Feng Xue Zhan trembled as she fiddled with the wedding dress on her body as she complained.


    You can rest assured, this is the side concubine''s idea, the side concubine came to look for me, and said that as long as we follow Su Jin Xiu''s orders, we will ensure that we will be safe and sound in the Xiao manor. Think about it, wouldn''t this kill two birds with one stone, not only do we not offend the side concubine, but also make Su Jin Xiu satisfied! Cui Xin''s eyes shone, and she chuckled.


    "Is that so?" Cui Xin''s words did not let Feng Xue calm down, it instead made her feel even more apprehensive ¡­


    In front of Duan Mu Yan''s room, Su Jin Xiu looked around. Seeing that no one was around, she was just about to knock on the door when the blanket on the door opened from the inside.


    "Wangfei has been waiting for you for a long time ¡­" Zi Min said coldly and walked out of the house with Yao''er. Su Jinxiu was stunned for a moment before she carefully stepped into the room. Almost at the same time, she spilled the tasteless, colourless smoke from her sleeves.


    "Madam Su, you came a little later than I expected ¡­" Duan Mu Yan sat down at the side of the table and spoke in a relaxed manner.


    "Is that so? So, are you sure I''ll come to you? "Why?" Su Jin Xiu disapproved as she unceremoniously sat down in front of Duan Mu Yan. Towards someone who was on the verge of death, there was no need for her to be courteous at all.


    "Or is it an apology?" The corners of Duan Moyan''s lips curled up as she smiled.


    "Apologize? "I don''t feel that there''s anything that would let you down, Duan Mu Yan ¡­" Su Jinxiu said resentfully, the bewitching medicine in her sleeves had already been used up.


    "Perhaps, perhaps in your opinion, as long as you can become Xiao Jin Feng''s wife, everything that happened in the process is correct. Perhaps, it''s cruel, but it''s not wrong! "Is that so?" Her voice was gentle, yet it caused no trace of warmth to be felt in the crowd.


    "What are you trying to say?" Su Jin Xiu felt uneasy in her heart, as if everything she had done was within Duan Mu Yan''s expectations.


    "Do you still recognize this letter?" Duan Mu Yan took out the letter Yao''er had found that day and tossed it on the table.


    "This... How did you find it? " Su Jin Xiu could not believe it.


    If you hadn''t caused a ruckus between me and the Prince, perhaps so many unpleasant things wouldn''t have happened. I can tolerate all of the frame-up you made against me, such as the porcelain bowl from that day, didn''t you? In the woodshed, it should have been you who had slapped me first. There''s also the mourning hall. Right? " Duan Moyan''s voice grew colder and colder as a cold light glinted in her eyes.


    "Is there any point in saying this now?" Su Jin Xiu grabbed the letter and gripped it tightly in her hand as though she wanted to crush it into powder. This letter must not be seen by Xiao Jin Feng. She thought so.


    "We still have a long way to go in the future. If we don''t break all our grudges, how can we openly cooperate? What do you think?" Duan Muyan did not even care about Su Jin Xiu tearing the note apart.


    "That''s right, I was the one who did all that. However, even if I didn''t do it, the Prince wouldn''t have liked you!" I just want to make the conviction of the prince even more firm, there seems to be nothing wrong with it! " Su Jin Xiu said coldly.


    That''s right, what you did was right, including Qiu Yue''s death, Su Jin Xiu. Although I don''t want to talk about the past, I want to know how you killed Qiu Yue. This is my promise to Qiu Yue, I want you to let me know the whole story. Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was firm as she quietly waited for Su Jin Xiu to tell her the truth.


    "This... After you were caned that day, didn''t the Prince give you a bottle of Golden Sore Medicine? In fact, I put the chili powder in there, so Qiu Yue suspected me, and wanted to find evidence to sneak into my room. Since she wanted to be completely loyal to you, I''ll grant her wish! This made her beg for mercy. "Duan Mu Yan, don''t blame me for being ruthless. If no one dares to offend me and I''m not a criminal, if Qiu Yue hadn''t chased after me and requested for an outcome, I wouldn''t have been so ruthless to kill her!" Su Jin Xiu''s eyes were as cold as ice. She had already made up her mind to bury Duan Mu Yan in the fire. So what if she understood what was going on?!


    "Heh ¡­" What a good plan. Kill Autumn Moon and bring me down. Not bad ¡­ "You are indeed ruthless. Only by being ruthless will you be able to achieve what you want." Her face was expressionless, and the pair of lily-white hands under her sleeves had already been clenched into fists. However, when she saw Su Jin Xiu''s devilish face, Duan Mu Yan panicked. Her path wasn''t easy, if she continued down this path, she might become the same as Su Jin Xiu and become a devil. Although she didn''t want to, she couldn''t do anything about it.


    "My only wish in this life is to marry Prince Qi and become his concubine. Whoever stands in front of me will die, just like how you are infatuated with an equal king." Su Jinhua each word like ice, love can indeed make people crazy.


    "I really want to know what kind of attitude you had when Chu Shirou handed the letter over to you. You should be blaming her, right?" For someone like Su Jin Xiu, how could she possibly be completely loyal to Chu Shirou?


    "Wrong, you''re wrong. I don''t blame her, I hate her!" I hate her! She''s about to die, and she still wants to give the prince to someone I''ve never met before. She''s willing to let you get away with it, but she didn''t even give me the chance to get the prince to marry me out! How can I accept this! I can''t accept this! " The matter had already come to an end. She didn''t want to hide anything because she wanted Duan Muyan to tell the underground Chu Shirou how much she hated her!


    "So you let Chu Shirou die just in time!" are you trying to stop my big wedding, right? " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she tried to imagine what was going on.


    "So what if I am?! She deserved to die, she was on the verge of collapsing, and she kept telling me not to disturb your wedding, so I had to help her and make her suffer a little less! Do you know how helpless and terrified her eyes were when I strangled her? She definitely wouldn''t believe that a servant girl who was loyal to her for more than ten years would personally send her to hell! However, how could she know that a maid that had spent so much effort to wait upon her would only be worthy of being given to the person she loved when she returned to heaven?! She was the one who was heartless first! I am not wrong! " Su Jin Xiu gritted her teeth and roared. Within her sleeves, she slowly opened up the fuel that had been helping her burn. The spark in her hand was also tightly clenched.


    "You still haven''t admitted your wrongs?" Duan Mu Yan heaved a sigh of relief. She then picked up the teacup and took a small sip.


    "I was right!" Just as Su Jinxiu was about to continue, Housekeeper Zhou''s voice came from outside the door.


    "Princess, is the prince with you? The guests outside are all anxious, and you haven''t even given him a toast?"


    "It''s alright. Your highness might have gone to his study, go look for more ¡­" Hearing the footsteps of Housekeeper Zhou as he left, Duan Muyan''s gaze shifted to Su Jin Xiu.


    "Embroidery, is what you said true? "There''s not a single lie?" Duan Mu Yan slowly stood up and walked towards Su Jin Xiu.


    "Do you think there''s a need for me to lie to you?" Su Jin Xiu didn''t think so. It was about time, but Duan Mu Yan''s expression didn''t seem like she had been drugged.


    Before Su Jin Xiu could react, Duan Mu Yan suddenly went around her and pulled up the drapes. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu''s heart shook as she looked at the person behind the drapes with disbelief.


    "Prince?" Su Jin did not expect Xiao Jin Feng to be here. So it was all Duan Mu Yan''s scheme.


    "Su Jin Xiu!" Are you worthy of Shi Rou? She has been treating you like a little sister for the past seven years, why do you have the heart to strangle her?! If it weren''t for you, Shi Rou and I wouldn''t have even seen the final scene! Su Jin Xiu, you deserve to die! " Xiao Jingfeng''s face was ashen, both of his hands were bloodshot. Although his head was spinning a little, the anger in his heart forced him to become more clear-headed.


    "Your Highness ¡­" This is not real... Not... It''s her! She lied to me! Not... "It''s not me ¡­" Su Jin Xiu retreated in fear, her eyes filled with despair and hatred. She never expected that Duan Mu Yan would use such a move.


    "You''re still not admitting it even now?! Good! Then, This King shall send you to the government. Under torture, This King will not believe that you will stand up to the end! " He had never expected that Chu Shirou would die under the hands of her most beloved servant, and she had been kept in the dark for a long time. Even Duan Moyan had caused his heart to crumble because of all the grievances he had suffered, as well as his old grudges.


    "Don''t... "Your Highness, the rich brocade belly is your flesh and blood!" Tears welled up in Su Jin Xiu''s eyes as she looked mournfully at the man she had loved for seven years.


    "Pui!" You are not worthy of giving birth to this king''s son, so this king will definitely not recognize the evil son that this evil woman gave birth to! Su Jin Xiu! You really deserve to die! If you do not die, how can this king face Shirou and Mu Yan!? " Veins popped out on Xiao Jin Feng''s forehead as he walked step by step towards Su Jin Xiu.


    "You ¡­ You''re really so heartless, you... You really haven''t liked me for a moment? Even if what I do is because I love you... And you won''t forgive me all my faults... "Senior Feng ¡­" Su Jin Xiu suddenly knew what it felt like to have one''s heart hurt. At this moment, she suddenly saw the man in front of her. Even on that night, the person he was reciting was Duan Mu Yan.

 C129

    Shut up!" You are a sinner! A sinner from the past! You are not worthy of calling me by my name! You bitch! Bai Shi Rou is so good to you! What have you done! Why would the Xiao family raise such a thing that is inferior to a beast like you! " Every single word from Xiao Jin Feng was like a knife that mercilessly stabbed into Su Jin Xiu''s heart. It turned out that in Xiao Jin Feng''s heart, he was actually such a lowly person.


    "Yes!" I killed the young lady! She deserved to die! She knows I like you! But she didn''t give me a chance. I hated her! I hate it! " Su Jin turned his gaze onto Duan Moyan and laughed maniacally.


    "Xiao Jingfeng! Are you even qualified to talk about me?! You said that you only loved Miss, but what happened? In less than a year, you fell in love with this slut! "How can you be worthy of being little ¡­" "Pa ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s body fell onto the wall with a heavy slap. At this moment, Su Jin Mei had completely lost all hope and the fuel in her hands slowly fell to the ground. Even if she couldn''t get Xiao Jin Feng, no one else would be able to get their hands on it.


    "Xiao Jingfeng! You know what? That night was not an accident! It was all meticulously arranged by Duan Mu Yan! Do you think she really loves you? You''re wrong! She only loved Xiao Yuxuan! It''s not you at all! "Hahaha ¡­" Su Jin Xiu screamed like a madman. Her tears had turned into ice.


    At this moment, Xiao Lingfeng stopped in his tracks in astonishment. He turned to look at Duan Mu Yan, only to find that she did not deny anything, and it was also at this moment that a bone piercing pain suddenly arose in his heart. He suddenly could not differentiate right from wrong, and he suddenly did not know what was real in this world.


    "Xiao Jingfeng, you really want to kill me ¡­" Su Jin stopped laughing, and her expression was ghastly and terrifying.


    "Killing you ten thousand times isn''t even enough! Su Jin Xiu! You really deserve to die! " Xiao Jin Feng suddenly pulled out the dagger at his waist. He wanted to avenge Shi Rou.


    "I''m sorry, but I can''t die with you. I still want children, and I can''t let them die before they are born!" Xiao Jingfeng, I love you so much yet you are so heartless. Since that is the case, why don''t you die together with that slut! " Just as Su Jinxiu was speaking, she suddenly raised the fuel in her hand and tossed it towards Duan Mu Yan. Then, she tossed the spark out of the window before standing up and jumping out of the window.


    Just as the fuel was about to splash onto her body, a red figure suddenly flashed past her eyes. Before she could see clearly, she felt a wave of heat pouncing on her. At this moment, she didn''t have time to panic. She was about to pounce towards the burning Xiao Mei Feng, but Zi Min rushed in and carried her out as fast as she could.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Someone! Fire... "Someone, come ¡­" Originally, the person in the sea of fire should have been her. If it wasn''t for Xiao Jingfeng blocking her at the most crucial moment, she probably wouldn''t be able to face him at all.


    "Someone ¡­" Suddenly, her heart seemed to be ruthlessly crushed as it turned into a glazed floor. When the darkness arrived, Duan Mu Yan suddenly fainted, and at the moment she closed her eyes, she was still staring at the door that was spitting fire.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s room was already ablaze with flames, and Su Jin Xiu must have brought death upon her, so she was able to use the thickest fuel. Everyone in the mansion brought water and fire to save her, but they were still unable to stop the fire from spreading, and in the dark, Su Jin Xiu was holding onto her lower abdomen with all her might as tears flowed down like a dam bursting. Xiao Jin Feng was the man she loved the most, yet she was the one who caused him to die, a fact that made her wish that he was dead, but what made her most unable to let go was that Duan Mu Yan was still alive.


    Despite her heartache, Su Jin Xiu still turned around and returned to the bridal chamber. At this moment, Feng Xue and Cui Xin were as she had said, they were still tightly guarding the bridal chamber even though everything outside was in chaos.


    "Elder sister brocade ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Madam, what''s going on outside? " When Cui Xin saw Su Jin Fu push open the door in a flurry, she could not help but go forward to welcome him.


    "Don''t ask anymore, change your clothes first!" Su Jin Xiu did her best to suppress the pain and grief in her heart as she changed clothes with Feng Xue.


    "No one has come in during this time, right?" Su Jin Xiu forced herself to remain calm and asked suspiciously.


    "Madam, no one came in!" Feng Xue said firmly.


    "That''s good ¡­" She had to make sure that Xiao Jingfeng was still alive. Although she loved him dearly, Su Jinxiu did not expect him to get lucky. After all, if Xiao Jingfeng was alive, she and the child in her womb would die.


    Feng Xue and Cui Xin looked at each other before running out with Su Jinxiu. When they stood in front of Duan Mu Yan''s room, both Feng Xue and Cui Xin couldn''t help but be stunned. They never imagined that there would be an earth-shattering change in a short fifteen minutes. Although the fire was already under control, it was not hard to see what kind of fire it had been.


    "How can this be? Housekeeper Zhou! How could this be? What exactly happened? " Su Jinxiu pretended to be frightened and pulled Steward Zhou over as she said fearfully.


    "I don''t know ¡­" I don''t know... "Prince, he ¡­" Just now, he had heard the imperial concubine call out the name of the Qi King. Without a doubt, the Qi King was inside, but the servants who went in did not even have a clue as to the existence of the remains. All they saw was a floor of scraps.


    "Will not... "Prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s face was pale. Her tears flowed again as she pushed everyone aside and ran into the room.


    When she saw that pile of debris on the ground covered in smoke and fire, Su Jinzhu kneeled on the ground in grief as tears rolled down her face. Her hands trembled as she stretched them towards the remaining warm remnants.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Senior Feng! " Just as she was about to pounce on them, she was stopped by Feng Xue and Cui Xin.


    "Madam ¡­" Life and death cannot be revived... "You need to take care of your body ¡­" Even Feng Xue and Cui Xin were crying. They could never have imagined that the scum that was still emitting green smoke in front of them was that handsome Qi King.


    "Why is this happening? Why!? Duan Mu Yan! It must be Duan Mu Yan ¡­ " Su Jin Xiu stood up crazily and rushed out of the room as if she had lost control of herself, grabbing a servant.


    "Where''s Duan Mu Yan!?" Where is she! How could she be so heartless! "I want to avenge my prince ¡­" Su Jin Xiu roared in anger. Seeing the servant not saying a word, she suddenly threw off the servant and rushed to the side room.


    At this moment, Duan Muyan had just been helped onto the bed by Min Min and Yao''er. Looking at her pale, snow-white face, the two of them felt grief in their hearts. At this moment, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open by Su Jin, followed by a large crowd of servants.


    "Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You murderer! You jealous woman! [You actually dared to set fire to the king''s heart and kill him!] "You are really vicious ¡­" Tears fell like rain from Su Jin''s eyes. She dashed madly towards Duan Mu Yan on the bed, but her body was swiftly blocked by the bed.


    "Su Jin Xiu!" Stop slandering me. If I hadn''t saved the wangfei, the only one who would have died in the sea of fire would not be the prince. I didn''t expect that you would act so viciously to the king ¡­ The one who will die a horrible death is you! " Zi Min was furious and her voice was as cold as ice.


    "You''re the one who''s slandering me. Why would I kill a king? I''m already his wife. How could I kill my own husband on the wedding day? It''s clearly Duan Moyan ¡­" Just as Su Jinxiu was about to curse again, Duan Mu Yan''s ice-cold voice was suddenly heard from the couch.


    "Housekeeper Zhou ¡­" When the crowd heard him, they were shocked, especially Su Jin Xiu. When she saw Duan Ling Tian slowly rising up, she couldn''t help but take a few steps back as a trace of panic flashed past her eyes.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ "You''re awake ¡­" Right now, the Qi King had died a violent death. If the Old Prince were to return, how would he be able to explain himself? He was truly ashamed of the Xiao manor.


    "Reporting to the officials!" The pain in her heart was like a knife cutting through it. She only wanted Xiao Jin Feng to know Su Jin Xiu''s true appearance, she only wanted Su Jin Xiu to lose everything overnight, she only wanted to seek justice for Qiu Yue, but she never expected that Xiao Jin Feng would lose his life because of this, even if she disliked Xiao Jin Feng, he was still Xiao Yu Xuan''s prince brother, how could she face Xiao Yu Xuan, how could she not kill Bo Ren, yet Bo Ren died because of her. She clearly remembered that at that moment, Xiao Jin Feng could have clearly escaped by himself, but he chose to use his own body to resist Su Jin''s fire.


    Tears quietly flowed down her cheeks. Duan Mu Yan swayed on her feet as she got off the bed. Zi Min and Yao''er immediately stepped forward to support her.


    "Announcement... Good morning, sir! Duan Mu Yan! God will not forgive you for murdering your husband! " When she calmed down, Su Jinxiu''s heart was filled with fear. Why was it that Duan Mu Yan was not drugged nor was she unconscious, why the person who helped Duan Zitong did not appear, she did not know the answer to all of her questions. At this moment, Su Jinxiu was glad that she had pulled back at the critical moment, because even though Xiao Jin Feng''s death made her heartache to the core, she still had to persevere on.


    "What a good husband, I hope you don''t worry, as his wife, I will not let you die in vain. I, Duan Mu Yan, swear that I will make the culprit die in greater pain and despair than you!" Duan Moyan walked weakly towards Su Jin Xiu, her ice-cold eyes glimmering with a bloodthirsty and murderous light.


    "Feng Xue ¡­ Help me return to my room, and after changing my clothes, I will go to the Hall of Punishment! " Su Jin felt guilty as she turned to look at Feng Xue, purposely avoiding Duan Moyan''s gaze.


    "Wait!" "Zi Min, seal Madam Su''s bridal room. Before this case is concluded, no one is allowed to step even half a step inside. Feng Xue, Cui Xin, support your wife and leave the estate. We will go to the Ministry of Justice''s Mansion right now. I won''t let Senior Feng wait for too long!" Her voice was as cold as an icicle, causing everyone''s hearts to tremble. With Yao''er''s support, Duan Mu Yan walked out of the room step by step. She wouldn''t give Su Jin Xiu time to prepare.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" "You!" Su Jin Xiu was obviously unsatisfied with Duan Mu Yan''s arrangement. She initially wanted to struggle, but Cui Xin and Feng Xue held her back tightly.


    "Are you afraid? Someone come, prepare the palanquin! " At this moment, Su Jin Xiu could only muster up the courage to climb onto the palanquin with Duan Mu Yan. At this moment, her only hope was that Duan Zitong would find a way to explain herself to her.


    Inside the palanquin, Su Jin Xiu felt uneasy. Her hands subconsciously touched her belly as her mind was filled with the scene of Xiao Jin Feng leaping into the sea of fire. In this world, the man she loved the most was already dead, and she could not afford to lose children. Thinking up to here, Su Jin Xiu hurriedly lifted the sedan chair''s curtain and called Feng Xue over.


    "What orders do you have, Madam?" Feng Xue Yang disobeyed and seemed to be speaking respectfully.

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    "Feng Xue, listen carefully, when we arrive at the court later, you should know what to say and what not to say. You must know in your heart that as long as you send Duan Mu Yan to prison, I can guarantee that you and Cui Xin will be rich with me in the future!" Su Jin''s long, shapely eyebrows slightly frowned. Her words were filled with seduction. Perplexity.


    "Don''t worry Madam, Feng Xue and Cui Xin naturally know what to do." Feng Xue slightly nodded, and a trace of ruthlessness flashed at the bottom of her heart.


    In the lobby of the Ministry of Justice, Wu Bingcheng was sitting upright, his sharp eyes swept across everyone in the hall. After pondering for a long time, he slowly picked up the wooden beam.


    "Who was the one who sounded the injustice?" Wu Bingcheng snapped coldly.


    "My lord, it was this wangfei who beat the drum and accused this slut of killing the Qi King!" Duan Muyan stood upright, her countenance as cold as a frozen lake. Wu Bingcheng couldn''t help but shudder. He never expected that the Qi King would be dead.


    "The Qi King is dead? What was the reason for this? The wangfei rushed over! Someone come, give a seat to the wangfei. " While Wu Bingcheng was still in shock, he sized up Duan Mu Yan. The current her was completely different from the one before. Her unyielding attitude was completely different from before.


    "It''s a simple matter, today is the day for Qi Wang to accept her as his concubine, after visiting the hall, Qi Wang felt deeply ashamed of himself, so after sending Su Jinxiu into the bridal room, he went to my room, and just as he was about to speak, Su Jinxiu changed into a maid and went to my room. In order to avoid Su Jinxiu''s wild thoughts, Qi Wang decided to temporarily hide in the room, but who would have known that Su Jin Xiu came this time to assassinate this wangfei. When Su Jinxiu saw that the matter was exposed, she steeled her heart and threw the spark along with the fuel to this wangfei. In desperation, the Qi King was saved by the Qi King himself, and this wangfei was also saved by the maidservant Min. Each of Duan Moyan''s words was like ice, her voice sonorous and forceful, each word was akin to the fresh blood of Xiao Jingfeng, causing one''s heart to ache uncontrollably. At this moment, all Duan Moyan could think of was the scene of Xiao Lingfeng blocking the fuel for her.


    "No ¡­" Lord, it''s not like that. It''s Duan Muyan, she''s the one who went crazy, killed the Qi King in his room, and burned his corpse to ashes! From start to finish, this little one has been in the bridal room and has never left it! " Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like rain as she glared fiercely at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Su Jin Xiu, you said that you didn''t go out in the bridal room, does anyone have any proof?" Wu Bingcheng did not receive any orders from the higher-ups. After the First Prince passed away, there were rumors in the palace that the Emperor''s attitude towards the Third Princess had drastically changed. Now that the Qi King was dead, there was no one left to protect Su Jin Xiu.


    "Yes!" Feng Xue and Cui Xin can both prove that at the time of the incident, they were guarding the brocade room. " In her opinion, Feng Xue and Cui Xin definitely wouldn''t betray her.


    "Pass on the phoenix snow, Emerald Heart!" Wu Bingcheng tapped on the wooden board, and before long, Feng Xue and Cui Xin were pushed to the front of the hall by yamen runners. Seeing Wu Bingcheng sitting upright in front of the table, they both fell to their knees.


    "Both of you, listen carefully. If you lie in the hall, you will be punished. Now, let me ask you two, at that time, Su Jin Xiu was in the bridal room the whole time. She never went out?" Wu Bingcheng pinched his voice with a bit of power.


    "This ¡­" Cui Xin subconsciously looked at Su Jin Xiu, but Feng Xue, who was at the side, immediately raised her head and opened her cherry lips.


    In reply to the lord, Su Jin Xiu is lying. Less than half a cup of tea after the Qi King sent her to the bridal chamber, she already wanted me to exchange clothes with her, and she even forced me to not go out no matter what happened. Feng Xue turned to look at Cui Xin, and silently pounded her heart.


    "That''s right, master. Su Jinxiu had indeed left the bridal room. When she returned, the secondary wife''s room was on fire." At this point, Cui Xin could only protect herself.


    "You all ¡­ Lord! Embroidery is unjustly accused ¡­ They had been bewitched by Duan Mu Yan and they were slandering him! "May sire investigate ¡­" Her eyes were wide open as she looked incredulously at Feng Xue and Cui Xin. All her hopes had been shattered at this moment. She had never expected Feng Xue and Cui Xin to stab her at such a crucial moment.


    "Shut your mouth. Whether it was wronged or not, this official will find out. Feng Xue, you said that Su Jin Xiu had changed clothes with you at the time of the crime. Is there any evidence?" Wu Bingcheng cleared his throat and asked suspiciously.


    "Reporting to Milord, because she is a concubine of the Qi King, Feng Xue''s clothes were just changed this morning. Furthermore, she has been smoked with the scent of roses for the entire night, if Milord does not believe me, you can send someone to smell Madam Su''s clothes. Because this little one is wearing them, they will also remain with the scent of roses." Feng Xue was filled with confidence as a bright light flashed in her eyes.


    When Su Jin Xiu heard that, she immediately lowered her eyes and took a sniff at her wedding dress. There was indeed a faint scent of roses, how could it be like this?! Su Jinxiu slumped against the ground, feeling flustered and anxious in her heart. If not for someone ordering her, Feng Xue wouldn''t have such thoughts. As she thought up to this point, Su Jin Xiu suddenly looked towards Duan Mu Yan, and saw her bloodthirsty eyes glaring fiercely at her.


    "It''s Duan Mu Yan!" It was Duan Mu Yan who used Feng Xue and Cui Xin to frame this lowly one. Master, you have to help this lowly one! " No wonder she was so kind to help him and the Qi King. So the entire matter had turned out to be a trap, a trap that Duan Moyan had set up for him.


    "You did not wrongly nor wronged ¡­ This official will judge, you cannot speak anymore. Cui Xin, everything Feng Xue said is true, does Madam Su really want to change clothes with Feng Xue after entering the bridal room, and then sneak out?" Wu Bingcheng questioned sternly.


    "Milord, everything Feng Xue said is true, this servant will guarantee it with my life." Cui Xin said firmly. At this moment, Su Jin Xiu was at her wit''s end.


    "Master, Jin Xiu admitted that she did leave the bridal chamber when the incident occurred, and did indeed change clothes with Feng Xue. If it wasn''t for that, she wouldn''t have insisted that Duan Mu Yan had killed her master, because at that time, Jin Yan and Qi Wang were at the scene and when Duan Mu Yan and Qi Wang disagreed, they wanted to throw the fuel and fire they had prepared beforehand towards Feng Xue. Burned alive by her! Duan Mu Yan ¡­ "You jealous woman ¡­" Su Jin couldn''t stop wailing and bellowing. If she could, she really wanted to tear Duan Mu Yan into pieces.


    "How dare you!" How could the court dare to be so presumptuous! Qi Wangfei, I ask you, is there any fabrication to Su Jinxiu''s words? " Upon seeing this scene, Su Jin Xiu knew that the situation had changed. Right now, her only hope was for Duan Zitong. As long as she didn''t admit it, she believed that Duan Zitong would come save her.


    "Reporting to Sir, Su Jin Xiu is just nonsense. Regarding this, This Wangfei will always prove it. Now, please send someone to search Su Jin''s room and bridal room, we will definitely find something. " Wu Bingcheng thought for a moment before instructing the bailiff to make a trip to the Xiao Residence.


    She did all that she could think of, not counting the fact that Su Jinxiu had tried to kill her. According to her prediction, Su Jinxiu would also be punished, but now, she had to pay a price of one life to Xiao Lingfeng for no reason. She hated herself for being so secretive, and hated Su Jinxiu for being so venomous.


    After about an hour, the bailiff placed all the fire and fuel in front of the hall.


    "Sir, these items were found in Su Jin''s room!" After the bailiff left, Wu Bingcheng looked at Su Jin Xiu.


    "Madam Su, do you still have anything else to say? Now that all the witnesses and witnesses are present, are you willing to admit your wrongs?" Wu Bingcheng didn''t want to pursue this matter any further. No matter what, there must be someone responsible for the death of the Qi King. And this person definitely wasn''t Duan Moyan.


    "Unjustly accused ¡­" Master, the brocade was wrongly accused! " How could Su Jin Xiu admit her wrongs and cry out her grievances.


    "What a stubborn servant girl, someone come!" The staff will serve, and the first twenty slabs will be served! " With a ''whoosh'', Wu Bingcheng threw the chips from the bamboo tube onto the ground. The yamen runners on both sides immediately stepped forward, and forcefully pressed Su Jin Xiu down onto the ground with their staff in their hands.


    "Stop! You can''t hit me! My stomach is the only flesh and blood of the Qi King! You can''t hit me! "Go away..." She looked at everyone in the hall with a frightened expression. For the sake of the child in her womb, she had killed Xiao Jingfeng mercilessly. If she could not protect this child now, then what was the point in her living!


    "Child?" Wu Bingcheng frowned slightly. If Su Jinxiu was really pregnant with the flesh and blood of the Qi King, she really couldn''t afford to fight. She didn''t need to look at the face of a monk to see if she would be able to fight the Buddha or not; once the Qi King was dead, not a single heir would remain.


    "Nonsense, my lord. Su Jin Xiu only wanted to avoid being caned. That''s why she''s lying!" Duan Moyan coldly spoke, her voice as cold as ice.


    "About this ¡­" Su Jin Xiu! I''ll ask you one last time. Are you guilty? Or do you not accept it? " Wu Bingcheng snapped.


    "No!" Lord, I was wrongly accused! I want to see the Seventh Princess! " Su Jinxiu saw that her power was gone. Now, in order to protect her child, she had no choice but to mention Duan Zitong.


    "How dare you! The princess has a body of gold. How can you see her so easily? Someone, come and beat me up!" Wu Bingcheng hardened his heart. If he brought Seventh Princess in again, this case would become even more complicated.


    Just as the bailiff was about to make his move, Qing Lan''s voice suddenly sounded from outside the hall.


    "Seventh Princess, you''re here ¡­" Hearing her voice, Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips as a glint of light flickered in the depths of her eyes.


    "Princess?" Off to the side, Yao''er anxiously asked.


    "It''s fine. Even if royal father comes, Su Jinzhu will definitely die." Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze as she spoke, her gaze sweeping past Su Jin Xiu. Upon seeing her pleasantly surprised expression, she understood in her heart.


    In the main hall, when Wu Bingcheng saw Duan Zitong walking in dressed in luxurious clothing, he immediately stood up to greet him and bent down to pay her respects.


    "This humble subject Wu Bingcheng pays his respect to Seventh Princess!" Wu Bingcheng had a face full of bowing and scraping as he spoke in an attentive manner.


    "Forget it, I heard that something happened to the Qi King. Third royal sister, are you alright?" Duan Zitong walked a few steps to Duan Mu Yan''s side, pretending to be worried.


    "Seventh royal sister, you''re being considerate. Mu Yan is fine, it''s just that the murderer has not been brought to justice. Mu Yan is truly ashamed to face the Qi King!" Duan Moyan''s voice was ice-cold and without warmth, and her gaze was filled with malice as she stared at Su Jin Xiu.


    "Seventh Princess, your servant was wrongly accused. It was not your servant who caused the death of the Qi King. It was obviously Duan Mu Yan who burned him to death!" "You have to make the decision for this servant ¡­" Su Jin Xiu half knelt as she crawled in front of Duan Zitong. Her eyes were filled with hope and hope. At this moment, she could only place all her hopes on Duan Zitong for a chance of survival.

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    Duan Zitong''s eyes flashed with a strange light as she felt Su Jinxiu tugging at her robe. Then, she bent her body and crouched down before her.


    "Just now you threatened to see me in the court. What is it?" Her gentle voice was bone-chilling cold. If she hadn''t arrived earlier, Su Jinxiu would have long ago dragged her into the water.


    "Servant ¡­" "Your servant only wants the princess to uphold justice for your servant ¡­" Su Jin Xiu heard the meaning behind Duan Zitong''s words and could not help but lower her eyes, not daring to look him in the eye.


    "To uphold justice? "Sir Wu will uphold justice for you in this Board of Justice. How can I have the ability to ¡­" Duan Zitong emphasized her words on purpose, so that everyone in the court could hear him clearly. Su Jinxiu opened his eyes upon hearing his voice and looked at Duan Zitong in disbelief. If she wanted to kill him, he would drag him down with her even if he had to die!


    Just as Su Jin Xiu was about to speak, Duan Zitong suddenly stood up. His cherry lips seemed to have a deeper meaning as they brushed past Su Jin Mei''s ears.


    "Sir Wu, sorry for disturbing your trial, please continue ¡­" Even after experiencing such a huge blow, her expression still remained unchanged. He had to admit that the current Duan Mu Yan was indeed different, or perhaps the death of Xiao Jin Feng was a good thing for her.


    "Su Jin Xiu!" Do you admit to it! " Wu Bingcheng saw that Duan Zitong didn''t say anything, so she naturally had nothing to fear. She immediately slapped Tang Mu hard!


    "Lord ¡­" Your servant has been wronged ¡­ "Damn it!" Su Jin Xiu knelt on the ground. Her eyes were filled with grief. Then, she knocked her head on the ground with a ''bang'' sound. Everyone was shocked. Su Jin Xiu had already fainted. Duan Moyan laughed coldly in her heart. Duan Zitong, is this your trick?


    "Sir!" Su Jin Xiu had fainted ¡­ Do you want to wake her up? " At the side, a bailiff reported the matter as it happened.


    "This ¡­" Wu Bingcheng turned to look at Duan Mu Yan, hesitating.


    "Su Jin Xiu deserves it for her crimes. Mu Yan doesn''t want others to say that she has humbled herself!" After which, she got up and walked over to Duan Zitong''s side as she spoke in a gentle voice.


    "Since Mu Yan''s body is not feeling well, coupled with the great change that has occurred in the Xiao manor, I shall not continue chatting with my younger sister. Goodbye." After Duan Moyan finished speaking, Yao''er and Zi Min supported her out of the court.


    "Princess ¡­" At the side, Qing Lan couldn''t help but call out to Duan Zitong.


    "Ugh ¡­" to the palace! " Duan Zitong was shocked as she got up and left. When Duan Mu Yan was looking at her earlier, her eyes were ice-cold. That cold gaze seemed to chill her down to the depths of her heart, causing her to tremble.


    The night became even colder as the biting cold whistled and engulfed the entire vast earth. Xiao Wang Mansion was filled with wails and wails as Xiao Jin Feng''s ashes were collected into the high quality wooden coffin, all of the funeral arrangements were handled by Housekeeper Zhou. The mourning hall, the large white silk fluttered in the wind, and strangely, Duan Mu Yan was kneeling on the cold ground, her body trembling uncontrollably from the cold as tears silently fell from her eyes.


    "Jingfeng, I''m sorry ¡­ Actually, you don''t need to do that. You already know that it was all planned by me, so why did you still help me block this death trap? You clearly know how light you are in Mu Yan''s heart, why didn''t you escape by yourself? What did you get for doing this? What are you trying to tell me? Do you really love me? Is that so? Perhaps you know better than I do that it''s not love, but loneliness and loneliness. Perhaps you''re the same as me, throughout the long night, just wanting to find people to rely on and support each other. However, that''s not love ¡­ " She knelt there in a depressed manner, desperately trying to deny Xiao Jingfeng''s love. She did not dare face reality, did not dare to admit that Xiao Jingfeng loved her so much, and for her, he did not even give up his life. That kind of smooth reaction was the best proof.


    Duan Moyan trembled as her tears rolled down her face. Her forehead was violently pressed against the ground, causing her tears to roll down her face like broken beads, causing her heart to ache uncontrollably.


    "Princess, it''s not your fault, no one knew that Su Jinxiu would be so ruthless. If it wasn''t for Zi Min, the Qi King wouldn''t be the only one lying in the mourning hall right now. Since she used her body to block the fire spark, she just wanted you to live on." Worried, Yao''er worriedly asked as she supported Duan Mu Yan up.


    "Mistress, this was an accident and no one thought of it. "It''s about time, should we ¡­" Zi Min reminded.


    Duan Moyan glanced at the sky before wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. She then turned around and left the mourning hall, heading straight for the small door at the back. Zi Min and Yao''er naturally followed behind her.


    Inside the Sky Prison, Su Jin Xiu was curled up in a corner, her hands tightly protecting the baby in her womb. Her heart was filled with pity and regret.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" You forced me to do this. If you weren''t hiding behind a curtain, how could you have heard all this? For the sake of the child, I can''t die, but you didn''t even give me a chance to live. Is Duan Mu Yan really worthy of you protecting with your life? What about me? Not only did I spend the night together with you, I even carried your flesh and blood with me. Sorry... You''re the one who forced me into a desperate situation! God ¡­ Embroidery did not require anything at the moment, only survival! Relying on your own child ¡­ " Despite her hatred, tears still rolled down Su Jin''s eyes. She truly loved Xiao Jin Feng, loved him for so long, so long that she couldn''t even remember when she had personally killed the person she loved the most. If she wasn''t a fetus in her womb, she really didn''t know whether she would have rushed up and hugged Xiao Jin Feng tightly.


    "Survive? Will Feng agree? Would Chu Shi Rou agree? Su Jin Xiu, you really do harm others, you said that you like Xiao Jin Feng, that''s how you like him? " A bone-piercing coldness slowly seeped out of Duan Muyan''s voice. The moment she saw Su Jin Xiu, the cold glint that shot out from her eyes made the hearts of those who heard it tremble.


    "You ¡­ Why did you come here? " Su Jin Xiu looked at Duan Mu Yan vigilantly, her hands protecting her lower abdomen even more tightly.


    "Why can''t I come? Su Jin Xiu, what are you afraid of? Heh, is there anything else in this world that you''re afraid of? " Duan Mu Yan walked step by step towards the cell, her every word like ice.


    "You venomous snake and scorpion woman, it was you that tricked the Qi King into entering your room! If it wasn''t for you, how could he have died?! " Su Jinxiu ferociously roared, and her belly was filled with an explosive amount of resentment.


    "Perhaps, if it wasn''t for me wanting him to see your true face, he might have avoided a calamity. But Su Jin Xiu, if you didn''t have the intention to kill me, would he have died with grievances? You''ve done so many bad things and stained your hands with the blood of so many people. Until now, you still haven''t shown the slightest bit of regret? Chu Shirou, Qiu Yue, Xiao Jin Feng! Don''t you have nightmares at ten in the morning? "How can you live with peace of mind ¡­" Duan Mu Yan shook her head as she looked at Su Jin Xiu in disbelief.


    "It''s all because of you! If not for your appearance, if it wasn''t for you insisting on marrying into the Xiao Duke Palace, all of this wouldn''t have happened! I killed Chu Shirou because of you, and I killed Qiu Yue because of you as well. You''re the only one I want to kill! Duan Mu Yan! No one deserves to die, the only one who deserves to die is you! " Su Jin Xiu roared. Her eyes were filled with hatred.


    Duan Mu Yan smiled bitterly as she looked at Su Jin Xiu''s malevolent expression. She admitted that everything Su Jin Xiu said was true.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" At this moment, Zi Min brought a bowl of saffron to Duan Muyan''s side.


    "Since Madam Su thinks that this wangfei is so insidious and ruthless, then I might as well do it again. Zi Min, go in and let her drink this ¡­" Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, the light in her eyes as cold as ice.


    "You ¡­ What are you all doing?! " Seeing that Zi Min actually had the key to the cell, Su Jin''s heart jolted and she immediately retreated a few steps back. She looked at Duan Mu Yan in shock.


    "Rest assured, your death sentence is none of the Ministry of Justice''s business. I believe that Xin Feng would definitely not want a despicable person like you to leave behind a son for him!" Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips, as a bright light flashed in her eyes.


    "Don''t... Don''t hurt the child in my womb! Duan Mu Yan! I beg you! You can punish me as much as you like, but the child is innocent! Please let her go! " Seeing the thick medicinal juice in Zi Min''s hand, Su Jin Xiu abruptly knelt on the ground and kowtowed with all her might.


    "Innocent? Who wasn''t innocent of the people you killed? If Qiu Yue is willing to plead on your behalf, I will let you go! "Zi Min!" Duan Mu Yan coldly stated. At this moment, Zi Min grabbed Su Jin''s long hair with one hand and poured the saffron into her mouth.


    "Don''t... Woo woo ¡­ Duan Mu Yan ¡­ You will die a horrible death... "Child ¡­" How could Su Jin Xiu possibly win against Zi Min, who had a strong martial arts skills? After she drank all of the juice, Zi Min let go and retreated from the cell.


    "Why!? Why must you be so heartless, he is the only flesh and blood of the Qi King! The Qi King died for you! "Duan Mu Yan ¡­" Su Jin Xiu tightly clutched her stomach as she cried out miserably. Her heart was torn and her lungs were splitting apart. Outside the cell, Duan Mu Yan coldly looked at Su Jin Xiu as she quietly watched her struggle. It was only when Su Jin Xiu felt something was wrong that she spoke.


    "How is it? "How do you feel?" Duan Mu Yan said in disdain.


    "You ¡­ What did you give me to drink? Not saffron? " Su Jin Xiu didn''t feel any pain in her stomach. Other than a warm feeling, there was almost no reaction.


    "This bowl is indeed a saffron, and it was personally made by Zhao Yuxu!" Duan Mu Yan glanced at Su Jin Xiu and resentfully spoke.


    "What do you mean?" Su Jin Xiu subconsciously covered her stomach, her eyes full of fear.


    "With your intelligence, do you know what I mean?" Duan Mu Yan disapproved.


    "You ¡­ You lied to me? I... I''m not pregnant at all? Impossible... Doctor Zhao told me personally that I was pregnant and that I was pregnant with the child of the Qi King! How could it be fake?! Impossible! "You lied to me ¡­" Su Jin Xiu shook her head with all her might as tears welled up in her eyes. If not for this child, she might not have been so desperate to kill the man she loved the most in her life! No!


    "You can bribe Zhao Yu Xun, but I can''t? Su Jin Xiu, I just wanted to let you have a taste of that heart-wrenching pain before realizing that everything is like flowers in a mirror and the moon in the water. It''s not yours, it''s never been yours, Xiao Jin Feng has never loved you, and you also never had anything! From start to finish, you only live in your own fantasies, and everything is fake. " Qiu Yue, you can leave in peace. Su Jin Xiu will personally request for punishment from you in the near future. That''s all I can do for you.

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    "What a beautiful reflection of the moon!" Duan Mu Yan! I''ve never been able to calculate anything. If I, Su Jin, am a monster with a human face, then what about you? How is it better than me? If it weren''t for you setting up this trap, the Qi King wouldn''t have died. Even though you know how much the Qi King loves you, you still used him time and time again! He didn''t even hesitate to push him into my arms! Do you know that from that night onwards, he kept calling out your name, so you wouldn''t feel guilty or regretful? I killed the Qi King myself, but you are the one behind it! I''m just one of your tools! Duan Mu Yan! You are the most heartless person in the world! Haha ¡­ "You are the most heartless person in this world ¡­" Su Jin Xiu''s tears fell like rain. The truth was so cruel. She staggered and leaned against the wall, loudly denouncing him.


    "Heartless ¡­" The light in Duan Muyan''s eyes dimmed, her heart filled with an indescribable conflict.


    "Mistress, it''s getting late, we should also leave ¡­" Zi Min reminded him softly. Speechless, Duan Muyan cast a sidelong glance at Su Jin Xiu before turning and leaving.


    The very next moment after Duan Mu Yan, Zi Min, and Yao''er left the Sky Prison, Duan Zitong and Qing Lan entered.


    "Esteemed wangfei, your guesses are indeed accurate. What do we do now?" Yao''er asked doubtfully when she saw Duan Zitong''s expression as she hastily entered the Sky Prison.


    As for Duan Zitong, there will still be plenty of chances to have a good relationship in the future, so she was not in a hurry. After all, she was royal father''s most beloved princess, and it would not be easy for her to get ahold of his weakness. Furthermore, even if she did, how could she bear to do anything to her? Let''s go first, I believe it won''t be long before the old prince and ¡­ The Ping Wang will be back. " After which, she left. Zi Min and Yao''er looked at each other and sighed.


    As for Duan Zitong, when she arrived at the Celestial Prison, she saw Su Jinxiu roaring like she was about to lose control. Her tears were flowing incessantly and she looked like she had gone insane.


    "Princess... Princess, please save the embroidery, I want revenge! I want to dismember Duan Mu Yan''s body into ten thousand pieces! " The moment she saw Duan Zitong, Su Jinxiu threw herself onto the bars of the cell. Her eyes were bloodshot and her tears were mottled.


    "What happened?" Duan Zitong felt something was amiss and asked doubtfully.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" It was all at her instigation! She tricked me into having a baby! If it wasn''t for my own flesh and blood, I wouldn''t be so heartless as to kill the prince! She was the one who caused the King''s death! I will take revenge, even if it means perishing together with her! Princess ¡­ Didn''t you wish for Duan Mu Yan to die ¡­? "I ¡­" Su Jin Xiu almost lost control of the howling, Duan Zitong''s expression suddenly turned cold.


    "How dare you!" What did you just say? Duan Mu Yan is my third sister, how can I hope for her to die? " Duan Zitong subconsciously looked at the door of the cell. When she saw that no one was around, she secretly let out a breath of cold air. It seemed like Su Jin Xiu really couldn''t keep her.


    "This servant knows her wrongs. This servant only hopes that the princess can lend a helping hand. As long as I can save the brocade, I would be forever grateful!" Su Jin Xiu ruthlessly wiped away the tears in her eyes. Right now, she could only rely on Duan Zitong to escape. Even if she was enraged, she had to swallow her anger.


    If I didn''t have the intention to save you, I wouldn''t have come here so late into the night. During the day, above the court, I told you to put your life on the line and live on the line. It''s the same now, if you want to leave the Sky Prison, there''s only one way, and that is ¡­ " Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at Qing Lan. By her side, Qing Lan understood tacitly and took out a bowl of soup from the bamboo basket, then handed it over to Su Jin Xiu.


    "This... "What is this?" Su Jin Xiu looked at the thick juice in her hand in astonishment. She had just eaten a bowl of saffron, but there was still some lingering fear in her heart.


    Don''t worry, as long as you drink her, there will be signs of shock. When the time comes, I will lie and say that you committed suicide out of guilt, but as you are from the Qi Royal Concubine, I will leave you with your corpse intact. That way, you will be sent out of the Sky Prison without anyone noticing. A strange light flashed in his deep eyes.


    "What the princess said... Are you serious? " Su Jinxiu subconsciously choked and frowned.


    "You can choose not to drink it. I won''t force you." Duan Zitong disapproved. Su Jinxiu hesitated for a moment before she finally poured all the thick juice in the bowl into her mouth. When she saw this, Qing Lan took the empty bowl back.


    "Not bad ¡­" "How do you feel?" Duan Zitong''s eyes were dark as she stared intently at Su Jin Xiu.


    "Servant ¡­" This servant felt her mouth go dry, some of them ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" "Woo woo ¡­" Before she finished speaking, she suddenly felt a fire burning in her throat. The pain was as if someone was stroking her with a knife. She wanted to speak, but she found that she could not say anything other than wuwu.


    At this moment, Su Jin Xiu covered her throat with her hands and looked at Duan Zitong with eyes full of fear.


    If I hadn''t come in time, you would have already told Wu Bingcheng about the matter between you and me, right? Tsk tsk ¡­ Who do you think you are? How dare you threaten me? If you want to blame someone, you can only blame yourself for being useless. After the fire ended, Duan Mu Yan didn''t die, yet she ended up causing the death of the Qi King. Do you know who the younger brother of the Qi King is? I definitely won''t risk letting Yu Xuan know the truth, so there''s no other way. You can only die, but since this matter was handed over to the Ministry of Justice, it won''t be convenient for me to intervene. "You can''t say, but you can still write ¡­" Duan Zitong sneered. When she heard the sound of the clear orchid, she opened the cell door and walked viciously towards Su Jin Xiu.


    "Mmm ¡­" "Woo woo ¡­" Su Jin Xiu shook her head with all her might. She wanted to dodge Qing Lan''s attack, but to Qing Lan, Su Jin Xiu was just a wet behind the ears. Breaking her finger was as easy as flipping a palm.


    After a few cracking sounds, Qinglan returned behind Duan Zitong, her expression unchanged. At this moment, due to the excruciating pain, Su Jinxiu was curled up in a corner, her eyes filled with grief, indignation, and tears.


    "Su Jin Xiu, you''ve fallen today. I can only blame you for not having enough cultivation experience. Qing Lan, let''s go ¡­" With a cold voice, Duan Zitong left without a trace of reluctance. The entire cell was once again silent. Other than the indistinct whimpering of Su Jinxiu, there was almost no other sound.


    Su Jin Xiu leaned against the wall in despair as tears rolled down her cheeks. Thinking back to her greedy life, for Xiao Jin Feng, she had actually killed Chu Shi Rou with her own hands. She still clearly remembered Chu Shi Rou''s stunned eyes, which were filled with sorrow. Miss ¡­ Is this your punishment for embroidery? Is that so? Sorry... Embroidery truly loved the prince too much. She loved him that much, so I''m sorry ¡­ Miss ¡­ Can you forgive the embroidery? Now that the brocade brocade has nothing, without the prince''s pity, without the prince''s child, without the soul, if it is punishment, then it is enough ¡­ Miss ¡­ You wait for me, I am willing to personally ask you for punishment...


    When the Board of Justice brought up Su Jinxiu again, the bailiff found that Su Jinxiu had committed suicide by biting her tongue. Without any last words or confession, she silently died in the Sky Prison without a sound.


    The cold wind whistled, and snow covered the sky. On the third day after Xiao Jin Feng''s death, a large amount of snow fell, and for two days, the snow didn''t stop falling. In front of the mourning hall, Duan Mu Yan quietly knelt there, sprinkling some fresh paper into the spirit basin with her frozen fingers. Ever since the news of Xiao Jingfeng''s death had spread, all the ministers of the imperial court, and even the emperor, had sent people to comfort him.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you should go back and rest. It''s been five days already, how much longer do you have to persevere like this?" Yao''er''s heart ached as she looked at her master. She knew very well that other than grief, Duan Mu Yan felt even more guilty. However, this sort of ending was something that no one had expected. The fault lay not with one person.


    "It''s been five days ¡­" So fast... Yao''er, has he come back yet? " A trace of light flashed through her empty eyes. Duan Muyan opened her mouth and felt a sudden pain in her heart. If he returned, how would she be able to face him?


    "If Ping Wang returns, he''ll definitely rush here as soon as he can. This servant will also go inform the wangfei ¡­" Yao''er bitterly said.


    "I''m fine, you can go down first. No matter what, I have to finish guarding the first seven ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lowered her eyes and continued to burn the paper. She didn''t want Xiao Jin Feng to be too desolate in that place.


    Helpless, Yao''er could only turn around and leave. The next second after Yao''er left, a heart-wrenching roar suddenly came from outside the mansion. Duan Moyan''s body trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes. She saw the military uniform that was trying its best to run towards the mourning hall.


    "Brother Wang ¡­" How could this be ¡­ "Why?!" Ever since he had received the news of Xiao Jin Feng''s death, he had rushed back to the Imperial City without stopping. He traveled day and night, causing his complexion to become even more haggard and his eyes to be bloodshot.


    "Mu Yan? What was going on? How could Brother Wang die? Who did it! Tell me! Please tell me! " Xiao Yuxuan crawled in front of Duan Mu Yan, his hands gripping her shoulders tightly. However, his strength was completely inaccurate, causing Duan Mu Yan to feel pain from the pain.


    "It''s Su Jin Xiu. She set fire to the Qi King and burned him to death in my room. Sorry ¡­" Sorry, Yuxuan. I didn''t have time to stop him. I was the one who harmed Yufeng. If it wasn''t to save me, he could have escaped ¡­ "Sorry ¡­" The guilt and self-blame she had experienced these past few days had caused Duan Mu Yan to completely collapse. These days, she had resisted letting herself collapse, but the moment she saw Xiao Yu Xuan, she was unable to remain strong and cried out.


    "Su Jin Xiu..." Where was Su Jin Xiu?! I want to tear her into a thousand pieces! " Xiao Yuxuan almost roared out loud, but the bloodthirsty look in his eyes was enough to send chills down one''s spine.


    "She''s already dead, she died in the Ministry of Justice''s prison ¡­" This was Su Jin Xiu''s life.


    "Dead? How could she just die like that! I want to avenge my royal brother with my own hands! "Brother Wang ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan sobbed uncontrollably as tears fell like rain. He crawled over to Xiao Jin Feng''s coffin and protected it tightly.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt the brotherly relationship between Xiao Yu Xuan and Yu Xuan. She had been worried that Xiao Yu Xuan would become enemies with Xiao Jin Feng for her sake, but it turned out that she had overthought things.


    After an hour of crying, Xiao Yuxuan almost fainted from exhaustion.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Duan Moyan forced herself to hold Xiao Yuxuan in her arms. Just as she was about to call someone to help her down, she heard Qing Lan''s voice coming from outside the residence.


    "Seventh Princess, you''re here ¡­" A melodious voice rang out, Duan Mu Yan''s heart sank as she involuntarily frowned.

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    "Yuxuan?" The moment she saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Zitong dashed forward, only to see her in Duan Mu Yan''s embrace, looking at Qing Lan.


    "Qing Lan, help Imperial Tutor Xiao!" Qing Lan accepted the order and immediately stepped forward to help Xiao Yuxuan out from Duan Mu Yan''s embrace. However, this was not what Duan Mu Yan intended.


    "Sister, now is an extraordinary period, the Qi King has just been killed, and has yet to even reach the top seven. If others were to see this, how is it possible for you to do so? Qing Lan is not the same, she is only a servant girl, it''s only right for her to serve the master. I hope Sister can understand the painstaking efforts of the catalpa." Duan Zitong said this softly, but the jealousy in her heart soared to the heavens.


    Speechless, although Duan Moyan was unwilling, she had no choice but to send Xiao Yuxuan into Qinglan''s arms. At that moment, Qinglan felt as though her heart was about to leap out of her chest. She even doubted if she heard it.


    "Seventh royal sister really came at the right time." After which, she turned around and returned to the mourning hall.


    "Qinglan, help Imperial Tutor Xiao into my palanquin and wait upon him carefully!" I still have a few words I want to say to my royal sister. " Duan Zitong gave the orders in a light voice, and Qinglan naturally helped Xiao Yuxuan out of the Xiao family.


    Walking into the mourning hall, Duan Zitong took out the incense and offered it as a sacrifice before walking up to Duan Muyan''s side.


    "The dead are already dead, the living are like this, the Qi King is no longer here. My royal sister mustn''t be too sad. If my body is injured, my royal father will feel heartache ¡­" When Qing Lan reported that she was still alive, Duan Zitong suddenly had a premonition that she would be the bane of her life. When he saw Xiao Yuxuan leaning in her embrace, she was even more certain of this.


    "Seventh royal sister is too kind ¡­" Duan Mu Yan replied with a bow.


    "However, there''s still something that Ziteng must remind her royal sister. Although the Qi King has passed away, her royal sister still has to abide by her duty. She won''t be recognized as the successor of the marriage in the Badlands ¡­" Duan Zitong chuckled, seeming to have a deeper meaning to her words.


    "If royal sister wants to say something, feel free to say it." Duan Mu Yan already knew that Duan Zitong was going overboard and wouldn''t leave just like that.


    "It''s nothing much, royal sister, you are now the Qi King''s widow, you should guard your chastity memorial archway and not do anything that would disgrace the royal family or the Xiao family. Furthermore ¡­" The death of the Qi King is more or less related to you. For the Qi King to treat you like this, it could be said that it was a deep friendship. "Do your best ¡­" Duan Zitong snorted and turned around to leave.


    "Seventh Sister, just because Mu Yan doesn''t say anything doesn''t mean that she doesn''t know about it!" Duan Mu Yan stood at her original position as she replied indifferently. Hearing her words, Duan Zitong trembled before turning to look at her.


    "Then what are you going to do to me? "Haha ¡­" Looking at Duan Zitong''s departing figure, Duan Mu Yan''s eyebrows furrowed as she clenched her fists. She had to admit that Xiao Jin Feng''s death was indeed related to her. If Xiao Yu Xuan knew that she had set this up, what would be the result? Duan Muyan didn''t dare to think any further. She knelt in front of the brazier with a dejected look in her eyes.


    "Princess, are we just going to let the Seventh Princess bring the Ping King away?" As Duan Mu Yan''s trusted aide, Yao''er naturally knew Xiao Yu Xuan''s place in her master''s heart.


    "What else can I do? Yao`er, I want to be alone. You can leave first ¡­" Although she had avenged Qiu Yue, she was not happy at all. At this moment, she was even thinking whether she had done the wrong thing.


    "Esteemed wangfei, I heard from Steward Zhou that the old prince is rushing back to the imperial city without stopping. He''ll be here in three days. Should we make some preparations?" Yao''er reminded.


    "Father... "That''s right, it''s about time for him to return. There''s no need, you can leave now ¡­" In order to prevent herself from being bullied, she had even given the dragon staff to him to keep in custody. However, in the end, she had failed to live up to his good intentions and failed to protect herself, indirectly causing his son''s death.


    Yao''er, upon seeing the sorrowful expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face, wanted to continue speaking, but she resisted the urge to turn around and leave.


    The mourning hall was silent once more. Duan Mu Yan quietly knelt there, her white gauze fluttering in the cold wind, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.


    "Senior Feng ¡­" Is that you? You''re back? Mu Yan has been waiting for you for a long time ¡­ Mu Yan just wanted to know, do you regret it? You should be regretting trying to save someone who doesn''t love you with your life ¡­ Sorry... Sorry... "Senior Feng ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s tears fell like rain as she kowtowed on the ground and tightly held her forehead with her hands as her small, beast-like sobs slowly flowed out.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    Duan Zitong lightly sat on the edge of the bed. Her beautiful eyes cast a shadow under the candlelight, and her jade-like fingers caressed that incomparably handsome face. She was unwilling to part with her, but at the same time, she couldn''t stop herself from doing so.


    "Brother Wang ¡­" Don''t die... Mu Yan ¡­ Mu Yan, how are you ¡­ Mu Yan! " In her daze, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly grabbed Duan Zitong''s hand and tightened her grip. The light in Duan Zitong''s eyes suddenly turned cold, but when Xiao Yuxuan opened them, it was as gentle as the moonlight.


    "Yuxuan, you''re awake?" Duan Zitong said worriedly as she leaned forward slightly.


    "Princess... "Ugh ¡­" Why is Yu Xuan here? " The moment she saw the person in front of her, Xiao Yuxuan released her hand. She wanted to get off the bed, but was stopped by Duan Zitong.


    "Yuxuan, you''ve just woken up and your body is still weak. It''s hard to avoid fainting when you get out of bed. Rest a bit more. Qinglan will go and get the ginseng soup!" Duan Zitong''s hand reached out to stop Xiao Yuxuan, but Xiao Yuxuan avoided it cleverly. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan had already left the bed and turned to pay his respects.


    "Princess, my brother has met with misfortune, and now that Yuxuan has returned to the Imperial City, it is natural that he would stand up for him!" "Please forgive Yuxuan for not being able to accompany you!" When Xiao Yuxuan woke up, all the scenes were in front of her. Although she didn''t know how he was carried into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she knew what he should do now.


    "Yuxuan, it''s already too late. Besides, you''ve also paid your respects at the Qi King''s spiritual hall. Can''t you rest for a bit before returning? "It would be good if I could even finish the Clear Orchid Conifer Soup ¡­" Duan Zitong''s voice was choked with sobs as she stepped forward to block Xiao Yuxuan''s path.


    "Princess, please forgive me!" Xiao Yuxuan insisted on walking forward, completely ignoring Duan Zitong''s pleas. At this moment, he only wanted to kneel before Brother Wang''s spirit. He really didn''t have much time left to accompany Xiao Jingfeng.


    "Good ¡­" Since Yuxuan insists on returning to Duke Xiao Palace, then I will accompany you! " She definitely wouldn''t give Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Yu Xuan a chance to be alone together.


    "Princess is free!" Xiao Yuxuan didn''t want to be bothered by this, so he took a few big strides and circled around Duan Zitong to leave the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Duan Zitong swallowed all the tears in her eyes and chased after her. She didn''t even have time to put on a robe. Just as Duan Zitong was about to follow, Qing Lan returned to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion with the medicine. When she saw this scene, she hurriedly put down the medicine and took out a cloak to chase after him.


    "Where are you in such a hurry to go?" A clear and melodious voice rang out, that purple dress of his was impressively standing in front of Qing Lan. His deep eyes flickered with a cold light, and although Duan Xingyi''s voice was gentle, it caused those who heard it to involuntarily shiver.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, this servant wants to send a cape to the Seventh Princess." Qing Lan subconsciously stopped and respectfully responded.


    "With Xiao Yuxuan here, we won''t ignore her. Follow me in!" Duan Xingyi''s voice gradually turned cold as he bypassed Qing Lan and directly entered the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Qing Lan hesitated for a moment before she turned back. After the door was tightly shut, Duan Xingyi lazily leaned on the Imperial Consort''s chair. His pretty peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed as he sized up Qing Lan, causing her to feel uneasy.


    "May I know the reason why Your Highness has called me here?" Qing Lan warned.


    "How did Xiao Jingfeng die?" Duan Xingyi raised his sword-like eyebrows as his gaze was as sharp as a blade.


    "Reporting to the crown prince, the Qi King was burned to death in his room by the mansion''s servant, Su Jin Xiu. Now Su Jin Xiu has committed suicide." Qing Lan lowered her eyes and responded respectfully.


    "This has nothing to do with you and my royal sister?" Duan Xingyi disapproved.


    "This servant dares not, even if this servant has the guts, I would not dare to kill an important official of the imperial court. Furthermore, the princess has no enmity with Qi Wang Su, so it doesn''t hurt his heart. Please let me know!" When Qing Lan heard this, she kneeled to the ground, her heart filled with worry. She was very surprised that Duan Xingyi would care so much about this matter.


    "It''s just a casual question. Why are you so scared? Stand up ¡­" As for this cloak? Forget it, just stay in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. " Duan Xingyi stood up leisurely as a wisp of light flashed past his deep eyes.


    With Xiao Yuxuan here, there was a high chance that the princess would not like him disturbing her. Thus, Qing Lan hung up her cloak, but when she turned around, she was suddenly hit with an acupoint with a ''pa'' sound. Before Qing Lan could even react, a black shadow suddenly carried her and strode into the inner room.


    Under the light of the candle, Qing Lan could not help but turn pale with fright. The person in front of her was none other than Qian Ru Ming. The pain and humiliation from that night flowed out smoothly, and Qing Lan furiously looked at Qian Ru Ming. As if he had gone mad, Qian Chao placed Qing Lan on the bed and covered her with his blanket. Qing Lan was powerless to stop it. She could only silently cry.


    Tears rolled down her cheeks. Qing Lan''s body was suffering the pain of being burned once again. She had been careless the first time she was insulted by Qian Ru. However, now that she was bullied by Qian Ru, who could she blame!


    At this moment, Qian Ru Ming had already made his move.


    "Qing Lan, I really want to die like this these few days ¡­" Qian Ru Ming slowly retreated from Qing Lan and tidied up his clothing. At this moment, Qing Lan had already broken through her acupoints and tied her clothes with lightning speed. She then pulled out the dagger at her waist and stabbed at Qian Ru Ming!


    However, Qian Ruming was already prepared, so he subdued Qing Lan with one hand.


    "Qing Lan, why reject my good intentions? I must have a reason worthy of you giving it to me. Gui Luosha has already appeared in the Imperial City ¡­" When Qing Lan saw this, she immediately took a few steps back and looked at Qian Ruming with her crimson eyes.


    "Don''t you want to ask me where she is?" Qian Ruming glanced at his lips and looked at Qing Lan sincerely. He had never tried to find another woman in his life ever since the first night. Qing Lan was a woman he had chosen. No matter the means, he must obtain her heart.


    "Where is she?" Qing Lan endured all the humiliation and questioned him coldly. She swore to herself that one day, she would make Qian Ru suffer a fate worse than death.


    "I don''t know the exact location, but Jin Ye appeared near the east gate two days ago. It''s clear that Gui Luosha herself has already entered the Imperial City. As for her purpose ¡­" I do not know if you will come here to find the jade pendant that you did not find back then! " Qian Ruming answered truthfully.

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    "What does Gui Luosha look like?" Qing Lan slowly put away her dagger and asked.


    "Is it long?" "She looks like a fairy, but when she''s willing to be a girl, most of the time, she''s just a man. Of course, I''m talking about a complete bunch of men ¡­" Qian Ruming narrowed his small eyes with a wretched expression.


    "What?" How is that possible? " Qing Lan was surprised.


    "Of course it''s possible. Nowadays, martial arts are full of strange things, and people like Gui Luosha really eat all the benefits. If you want to play with men, you can turn yourself into a woman. If you want to play with women, you can turn yourself into a man. Tsk, tsk, you really have enjoyed the blessings of a man ¡­" Qian Ruming looked at Qing Lan greedily as he smacked his lips.


    "Dirty!" Qing Lan cursed angrily.


    "Don''t say that I didn''t warn you, but your martial arts aren''t even a match for Gui Luosha. If you act recklessly, you might get toyed with to the point where not even dregs remain. You are my, Qian Ruming''s, woman, and I definitely can''t lose my body to another man or woman!" Qian Ruming looked at Qing Lan teasingly and said resentfully.


    "This is none of your business! You can go now! " One day, she would let Qian Ruming know that she was not his woman, but his nemesis.


    "Tsk tsk, how heartless. Your master won''t come back tonight. Why don''t we try again? I''ve just pressed your dumb acupoint and I don''t even have the chance to listen to you. How ridiculous ¡­" Just as Qian Ruming was about to step forward, Qing Lan pulled out her dagger and glared at him.


    It''s just a joke, but don''t blame me for treating you like this. Today, outside of the Xiao manor, I saw clearly what you did after you sent Xiao Yuxuan into that sedan. I originally wanted to be more gentle to you, but this time, even if it''s a small punishment, my woman can''t have another man in her heart. Although Qian Ruming''s voice was low, it was filled with jealousy.


    "You! You followed me? " Qing Lan''s heart shook as the strength in her hand increased. If her master were to know that she had kissed Xiao Yu Xuan when he was unconscious, the consequences would be unpredictable. Qian Ru Ming really couldn''t live!


    Wrong..." It was just a coincidence! Qing Lan, you should know that Xiao Yuxuan likes Duan Mu Yan, and Duan Zitong is delusional towards him. It''s still a little more realistic. Follow me ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Just as Qian Ru Ming was speaking, Qing Lan shot out a silver needle from her sleeve towards Qian Ru''s throat. Luckily, Qian Ru Ming was quick to react, otherwise, he would have died a long time ago.


    "You''re right. Don''t worry, I won''t tell anyone about this. After all, it''s not a glorious thing for me to have my woman fall in love with another man!" If there''s a next time, I, Qian Ruming, guarantee that you will be bedridden for three days and three nights without getting out of bed ¡­ Hehe, Qinglan, don''t think that you can escape from me in this life ¡­ I''ll take my leave first! I guess you have to organize the scene properly, or Duan Zitong will find out ¡­ Hehe ¡­ "Hahaha ¡­" After a fit of wild laughter, Qian Ruming suddenly turned around and left through the window.


    Looking at the window that was shaking from the wind, Qing Lan''s dagger fell to the ground with a thud. Tears welled up in her eyes. She swore that she would pay back the humiliation and humiliation that Qian Ru ordered her to receive in the future hundreds of times!


    The snowflakes were like goosebumps falling to the ground. Although he was still a child, his surroundings were illuminated by the white light of the snow. Xiao Yuxuan hurried out of the east gate of the imperial city.


    "Ugh ¡­" In the end, Duan Zitong had never practiced her qinggong, and adding on the snow that blocked her way, it was already difficult for him to continue walking. She was careless and forcefully fell to the ground, causing Xiao Yuxuan to stop in his tracks.


    "Princess, why are you doing this!" Xiao Yuxuan held up Duan Zitong and let out a long sigh.


    "As long as I can see that you''re fine, I''ll be satisfied. You go first, I can ¡­" A trace of warmth flashed through Duan Zitong''s heart as she looked weakly at Xiao Yuxuan. At least Xiao Yuxuan didn''t ignore him when she fell down. That was good enough.


    "Since the princess insists on following Yuxuan back to the manor, Yuxuan will not stop her. Please ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan felt extremely helpless as she supported Duan Zitong with both hands and made her way back to the Xiao family''s residence.


    Just as he was about to reach the Xiao manor, Duan Zitong''s body suddenly trembled.


    "Princess?" Xiao Yuxuan looked down and saw Duan Zitong''s face and hands turning purple. He couldn''t bear it any longer, so he tore off her robe and draped it over him. He didn''t think too much about it. Perhaps this was something any man could do.


    The doors of the Xiao manor weren''t locked tight. Today was Xiao Jingfeng''s seventh place. Following Duan Mu Yan''s instructions, all the doors were wide open; she was afraid that Xiao Jin Feng would be locked outside and be unable to come back to see her for the last time.


    When Xiao Yuxuan appeared in the mourning hall supporting Duan Zitong, Duan Mu Yan was still kneeling there, shivering. However, the sight before her eyes didn''t just freeze her body.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s heart ached as he looked at Duan Mu Yan. He was just about to let go of him and welcome him back when Duan Zitong didn''t miss a chance and fainted. She threw herself into Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace.


    "Princess? "Princess ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan felt helpless. When he shifted her gaze to Duan Mu Yan, he discovered that her gaze had already been lowered, not even sparing him a glance.


    Xiao Yuxuan originally wanted to explain, but he couldn''t let Duan Zitong fall unconscious in his arms like that. While he was hesitating, Yao''er walked in with a robe in his hands.


    "Ping Wang? "Your servant greets the King, and the Seventh Princess ¡­" Although Yao''er was startled, she quickly reacted.


    "You came at the right time, help the Seventh Princess to the side room to rest." Xiao Yuxuan took the robe from Yao''er''s hands and pushed Duan Zitong towards Yao''er. Yao''er was naturally happy as she turned around to help the Seventh Princess leave the mourning hall. Although Duan Zitong was unwilling to pretend to be unconscious, it would be too fake if she woke up now. She could only leave with Yao''er.


    The entire mourning hall was completely silent. Xiao Yuxuan walked slowly to Duan Moyan''s side with a robe in her hand.


    "Mu Yan, you should go back and rest. I''m fine here." Xiao Yuxuan casually draped his robe over his shoulders as he spoke with concern.


    "Call me sister-in-law Wang. "Today is the seventh in line, he doesn''t like you calling me that ¡­" Her cold voice contained a hint of anger, Duan Muyan''s eyes were still downcast, the underworld coins in her hands had never been cut off. Xiao Yuxuan raised her eyes and saw Xiao Jingfeng''s coffin. Her tears were still in her eyes, but he tried his best not to let them out.


    "Sister Wang is so considerate towards Brother Wang. Yuxuan deserves to die. When Brother Wang needed Yuxuan the most, I kept my distance from the Imperial City. Sorry ¡­" "Brother Wang ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan clenched his fists tightly. The pain of losing his family members caused him to forget about everything else as he lay prostrate on the ground.


    That''s right, she was Xiao Yuxuan''s sister-in-law after all, and that was a fact that couldn''t be changed. Originally, she thought that they could abandon everything and flee far away when her great vengeance was avenged, but now, Xiao Jingfeng''s death had created a barrier between them, a barrier that their hearts could no longer embrace.


    Pain and regret filled Xiao Yuxuan''s every nerve. He knelt on his left and, just like his, placed a piece of paper into the brazier. As the wind blew, the white gauze floated in the air. The entire mourning hall once again returned to its tranquil state.


    Moonflower Palace.


    In her mind, he could clearly see Su Jinxiu throwing a bottle of fuel and a bottle of fire towards Duan Mu Yan. In that instant, he threw herself over without hesitation and only had one thought in her heart, that was to never let Duan Mu Yan suffer any more injuries, that was her promise to her. In just an instant, his body was enveloped in a sea of flames.


    "Mu Yan... Mu Yan ¡­! " Xiao Jin Feng stood up abruptly. Because he was dragged into it, his entire body was filled with heart-wrenching pain. He had originally thought that it was just a dream, but when he saw the burn on his hand, his heart chilled. When he raised his head, everything in front of him was so strange. This wasn''t the Xiao family! This was Xiao Jingfeng''s first reaction.


    "Is anyone there?" Just as Xiao Jin Feng was about to get off the bed, the door suddenly opened, and a ray of red dress appeared in front of him. Her peerlessly handsome appearance, her charming and seductive smile, and every casual movement she made would affect the hearts of countless young girls.


    "Shangguan Wu Ye?" When Xiao Jin Feng spoke again, he realized that his voice was abnormally hoarse, as if it was an ear-piercing gong. His heart suddenly sank as his hands subconsciously clenched into fists. Could it be that he ¡­


    "You''re really lucky. You''re still alive even after being burned to this state. It seems that the heavens will not kill you ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said indifferently, he then sat down on a chair beside the table and looked at the bronze mirror beside him. Disregarding the pain in his body, Xiao Jin Feng jumped off the bed and ran to the mirror. In that moment, Xiao Jin Feng felt as if his heart had stopped beating and that unprecedented feeling of suffocation made him wish he was dead. How was he even human in the bronze mirror?


    "How could this be ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng held his face tightly. He was terrified, and kept retreating. In the end, he rushed forward and knocked over the bronze mirror. He then turned around and looked at Shangguan Wu Ye.


    "You don''t remember at all?" Shangguan Wuye answered with a question.


    "Mu Yan... Then what about Mu Yan! How is Mu Yan doing? " Xiao Lingfeng questioned in fear, but his heart was suddenly filled with trepidation. He still could not accept that he had been burned to this state. If it was Duan Moyan, how could she withstand such pain?


    "You are indeed loyal. It would seem that I did not save you wrong. Don''t worry, Duan Mu Yan is fine. However, if you did not help her withstand the tribulation, then she would be the one who has changed into her current appearance ¡­" Although Shangguan Wuye didn''t like Xiao Jingfeng, he felt a sense of respect when he saw him block the fuel bottle for Duan Mu Yan.


    "I''m fine ¡­" It''s good that you''re fine ¡­ I want to go back! " Xiao Jin Feng heaved a huge sigh of relief, but was stopped by Shangguan Wu Ye just as he was about to turn around.


    "You''re just going back? Right now, everyone in the Xiao manor has already guarded your spirit for more than seven days. Everyone thinks that you have already died, so if you want to return, it''s best if you don''t scare them, and ¡­ "Here is a silver mask, as well as the mask Cai Die painstakingly made with all her effort. It''s exactly the same as yours, but this mask has a limited lifespan, so you have to go to the Moon Flower Palace every three days to take care of it." Shangguan Wuye pointed at the silver mask and mask on the table, and said carelessly.

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    "Keeper... They... Do you really think I''m dead? " Xiao Jingfeng stopped in his tracks, his heart aching as if it had been viciously tugged at by someone.


    "The entire room has been burnt to the point where not even dregs remain. Do you think they still have any hope?" Shangguan Wuye still had lingering fear as he recalled the scene from that day. If he had not arrived a step earlier, Xiao Jingfeng might not have been able to keep his life.


    "Why did you save me?" Xiao Jin Feng suddenly looked at Shangguan Wu Ye warily. Xiao Jin Feng knew that they had no relationship with each other.


    "Passing by... If I say so, will you believe me? " In reality, it was Duan Xingyi who had told him to stay by Duan Mu Yan''s side during the day that Xiao Jin Feng took in his concubine. He said that he was afraid that someone would harm her, and Shangguan Wuye had initially thought that Duan Xingyi was too overbearing. At the moment when Su Jinxiu threw out the fuel, he really thought that he was going to lose Duan Xingyi in his entire life. At that speed, no matter how fast he was, it was impossible for him to ensure that Duan Moyan would be unharmed.


    "Perhaps you shouldn''t have saved me ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng sat dispiritedly by the table, looking at the silver mask and mask on his face. Finally, he made his decision.


    Seeing the silver mask on Xiao Jin Feng''s face, Shangguan Wu Ye was slightly surprised.


    "You really don''t want to be the King of Qi anymore?"


    "If Xiao Jin Feng was still alive, then Duan Mu Yan would still be the Qi Royal Princess. With my current appearance and voice, can I be so selfish ¡­ "Besides, since they''ve already accepted the fact that I''m dead, there''s no need to disturb them any longer. It might not be a good thing that Xiao Jingfeng is still alive ¡­" The rough voice carried a tinge of desolation, and because he was wearing the mask, Shangguan Wuye could not see his expression clearly. However, he could feel Xiao Jingfeng''s heartache at that moment.


    "What can I do?" Shangguan Wu Ye parted his lips slightly, a trace of admiration flashed past his eyes. If it was him, he might not have the courage to disappear.


    "You can''t tell anyone that I''m still alive. I mean anyone! " Those eyes were still as deep as ever. Through the silver mask, Xiao Jin Feng spoke coldly.


    "I can do it, but what do you plan to do in the future? "If you wish, you can stay in the Moon Splendor Hall ¡­" Shangguan Wuye urged him to stay with good intentions.


    "No need,... "I will never forget the kindness of saving my life. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay you. Farewell ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng gritted his teeth, cupped his hands, and left.


    "Leaving just like that?" At this moment, he suddenly felt Xiao Jin Feng''s love for Duan Moyan. What a girl, to actually capture the hearts of so many people. Duan Xingyi was, was Xiao Yu Xuan, and now even Xiao Jin Feng was deeply immersed in her love, it was truly a disaster for a beautiful woman.


    "See you later ¡­" Without hesitation, Xiao Lingfeng finally left Shangguan Wuye''s sight. Shangguan Wuye sat there for a long time, he finally sighed and was about to get up to leave when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside. Shangguan Wuye''s heart skipped a beat, and he put away the mask on the table in his sleeves.


    "You still know how to come?" Shangguan Wuye shrugged and said resentfully. The person in front of him was none other than his bad friend.


    "Where''s Xiao Jingfeng?" The first sentence Duan Xingyi spoke upon entering the sect had already made Shangguan Wuye secretly sweat.


    "Dead, did you not get the news?" Shangguan Wuye countered with a question. His gaze carefully sized up Duan Xingyi, and a trace of uncertainty could be seen on his handsome face.


    "Really?" Duan Xingyi asked suspiciously.


    "What else do you think? I''m sure you''ve seen the scene before. I have no way to enter that kind of fire. If it wasn''t for the clever Zi Min by Duan Mu Yan''s side, I''m sure Xiao Jin Feng wouldn''t have died." Shangguan Wuye had promised Xiao Jingfeng that he wouldn''t tell anyone, even if it was Duan Xingyi.


    "How can this be? Does this have anything to do with Duan Zitong? " Duan Xingyi only wanted to know the truth. During this period of time, in order to get rid of the general of the Great Mo Country, Dou Jing, he had indeed neglected Duan Mu Yan''s concern. However, this didn''t mean that he had forgotten the love in her heart.


    After being exposed by Duan Mu Yan, she actually threw the fuel bottle with the spark towards Duan Mu Yan. If it wasn''t for Xiao Jin Feng blocking the calamity for Duan Mu Yan, the one currently lying in the coffin definitely wouldn''t be Xiao Jin Feng. In fact, he had the chance to escape. Just when Xiao Jingfeng''s entire body was ignited, Zi Min suddenly rushed into the room to protect Duan Mu Yan. I didn''t even make a move, nor did I have the chance to do so. " Shangguan Wuye said helplessly.


    "Su Jin Xiu..." If he had known earlier, he would have killed her. Forget it, it could be said that there was danger, but as for Xiao Jingfeng, it was a good thing that he died. I owe you this favor, just tell me if you have anything in the future. " Duan Xingyi turned to leave, but Shangguan Wuye stopped him.


    "He left just like that? Won''t you have a drink with me? " Shangguan Wuye raised his eyebrows.


    "I''m not in the mood." He suddenly became uncertain. If the person who had been standing in the fire at that time was him, would he have acted like Xiao Li Feng and blocked the fuel bottle? Could it be that his love for Duan Mu Yan wasn''t as deep as Xiao Jin Feng''s? One day, Duan Xingyi firmly told him that if the same thing were to truly happen to him, he would not hesitate in the slightest.


    It was the first day of the new year again, and Yichun Academy was overcrowded with people. But what made the guests disappointed was that the number one person in Yichun Academy, Hua Kui, Meng Yan, did not make it in time, and despite Zi Min''s many explanations, she still made Feng Guihua very unhappy. Helpless, she could only ask her to save the situation.


    "Heart of Ice ¡­" This time, it''s really all thanks to you, just say whatever you want Big Sister Hua to say ¡­ As long as Big Sister Hua can do it! " Feng Guihua vowed solemnly with a face full of gratitude.


    "No need. Bing Xin hopes that Sister Hua won''t blame Meng Yan. Maybe Miss Meng Yan really has something that she can''t leave behind, so she won''t let you go next time." Leng Bingxin said softly, as her eyes flashed towards Zi Min.


    "Thank you so much for Lady Bing Xin''s righteousness. I will definitely ask Miss Min for help with this matter." Zi Min also said gratefully. Speechless, Leng Bingxin turned and walked to the second floor. Looking at Leng Bingxin''s back, Feng Guihua couldn''t help but sigh.


    "Min Er, go back and tell Meng Yan. Next time, I''ll call Bing Xin to block the situation for you guys ¡­"


    "Sister Hua, don''t worry. There won''t be a next time." Zi Min vowed.


    Leng Bing Xin pushed the door open leisurely, and in the next moment, she saw the beautiful purple dress. Her heart trembled, and she immediately turned around, closing the door behind her.


    "Bing-Er greets Master ¡­" Leng Bing Xin said respectfully.


    "Forget it, today is the first day, why are you performing off stage?" Duan Xingyi spoke with suspicion. His sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes were filled with doubt.


    "Reporting to Master, because the new Miss Meng Yan had some matters to attend to, Bing''er agreed to Feng Guihua''s request and played the part for her." Leng Bing Xin replied truthfully.


    "Oh? It looks like you have a good impression of this Lady Meng Yan, but be careful, we do not know her background, so do not be careless. " Duan Xingyi reminded.


    "Master, don''t worry. Bing-Er knows what to do." Leng Bing Xin did not think so, since her master could not find any clues, then Meng Yan should not have any background. Leng Bing Xin liked Meng Yan from the bottom of her heart, and had a kind of appreciation for her.


    "That''s great. Now that Xiao Lingfeng is dead, he has eliminated a powerful general from the Southern Yue. Now that Dou Qing is also in prison, the only martial generals with real strength in Mo are the two of them." Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, and his thin lips subconsciously curled up.


    "Bing-er thinks that Xiao Yin should not be underestimated." Leng Bing Xin reminded him.


    "Xiao Yin is indeed powerful, but he is already old. In addition to the pain of losing his son, I believe that he might not be able to endure such a blow! As for Xiao Yuxuan, even with Duan Zitong around, he won''t be a problem! " Duan Xingyi smiled scornfully. In Duan Xingyi''s eyes, the Great Mo Wen Chen was just a motley crowd. If it wasn''t for these military generals supporting the situation, the Great Mo would have simply been too weak to withstand a single blow.


    "According to Master''s words, we''ll be going back very soon?" It was hard for Leng Bingxin to conceal the excitement in her voice, as her eyes shone brilliantly.


    I believe that you and Ye Li have not been exposed yet, so be careful when you act. This Gui Luosha''s martial arts is not inferior to Ye Li''s and yours, and he is male and female at the same time. Furthermore, it is extremely difficult to deal with him, so you must not fight head on with him! Duan Xingyi''s eyes were dark and gloomy. A chilling ray of light flashed across his eyes. Shen Hanxin, it seems that you really want me dead ¡­


    "Bing-Er understands." When Gui Luosha was mentioned, Leng Bing could not help but feel a chill in her heart. Back in the Southern Yue, she had heard of this person''s name. He was secretive, and his martial arts were top-notch. He was indeed not someone to be trifled with.


    "That''s good. I''ll be leaving first. You guys be careful." Duan Xingyi abruptly stood up, and with a flash, Leng Bing raised his gaze. Other than that familiar aura, he was nowhere to be seen.


    When Xiao Yin, with his head full of white hair, rushed to the front of Xiao Jingfeng''s coffin with a face full of stubble, Duan Mu Yan''s heart suddenly ached. The pain of guilt and remorse assaulted her entire body; in these past few days, she had blamed himself more than once, and if it wasn''t for the flaw in his plan, Xiao Jingfeng wouldn''t even need to lose his life. She had let Xiao Jingfeng down, had let down Xiao Yuxuan, and had even let down the Xiao Yin, who had treated his as if he were already there.


    "Feng''er ¡­" I''m back... Get up and say a word to me... Why is this happening... If I had known earlier ¡­ Father should take you with him... "Feng''er ¡­" Xiao Yin tightly held onto the coffin with both of his hands as tears flowed from his aged face. If he had not traveled day and night, he would not have arrived a day earlier.


    "Father... You just came back from the dead, why don''t you go take a rest first? " Duan Moyan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and walked up to Xiao Yin, sobbing. However, no matter how she pulled, Xiao Yin didn''t move an inch as he tightly hugged the coffin.


    Duan Moyan raised her gaze to look at Xiao Yin and suddenly discovered that he seemed to have aged quite a bit. With such a mournful expression on his wrinkled face, her rough fingers wished they could bury Xiao Jin Feng inside the coffin and pull him out. The man who had galloped on the battlefield all his life was finally defeated when he faced his son''s coffin. The more Xiao Yin was like this, the more guilty Duan Moyan felt.


    "Father ¡­" Behind him, Xiao Yuxuan cried out in shock as he hurriedly stepped forward to pull Xiao Yin over.

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    "Let go! "I want to open the coffin, I want to see Feng''er''s last chance ¡­" Xiao Yin almost roared as his tears silently fell and his heart collapsed.


    "Royal Father! Brother Wang is already dead! "Don''t be like this, your body is more important ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan hugged Xiao Yin tightly and her tears fell like rain.


    "None... My Feng''er will not die so easily! "He won''t!" Xiao Yin roared out, but in the next second, all he saw was darkness as his entire body suddenly fainted.


    "Father ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan hurriedly carried Xiao Yin out of the Spiritual Hall and rushed to the side room. As he watched Xiao Yuxuan''s back, he could no longer suppress the tears that were welling up in his eyes. She suddenly hated himself so much.


    "Princess, don''t be sad. These matters are not something we can control. No matter how sad you are, it won''t help." Yao''er carefully walked to the side of Duan Mu Yan and consoled her.


    "Yao''er, did you say I was wrong?" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were hazy with tears. She had already paid such a heavy price for her first calculation. She was suddenly unsure if she should continue down this path.


    "If the one who is standing here right now is Su Jin Xiu, would the wangfei think that she would repent? Yao''er felt that the wangfei was right, the incident with the Qi King was an accident. Furthermore, the Qi King had chosen this path himself. Back then, you were the one who was most familiar with the situation. "Princess, why don''t we change our perspective? This time around, the Qi King can finally be together with Chu Shirou, right?" She was clearly a good person, yet she was forced into this dead end by this world. This road had only just begun, and in the future, there would be more people who would die in vain. Who knew when it might be her turn?


    At this moment, Zi Min ran in from the manor door.


    "Zi Min greets Master." Zi Min bowed respectfully.


    "Have you settled the matters of the Spring Festival?" Duan Muyan solemnly said as she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.


    "Master, originally, Feng Guihua was not willing to give up, but fortunately, Leng Bingxin acted for you, so you have passed." Zi Min was right.


    "Leng Bingxin... What did she say? " Duan Mu Yan recalled the snow-white girl and his suspicions grew greater. He had no relationship with her, so why would she help him?


    "She didn''t say anything to this servant, but she did speak up for you in front of Feng Guihua." Zi Min responded.


    "Forget it, let''s talk about this later. Zi Min, you should stay in the Purple Butterfly Pavilion and interact more with Yan Wuhen during this period of time. Tell him about what happened here and tell him about an even more important matter." Forget it, let''s forget it, we''ll talk about this later. It seemed that Duan Chen was becoming more and more confused. Even a loyal subject like Dou Jing was suspecting that this ironclad Mo Jiangshan would not be able to last much longer even if he did not smash him to pieces. Since that was the case, Duan Moyan suddenly changed his mind; she was living for his royal brother, so he had the responsibility to support this Mo Jiangshan.


    "Yes ¡­" After receiving her orders, Zi Min left. Yao''er turned to look at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Princess, you''re tired too. You should go back and rest."


    "Tomorrow is the day of Xin Feng''s funeral. I don''t have much time to accompany him, so you can leave first. I''ll stay for a bit longer." Yao''er wanted to continue speaking, but was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    On the day of Xiao Jin Feng''s funeral, practically all of the hundreds of officials in the imperial court had come to send him off. Xiao Yin fainted for a few times, and Xiao Yu Xuan also sobbed soundlessly, causing everyone to be moved. Many officials couldn''t help but shed tears, and after Xiao Jin Feng was buried, Xiao Yin completely collapsed.


    "Feng''er ¡­" Where are you, Father! "Hurry up and come out ¡­" Xiao Yin wailed loudly. Anyone who heard him would be heartbroken and those who heard him would shed tears.


    In the dark, that pair of empty eyes were already filled with tears. However, that silver mask was still ice-cold and without warmth. Before the ceremony ended, Xiao Jingfeng had already left.


    The next day, Prime Minister Zhu Xu rushed to the Xiao manor.


    Inside the study, Zhu Xu looked at Xiao Yin with a haggard expression.


    "Old Wang, I also know that I''m too heartless to look for you at this time, but I really have no other choice." "Now that General Tang is in prison, the Emperor has decided that he has the intention to rebel. Furthermore, he has decided to behead him ten days from now ¡­" Zhu Xu frowned, his eyes slightly red.


    "What?" Did the emperor really want to kill General Dou? How could this be? General Dou had followed the emperor for more than twenty years, but the emperor didn''t even give him this much trust? What kind of evidence could make the Emperor so sure? " Xiao Yin suddenly stood up upon hearing this. His white brows were tightly knitted together. The pain of losing his son had yet to be healed and his old friend was now facing a fatal disaster. How could he endure this?


    I heard that the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Wu Bingcheng, had brought his men to search General Dou''s estate upon receiving the secret report. However, I didn''t expect that the search for the secret letter between General Dou and the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea basically involved the possibility that General Dou and the Southern Vietnam would cooperate, or that they would release water on the battlefield. Zhu Xu spoke the truth and gave a general idea of what had happened.


    "Relying solely on letters? This is not something to be trusted! " Xiao Yin frowned. From the looks of it, it seemed like he was framing someone.


    This is not enough for me to believe, but the handwriting on the letter is actually from Dou Jing and the 4th Prince of the Southern Yue. The emperor once took out the documents from many years ago and compared them; other than the emperor, not many people have seen the handwriting of the 4th Prince of the Southern Yue. Because of this, the emperor firmly believes that the letter is from the 4th Prince of the Southern Yue. "Zhu Xu said bitterly.


    "This way... This King has made a trip to the Imperial Palace with the Prime Minister, and it just so happens that This King has not come back to Saint! " Xiao Yin let out a ruthless sigh. He didn''t expect that after leaving the Imperial City for just a few days, he would have already returned, and things had changed.


    Imperial study.


    Duan Chen was in a daze as he recalled the events that happened in the battlefield. If it wasn''t for Dou Jing Jing saving his life, he might have been able to sit on this throne. He didn''t expect that the situation would change and Dou Jing would actually have the heart to plot against him. It is not that I have cheated you, it is because your ambition is too great. I really cannot tolerate you.


    "Reporting to the emperor, the prime minister and Elder Prince Xiao seek an audience outside ¡­" At this moment, Eunuch Li pushed the door open and entered with a respectful tone. Duan Chen raised his eyes when he heard this and pondered for a long time before speaking up.


    "Announce ¡­" Eunuch Li naturally accepted the order and went out immediately, inviting the two courtiers and official in.


    "This humble subject greets Your Majesty ¡­" Xiao Yin had just entered the imperial study when he saw the Heaven Suppressing Bow in the emperor''s hands. He felt a bit more confident.


    "Rise, King Xiao. I am also deeply saddened by the death of the Qi King. Please grieve." Duan Chen put down his Sky Suppressing Bow and spoke in a light tone.


    "This old subject thanks Your Majesty for your kindness. This old subject has two things to ask of Your Majesty''s permission in this trip." Xiao Yin slowly stood up. He glanced at Zhu Xu and silently hardened his heart.


    "Speak ¡­" Duan Chen sighed with emotion as he looked down at Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu. He thought back to when he battled on the battlefield, they were both still young men of great importance. Now they were all old men in flowery robes.


    "Your Majesty, this old subject is old and unable to meet the requirements for this expedition. Therefore, I plead for Your Majesty to take back the military talismans. The death of the Qi King was a heavy blow to this old subject. I only wish to return home now." Xiao Yin respectfully opened his mouth as his eyes emitted a mournful light.


    "What are you saying? We have yet to acknowledge our seniority. You are younger than us by a few years, how could you have such thoughts?" Tell me the second thing. " Duan Chen understood too much about these subjects that risked their lives for him. How could Xiao Yin be someone who lost so easily?


    "The second matter... When I returned to the imperial city, I heard the bad news and did not visit my old friends. After the Qi King was buried, I wanted to find General Dou to relieve my depression, but I didn''t expect General Dou to be sent to the Celestial Prison. Your majesty, General Dou is loyal to you, and everyone in the imperial court might betray the emperor, or even the Badlands, but General Dou definitely won''t! "I hope the emperor is clear that we can''t wrongly accuse General Dou ¡­" Xiao Yin once again knelt on the ground as tears streamed down his face.


    As for the matter of Dou Jing colluding with the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea, it is irrefutable evidence. It is not something that can be canceled out with just a few words from you two, and I have already made up my mind, so there is no need for you two to discuss about it. If it were not for Dou Jing''s outstanding service for the Great Mo Jiangshan, I would not have cut him down! "You can leave now ¡­" Duan Chen ruthlessly sighed, waving his hand to signal the two of them to leave.


    Xiao Yin was about to speak again, but was stopped by Zhu Xu.


    "This humble subject will take his leave ¡­" Zhu Xu was the first to pay his respects, and then he pulled Xiao Yin away from the Imperial Study.


    "Old Prime Minister, why did you drag me out? I still have something to say! " Xiao Yin said anxiously. If he saw his old friend die in injustice, he would never be able to do it.


    You should understand that the Emperor has a deep friendship with Dou Jing, and Dou Jing even saved the life of the Emperor. Even so, the Emperor has yet to change his mind. Zhu Xu sighed deeply and couldn''t help but lower his eyes.


    "What problem?" Xiao Yin was puzzled as he doubtfully asked.


    "His Majesty wanted to kill Dou Jing not because His Majesty believes in these so-called ironclad evidence, but for the sake of the crown prince. Sigh ¡­" "The birds and beasts have all died, the good bow is hidden, the crafty rabbits die, and the dogs are cooked. The emperor wishes to clear away all the important officials for the crown prince ¡­" Zhu Xu being able to climb all the way to the prime minister was not only a matter of talent but also a thorough analysis of Duan Chen''s thoughts. At this moment, Zhu Xu finally understood the Emperor''s decision, and his heart went cold.


    "Will not... The Emperor would not do such a thing! Back then, we ¡­ " Xiao Yin was stunned as he spoke, his eyes filled with astonishment.


    You should know the meaning of those words better than I do. When the Second Prince was established as the crown prince, this old man and General Dou opposed it vehemently. Do you think the crown prince will let this matter rest? Would the Emperor leave such an official to the Crown Prince? Let''s go to the prison and see General Dou. " Zhu Xu smiled bitterly, his heart filled with bitterness.


    If there''s no ironclad proof, even if the emperor wanted Dou Jing''s life, it wouldn''t make sense. Right, you said that the person who brought this matter before the emperor was Vice Minister Wu Bingcheng? "" Yes, he did. Xiao Yin furrowed his white brows as if he had thought of something.

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    "It''s that lackey. I believe he should be someone from the Prince''s faction!" Zhu Xu gnashed his teeth. If he didn''t have a backer, a mere fifth-grade official like him would have the audacity to arrest Dou Jing who was at the middle rank of the imperial court.


    "Then let''s start with him! Don''t worry Prime Minister, I won''t give up until the very last moment! " Xiao Yin said angrily. As the two spoke, they had already left the city gate, heading straight for the Sky Prison.


    Amongst the crowd, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh. In the eyes of the people of the Great Mo, perhaps the death of an emperor had nothing to do with them, they just wanted to live a peaceful life with their own little days. If one day, when the Great Mo changes generations and a woman becomes the emperor, their reactions should also be the same, right? As long as they were able to live a good life, it didn''t matter who was the emperor ¡­


    "Giddy..." Get out of the way... "Those in front, move out of the way ¡­" A burst of noise suddenly sounded out, and the crowd suddenly started to boil. Duan Mu Yan was so focused on her own thoughts that she didn''t notice the carriage behind her at all.


    "Miss!" Seeing that the horse carriage was about to crash into Duan Mu Yan, Zi Min dashed to the side and pulled her to the side. She then heard the groans of the coachman on the carriage.


    "You''re blind!" I let you go so that you won''t hear me ¡­ " Zi Min couldn''t hold back her anger. She wanted to make a move, but was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Forget it, let''s hurry to the Spring Festival. If Yan Wuhen did not have something important, he would not have come looking for us so urgently." However, he did not care about the horseman''s clamor.


    "Miss, did you see that? That carriage was beautifully decorated, and even the curtains were inlaid with gold. It definitely has quite the background." Yao''er paid close attention, her heart filled with interest.


    "Your observation is quite detailed. But from the way the carriage driver is driving, he must be some other playboy who only knows how to bully the common people!" Zi Min was indignant.


    As the three of them spoke, they had already entered the inn. The waiter and the shopkeeper were no strangers to them, so there was no need to entertain them. It would be fine as long as they did not disturb them.


    Inside the guest room, Duan Moyan was already able to skillfully place the mask on her face. Zi Min and Yao''er had also changed their appearances, and the three of them left the backyard, heading straight for the Spring Festival.


    When the three of them arrived at the gate of the Spring Festival, they were shocked to find that the carriage just now, the coachman had already dismounted and placed the bench in front of the carriage, and then the carriage curtain was gently lifted up by someone, and a maidservant stepped out of the carriage first. Although she was not a beauty that could topple a country, she was still a beauty out of a hundred. Just as the three of them were suspicious, the servant girl extended her hand to the carriage. When the people inside walked out, the surrounding people were all shocked.


    "What a beautiful woman ¡­" As Passerby A sighed with emotion, he was already salivating on the floor.


    "His looks are not inferior to Leng Bing''s!" Passerby B said firmly.


    "Not necessarily. At the very most, he would be an unworthy opponent. However, he is still a little inferior compared to Meng Yan ¡­" The passersby said in disapproval.


    "Anyway, she''s a beauty of a Heavenly Immortal ¡­" "Looks like this Spring Festival is really a wutong tree. How many golden phoenixes did it attract ¡­" At the side, Duan Mu Yan looked the woman in front of her from head to toe. Her eyebrows were like willow leaves, her eyes were like apricots, her waist was delicate and dainty, her steps were light and graceful, her tranquility was like a beautiful flower basking in the water, her movements were like a lithe willow tree supporting the wind, her graceful and graceful demeanor, her charming and graceful appearance, and her proper demeanor were all extremely captivating.


    "Miss, this girl is indeed extraordinary ¡­" Zi Min was amazed as she stared at the girl in front of her.


    "Miss, could it be that she also came to the Spring Festival to hang up her signboard?" Yao''er resentfully said. One mountain couldn''t tolerate two tigers. Now that there was one more in the Spring Festival, it seemed that the days in the future would be more lively.


    At this moment, Feng Guihua came out to welcome him.


    "Aiyo ¡­" She only came out when she saw I was being rude. Miss Ni Chang has been working hard all this time ¡­ "Quick, come in!" Feng Guihua immediately opened up a path, and her eyes that were staring at Miss Ni Chang narrowed into a slit. At this moment, how could she still notice Duan Mu Yan?


    "Miss ¡­" Yao''er hesitated.


    "Let''s go in. We might get an unexpected harvest ¡­" Duan Muyan smiled lightly as she walked into the Spring Festival.


    At this time, Feng Guihua had already brought Ni Chang to Mei Yuxuan on the second floor.


    "Miss Ni Chang, you must be tired from all the traveling. I''ve already ordered some people to prepare a bath. As long as you give me an order, I''ll send it in immediately." Feng Guihua looked at Ni Chang with a face full of smiles as she said in an attentive manner.


    "Thank you, mother Feng ¡­" I heard that there are two big names hanging here in the middle of the market, so naturally, the rainbow dress is no exception. Since one of them is in the first year, while the other is in the fifteenth, then the rainbow dress will not contend, and I wonder if mother Feng has any objections? " Her soft and charming eyes were like bright stars as she looked at Feng Guihua. Not to mention men, at this moment, Feng Guihua felt as if her bones were going to ache.


    Line Lines... Of course you can, Miss Ni Chang can do whatever you want ¡­ "Um, just call me Sister Hua. All the girls here call me that. It''s so intimate ¡­" Feng Guihua nodded excitedly.


    "Since that''s the case, I''m a bit tired. I''ll have to trouble Big Sister Hua to get someone to bring the bath water over. But you have to prepare a big wooden bucket, it''s not comfortable ¡­" Ni Chang ordered.


    "Rows... No problem... "Then you rest first, I''ll go prepare ¡­" Feng Guihua was afraid that she would neglect Ni Chang, so she immediately turned around and left Mei Yanxuan.


    The moment the door was closed, Ni Chang suddenly pulled Xing''er, who was waiting by the side. One of her hands had already wrapped around Xing''er''s waist. The touch of her cherry lips caused her body to uncontrollably tremble ¡­


    As soon as she stepped into the Violet Butterfly Pavilion, she sensed a familiar aura, and instructed Zi Min to wait outside.


    The moment the door was tightly shut, Yan Wuhen suddenly walked out from behind the drapes.


    "This subordinate pays his respect to Pavilion Master." Yan Wuhen knelt down respectfully and spoke humbly.


    "Wake up, did you find out about Dou Jing?" Duan Mu Yan rushed forward and helped Yan Wu Hen up.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, it is rumored from the outside that the letter between Dou Jing and the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain had been exposed, and that the person exposed was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Wu Bingcheng. Now that the Emperor has passed down the decree to behead Dou Jing ten days later at the afternoon gate, this subordinate has been scouting around the Ministry of Justice and has seen the few letters, and the handwriting is indeed that of General Dou." Yan Wuhen replied truthfully.


    "Father really wants to kill Dou Jing?" From what she remembered, her mother had once told her that Dou Jing was one of his royal father''s most trusted courtiers. Back then on the battlefield, he had even saved his father''s life.


    "That''s right ¡­" Furthermore, this subordinate found out from other sources that this Wu Bingcheng has already become the crown prince''s henchman. In other words, the one who really wants Dou Jingming is not the emperor, but the crown prince! " Although Yan Wuhen did not know much about politics, Dou Jing was a hero of the Badlands Court. Yan Wuhen held quite a bit of respect for him.


    "Duan Xingyi ¡­" "It''s really him. It seems like he''s already cleared himself. Since the emperor has already opened his mouth, then I''m sure that Dou Jing will die without a doubt ¡­" Duan Mu Yan pondered.


    "Pavilion Master, are we going to let Dou Jing die like this?" Yan Wuhen believed that Duan Moyan''s instructions to him to investigate Dou Jing must have a deeper meaning.


    "Royal father wants to clear Duan Xingyi of all the troubles in his heart, but I won''t let him do as he pleases! Wu Hen, you have to pay more attention to the movements in the Sky Prison during these few days. If there really is no chance for you to return, then we will do it in secret. " Duan Mu Yan said resolutely.


    "Yes!" Yan Wuhen respectfully accepted the order.


    "Also, for the time being, you don''t need to report your identity to Madam Zhenguo. You only need to gain their trust, and once we take this final step, we''ll have to send the people from the General''s Estate away from the Imperial City for later use." This was the first step for her to ascend to the throne. Perhaps her plans to be the emperor weren''t mature enough, but it was still necessary for her to win over the hearts of others.


    "This subordinate understands." Yan Wuhen silently admired Duan Mu Yan. If she had such a bold person, she would definitely become magnanimous in the future.


    At this moment, Zi Min''s voice suddenly came from outside.


    "Ugh ¡­" That''s right ¡­ "My young miss is here, she''s inside right now ¡­" Before Zi Min could finish her sentence, Feng Guihua had already pushed open the door and entered.


    "I say, Meng Yan, it''s really not easy to see you again. Have you settled all of your matters?" Feng Guihua was smiling, but there was a hint of anger in her voice.


    "Yao''er ¡­" At this moment, Duan Muyan was sitting beside the table. She was holding a teacup in her hand as she cast a side glance at Yao''er. Yao''er slightly nodded her head before walking up to Feng Guihua''s side.


    "Sister Hua, here are two thousand taels of silver in banknotes. I''ll leave it to you. Consider it as compensation for the loss of the previous agreement. If it is not enough ¡­" Yao''er was about to dig out more money, but was stopped by Feng Guihua.


    "Enough... Enough is enough... Look, why are you so polite, Miss Meng Yan is just lacking a bit, who''s not in a rush, Sister Hua came to see if there is anything I can help with, if not, then I will leave now. " Feng Guihua immediately had a big smile on her face, which was very different from when she first entered.


    "Sister Hua, I just saw a woman who looks like a celestial goddess staying next door to Mei Yuxuan. I wonder where that woman came from?" Duan Mu Yan asked curiously.


    "Ugh ¡­" You''re talking about Miss Ni Chang, she is the leader of the southern generation. I''m tired of staying in the southern region, so I thought I''d take a walk around the Imperial City. That''s why I''m temporarily staying at Mei Yuxuan, this ¡­ You don''t mind? " Feng Guihua probed.


    "Sister Hua is too serious. We are both working for the Spring Festival, how could Meng Yan mind? And last time, if Miss Bing Xin had not saved us, Meng Yan really would not have known what to do. I think that we have a sister to take care of each other." Duan Muyan lightly placed her teacup down and lightly replied.


    "Screech ~ ~" "I knew you had a big heart, Miss Yan''er." Feng Guihua said with a smile.


    "Alright, Yan''er is tired ¡­." When Feng Guihua saw the situation, she tactfully retreated. At this moment, the maidservants who were serving Ni Chang the bath also retreated.


    After Feng Guihua left, Yao''er slowly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Miss, are you suspecting that Ni Chang?" Yao''er vigilantly asked.


    "We don''t have any doubts. The people and matters here originally had nothing much to do with us. It''s just that how good is this Spring Festival? It could attract people like Leng Bing Xin and Ni Chang. Don''t you think that''s strange?" Duan Muyan said in a gentle voice.

 C138

    Meiyu Xuan.


    There was a huge wooden basin covered in red lacquer that was steaming hot. The rose petals were bright red, making one think about what was going on.


    "Xing''er ¡­" Ni Chang''s gentle voice contained a hint of ruggedness, and her clear eyes slowly turned abnormally dark.


    "Master ¡­" This is the Spring Festival... "If others see it ¡­" Xing''er was slightly embarrassed as she spoke, but she didn''t dare to look into Ni Chang''s eyes.


    "What''s there to be afraid of ¡­" "This entire journey has been tiring for me ¡­" Ni Chang''s voice suddenly changed to a perverted male''s voice. When her jade-like hands reached for Xing''er''s collar, they had already lost their previous softness and gentleness. Xing''er was speechless. She had experienced too many situations like this, there was no point in wasting time. Her life was in the hands of the person in front of her, and besides obeying and pleasing her, she didn''t know what else to do.


    Ni Chang slowly undid the buttons on Xing''er''s clothes. One, two, three. Her white neck was already in front of Xing''er. The moment she revealed her undergarments, Ni Chang retracted her hands, staring at Xing''er with her deep eyes.


    "Solve it yourself ¡­" Ni Chang took a deep breath and her cherry lips curved up in a playful smile. Xing''er was speechless. She could only lower her eyes and remove the buttons on her clothes one by one before slowly falling to the ground.


    "Xing''er, do you know why I only brought you out when I had so many beautiful women with me?" Ni Chang''s hand slowly slid across Xing''er''s neck.


    "Ugh ¡­" "I don''t know ¡­" As the strength in Ni Chang''s hand increased, Xing''er couldn''t help but let out a groan, but it was accompanied by an obvious restraining force.


    "Because only you wouldn''t take the initiative to please me. I don''t like women who are too proactive. If I do, I''ll lose my interest. There aren''t many beauties like you who refuse me ¡­" Just as Ni Chang finished her sentence, a ''shua'' sound rang out.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" "One more thing is because you, Xing''er, are always so fascinating ¡­" Ni Chang''s voice became a male voice. Her enchanting face slowly changed as the corners of her face became even sharper. Her eyebrows transformed into sword-like eyebrows and her cherry lips became bigger and bigger. A pair of vulgar eyes appeared in front of Xing''er.


    "Xing''er thanks Mistress for her praise ¡­" Although she had been humiliated, and had been unwilling, she still looked at Ni Chang with a pious expression, and didn''t try to cover it up at all.


    Xing''er didn''t have any room to struggle, and she couldn''t struggle either. If she let her master have even the slightest bit of dissatisfaction, then she would be subjected to even greater torture.


    "Ugh ¡­" Xing''er wasn''t enjoying herself at all. At this moment, Ni Chang clenched her teeth, causing blood to flow out from Xing''er''s cherry lips.


    "What a beautiful taste! "This is my favorite!" Ni Chang''s voice became more and more hoarse as her dark pupils emitted a faint green light. Xing''er felt that dangerous atmosphere, and the tears that welled up from the pain forced themselves back.


    Ni Chang''s mouth slowly moved downwards as she slowly licked Xing''er''s blood clean. She revealed her white teeth and bit down.


    "Master ¡­" Xing''er was in pain. Her long, shapely eyebrows were knitted together, but she didn''t dare to shout out the word ''pain''.


    "What? More?" Ni Chang viciously looked at Xing''er''s expression, which was akin to a life or death situation, and once again exerted even more strength in her mouth. Immediately, her bloodthirsty mouth continued to bite Xing''er''s neck like a tempest, one bite at a time, like a merciless beast tearing away its prey.


    At this time, Xing''er''s neck was full of teeth marks, shocking anyone who saw it.


    "Right... "You can''t call me, this isn''t my palace, this is the Spring Festival, what do you think other people would think if such a weird shout came out from the top courtesan''s room?" Seeing Xing''er bite her lower lip, Ni Chang raised her eyebrows. Xing''er was currently in indescribable pain. She kept telling herself that she just needed to endure a little more, a little more and it would be over.


    He was originally a man. Ever since he started practicing the Yin Yang Art, although men and women could be exchanged, the symbol of a man was no longer as passionate as it was before. If he did not use this strong stimulus, he would not have been able to feel that he was still a man.


    This kind of girl who was being tortured to death by Ni Chang wasn''t just a simple one. Xing''er was undoubtedly lucky, at least she was still alive. Xing''er didn''t know how long she had been unconscious. When she opened her eyes, she saw that beautiful face, looking at her tenderly and tenderly. If she hadn''t seen it with her own eyes, who would have known what sort of evil face it hid?


    "Xing''er, you''re finally awake. I''ve been worried about you for a long time ¡­" To the side, Feng Guihua saw that Xing''er had woken up, and also heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Miss Ni Chang, it seems like Xing''er is unruly. She has only been here for a short while and her complexion is already so poor. Ai ¡­ ¡­" "I''ll ask the kitchen to cook some food for her later. Don''t worry ¡­" Feng Guihua comforted him.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Big Sister Hua ¡­" Ni Chang looks like a pear blossom with rain, I feel pity for her. After Feng Guihua left, Ni Chang stretched out her hands to Xing''er, causing Xing''er to hastily dodge out of the way. At this moment, she suddenly discovered that her body felt like it had been shattered.


    "Xing''er, what are you afraid of? I''m only helping you cover you up, don''t worry, with me here, I won''t let you die no matter what. I''ve already passed on my internal energy to you, with the protection of my internal energy, the pain on your body is nothing ¡­" However, Xing''er, you are the first woman that I can enjoy myself. I will properly love you, and I will definitely ¡­ " Ni Chang softly consoled him, making Xing''er''s hair stand on end. This was Gui Luosha, he was neither male nor female, he was now male and now he was female. As a woman, she could destroy ten strong men overnight. As a man, he could make women live a life worse than death.


    "Xing''er thanks Master for her praise ¡­" The pain in her body was far less devastating than the pain in her heart. She really didn''t want to live another day like this, but she had no other choice, unless she wanted to die.


    "No need for thanks. As long as you can stay alive, you will be my greatest loyalty." Ni Chang smiled lightly, shaking the world.


    "Mistress, why did we come here?" Xing''er really wanted to change the topic. She didn''t want to get entangled in such an unbearable relationship.


    "Of course I have a mission. Otherwise, how could I have let a good Nanyue not stay behind and come here to suffer? Third Prince has sent me here to retrieve the heads of Shen Hansheng and his subordinates!" As far as he was concerned, this matter was truly a waste of talent. However, in order to repay the favor of saving his life back then, he had no choice but to accept it.


    "What does that have to do with the Yichun Courtyard?" Xing''er suspiciously asked.


    "I have received news that there is a woman under Shen Hansheng''s command who has snuck into the brothel. It is not easy to kill Shen Hansheng now, he is in the Great Yue State Palace, although those guards are no match for me, but two fists are no match for four hands, I do not want to take the risk, if I can kill one of his men after another, it would be much easier for him, a lone general, to deal with them. " Ni Chang seemed to have thought of something.


    "How did Master know that the person hiding in the brothel would choose this place? Or did Master already know who she is? " Xing''er suddenly wondered, if she were to borrow the strength of Shen Hansheng''s underlings, would she have killed this devil in one go?


    This is because in the entire Imperial City, only this house is the biggest, most luxurious, and also there are two big cards here. Everyone in the Imperial City knows that, and compared to the other big cards of the brothels, these two are much more outstanding. Although I have never seen Shen Hansheng''s subordinates, with his arrogance, his subordinates shouldn''t be too far off. Ni Chang said confidently.


    "Then what does Master want? Kill both? " Xing''er cautiously asked.


    If we choose the wrong one and kill one of them, then the other one is Shen Hansheng''s man, that would be tying ourselves up in a trap. Shen Hansheng is Prince Mo now, so his power cannot be underestimated. Ni Chang carefully calculated.


    "Mistress, Xing''er has a matter that we don''t understand. If the Third Prince wants to deal with the Fourth Prince, why not reveal his identity? This way, there will naturally be people taking action."


    "Idiot, if the Great Mo Emperor knew that the Prince of South Yue was hiding in the Great Mo and even became the crown prince, would he just let the Great Mo Emperor go? "At that time, he will have to fight the South Vietnam. What the Third Prince wants is not just a South Vietnam that is riddled with ruins." Ni Chang dotingly patted Xing''er on the head, causing goosebumps to form all over Xing''er''s body.


    "Xing''er understands ¡­" Xing''er nodded her head and silently prayed in her heart, hoping that Shen Hansheng and the others would be prepared. She had so easily managed to steal a few pieces of golden leaves from Ni Chang''s body before spreading them out, so her goal was to let people know that Gui Luosha had already entered the city. She hoped that her plan would succeed, but if they could kill Gui Luosha in Badlands, she would also be free.


    In the Celestial Prison, when Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu saw Dou Jing, they couldn''t help but feel a chill in their hearts. When Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu saw Dou Jing in the Celestial Prison, they couldn''t help but feel a chill in their hearts.


    "Brother Jing!" "I''ve made you suffer ¡­" Beside him, Zhu Xu was secretly crying. If the emperor wanted to kill Dou Jing, how could he humiliate him like this? He couldn''t be punished like this, how could Dou Jing and the other important officials endure this humiliation?


    "Old Prince ¡­" It''s you ¡­ "I didn''t think you''d be back so soon ¡­" Dou Jing had already been arrested for many days, so he naturally didn''t know about Xiao Jingfeng''s situation.


    "How can they be so cruel to you? Who is it? "Who did it!?" Blue veins popped out on Xiao Yin''s forehead as both of his eyes turned scarlet red. The fists that were clenched together began to clatter loudly.


    "What''s so important about who ¡­?" If it weren''t for the Emperor''s acquiescence, who would dare to use a knife on me? Sigh ¡­ I didn''t expect that after living for half my life, I would die so miserably. Perhaps I''ve killed too much, so the heavens will punish me in such a way ¡­ Now that I am charged with treason against the nation, it is not a good thing to be near me. "Let''s go ¡­" Dou Jing''s aged face looked extremely haggard. His originally lively and spirited eyes were now devoid of focus. His heart was now as gray as death.


    "Brother Jing!" No matter what the emperor thinks, this old man absolutely believes in your character. If there''s anyone within this court who is loyal to the emperor, it must be you! If I were to say that you are betraying the nation, this old man will not believe it no matter what! " Xiao Yin furiously knocked on the metal fence.


    "Forget it. Since the matter has come to this, I, Dou Jing, cannot blame anyone else. You can leave now." Dou Jing bitterly said, his heart aching to the point of splitting apart.

 C139

    "Brother Jing, what''s going on?" You have no idea who framed you for those letters? " Zhu Xu questioned.


    "I don''t know. I only know that when Wu Bingcheng led his men to search, they did find those letters in my study. During this period of time, no one has come to the General''s Estate, and I can''t find anyone suspicious." Dou Jing dejectedly said. He didn''t even have the chance to read the contents of the letter before he was sent to prison. After Dou Jingyu finished, Wu Bingcheng''s voice suddenly came from outside the cell.


    "How dare you!" Who let you in! Dou Jing is a prisoner facing death. Ten days from now, he will behead everyone. At this time, no one is allowed to enter. Someone! If you drag them out to fight against ten different boards, let me see who dares to let them in in in the future! "Hurry up and f * ck off!" Just as Wu Bingcheng was in the middle of shouting, he saw Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu staring angrily at him with their legs crossed. They were frozen in place, and didn''t dare to take another step forward. He thought they were family members of Dou Jing, but he didn''t expect them to be two important officials of the imperial court.


    "Wu Bingcheng, are you telling me to scram?" Xiao Yin''s sharp eyes were like blades, and the coldness in his eyes was so cold that it seemed to want to flatten Wu Bingcheng.


    "This official dares not ¡­" "Please continue your conversation. This official will retire now. I will let anyone disturb you ¡­" Wu Bingcheng knew that he couldn''t afford to offend her, but just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Xiao Yin.


    "Come here ¡­" His eyes were filled with hatred. Before he could stand firm on his feet, he was knocked down to the ground by Xiao Yin. Wu Bingcheng panicked and wanted to call for help, but Zhu Xu immediately bypassed Wu Bingcheng and closed the door behind him. At this moment, Xiao Yin started to punch and kick, not allowing Wu Bingcheng to open his mouth.


    Although Xiao Yin was over the age of sixty, his skills were not any weaker than they were back then. On the ground, Wu Bingcheng had already been beaten to the point where he was looking for his teeth and blood gushed out of his mouth like a pillar.


    "Please spare my life ¡­" "Old Wang, have mercy ¡­" Wu Bingzhu held his head as he wailed in agony like he was begging for mercy. It wasn''t until Xiao Yin was completely exhausted from the beating that Zhu Xu finally opened his mouth.


    "Old Wang, spare his pathetic life!" There are some things that still need him to say before we can understand them. " Zhu Xu also hated Wu Bingcheng for his sincerity, but if Xiao Yin were to kill him, he would be unable to explain it to the Emperor.


    "You evil villain!" Wu Bingcheng, this king asks you, who caused you to wrongly accuse General Dou? If you do not speak the truth, this king will not forgive you! " By the side, Dou Jing Jing couldn''t help but sigh. His life hadn''t been lived in vain; at the very least, he had made these two best friends, and that was enough.


    "Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with this official ¡­" "This official only searched General Dou''s residence after receiving the report. Who knew that I would receive such evidence? No one ordered this official to do so, and this official ¡­" Without waiting for Wu Bingcheng to finish, Xiao Yin punched and kicked again.


    "This King will ask you again, who allowed you to execute General Dou? You attacked so heavily, you must have eaten a leopard''s guts! " Xiao Yin was so angry that his whole body was trembling. He didn''t forget to kick Wu Bingcheng hard.


    "This... "The superior was afraid that General Dou would refuse to confess, so he allowed me to punish him a little ¡­" Even if Wu Bingcheng had thousands of mouths, he still wouldn''t dare to easily say the name of the envoy.


    "Up there?" Who is it? The Crown Prince? Or the Emperor? " Zhu Xu had already guessed correctly. If it was the Crown Prince, then this Duan Xingyi would be a hidden danger that would bring calamity upon the nation and the people! The pitiful First Prince had died miserably. Sooner or later, the First Prince would die tragically at the hands of this man.


    "Yes ¡­" "Ouch ¡­" Seeing that Wu Bingcheng didn''t say anything, Xiao Yin kicked at his stomach, causing him to scream.


    "If you don''t say it, don''t blame me for being ruthless. Since General Dou was framed by you, it''s perfectly justified for you to accompany him in death with your life!" Xiao Yin threatened.


    "Old Wang, please spare our lives ¡­" This official said ¡­ "This official has received it ¡­" Just as Wu Bingcheng was about to say the three words Duan Xingyi, the cell door was suddenly kicked open from the outside.


    "Stop!" His ice-cold voice had no trace of warmth. That purple dress had appeared before everyone. Duan Xingyi coldly glanced at Wu Bingcheng on the ground. At this moment, Wu Bingcheng''s head had already turned into a pig''s head.


    "Milords, what is going on?" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed as he looked at Xiao Yin with a sharp gaze.


    "This humble subject greets Your Highness, Crown Prince ¡­" Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu were not in a hurry as they slightly bowed. Zhu Xu originally wanted to speak, but he was stopped by Xiao Yin.


    As the father of the Qi King, I found it difficult to calm my heart at the moment, so I casually taught him a lesson. If the crown prince has any disrespect for this old subject''s actions, then you can go and report it to the emperor. This old subject is willing to bear any responsibility. Xiao Yin was neither servile nor overbearing as he responded in a calm voice. At the side, Zhu Xu secretly exhaled a breath of cold air. Fortunately, Xiao Yin didn''t involve him with Dou Jing. Otherwise, he would have given Duan Xingyi the opportunity to do so.


    "Sir Wu, is what the Old Wang said true?" Duan Xingyi looked down at Wu Bingcheng. On the ground, Wu Bingcheng was complaining incessantly. If he exposed Xiao Yin, he would become enemies with King Xiao and Prime Minister Zhu. With their high status, it would be easy for him to kill them. If he didn''t go with the Crown Prince''s plan, it would be hard to explain himself in the future.


    "Sir Wu, His Highness the Crown Prince is asking you a question. Are you deaf?" Zhu Xu said in disdain.


    "Ugh ¡­" Go back to the Crown Prince... Positive... "Just as Elder Xiao said, it was indeed because this official was negligent that Su Jin Xiu committed suicide in prison, so that the case regarding the Qi King''s murder has yet to be settled ¡­" Wu Bingcheng could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger.


    "Even so, you shouldn''t have used punishment in private, King Xiao. If you are dissatisfied, you can report it to the Emperor!" Although Duan Xingyi''s voice was light, it revealed his dissatisfaction.


    "If the crown prince had not reminded me, I would have forgotten! Old Prime Minister, then accompany this prince to the palace once more. This old man will beg the emperor to retry my son''s case in person! This old man will personally listen to the interrogation! " Xiao Yin did not retreat and immediately responded. Before Duan Xingyi could speak, Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu had already left the Sky Prison and entered the Imperial Palace.


    Watching Xiao Yin''s departing back, Duan Xingyi gritted his teeth as a strange cold light flashed in his eyes. Xiao Yin, one day, you will be like Dou Jing. I believe that the day will soon come.


    In order to pacify the grievances of Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu, Duan Chen agreed to Xiao Yin''s request without hesitation. No matter how hard he tried to investigate Xiao Jin Feng''s case, he was fine. This time, Wu Bingcheng had suffered greatly. After so many rounds of torture, he had long been covered in wounds and wounds.


    As for the word "Yi Chun", the day after the rest, Ni Chang found Leng Bing Xin.


    "I''ve only just arrived at the imperial city. I hope Lady Bing Xin can give me some pointers ¡­" Her gentle voice was indescribably charming and enchanting. Leng Bingxin acknowledged that Ni Chang was equally beautiful, but her beauty seemed to be filled with enticement. Perplexity, made people feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "Miss Ni Chang is too serious. With her beauty, she will definitely be able to hold her ground ¡­" Leng Bing Xin replied. At this time, Xing''er slowly walked between the two of them, lifting up the teapot to pour tea for them. However, when she poured tea for Leng Bing Xin, her hands slipped, and the entire teapot flew towards Leng Bing Xin with boiling water.


    A bright light flashed past, and Ni Chang stared at Leng Bing Xin''s reaction, only to see Leng Bing Xin scream out loud, and her entire body jumping up, tripping over the chair behind her. Not only did she not escape the water bottle, she even fell down heavily.


    "Ugh ¡­" The scalding water had almost completely splashed onto Leng Bing Xin''s legs, and the small part of her hands that had been splashed was already swollen and red.


    "Xing''er!" You''re too clumsy, hurry up and get the ointment! " Ni Chang pretended to be surprised and anxiously went to Leng Bing Xin''s side and helped her up, her mouth full of apology.


    "I''m really sorry, that girl Xing''er was really too careless. How could this be good ¡­" Ni Chang said worriedly, but Leng Bing Xin did not say anything, only focusing on looking at her injured hands, her eyes filled with worry. It was just that she could see every single movement of Leng Bing Xin''s.


    "Forget it, I won''t bother Xing''er with the ointment. I have a special ointment in my room that is very effective against burns like this ¡­" Leng Bing Xin did not even look up at Ni Chang or Xing''er as she walked into the room to clean herself. After not coming out for a long time, Ni Chang saw this and could only leave with Xing''er.


    "Miss Bing Xin, I''m really sorry. I''ll go back and teach Xing''er a lesson right now. I''ll come see you again tomorrow ¡­" After Ni Chang closed her mouth, she and Xing''er left the Immortal Desire Pavilion.


    The moment the door was closed, Leng Bing Xin suddenly walked out from the inner room. Her deep eyes revealed a deep light.


    After returning to the Plum Feather Pavilion, Xing''er didn''t dare to ask any further, only waiting quietly by the side.


    "Do you see anything?" Ni Chang casually said as she casually played with the jade pendant on her waist.


    "This subordinate does not dare to speak carelessly." Xing''er was still as cautious as before, afraid that if she said something wrong, it would result in a storm of humiliation.


    This Leng Bing Xin is most likely not the person we are looking for, don''t say that she didn''t have any skill in the process of dodging the teapot, she only cared about the hands after the incident, and didn''t even look up at us, you can tell how much she cares about them, she is a prostitute and doesn''t sell herself, so her opponent is especially interested, if she wasn''t a complete geisha, she definitely wouldn''t have acted out so vividly! Ni Chang guessed.


    "Mistress, do you mean that the other one is Shen Hansheng''s subordinate?" Xing''er''s thoughts were completely different from Ni Chang''s. It was because Leng Bing Xin had done everything perfectly, that was why she felt that this woman was not simple, but she could not say it, if Leng Bing Xin was, then she wished to focus on Meng Yan at the side. That way, Leng Bing Xin would have enough time to deal with Ni Chang.


    "Perhaps, but that Meng Yan is not in the Spring Festival. Otherwise, we would be able to see the results today." Ni Chang said in disappointment. Xing''er remained silent, but she felt a burning gaze on her. Xing''er thought to herself that this was a narrow escape, but before she could react, Ni Chang had already carried her into the inner room.


    Five days passed in the blink of an eye. Every time Xiao Yin called over Wu Bingcheng, Duan Xingyi would jump out to stop him from investigating. It was only five days before Dou Jing was to be beheaded. Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu were helpless.


    "My lord, what do we do now?" Wu Bingcheng has no way of knowing the answer to his question. It would be impossible to turn the case around with him. In another five days, it would be too late for us to think of a solution! " Zhu Xu was so anxious that his eyes turned red.

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    "Otherwise ¡­" We will escape from prison! " These two words had been held in Xiao Yin''s heart for a long time. He was a martial general, so the most direct method was to rush into Dou Jing and send him away from the Imperial City.


    "I can''t accept it!" If Dou Jing really was robbed, what would the old prince think of it? At that time, the Crown Prince would have a chance to slander the person who robbed the prison as someone from the Southern Yue. Then, it would be difficult for the entire Dou Residence to escape death! "If that''s really the case, do you think Dou Jing will still be able to survive?" Zhu Xu firmly denied.


    "Then what should we do? If that doesn''t work, then that doesn''t work. We can only beg the emperor! " Xiao Yin let out a long sigh as a myriad of emotions flowed through his heart. Zhu Xu couldn''t help but shake his head. But now, there really wasn''t a better way.


    On the morning of the next day, Zhu Xu and Xiao Yin once again sought an audience with the Emperor, but were blocked by Eunuch Li.


    "Milords, the emperor is busy with official business, so it would be inconvenient for him to meet the two sirs. Please go back ¡­" Eunuch Li spoke gently.


    "If we can''t see the emperor today, we won''t leave! "Your majesty!" Zhu Xu let out a long shout before kneeling down in front of the imperial study. By his side, Xiao Yin also knelt down. If they couldn''t see Duan Chen, they would not rest.


    Seeing the two ministers so insistent, Eunuch Li could not help but sigh and walk into the royal study.


    "Have they left?" In the past few days, Duan Chen seemed to be even more haggard than Xiao Yin and the others. Although his voice was loud, there was a distinct sense of dejection.


    "In reply to the emperor, the two of them have hardened their hearts to meet the emperor. They''re currently kneeling outside the palace, saying that even if they don''t see the emperor, he won''t leave even if he dies." Eunuch Li truthfully reported.


    "Sigh ¡­" "Then let them kneel. If it''s time for dinner, bring the food to the royal study and prepare a set for each of them. Send some robes to them to help them fight the cold weather." Duan Chen sighed deeply. Zhu Xu, Xiao Yin, how can you understand my intentions?


    "This old servant will do it now ¡­" Although Eunuch Li also felt sorry for Dou Jing Jing, as a eunuch, it was inconvenient for him to say too much in front of Duan Chen.


    In the blink of an eye, it was already deep into the night. Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu knelt outside the imperial study without the slightest intention of leaving. Even though Duan Chen had ordered people to send over robes and food, they refused to eat.


    "He still hasn''t left?" Duan Chen worriedly asked.


    "Not only did they not leave when they returned to the Emperor, they didn''t even have the time to eat and the robe that you gave them. This old servant saw Prime Minister Zhu''s body swaying, and I''m afraid he won''t be able to last much longer ¡­" Eunuch Li replied truthfully.


    "These two old fogeys!" "Do you really want me to die of anger before I give up!" Duan Chen slumped against the Dragon Throne. If the two of them didn''t get up, there was no way he could leave the study room either.


    When the time came, Zhu Xu could no longer bear it any longer and tumbled to the ground.


    "The old prime minister ¡­" Xiao Yin''s condition was not much better. Just as he went to help Zhu Xu up, his eyes were filled with golden stars. Before he could help Zhu Xu up, he had already collapsed onto the ground.


    Just as the two of them were falling down, Eunuch Li suddenly rushed out of the study and ordered the young eunuchs to carefully lift him and bring him back to the various residences.


    "Your majesty, the two of them have already fainted. This old servant has already followed your instructions and brought them back to the estate. You should also return to your chambers to rest ¡­" Eunuch Li looked at Duan Chen with a pained expression. After following the Emperor for dozens of years, other than the day the First Prince committed suicide, he had never seen the Emperor so haggard before.


    "Eunuch Li, do you really think that I was wrong to kill Dou Jing?" At this moment, other than Eunuch Li, Duan Chen did not know who to ask. Other than some opposition, there was only silence. No one was actually supporting him.


    "This old servant doesn''t understand the politics of the court. This old servant can''t say clearly about the matters of the court, but ¡­" Eunuch Li wanted to speak but hesitated.


    "But what?" Duan Chen stopped walking and looked at Eunuch Li.


    "It''s just that this old servant was afraid that the emperor would be so stubborn that he ¡­" In the end, Eunuch Li did not speak. Duan Chen could not help but smile bitterly.


    "In the end, he was scolded by an unconscious monarch? Heh ¡­ "How could I not know the outcome? But I have no choice but to do this for the crown prince to be able to hold his position in the Great Mo River Mountain ¡­" Duan Chen heaved a long sigh, then walked over to his own Imperial Hall.


    When Xiao Yin was sent back to the Xiao manor by the young eunuchs, both Duan Muyan and Zhou Wei were shocked. Only later on did the young eunuch tell them the truth.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, help your father return to his room to rest and take good care of him ¡­" Towards Xiao Yin, she respected him from the bottom of her heart. Compared to the high and mighty Imperial Father, the warmth that Xiao Yin gave her was many times greater.


    When Duan Muyan returned to her room, she immediately called for Zi Min.


    "Zi Min, the situation is urgent. Within two days, I must make a face that''s exactly the same as Dou Jing. Can I do it?" Duan Mu Yan decided to save Dou Jing from the moment she decided to become the Empress.


    "Princess, don''t worry. It''s just that ¡­" "If this face is on the face of a dead person, it will expose itself if you can''t hold on for more than half a day." Zi Min reminded.


    "I''ll pay attention to that." She didn''t expect that after being tormented for so many days by Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu, his royal father still hadn''t changed his original intentions. Seems like his royal father truly dotes on Duan Xingyi, heh?


    "Yao''er, come with me to my master''s mansion!" Wearing a long robe, Yao''er and Duan Mu Yan left the Xiao manor through the back door.


    Duan Mu Yan waited for a moment in the main hall before she saw Zheng Ting Ze hurrying over to step on the doorstep.


    "Mu Yan greets Master ¡­" Seeing that it was Zheng Ting Ze, Duan Mu Yan immediately bowed.


    "Even though we are master and disciple, you are still a princess after all. In the future, you don''t have to be so formal. For you to come so late to find me, did something happen?" Zheng Tingze''s sword-like brows tightly knitted as he worriedly asked.


    "I wonder if Master knows that General Dou Jing will be beheaded in three days?" Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point. Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but shudder when he heard this. He then swept his gaze in all directions before bringing Duan Mu Yan to the inner room. Yao''er was naturally waiting outside.


    "Your master never thought that the emperor would actually be so heartless this time. I heard that the old prime minister and Prince Xiao knelt for a day and a night because of this matter. In the end, both of them fainted outside the imperial study. Sigh ¡­" "It''s a pity that the famous generals of this generation have such a bad ending!" Zheng Tingze lowered his head and sighed.


    "Master, Yan`er wants to save Old General Dou, but I wonder if Master is willing to help?" Duan Mu Yan had already thought of a rough plan. It was just that in this plan, Zheng Ting Ze was one of the key figures.


    "You ¡­ "You already have an overall plan?" Zheng Ting Ze looked at Duan Mu Yan in astonishment as he questioned her.


    "It''s more or less feasible. Mu Yan is here to recruit dragons and turn phoenixes, but this matter cannot be revealed to the old prime minister and royal father. Only their extreme sadness will not arouse anyone''s suspicions." Duan Mu Yan said resolutely.


    "Although Master and General Dou do not have a deep friendship, but I admire him for his whole life. Good! As long as you say it, Master will give it his all! " Zheng Ting Ze vowed.


    "Yan''er thanks a lot, Master!" Duan Mu Yan said gratefully.


    "Is there a need to be so courteous to me?" If anything happens in the future, ask Yao''er to come here and tell Master that it''s easy for you to arouse suspicion by coming here in the middle of the night. " Zheng Ting Ze looked at Duan Mu Yan with a pained expression as he instructed her.


    "Yan''er understands!" Duan Mu Yan knew that Zheng Ting Ze was doing this for her sake, and a warm feeling surged up from the bottom of her heart.


    In the Crown Prince''s Palace, Duan Xingyi had not slept for a long time. As long as he thought of how Dou Jing would be dead at noon in three days, he would be able to laugh out loud with excitement. One must know that Dou Jing had always been the nemesis of the south, and had beheaded many of the great generals of the south.


    Just as Duan Xingyi was shaking the wine in his cup, he suddenly heard a sound that seemed to be coming from the secret inner chamber. Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned cold as he abruptly stood up and walked into the inner room, opening the door.


    "Bing-Er greets Master!" Leng Bingxin, who was dressed in night attire and had a solemn expression on her face, jumped out of the secret passage and arrived in front of Duan Xingyi.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly knitted together as he faintly felt the nervousness in his heart of ice.


    Replying to my lord, a few days ago, a new flower name, Ni Chang, suddenly appeared in the Yichun Institution. Today, she brought Xing''er to visit my Desire Immortal Pavilion, but in reality, she is trying to find out whether or not I know martial arts. I think that this person has a suspicious origin, and most likely, he is someone sent by the third prince. Leng Bingxin spoke truthfully.


    "Is there such a thing? Are you sure she is testing your martial arts? " Duan Xingyi was deep in thought. If that was the case, then it seemed that Shen Hanxin''s men weren''t good people either.


    "Your subordinate clearly remembers that the servant girl called Xing''er purposely threw the teapot onto your subordinate''s body. Furthermore, that sort of careless behavior was too obvious, your subordinate would not be mistaken." Leng Bingxin said firmly.


    "If this Ni Chang is really sent by Shen Han Xin, then I won''t be able to visit any of you during this period of time. Bing''er, it doesn''t matter if Ni Chang is here, since she has threatened us, we won''t be able to survive. When you go back, discuss strategies with Ye Li, we must finish off Ni Chang!" Duan Xingyi solemnly spoke as a strange light flashed in his eyes.


    "This subordinate understands ¡­" Just as she was about to leave, she was called back by Duan Xingyi.


    "Wait... "Maybe that young lady called Meng Yan can use it ¡­" Duan Xingyi suddenly changed her mind and subconsciously pursed her lips into a smile.


    "What does Master mean?" Leng Bingxin was puzzled.


    "It''s simple, if Ni Chang is really Shen Hanxin''s person, what do you think she would do if she saw that I am very close to Meng Yan?" Duan Xingyi leisurely spoke, his voice was as cold as ice.


    "Master, you mean ¡­"


    "The mantis stalks the cicada, while the oriole is behind. Once that Ni Chang loses her vigilance, it''ll be much easier for you to take action." Duan Xingyi suddenly thought of that woman who seemed a bit like a god to Duan Mu Yan. Since it''s not convenient to look for her during this period of time, it wouldn''t be bad if he went to Meng Yan''s place to seek some comfort.


    "Master, this is too risky!" Leng Bingxin was worried for Meng Yan and even more so for Duan Xingyi.


    "Even if Shen Hanxin were to personally come, he might not even be a match for me, much less his subordinates. Go and prepare, when Meng Yan is at the Spring Festival, call Ye Li to come and inform him." Duan Xingyi lightly waved his sleeves. Leng Bingxin wanted to say more, but she had no choice but to back off.


    There were only three days left before Dou Jing was to be beheaded. Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu had only just woken up, and they had already agreed to kneel in the imperial study. There was nothing they could do but use this technique.


    Inside the Sky Prison, the prison guard was stomping his feet against the cold as he talked about the matters inside the prison.


    "Did you hear? Old General Dou is very ill! It''s been three days and I haven''t eaten a single thing. Prison guard sighed.


    "I already noticed it when I delivered the food yesterday. I don''t think I''ll be able to live more than a few days. I wonder if I''ll be able to make it to the execution grounds alive!" What a pity for such an old general! " Prison guard B shook his head.


    "Shh ¡­" "You don''t want to live anymore? If Sir Wu hears of this, I might even frame you as an accomplice. When that time comes, Dou Qing will not be able to go to the execution grounds. You can do it for him!" Prison guard reminded.

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    "That''s true. You said you were fine two days ago, but why did you say you weren''t?!" Just as the two of them were talking, they suddenly saw two people walking over.


    "Isn''t this Imperial Physician Zheng?" How did you get here? " One of the guards recognized Zheng Tingze and immediately spoke up in a courteous manner.


    "I heard that Old General Dou is ill. Please have this humble subject take a look and lead the way ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze spoke indifferently, his face impassive.


    "Up there?" Who''s up there? " Prison guard B asked suspiciously. However, he was pushed back fiercely by the jailer.


    "Of course it''s the Emperor! What are you asking, uh... "Doctor Zheng, who''s the one behind you?" The jailer suddenly saw a tall and sturdy man standing behind Zheng Tingze. He looked well-built, but his face was covered, making it hard to see his face through the jailer''s armor.


    "He''s here to help me carry the medicine box, but he had smallpox recently, so he covered his face. What do you think?" Are we going to check? Ah Hu, show your face for the two sirs to see ¡­ " When the burly man behind him heard this, he immediately stretched out his hand to remove the black veil covering his face. However, he was blocked by the jailer''s armor.


    "Lord, you''re too serious. This one is just asking. Please come in ¡­" The jailer doctors only contacted Wang Sun, the imperial concubine of the imperial harem. As long as they intentionally or unintentionally mentioned him a few times, he could wait until the day came. Words against him could cause his head to fall off.


    Seeing that the jailer did not insist, Ah Hu who was behind Zheng Tingze obediently followed him into the cell. Dou Jing was a condemned prisoner, and coupled with his powerful martial arts skills, he was naturally locked up in a special cell in the innermost area of the Sky Prison.


    "Doctor Zheng, General Dou is inside. Hurry, I won''t go in ¡­" The guard opened the cell door and closed the door.


    The moment he walked into the cell, Zheng Ting Ze almost cried. The once famous general was now curled up in a corner with a pale face.


    "Old General... "This humble subject has come to treat you ¡­" Zheng Tingze cast a sidelong glance at A Hu who was behind him. A Hu naturally understood what was going on. He walked to the side of the cell door, and only when he was sure that there was no one outside, did he turn around.


    "Don''t worry, milord. There''s no one standing guard outside." Ah Hu said firmly.


    "Quick... Change your clothes! " Zheng Ting Ze gestured to A Hu who nodded his head fiercely. Then, he extended his hand to undo Dou Jing''s clothes, but was stopped by Dou Jing.


    "What are you guys going to do?" Although Dou Jing''s voice was weak, it still gave off a domineering aura.


    "Has the general forgotten the note from two days ago? This is the reason for the general to pretend to be sick, Ah Hu! " Upon hearing his words, Ah Hu immediately removed the black veil covering his face. At this moment, Dou Jing couldn''t help but be surprised to see that the person in front of him looked exactly the same as him.


    "You ¡­ You want this brother of yours to be this general''s scapegoat? This general has been fair and square all his life. He definitely wouldn''t do such a despicable thing! You can go back now! " Dou Jing indignantly said, his heart full of mixed feelings. He didn''t think that at the last moment, the Emperor would still be the same. Could it be that in the Emperor''s heart, there was no value in his existence at all?


    "General, this is a last resort. This Ah Hu is already a condemned prisoner, and he is willing to die for the general. Moreover, someone has already promised him that he will take care of this old lady for him. General, Ting Ze knew that the general had lived a fair and square life, but now that he was deceitful and deceitful, the emperor''s heart had long been deceived. Did the general really want to die humiliated like this? Have you thought about what your family should do? This lowly one dares to beg the general not to be stubborn at this time, and also to not waste everyone''s efforts. " Zheng Ting Ze said earnestly, his heart filled with hope.


    "But ¡­" Dou Jing hesitated. At this moment, Ah Hu had already taken off his clothes. He wasn''t afraid of death, he just wanted to see the emperor with his own eyes one day. He wanted to personally ask the emperor if he had really reached the point where he had to die.


    When everything was ready, Zheng handed a pill to Ah Hu.


    "Ah Hu, don''t worry. I will definitely keep your promise. You ¡­ "Be at ease and set off on your journey ¡­" Zheng Zhe let out a fierce sigh. By his side, Dou Jing couldn''t bear to watch anymore. He saw Ah Hu swallow the pill without hesitation. In the next second, he passed away without any pain.


    "General, don''t say anything. Just follow me!" As Zheng Tingze instructed, Dou Jing slightly nodded his head. Zheng Ting Ze saw that everything was ready and shouted loudly!


    "General ¡­" Someone! Hurry, come! " Zheng Ting Ze''s voice was loud enough for the prison wardens outside to hear him clearly. The jailer was the first to run into his cell and look at Zheng Ting Ze in surprise.


    "Doctor Zheng ¡­" "What''s wrong?" The jailer asked suspiciously, only to see Zheng Tingze kneeling down in front of the corpse in the corner, sobbing uncontrollably.


    "General Dou ¡­" This humble subject is incompetent... "This humble subject is sorry, General ¡­" Behind him, Dou Jing Jing also fell to his knees, his eyes filled with tears. He was heartbroken. If the one who died this way was him, then this night would truly be desolate.


    "It can''t be?" The jailer immediately understood what was going on and subconsciously choked his throat. He walked up and placed his finger under A''Hu''s nose, his face turning ashen.


    "The sinus..." General Dou is dead? " The jailer was flustered. He was about to report the situation when he was stopped by Zheng Tingze.


    "My duty has been fulfilled. It''s time for me to leave ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes and left the prison with Dou Jing.


    After leaving the Sky Prison, Zheng Ting Ze immediately brought Dou Jing to a carriage that he had prepared beforehand. Dou Jing didn''t question him as he sat inside the carriage and left the Imperial City at the fastest speed possible.


    The prison warden didn''t dare to conceal such a huge matter as Dou Jing''s death in his cell, so he immediately reported it to the imperial palace. However, when Duan Xingyi arrived at the cell, the entire cell suddenly caught fire. The fire burned A''Hu''s body into ashes, and there was no way to determine whether or not it was real or fake.


    Seeing the raging flames ignite, Duan Xingyi clenched his hands into fists, and his dark pupils emitted a strange, cold light. This fire was so strange that no one would have believed it if they had seen it happen right at the moment of Dou Qing''s death.


    "Someone come!" Bring the guard here! Duan Xingyi angrily said. His eyes were as cold as ice. At this moment, both jailer A and jailer B were trembling in fear.


    "I ask you, before Dou Jing died, who did you see?" His ice-cold voice was suffused with extreme indignation. Duan Xingyi spoke in a ruthless manner, glaring angrily at the two in front of him.


    "Return... "Go back to the crown prince. Before General Dou died, he only met Imperial Physician Zheng ¡­" Prison guard reported the truth.


    "Ugh ¡­" There was also a strong man named Ah Hu. He said he was carrying a medicine box for Imperial Physician Zheng, but ¡­ " Prison guard B added.


    "Did you see what he looked like?" Glimmers danced in Duan Xingyi''s eyes as he questioned.


    "Reporting to the crown prince, Imperial Physician Zheng said Ah Hu had smallpox, so ¡­" The guard replied, his whole body was like a sieve.


    "Bastard!" Someone! Take them to Zheng Ting Ze''s mansion to identify the person! " Duan Xingyi roared savagely as he brought the two jailers to Doctor Zheng''s residence.


    Seeing Zheng Tingze''s manor door shut, Duan Xingyi ordered his men to gouge at the manor''s door. Before long, the mansion''s servants had already opened the door and were about to ask who it was when Duan Xingyi angrily walked into Doctor Zheng''s manor.


    "Ai ¡­" Who are you? You can''t go in, master... "Someone broke in ¡­" The servant pushed to the side shouted loudly. Just as Duan Xingyi arrived at the main hall in a fiendish manner, he saw someone he didn''t expect.


    "Third Sister?" Duan Xingyi said in disbelief. Why would Duan Zitong appear in Zheng Ting Ze''s residence at this time? It was simply too inconceivable.


    "Why is he so angry ¡­" Duan Zitong, who was sitting in the main seat, was puzzled to see that it was his younger brother.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Nothing much, this prince just wants to ask Doctor Zheng some questions!" Suppressing the astonishment in his heart, Duan Xingyi turned his gaze towards Zheng Tingze.


    "This humble subject greets Your Highness, Crown Prince ¡­" While Zheng Tingze was respectfully bowing, Duan Xingyi had already pushed two of the prison wardens inside.


    "I heard that Imperial Physician Zheng followed the orders of the higher-ups to visit General Dou Jing. This crown prince would like to know who the higher-ups'' orders are?" Duan Xingyi''s voice was chilling as she questioned with a cold voice. But before she could say anything, Duan Zitong walked up to him.


    "It''s me. I heard yesterday that General Dou Jing was very ill in his cell, so I told Imperial Physician Zheng to go take a look. What''s wrong with that?" Duan Zitong looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi, puzzled.


    "Is it really royal sister?" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together. His gaze swept Zheng Ting Ze, only to see him being unperturbed and unperturbed. There wasn''t the slightest trace of panic on his face.


    "Of course it''s me. If it''s not me, why would I need to recognize you!?" "Your Highness, what happened?" "Just now, Imperial Physician Zheng came back to say that General Dou Jing had died suddenly in his cell. We have already listened to Heaven''s will. Even if Imperial Father had some complaints, we can still accept it!" The reason she did this was for the sake of Duan Xingyi, not to mention ¡­ As long as it was Xiao Yuxuan''s request, she had no reason to reject it.


    "Good!" Since it was royal sister''s wish, there naturally wouldn''t be any problems. However, the jailer said that Imperial Physician Zheng had brought a person called Ah Hu over. Where is he now? " Duan Xingyi sighed ruthlessly to himself. This Duan Zitong would ruin his plans sooner or later!


    "Reporting to Your Highness, A''Hu has smallpox. This humble subject has already ordered him to apply the medicine. Does Your Highness want to see this person?" Zheng Ting Ze replied respectfully.


    "That''s right, call that person out!" Duan Xingyi said firmly. Zheng Ting Ze didn''t hesitate and immediately ordered a servant to call Ah Hu over. He saw a burly man with a black veil over his head walk in.


    "Your Highness, this is Ah Hu. May I know what your Highness has instructed?" Zheng Ting Ze''s eyes were still downcast, but he felt uneasy in his heart.


    "You two!" Was it him that just arrived at the Sky Prison? " Duan Xingyi ordered the two jailers to recognize each other, but other than their bodies, the two of them had never seen A''Hu before. As the saying goes, it''s better to avoid trouble. The guard took a step forward. He looked at it for two or three seconds and nodded.


    "Reporting to his highness, this person is Ah Hu. This lowly one still remembers the scar on his left hand!" The jailer spoke his mind. On the other side, jailer B was not to be outdone.


    "Reporting to the crown prince, this one also remembers the scar on A''Hu''s left hand." Duan Xingyi turned his sharp eyes towards the two jailers and then looked towards Ah Hu.


    "Take off the black veil ¡­" Duan Xingyi spoke coldly with a tone that did not allow for any rejection. At his side, Doctor Zheng bowed.


    "Your highness, I can''t accept this. This person is suffering from smallpox. It would be bad if he were to infect someone else ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze said anxiously, but he didn''t expect Duan Xingyi to dodge so abruptly. He moved to the side of the big man and removed the black veil covering his face. The person in front of him had chicken pox all over his face, and his face looked completely different from before.

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    While Duan Xingyi was lost in thought, Duan Zitong quickly stepped forward to pull him back.


    "Xingyi! You''re courting death! You have never had smallpox when you were young. If you were to be infected, the consequences would be unimaginable! Doctor Zheng! Hurry up and treat the crown prince. If anything happens, you all will lose your heads! " Duan Zitong clearly cared for his younger brother well. At the side, Physician Zheng waved his hand and withdrew the big man, then he walked to Duan Xingyi''s side and placed his hand on Duan Xingyi''s wrist. Only then did Duan Xingyi pull his wrist away.


    "This crown prince is fated, how can something so easily happen to him? It''s my royal sister who needs to be properly treated by the imperial physicians!" Duan Xingyi spoke coldly before leaving Zheng Ting Ze''s residence.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s leaving figure, Zheng Tingze felt relieved in his heart. Luckily, Duan Mu Yan was meticulous in his actions, otherwise, even if he had a thousand mouths, he wouldn''t be able to explain himself.


    "Doctor Zheng, you can start. I''ll be going back now ¡­" Duan Zitong vaguely felt that something was wrong, but she couldn''t figure it out. However, it was time for her to return to the palace. She believed that Xiao Yuxuan was waiting for her news.


    After all the people in Zheng Tingze''s manor had left, Duan Mu Yan walked out of the room.


    "Yan''er kowtowed to her master. If it wasn''t for Master fighting with his life on the line, I believe Dou Jingjun would have already passed away." Duan Mu Yan expressed her gratitude, and when she bent down to pay her respects, she was stopped by Zheng Ting Ze.


    "I have only done my best. Fortunately, you managed to invite the Seventh Elder to shoulder this crime. Otherwise, the Crown Prince wouldn''t let this matter go so easily!" Zheng Ting Ze sighed lightly, fear still lingering in his heart.


    "This is not because of Mu Yan ¡­ Mu Yan cannot stay here for long. Although General Dou left the imperial city, it''s hard to say if Duan Xingyi will track him down in secret. Mu Yan will prepare a place for General Dou to stay. " As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she left Zheng Ting Ze''s residence with Zi Min.


    The west side of the temple was in ruins. The carriage came to a screeching halt as the driver jumped off the carriage and lifted the curtain.


    "General, please speak further." This was none other than Yan Wuhen. Dou Jing guessed that who would be so daring as to take the risk of cheating the Emperor and save him from ascending to heaven. Only Zhu Xu and Xiao Yin would dare to risk their lives in this situation.


    Speechless, Dou Jing jumped off the horse carriage and entered the run-down temple with Yan Wuhen.


    "Wuhen greets the general!" When he saw her magnificent appearance and extraordinary bearing, the two steps he had taken just now had shown that her lightness skills were not weak. He must be a cultivator, and not just that, he was not an ordinary person.


    "Forget about it. Now that Dou Jing is only a fugitive, there''s no need to be so polite. Little brother, just who exactly is your master?" Why did you save me? This is a death sentence to behead! " Although Dou Jing had guessed a bit, he wasn''t sure.


    Since my master has set his heart on saving the general, he is not afraid of the crime of beheading him. Although the general has escaped from the imperial city, it is difficult to ensure that no one will harm him, so Wu Hen ordered someone to prepare a manor for the general in Ping Yang near the imperial city. The general can temporarily stay there. Wu Hen casually handed over the noodles that Zi Min had made beforehand to Dou Jing Jing.


    "This old man understands the intentions of your master, but ¡­" This old man wishes to return to the estate. " Now that he wanted to see his family, it was even harder than ascending to heaven.


    "Old General, don''t worry. Everyone in the residence is safe and sound, but if the old general were to return and alert us, the consequences would be unthinkable." Yan Wuhen reminded.


    "Forget it!" But this old man really wants to know who your master is? Is it the Old Prince Xiao or Prime Minister Zhu? " Dou Jing asked doubtfully.


    "It''s not time yet. When the time comes, the old general will naturally know who my master is. However, there is one thing. It definitely isn''t Xiao Wang or Prime Minister Zhu. Rest assured old general, everything that my master has done is for the best! " Wu Hen could only point to the limit. At this moment, ten people wearing martial attire suddenly rushed in from outside.


    "Mouse, Ugly Ox, Yin Tiger, Bumblerabbit ¡­" Young chicken kowtows to the old general! " After the ten of them kowtowed, Yan Wuhen glanced at Dou Jing, who was wearing his mask on his face.


    "Old General, until we meet again!" Yan Wuhen cupped his hands in greeting, and then watched Dou Jing and the rest leave.


    Spring Festival.


    As Ni Chang was performing in the main hall on the first floor, she caught a glimpse of a beautiful figure walking up to the second floor. Her eyebrows were like ink paintings, her eyes were like stars, her figure was enchanting, and she had an alluring beauty. It didn''t take a guess to tell that this was Meng Yan, whom she had been waiting for a long time.


    The moment Duan Mu Yan entered the Purple Butterfly Pavilion, Yan Wuhen walked out from his room.


    "This subordinate pays his respect to Pavilion Master!" Yan Wuhen respectfully bowed. Every time he saw Duan Mu Yan, the palpitations in his heart would rise up as if it was promised.


    "How''s it going?" Duan Mu Yan worriedly asked.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, everything is going well. Zi Shu and the others have already escorted General Dou Jing to Pingyang." Yan Wuhen reported based on the facts.


    "Fortunately, I didn''t waste my time in the end." Duan Mu Yan sighed deeply.


    "Pavilion Master, what should we do next?"


    "This matter is too big, so to prevent Duan Xingyi from having any suspicions, we''ll just stay put. If we want to eliminate all of our enemies, the next one might be Zhu Xu. You can secretly send people to monitor the surroundings of the Prime Minister''s Estate. If there''s any movement, we''ll immediately report it." Unknowingly, she had already placed himself in the position of a decision maker. Not only that, his thoughts were meticulous, and he wasn''t alarmed at all.


    "Yes ¡­" After receiving his orders, Yan Wuhen suddenly felt that someone was walking over from the outside. Just as Yan Wuhen left, Zi Min''s voice came from outside.


    "Miss Ni Chang, please wait a moment. Min Er will report back right away ¡­" Zi Min respectfully said before she walked into the Purple Butterfly Pavilion. Xing''er stepped forward to the side.


    "Master, that young lady''s martial arts were quite powerful ¡­" Xing''er was aware that she had a lot to say, so she lowered her eyes, hoping that her words would be able to catch Meng Yan''s attention.


    Before long, Zi Min respectfully walked to Ni Chang''s side.


    "Miss Ni Chang, please ¡­" Hearing her voice, Ni Chang elegantly entered the room. At this moment, Duan Moyan had already arrived at the entrance.


    "I saw Miss''s performance in the main hall just now. It really is the sound of nature. Yan''er admires it ¡­" Duan Mu Yan replied with a gentle voice and a smile. At such a close distance, she could not help but exclaim, "Such a beauty, if she were to die, it would truly be a pity. If she were to become my woman, then this journey would not have been in vain."


    "You flatter me, little sister Yan''er ¡­" "It seems like you and Ni Chang were on good terms at first sight ¡­" The words were filled with praise, but what made Duan Mu Yan uncomfortable was that Ni Chang was holding her hand, rubbing it back and forth from time to time. This kind of situation was extremely inappropriate between two girls.


    "May I ask who Miss Yan''er is?" Ni Chang asked with a light smile, still holding onto Duan Moyan''s jade-like fingers.


    "I grew up in Jiangnan. I''m new in the imperial city, so I''m still not familiar with it. Look at me, you''ve been here for so long, yet I haven''t even poured you a cup of tea ¡­" Duan Mu Yan took the opportunity to withdraw her hand and pretended to pour her tea. At this moment, Ni Chang gave Xing''er a sidelong glance. Xing''er understood what was going on and immediately snatched the teapot from Duan Mu Yan''s hands.


    "Just let this servant handle this ¡­" Xing`er did the same thing, but her hands slipped and before the teapot could fall out of her hands, Zi Min, who was standing beside Duan Mu Yan, caught it with a flash of her hand.


    "Miss, be careful. The water in the jug is very hot, it wouldn''t be good if it splashed on people ¡­" Zi Min said indifferently. She placed the teapot on the table and retreated to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "This is your servant, Yan''er?" What a high level of martial arts you have? " Ni Chang sighed.


    "Rainbow Skirt is too serious, it''s just some kung fu, not worth mentioning ¡­" "Tea ¡­" Duan Mu Yan was afraid that Ni Chang would once again wrap her arms around her, so she immediately lifted the teacup with both hands. Ni Chang laughed lightly without saying a word and also started drinking. Roughly two hours later. Ni Chang questioned Duan Mu Yan as if she was looking for an account. Her pitch-black eyes flashed with a cold light that chilled people to the bone. Before Ni Chang left, she seized the opportunity to rub her hands once more.


    "Miss, this Rainbow Dress ¡­" Just as Zi Min wanted to speak, she was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Shh ¡­" This is not the place to talk. " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she pondered in her heart. She understood what Zi Min meant, so she believed that Yao''er had also figured it out. Just what was the background of this Ni Chang?


    Returning to the Plum Feather Pavilion, Ni Chang suddenly rubbed her hands together as she savored the memories of her pair of tender, jade-like fingers. Those hands were perhaps the most tender and smooth hands he had touched in her life, and her extravagant hopes of killing Duan Mu had already taken root in her heart.


    "Mistress, do you think that Lady Meng Yan is suspicious?" Xing''er could see that Ni Chang was infatuated with Duan Mu Yan and couldn''t help but worry for her.


    "Doubtful! Very suspicious! But it must not be Shen Hansheng''s man! " Ni Chang said firmly.


    "How can Mistress be so sure?" The moment Xing''er opened her mouth, she felt a hand grab her neck. Before she could react, her entire body was already smashed into the bed railing.


    "Xing''er, this time you really did not behave well. If I say it wasn''t so, then it isn''t ¡­" "There''s no other reason!" Ni Chang''s voice slowly changed to a male''s voice. Xing''er knew that a great catastrophe was about to befall her, so it wouldn''t be easy for her to calm Ni Chang''s anger.


    "Ugh ¡­" Xing''er wanted to explain herself, but Ni Chang didn''t give her the chance. Her pupils became darker and darker, the originally gentle outline became sharper and sharper, especially the pair of green eyes within it, clearly indicating his desire.


    "Master... "Master ¡­" When she saw Duan Mu Yan just now, she had longed to be on top of her beauty. It seemed like the fire that she ignited could only be extinguished by Xing''er, and the sudden pain caused Xing''er''s entire body to tremble, tears of despair filled her eyes, but Xing''er did her best to not let them fall. If Ni Yan saw her crying, her fate would be hundreds of times worse than it was now.


    "I''ll do it myself until I''m satisfied!" Her ice-cold voice was filled with temptation. After Ni Chang finished speaking, Xing''er''s heart was filled with pain. This sort of humiliation was even worse than being abused by Ni Chang. However, what could she do in order to survive? At this moment, she swore that if Gui Luosha died in the Great Mo Imperial City, she would definitely ¡­

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    After almost an hour of performing, Ni Chang finally pulled Xing''er''s hand away and personally went up on stage.


    Ever since General Dou Jing was saved, Xiao Yuxuan had understood why Duan Mu Yan had asked him and Duan Zitong to go see Dou Jing. Duan Mu Yan''s plan was indeed foolproof, but what Xiao Yu Xuan was worried about was how Duan Mu Yan could hide from the heavens. What exactly was she doing now? Why did she have the ability to save Dou Jing? What was she doing in the dark? Or did he think too much?


    "Yu Xuan, what are you thinking about?" Every time she saw Xiao Yuxuan, her eyes would be filled with boundless love. Today, she would no longer try to hide her feelings, especially since Xiao Jingfeng had already died. She would never give Duan Mu Yan the chance to get close to Xiao Yuxuan again.


    "Ugh ¡­" This humble official kowtows to the Seventh Princess. I do not know that the Princess has not gone far enough to welcome me, and would like to ask for her forgiveness. " Xiao Yuxuan cupped his hands in greeting. Ever since that night, he had purposely avoided thinking about his relationship with Duan Zitong. However, she had appeared in front of him several times a day, so he had to think about it.


    "Do you and I still need to be so courteous? "When there''s no one else around, you can dispense with these formalities ¡­" Duan Zitong said softly as she looked at the jade flute in Xiao Yuxuan''s hand.


    "Yuxuan wanted to thank the princess for sending Imperial Physician Zheng to see General Dou. Although it didn''t help him live for two more days, at the very least it made him feel the emperor''s kindness, so he didn''t leave in too miserable a state." Xiao Yuxuan said indifferently, feeling mixed emotions in his heart.


    "This is what I should do. Although Dou Jing doesn''t like the crown prince, he was once an important official of the imperial court. Even if he committed a heinous crime, I should still take care of him due to the efforts he made." royal father already knows about this matter, and is praising me for doing well. "Therefore, it should be the catalpa that should thank you ¡­" Duan Zitong smiled.


    "No matter what, Yuxuan will remember the princess'' favor. If there''s anything you need, just tell Yuxuan. As long as he can accomplish it, he''ll definitely go through fire and water." Xiao Yu Xuan said respectfully.


    "If that''s the case, then I only wish that Yuxuan can play a song for my ''Butterfly''s Love Flower''. It should be a long time since I''ve heard Yuxuan play the flute. "I wonder if Yuxuan would like to play a song for me?" Duan Zitong''s voice gradually grew softer as he looked expectantly at Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Understood, Yuxuan." The beautiful flute melody reverberated through the entire Supreme Tutor Hall. Xiao Yuxuan stood there silently, his white clothes like snow, his black hair like a waterfall, casually standing there shaking all the living beings. Duan Zitong couldn''t help but be immersed in the melodious flute melody, unable to extricate himself, and also unwilling to extricate himself.


    When the news of Dou Jing''s death reached Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu''s ears, they were making their last efforts in the Imperial Study, but at that moment, both of them fainted. This time, Xiao Yin had been unconscious for two whole days before he finally regained consciousness, and after he regained his senses, he locked himself in his room. Even if he was eating, Housekeeper Zhou was already outside, so Xiao Yin brought it in.


    "Esteemed wangfei, only you can persuade the old prince now. If this goes on, how can the old prince hold on?" Zhou Jing could not stop crying. Seeing this, Duan Mu Yan was extremely anxious. She had once tried to look for Xiao Yin, but Xiao Yin had closed the door and gone, leaving her with nothing to do.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, don''t worry, I''ll try again!" Leaving behind Zi Min and Yao''er, Duan Muyan walked straight to Xiao Yin''s room. Before she even knocked on the door, she heard the sounds coming from inside.


    "Come in ¡­" There was a time when Xiao Yin was in high spirits and full of vigor. Even though he was in the first place, his voice was sonorous and forceful. It was unexpected that he was already this old.


    Duan Moyan walked into the room with two light steps, but the moment she opened the door, she stood there in shock, her eyes filled with astonishment.


    "Father ¡­" She did not expect that Xiao Yin would actually mourn until here. Within three days, his hair had turned completely white, and his originally upright body had now become abnormally hunched.


    "Close the door." Xiao Yin turned around to look at Duan Mu Yan, his empty gaze devoid of the essence of the past. The Xiao Yin before him was not just a general that could shake the battlefield; he was clearly an old man in his prime. Hearing her voice, Duan Mu Yan shut the door behind her and walked over to Xiao Yin. She wanted to help him sit down, but was stopped by Xiao Yin.


    "Mu Yan... There is one thing that this old man has been hiding in his heart for a long time, and he never wanted to tell you for his entire life. But this old man is old, and there are some things that he really can''t take. Xiao Yin sat dispiritedly by the table, his eyes dim.


    "Father, we have heard about the matter of General Dou. We can only blame Father for this matter. However, it is very difficult for Mu Yan to say that you were unable to do anything for General Dou because it is Mu Yan''s greatest regret. Father, don''t be too sad." In her eyes, Xiao Yin was much heavier than Duan Chen.


    "It''s not your fault, Mu Yan ¡­ That day, Wu Bingcheng told me clearly about Feng''er''s case from beginning to end. This king had also investigated in private why Su JinXiu was able to confuse Feng''er. I believe that even if this old man didn''t say it, you should be clear about it, right? " Xiao Yin''s words were like a bolt of thunder that struck Duan Moyan''s head. She never expected Xiao Yin to be talking about this. It was obvious that Xiao Yin already knew the whole story.


    "Father... Mu Yan will not hide the truth from you. It was indeed Mu Yan who set up Su Jin Xiu, but Mu Yan only wanted Su Jin Xiu to be punished for his wrongdoings. Mu Yan swears to the heavens that if she has even the slightest intention of harming Si Feng, she will make Mu Yan be struck by lightning! " No matter how much she tried to conceal the truth about this matter, there would always be a day where the truth would be revealed. Now that Xiao Yin had revealed it to her face, she suddenly felt that the stone in her heart had become much lighter.


    "This old man has said that no matter what you do, this old man will not blame you. This old man knows very well what kind of person Su Jin Xiu is, and Housekeeper Zhou also told me exactly what happened. She actually went so far as to ruthlessly kill Shi Rou, and even tried to kill you. Xiao Yin let out a long sigh, and Duan Muyan could clearly see the sparkling light in his eyes. This was the first time she had seen Xiao Yin so weak.


    "Father... Mu Yan, I''m sorry, I''m sorry ¡­ " At this moment, she really did not know what to say.


    "Hurry and get up, this old man can''t take it!" Mu Yan, there is one thing that has been hidden in my heart for many years, perhaps it''s karma. With today''s result, this old man cannot blame anyone. " Xiao Yin mocked himself as he pulled Duan Mu Yan in front of him and continued.


    "Back then, the Emperor had blamed all the crimes of Qin Yu Die not being able to enter the palace on Fei Li, which was why you and the First Prince were treated so coldly." Back then, the Emperor had blamed all the crimes of Qin Yu Die not being able to enter the palace on Fei Li, which was why you and the First Prince were treated so coldly. Available... But it''s because of that misunderstanding back then that caused you, the First Prince, and Fei Li to suffer such a rough fate. Although this old man cannot say that I was the one who caused all of this, there is a responsibility that cannot be avoided. " At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were wide open as she looked at Xiao Yin in disbelief. She had no idea what Xiao Yin was talking about, what was going on in the harem, how could it have anything to do with an outsider?


    "Father... Mu Yan didn''t understand what you meant? royal father framed the mufei and told the empress dowager that Qin Yu Die was wrong, what does that have to do with you? " Duan Muyan subconsciously retreated a few steps, puzzled.


    "Actually... In fact, the person who revealed Qin Yu Die''s identity was someone else, not Riko. "It was only when Imperial Concubine Li left that the Emperor mistook it for her slandering words in front of the empress dowager. And the empress dowager, in order to ensure that that person''s safety, never spoke of such a thing, so ¡­" A trace of guilt was wiped off Xiao Yin''s aged face.


    "So you just watched mufei cry out that she was wronged for more than ten years? Watching the First Prince and I be ridiculed by others? Looking at how unfair royal father is to us, looking at how I loved Yuxuan but was betrothed to Yufeng and didn''t tell royal father about this matter? "Heh ¡­" At this moment, the benevolence on his face suddenly disappeared, and Duan Mu Yan''s tears flowed. Her past memories were still vivid, and she had always believed that mufei was wronged. However, when she heard the truth, she was still unable to accept this reality.


    "Sorry ¡­" This old man wanted to inform the emperor of this matter as well, but with the death of the empress dowager, this old man couldn''t find Wei Liang. Even if this old man told the emperor the truth, the emperor might not necessarily believe me! " Xiao Yin did indeed think this way, but in this case, it was like he was trying to shirk everything.


    "Hehe ¡­" If you didn''t say anything, how would you know that the Emperor wouldn''t believe you? You don''t even have the courage to try. Watching mufei die in injustice, do you know that mufei will be buried and buried without a corpse after death! Why... Why did the heavens do this to me?! Mu Yan originally thought that without royal father''s love, at least you, her father, would treat me as though I was nothing! Although I didn''t mean to harm Su Feng, but I''ve always felt guilty, and I don''t even dare to face you! But now, how do you want me to face you! Xiao Yin! "Do you know that your words are uncertain and cause mufei to feel wronged? I can forgive you for making your royal brother depressed, but won''t mufei and your brother forgive you ¡­" Duan Muyan fell to the ground in pain, tears streaming down her face.


    She still remembered how wronged her mufei''s eyes were when she was on the verge of death. How much she longed to regain her innocence. How much she longed for her father to enter the Jade pear palace ¡­


    "Sorry ¡­" Mu Yan, I know that no matter how sorry I am, it will be useless. Now that Jin Feng has died, I finally understand what retribution is. All of this is retribution. Whatever, this old man will be leaving soon. If you want to be with Yuxuan or leave the Xiao family, this old man has no objections. As long as you are willing ¡­ " The sparkling droplet in the corner of his eye only landed on Duan Mu Yan when she left.


    If she had known the outcome would be like this, she would have been willing to let out her emotions without knowing anything. After an hour of venting, only then did Duan Muyan stabilize her emotions, and Xiao Yin''s words suddenly appeared in her mind: Father is leaving? Where are we going?

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    When Duan Muyan reached this point, she immediately ran out of the room, only to see Zhou Lin dashing towards her.


    "Princess!" Not good! "The old prince''s gone ¡­" Zhou Jun''s face was deathly pale as he looked at Duan Mu Yan in panic.


    "He''s gone? What was going on? Weren''t you in the room just now? " Perhaps the words she had spoken earlier were a little too harsh. Could it be that his royal father would ¡­ No! She had already killed Ji Feng, she definitely could not let anything happen to his royal father!


    "I don''t know!" He even said that he wanted me to go to the kitchen to prepare some food. This old servant thought that the old prince was in a better mood, so he went to the kitchen, but when he came back, the old prince''s room was already empty, and he was missing a few pieces of clothing that he usually wore. " After following Xiao Yin for so many years, he had long regarded Xiao Yin as the closest person to him.


    "Don''t be impatient! Think again, what does Father want pen and paper for? Did he leave a note? " Duan Mu Yan''s long, shapely eyebrows frowned as her heart abruptly floated in the air.


    "No, this old servant searched through the prince''s room for a long time, but did not find any words! "What should we do ¡­" Zhou Jing didn''t have any ideas for a moment, and started to spin around anxiously.


    "Crap!" The moment she stepped into the ancestral hall, Duan Muyan''s entire body froze in place. On the left side of the ancestral hall, Xiao Jin Feng''s spirit tablet had already disappeared, and two words were left behind: ''Do not think''.


    "What does that mean? The Prince ran away from home? " Zhou Jun couldn''t help but cry in disbelief.


    "Even if Royal Father were to leave, he would definitely bid farewell to the Emperor! Zhou Jing, I will enter the Imperial Palace to find Father and bring him back! This is the Xiao Palace, how can there be no royal father! " Hence, she ignored her outfit and hurriedly flew towards the direction of the Royal Palace with the palanquin in hand.


    In the Imperial Study, when Gonggong Li reported to Duan Mu Yan that he wanted to meet his, a complicated expression appeared on Duan Chen''s face. However, he still waved his hands, signalling for Gonggong Li to continue. After Duan Mu Yan entered the imperial study, Eunuch Li tactfully retreated. The entire imperial study suddenly became silent.


    How long had it been since she last saw Duan Chen? Looking at Duan Chen, who was no longer valiant and powerful, Duan Mu Yan suddenly realized that time was indeed a mysterious thing. It could make such an arrogant and despondent Emperor.


    "Your son greets royal father." There was no trace of warmth in her voice. In the end, Duan Muyan could not forgive Duan Chen for his actions.


    "Rise, is something the matter?" Duan Chen''s attitude seemed to have returned to how it was in the past, indifferent and unconcerned.


    "My father suddenly disappeared from Duke Xiao Palace two hours ago, and his spirit tablet was also missing. This son really wants to know, has my father come to find you? or what did he say? " Duan Moyan only wanted to find Xiao Yin. The past was already enough, she only wanted to serve that person who was even more benevolent than her biological father and enjoy the bliss of the heavens.


    "Oh Mu Yan, why do you think Xiao Yin said something to royal father? And how did you guess that he would come to find royal father? royal father would really like to know the reason behind this. " Duan Chen sighed lightly, his gaze clear and cold.


    Sensing the hidden meaning within Duan Chenyu''s words, Duan Moyan subconsciously raised her gaze. She was too familiar with this gaze. That gaze of suspicion, that gaze of negation, ever since he began to understand things, she had grown up under this gaze.


    "This son doesn''t understand what royal father is saying." She was no longer the submissive Third Princess. She was now representing the mufei, representing the imperial brother. Even if she wasn''t strong enough for herself, she would at least live up to her pride for them.


    "royal father wanted to ask you. How did you guess that Xiao Yin would come to find royal father?" Duan Chen repeated his question. When he met Duan Mu Yan''s gaze, he subconsciously avoided her gaze. Could he have guessed wrongly?


    "With my father''s loyalty to the Emperor, even if he leaves, he would definitely bid farewell to the Emperor, no matter how this Emperor hurt his heart." Duan Mu Yan loathed those gazes, especially after knowing the truth behind mufei''s grievances.


    "You said that I hurt his heart?" Where did that come from? " Duan Chen coldly questioned as he sensed the enmity in Duan Mu Yan''s tone.


    "Since royal father has asked, then Mu Yan could only answer honestly. General Dou Jing Jing has contributed greatly in his life, and even risked his life to save father in the face of danger, but now royal father wants to execute him for treason. royal father should know, with the military power that General Dou Jing has now, it is not impossible for him to raise the flag to retaliate." However, he relied on his trust in his royal father and his determination to surrender, because he firmly believed that his royal father would believe him. How could his royal father not understand the relationship between master and servant that was dozens of years old? But royal father, what about you? You have disappointed too many people! My father and Prime Minister Zhu knelt in front of the imperial study again and again, hoping that you would spare Dou Jing''s life. What have you done? royal father, this son dares to speak frankly. Did royal father make use of Dou Jing''s loyalty to capture him? " Each of Duan Mu Yan''s words was like sharp blades that pierced Duan Chen''s heart, each word like a venomous snake gnawing at his repentant soul. Duan Chen couldn''t help but admit that everything Duan Mu Yan said was true.


    "How dare you!" How can a woman like you discuss the major matters of the imperial court! " He was afraid that he really wouldn''t be able to hold on any longer. Ever since he was certain that Dou Jing was ill and was about to burn his corpse to death in prison, his heart had not had a single day of peace. In fact, every night, he would even dream of Dou Jing''s bitter and disdainful gaze.


    "Since royal father does not wish to hear it, Mu Yan shall not speak of it. It was because of my father''s loyalty to him that Mu Yan was certain that he would come to find my royal father. I only hope that royal father can tell me where my father has gone to." If she didn''t ask him about it now, she was afraid that Xiao Yin would soon be leaving the city.


    "Ha!" Royal Father originally thought that the matter was over and you would no longer remember the unhappy things that happened in the past. However, I never expected that some things should have already been carved into your heart, so even if Royal Father showed mercy, you still wouldn''t forget that this is the letter Xiao left for Royal Father. Take a look for yourself! " Duan Chen threw the words on the Dragon Case in front of his with a vengeful expression. Hearing her words, Duan Mu Yan trembled and immediately received the letter.


    ''Your Majesty, there is something that this old subject has been hiding for twenty years. Back then, the person who informed the old subject that Qin Yu Die was a renowned courtesan in the brothel was not Fei Li, but Wei Liang, one of my subordinates, who received a secret decree from the empress dowager to investigate Qin Yu Die''s family background, and was then summoned by the empress dowager to meet him before she even entered the old subject''s residence to investigate. This old subject believes that Wei Liang told the empress dowager everything and has never seen Wei Liang after she arrived. Your majesty, this old subject is already very old, coupled with the pain of my son''s death, I really don''t have the ability to be completely loyal to the Badlands.


    Her tears fell without any warning, and it was as if thousands of ants had continuously gnawed at her heart. That heart-piercing pain almost suffocated her, but at this moment, he was so clear-headed, thinking back to the words he had said at the Xiao family, her heart ached. In the end, she had hurt an old man who was like a father to her in this world, and her injuries were so deep.


    "Mu Yan, no one is more clear about what happened that year than me. It is just that I never expected that you would actually have the ability to make Xiao Yin write such a fake story. If you want Xiao Yin to become your mother''s imperial concubine, you must at least come up with a reasonable excuse!" However, just now, it was obvious that his own daughter had been like a knife as she slashed his heart time and time again. At this time, he had warned himself not to be soft-hearted, and furthermore, he did not believe what Xiao Yin had said.


    If Duan Chen''s previous actions had caused Duan Mu Yan''s heart to shatter, then at this moment, every word Duan Chen said was like a sharp blade piercing Duan Mu Yan''s heart. She abruptly raised his eyes and under the hazy light, that bloodthirsty resentment seemed to burst out into the sky. Hate! So hateful! Duan Mu Yan''s heart suddenly felt empty. Looking at the man standing so high above her, she suddenly had the urge to strangle him to death.


    "Does royal father think that this letter was written by Mu Yan? If that was the case, then not only would the royal father insult Mu Yan, he would also insult the ten years of loyalty his father had to him. Mu Yan did not care; However, if this old man were to hear my father''s words, I wonder what he would be feeling ¡­ Would he be like Old General Dou, and die with grievances? " She was doing her best to restrain herself, because if she were to act rashly, she might very well lose her life. She was not afraid of death, but she could not die!


    "You! As for Xiao Yan, since he has already made up his mind, he will not let anyone find him. There is no need for us to keep him alive, if there is nothing else, you can withdraw! " Duan Chen''s heart was as sharp as a knife. What kind of scene was this? Father and son were attacking each other and slandering each other. It was as if they had a deep grudge with each other. How pathetic that would be!


    Duan Moyan no longer spoke, only tightly grabbing onto Xiao Yin''s words. This was his last love for his, how could she let him down? Her heart throbbed even more painfully, causing his to stagger up and down. He turned around dejectedly, not even sparing Duan Chen a glance. The man behind his, the one she had called his father for over twenty years, suddenly had no place in her heart.


    Duan Muyan slowly walked out of the study, but in the next second, Eunuch Li let out a shrill scream.


    "Third Princess? Third Princess, what happened to you? Your majesty! "Crap, the third princess fainted ¡­" Inside the Imperial Study, Duan Chen''s body trembled when he heard that. He hurriedly ran out, tightly hugging Duan Mu Yan as he rushed towards the Imperial Hospital.


    When Duan Mu Yan woke up, she was lying in the inner room of the Imperial Hospital. Amid the haze, she seemed to hear the sound of someone scooping up soup and slowly opened her eyes. To her surprise, the person in front of her was actually Duan Xingyi.

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    "You''re awake? "Drink the medicine." Duan Xingyi''s face was handsome and his slender fingers were holding the soup that he had just warmed up. When he used a spoon to scoop the medicine in front of Duan Mu Yan, he purposely avoided him.


    "I can do it myself." In her eyes, not only was this man the most beloved son of his royal father, for him, his royal father had unhesitatingly killed an important official who would risk his life or death for him, he was also her god of plague. It was as if every time she met him, she would be unlucky.


    "There''s no need to be polite with me. Have you forgotten about the woods outside the Moon Palace?" Duan Xingyi didn''t seem to have any intentions of giving the medicinal soup to Duan Mu Yan. He pursed his lips and insisted on bringing the medicine to her lips. Duan Mu Yan was speechless. He really wanted to refuse Duan Xingyi''s goodwill, but even she did not dare imagine that he would have already drunk his medicine. Under his deep gaze, her body no longer belonged to himself.


    "That''s more like it. Imperial Physician Zheng said that you fainted because of an attack of anger. Imperial Father was anxious and ordered me to come see you. Presumably, Imperial Father has treated you quite well ¡­" Duan Xingyi scooped up another spoonful of soup and blew lightly on the corner of his mouth before passing it over to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Not bad for me? "His Highness the crown prince really knows how to joke around ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s mind continued to recall the scene from the Imperial Study. Her royal father actually thought that she was the one who ordered Xiao Yin to write the letter of repentance. How could she endure this?


    "Perhaps it''s because you''re too prejudiced against royal father, but royal father still loves you dearly. Right, what plans do you have for the future?" When he looked at Duan Mu Yan, the throbbing in his heart grew stronger and stronger. When he heard that something had happened to Duan Mu Yan, Duan Xingyi felt as though his heart had stopped beating. He knew very well that he could not do without this woman.


    "Plans? Why would the crown prince say such a thing? " She couldn''t display any form of disgust towards Duan Xingyi because she had already offended her royal father. If she were to offend Duan Xingyi again, it would most likely cause her to be unable to stay in Duke Xiao Palace.


    "The Qi King has already been dead for so long, has the royal sister never thought about her own matters? As a princess, if Prince Consort dies, the princess can move back to the palace to look for another good partner. " Right now, Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong hadn''t even started speaking yet. If Duan Mu Yan wanted to, the consequences would likely develop according to her wishes, but this wasn''t something he wanted to see.


    "Your Highness really thinks too much for Mu Yan. Senior Feng died to save Mu Yan, and Mu Yan is a member of the Xiao family in his lifetime. If he dies, he will be a ghost of the Xiao family, and she will definitely not marry anyone else." The light in Duan Muyan''s eyes gradually grew colder as he snatched the soup out of Duan Xingyi''s hands. Seeing the determination in Duan Muyan''s eyes, Duan Xingyi pursed his lips as the light in her eyes flickered.


    "Hot medicine, drink slowly ¡­" In front of Duan Muyan, no matter how cold he was, she could not calm down. All of her heroic spirit had been turned into a blur. Perhaps, this was what it meant by one thing going down while another went down.


    When Qian Ru Ming appeared in front of Qing Lan, she wordlessly took out a dagger from her chest and looked at the person in front of her with alarm.


    "Why are you so nervous? I only came here to tell you where Gui Luosha is staying. Don''t you want to know?" Qian Ru Ming narrowed his rat-like eyes as he sized Qing Lan up. After not seeing her for so long, he was really thinking about her.


    "How could you be so kind?" Qing Lan hated money as if it was her own life. However, even if she wanted to die together with it, she had at least avenged the annihilation of her family that year.


    "I''ve always been this kind. It''s just that you didn''t feel it. Qing Lan, it''s already been two times. Don''t you feel anything?" Qian Ru took a step forward. Qing Lan immediately gripped her dagger tightly and glared at him.


    "Don''t move!" Qing Lan subconsciously retreated. At this very moment, she was in a secluded corner of the Imperial Garden. If Qian Ru really wanted to do something, she wouldn''t have the chance to escape.


    "It''s fine if we don''t move now, today I just want to make it clear that before I met you, I, Qian Ru Ming, treated women as if they were clothes, but ever since I met you and had the first time with you, I swore that from then on, I have never touched a single woman, moreover, I have saved up enough gold and silver for us to squander our lives together. I know that you have a family that has yet to avenge you, but if you agree to help me take revenge on our family and leave together, then I, Qian Ru, will definitely help you kill Gui Luo Sha. "How about it?" Every word he said was spoken from the bottom of his heart. To Qing Lan, he had indeed used his heart.


    "Didn''t you say that you know where Gui Luosha lives?" Qing Lan didn''t care about Qian Ru''s words at all. If she was allowed to spend her life with Qian Ru, she would rather die.


    "That''s right, but you have to say something. I, Qian Ruming, never do anything that would lose money." Qian Ruming''s eyes darkened slightly. He admitted that he was lustful, but fortunately, he could only be lustful towards this person.


    Qing Lan looked at Qian Ru''s confident expression and spoke coldly.


    "What evidence do you have?" Hearing this, Qian Ruming took out a golden leaf from his bosom and showed it to Qing Lan. The moment he saw the golden leaf, Qing Lan''s heart skipped a beat. Yes, it was these leaves. When she went back to the Qing Residence, her father had such a leaf stuck in his chest. There was no doubt that the person who possessed this leaf was his enemy.


    "How is it? I believe you should recognize this thing. Is this evidence enough for you to express your sincerity? " Qian Ru Ming calmly put the golden leaf away as the light in his eyes became darker.


    Tears welled up in her eyes. If the first two times had been hard on her and she couldn''t do anything, then this time, she was going to offer up her life. In that case, the victory in her heart was only a dream, perhaps she would only be able to get closer to Xiao Yuxuan in her next life. Her life could be considered ruined.


    Even so, she was still afraid, retreating step by step until her body reached the wall, leaving her no place to retreat. She simply closed her eyes, as she could not accept such an unbearable situation, the moment she closed her eyes, she suddenly felt a pair of hands pressing down on the back of her head mercilessly, before she could react, Qian Ru''s sausage mouth was already covered by Qing Lan''s cherry lips, domineering yet filled with pity, Qian Ru''s cherished initiative this time, Qing Lan took the initiative.


    In this regard, Qian Ruming''s skill could be said to be at the pinnacle. At this moment, Qing Lan couldn''t help but let out a moan that made her feel ashamed.


    "Ugh ¡­" Hearing this, Qian Ruming suddenly stopped all his movements as he looked at Qing Lan''s blushing face.


    "What is it? You like it? "It seems like you don''t dislike me that much ¡­" Such a provocative tone made Qing Lan feel ashamed. However, in the next second, Qian Ruming tried even harder to ''please'' Qing Lan.


    "You ¡­" Qing Lan couldn''t stand hearing her shameful words. She had wanted to make Qian Ru end the battle as soon as possible, but no matter how she restrained herself, she couldn''t speak a single word. Looking at Qing Lan''s face full of enjoyment, he wanted her to beg him.


    "Like it?" Qian Ruming looked at Qing Lan''s eager expression in a teasing manner.


    "You ¡­" Qing Lan couldn''t help but frown due to the emptiness. Although she knew that the person in front of her wanted to look at her sorry state, she still couldn''t help but shake her body. Before Qing Lan lost her desire, Qian Ru Ming repeated the action of making Qing Lan submit once again.


    "Begging me!" Qian Ruming looked at Qing Lan confidently. He wanted Qing Lan to give it to him willingly.


    "Beg..." "Please ¡­" Qing Lan could not endure this torture any longer


    After a violent storm, the money slowly put on the clothes of Qing Lan one by one.


    "How is it? Is Ru Yue considerate? " Qian Ru looked at Qing Lan''s almost collapsed body in satisfaction as she spoke softly.


    "Where''s Gui Luosha?" Qing Lan was ashamed, but this body no longer belonged to her. If she could use it to avenge her family, she would accept it.


    "It''s in the Imperial City''s Spring Hall. As for who it is, I don''t know, but it must be there." Qian Ru Ming said confidently. Just as Qian Ru asked, Qing Lan stabbed the dagger in her hand. Qian Ru Ming immediately retreated a few steps and looked at Qing Lan in surprise.


    "What is it? You don''t recognize me after you''ve been comforted? " Qian Ru''s words were like sharp blades stabbing into Qing Lan''s heart again and again.


    "Gui Luosha is a man, why would he stay in the Spring Festival?" Qing Lan almost yelled out, her eyes red.


    "I thought it was something. If I remember correctly, I seem to have told you that Gui Luosha is currently male and female. She might very well turn into a beauty and stay at the foot of the Yichun Courtyard. And even if he is male, it wouldn''t be bad for him to let a few girls stay there for a long time ¡­" Qian Ruming explained.


    "Why are you so sure?" Qing Lan said suspiciously, temporarily putting the humiliation behind her.


    "This golden leaf was found in the Spring Festival. It has to be explained." Qian Ruming promised solemnly.


    "How do I find him?" Qing Lan continued to ask.


    "Now is not the time. When I find out why he came to the Imperial City, we can plan things out. After all, with Gui Luosha''s martial arts, killing the two of us would be as easy as flipping his palm. Regarding this, I will naturally plan it out for you. Don''t worry, you are already my woman. Your hatred is my hatred. This is my promise to you! " Although Qian Ruming was a sloppy person, these words were from the bottom of his heart.


    "Since there''s nothing else, you can go! This is the Imperial Palace, it would not be good if someone were to find out. " Qing Lan spoke in a cold voice and then withdrew her dagger. Qian Ru didn''t object as she smiled at the woman in front of her. That smile was enough to send a chill down one''s spine.


    Qing Lan''s tears flowed freely as she looked at Qian Ruming''s departing figure. She suddenly hated herself for making such a shameless voice and asking Qian Ruming for money. She could no longer accept the humiliation she had suffered.


    After returning to the Xiao manor, Duan Moyan disappointedly got up from her sedan. Yao''er and Zi Min had already been waiting for a long time at the entrance of the manor, while Zhou Shun had also been waiting for a long time.


    "Princess, has Prince Xiao been found?" Zhou Jing could not wait to speak, his eyes full of hope. Duan Mu Yan raised her head and looked apologetically at Zhou Jing.


    "Sorry ¡­" royal father has already left. He brought Senior Feng''s spirit tablet and left the Imperial City ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with mist. If she wasn''t so ruthless, how could Xiao Yin leave?! This also proved that even if Xiao Yin had told her the truth back then, that conceited man wouldn''t have believed it. She was too naive to force Xiao Yin away! First, she let down Xiao Yuxuan and then she let down Xiao Jingfeng. Now, even the person who cared for her the most, Xiao Yin, was forced out of the Imperial City by her.

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    "Left ¡­" "Why didn''t Prince tell this old servant ¡­" Zhou Jing subconsciously retreated. If it weren''t for Zi Min supporting him, she would have already fallen to the ground.


    "Housekeeper Zhou, don''t be like this. Since this is royal father''s wish, none of us can change it." At the same time that Duan Mu Yan consoled Zhou Jing, she felt as though the insides of her heart were on fire.


    Zhou Jing didn''t say anything. Instead, he staggered back to his room. Not long after Duan Mu Yan stabilized herself, an underling came to report to him.


    "Reporting to the wangfei, Steward Zhou left behind a note before leaving." As the servant spoke, he respectfully passed the letter to Duan Mu Yan.


    In the old servant''s heart, the old prince has already become the old servant''s only relative. Now that the old prince is old enough to let him leave on his own, the old servant really cannot be at ease, so the old servant will temporarily leave the Xiao manor to find the old prince. In the future, the old servant will definitely bring the old prince back to the Xiao manor. Zhou Jun.


    At that time, the three princes of the Xiao family plus Housekeeper Zhou could be considered to be enjoying their prosperity, but now that they had left, they were either dead or alive. Currently, only she was left of the Xiao family, and desolation and helplessness rose up in his. Duan Mu Yan dejectedly put down the note, but at this moment, Xiao Yuxuan''s voice suddenly came from outside.


    "Father... royal father, where are you? " At this moment, Duan Moyan suddenly felt a little afraid. She didn''t know how to face Xiao Yuxuan. The home that was originally flourishing had withered away because of her. At this moment, how could she still have the face to see Xiao Yuxuan?


    "Mu Yan... Are you there, Mu Yan? " Xiao Yuxuan knocked on the door as the two maidservants looked somewhat uneasily at Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan nodded slightly, and Yao''er took the order to open the door, causing Xiao Yu Xuan to rush in anxiously. Yao''er and Zi Min naturally knew that they wanted to leave, so the only ones left in the room were Xiao Yu Xuan and Duan Mu Yan.


    "Mu Yan, the Seventh Princess said that Father left? What was going on? royal brother has just been buried, where is royal father going? " Anxiety that made one''s heart ache surfaced on Xiao Yuxuan''s incomparably handsome face. She looked expectantly at Duan Mu Yan, hoping for a different answer.


    "Royal father really left. He left with Senior Feng''s spirit tablet. I went to beg Royal father, but he didn''t even tell me where Royal father was going." Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked apologetically at Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Father... royal father! " Hearing her, Xiao Yuxuan trembled, and then he suddenly turned around, wanting to give chase, but he was stopped by Duan Moyan.


    "It''s useless. Royal Father doesn''t want us to find him. Even if you chase him out of the Imperial City, do you even know where he went?" Duan Mu Yan didn''t want Xiao Yu Xuan to do something useless, but what she got instead was a questioning look from Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Mu Yan, why does royal father want to leave? Do you know why? " She had never seen such a gaze from a stranger in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes before. He suspected her, and this caused Duan Moyan to be overcome with grief. However, the truth was that Xiao Yin''s departure was indeed related to her.


    "Maybe it''s too sad? Since royal father left with Senior Feng''s spirit tablet, you probably don''t want to stay in this sorrowful place anymore ¡­ " Duan Moyan stuttered, her gaze shifting back and forth from time to time, not daring to meet Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze.


    "Mu Yan... Tell me, why did Su Jinxiu become Brother Wang''s concubine? With my understanding of Brother Wang, he definitely won''t marry Su Jin Xiu. Also, why did Su Jin Xiu die in the Sky Prison, and why was Brother Wang in your room that day? " Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Mu Yan in anticipation. She wished that the voice coming from his would be different.


    "Why do you ask?" Duan Mu Yan subconsciously retreated, her jade-like hands pounding on the square table before she steadied herself. It was Duan Zitong, it must be Duan Zitong. How could she not know Su Jin''s plan? It must be Xiao Yuxuan. She had kept this matter in her heart for a long time. She had long since wanted to tell Xiao Yuxuan the truth. There shouldn''t be any secrets between them.


    "I just want to know the truth. Why?" Even though Xiao Yuxuan''s voice was soft, it was ice-cold.


    "Because of me, because I want to take revenge for Qiu Yue, because I want Su Jin Xiu to be punished for her crimes, so I thought of a plan to make Su Jin Ling climb onto Xi Feng''s bed, and it was me who lied to them, Su Jin Xiu, to be pregnant with Xi Feng''s child, but I swear, I only want to punish Su Jin Xiu! At this time, Su Jinxiu had already put on Feng Xue''s clothes and came to find me. She had admitted to me that everything was done by her, including that she killed Chu Shirou, and the truth was revealed, so she naturally couldn''t suppress the anger in her heart and ran out from behind the curtain. When she saw that she had been exposed, Su Jinxiu immediately wanted to kill me. However, Jing Feng stood in front of me. I wanted to save him ¡­ "But it''s too late ¡­" She did not know how Xiao Yuxuan would react after hearing all of this. Perhaps, this matter would forever be a chasm between them.


    "You ¡­ How can you use Brother Wang for revenge? You are not fair to him! Why? Why are you doing this? Brother Wang has already fallen in love with me. Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief. It was as though he didn''t recognize the girl in front of him. Why would a kind and gentle woman have such a complicated mentality?


    "You ¡­ Didn''t you already know? " Duan Mu Yan was also a little surprised. She originally thought that her confession would make Xiao Yu Xuan feel better, but she never expected that Xiao Yu Xuan''s reaction would be like this.


    "I know? Who do you think will tell me? Father? Or was it the Seventh Princess? Mu Yan, when did you become so suspicious and suspicious? It was clearly your fault. Don''t you feel a bit guilty? There is no doubt that royal father must know about this matter, which is why he avoided you! " Xiao Yuxuan shook his head in pain. There was too much disappointment in her heart, and what made her even more pained was that by doing so, Duan Moyan had unquestionably destroyed their chance to be together. His royal brother had died miserably, and his father had left.


    "This is not the result I wanted, nor did I expect things to turn out this way. I regret it, I feel guilty, but it has already happened, what can I do? "Yuxuan, it''s not that I''ve changed, it''s that this world changed me. If I don''t deal with Su Jin Xiu, Su Jin Xiu will do the same to me. If it wasn''t Xi Feng, I would be the one dying right now!" A dense light flashed across the depths of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. She knew that Xiao Yu Xuan would be hurt, would be sad, but she didn''t expect him to be so merciless as to criticize her!


    "You are still standing in front of me in a complete and undamaged state, but your royal brother has already died a violent death, and your royal father has already disappeared without a trace. Mu Yan ¡­ Why did it become like this? How do you want me to face you in the future? " Xiao Yuxuan''s heart ached, and the look in his eyes was so desolate.


    Seeing the despair and resentment in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, Duan Moyan slumped in his chair. His eyes grew more and more empty as his heart ached. In Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, she knew that the two of them would never return to the past.


    "Since he can''t face it, then don''t face it, you''re right, Xin Feng died because of me. If I didn''t devise a series of tricks, he definitely wouldn''t have married Su Jin Xiu, and he definitely wouldn''t have died. Father indeed knows the truth, and couldn''t face such a situation. I, Duan Mu Yan, was the one who harmed the Duke Xiao Palace, hurt the relationship between you father and son, and all the sins are all on me. If you don''t do anything, then please leave. " Duan Mu Yan forcefully endured the pain in her heart as an ice-cold glint of light flickered in her eyes. If she were to break it, she would break it. If she were to continue to be entangled in it, it would all be in vain.


    "Mu Yan... How could you say that? Where did you put me? "We ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan said in pain, her heart felt as though it was burning through his bones. However, before he could finish his words, Duan Moyan had already spoken.


    "Yao''er, Zi Min! "Please go out, Ping Wang ¡­" That piercing pain filled every nerve in her body, and that unforgettable pain was something she was almost unable to endure. However, she already had no choice, she had once imagined that even if the truth were to be revealed, Xiao Yuxuan would understand her difficult situation, but now, she finally understood that no matter how wronged she was, the truth was still the truth. No one could change.


    Feeling Duan Moyan''s body trembling, Xiao Yuxuan wanted to step forward but was stopped by Yao''er and Zi Min.


    "My prince, my princess isn''t in a good mood right now. If you have anything to say, come back another day ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan sighed deeply, turned around, and left in a dejected manner. In the next second after Xiao Yuxuan left, Duan Mu Yan could no longer suppress the pain in his heart as he choked with sobs.


    In the time it took to have half a cup of tea, Yao''er suddenly ran in with a flustered expression.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Not good, Jing Wang brought a group of people and was outside knocking at the door. They should have already broken into the main hall! " Yao''er was perturbed as she returned the report, but she had no confidence in her heart. Duan Rui''s matter had been long since there was any movement from the Scene King, and now that he suddenly barged in, it was most likely an unexpected event.


    "King Jing? Where''s Zi Min? " Duan Mu Yan asked respectfully as she lifted her sleeves to wipe the tears in her eyes.


    "Reporting to wangfei, this servant has already told Zi Min to hide. King Jing is in full fury, it seems like she did not come with good intentions. Wangfei, you have to be careful." First, it was the tragic death of the Qi King, then the old prince had left, and now the even prince had been angered to the point that she had left. Right now, only the wangfei was left as the sole ruler of the entire Xiao manor, so how was she supposed to resist King Jing''s challenge?


    "Well done, let''s go out. I want to see just what that Jing Wang wants to do!" Her beautiful eyes were as cold as ice. Other than someone she had shamed, Duan Moyan would not allow herself to back down in front of anyone else.


    When Duan Muyan stepped into the main hall, an old man dressed in extravagant clothing sat there maliciously. Although he had a head of gorgeous hair, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle''s. As expected of his Third Imperial Uncle, he possessed the dignity of a royal father.

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    "Mu Yan pays her respects to King Jing. May I know the purpose of your visit, Third Uncle? Was he looking for my father? "Unfortunately, my father had something to take care of and was not in the manor." Duan Mu Yan was neither humble nor haughty. After bowing respectfully, she was supported by Yao''er as she sat down at the side.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" You even know that this king is your Third Royal Uncle, how rare! " Jing Wang''s words were laced with thorns as he coldly glanced at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Why can''t King Jing remember that Mu Yan is your niece?" It was no wonder that Mu Yan had never been taken seriously since she was young. She remembered one time, when Jing Wang entered the palace and saw Mu Yan, he seemed to call her a bastard ¡­ But it doesn''t matter, as long as Mu Yan knows who she is raising a royal father. " Duan Muyan smiled gently in agreement, a faint smile appearing on her face. However, that smile was enough to send chills down the spines of anyone who saw it.


    "You! What a vengeful girl! Just because of that one sentence, you want me to die without descendants?! "Duan Mu Yan, how dare you!" Jing Wang was originally suppressing Little Flame, but when he heard these words, he immediately became furious.


    "Jing Wang''s words are too harsh. You are the son of Mu Yan, and she will definitely not be the one to decide. If Mu Yan is the one in charge, you are Mu Yan''s uncle, how can Mu Yan be so disrespectful ¡­" Duan Moyan''s countenance didn''t waver in the slightest as a cold light flashed in her eyes. There wasn''t the slightest trace of fear in her gaze.


    "Stop quibbling here! My son Duan Rui has no enmity with you! Why did you plot to kill him? This King came today to seek justice! If you don''t give This King a reasonable explanation today, This King will definitely not let it go! " When Jing Wang stood up, a group of people surrounded the main hall so tightly that not even a drop of water could trickle through.


    Upon seeing this scene, Yao''er couldn''t help but break out in cold sweat for Duan Mu Yan. However, she only saw Duan Mu Yan slowly rise up as she calmly walked in front of Jing King.


    "Third uncle, don''t think that only Mu Yan is left of the Xiao manor and will be slaughtered by others. As long as Mu Yan is here today, no one can think of touching a single blade of grass or a tree of the Xiao manor, don''t forget, no matter how weak Mu Yan is, he is still a princess of the imperial family and no matter how unfavoured he is, he is still the biological daughter of the emperor. As for you saying that Mu Yan has caused you to lose all your descendants, without any evidence, third uncle, if you dare to spout nonsense again, don''t blame Mu Yan for being impolite!" Each of Duan Mu Yan''s words was like ice, causing Jing Wang to be stunned. This was not the first time he had met his, in his impression of his, he had always been gentle and weak. Since when did he become so strong?! He admitted that it was because Xiao Lingfeng had died and also heard the news that Xiao Yin had left the Xiao manor that he came up to interrogate him. In fact, even though he was the third cousin of the emperor, his power was far from that of the Xiao manor.


    "You! You''re still not admitting it even when you''re about to die?! Someone! Bring green Forsythia to This King! " Jing Wang was startled for a moment. He immediately recovered and shouted loudly. Upon hearing these words, Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled, and even Yao''er was at a loss on what to do.


    When Lu Ling raised her head, she couldn''t help but suck in a breath of cold air. Her green perky face had been cut into a mess, no different from a disfigured appearance. The wounds on her body were even more shocking; apart from the lashes, burns, and blood stains on her clothes, it was clear that she had suffered a terrible fate at that time.


    "Who is this?" Duan Mu Yan silently exhaled a breath of cold air. She never expected that the green pervert would appear here, and in such a miserable manner at that.


    "Duan Mu Yan, it seems that you really won''t cry until you''ve seen the coffin ¡­" "Lu wou, let me tell you, this third princess in front of you, just who are you!" Jing Wang coldly spoke as he clenched his fists. His own son had died on the streets, how could he not avenge him?


    "Yes ¡­" Lu Ling''s eyes were filled with fear as she replied to Jing Wang''s words. Her gaze slowly turned towards Duan Mu Yan, "This lowly one ¡­" "Lu Qiu1 is a girl from the Spring Festival." Her eyes never left the body of the Jing King as that fear and dread made Duan Mu Yan''s heart ache. If it wasn''t for her, she wouldn''t be in this state right now.


    "Did you hear that? Duan Mu Yan, you didn''t remember anything? " Every word from Jing Wang was like ice. When he looked at Duan Mu Yan, his gaze was as cold as ice, as though he wanted to kill Duan Mu Yan ¡­


    "Mu Yan doesn''t know what to think. It would be better for her if she were to be reminded by King Jing ¡­" Duan Mu Yan indifferently spoke, her eyes containing no hints of emotion.


    "You! Good! Then This King will tell you! That day, my son died tragically on the street, and was examined by a coroner because there was a mixture of ''goose branches'' inside his body. This kind of goose branches will freeze his blood whenever he meets strong alcohol, causing him to die suddenly, and this slut, at the time of my son''s accident, was on the street with my son ¡­ It was only after the matter was settled that This King found out that it was this slut who had smeared a ''geese branch'' on her body, causing my son to die a miserable death! Moreover, this slut even drew out the person who bought her the other day with silver and gave her a goose branch! That person is in your residence! " Jing Wang angrily spoke, his bloodthirsty eyes glaring fiercely at Duan Mu Yan.


    At this moment, Yao''er, who was standing beside Duan Mu Yan, felt a chill in her heart. She purposefully turned her body to the side, facing Jing Wang and Lu Qiuyu.


    At that time, what was Prince Rui doing with this woman on the street? King Jing, you are unclear about what Mu Yan is thinking ¡­ " Even though Duan Mu Yan disregarded her words, he still felt uneasy in his heart. Now that the witness was right before him, if he wanted to escape unscathed, he would have to put in some effort.


    "You! No matter what my son does, this woman is the one who transferred the ''goose branches'' from her body into my son''s body! " Upon being questioned by Duan Mu Yan in such a manner, the Scenic King was rendered speechless. It was truly difficult for him to talk about the matters of the wind, flowers, and moon on the streets.


    "Mu Yan still doesn''t understand. The time of Rui Wang''s death was during the winter, could it be that he voluntarily consumed the ''geese branch'' given to him by this lady? "Then this cousin of mine is really tired of living ¡­" No matter what, in terms of speaking power, she had to obtain the upper hand.


    "It''s a matter of wishful thinking! This should be able to bring the ''goose branches'' into my son''s body, right? " Jing Wang was so angry that he almost shouted.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Jing Wang, Mu Yan didn''t hear wrong, right? In the cold winter, in the middle of the month, my cousin actually allowed a woman to be with him in public ¡­ What kind of logic was this? "It''s a pity that Duke Rui is dead. If Imperial Father heard this, I don''t know how to punish him. He really deserves to die for ruining the family''s reputation ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s tone was emotionless. She had long heard of the Rui King''s actions of bullying the citizens. Perhaps this was also the reason why King Jing didn''t dare to bring this matter to his father.


    "You ¡­ Duan Mu Yan! This bitch is from the Spring Festival, my son would never violate the law no matter where he goes! However, she was ordered to murder my son because she deserved to die a thousand deaths. Right now, by leaving her life, I want her to identify the person who bribed her. Jing Wang could not bear it any longer, so he slapped the table on the side.


    "How does King Jing want it?" Bringing so many people to cause trouble at the Xiao manor, if there is no normal reason, not to mention Mu Yan, even if it was the Xiao King, the Qi King, and the Ping Wang''s old tribe, they would not let things go so easily! " Each of Duan Mu Yan''s words was spoken with a sonorous tone, as a sharp light flashed in her eyes. These words did indeed have an intimidating effect. Although Jing Wang was angered to the extreme, he did not act rashly.


    "It''s very simple. This King brought green today, so I asked her to identify the person who ordered her that day!" Jing Wang said in a reasonable manner.


    "How does King Jing want to identify him?" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were as calm as a calm lake as she stared straight at Jing Wang.


    "It''s very simple. As long as you gather all of the servants in the Xiao manor, it will be called Green Forcing Fingerprint!" The one who reported this to him was very certain that the person in the painting would often go to and from the Xiao Residence. Moreover, there was a high chance that he was always around Duan Mu Yan.


    "That''s easy! "Zi Min, call all the servants in the house to the main hall." This was an opportunity. Duan Mu Yan had purposely called Yao''er Zi Min so that she could leave as soon as possible until Jing Wang left. After all, only Yao''er was involved in the transaction with Lu Ling. They did not know Zi Min.


    "Yes ¡­" Yao''er naturally understood. After she bowed and was about to turn around, she was suddenly stopped by Jing Wang.


    "Stop!" Turn around! " When King Jing shifted his gaze to Yao''er, the map in his mind suddenly appeared. He had long since engraved the culprit who had killed his son in his heart.


    Yao''er''s body shuddered when she heard that. Before she could even turn around, she was blocked by Duan Mu Yan behind her.


    King Jing, you better not cause trouble for no reason. Mu Yan has already ordered people to gather all of the servants, what else do you want? Don''t look at how you brought such a person here today. Duan Muyan''s words were ruthless, yet her heart was like a tidal wave that surged unceasingly.


    "Go away!" In his fury, how could Jing Wang listen to such threatening words of Duan Moyan? He ruthlessly dashed towards Yao''er. Duan Moyan originally wanted to stop him, but was pushed to the side by Jing Wang.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Yao''er instinctively went to help Duan Mu Yan up, but was pulled to the front of her by Jing Wang. Looking at his bloodthirsty eyes, Yao''er felt a chill in her heart.


    Lu qui!" Come here and take a look, let''s see if this person gave you the geese branch that day! " Jing Wang clenched his teeth and opened his mouth, so he pulled Yao''er to his side. "Lu Qiuyu was just a brothel girl. Now that she received such a punishment for being greedy for a moment, she naturally hated the person who came looking for her. When she saw Yao''er, she stretched out her broken finger to grab Yao''er, but was stopped by Jing Wang!


    "Is it her!?" Jing Wang said in a ruthless tone, and Lu Qiuyu desperately nodded her head.


    "Reporting to Your Highness! It was her. Back then, she was the one who gave me five hundred gold and had me smear those things on my body. She said that she wanted to punish Prince Rui, but she didn''t say that she would take his life ¡­ "I have been wronged ¡­" Lu Qiuyu wanted to beg Jing Wang to spare her life, but Jing Wang kicked her to the side, then raised his hand in an attempt to hit Yao''er, but was pulled back by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Duan Yu!" "Don''t think that just because you''re King Jing, you dare act so tyrannically in the Xiao manor! Yao Er is mine, whoever wants to touch her will have to pass through me first. Duan Rui took over a woman from a good family in the Imperial City and he forced her to death. Now that your son is dead, are you going to use my servant as a scapegoat!" Duan Mu Yan tightly guarded Yao''er behind him. She had no way of imagining the consequences if Yao''er were to fall into the hands of Jing Wang.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Do you think you''re the mastermind behind all this, protecting a servant like this? Are you the one who wanted to harm Rachel? Great! This king is surprised that a maid who has eaten the guts of a leopard would actually dare to harm the current prince. Duan Mu Yan, you better listen up. If I find out that this matter is related to you, even if you were to report it to the throne room, I will make you pay with your life! " At this moment, Jing Wang did not care much and shouted. The two of them were in a stalemate. Behind him, Yao''er knew that this matter should not be allowed to get out of hand, or else the emperor would really investigate and find out about her master and Zi Min. At that time, only he and Lu Ling had come into contact, and if he were to bear all the blame, she would be the only one to die.

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    "Someone come!" Capture this bitch for This King! " At the command of Jing Wang, all the guards outside rushed in. Duan Muyan let out a violent roar.


    "If anyone dares to take a step inside, this princess will definitely make sure that person dies without a complete corpse!" Duan Mu Yan''s words were really kind. The guards that had rushed in earlier all retreated. Just as Jing Wang was about to speak again, Yao''er suddenly walked out from behind Duan Mu Yan.


    King Jing, this matter was done by Yao`er, it has nothing to do with anyone. Back then, when Master Yao`er was gentle and adept, she was forced to die in a broken temple due to the insult inflicted by King Rui. Although Yao`er had another master, she still remembered this hatred in her heart, so even after coming to the Xiao family, she did not forget this hatred. Without waiting for Yao''er to finish, Jing Wang suddenly slapped her. Yao''er was sent flying a few meters back with blood flowing from the corner of her lips.


    "You bitch!" Jing Wang took another step forward, only to be stopped by Duan Mu Yan''s cold voice.


    "Duan Yu!" "You heard it very clearly. That day, your unfilial son forced the Yao family''s young miss to her death before all these things happened. Now that your son has died, it''s like your life has been taken. This is what you deserve!" Each and every word of Duan Muyan was as cold as ice, as though he was trying to anger Jing Wang.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" You can withdraw for This King! Now, This King will avenge his son! Someone, bring Yao''er back to Jing King Manor! " Although Jing Wang did not believe Yao''er''s words, if Yao''er continued to deny that this matter had nothing to do with Duan Mu Yan, then he had no other choice. No matter what, Duan Mu Yan is the daughter of the Emperor, so even if he finds out something, he might not necessarily take her life.


    "Duan Yu!" "How many lives did that vile spawn of yours carry? Now that he''s dead, do you know how many people are crying out in joy amongst the masses? He deserves it all!" Duan Moyan inched closer towards him, his eyes bloodshot, as though he wanted to tear apart his own.


    "You ¡­ "You, shut up!" Jing Wang looked at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief. How could she have ever imagined that Duan Mu Yan would slander her son like this? At this moment, Jing Wang''s fists were clenched tightly.


    "Shut up? Heh! Duan Rui deserved to die! "If this princess knows about this, she''ll definitely reward Yao''er well. She''s finally helping the people of the imperial city get rid of this evil ¡­" Before Duan Muyan could finish his sentence, with a ''pah'' sound, Jing Wang''s palm mercilessly smacked onto her face. Her originally white face now had five bright red fingerprints on it, and blood was already seeping out from the corner of his lips.


    "Yao''er!" Send this princess to the Imperial Palace to see royal father! " Duan Moyan glared angrily at Jing Wang, but he suddenly heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. Who in the world didn''t know that his Imperial Father wanted face? Even if he wasn''t spoiled by him, he would still be angered by his treatment. Hearing his words, Duan Yu was instantly dumbfounded. So this was his goal.


    "Wait!" If you want to protect Yao''er, I can give you face, but there''s one thing that you can do, in the end, it''s this woman who killed Li Er. This king will bring her to the Jing King Manor''s ancestral hall to pay respects to the King Rui, if you are unwilling, then this king will not use you to enter the throne room together with you! " Jing Wang suppressed the anger in his heart and coldly spoke. His words were already imploring for peace.


    "Mu Yan doesn''t understand King Jing''s words." Duan Mu Yan was clear in his heart that if he really entered the throne room, he might not necessarily get the upper hand. If Duan Yu had any intentions of making peace, he might as well consider it.


    "Today, this duke will bring Yao''er back to Jing King Manor. Tomorrow at noon, I will return a complete Yao''er to you. How is it?" Jing Wang''s voice was much gentler as he stared at Duan Mu Yan.


    "The Jing King''s words make sense?" Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze to Yao''er, feeling unease in her heart.


    "Do what you have to do. This duke will use his own head to guarantee that Yao''er will be safe!" Jing Wang said.


    Everyone, listen carefully, Jing Wang said that he would use his own head to guarantee Yao''er''s safety, and Jing Wang, this is true. If anything happens to Yao''er, Mu Yan will personally retrieve your head. Each of Duan Muyan''s words was as cold as ice, and her eyes were filled with an ice-cold glint.


    King Jing did not continue to haggle and ordered Lu Qiuyu and Yao''er to be taken out of the Xiao manor. In the next second after Jing Wang left, Zi Min, who was hidden in the dark, rushed to Duan Mu Yan''s side like a madman.


    "Princess, what should we do now? Would something happen to Yao''er? King Jing can really keep his promise? " Tears flowed down from Zi Min''s eyes. If it wasn''t for her taking revenge for him, how could Yao''er have met her doom today?!


    Zi Min, immediately contact Yan Wuhen, tell Yan Wuhen to gather everyone here at King Xiao Manor. Also, have Wu Hen immediately hide within King Jing Residence, and if they dare to do anything to Yao''er, immediately report it. No matter what King Jing keeps his word, if he dares to touch a single hair on Yao''er''s head, I, Duan Mu Yan, will keep my word. Duan Muyan ruthlessly spoke as her lily-white hands lightly caressed her face.


    On the other hand, Duan Mu Yan returned to her room, but she still felt uneasy in her heart. She was really unsure if Jing Wang would make a move on Yao''er, but the situation just now was too late for her to turn back.


    About four hours later, Zi Min, Zi Shu, Chou Niu, Yin Hu, and the rest of the twelve snuck into Prince Xiao Mansion. At this moment, Duan Moyan was also a bit fidgety.


    At this moment, the Prince''s Mansion was brightly lit, causing the entire King''s Manor to be as bright as day. Just as Yan Wuhen was about to search for the Jing King''s Mansion''s Ancestral Hall, he suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps, and saw a person dressed as a bodyguard running into the main hall in a hurry.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, everything is ready!" The guard said respectfully. Sitting there, Duan Yu sat upright, his dark eyes emitting a sinister light, causing people to feel chills just by glancing at him.


    "Good!" Someone! Bring those two bastards to the ancestral hall! " His ice-cold voice carried a dense coldness. The guard accepted the order and immediately withdrew from the main hall. At this moment, Duan Yu walked towards the rear courtyard of the mansion with a body of anger.


    The ancestral hall of the Jing King Manor was more luxurious than the one of the Xiao Residence, after all, it was dedicated to the Mo royal family, so naturally it was much more glorious. Yan Wuhen hid in the shadows and observed every single movement within, but the furnishings in front of his eyes made him uneasy. The ancestral hall was decorated with all sorts of torture tools from left to right, such as pincers, iron needles, long whips, and daggers.


    At this moment, Jing Wang had already walked into the ancestral hall. After he paid his respects to his son, Jing Wang suddenly stood up and turned to look at the two that were dragged in by the guards, Lu Qiuyu and Yao''er.


    "Rachel!" today, I shall use their blood to comfort your soul in heaven! " With these words from King Jing, Lu Qiuyu immediately cried out.


    "Your Highness, spare me!" Lu Qiuyu was only instigated by someone, she didn''t have any intention of harming Prince Rui ¡­ It''s her! You bastard, if it wasn''t for you, how could I have ended up like this! I hate you! " Lu Ling tried her best to charge at Yao''er, her eyes blazing as she stared at the silent Yao''er. The moment King Jing had brought her into the palace, Yao''er had never thought of leaving alive.


    "Shut up!" Someone ¡­ "Seal that mouth of Lu Qiuyang with walnuts!" He was well aware of the various punishments that the Badlands Court meted out to the two b * tches. Now, he was going to let these two b * tches in front of him have a taste of what it meant to live rather than die.


    Without a word, the guards immediately clamped the forked green pincers and stuffed two walnuts into their mouths. Afterwards, King Jing motioned for the guards to pull the green prongs to the left side of the torture device.


    "All of you, listen up! Use your punishments viciously! You can''t let this slut die unless you have the last torture device!" The guards naturally obeyed the order and placed the pincers over her legs and hands. In fact, they had already endured the harsher punishment before, but if it wasn''t for this, they wouldn''t have broken a finger. Now, the reason why King Jing was doing this, was to show it to Yao''er.


    "Ugh ¡­" The intense pain caused Lu perky''s eyes to widen in shock. Crimson red veins could be seen all over her body as a ferocious and fearful expression appeared on her face. Just by looking at her, one could tell how much pain she was in. Now Yao''er understood. The reason why she had blocked Lu Ling''s mouth was because she didn''t want her to make a sound, and secondly, because she was afraid that Lu Ling would bite her tongue and commit suicide.


    "Your name is Yao''er, right?" Jing Wang suppressed the anger in his heart as he slowly walked towards Yao''er. Even though he was afraid, Yao''er still showed a rarely seen calm expression. In any case, she was still dead, so how could she be afraid? Seeing Yao''er''s silence, Jing Wang continued.


    "Don''t think that just because you made up a few lies that This King would believe. What Miss, what insult, it''s all bullshit. This King asks you, just who ordered you to harm my son?" Did you see Lu Ling? If you don''t say it, This King will guarantee that the consequences definitely won''t be better than her! " Duan Yuhan shouted in a cold voice.


    "Your highness better not touch Yao''er, otherwise Princess Qi would keep her promise and take your head." At this moment, Yao''er was ready to go for broke. If she angered Jing Wang, she might have a good time.


    "Pui!" She, a silly little girl, dares to do something to me! This King tells you, don''t expect her to save you. If she had a way, you wouldn''t be here right now! As long as you tell This King to guide you behind the scenes, This King will promise to let you go. Speak? Or don''t you want to tell me? " Duan Yu walked closer step by step, and his gaze was ice-cold and stinging.


    "Your highness can''t even keep his promise with Qi Wangfei. Yao`er, do you still expect your highness to keep his promise with Yao`er? But are you instructing me?" "Someone really did instruct us ¡­" Yao''er spoke softly, neither servile nor overbearing.


    "Who is it? Isn''t that Duan Mu Yan?! " Duan Yu asked anxiously.


    "No, it''s the Heavens. The Heavens can''t bear seeing a vile spawn like you acting so tyrannically and bullying the common people, so they used Yao''er to enforce justice for the heavens. It''s a pity Yao''er didn''t have a blade at that time, otherwise she would have torn Duan Rui into ten thousand pieces!" Just as she finished speaking, her entire body was sent flying by Duan Yu to the corner of the wall. Fresh blood flowed from the corner of Yao''er''s lips, and she let out a cold laugh.


    "Would Your Highness be pleased to hear the truth? Not every beast can startle the heavens, only that unfilial son of yours would receive such treatment! It''s just that he didn''t die miserably enough, so the heavens specially sent him to the 18th level of hell after he died, causing him to suffer the pain of mountains of blades and seas of fire, suffering from the pain of snakes nibbling away at him, did you hear that? How miserable your vile voice is! Did you see that he was bitten all over by poisonous snakes? He''s calling you! He wants you to go down and save him! "Go quickly ¡­" Yao''er suddenly opened her mouth and laughed softly. That laughter sounded as if it came from the depths of hell to Duan Yu, and that eerie voice caused Duan Yu to instantly take a few steps back.

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    "How dare you!" In his rage, Jing Wang raised his dagger and charged towards Yao''er. Just as Yan Wuhen was about to charge out, Duan Yu suddenly stopped.


    "What a good girl, I almost fell for your trick!" If you want to die so happily, This King has to agree! Since you won''t say it, then This King won''t pursue who was behind this! As long as you can endure all the torture methods in the mortal world, my son will be able to calculate it from underground. Someone, bring Yao''er to the torture instruments and let her test them one by one. Her gloomy and cold voice slowly spilled out of Duan Yu''s mouth. Yao''er couldn''t help but sigh in her heart when she heard this. Just a little bit more and she would have been able to ask for mercy. At this time, Lu Qiuyu had long been tormented to the point that she didn''t look like a human or a ghost. That kind of terrifying expression made it hard for people to take a single glance at her.


    Seeing that Yao''er was about to be picked up by someone, Yan Wuhen put on his mask and rushed to the ancestral hall to save Yao''er!


    The instant that Yan Wuhen dashed to Yao''er''s side, over a hundred people suddenly surged out of the courtyard. Immediately following that was Duan Yu''s wild laughter.


    "Hahaha ¡­" Did I lure you out!? Speak! Who told you to save this bitch! Could it be that Duan Mu Yan ¡­ If she wanted to protect this slut, then he would have to see if he had the ability to! Men, seize this man! " In fact, when Duan Yu wanted to kill Yao''er, he had already anticipated that he would do so. Thus, he had hidden his troops in the shadows. If anything changed, none of them would be able to escape.


    Yan Wuhen never expected that things would not turn out like this, it seemed like it was impossible to save Yao''er.


    "No matter who you are, please leave quickly. Yao''er''s death is not enough to lament over. Don''t sacrifice the life of a sworn enemy!" Yao''er recognized Yan Wuhen with a single glance, feeling endless gratitude in his heart. It was definitely the wangfei who called him to protect his in the dark. As long as he had this kind of heart, she would already be satisfied.


    "Go?" Let''s see if he has the capability to do so! All of you, charge! If we catch this person, we will reward him handsomely! " At the command of King Jing, everyone charged at Yan Wuhen.


    "Yao''er, you have to hold on! "We can''t die!" After Yan Wuhen had given his orders, he did his best to break through the encirclement. The only option left now was for him to break through the encirclement and report to his superiors. Only then would Yao''er have a chance of survival. Seeing Yan Wuhen fighting with the crowd, Duan Yuming''s guards used torture on Yao''er.


    "Ugh ¡­" He could even hear the sound of his bones shattering. The pain almost made her faint, but the pain was so clear, she suppressed himself on purpose, not allowing himself to cry out, afraid that his cry would distract Yan Wuhen, but Duan Yu seemed to sense his intentions, so he grabbed the torture needle and quickly walked behind his, thrusting it into his shoulder.


    "Ah ¡­" The sudden pain made Yao''er unable to hold it in any longer, she cried out fiercely, how pitiful and helpless was that sound. Yan Wuhen''s mind shook, and a sharp arrow flew towards his heart, fortunately, Yan Wuhen heard the wind and dodged it in time. Although she avoided the heart, her left arm was penetrated by the sharp arrow. The crowd gradually increased in number. Yan Wuhen knew Yao''er was suffering great pain, but he was at a loss. Right now, his only thought was to rush out of Jing King Manor to find reinforcements. Perhaps, the current him was already unable to do anything.


    "Ugh ¡­" In the ancestral hall, Yao''er was in an even worse situation. The moment the clamping stick was released, Yao''er was practically paralyzed on the ground, the guards on both sides were like soulless zombies, dragging her to the second torture device, the hot hot iron was burnt to a fiery red, that was like hell''s magma, it made people feel like their insides were burning.


    "Bitch, listen up. The words'' Jing King Manor ''are engraved on the iron. In order for my son to have revenge on you when he meets you below, I will imprint it on your face so that my son won''t have to go through so much trouble to find you!" Someone! It''s on her left cheek! " King Jing''s voice had a sense of revenge, Yao''er couldn''t help but sneer.


    "So, your highness also knows that vile spawn of yours is being punished in hell?" Good... Good! Let Hades see your evil deeds, and punish that beast severely, Yao''er will not suffer for nothing! " Yao''er was determined to court death as she coldly laughed. Jing Wang was flustered and exasperated, so he immediately took the soldering iron and unhesitatingly placed it on Yao''er''s face!


    "Ah ¡­" The piercing scream resounded through the entire Jing King Manor, that kind of heart-wrenching scream startled everyone who heard it, causing them to cry. At that moment, Yan Wushang had already been struck several times, and blood was flowing profusely, but the number of people surrounding him did not decrease at all. It was just that he had let Duan Moyan down. Not only had he not returned alive, he had also caused Yao''er to suffer greatly. If he had told her earlier, everything would have been different.


    In the end, Yao''er wasn''t able to withstand the intense pain and fainted, but at this moment, Duan Yu was still unwilling to accept it and fiercely hammered the hot iron a few times before withdrawing it.


    "Someone come!" Splash awake with water. You want to die like this? This King has yet to agree! " In any case, there was no longer any way for him to live. Killing one would not compensate him, and killing two would already earn him some profit. Since Yan Wuhen was so desperate, those guards were a little afraid. With his current condition, even if he was let go, he might not be able to survive. Duan Yu seemed to especially like this kind of cat and mouse game, ordering everyone below to surround Yan Wuhen. He wanted to personally watch Yan Wuhen lose too much blood and die.


    At this moment, Yao''er gave a light snort. On the left side of her face, a scorching, sour feeling spread throughout her body. Seeing Yao''er sober up, Duan Yu''s white brows slightly raised.


    "Bitch, look at that Lu Qiuwu ¡­" That is the result of you taking a while. " All she saw was Lu Qiuyu''s body twitch and curl up. Her clothes had already been destroyed, and the whip with thorns was slapping her body time and time again. Every time it lashed out, it would bring about a string of flesh and blood that would shock everyone.


    "Duan Yu, do you know?" Your son is suffering the same punishment in hell. We are suffering, but he... It was also better to die than to live ¡­ Hehe ¡­ "Hahaha ¡­" Yao''er was extremely frightened. So what if she was scared? She could only laugh, but only laughing could temporarily make her forget her fear!


    "Sure ¡­" Someone! Get her up! This King wants to see how hard her mouth is! " Duan Yu viciously spoke, casually picking up a dagger and swinging it in front of Yao''er.


    "Look at what this is. This King has used this dagger to gouge out one of your eyes. This King will leave you one, so that you will know how to use this torture device on you. This King will open your mouth and see how you can curse my son!" A sinister laugh came out from Duan Yu''s mouth. Yao''er ruthlessly choked on his throat. Didn''t they already expect this kind of result? Just endure it! Yao''er simply closed her eyes. And at this moment, Yan Wuhen''s abdomen was penetrated by the arrow. His vision became blurry, and he might not make it. Yan Wuhen gripped his sword tightly. Even if he died, he would die with dignity.


    Just as Jing Wang raised the dagger, the moment when Jian Wuhen was about to cut himself, two streaks of white light flashed by. The dagger in Jing Wang''s hand fell to the ground, revealing a bloody wound. Just as the crowd was in a daze, Duan Mu Yan had already charged in with Zi Shu and the rest. The scene before his eyes caused his to be shocked and flabbergasted. The moment she entered, she saw that Duan Yu was about to stab a dagger into Yao''er. As for Zi Min, she could also tell that Yan Wuhen wanted to end his own life.


    "So it''s Princess Qi. Isn''t it said that I will return Yao''er to you in the future? I''m afraid it''s not appropriate for you to bring so many people! " Jing Wang coldly spoke, but he subconsciously stood behind his guards. No one could stop him just now, it was likely that Duan Moyan did not come with good intentions.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was in no mood to bicker with Duan Yu, so she walked straight into the ancestral hall towards Yao''er. When she saw that Yao''er''s legs and hands were already crippled, and her jade shoulders were covered in blood, especially her left cheek, which was scorched and curled up, covered in blood, and the three words Jing King Manor could still be vaguely seen on it, an unprecedented rage flooded every cell of Duan Mu Yan''s body.


    "Yao''er!" Sorry... I''m late! " At her side, Zi Min told Chou Niu and the rest to stop the bleeding and quickly ran into the ancestral hall. When she saw Yao''er''s miserable state, she felt an intense guilt in her heart. If it wasn''t for her, how could Yao''er be tortured like this?!


    "Duan Yu, you animal, I''ll kill you ¡­" Zi Min suddenly unsheathed his sword and dashed towards Duan Yu, but he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Zi Min, help Yao''er to the side!" Although Zi Min was unwilling, she could only obey. At this moment, Yao''er slowly opened her eyes and looked at Duan Mu Yan. She couldn''t help but shed tears of bitterness.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Yao''er knew that Duan Mu Yan would not abandon her. Although she hoped that Duan Mu Yan would not appear, the truth was that she was extremely moved.


    "Yao''er, look carefully, I promised you that I would do it!" Her lily-white hands slowly slid across Yao''er''s injured face. He then looked back at Jing Wang, and the gentle glow became as sinister as ice.


    "Duan Yu, do you still remember how you promised me yesterday before leaving the estate?" Each of Duan Muyan''s words was as cold as ice, the stinging voice reverberating in everyone''s eardrums, causing them to be extremely shocked.


    "Of course, Ben Wang said he would return you a complete Yao''er, but Ben Wang didn''t say that she was definitely panting. After I''ve finished paying my respects to my son, I''ll naturally return her corpse in a beautiful manner. This doesn''t seem to be against your wishes, does it?" Duan Yu disapproved as they were currently at the Jing King Manor. No matter how powerful Duan Mu Yan was, he wouldn''t dare act so atrociously in his residence.


    "You really know how to explain yourself. Who do you think Yao''er will pay respects to?" Duan Mu Yan swayed as he walked towards Duan Rui''s spirit tablet. Before Duan Yu could even react, he fiercely threw Duan Rui''s spirit tablet onto the ground. The spirit tablet shattered with a clang and Duan Yu was instantly enraged.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Don''t think that just because you''re the emperor''s daughter, This King won''t be able to do anything to you! Someone come! " How could Jing Wang allow his own son to be insulted like this? He immediately shouted. Outside, all the servants and guards in Jing King Manor had surrounded Duan Mu Yan and the twelve men.

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    "Heh ¡­" This beast deserves to die, and you still dare to use my people to pay tribute to him? Duan Yu, have you gone senile! Alright, I''ll tell you why he died so miserably! It''s all because of you that he died. I wonder if you still remember the letter from the Ministry of Revenue, Kong Zheng? " Her jade-like feet mercilessly stomped on Duan Rui''s spirit tablet.


    "Kong Zheng? It was this king who found out about his crime of conspiracy and reported to the Emperor that he executed his entire family. "How about it?" Duan Yu disapproved.


    "Crime of treason? Is it because he is guilty, or because you are not willing for him to submit to you and split the money spent by the Department of Revenue into two parts to pay you back that you have framed him? " Each of Duan Muyan''s words contained ice as he coldly stared at Duan Yu. At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot, and his ice-cold expression caused chills to run down one''s spine.


    "Bullsh * t!" Kong Zheng was guilty, there was no doubt about it... Duan Mu Yan, don''t think that you can change the topic. Today, the Japanese king is going to use Yao''er''s life to pay homage to my son! No one can stop me. Do you think you can save Yao''er just by bringing a few servants with you?! "Don''t even think about it!" Relying on his own territory, Duan Yuyan pulled out a sharp sword from the waist of a guard beside him and fiercely stabbed his hand into that green perky body that no longer looked human.


    Looking at the green-skinned flesh that was in front of his, Duan Mu Yan''s hatred rose to the extreme. Duan Yu actually used such a cruel punishment to injure a weak girl, and even burned out such insulting words on Yao''er''s face.


    Duan Yu held the sword that was dripping with blood and pointed it straight at Yao''er.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" If you know what''s good for you, then leave this place. Otherwise, if This King is not courteous to you, don''t even think about leaving this place alive! " Seeing the words of his son''s spirit tablet being trampled on by Duan Mu Yan, Duan Yu roared out in a ruthless manner.


    "You''re not courteous to me? "Duan Yu, I want to see how you are going to be rude to me. I can clearly tell you that her name is Kong Zimin and he is Kong Zheng''s only daughter, our target was you, I originally thought you had lost your son and that you wouldn''t be able to live much longer, I didn''t think that you would actually live so long. I don''t understand now, what kind of feelings you have for this evil creature ¡­" The iciness in her eyes was like that of a ghost''s, making it hard for others to fathom. In that moment, Duan Yu even saw the magnificence that Duan Chen had displayed back then in his eyes.


    "So it really is you!" I should have known that it would be you. Even if a maid had the guts, she wouldn''t dare to murder the prince! Duan Mu Yan, I was planning to let you live, but since you said it like that, I''m sorry, but this king will definitely use your head to sacrifice my son''s blood! " Duan Yu viciously spoke as the sharp sword in his hand fiercely thrust towards Duan Yu. Just as Duan Yu was about to rush over, he abruptly picked up Duan Rui''s spirit tablet. At almost the same time, Duan Mu Yan pulled out the flexible sword from his waist and stabbed it into Duan Yu''s heart with the back of her hand.


    Originally, Duan Yu could have easily dodged this sword strike with his own skill, but after seeing his son''s spirit tablet, his hand softened momentarily. In the time it took to think, his heart had already been pierced through by Duan Mu Yan.


    "You!" Duan Yu looked at the flexible sword in front of his chest in astonishment, and his eyes were filled with terror and disbelief. He never imagined that he would die this way.


    "Duan Yu!" I, Duan Muyan, will tell you this. Today, my sword strike is for Kong Zheng''s family; it is for Yao''er! I promised Yao''er that if you dare to touch him in the slightest, I, Duan Mu Yan, will definitely take your life! "Go to hell!" Duan Mu Yan held his sword horizontally as fresh blood instantly gushed out. Duan Yu looked at his with an extremely unreconciled expression, his expression extremely conflicted.


    "Someone come ¡­" Kill her... Kill everyone here! " Duan Yu struggled at death''s door. Just as the guards were about to make a move, Duan Mu Yan suddenly pulled out his sword!


    All of you, stop! Look clearly, Duan Yu is already dead, and I am the oldest here. Not only am I the Qi Wangfei, I am also the third princess of the Emperor. If you do not wish to die, then stop meddling in my affairs. Duan Mu Yan shouted in a cold voice. As expected, the guards that were originally charging over looked left and right, but ultimately, they did not rush over. On the ground, Duan Yu ruthlessly clutched his chest with a face filled with resentment and anger.


    "Duan Mu Yan ¡­ "You will die a horrible death ¡­" Duan Yu cursed with his remaining aura. Duan Mu Yan looked coldly at Duan Yu and casually tossed Duan Rui''s spirit tablet in front of him.


    "I don''t know if I will die a horrible death. At least you and your son are!" Duan Moyan really wanted Zi Min to personally take revenge for her parents. However, she couldn''t afford to bear the responsibility of assassinating the King.


    "You ¡­ "You ¡­" Duan Yu used all his strength to pick up the sword and thrust it towards Duan Mu Yan. However, Duan Mu Yan didn''t give him the chance to retaliate and once again stabbed him in the heart with the soft sword. At this moment, the ancestral hall was completely silent. Duan Mu Yan kept her flexible sword and quickly walked to Yao''er''s side.


    "Yao''er ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s heart ached as she looked at Yao''er. Tears welled up in her eyes, almost flowing out.


    "Yao''er thanks wangfei ¡­" Yao''er still wanted to say something, but she had already fainted.


    "Princess!" What should he do? "Yan Wuhen lost too much blood, he can''t hold on for much longer ¡­" Zi Min looked worriedly at Yao''er in his arms.


    "Let''s go!" He then brought Zi Min and the others out of Jing King Manor. From start to finish, not a single guard from Jing King Manor stopped them, but after Duan Muyan left, the steward from Jing King Manor practically staggered towards the palace. If he did not report such a huge matter as killing a prince, it would be hard for him to keep her life.


    After leaving Jing King Manor, Duan Mu Yan immediately had Zi Min and the rest send Yao''er and Yan Wu Hen to Zheng Ting Ze''s mansion. At this time, perhaps only Zheng Ting Ze could help her.


    Their injuries were not limited to just a single area, especially Yao''er whose bones had already shattered. If she wanted to recover, she would need to spend some effort, at least for Yan Wuhen to be relatively better.


    After Zheng Tingze had stopped bleeding, applied medicine, and fed the pills to the two, Duan Mu Yan ordered Zi Min to take care of them from the side. Naturally, Zi Shu and the others changed back into their disguise and returned to the Pear Blossom Pavilion as if this had never happened before.


    Inside the room, Zheng Ting Ze looked at Duan Mu Yan with a worried expression.


    "Yan''er, did you clash with Jing King Manor?" Is it serious? " He truly liked his disciple from the bottom of his heart. If something were to happen to Duan Mu Yan, he would definitely not stand by and watch on the sidelines.


    "Mu Yan killed Duan Yu with his own hands ¡­" Perhaps it was because he was filled with righteous indignation back then that Duan Mu Yan did not care about her, but now that he thought about it, Duan Mu Yan was still a little afraid. After all, Duan Yu was Imperial Father''s younger cousin, and it was also within reason that he wanted to punish him for the crimes he had committed two days ago.


    "What?" Yan''er! You''re in big trouble this time! How can you kill him? " Zheng Ting Ze looked at Duan Mu Yan in astonishment. He knew that the present was different from the past, but he still couldn''t believe that Duan Mu Yan had killed someone.


    "Under those circumstances, only your disciple can do it personally, otherwise others won''t be able to take on this crime ¡­" Not to mention others, even she could not afford to bear this crime.


    "You''re so stupid! "Right now, the emperor is already very dissatisfied with you. I believe this matter will be heard by the emperor in less than four hours. How will you deal with it then?" Zheng Tingze was burning with anxiety as he paced up and down in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "Master, things have already come to this, we have to deal with the enemy now, even if royal father orders to kill me, I will not regret it, Yao''er and Yan Wuhen both became like this because of me, especially Yao''er, I beg that you must treat her, especially the scar on her face, I beg you, to find a way to treat her, if not Yan''er will not be at ease even if she dies ¡­" Duan Mu Yan fell to her knees with a thump. Before Zheng Ting Ze could react, she had already kowtowed three times.


    "Yan''er ¡­" What are you doing? Master will definitely try his best. As for you, you should still look for a place to hide. There will be a turning point in this matter! " Zheng Tingze couldn''t think of a better way for now.


    Master, your disciple has already thought about it. Rather than hiding, why don''t you face it? Yan''Er will stay behind to take care of Yao''er and help Yan Wuhen, and what Yan''er needs to do now is to return to the Xiao family to take care of some matters. If royal father really wants to avenge Duan Yu, then the Xiao palace will not fall into chaos. Duan Mu Yan had already made up his mind. Even though Zheng Ting Ze had advised her repeatedly, she still calmly returned to the Xiao manor.


    Just a second before Duan Mu Yan left, Zheng Ting Ze carried his medicine box into the Imperial Palace. If there was anyone that could save Duan Mu Yan, it would be him.


    The night was pitch-black and the cold wind was bone-chilling. At this point in time, Zheng Tingze quickly walked towards the Tutor Hall and knocked on the door for a long time before seeing Xiao Yuxuan open it.


    "Doctor Zheng?" Xiao Yu Xuan looked at Zheng Ting Ze in astonishment and subconsciously opened his mouth.


    "This humble subject has arrived late, is the Qi King not feeling well?" Zheng Ting Ze respectfully replied and looked at Xiao Yu Xuan with a meaningful gaze.


    "I''m still feeling a little dizzy ¡­" Doctor Zheng! " Xiao Yuxuan naturally understood the hidden meaning behind Zheng Tingze''s words and echoed his words to invite him into the Tutor Hall.


    After walking into the Tutor Manor, Zheng Tingze hurriedly put down his medicine box and walked in front of Xiao Yuxuan.


    "The Qi King is in trouble, the third princess is in trouble!" Ever since he had left the Xiao family, Xiao Yuxuan had blamed himself more than once. Even if Brother Wang''s death was related to her, at that time, Brother Wang had voluntarily saved her, and it wasn''t her fault. Furthermore, she didn''t wish for this kind of result to happen to anyone.


    "What is it?" What happened to Mu Yan? " Xiao Yuxuan held onto Zheng Tingze tightly, extremely nervous.


    "In order to save the little girl, the Third Princess actually barged into Jing King Manor and stabbed him to death. She ¡­" She had killed the current King Jing! And it was in front of everyone''s eyes. This time ¡­ I''m afraid that her fate is not good! " Xiao Yuxuan stood there in astonishment. He looked at Zheng Tingze in disbelief. Mu Yan killed someone? How was this possible? How could she kill!


    You can''t blame the Third Princess for this! Yao''er''s hands and feet were crippled, her face was also burned with the words'' Jing King Manor '', and there are marks of injuries on her shoulder, without needing to think to know how intense the situation was at that time, it is reasonable for the Third Princess to kill Jing Wang in a fit of rage. The most important thing right now is for the Emperor to not know of this matter, so this humble subject came here to beg the Qi King to bring the Third Princess away! If something like this happens, the Third Princess will be in danger! " Zheng Tingze said earnestly.

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    "Is this Mu Yan''s intention?" Xiao Yuxuan looked at Zheng Ting Ze with slight astonishment. If it was him, he would not hesitate to bring Duan Mu Yan away and never return. Right now, there was nothing left that they could not let go of.


    "No, the Third Princess wants to face it on her own, but this humble subject feels that the Third Princess is determined to die." Zheng Tingze spoke out what he was thinking.


    "Thank you for telling me all of this. I will return to the Xiao Residence to persuade Mu Yan to leave right now!" Once Xiao Yuxuan had packed everything up, he left the Tutor Hall with Zheng Tingze. It was impossible for Xiao Yuxuan to leave the palace on his own, but with Zheng Tingze around, it would be easy for him to bring his to the Imperial Hospital first and then take his palanquin to leave.


    When the two of them reached the east gate, they suddenly heard a team of people running out of the east city in a hurry. The two of them hid in the shadows, but were able to clearly hear their conversation.


    "What''s the matter with the Imperial Guard Commander leaving the city?" The city guards answered as usual.


    "On the orders of the Emperor, we shall capture the Third Princess." As the leader of the imperial guards spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his bosom. The city guards immediately let him through without saying a word.


    In the dark, Xiao Yuxuan''s heart trembled. No matter how good his Qing Gong was, it was far too late for his to catch up with the Imperial Guards. It seemed like his plan to take Duan Mu Yan far away would not work.


    "What should we do?" The emperor already knows of this matter. I''m afraid the third princess is in for it! " Zheng Ting and Ze didn''t expect the news from Jing King Manor would spread so quickly. They didn''t even give him the time to arrange it.


    "It''s impossible for me to look for Mu Yan now. I''ll still stay in the palace. If the emperor really blames me later on, even if I have to risk my life to save Mu Yan!" Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze turned cold as his white robe fluttered in the wind. Even if he died, he would accompany his.


    His Majesty has always doted on His Highness the Crown Prince and the Seventh Princess. As long as you can persuade these two people to plead on behalf of the Third Princess, I believe that His Majesty will definitely ensure that the Third Princess will be safe if she doesn''t look at the Buddhist Sangha! The problem is whether or not the Seventh Princess is willing! " The Seventh Princess''s feelings for Xiao Yuxuan were deeply rooted, and he believed that as long as Xiao Yuxuan spoke out, the Seventh Princess would help him with this favor. It was just that it would be difficult for Xiao Yuxuan to do so, but at this critical moment, he really couldn''t bear to think about his son and daughter. As for Duan Xingyi, he seemed to have been especially considerate towards Duan Mu Yan, and he only hoped that this time would not be an exception.


    "But ¡­" If he had a way, Xiao Yuxuan wouldn''t even want to save Duan Zitong. After all, it was too late for him to hide.


    "But there are no more buts. There are still mountains to be had. If you and the Third Princess were to die, then there would be no hope at all!" Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan was hesitating, Zheng Ting Ze immediately consoled her.


    "Then, I''ll try my best. I hope the Emperor can spare Mu Yan for Duan Zitong''s sake!" Xiao Yuxuan nodded his head fiercely. He had no other choice.


    Although they had never been loyal before, at the very least, they had still pledged their allegiance to him at the last moment. Moreover, right now, apart from the two of them, Duan Mu Yan didn''t know who else she could entrust the current Xiao Duke Palace to.


    If anything happens to me, you two must be calm, you can''t let the servants of the Xiao manor fall into chaos. Wait until the sun rises, then go and find the Duke of Qi, Feng Xue, Cui Xin, I know that you two have stayed in the Xiao manor for a long time, and now that the people of the Xiao manor are all weakened, it is rare that you two are still standing guard here. You guys must be loyal to me, Mu Yan begs you to help the Qi King, to properly manage the Xiao manor, and to wait for the old Duke to come back. Duan Mu Yan indifferently spoke, her eyes devoid of any emotion.


    Feng Xue and Cui Xin looked at each other, not knowing how to respond for a while.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Your servant doesn''t understand what you mean, but it seems ¡­ "It seems like you want to ¡­" Before Feng Xue could finish her sentence, the sound of someone knocking on the door rang out. Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled. It seemed that the news had spread quite quickly.


    "All of you should open the door ¡­" If he died just like that, there would be too many regrets. Mufei, royal brother, Duan Mu vowed to all of you, if he did not die, then Mu Yan would definitely achieve your wish. Mu Yan was going to snatch that man''s dragon throne, letting him know that the great Mo Jiangshan that he had always cared about would ultimately fall into the hands of his most hated daughter.


    Right at this moment, the door was kicked open fiercely from the outside. A well-built leader of the guards walked in with a frown.


    "Third Princess, the Emperor has decreed that you should follow me!" The guard''s voice was cold and his eyes were solemn. At this moment, the entire Xiao Residence was in chaos. Before Duan Mu Yan left, she gave Feng Xue and Cui Xin a profound look, then decisively left.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    While Duan Zitong was still sleeping, Xiao Yuxuan knocked on the palace door without any hesitation. The next second, when Qing Lan opened the door, Xiao Yuxuan rushed into Duan Zitong''s inner room without a word.


    "Honored tutor, the princess is still on the bed. It doesn''t seem appropriate for you to enter like this, does it?" Qing Lan had never seen Xiao Yuxuan so disrespectful, nor had she ever seen him so flustered and helpless. His handsome face was full of worry, and his midnight pupils were filled with hesitation. Just what had happened? Qing Lan pondered in her heart.


    "Then I will have to trouble Miss Qinglan to inform me that Yuxuan has an important matter to discuss with the princess, and it''s urgent!" At this moment, he no longer had the time to care about that night with Duan Zitong. Just as Qing Lan was about to respond, she heard Duan Zitong walk out from the inner room. She was wearing only a pink robe, and the see-through jacket revealed her undergarments and pleated pants.


    "Qinglan, go out and guard ¡­" At this moment, the existence of Qinglan was undoubtedly unnecessary. Qing Lan lowered her eyes to accept the order, but her eyes were filled with bitterness. After Qinglan left, Xiao Yuxuan quickly walked up and kneeled on the ground before Duan Zitong could say anything.


    "Seventh Princess, Yuxuan has a request, please grant it!" Xiao Yuxuan resolutely said. His eyes didn''t notice what sort of flirting and seduction Duan Zitong was wearing at all. Perplexity.


    "Yuxuan, what are you doing? Is there any need to be polite between us?" If there''s anything I can do, just say so. As long as you say it out loud, I''ll definitely answer to you! " Duan Zitong bent down to lift Xiao Yuxuan up. Her robe fell to the ground, revealing his beautiful figure in a transparent robe.


    "Princess ¡­" Feeling Duan Zitong''s burning gaze, Xiao Yuxuan subconsciously retreated, picking up the robe on the ground and respectfully handing it over to him.


    "Say it, to be able to force you into this place at such a late time, it must be something serious!" Duan Zitong could feel Xiao Yuxuan''s withdrawal and couldn''t help sighing. One day, she would make Xiao Yuxuan willingly touch him.


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ "King Jing is dead ¡­" Xiao Yu Xuan did not carelessly mention Mu Yan.


    "Royal Uncle? How did he die? What does that have to do with you? " Duan Zitong slightly raised her eyebrows with doubt in his eyes. She didn''t know much about King Jing and had only seen him a few times during the Imperial Family''s banquet. Therefore, when she heard the news of Duan Yu''s death, Duan Zitong didn''t have much of a reaction.


    "Reporting to the princess, this has nothing to do with this humble subject. However ¡­ "The third princess personally killed King Jing ¡­" He was well aware of Duan Zitong''s hatred towards Duan Mu Yan, and she knew that Duan Zitong''s heart was tied up. However, as matters stood, he could only give it a try.


    The entire Phoenix Storage Pavilion suddenly became silent. Xiao Yuxuan waited there quietly, waiting for Duan Zitong to respond. Although he didn''t say it out loud, he had already revealed his true intentions. His expression was calm, but deep in her heart, raging waves had begun to stir. She should have long ago thought that there was only one person who could make Xiao Yuxuan barge into his room so recklessly, and that was Duan Moyan! Without a doubt, Xiao Yuxuan wanted him to plead with royal father. His heart suddenly felt pain, and the pain of being torn apart seemed to seep into her bones. He deeply valued Xiao Yuxuan, but in the end, there was only that slut, Duan Mu Yan, in his heart!


    What should he do? At this moment, she suddenly realized that regardless of ten years, twenty years, or even a hundred years, she would never be able to erase the words'' Duan Moyan ''from Xiao Yuxuan''s heart. It would never be like this.


    After a long moment passed, Duan Zitong suddenly spoke, her voice calm.


    "I understand your meaning, Imperial Tutor. I can also seek your forgiveness, but there''s one thing I''m not sure if I''ll make Imperial Father forgive Duan Muyan." The calm voice contained a trace of coldness. If Xiao Yuxuan had been more careful, he would have heard the hatred in the voice. Unfortunately, he was too impatient.


    "This humble subject kowtows to thank Seventh Princess!" Xiao Yuxuan was wild with joy. She was well aware of Duan Zitong''s position in Duan Chen''s heart. As long as she spoke, there was a possibility that Mu Yan might be saved.


    "Honored tutor, don''t get excited too early. I can promise to give it my all, but I have one condition!" Duan Zitong said indifferently. Her deep eyes were filled with unprecedented possessiveness when she looked at Xiao Yuxuan. She wanted this man before her. Even if he didn''t win her heart, she still wanted him.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s heart trembled slightly. He suddenly felt that the atmosphere wasn''t right, but he was in no mood to pay any attention to it.


    "Princess, please speak."


    "I will report my feelings towards you to the emperor, and I will also ask for Imperial Father''s hand in marriage. If you agree, I will dress myself up and go to the Imperial Hall. If you don''t agree, I''m very tired ¡­" Duan Zitong sighed. Xiao Yuxuan, don''t blame me for robbing you. You forced me to do this.


    At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly felt as if he had been placed on ice for ten thousand years, the blood in his entire body solidified, and he was suddenly unable to think. He could only stand there silently, wondering what kind of decision it was to save Mu Yan, to sacrifice his and Mu Yan''s happiness, and not save his? How could he bear to let Mu Yan die a violent death! What should he do? Xiao Yuxuan kept asking himself, but he couldn''t make up his mind.


    Noticing the hesitation on Xiao Yuxuan''s face, Duan Zitong continued.


    "Yuxuan, you can''t blame me for making such a request. That night, when you held me in your arms and pressed me down, all you said were Duan Moyan''s names. As a woman, how could you endure my feelings? I don''t want to make things difficult for you, but can you really forget about the night you spent with me and throw yourself into Duan Mu Yan''s embrace? You may not care about the ordinary way of looking at things, but what about Duan Mu Yan? The pressure she has to bear is far from what you can imagine! Because of your persistence, you destroyed three people. Are you willing? Right now, Duan Mu Yan is in danger, so you should know his best. If you don''t agree, I have no reason to save his. Right now, the decision is in your hands, so whether you agree to it or not is up to you. However, you can wait, whereas Duan Mu Yan may not! " After Duan Zitong''s repeated psychological attacks, Xiao Yuxuan could only stand there dejectedly as he lost all of his resolve.

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    At this moment, he was only worried about Duan Mu Yan''s life. Duan Zitong''s voice echoed in his ears, ''What do I do?'' What should he do?


    "This humble subject accepts Seventh Princess''s request. I only hope that Seventh Princess can protect Duan Mu Yan''s life ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan finally gave in.


    "Good!" Yuxuan, remember what you said just now. I will do my best to protect Duan Mu Yan, but after that, you must be willing to marry me as your concubine! " Duan Zitong had always wanted to obtain Xiao Yuxuan''s heart, but now it would seem that it was too distant a matter.


    Seeing Duan Zitong return to her room and dress, Xiao Yu Xuan staggered and fell onto his chair. ''I agreed to it?'' He didn''t even believe his own reaction.


    Imperial Hall.


    When Duan Mu Yan was pushed forward by the guards, Duan Chen sat upright, his gaze sharp like a blade.


    "Mu Yan greets Your Majesty ¡­" There wasn''t a trace of fear in her cold voice. Duan Mu Yan stood silently in front of Duan Chen, her expression as cold as ice.


    "Do you know that you aren''t worthy of being called my royal father? Duan Mu Yan! What reason do you have to kill King Jing? Don''t you know that Jing Wang is your royal uncle? Don''t you know that killing people is a matter of life and death? " When he heard this news, Duan Chen didn''t believe that his daughter would do something so outrageous like this. Even if Jing Wang was at fault, he still had the imperial court order to control him, so he didn''t need his daughter to do anything. What made him even more confused was that his daughter was always so gentle and skilled, why would she raise her sword to kill him? He suddenly discovered that the Duan Muyan before his eyes had changed, had become something that even he, his royal father, could not recognize.


    "King Jing deserves to die, this official''s wife is only acting on behalf of the heavens!" As matters stood, she did not plan to leave this place alive either. Thus, she would not call this man her royal father anymore, because he was not worthy of her.


    "Acting on behalf of the heavens? Who do you think you are? A hero from the martial arts world? Or was it an elder of the imperial court, whose achievements were in the Badlands Court? When did my mountains and rivers need you to carry out justice on behalf of the heavens?! Duan Mu Yan, you overestimate yourself! " When he heard of his subject''s wife, Duan Chen''s heart ached. Could it be that she didn''t know how to beg for mercy? Didn''t she know that as long as she submitted, he wouldn''t hold her accountable no matter how heinous the crime was!


    "Does the emperor not know that your mountains and rivers are full of holes!" The moment those words were spoken, Duan Chen abruptly stood up and angrily walked in front of Duan Muyan.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" "Don''t challenge my patience!" Duan Chen was enraged. Was this woman still his daughter? Once upon a time, she was so obedient and obedient, but now, her every word was like a blade, as if she was facing her own enemy.


    Do not you think that your servant''s words challenge the patience of the Emperor?" She raised her eyes and stared straight at Duan Chen. The light in her eyes contained too many emotions, to the extent that Duan Chen was shocked.


    "Good!" I am asking you, what did King Jing do to make you hate him so much, to the point of not paying attention to family matters to kill him? " Duan Chen retreated backwards as he sat on his chair. Duan Mu Yan''s gaze earlier was actually unable to meet his gaze.


    "Duan Yu has truly done more heinous things than the stars in the sky. Adding on his son, Duan Rui, these two father and son colluded together. The common people are all enemies in the Imperial City, so when has the Emperor ever heard of the lives of commoners while sitting on the high throne room? As for family love ¡­ Ever since mufei and royal brother passed away one after the other, Mu Yan has already forgotten what it feels like to be family ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan stared coldly at Duan Chen and couldn''t help but snort in disdain. Family love? The man in front of him was worthy of discussing family love with him!


    Duan Mu Yan''s words caused Duan Chen''s heart to tremble. He looked at his daughter in disbelief. How could she possibly say such heartless words? Even if mufei and imperial brother died, she still had a royal father! When he thought about the past 20 odd years, he suddenly realized that he had never done anything for his daughter. The only time he had worried about her was when he had bestowed her on Xiao Lingfeng.


    "Even if King Jing has a thousand mistakes, you shouldn''t have killed him yourself! You do not have the qualifications or the authority to do so. If you do this, the national law will not be able to tolerate it. " Duan Chen''s voice became more and more downcast. Even when he heard that Jing Wang had been killed, he had never thought of taking Duan Mu Yan''s life. What he wanted was only her submission, her begging for mercy, and even her tears of gratitude.


    "Mu Yan never thought that the country''s laws could accommodate this subject''s wife, so before she came here, she had already made her preparations. It would be fine even if the Emperor wanted to kill this subject''s wife!" Duan Mu Yan decided not to pester her any further and asked coldly.


    Duan Chen''s heart was once again wounded to the extreme. He raised his eyes to look at his daughter, his heart aching at the sight of her determined death.


    At this moment, Duan Zitong had already walked out of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion in her luxurious attire.


    "Yuxuan, you don''t need to go. It''s not good if you go to such an occasion. Don''t worry, since I''ve promised you, I''ll definitely do it. Wait for me at the Tutor Hall!" Although her wish had been fulfilled, she was not happy at all. Although Xiao Yuxuan really wanted to follow her, what Duan Zitong said made sense. If she went by herself, it might make Mu Yan even more agitated than Mu Yan, or maybe she couldn''t control her emotions any longer than Mu Yan.


    Qing Lan carefully followed behind Duan Zitong. She initially wanted to say something, but she held it back before she could.


    "What do you want to ask?" Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at Qing Lan. Her voice had turned chilly, devoid of the gentleness from before.


    "This servant doesn''t understand. Why would the princess agree to save Duan Mu Yan?" Qing Lan was puzzled.


    "Do you really think I would go and save that slut? This kind of opportunity is not present every day. Since Duan Mu Yan wants to die, I have no reason not to grant her wish! " Duan Zitong sneered, but her words caused Qing Lan, who was standing to one side, to shudder.


    "Princess, then about that matter with Imperial Tutor Xiao ¡­"


    "As long as Duan Mu Yan dies, sooner or later, Xiao Yuxuan will be a member of my sect. Of course, even if I were to wholeheartedly kill Duan Mu Yan, my royal father may not have the heart to do so, and even if I fail, Xiao Yu Xuan will naturally think that I was the one who saved Duan Mu Yan, and he will quickly become my husband. Regardless of whether Duan Mu Yan dies or not, I will still be the biggest winner!" Duan Zitong laughed sinisterly as her eyes glinted with icy coldness.


    "Princess is wise." Qing Lan replied, but her heart sank to the bottom. It seemed that she would never have another thought in her life. That man who was like a divine residence was destined to never belong to her.


    "I''ll go to the Imperial Hall right now. Listen up, when we get to the Prince Su''s mansion, I''ll send a few royal members to spread this news!" She immediately left the palace. In a sense, she didn''t wish for Duan Zitong to get Xiao Yuxuan just like that.


    When Duan Zitong arrived at the Imperial Hall, the entire palace was silent. Duan Chen was angered to the point of not being able to speak. Even though he was constantly trying to find a way out for her, she didn''t seem to care about his feelings at all.


    "Your son greets royal father ¡­" With such a contrast, the bitterness in Duan Chen''s heart grew even more intense. One was Duan Mu Yan, who would rather die than be called Imperial Father, and the other was the considerate Duan Zitong. Seeing Duan Zitong walk in, Duan Chen hurriedly waved his hand to signal for him to rise.


    Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at the stubborn and stubborn kneeling Duan Mu Yan and couldn''t help worrying in his heart as he spoke.


    "Sister royal ¡­" How can you be so foolish? That Jing King is our royal uncle after all. Even if he committed a grave mistake, he should still be convicted by our royal father. And being seen by so many people, right now, even if royal father wants to help you get rid of your crimes, it will be difficult ¡­ " Duan Zitong''s eyes became misty and her choked voice sounded full of concern.


    "Seventh Princess is too serious. Mu Yan knows that she has committed a crime and never thought of letting anyone get away with it for her wife." As for Duan Zitong''s hypocrisy, Duan Mu Yan didn''t even bother to settle it with her. She was already prepared to die, so there was no need for her to lie to her.


    "Zitong, don''t say anymore. This royal sister doesn''t admit her wrongs no matter what. It''s better if you don''t care about this matter!" Duan Chen really wanted to hear a different voice, but Duan Mu Yan''s reply caused him to completely give up.


    "Father, could it be that you really have the heart to execute your royal sister? I might as well send my royal sister away. If the princes of the various families find out about this matter, they will definitely come to seek justice for King Jing. At that time, my royal sister really won''t have any room to turn back! " Duan Zitong''s every word caused Duan Mu Yan to be certain that he would die, and Duan Chen was well aware of the severity of this matter. However, he had no way of knowing. Even if he wanted to, Duan Mu Yan had no intention of doing so.


    "Duan Muyan, I ask you, do you have any proof that King Jing must die?" You said that you would take justice for the heavens, but there must be a reason that can convince the masses! " At this moment, Duan Chen couldn''t care less. After a while, all the princes arrived. Even if he wanted to protect them, he might not be able to.


    At the side, Duan Zitong''s eyes flashed with a cold light. She couldn''t bear to part with her daughter, after all. Luckily, she had asked Qing Lan to inform those direct line princes. Otherwise, Duan Mu Yan might really have escaped this calamity.


    "Duan Yu and Duan Rui''s sins are known by everyone, so if they wanted to look for them, it wouldn''t be one or two. Mu Yan is only asking for death for the people and doesn''t have control over any of Duan Yu''s sins." She could sense that Duan Chen wanted to spare her life. However, his determination was so low that it could be ignored.


    If Duan Mu Yan wasn''t fooled by her hatred, she might have noticed the worry and fear in Duan Chen''s eyes. How much did he want to lose this daughter of his?


    Looking at the stubborn Duan Mu Yan in front of him, Duan Chen couldn''t help but feel anxious. There wasn''t much he could do, as long as he committed a crime, he would have the excuse of keeping her under his blade.


    "Third Sister, you should understand Father''s feelings. How can you not know how to appreciate and feel grateful? As long as you say that King Jing is wrong, Father will definitely protect you!" You should know how much royal father dotes on you! " She was very clear on Duan Mu Yan''s state of mind. These words undoubtedly strengthened her confidence.


    Gratitude? Duan Mu Yan snorted disdainfully. For a royal father like him to ask her to be grateful to him, it would truly mean that she looked down on him.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" "Don''t be so stubborn. I''m asking you now, do you have control over Duan Yu''s crimes?" Time was passing second by second, and soon, this news would spread throughout the Royal Capital.


    "No!" Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Mu Yan is the one who will take responsibility for all of this. Duan Yu was personally stabbed to death by this official''s wife! " After which, he closed his eyes, no longer paying attention to Duan Chen''s hypocritical concern.

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    Just as Duan Chen was about to speak again, Eunuch Li ran in hastily from the outside.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, Prince Su, Prince Xue, Prince Zhao, and more than eight or nine other princes are already waiting for you in the imperial study. They said that they must meet Your Majesty ¡­" Hearing this, Duan Chen''s body involuntarily staggered backwards, his eyes full of doubt. No matter how fast the news spread, it was still not the right time to do so. They shouldn''t have arrived so quickly.


    "Father, what do we do now?" Duan Zitong pretended to be surprised as she supported Duan Chen. Her gaze then shifted to Duan Mu Yan. Heh, Duan Mu Yan, this time you''re the one courting death. You can''t blame me for this.


    Speechless, Duan Chen shot a glance at the kneeling Duan Muyan. At this point, he could only take one step at a time.


    "Someone come ¡­" and bring Duan Mu Yan to the Imperial Study. " Duan Chen icily spoke as he walked out of the Hall.


    Before even reaching the Imperial study room, the clamor within had already caused Duan Chen to be distracted.


    "The Third Princess is too audacious. She actually dared to publicly kill King Jing. What does she take herself to be?" Even if the Emperor wanted to punish King Jing, it would have to go through the justice courts to do so. This is too much! " King Jing was his blood brother, how could he not be angry?


    "I wonder what kind of tendons that Duan Moyan has. The Emperor has already fallen for her, yet she still sees me as a plate of food to kill his highness?" "She really thinks that she is a true beauty, even a true beauty doesn''t have that kind of power!" King Xue was indignant.


    "That''s right, we must be consistent in our actions and kill to repay the debt. Even if she is a princess, she should not disregard human life, this matter cannot be let go just like that, otherwise, our prince will not have any face left. If that fellow were to use his sword to chop people in the future, we will not be able to cure him!" Zhao Wang also agreed. He did not have much of a relationship with Jing Wang, but he was someone who liked to fan the flames.


    "We can''t spare Duan Mu Yan!" The other princes also expressed their stance. Just as they were about to speak, Duan Chen snorted coldly and slowly walked into the imperial study. When they saw it was Duan Chen, they immediately kowtowed.


    "This humble subject pays his respect to Your Majesty!" Duan Chen coldly swept his gaze over the seven or eight princes before him. Although they did not rely on their military might, the powers within the imperial court could not be underestimated.


    "Greetings, many beloved officials. May I know what you are here for?" The voice was ice-cold, without a trace of warmth. Duan Chen slowly sat on the dragon throne, his deep gaze filled with a chilling light. When the crowd heard him, they knew that he wanted to protect them.


    The first to take action was the Prince.


    "In reply to the emperor, my little brother just heard a terrible news. My brother, Jing Wang, was assassinated in his home, and the culprit was none other than Qi Wangfei. Moreover, it was seen by all the servants in Jing King Manor." Prince Su spoke with grief, his eyes full of hatred.


    "We are already aware of this matter. Qi Wangfei has also come to the palace to beg for forgiveness the moment. She is outside the palace now. Someone, pass down her name to Duan Mu Yan." Duan Chen subconsciously rubbed his forehead. Now that there was evidence and evidence, how was he going to protect Duan Mu Yan from dying?


    Duan Chen was silent as he spoke. Duan Mu Yan had already been brought into the imperial study by a guard, and following him was Duan Zitong, who quietly walked behind him. She wanted to personally watch as Duan Mu Yan was sentenced to death and behead his on the spot.


    "This subject greets Your Majesty." Even though she could feel the venomous gazes from the left and right, Duan Mu Yan remained calm and composed. She knelt in the middle of the royal study, neither servile nor overbearing.


    "Duan Muyan, I ask you, why do you want to kill Jing King?" What was the situation then? " He no longer had any hopes that Duan Mu Yan would defend him. Right now, Duan Chen only wanted to think of how she could safely send her out of the Imperial City at the same time she stabbed her to death. He wouldn''t kill her own daughter, there was no need to doubt this.


    "Reporting to the emperor, King Jing has committed many evil deeds. He deserves to be punished for committing such acts. Mu Yan did not feel that anything was amiss. " Upon hearing the words of Duan Mu Yan, the gazes of the princes on both sides couldn''t help but be filled with fury.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" Even if King Jing wasn''t the same, as the Qi Royal Consort, what qualifications did you have to bring your sword into the Jing King Manor to assassinate him? Who gave you this privilege! " If not for the prestige of the Emperor, he would have really wanted to kill Duan Mu Yan on the spot.


    "Mu Yan does not have the qualifications, but who gave Jing Wang the authority to make him do as he pleases? Allowing her son to take over a good wife? His actions and actions have completely disgraced the Royal family. To let such a person live in this world is an insult to the Great Mo! " Duan Moyan''s voice was as cold as ice, and the light in her eyes carried an unprecedented domineering aura as she shot towards the Su King. In that instant, the Su King actually felt fear, and even retreated a few steps.


    "You ¡­ You are clearly trying to force your way through the argument. In any case, you are committing an assassination and you deserve to die a thousand times for it! Your Majesty ¡­ "Please issue a decree chopping down this murderer. The prince has committed the same crime as the commoners. The Emperor must not be soft-hearted!" Prince Su fell to his knees and pleaded.


    Naturally, the crowd couldn''t bear to see Duan Mu Yan act so arrogantly, so they followed his words and knelt down as well. Duan Chen looked at the princes before him. If they were to publicly reject him, they would definitely reflect his authority. For the time being, he would send Mu Yan to the Heavenly Prison before stealing another dragon and turning to a phoenix.


    This was Duan Chen''s plan. Thus, not long after everyone was kneeling down, Duan Chen solemnly spoke up.


    "Duan Mu Yan, killing for your life, debt for your money, now that you have rushed into the Jing King Manor to assassinate Jing King for no reason, you are already in the state of heaven''s wrath, although we have the heart to protect you, but you are the ruler of our country, we cannot not use our bodies as a role model. The criminal Duan Mu Yan hears and because you assassinated Jing King, you are being sentenced to death for your crimes!" His ice-cold voice seemed to have come from hell itself. Even though Duan Mu Yan had already made the decision to die, the moment she had heard the word ''behead'' from Duan Chen, her heart still ached. That kind of pain was like a venomous snake that crazily spread throughout her body.


    "The Emperor is wise! This official is willing to supervise and execute the palace, and will immediately bring Duan Mu Yan to the afternoon gate to carry out the royal decree! " The Su King excitedly opened his mouth and volunteered. Duan Chen''s heart trembled, he didn''t expect that the Su King would have such a move. How could this be? He definitely wouldn''t sit by and watch Duan Moyan being beheaded.


    "Why do you need to be so anxious, Prince Su? "We''ll do it three days later!" Duan Chen solemnly replied, his gaze focused.


    "Your majesty, my brother died a violent death, I think he is still wandering the mortal world. If I can see the murderer being executed, he would be comforted. In order to make King Jing rest his eyes, I will beg your majesty to immediately kill Duan Mu Yan!" The Su King refused to forgive him.


    Duan Mu Yan silently knelt there, her surroundings completely silent. She could only hear the sound of her heart dripping blood. Didn''t they already know the result? Weren''t they already prepared to die? Why did it still hurt? Duan Muyan, what are you feeling in pain for? What are you unwilling to do? Do you still have any illusions about that man who is as cold as the King of Hell?


    Tears flowed down her cheeks, but did not fall from her eyes. Even if Duan Mu Yan were to die, Duan Chen would not be able to see his weakness again. She had to be strong, and he would soon see his mufei and royal brother.


    Everyone was looking at Duan Chen''s reaction. If he agreed to it, then it would mean that he truly wanted to avenge King Jing. Killing both early and late would be a waste of time, and if he didn''t agree, then there would be something fishy going on.


    Just as Duan Chen was in a dilemma, an ice-cold voice could be heard from outside the Imperial study.


    "Qi Wangfei cannot be killed!" The crowd trembled at her words before turning to look at the source of the voice, especially Duan Zitong. She didn''t want anything bad to happen at this critical juncture.


    What surprised everyone was that the person who entered was none other than the Crown Prince, Duan Xingyi. Under the candlelight, his gorgeous purple clothes shone with a dazzling brilliance, and his deep and steady gaze made people not dare to look directly at him.


    Duan Xingyi walked to the center of the imperial study with a solemn expression and supported Duan Mu Yan up with his hands.


    "Third imperial sister, Xingyi caused you to suffer ¡­" Looking at the sparkling eyes of Duan Mu Yan, he couldn''t help but feel his heart ache for his. At this moment, everyone, including Duan Xingyi, was confused by Duan Xingyi''s words.


    "Yi''er, you said that Duan Mu Yan cannot be killed, but why?" Duan Chen suspiciously asked, as if he''d seen a glimmer of hope.


    "Reporting to Imperial Father, King Jing Yu deserves to be killed! Someone come! " Not long after, a guard brought Lu Ling''s corpse and the heavily injured Yao''er to the front of the hall. The moment she saw Yao''er, Duan Mu Yan was extremely shocked and immediately rushed in front of her.


    "Yao''er, why are you here?" Duan Mu Yan''s heart ached as she looked at Yao''er''s crippled legs and hands, as well as that eye-piercing scald on her face. The guilt in her heart was unbearable.


    "Your Highness, what do you mean by this?" Prince Su was disdainful to speak, and was very dissatisfied with Cheng Ya Jin''s action of slaughtering his way out.


    Father, you have seen clearly that this woman, who had just died, was called Lu Qiao1. She was once humiliated by the King Rui on the streets, and very coincidentally, not long after, the King Rui suddenly died. King Jing blamed all the crimes on Lu Qiao1, and actually dragged her to the ultimate punishment that the King Jing Palace used on her! This scene is too tragic to behold, and it is only because of the theory that Yao''er came to the Jing King Manor to save her fellow sisters that she suffered such a misfortune. Someone, bring the torture instruments over. " Since Duan Xingyi had come, he was naturally prepared. He saw the three guards move all the torture instruments within King Jing''s Ancestral Hall into the imperial study. There was even some blood on the thorny whip. With just a glance, it was shocking.


    "Father, although King Jing is a noble king, he does not have the right to hold court in private. This is evidence. If it were not for saving Yao''er, the third emperor''s sister would not have publicly barged into the King''s Manor!" Duan Xingyi''s every word was like ice as he sternly said it.


    "Even so, no matter how big of a mistake Jing Wang has committed, a wangfei shouldn''t execute him!" Prince Charming said unwillingly.


    "It''s reasonable that the Three Emperors Sister killed King Jing. Back then, the Three Emperors Sis and King Jing had an agreement. If anything happened to Yao and the Jing King at the Jing King Manor, the King Jing would repay you with his life. Many people were there at that time, so why don''t you all take a look at Yao''er now!" Thus, the agreement between the three emperors to kill Jing Wang was in their agreement and there was nothing wrong with it! Not to mention that there was an agreement between the three emperors and the King of Jing, even if there wasn''t, the fact that the three emperors were able to get rid of the menace, Jing Wang, would be a great achievement. The King of Jing''s crimes were countless, he would be loyal, he would embezzle official money, and every crime could kill him a hundred times over! royal father! If these worms were still alive, wouldn''t it be a disaster? So this son begs royal father to take back his order, to spare the three royal sisters, and to reward you! " Duan Xingyi''s every word was precious and sonorous and forceful. No matter how much the crowd retorted, they had nothing to say.

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    "This way... Prince Su, what do you think? " Duan Chen sat upright as he cast a sidelong glance at Prince Charming.


    "This... "My brothers disagree." Prince Su really wanted to defend himself, but both the Emperor and the Crown Prince were protecting him now, and with a weakness of the King Jing in Duan Xingyi''s hands, he wouldn''t be able to gain anything no matter how much he fought for it.


    "Since that''s the case, I shall spare Duan Mu Yan this time. It''s a failure, you can return to the manor now!" Duan Chen heaved a long sigh inwardly and looked at Duan Xingyi with gratification. His eyes were indeed not mistaken. To be able to find such conclusive evidence in such a short amount of time, he truly deserved to be Duan Chen''s son.


    After the crowd of princes left, Duan Muyan didn''t even spare a glance for Duan Chen. He was about to walk away with Yao`er when Duan Xingyi stepped aside, wanting to help her. However, he was stopped by Duan Muyan.


    "Imperial Father, since the third imperial sister is fine, then this subject has a joyous occasion that this imperial father wishes to fulfill ¡­" Duan Zitong walked gently to Duan Chen''s side and bowed in greeting.


    "What is it?" Duan Chen looked at his daughter. Compared to her, Duan Zitong was so deep in his heart.


    "This son wishes for royal father to propose a marriage ¡­" Duan Zitong''s face was flushed red as he asked shyly.


    "Married? Who was so lucky that my son took a fancy to them? " Duan Chen suspiciously looked at Duan Zitong. Below the table, Duan Mu Yan''s body trembled slightly before he placed Yao''er on a stretcher. The moment he stood up, he heard a thunderous sound.


    "It''s Yuxuan, Imperial Father. Xiao Yuxuan has already agreed to marry this son of mine, and is begging for Imperial Father''s consent ¡­" At this moment, everyone was shocked. Originally, Duan Mu Yan''s body had been wounded by Duan Chen''s'' chop '', but now, he had heard of his beloved marrying someone else, and the repeated blows caused Duan Mu Yan to stumble over his words. If it wasn''t for Duan Xing Yi''s timely support, Duan Mu Yan would have long ago fallen to the ground.


    "Are you alright?" Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Mu Yan with a pained expression. Even though what Duan Zitong said was the best news to him, he knew very well that to Duan Mu Yan, this news was practically pushing her into hell.


    "I''m fine ¡­" Duan Moyan forced herself to stand firmly. She could not fall down. She still had her unfulfilled wish, so she could not ¡­


    "Father, please say something ¡­" Noticing Duan Chen''s gaze sweeping towards Duan Mu Yan, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but urge him.


    "Since Yuxuan is willing, Imperial Father can grant you the marriage." She swore that she was truly strong, but she still fell to the ground. Duan Mu Yan only felt her vision turn pitch black as her entire body was thrown backwards without any warning, and she felt a pair of warm hands holding her tightly in their embrace. No matter who it was, it wasn''t easy for them to give her a trace of warmth at this moment.


    "Imperial Father, this son will bring the third emperor''s sister to see a doctor." Duan Xingyi didn''t even turn his head as he directly carried Duan Mu Yan and left the imperial study.


    "This son thanks royal father ¡­ "Your son will take her leave ¡­" Although it was infuriating that Duan Moyan wasn''t dead, it was still the best form of consolation for her to be able to meet Xiao Yuxuan. Just as Duan Zitong was about to leave, Duan Chen suddenly spoke up.


    "Zi Tong, are you sure that you''ll be happy if you marry Xiao Yuxuan?" Duan Chen had already missed it once, so he didn''t want to make another mistake. Hearing his words, Duan Zitong''s body trembled, but he managed to force a smile on his face.


    "The catalpa tree will be happy ¡­" Seeing Duan Zitong''s departing figure, Duan Chen slumped against the Dragon Throne. Ling Ziyan''s resentful gaze suddenly appeared in her mind.


    Zi Yan, you hate me, right? He clearly knew that Mu Yan liked Yuxuan, but he still gave her to Jingfeng. Even though he knew that Yuxuan liked Mu Yan, he gave her to the catalpa tree. But I have no choice. I''ve already made a mistake, can I still change? Perhaps he was really too old and muddle-headed to actually order his own daughter to be killed just now. Perhaps the grudge between him and Mu Yan would become deeper and deeper.


    At the Imperial Hospital, Doctor Zheng was taking Duan Mu Yan''s pulse. Only after a long time did he stand up.


    "How is Third Sister?" Duan Xingyi hurriedly walked towards Zheng Tingze, worriedly speaking.


    "Don''t worry, Crown Prince. The Third Princess only has Qi and blood attacking her heart. This humble subject will now prescribe some method for her to circulate Qi and replenish her blood. I believe that after consuming it, she will improve." Zheng Tingze spoke truthfully.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Imperial Physician Zheng..." Duan Xingyi slightly nodded. When Zheng Tingze walked to the door, Duan Xingyi suddenly looked back.


    "Doctor Zheng, thank you. If you hadn''t told me everything in time, this crown prince might not have been able to save the third sister!" Duan Xingyi looked gratefully at Zheng Tingze.


    "Your Highness, your words are too serious. This humble subject is only reporting Yao''er''s injury to Your Highness. As for everything else, I have no idea." Zheng Tingze tried to excuse him.


    "No matter what, I still have to thank you. You can leave for now. I want to stay with the third imperial sister for a while ¡­" Duan Xingyi turned his gaze to the figure on the bed. His face was as pale as snow and without a trace of blood. His knotted eyebrows had not relaxed since he fell asleep. The faint sadness on his face was enough to make one feel hurt.


    "Mu Yan, what is there to fear from someone who isn''t even afraid of death? Even if royal father''s decision didn''t defeat you, when you heard about Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong''s arranged marriage, will you never be strong again? It is impossible for you and Xiao Yuxuan to be together. The both of you are not recognized by the world. Do you really want to live the life of a fugitive with him? Did you not notice that by your side, there is a shadow that can protect you until you become old? Mu Yan, what should I do? "Soon, we''ll be leaving soon, Mu Yan ¡­" Duan Xingyi muttered dejectedly to himself. His heart felt like it was being viciously pinched by someone. Love only involved giving and not asking for anything in return, but his demands were not high. He only hoped that Duan Moyan wouldn''t look at him coldly.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Where are you, Yu Xuan? Don''t... "Please ¡­" Tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes. So sad, so beautiful, so sparkling. Duan Xingyi let out a long sigh as he slowly tightened his grip on Duan Mu Yan''s hovering hand.


    "Mu Yan? Don''t call him anymore, he will never come back to you, you and him are destined to have no end. " His ice-cold voice was laced with a bone-piercing chilliness. Duan Xingyi spoke indifferently, but his voice was incomparably firm. Since he held onto this woman, he definitely wouldn''t let her go.


    "Don''t... "No!" Duan Mu Yan abruptly opened her eyes, her eyes wide open as she stared fixedly in front of her, her empty pupils filled with fear and desire.


    "Third Sister, you''re awake?" Duan Xingyi silently retracted his hand. The moment he let go, he suddenly felt a sense of loss in his heart, as if his heart had been hollowed out by someone.


    "You ¡­ Why are you here? "Where is this place?" Duan Mu Yan felt as though her forehead was about to explode. She couldn''t help but cover her head with her hands as she turned her gaze onto Duan Xingyi.


    "Did Imperial Sis forget?" "You killed King Jing, so Imperial Father wants to execute you. Fortunately ¡­" Duan Xingyi spoke in a gentle voice as he looked at his with a harmless glint in his eyes.


    "Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince arrived in time and submitted all of King Jing''s crimes to the Emperor ¡­ On the surface, Mu Yan only managed to survive. Why did she save me? " Since he wanted to consolidate his position in the imperial court, he shouldn''t offend those direct line princes for his sake. She didn''t understand, but no matter what, she couldn''t understand why Duan Xingyi would want to save her, and there was no reason at all.


    "Blood is thicker than water, how could Xingyi let the heads of the three imperial sisters be separated? Furthermore, royal father doesn''t seem to really want to kill you, Xingyi merely did a favor in the water." Duan Xingyi originally wanted to take this opportunity to sow discord between Duan Mu Yan and Duan Chen, but luckily she wouldn''t have anything to worry about when he took his away. Since Duan Mu Yan was so weak, he couldn''t bear to add fuel to the fire.


    "Heh, royal father doesn''t want me to die a day or two ago. Perhaps when I was born, he should have strangled me ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s gaze turned ice-cold, that hatred had already seeped into her heart. Especially when she heard Duan Chen say the word ''beheader'', her heart had already turned pitch black.


    Even if the third sister didn''t make a move, I would not have let him go. Just now, Imperial Physician Zheng said that you only fainted because of an attack of vital energy and blood. When the medicine came, you would have drunk it. Duan Xingyi''s voice was still gentle and gentle, and his gaze was still harmless. The worry expressed on his handsome face was so sincere that Duan Mu Yan was unable to see a trace of hypocrisy in it.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Mu Yan is fine now. If you''re busy, please leave ¡­" Somehow, every time she saw Duan Xingyi using that harmless gaze to look at her, the bottom of her heart would feel as though something had lightly bumped into her, and a baffling feeling would surge into her heart.


    "What can I be busy with? I know royal sister hates my room. As long as I see her drink the side effects, Xing Yi will leave on his own. I won''t let royal sister get too annoyed ¡­" Duan Xingyi mocked himself as his lips curled up into a helpless smile.


    "Actually, you shouldn''t have saved me. One day, you will regret it ¡­" After that, Duan Moyan swore to pull that man from the dragon throne. She wanted to replace him, to become the Queen of the Badlands Court. She wanted him to die from the pain.


    "If I don''t save my royal sister, Duan Xingyi will definitely regret it for the rest of his life!" Duan Xingyi said firmly as a resplendent light shone from his eyes.


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to say anything more. He kept repeating in his heart Duan Zitong''s request to Duan Chen. Had Yu Xuan really agreed to marry Duan Zitong? Why? Why did he agree? Was it because he had mistakenly designed the Prefecture Embroidery to harm Jin Feng? Was he going to punish her like this just because of this? Didn''t he know how much he loved him? Everything was good, but he shouldn''t have used such a painful method to make others wish they were dead.


    Her heart was suddenly in so much pain that it felt as though a blunt saber had sliced it open. Tears flowed from the corners of her eyes, yet she forced herself not to let them flow.


    Sensing that Duan Muyan''s expression was abnormal, Duan Xingyi was about to say something when he heard someone knocking on his door.


    "Perhaps Imperial Physician Zheng has stewed the medicine ¡­" As Duan Xingyi spoke, he got up and walked to the entrance. Duan Muyan took the opportunity to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes. She really wanted to cry, but he wasn''t here in front of Duan Xingyi.


    After receiving the soup, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze suddenly shifted towards Duan Xingyi as if she had thought of something.


    "Where''s Yao''er? Just now in the throne room, she almost didn''t say anything. Did she ¡­ " Duan Muyan panickedly spoke, only to be met with a light smile from Duan Xingyi.


    "Don''t worry, Yao''er was in a daze when I carried her to the throne room. She probably didn''t even know that I''d been there, and she even testified for you ¡­" Since Duan Xingyi said so, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but heave a sigh of relief.

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    "I was the one who harmed her. It''s all my fault for trusting Duan Yu too much and actually letting him take Yao''er away. I really don''t know how to face Yao''er ¡­" Duan Muyan bitterly said, her eyes filled with guilt.


    "Don''t worry, Imperial Physician Zheng said that as long as he has time, he will definitely treat Yao''er''s hands and feet. Even the burns on her face will return to normal ¡­" Duan Xingyi comforted her.


    "Really? Is it really going to be as good as new? " Duan Xingyi raised his eyes in excitement and stared fixedly at Duan Xingyi. His eyes were filled with pleasant surprise and gratification. When he saw such a pair of beautiful eyes, Duan Xingyi could not help but be dumbstruck. If he could get Duan Mu Yan to keep staring at him, perhaps he would be willing to use the rivers and mountains to exchange for her, right?


    Feeling the burning gaze of Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan immediately retracted her gaze. Her expression returned to being calm as she drank all of the soup in her hands.


    "It''s getting late, it''s time for me to return to the Xiao manor. I don''t know what kind of chaos the entire manor will turn into right now ¡­" Duan Muyan wasn''t used to being together with Duan Xingyi, and was very unaccustomed to it.


    "Since Sister Huang is anxious, I won''t force you. The sedan is outside, I''ll escort you back to your residence." Duan Xingyi spoke softly. He wanted to extend his hand to support Duan Mu Yan, but he subtly circled around him. Duan Xingyi sighed in his heart, but he didn''t pay much attention to it. Thus, under Duan Xingyi''s escort, Duan Mu Yan departed from the Imperial City and headed towards the Xiao Residence.


    When Duan Mu Yan arrived at the entrance of the Xiao manor, she slowly stepped out of the sedan chair. Everything before her shocked her greatly. Could it be that Feng Xue and the rest knew that she had survived so many calamities, so they hung up so many red silk cloths outside the manor?


    Red silk hung from the doors of the Xiao manor, and inside, it was brightly lit, as if there was a joyous event in the world.


    "It seems that the servants of the Xiao family really are very good to you ¡­" Duan Xingyi also sighed with emotion at the scene before him as he praised.


    "Did the news of my survival reach these servants'' ears so quickly?" Duan Mu Yan disapproved, rebutting in a soft voice. Then he approached the door of the mansion. Duan Xingyi slightly raised his sword-like brows. That was true. Even if news were to spread out from the palace, it would be impossible for it to spread so quickly to these servants. Duan Xingyi had no time to ponder on this further as he walked in with Duan Mu Yan. What caused them to be extremely shocked was that the entire Xiao manor was bustling with activity. Every single one of them had an indescribable expression on their faces. Are you happy? It didn''t look like it was, but excitement? It didn''t look like it. It looked more like a tangled knot.


    At this moment, Feng Xue, who was holding onto the word ''joyful'' in her hand, suddenly noticed Duan Mu Yan''s figure. Joy filled her heart as she hurriedly ran over.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ You''re fine! " Feng Xue excitedly opened her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes. Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded her head, her eyes inadvertently glancing at the word ''joyous'' in Feng Xue''s hands.


    "Feng Xue, is this a happy occasion? What was this? You even need to put a "Happy" sign on it? " Duan Moyan puzzledly looked towards Feng Xue. When Feng Xue heard this, she subconsciously lowered her eyes. But before she could reply, a figure suddenly walked out of the main hall, swaying.


    "The third sister is back? Oh, did His Highness the Crown Prince bring it back personally? "It seems like this little brother of mine treats the Third Emperor even better than my elder sister ¡­" When she saw Duan Xingyi, she couldn''t help but glare fiercely at him. If it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi who caused so much trouble, Duan Mu Yan would have definitely died today.


    The moment she saw Duan Zitong, her heart ached, but she replied in a gentle voice.


    "What is the meaning of not visiting the Xiao Duke Palace with this royal sister?" Whenever he saw her, he would think of her request in the throne room.


    "What do you mean? Oh, I almost forgot, when I asked royal father to marry Yuxuan, my royal sister had already fainted, but it doesn''t matter, the wedding will be held three days later. By then, my royal sister''s body should have almost fully recovered. Not to mention the absence of the Old Prince Xiao and the absence of the Qi King ¡­ "Therefore, I must trouble you, sister-in-law, to worry too much about Yuxuan''s marriage ¡­" Duan Zitong''s domineering expression made Duan Xingyi extremely disgusted and disgusted. However, due to Duan Zitong''s status, he couldn''t say too much at this moment.


    Her heart felt even more painful, so painful that Duan Muyan felt like fainting. However, she repeatedly warned herself that she could not allow herself to collapse just like that.


    However, according to what Mu Yan knows, the Emperor is recruiting Yu Xuan as his consort, so the grand marriage should be held in the Imperial Palace. Even if Mu Yan wanted to help, she could do so because there is nothing she could do. Duan Mu Yan endured the pain in her heart as she replied indifferently, her eyes unperturbed.


    "My royal sister only knows one thing, and that''s why she asked royal father to set up the ceremony at the Xiao manor. Originally, the marriage of Zitong was supposed to be held in the imperial palace, but Zitong''s heart ached for Yuxuan, so he specifically requested that our royal father set it up for him." As for that day? Of course royal father would personally come, but you were the only sister-in-law in Yuxuan, so according to etiquette, royal sister would sit on the same level as royal father, accepting the kowtows of the catalpas and Yuxuan ¡­ In addition, your royal sister is in a good mood, so the things that are arranged by the Xiao family will have to be done personally by Zitong. This way, your royal sister won''t overwork and miss the auspicious day three days from now ¡­ " Even though Duan Muyan''s face was expressionless, Duan Zitong knew very well that at this very moment, her heart should have been immersed in the Ten Thousand Year Freezing Pool, almost frozen into ice.


    "Thank you, royal sister ¡­" To the side, Duan Xingyi steadied Duan Mu Yan''s expression as he looked at Duan Zitong with a gentle gaze.


    "Congratulations to royal sister for getting what you want. Xingyi will send the three royal sisters back to their room first and then come back later to help you arrange everything." Duan Xingyi pushed the words out of his mouth, and before Duan Zitong could say anything, he pulled Duan Mu Yan away from the front courtyard and headed straight for the arch.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s concerned figure, Duan Zitong''s gaze was as sharp as a blade. An unconcealable rage was floating in his chest. He had her man, but she stole his younger brother. Duan Mu Yan, I''m irreconcilable with you.


    "Princess, where should I hang this?" At the side, Feng Xue''er raised her hand and asked carefully.


    Duan Zitong sucked in a deep breath as a brilliant smile appeared on her face once more. No matter what, she had made a profit. She was about to be married to Xiao Yuxuan, and the fact that this happened almost made him float up into the clouds.


    "Tape it to the entrance!" Be careful when you post them, I''ll reward you for it! " In the dark, Qing Lan held the red silk in her hand. Her heart was filled with an indescribable knot as she thought, "Even if Xiao Yuxuan didn''t marry Duan Zitong, would she still look at me?" Don''t be silly, I''m just a servant, and a ¡­ It was impossible for Xiao Yuxuan to be with a woman who had lost her chastity. These days, she was only concerned with Duan Zitong''s matters. After the wedding, it was time to tell Duan Zitong that she was going to be on leave, so she had to concentrate on tracking down that Ghost Luosha. As long as she avenged her parents, she would do everything in her power to kill him.


    Inside the room, Duan Xingyi helped Duan Mu Yan up onto the bed, looked around before subconsciously speaking.


    "Where''s Zi Min?" In the entire room, other than Duan Muyan, there was no one else who served him. This caused Duan Xingyi to be at a loss.


    "It''s time for her to take care of Yao''er. Your Highness, it''s getting late, I should go back now ¡­" Even though they were siblings who weren''t even close to each other, Duan Mu Yan still didn''t want to be alone in the same room with Duan Xingyi. That subtle feeling made her uneasy and even a little hesitant.


    "You regret it?" The sudden question caused Duan Mu Yan to be stunned for a moment, then she looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi.


    "Regret? What does His Highness mean? "


    "If I had accepted royal father''s gift back then, then the one who is currently getting married to Xiao Yuxuan would not be the mistress of the Third Emperor. After seeing this scene, would you not regret it?" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed, the corner of his lips curving into a faint arc.


    "Heh ¡­" If regret worked, then Mu Yan really had too many things to regret. She shouldn''t have let Duan Yu bring Yao''er away, she shouldn''t have plotted Su Jin Xiu to have Xiao Jin Feng die in vain, she shouldn''t have married into the Xiao family. Even if she had to resist with all her might, she shouldn''t have left mufei, and she shouldn''t have even come to this world! But was there any use in regretting it? Can you change the facts? " He really wanted to use his sturdy arm to make her cry. Yet, just like that, she endured. At this moment, loneliness lingered around her. Suddenly, she felt cold. This world would never have spring again.


    Looking at those helpless eyes, Duan Xingyi let out a deep sigh.


    "Actually, everyone has their own difficulties and side that no one knows about. Sometimes, in order to survive, we did many things wrong, or we may have chosen the wrong direction, but since we''ve already made our choice, then we''ll persevere. There will be a day when everything will come to an end." If he had a choice, he would never think of becoming the Emperor of the Southern Yue. It was only because his good imperial brother had forced him into a corner that he had chosen this path.


    "But what kind of result would make up for everything we lost ¡­" His eyes turned to look at her. Perhaps the only thing he could choose was to love this woman, and without making a sound, Duan Xingyi placed his hand on her jade shoulder, slowly letting her lean into his embrace. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan no longer cared about who his hands belonged to, as long as he could vent the grief and indignation in her heart, what did his shoulder matter?


    She really had to endure the pain. Her heart was broken, and she could even hear her heart bleeding. Why did Yuxuan want to punish her like this? And why did she want to marry Duan Zitong? Did he not know her own heart?


    The tears on his pale face were so obvious that even when he fell asleep, the tears at the corners of his eyes had yet to dry. Although Duan Xingyi really wanted to hug Duan Mu Yan for a while longer, there was still Duan Ling Tian outside. He wasn''t sure if Duan Zitong would rush in, so he reluctantly pulled Duan Mu Yan onto the bed and tucked her in.


    Duan Xingyi quietly sat there as he slowly reached out his hand towards Duan Mu Yan''s face and slowly stroked the hair that was disheveled on her face to the side. He slowly bent his body over and his lips parted to brush past her lips like a dragonfly touching the water.

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    Sensing the sound of footsteps outside, Duan Xingyi suddenly withdrew and deliberately made his way towards the door. The moment he opened it, he saw Duan Zitong with her ice-cold, stinging face.


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi slowly stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him.


    "Sister, do you need anything from Xingyi?" With an elegant voice and a handsome face, Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Zitong''s furious eyes as if nothing had happened and lightly smiled.


    "Don''t tell me it''s fine. Can''t I, the royal sister, find my own little brother?" Duan Zitong didn''t think so. She originally wanted to show some mercy to Duan Mu Yan, but since Duan Xingyi had already closed the door, he didn''t have the heart to provoke him anymore. There was still a lot of time left.


    "Of course you can. Xingyi is just waiting in front of you ¡­" Duan Xingyi continued to have a smile that was like the spring wind on his face, causing Duan Zitong to be infuriated.


    "Follow me back to the palace!" Duan Zitong spoke coldly before turning around and walking towards the entrance. Duan Xingyi originally wanted to return to the Imperial Palace, but she didn''t want to anger this fake imperial sister right now. At the entrance of the mansion, a clear blue light had been waiting for a long time.


    "Princess, please get on the palanquin ¡­" Qing Lan opened the door respectfully, but was stopped by Duan Zitong who waved her hand.


    "Qinglan, you go back first. I still have something to discuss with the crown prince." After Duan Zitong left, Duan Ziteng walked forward with light steps. Duan Xingyi knew she couldn''t avoid wasting her breath, so she took a step forward to Duan Zitong''s side.


    "My royal sister is overjoyed. Xingyi will definitely give her a generous gift." Duan Xingyi casually said.


    "Forget it, you have already given your royal sister a huge gift!" "If you hadn''t appeared in time, even if my third sister had wings, she wouldn''t have been able to escape death ¡­" Duan Zitong said in a sour tone, and a dark light flashed across her eyes.


    "Why do you think that royal father will really kill Duan Mu Yan?" Duan Xingyi lightly smiled as he spoke with a hint of ridicule.


    "Even if royal father doesn''t want to, if those princes don''t let this go, if Duan Mu Yan doesn''t die, she will at least skin him alive!" How would he be able to peacefully lie down in Duke Xiao Palace?! " The more Duan Zitong spoke, the angrier she got. Her younger brother was actually helping the person she hated the most at such a crucial moment.


    "Royal sister, if something really happens to Duan Mu Yan, do you think that Xiao Yu Xuan will do nothing about it? When the time comes, he will do something beyond what he should do, and the consequences won''t be something your royal sister can predict. For Xiao Yuxuan to agree to marry my royal sister so quickly, it must be said that Xing Yi has also contributed a lot, right? " Duan Xingyi slightly raised his sword-like brows as he spoke with a mysterious expression.


    "You ¡­ "What do you mean?" After all, they were the only ones who knew of the agreement between him and Xiao Yuxuan. If others were to find out, then he would really lose all face.


    "We''re siblings. Does royal sister really think that Xing Yi won''t understand royal sister''s personality? Right now, it could be said that everyone was overjoyed. Your royal sister obtained what you wanted, while Xingyi performed quite well in front of your royal father. So what if we take what we need? " The corner of Duan Xingyi''s mouth curled up into a faint arc. His eyes shone with a bright light that Duan Zitong couldn''t see through.


    Xiao Yuxuan paced back and forth in the main hall of the Tutor Hall, his heart tangled. Although Duan Mu Yan was fine, was he really going to get married to Duan Zitong? How was he going to explain all this to Mu Yan? Could it be that he had told her that he had asked for Duan Zitong''s help in order to save her life? If that was the case, Mu Yan would definitely blame herself. But to put it differently, how was he going to face Duan Mu Yan?


    No! He couldn''t marry Duan Zitong because he couldn''t forget about Duan Mu Yan. Other than flying far away, he couldn''t think of a better solution. Just as Xiao Yuxuan was about to push open the door and exit, Eunuch Li appeared before his with an imperial edict in hand.


    "Where is the Ping Wang going? "When the imperial edict arrived, the peace king accepted ¡­" Eunuch Li lamented that everything was unpredictable. They were clearly a match made in heaven, yet they had each gotten married. Xiao Yuxuan looked at Eunuch Li in despair and helplessly knelt on the ground.


    "With the blessing of the heavens, the emperor decrees that the Prince of Ping, Xiao Yuxuan, has achieved great merits in battle, that he is an accomplished scholar and that he is a match for the Seventh Princess. Thus, the Seventh Princess is given the title of consort, and will be taken in as a consort as well! To thank you for this! " As Eunuch Li''s voice faded, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly felt his heart stop. Once they received the imperial edict, no matter where they fled to, they would still be the imperial court''s culprits. Accept? Or not to accept?


    "Ping Wang, hurry up and accept the decree!" Eunuch Li looked worriedly at Xiao Yuxuan. If it wasn''t within the Xiao family, he could have retrieved the imperial edict after throwing it away. If others saw that Xiao Yuxuan was disrespectful to the imperial edict, they would be beheaded.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan hesitated for a long time before finally accepting the imperial edict.


    "Yuxuan thanks the lord for his kindness ¡­" At this moment, he really didn''t know what to do, and he wasn''t sure if Duan Moyan would be willing to live with him on the run.


    After Eunuch Li left, Xiao Yuxuan did not waste any more time. Regardless of whether Mu Yan was willing or not, he still wanted to give it a try.


    However, before Xiao Yuxuan could open the door, Duan Zitong walked in and closed the door behind him.


    "Yuxuan?" Duan Zitong called out softly as she walked into the inner room. Xiao Yuxuan held his jade flute and was about to leave.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Yuxuan greets Seventh Princess ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s heart trembled. It seemed that she wouldn''t have a chance tonight.


    "Quickly get up. You and I are about to become husband and wife. Is there a need to be so courteous?" Duan Zitong could feel Xiao Yuxuan''s expression change slightly. She thought to herself that the man before him must be extremely unwilling to marry him. It''s already so late, if she went out to play the flute with the flute, wouldn''t he be leaving? Take Duan Mu Yan and fly far away? Xiao Yuxuan, how could I, Duan Zitong, allow a cooked duck to fly?!


    "No matter what, you are a princess." No matter what, you are a princess. He believed that it was thanks to Duan Zitong that Duan Mu Yan had been able to escape death. Moreover, he had also promised Duan Zitong that as long as she could survive, he would agree to her request. Now that the imperial edict had been passed down, he no longer had any words to reject her.


    "Heh, I believe you''ve received the imperial edict, right? "I know you don''t want to marry me, but I believe that as long as you give me a chance, I will definitely let you feel my good will. Yuxuan, you might still be resentful and unwilling, but as long as we have some time, I will definitely change your mind about me and give us a chance, okay?" Duan Zitong said softly as she placed both her hands on Xiao Yuxuan''s hands. In the next second, Xiao Yuxuan retreated a few steps.


    Seeing Xiao Yuxuan purposefully avoiding him, Duan Zitong''s cherry lips curled up slightly.


    "Yuxuan, you can''t blame me for this matter, and if you hadn''t begged me, I wouldn''t have put forth such harsh conditions. Of course, if you weren''t a gentleman, you would have understood that my conditions weren''t harsh, because we already had a couple that night. If you didn''t marry me, you would have wanted me to live a lonely life, and with my ruined body, how could I marry you again?" Since she was already despicable, why not be despicable to the end? Duan Zitong had completely given up on her original thoughts. As long as she could keep Xiao Yuxuan''s men, she would be able to use even more despicable methods.


    Xiao Yuxuan was speechless. His sword-like eyebrows knitted together. It didn''t matter if Duan Zitong was taking advantage of his or not, he was the one at fault that night. In the end, he was still guilty towards him. Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan didn''t say anything, Duan Zitong changed the topic.


    I have already informed royal father that the wedding will be held in the Xiao manor. When the time comes, royal father will also go there, and Old General Xiao has already left the Imperial City without leaving a trace, and Prince Qi has met with misfortune, so right now, the entire Xiao manor only has royal sister as the head. When the time comes, other than kowtowing to royal father, we will also have to kowtow to the third emperor''s elder sister. Duan Zitong''s voice became softer and softer as she spoke.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s body shook violently, as if he had been bitten by a venomous snake. Fortunately, he was held steady by Duan Zitong, or else he would have definitely fell to the ground and let him marry Duan Zitong. This was already a huge blow to Mu Yan; how could she watch them pay respects on the day of the wedding? Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t bear to part with it. He really couldn''t.


    "Princess... Since the imperial edict said that it was to take me in, then wouldn''t the grand marriage be held in the Imperial Palace? " Xiao Yuxuan weakly said. Her heart felt as if it was tightly wrapped by countless vines.


    "It was originally like this, but royal father feels that too many things have happened to the Xiao Duke Palace recently, so he wants to use our wedding as a form of celebration. This is also royal father''s gift, I have no reason to reject it ¡­" Duan Zitong said with a wronged expression. Xiao Yuxuan did not respond, only slightly nodding his head. After getting rid of Duan Zitong''s support, he walked to the front of the bed by himself.


    "This humble subject is tired. Princess, please return first ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan spoke coolly, not even sparing Duan Zitong a glance.


    "Alright, rest well then. I''ll handle the wedding, and today I''ve already ordered some people to set up Duke Xiao''s Palace. I coincidentally met the Third Emperor and told her about our matter, so she agreed to help us get married ¡­" Rest assured, everything will go smoothly! " Duan Zitong intentionally stung Xiao Yuxuan''s heart. She didn''t want to hurt Xiao Yuxuan like this, but she couldn''t help herself from saying a few words to dispel his thoughts.


    Xiao Yuxuan leaned on the edge of the bed without moving as he stared straight ahead. However, he seemed to have penetrated space and time as he saw the scene between him and Duan Mu Yan''er. He had once pledged allegiance to the Mountain and Sea Alliance, and had once held hands with his sons and elders. Tears silently rolled down the corners of Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes. His conflicted heart could never clearly understand the source of his pain. Xiao Yuxuan slowly lifted up the jade flute and lightly played the ''Butterfly Flower''. The melodious sound of the flute fluttered out, echoing throughout the skies above the Tutor Hall.


    After a night of weeping and a night of heartbreak, Duan Mu Yan opened her eyes once again to see Zi Min walking in with a basin of water for washing her face.


    "Zi Min?" Duan Muyan struggled to get up, only to feel a sharp pain on her forehead and her eyes growing blurry.

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    "Princess, you''re awake!" Noticing that Duan Mu Yan had woken up, Zi Min hurriedly ran over to the bedside and propped her up, her heart filled with worry.


    "Why are you here? Where''s Yao''er? Where''s Yan Wuhen? How are they? " Although his heart ached when he heard that Xiao Yuxuan wanted to marry someone else, as the pavilion master of the Pear Blossom Pavilion, she had the responsibility to be strong and take care of his subordinates.


    "Princess, don''t worry, Big Brother Yan''s injuries have stabilized, he''s already returned to the Pear Blossom Pavilion, and he even told me to send a message to imperial concubine, saying that with him here, I can assure imperial concubine, Yao''er is still alright, but Imperial Physician Zheng''s medical skill is too godly, his legs and hands have already been healed by his unique boning technique, it''s just that the burns on his face will still take some time, but Imperial Physician Zheng will definitely make his more beautiful than before!" Yao''er was worried about the wangfei, so she called Zi Min back to serve her! " Zi Min spoke truthfully in a quiet voice.


    "If that''s the case, then that''s good ¡­" Duan Mu Yan heaved a sigh of relief as she nodded her head.


    "Esteemed wangfei, why don''t we go to the Spring Festival? It''s so boring staying at home ¡­" When she came back, she saw that there were decorations everywhere in the palace. She only found out later on that it was because of the Ping Wang''s grand wedding, and Zi Min had followed by Duan Mu Yan''s side for a long time, so she naturally knew that there was an earth-shattering relationship between her and the Ping Wang. Now, however, she had to personally see the Ping Wang marry someone else.


    "May I go? In the entire Xiao Palace, I am the only one left in charge, and royal father will also come. Right now, even Xiao Yuxuan had betrayed her. In this world, what was there for her to linger around? It would be better to just let go of her.


    "Actually... I don''t know if I should say this, but I don''t know if I should. In any case, Master, Zi Min has talked too much. Zi Min believes that the Ping King must have his own difficulties. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn''t have married Duan Zitong! Princess, if you really can''t let her go, you might as well leave! He followed the Ping Wang and flew away, not caring about anything else! Just be happy... Isn''t it better to shake off all the burdens? " Zi Min was straightforward. She had personally witnessed the moment when Duan Mu Yan killed Jing Wang and decided that as long as her master could be happy, she was willing to go through fire and water.


    "Heh ¡­" I know you''re doing this for my own good, but there are some things that don''t mean you can let go just by letting go. It doesn''t matter if the Ping Wang is willing or not, he still agreed to Duan Zitong''s request, no? " Duan Mu Yan laughed bitterly.


    "But ¡­" But didn''t you agree to marry the Emperor to the Xiao family? "You have your own difficulties. I believe the Ping Wang also has his own difficulties ¡­" Yes, what reason did she have to blame Xiao Yuxuan now? Back then, Xiao Yuxuan had begged like this, but she still resolutely married Xiao Jingfeng. The current Xiao Yuxuan was only repeating yesterday''s history; he simply did not have the qualifications to blame him, so he did not wish to do anything to him.


    "Right... "Sorry, could it be that Zi Min said something wrong? Then, Zi Min won''t say anymore ¡­" Seeing the sparkling light in the depths of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Zi Min hurriedly spoke up.


    "It''s none of your business. Help me up, how are the preparations going?" Duan Moyan slowly rose to her feet, her sleeves silently wiping away the tears at the corners of her eyes. However, her heart was struggling with contradictions.


    "In reply to wangfei, everything''s more or less prepared. But Feng Xue said that Duan Zitong would come back to inspect in a while. The day after tomorrow will be the wedding day, wangfei ¡­" Zi Min''s heart ached as she looked at Duan Mu Yan. She knew how much her heart hurt at this moment. However, she didn''t understand. Since there was still room for choice, why didn''t she leave this place to find her own happiness?


    After many years, Zi Min finally understood that there were too many hatreds and ties on Duan Mu Yan''s body. She was destined to be tightly tied to the Imperial City and would never be able to escape.


    Compared to Meng Yan and Leng Bing Xin, Feng Guihua felt that Ni Chang was more valuable, she was not as arrogant as Leng Bing Xin, nor as mysterious as Meng Yan. Most importantly, she could receive guests, and as long as she had enough money, Ni Chang would not hesitate to bring the guests into the house for a fierce storm.


    The man selected this time was a relatively gentle scholar. No one knew where this scholar had gotten the silver from, but as long as there was enough silver, Feng Guihua would never care about that.


    "Mister Jiang, please come in. Ni Chang has been waiting inside for a long time ¡­" Feng Guihua smiled obscenely as she brought Jiang Han to the second floor.


    "Mistress, Feng Guihua has brought her men ¡­" Recently, Gui Luosha seemed to enjoy the happiness of being a woman. Surprisingly, she actually ''served'' seven or eight male masters. However, this was a good thing for Xing''er. At the very least, she would be humiliated by him many times.


    "Get ready. I want to see what kind of goods Feng Guihua sent us today." The first half of the sentence slowly turned into a girl''s bashfulness. Just as Ni Chang opened her mouth, Feng Guihua opened the door.


    "Look, I already said that Ni Chang is ready. Sir Jiang, come in quickly ¡­" Feng Guihua pulled Jiang Han into Mei Yanxuan and closed the door behind her.


    "On... "I am Jiang Han. I pay my respects to Miss Ni Chang ¡­" Jiang Han somewhat awkwardly opened his mouth to speak, but when his eyes fell upon the alluring figure of Rainbow Skirt, they subconsciously turned away.


    Seeing the nervous expression of the man in front of her, Ni Chang faintly smiled and slowly walked toward Jiang Han. Her jade-like fingers slowly slid across Jiang Han''s handsome face. Although it couldn''t be considered a peerless beauty, it was still much more delicate and pretty than before.


    "Since young master has offered a high price, don''t waste your time. Does young master think that Ni Chang is not beautiful?" Or is it not to Young Master''s liking? " As Ni Chang spoke, she abruptly grabbed Jiang Han''s hand and placed it before her.


    "No ¡­" Not in a hurry... I want to drink some water first. " Jiang Han a moment of guilt, abruptly retracted his hand, and hurriedly sat at the table to pour tea.


    "Let the maidservants do this, Xing''er ¡­" Ni Chang softly said with disappointment in her heart. What kind of passion could this kind of person bring to her? As Ni Chang turned around to walk towards the bed, Xing''er clearly saw Jiang Han pull out a pill from his sleeve and drink it. Xing''er was slightly surprised, but she maintained a calm expression and thoughtfully moved to the side.


    At this moment, Jiang Han walked behind Ni Chang in high spirits. Without a word, he brought his hands behind his back and covered them with Ni Chang. The sudden contact almost killed Jiang Han, but in the next second, he could not help but be ecstatic.


    "Young master, why are you in such a hurry ¡­" Ni Chang took the opportunity to turn around in Jiang Han''s arms. Her body trembled when she saw Jiang Hanyi''s gaze. What kind of desire did she have to have such a radiance? It seemed like Feng Guihua had found the right person for her today!


    "Miss Ni Chang, you are truly beautiful ¡­" Jiang Han''s eyes turned increasingly dark green. She grabbed the waist of the Rainbow Skirt and climbed onto its shoulders with both of her hands. Ni Chang couldn''t help but shudder as she ripped off the clothes. This man before her could truly be considered a man!


    At this moment, Jiang Han''s eyes had turned a dark green, and his body felt as if it was on fire. Even though he didn''t know what the pill had done to his spirits and ruthlessness, the moment he entered the door, he was still a shy person who could blush even if he took a glance at a woman''s face.


    Ever since she was a woman, she had never felt this way before. Did this mean that she could cultivate both men and women? He would be able to enjoy the blessings of the human race even more.


    Off to the side, Xing''er looked at this miserable scene and scoffed from the bottom of her heart. To be so humiliated and yet still not do anything, it seemed that Gui Luosha himself was a masochist. No wonder he was so cruel to himself.


    "Young master Jiang, Ni Chang wants to rest for a while. Ni Chang knows that you haven''t had your fill. Xing''er ¡­" If you don''t come over here, you better watch out for your life! " Ni Chang subconsciously retreated, but Jiang Han pulled her back. Xing''er, who was standing to one side, suddenly understood what Ni Chang meant. A hint of bitterness flashed through her heart. Was her life really that cheap? You can have anyone you want? Despite Xing''er''s unwillingness, she still walked towards the bed modestly. Just as Xing''er was about to get on the bed, Ni Chang pulled Xing''er in front of Jiang Han, while she quickly withdrew herself from the bed.


    Xing''er was in excruciating pain, but she had no choice but to endure it!


    After a long while, at the side, Xing''er got up from the bed, enduring the pain. She didn''t dare to imagine what had just happened, the shameful scene was already deeply imprinted in her mind. One day, she would definitely make Gui Luosha die an ugly death.


    After a long while, Jiang Han finally climbed down from Ni Chang''s body and shyly put on his clothes. At this moment, he no longer had that heroic air he had before. He looked at Ni Chang like a child who had committed a mistake, then looked at Xing''er. When he saw Xing''er''s murderous gaze, he immediately looked away.


    "Ladies, farewell ¡­" Jiang Han didn''t even dare to look at Xing''er as he hurriedly left ¡­


    "Xing''er, go get elder sister Hua to prepare a bath ¡­" Ni Chang''s words caused Xing''er to shudder, her eyes filled with fear.


    "Don''t worry, I''m already exhausted. I don''t have time to wait on you!" "Hurry up and go ¡­" Hearing Ni Chang say this, Xing''er secretly let out a long breath. After Xing''er received her orders, she ran out of the Plum Feather Pavilion in small steps, just in time to see Feng Guihua walk up.


    "Sister Hua, my family''s young miss wants a bath ¡­" As Xing''er spoke, Feng Guihua welcomed her with a smile.


    "Relax, everything is ready ¡­" Just as Xing''er was about to return to her room, she saw Jiang Han walking out the door. Although Xing''er wasn''t a match for Ni Chang, she could easily kill Jiang Han. The humiliation just now, she couldn''t just let it go like that.


    After leaving the Yichun Courtyard, Xing''er saw Jiang Han turning into a dead end, so she carefully chased after him. After all, if they wanted to kill someone in public, they had to be skilled.


    As they entered the alley, Xing''er was about to take action when she suddenly heard a familiar voice coming from the alley.

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    "How''s it going?" A cold light flashed in Xing''er''s eyes. This voice was none other than the voice of the Desire Immortal Pavilion''s Leng Bing Xin.


    "Return... Go back to the girl ¡­ The Rainbow Skirt was as passionate as fire. It did not resist at all, and it even made her maidservants ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "Come up and serve her. But in the end, she took away the maidservant and ¡­" Jiang Han said so timidly, he no longer had that domineering attitude from before.


    "What?" She could endure such a strong aphrodisiac pill? Didn''t she do anything to you? " From the first day that Ni Chang began selling her body, Leng Bing Xin started to suspect this woman. Usually, brothels with the qualifications to be on the top board would have high talents and despise money, just like Meng Yan.


    "None... She seemed to enjoy it a lot ¡­ However, her maidservants were very afraid of her, I ¡­ "I can see that the maid was in pain, but I really ¡­" At this moment, Jiang Han''s face was as red as a persimmon.


    "Afraid? In other words, Ni Chang has absolute control over that Xing''er. No matter how despicable her orders are, she will accept them all? " Leng Bingxin seemed to be muttering to herself, just what sort of pressure was it that caused Xing''er to be so afraid of the Ni Chang, even going so far as to comply with this unreasonable request?


    "Miss ¡­" "What you promised me ¡­" Jiang Han said nervously.


    "Here is a hundred taels of silver. I don''t want you to tell anyone about this, do you understand?" Leng Bingxin said lightly, her voice containing an ice-cold tone that could not be refused.


    "Don''t worry, miss. I definitely won''t tell anyone about this matter of disrespect." If he didn''t lack money, he wouldn''t have done such a heartless thing.


    "Heh, as expected, pedantic. I believe you must have felt like a fairy in bed just now, right?" From the bones, Leng Bing Xin believed that men were naturally pure, but only her master was an exception.


    She didn''t want to scare the enemy, as Leng Bing Xin''s words had clearly revealed her identity. If it wasn''t for the Fourth Marquis, how could she be so interested in a brothel girl and even spend so much money to test her? It seemed like her guess was right, Leng Bing Xin was the person that Gui Luo Sha was looking for.


    Xing''er silently returned to Mei Yanxuan. At this moment, Ni Chang was bathing in her room. Seeing that Xing''er had returned, her cold male voice sounded out.


    "Where did you go?" Ni Chang closed her eyes, still reminiscing about the excitement from before.


    "Replying to Master, Xing''er just went to track Young Master Jiang''s whereabouts. Xing''er saw that Master was interested in Young Master Jiang, so ¡­" Xing''er said with fear and trepidation, afraid that a single mistake would strengthen Gui Luosha''s suspicions.


    "Heh ¡­" "I really like the feeling just now, but that man might not have the ability to do that. Only a man would have such an effect after taking a aphrodisiac pill!" What kind of person was she? How could she not have seen through his intentions?


    "Master, you mean ¡­" Xing''er pretended to be surprised.


    "I thought you were going to kill that brat. He was the first man other than me to touch you. It seems that you''re still loyal to me ¡­" Gui Luosha shrugged.


    "Xing''er is completely loyal to Master." Xing''er secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Thankfully, Gui Luosha didn''t suspect that Jiang Han just now.


    "Don''t worry, as compensation, you''ll feel that feeling when Japan takes one as well ¡­" Ni Chang''s words caused Xing''er to tremble all over. If Gui Luosha didn''t use the medicine, she would already feel like she was suffering a fate worse than death. If she used the medicine, how could she survive?


    "Heh ¡­" "You''re joking, you don''t have that much inner strength, how can you withstand that kind of destruction? I wonder why Meng Yan still appeared next door. After playing around with so many men, I suddenly feel like trying to be a man." Ni Chang suddenly let out a vulgar smile, giving Xing''er goosebumps. She could not wait any longer, she would definitely think of a way to get rid of Gui Luosha.


    In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. During these three days, practically every day, Duan Zitong would come to the Xiao Prince''s residence to find the decorations and the details of the grand wedding day, and she would even pull Duan Mu Yan along to discuss how Duan Mu Yan had endured through these three days. She really wanted to wake up from her dream at midnight, where Xiao Yu Xuan would stand in front of her and explain everything to her; however, even on the third day, she did not see Xiao Yu Xuan''s figure.


    "My royal sister, tomorrow will be a great day for me and Yuxuan. Please don''t be rude ¡­" Duan Zitong spoke openly before returning to the Imperial Palace with Qing Lan.


    Outside the Hall of Tutor Manor, Xiao Yuxuan stormed out, but was stopped by ordinary eunuchs and guards.


    "Where is the Ping Wang going? "If there''s anything you need, just tell the servants. The wedding dress for the Qi King is about to arrive. Please wait a little longer ¡­" This was Duan Zitong''s order, she understood Xiao Yuxuan too well. If she didn''t look at her closely, she was really afraid that Xiao Yuxuan would calm her heart and bring Duan Mu Yan away from this place. She could not take the risk.


    "Get out of the way!" Tomorrow was the wedding day, so he must definitely meet Mu Yan before then. As long as Mu Yan said the word, he would abandon everything and leave this place with her, never to return back, and now, he no longer had anything to worry about. His brother was already dead, and his father had traveled far away to the ends of the world, so he was alone.


    Seeing Xiao Yuxuan''s anger, the eunuchs did not have any intention of backing down. With the Seventh Princess'' life, if they lost the Ping Wang, they would lose their heads.


    "All of you, step back!" Just as Xiao Yuxuan was about to make a move, he suddenly heard a clear and melodious voice come from not far away.


    "Do you all not understand what the Ping Wang said?" Duan Zitong held the wedding dress in her hands as she walked towards the Tutor Manor with a sway. The crowd naturally moved to the side when they heard her voice. With Duan Zitong around, the Ping King definitely wouldn''t barge out without a second thought.


    "This humble official pays his respects to the princess." He was already burning with anxiety, and looking back at the wedding dress, he felt even more upset.


    "We are almost married, is there a need to be so courteous? This is your wedding dress, so I''ll try it out with you. If there are any areas that do not fit, you can let them change it as soon as possible. " Duan Zitong didn''t care about Xiao Yuxuan''s attitude. There would be a long time in the future, and one day, she would tame this wild horse and make him fall in love with her.


    "But ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan wanted to say something but hesitated. She knew that no matter what he said, Duan Zitong wouldn''t let him leave the Hall. Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan turned around and returned to the hall. Duan Zitong instructed Qing Lan to wait outside while she carried his wedding dress in. Duan Zitong put down his wedding dress as the door closed behind him.


    "You want to go and find the third royal sister, right?" Duan Zitong''s voice lacked the gentleness from earlier, but it contained a bit more resentment. Xiao Yuxuan trembled slightly, but didn''t say anything.


    "Yuxuan, at this point, we have no way out. Do you really want to take the third sister and fly far away? What about me? What am I going to do? Furthermore, are you so sure that the Three Emperors will agree to your request? To this day, she still bears a grudge against the Qi King. However, your union is undoubtedly the greatest insult to the Qi King. How can you make him rest in peace? Do you really not care about the reputation of the Qi King? " Duan Zitong''s eyes were misty with tears and her voice choked with sobs.


    Xiao Yuxuan remained indifferent, but in his heart, she was filled with hesitation. She could ignore his brother Wang and the eyes of the people around his, but what about Mu Yan? It wasn''t when Xiao Yuxuan was hesitating that Duan Zitong''s words caused his to lose all hope.


    "And today, I have already told the Third Sister about what happened that night. Do you think the Three Sovereigns would forgive you for your infidelity? " Just as Duan Zitong opened her mouth to speak, Xiao Yuxuan abruptly turned around, his eyes filled with anger and accusation. How could he have imagined that Duan Zitong would tell Mu Yan about this matter? What would she think?


    "How can you ¡­" This was the first time he used such an ice-cold gaze to stare at Duan Zitong.


    "Why can''t I? You can do it, can''t I? In order to fulfill your happiness, do I have to endure humiliation, loneliness and old age? Xiao Yu Xuan, why are you so selfish? Where did you put me? In this world, only you all have the right to happiness, so can''t I fight for myself? " It was clear that Duan Zitong was getting emotional as tears rolled down her cheeks. This was part of the acting, but most of the words she spoke were from the bottom of her heart.


    "Do you think that marrying me will make you happy?" Xiao Yuxuan enunciated every word, his voice icy cold like a hammer. At this moment, his mind was filled with the pain and sorrow of Duan Mu Yan knowing about the matter between him and Duan Zitong.


    "Yes!" I firmly believe in you! " Even if I don''t get any happiness, don''t even think about being together. With such extreme love, Duan Zitong couldn''t care less anymore.


    "I only have one condition, and that is for me to meet Mu Yan once. I will only have one condition. Tomorrow, I will obediently marry you!" Xiao Yuxuan looked at Duan Zitong in despair and spoke dejectedly.


    "And if I disagree?" Duan Zitong greeted Xiao Yuxuan''s empty gaze with an icy reply.


    "Even if Yuxuan were to die in the Tutor Hall, he definitely wouldn''t marry the princess. "Yu Xuan will do as he says." Her ice-cold face didn''t reveal a trace of emotion, but Duan Zitong knew that Xiao Yuxuan wasn''t just saying ''forget it''. If she refused, then what she would obtain would only be a corpse.


    "Good!" I promise you, we''ll meet the third sister again. Someone, come! Prepare the palanquin! " The clear and cold voice contained an extreme unwillingness. Duan Zitong''s eyes narrowed as a cold light shone within them, causing people to feel a sense of dread towards him. Even though Xiao Yuxuan insisted with all his might, Duan Zitong still insisted on going along with his. Xiao Yuxuan knew that if he refused, even if she were to die, she would never see Duan Mu Yan again.


    The entire way, when Xiao Yuxuan dismounted, he was left speechless by the sight before him. On the huge door of the Xiao family, there were many decorations and decorations that were dazzling to the eyes of the entire Xiao family. Xiao Yuxuan felt as if he couldn''t breathe, and the suffocating feeling made her want to faint. This kind of scene made his want to cry.

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    "Ping Wang? "Your servant greets the Ping King ¡­" When Feng Xue saw that it was her master, she was naturally overjoyed. She wanted to get up and report to the wangfei, but when she saw Duan Zitong behind Xiao Yu Xuan, she stopped in her tracks.


    "Your servant greets the Seventh Princess." For the past few days, Feng Xue knew Duan Zitong''s temper very well. If anything went wrong, she would just scold her. None of the servants in this mansion dared to provoke the favorite princess of the emperor. Even if she wanted to tear down the entire Xiao manor, they could only obey her orders.


    "Save it ¡­" "You may leave!" Her ice-cold voice didn''t have a trace of warmth, yet Xiao Yuxuan had brazenly come to the Xiao family to find that bitch. He was clearly insulting his in front of these servants, but it didn''t matter, she could endure it. One day, she would root out the root of the humiliation he had suffered.


    He was too clear of Mu Yan''s personality. If he knew about the night between him and Duan Zitong, no matter how he explained himself, no matter how much he asked for her forgiveness, there would be no conclusion to it. Perhaps, he just wanted to take a look at Duan Mu Yan, and that would be it.


    "Ping Wang? What are you doing here? " Zi Min was so excited that she suddenly saw Duan Zitong. Her originally excited mood immediately became depressed.


    "Zi Min, where is your wangfei?" Xiao Yuxuan looked nervously at Zi Min. Her voice was so weak and lacked any confidence. He really wanted to see Mu Yan, but if he did see her, how would he explain everything?


    "Your Highness, please wait." Zi Min opened her mouth respectfully, but her voice was filled with an unconcealable coldness. A moment later, Zi Min walked out of the room.


    "Please come in ¡­" Zi Min turned around and stood to the side. Her expression was still respectful as before. Just as Xiao Yuxuan was about to enter, Duan Zitong took a step forward as well. Xiao Yuxuan felt the aura behind her abruptly stop.


    "Seventh Princess, please wait here for this humble subject for a moment, is that alright?" Even though it was a request, it carried a chill that made it impossible to refuse. Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze was ice-cold as he quietly waited for Duan Zitong''s reply.


    At this moment, even though Duan Zitong was unwilling, she still nodded her head. He knew that if she refused now, then all her generosity would have been in vain.


    "I can wait, but you better remember what you promised me, Yuxuan. I''m not afraid of you sneaking away. There''s still the Xiao manor left ¡­" However, she had no intention of leaving. She could compromise, but that was all he could do.


    After Xiao Yuxuan stepped into the room, Zi Min slowly closed the door and stood at the doorway, looking straight at Duan Ziteng.


    Inside the room, a candle flame flickered and a fragrant aroma wafted in the air. That elegant yet familiar figure had her back to Xiao Yuxuan, and a crescent white robe silently draped over her shoulders. At this moment, Duan Muyan was so quiet, so quiet that it would cause one''s heart to palpitate, as if she was a beautiful picture.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" He didn''t know when, but Xiao Yuxuan''s voice had become choked with sobs. It was just that his back caused him to feel a heart-piercing pain. He suddenly hated himself for letting things go to such an irrevocable extent.


    "Mu Yan congratulates the Ping Wang on his impending wedding ¡­" If Xiao Yuxuan could see Duan Mu Yan''s expression, her heart would definitely ache for her to the extreme. Her originally clear eyes, at this moment, were only left with a deathly stillness, a lifeless emptiness. Although she was looking forward, it seemed as though she was penetrating through everything and was looking towards the void.


    "Sorry ¡­" Mu Yan, in the end, I will still let you down ¡­ "Sorry ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan also approached the goddess in his heart. His trembling body staggered as he stood ten meters away from Duan Mu Yan, sincerely admitting his mistake.


    "Isn''t Mu Yan destined to marry to the Qi King as well? No one in this world would ever take responsibility for anyone in their life. Perhaps this is fate, Mu Yan''s life is destined to be a life without anyone to rely on ¡­" Tears fell without warning, and Duan Mu Yan''s heart felt as though it was being tightly squeezed. She really wanted to turn around and throw herself at Xiao Yuxuan, cry unrestrainedly and travel with him across the world. This was her last hope, and perhaps, as long as Xiao Yuxuan asked for it, she would not care about anything else and would definitely leave with him. So everything was real. He was the one who agreed to marry Duan Zitong, and he was the one who was willing to do so. Her heart, what kind of pain was that? Duan Muyan stared at the emptiness before her, she was finally completely lonely, she was completely in despair, her life was about to end, she would no longer be tied down, she would no longer have any worries.


    "Why? Why have we come to this? Why... Mu Yan ¡­ I love you so much... The result is never what I expected. I really don''t know what to do. Can you forgive me? " Xiao Yuxuan painfully squatted down. That incomparably handsome, peerlessly beautiful man was already as decadent as an old man in his teens. Duan Mu Yan was the only one who could forgive him for the night he and Duan Zitong shouldn''t have happened.


    "Now that things have come to this, do you still care about who forgives who?" With a plop, her tears fell onto the table, shattering into countless crystals. Duan Muyan did her best to make her voice sound so calm and unperturbed, but by now, her face was covered in tears.


    In reality, Duan Zitong had never told her about what had happened that night. If she could look back at Xiao Yuxuan and let him feel her desire at this moment, if Xiao Yuxuan could charge forward and hold Duan Mu Yan tightly in her arms, then everything would be different. However, because of an illusory misunderstanding, they had missed out on the only happiness of their lives.


    "Mu Yan... "Regardless of whether you believe it or not, I, Xiao Yuxuan, will only love you in this lifetime ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan slowly stood up, his empty eyes full of tears. The despair in his eyes showed that he was extremely heartbroken.


    Speechless, the entire room was abnormally quiet. Duan Moyan bit her lips tightly, blood seeping from her lips. She did her best to suppress herself, not allowing herself to make a single sound. In her entire life, she had loved only one person. However, the word ''love'' was simply too expensive. So expensive that even if she were to spend everything she had, she would still not be able to buy it.


    Urgently knocking on the door interrupted the tranquility. Even though Zi Min stopped him, Duan Zitong still insisted on knocking on Duan Mu Yan''s door.


    "Yuxuan, it''s getting late. Tell the third emperor''s sister to rest early too. See you tomorrow!" The gentle voice exuded an unconcealable jealousy and dissatisfaction. At the side, Zi Min looked at Seventh Princess with hatred. Her cunning look really made her want to puke.


    Inside the room, Xiao Yuxuan stood there quietly, as if he was waiting for the final opportunity. However, when Duan Zitong said she was going to barge in, Xiao Yuxuan turned around and left. As he heard Xiao Yuxuan''s footsteps gradually grow further away, Duan Moyan finally couldn''t hold back her tears anymore. She cried until her tears fell like rain, and when Zi Min entered the room, Duan Moyan leaned against the table. Her tears rolled down her face like beads with their strings cut.


    "Princess, please don''t ¡­" I beg you, no matter how much you cry, you still can''t change everything. Since Ping Wang doesn''t know how to cherish things, why must you use his fault to punish yourself? Master, you must pull yourself together, and without Ping Wang, you, Yao''er and the entire Pear Blossom Pavilion will protect you from harm! " Zi Min tightly embraced Duan Mu Yan in her embrace, as tears flowed down her cheeks.


    After an unknown period of time passed, Duan Moyan slowly slipped out of Zi Min''s embrace and fell asleep. However, the tears in the corners of her eyes were still moist.


    On the rooftop opposite of the Xiao family, a person stood astonishingly. The purple colored clothes fluttered in the wind, his long hair was like ink as it fluttered in the night sky, his eyes, which were as black as midnight, radiated a mysterious and gloomy light. After a long time, that person suddenly flashed past and headed straight to the Spring Festival.


    "Your subordinate greets Master ¡­" Every time she saw Duan Xingyi, an indescribable feeling would surge up from the bottom of her heart. Because of her previous confession, she was already doing her best to restrain her emotions, but these feelings were deeply rooted in her heart and she was afraid that she would never be able to extricate herself again.


    "Get up. Is there something important?" The current him was different from the past. Right now, the Imperial City already had Shen Hanxin''s subordinates. If they were to notice him, the consequences would be unthinkable.


    "Master, Bing''er has made a major discovery. She has reason to believe that the Rainbow Dress, which was listed in the Yichun Courtyard, was from third prince, and that he was a very unscrupulous person, as if both men and women had the ability to eat each other. According to Bing''er''s guess, the only one who had this kind of hobby in third prince was Gui Luosha, because Bing''er had heard that Gui Luosha practiced dual cultivation, which was why this phenomenon happened." Leng Bingxin spoke truthfully.


    "Gui Luosha? "As far as I know, Gui Luosha is not Shen Hanxin''s subordinate, but they have a sort of contract in their hands. Let''s not talk about it, since Gui Luosha is after us, we should naturally strike first to gain the upper hand. Bing''er, according to your understanding, what do you think about Gui Luosha''s martial arts?" Duan Xingyi solemnly spoke, his sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together.


    "Master, even if Bing''er and Ye Li work together, they might not necessarily win." Leng Bingxin had only heard of Duo Cultivation, but she had never fought with a Duo Cultivation. Since Ni Chang was able to change freely in the Spring Festival, she must have reached the level of perfection. Naturally, her skill must not be underestimated.


    If that''s the case, all of you must not alert the enemy, it is very obvious that he has not found out about your identity, and now that he has left the Yichun courtyard, it would only attract his attention. For the time being, don''t provoke him, wait for me to find a better method, and then we can move again, during this period of time, you must be careful, if you are careless and are discovered by him, then immediately leave with Ye Li. Duan Xingyi spoke in a solemn voice, his eyes turning even darker. He didn''t expect that in order to put him to death, Shen Hanxin would actually invite even Gui Luosha.

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    "Yes, sir!" Leng Bing Xin acknowledged his order respectfully.


    "I won''t stay here any longer. If you are discovered by others, it will increase your danger level. Remember, you must act according to the circumstances. I will think of a way to deal with Gui Luosha as soon as possible!" "Don''t be impatient." As he spoke, Duan Xingyi put on the veil around his neck, turned around, and quietly left. Looking at Duan Xingyi''s figure, Leng Bingxin''s heart was filled with warmth. No matter what, his master still cared about his life. That was enough.


    Inside the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong stared intently at her reflection in the mirror. Her brows were like distant mountains, her eyes were like bright stars, her gorgeous phoenix crown was inlaid with all kinds of precious jewelry, her dress was colorful, and she wore nine golden embroidered phoenixes that looked as if they were alive.


    "Princess, the time is about right. You should also prepare tea for the emperor in the Imperial Hall." Qing Lan spoke softly, her gaze landing on Duan Zitong in the mirror. Her beautiful face was beautiful, and when compared to her gorgeous phoenix coronet and gown, the current Duan Zitong sat there like a celestial being, awaiting her wish for the wedding. As for her, the one she yearned for was about to become her master''s husband. She was jealous, but couldn''t because she was no longer qualified.


    "Mm ¡­" "Help me get up ¡­" Duan Zitong''s voice sounded especially pleasant to listen to, like a jade plate that had fallen from a pearl that couldn''t be forgotten. Qing Lan nodded and carefully helped Duan Zitong up. At this moment, Master Cheng who was in charge of the ceremony had already walked to the door. She had already hosted two grand weddings of the princess, so she was very experienced.


    "The gongs and drums sound, and we respectfully welcome Seventh Master to the Imperial Hall ¡­" In order to express her sincerity and filial piety, Duan Zitong walked all the way from the Phoenix Storage Pavilion to the Imperial Palace. The entire road was paved with red carpets, and the palace maids on her left and right held all kinds of flower petals.


    Surrounded by the crowd, Duan Zitong walked up the steps of the Imperial Hall step by step. When Duan Zitong walked into the Imperial Hall, Duan Chen was already sitting there brimming with energy and vitality. Her gaze was fixated on Duan Zitong as she walked over, calling out Qin Yu Die''s name repeatedly in her heart.


    Yu Die, I have let you down for the rest of your life. I have made your son the crown prince, and I have betrothed the person I love to her.


    Right at this moment, a serene voice sounded out in Duan Chen''s mind. That''s right, Duan Chen, you finally managed to make up to Qin Yu Die everything, but what about me? Where is my son, my daughter? Where are they? You tell me! Yeah, why did you tell me? I already knew everything, my son was forced to death by your father, and my daughter was taken by you as a concubine.


    "Father?" Duan Chen''s imagination was interrupted by Qing Yue''s voice. Duan Zitong held a teacup in her hand as she looked at Duan Chen suspiciously.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Ah, catalpa, you must be happy ¡­" Duan Chen slowly took the teacup from Duan Zitong''s hand and drank it all in one gulp. The moment the cup reached his mouth, he actually didn''t feel a single trace of sweetness. That sudden bitterness caused him to furrow his brows.


    "Father, are you alright?" Duan Zitong asked worriedly.


    "It''s fine, let''s continue ¡­" By the side, Master Cheng naturally obeyed his orders, unlike a normal wedding. At this moment, outside of the Imperial Hall, Xiao Yuxuan, who was dressed in a wedding dress, was already waiting for his tall and handsome horse. His face was as graceful as a fairy, as if he was a god that had just descended to the mortal world. Before Duan Zitong left the Hall, she had already covered herself with a red handkerchief. With the support of Qing Lan, she walked out of the Hall step by step.


    The suona and drum sounds rang out, the entire palace resounded with the joyous sounds of music, and just like that, the group of people left the Imperial Palace. Within the Hall, Eunuch Li saw Duan Chen sitting there without any intention of getting up, and he couldn''t help but step forward to remind him.


    "Your majesty, it''s time for you to arrive at the Xiao manor." With the support of Eunuch Li, Duan Chen finally recovered his wits and left the Hall of Feudal Lords. Because he wanted to be ahead of Xiao Yuxuan''s group, Duan Chen''s Dragon Cage didn''t take a detour and instead headed straight for Prince Xiao''s Mansion.


    When Duan Chen arrived at the Xiao manor, the entire Xiao manor was filled with happiness. The colorful flags fluttered, the red silk spread across the ground, and all the guests were present as well. When Duan Chen arrived at the Xiao manor, the entire Xiao manor was filled with joy as well, as the red silk spread the ground, as all the guests were present as well.


    "This subject''s wife, Duan Mu Yan, kowtows to the Emperor and greets him for all eternity ¡­" Duan Mu Yan slightly bent his body as a calm look appeared in his eyes. Upon hearing Duan Mu Yan''s address, Duan Chen couldn''t help but tremble as he stared fixedly at his.


    "Mu Yan, it''s been so long since the Jing King''s incident and you still remember it? royal father also did his best ¡­ " Perhaps it was due to Ling Ziyan''s relationship that Duan Chen''s heart was filled with guilt. The past was already something he had done, but Duan Jingyang and Duan Muyan were both his own children. In the past twenty years, he had cared about them, but now he no longer had the chance to make amends.


    "On that day, this subject was rude and didn''t thank the emperor. Today is the day Prince Xiao and the Seventh Master celebrate. This subject also wants to take this opportunity to thank the emperor for not killing us ¡­" Duan Mu Yan kneeled down as he spoke. Originally, Duan Chen wanted to support her, but he was skillfully evaded by her. His three kowtows caused Duan Chen''s heart to feel extremely uncomfortable and he blamed himself.


    "Wake up. As for the marriage between Zi Tong and Yu Xuan ¡­" royal father has also given you a computer ¡­ " Duan Chen really wanted to explain to his that he had asked his to choose him back then. However, she had not chosen to be with Xiao Yuxuan. However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Duan Mu Yan.


    "I believe they will be arriving soon as well. Your Majesty, please take a seat." Duan Mu Yan glanced at Zi Min. Zi Min naturally understood what she meant and passed the cup of tea to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Your Majesty, please have some tea ¡­" Seeing this subject''s wife is truly rude. Just now, the emperor should have long since drunk the filial tea of the Seventh Princess. I presume he''s not thirsty right now! " Upon seeing this, Eunuch Li immediately stretched out his hand to support Duan Chen, inviting him to sit on the left side of the table.


    However, royal father is not here, and my husband''s soul has already returned to the heavens. Now, only my wife is left in the Xiao Palace, and with my eldest sister-in-law acting like a mother, Mu Yan had no choice but to dare sit on the right side and receive the kowtow of Duke Ping and Seventh Princess. I hope the Emperor understands. " Before Duan Chen could reply, he had already sat at the right side of the altar. His eyes were looking straight at the manor door, and he was no longer looking at Duan Chen.


    Time passed second by second, this wedding was a torture to anyone. Even though Duan Chen was sitting there steadily, his heart was in extreme pain. His daughter was sitting opposite of him, but she actually called him "Your Eminence". Duan Muyan''s heart was empty. At this moment, she suddenly thought of nothing. All she wanted was for this feeling to end as soon as possible.


    The sound of the gong and drums grew closer and closer and the sound of firecrackers rang out outside of Prince Xiao''s mansion. The sound of the firecrackers were all ringing outside of the mansion and the firecrackers were ringing out in unison as Master Cheng followed the rules of the palace to manage them in an orderly manner. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan, who was dressed in a wedding dress, jumped down from his handsome horse with an expressionless face and followed Master Cheng''s instructions as if he had lost his soul.


    "The groom kicks at the sedan!" Although it was palace etiquette, most people were no different from the common folk. After Master Cheng called out, Xiao Yuxuan casually kicked the sedan chair door, his eyes filled with dead silence. At this moment, an iron-masked man appeared in front of Xiao Yuxuan. Before Xiao Yuxuan could react, he was seized by the man.


    "Who are you?" Xiao Yuxuan was calm, but didn''t resist. In his mind, he knew how unwilling he was to complete this ritual. This sudden change was his best excuse.


    "The one who stopped you from making a mistake!" Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows furrowed as his hoarse voice suddenly spilled out. However, he was still pulled obediently to the roof by the masked man.


    "Crap!" The groom has been kidnapped ¡­ " Inside the main hall, upon hearing the commotion, Duan Mu Yan immediately ran out while Duan Chen also followed in shock. Within the sedan, Duan Zitong didn''t expect that something would happen at this moment and rushed out without a care for anything else but the moment she tore off the red handkerchief, she clearly saw a figure pull Xiao Yuxuan''s body as it headed off into the distance. Although she did not know any martial arts, she could still see that Xiao Yuxuan did not have the slightest intention of resisting.


    "Let go of Ping Wang, this prince will spare your life!" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips into a smile as he looked at the steel-masked man before him with a meaningful gaze.


    "Out of the way!" At the side, Xiao Yuxuan did not expect that Duan Xingyi would appear at this moment. The hope that had just been ignited in his heart immediately turned into ashes, and he was very clear that not only Duan Xingyi, but the emperor himself had personally come to the Xiao Palace to protect him from the shadows.


    "Tsk tsk, with such arrogant words, let this crown prince guess who you are?" Duan Xingyi looked at the steel-masked man with interest, a trace of uncertainty flashed across his deep eyes. Impossible, that Shangguan Wuye brat wouldn''t lie to him, who could it be? Just as Duan Xingyi was thinking this, the steel-masked man suddenly made his move. With a ''Falling Sand Swallow'' sweeping across, Duan Xingyi jumped up and sent a palm strike straight down. The steel-masked man didn''t let go of Xiao Yuxuan even if he attacked.

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    The three of them began to fight on top of the roof. All of the gazes of the people and guests from the entire Xiao manor shot toward the three of them. At this moment, the steel-masked man had already been beaten to the point where he didn''t have the strength to fight back. Even so, he still didn''t let go of Xiao Yuxuan''s hand.


    "Listen up, release the Prince. For the sake of today''s celebration, this crown prince will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, don''t blame me for trying to kill you!" The iron masked man was no match for him, and his chest was fiercely slapped by Duan Xingyi. Xiao Yuxuan had originally wanted to stop him, but with more than a hundred pairs of eyes watching from below, he basically didn''t have the chance to save them.


    Right at this moment, a flash of red dress suddenly appeared, and Duan Xingyi stepped in between the three of them. Duan Xingyi was stunned, and at this moment, Shangguan Wuye took advantage of Duan Xingyi''s absent-mindedness to smack Xiao Yuxuan away with his palm, then he reached out and slapped the Ironmask''s acupoints twice. By the time Duan Xingyi reacted, Shangguan Wuye had already fled with the Ironmask.


    "Ping Wang, it was really thrilling but not dangerous. This person is truly strange. This is the first time I''ve seen someone snatch the bride away ¡­" Looking at Xiao Yuxuan, who was clutching his chest, the corners of Duan Xingyi''s mouth curled into a smile. Xiao Yuxuan was speechless. Not even sparing Duan Xingyi a glance, he turned around and was about to return to the Xiao Residence when he saw Duan Mu Yan''s cold gaze. His heart suddenly felt as though it had been ruthlessly pierced by a sharp blade. I really want to, but I can''t...


    After this false alarm, everyone returned to their normal state. Although they still had some lingering fear in their hearts, with the Emperor present, no matter how many questions the guests had, they didn''t dare to rashly ask.


    "Fortunately, Ping Wang was not snatched away. Mu Yan, do you know how many guards there are?" Duan Chen looked at Duan Mu Yan with a profound gaze, and couldn''t help but let out a light sigh.


    He was clearly suspecting that all of this was his own masterpiece. Heh, this royal father that she had been calling his mother for over twenty years, not only did he not believe in his mother, he did not even trust his. Holding back the pain, Duan Mu Yan walked into the main hall with a light smile, and when he turned around and sat down, his gaze turned to Duan Chen.


    "The emperor really loves the Seventh Princess dearly, envious of the bystanders. It''s a pity that this subject''s in-laws aren''t around and there''s no one left in this world who dotes on this subject. This person really can''t be compared to others ¡­" She had a light smile on her face, and before Duan Chen could say anything, he had already shifted his gaze back to him. Duan Chen knew that Duan Moyan was blaming himself. Just as he was about to reply, a pair of newbies walked into the main hall.


    "First bow to the heavens and earth ¡­" Under the red handkerchief, Duan Zitong''s blood-red lips slowly formed a strange arc. Duan Mu Yan, I didn''t expect you to actually use this move.


    "Second bow to the hall ¡­" When she saw Duan Mu Yan, she could no longer suppress the pain in her heart, and her eyes were filled with the icy cold gaze of Duan Mu Yan. Her heart suddenly felt pain, as if it was being cut by a blunt blade, and he could even hear his own heart dripping blood.


    Feeling Xiao Yuxuan''s abnormality, Duan Zitong couldn''t help lightly tugging at the red silk. Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but come back to his senses; he almost didn''t know how he leaned over his and could only feel a pair of eyes glaring at him, causing him to lose all courage to continue staring.


    Seeing Xiao Yuxuan slowly bending over in front of her, Duan Moyan clenched her teeth tightly, subconsciously clenching her fists tightly. She allowed her nails to sink into her flesh, but it was not even a thousandth of her heartache, repeatedly telling herself not to cry, not to let anyone see her weakness. She wanted to be strong, she wanted to look down on everyone!


    "Husband and wife greet each other ¡­" Master Cheng''s resounding voice interrupted everyone''s thoughts. Xiao Yuxuan was well aware that if he were to continue bowing, he would be completely unworthy of Duan Mu Yan. What to do? His heart was struggling desperately as he stared at Duan Mu Yan, unwilling to kowtow even after a long time.


    At this moment, Duan Zitong seemed to have felt that Xiao Yuxuan was acting strangely. He continuously tugged on the red silk. However, no matter how hard she pulled on the red silk, Xiao Yu Xuan continued to stare unblinkingly at her.


    When Duan Chen saw this, he became extremely worried. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Duan Mu Yan opening her mouth.


    "Ping Wang is regretting that your son is not sitting on my father''s seat, right? I believe that when royal father hears about your wedding, he will be like Mu Yan and will give you endless blessings, hoping that you and Seventh Princess will love each other and grow old together. " There was not a single ripple in her clear voice. Duan Moyan''s gentle gaze was as resplendent as a beautiful flower.


    At this moment, her heart had shattered into ice and she fell to the ground, turning into a bubble. At this moment, her heart had shattered into ice and she fell to the ground, turning into a bubble.


    "Husband and wife greet each other ¡­" Master Cheng looked nervously at the pair of newlyweds in the main hall and couldn''t help but feel his heart speed up. This was a grand wedding of princesses. If there was a chance, even if it had nothing to do with her, he would still be punished.


    Duan Zitong pulled on the red satin cloth, causing Xiao Yuxuan to involuntarily lean forward. Right at this moment, Duan Zitong obediently bowed. The last act of etiquette ended just like this. Everyone present let out a sigh of relief and returned to their respective seats.


    "The groom sends the bride to her bridal chamber ¡­" After Master Cheng shouted these words, he couldn''t help but wipe away the cold sweat on his forehead. Xiao Yuxuan walked forward numbly, while Duan Zitong followed closely behind. After watching Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong leave the main hall, Duan Chen slowly stood up and was about to say something when he saw Duan Mu Yan bowing to him.


    "This subject shall respectfully send Your Majesty off ¡­" Duan Chen''s euphemistic order to expel his daughter was a clear indication of the conflict between father and daughter. Duan Chen knew that the misunderstanding between him and Duan Mu Yan was no longer clear. Perhaps he had really lost this daughter of his, no matter how unwilling he was.


    After Duan Chen helplessly left, Duan Mu Yan''s body started to sway violently. If it wasn''t for Zi Min, he would have already fainted on the ground.


    "Esteemed wangfei, let me help you return to your room to rest ¡­" Zi Min was naturally aware that this kind of scene was undoubtedly the greatest blow to Duan Muyan. If she were to continue staying here, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    "This won''t do, right now I''m the only one left in the Xiao family to be the head of the household. On this kind of occasion, if I leave again, it''ll be hard to avoid being targeted by others. "I must persevere, be it for the sake of Rui Feng or the Xiao family''s elder, Zi Min, go and get the jug of wine. I want to toast ¡­" The more time passed, the stronger she would become. She had to let everyone know that she could support the entire Xiao Duke Palace, and even more so, the entire Great Mo.


    Looking at the entire courtyard filled with cups and cups of wine, Duan Mu Yan quietly stood in front of the main hall. The long red carpet made her heart ache even more; she originally thought that alcohol would be able to relieve her worries, but no matter how hard she tried, her heart was still as clear as ever.


    "Esteemed wangfei, let this servant accompany you to your room to rest ¡­" It was as if she had lost her soul as she followed Zi Min into the backyard. The night was getting darker, and when she passed by Xiao Yuxuan''s and Duan Tong''s new room, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but stop, and her misty eyes started crying. She really hoped that everything was just a dream, that as long as she woke up from the dream, everything would be restored to its original state. She had the love of her mother, her royal brother, and the promise of the Sea Alliance.


    "Princess, things are already like this. No matter how sad you are, you can''t salvage anything. Why don''t you let go of us? At least you still have us!" Zi Min could feel the tremors in Duan Mu Yan''s body, and she consoled her worriedly.


    "That''s right, I still have you guys. Luckily, I still have you guys ¡­" She had only taken two steps when the candle flame in the bridal chamber suddenly went out. At this moment, with a loud ''bang'', Duan Mu Yan''s heart broke, and his vision turned pitch black.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Zi Min said in fear. She held Duan Mu Yan in her arms and quickly left the area, returning to her own room.


    "Why is the light off?" The clear and cold voice contained a trace of reprimand. The lamp was lit again, reflecting Xiao Yuxuan''s unparalleled beauty. However, her face appeared as if it had been sealed in ice without the slightest emotion.


    Yuxuan, we''re already husband and wife. You can stop lifting my bridal veil or drinking my wine, but at this hour, as the saying goes, a spring snack is worth a thousand gold. You can''t just let me sit with you until daybreak, right?" "Ever since he entered the bridal room, Xiao Yuxuan had been sitting on a chair without a word or an expression. He was like a zombie, sitting there and not saying a word no matter how much she tried to persuade his. She had had had enough.


    "Actually... "You should have known long ago that this was our result. Forgive me for not being able to sleep in the same bed with you, but if the princess is dissatisfied, we can complain to the emperor. No matter what punishment we receive, Yuxuan will gladly accept it." His heart ached incomparably, and he didn''t dare to leave. He was afraid that the moment he saw Duan Mu Yan, he wouldn''t be able to resist the urge to hug her in his embrace.


    "You! "Yu Xuan, you shouldn''t have done that. Now that we''re legitimate husband and wife, are you going to let me live a life as a widow?" Suppressing her anger, Duan Zitong stood up and walked over to Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Sorry, at least for now, I can''t accept our relationship ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan sighed softly and closed her eyes. At this moment, the image of Duan Moyan appeared in his mind. Seeing Xiao Yuxuan like this, Duan Zitong gritted her teeth.


    "Yuxuan, no matter how much you resist, I''m still your wife. This is an indisputable fact ¡­" As Duan Zitong spoke, she slowly lifted her jade-like fingers and casually undid the buttons and belt on her wedding dress. A strange light flashed across her feminine eyes. As long as one was a man, there was no one who wasn''t lustful. She didn''t believe that Xiao Yuxuan was an exception.


    After a long time, Xiao Yuxuan could feel Duan Zitong holding her hand and slowly reaching forward. When he touched an indescribable warmth, Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but open her eyes. Everything before her caused him to be shocked beyond belief.

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    "Princess!" Please have some self-respect! " Xiao Yuxuan''s hand withdrew as though he had been electrocuted. He closed his eyes abruptly, and his calm heart began to beat rapidly. Seeing Xiao Yuxuan''s reaction, Duan Zitong couldn''t help smiling. He knew that no man in this world could resist such temptation.


    As such, Duan Ziteng approached Xiao Yuxuan in a self-righteous manner. His slender legs started to move upwards from Xiao Yuxuan''s wedding dress, and his hands were wrapped around her neck. Feeling his impudence, Xiao Yuxuan frowned, but kept his eyes closed.


    "Yu Xuan, as long as you open your eyes and look at me, I guarantee you that you will forget that person. I will make you want to die. I believe that we will have a future, and our future will only be happiness ¡­ " As Duan Zitong spoke, she tightly embraced Xiao Yuxuan. She believed that Xiao Yuxuan would definitely not be able to endure her enthusiasm. Duan Zitong''s lips lightly covered Xiao Yuxuan''s almost perfect lower jaw, and everything was going according to Duan Zitong''s imagination.


    Just as Duan Ziteng was about to kiss Xiao Yuxuan''s lips, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly opened his eyes. The cold light in them caused Duan Zitong to involuntarily tremble, and before Duan Zitong could say anything, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly wrapped his arms around his waist and strode towards the bed. Although the strength was a bit heavy, Duan Zitong was still extremely excited, as this was the result of what she wanted.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Duan Zitong tried her best to sound seductive. Even when she was ruthlessly thrown onto the bed, she was still gasping for breath as her hands slowly moved across her beautiful figure. Just when Duan Zitong thought that Xiao Yuxuan would crazily occupy her, something unexpected happened. Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze was ice-cold as her fingers tapped on her body twice, and in the next moment, she was no longer able to move.


    "Yuxuan, you ¡­ What are you doing? " Duan Zitong looked at Xiao Yuxuan in astonishment. Xiao Yuxuan was speechless, but he covered his with the blanket and wrapped it around his.


    "I think the princess must be cold. Please rest early!" Xiao Yuxuan spoke coldly before turning around to leave, but was shouted down by Duan Zitong.


    "Yu Xuan!" Where are you going? You can''t just throw your face at me! I''m your wife, you can''t do this to me! Hurry and unlock my acupoints! " Her eyes shone with an unprecedented light. As a princess, she had already put down the temptation of her status. Perplexed him, could it be that he was completely indifferent! Seeing Xiao Yuxuan turn around, Duan Zitong''s heart was set ablaze again. After a while, he entered the endless abyss again. Xiao Yuxuan had actually pointed her mute acupoint. It would be impossible for her to find Qing Lan for help this time.


    "Wuu ¡­ wuu ¡­" "Sob, sob, sob ¡­" Duan Zitong''s eyes radiated a bloodthirsty and murderous light. He didn''t know how much hatred she had in her heart. If she could stand up, she would wish she could melt the entire Xiao manor into a sea of flames. Naturally, that would include the person she hated the most, Duan Moyan.


    "I''m sorry, I still can''t accept you. Even if we become husband and wife, there are some things we can''t force each other to do in the end. But don''t worry, I''ll always be sitting on my chair until dawn." Xiao Yu Xuan said dejectedly before returning to his chair without any reluctance to stay behind.


    Xiao Yuxuan was well aware that even though he was so close to Duan Mu Yan, he could not leave the sect to find her. Not to mention that there was Qing Lan waiting outside, even he herself did not know how to face her.


    After a sleepless night, Xiao Yuxuan sat quietly until dawn, when Qinglan brought breakfast into the room.


    "Princess, Prince Consort ¡­" The breakfast is ready! " Qing Lan''s voice interrupted Xiao Yuxuan''s thoughts. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan remembered that he had tapped Duan Zitong''s acupoints. When he walked to the bed, Duan Zitong was glaring at him with a resentful gaze.


    "I''m sorry ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s voice was a little hoarse as she opened up Duan Zitong''s acupoints. Just as she was about to turn around, Duan Zitong suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand.


    "Do you really hate me that much? It was also you who unhesitatingly agreed to my conditions. On the wedding night, you actually opened my acupoints for me for an entire night, is this fair to me? "Is that fair?!" At this moment, Duan Zitong could no longer be bothered with the stiffness of her body. She stood up abruptly with misty eyes.


    "Besides being sorry, I don''t want to say anything. If you think I''ve done too much, you can report to the Emperor. Even if the Emperor wants to sentence me to death, my people have no complaints." Xiao Yu Xuan didn''t even turn her head as she replied indifferently.


    "Die?" Was it more unacceptable than death to be with me? Xiao Yuxuan, I truly love you. For you, I can give up everything, but why can''t you give me a chance! I only want this one chance! At least, don''t be so cold, okay? "I''m not the one who made a mistake!" Duan Zitong choked with sobs as tears rolled down her face. Her heart ached so much that she could barely breathe.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan looked back at the teary Duan Zitong on the bed and felt a sense of guilt in her heart. At this point, the only thing he could do for Duan Zitong was to smile kindly.


    Seeing Xiao Yuxuan''s smile, Duan Zitong was overjoyed. She waited for her to dress up before ordering her to come in.


    "Princess, Prince Consort, this is breakfast ¡­" The moment she stepped into the bridal room, all sorts of feelings welled up in her. Now that her beloved had already married someone else, she no longer had any hope. Now, as long as she could kill Gui Luosha, her remaining wish would be enough.


    "Qinglan, what''s going on outside?" What''s everyone up to? " Duan Zitong stopped Xiao Yuxuan from sitting in front of the table and personally poured some soup for his with a smile on his face.


    "Reporting to the princess, the palace maids have already begun to clean up the courtyard. Everything is normal." Qing Lan had been waiting outside the whole night, so she naturally knew what was happening outside like the back of her hand.


    "Very good, Yuxuan. After we finish our meal, we have to pay our respects to the 3rd royal sister." Very good, Yuxuan, after we finish our meal, we have to pay our respects to the 3rd royal sister. Duan Zitong said in a gentle voice, her gaze flashing with deep love as she looked at Xiao Yuxuan.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s body shook slightly, but just as he was about to speak, Qing Lan beat him to it.


    "Reporting to Princess, Princess Qi Wangfei isn''t in the mansion. She has already left at about the right time. She still hasn''t returned yet ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan raised her gaze as Qing Lan respectfully spoke.


    "You went out so early? What''s the matter? " Just as Xiao Yuxuan finished speaking, Duan Zitong spoke up.


    "Yuxuan, Qinglan is my maid, so how could she care about Third Sister? Even if the Third Sister left early, she has no right to ask about it. Since the Third Sister isn''t in her residence, Qinglan, go prepare the carriage. After breakfast, I will ride back to the Imperial Palace with Prince Consort!" The moment she mentioned Duan Mu Yan, she could clearly see the worry and concern in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes. Hatred, grew crazily in her heart like vines. As long as Duan Mu Yan was alive, she would never be able to obtain her.


    Under the rays of the morning sun, the Moon Glow Palace looked exceptionally majestic. Its overall white color made it seem even more holy and mysterious. At this moment, the Moon Palace was in an uproar. That purple figure was in the main hall, clamoring and clamoring.


    "Shangguan Wu Ye! Get the fuck out here! "If you don''t come out soon, I''ll tear down your Moon Splendor Hall ¡­" Duan Xingyi almost roared as his sharp eyes swept across the accessories in the main hall as he tried to figure out where to start.


    "Who was it that angered our Young Master Shen? Why are you so angry? Tell Peony, Peony will definitely vent her anger on you ¡­" A white clothed peony walked over with a sway as it spoke with a sweet smile.


    "Great!" Then you go and tear that Shangguan Wuye bastard into ten thousand pieces! "Go ¡­" Hearing this, Peony couldn''t help but step back. At the side, Cai Die gently moved her foot.


    "Calm your anger, Young Master Shen. The Palace Master will arrive in a moment, please give the Palace Master some more time. Although the things inside the Moon Splendor Hall aren''t worth much, it''s a waste for them to be here ¡­" "We are not as generous as you ¡­" Cai Die pouted.


    "Since you dare to smash it, you should be able to compensate for it!" Shangguan Wuye, if you don''t come out now, don''t blame me for being merciless! " Just as he was about to make a move, he saw Hong Chang, who had slithered along the corridor, swagger in his direction.


    "Brother Shen, it''s really been a while. Just what kind of wind blew you here ¡­" Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips into a smile and looked at Duan Xingyi with a harmless expression.


    "Which gust of wind? Happy Wind! Shangguan Wuye, let me ask you, who is that steel-masked man? Didn''t you say that Xiao Lingfeng is dead? " Duan Xingyi went straight to the point. If Xiao Jingfeng was still alive and was hiding in the dark, it would be extremely disadvantageous for him.


    "Of course! "I saw it with my own eyes ¡­" Shangguan Wuye cast a sidelong glance at Peony and Han Wufei as he spoke, signalling them to leave, in case a fire broke out at the city gates. Peony and the others knew what Shangguan Wuye was thinking and retreated without a trace.


    "Then I shall properly ask you who exactly is that steel-masked man and why did he kidnap Xiao Yuxuan and why did you save him?!" If you don''t give me a reasonable explanation, then don''t even think about getting these things! " Duan Xingyi let out a cold snort, coldly looking at Shangguan Wuye. Originally, his red dress was not pleasing to the eye, but now, it was becoming more and more unpleasing to the eye.


    "I don''t know that steel-faced man ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said innocently. Duan Xingyi''s voice was immediately filled with rage.


    "Do you think that makes sense? If you don''t know him, why did you rescue him? " Duan Xingyi looked at Shangguan Wuye''s confused face and really wanted to tear his unparalleled face into shreds.


    "Brother Shen, don''t get so angry, just be careful. When I went there and saw that kind of scene, I naturally wanted to help you. Think about it, I can''t kill that iron mask on the spot, so should the wedding be held? Therefore, I can only take him away with me, so that everything can return to its previous tranquility! " Shangguan Wuye was definitely not going to speak the truth.


    "Is that so? Don''t you see that he''s no match for me at all? " Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, his eyes full of suspicion.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Not only did I see it, I also saw that Xiao Yuxuan was helping the steel-masked man, intentionally or unintentionally. If they continued to waste time like this, wouldn''t the auspicious time pass ¡­ "Pity that all my good intentions have been treated like a mule ¡­" Shangguan Wuye held his forehead with his hand and lamented.


    Seeing Shangguan Wuye''s nonchalant expression, Duan Xingyi slowly calmed his anger.

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    "Alright, then let me ask you, where is the steel-masked man now? Hand him over to me!" A strange light flashed in his deep eyes. Duan Xingyi wanted to see how Shangguan Wuye would hand over the people.


    "Ugh ¡­" You didn''t let me capture him? " Shangguan Wuye looked at Duan Xingyi in astonishment, as if all his fault lay with him.


    "You!" Duan Xingyi''s eyes turned cold. He wanted to use the most primitive method to strangle Shangguan Wuye, but he held himself back. Since Shangguan Wuye did not want to say it, then it would be futile to continue asking.


    "Alright, I was in the wrong. Next time, if I meet that steel-masked man again, I swear I will capture him and give him to you!" Seeing Duan Xingyi''s true qi move, Shangguan Wuye spoke up with a smile.


    "No need!" Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Shangguan Wuye.


    "Brother Shen, it wasn''t easy for you to come here. I''ll get Peony to prepare some dishes and wine right now!" Shangguan Wuye feigned cordiality, but what he got in return was Duan Xingyi''s face full of disdain. After Duan Xingyi left, Shangguan Wuye breathed out a long breath, and then walked towards the room at the end of the long corridor.


    When Shangguan Wuye walked into the room, Xiao Jingfeng still hadn''t opened his acupoints.


    "Let me go!" The ice-cold voice contained great indignation, and the eyes under the iron mask shone with a sharp and cold light.


    "Let you go? Let go of you and let you die? Do you know that if I hadn''t appeared in time, you wouldn''t have been able to escape? Do you also know what the consequences would have been if you had been captured? If you want to return to your previous identity, I can make you a mask. It was very easy because you had personally chosen to make this mask, and obviously you do not want to appear as the King of Qi anymore, but aren''t you being too impulsive today! " If he had been vigilant enough, perhaps he would not have allowed that to happen. Although it did not have much to do with him, he was still present at the scene and had witnessed everything with his own eyes.


    "But I can''t let Yuxuan marry the Seventh Princess! Absolutely not! " Xiao Jingfeng almost roared.


    "You should have seen it. Back then, no one had tied up Xiao Yuxuan, and no one had even pointed a sword at his neck. When you dragged him away, you should have felt it even more. It was his own will! No one is forcing him! " If he didn''t mention Tong Xiao and Jin Feng, even if he opened his acupoints, he would still return to the Xiao Residence. If Duan Xingyi caught him red-handed, then he would thoroughly offend this friend of his for more than ten years.


    "But the one he likes is Mu Yan! It''s not the Seventh Princess at all, there must be a secret behind this! " Xiao Jingfeng said firmly.


    "Since you know there''s a secret, you should find out where it is. Since you showed up so hastily, won''t they suspect you?" Furthermore ¡­ Duan Mu Yan seems to be your wife, right? Now that Xiao Yuxuan has married someone else, you shouldn''t be happy, right? " Shangguan Wuye didn''t mind.


    If I had not died, perhaps it would have been a pity for everyone. But now that we are not together, I am already dead. Xiao Jin Feng painfully spoke, his hoarse voice filled with emotion. The main reason why he chose the Steel Face was to help Duan Mu Yan.


    "There are some things that we cannot control. You only need to know what kind of awkward situation Mu Yan will be in once her identity is exposed ¡­" Shangguan Wuye opened his mouth in frustration, turning to leave, his fingers flicked lightly and opened Xiao Jingfeng''s acupoints with a loud crack.


    Looking at Shangguan Wuye''s departing back, Xiao Jin Feng clenched his fists, the sorrow in his eyes could be clearly seen. That''s right, if Duan Xingyi had taken off his mask on the spot, what would the consequences be? He was wrong again, sorry, Mu Yan ¡­


    The melodious sound of a zither drifted out from the Spring Festival. Duan Muyan, dressed in beautiful white clothes, dragged along the ground as she quietly sat on the stage. Her slender fingers fiddled with the zither strings in a rhythmic manner, and her crystal clear eyes flickered with a glimmering radiance as the spectators below the stage stared fixedly at her as if their souls had been drawn out of their bodies by the zither music, not daring to miss a single moment.


    "Min Er, what''s wrong with Lady Meng Yan?" "Why did you suddenly add another one? Did you run into a difficult problem and run into a lack of money ¡­" Feng Guihua looked at Zi Min with a wretched expression and chuckled.


    "Of course not. Miss said that all of the income will be yours. My family''s miss was just excited for a moment." Zi Min spoke indifferently, her gaze never leaving Duan Moyan. The ones who were lusting after her were her facial features, and there were also a few who could hear the sorrow and sorrow in her voice.


    At this moment, at the staircase of the second room, a pair of beautiful eyes that were as beautiful as butterfly feathers were currently flashing with a strange light as they stared unblinkingly at Duan Mu Yan who was on the stage.


    "She''s finally appeared. I''ve really missed her for a long time ¡­" Xing''er''s entire body trembled, she understood what this action of Ni Chang meant too well. Following Ni Chang''s line of sight, Xing''er could clearly see Duan Mu Yan''s delicate face, she was very sure that the woman on the stage who had let down Shen Han was Ling Long, but she had not made a single move these past few days, and she could not help but be anxious, if she did not get rid of this demon soon, she really did not know how long she would be able to last.


    "Miss, how are you going to deal with her?" Xing''er probed, her eyes scanning the surroundings, yet she didn''t see Leng Bing Xin.


    "Of course I love a woman that I''ve taken a liking to. After she finishes her performance later, invite her to my room!" Ni Chang''s phoenix eyes slightly narrowed as she turned around and returned to her room.


    Just as Xing''er was thinking about how to get Meng Yan to Meiyu Xuan, a burst of thunderous applause rang out from below the stage. At this moment, Zi Min had already arrived at the stage and was gently helping Duan Mu Yan up.


    "Miss, they should be leaving by now. You should go back and rest." You were up all night yesterday. " Zi Min was worried as she spoke, only to see her smiling.


    "What does it have to do with me where they are going? It''s been a long time since they''ve been here, so it''s only right for them to show their faces. If they leave just like that, it will inevitably arouse suspicion." Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s smile, Zi Min sighed inwardly. She was too clear that her master''s smile contained too much helplessness.


    Zi Min didn''t say anything else. She accompanied Duan Mu Yan to the second floor but was stopped by Xing''er at the entrance to the second floor.


    "Miss Meng Yan is indeed a good person. My family''s young miss is very interested in the song that Miss Meng Yan played just now. If Miss Meng Yan doesn''t mind, can we go to the Plum Feather Pavilion to talk to my family''s master?" Xing''er''s face was full of smiles. Her eyes were full of pleading.


    "My apologies, but my young lady is tired. Let''s change the day ¡­" Zi Min tactfully refused. She believed that her master was not in the mood to discuss these matters with others. Duan Moyan had the same thoughts as well. Just as she was about to leave, she was stopped by Xing''er.


    "Miss Meng Yan, it''s rare for you to come to the Spring Festival. My family''s young miss has long admired Miss Meng Yan''s zither skills. As long as we can receive a few pointers from Miss Meng Yan, my family''s young miss will be satisfied ¡­" Xing''er''s eyes were full of hope, and as she spoke, she fell to her knees. If she couldn''t ask Duan Mu Yan to go to the Plum Feather Pavilion, she would inevitably be punished by her master. Since his punishment was strange, it made sense that she would be afraid.


    Seeing that Xing''er was so determined, Meng Yan looked at Zi Min. Zi Min naturally understood what was going on, so she pulled Xing''er up from the ground.


    "What''s your name?" Although Xing`er spoke in a very attentive manner, she could clearly feel the fear that flashed past her eyes. There was no need to doubt that the source of that fear was definitely not her. Ni Chang? Her zither arts were not inferior to her own. Furthermore, she seemed to have met a few times before. How could such a beautiful girl make her maid this afraid? Perhaps he needed to meet this Ni Chang for a while.


    "This servant is Xing''er, Miss Ni Chang''s personal maid ¡­" Xing''er responded respectfully, looking pleadingly at Meng Yan. If Ni Chang made a move on Meng Yan, perhaps Leng Bing Xin would do the same. Perhaps this was unfair to Meng Yan, but she really wanted to escape from Gui Luosha''s clutches.


    "Miss Xing''er, please lead the way ¡­" Her gaze turned to Zi Min, and Zi Min could feel that Xing''er''s behavior was a little abnormal. When she turned around, she nodded to herself inwardly.


    In front of Mei Yanxuan, Xing''er lightly knocked on the door.


    "Miss, Miss Meng Yan, please come in ¡­" Xing''er carefully listened to every movement inside, afraid that she would accidentally ruin the good news about Gui Luosha.


    "Then why don''t you invite Lady Meng Yan in ¡­" Xing`er opened the door when she heard her voice. A refreshing fragrance of roses wafted into her nose. Duan Mu Yan was instantly intoxicated to the point that her mind went blank. She could sense the abnormality in Duan Mu Yan and lightly nudged her mistress.


    "Miss ¡­" Only after being gently called out by Zi Min did Duan Mu Yan come back to her senses and casually walked in. Just as Zi Min wanted to follow, she was stopped by Xing''er.


    "Why don''t we go prepare some pastries ¡­" Zi Min didn''t turn around, but looked at Duan Mu Yan instead.


    "Go on, I''m also hungry." Duan Mu Yan nodded slightly, indicating for Zi Min to be at ease. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan gave her permission, Xing''er closed the door and left the second floor with Zi Min.


    Duan Mu Yan turned around to look, only to see Ni Chang, dressed in a light green robe, coming over to welcome him.


    "For Miss Meng Yan to come, I am truly honored ¡­" As she spoke, Ni Chang pulled Duan Mu Yan''s hand and walked her to the side of the table. On the huge jade square table, other than the Jade Zither, there was only one other censer.


    "The fragrance that filled the room must have something to do with this censer, right? Miss Ni Chang is so elegant. Indeed, one must pay attention to the atmosphere when playing the zither. " Duan Mu Yan smiled sweetly as she subconsciously looked around her surroundings, yet she didn''t discover even the slightest inkling of the situation.


    "Meng Yan, you''re too kind. This incense burner is the ''Rose Core'' that I''ve treasured for many years. As long as it is heated, it will fill the entire room with its fragrance. If it wasn''t for an important guest like you, I wouldn''t even be willing to take it out to use ¡­" Her burning gaze did not leave Duan Mu Yan for even a moment. This gaze caused her to feel uncomfortable and she clearly understood that this greedy gaze should only appear on those men who harbored ill intentions. However, right now, Ni Chang was clearly using this kind of gaze to size her up.

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    "Since it''s such a precious item, it''s better for Miss Ni Chang to extinguish it ¡­" Duan Muyan casually reached for the censer, but in the next instant, Ni Chang held out her hand.


    "Miss Meng Yan, you have to be careful. This incense burner is very hot, and Meng Yan is my esteemed guest. This is something that Ni Chang is willing to offer!" As Ni Chang spoke, her hands moved between Duan Mu Yan and Yan Rou, stroking them from time to time. Duan Mu Yan hastily retracted her fingers and spoke gently.


    "I wonder which segment Miss Ni would like Yan''er to play for you?" For some unknown reason, she felt that this Rainbow Dress of hers was extremely strange. Her behavior did not resemble a woman''s, especially those clear eyes. From the looks of it, she was even greedier than before.


    "It was the song that was just played onstage. It''s simply the sound of nature. If Miss Meng Yan can play it again for Ni Chang, I''ll be extremely grateful!" Ni Chang casually pulled out a chair and sat by Duan Muyan''s side. Her vulgar gaze was still locked onto Duan Muyan''s face.


    Speechless, Duan Muyan only wanted to leave after playing. Perhaps, it wasn''t a good idea for her to let Zi Min out.


    As the zither melody rang out, Duan Mu Yan lightly tapped her fingers, but she still felt a little dizzy. Her entire body seemed to float upwards as her eyelids drooped downwards.


    "Meng Yan, are you alright?" Ni Chang courteously spoke out. Her hands moved to support her body, but Duan Muyan cleverly dodged them. Sensing that her body wasn''t feeling well, Duan Mu Yan slowly rose to her feet.


    "I''m really sorry, I''m a little tired. Why don''t I play for you another day ¡­" Duan Mu Yan only felt her forehead grow increasingly dizzy as she turned to leave.


    "Meng Yan, why are you so anxious? If you''re tired, then rest here. My bed here is much more comfortable than yours!" Feeling Duan Mu Yan''s body swaying gently, Ni Chang didn''t say anything else and abruptly embraced her in an embrace, her vulgar eyes turning even darker.


    "There''s no need ¡­" Duan Muyan seemed to have sensed that Ni Chang was acting strangely as she struggled to get up. However, she didn''t expect that Ni Chang would actually hug her up horizontally in the next moment.


    "Put..." "Let me go ¡­" Even when she didn''t have the strength to lift her hand, she suddenly saw a change in Ni Chang''s face. Her originally elegant face became distinct and sharp, and she even saw the rise and fall of her neck.


    "Meng Yan, do you know how long I''ve been waiting for you ¡­?" Ni Chang''s voice suddenly became high-pitched, appearing no different from that of a man''s. However, she did not know why, but the more she acted this way, the more blurry the scene became. Just as she was panicking, Ni Chang had already gently placed Duan Mu Yan on the bed. That ''Rose Core'' would only cause one to be in a semi-conscious state, and would not allow one to fully fall asleep.


    "Yan''er, be good and listen to me. I won''t let you suffer ¡­" "Believe me ¡­" As Ni Chang spoke, her hands had already reached for Duan Mu Yan''s collar. When her fair neck was revealed to Ni Chang, an unprecedented palpitation arose in her heart.


    Just as Ni Chang was about to untie Duan Mu Yan''s belt, a black shadow suddenly flashed to the edge of the bed.


    "Since when did the dignified Ghost Rakshasi become such a wretched rapist? Didn''t they say that what you enjoy the most is lying under a man? "Looks like rumors cannot be trusted ¡­" His playful voice carried a trace of disdain, and his pair of sharp little eyes looked even more wretched than those of Gui Luosha.


    "How dare you barge into my room! You must be tired of living!" Since his good plan was interrupted, Gui Luosha was naturally furious.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" "I had good intentions. I thought you were lacking in men, so I came. Who would have known that your taste has changed ¡­" Qian Ruming shrugged his shoulders as he spoke, his words full of ridicule.


    "This Seat sees that you are tired of living!" Gui Luosha had never been ridiculed like this before. His fierce gaze suddenly turned cold, followed by killing intent. Before Qian Ru Ming could react, Gui Luosha jumped down from the bed and struck out towards Qian Ru Ming!


    Although Qian Ruming''s martial arts were not as good as Gui Luosha''s, he still had the ability to escape. Qian Ruming somersaulted and flew out of the window with a swoosh, while Gui Luosha was not willing to let the matter go, and hurriedly gave chase. The moment the two of them left the room, Yan Wuhen and Zi Min ran into Mei Yuxuan in a second, only to see Duan Mu Yan lying on the bed, fully dressed.


    "Miss, how did this happen?" Zi Min looked at the unconscious Duan Mu Yan in shock, and she was filled with remorse. If Yan Wu Hen hadn''t knocked Xing''er out in time, she might still be tied down by Yan Wu Hen. Without a word, Yan Wu Hen immediately carried Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min away from Mei Yu Xuan, heading to the inn.


    After Gui Luosha was aware that he had been tricked, he returned to Mei Yanxuan and found that Duan Mu Yan had long since disappeared. The original coincidence had been taken by Gui Luosha as a premeditated way of luring the tiger out of this place.


    "Miss ¡­" As soon as Xing''er entered the room, she was pulled in front of her by Gui Luosha.


    "Where is the maid?" Gui Luosha opened his mouth and said in a vicious voice, while his eyes were as cold as ice. She knew very well about Gui Luosha''s character, and she was afraid that if she did not succeed just now, she would be in for another round of suffering.


    "Reporting to Master, Xing`er was already pestering that maidservant. I don''t know where she jumped out from, but someone knocked Xing`er out so that Xing`er wouldn''t know what happened next." Xing''er opened her mouth nervously, her eyes filled with fear.


    "How could this happen? None of the people I want can escape!" Meng Yan! "Hmph ¡­" "Come here!" Gui Luosha fiercely pulled Xing''er to his side and hugged her to his chest, both of his hands unaffectionately tearing her clothes.


    Xing''er knew what she was about to face, but there was nothing she could do. Therefore, she had to get rid of Gui Luosha as soon as possible, as long as he was alive for one day, she wouldn''t have a good life. At this time, Gui Luosha had already torn Xing''er''s clothes into a thousand pieces.


    "Ugh ¡­" The pain in her neck made Xing''er moan softly. Before Xing''er could react, Gui Luosha had already wiped away all the obstacles on the table and fiercely pressed the apricot onto the table ¡­


    In the alley, Qian Ruming gasped for breath as he looked at the ice-cold Qing Lan.


    "It can''t be. I''ve only just escaped from life and death, and you don''t know how to care about your husband?" Qian Ruming was injured. No matter what attitude Qing Lan had towards him, he loved Qing Lan to the point of cutting off all women for her. It was harder for him than it was for him to die, but he had done it to show her love.


    "That person was Gui Luosha?" The Qing Residence had been closed off for more than ten years, but the scene that happened at that time appeared in her mind like it had just happened yesterday. She still remembered the golden leaves that were stuck in her family''s hearts, and her heart suddenly ached.


    Feeling Qinglan''s anger, Qian Ruming, while Qinglan was still in a daze, tapped on her acupoints twice.


    I want to remind you, with my martial arts skills, I can only run for my life in front of him. You can''t even beat me, but don''t think that you can just charge in and fight me, I don''t want my wife to become someone else''s plaything. Do you know what I saw when I first entered? He was just thinking of having a merry relationship with a semi-conscious girl! "I should have told you before, he''s a woman on the surface, but he eats both men and women ¡­" After Qian Ruming had finished his speech, he opened Qing Lan''s acupoints with a smack of his fingers.


    "Then what should we do? Do you want me to see my enemies in front of me without taking revenge? At most, we can just die together with him! " Qing Lan said angrily, her nails digging into the meat without being aware of it.


    "Of course not, the reason I brought you here today is just to tell you who Gui Luosha is. After all, he is in the open while we are in the dark. Don''t worry, I''ve already specially concocted a highly toxic poison for him. Your vengeance shall be mine. Go back and wait for my message. As long as I can think of a plan, I will look for you! " Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he was suddenly called by Qing Lan.


    "Wait!" I... I would like to see how well you have managed to concoct the poison here! " Although Qing Lan was embarrassed, her voice was not warm at all. She had been spoiled by Qian Ru Ming. She had followed him because she knew where he was staying and because if she was lucky enough to escape, she would have a place to avenge herself.


    "You ¡­ "Really?" Qian Ru Ming''s bright little eyes were filled with light. From his point of view, Qing Lan accepting his request was perhaps due to her accepting his request. Qing Lan didn''t say a word, only looking at Qian Ru Ming.


    "Then come with me!" As Qian Ruming spoke, he leapt into the air and Qinglan followed closely behind him. Qinglan had been paying attention to every building along the way.


    After an unknown period of time, Duan Mu Yan finally woke up from her coma. When she opened her eyes, she saw Zi Min''s eyes, which were filled with tears.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ You''re finally awake! It was all Zi Min''s fault! I have made you suffer! " With a slight frown on her face, Duan Mu Yan leaned against the bed and reached out a hand to support Zi Min.


    "What''s wrong?" Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt dizzy. Luckily, Zi Min was able to hold her tightly against the bed rail.


    "Princess, have you forgotten?" Zi Min turned around and gave a cup of tea to Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan took the cup and a few images seemed to appear in her mind.


    "I only remember that there was a type of spice called ''Rose Core'' burning in Ni Chang''s room. After that, I would play for her and then ¡­" Duan Muyan lightly covered her forehead and shook her head without uttering a word. At this moment, Yan Wuhen walked in from the outer hall.


    "This subordinate pays his respect to Pavilion Master!" Yan Wuhen bowed respectfully, causing Duan Mu Yan to shudder.


    "Wu Hen? Why did you come here? Just a simple sentence was enough to warm Yan Wushang''s heart. He had always thought that his choice was correct. To be able to put his life on the line knowing that he had already put his life on the line, he no longer had any regrets.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, Wuhen is fine." Just as Yan Wuhen finished his sentence, Zi Min opened his mouth.


    "Esteemed wangfei, if it wasn''t for Big Brother Yan this time, you might have ¡­ It''s all because of this servant''s unfavorable protection! " Tears fell down like rain from Zi Min''s eyes. When it came to the dangerous situation just now, she was always upset.

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    "What happened? How come I have no impression of him at all? " Duan Mu Yan stared at Yan Wu Hen as she asked suspiciously.


    "Reporting to consort, if Zi Min and I hadn''t been in time, you ¡­" I''m afraid you''ll be insulted by that Rainbow Skirt. " Although the words were hard to say, but that was the meaning. Duan Mu Yan could not bring herself to look at Yan Wu Hen and Zi Min. Could it be? That Ni Chang was a woman?


    "The thing is, Wu Hen originally wanted to beat up the Pavilion Master, but you were no longer at the Xiao manor, so I came to the Spring Pavilion. I didn''t expect to see that servant girl Xing''er was pestering Zi Min, and I saw that her background was not weak, so I knocked Xing''er out without thinking too much. Then I went up to the second floor with Zi Min. As for the other person, I don''t know who he is, but after that person transferred Gui Luosha away, this person and Zi Min took advantage of the situation to snatch the Pavilion Master back. If it wasn''t for that mysterious person, even if Zi Min and I fought together, we might not have been a match for Gui Luosha! " Yan Wuhen spoke with a solemn tone, his heart still lingering fear.


    "Ni Chang is Gui Luosha? This... How was this possible? Wu Hen, why did that Gui Luosha come to Mo? "Could it be that it''s just for ¡­" Duan Mu Yan looked at Yan Wu Hen in disbelief. Although she knew that Yan Wu Hen would not lie to her, this kind of thing was indeed unimaginable. It was the first time she had ever heard of a man changing into a woman.


    Reporting to Pavilion Master, this subordinate knows this Ghost Raksha very well. It is said that this Ghost Raksha was originally a beast that people of the martial arts world killed, but somehow, he had a backer like the Third Marquis of the Southern Yue. From then on, not only did he become a guest of the Southern Yue, but he also became a disciple of his own sect. "Yan Wuhen spoke the truth.


    "Southern Yue''s third prince? Shen Hanxin? Will his appearance have anything to do with South Vietnam? " Duan Muyan''s expression was grave and her eyes were filled with worry.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, this is not an impossibility. Rumor has it that Gui Luosha is very close with the third prince in the Southern Yue. It is also within our expectations that Gui Luosha agreed to his request." After all, what he knew was limited.


    "No, I must find out the reason for his arrival. If Nan Yue really wants to do something to Big Mo, I definitely won''t let him do it!" Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, as a cold light flickered in her eyes. Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s ice-cold gaze, Yan Wu Hen and Zi Min looked at each other. The current Duan Mu Yan seemed to possess an indescribable domineering aura.


    "Oh yeah, Wu Hen, didn''t you say you have something to talk to me about?" Duan Muyan looked over at Yan Wuhen.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, this subordinate has been secretly observing the Prime Minister''s residence during this period of time. He realized that the Crown Prince did not have any ill intentions towards the Prime Minister, but Qi Hu of the Military Department was imprisoned for embezzlement. I heard that Vice Minister Wu Bingcheng was still the one who handled this case." Yan Wuhen reported based on the facts.


    "Qi Hu? This Qi Hu seemed to support Duan Xingyi during the Crown Prince battle. How did he end up like this? Is he really corrupt? " Duan Mu Yan was puzzled. With Duan Xingyin''s status, he should recruit more people who were loyal to him. Why would he hire a group of tigers? What kind of medicine was in the gourd?


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, that Qi Hu did indeed have evidence of corruption, but... "It seems like the amount of money is not enough for a crown prince to put in effort." Yan Wuhen also felt that it was strange.


    "Perhaps this is Duan Xingyi making an example out of others ¡­" For a moment, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t figure out what was going on.


    "Esteemed wangfei, with Gui Luosha here, do we think we can''t go back?" Zi Min was still regretting her decision. If anything happened to Duan Mu Yan, even if she accompanied him with her life, she wouldn''t be able to compensate for her sins.


    "Go!" I must know the purpose of Gui Luosha''s visit to the Badlands Court, but I must make some preparations before we head there. Let''s go to Master''s Mansion first, I don''t know how Yao Er is recovering ¡­ " Duan Mu Yan sighed lightly. When she thought of Yao''er, her heart felt as if it had been pierced by something. If it wasn''t for her carelessness, how could Yao''er have suffered this sort of pain?


    Zi Min was silent. Yan Wuhen also wanted to go visit Yao''er. After all, he couldn''t protect Yao''er because she was in danger.


    When Qing Lan stepped into the forest of peach blossoms, she could not help but be astonished. She did not expect that such a wretched and despicable person like Qian Ru Ming would choose such an elegant place to stay in. It was such a waste.


    "How is it? Are these peach blossoms pretty? "Let me tell you a secret. Back then, I was young and vigorous, and every time I slept with a woman, a tree of peach blossoms would grow. But over time, there were actually so many ¡­" Qian Ru Ming sighed as he opened his mouth, as if he was showing off. When Qing Lan heard this, her originally longing for the peach forest vanished.


    "Cut the crap, where''s your room?" Qing Lan glared viciously at Qian Ru and said coldly.


    "My wife, there''s no need to be so anxious. It''s been a long time, we have plenty of time to amuse ourselves ¡­" From time to time, Qian Ru Ming''s lustful eyes would glance at the beautiful face of Qing Lan. She suddenly swung her sword, pointing it at Qian Ru Ming.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" "My wife is angry. Fine, I won''t say anything more ¡­" Qian Ru Ming''s face was full of smiles as he brought Qing Lan to the small building in the depth of the peach forest.


    "Peach Blossom Garden." Before the building was built, there was actually a swing swaying leisurely in the wind. On the left was a stone table with two stone stools placed on either side.


    "Is this really where you live?" Qing Lan looked at Qian Ru Ming suspiciously. With his bad character, how could he live in such an elegant place? Qing Lan was simply unimaginable.


    "Of course! If they were to enter someone else''s place, wouldn''t they be scolding them a long time ago? "Please, my wife!" Qian Ruming made a gesture of invitation with a face full of politeness. Qing Lan didn''t show any politeness and immediately sheathed his sword and entered the small building. The furnishings inside the small building were very simple. There was a wooden table with a tea set on it and a few bamboo chairs that looked rather old. The doors on both sides of the room were tightly shut.


    "My wife, please sit. Your husband will pour you some tea ¡­" Qian Ruming welcomed him with a smile, then poured a cup of tea and passed it to Qing Lan. Qing Lan looked at Qian Ru Ming warily. She did not intend to accept the teacup.


    "Where is the poison?" Qing Lan spoke coldly. Her impression of Qian Ruming did not improve at all. Qian Ruming put down his teacup helplessly.


    "Is that why you''re here? Fine, you won''t believe my sincerity if you don''t see it with your own eyes. "Come on!" Qian Ru Ming replied bitterly and walked towards the room on the left side first. Qing Lan turned and followed behind him. As soon as she opened the door, a strong aroma wafted towards her. Qing Lan immediately covered her nose and quickly retreated.


    "Don''t worry, this fragrance is harmless. If I want to do something to you, do I need something like this?" After hesitating for a moment, Qing Lan followed him in. On the huge square table, there were more than ten types of exquisite porcelain bottles. They were of all colors and styles, making one feel dazzled at first glance.


    "Are these the poisons you were talking about?" Qing Lan didn''t seem to care. She extended her jade-like fingers towards the porcelain bottle on the left. Qian Rusheng immediately stepped forward and grabbed Qing Lan''s hand.


    "My wife, do you want to die? These bottles are filled with extremely toxic poison. In order to make the poison for Gui Luosha, it has to be extremely toxic. No one can cure it. Qian Ru Ming said solemnly.


    "This... Is it really poison? " Qing Lan looked at Qian Ru Ming suspiciously, but she was still full of suspicion.


    I know that my previous actions have caused you to have no good feelings towards me, but don''t worry, from now on, unless you are willing, I will not touch you at all. Until I kill Gui Luosha for you, at that time, I will take you far away. Qian Ruming spoke with a serious expression. His gaze lacked the teasing from the past as it became more serious.


    Qing Lan was speechless. She abruptly pulled back the hand that Qian Ruming was holding.


    "In that case, when you''re ready, go find me. If you can help me kill Gui Luosha, Qing Lan will never forget your kindness!" Qing Lan responded coldly, turned around and left. Looking at Qing Lan''s departing back, Qian Ruming couldn''t help but sigh. Perhaps this was the punishment the heavens had given him for the rest of his life. He was actually stirred up with emotions that were uncontrollable.


    At the moment when she saw Yao''er, Duan Mu Yan simply did not dare to believe her eyes. She only saw Yao''er''s face sparkling and translucent, smooth and smooth, so smooth that it could be easily broken with a blow.


    "Your servant greets wangfei ¡­" She had finally followed the right master in her life. Perhaps, in this world, she would never be able to protect a servant like Duan Mu Yan. For her, she actually killed King Jing.


    "Yao''er ¡­ Great, your wounds are all gone, they''re all healed! Where''s your hand? "What about the legs?" At the side, Zi Min ran excitedly to Yao''er''s side. She couldn''t wait to lift her hands. It was impossible to tell if her slender fingers were injured or not.


    "Don''t worry, I''ve recovered completely. Luckily, Imperial Physician Zheng has taken good care of his these past few days. Otherwise, Yao''er wouldn''t even know if he could get out of bed and walk." Yao''er looked gratefully at Zheng Tingze before nodding slightly.


    "Master Mu Yan!" Her voice was clear and melodious, and it was hard to conceal the excitement in her voice. Duan Moyan''s tears were mottled as she fell to her knees. When Zheng Ting Ze saw this, he immediately stepped forward to support her.


    "Hurry up and get up. Your problem is your master''s problem. No matter what master does, it is all your responsibility ¡­" Feeling gratified, Zheng Ting Ze supported Duan Mu Yan up as he repeatedly nodded his head.


    "Master, if it weren''t for you, Mu Yan would feel guilty for the rest of her life. If it wasn''t for Mu Yan''s mistake, Yao''er wouldn''t have suffered so much. Now that Yao''er has recovered, Mu Yan can finally let go of her burden. Yao''er, I''m sorry ¡­" Duan Mu Yan turned around to look at Yao''er, her eyes filled with an indescribable sense of guilt.


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t be like this. Being able to stay by your side is Yao''er''s greatest fortune. This little injury is nothing, not to mention that she has already fully recovered ¡­" Yao''er walked to the side of Duan Mu Yan and asked, visibly moved.

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    "Alright, now that the rain has cleared up, don''t blame yourselves. Just think about what happened with that Ghost Rakshasi ¡­" Zi Min saw that the two of them were extremely emotional, so she chuckled and went up to remind them.


    "Gui Luosha?" Zheng Tingze shuddered upon hearing his voice and looked at Zi Min in disbelief.


    "Master has heard of this person?" Seeing Zheng Tingze''s unusual expression, Duan Mu Yan suspiciously asked. At the side, Yao''er also looked at Zheng Tingze.


    "I''ve heard that this person''s martial arts are strange. He''s a dual practitioner martial artist. I''ve also heard that he has an immune system to poisons. How did you end up provoking him?" This is a very tricky person. " Zheng Ting Ze''s sword-like eyebrows were tightly knitted as he said worriedly.


    "It''s not that we are messing with him ¡­" He''s obviously looking for us ¡­ " Zi Min was quick with her words. Just as she was about to reveal the truth, she was lightly punched by Yan Wuhen.


    "No matter what, if this person wants to harm you, you must be careful. Mu Yan, come in with me ¡­" Then, he turned around and walked out of the inner room. Duan Mu Yan glanced back at the three of them before following him out.


    "Zi Min, we can''t let anyone know about what happened at the Spring Festival. It''s not that we don''t trust Doctor Zheng, it''s just that this matter is too big of a burden and we can''t take the risk!" Yan Wuhen explained.


    "Ugh ¡­" I forgot... "Sorry ¡­" Zi Min also realized that she had been rude just now. In addition to Yan Wuhen''s scolding, her face was now as red as a persimmon.


    "Yao''er, what are you looking at?" Zi Min looked at Yao''er, wanting to change the topic. However, she saw Yao''er''s eyes staring at the door, as if she had something on her mind.


    "None... My things have already been packed. Even if you guys didn''t come, I still want to return to the Duke Palaces. " Yao''er said indifferently, a trace of reluctance flashing through her eyes.


    Inside the secret chamber, Zheng Ting Ze walked over to the square table for testing the medicine. His hands moved nonstop between the various medicinal herbs. Behind him, Duan Mu Yan knew what Zheng Ting Ze was up to and after pondering for a moment, she finally opened her mouth.


    "Master, I don''t want to hide anything from you. Actually, I met Gui Luosha at the Spring Festival. As for why I went there ¡­" Duan Mu Yan was prepared to tell everything to Zheng Ting Ze. After all, being honest with others was the only way to gain the trust of others. She trusted Zheng Ting Ze.


    "Mu Yan, you don''t need to say so much. If the time is not right, I also don''t want to know about those things, this is a poison that master has prepared specially for you. If you meet Gui Luosha again, find a chance to put this bug on his body. As Zheng Tingze spoke, he passed a light green jade bottle to Duan Mu Yan.


    "This... "What is this?" Duan Mu Yan gently lifted up the jade bottle. She could vaguely see a chubby white worm squirming within. Just by looking at it, one could feel that it was abnormally cautious.


    This is a treasure Master passed to me, it''s called ''Bai Bai''. This type of Gu worm''s body contains the most explosive poison in the world, as long as you place it on anyone''s clothes, it will release the poison, and the poison will naturally touch their skin through their clothes. No matter how powerful Gui Luosha is, it''s impossible for him to dispel the poison, unless ¡­ Zheng Tingze''s heart slightly shook, but he laughed at himself. How could he have met him? He was overthinking it.


    "Master, I cannot accept such a precious item ¡­" "Thank you," Duan Muyan said, her voice firm, her heart filled with gratitude.


    "What is it? You don''t believe your master? " Zheng Tingze''s thin lips slightly pursed as he looked lovingly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "No, it''s just that I''m really afraid of losing something so important, or breaking it. That Mu Yaner really deserves to die a thousand times for her crimes." Duan Muyan said in fear as she carefully held onto the jade bottle.


    "Don''t worry, this thing recognizes its master. It has my blood in it, so no matter where it is, it will always come back to find me. After using the poison, you don''t need to worry about it. However, this type of Gu worm could only be used once in a lifetime. If released from this porcelain bottle, it would release all the poison in its body, hoping to perish together with that person.


    "Really?" Duan Mu Yan was skeptical.


    "Master, what did I lie to you about? I said Yao''er can recover completely, just like that!" Zheng Ting Ze said confidently.


    "But, if it were to be released, would it ¡­"


    "It won''t hurt you because you have the smell of this secret chamber on you. It will only attack the person you want it to attack." Zheng Tingze explained.


    After leaving the secret chamber, Yao''er had long since been prepared. Even though Duan Mu Yan had requested for Yao''er to stay here for a little longer, she had rejected her request.


    "Esteemed wangfei, Yao''er has really recovered! Even Doctor Zheng had said that, don''t you believe him? " Yao''er insisted.


    "Ugh ¡­" That''s right, Miss Yao''er''s body is fine. As long as you drink those tonics I concocted on time for five days, there will be no problem at all. " Zheng Tingze spoke indifferently, his eyes turning to Yao''er.


    "Alright. In that case, teacher, we will take our leave ¡­" After Duan Moyan bowed respectfully, she turned around and left the Zheng Family with Yao''er and Zi Min. Naturally, Yan Wuhen had also left in secret.


    During the night, after Gui Luosha had tortured Xing''er, he suddenly felt the Qi in his body circulating very quickly, probably because he was about to break through. During the night, after Gui Luosha finished torturing Xing''er, he suddenly felt the Qi in his body circulating very quickly, probably because he was about to break through.


    "Xing''er, you keep it well. I''ll be right back." She had followed beside him for more than a few years, and just now, a black lotus had appeared on his forehead. This meant that Gui Luosha was about to break through again, and if he succeeded, there was no way for her to escape from this devil''s clutches, what should she do? What should he do?!


    Xing''er didn''t think too much about it. She endured the pain and tidied up her clothes before walking out of the bed with difficulty. She left for the Desire Immortal Pavilion.


    "Who?" Qing Yue''s voice contained a trace of vigilance. With the Heart of Cold Ice in her hand, she slowly approached the door.


    "I am Xing''er, the maidservant of Ni Chang ¡­" Xing''er whispered.


    "It''s so late. Is something the matter?" Leng Bing Xin secretly exhaled a long breath of air, her eyes turned towards the window at the side. If they were to really fight in a moment, she could only escape through this window, to find Night Escape? Or to the back room? Just as Leng Bing Xin was deep in her thoughts, Xing''er spoke again.


    "Miss Bing''er, I have something important to tell you. Actually, the name Ni Chang is fake, his real name is Gui Luosha! Xing''er knows who you are. I hope she can tell you what happened next. " In the room, Leng Bing Xin was startled, she didn''t think that Xing''er would actually say such a thing. Or did he not believe it? Leng Bing Xin hesitated for a moment before finally opening the door.


    "Miss, please come in." Then, she looked towards Xing''er. In the light of the candlelight, Leng Bing Xin could clearly feel that Xing''er''s face was pale, and there were traces of happiness on her neck, but those traces seemed to be a little heavy, and some parts even had traces of blood seeping out.


    "Miss Xing''er, what do you mean by that?" Leng Bingxin went straight to the point.


    "It''s very simple, Ni Chang is Gui Luosha, he practices a kind of evil martial arts, so she can be a man or a woman. I believe Miss Bing''er knew about this long ago, and his goal this time was to get rid of the Fourth Prince and the other subordinates, including you, Miss Bing''er." Xing''er said solemnly, her eyes cold.


    "You ¡­ Are you sure about my identity? " Leng Bing Xin looked at Xing''er, her heart filled with apprehension. If she knew, Ni Chang would have also known, but why hadn''t she made a move yet?


    "I know, but that doesn''t mean that Gui Luosha also knows that I''m here today to discuss business with you!" Xing''er did not beat around the bush. No one knew when Gui Luosha would return.


    "What kind of business?" Leng Bing Xin frowned at Xing''er, thinking that this person''s words were rather trustworthy.


    To you, I will help you get rid of Gui Luosha!"


    "The benefits you want?" Leng Bing Xin still looked at Xing''er warily.


    "I also want you to help me get rid of Gui Luosha!" Xing''er''s eyes turned cold. She clenched her hands into fists, but her body swayed a little from the devastation just now.


    "Why?" Leng Bing Xin was puzzled for a moment, but Xing''er remained silent. She slowly undid her collar, and when she saw the bloody lines on Xing''er''s neck and chest, she couldn''t help but take a few steps back.


    This is the reason why. In fact, the scholar you hired should have told you about that day, and I''ve had enough of Gui Luosha''s torture. If I don''t resist now, I''ll definitely die. Xing''er resolutely said, her eyes filled with determination.


    "How can you be sure that I will help you?" Leng Bing Xin disapproved.


    "Of course you know, Gui Luosha''s martial arts are unfathomable, and he had just comprehended the eighth stage of that evil sect''s martial arts. The current him, is invincible among the martial artists, and his goal this time is you guys, moreover he was heavily entrusted by the third prince. If you don''t cooperate with me, I believe that you will die before me." Xing''er never doubted this ally.


    "In that case, I''ll answer you!" However, there is one thing. Since his martial arts is so high, how can we be sure that we can hit him in one blow? " Leng Bing Xin had wanted to get rid of Gui Luosha a long time ago, but she knew her own limits. However, it was different now. With this kind of spy, she had to try it out no matter what.


    "Although he said that he is immune to poisons, I have never tested him. We are not as good as him in martial arts, but we can use poison when he isn''t prepared. I am not sure if I can defeat him. Would you mind giving it a try, Miss Bing''er?" Xing''er looked at Leng Bing Xin, she couldn''t wait any longer.


    "You mean you want me to prepare some lethal poison for you?" When Leng Bing Xin heard the meaning behind Xing''er''s name, she asked suspiciously.

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    "That''s right, I have been by Gui Luosha''s side every day. Not to mention that I don''t have any poison with me, even if I did, I would have been discovered by him. You prepare the poison, it''s my job to poison him!" "How about it?" Xing''er felt that her icy heart had been shaken, and a ray of hope lit up in her heart.


    "Good!" It was a deal. I will deliver the poison to you in three days! In these three days, I will also be prepared. We can only succeed and not fail! " Leng Bing Xin decided to believe Xing''er.


    The palace, the Crown Prince''s Palace.


    Duan Xingyi lazily leaned against the imperial concubine''s chair. His cold, handsome face emitted a soul-stirring luster. His deep gaze seemed to look forward, yet it seemed to look very far away. Just at this moment, a rhythmic sound resounded within the inner room. Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly frowned, then he stood up and walked towards the inner room.


    With a ''kacha'' sound, the bed slowly opened, and Leng Bingxin and Ye Li appeared in front of Duan Xingyi at the same time.


    "Your subordinate greets Master!" Leng Bingxin and Ye Li spoke respectfully.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Xingyi gestured for the two of them to get up and solemnly asked.


    "Master, Gui Luosha''s servant found Bing''er last night. She wanted to work with us to get rid of Gui Luosha. Bing''er thought that it would be feasible, so she reported it to Master." Leng Bing Xin replied truthfully.


    "Is there such a thing? That person is trustworthy? " Duan Xingyi looked at Leng Bing Xin.


    "Master, you can be trusted! At least Bing-Er believed in her. Leng Bingxin spoke firmly. By her side, Ye Li looked worriedly at Leng Bingxin. She originally wanted to speak, but she managed to hold herself back from doing so.


    "Ye Li, what do you think?" Duan Xingyi felt Ye Li''s hesitation and asked.


    "Reporting to Master, this Subordinate... "Your subordinate thinks the same as Bing''er. That Ghost Luo Sha came for us anyway, so even if we don''t have that servant girl, we will have to face him sooner or later. Since we have the chance now, I would like to give it a try." Although Ye Li said that, he had his doubts towards that Xing''er. However, in order to not disappoint Leng Bing Xin, he could only support her.


    "That being the case, we will leave this matter to Bing''er to handle. Ye Li, you will be in charge of protecting Bing''er''s safety, it is not important whether you kill Gui Luosha or not. What is important is that nothing should happen to you!" Duan Xingyi said worriedly.


    "Yes sir!" Ye Li cupped his hands in acknowledgement, but his heart grew increasingly uneasy.


    "Master, according to what Xing''er said, Gui Luosha''s martial arts has advanced a level, and he wants to face our opponent head on. Xing''er wants to ask this subordinate for some kind of deadly poison so that she can poison Gui Luosha, and then we can kill him!" Leng Bingxin knew that ordinary poisons were useless against Gui Luosha, so she asked Duan Xingyi for permission.


    "Extremely poisonous... Wait a moment! " Duan Xingyi turned around and left the inner room. Not long later, he returned with a purple porcelain bottle.


    "This poison is a mixture of the Yicheng and Yanran''s smile. It was given to me by the imperial physician when we arrived. Presumably, this poison has some effect on Gui Luosha. Here you go!" Duan Xingyi passed the porcelain bottle to Leng Bingxin. The caress of his fingertips caused Leng Bingxin''s heart to suddenly tremble, and her heart began to soften.


    "Tell me, when do you plan on making a move? I''ll lend you a helping hand!" Looking at his own right arm, Duan Xingyi suddenly felt a sense of unease.


    "Master, in four days!" Leng Bingxin lowered her eyes as she spoke faintly. By her side, Ye Li''s heart trembled slightly, but she remained calm and collected. That''s right, if there was any danger, let them bear it. At this time, a series of hurried knocking sounds came from the outside.


    "I got it. You guys go first. Ye Li, the evidence of the military''s Qi Hu is not yet solid. After we take care of Gui Luosha, you must quickly gather the evidence. I will let the military generals of the Badlands die one by one in my hands ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s gaze was serene and cold, and the corner of his mouth hooked into a strange arc.


    "This subordinate understands." After Leng Bingxin and Ye Li left, Duan Xingyi calmly walked to the main hall. The only person who could brazenly knock on his door without making a sound was his imperial sister.


    "How preposterous! This is too much! " As soon as Duan Xingyi opened the door, he saw Duan Zitong rushing in with a furious expression.


    "Who is my royal sister angry at?" Duan Xingyi closed the door to his room, and a light flashed in his eyes as he looked at Duan Zitong. If he was angered like this after just two days of marriage, then his future days would still be long.


    "Who else can it be!?" "Xiao Yuxuan is too much. We are already husband and wife, and yet he ¡­" Duan Zitong wanted to say something but hesitated. She then picked up his teacup and gulped it down.


    "What is there for Imperial Sis to say in front of Xingyi? Is it that Xiao Yuxuan is unwilling to consummate the marriage with Imperial Sister-in-law?" Duan Xingyi slowly walked to Duan Zitong''s side and filled a teacup for him. Her words seemed to contain some sort of ridicule.


    "You! Forget it, this is the way it is. If he continues to ignore me like this, I''m going crazy! Xing Yi, what do you think I should do? " In the entire imperial palace, Duan Zitong could only complain to Duan Xingyi. Naturally, Duan Chen did not dare to say it out loud. Firstly, it was the matter of her boudoir, and secondly, the marriage she had chosen at that time.


    The relationship between Xiao Yuxuan and the third sister is not like a day or two. If you want Xiao Yuxuan to accept you, you have to take it slow and slow, and the most important thing is that you have to learn to be considerate. As long as Xiao Yuxuan can feel that you love him more than the third sister, his heart isn''t made of stone, and now that everything is in order, you don''t need to worry about this urgent matter ¡­ " Duan Xingyi scoffed as he consoled her.


    "Sigh ¡­" It''s not that I don''t want to do this, it''s just that he doesn''t want to give me the chance! " Duan Zitong frowned.


    "If royal sister is really anxious, it''s not like there''s no other way. It only depends on whether Sister Huang is willing or not! " Duan Xingyi leaned back in his chair as a glint flashed across his eyes.


    "What method?" Duan Zitong''s eyes lit up as she looked expectantly at Duan Xingyi.


    "Very simple, Five Rock Powder!" Although he despised such despicable behavior, he still hoped that Duan Zitong would be able to pester Xiao Yuxuan thoroughly. Only by doing so would Duan Mu Yan be able to give up on him and wait until the day he left the Badlands Court.


    "I had thought that it would be a good idea. If I hadn''t made Xiao Yuxuan think that I had met him overnight, do you think that he would have married me?" Duan Zitong sighed.


    "I''m not done yet. As long as royal sister can get pregnant with Xiao Yuxuan''s child, even if Xiao Yuxuan can''t accept his for a short period of time, he still can''t abandon his child, right?" Duan Xingyi''s words reminded him of his dream. He suddenly stood up with a radiant look in his eyes. ''Why didn''t I think of that? That''s right, as long as I have Xiao Yuxuan''s child, everything after that would be logical.


    "Good idea!" It looks like I made the right choice this time! Alright, it''s getting late, you should get some rest as well! " As Duan Zitong spoke, he got up and walked towards the palace door.


    Looking at Duan Zitong''s excited back, Duan Xingyi''s eyes narrowed. As long as Duan Zitong was here, Xiao Yuxuan would never be able to return to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    "What about Prince Consort?" When Duan Zitong walked into the main hall, she saw Qing Lan wiping the square table.


    "Reporting to the princess, after you left, Prince Consort said he wanted to take a walk around the Tutor Hall. Your servant''s status is low, and I didn''t dare stop you ¡­" Ever since Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong''s wedding, she had never seen Xiao Yuxuan smile. In fact, she was even more depressed than usual. Qing Lan''s heart ached as she looked at her beloved one being so depressed.


    "It''s good if he''s not here. Qinglan, go to the royal hospital and get me some Shitou powder!" The melodious voice was somewhat agitated. Duan Zitong turned around, closed the door, and walked to the front of Qing Lan.


    "Five Rock Powder?" Qing Lan couldn''t help but tremble. She didn''t seem to expect that Duan Zitong would request such a thing.


    "Remember, you can''t let anyone know about this. "Go on, I''ll wait for you here!" Duan Zitong excitedly said. Her brows were filled with a faint joy. Just thinking about being able to have sex with Xiao Yu Xuan made her heart throb uncontrollably.


    "Yes ¡­" She accepted the order and left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Along the way, she felt as if her heart was being tormented by the flames of hell. Was she really going to make Duan Zitong''s wish come true and make Xiao Yuxuan fall into extreme pain again? She really couldn''t bear it.


    Just as Qing Lan was in a daze, a wave of chills ran down her spine. Just as Qing Lan was about to turn around, Qian Ru Ming was already hugging Qing Lan tightly from behind, both of her hands covering her body in a wretched manner.


    "Qinglan, do you know? I really miss you ¡­" Qian Ru Ming''s voice was abnormally hoarse. He didn''t hesitate to kiss Qing Lan''s earlobes. A warm and wet breath suddenly landed on Qing Lan''s face. This sudden stimulation nearly made her collapse in Qian Ru''s arms.


    Unlike every other time, this time, Qing Lan didn''t say a single word, only assaulted by money like she was presumptuous. Even if her body reacted, she knew that her heart had already died, and doing such a thing with someone she didn''t love made her want to die. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan''s regretful expression suddenly appeared in Qing Lan''s mind, her heart had become inexplicably determined. She wouldn''t allow Duan Zitong to use this method to get Xiao Yuxuan; this might be the only thing she could do for Xiao Yuxuan.


    Feeling the dullness of Qing Lan, Qian Ru''s hand on Qing Lan slowly moved away.


    "I''ve said it before, I won''t force you to do that sort of thing. Just now, I was only trying to comfort myself because I missed you too much, do you mind?" Qian Ru Ming slowly withdrew from Qing Lan''s body as he spoke indifferently. He originally thought that he would be able to fall in love with this woman once he obtained her body, but now, it seemed that even if he spent all night with her, she wouldn''t have a trace of him in her heart.


    "Speak, why are you looking for me?" Duan Zitong is still waiting for me! " Qing Lan looked coldly at Qian Ru Ming, her eyes filled with disgust.


    "Of course it''s a good thing, otherwise I wouldn''t have come to find you. I''ve thought about it, no poison would be more vicious than this. In order to avenge you, I''m willing to take out the most valuable thing, but I want to repay you!" While Qian Ruming was speaking, he took out a light pink colored glass bottle. Under the moonlight, Qing Lan could clearly see a worm moving slowly in the bottle. With just a glance, he felt goosebumps all over his body.


    Qing Lan looked at Qian Ruming speechlessly. She began to untie her belt with both hands and was about to take off her clothes, but was stopped by Qian Ru.

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    "Could it be that in your heart, I am so wretched and want these things so much?" Qian Ruming questioned Qing Lan in a tone he had never used before. There was no doubt that he was hurt.


    "Then what do you want? That''s all I can give you." Qing Lan spoke coldly, not moved by the change in Qian Ru''s expression.


    "I want your heart! As long as we get rid of Gui Luosha, I hope that you can follow me out of the Imperial City and stay by my side for the rest of your life. " Qian Ruming believed that one day, Qing Lan would find out how good she was and sincerely fall in love with him.


    "I can''t leave with you right now. Duan Zitong still has something that she hasn''t done yet." Qing Lan was prepared to perish together with Qian Ru. However, she couldn''t bear to part with the figure of Huang Baixue. If she could make him happy, she would feel at ease even if she died.


    "But for a time." Qian Ru Ming''s gaze turned slightly cold as the scene of Qing Lan secretly kissing Xiao Yuxuan surfaced in his mind. His heart suddenly hurt.


    "Three months. If we are still alive after taking revenge, I, Qing Lan, will definitely leave with you after three months. No matter where you want to go, I will accompany you. "If you don''t agree, I don''t need you to interfere," Qing Lan said firmly.


    "It''s a deal, but I want to remind you, I love you, wholeheartedly. If I see you tangled up with that man, you know my punishment, I won''t let you go if I beat you and scold you, but if I make you unable to get out of bed for three days, I still have the strength to do so!" Qian Ru Ming said in a ruthless tone.


    "Speak, what is this?" The coldness in Qing Lan''s disrespectful eyes was clear as she asked doubtfully.


    "This is only a Gu worm, it''s called ''Hei Hei'' is the treasure my master passed down to me. This Gu worm contains a thousand poisons, if Hei Hei is placed on Gui Luosha''s body, even if it doesn''t touch his skin, Gui Luosha will still die from the poison, and there''s no cure. Master said that this thing is for our survival. Today, I will pass it to you so that it can become familiar with your aura. This way, when you release it, it won''t hurt you. " As Qian Ruming spoke, he passed the glass bottle to Qing Lan.


    "Really?" Qing Lan suspiciously looked at the glass bottle in her hand, it was hard to imagine that such a small Gu worm could kill Gui Luosha.


    "Even if I do not take responsibility for you, I will not use my life to joke around. At that time, I will take Gui Luosha''s life with you." Qian Ru Ming said firmly.


    "In that case, we''ll meet in two days at the Spring Festival. You can leave now." As Qing Lan spoke, she kept the glass bottle in her bosom, and continued to look at Qian Ruming with an icy gaze.


    "You want me to leave just like that? Forget it, we will have more than enough time in the future. " Even though she was reluctant to part with him, Qian Ruming still turned around and left. As she watched that petite figure suddenly disappear into the night, Qing Lan couldn''t help but smile foolishly as she walked towards the imperial hospital.


    After about an hour, Qing Lan finally returned to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    "What took you so long?" Duan Zitong was obviously rather impatient.


    "Reporting to the princess, after I took the Five Rock Powder, I went to the imperial kitchens and prepared some food and wine. This kind of thing can only have the best effect if placed in wine." Qing Lan placed the tray on the table and took out a paper bag from her bosom. She placed the medicinal foam in the paper bag in front of Duan Zitong and mixed it with the wine pot.


    "Well done! This is a mistake on my part. " Duan Zitong''s eyes lit up. When Qinglan was done preparing everything, she personally carried the tray towards the Tutor Hall.


    Qing Lan quietly stood at the entrance of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion and watched Duan Zitong walk into the Tutor Manor. It would take at least an hour before the medicinal effects of the pill would take effect. She could only wait for now.


    "Yuxuan?" Duan Zitong lightly pushed open the door and stepped into the Tutor Manor. Wherever her gaze passed, she couldn''t see Xiao Yuxuan. Her heart trembled as she quickly entered the inner chamber with a tray in her hand. Only when she saw her tall figure leaning against the window did she feel at ease.


    "Yu Xuan, why are you here?" "It''s so easy for me to find her ¡­" Duan Zitong pouted coquettishly as she placed the tray on the table and walked over to Xiao Yuxuan.


    The night sky was clear, and the moon was quietly suspended in the sky, emitting a gentle light. Perhaps in this world, the only thing that he and Duan Mu Yan had in common was the moon.


    "This moon is so beautiful. Yuxuan, it''s rare for people to be together like this. Why don''t we drink a few cups?" "How about it?" A greedy light shone in Duan Zitong''s eyes. As long as she could become husband and wife with Xiao Yuxuan, she would accept it no matter how despicable her methods were.


    "It''s already so late. Princess, you should go back." "Yuxuan really isn''t in the mood to drink with the princess." Xiao Yuxuan refused without even glancing at Duan Zitong.


    Suddenly, her heart felt like it was being viciously tugged at by someone. Duan Zitong was about to get angry, but she managed to suppress her rage. As long as Xiao Yuxuan drank the wine in the pot, even one sip, her goal would be achieved.


    "Don''t worry, since you like to admire the moon, then let me accompany you. It has been a long time since I have admired the moon since I have been in the palace, and in fact, before royal father found us, my brother and I went to the dock to find work for the mufei. I remember one time, in order to earn more money, my brother and I carried a bag that was much heavier than ours onto the boat." Unfortunately, after falling down a few times, the bag was cut open and all the food spilled out. "Until mufei comes to find us ¡­" Her clear eyes sparkled with a sparkling light. In the days before the Empress Dowager passed away, Qin Yu Die did indeed bring along Duan Zitong and Duan Xingyi to lead a tragic and miserable life.


    Xiao Yuxuan subconsciously looked at Duan Zitong''s tearful eyes. At least for now, he didn''t feel that Duan Zitong was lying.


    "Is this the reason why you are jealous of Mu Yan?" As soon as Xiao Yuxuan finished speaking, he realized that he had misspoken. Just as he was about to shift his gaze, he heard Duan Zitong admitting it.


    "That''s right, but I''m not doing it for myself. Those hardships mean nothing to me, as long as we are able to reunite. No matter how much pain I suffer, I can endure it, even if the reunion doesn''t include my father. But just because of a single sentence from Ling Ziyan, mufei was unable to fulfill her wish to meet her father even in death! "That''s why I hate you!" Duan Zitong was willing to pick out the scars herself, so she wanted to win Xiao Yuxuan''s sympathy.


    "Mu Yan told me about this matter. Riko did not inform me at all, and no one knows the truth about what happened back then. It''s unfair for you to hate her blindly like this." Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows creased, but her opinion of Duan Zitong had changed.


    "Perhaps. On the day of my marriage with you, all my hatred had disappeared like smoke into thin air. Although I no longer have any enmity towards Third Sister, I am unable to live in peace with her. "Yu Xuan ¡­" Duan Zitong''s tears flickered as she turned to look at Xiao Yuxuan.


    "You ¡­ What are you thinking of? " Xiao Yuxuan felt the fire in Duan Zitong''s eyes and immediately retracted his gaze, continuing to gaze at the bright moon in the distance.


    "I know, your relationship with Third Sister isn''t like one or two years, so it''s much more difficult to make you forget about her than it is to make you live, so I won''t force you, no matter how long it takes, I''m willing to wait, I just hope that you won''t reject my good intentions, I just want to drink with you, of course, if you don''t want to return to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion it''s fine, but it''s best if you don''t let others know, otherwise I won''t be able to explain it to my royal father." As she spoke, Duan Zitong returned to the square table and filled up the wine cup. She was well aware of the effects of the Five Rock Powder, so she poured a cup for herself as well before walking over to Xiao Yuxuan''s side.


    "Yuxuan, I understand what you''re thinking, but I hope you can give me some warmth. Even if we don''t have any feelings for each other, we''re still friends, right?" Duan Zitong looked at Xiao Yuxuan devoutly and passed the wine cup over.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan looked at the wine cup that Duan Zitong handed over and pondered for a long time before finally accepting it.


    "Thank you ¡­" A drop of sparkling liquid fell from the corner of her eye. Before Xiao Yuxuan could reply, Duan Zitong had already finished the wine in his cup. When Xiao Yuxuan saw this, he inwardly sighed and drank the wine from her wine cup into his stomach.


    "Yuxuan, let''s sit over here and drink ¡­" Even though Duan Zitong wanted to reach out to pull Xiao Yuxuan away, Xiao Yuxuan avoided him skillfully. Even so, Xiao Yuxuan followed Duan Zitong''s instructions and sat down at the table. Xiao Yuxuan remained silent, while Duan Zitong continued to pour wine for him.


    "Princess... "I''m sorry, but the amount of wine Yuxuan has is lacking, so I can''t keep you company any longer." Xiao Yuxuan hadn''t forgotten the reason for their relationship that night. Only after Xiao Yuxuan finished speaking did Duan Zitong suddenly crawl onto the table and fall asleep.


    "Princess... Clear Orchid... "Qingqing ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan had originally wanted Qing Lan to help Duan Zitong into the room, but before she could finish, she fell down as well.


    After about an hour, Qing Lan lightly knocked on the door, but no one answered. Qing Lan knew that the medicine had worked, so she looked around to make sure no one was around before suddenly opening the door and entering. In the inner room, Duan Zitong and Xiao Yuxuan had long since gone to sleep and were unconscious. For the sake of not arousing suspicion, Qinglan immediately helped Duan Ziteng onto the bed and took off her outer garment. Although she didn''t want to see any relationship between Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong, she was still his servant girl. In the next three months, she would have to rely on Duan Zitong to get close to Xiao Yuxuan so that they wouldn''t have to marry each other.


    After settling Duan Ziteng down, Qinglan slowly walked to Xiao Yuxuan''s side. Seeing her snow-white clothes, Qinglan felt her heart quicken. The moment her hands made contact with Xiao Yuxuan''s body, she felt an unprecedented throbbing sensation wrap around her. Qing Lan carefully helped Xiao Yuxuan onto the bed and gently untied the belt at her waist. At this moment, Qing Lan''s face was as red as a persimmon.


    "I''m sorry, this is all I can do for you ¡­" Qing Lan lightly pulled Xiao Yuxuan''s hand onto Duan Zitong''s waist before she reluctantly left the Tutor Hall.

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    It was a silent night. When Duan Zitong opened his eyes and saw Xiao Yuxuan''s incomparably handsome face, she was stunned for a moment. Suddenly recalling the lingering feelings she had last night, her heart trembled as she lowered his eyes to look at his own body. Her outer garments fell all over under the bed, and after a moment of joy, Duan Zitong subconsciously touched the blanket underneath his body, but at this moment, she didn''t feel the folds she had expected. No! She had wanted to find a way to cover her red body color, but she didn''t expect that the brocade bed was so clean. Before Duan Zitong could think about it, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly flipped over and opened his eyes, only to see that Duan Ziteng was lying beside her.


    An indescribable fear suddenly sprung up as Xiao Yuxuan shot to his feet. He looked incredulously at Duan Zitong, the wine cups on the table, the mess on the floor, and Duan Zitong''s disheveled clothes. Even if Xiao Yuxuan didn''t want to think about it, he couldn''t avoid this fact.


    "How could this be?" He immediately jumped down from the bed and wrapped his robe around himself. Afterwards, he also threw Duan Zitong''s clothes onto the bed and turned around.


    "I... I don''t know... I just remember we were drinking and talking last night, how... "Sob, sob ¡­" Duan Zitong pretended to cry in grief. Her eyes swept across the brocade bed on her body. Indeed, it didn''t turn red.


    "Impossible ¡­" "How could it be possible for us to drink less than a pot of wine ¡­" He already could not forgive himself for marrying Duan Zitong. Now that he had such a relationship with her for the second time, even if Duan Mu Yan could forgive him now, he didn''t know what kind of face he would have to face Duan Mu Yan again.


    "Yuxuan, I know you can''t accept this reality, but it''s already happened, and we''re husband and wife, so there''s nothing wrong with that. I don''t know how much we drank last night, but please believe me, if you don''t want me to, I won''t force you. This is just an accident, forget it, I won''t let anyone know ¡­" After putting on her clothes, she hurriedly left the inner room. Xiao Yuxuan didn''t stop her because she was unable to face Duan Zitong.


    After leaving the Tutor Hall, Duan Zitong tightened her collar and looked back at the tightly shut door with a strange smile. "Yuxuan, no matter where your heart is, your people will never be able to leave me ¡­"


    When Leng Bing Xin placed the poison in Xing''er''s hand, her eyes suddenly shone with a bright light.


    "Are you sure this poison is rare?" Xing''er looked suspiciously at Leng Bing Xin, this time if she didn''t succeed then she would die.


    "Of course, this is the watchdog for the head of the Southern Yue Imperial Hospital. Are you sure about tomorrow''s operation? " Leng Bing Xin saw through Xing''er''s impatience, but she didn''t want to take the risk. If she wasn''t sure, she would plan for a few more days.


    "One more day and Gui Luosha''s martial arts will progress. The eighth level dual cultivation is much more powerful than I imagined. Miss Bing''er can wait a little longer, but I can''t promise you anything." Xing''er said in a low voice, her eyes filled with determination.


    "Since that''s the case, then let''s do as Miss Xing''er said. Tomorrow, I will find Ni Chang and reveal my identity. "How about it?" Somehow, Leng Bingxin believed in Xing''er.


    "It''s a deal!" It''s getting late, I think Gui Luosha will be back soon, see you tomorrow. " With that, Xing''er turned and left the Desire Immortal Pavilion.


    It was a silent night. The next morning, when Xing''er placed the breakfast on the table, Gui Luosha stood up and greeted Xing''er.


    "Come here, help me change." Her rough voice carried a trace of allure, causing Xing''er''s heart to tremble. Could it be that she was going to torture him this early in the morning? Despite the fear in Xing''er''s heart, she calmly walked to the side of the bed and reached for Hua Chang.


    "Is there something on your mind?" Ever since he had broken through to the eighth layer, his desire had grown stronger and stronger. Even though he had done some harm outside the city last night, he still had the feeling of pressing Xing''er down on his bed when he woke up in the morning. If it wasn''t for the fact that Xing''er was used to waiting on him, he would definitely have allowed Xing''er to bring him great satisfaction and go to that empty and blissful world.


    "Nope." Xing''er was as obedient as ever. There wasn''t a single ripple in her eyes. It was already the time to go all out. She couldn''t afford to make even the slightest mistake.


    "There''s no such thing as'' best ''. Don''t worry, even if I have reached the pinnacle, I will definitely keep you by my side ¡­" Forget about it, you were previously exhausted, and I shall let you go today. Pity that Meng Yan, if she were to appear in front of me now, I will be able to enjoy a meal. " Ni Chang said in frustration.


    "Master, didn''t you want to take Meng Yan''s life back to the Southern Yue?" Xing''er suspiciously asked, as she had already put on her dress.


    "I had originally wanted to, but with my current abilities, if such a beauty really lies here, I''m afraid I won''t be able to control her ¡­" Ni Chang''s cold laughter made Xing''er shudder.


    Just as Ni Chang was sitting in front of the square table, the door suddenly rang out. Xing''er''s eyes flashed as she hastily ran to the door, looking very happy.


    "Who?" Xing''er''s voice sounded excited, and Ni Chang subconsciously looked towards Xing''er. Only when she felt the cold wind blowing behind her back did Xing''er realize that she had lost control of herself. She respectfully turned around and looked at Ni Chang, who had a gloomy face.


    "Miss ¡­" Xing''er asked for instructions. Ni Chang slightly nodded her head as she heard Zi Min''s voice from outside.


    "Servant Zi Min, my family''s Miss wants to meet up with Miss Ni Chang. She hasn''t finished sparring with her zither arts last time. My family''s Miss is worried." Hearing this, Ni Chang''s eyes immediately lit up. The heavens had truly treated him well.


    "Xing''er, open the door!" Her gentle voice was full of charm. She stood up and waited for Xing''er to open the door. Sure enough, he only saw Duan Moyan, dressed in gorgeous clothes, standing in front of Ni Chang. A gentle and lovable beauty flowed between her brows.


    "It''s rare that Miss Meng Yan still remembers Ni Chang. Come in." Ni Chang was extremely excited, her eyes revealing her greed. If Duan Muyan was to say that she suspected that this beautiful girl before her was actually the unpardonably evil Ghost Raksha, at this moment, she had no doubts at all. The reason why she took the initiative to attack was because she didn''t want Gui Luosha to be prepared. Since she had already entered, she wouldn''t ignite the ''Rose Core'' in front of her.


    "Xing''er, take these things down!" Ni Chang angrily looked at the dumbstruck Xing''er, her heart filled with dissatisfaction.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Yes ¡­" Xing''er thought it would be Leng Bing Xin, but she didn''t expect it would be Meng Yan. The last time they met, she had already escaped with her life, but she didn''t expect that she would deliver herself to them.


    "Zi Min, you go down too. You are not allowed to enter without my permission." Although Zi Min was worried, she could only act according to the plan.


    Outside the Spring Festival, Qing Lan was dressed as a young master. Her hair was black and white, and she had an extraordinary charm.


    "Are you sure you want to go up by yourself? Perhaps it would be best if I could place Black on Gui Luosha. " Qian Ru Ming looked worriedly at Qing Lan. She was about to face a strong enemy. Even he himself didn''t dare to guarantee that he would be able to escape unscathed, let alone Qing Lan, whose martial arts were inferior to her.


    "Naturally, I will personally take revenge for the enmity between my parents." Qing Lan''s voice was chilling. Qian Ru Ming naturally had no reason to persuade her, so he could only give up.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll be at the roof to receive you. As long as there''s any movement inside, I''ll definitely rush down to save you!" Qian Ru Ming vowed solemnly. Qing Lan was speechless. Noticing that the other party didn''t even glance at the money, she walked in.


    Inside the Desire Immortal Pavilion, when Xing''er appeared in fear, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li were discussing which direction to attack Gui Luosha.


    "Who is he?" Xing''er vigilantly gazed at Ye Li.


    "Since you know my identity, it''s not hard for you to guess who he is. Why did you come out?" Leng Bingxin spoke frankly. Xing''er looked Ye Li up and down, then turned to look at Leng Bingxin.


    "That Meng Yan was one step ahead of you. It is strange, but when Gui Luosha tried to kill us that day, she had already saved us. Why did she fall into our trap today?" Xing''er frowned, puzzled.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" This is not necessarily a bad thing, that Meng Yan is not an ordinary person, maybe she has the same thoughts as us, but since we are friends and not enemies, we should have more help! " Leng Bingxin analyzed everything calmly. Xing''er seemed as if she had awoken from a dream. If that was the case, then her chances of winning had increased by an entire level.


    "Fine, but now is not the time to make a move. I will wait at the door. If there is any movement, you will rush in. We will kill that devil together!" Xing''er''s eyes were bloodthirsty. Her hatred for Gui Luosha had already sunk deep into her marrow.


    When Xing''er pushed open the door and left, she saw a handsome man walking towards her. Inside the Immortal Seeking Pavilion, she couldn''t help but be shocked.


    "What''s wrong?" Ye Li asked doubtfully when he saw the abnormal expression on Leng Bingxin''s face. Leng Bingxin''s willow-shaped eyebrows creased as she looked at Ye Li.


    "It can''t be that I''m seeing things, right? That man just now seemed to be the maid Qinglan beside Duan Zitong!" Leng Bingxin had wanted to take a few more glances, but was stopped by Ye Li.


    "Don''t look until you see it, otherwise you might alert her. If she really is Qinglan, then this matter will become complicated." Ye Li and Leng Bing Xin quietly walked to the door and listened carefully.


    "Excuse me, may I ask if this is Miss Ni Chang''s room?" Qing Lan pinched her voice as she looked at Xing''er innocently.


    "You are?" Xing''er suddenly felt a headache coming on. There was already a group of uninvited guests, and now there was one more. Just what kind of day was it today?


    "I only came here because of my reputation. I''m very appreciative of Rainbow Skirt''s zither arts. I''ve already paid the bawd for her. She was the one who let me in." Qing Lan replied with a sincere expression.


    "This... "Please wait a moment, I''ll go inform them." While Xing Xing was speaking, she pushed open the door and entered the room. At this moment, Ni Chang was resting her chin on her hand as she quietly listened to Duan Mu Yan''s zither music. Xing''er''s appearance interrupted Duan Mu Yan''s playing. Duan Mu Yan knew very well that only when Gui Luo Sha attacked her would she be able to place ''Bai Bai'' on his body, so she didn''t mind if someone interrupted her.


    "How dare you! I didn''t see Ben..." Am I listening to Miss Meng Yan play? Get out! " The sound of the zither was interrupted by Xing''er.


    "Miss, there''s someone outside ¡­" Before Xing''er could say anything, Qing Lan pushed open the door and entered. When she saw the clear blue sky, she suddenly thought of the scholar from that day. That feeling of wanting to die had also taken over her rationality.

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    "This is ¡­" Ni Chang''s expression suddenly changed drastically as she walked to the side of Qing Lan. Xing''er was flabbergasted. Meng Yan was already in this room, yet she still wanted to keep this young master. In the eyes of others, this was simply absurd.


    "My surname is Qing, please call me Young Master Qing." This was not the first time Qing Lan had seen Ni Chang. She had seen her before when Qian Ru Ming had lured her out of the Spring Festival, but upon closer inspection, the Ni Chang before her was indeed a beauty. If she had not heard him personally challenge Qian Ruming, she would have found it hard to believe that this woman was the devil who had killed her family of a hundred.


    "Good day to you, Young Master Qing. Lady Meng Yan, you don''t care that you have so many young masters, do you?" Ni Chang gave a coquettish smile as she looked back. When Meng Yan looked back, her heart jolted. This Young Master Qing before her was actually so similar to Qing Lan, who was standing next to Duan Zitong. It was almost exactly the same. She looked the same, and her surname was Qing. Without a doubt, this person was Qing Lan.


    "Of course I don''t mind. One more person means one more audience. Meng Yan, please do not hesitate!" Duan Moyan rose to her feet, a raging wave billowing in her heart. Why would Qinglan appear here? What was her relationship with Ghost Rakasha? Enemy? Friend? If the enemy tried to force an explanation, and if they were friends, then Duan Ziteng would be a traitor who had colluded with the South Vietnamese.


    On the other side, Xing''er silently left the room and hurried towards the Immortal Deity Pavilion.


    "What''s the situation inside?" Leng Bingxin asked with a puzzled expression. Xing''er was conflicted. As for the Emperor, she had no idea what would happen to him.


    Miss Bing''er, if my guess is right, Gui Luosha must humiliate Meng Yan and that Young Master Qing at the same time. When his inner force is at its most chaotic, he will also be the most powerful when his inner force is at its strongest, but as long as we can find his mingmen, we will definitely hit him on the spot. Xing''er asked.


    "No!" "Everything will be as planned. As long as you take the right timing, we will do our best." Leng Bing Xin did not want to leave behind a threat to her master so even if it meant losing her life, she would not hesitate.


    "Alright!" Xing''er fiercely nodded her head and then retreated to the side of Mei Yanxuan''s sect, listening in on everything that was happening inside.


    The melodious sound of the zither floated up from Duan Mu Yan''s moving fingers. Qing Lan sat in front of Meng Yan, feeling slightly uneasy. She could already feel Ni Chang''s sinister and lecherous gaze.


    "For some reason, this room seems rather hot ¡­" Ni Chang muttered to herself as she casually undid her outer garment.


    "Meng Yan, you''re tired too. Why don''t you take a break?" Ni Chang lightly lifted her finger and placed it on Duan Mu Yan''s finger. Her entire body shuddered and her stomach felt sour. Just thinking about Ni Chang''s wretched appearance made her feel uncomfortable.


    Seeing that Duan Moyan did not resist, Ni Chang was overjoyed as she stretched out her other hand towards Qing Lan.


    "Young Master Qing, this seat seems to have neglected Young Master ¡­" As Ni Chang spoke, she pulled Duan Mu Yan and Qing Lan towards the bed. At this moment, both Duan Mu Yan and Qing Lan had already prepared the jade bottle and the glass bottle in their hands.


    "Meng Yan, aren''t you hot? "Come, Ni Chang will help you untie it ¡­" Ni Chang let go of Qing Lan first, turned around, and stretched out her hands towards the ribbon tied around Duan Mu Yan''s waist. At this critical moment, Qing Lan quietly opened the glass bottle and placed ''Black'' on her left shoulder. Duan Muyan resisted the urge to reject, as she knew that she would be able to untie any of her clothes. Just as she had expected, after undoing her clothes, she turned to look at Qinglan.


    "Young Master Qing, there''s no need to ask. You must be getting hot!" When Ni Chang turned around, Duan Mu Yan did not hesitate to open the jade bottle and place ''Bai Bai'' on the shoulder on the other side of Ni Chang.


    When she saw Ni Chang reaching out her hand to unbutton her shirt, Qing Lan immediately retreated from the bed and looked furiously at Ni Chang. At the same time, Duan Moyan also hid away from Ni Chang, quietly waiting for the change to happen.


    Gui Luosha suspiciously looked at the two in front of him. Just a moment ago, they were still so obedient.


    "Miss Meng Yan? Young Master Qing? What are you all doing? " Due to lust, Ni Chang''s voice was no longer controlled so well. Her tone of voice was sometimes high and sometimes low. Sometimes rough and sometimes feminine.


    "You ¡­ Don''t you feel it? " Qing Lan looked at Gui Luosha in disbelief. According to Qian Ru Ming, as long as'' Hei Hei ''stayed on Gui Luosha''s body for even a second, Gui Luosha''s skin would turn as black as ink. But now, Gui Luosha seemed to be unharmed as he sat there. Could it be that Qian Ruming was lying to him?


    "Of course! Young Master Qing, Ni Chang is already prepared. The soft voice had a disgusting expression. Gui Luosha had already taken off his clothes, revealing his snow-white neck.


    "How can this be? You... You really didn''t react? " She believed that her Master would not lie to her. However, it was difficult for Gui Luosha''s current appearance to imagine that he had already been poisoned.


    "Miss Meng Yan, since you returned, I believe you like me! Why did you hide so far away? Gui Luosha''s voice suddenly became hoarse, and the contours of his face also changed.


    "How preposterous! Gui Luosha! I won''t let you off today! " Qing Lan took out the flexible sword at her waist, and fiercely stabbed at Gui Luosha, in an attempt to catch him off guard. Gui Luosha was surprised, but he did not put Qing Lan in his eyes. ''Crack! '' With a sound, the flexible sword in Qing Lan''s hand was broken on the ground. Fighting sounds resounded in the room as the money on the roof scurried down. Outside the window, Yan Wushang and Zi Min also appeared to the left and right of Duan Mu Yan.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" So you''re on the same team. Do you want revenge? Let''s see how strong you are! " Gui Luosha had completely recovered his male voice, and his stinging eyes turned scarlet.


    "Really?" Did you put ''Black'' on it or not? " Qian Ru ordered Ghost Raksha to be so lively. His heart suddenly shook. The magical treasure left behind by his master would not be so poor.


    "You still dare to say that!? He didn''t react at all! " Qing Lan glared viciously at Qian Ru. At the side, Zi Min was also stunned.


    "Miss, didn''t you say there were treasures? How to... It doesn''t seem to be very useful. " However, now was not the time to chat. Gui Luosha''s murderous intent grew as he suddenly glanced at his own clothes. At this moment, Qian Ruming''s eyes enlarged several times over as he looked at the pair of Gu worms on his clothes in disbelief.


    "This... "What''s going on?" Who put Bai Bai on him! Zheng Tingze! You bastard! Get the fuck out here! "My ''black'' ¡­" Qian Ru Ming had never felt such pain before. When he saw ''Bai Bai'' and ''Black'' on his clothes turn into pupae, he was extremely angry.


    At this moment, Xing''er was sent flying to Gui Luosha''s side. Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li also rushed in, but Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li both wore Ye Xing Yi.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" There were quite a few people here, why? You all want my life? " Gui Luosha looked at the seven or eight people in front of him and could not help but snort in disdain. She had already activated her palms, and at this moment, Zi Min suddenly grabbed Duan Mu Yan and rushed out of the window.


    "Trying to run!" It''s not that easy! " Gui Luosha couldn''t care less about the people in the room as he fiercely jumped up and chased after them.


    Qian Ru saw that Zi Min was running towards the outskirts, so he followed her. No matter what, the outskirts was covered in dense forest, and there was still a place to hide. At this moment, Gui Luosha had already caught up.


    "Want to leave?" It also depends on whether or not I give way! Leave these two people, and I will leave you with your corpses intact. " Gui Luosha fiercely opened his mouth, and a black lotus faintly appeared on his forehead. Behind him, Yan Wuhen and the others also followed.


    "Zi Min!" "Let''s go!" Yan Wuhen''s sword technique did not fall too far, his sword moved like a flying dragon, the sharp tip of the sword struck straight towards Gui Luosha''s heart, but all he saw was Gui Luosha standing there without dodging at all. The moment the tip of the sword touched his body, something unexpected happened, only to see Yan Wuhen''s sword breaking in an instant, while Gui Luosha''s sword remained unharmed. At the side, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li also rushed forward. Although they had lost their lives with every move, they were easily dealt with by Gui Luo Sha.


    "You want to kill me? "Humph!" Gui Luosha also did not bother with Yan Wuhen and the other two. Instead, he turned around and chased after Qian Ruming and Zi Min.


    "Money is my life!" Let go of me, even if I have to die, I will kill Gui Luosha, even if it means losing my life! Let me go! " Qing Lan looked at Qian Ru angrily.


    "There''s a lot of time ahead of us, we can''t even beat him today! "I said it before, I won''t let you die ¡­" If he did not bring Qinglan with him, he might be able to escape this calamity with his Qing Gong. However, with the addition of Qinglan, the chances of this happening were very slim. Even so, he had no intention of letting go of Qing Lan. At this moment, they had already caught up to Zi Min.


    "If you don''t let me go, then I will kill myself by biting my tongue. You can tap my acupoints, but you can only look at me for a while, and can''t look at me for my entire life!" Qing Lan said decisively. However, Qian Ruming already had no other choice. In such a big open space, Gui Luosha had already blocked their path.


    "Miss!" Zi Min carefully let go of Duan Mu Yan and stood in front of her, glaring at Gui Luo Sha.


    "You guys sure are bold. Since you know my true identity, can you still leave?" Gui Luosha revealed a vicious expression. At this moment, he already had a face of a man, and his handsome face was smiling sinisterly. His vulgar eyes did not hide anything as he looked at Duan Mu Yan and Qing Lan.


    "Gui Luosha, die!" How could Qian Ru Ming allow Qing Lan to take such a risk? After that, he also rushed forward, and Yan Wushang, Leng Bing Xin, Ye Li and Zi Min all surrounded them. Although Gui Luosha''s martial arts were unrivalled, he could not defeat all of them with his fists, and it was not an easy task to finish them all off in a short amount of time.


    Yan Wuhen''s attack was easily resolved by Gui Luosha. Leng Bingxin originally wanted to release the needles, but due to the presence of Qing Lan, she could not help but endure it.


    In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Zi Min was accidentally sent flying by Gui Luosha. That cyan figure fell on the ground like a kite with its string cut. A mouthful of fresh blood gushed out. Duan Mu Yan immediately ran towards Zi Min, her heart aching, and helped her up.


    "Min''er ¡­" Are you okay? " While Duan Mu Yan was panicking, he forgot to hide his voice for a moment. Leng Bing Xin frowned and subconsciously glanced at Duan Mu Yan, but at this moment, Gui Luo Sha''s palm struck over. Luckily Ye Li managed to pull Leng Bing Xin away in time, otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to withstand it.


    At this time, Xing''er rushed over with a sharp blade in her hand. Upon seeing such a scene, the originally lost hope suddenly ignited. Without any hesitation, Xing''er rushed into the circle and stood beside Gui Luosha.

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    "Master!" Are you okay? " Xing''er pretended to be concerned.


    "Of course I''m fine. It''s just that I don''t care about some wild fox chichi. Xing''er, go and capture that Meng Yan for me!" When I subdue them, I''ll show them how both men and women eat each other! Haha ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Just as Gui Luosha was laughing maniacally, he suddenly felt a heavy blow on his neck. He turned around to see that it was Xing''er holding a dagger and stabbing it into his own neck.


    "Xing''er ¡­" "You ¡­" Gui Luosha was momentarily shocked speechless. He admitted that he was quite good to Xing''er, but he did not expect to get such a reward. A surge of nameless anger burned in his chest, and Gui Luosha suddenly wanted to slap Xing''er''s body, but was stopped by Leng Bing Xin.


    "How could this be?" Xing''er said incredulously.


    "Bitch ¡­" Do you think my mingmen is on my neck? Hahaha ¡­ It''s a pity that after following me for such a long time and having me bite all over your body, you still haven''t made any progress at all! "Haha ¡­" Gui Luosha crazily counterattacked, both of his eyes turned blood-red, as if they were about to split open.


    "Gui Luosha! You beast! All these years, I have been humiliated and trampled on by you. When did you ever treat me as a human? Xing''er suddenly thrust her sharp blade forward, and everyone followed suit. Now everyone was looking for the door of death for Ghost Rakasha, and there was no other way.


    "You bitch! If I had known earlier, I would have let you die under my body. I would have tortured you to death, but your body was too weak. "Hahaha!" Gui Luosha could not tolerate Xing''er''s betrayal, his words were extremely disgusting. Xing''er being humiliated like this in front of everyone, naturally she was extremely angry, every move was quick, and very quickly she had lost some of her strength. If it wasn''t for Leng Bing Xin saving her, Xing''er would have died at the hands of Gui Luosha a long time ago.


    Everyone had pierced Gui Luosha''s entire body, but they still could not find any weak points. After almost two hours, everyone had already been forced to defend.


    "Xing''er!" It''s rare for you to not have the slightest bit of experience after serving me for so long ¡­ "Haha ¡­" When Leng Bing finally came in contact with Xing''er, she had already prepared a needle in her hand and handed it to Xing''er. Firstly, she did not know who Gui Luosha was, and the number of needles he had was limited, so he could not let it go to waste. On the other hand, Qing Lan was just in front of him. Xing''er was a martial artist, so she naturally understood Leng Bingxin''s intentions. Without hesitation, she took the needle.


    "Ugh ¡­" When he struck out with his sword, he did not care about his own safety at all and was sent flying by Gui Luosha''s palm. When Qian Ruming saw Qing Lan fly out, he did not have the mood to fight anymore.


    "Now there are only the four of you left. It looks like I don''t need to show any mercy!" "Haha ¡­" Gui Luosha madly struck out with his palm, sending the four generals of inner strength flying. Even Yan Wuhen was vomiting blood.


    Seeing how the crowd was no longer able to fight back, Gui Luosha laughed even more maniacally. However, he did not plan on killing his opponents first. Instead, he turned around and walked over to Duan Moyan.


    "Since I am now a man, let me show you how much I enjoy the women beneath me ¡­ Beautiful woman! I originally thought highly of you and wanted you to stay by my side. I didn''t expect you to come back to kill me. This is unforgivable ¡­ "Don''t worry, I will make you completely satisfied, haha ¡­" Gui Luo Sha approached Duan Mu Yan step by step, her lustful eyes emitting a dark green light. Duan Moyan''s countenance turned deathly pale as she hugged Zi Min, retreating from time to time.


    "You''re not allowed to hurt my Young Miss ¡­" When Zi Min saw this, she struck out with her palm, only to be flung to the side by Gui Luosha.


    "What is it? Sorry? You asked for it, yet you refused to do it. Why did you have to look for so many people to pay a visit to! " Just as Gui Luosha was about to extend his hand, he noticed from the corner of his eyes that Qian Ru was about to leave with Qing Lan. Gui Luosha casually released his internal energy, causing Qian Ru to cough out blood and fall to the ground.


    "No one can save you! "Hahaha ¡­" Just as Gui Luosha''s hand was about to reach Duan Mu Yan''s chest, Xing''er suddenly realized what Gui Luosha had just said, so without saying anything further, she immediately thrust the needles in her hand towards Gui Luosha.


    "Ah ¡­" Just as Duan Moyan was about to kill herself by biting off more than she could chew, a miserable shriek suddenly came from Gui Luosha''s mouth. While everyone was still in doubt, Xing''er suddenly raised her sharp blade and fiercely slashed at Gui Luosha. A bloody wound appeared on Gui Luosha''s left shoulder.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan could clearly see that the concealed weapon Xing''er had shot out was similar in shape to the needles found within Tian Kou Ren and his royal brother''s bodies all those years ago.


    "Miss ¡­ Are you okay? " At the side, Zi Min struggled to crawl towards Duan Mu Yan, tightly hugging her. Duan Mu Yan shuddered, and turned her gaze towards Gui Luosha, only to see that Gui Luosha was grabbing onto Xing''er''s neck with a ferocious expression, as though they were the kings of hell.


    "You bitch! "You ¡­"


    "You just told me. After serving you for so many years, I should at least have some experience. That''s right, like ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" How could someone as lustful as you be willing to let that precious thing of yours be turned into a decoration? Gui Luosha! Even if I die today, I won''t regret it. Even if I kill you, I will rest in peace! " Xing''er knew that she was in the hands of Gui Luosha and that she would die for sure, but just as Gui Luosha was about to strangle her, he suddenly felt as if his entire body was being devoured by ten thousand ants. He couldn''t use any strength at all.


    "How could this be?" Gui Luo Sha was extremely shocked, he suddenly looked at his injured left arm, only to see that the wound had already started bleeding and had turned black.


    "Bitch ¡­" You poisoned your sword? " It''s just that I, his cultivation pair, have reached the eighth level, shouldn''t it be immune to poisons? How could this be? Just as Gui Luosha was in a daze, Leng Bing Xin rushed forward to save Xing''er.


    "Gui Luosha, you really deserve to die!" Leng Bingxin pulled out her sword and stabbed it towards Gui Luosha''s left leg. When Leng Bingxin drew her sword, Gui Luosha''s left leg was bleeding, but the blood was still black. Needless to say, this poison had already invaded his blood vessels.


    "Gui Luosha! Do you remember the massacre at the Qing Residence seventeen years ago? Take a look, what is this? " Qing Lan staggered over to Gui Luosha, placing the jade pendant on her neck in front of Gui Luosha.


    "You ¡­ You are... Impossible... Give me the jade pendant! " Gui Luosha still couldn''t believe that he was poisoned. Just as he was about to rush up, he saw the tip of Qing Lan''s sword stabbing straight into Gui Luosha''s left chest.


    "Ah ¡­" Gui Luosha''s pig-like howls lingered in the air for a long time. Qing Lan''s eyes were misty. She finally shouted.


    "Father ¡­" Mother ¡­ "Your son has finally avenged all of you ¡­" When Qing Lan pulled out her sharp blade and was about to stab again, Gui Luosha suddenly fell to the ground, not breathing at all. At this time, Xing''er staggered in front of everyone.


    "Everyone, Gui Luosha is dead. Xing''er has been humiliated by him for many years, so this enmity cannot be resolved with a single or two strokes. Please give this person''s corpse to me, and Xing''er will naturally feed her flesh piece by piece to Crow." Xing''er''s eyes were firm, her fiery eyes full of pleading.


    "Take him away. It''s no use for us to keep a dead man. " Leng Bing Xin nodded and turned to leave with Ye Li. With Gui Luosha gone, they could be considered to have solved their problem. As for this corpse, it was useless for them to keep it.


    Qing Lan originally wanted to tear Gui Luosha''s corpse into a thousand pieces, but after learning about Xing''er''s miserable experience, she left without saying a word. Just as Qing Lan passed by Qian Ru Ming who was unconscious on the ground, she originally wanted to kill him, but the sword she raised did not slash him down. She persuaded herself in her heart, no matter what, it was Qian Ru Ming who helped her find Gui Luosha.


    At this moment, Duan Muyan wanted to step forward and ask about Xing`er''s needles, but Zi Min, who was in her embrace, suddenly fainted. Duan Muyan hurriedly looked towards Yan Wuhen, and by the time Yan Wuhen had picked up Zi Min, Xing''er and Gui Luosha had already disappeared.


    "Pavilion Master, let''s go as well. No matter what, we got rid of a scourge for the Great Mo." As Yan Wuhen spoke, he picked up Zi Min and left the empty space with Duan Mu Yan.


    On the vast and desolate mountain, Xing''er had thrown Gui Luosha''s corpse on the ground. Occasionally, there would be a crow circling above her head, glaring at the corpse like a tiger eyeing it.


    "Gui Luosha, others might not know about you, but how could I not know about you? The reason why you can dual cultivate is because your heart is different from ordinary people. Young Noble Qing''s sword could not kill you, but as for that poison, Leng Bing Xin said that it would not kill people instantly, but would only take one''s life after suffering a little extreme pain. You are currently using the Qi closed-off technique to hide the fact that you are still alive, but unfortunately, you have forgotten about what I know about you. Xing''er calmly opened her mouth, squatting on the ground and tapping twice on Gui Luosha''s acupoints.


    "Do you still want to continue pretending? "As far as I know, closing one''s breath will not stop the pain ¡­" As Xing''er spoke, she pulled out her dagger and cut the tendons on Gui Luosha''s left hand. Although he was still lying there lifelessly, it was just as Xing''er had said. Right now, his pain was worse than death. The reason he continued to pretend was because he wanted to give himself a chance at survival. As long as Xing''er vented her anger, he would leave. However, he had really underestimated Xing''er. It wasn''t until Xing''er broke one of his leg tendons that Gui Luosha finally opened his mouth.


    "Xing''er!" Stop! "Since I have treated you well, please spare my life. As you have seen, I am now poisoned, and you have also picked at my tendons and tendons, I am already a cripple!" Gui Luosha never knew what a festive day was, as long as it could save his life, he could learn to bark like a dog.


    "What?" You treat me well? "Gui Luosha, you still have the nerve to say such words? Every bite mark on my body is proof that you''ve treated me well!" Xing''er ruthlessly spoke, her eyes emitting a bloodthirsty light.


    "But ¡­" "But you''re still alive. This is evidence. The other women have no chance at all!" Gui Luosha shamelessly shouted, trying to change Xing''er''s mind. However, these words were like a thunder in Xing''er''s ears.


    "Yes ¡­" I am still alive, but the reason I''m still alive is for revenge! "You don''t treat me as a human at all. That kind of torture and destruction is simply abnormal. You put your happiness on top of my pain. Every time I was crushed by you, I would wish I was dead ¡­" As Xing''er spoke, her dagger fiercely stabbed into Ghost Raksha''s leg.

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    "Ah ¡­" Xing`er... Don''t... Spare me! Can you spare me? As long as you let me go, I''ll do whatever you want to me! " Gui Luosha said in fear.


    "Is that so? Let me see how trustworthy your words are! " Xing''er said as she stripped off all of Gui Luosha''s clothes.


    "You ¡­ What are you going to do? " Gui Luosha looked at Xing''er''s dark and gloomy eyes in fear, and a trace of ominous premonition suddenly rose up from the bottom of his heart.


    Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, that Meng Yan isn''t Shen Hansheng''s person, that Leng Bing Xin is. Actually, I already knew this a long time ago, the two masked men that surrounded and attacked you earlier were Leng Bing Xin and his helpers, you don''t need to try and cure yourself, it''s useless, the poison was given to me by Leng Bing Xin, it''s the treasure of Nan Yue Royal Hospital, you can''t cure it at all ¡­ As Xing''er spoke, she slashed out with her dagger.


    "Ah ¡­" A deafening howl scared the crows out of their wits. Gui Luosha screamed out in pain, his face had long been twisted and deformed.


    "Stop! You bitch! Stop! " Gui Luosha crazily roared, but as Xing''er had already pointed out his acupuncture points, he was unable to move at all. A chilling smile appeared on Xing''er''s face as tears slowly flowed down from the corners of her eyes. For today, she had endured many days and nights. Now, she was finally free, and could finally free herself from the restraints of Gui Luosha.


    "Ah ¡­" Gui Luosha''s shout spread throughout the wilderness. Xing''er slowly raised her dagger, and after letting Gui Luosha endure the pain of the world, she finally stabbed the dagger into his right heart.


    "Farewell, you demon ¡­" After Xing''er confirmed that Gui Luosha was definitely going to die, she threw down her dagger and slowly left ¡­


    On the other hand, when Leng Bingxin and Ye Li returned to the Spring Festival, Duan Xingyi was sitting on a chair.


    "Master?" Leng Bingxin looked at Duan Xingyi in shock. She hurriedly bowed respectfully, and Ye Li bowed as well.


    "Injured? What was going on? I did not meet with Gui Luosha when I came here. What exactly happened? " Duan Xingyi narrowed his eyes slightly. He could tell that both Leng Bingxin and Ye Li were severely injured.


    "Master, Gui Luosha was killed by us, and his corpse was also thrown away." Leng Bingxin spoke the truth. Previously, she had purposely said that the time for their operation was five days from now because she didn''t want Duan Xingyi to take the risk.


    "I know what you guys are thinking, but if there''s a next time, I won''t show any mercy." Duan Xingyi reprimanded his coldly. Deep in his heart, there was nothing he could do about his deep feelings for his.


    "Yes, sir!" Leng Bingxin immediately cupped her hands together in apology.


    "I believe that the news of Gui Luosha''s death will soon reach Shen Hanxin''s ears. However, with the exception of Gui Luosha, no one else in the Eagledog organization is in trouble. "Ye Li, let''s continue with our previous plan. Now that Big Mo has killed Dou Jing and captured Qi Hu, there are still a few courageous and battle-ready vanguards that we cannot let go of. We need to gather evidence as soon as possible. If we really start fighting, I''ll make it so that Big Mo cannot escape!" Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned cold as his jade-like fingers fiercely pinched the jade pendant at his waist.


    "Yes sir!" Ye Li immediately obeyed. At the side, Leng Bing Xin suddenly thought of something.


    "Master, just now, when I was killing Gui Luosha, Meng Yan was also there. Furthermore, I brought two powerful martial arts experts to kill Gui Luosha. This was not a strange situation, but there was one thing that happened, when her servant girl was sent flying, I clearly heard that her voice was completely different from usual!" Leng Bing Xin recalled.


    "What?" Two voices? " Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at Leng Bingxin.


    "Not bad, because of a moment of surprise, your subordinate nearly died under the palm of Gui Luosha." As Leng Bingxin spoke, her eyes turned to Ye Li.


    "Since she intentionally hid her voice, there''s no doubt that her face must be a fake one as well. Disguise?" Duan Xingyi could not help but be astonished. He had been in the same room as Meng Yan, and they were even so close to each other. However, he had never seen Meng Yan''s face before.


    Duan Xingyi suddenly got up, first concealing his real identity as that steel-faced man, and then secretly sending people to the Spring Festival to monitor Leng Bingxin. Shangguan Wuye, I think you''re tired of living! After hastily instructing Ye Li and Leng Bingxin on their next mission, Duan Xingyi directly went to find his bad friend.


    The room was silent for a moment, and Ye Li felt a little awkward. He turned around and was about to leave, but was called back by Leng Bingxin.


    "Actually, you didn''t have to risk your life to save me just now. Gui Luosha''s palm strike was powerful enough to take a person''s life. If your palm wasn''t small, I wouldn''t have been able to calm my heart." Although it was hidden very well, one could still hear the gratitude in her voice.


    "You and I are both masters'' subordinates, so we should take care of each other. Besides, Master ordered me to protect you. This is what I should do." Ye Li lowered his eyes to reply. Without waiting for Leng Bing Xin to speak, he had already left through the window. He did not want to hear any unnecessary words, he loved Leng Bing Xin, and that was his own problem. Since he did not receive Leng Bing Xin''s response, he would continue to persevere, and not only would he be safe and sound today, he would even be willing to die for Leng Bing Xin.


    "But I don''t need your help. Even if I die ¡­" Looking at Ye Li''s back, Leng Bingxin muttered to herself. That''s right, perhaps it was because she was dead that her master would remember her.


    After Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min arrived at the inn to remove their makeup, they were escorted by Yan Wu Hen to Physician Zheng''s residence.


    "Master ¡­" "Quickly save Zi Min ¡­" Upon hearing his voice, Zheng Tingze ran out of the room, followed by Yao''er. This caused Duan Muyan to be extremely surprised, but she was too busy to pay attention to it.


    "Zi Min, wangfei, how did this happen?" Yao''er noticed that there was blood on the corner of Zi Min''s lips and she was unconscious. She asked worriedly.


    "It''s a long story ¡­" While Duan Mu Yan was speaking, Yan Wu Hen had already carried Zi Min into the room. Duan Mu Yan and Yao''er followed closely behind. Fortunately, Zheng Ting Ze had great medical skills, otherwise, not many people would have survived after being hit by Gui Luo Sha''s attack.


    Inside the room, Zi Min was still unconscious. Duan Mu Yan asked Yao''er to take care of her and they walked towards the secret chamber.


    "You guys went to kill Gui Luosha?" This was within Zheng Tingze''s expectations. Moreover, he was very confident in his own ability.


    "That''s right, but not only us, there are at least three powers that want to get rid of that big devil. I''m just using one of them." When Duan Mu Yan recalled the scene back then, she was momentarily unable to determine the true identities of the other two groups.


    "Do you recognize me?" Zheng Ting Ze asked suspiciously. Regarding this, Zheng Ting Ze was not surprised at all, as Gui Luosha had committed many evil deeds, and he didn''t know how many enemies he had. Even if there were ten of them, it wouldn''t be too much.


    At first, I thought that Duan Xingyi found out that Gui Luosha was a spy from the Southern Mountain third prince, which was why he sent the girl to hunt him down. However, it seems that wasn''t the case after all. Duan Mu Yan recalled.


    "That is a personal grudge. However, to have the guts to kill Gui Luosha, this Qing Lan is really not afraid of death." Zheng Ting Ze had met with Qing Lan a few times. Although he could feel that she had some martial arts skills, they were not the same as Gui Luosha.


    "Oh right, Master, that Qing Lan also placed a Gu worm on Gui Luosha''s body, called ''Hei Hei''. I don''t know why, but after meeting ''Hei Hei'', your ''Bai Bai'' did not have any effect on Gui Luosha." Suddenly, Duan Zitong thought of this detail. When she opened her mouth to speak, she was surprised to find Zheng Ting Ze in a state of shock.


    "You ¡­ "What did you say?" Black ''? Impossible... He won''t be here? Are you sure it was Qing Lan who put it on? " Zheng Ting Ze''s voice was trembling slightly and his eyes were wide open as he looked at Duan Zitong in disbelief.


    "Yes, your disciple is certain. At that time, there was another person that appeared together with Qing Lan. She was also the person that tried to kill me that day in the prison. I believe he must have been working for Duan Zitong!" Duan Mu Yan said confidently.


    "What''s that man''s name?" Was his name Chu Tiannan? " Zheng Ting Ze held onto Duan Mu Yan''s shoulders in excitement, a trace of panic flashing through his eyes.


    "Your disciple doesn''t know, but that person is very good to Qing Lan. He even risked his life to save Qing Lan. If master is interested in this person, maybe you can stay at Qing Lan''s place and wait for him. " Duan Zitong could sense Zheng Ting Ze''s abnormality, but since he didn''t want to talk about it, Duan Mu Yan wouldn''t take the initiative to ask.


    "Sigh ¡­" "I''ve been hiding for eighteen years, but I still haven''t been able to dodge ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze sat dejectedly on a chair, his two empty eyes staring at the ground, yet he seemed to be looking further into the distance.


    "Master ¡­" Duan Mu Yan worriedly walked towards Zheng Ting Ze, waiting for him to continue.


    Yan''er, do you know that ''Whitey'' and ''Black'' were originally ordinary Gu worms, and they should have been married to each other. After my master caught them, they soaked them in various poisons together, and even though they were both highly toxic, every time they met, they would disperse their own poisons in fear of hurting each other. When master realized this later on, he would separate them and give one to me, and the other to my junior brother. Zheng Tingze sighed deeply. Memories flowed endlessly like a long river.


    Duan Muyan didn''t interrupt him, she only quietly listened. She believed that this story would be buried in Zheng Tingze''s heart for a very long time.


    "Junior and I are both orphans picked up by Master, and because of this, we both cherish our fate of being together, just like brothers. We love each other, but as we get older, we all fall in love with Junior Sister who grew up with us. In fact, I am very clear that I am the only one in Junior Apprentice Sister''s heart, but in order to help Junior Apprentice Brother, I am willing to hide from Junior Apprentice Brother at all times. Moreover, I continuously give advice to Junior Apprentice Brother, telling him what Junior Apprentice Sister likes, and it was only when Master decided to marry Junior Apprentice Sister that I finally understood the position Junior Apprentice Sister held in my heart, so ¡­ " Zheng Tingze''s eyes were filled with tears and his voice was slightly choked with sobs. At the side, Duan Mu Yan consoled him.


    "Master, there''s no need to think about all this ¡­ "How about ¡­" Duan Mu Yan was about to continue speaking when Zheng Ting Ze waved his hands lightly.


    "Allow me to speak. Although I have never mentioned this to anyone, I have never forgotten. Thus, on the day of Junior Apprentice Brother''s wedding, I decisively took Junior Apprentice Sister away and left this world. I know that this will bring great pain to Master and Junior Brother, so I brought Junior Sister to hide from them everywhere, some deep mountains, an old forest, the summit of the Snow Region, until once, in a swamp, Junior Sister was bitten by some unknown poison, she didn''t even give me a chance to save her, and she died. Yan''er, do you know? No matter what I said, it was impossible to describe my grief at that time. I really wanted to go with junior sister, but junior sister''s final wish was to return to master''s side. Thus, I carried Junior Sister''s corpse back to the sect by day and night. However, because of the matter of Junior Sister and me eloping, Master was always worried, and died in depression. I even wanted to kill me with a single slash. After I buried Junior Sister in the ground, I originally wanted to commit suicide to redeem my sins, but I really did not know how to face my deceased master. Thus, I concealed my name and came here to become an imperial physician. " As Zheng Tingze spoke, a clear stream had already brushed past his aged face. The events of the past were still fresh in his mind, as if it all happened yesterday.

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    Duan Mu Yan looked at Zheng Ting Ze in astonishment. She had never expected that her master would have such an experience. Her heart felt a little sour.


    "Master, at the very least, your junior sister was satisfied. The moment you took her out of the bridal room, she became the happiest person in the world, so you''re not wrong. The only thing you''re wrong about is fate messing with people ¡­" That day, he had also wanted to take her away no matter what. If his decision at that time had been different, perhaps she would have become the happiest person in the world. It was just that she had missed it, so the heavens had given her the cruelest punishment, allowing her to personally witness the person she cared the most about marry someone else.


    "Good line, fate makes a fool of people. Forget it, since he has already come looking for me, I don''t want to hide anymore. It has already been eighteen years, there should be an end to it. "By the way, didn''t you say there were other people?" Zheng Ting Ze quietly wiped away his tears and changed the topic.


    "Yes!" The group of people seemed to be on the same side as Gui Luosha, but because of Gui Luosha''s evil deeds, they decided to go against him. Most importantly, Yan Er saw with her own eyes one of the girls shooting a concealed weapon at Gui Luosha. "It seems to be a needle!" Duan Zitong clearly remembered that if it wasn''t for Zi Min''s coma and Yan Wuhen''s severe injuries, she would have definitely brought Xing''er back.


    "What?" Could it be that the Southern Mountain''s third prince had slain Tian Wu Ren and shifted the blame to the First Prince? But what is their goal? " Zheng Tingze said, puzzled.


    "Originally, I was also thinking about this question. I was even thinking about whether it was because Duan Xingyi had colluded with South Vietnam, or whether there was some sort of agreement between them. However, after thinking about it carefully later on, that''s impossible." Even if Duan Xingyi was bought off, could it be that royal father was bought off as well? In order to make Duan Xingyi a prince, he didn''t hesitate to use my life to threaten my imperial brother ¡­ That''s why I was thinking, maybe the Nan Yue was afraid that this matter would be discovered by them and cause chaos, so they decided to persecute royal brother and use this as a way to draw everyone''s attention to the internal affairs of the Mo Empire. " Duan Mu Yan frowned. No matter what the explanation was, it would all be filled with loopholes. In an instant, she was unable to guess the truth of the matter.


    "First Prince should have let go of this matter in advance. Now, the South Yue third prince has sent Ghost Raksha here to act as a spy. What is his motive? This is inconceivable. " Zheng Tingze suspiciously opened his mouth and was puzzled.


    "Now we only need to investigate in secret, but there are some things that are very strange in the court right now. Yan Wuhen has already investigated on the so-called corruption in Qihu, but in fact, that little sin isn''t even worth being sent to the Ministry of Justice''s prison. I don''t understand what Duan Xingyi is doing." Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt that Duan Xingyi was extremely mysterious. Not only him, even the things that he had done were completely unimaginable.


    "I have heard about this as well. It seems like Wu Bingcheng has discovered some new evidence recently. Once this piece of evidence is confirmed, Qi Hu will definitely die." If one were to say that the embezzler of this court was sentenced to death, then Qi Hu was far from being in the top one hundred.


    "Master ¡­" Duan Mu Yan wanted to say something, but hesitated.


    "I know you want to save him, right?" Although Duan Mu Yan didn''t tell Zheng Ting Ze her final goal, he could vaguely detect some traces of it. It was just that this road was too long and dangerous, filled with thorns and rugged terrain. No one could guarantee that they would definitely reach the end of the road.


    "It''s just that we can''t have any more accidents this time. Otherwise, Duan Xingyi would definitely notice that something is amiss. At that time, he might even be able to implicate General Dou." Duan Mu Yan really wanted to win over Qi Hu. Compared to the other officials, Qi Hu''s prestige in the military could be considered quite high. As far as Duan Mu Yan was concerned, if he wanted to seize power, the only way was to use force. Towards Duan Chen, she would definitely not show any mercy.


    This time, we can''t use a disguise method anymore. As you said, if we discover something, it would make Duan Xingyi think of Old General Dou, how about this, I have a ''Gui Xi Pill'' here, and after letting Qi Hu consume it, it would be no different from a dead person. After a day and night, after the effects of the pill disappear, Qi Hu would naturally revive the dead. "Zheng Tingze said with concern.


    "I''ll leave that to Yan''er!" Seeing how confident Duan Mu Yan was, Zheng Ting Ze took out a pill from the medicine bottle and passed it to her.


    "Zi Min should be waking up soon. Let''s go out and take a look ¡­" Just as Zheng Ting Ze was calculating the time and was about to take a step forward, Duan Mu Yan suddenly thought of a question.


    "Master, why is Yao''er here? "Is it her injuries ¡­" She knew Yao''er, even if her body was in danger, she would still forcefully endure it.


    "Ugh ¡­" Not... "She''s fine, she''s just here to confirm ¡­" The moment the year reached Yao''er, Zheng Ting Ze''s expression suddenly became somewhat uneasy. Seeing this, Duan Mu Yan didn''t pursue the matter any further.


    When the two of them returned to the room, Zi Min had indeed woken up. Zheng Ting Ze checked her wounds before finally nodding with a smile.


    "Don''t worry, there won''t be any major problems. As long as we don''t play around with swords and spears for a while, we''ll be able to recover soon." Everyone heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing Zheng Tingze''s words.


    Ever since that night, it had been about three days since Duan Zitong saw Xiao Yuxuan. Even though she knew that she was at the Tutor Hall, no one dared to enter except the young eunuch, who was carrying bottles of wine inside.


    "Princess, let''s go in. It''s cold outside." However, her state of mind could not bear to see the light of day. There were several times when she wanted to rush in and tell Xiao Yuxuan that nothing had happened that night, but she endured it. She knew her master too well.


    "Qinglan, go to the royal hospital and ask those imperial doctors how long will it take for them to be in the same room before they can give birth?" For Xiao Yuxuan''s sake, she had already given his everything. Even if the first night was just a facade, something must have happened on that night three days ago. He was already Xiao Yuxuan''s man, was that not enough?


    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan accepted the order respectfully, then walked towards the royal hospital. After Qinglan left, Duan Zitong struggled for a long time before finally making her way to the Tutor Manor.


    "Princess ¡­" Outside the Tutor Manor, the eunuchs gathered around Duan Zitong when they saw him walk over.


    "What is it? Have you all lived enough? How dare you block my way? " Duan Zitong glared daggers at them. The eunuchs looked at each other, but one of them was nervous.


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ "The prince consort has ordered that no one is allowed to enter. If anyone enters, then the servants won''t be able to keep their heads ¡­"


    "If you don''t move away, I guarantee that your heads won''t be preserved right now!" Duan Zitong''s heart trembled, and her originally furious heart grew even more anxious. Just what did Xiao Yuxuan want to do that he wouldn''t allow someone to enter with a jug of wine?


    The eunuchs were well aware of Duan Zitong''s power, so they all obeyed her orders and left. At that moment, Duan Zitong took a few steps forward to the front of the Tutor Hall.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Are you there? " Duan Zitong''s voice became softer and softer as she spoke worriedly. However, no matter how much Duan Zitong called out to him, there was no response from inside. In the end, Duan Zitong couldn''t wait any longer. She fiercely pushed open the door, and a dense smoke from the alcohol filled her nose, causing him to burst into tears.


    "Yu Xuan!" "Where are you?" Even though the air was filled with smoke, she could clearly see that Xiao Yuxuan was currently lying on the ground with a bamboo tube in one hand. The other side of the tube was stuck in a porcelain that was filled with black water, and the interior was continuously emitting smoke. He was currently desperately pouring wine into his mouth with his other hand. The current Xiao Yuxuan had completely lost all of his usual vigor and vigor ¡­


    With his temperament, he looked more like a beggar asking for food on the street.


    "Yu Xuan, what are you doing!" Duan Zitong rushed forward and snatched the wine jug from Xiao Yuxuan''s hands, trying to pull him up, but she was startled. Xiao Yuxuan suddenly turned to look at him, his clear and bright eyes misted over and his eyes filled with purple.


    "Phoenix ¡­ Phoenix Ascension ¡­ "Haha ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan said excitedly as he stared fixedly at Duan Zitong. His hand that had lost the wine jug reached out to grab the bun on Duan Zitong''s head.


    "Ugh ¡­" Jade Xuan! Let go! "Let go quickly ¡­" Duan Zitong had never expected Xiao Yuxuan to be so rude. When she saw Xiao Yuxuan get more and more excited, Duan Zitong almost burst into tears. She couldn''t help but call out to her.


    "Someone, come ¡­" Someone, quick... Yu Xuan, you''re hurting me ¡­ "Yu Xuan ¡­" Duan Zitong''s heart ached as he looked at Xiao Yuxuan''s smiling face. What kind of blow could cause a direct immortal like his to fall into such a state? Xiao Yuxuan, could it be that you really can''t bear to sleep in the same bed as me? Why are you torturing yourself like this!


    At this moment, the group of eunuchs outside rushed in. Upon seeing this scene, the young eunuchs were all stupefied, not knowing what to do.


    "Bastard!" What are you all standing around for! Quickly pull up Prince Consort! " The eunuchs and eunuchs present finally found a direction to run towards Xiao Yuxuan. However, no matter how many eunuchs tried to stop his, Xiao Yuxuan would only look at his hair, and wouldn''t let go.


    "Phoenix ¡­ Phoenix, don''t go... Hurry up and help me catch the phoenix ¡­ " Although the eunuchs did not dare to say it, they knew in their hearts that their Prince Consort had most likely gone mad.


    "Ah ¡­" You pieces of trash! Quick, pull away Prince Consort''s horse ¡­ " Duan Zitong pulled back her hair with all her might, but a few strands were still forcefully torn off by Xiao Yuxuan. The tearing pain made Duan Zitong ignore her image and cry out loudly.


    The eunuchs simply tried their best to pull Xiao Yuxuan backwards as a miserable howl echoed throughout the entire Tutor Hall. Duan Zitong held her head in pain and stared furiously at the strand of black hair in Xiao Yuxuan''s hand, unable to say a word.


    "Phoenix ¡­ Phoenix, don''t leave ¡­ " Xiao Yuxuan seemed to be unaware of everything that he had done and rushed towards Duan Zitong.


    "You two, pull out your Prince Consort! Tie him up and bring him to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion! " Duan Zitong said savagely before hurrying out of the Tutor Hall. The eunuchs didn''t dare to be negligent. If they released their Prince Consort and injured the Seventh Princess, their brains really wouldn''t be preserved. Thus, everyone tied Xiao Yuxuan up tightly with a rope and carried his out.

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    Seeing Xiao Yuxuan struggling to free himself from the rope on the bed, his wrist began to bleed from the friction with the rope. Duan Zitong couldn''t tell what it was like. She didn''t understand. Was he going to ruin her like this just because of one night with her? Why?! Could it be that he hated me so much that he did not hesitate to hurt me!


    At this moment, Qing Lan ran in from the royal hospital.


    "Empress ¡­" Qing Lan was just about to tell Duan Zitong about the news she had received, but she glanced at Xiao Yuxuan who was lying on the bed. She couldn''t believe that the person with a face full of stubble, messy clothes, and a haggard complexion, and green eyes, was Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Qing Lan, go and ask for the one with the best medical skills in the royal hospital! "Right now!" Before Qinglan could recover from her shock, Duan Zitong had already spoken viciously, her every word like ice.


    "Yes ¡­" Qing Lan didn''t hesitate for a moment and immediately ran towards the imperial hospital. When she left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she could clearly feel tears flowing from the corners of her eyes.


    When Qinglan found Zheng Tingze, he was thinking about how to avoid Qinglan. Although he was prepared to face Chu Xiangnan, he lacked the courage to do so.


    "Doctor Zheng!" The princess'' order was to get Imperial Physician Zheng to come to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion as soon as possible! "There''s no mistake!" A person who was able to make Chu Xiangnan offer his'' black ''certainly had some outstanding points. However, upon closer inspection, Zheng Tingze suddenly realized that in a certain corner, the'' black orchid ''was actually somewhat similar to his junior sister. Although his appearance was not very prominent, the charm of the'' black ''senior sister was exactly the same. So it turned out that Chu Xiangnan had never lost heart for his junior sister in all these years.


    "Doctor Zheng!" Qing Lan couldn''t help but call out to him when she saw him looking at her without blinking.


    "Ugh ¡­" Good! "I''m preparing to ¡­" Zheng Tingze realized that he had lost his composure and immediately turned around. He picked up the medicine box and quickly walked with Qing Lan to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    When Zheng Tingze saw Xiao Yuxuan on the bed, he suddenly froze.


    "Doctor Zheng!" "What did the Prince Consort suck in to make him lose his mind?" Zheng Ting Ze heard this and was startled. He hastily put down his medicine chest and walked to the side of the bed. After examining himself, he stood up with a gloomy expression.


    "How is it?" Duan Zitong anxiously said, her eyes filled with unease.


    "Reporting to the princess ¡­ "Prince Consort''s reason is that he drank too much and ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze wanted to say something, but he hesitated. Duan Zitong''s heart suddenly skipped a beat when he saw Zheng Ting Ze act this way.


    "Add what?" Duan Zitong asked.


    "In addition, he also ingested the liquid Five Rock Powder. That''s why an illusion appeared." Zheng Ting Ze replied truthfully, his brows full of hesitation.


    "Does that mean that after tonight, Prince Consort''s condition will improve?" Duan Zitong looked at Zheng Ting Ze with a gaze full of expectation. At the side, Qing Lan also frowned, waiting for Zheng Ting Ze''s response.


    The liquid Five Stones Powder is intrinsically different from the Five Stones Powder that we often talk about. It also incorporates some Green Leafed Grass that people would become addicted to as long as they consume it. The more they consume, the more people will be unable to leave this plant. Zheng Tingze sighed in response. He had never expected that Xiao Yuxuan would consume something like this that caused one''s mind to fall into disarray. Furthermore, he had already been deeply poisoned. The will of the heavens must have been playing tricks on him.


    "Wouldn''t it be weird if we didn''t let him take it?" Duan Zitong could feel the worry in Zheng Ting Ze''s eyes, an ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.


    "The person who sucks it depends heavily on this kind of Five Stones Powder. If it is abruptly stopped, Prince Consort''s life will be worse off than death. He might even do some extreme actions, such as ¡­" "Suicide!" Zheng Tingze fully described the formidable relationship between them to Duan Zitong.


    "How can this be? Is there no other way? Do we just have to let Prince Consort continue on like this, sucking in the food until he dies? " Duan Zitong had no more ideas and her eyes were filled with fear. If that was really the case, wouldn''t she be harming Xiao Yuxuan?


    "That may not be the case, unless Prince Consort has a very strong will. As long as he can endure for a month and not take that kind of thing, Prince Consort Ma''s dependence on the Five Stones Powder will be completely removed, and he will be able to recover completely. But during this month, Prince Consort Ma will experience unimaginable pain, so this humble subject really cannot guarantee whether Prince Consort will continue on or not, and perhaps the consequences of forcefully persisting will come true." Zheng Ting Ze spoke the truth, but in his heart, he was considering whether he should tell Duan Mu Yan about this matter.


    "One month... One month! What should I do? " Duan Zitong had no idea what to do for a moment. Her eyes were fixated on Xiao Yuxuan, who was still struggling on the bed.


    "Princess, no matter what, we should still try. If Prince Consort can absorb the Five Stones Powder, then Prince Consort ¡­" Qing Lan felt that her tone was a little out of tune. She kept her words to herself, suppressing the tears in her eyes with all her might.


    "That''s right!" He had to try! Imperial Physician Zheng, I order you to go back tonight and think of a way. No matter what, I''ll make Prince Consort stop using the Five Stones Powder ¡­ " Duan Zitong hardened his heart and spoke resolutely.


    "Yes ¡­" This old official will do his best. " Zheng Ting Ze cupped his hands in greeting, but he was very clear in his heart. During this entire process, if it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan''s support and encouragement, Xiao Yu Xuan wouldn''t have been able to overcome this hurdle.


    "Qinglan, send Imperial Physician Zheng out." After Qinglan and Zheng Tinze left, Duan Zitong was on the verge of walking up to the bed, but when she heard Xiao Yu Xuan mention ''Phoenix'', she forcefully withdrew.


    After leaving the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Zheng Tingze went silent for a moment. He suddenly wanted to know if Chu Xiangnan was doing well.


    "Miss Qing Lan ¡­" Just as Zheng Ting Ze opened his mouth to speak, he was interrupted by Qing Lan.


    "Imperial Physician Zheng, can Prince Consort really survive a month in peace?" Is there really no danger to my life? Was there no other way? Must we make Prince Consort suffer for a month? " Qing Lan asked a series of questions that caused Zheng Tingze to not know where to start.


    The most important thing is to see how strong the Prince Consort''s will is. If he wants to quit the addiction, according to my understanding of the Prince Consort, even if we don''t force him, he can still do it, but if he doesn''t want to face reality head-on, using the Five Stones Scattering to avoid everything, then even if we force him, the Prince Consort might not necessarily be able to go as far as he can ¡­ Zheng Tingze spoke faintly, he never expected that such a gentle and dainty man would be reduced to such a state. If Duan Mu Yan were to know about this, how would she react?


    "Lady Qinglan?" As Zheng Ting Ze walked, he suddenly realized that Qing Lan was standing upright on the spot. Her eyes were filled with worry.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Doctor Zheng, Qinglan still has things to attend to, so I won''t send you off ¡­" Qinglan was suddenly worried that Duan Ziteng might do something too extreme to Xiao Yuxuan, and without waiting for Zheng Xianze''s reply, she had already turned around and left. Looking at Qinglan''s back, Zheng Tingze couldn''t help but sigh; it wasn''t hard to see that Qinglan''s thoughts were already on Xiao Yuxuan.


    Just as Zheng Tingze was sighing emotionally, he suddenly felt a murderous intent suddenly rise behind him. Zheng Tingze suddenly dodged to the side and saw a black venomous snake brush past him. Without saying a word, Zheng Tingze suddenly raised his hand and a silver light flashed under his sleeve.


    "I didn''t expect you to kill my treasure when we meet again in eighteen years!" The bitter voice suddenly sounded. Zheng Tingze''s expression suddenly changed. As he turned around, he saw the figure that he had been yearning for the past eighteen years impressively appear in front of him.


    "Junior apprentice-brother ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze looked excitedly at Qian Ru Ming, his eyes filled with a dense mist. It had been eighteen years since he left with his junior sister. He had never had the face to see this brother of his that he had played with since he was young.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" I cannot afford to be addressed by the dignified Imperial Hospital''s head like that, so I am called Qian Chao! " He was not handsome enough, not suave enough, but he was single-minded towards his junior sister. She could dislike him, but could not deceive him, and when he had asked for her junior sister''s opinion before, she had eloped with this man on the night of the wedding. He had thought that he had not let anyone down, but what he had received in return was such a blow to his dignity, as if his heart had been thrown into the abyss overnight. Memories of the past began to surface in his mind bit by bit. Qian Ruming clenched his fists as a bloodthirsty glint flashed across his eyes.


    "Junior apprentice-brother ¡­" Back then, I let you down, and I should not have hidden my feelings for Junior Sister, and then taken her away on the day of your wedding! "Everything is my fault ¡­" On the other side, Qian Chao Ming suddenly didn''t know what to say, but all he could say was, "I''m sorry."


    "Of course it''s your fault! I, Chu Xiangnan, have never felt that I was very outstanding, but when Junior Sister said she was willing to marry me, you know how excited I was. I truly felt that I was the happiest person in the world, but I actually wasn''t. Zheng Tingze! Do you know how much I want to kill you! " Qian Ruming clenched his teeth as he spoke, his entire body was filled with killing intent.


    "Make your move, I''ve already been hiding from you for 18 years. If it wasn''t for my momentary confusion, perhaps my junior wouldn''t have died so early ¡­" I didn''t even see Master''s last moments ¡­ " Zheng Ting Ze closed his eyes in disappointment, a look of relief on his face.


    "You think I don''t dare to kill you?" A cold light flashed in Qian Ru''s eyes as he made his move. He went straight for Zheng Ting Ze''s neck, but stopped when his hand made contact with Zheng Ting Ze''s collar.


    Feeling that Qian Ruming had not made a move, Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but open his eyes. What he saw was the look of ridicule on Qian Ruming''s face.


    "Zheng Ting Ze, do you really think I will kill you? Aren''t you being too naive? Killing you would release you, hur ¡­ Actually, when you buried Junior Sister''s ashes by Master''s side, I was watching over you from the side. At that time, I really wanted to kill you, but when I saw your face full of remorse and remorse, I didn''t appear because I knew that dying is far worse than surviving on sin. Besides, after that, I stopped being infatuated with someone. You''ve probably heard of Qian Ru Ming, right? There were tens of thousands of women below me, but they were all willing. None of them had the same thoughts as Junior Sister. After all these years, I had thought it through. Why would they hang themselves from a tree? I''m angry because you actually used your "useless" word to kill my "Black"! " Qian Ru Ming said viciously.

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    "Junior brother, why are you punishing yourself like that? I know that you don''t love those women, but in your heart, you''ve always had the shadow of junior sister, right?" Zheng Ting Ze looked suspiciously at Qian Ru Ming.


    "Do you think you know me well? A woman who doesn''t love me, what do I do when I read it... Alright, I don''t want to talk about the past anymore. Give me a treasure that''s proper, or else I''ll definitely avenge ''Hei Hei''! " Qian Ru Ming said coldly. He didn''t seem to be joking at all.


    "That Qinglan has the same eyebrows as Junior Sister, that''s why you gave her such an important thing, right?" Zheng Ting Ze was still seeking death.


    "Shut up! I''ve already said that you don''t need to mention the past anymore. I don''t want to pursue this matter any further, so don''t force me to start a massacre! " A murderous light flashed in Qian Ru''s eyes. However, when he felt Zheng Tingze''s gaze, Qian Ruming immediately changed his attitude.


    "I assume that the girl from the Spring Festival should be the one you love? Otherwise, you wouldn''t have given ''Bai Bai'' to her! "It''s a pity that junior has a deep affection for you. Aren''t you looking at the wrong person ¡­" Qian Ruming shrugged his shoulders as he raised his eyes to conceal the sorrow in the depths of his eyes.


    "I don''t want to explain it to you. Even though you don''t want to leave the dust behind, I owe you one after all ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze used his lightning fast speed to violently pull out a dagger and fiercely stabbed himself in the stomach. The sudden pain made Zheng Ting Ze unable to restrain himself from groaning in a low voice.


    "You ¡­ "Why do you have to go through so much trouble!" The moment he saw blood gushing out from Zheng Ting Ze''s dagger, Qian Ru''s heart trembled slightly. He suddenly went forward and slapped Zheng Ting Ze twice to stop the bleeding.


    "Now that we''re even, as for ''Hei Hei'' and ''Bai Bai'', maybe this is heaven''s will. They were originally a pair, and now that they are able to die for each other, it can be said that they are willing to do so. Junior apprentice-brother ¡­ "Sorry ¡­" As he watched Zheng Ting Ze''s lonely back, an indescribable pain surged from the bottom of Qian Ru Ming''s heart. At that time, he knew that his Junior Apprentice Sister liked his Senior Apprentice Brother, but for the sake of getting his Junior Apprentice Sister, he had deliberately ignored all of this. If he was to say that he was in the wrong, he couldn''t help but feel a pang in his heart.


    Just as Qian Ru Ming was sighing emotionally, a cold light suddenly flashed in his eyes.


    "Who?" "Come out!" Qian Ruming suddenly turned around and looked at the dark corner. Before long, Qing Lan''s figure slowly walked out from the dark corner.


    "It''s you ¡­" In fact, he had come to find Qing Lan. If, before he had killed the ghost Luo Sha, he had always thought that Qing Lan seemed to hate him, but in his heart, he at least cared a little about him. However, when he woke up in the empty wilderness, his heart seemed to have dropped to the bottom.


    "I didn''t mean to hear about your old affairs. I just wanted to talk to Imperial Physician Zheng about something." Qing Lan explained and was about to head to the royal hospital, but was stopped by Qian Ru.


    "You should have seen it. He just stabbed himself. Do you think he has the ability to follow you to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion again?" The moment Qian Ru Ming appeared in front of Qing Lan, Qing Lan immediately retreated and looked at Qian Ru Ming warily. She did not know why, but after hearing the story just now, Qing Lan suddenly felt that Qian Ru Ming was not as hateful as he was now. But that was it.


    "In that case, farewell ¡­" Qing Lan saw the accusation in Qian Ru Ming''s eyes and turned around, but was stopped by Qian Ru Ming.


    "Is there really no place for me in your heart? Even if we have already been married? " Qian Ru Ming''s voice sounded very injured. He felt as if he was being bitten by a venomous snake, causing him to almost suffocate.


    "I did not do it voluntarily! Money is like life. Back in the wilderness, I wanted to take your life with a single sword, but I didn''t because I owed you a favor. If we don''t have anything to do with each other in the future, I hope you won''t look for me again! " Qing Lan opened her mouth and spoke with determination in her eyes.


    "No longer have anything to do with it? Do you think it''s possible? " Qian Ru Ming pretended to smile confidently as his small eyes narrowed down to a slit.


    "You ¡­ Don''t try to do anything to me anymore, I... "Mmm mmm ¡­" Before Qing Lan could finish, Qian Ruming had already grabbed her slender waist with one hand while his other hand was inserted into the hair at the back of her head. His sausage mouth covered Qing Lan''s cherry lips. It was an almost crazy kiss, and his heavy voice was tinged with a sense of punishment.


    No matter how hard Qing Lan tried, Qian Ruming was indifferent. Even though he bit Qian Ruming''s lips, Qian Ruming''s actions remained firm and even became crazier. Qing Lan no longer had the strength to resist. She collapsed into Qian Ruming''s embrace, and the kiss slowly became gentle. The kiss fell on her fair neck, and the moment Qian Ruping pushed her against the wall, she suddenly woke up, took out her bun of pearls, and fiercely stabbed down.


    Qian Ruming only felt a chill behind him as he suddenly dodged. However, because he was too close to Qian Ruming, a long bloody wound was left on his left arm.


    "Ugh ¡­" He had never expected that Qing Lan would try to kill him. Suddenly, an angry flame rose in his heart, and Qian Ruming, ignoring the pain in his left arm, suddenly pinched Qing Lan''s neck, slowly tightening, slowly tightening. Qing Lan suddenly felt like she was suffocating, and the scenery in front of her blurred, was she dead? Even if she died, it would be good. Besides Xiao Yuxuan, he had nothing else to worry about. Yuxuan ¡­ Qing Lan knows that she isn''t worthy of you, but in her next life, she still hopes to have a chance ¡­


    Perhaps dying was a relief to her, she really did not want to face Qian Ruming, but just when Qing Lan thought she was doomed to die, Qian Ruming suddenly let go and looked coldly at Qing Lan.


    "Why aren''t you begging for mercy? As long as you are willing to say a word of apology, I will spare your life! " Qian Ru''s voice was cold and his eyes were cold. In his entire life, he had only been tempted by two women. One was his junior sister and the other was Qing Lan, but what he got in return was almost the same result. One betrayed him and ran away with him while the other chose not to be with him even if he died. What was it!?


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Qing Lan was speechless, she didn''t even look at Qian Ru Ming as she staggered towards the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Looking at Qian Ru Ming''s fading back, Qian Ru Ming suddenly smiled bitterly. Perhaps he shouldn''t have fallen in love with any woman in his life, ah, why give up such a large part of the forest for a woman who wanted him dead?


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    Inside the house, the candle flame was faint and yellow, emitting a fragrant scent. The candle light flickered and shone on Duan Mu Yan''s face, flickering with light and dim, further contrasting with Duan Mu Yan''s devastatingly beautiful appearance.


    "Is Zi Min well?" Duan Muyan worriedly asked as she looked at Yao''er, who was helping her take off her makeup.


    "Esteemed wangfei, don''t worry. Zi Min has already gone to bed. Everything is fine ¡­" Yao''er respectfully replied as the comb in her hand slipped through Duan Muyan''s long hair that was like a waterfall.


    "Yao`er, let me ask you, why are you in Master''s mansion today?" Duan Mu Yan had a nagging feeling that after Yao''er left Zheng Ting Ze''s residence, she had something on her mind. When she saw Yao''er at Physician Zheng''s residence today, she was even more certain of her thoughts.


    "I... "I''m just going to see if my injuries are healed ¡­" Yao''er indifferently replied as her face was dyed red.


    "Yao''er, your master is about to reach the year of the flower armor, and you are only twenty years old. You must be careful. Sometimes, if you lose your heart, you won''t be able to find it ¡­" His eyes were filled with warmth, she had never imagined that Yao''er would have such feelings of adoration and admiration for Zheng Tingze.


    "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" The awkwardness on her face deepened as she pursed her lips, pulling Yao''er to sit on a chair.


    "Yao`er, in my heart, you are not servants, but sisters. If I meet a suitable candidate, not only will I not stop you, I will also bless you. I just want you to follow Master, it would be too unfair for you!" Duan Mu Yan sincerely said.


    "Princess, what are you talking about? Yao''er won''t go anywhere until you''ve accomplished your great mission. She''ll stay by your side and walk through fire and tread on water without hesitation!" Yao''er resolutely said, her eyes filled with determination. Duan Mu Yan gratefully held Yao''er''s hand as she slightly nodded her head.


    "Thank you. If you like Master, I can say that I just wish you happiness ¡­" Duan Mu Yan softly said, feeling incomparably gratified in her heart. Now that Yao''er had someone she liked, she understood Zi Min''s personality. Once things were done, she would definitely decide for them and allow them to marry as a husband. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly thought of Xiao Yuxuan. Ever since their marriage, she had never seen him again.


    Early in the morning, Duan Mu Yan, Yao''er, and Zi Min went to the inn as usual. After disguising themselves, they arrived at the Spring Festival Courtyard.


    "Yao''er, did you remember what I told you yesterday?" Duan Moyan instructed in a low voice.


    "Don''t worry Miss, Yao`er will go right away, it''s just that ¡­" Is Miss really safe here? " A ghost like Luosha, she was already like a viper in a cup of wine.


    "Don''t worry, nothing will happen ¡­" You can go first! " Duan Mu Yan nodded his head, gesturing for Yao''er to leave. Although Yao''er was worried, she still had important matters to attend to, so she had no choice but to leave the Spring Festival.


    After Yao''er left, not even half a cup of tea later, Duan Mu Yan''s Purple Butterfly Pavilion welcomed an uninvited guest.


    "Lady Meng Yan, we meet again ¡­" She saw that the person in front of her had long hair that was dyed in ink, purple clothes that fluttered in the wind, and a trace of an evil smile was always revealed on her incomparably magnificent face. Every time she faced Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan would always feel a dangerous wind surrounding her, especially when Duan Xingyi had eyes as deep as the sea; it was as if there were too many secrets hidden away for her to see through.


    "Isn''t Lady Meng Yan surprised to see me?" Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s face filled with astonishment, Duan Xingyi pursed his lips, the corners of his lips curving into a carefree smile. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to stand up to welcome him, a green-robed young lady suddenly appeared behind him. Duan Mu Yan felt that she was familiar with this young lady, but she couldn''t recall where she had seen her before.


    "This is Lady Meng Yan ¡­" It''s so beautiful! " It was just a simple sentence, but it resounded like thunder in Duan Mu Yan''s ears. She remembered this voice, back in the prison, it was the owner of this voice who disguised himself as her and made her a prison cell for three days. Right! Duan Mu Yan suddenly understood. Back then on the main street, she had clearly seen this woman in the carriage of the Moon Splendor Hall.

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    Duan Mu Yan was momentarily flustered. He had no idea that the reason Duan Xingyi called this person over was because he suspected her? If this girl were to see that he was disguising himself, the consequences would be obvious. What should he do? Just as Duan Mu Yan was hesitating, Duan Xingyi had already sat down opposite of his.


    "It seems like Miss Meng Yan has forgotten about me, that''s true, as the saying goes, noble people forget many things, but it doesn''t matter, I paid a lot of money and then came up. Let me introduce you, this is Miss Cai Die, I have been admiring Miss Meng Yan''s beauty for a long time, so I insisted on bringing her in, I believe Miss Meng Yan wouldn''t mind, right?" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips continued to form a chaotic smile as she looked unblinkingly at Duan Mu Yan. If this face was fake, then who exactly was she? Why did she make enemies with Gui Luosha? A string of questions tangled in Duan Xingyi''s heart. She originally thought that this person was Cai Die, but now it seemed that this person was someone else. As for whether he was an enemy or friend, it was difficult to distinguish.


    "Since you are Young Master Yi''s friend, Meng Yan will not mind. Please take a seat." She remembered that Zi Min had once said that if she wanted to distinguish if it was a disguise technique, she couldn''t do it just by looking at it. She had to touch her own face to feel the temperature and humidity as well as the smoothness of the skin.


    "Then thank you ¡­ Miss Meng Yan''s skin color is too good, I wonder which family''s rouge she wiped off? " As Cai Die spoke, she extended her hand, but was cleverly dodged by Duan Mu Yan. She stood up and walked over to her dressing table and took out the three boxes of rouge, then returned to the table.


    "These three boxes of rouge are commonly used by Meng Yan, they are used to hide the dimness of her skin, to lighten the light, the second box of rouge is naturally made of red, but this color is too sudden, so it needs a third color to soften it, only then will it look natural, thus Meng Yan''s face was actually drawn ¡­" With her expert''s insight, she indeed felt that there was something wrong with Duan Mu Yan''s face. However, after hearing what she said, the result wouldn''t be too bad if she were to put on makeup.


    "So Miss Meng Yan is really into the art of makeup?" Cai Die enjoyed her explanation of Duan Mu Yan. Although she was an expert at disguising herself, when she transformed into a Spiritual Master, her face was no longer as smooth as it used to be.


    There is also Meng Yan''s willow leaf eyebrow, actually it was not painted with any ordinary carbon smile. In Jiangnan, there is a plant whose rhizome is black, after drying this rhizome, it will become softer than carbon, and it will not harm the skin. Would Lady Caidie like to take a look? Duan Mu Yan sensed the light in Cai Die''s eyes and asked.


    "Sure ¡­" Cai Die was so excited that she didn''t notice Duan Xingyi''s gaze. When Duan Muyan stood up and walked towards the dressing table, Duan Xingyi ruthlessly hit the rainbow butterfly.


    "Don''t forget what I asked you to do!" Duan Xingyi bitterly said, but what he got instead was Cai Die''s disapproving gaze.


    "Relax, I know ¡­" This morning, before the sun had risen, someone had dragged her out of her room and forced her to admit that she had disguised herself as a brothel girl. If not for the fact that Asgard Master had arrived in time, she would not have known what kind of torture she would have been tortured by Duan Xingyi.


    "Lady Meng Yan, you even brought me some weird things to broaden our horizons ¡­" Cai Die purposely shouted out loud, and turned to look at Duan Xingyi, only to see that his handsome face was already twisted into a mess. In front of the dressing table, Duan Mu Yan tried her best to see everything from the reflection in the mirror. She was slightly gratified in her heart, at least Cai Die and Duan Xingyi didn''t seem to be on good terms with each other.


    After Duan Mu Yan brought all the items from the dressing table onto the table, she immediately attracted Cai Die''s attention.


    "Wah ¡­" What is this? I''ve never seen it before? " Cai Die suspiciously picked up a finger length bamboo tube, slowly holding it at the top, a small hole at the bottom would naturally let out a black condensed substance.


    "This is a thin line that is applied to the bottom of the eye. This way of melting will make people feel that their eyes are especially focused." Since they were renowned courtesans, they naturally had to possess some things that could not be seen in the market. These things were all things that those fireworks women had thought of themselves, and Cai Die naturally had never seen them before.


    "What about this? What''s the use of this? " Cai Die picked up a transparent bottle, there were some sparkling things flowing inside, it looked very beautiful.


    "These are the things that are applied to our lips. Our usual rouge paper is only red. If it is not applied properly, it will make people uncomfortable. If it is applied on top, the situation will be completely different. It will give off a shiny feeling. Very beautiful!" Duan Mu Yan explained with great experience.


    "Is that so? "What about this?" The more Cai Die saw, the more excited she became, she had long since completely forgotten about Duan Xingyi''s instructions.


    "This is applied in the middle of the eyebrows and eyes. Why don''t I help you put on your makeup? "How about it?" Duan Muyan only wanted to stall for time. When Yao''er returned, she would have a reason to send her guests off. Cai Die was naturally ecstatic upon hearing this, she didn''t care about Duan Xingyi''s gaze.


    He saw Cai Die hopping around the dressing table, waiting for Duan Mu Yan to meticulously paint her appearance. Duan Mu Yan was naturally extremely happy to see Duan Xingyi''s face turn purple as she picked up the makeup items.


    "Young Master Yi, if you don''t mind, why don''t you take care of Meng Yan first?" For some unknown reason, when she saw Duan Xingyi''s miserable appearance, she felt an indescribable happiness.


    "What does he have to mind..." "Lady Meng Yan, come here quickly ¡­" Without waiting for Duan Xingyi to speak, Cai Die had already impatiently called out to him.


    After slightly moving her head towards Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan turned around and walked over to the side of the rainbow butterfly, slowly meticulously and meticulously. Time passed by in this one second, and from the very beginning, Duan Xingyi had been sitting upright and with his eyes fixed firmly on the smelly and beautiful rainbow butterfly in front of the dressing table.


    After about an hour, Duan Mu Yan turned left and right to the side, all the way until her cheeks were red. Only then did she heave a sigh of relief, and just as Duan Mu Yan was about to speak, Cai Die suddenly spoke up in a low voice.


    "Since you helped me dress up, I won''t expose your disguise technique!" Cai Die''s voice was restricted to a range that only Duan Mu Yan could hear. Duan Mu Yan was startled at first, but then she welcomed her with a smile.


    "If Lady Caidie likes it, then we''ll give all the items here to Lady Caidie ¡­" She was very clear on Cai Die''s ability. Back then, if she was able to hide her identity from him, she would naturally be able to see through him and ask him to help her with her makeup. Other than diverting Duan Xingyi''s attention, she also wanted to observe him carefully.


    "Are you serious?" Cai Die excitedly said.


    "Of course!" Duan Mu Yan lightly smiled as she nodded her head. She didn''t expect that the sacred and solemn Holy Maiden from the Moon Flower Palace would actually be so adorable.


    "In that case, I will not be courteous ¡­" As Cai Die spoke, she pulled out a brocade bag from nowhere and unhesitatingly rolled all the items on the dressing table. As Duan Mu Yan saw this, a rock fell from her heart.


    When Cai Die turned around to walk in front of Duan Xingyi, Duan Xingyi''s originally icy face gradually revealed an expression. He had to admit that Duan Mu Yan''s makeup skills were indeed brilliant.


    "What is it? Don''t you know him? " Cai Die looked at Duan Xingyi teasingly as he raised his eyebrows.


    "How could I not know him ¡­" In Duan Xingyi''s heart, a voice was shouting: We can recognize even those who turn to dust ¡­


    "Since my business is done, Young Master Yi, shall we leave? Or would you like to stay and have a drink with Lady Meng Yan? " Cai Die was not convinced by Duan Xingyi''s ashen face, and spoke bitterly.


    "I believe that Lady Meng Yan is tired from your torment. I won''t disturb you any longer. Farewell ¡­" Duan Xingyi softly said, and then he left the Purple Butterfly Pavilion with Cai Die.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s dispirited figure as she left, Duan Mu Yan fell into deep thought. Ever since Duan Xingyi''s last visit, she had never come again, so it should have been around three months. Why would he suddenly think of her, and even bring the disguised and superb Cai Die? Did he discover something? But how did he find out? A string of questions lingered on Duan Mu Yan''s mind, but she was unable to find an answer for a long time. But no matter what, since this identity was not revealed, then Meng Yan could not easily disappear, otherwise the consequences would be even worse.


    On the main street, Duan Xingyi''s dark gaze was fixed on Cai Die. If his eyes could take form, Cai Die would have been riddled with holes long ago.


    "I said Shen ¡­" Young Master Yi, aren''t you tired? "Even if you''re not tired, you should at least let your eyes rest for a bit. If they keep staring like this, I''m really worried that your eyes won''t be able to take it ¡­" Cai Die ridiculed him with no regards to her life, her hand was still fiddling with the makeup items that she had swept away from Duan Mu Yan.


    "I''m willing!" Duan Xingyi was completely speechless. Even his voice was like an ice cube smashing towards Cai Die.


    "That doesn''t matter to me. In any case, it is my honor to have such a handsome guy staring at me. Miss Meng Yan''s things are quite useful. You have never looked at me directly before ¡­" Cai Die naturally knew that Duan Xingyi''s heart was burning with anger, but she was confident. At least this time when they came out, he was begging her.


    "Let me ask you, is that Meng Yan a disguise?" Duan Xingyi returned to the main topic at hand, his eyes still as cold as ever.


    "You want to know?" Cai Die raised her eyebrows and looked at Duan Xingyi, his eyes flashing with a light that could make chills run down one''s spine.


    "Of course! "Why else would I have called you out?" Duan Xingyi disapproved.


    "Then, who do you think was the insolent one who barged into my room this morning? "I am an unmarried lady who has yet to leave the pavilion. After having your reputation ruined, how can I marry you in the future ¡­" As long as she saw Duan Xingyi''s defeated appearance, Cai Die was delighted. She believed that her Yue Hua Palace, including the Palace Master, had been exploited a lot by this person.


    "You! You were already up! " Duan Xingyi said hatefully.


    "So what? But I''m still alone in the room. A man and a woman, living together in the same room ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "It''s hard to not let people think too much ¡­" Cai Die retorted, although she looked angry on the surface, she was already feeling overjoyed inside.


    "I, Duan Xingyi, isn''t that terrible!" Duan Xingyi''s voice had already become fierce.

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    "It''s not like you have a saint engraved on your face, who knows ¡­" Cai Die still stuck to me.


    "What do you want?" Duan Xingyi clenched his fists. He wouldn''t feel wronged when he couldn''t take it anymore.


    "Naturally, it''s your responsibility!" Cai Die blinked her innocent eyes and looked at Duan Xingyi with a pitiful expression.


    "I''ll marry you ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Before Duan Xingyi could finish speaking, Cai Die''s flying fist had already reached his eyes.


    "Cai Die!" Duan Xingyi finally exploded!


    "That... Don''t misunderstand me. I mean, you can pay me more money or something to comfort my wounded heart... "Haha ¡­" Cai Die wiped off her cold sweat. Although Duan Xingyi was a genius with a beautiful appearance, peerless in his generation and unparalleled in the world, he was still lacking a bit compared to the Palace Mistress. She wholeheartedly wanted to go to the Moon Splendor Hall.


    "You! You married me and you feel wronged? " Duan Xingyi was naturally not in the mood to marry Cai Die, but Cai Die''s reaction was too hurtful.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Cai Die was afraid that she might have wronged Young Master Yi ¡­ " Cai Die was modest on the surface, but she didn''t think that way in her heart.


    "Speak!" Is that person real or fake!? " Duan Xingyi couldn''t bear it any longer and viciously looked at Cai Die.


    "Then, the silver you agreed to give to the Moon Flower Hall ¡­" Cai Die laughed as she spoke.


    "Ten thousand taels of gold!" In any case, it was the Great Mo''s silver, so he would come up with a reason to take it out from the treasury. Cai Die heard this and her eyes became ten times bigger, ten thousand taels of gold? That was a year''s worth of income for the Moon Palace! He didn''t expect Duan Xingyi to be so generous!


    "Where is that person ¡­" It''s true! It''s absolutely true! " Cai Die thought that she was a very trustworthy person, since she had already agreed to Meng Yan''s request, she would not go back on her word. Moreover, with Meng Yan''s current disguise, if she did not use her hands to cover her face, no one would have noticed.


    "Are you sure?" Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at Cai Die. If it was true, then why would she hide her voice? Furthermore, from what Leng Bing Xin said, her voice was much better than it was now, so there was no need for this.


    "If Young Master Yi doesn''t believe me, you can go back to the Spring Festival and spend the night with Meng Yan. It will naturally be made clear ¡­" Cai Die resentfully said.


    "Enough ¡­" "You can go back now ¡­" Duan Xingyi didn''t even want to look at Cai Die.


    "You didn''t really go, did you? I heard that Miss Meng Yan is not selling herself to others, but it can''t be that you want to force yourself on her, right? " Cai Die blabbered nonstop around Duan Xingyi, she didn''t have any intention of returning. She didn''t want Duan Xingyi to know that she was lying to him so soon. She wanted to wait for the ten thousand taels of gold at least to come in.


    "You can leave now!" Duan Xingyi''s voice was icy cold and his eyes emitted a cold light.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Then ten thousand gold? " Cai Die choked, and continued speaking, unafraid of death.


    "I will deliver it to the Moon Flower Palace in three days!" Duan Xingyi''s eyes were spewing fire and his fists were also making gurgling sounds. Cai Die shrugged her shoulders and turned around, quickly disappearing before Duan Xingyi''s eyes.


    Looking at the direction that Cai Die disappeared in, Duan Xingyi was puzzled. Just where did that Meng Yan come from? Was he being paranoid? Or was there some kind of mystery behind it?


    Not long after Duan Xingyi left, Yao''er returned to the Yichun courtyard and brought a forty-something year old woman from the back door of the courtyard to the woodshed at the back. After reporting to Duan Mu Yan, she covered her face with a veil and stepped into the woodshed.


    "Miss, she is here." Yao''er replied coolly. Then he looked at the woman.


    "You ¡­ Who are you... Do you have a way to save my old master? " The woman was dressed plainly and her eyes were filled with hope.


    "You don''t have to care who I am. If you want to beg Qi Hu, you have to do as I say." Duan Mu Yan stood upright in front of the woman as he solemnly spoke.


    "Listen!" Listen! As long as you are able to save my old master, I am willing to sacrifice everything! " Hearing her, the woman fell to her knees with a thump and fiercely kowtowed to Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan was speechless. He turned his gaze to Yao''er, who understood Chu Feng''s intentions and hurriedly helped her up.


    "Madame, don''t worry. I''ve never thought of taking your family''s property. However, this matter is somewhat risky and requires your approval. I have a seventy percent chance of success, but if I fail, Qi Hu will definitely die." She wanted to save Qi Hu very much, but he also needed a certain amount of time and place.


    "You... "You mean ¡­" The woman looked worriedly at Duan Mu Yan, feeling extremely apprehensive in her heart.


    "Madam, if we do nothing, Qi Hu will definitely be sentenced to death. Now, the Ministry of Justice has found new evidence against General Qihu. Once this evidence is submitted to the Emperor, there will be no return to the throne. We can only make a move now to let Qi Hu escape, but this plan might not be perfect. If we make a mistake on the way, you know the consequences. If you agree, we will arrange everything today, and if you don''t agree, then treat it as you have never seen me before! " Qing Yue''s voice was solemn. This matter was of utmost importance, and without the cooperation of Madam Qi Hu, it would have been difficult for his to achieve perfection.


    "This... I will listen to you! If he is not saved, then my husband will not die. I am willing to give him a chance to live! " The woman wiped her tears and spoke resolutely.


    "Since that''s the case, listen to me, madame. No matter what happens next, I will treat it as ignorance. Otherwise, the Qi family might be annihilated!" Duan Mu Yan instructed.


    "I understand! I will not mention today''s matter to anyone, even if it is my son, I will not reveal even half a word! " The woman vowed.


    "Yao''er, tell my lady my plan." Duan Mu Yan glanced at Yao''er before turning to leave, she didn''t want to arouse anyone''s suspicions.


    At first, she thought it wouldn''t be difficult to get rid of the Five Rock Powder, but on the second day, Xiao Yuxuan almost went mad and rushed out in search of the Five Rock Powder. Duan Zitong stopped her, but she was slapped down by him, and he didn''t even ask who she was.


    Helpless, she could only order her men to tie Xiao Yuxuan tightly to the bed. No matter how much he yelled, she wouldn''t let him near her.


    "Princess ¡­" As soon as Qing Lan took some soothing medicine prescribed by Imperial Physician Zheng, she saw Duan Zitong leaning against the door with empty eyes and a conflicted expression on her face. Xiao Yuxuan was still roaring inside, his voice hoarse like a broken gong. Qing Lan helped Duan Zitong up and looked at the door without saying a word.


    "Qing Lan, what medicine is this? Can you ease Yuxuan''s pain? " Duan Zitong held up the bowl of life-saving medicinal soup, her eyes slowly brimming with radiance.


    "Princess... "Imperial Physician Zheng said that these are only supplementary medicine. It''s just that during this time, Prince Consort''s body won''t be harmed in the slightest, and it won''t alleviate any of his pain." Qing Lan lowered her eyes. The bitterness in her eyes was gone.


    "Then what should we do? Clear Orchid? Was there really no other way? Why did he want to ruin me so much? Was he so unbearable being together with me? To go to such extremes? "Is he punishing himself or punishing me ¡­" This was the first time that Qinglan had ever seen Duan Zitong cry so helplessly. In her opinion, Duan Zitong might not be a good person, but to Xiao Yuxuan, he truly meant it. It was a pity that she was merciless when it came down to it, but if they forced each other to stay together, both of them would suffer.


    "Princess, stop thinking about these things. It''s better to feed these medicine to the Prince Consort. Otherwise, his body will collapse from the poison." Qing Lan didn''t know how to comfort him. In reality, this was simply Duan Zitong harming someone.


    When she arrived at the door, she suddenly felt Xiao Yuxuan''s voice slowly grow softer. Her heart thumped, and she abruptly pushed open the door. When she saw Xiao Yuxuan on the bed, she was stunned, and her heart beat so hard that she couldn''t breathe.


    With a "pa" sound, the porcelain bowl in Duan Zitong''s hand fell to the ground. In the next second, she rushed towards Xiao Yuxuan like a madman, only to see his lips continuously bleeding. Dark red blood slowly flowed down his face, shocking everyone!


    "Qing Lan ¡­" Clear Orchid! Go get a doctor! "Go quickly ¡­" How could Qinglan dare to be slow? She rushed out of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, and the moment she turned around, tears began to flow out of her eyes. She had never felt such a heartache in her life before, even the pain of being humiliated by Qian Ru could not even compare to one ten thousandth of what she currently felt.


    When Zheng Tingze arrived at the Phoenix Storage Pavilion with injuries, Xiao Yuxuan''s complexion had already turned as pale as paper!


    "Imperial Physician! Look... "What happened to Yu Xuan?" He couldn''t afford to leave Xiao Yuxuan behind. He had done so much for this man, and he didn''t want to exchange it for an ice-cold corpse. Without another word, Zheng Tingze immediately took out a life-saving pill from the medicine box and fed it to Xiao Yuxuan. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan was unconscious.


    Seeing Xiao Yu Xuan tightly tied to the bed, Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but shake his head and sigh.


    "Princess, about the matter of detoxifying, Prince Consort must be willing to do so. Since you''re tying him up like this, it''s hard for him not to act too aggressively. Prince Consort Ma must have bitten his tongue in a fit of anxiousness. If he discovered this just a moment ago, how could Prince Consort have a life for him ¡­" Zheng Tingze looked at Xiao Yuxuan with a pained expression. It was truly heaven''s will to mess with others. Originally, they were a good couple, but they had each ended up in dire straits. He really didn''t know why the heavens had chosen them ¡­


    "But ¡­" But if we do not tie him up, and he goes to absorb the Five Stones Powder, can we still get rid of this poison? " There was really nothing Duan Zitong could do. She could only come up with this plan.


    "Sigh ¡­" "Even if we tie up Prince Consort''s horse, at least there will be people watching. Otherwise, this humble subject won''t be able to guarantee that Prince Consort won''t be so lucky next time ¡­" Zheng Tingze understood this kind of liquid Five Rock Powder. Other than relying on the willpower of the devourer, there was no better way.


    "Imperial Physician! Think of a way! Not as good as... "It''s better to have the prince consort slowly detoxify himself. If he goes on like this, how can he stand it ¡­" Duan Zitong''s eyes turned misty as he looked at the unconscious Xiao Yuxuan on the bed with heartache.


    "Princess, stop deceiving yourself. There isn''t much difference between those two. If you touch even a little bit of that, it will make you want to die. However, Prince Consort Ma really can''t do anything. Unless he takes the initiative to call for a reprimand, someone will die sooner or later ¡­" He had yet to tell Duan Mu Yan about this matter. Firstly, Duan Mu Yan should be worried about Qi Hu these days, and secondly, so what if he told Duan Mu Yan about it? Would Duan Zitong allow his to get close to Xiao Yu Xuan?

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    "Taking the initiative? Look at Prince Consort Ma, how could he possibly take the initiative? " Duan Zitong looked at Xiao Yuxuan in despair, his heart as dead as death.


    "We can do it by ourselves. Right now, we only hope that Prince Consort won''t give up on himself first. If not, none of us will be able to save him!" Zheng Tingze shook his head and walked towards the table. He picked up the medicine box and left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion with a helpless expression. After Zheng Tingze left, Duan Zitong sat dejectedly beside Xiao Yuxuan. Her slender hands kept stroking Xiao Yuxuan''s cheeks. In less than three days, Xiao Yuxuan had lost all weight, revealing both his cheekbones.


    Qing Lan, who was standing at the side, saw the situation unfold, and spoke in a low voice.


    "Princess, this servant has an idea, but ¡­" Qing Lan wanted to say something, but hesitated. She knew Duan Zitong''s personality very well. Her idea might work, but Duan Zitong would definitely not agree to it.


    "Speak!" Do you want to see the Prince Consort die before you are willing to speak? " Duan Zitong looked anxiously at Qing Lan, who hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice.


    "Princess, if... "If you can get the third princess to persuade you ¡­"


    "Shut up!" There is no need to save my Prince Consort! Go to the royal hospital and get yourself some medicine! " Before Qinglan could finish her sentence, Duan Zitong interrupted her. Qing Lan knew this would happen, so she didn''t persist and slowly retreated.


    Silence descended upon the room. Duan Zitong''s icy gaze turned into a mist as she looked at Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Yuxuan, is there no trace of me in your heart? Are you so cruel as to want to torture me? No matter what, I have a way to make you recover your original strength, but it is definitely not by relying on Duan Mu Yan! " Duan Zitong''s voice was resolute, but his heart felt as if it had been frozen. It was even harder to make Xiao Yuxuan take the initiative to detoxify drugs than to ascend to heaven.


    Night. Deep and dark. A cold wind blew past. Outside the Sky Prison, two jailers were shaking their bodies to warm themselves up.


    "Did you hear? Lord Qi''s case is about to end ¡­" The guard sighed as he saw that no one was around.


    "Really?" "He said two days ago that he had insufficient evidence, and he even had the intention of letting him go. Why is it that he already has evidence in just two days?" Prison guard B said in disbelief.


    "Who knows? They said there was evidence, but unfortunately, they heard from the military that Qi Xianfeng was good to them. They wouldn''t believe it even if they were beaten to death if they said he was greedy!" Prison guard resentfully said.


    "So what if he doesn''t believe it? I don''t know what''s wrong with him these days. Just a while ago, General Dou died, and now Qi Xianfeng''s life is in danger. I still don''t know who''s next." Prison guard was helpless.


    "Still killed? Kill the palace and don''t rebel! When they killed General Dou, there were people who organized it ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Why are you covering for me! " Prison guard B fiercely pried his hand away as he angrily said.


    "Are you done living? How dare you talk about this kind of thing? I''ll get you arrested and tortured later on. I''ll make you say ugly things! Let''s see if your mouth will still be broken then!" Prison guard B reminded him.


    "That''s right ¡­" "Forget it, I''m just a gatekeeper. Don''t say anything else, or else I won''t be in trouble!" The two guards continued to wander around, paying no attention to the black shadow flashing above the Sky Prison.


    At the innermost corner of the Sky Prison, a man in prisoner clothes leaned against the wall, his empty eyes did not have a trace of light in them, the blood on his body had formed into scars and with a single glance he was shocked. However, these wounds were of no importance to the current Emperor, the reason for his greed was because the Emperor had sent people to build a bridge for his fellow countrymen.


    Sigh ¡­" Qi Hu ruthlessly sighed. The affairs of the world were unpredictable. Perhaps this was his fate. At this moment, a figure flashed in front of Qi Hu. After all, Qi Hu was a martial artist. When he heard the commotion, he raised his head and saw a man dressed in night attire looking at him with a pair of bright and spirited eyes.


    "Who are you?" Qi Hu''s heart trembled. His first thought was that the emperor would execute him in secret. Looking at the bloodstained Qi Hu, Yan Wuhen could not bear it anymore and slowly squatted down.


    "Don''t worry Qi Xianfeng, I''m here on behalf of someone else to save Qi Xianfeng from this place." Yan Wuhen spoke with a low voice that only Qi Hu could hear.


    "Go out? "What do you mean?" Qi Hu looked at him warily.


    "I am well aware of Qi Xianfeng''s circumstances. The so-called ''greedy act'' is just an excuse, but now that Vice Minister Wu Bingcheng has produced new evidence to prove the innocence of Qi Xianfeng, you can''t just sit there and wait for death." Yan Wuhen reasoned as he took out a porcelain bottle from his chest.


    "They... They actually dared to falsify evidence? I want to see the Emperor! " Qi Hu said angrily, anger burning in his heart.


    "Qi Xianfeng, if the emperor wanted to see you, he would''ve seen you a long time ago." Qi Xianfeng, if the emperor wanted to see you, he should''ve seen a long time ago. Yan Wuhen said bitterly.


    "Why!? "Why would they want to kill me?" Qi Hu believed the words of the masked man in front of him. These days, he felt that he had lost a lot of luck, but he was still unwilling.


    "There are some things that have no reason. Qi Xianfeng, I ordered my master to give you a way out, and I hope you can cooperate with me. Have you ever thought about it for your family? " These two sentences of Yan Wuhen poked at Qi Hu''s weak spot. He felt that he was living an innocent life, if he were to end up like that, he wouldn''t feel at ease even as a ghost.


    "You want to rob the prison?" Qi Hu suspiciously looked at Yan Wuhen, no longer refusing his good intentions.


    "Of course not, there is a bottle of poison here. After consuming it, your breath will be gone, and if you do not accept the antidote after twenty-four hours, you will definitely die. Master''s meaning is for you to take this pill recklessly, then think of a way to save your corpse, and after I send you back to your residence, everything will be much easier." Master told me to tell you all about our relationship. If you are willing to take the risk, take this bottle of poison. Yan Wuhen said solemnly. Qi Hu looked at the porcelain bottle in Yan Wuhen''s hand, and his eyes turned cold. Having a chance at survival was better than waiting for death here. No matter what, he had to let the world know that he was innocent.


    Qi Hu took the bottle from Yan Wuhen''s hand without any hesitation and swallowed the poison inside it.


    "Don''t worry, Qi Xianfeng, master will definitely think of a way to let Qi Xianfeng see the light of day again." Yan Wuhen admired Qi Hu''s courage. If it was him, he might not necessarily be willing to consume a poison of unknown origins.


    Qi Hu''s consciousness started to fade, his eyes blinked a few times, and before Yan Wuhen could leave, he had already fainted. Seeing Qi Hu on the ground, Yan Wuhen touched his nose, seeing that everything was over, he left.


    It was a silent night. Early the next morning, when the prison guard delivered the food to Qi Hu''s cell, he found that Qi Hu''s body had turned cold. He rushed to report to the Ministry of Justice.


    "What?" "Qihu is dead?" Wu Bingcheng looked at the jailer in disbelief. This accusation had not been proven yet, how could he have died?


    "Sir Wu, it''s absolutely true. By the time I found out, Qi Xianfeng''s body was already completely cold and he had lost his breath!" Prison guard panicked as he replied.


    "Is there such a thing? This was truly strange. Dou Jing had died in prison, while Qi Hu had also died in prison. This ¡­ How are we supposed to explain this to the top! " The Crown Prince had clearly said that he would behead Qi Hu at noon, and he wanted the people to believe him. But like this, there were more rumors outside, including the sudden death of Dou Jing, the arrest of Qi Hu, and many complaints from the soldiers. When those military officials saw him in the imperial court, it was as if they wanted to eat him alive.


    "Go back first, don''t let anyone know about this!" "This official will arrive shortly!" Wu Bingcheng knew that this matter was not something he could solve by himself, so after instructing the guards, he rushed into the palace to look for Duan Xingyi.


    Just as the prison guard returned to the prison, he was so scared that he almost fell down. He saw the huge funeral procession blocking the entrance of the prison, and the sound of crying filled the air.


    The guard didn''t dare to neglect. He went back to the prison and asked the guard next to him.


    "This... What was going on? Whose family has come here to cause trouble? " Prison guard B asked with a helpless expression on his face.


    "Who knows? Qi Xianfeng just died, and his family members have no idea how they got the news. They rushed over early in the morning, and even brought the coffin here, saying that they must carry Qi Xianfeng back to the residence. What do you think we should do with this! " The jailer was at a loss.


    "It can''t be? Only people would die, how would they know! This is bad, Sir Wu wants us to seal off the news. What should we do! " The jailer turned in circles.


    "Alright, let''s stop these people first!" Prison guard B joined the crowd that was blocking the door. In the dark corner of the room, Duan Moyan''s gaze was as sharp as a blade as she cast a sidelong glance at Yan Wuhen.


    "Madam Qi is too anxious. It''s unreasonable to be here so early." Duan Mu Yan sighed lightly. Right now, she could only hope that Duan Xingyi wouldn''t notice this point.


    "Master, I believe this matter has already alerted the crown prince. If he were to come here and forcefully deal with Qi Hu''s corpse, what should we do?" Yan Wuhen felt apprehensive and could not help but feel worried. Duan Mu Yan frowned as he looked at the mighty group of people running in front of his. A plan suddenly appeared in his mind and he whispered a few words into Yan Wu Hen''s ear. Yan Wu Hen nodded his head vigorously and suddenly leaped up, disappearing without a trace.


    "Get out of the way! I want to see my husband... Darling ¡­ You died such an unjust death! " In the middle of the line, Madam Qi was dressed in filial mourning attire, her pale cheeks devoid of any color. She was already in tears. Although the prison wardens had sympathy in their hearts, they could not do anything about it. If they did not want to die, they would be stuck at the entrance of the Sky Prison.


    Just as both sides were in a stalemate, Duan Mu Yan suddenly saw Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes as he solemnly walked towards the Sky Prison. Behind him, Wu Bingcheng fawningly reported what had happened. Behind them, a group of officials from the Board of Punishments followed ferociously.

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    "The crown prince has arrived!" Wu Bingcheng let out a loud roar and everyone quieted down. Only Madam Qi was still wailing loudly, not caring at all for Duan Xingyi''s appearance.


    "What is going on?" Duan Xingyi coldly glanced at the jailer and spoke with a voice as cold as an icicle. If the sudden death of Dou Jing was an accident, then this matter with Qi Hu wasn''t that simple.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Qi Xianfeng died suddenly in jail last night. This morning, the Qi household is going to take his body away, so ¡­" The guard replied truthfully.


    "Your Highness, my husband, Qi Hu, has rendered meritorious services to the Badlands Court. He does not seek to make his name known to the world, he only wants to have a clear conscience. Now, this dog official has put my husband in prison for the sake of a few chickens and ducks, and has even forced him to his death. You must uphold justice for my husband ¡­" Madam Qi''s tears fell like rain as he knelt on the ground. When the mourners behind his saw this, all of them kneeled down at once. Over a hundred of them knelt down in a majestic manner, chanting the words'' to uphold justice ''.


    Duan Xingyi suddenly felt like he was riding a tiger and couldn''t back down.


    "Old madam, please rise. Sir Wu, is there any conclusive evidence for Qi Xianfeng''s corruption?" Duan Xingyi looked coldly at Wu Bingcheng. He really didn''t dare to compliment Wu Bingcheng''s ability to handle matters.


    "Return... "Reporting to the crown prince, there is new evidence regarding Qi Xianfeng. It is not that I am wrongly accusing him!" Wu Bingcheng complained.


    "You''re slandering me. Now that my husband has been forced by you, naturally, you will do whatever you say!" Wu Bingcheng, you framed him for being loyal, you will definitely die a horrible death! " Madam Qi suddenly stood up and rushed towards Wu Bingcheng, and slapped him in the face. This slap used up almost all of Madam Qi''s strength, and only stopped after sending Wu Bingcheng spinning a few rounds.


    "Your Highness, she... She! "This official shall be impartial and decide the case. I have absolutely not wronged anyone!" Wu Bingcheng was angry, but didn''t dare to release it. He stared at Madam Qi with flames in his eyes. In his heart, he felt that he shouldn''t have endured this slap himself.


    "Madam Qi, please behave yourself. Whether Sir Wu practices favoritism or not is up to the court to decide, and it''s not something that you can decide alone. Since you lost your husband, this crown prince will not bother about it. You should leave quickly." Duan Xingyi spoke respectfully, but as soon as he finished speaking, Madame Qi once again knelt on the ground and kowtowed with all her might.


    "I only came here to take away my husband''s corpse. My husband has been innocent all his life, so I can''t die in the wilderness. I beg the Crown Prince to grant me your wish!" Madam Qi was weeping and begging with sobs.


    "That won''t do, according to the law of the Great Mo, any criminals who die accidentally in prison must be examined by a coroner. Even if you want to take away Qi Hu''s body, you have to first dissect it before you leave!" Wu Bingcheng didn''t fear death at all when he opened his mouth to stop Ye Xiwen, but what he received instead was the gazes of more than a hundred people who were trying to kill Ye Xiwen.


    "Wu Bingcheng!" You forced my husband to his death in prison, and after he was buried, even if this old woman were to stake her life, she would have to sue you to the throne room! " Although she knew that Qi Hu wasn''t dead, if she couldn''t take back her husband''s body, then that would mean she had personally killed her own husband.


    "You ¡­ How dare you! Someone come! " Wu Bingcheng did not notice Duan Xingyi''s gaze, which was hard to discern. He directly ordered the officers and soldiers of the Punishment Department to surround these hundred people!


    "Good!" Wu Bingcheng! If you don''t hand over my husband''s corpse today. The old woman then crashed into the wall and died in the prison, right and wrong, someone else got justice for me! " Madam Qi was about to slam into the cold wall when she was pulled back.


    "Don''t you dare threaten anyone with that! "This official ¡­" Without waiting for Wu Bingcheng to finish speaking, Duan Xingyi coldly reprimanded him and glared fiercely at Wu Bingcheng with his blade-like eyes.


    "Do not be impatient, madame. I will give the madame an explanation. Someone, bring Qi Xianfeng''s body out!" When they saw Qi Hu''s body, Madam Qi pounced on him and cried out in anguish. Tears flowed down Qi Hu''s body, and when everyone present saw the bloodstains on Qi Hu''s body, they all wished that they could tear Wu Cheng into pieces.


    "Husband!" "You''ve suffered!" Madam Qi held onto Qi Hu''s corpse tightly. She raised her eyes to signal the servants to carry Qi Hu''s corpse away. The servants naturally understood this tacit understanding, but when they stepped forward, they were stopped by the soldiers of the Ministry of Justice.


    "Madame, I am also deeply regretful that Qi Xianfeng died in prison. However, you can''t take this corpse back temporarily, as per the law." Duan Xingyi vaguely felt that there was something deceptive behind this, but he could not figure it out. Naturally, he would not allow Qi Hu''s corpse to be taken away.


    "Your Highness, the old woman just said that if I don''t bring my husband away, she will be killed on the spot!" Although Duan Xingyi stopped her, Madam Qi still didn''t back down in the slightest. She had already announced her decision to die, and right now, she wasn''t afraid of the heavens or the earth.


    A favor is a favor. A nation''s law is a nation''s law. Although this crown prince sympathizes with the pain of Madam Qi''s death, he cannot break the law. Men, come!" After Wu Bingcheng heard Duan Xingyi speak, he rushed up to his and pushed his away. Coincidentally, a stone was lying on the ground, and just as he was about to trip, the servants rushed to help his up. Just as Duan Xingyi was about to speak, he heard a ''whoosh'' sound, and an arrow was shot towards the arm of Wu Bingcheng, who was pushing Madam Qi away.


    The group followed the direction of the sharp arrow and saw more than a dozen people walking towards them with faces full of anger. Each of them was holding a weapon and the person in the lead was holding a bow and arrows, and there was no doubt that the person who shot the arrow was none other than this person. Even so, none of the officers of the Board of Punishments dared to attack him, because the person who came was none other than General Xu Tianshu of the Left, followed by General Liu Li of the Right, Li Bo, Du Ping, Zhao Han, and other martial generals.


    "Your subordinate pays his respect to the Crown Prince!" A faint trace of anger could be heard in his sonorous voice as Xu Tianyi''s sharp eyes stared at the injured Wu Bingcheng. If it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, his arrow would have taken this man''s life. Behind him, the right general and all the vanguards all kowtowed. When Duan Xingyi spoke, they all stood up.


    "General Zuo, what is the meaning of this?" Duan Xingyi coldly questioned as he pointed at the injured Wu Bingcheng.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, this old subject has just seen someone trying to match Madam with Qi Hu. Qi Hu is this old subject''s subordinate, but seeing him suddenly die in prison due to injustice has already caused me endless remorse. If I can''t even protect his widow, how can this old subject face the death of Qi Hu!" Xu Tianshu''s voice was rough and bold. When he saw Qi Hu covered in wounds, the light in his eyes shot towards Wu Bingcheng, wishing that he could tear him into a thousand pieces.


    "Since when did I align myself with Madam!?" "You are simply ¡­" Wu Bingcheng was, after all, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, so how could he bear to be shot by an arrow?


    "I saw with my own eyes that Madam Qi was pushed to the ground by that arm of yours just now. His Highness the crown prince is here, yet you dare to be so impudent. In your eyes, do you still have His Highness the crown prince, or is he still in the Great Mo Dynasty?" Wu Bingcheng wanted to refute his words, but upon seeing the fiendish look in Xu Tianshu''s eyes, he immediately turned away.


    At the side, Duan Xingyi heard everything clearly. Xu Tianshu was reprimanding Wu Bingcheng, but in reality, he was blaming him for his impudence.


    "This matter is undoubtedly Sir Wu''s fault, but Madam Qi wanted to take away Qi Hu''s body. If it''s not legal, then I can''t do anything about it." Duan Xingyi coldly spoke as he cast a glance at the crowd behind Xu Tianyi. If he tried to force their hand, he wouldn''t gain anything, but if he were to compromise like this, he wouldn''t be able to maintain his dignity.


    "This old official knows that the imperial court has its own laws, so of course I won''t force my way through. However, I only wish that the crown prince can give us some face if he doesn''t violate the laws of the country ¡­" Compared to Dou Jing, this General Zuo was much more tactful in his conduct of things. This was also the reason why Duan Xingyi didn''t dare to recklessly act against him.


    "What do you mean?" Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at Xu Tianyi, his voice still as cold as before.


    "According to the laws of the Imperial Court, a criminal who suddenly dies in prison needs to be examined by a coroner before he can be handed over to his family. Now that Qi Xianfeng has died, I wish to request a coroner to examine him. If there are no special discoveries, I shall hand over Qi Xianfeng''s body to Madam Qi. What does Your Highness think?" Xu Tianshu''s eyes lit up and his voice softened.


    "Good!" Someone, pass the coroner''s work! " Duan Xingyi was very clear that Xu Tianshu would not rest until he had achieved his goal. Moreover, he could not be too stubborn in front of so many martial generals. If he was attacked by them all together, his next plan would not be that easy.


    In the time it took for half a cup of tea to burn, Ji Ju Ping appeared in front of everyone.


    "This lowly one, Ji Juping, kowtows to His Highness, Sir Wu, and to ¡­" Ji Jiping was very polite and courteous. He was about to kneel down one by one, but was stopped by Wu Bingcheng.


    "What nonsense are you talking about? This is Qi Hu''s corpse. According to the law, an autopsy is conducted!" Wu Bingcheng glared fiercely at Xu Tianshu before he turned to look at Ji Junping.


    As a coroner, he had an unwritten rule regarding the sudden death of a prisoner in the Heavenly Prison, which was that he had to be dissected and examined. At this moment, Wu Bingcheng had been waiting for this moment, to see Qi Hu''s body being dismembered in front of these conceited martial artists, so as to alleviate the hatred in his heart. In this way, Wu Bingcheng did not even have to bother to treat the arrow wounds on his body.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Lord. The inspection on Qi Hu''s body has been completed. There''s nothing suspicious at all." Before Wu Bingcheng''s beautiful dream was completed, Ji Jiping had already reported respectfully.


    "Ji Ju Ping!" "How dare you! How dare you neglect your duties in front of the crown prince! This Qi Hu''s body hasn''t even been cut open yet, how can you say that the investigation is complete?" Wu Bingcheng glared at Ji Juping with anger burning in his heart.


    "My Lord, not all corpses have gone through the process of dismembering. Qi Xianfeng''s death was due to heart failure, and he didn''t have any symptoms of poisoning. Even dissecting a corpse wouldn''t be able to find anything suspicious." Ji Ju Ping calmly replied without the slightest trace of fear.


    "Ji Ju Ping!" It''s obvious that you are afraid of these people. Rest assured, the Crown Prince is here. Wu Bingcheng continued to brazenly shout as he stared at Xu Tianshu with flames in his eyes.


    "This... "Sir, there''s really no need ¡­" Duan Xingyi was very clear that the Ministry of Justice had such an unwritten rule. For example, if Ji Xiuping did not cut up the corpse today, it was because he was afraid of Xu Tianshu and the others, or because there really was no need to. Duan Xingyi was not sure about this.

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    On the side, Madam Qi suddenly threw herself onto Qi Hu''s corpse and wailed.


    "Darling!" You did all you could for the Momo, and you swore to be the Momo''s corpse, and you died on the battlefield, and now you see it! What they did to you! You are already dead, and you still want to cut your body open. This is the Mo you have always been proud of! Darling ¡­ You died such an unjust death! " Madam Qi''s words were like a heavy hammer that struck at the hearts of every martial general. Ever since General Dou Jing had suddenly died and Qi Hu had suffered such a calamity, great waves had already been stirred in their hearts. They suspected that they would be the next one.


    "What are you all looking at? Drag Madam Qi down for you, Ji Ju Ping!" Hurry up and do it! " Xu Tianshu ruthlessly walked in front of Wu Bingcheng, his eyes staring like copper bells. His clenched fist had already fiercely grabbed Wu Bingcheng''s arm which had been stabbed by a sword, and a tearing pain began to invade the four bones of Wu Bingcheng''s body. Wu Bingcheng couldn''t bear this pain, so he gritted his teeth and looked towards Duan Xingyi, begging for help.


    "Sir Wu, this old man has checked. Your arrow wounds haven''t pierced your bones yet. However, if you don''t save him in time, perhaps your arm won''t be able to ¡­" Xu Tianshu suddenly revealed a smile as he asked with a concerned expression. At the side, Duan Xingyi was well aware of Xu Tianyi''s original intentions. However, since he had said so, it was understandable.


    "You!" Wu Bingcheng was about to speak again when he saw Right General Liu Li walking over.


    "General Xu, looking at the hesitation on Sir Wu''s face, I think your diagnosis might be wrong. Let this old man diagnose him again!" As Liu Li spoke, Wu Bingcheng stepped forward, his face ashen. As he spoke, he retreated, but how could he be faster than Liu Li? Before Wu Bingcheng could react, another heart-wrenching pain gushed through his body.


    "Sir Wu, you really haven''t hurt your bones or did I make a mistake in my diagnosis?" Zhao Han! You should also take a good look for Sir Wu! " At this moment, Wu Bingcheng could see that these people were obviously deliberately making things difficult for him, so he immediately rushed to Duan Xingyi''s side.


    "Reporting to the crown prince, this one''s injuries are quite severe. May I ask for your permission to be treated first?" Wu Zhenjun sincerely knew that if he continued to stay here, his life would be forfeited. He simply looked at Duan Xingyi as if he was begging for forgiveness.


    "You may leave." Duan Xingyi slightly nodded. When Wu Bingcheng heard Duan Xingyi''s words, he immediately left in a hurry like a rabbit, heading straight for the imperial hospital.


    Outside the Celestial Prison, Duan Xingyi looked at Madam Qi. Although he had some doubts in his heart, if the battle continued, he might not be able to obtain the result he wanted.


    "Madam Qi, the crown prince is in charge. You can take back Qi Xianfeng''s body and place it safely!" Duan Xingyi unwillingly spoke as he swept his gaze across the generals. Then he turned around and left.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s fading figure, Madam Qi finally heaved a sigh of relief. He then kneeled down in front of Xu Tianshu and the other generals.


    "Today, your husband shall protect the corpse, and it shall be up to all the generals, and the vanguards themselves. This old woman has no way to repay this great kindness. Please accept this old woman''s bow!" As she spoke, Madam Qi was about to kowtow. Xu Tianshu stepped forward and helped her up, tears welling up in her eyes.


    "It''s my bad, I couldn''t protect Qi Hu, I''m sorry!" Hearing Xu Tianshu''s words, the rest of the generals were filled with rage. They hated Wu Bingcheng to the bones.


    At this moment, Liu Li walked up to Ji Ju Plane.


    "Thank you for just now!" Everyone present knew that if it wasn''t for Ji Ru''s insistence, even if they wanted to leave an intact corpse for Qi Hu, they couldn''t openly violate the laws of this country.


    "General is too serious. This lowly one has done my duty ¡­" Ji Ju Ping said humbly.


    "If you go against Wu Bingcheng''s wishes today, I''m afraid you won''t have any good results in the future. You can go back to the camp with me first. Tomorrow, I''ll hand over your assignment to you!" Liu Li admired Ji Ju Ping''s fearlessness towards nobles and did not want him to be implicated because of this.


    "This lowly one thanks the general for his promotion!" Ji Ju Ping was worried that Wu Bingcheng would settle the score, but he calmed down.


    In the darkness, Duan Muyan couldn''t help but let out a sigh of relief, a smile akin to a cool breeze appearing on her face. It seemed that her faction had gained yet another powerful general. As for Wu Bingcheng, after he arrived at the Imperial Hospital, he kept cursing Xu Tianxu and a few other generals. After Zheng Tingze heard about it, he took the initiative to treat him. It was undeniable that Wu Bingcheng had suffered a lot.


    The sun was setting, the new moon was rising in the east, and Qi Hu''s house was being escorted by the servants as they followed Qi Fu''s instructions to deal with the matters of mourning, while Madam Qi placed the coffin containing Qi Hu on top of the mourning hall. The coffin was specially made, and had many small holes that allowed the air to circulate freely, and although the children of Qi Hu wanted to keep watch for their father, Madam Qi did not allow them to enter, saying that they would change shifts after it was time, and he herself had many things to say to Qi Hu.


    After everyone had left, Madam Qi closed the doors of the mourning hall and locked them behind her. She then walked up to the coffin and pushed it open with all her might. Madam Qi''s eyes were moist as she looked at the injured Qi Hu. In another four hours, the medicinal properties of the medicine would be over. She touched Qi Hu''s face, feeling uneasy.


    "Husband, if you really walk on the path of the Yellow Springs, your wife will not live by herself. At the very least, there will be a companion on the path of the Yellow Springs!" Just as Madam Qi was crying, a shadow flashed in front of the coffin. Before Madam Qi could react, Yan Wuhen had already placed the antidote into Qi Hu''s mouth and activated his inner force.


    "You are ¡­" Madam Qi looked at Yan Wushang vigilantly, a trace of hope igniting in her heart.


    "Does Madame still remember the woodshed in the Spring Festival?" Yan Wuhen did not announce his name, but only reminded Madam Qi that he understood. Then, he looked towards his husband, only to see Qi Hu''s complexion slowly changing as his face started to turn red.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" At this moment, Qi Hu coughed lightly before slowly opening his eyes. The moment he saw Madam Qi, tears streamed down his cheeks. Although he looked like he had returned to the West, he had heard everything clearly. This was the first time in twenty years that he had felt Madam Qi''s deep love for him.


    "Madam!" I''ve made you suffer! " Qi Hu slowly stood up and gripped Madam Qi''s hand, gratitude apparent in his words. Seeing that his husband was safe and sound, Madam Qi was naturally overjoyed and burst into tears with Qi Hu. On the other side, although Yan Wuhen did not want to interrupt such a moving scene, the matter was not over yet. He had to complete the mission that Duan Mu Yan had given him.


    "Qi Xianfeng, do you remember me?" Only now did Qi Hu see Yan Wushang, who was standing at the side, and nodded his head repeatedly.


    "Qi Hu thanks benefactor for saving us!" As Qi Hu spoke, he tried to get up and kowtow, but he was stopped by Yan Wuhen.


    "Qi Xianfeng is so courteous, this lowly one can''t afford it, moreover, this lowly one is only following his orders, it''s just that this matter isn''t over yet, the matter of you not dissecting the corpse is definitely a thorn in the hearts of Wu Bingcheng and the crown prince, my master has thought, since it''s a play, we should do it all we can, it''s still this pill. Madam Qi, may I trouble you to help Qi Xianfeng consume it before his funeral, but after the burial, we will personally rescue General Qi and send him away. No matter what, you are not allowed to appear in the Imperial City. As for where you are going to, my Master has long since made arrangements. " Yan Wuhen passed the pill to Madam Qi as he spoke.


    "This old man dares to ask, who exactly is your master?" Qi Hu escaped from death and naturally wanted to know the true face of his benefactor.


    "Like I said, now is not the time. When the time comes, Master will pay his respects to Qi Xianfeng!" It''s not easy to stay here for long, farewell! " As he spoke, Yan Wuhen leaped up, fleeing from the rooftop.


    The truth proved that Duan Moyan''s considerations were indeed thorough. On the day of Qi Hu''s funeral, Wu Bingcheng brought his royal decree to stop the funeral procession.


    "With the blessing of the heavens, the emperor decrees that Qi Xianfeng once rendered meritorious service to the Great Mo. Although today, he has obtained some small rewards, but the emperor''s kindness is vast, and he has specially bestowed upon Qi Xianfeng a set of golden battle uniform. Here it is!" Wu Bingcheng resentfully spoke, then passed the imperial edict to Madam Qi and retrieved the golden armor.


    "Madam Qi, don''t hesitate! Open the coffin! "This is the emperor''s decision. It can''t be that you don''t even want to follow the imperial edict, right?" Wu Bingcheng looked at Madam Qi with a satisfied look on his face as he spoke in a strange tone.


    "Since when did this old woman say that she didn''t follow the imperial edict? She''s only exchanging my husband''s golden armor for that seven foot man''s, you definitely can''t!" "My son, receive the battle uniform!" Behind her, Qi Hu''s eldest son, Qi Feng, angrily walked in front of Wu Bingcheng. Just as he was about to take the armor, he was stopped by Wu Bingcheng.


    "Wait a minute, this imperial edict was issued by me. Naturally, I am the one who dressed Qi Xianfeng in this golden armor. This is a rule, don''t tell me that Madame Qi wants to break it?" Just as Wu Bingcheng was about to walk towards the coffin, Xu Tianshu walked out from the group and stopped Wu Bingcheng.


    "It''s not that Lady Qi doesn''t want Sir Wu to put on his armor, it''s just that I''m afraid of Sir Wu''s arm ¡­" While Wu Bingcheng was caught off guard, Xu Tianshu suddenly squeezed Wu Bingcheng''s arm. Zheng Tingze had already tortured his arm to such an extent, and with Xu Tianshu''s forceful pinching, Wu Bingcheng immediately felt pain as the plate in his hand, which was covered by a golden battle robe, suddenly fell. Luckily, Xu Tianshu caught it and passed it to Qi Feng.


    "Nephew! Go and change it for your father! This is the emperor''s affirmation of him! " Qi Feng received the golden armor and walked to the coffin. Under the instructions of Madam Qi, everyone opened the coffin, and at this moment, Wu Bingcheng walked to the coffin, enduring the pain. He saw Qi Hu lying inside with a pale face, but his heart was at ease.


    "Sir Wu, are you sending Qi Xianfeng off?" Xu Tianshu saw the sinister light in Wu Bingcheng''s eyes and spoke bitterly with a dangerous glint in his eyes.


    "This official ¡­ I am injured, and since the decree has been passed on, I will take my leave! " Wu Bingcheng naturally knew that everyone here was eager for him to die, so he decided to leave as soon as possible.


    The entire process was flawless. In the dead of night, Yan Wuhen and his gang dug out Qi Hu''s coffin, and casually placed a rotting corpse inside it to replace the pillar with the pillar, and then fed the antidote into Qi Hu''s mouth.


    "Qi Xianfeng, this is Zi Chou. The brothers will escort you to Pingyang for a temporary stay. When the time is ripe, you will have the chance to see the light of day again." After Yan Wuhen had explained the situation to his son and the others, he sent Qi Hu off with his eyes.

 C181

    Qi Hu''s matter had finally come to an end. The entire Imperial City seemed to have regained its calm, leaving behind only Xu Tianshu and Liu Li, the two of them being the influential generals of the Imperial Court. If the two of them were to be eliminated, then there was nothing left for Mo Yu to do.


    "Your Highness, the emperor invites you to visit the Imperial Hall ¡­" It was Eunuch Li''s voice, and Duan Xingyi was slightly shocked in his heart. He had accompanied Duan Chen to drink tea in the morning, but when it came to tea, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but admire Duan Chen''s body. This type of tea contained poison that was specially made by him.


    "Did royal father say what it was?" Duan Xingyi walked out of the palace door and looked at Eunuch Li with suspicion.


    "In reply to Your Highness the Crown Prince, the Emperor did not say anything, but ¡­" Just now, around and around the general had sought the emperor''s help. As for what it is, this old servant does not know. " Eunuch Li said truthfully.


    "Is that so ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned slightly cold. He was just thinking of how to deal with these two old fogeys when he didn''t expect that he would come knocking on his door! He wanted to see what kind of tricks Xu Tianshu and Liu Li could pull! Duan Xingyi confidently walked towards the Imperial Hall.


    Even before arriving at the Imperial Hall, Duan Xingyi had already heard Duan Chen''s sigh.


    "This son greets royal father. May I ask why royal father sighs?" Duan Xingyi respectfully saluted and spoke worriedly.


    "Sigh ¡­" "I''m thinking that I''ve gone too far with Dou Jing and Qi Hu ¡­" Duan Chen sat at the side of the table, his gaze devoid of any trace of the luster from the past. Seeing Duan Chen so dejectedly standing there, Duan Xingyi could not help but snort disdainfully.


    "Why did royal father suddenly think of all these?" Duan Xingyi stood up and walked over to Duan Chen''s side as he questioned him suspiciously.


    "General Xu Tianshu and Liu Li both came to ask for their leave just now, saying that they would return home from old age. How old are they?" He is more than ten years younger than me, how can he be older? Perhaps it was because they had seen the result of Dou Jing and Qi Hu''s actions that their hearts had been chilled? "Just because they didn''t say anything doesn''t mean that I don''t know. As for Zhu Xu, he hasn''t shown up in court very often recently and said that he was sick in bed. But I know that Dou Jing''s matter has made him sad ¡­" Duan Chen said dejectedly, his eyes filled with mist. He didn''t know why, but he had been dreaming about Dou Jing recently, dreaming about the past. However, when he woke up, when he looked in the mirror, he saw that he was already an old man with white hair.


    "Father, it''s all your fault. If it wasn''t for you taking over a peaceful Mo River for your son, I wouldn''t be so harsh to Dou Jing and Qi Hu. They don''t understand your pains, I, Ke Er, do!" royal father ¡­ It was this son who made things difficult for you. " Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Chen with gratitude, but he was actually a bit surprised. Xu Tianshu and Liu Li would return home because of their age? Even so, they could not live in this world. If there was any trouble, with their temperament, they would naturally return. Only the dead could never go to war.


    "Yi''er, it''s best that you understand royal father''s painstaking efforts. royal father loves those old subjects, but royal father loves you even more, and loves the Great Mo River Mountain even more. "As long as you can sit safely in my place, everything that I have done is worth it." Duan Chen''s eyes were filled with hope as he looked at Duan Xingyi, and his eyes emitted deep love and concern.


    "Father, don''t worry. This son will definitely not disappoint you. Then ¡­" royal father will allow the two generals to leave? " Duan Xingyi probed.


    Yi''er, royal father''s health is getting worse and worse, and soon, he will be giving you the throne. From now on, it will be time for you to cultivate your own strength, and once you go to court, you will have one court official after another. If you do what you want, Royal Father will definitely support you! Duan Chen earnestly said, full of hope for his son.


    "This son will definitely not disappoint royal father!" Duan Chen, oh Duan Chen, don''t worry. When you''re still alive, I will definitely overturn the Mo Clan. When that time comes, I really want to see what kind of expression you have on your face.


    At the Spring Festival, Duan Moyan was listening to Yan Wuhen''s report. Luckily, Qi Hu had been rescued by her, so there was an extra helper when he attacked Duan Chen the other day.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, this one also heard another piece of news. It was on the day of Qi Hu''s funeral, and it seems that General Zuo had mentioned he wanted to return to his homeland!" From the looks of it, they don''t seem to be fake! " Yan Wuhen recalled.


    Even though I''m not in the imperial court, I''m still clear on the personality of those people. Xu Tianshu and Liu Li are naturally rare generals, but they aren''t as stubborn as Dou Jing. Now that the imperial court seems to be trying to persecute the martial general, they can naturally feel that it''s not a bad idea for them to return to their hometowns. The reason why the Mo Clan was so indestructible was partly because of the authority of these old officials of theirs. Once they switched generals, the military would definitely be in chaos. If an enemy invaded at this time, the consequences would be dire.


    "Pavilion Master, do you think Xu Tianshu and Liu Li will join us?" Yan Wuhen asked doubtfully.


    If they return to their hometowns, they will definitely send someone to protect them in the dark. If they can return to their hometowns safely, then we can let Dou Jing rebel against them in the future. If we encounter any ambushes along the way, we can just bring them in. Duan Mu Yan calmly analyzed.


    "The Pavilion Master thinks that someone will try to assassinate them?"


    "Maybe. Judging by how Duan Xingyi chased after Dou Jing and Qi Hu, it''s not hard to guess what happened to Xu Tianshu and Liu Li." When he thought of Duan Xingyi, an indescribable emotion suddenly surged up from the bottom of his heart. Even though Duan Xingyi was ruthless and merciless, from the very beginning to the end, when he was in the greatest danger, it was him who kept his out of danger. Even though he did not want to owe him so much, the truth was like this.


    At this moment, Yan Wuhen''s sword-like eyebrows slightly knitted together.


    "Pavilion Master, a strong martial arts expert has arrived! "Since it''s inconvenient for me to stay, I will take my leave first!" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes flickered as he faintly nodded his head. Just as Yan Wuhen left, Yao''er''s voice rang out from outside.


    "Sir, are you following the rules?" Yao''er''s voice was loud, obviously informing Duan Mu Yan within the room.


    "Of course, otherwise would Sister Hua let me come up?" Yao''er had seen Xiao Yuxuan, seen Xiao Lingfeng and Duan Xingyi, but compared to the man in front of her, the man in front of her was a lot more captivating, and even though Yao''er was a person with a clear mind like this, she couldn''t help but stare blankly at the scene.


    "Miss, may I ask if Miss Meng Yan is here?" Sensing Yao''er''s absent-mindedness, Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips and asked softly.


    "Ugh ¡­" Miss is inside... "Please wait a moment ¡­" When Yao''er pushed the door open, Duan Mu Yan caught sight of her peerless beauty through the crack in the door. Her impression of Shangguan Wuye was still at the stage where he had intentionally been frivolous in the Palace of the Moon, and as for the antidote he had given her later, it was most likely not on his own volition. Naturally, she would not accept that kindness. However, she did not understand why the dignified Palace Master Yue Hua would suddenly appear here. Furthermore, he even mentioned by name that he wanted to meet her. The Holy Maiden by his side was as beautiful as a flower ¡­ Uh! Duan Mu Yan was startled. Yes, Lady Cai Die was someone from the Moon Flower Hall. Without a doubt, she must have told Shangguan Wu Ye about her disguise, which was why he had investigated everything.


    "Miss, outside ¡­" Before Yao''er could open her mouth, Duan Mu Yan nodded to her. Yao''er understood tacitly, turning around to invite Shangguan Wuye into the house, before closing the door tightly behind her.


    "Young master, what''s your name?" Duan Muyan said in a gentle voice, looking at Shangguan Wuye. She was clearly a man, but she looked even more charming than a woman.


    "My name is Shangguan Wuye. Lady Meng Yan, you can call me Wuye ¡­" Shangguan Wuye sat opposite Duan Muyan as she spoke, her phoenix-like eyes sized up the girl in front of him. According to Cai Die, this person could change her appearance, and could easily turn into such a celestial beauty, she must be a very beautiful person. Although Shangguan Wuye was not a good person, but he was very interested in this person.


    "Let''s still call him Master Shangguan? I wonder if Sir came to the Purple Butterfly Pavilion to listen to a song or if Sir wanted to go against me by reciting a poem? " Her soft voice contained a trace of coldness, Duan Muyan did not like Shangguan Wuye''s exceptionally enchanting smile. Somehow, the moment she saw Shangguan Wuye, she would think of Gui Luosha. At this moment, she even suspected that Shangguan Wuye was also a dual cultivator.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" [I may be a man of peerless beauty, but I am definitely a man in blood!] If Miss Meng Yan does not believe it, you can experience it for yourself! " Shangguan Wu Ye could feel the disdain in Duan Mu Yan''s gaze. This was the first time he had been despised because of his looks.


    "Meng Yan doesn''t understand what Master Shangguan means?" Duan Mu Yan was surprised by Shangguan Wu Ye''s observation skills. She had only suspected a little herself, and he had already seen through her with a single glance.


    "Although the Moon Palace is not a powerful place, nothing that happens in the martial arts world can still be hidden from the Moon Palace. I heard that Miss and some people killed Gui Luosha in the wilderness, I am really curious about what kind of woman has such ability. I think Gui Luosha is not someone that can be dealt with by normal people!" Shangguan Wuye really wanted to guess Duan Mu Yan''s identity from the clues, but when he first entered, he felt his aura. If she wasn''t hiding his powers too deeply, it was because she didn''t know any martial arts.


    "Young master, are you talking about Ni Chang? This person is a scum, Meng Yan only helped her because she accepted the request of the servant girl beside her. As for killing Ni Chang, that has nothing to do with Meng Yan, since Meng Yan doesn''t know martial arts, so how could she be a match for Ni Chang? " Duan Mu Yan did not expect Shangguan Wu Ye to introduce himself, so she replied softly.


    "In any case, young lady is quite bold and knowledgeable. It''s a pity that you''re staying at the Spring Festival. If young lady is willing, I can bring young lady back to the Moon Flower Palace and bestow her the title of Saint Girl. Compared to this place, the Moon Flower Palace can be considered as a home, right?" Shangguan Wuye''s voice was sincere.

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    "Young Master''s good intentions, Meng Yan understands. Meng Yan is a worldly woman, and is used to the atmosphere here. Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, this is a filthy place, where one can understand what''s going on. Meng Yan, on the other hand, thinks this place is my heart." Duan Mu Yan flinched as she rejected him, but she was still looking at Shangguan Wu Ye warily from the bottom of her heart.


    "Lady Meng Yan, there is no need for you to be so polite. I promise that after Lady Meng Yan arrives at the Moon Palace, she will be a thousand times more comfortable than here." As Shangguan Wuye spoke, he stood up and walked towards Duan Mu Yan, his slender fingers about to touch her cheeks. Duan Muyan was originally full of hostility towards Shangguan Wuye. Coupled with Shangguan Wuye''s reckless actions, Duan Muyan did not hesitate as she raised the teacup on the table and threw it towards Shangguan Wuye.


    Although his kung fu was unparalleled, he could not afford to suppress such a sneak attack. At this moment, Shangguan Wuye stood there like a drowned chicken, speechless.


    "Miss Meng Yan, I only saw that the pearl hairpin on your hair was about to fall off, so I wanted to help you. You ¡­" There''s no need to have such a huge reaction, right? " Duan Muyan subconsciously touched the hairpin in her hair upon hearing her words. Sure enough, it was about to fall off.


    "Ugh ¡­" "I am truly sorry, but Meng Yan was not thinking properly, so I did not bring a cup with me. I hope young master will forgive me ¡­" Could it be that she was too nervous?


    "I''m fine. I guess in lady''s eyes, I''m not any good person ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said helplessly. Duan Mu Yan was speechless. She immediately pulled out a handkerchief from her sleeve and was about to wipe Shangguan Wu Ye''s back, but was rejected by him.


    "Meng Yan, I''m really sorry for your sudden outburst ¡­." She casually passed the silk handkerchief to Shangguan Wuye.


    "I don''t blame the lady. Perhaps this one was lacking in manners ¡­" After this incident, Shangguan Wuye knew that he would not get any results if he continued to chat. After handing the silk handkerchief back to Duan Mu Yan, Shangguan Wu Ye made an excuse to leave after exchanging a few words of greeting.


    The very next second after Shangguan Wuye left, the door of the Pavilion of Immortal Desire opened leisurely. Leng Bingxin walked out with a suspicious look on her face. Shangguan Wuye? Why would he appear here?


    "What are you looking at?" When he looked back, he saw Duan Xingyi impressively standing in front of his. Behind him, Ye Li had already entered her room, and perhaps because he was too focused earlier, he actually didn''t even know that he had entered her room.


    "Reporting to Master, this Subordinate just saw Shangguan Wuye leave the Purple Butterfly Pavilion. Could there be some clues behind?" Leng Bing Xin asked suspiciously. Duan Xingyi immediately leaped out of the Agarwood Restaurant upon hearing his voice. On the stairs to the second floor, he saw a familiar figure walking out of the Spring Festival Courtyard.


    His heart jolted slightly. Shangguan Wuye had always been a bad girl, how could he have come to such a place? There was only one answer, and that was Cai Die! He believed that Cai Die had already seen through Meng Yan, that was why Shangguan Wuye was here! This bad friend of her was really keeping more and more secrets!


    After returning to the Desire Immortal Pavilion, Duan Xingyi did not mention Shangguan Wuye for the time being. He had come to find Leng Bingxin and Ye Li for an even more important mission.


    "Assassinate Xu Tianshu and Liu Li?" Leng Bingxin looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi.


    "That''s right, they''ve already requested for Duan Chen to leave. He will be leaving the capital in two days. There aren''t many generals that can fight him. The two of them are among them. If they don''t die, they will be a great threat to the Southern Yue!" Duan Xingyi coldly said.


    "Yes sir!" Leng Bingxin and Ye Li looked at each other and nodded resolutely.


    When Qing Lan came into the inner room carrying the ginseng soup, she saw Duan Zitong caressing Xiao Yuxuan on the side of her legs while Xiao Yuxuan was drinking the Five Stones Powder.


    "Princess?!" Qing Lan looked at the scene in disbelief as the soup bowl in her hand shattered into pieces. Duan Zitong raised her eyes, which were red and swollen.


    "Yuxuan, I''ll head out first. I''ll be back soon ¡­" An extremely gentle voice came out of Duan Zitong''s mouth as Xiao Yuxuan suddenly raised his gaze to look at him.


    "Phoenix ¡­" After the word ''raving'' was used, she continued to absorb the Five Stones Powder. A trace of a helpless smile appeared on Duan Zitong''s face. It was so bitter. When Duan Zitong came out, Qing Lan rushed to her side.


    "Princess, why did you allow Prince Consort to suck that kind of thing? "If this goes on, Prince Consort''s life won''t be long ¡­" Qing Lan''s voice became choked with sobs as she looked at Duan Zitong in disbelief.


    "Then what should I do? Did you see the wounds on Yu Xuan''s body? I saw him being tied up and biting through several wooden sticks. Did you see the blood at the corner of his mouth? No... I really can''t take it anymore! "I really can''t bear to see him torture himself like this. Rather than having him do this, I might as well let him absorb it. Only by doing so will he not suffer ¡­" Duan Zitong''s tears fell like rain, and his entire body was shaking with excitement. His heart was suffering from the pain every second.


    "Princess ¡­" Qing Lan could feel Duan Zitong''s agony, but if Xiao Yuxuan continued to absorb it, the consequences would be unimaginable!


    "Qing Lan ¡­" What am I going to do? I don''t want to harm him, but seeing him suffer so much, I really can''t take it anymore. These days, whenever she saw Xiao Yuxuan desperately tormenting her, she would wish that she could bear the pain for him. Until this morning, she had seen how much pain the hemp rope binding Xiao Yuxuan had become embedded in Xiao Yuxuan''s flesh! Therefore, Duan Ziteng had personally removed all of the bindings on Xiao Yuxuan''s body and personally brought her powder. She watched as Xiao Yuxuan greedily sucked it in one gulp, but her heart was in even more pain than before!


    "Princess, no matter what, we can''t let Prince Consort continue to ingest that kind of thing. Otherwise, it''ll harm him!" Your servant will go to the imperial hospital and call for Imperial Physician Zheng. We''ll think of a solution together, and I believe that Prince Consort will definitely be able to overcome this obstacle! " Qing Lan consoled him as she left the Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    In the inner room, Xiao Yuxuan had clearly heard the words of Duan Zitong and Qing Lan. However, her emaciated face did not have the slightest hint of emotion, and his empty eyes stared at the five stone powder in front of him. As long as he could forget everything, he was willing to fall, even if it meant eternal doom, and there was no hope for him now.


    The door creaked open. When Duan Zitong walked into the room, Xiao Yuxuan remained in a semi-reclining position, greedily sucking on the Five Rock Powder. It was as if he was the only person left in the world.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" How can I get you to quit this damn Five Stones Powder? How can I get you back to normal? You hate me, don''t you? But have you ever thought about it! Even if you weren''t with me, it would be impossible for you and Duan Mu Yan to become husband and wife. She is the Qi Royal Consort, and thus won''t be able to marry you no matter what. If you said that it was royal father''s fault at that time, then when royal father wanted to marry her to you, she refused in front of everyone. Yu Xuan, forget about her! I will love you for the rest of my life! My love is no less than hers ¡­ " Tears flowed down her cheeks and fell onto the bed. Despite Duan Zitong''s heartfelt words, Xiao Yuxuan didn''t even raise his eyes to look at her. He only quietly took in the powder, as if he was immersed in his own world.


    Imperial Hospital. The moment Qing Lan saw Zheng Tingze, he fell to his knees, his swollen eyes full of pleading.


    "Imperial Physician Zheng, I beg of you, please save Prince Consort Qing Lan. Just now ¡­" Just now, the Seventh Princess couldn''t bear letting her Prince Consort suffer that kind of torture, so she loosened the bindings on her horse and even allowed him to suffer the five stones powder! The princess had no other choice! Doctor Zheng! "Qinglan, please ¡­" Without waiting for Zheng Tingze to react, Qinglan fiercely kowtowed to the ground, returning the kowtow one at a time.


    "Qing Lan!" Don''t be like this, even if you don''t beg me, I will do my best. But I have said it before, even if I have to detoxify it, it must be done with the consent of the Prince Consort! Now that you''ve seen Prince Consort''s condition, he doesn''t even want to stop his poison. We''re unable to persuade him! " He knew in his heart that Xiao Yuxuan was simply running away. He didn''t want to face everything that was happening right now, so he was willing to immerse himself in the illusions brought about by the Five Stones Powder.


    "Willing and willing ¡­ Right now, who can make her willingly do as she pleases ¡­ " Qing Lan spoke in a dejected manner, her mind suddenly flashing with the image of Duan Moyan. Perhaps no one else but her could turn the Prince Consort into the original, untainted by the wind and dust.


    "Qinglan, you go back first. I''ll think of a way to alleviate the pain caused by Prince Consort''s death ¡­" This was all he could do. The current Xiao Yu Xuan was no longer the same Xiao Yun, and he did not want his disciple to wade through muddy water.


    Qing Lan turned around and left the hospital with a look of disappointment on her face.


    "Come out ¡­" After Qinglan walked out of the imperial hospital, Zheng Tingze spoke indifferently. That person came with Qing Lan. One of them was in the light while the other was in the dark.


    I never thought that the woman I took a fancy to would have a heart that never belonged to me ¡­" This should be my life. " "The cold voice contained a trace of injury, and Qian Ru stared fixedly at Qing Lan''s departing back as a trace of sorrow rose from the bottom of her heart.


    "Maybe she''s just loyal to Duan Zitong." Zheng Tingze unwillingly consoled his. In fact, the day Xiao Yuxuan became addicted to drugs, he had felt that Qinglan was too concerned about Xiao Yuxuan. This kind of concern far exceeded the scope of master and servant.


    "Heh, I don''t think she''s that loyal to Duan Zitong. No matter what, I didn''t keep my Junior Sister that year, and now I will never let go of Qinglan!" Qian Ru''s voice suddenly became as cold as ice, and a cold ray of light shot out from his eyes.


    "Xiao Yu Xuan has already been tortured to the point of disfigured by the Five Rock Powder. You won''t do anything to him, will you?" Zheng Ting Ze solemnly looked back at Qian Ru Ming, his heart slightly trembling. No matter what, Xiao Yuxuan was still the person Duan Moyan cared the most about. He could not allow anything to happen to her.


    "Heh ¡­" Since I didn''t kill you, I won''t kill Xiao Yuxuan. I don''t believe that Qing Lan won''t feel anything from me! " Qian Ru Ming said firmly.


    "Sometimes, loving a person doesn''t need anything in return. As long as you can see her happy, that''s enough." Zheng Tingze spoke dejectedly as the figure of his Junior Sister flashed through his mind.


    "Are you talking about that Meng Yan? I thought you would be completely loyal to Junior Sister, but I didn''t expect you to be a normal person too! Furthermore, you actually chose such a beautiful woman. In this life, I will not be as fortunate as you! " After knowing Zheng Tingze''s identity, Qian Ruming had gone to the Spring Festival, but other than knowing that Meng Yan was a renowned courtesan, she had gained nothing.

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    "I... "Since you''re in the mortal world, who would be able to get away from it ¡­" He did not want to refute it because he did not want the man in front of him to remember all the things that had happened back then.


    "Forget it. Let me ask you, is Xiao Yuxuan really unable to cure his addiction?" Qian Ru Ming suddenly changed the topic and asked sternly.


    "You should know this better than I do!" He was helpless against Xiao Yuxuan. Unless Xiao Yuxuan himself was willing, there was nothing he could do to help him.


    "It''s a pity that one word ''love'' has caused the death of so many people ¡­" Looking at the direction of Qian Ru Ming''s disappearance, Zheng Ting Ze sighed endlessly. Even if he was hurt by love, Qian Ru Ming still had the courage to pursue happiness, but he couldn''t do it. In this life, the only person he would love in his life was his junior sister.


    She originally thought that she had revealed some flaws while she was killing Ghost Luo Sha, and that Qing Lan had come to investigate, but when she had spoken, Duan Mu Yan''s heart seemed to be in a worse state than if someone had exposed her identity.


    "Princess Qi, Prince Consort really can''t do anything. No matter what methods the princess used to help him get rid of his drug addiction, he''s not moved at all, even if the rope tied to him was embedded in his flesh, he wouldn''t feel any pain." Princess Qi, Prince Consort, Prince Consort really can''t do anything, no matter what method the princess used to help him get rid of his drug addiction, he''s not moved at all. "Qi Wangfei, Qinglan knows that only you can make Prince Consort''s heart tremble, and only you can make Prince Consort return to his former self. Qinglan begs of you!" Qinglan''s voice was filled with tears as she knelt in front of Duan Muyan.


    His heart suddenly hurt so much that it almost suffocated his. The image of his snow-white clothes and his flying black hair appeared in his mind. In her eyes, Xiao Yuxuan was forever as indifferent as he would ever be, and no matter how Qinglan described it, she could not imagine Xiao Yuxuan''s current appearance.


    "Miss Qinglan, the person you''re referring to is Prince Consort. I believe that Seventh Princess will have her own opinion on this matter. It''s not easy for my wangfei to get involved." Sensing that something was amiss with Duan Mu Yan, Yao''er was the first to speak. After that, she steadied Duan Mu Yan, who was on the verge of falling to the ground.


    "But, if the wangfei doesn''t persuade him to stay away from the poison, he won''t be able to shake off the control of his drug addiction at all! Then the king''s life will be finished!" Princess Qi! This servant begs you! " Qing Lan pleaded, hoping that Duan Mu Yan would respond.


    I am currently an imperial concubine, and without the presence of the emperor, I am not allowed to casually enter the palace. Furthermore, the Prince Ping is now the prince consort of the Seventh Princess, so the Seventh Princess will naturally make decisions for him. If the Seventh Princess is willing to serve the King and absorb the Five Stones Powder, it would be really inappropriate for me to participate as an outsider. I believe that Miss Qinglan didn''t come here because of master''s intentions, so I advise you to go back ¡­ There''s nothing I can do... Yao''er, send our guest off. " Without waiting for Qinglan to speak, Duan Mu Yan had already sent out the order for the guests to leave before she turned around and returned to her room.


    "Lady Qinglan, please ¡­" It''s not that my master isn''t willing to help out in some matters, it''s just too frightening. " Originally, they had been lovers of immortals, but now, each was suffering. Although their master''s path was destined to be arduous, it seemed to be a bit too difficult.


    Qing Lan was speechless and could only wipe her tears as she left. When Yao''er returned to her room, Duan Mu Yan was sitting alone at the table, a layer of mist shrouding her eyes.


    "Esteemed wangfei, I''m sorry ¡­" Yao''er hurriedly walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side as she apologetically spoke.


    "You''re right. Even though I know that Xiao Yuxuan is now suffering from a fate worse than death, I do not have the right to visit him. Now that he has his own wife, I am already an outsider. Why do I need to bring ridicule upon myself ¡­" Duan Mu Yan did her best to not let her tears fall, but that sparkling drop still overflowed and shattered into countless pieces of glass on the ground. No matter how hard Duan Mu Yan''s mouth was, her heart was already in excruciating pain.


    "Princess, Yao`er didn''t mean it like that. Even if we wanted to help the Prince to recover from his poison, we had to have the approval of the Seventh Princess, otherwise, even if you go, you would only end up ridiculing him, and you might not even see him. From what I see, the Seventh Princess has a friendship with the King. Yao''er calmly analyzed as she sincerely spoke.


    She was the one who was lacking in consideration. At the moment when Qinglan was complaining, she even had the impulse to run into the Imperial Palace without a care for everything. She simply didn''t consider the consequences!


    "Thank you, Yao''er! "You''re right, even if I wanted to save him, there is still another person separating us. Forget it, we can just wait and see about Yuxuan, I don''t know if there is any news from Yan Wuhen''s side, Zi Min hasn''t returned home this late, I''m afraid the situation isn''t good ¡­" Duan Mu Yan suppressed the sorrow in her heart as she knitted her brows and asked. At the side, Yao''er also raised her head to look at the door ¡­


    On the outskirts of the Imperial City, two carriages came to a screeching stop.


    "General Zuo, we are in the same dynasty as you and I will go through thick and thin together. Now that we are returning home on the same day, it can be considered fate for us. I don''t know when we will meet again, but please accept Liu Li''s respect!" The sonorous voice contained a trace of reluctance. As Liu Li spoke, he knelt down, but was stopped by Xu Tianshu.


    "General, you''re being too serious. Do you really need to go through all this red tape just to be a brother?" "We don''t have many court halls left, not many. Old General Dou and Qi Hu were killed one after the other, so this old man''s heart has turned cold. Rather than staying here and blocking our way, it''s better to leave. At least we can have a peaceful end!" This was something he had not expected, and what he had not expected was that the Emperor did not keep him here at all. It was clear that in the Emperor''s heart, it was time for them to resign; Mo Yu was stronger than Mo Su, and Duan Chen''s attitude caused Xu Tianxue''s heart to sink into despair.


    "What the general said is right. I don''t know when we''ll meet again. Liu Li hopes that the general will have a safe journey!" Liu Li spoke respectfully, his eyes filled with reluctance.


    "I have to part with Jun Qianri after all. Farewell!" Xu Tianshu cupped his hands together before turning around to leave without any hesitation. Liu Li let out a long sigh as he parted ways with Xu Tianshu, taking his carriage with him.


    After about an hour, when Xu Tianshu arrived at a fork in the road, he suddenly waved his hand, signalling for the three carriages behind him to stop. He then pulled out his weapon, ''Skypiercing through the sky'', and jumped off the carriage. Lady Xu stuck her head out suspiciously from within the carriage.


    "Madam, please wait inside!" Xu Tianshu warned his in a low voice, then walked to the front of the carriage.


    "Friend in the shadows, since you dare to intercept me, show yourself!" The ice-cold voice was filled with a terrifying pressure. After all, Xu Tianshu was the general of the Badlands Court. Naturally, his martial arts and courage were superior to those of his peers. When Xu Tianshu shut his mouth, a dozen or so people appeared on each of the three paths. All of them were wearing black robes with masked faces. They held sharp blades in their hands as they glared fiercely at Xu Tianshu.


    "Who are you? State your name! " From the looks of their bodies, their martial arts were not weak. If he fought against these dozen people, it would be extremely difficult for him, and the carriage behind him would be filled with servants as well as some luggage. Fortunately, he had allowed his son and daughter to leave the Imperial City on their own path, otherwise, it would have been difficult for them to escape.


    "When we reach King Yanluo''s place, you naturally know who I am waiting for! Up! Kill without mercy! " There was a trace of viciousness in the eerie voice as Ye Li charged forward with his assassins, surrounding Xu Tianshu in the middle. Even though Ye Li had hired these people who were all experts, it was still a bit difficult for them to face the two of them. It wasn''t too late for him to get a good look at them, as Xu Tiushu was, after all, an unrivalled competitor, and he was already feeling somewhat tired.


    Just then, the surrounding black-clothed men jumped out of the encirclement, and headed towards the carriage. Xu Tianxu caught sight of the black-clothed man out of the corner of his eye, and felt anxious as he shook his sleeves. With a ''pu'' sound, the black-clothed man fell to the ground with a poisoned dart sticking out of his back.


    "I didn''t expect the mighty General Mo to use such a despicable trick!" Ye Li was secretly surprised. If it wasn''t for Xu Tianxu being the car''s bodyguard, they wouldn''t have known that Xu Tianxu had some sort of hidden trick up her sleeve.


    "To deal with you people, your methods are naturally quite extraordinary!" Speak... Who in the world sent you guys to kill everyone here? " Although the Emperor did not urge him to stay, he would not be so heartless. On the other hand, the Crown Prince Duan Xingyi did not give Dou Jing and Qi Hu any leeway, so he naturally would not let him off.


    "Before you die, I will naturally tell you!" Ye Li replied bitterly, his attacks getting fiercer and fiercer. Xu Tianshu might have unparalleled martial arts skills, but his stamina was limited. At this moment, he was starting to feel tired. During this period of time, there were still people who were unafraid of death and rushed to their carriages, only to be stabbed to death by Xu Tianshu''s hidden weapons. However, there were only three darts in Xu Tianshu''s hands. They were things he used to protect his life. Now, if anyone rushed towards the carriage, he would no longer be able to defend himself. His entire body flew towards the carriage, but right at that moment, Ye Li suddenly turned around and struck out with his sword. Xu Tianxu did not expect Ye Li to use this move and could only try his best to avoid it, but the distance was too close. No matter how hard he tried, his right arm was still pierced through by Ye Li''s sword!


    Inside the carriage, Lady Xu felt something was wrong and rushed out, disregarding everything else. At this moment, a black-clothed person, upon seeing Lady Xu, fiercely raised his blade and stabbed her, to the side, Yen Li had originally wanted to stop him, but before Ye Li could stop him, Xu Tianshu once again jumped in front of Lady Xu, and before he could even land steadily on the ground, Ye Li''s sword tip had already pierced towards Xu Tianxue''s heart. Xu Tianshu knew that he was powerless to avoid this attack, so he immediately closed his eyes and swung his arms to kill the two men in black who were trying to hurt his wife.


    At this critical moment, a vigorous figure suddenly blocked the tip of Ye Li''s sword. Ye Li was forced back a few steps by the sudden obstruction. Just like him, the person was dressed in black, so it was impossible to tell who he was.


    "Who are you?" Ye Li coldly spoke. The Emperor? It shouldn''t be. The event was extremely secretive, and it was impossible for the emperor to know of it.

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    "That''s not important. General Xu, are you okay?" Qing Yue''s voice was full of concern, and Xu Tianshu was also surprised at this person''s arrival. Although he didn''t know who this person was, it was clear that he was a friend that wasn''t an enemy.


    "This old man is still okay, be careful!" Xu Tianshu loudly warned. At this moment, six more people jumped out from the shadows, standing in confrontation with Ye Li''s men.


    "Listen, capture him alive! We must find out where they came from! " From the current situation, they would definitely win. Ye Li naturally saw the situation, and after hesitating for a moment, he waved his hand to withdraw from the group and disappeared into the forest.


    It was at this moment that Xu Tianshu''s body swayed slightly. Next to him, Lady Xu suddenly supported Xu Tianshu as she worriedly asked.


    "General, in the end, you''ve been implicated for your wife ¡­" Lady Xu saw everything that had happened. If her husband hadn''t been injured for her sake, he wouldn''t have been injured to such an extent.


    "Madam is too polite. You and I are husband and wife, so your husband has the responsibility to protect you from harm!" Xu Tianshu was a man of blood. After comforting Lady Xu, he turned to look at the black-clothed man.


    "No matter who you are, this old man owes you a favor!" Speak, what do you need this old man to do? " Xu Tianshu calmly stated, his heart still wary of the black-clad man in front of him.


    "General, you''re too serious. I just want you and Madam to leave safely!" Yan Wuhen slowly took off his black gauze, his eyes filled with determination.


    "What do you mean?" The moment he saw Yan Wuhen, Xu Tianshu''s heart slowly calmed down. With his many years of experience, no matter what motive this person had, it would definitely be out of goodwill.


    The general has also seen that those people have vowed to kill the general. Obviously, they were entrusted by someone to do so, and now the general must not return to their home, but I have a safe haven. If the general trusts me, I can have my men escort the general out of this place, and of course, the general can insist on returning to his village, but those people will not give up. At that time, if we lure them into your land, the general will not only care about Lady Xu!" Yan Wuhen said bluntly.


    Hearing this, Xu Tianshu understood in his heart that the person before him was right. If he were to return to his hometown, not to mention that his journey would not be peaceful, even if he were to return to his hometown, he would implicate his children.


    "In that case, this old man is willing to go with you! But, this old man wants to know the reason why you saved this old man! " Xu Tianshu asked curiously.


    "Don''t worry General, I have no ill intentions. As for the reason, Master will personally inform General in the future!" Master also wanted me to tell the general. Everything she does, is in accordance with the heavens'' will and it does not go against the morals! " Yan Wuhen spoke with a sonorous voice. Xu Tianshu had no better place to go at this moment. He complied with Yan Wushang''s request and followed Zi Chou until Ping Yang left ¡­


    On the other side of the road, Liu Li and his wife were on their way. As they passed through the forest, Liu Li''s wife, Ying Miaomiao, suddenly pulled his horse''s reins to stop the caravan.


    "Tender moth, you felt it too?" Liu Li looked around vigilantly as a cold light flashed in his eyes.


    "Looks like it was right for us to tell our son to leave the Imperial City and look for his master. I didn''t expect that the old emperor would actually be so ruthless to you!" The green-clothed young girl slightly raised her sword-like eyebrows as she hatefully said.


    "Perhaps he''s not someone from the emperor''s side. You''re overthinking it ¡­" Even though Duan Chen was heartless to him, Liu Li still had the loyalty of a human being.


    "You are still defending the old emperor at this time! "Humph!" Yingyu snorted disdainfully, then jumped off the carriage and looked at the coachman behind her.


    "All of you can go back now!" I don''t need you here! " Those coachmen also felt that something had happened suddenly. Since they had already paid for it, it would be even more urgent if they didn''t leave.


    After all the coachmen had left, Yingyu sternly shouted at the people in front of her.


    "If you have the guts, then come out and hide in the shadows. What kind of hero are you, a cowardly turtle?!" At the side, Liu Li couldn''t help but scratch his head. Although he was a peerless general in the outside world, once he was in front of his wife, he immediately felt all the manliness turn into the gentleness of his fingers. No matter what Ying Jiao said, he would only listen to her orders.


    "Madam, it seems like there are quite a few people ¡­" Liu Li held the square Heaven Transforming Halberd in his hand as he stood beside Ying Jiao. His eyes were like torches.


    "So what!?" "I wonder who we were afraid of when we were dealing with the enemy for the past three thousand enemy troops!" The experts did not make a move, but the people hiding in the shadows all possessed powerful inner strength and were on par with him. If they were to gang up on him, the consequences would be hard to predict.


    "We don''t have three thousand enemy troops, but we can still keep you alive!" Following the sound of the voice, more than twenty people suddenly rushed out from all over the forest. The person in the lead, dressed in black with eyebrows like crescent moons and eyes like stars, it was obvious that he was a beauty, a peerless beauty.


    "Who are you?" Liu Li immediately stepped forward, and before Leng Bing Xin could say anything, Liu Li was pulled back by Ying Jiao.


    "You pervert, if you see a woman, rush forward! Do you find me old? " Liu Li was extremely speechless. He was afraid that someone would secretly use concealed weapons to harm his wife!


    "Heh ¡­" "People say that General Right is someone who fears his own side. Now it seems that his reputation is not as good as seeing him in person ¡­" Leng Bing Xin did not think so, her eyes were filled with a cold aura, the reason she brought over twenty people was because not only was Liu Li''s martial arts high, but his wife, Ying Jiao An, was famous for her strength, and her master''s order could not be failed, so Leng Bing Xin placed a lot of importance on this assassination attempt.


    "I am afraid of the inside!" "What do you think!?" Liu Li directly said to Ying Jiao. A trace of warmth seeped into Moth''s heart before she finally let go of Liu Li.


    "Speak!" Who sent you? "Is it that old emperor who is imbecile and incompetent?!" Ying Jiao was the village chief, so her personality was naturally unrestrained. She was not as respectful to Duan Chen as Liu Li was.


    "Let''s go down and ask King Yama this question! Up... "Leave no one alive!" Leng Bingxin ordered coldly as she charged straight at Liu Li. Ying Jiao naturally would not let her husband confront Leng Bing Xin, so she blocked Leng Bing Xin''s attack first. Liu Li was not slow either, and the square Heaven Transforming Halberd in his hand was full of flowers and flowers. Although there were a lot of men in black, he could not find any flaws for a moment.


    The woman in front of her was definitely not inferior to her in terms of martial arts. If she continued the fight, she would not be able to gain anything from it, and thinking about it, when Ying Jiao''s face turned red, Leng Bing Xin was also a hidden weapon master, so she easily avoided Leng Bing Xin''s hidden weapon. If not for the fact that she even gave Xing''er the needles, she believed that she would have definitely killed Ying Jiao Tong, but now, she could only use force against her opponent!


    Within two hours, the two sides were still on the same level. Ying Jiao had fought with her back to back against Liu Li. Although the man in black was injured, Liu Li was mainly defending and not a single man in black fell.


    "We can''t continue like this?" Liu Li felt it was difficult. This kind of wheel tactic was clearly not good for them.


    "Do you have a better idea?" The moth disapproved. Liu Li helplessly shook his head. Other than fighting head on, there was no other way out for them. At this moment, Yingxiu was also sweating profusely. On the other hand, although Leng Bingxin looked exhausted, she had a huge advantage in comparison.


    At this moment, Leng Bing Xin slowly retreated to recuperate. She could tell that as long as she persisted for another half an incense stick of time, Ying Jiao and Liu Li would definitely be exhausted. At that time, it would be a good time for her to make a move.


    Sure enough, after many rounds of attacks and defenses, Ying Jiao and Liu Li were stopped several times. Ying Jiao already felt the hand holding the flexible sword start to tremble. If this goes on, she would die for sure.


    "Husband, I''ll protect your wife and leave!" Yingyu steeled her heart and tried her best to open a gap for Liu Li with her greatest strength. However, Liu Li didn''t run away as fast as Yingxiu wanted.


    "Madam, I, Liu Li, am not an ungrateful person. The oath that I swore all those years ago is still in my ears. How could I leave you alone? Even if we die, we die together!" Liu Li resolutely said, and blocked a sword attack for Ying Ying.


    She still remembered how she forced Liu Li to marry her. All these years, she had always thought that Liu Li blamed her. Although on the surface, he had always been obedient to her and took good care of her, she had never been able to get past that hurdle in her heart.


    "Husband, you ¡­ Not regretting? " Moth''s eyes became moist and she spoke while choking in sobs.


    "From the moment I kowtowed three times to the heaven and earth, I knew that I had fallen in love with a mother yaksha like you! So much love! " Liu Li also felt the impending doom, so he simply spat out all the words he had not said for decades. At this moment, Ying Jiao had already been moved to a complete mess. Tears started streaming down his face.


    "With those words of yours, I will die with no regrets!" Ying Jiao moth desperately waved the soft sword in her hand, with the intent to die in her arms.


    "If I die with you, Liu Li will live this life with you!" On one side, Leng Bing''s gloomy eyes turned cold. She didn''t expect that Liu Li and Ying Jiao would have to act out an undying scene before their deaths to provoke her.


    "Since you two love each other so much, I''ll send you two on your way so that you won''t feel lonely on your way to the Yellow Springs." When the tip of the Cold Ice Heart Sword reached Liu Li''s heart, Ying Jiao moth ignored everything and kept Liu Li behind it. The corner of Leng Bing Xin''s mouth curved into a sinister smile, and without hesitation, she stabbed Liu Li. Liu Li was startled, and desperately dragged Ying Jiao moth back as he retreated. Even though he had been cut several times on the back, Liu Li did not want to let go of Ying Jiao moth.


    Just as the fatal knife was about to stab Liu Li, a white figure suddenly appeared, and the six people behind him also jumped out at the same time. Kong Ziming pushed aside the sharp sword and faced Leng Bing Xin, while the six people surrounded Liu Li and his wife, surrounding them in a battle with the masked man.


    The sudden turn of events stunned Yingyu. However, she reacted in a moment. Seeing that Zi Min was not a match for Leng Bingxin, YingJiao suddenly rushed up to her.


    "Thank you!" YingJiao came from the grass, and he was the most loyal. She knew very well what Zi Min''s appearance meant, and he felt a sense of gratitude from the bottom of her heart. At the side, Liu Li panted a little before joining the group of six.

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    Leng Bing Xin and Ying Jiao''s martial arts were on par with each other, and with the addition of Zi Min, she was naturally at a disadvantage. Even so, Leng Bing Xin did not give up her mission, if she did not complete it, how would she have the face to see her master!


    Thinking up to this point, Leng Bing Xin tried her best to use her trump card, her sword wanted to take Fatty Jin''s life, but on the other side, Hai Zhu and the rest of the six with Liu Li''s fierce counterattack, the number of masked men in black became fewer and fewer, until there were only six or seven left. In the blink of an eye, the men in black were completely annihilated by Liu Li and his men. They all rushed towards Leng Bing Xin.


    Leng Bing Xin knew that the situation wasn''t good, but still rushed towards Ying Jiao, as long as she could kill one person, she had an explanation for her master. Seeing the crowd surround Leng Bing Xin, Leng Bing Xin immediately struggled, and with Ying Jiao, Liu Li and Zi Min''s continuous somersault attacks, Leng Bing Xin was unable to defend herself, but at that moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared, and wrapped her arms around Leng Bing Xin, and quickly left.


    Ying Jiao saw Leng Bing Xin running away, and was about to give chase, but was stopped by Kong Ziming.


    "Don''t chase after a desperate enemy!" "General Liu, this little girl ¡­" At this moment, Confucius had lifted his veil to reveal his true appearance. Liu Li was in the front, but when Confucius Min opened her mouth, she retreated to the back of Ying Jiao Moth.


    "What are you doing?" Why didn''t you respond when benefactor was speaking to you? " Ying Jiao looked at Liu Li in surprise as she asked doubtfully.


    "Without my wife''s permission, I won''t dare to strike up a conversation with another woman ¡­" With Liu Li''s words, everyone wiped off their sweat ¡­


    "Min''er greets the General, Madam General!" Confucius did not mind. He took two steps forward and kowtowed to Yingyu.


    "My savior, please wake up. If my husband and I hadn''t arrived in time, my husband would have already been dead under his knife. May I ask why did you help us so coincidentally?" Yingyu, with her Jianghu habits, naturally wouldn''t beat around the bush when she spoke.


    "Truth be told, when Madam and the general left the Imperial City, we protected their safety from afar. If it wasn''t for the delay just now, we wouldn''t have put Madam and the general in such a dangerous situation." Although it was a bit fake, they had been in the dark all this time, waiting for Liu Li and Ying Jiao to be attacked from the back before they helped. That was the only way to make a deep impression.


    "So that''s how it is. Could it be that young lady was already prepared to be set up by us?" Yingyu looked suspiciously at Confucius Min.


    "No, but from the looks of it, my master''s estimation is indeed accurate. Madam, I believe that you two know who is secretly assassinating you two, and it is no longer feasible to return to your hometown. If you believe me, then I have a place to hide for you two." Kong Ziming spoke with sincerity, her eyes full of hope.


    "Alright!"


    "Let''s not disturb the young lady ¡­" As soon as the moth agreed, it was rejected by Liu Li. Confucius Min was slightly startled as she turned to look at the moth.


    Yingxiu never said anything, and Liu Li''s objection was naturally ineffective. After Confucius ordered Hai pig and six others to escort Liu Li and his wife to Pingyang, they quickly returned to Yichun to report.


    When Ye Li brought Leng Bingxin back to her room, he saw Duan Xingyi sitting at the table with a solemn expression. When his gaze swept past Leng Bingxin and Ye Li, a dark feeling flashed across the bottom of his heart.


    "Your subordinate greets Master!" Ye Li and Leng Bing Xin knelt on the ground with eyes full of guilt, especially Leng Bing Xin. The moment she saw Duan Xingyi, she couldn''t wait to immediately turn around and take down Liu Li''s head.


    "Failed?" Duan Xingyi looked coldly at Ye Li and Leng Bingxin, doubt surfacing in his heart.


    "Replying to Master, this Subordinate is incompetent. However, if it weren''t for the sudden appearance of a team of people to assist Xu Tianshu and Liu Li, we wouldn''t have failed at all!" Ye Li had truthfully spoken. If not for someone interfering with their plan, they would have long since taken down Xu Tianshu and Liu Li''s heads.


    "A team of people suddenly appeared? "What do you mean?" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows tightly furrowed as he suspiciously looked at Ye Li. Besides the three of them, no one else knew of this plan. How could a team of people suddenly appear?


    "Master, we did not know that just as we were about to finish off Xu Tianshu, six or seven of our men suddenly appeared to confront us, allowing us to escape. As for Bing''er, we were also in the same situation. We can guarantee that these men had no prior agreement with Xu Tianshu and Liu Li!" Ye Li said confidently.


    "Bing-Er, is that right?" Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned towards Leng Bingxin, who had been kneeling there the entire time, and coldly asked.


    "Master, it is absolutely true." Leng Bing Xin said with her eyes downcast, her eyes still filled with unwillingness.


    "In that case... There must be another power spying on us within the Royal Capital. Who could it be? "Who would have the ability to know our plans in advance and send people to protect the two old men in the dark?" Duan Xingyi clenched his hands into fists. His gaze was as cold as a knife. If there really was such a person, then their identities would be exposed very quickly! It''s Duan Chen''s people? It shouldn''t be. If Duan Chen didn''t support his actions, he wouldn''t agree to his actions against Dou Jing and Qi Hu. But who could it be?


    "Master, you''re talking about Xiao Yuxuan?" Duan Xingyi shook his head.


    "Xiao Yuxuan is just a cripple right now, he''s not even worth getting into trouble. Right now, I''m worried about someone else!" Duan Xingyi''s eyes flashed with a cold light as his thin lips pursed into a line.


    "Who?" Ye Li looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi.


    "It''s hard to say. Perhaps it''s Xiao Yin, Zhu Xu, or even someone even higher. If it''s really like this, then we''ll be on our way soon!" Duan Xingyi had a vague feeling that an invisible force was growing stronger, but he could not guess their goal.


    "Then what about Xu Tianshu and Liu Li?" Leng Bingxin said unwillingly.


    Even if they were to fight in the future, they might not be able to help. Right now, the next target is Zhu Xu, and that person is extremely shrewd, he could be said to be the brain of the Great Mo Empire. After taking care of him, Duan Chen would no longer have anyone to discuss the important matters with! Duan Xingyi felt as if that power was coming for him. He was already unable to estimate how much longer he could stay in Badlands. Right now, he could only kill one!


    "Master wants to assassinate Zhu Xu?" Leng Bingxin was filled with the desire to plead for orders.


    "Xu Tianshu and Liu Li, didn''t we also want to assassinate them?" It''s hard to guarantee that there won''t be any mistakes on the way right now! " Duan Xingyi coolly analyzed.


    "Master is saying that we should borrow Duan Chen''s hand to kill Zhu Xu?" Ye Li guessed.


    "That''s not appropriate. For a monarch who has been with Zhu Xu for decades, that sort of relationship isn''t something that I can shake easily. However, I can make use of Zhu Xu''s feelings for Duan Chen and Senior Mo to write articles about them, and I will make Duan Chen accept Zhu Xu''s authority before sending people to poison him." The corner of Duan Xingyi''s mouth curled into a smile as a glint flashed past his eyes.


    At this moment, the Purple Butterfly Pavilion who was separated by a wall, Duan Moyan was extremely pleased with the success of Yan Wuhen and Kong Ziming.


    "Pavilion Master, now that the prestige and deterrence of the generals have been safely sent out of the Imperial City, the generals in the imperial court are no longer worth Duan Xingyi''s time and effort. Who is our next target?" Yan Wuhen reasoned that the military generals left in the Imperial City were all Dou Jing and Xu Tianxu''s subordinates. Regardless of achievements or prestige, they were all inferior to those few people who had left.


    "You''re right. Since the general has been cleared out by him, I believe that his next target will be Prime Minister Zhu!" Right now, Duan Moyan already had the ability to deal with the general situation. In fact, of all of Duan Chen''s children, only Duan Moyan had inherited the courage and strategy he had at that time.


    "Then what should we do?" Zi Min asked suspiciously.


    "Old Prime Minister Zhu hasn''t been home for one or two days. Obviously, he''s been disappointed by Duan Chen''s actions. In this way, I can personally pay him a visit. If Zhu Xu is my lobbyist, then he''ll truly be adding wings to a tiger!" Duan Moyan smiled, a hint of confidence appearing in her eyes.


    After leaving the Spring Festival, Zi Min looked left and right as she walked. Her eyebrows were in a dilemma.


    "What''s wrong?" Duan Mu Yan looked worriedly at Zi Min.


    "Miss ¡­ Somehow, I feel like someone is following us! " Zi Min said in a low voice. She didn''t dare to be sure, but that feeling made her very uncomfortable.


    "It shouldn''t be. Isn''t this how we come here every day ¡­?" This was the first time Duan Moyan had issued a mission to Dao Ziming. Thus, she made some progress and tried to console her. Even so, Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min still quickened their pace to arrive at the inn.


    In the guest room, Duan Moyan slowly removed the mask on her face from the mirror. Her originally unparalleled beauty had now been replaced by a gorgeous face. On the rooftop, Hong Chang who was moving along the roof looked at the scene in shock, her throat was choked, she had wanted to continue looking, but felt a cold killing intent suddenly approaching.


    "Who is it!" Shangguan Wuye suddenly turned around and saw Duan Xingyi looking at him strangely. The light in his eyes was very cautious.


    "You ¡­ "Why are you following me quietly?" Shangguan Wuye quickly calmed down, looking at Duan Xingyi with a face full of cynicism and cynicism.


    "I was silently following you, but who were you following without a sound?" Duan Xingyi completely ignored Shangguan Wuye and continued walking in the direction he had bent down. For some reason, Shangguan Wuye didn''t want him to know what he had just seen and stopped him immediately.


    "That... The weather is not bad today. Why don''t you come to my Moon Flower Hall? Shangguan Wuye''s smile was extremely unnatural.


    "Not interested!" Duan Xingyi wanted to avoid Shangguan Wuye, but he was stopped by Shangguan Wuye.


    "If you have no interest, you can cultivate it ¡­" Shangguan Wuye had a shameless look, he looked like he needed a beating!


    "If you don''t move away, don''t blame me for being impolite!" The light in Duan Xingyi''s eyes suddenly became cold, and there was not a trace of warmth in his sharp eyes. Shangguan Wuye knew that Duan Xingyi was not joking, so he could only open up a path.


    Duan Xingyi was speechless. He walked to the rooftop and looked down through the gap that Shangguan Wuye had just opened, his face instantly turning purple.


    "You''re surprised, right?" Shangguan Wuye shrugged. Even he himself was shocked by this scene, much less Duan Xingyi who cared so much about that woman.


    I''m surprised. I didn''t expect Palace Head Yuehua to have such a hobby. Don''t even think about knowing me in the future!" Shangguan Wuye looked at Duan Xingyi with a puzzled expression, then bent over to take a look. His fair face was immediately dyed red, and in the room, a man and a woman were hugging each other, that was crazy!

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    Shangguan Wu Ye exhaled a breath of cold air. What a great ''Duan Mu Yan'', you actually made me lose so much face! After Shangguan Wuye left, Yan Wuhen withdrew his ion sensitivity and looked at Zi Min in embarrassment.


    "I''m so sorry. If it hadn''t been for that, I wouldn''t have been able to escape Shangguan Wuye''s notice ¡­" Yan Wuhen was at a loss for words. If he hadn''t seen Ye Li''s back when he left the Spring Festival, and subsequently worried about Duan Muyan''s safety, he wouldn''t have met Shangguan Wuye spying on the inn''s roof.


    "None ¡­" You are doing this for the sake of the young mistress. That... Is he gone? " After Duan Mu Yan stealthily left, Yan Wu Hen wordlessly hugged her in his embrace. The moment her lips covered his, she felt as if her soul had flown into the sky, that indescribable beauty made her lose her mind, and she responded to Yan Wu Hen''s kiss as much as she could. If it wasn''t for Yan Wu Hen pulling himself away in time, she would have probably forgotten about me even more.


    "Let''s go. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first ¡­" How could Yan Wuhen not feel Zi Min''s warm response at that moment? It was just that his heart had already been promised to Duan Moyan. Even though his friendship had been buried deep within his heart, it did not mean it had disappeared.


    Seeing Yan Wuhen leaving in a hurry, Zi Min couldn''t help but sit in his chair. His fingers slowly caressed his cherry lips. The throbbing just now hadn''t disappeared, but she could still feel his heart pounding.


    Night was deep and dark. Sitting alone at the table, Duan Mu Yan was finally able to calm down, but the moment she calmed down, her mind was filled with Xiao Yuxuan''s figure, the once loyal Mountain Alliance, and all the unforgettable memories she had accumulated in her heart. She did not dare to imagine what kind of state the current Xiao Yuxuan was in, nor did she dare to imagine how decadent his white figure would be.


    "I never would have thought that just as I arrived, I would see the tears of a beauty. Why is that?" Shangguan Wu Ye, dressed in a colorful robe, was sitting opposite of Duan Mu Yan, with no trace of politeness in his expression.


    Speechless, Duan Moyan wiped away her tears as she coldly gazed at the man before her. He was still as bewitching as ever. Ever since she had witnessed Gui Luosha''s ghostly appearance, Duan Moyan was unable to look directly at this sort of beauty that was even more enchanting than a woman.


    "What''s the matter?" When Yan Wuhen had rushed in earlier that day, he had clearly said that Shangguan Wuye was on the roof. Could it be that he had discovered something?


    "What is it? If you have nothing to do, you can''t come to this Prince Xiao Palace to reminisce with your old friends? " Shangguan Wuye raised his sword-like brows, his thin lips curled up as he poured himself a cup of tea.


    "Is there an old friend of yours here?" I know him? " Duan Mu Yan disapproved.


    "These words are really hurtful. At least we''ve met a few times, and ¡­" "You still owe me a huge favor ¡­" Shangguan Wuye suddenly felt that it was a wise choice to save Xiao Lingfeng.


    "Mu Yan doesn''t understand!" Duan Muyan could only say that Shangguan Wuye must know something, and had threatened his with the matter of him disguising himself.


    "We will understand sooner or later, Lady Meng Yan ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said bluntly, his bright eyes constantly sizing up Duan Mu Yan''s delicate appearance.


    "What do you mean?" However, his relationship with Duan Xingyi was not shallow. If this matter were to spread to Duan Xingyi''s ears, then everything he had done would be for naught.


    "It''s nothing. I was just thinking, is Meng Yan more beautiful, or is the one in front of me better?" Shangguan Wuye pressed his beautiful jade fingers against his almost perfect jaw, as he looked at Duan Mu Yan thoughtfully. That kind of vulgar gaze caused Duan Muyan to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "What do you want?" Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point.


    "How can you say that? I don''t want to threaten you. You are mistaken!" If it wasn''t for me today, that brat Duan Xingyi would know who you are. However, you''re not very upright, and actually let Duan Xingyi see that scene. Right now, Duan Xingyi thinks of me as a scoundrel! "You said that I''m innocent ¡­" Shangguan Wuye looked depressed.


    "You really don''t plan to tell Duan Xingyi about this?" Duan Mu Yan stared at Shangguan Wu Ye. No matter how she looked at him, he didn''t seem like a kind person at all.


    "Of course, if you tell that kid, it won''t be fun!" However, I really want to know why you, the dignified Third Princess of the Badlands Court and the concubine of the Xiao Residence, want to go to the brothel and become a renowned courtesan? Could it be that you are caused by the emptiness, so... If that''s really the case, the gates to my Moon Palace will always be open for you! " Shangguan Wu Ye was just teasing him a little bit, but before he could finish, a teacup flew towards him. Fortunately, Shangguan Wuye''s kung fu was unparalleled. With a flip of his hand, the teacup had landed on the table.


    "If you dare to spout nonsense again, then get me out!" Duan Mu Yan coldly berated, his face ashen.


    "Alright, then I won''t say it anymore ¡­" But you should at least tell me the real reason, right? " Shangguan Wuye asked curiously.


    "I don''t want to say it!" However, she was actually guessing how much of what Shangguan Wuye had said was true. If he told Duan Xingyi, she would have to change her plan.


    "Then forget it. But I''ve already come, so you can''t leave empty-handed ¡­" Shangguan Wu Ye''s eyes looked around the room, finally landing on Duan Mu Yan.


    "What do you want?" Duan Mu Yan knew that Shangguan Wu Ye wouldn''t leave so easily.


    "The jade pearl hairpin on your hair." Ever since he had met Duan Xingyi, he had not seen which woman''s heart Duan Xingyi had fallen for. Since Duan Xingyi cared so much about Duan Mu, he wanted to properly enjoy this show, and the special status of Duan Muyan would only make it more interesting.


    "Here you go!" Duan Mu Yan ignored Shangguan Wu Ye''s intentions and casually tossed the pearl hairpin to Shangguan Wu Ye.


    "Then I will take my leave!" "Don''t worry, I didn''t say it, I just didn''t say it ¡­" After Shangguan Wuye left, Duan Muyan let out a long breath of cold air. No matter what, she had to speed up her actions and rebel against Zhu Xu.


    Moonflower Palace.


    When Shangguan Wuye walked into the main hall leisurely, he saw Xiao Jingfeng standing by the phoenix head spring in a daze.


    "What are you thinking about?" Shangguan Wuye sighed in his heart. The previously mighty King Qi had now become an iron-masked man who could not show his true face. If it was him, he might not even have the courage to live on.


    Xiao Jingfeng did not turn around, a trace of sadness flitting past his eyes. Seeing that Xiao Jingfeng was speechless, Shangguan Wuye took out the hairpin from his bosom and lightly waved it in front of Xiao Jingfeng.


    "Where did you get it?" Xiao Jin Feng made his move, but failed to snatch the pearl hairpin. Seeing how Xiao Jin Feng cared so much, an uproar broke out in Shangguan Wuye''s heart. Shen Hansheng, oh Shen Han, I''d like to see how you''ll make Duan Muyan follow you with all her heart in the hands of the Xiao family''s brothers.


    "You know him?" Shangguan Wuye knew what was going on and asked. His long, jade-like fingers played with the hairpin in his hands.


    "Have you been to the Xiao Palace? Mu Yan, she ¡­ Are you okay? " Ever since the day of Xiao Yuxuan''s wedding, he had glanced at Duan Mu Yan from afar and had never gone to the Xiao family. It was not that he did not want to go, but he was afraid that he would be unable to hold back and reveal his identity.


    "Tell me first, what were you thinking about just now?" Shangguan Wuye''s thin lips curled up slightly, a glimmer flashed across his eyes.


    "I''ve been to the palace. Yuxuan, he ¡­ He''s addicted to drugs, but I can''t help him ¡­ " He had failed to fulfill his responsibilities to Duan Muyan, Xiao Yuxuan, and Chu Shirou. If he had not married her back then, perhaps everything would have been different. However, there were no ''ifs'' in this world.


    "What a pity ¡­" I never thought that the two princes of the Xiao family would fall to such a state. It''s hard for you to return home, but Xiao Yuxuan is willing to fall, sigh ¡­ " Shangguan Wuye sighed softly, a trace of sympathy welled up from the bottom of his heart.


    "Is Mu Yan doing well?" Xiao Lingfeng asked anxiously, his eyes filled with concern.


    "That''s good, but she''s getting more and more mysterious!" Shangguan Wuye said sincerely.


    "Mysterious? "What do you mean?" Xiao Jin Feng looked suspiciously at Shangguan Wuye and his heart tightened. Shangguan Wu Ye shrugged and looked at Xiao Jin Feng. He casually glanced at Xiao Jin Feng with the hairpin and left with a grunt.


    "I don''t know, she won''t tell me ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng suddenly jumped up and gripped the Chai Chai tightly in his hands. Looking at Shangguan Wuye''s back, a trace of unease arose in his heart. Perhaps, he should go and see Mu Yan.


    It was already deep into the night. The bow shaped Crescent Moon hung lonely and cold in the vast sky, peeping into the human world''s warmth. The stars were sparse and scattered across the horizon, the number could be counted on one''s fingers. After Yan Wuhen confirmed that no one was secretly watching the Prime Minister''s Estate, Duan Muyan entered the Residence of Prime Minister from the back door, accompanied by Zi Min.


    "This old official pays his respect to Princess Qi." Zhu Xu had received a letter from the dart before, so he was mentally prepared. However, he was unable to guess why Duan Mu Yan had come to see him so late in the night.


    "Old Prime Minister, there is no need to be so courteous ¡­" He extended his hand to help him up.


    "I wonder what business does Princess Qi have for her sudden visit? Is it about Old General Xiao? " Zhu Xu had lived in the government for many years, so he naturally understood Duan Mu Yan''s concerns. Thus, he gestured for Duan Mu Yan to leave while Zi Min waited outside the room.


    Inside the room, after Zhu Xu shut the door tightly, Duan Mu Yan was the first to speak.


    "The old prime minister shouldn''t have gone to court in half a month, right?" Although Zhu Xu was old, he was not muddle-headed. He had clearly seen the current situation, but as a subject, he could only use this method to protest Duan Chen''s actions.


    "Princess Qi is blaming this old official?" Zhu Xu let out a sigh. His eyes dimmed.


    The old prime minister has misunderstood, and Mu Yan does not have any intentions of blaming him. Mu Yan only wants to know what the old prime minister is going to do next, for example, if he were to use the general''s slash today, or escape, the generals who were promoted would not have any experience. Duan Muyan calmly analyzed the situation before gesturing for Zhu Xu to sit down.


    "Since Princess Qi has asked all this, this old official may as well speak frankly. Old General Dou''s death has disheartened this old official, but I beg your pardon for saying such disrespectful words, but the Emperor did not even consider that he had saved Your Majesty, or that your father, Xiao Yin, had not persuaded him to stay. This old official had thought that she understood Your Majesty very well, but it seems that this old official has overthought." Zhu Xu bitterly said, his words causing Xue Nu''s brows to furrow with indescribable sorrow. He had originally thought that their relationship was unshakable after so many years, but it turned out to be so fragile.

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    You being loyal to royal father, you being loyal to Big Mo can be seen from what Mu Yan has seen. Regarding royal father''s various methods, Mu Yan cannot agree with them either. For the sake of the crown prince, Royal Father forced his royal brother to commit suicide, and then allowed Duan Xingyi to fall victim to his loyalty. What he cared about was not the relationship between a sovereign and a official. Zhu Xu did not expect that he would say such words. He could not help but look at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Qi Wangfei, you called me here today?" Zhu Xu was puzzled. It was obvious that Duan Moyan wasn''t here to persuade the Emperor.


    "There''s something the old prime minister might not know. Although the two generals, Xu Tianshu and Liu Li, are on their way back, they were waylaid and nearly lost their lives!" When Duan Mu Yan spoke the truth, Zhu Xu''s eyes widened in disbelief as he heard the voice.


    "Is what Princess Qi said true?" Zhu Xu asked with a pained expression, the pity in his eyes even more intense than before.


    "Mu Yan didn''t have any reason to lie to the old Prime Minister. But don''t worry, Mu Yan has already secretly ordered people to save the two generals and set them up in a safe place!" Duan Mu Yan was prepared to tell Zhu Xu all of her plans and goals. She believed that with Zhu Xu''s current attitude, even if he didn''t join her side, he wouldn''t inform royal father.


    "You saved him?" Zhu Xu had been the Prime Minister for half his life. Although he didn''t know any martial arts, his brain worked faster than anyone else. Now that the Prince of Pingyang''s Qi King wasn''t even in the Xiao manor and Xiao Yin had retreated into the forest, how could Duan Muyan, who was standing right in front of him, save the two generals?


    "Yes!" If Mu Yan is not talented, there will be some people under her command that will be running around the place for her. It would not be difficult for them to find someone to deal with her. " Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point and answered Zhu Xu''s questions.


    "Some people... "What does Princess Qi mean?" Zhu Xu''s face was calm, but deep in his heart, waves of emotions surged. Although Duan Mu Yan didn''t say anything clearly, with her status, he actually had a few customers under his command. His goal was not as simple as saving the two generals.


    "I would like to ask a question before Mu Yan answers you. In the heart of the old Prime Minister, should royal father be more important, or should the Mo River be more important? " Duan Moyan sat upright and upright as she spoke, a resolute and calm glint of light flickering in her eyes.


    Zhu Xu hesitated for a moment before replying.


    "Before General Dou dies, this old official will answer that your majesty is important. This is because this old subject knows that the Emperor''s entire life has been covered in thorns and thorns, and many bloody battles have been fought for the sake of the Great Mo River Mountain and the people of the Great Mo Nation. This old subject knows that the Emperor has always lived for the sake of the Great Mo River Mountain and the people of the Great Mo Nation, so this old subject considers the Emperor important in his heart. Tears fell from Zhu Yu''s eyes as he spoke. These days, no matter how much he protested and refused to ascend to the throne, the Emperor was indifferent. He suddenly realized that the Emperor had really aged and become muddle-headed!


    "Mu Yan will engrave the words of the old prime minister onto her heart. Right now, Mu Yan is trying to save the old prime minister from a crisis. I wonder if the old prime minister will be able to help?" Zhu Xu was stunned by Duan Mu Yan''s words. He looked at her in disbelief, but he could tell from her resolute gaze that she was not joking.


    "Princess Qi wants to ¡­" No matter what, Zhu Xu could not say those two words. The matter had come too suddenly, and he had not even been prepared. Having a cold heart was one thing, but having him rebel was something that would change the fate of the heavens.


    "Mu Yan will not allow Duan Xingyi to succeed the throne. If royal father doesn''t agree, Duan Mu Yan will rather confront him in the throne room, and Mu admitted that there is a personal grudge between them. However, Mu Yan is mostly considering the future of the Badlands. She believed that as long as she could obtain Zhu Xu''s approval, she would be able to turn the tables around and achieve the majority of the results.


    "But ¡­" Zhu Xu was still in shock, and he had yet to recover from his shock. However, from Zhu Xu''s conflicted expression, Duan Mu Yan knew that this matter was not out of the question.


    "Old Prime Minister, you have just said that you do not wish to be the official subject of our nation''s destruction. If we do not take action now, the Southern Yue will invade our country in the near future. Before that, Mu Yan''s underlings have already taken care of the Southern''s spies, at the Imperial City! This meant that the Southern Yue knew very well what happened in the Badlands Court, but look at what Father did. What had he condoned Duan Xingyi from doing!? He only has his own son left in his sight, a powerful official of the imperial court, a great country of the mountains and rivers, all of this has been forgotten by him! " Duan Mu Yan could feel Zhu Xu shaking as he seized the opportunity to speak.


    "This old official understands what Qi Wangfei means, but even if I were to go against her wishes, I need some capital. Now ¡­" Zhu Xu finally relented. He was already extremely disappointed in Duan Chen. As the Prime Minister of the Badlands Court, it was time for him to do something for the Badlands Court.


    "If Mu Yan told you that General Dou Jing and General Qi Hu were still alive, how would you feel?" Duan Moyan spoke frankly as a brilliant light flickered in her eyes.


    Zhu Xu''s heart jolted as he looked at the woman before him in disbelief. In the last twenty-odd years, he hadn''t taken this woman seriously. But now, he had sized her up from top to bottom countless times ¡­.


    The next morning at the Imperial Hall.


    "That''s not appropriate." Duan Chen shook his head with his sword-like brows tightly knitted together. Even if Dou Jing Jing died and Xiao Yin left, even if he allowed the old general to leave, Zhu Xu still wouldn''t be able to do so! From the moment he ascended the throne, Zhu Xu had been his right-hand man. If not for Zhu Xu, he really did not know how he would have survived all those internal and external troubles.


    "Royal father, your son knows about the feelings you have for the old Prime Minister Zhu, but the old Prime Minister hasn''t even been in court for half a month and has had a lot of complaints from the officials in the court." Imperial father, your son knows about your feelings for the old Prime Minister Zhu, but the old Prime Minister has not even been in court for half a month and there are many complaints from officials in the court. Duan Xingyi tried his best to persuade him.


    "No matter what, dismissing Zhu Xu from the Imperial City for no reason is something that royal father can do!" Duan Chen''s face was pale and his white brows were locked together. He really couldn''t bear to part with him.


    "My son means that my father has demoted him from the capital, and one day I will inherit the throne and restore him to his official position. This way, the old prime minister will be grateful to my son and will help me with my heart, thus I will have no second thoughts. I also do not wish to lose such an important official in the court." Duan Xingyi pretended to be considerate.


    "You really think so? will we really transfer Zhu Xu back to the Imperial City? " Duan Chen suspiciously looked at Duan Xingyi. These days, he had personally witnessed Duan Xingyi''s character. Although there were some things he wasn''t satisfied with, he had already agreed to relinquish the authority. He didn''t want Duan Xingyi to feel that he was bound.


    "Father, this son is willing to make an edict with Father. I vow to restore Zhu Xu to his former position!" Duan Xingyi vowed solemnly. After some consideration, Duan Chen finally nodded his head. Duan Xingyi was overjoyed and immediately prepared pen and paper for him.


    After the imperial edict was written, Duan Xingyi left the palace in a hurry after saying a few words to Duan Chen. He headed straight for the Prime Minister''s Estate, and Eunuch Li had just entered when he heard Duan Chen coughing non-stop.


    "Your Majesty, are you alright?" This old servant will go and call the imperial physician right now! " Eunuch Li hurriedly rushed to Duan Chen''s side. He originally wanted to pat him lightly, but when he saw the blood in Duan Chen''s hand, he turned pale with fright!


    "Your Majesty ¡­" You... Why are you vomiting blood! Someone, come ¡­ "Fast ¡­" Before Eunuch Li could run out of the Hall, Duan Chen stopped him.


    "Don''t go. We don''t want anyone to know." If it wasn''t for the fact that he was on the verge of death, he really didn''t want Zhu Xu to leave the Royal Capital so quickly. Only Zhu Xu was left with his old subjects by his side.


    "But Your Majesty, your dragon body is more important ¡­" The corners of Eunuch Li''s eyes were moist, blaming himself for always being by the emperor''s side. However, he only realized now that the emperor''s dragon body was extremely weak.


    "Eunuch Li, come here ¡­" Duan Chen extended his withered finger and placed it on Eunuch Li''s hand before slowly rising to his feet.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Eunuch Li was speechless as he cried. He felt ashamed to face the Nine Five Supremes in front of him.


    "It''s alright, people will eventually die, it''s just that Yi''er still hasn''t settled into her position as the crown prince. If those old officials were to know that I''m not well, they would definitely be ready to make a move. I don''t want to see all this, do you understand?" Duan Chen said this sincerely, his eyes filled with grief.


    "Your majesty, for the sake of the Great Mo, for the sake of the crown prince, you''ve really sacrificed too much ¡­" Eunuch Li wiped his tears away with his sleeve, sighing from the bottom of his heart.


    "That''s right. I admit that I have given my all for this son. Because of this, I have been dreaming about Jing Yang and his mother every single day. I will also think about Mu Yan every now and then." "The only thing I''m sorry about in this life is them three ¡­" Duan Chen''s heart was filled with frustration and bewilderment. But as matters stood, there was nothing he could do to make up for it. In fact, it was already too late.


    Along the way, Duan Xingyi''s interest was piqued. He really wanted to see what the Prime Minister of the Great Mo would look like when he received the demoted edict, and perhaps he would vomit blood on the spot. With his understanding of Zhu Xu, he would definitely not be able to recover from such a blow.


    When the eunuchs accompanying him went to knock on the door of the Prime Minister''s estate, the door creaked as it was pushed open. The eunuch looked suspiciously at Duan Xingyi.


    "Enter!" Although Duan Xingyi felt it was strange, he was still in a state of excitement.


    "Prime Minister Zhu Xu has come to obey the decree!" Duan Xingyi held onto the imperial edict as he spoke harshly. The eunuchs and eunuchs scattered to his left and right. They waited for a long time, but no one came out. Not even a servant.


    "Your Highness, this... "This mansion is a little strange ¡­" The entire courtyard was empty. Looking around, there was actually not a single person around. Although they knew that the Prime Minister had always been diligent and frugal, it wasn''t as if he didn''t have a single servant, right?


    "Someone come!" "Go ask the Prime Minister to come out and receive the edict!" Duan Xingyi''s heart shook slightly as he ordered coldly. Everyone obeyed and naturally rushed into the main hall and the rooms. In about half a cup of tea''s time, everyone had returned to their positions.


    "Reporting to the crown prince, the Prime Minister''s residence is empty. The Prime Minister is also not here, and all his clothes are missing." After being reported by a eunuch, Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned cold. Without a doubt, this old man Zhu Xu actually left without a word!

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    "How preposterous! Someone! Go and inquire the surrounding commoners, and ask them where Zhu Xu and his men have gone to! " Duan Xingyi tightly gripped the imperial edict in his hand as his deep eyes emitted a bloodthirsty cold light. After a while, all the people that left the manor came back to report.


    "Your Highness, this servant has just caught a suspicious person outside the mansion!" As the young eunuch spoke, he ordered his servants to bring up a thick piece of cloth.


    "Please spare my life, Crown Prince ¡­" This little one really doesn''t know anything! " A middle-aged man around forty years old was kneeling on the ground as he looked at Duan Xingyi with a terrified expression.


    "I ask you, who are you?" Duan Xingyi spoke in a ruthless tone, his gaze turning cold.


    "Reporting to the crown prince, this lowly one is originally a servant of the Prime Minister''s Estate. I only came here to find out what has happened in the Prime Minister''s Estate." The middle-aged man answered truthfully.


    "Hurry up and tell the crown prince what you know! You don''t want to live anymore! " After a few sentences of scolding from the young eunuch, the middle-aged man immediately crawled to the ground.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, this lowly one really doesn''t know anything. Last night, the old Prime Minister called all the servants together and distributed the severance pay, then without saying anything, moved away during the night. This lowly one didn''t have any place to stay for a while, so I secretly ran back to see what had happened, saying that no one could come back, and that I could still find a job ¡­" The middle-aged man opened his mouth and revealed everything he knew.


    "Moving in the night?" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together. He was completely puzzled in his heart. Why did Zhu Xu leave in such a hurry? He didn''t even ask Duan Chen for leave? There must be something more to this. With Zhu Xu''s personality, if not for someone saying something to him, he wouldn''t have left in such a hurry. Who could it be?


    As Duan Xingyi thought of this, he was greatly astonished in his heart. It was that mysterious organization! It must be! They had first rescued Xu Tianshu and Liu Li, and now they were encouraging Zhu Xu to leave the capital. Just who were they? What was his goal!


    Duan Xingyi left the Prime Minister''s Estate in confusion and anger. It was important to investigate that mysterious organization, but the most important thing right now was to find out how to make that old fogey fall ill on his bed.


    Returning to the Imperial Hall, Duan Chen had just left the imperial court.


    "Yi''er?" The moment Duan Chen stepped into the Imperial Hall, he saw Duan Xingyi standing in front of him with an imperial edict in his hand.


    "Your son greets royal father ¡­" Duan Xingyi respectfully saluted and deliberately held the edict in his hand. Duan Chen asked solemnly, his eyes creased and filled with fear.


    "What''s going on? He refused to accept the decree? "But I don''t see him coming to cause trouble?"


    "Reporting to Imperial Father, it isn''t that Old Prime Minister Zhu refuses to accept the decree, it''s that the old Prime Minister left the Imperial City the same night before. The entire Prime Minister''s Estate is devoid of people, it''s as silent as death." Duan Xingyi''s description was as it was, but the few simple words rumbled beside Duan Chen''s ears like a thunderclap. Zhu Xu left? Leaving without saying goodbye? He suddenly felt as if his heart had been stabbed by a knife. The pain was indescribable, and in this instant, Duan Chen suddenly felt lonely. The old official who fought alongside him for several decades had died, he had left, even his last hope was to treat him in such a way! At this moment, he was truly alone.


    "Father, this matter ¡­" According to national law, Zhu Xu could be considered to have left his post without permission. If he was caught and executed, it would be impossible for Duan Chen to be this ruthless. However, at least the Prime Minister had an excuse for him to suddenly disappear.


    "Forget it, let him go! "Just say that I''ve promised you!" His deep voice contained a trace of desolation and sorrow, Duan Chen felt his heart go blank, he didn''t know what to say, didn''t know what to do.


    "I shall obey." Duan Xingyi swept his gaze across Duan Chen. His originally pale face had now become even paler. His frail body was somewhat unstable from the blow.


    "It''s gone down. I''m a bit tired." Duan Chen''s jaw dropped slightly as he lightly waved his hand, signaling Duan Xingyi to step back. Right now, it was not the time for Duan Xingyi to act like a filial son. After receiving his order, he turned around and left. Just as Duan Xingyi was about to step out of the Imperial Hall, Duan Chen felt his vision turn dark as his entire body toppled over. Fortunately, Eunuch Li had supported him in time to prevent him from falling down.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" After hearing Eunuch Li''s anxious and shrill voice, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but stop. His thin lips slowly curled up into a strange arc.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    "Princess!" "You are right. His Highness the Crown Prince came to deliver the decree this morning. However, he came a step too late. The entire Prime Minister''s Palace is empty now!" Zi Min came back to report excitedly after receiving the news.


    When I heard last night that General Dou and Qi Hu were still alive, he didn''t hesitate and told me to arrange for him to leave the Imperial City for Pingyang. Whether or not the Prime Minister approves of my idea, at least he has no objection, which is extremely advantageous for me. " Duan Mu Yan heaved a sigh of relief. The pillars of the country''s civil and military ministers were all standing by her side. The next step was to disrupt the morale of the troops and to arouse the dissatisfaction of the various great dukes towards Duan Xingyi.


    "Princess, who do you think Duan Xingyi will deal with next?" Yao''er doubtfully asked. Currently, there were only a few people left in the court who had the status and weight of senior ministers. She really couldn''t guess who their next target would be.


    "It''s up to the person who is unlucky next. The person who can threaten Duan Xingyi is no longer here. Perhaps he will change his direction." We can only wait and see. " Duan Mu Yan analyzed the situation as she spoke, her voice filled with uncertainty.


    "Esteemed wangfei, it''s getting late, please rest early ¡­" Noticing the drowsiness in her heart, Yao''er spoke in a gentle voice. Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded her head before withdrawing from the group of youths, Yao''er and Zi Min.


    In the huge room, only Duan Mu Yan was left. The dim yellow candlelight flickered incessantly, causing Zhang Qing Guo''s face to flicker between bright and dark. Duan Mu Yan slowly stood up, picked up her robe and pushed open the door as she headed towards the ancestral hall in the backyard.


    Duan Mu Yan subconsciously tightened his collar and slowly walked to the front of the ancestral hall. When he pushed open the door and the starlight scattered into the ancestral hall, Chu Shishi and Xiao Jin Feng''s spirit tablet was clearly illuminated. Ever since Xiao Yin had taken away Xiao Jin Feng''s spirit tablet, Duan Mu Yan had ordered someone to carve another one and place it together with Chu Shi Rou.


    "Jing Feng, Big Sister Shi Rou, it''s been a long time since I''ve come to see you ¡­" The wind would occasionally blow past and cause Duan Muyan''s long hair to flutter in the wind. This kind of scene would cause one to tremble with fear, but in the eyes of Xiao Jingfeng, this was the most beautiful scene.


    Big Sister Shi Rou, if I had let go of everything and left with Yuxuan back then, maybe everything would have been different. Royal father would not have left, Li Feng would have been able to have a good ending, and no one would have regrets, so no one can blame me for not being able to let this go, but in the end, what did I get? Yu Xuan became someone else''s consort, and Xin Feng also died because of me. Royal Father left home, so how could I bear all of this? Sometimes I think, why am I not dead, why am I still alive! " Tears began to quietly roll down her cheeks. It was only here that Duan Mu Yan was able to cry in great joy and pour out all of the grievances and grievances within her heart. That was because there was no one here.


    In the dark, the figure stood there stiffly, heartbroken, not only was it her fault, it was also her fault. If he wasn''t so stubborn as to not let go of the hatred in his heart and listen to others inciting him to harm Duan Mu Yan time and again, things wouldn''t have turned out this way.


    His slightly burned hand slowly moved towards the coldness on his face. Perhaps this was all the punishment the heavens had given him. Mu Yan, from today onwards, I will live for you alone ¡­


    The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    When Duan Zitong walked into the inner room with the bowl of clear water, she was stunned by what she saw. The copper pot in her hand fell to the ground with a ''pa'' sound, and fresh water splashed everywhere. Yet, she was completely oblivious to the fact that Duan Zitong''s clothes were soaked through.


    "How could this be ¡­" Jade Xuan! "How could it be like this ¡­" Duan Zitong ran to the side of the bed and looked at Xiao Yuxuan in disbelief. Tears gushed out of his eyes, Xiao Yuxuan''s nose was bleeding, his lips were stained with blood, and his pale face was expressionless.


    Her heart was in extreme pain. Duan Zitong covered her chest with her hands as tears rolled down her cheeks. Was this still the Xiao Yuxuan he loved at first sight? Still!


    "Someone come!" "Someone come quickly ¡­" In the main hall, when Qing Lan heard Duan Zitong''s frantic shout, her heart skipped a beat the moment she saw Xiao Yuxuan. That sudden blow forced Qing Lan to take a few steps back.


    "Get the royal doctor! "Go quickly ¡­" Duan Zitong screamed at the top of her lungs as she tried to wipe the blood off Xiao Yuxuan''s face. However, no matter how much she tried, she couldn''t wipe the blood off his face.


    Qing Lan almost stumbled out of the room as tears welled in her eyes. She had thought that the Five Stones Powder would only distract a person''s mind, but it would have cost her her her life! Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t die! This voice was like a magic spell as it unceasingly shouted in Qing Lan''s ears. Just as Qing Lan ran out of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she was suddenly knocked into a wall by a single person.


    "My wife, why are you in such a hurry?" The mocking voice contained a hint of playfulness. Qian Ruming opened his mouth bitterly, but when he saw Qinglan''s tear-stained face, he felt his heart ache.


    "Scram ¡­" Qing Lan suddenly pushed Qian Ru away and continued to run. Her tears flowed down like a flowing river. Looking at Qing Lan''s stumbling figure, Qian Ru''s body flew forward to block her. His eyes were like ice.


    "What happened?" Qian Ru Ming spoke solemnly. He could only say that Qing Lan was bullied by someone. Her voice naturally carried a trace of coldness.


    "I told you to scram! Imperial Physician! Imperial Physician! " How could Qing Lan hear his question? At this moment, her heart was filled with Xiao Yuxuan. If she could let her live, she would rather die.


    However, before Qing Lan could run a few meters, she was hit by Qian Ru''s acupuncture points with two "pa pa" sounds.


    "If you don''t tell me what happened, I won''t release your acupoints ¡­" After confirming that Qing Lan was uninjured, Qian Ruming secretly let out a sigh of relief.


    "Yu Xuan is about to die. He''s already bleeding from all seven orifices from consuming the Five Stones Powder!" Qing Lan''s hoarse voice was filled with extreme sorrow. She glared at Qian Ru Ming, as if she wanted to eat him up.


    "So it''s that person ¡­" Qian Ru Ming felt a pang in his heart as he looked at Qing Lan.

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    "You really like that person?" Qian Ruming really wanted to hear a different voice, but the look in Qing Lan''s eyes explained everything.


    "Let me go!" Qing Lan spoke harshly with her eyes wide open. The anger in her eyes was so intense that it was as if she wanted to kill Qian Ru Ming with her life. Without waiting for Qian Ruming to respond, Qing Lan suddenly got lucky. Veins popped out on her forehead. Qian Ruming was shocked when he saw this scene. He hurriedly went forward and opened Qing Lan''s acupoints a few times before looking at her in disbelief.


    "You actually gave up your life to find an imperial physician for him!? Do you know what the consequences were? If it was light, he would lose all his martial arts, and if it was heavy, he would lose his life! Could it be that in your heart, Xiao Yuxuan is that important, even more so than your life? " Qian Ru Ming had never been so excited before. When he saw Qing Lan secretly kiss Xiao Yu Xuan, he wasn''t as angry as he was now.


    "It''s none of your business!" Since she had been freed, Qing Lan pushed Qian Ru away forcefully and continued to run towards the royal hospital. This time, Qian Ru Ming did not stop her. Her heart suddenly hurt. One was like this, the other two were still the same ¡­


    After Qing Lan described Xiao Yuxuan''s situation, Zheng Ting Ze hurriedly carried his medicine box and rushed to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. The moment he stepped into the inner room, even the usually indifferent Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but reveal a trace of sympathy when he saw Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Imperial Physician! Look at Yuxuan! Why is this happening? " When Duan Zitong saw Zheng Ting Ze enter, he immediately dragged him to Xiao Yu Xuan''s side and anxiously asked.


    Zheng Ting Ze didn''t dare to be slow and casually placed down the medicine chest to treat Xiao Yu Xuan. Time passed second by second, and Zheng Ting Ze''s expression became increasingly serious.


    "How is it?" Duan Zitong said in a low voice, afraid that she would disturb Zheng Ting Ze''s diagnosis. After the time it took to make half a cup of tea, Zheng Ting Ze gestured for Duan Ling Tian to follow him out of the inner room. Qing Lan was in charge of taking care of Xiao Yuxuan in the inner room.


    "Imperial Physician, is the condition of Prince Consort very serious? Is there any way to save them? " Duan Zitong nervously looked at Zheng Ting Ze, her hands subconsciously gripping her handkerchief tightly.


    "Reporting to Princess, Prince Consort''s situation isn''t looking too good. If she were to take more Five Rock Powder, she won''t last more than half a month." As Zheng Tingze spoke, Duan Zitong sat on the chair with tears in her eyes.


    "So what if I don''t?" Duan Zitong looked at Zheng Ting Ze with her only hope, her eyes filled with anticipation.


    "If it was half a month ago, perhaps everything would have been in time, but the Princess allowed her Prince Consort to absorb the Five Stones Powder again. By now, the poison has already seeped into her bloodstream, so even if she forcefully stopped drinking, the chances of her survival are very slim." Zheng Tingze also didn''t expect that it would only take half a month for Xiao Yuxuan to reach this stage. If Mu Yan were to find out about this, she would be absolutely heartbroken.


    "I don''t want to see him suffer so much, so ¡­ Was there no way at all? If I am willing to send him to the Duke Xiao Palace? " She never thought that she and Xiao Yuxuan would end up like this. At this moment, she only wanted Xiao Yuxuan to live; she didn''t want to care about anything else.


    "It''s not that there are no methods, but ¡­" We need to exchange blood for our Prince Consort! " Zheng Tingze spoke in a solemn voice, but the risk of blood transformation was extremely high. Moreover, it was not something that he could complete alone.


    "Blood change?" Duan Zitong felt a trace of hope as she suspiciously looked at Zheng Ting Ze.


    "That''s right, and it''s a matter of urgency as well. Otherwise, even an immortal descending to the mortal realm wouldn''t have the power to reverse the heavens." Zheng Tingze said with a frown, feeling quite uneasy in his heart.


    "Then, after the blood is changed, will Prince Consort Ye be able to recover his full strength?" Duan Zitong asked happily.


    "No ¡­" Changing the blood is only to protect the life of Prince Consort. If it is successful, the next step is to detoxify the poison. Of course, the method the princess just mentioned might be tried. " Zheng Ting Ze replied.


    "No matter what, let''s first exchange blood for Prince Consort!" Just as he was about to call for help, he was stopped by Zheng Ting Ze.


    "Princess, you must reconsider. After the blood exchange, there is only a 50% chance that it will be compatible. As for the person who will be compatible, because of the poison in Prince Consort''s body, they will suffer a lot. Zheng Tinze informed Duan Zitong of all possible results.


    Her heart jolted. Half chance! Duan Zitong sat slumped in her chair, the light in her eyes dimming slightly. After a moment, she suddenly stood up.


    "Yes!" It was better than waiting for death.


    "Since that is the case, Princess, you must also send Prince Consort to the Imperial Hospital. The entire process of blood transformation is almost ten days, and during these ten days, Princess must not come to the Imperial Hospital to visit, this humble subject will do his best!" This kind of blood exchange was extremely dangerous, so he had to go into closed door cultivation.


    "But ¡­" Duan Zitong looked at Zheng Ting Ze in hesitation.


    "If the princess does not trust this humble subject, this humble subject will not force you."


    "Alright then!" I will hand over the prince consort to you! "From now on, in ten days, I will come to the Imperial Hospital for help. Regardless of life or death, I will not blame you!" Duan Zitong said resolutely.


    "Thank you for your trust, Princess. I will do my best." After Zheng Tingze respectfully saluted, he turned around and walked into the inner room. He retrieved a pill from the medicine box and fed it to Xiao Yuxuan. In a short while, Xiao Yuxuan had already fallen asleep. On the other hand, Duan Zitong ordered the eunuchs to escort Xiao Yuxuan to the imperial hospital. At Qinglan''s request, Zheng Ting Ze agreed to have her help. The day was bright as he continued tormenting himself.


    "You really want to replace the blood of Xiao Yuxuan? Aren''t you afraid of getting into trouble? " Zheng Ting Ze originally wanted to take a short nap, but before he even fell on the couch, he heard Qian Ru''s sinister tone.


    "Other than exchanging blood, Xiao Yuxuan will definitely die. This is all I can do. As for who... Qing Lan insisted on changing Xiao Yuxuan''s blood. I can''t stop it. " She felt a bit of regret in her heart. It was rare for her Junior Brother to be tempted again, but what she got in return was this result.


    "I don''t agree! You might as well find someone else! " Qian Ru Ming changed his mocking expression from before as he spoke in a serious tone. Before Zheng Ting Ze could open his mouth to speak, Qian Ru Ming disappeared in a flash.


    Because of Zheng Tingze''s chewing of medicinal pills, Xiao Yuxuan hadn''t slept a wink of sleep until now. Qinglan held a towel in his hand as he gently wiped away the sweat that had seeped out of his forehead. She had clearly heard the conversation between Zheng Tingze and Duan Zitong; Xiao Yuxuan was the only person he cared about in this world.


    "Yuxuan, don''t worry. I won''t let anything happen to you!" "It definitely won''t ¡­" Qing Lan opened her mouth and her eyes were filled with tenderness.


    "I won''t let anything happen to you!" Qian Ru Ming stared coldly at Xiao Yuxuan on the bed as she made her move. Qing Lan knew that the situation wasn''t good, but she didn''t retaliate as she stood in front of Xiao Yuxuan.


    "You!" Qian Ruming had no choice but to withdraw his hand as he looked at Qing Lan furiously.


    Although you were the one who helped me get my revenge for the extermination of my clan, the repeated humiliations you had given me already canceled out this kindness. Originally, before taking revenge, I had already planned to perish together with you, but in the end, I didn''t do it because of you, not because of you, but because of him! Qing Lan did not have any thoughts in her life. If she could save Xiao Yuxuan, she might live on in this world. If Xiao Yuxuan had a chance, she would not live on by herself! " Qing Lan spoke without hesitation, her eyes as cold as ice.


    "Could it be that in your heart, I, Qian Ruming, am worthless?" His sorrowful voice carried a bone piercing despair. After more than twenty years, he once again felt that bone piercing pain, a pain that made him wish he were dead.


    "From start to finish, there was only one person in my, Qinglan''s, heart. Let me ask, which woman in this world would fall in love with the man that ruined her?" Your so-called love is an insult to my heart! " Qing Lan said angrily, her body still blocking Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Heh ¡­" Insult? Good! Since you think that it is an insult, then I might as well insult you one more time! " A cold light flashed in Qian Ru''s eyes as she dodged. Before Qing Lan could react, she pressed on five of her acupoints. It was impossible for her to destroy her meridians even if she wanted to.


    "Mmm ¡­" "Woo woo ¡­" Seeing Qian Ruming take out a dagger and about to stab Xiao Yuxuan, Qinglan''s eyes widened as tears streamed down her face and she fell to the ground with a thud.


    At this moment, Qian Ru Ming suddenly stopped moving. He looked back at Qing Lan''s painful and conflicted expression and the tears flowing from her eyes. The despair and reluctance in his eyes was something Qian Ru Ming had never seen before. His heart felt as if it had been ruthlessly hit by someone. It was extremely painful, but he couldn''t find the source of the pain. Qian Ruming finally threw down his dagger and left through the window with Xiao Yuxuan on his back.


    As she watched Xiao Yuxuan''s back gradually disappear from her sight, Qing Lan desperately tried to stop her, but she could only silently stand there, unable to move in the slightest. With this, four hours had passed. When Zheng Tingze pushed the door open and saw the scene before him, she immediately went up to clear Qing Lan''s acupoints.


    "Prince Consort? How did you get hit by someone''s acupoint? " Zheng Tingze asked in surprise.


    "Prince Consort''s horse has been taken away by Qian Ru! Doctor Zheng, wait for me! I will go and bring the Prince Consort back! " As Qing Lan spoke, she was about to rush out. Zheng Ting Ze didn''t stop her and followed her out of the hospital.


    "Qinglan, do you know where Qian Ruming lives?" Zheng Tingze believed in money. If he wanted to kill Xiao Yuxuan, he wouldn''t go through so much trouble.


    "I''ve been there once, but I didn''t know if he would bring Yu Xuan there or not ¡­" "I mean Prince Consort ¡­" In a moment of desperation, Qing Lan called Xiao Yuxuan''s name. Zheng Tingze did not speak a word as a few more traces of disappointment appeared in her heart.


    They did not say anything along the way. When Qing Lan brought Zheng Xianzi to the small building in Qian Ruming''s peach garden, the scene before their eyes made them extremely shocked. She saw Xiao Yuxuan lying on the bed with a crystal clear tube inserted into her wrist. Blood continuously flowed from the tube to the other side, which was also where Qian Ruming''s wrist was located. Qian Ruming''s other hand also had a similar device.


    "Money is my life!" "What did you do to the Prince Consort?!" The angry voice was filled with extreme anger. Just as Qing Lan was about to pull out her sword, she was blocked by Zheng Tingze.


    "Qing Lan, come with me!" Zheng Ting Ze forcefully pulled Qing Lan away from the small building and looked at the girl in front of him with a sorrowful expression. He had to admit that the woman in front of him really did have the shadow of his Junior Sister.


    "Why did you pull me out!? Didn''t you see that Prince Consort was suffering? " Qing Lan''s eyes turned red. The veins on her hand that was gripping the sword hilt were popping out.


    "Don''t tell me you didn''t see that Qian Ruming was changing the blood of his Prince Consort? This is the result of master''s test, as long as the process goes smoothly, Prince Consort may still have to endure the pain of being addicted to drugs, but at least he can keep his life, but Qian Ruming might not be so lucky, and the poison in Prince Consort''s blood is too strong, it''s not something Qian Ruming can handle. Qing Lan, I don''t know what kind of relationship you have with Qian Ruming, but he is currently using his life to fulfill your wish. " Zheng Tingze''s voice sounded somewhat sorrowful as a trace of bitterness flashed through the depths of his eyes.

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    "You ¡­ "What do you mean?" Qing Lan was startled. The flexible sword in her hand fell to the ground. At this moment, she didn''t know if she should face Qian Ru Ming.


    "You know what I mean very well. Do not disturb them for now. A blood change like this would take a day and a night. We just need to guard the outside well and prevent anyone from entering." Zheng Ting Ze shook his head and turned around, walking towards the peach forest. His infatuation was always annoyed by Wuqing, his junior brother clearly knew that Qing Lan didn''t have him in his heart, yet was still willing to risk his life. Zheng Ting Ze suddenly thought, "If junior sister had followed him back then." Perhaps he would be happy. The past blew by with the wind, and the corner of Zheng Tingze''s eyes slowly became hazy.


    In front of the small building, Qing Lan stood there like a thunderbolt. She always hated men who sacrificed their lives to help her achieve her goals. How incredible was that? She slowly turned around and walked to the door. At this moment, she suddenly felt that Qian Ru Ming wasn''t as vulgar as she used to be. She even faintly revealed a trace of handsomeness. Tears quietly fell down, and Qing Lan''s heart suddenly felt empty, her mind blank.


    Spring Festival.


    "Pavilion Master should be at ease, the Prime Minister has already safely arrived in Pingyang City and even met with the other generals." With the help of the court officials, his master''s grand plans were no longer as unattainable as they had imagined.


    "That''s good. I believe that the old prime minister will definitely help me convince Dou Jing and the others. When I change sides, I''ll be able to save a lot of trouble." Duan Moyan nodded slightly, feeling extremely gratified in her heart.


    "Pavilion Master, I''ve accepted another expert in the martial arts world. Would you like to meet me?" Yan Wuhen probed.


    "Since you chose it, I naturally believe you. Call him in." Duan Moyan looked gratefully at Yan Wuhen. If it weren''t for him, how would he have had the Pear Blossom Pavilion?


    The only thing that caused Duan Mu Yan to tremble was the mask on his face. Thinking back to the day of Xiao Yu Xuan''s grand wedding, it was also a masked man who kidnapped Xiao Yu Xuan and left. It was just that Duan Mu Yan remembered that the mask before her was not as ferocious as that person''s.


    "What''s your name?" Her gaze was fixated on the man in front of her, as a familiar feeling inexplicably arose in her heart.


    "I do not regret it. I pay my respects to Pavilion Master!" His hoarse voice was like a gong being forced out of the mask. A light flashed in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. Presumably, this person''s throat was injured so badly that it could cause him to utter such hoarse words.


    "No regrets ¡­" Heh, what a special name. From now on, you shall follow Yan Wuhen! " Duan Muyan''s gaze shifted to Yan Wuhen, indicating for him to withdraw.


    "Yes, sir." The hoarse voice was unable to conceal the excitement and bitterness in his voice, and the light in his eyes revealed too many emotions. If it weren''t for the fact that he had been following Duan Mu Yan, how could he have known that she would be the Courtesan Belle of the Spring Festival, how could he have known that she would force such a pure and kind woman to the end of hell step by step? In addition to feeling heartache, Xiao Jin Feng also admired Duan Mu Yan to his heart''s content. On the day he entered the Pear Blossom Pavilion, he knew that Duan Mu Yan had saved Dou Jing Hu, Xu Tianshu and Liu Li.


    What she wanted was justice. Since the heavens could not give her that, she would have to change her life. If she hadn''t experienced the deep sorrow in her bones, how would she have been able to possess such a domineering aura? The current Xiao Lingfeng was no longer some prince. He was just a man, a man who could give up everything for his beloved woman.


    Sensing Xiao Li Feng''s abnormality, Yan Wu Hen could not help but take a step forward.


    "No regrets, let''s go down first." The Pavilion Master still has important matters to attend to. " Yan Wuhen''s words immediately pulled Xiao Jingfeng''s thoughts back into reality.


    "This subordinate will take his leave ¡­" Even though Xiao Jin Feng was reluctant to part with his life, he still couldn''t let Duan Mu Yan see any inklings in his eyes. The original Xiao Jin Feng was already dead, and couldn''t be revived.


    After Yan Wu Hen and Xiao Jin Feng left, Duan Mu Yan felt a pain in her heart. That indescribable feeling made her uneasy. Although the steel-masked man from before was unfamiliar, he gave off a very familiar feeling. Just as Duan Moyan was deep in thought, Yao''er pushed open the door and interrupted her train of thoughts.


    "Miss, it''s getting late, we should go back now." Ever since she persuaded Zhu Xu to leave, Duan Xingyi seemed to have stopped moving. This might not be a good omen.


    When the first rays of the morning sun shone on the Peach Blossom Forest, Zheng Tingze and Qinglan looked at each other.


    "Imperial Physician Zheng, will Prince Consort really be fine?" Qing Lan''s eyes were red and swollen. She had been thinking too much this night.


    "The prince consort will definitely be fine, but ¡­" Let''s go in! " No matter what, Qian Ru Ming was still his Junior Brother, and he was the one who let him down that year. Now, seeing his Junior Brother suffering, his heart naturally didn''t feel good.


    The sunlight shone through the window frame, and a soft light shone onto the two people''s faces. Xiao Yuxuan seemed to have recovered his vitality, and her complexion was not as pale as it was at the start. On the other hand, Qian Ruming''s already somewhat dark face was already hard to see through.


    "If it''s fate, why must you do this ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze sighed as he spoke, a trace of heartache flashing through his eyes.


    "What''s the point of saying so much nonsense? It''s about time, help me remove the crystal tube." Qian Ru Ming''s voice was like flowing silk. His originally sharp eyes became dull and lifeless. From start to finish, he didn''t even glance at Qing Lan. Zheng Ting Ze didn''t say anything else and hastily went forward to remove the crystal tube in Xiao Yu Xuan''s and Qian Ru''s hands. He then proceeded to help Qian Ru Ming up.


    Qing Lan hesitated for a moment before walking to Xiao Yuxuan''s side. As she watched Xiao Yuxuan''s expression slowly turn better, she finally felt relieved; no matter what, her wish had been fulfilled, and someone like Xiao Yuxuan, a direct immortal, should not have died just like that. She thought back to when she was being carried away by him as Duan Mu Yan.


    Tears welled up in her eyes as she placed her jade-like fingers on Xiao Yuxuan''s cheek, revealing a relieved smile. To the side, Qian Ru Ming had left the small building with the support of Zheng Tingze. Such a scene might cause him to die even faster if he stayed longer.


    Facing the peach orchard forest in front of him, Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but sigh.


    "Is it worth it to exchange your life for Xiao Yuxuan''s?" Zheng Tingze looked sideways at his junior brother. Under his eyes, no one could see his infatuation.


    "Or what? Are we really going to exchange Qinglan''s blood for Xiao Yuxuan? " Qian Ru Ming said bitterly as he turned to look at Xiao Jian. Qing Lan, I have already loved to the end. Before, it didn''t matter if I was right or wrong, it was all in the past now.


    "Do you think Qinglan will be grateful to you?" Zheng Ting Ze, who was supporting Qian Ru, who was sitting on a stone chair, asked doubtfully.


    I don''t want her to feel grateful, so don''t talk too much. Take Xiao Yuxuan and leave, but you should know that even if I gave him blood, he might not be able to recover successfully. Qian Ruming pushed Zheng Ting Ze aside. In less than two hours, he would be addicted to drugs. He didn''t want Qing Lan to see him being inferior to a human or a ghost.


    Zheng Tingze had been in the same sect as him for twenty years, so he naturally understood his wish. Therefore, he walked into the small building alone.


    "Doctor Zheng, how is Prince Consort?" Qing Lan asked anxiously when she saw Zheng Tinze walk over to Xiao Yuxuan''s side. Zheng Tingze didn''t respond. He only placed his hand on Xiao Yuxuan''s pulse. After a while, he raised his eyes to look at Qing Lan.


    "Don''t worry, your life is safe. As long as you go back, and don''t let him absorb the Five Stones Powder, you will be completely healed in a month." Zheng Tingze said confidently.


    "Since that''s the case, I''ll have to trouble Imperial Physician Zheng to put in more effort." His clear eyes stared fixedly at Xiao Yuxuan''s face, and a hazy light appeared in his eyes.


    "It''s getting late, let''s take him away first." As Zheng Tingze spoke, he helped Xiao Yuxuan up. He thought that Qinglan would help, but he took a few steps back with a frosty look in his eyes.


    "I won''t leave. When you get back, tell me that Qinglan was already dead when she replaced the Prince Consort''s blood ¡­" Zheng Tingze couldn''t help but be startled when Qing Lan said this.


    "You ¡­ You''re really not going back? "Not even showing up again?" Zheng Tingze''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as he spoke with suspicion.


    "That''s right. Qing Lan entered the palace because she wanted to depend on Duan Zitong to avenge her sect''s demise, but she refused to leave because she was worried about him. But now, she understood that there were some things that had to be let go, and some people are only the meteors of life. Qing Lan isn''t someone who doesn''t know how to repay a debt of gratitude. Imperial Physician Zheng should understand what Qing Lan means." Qing Lan''s eyes once again landed on Xiao Yuxuan''s body. This was all she could do, even if it was to make up for her impersonation of Duan Mu Yan that day.


    Zheng Ting Ze nodded slightly and then left with Xiao Yu Xuan. After a long time, Qian Ru Ming finally set foot into the small building.


    "I didn''t ask you to stay, you''d better hurry up and leave. Otherwise, if I regret it later, you won''t be able to leave anymore!" Qian Ruming''s expression was still the same as before, but in Qing Lan''s eyes, he no longer hated it. In fact, he looked a little cute.


    "Why are you looking at me? Don''t think that just because I have changed my blood that I lack the functions that a man should have. Qian Ru Ming resentfully opened his mouth as he deliberately avoided looking at Qing Lan''s uncertain eyes. Qing Lan still stood there quietly, blinking her eyes as she looked at Qian Ruming.


    "I understand. You want revenge, right? Come on, I won''t fight back. Besides, I don''t have the strength to fight back. " Qian Ru Ming said bitterly as he leaned against the wall. As the addiction started to take effect, Qian Ru Ming could feel the indescribable pain in his body growing like a poisonous snake.


    Qing Lan was still speechless. She approached Qian Ru step by step with no expression on her face. Qian Ru Ming knew what Qing Lan was thinking and simply closed her eyes. At any rate, she had died in the hands of her beloved woman. It wouldn''t be a loss to him in this life.


    However, even after waiting for a long time, Qian Ruming still did not feel the edge of the sword. When he opened his eyes, Qing Lan suddenly threw himself into Qian Ruming''s arms. His cherry lips fell on Qian Ruming''s special mouth.


    This was the first time that Qian Ruming had been caught unawares by something like this. When Qing Lan pulled him tightly to the bed, Qian Ruming was overjoyed. He finally found that Qing Lan was willing. At this moment, Qian Ruming suddenly pushed Qing Lan away ¡­

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    "You ¡­ Did this mean he was repaying the debt of gratitude to Xiao Yuxuan? If that''s the case, then forget it! " Qian Ruming''s heart turned cold. If it was Qing Lan''s alms, then he didn''t need it.


    The pirates sat across from Qian Ru Ming.


    "Tell me, why did you ask for Xiao Yuxuan?" The gentle voice lacked the disgust from before, but it had an indescribable emotion. Qian Ruming looked at Qing Lan in a daze.


    "I don''t want you to take the risk." Qian Ru Ming had never thought of using Xiao Yu Xuan''s matter to gain Qing Lan''s gratitude, so he said this in a perfunctory manner.


    "It has nothing to do with me?" Qing Lan asked suspiciously.


    "Of course not!" Qian Ru Ming felt a burst of panic in his heart. In the end, Qing Lan still cared about Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Since it has nothing to do with me, why should I return the favor for Imperial Physician Zheng ¡­" A smile appeared on Qing Lan''s face as she threw herself into Qian Ruming''s arms once again. This time, Qian Ruming heard it clearly. He was naturally overjoyed. No matter how crazily the addiction spread, his heart was even crazier. The embroidered tent continued to sway, and the figure of the phoenix was extremely clear. Merry sounds came from within the small building from time to time, and the two hearts finally touched each other without any distance separating them.


    When he returned to the Imperial Hospital, Zheng Xianzi placed Xiao Yuxuan on the bed. When he returned, he clearly saw Duan Zitong pacing back and forth in front of the Imperial Hospital''s main entrance. Since Qian Ru Ming had already exchanged blood for Xiao Yuxuan, he naturally wouldn''t appear for ten days.


    Zheng Tingze hesitated for a moment before heading towards the palace gate.


    "This humble official pays his respect to the Seventh Princess." Zheng Jingtian spoke humbly, his eyes unperturbed.


    "I know I shouldn''t have come, but I''m really worried. Even Qing Lan didn''t report back to the palace according to my instructions, so I went outside the imperial hospital to check. She didn''t intend to go in!" Duan Zitong explained anxiously, afraid that her actions would affect them.


    "Princess, there is no need to be anxious. In fact, this humble subject has already replaced Prince Consort''s blood with blood last night. Prince Consort''s life has been saved, but ¡­" Zheng Tingze suddenly thought of Qinglan''s entrustment and hesitated to speak.


    "But what?" Duan Zitong''s heart leaped to her throat as she looked at Zheng Ting Ze with eyes full of terror. The hand that held the silk handkerchief had long ago twisted it into an unbearably creased shape.


    "Don''t worry, Princess. It''s just that Lady Qinglan was poisoned by the blood of Prince Consort Ma and was unable to hold on for a while, so she perished." Zheng Tingze sighed.


    "Qing Lan ¡­" I will not mistreat her. I will definitely bury her. What about Prince Consort? Can I go back now? Is it better? " Although Duan Ziteng was grateful towards Qing Lan, it was only in a smooth manner. To her, other than Xiao Yuxuan, she wouldn''t care about anyone else''s life.


    "Prince Consort Ma can naturally receive help from the princess'' estate to recuperate, but this humble subject has no choice but to remind the princess that if Prince Consort were to absorb more Five Stones Powder this time, he wouldn''t even have the chance to change his blood. Princess, remember this well. " Zheng Tingze spoke with utmost sincerity. However, Duan Zitong might not be able to control Xiao Yuxuan''s attitude.


    "Of course!" Duan Zitong nodded her head urgently and immediately walked around Zheng Xianze towards the imperial hospital. Inside the room, Xiao Yuxuan was awake, but his weak body wasn''t strong enough for him to get out of bed and leave.


    "Yu Xuan!" Her gentle voice was filled with great surprise. As she looked at Xiao Yuxuan''s rosy face, Duan Zitong''s uneasy heart finally felt at ease. Xiao Yuxuan was speechless. The moment she saw Duan Zitong, the light in her eyes dimmed.


    "Five Rock Powder ¡­" The hoarse voice whispered the words that Duan Zitong didn''t want to hear the most. Xiao Yuxuan just laid there quietly without even raising his head to look at him.


    "Yuxuan, you can''t absorb the Five Stones Powder anymore. To save you, Qinglan has already lost her life. Can''t you just turn back?" If you drink it again, you will die for sure! "I''m begging you, no matter what request you have, as long as you can stop using the Five Rock Powder, I''ll agree to anything you want!" Her firm voice contained great expectations and desires. She really wanted to see Xiao Yuxuan nod, even if it would be a response. However, he was still lying there quietly, not moving at all.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s heart had a tinge of sadness in it. He had never thought that his wholehearted pursuit of death would directly harm Miss Qing Lan; this wasn''t what he wanted. Even so, he still didn''t have the determination to give up. Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan didn''t respond, Duan Zitong suddenly stood up, his gaze deep and unfathomable.


    "Yuxuan, I can prove to you that as long as you''re alive, I''m willing to do anything!" Her ice-cold voice carried a trace of absolute determination. After finishing her sentence, Duan Zitong turned around and left the imperial hospital.


    "Princess, aren''t you going to take Prince Consort away?" At the door, Zheng Ting Ze asked suspiciously.


    "I''ll be right back. During this period of time, I mustn''t let any mishaps happen to Prince Consort!" Without waiting for Zheng Tingze''s orders, Duan Zitong had already left in large strides, but her destination was not the Phoenix Storage Pavilion.


    In the Xiao manor, Duan Mu Yan, Yao''er, and Zi Min were discussing their next plan when someone suddenly knocked on the door.


    "Esteemed wangfei, the Seventh Princess has arrived and is ¡­" Before the maidservant could finish her report, the door was violently pushed open from the outside.


    Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be stunned. When she raised her gaze, she saw Duan Zitong appear before her with a furious expression.


    "Princess?" Zi Min spoke as she stood in front of Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan gently smiled, gesturing Yao''er and Zi Min to leave.


    Duan Zitong stood there with an ice-cold expression on her face, while her beautiful eyes were filled with intense hatred. On the other hand, Duan Mu Yan disapproved and leisurely sat by the side of the table with a teacup in her hand as she took a light sip, the calmness on the surface concealing the anxiety in her heart.


    "Duan Muyan, I ask you, in your heart, do you still have any feelings for Yuxuan?" Duan Zitong clenched her fists tightly. If there were two methods in this world, she definitely wouldn''t be able to stand here.


    "As Xiao Yuxuan''s wife, the Seventh Princess doesn''t think too lightly of herself to ask such questions ¡­" Duan Muyun replied calmly, her expression as calm as a calm lake.


    "It''s not that I''m underestimating myself, it''s that you''ve seduced Yu Xuan too deeply!" Duan Zitong walked step by step towards the front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "The sudden visit of the Seventh Princess shouldn''t be because of this matter, right?" Seeing the anger in Duan Zitong''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan actually felt a trace of happiness in her heart. She still vaguely remembered that day in the Imperial Garden when someone broke apart mufei''s medicine. That day she was weak.


    "Thanks to you, Yu Xuan became addicted to drugs and is now very ill. If we don''t get him cured soon, she''ll definitely die." Even though she was unwilling, Duan Zitong still told her the truth. Originally, she had thought that when she heard the news, Duan Mu Yan would be astonished, kneeling down and begging her to let her see Xiao Yu Xuan. Unfortunately, Duan Mu Yan remained as calm as ever, not even slightly shaking the teacup in her hand.


    Mu Yan was also speechless. It''s just that the princess seems to have gone to the wrong place, so shouldn''t you come to Supreme Splendor Hall? To complain to royal father and to punish me for my crimes, isn''t that better than you insulting me here? " Duan Moyan looked at Duan Zitong with slight disdain. Her heart, however, felt as if it had been heavily rammed by someone. It had only been half a month since Qinglan reported the news, how could Xiao Yuxuan possibly be in danger?


    "You! Now is not the time to punish them. I want you to persuade Yuxuan to quit! "Right away!" Duan Zitong said bitterly. He had obviously gotten lucky, but he still acted like he didn''t care.


    "It is really unfortunate, Mu Yan had already made arrangements today, and the forbidden grounds of the imperial palace is not a place for a wife like me to go. If not for Imperial Father''s order, Mu Yan would have taken a step forward." In that instant, Duan Mu Yan admitted that Duan Zitong''s love for Xiao Yuxuan was no less than hers. To be able to come to the Xiao family and ask for her help was already the limit that Duan Zitong could bear.


    "Do you want to see Xiao Yuxuan die without a care for his?" He was suddenly afraid. If Duan Mu Yan wasn''t willing to help, Xiao Yuxuan definitely wouldn''t have stopped addicting drugs. He had already seen Xiao Yuxuan walk through the gates of hell once, and she really couldn''t watch his soul leave his body.


    "Prince Consort Ma is the younger brother of Senior Feng, so how could Mu Yan be such a heartless person." Prince Consort Ma is the younger brother of Senior Feng, so how could Mu Yan be such a ruthless person. However, her heart was filled with the desire to fly to Xiao Yuxuan''s side like an arrow. How could the friendship between childhood and childhood be forgotten so easily?


    "As long as you agree to my request, I assure you that the problem you are worried about will not occur! If anyone dares to spout nonsense, I will definitely exterminate their entire clan! " Duan Zitong''s tone became gentler, not as domineering as before.


    "Since the princess is so righteous, then Mu Yan has another presumptuous request. During the time that Mu Yan is trying to persuade her prince consort, the princess cannot meet her prince nor can she disturb Mu Yan. If you agree, then Mu Yan will agree to the princess'' request. If not, then even if the princess were to report Mu Yan to royal father, it would be useless! " The light in her eyes could not be refused.


    Duan Zitong was dumbfounded. Agree? Wouldn''t that give Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Mu Yan the chance to revive! Disagree... Yu Xuan was doomed.


    "Good!" I promise you! However, there was only one month left! One month from now, I want to see a lively Prince Consort! " Duan Zitong firmly believed that if Duan Mu Yan was here, Xiao Yu Xuan would definitely get better.


    "This Mu Yan cannot be guaranteed, but Mu Yan will do her best." Duan Mu Yan replied indifferently, as he silently exhaled a long breath of air. How long had it been since he last saw Yu Xuan?


    "Pack your things and follow me to the royal hospital!" Duan Zitong couldn''t wait any longer as she spoke in a rush. Speechless, Duan Mu Yan placed her teacup down and walked to the door. No one noticed that the teacup was already covered with Duan Mu Yan''s sweat.


    "Zi Min, Yao''er!" Under Duan Mu Yan''s command, the two of them pushed open the door and entered.


    "Help me pack up some necessities, I''m going to the royal hospital to stay for a while." Zi Min and Yao''er looked at each other, but didn''t dare to be negligent. After everything was ready, Duan Mu Yan and Duan Zitong left the Xiao manor together.


    Entering the palace once again, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh with emotion. On that day, if it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi saving her, she was afraid that she would have already died at the hands of that lofty man. Perhaps she had obtained something from him.

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    "Where are you going, royal sister?" A trace of doubt could be heard in her clear voice. Although Duan Xingyi was questioning Duan Zitong, his gaze was fixated on Duan Mu Yan. For the past few days, he had been busy weakening the national power of the Badlands Empire, and he rarely had the time to visit Duan Mu Yan. Even if he did, he would only glance at her from afar and never approach her.


    "It''s alright. Is His Highness going out?" Even though Duan Zitong knew that everyone in the palace knew that Xiao Yuxuan was addicted to drugs, no one dared to reveal it to his face. In fact, it was a good way to comfort himself.


    "Let''s go to the barracks. Since Imperial Sis has matters to attend to, Xing Yi won''t disturb us ¡­" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips, looking at his with eyes as soft as starlight, which caused one''s heart to palpitate. Duan Zitong didn''t pay much attention to it, as the only thing that she was concerned about was Xiao Yuxuan''s life and death.


    Feeling Duan Xingyi''s burning gaze, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously lowered her eyes and avoided his gaze. As long as he saw that pair of eyes, many scenes would appear without warning. He could not soften her heart, and definitely could not soften it, despite how many times he had helped his. But she had a final confrontation with the man in front of her, and the situation now was no longer her personal grudge.


    After Duan Xingyi left, Duan Zitong quickened her steps while Duan Mu Yan followed behind. Her heart slowly calmed down.


    Yichun Courtyard. Duan Xingyi''s mind was filled with longing as he recalled the scene when he first met Duan Mu Yan. His heart still had not calmed down.


    "Master?" Ye Li felt Duan Xingyi''s absent-mindedness and called out softly. By his side, Leng Bing Xin had also seen everything. She had never seen Duan Xingyi''s absent-minded expression before. A trace of sadness flashed in his heart. He believed that his master would definitely not fall in love with a woman like Mo Da, he definitely wouldn''t!


    "Cough cough ¡­" The one who is facing imminent danger is to uncover that mysterious organization. I have a feeling that this organization will become the biggest obstacle for us to succeed the position of the leader! " Duan Xingyi recovered his consciousness and said solemnly.


    "But what do we need to do to get that organization to act again?" Ye Li suspiciously looked at Duan Xingyi. That organization was so mysterious. They knew their every move like the back of their hand, but it wasn''t easy to lure them into a trap.


    "Right now, there are no longer any ministers in the court who want them to take the risk. However, there is one person who can rouse their anger!" Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned slightly cold. He wasn''t a person who would waste his time killing a donkey, but he didn''t need to be so benevolent towards an official of the Badlands Court.


    "Master is talking about Wu Bingcheng?" Leng Bing Xin suddenly said.


    "Yes, everyone we deal with is imprisoned by him. If he does something against the will of the heavens, I believe that mysterious organization will not ignore him!" Duan Xingyi said confidently.


    "Master means for Wu Bingcheng to cause trouble for Dou Jing and Qi Hu''s mansion?" Ye Li also had an epiphany and analyzed.


    "Since that organization can rescue Xu Tianshu and Liu Li, they will definitely care a lot about Dou Jing and Qi Hu''s family members. As long as Wu Bingcheng goes overboard, they will definitely make a move!" As long as we lay in ambush and catch their leader, we will naturally know who is behind them! " Duan Xingyi''s gaze turned cold. No matter who it was, they couldn''t stop him from dying.


    At the entrance of the Imperial Hospital, Duan Mu Yan did not take another step.


    "Why did you stop?" Sensing that Duan Mu Yan wasn''t following them, Duan Zitong turned around and asked doubtfully.


    "I presume that Princess has already settled her Prince Consort here. Since that''s the case, it''s about time for Princess to leave. Within a month, Princess shouldn''t take even half a step into the Imperial Hospital." Duan Muyan resolutely stated, showing no intentions of backing down. Duan Zitong was enraged upon hearing this, but she didn''t know how to refute it. She had already agreed to Duan Moyan''s request in the Xiao family. For the sake of Xiao Yuxuan''s life, there was no room for regret.


    "One month, you must remember it well! Doctor Zheng! " A fire seemed to be burning in his eyes, but he was unable to do anything to Duan Mu Yan. If she didn''t love Xiao Yuxuan so much, she definitely wouldn''t have let herself suffer this injustice. Inside the Imperial Physician Courtyard, Zheng Tingze walked out of the main hall upon hearing the sound and saw Duan Zitong and Duan Mu Yan facing each other.


    "This humble official greets the Seventh Princess and the Qi Princess." In front of outsiders, Zheng Ting Ze didn''t reveal the slightest bit of his relationship with Duan Mu Yan.


    "Doctor Zheng, listen carefully. I''ll leave Prince Consort here in the imperial hospital for one month, and in this one month, I''ll need Princess Qi to take care of him. If anything happens, be careful, I''ll flatten your imperial hospital!" Duan Zitong''s language was full of thorns, so the meaning was extremely clear.


    "This humble subject will do his best." In the end, Duan Zitong was unable to withstand her determination and after glaring fiercely at Duan Mu Yan, she turned around and left.


    Zheng Ting Ze watched Duan Zitong''s leaving figure as she slowly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "I''ve been hesitating on whether I should tell you or not. But now, it seems that it''s logical for Seventh Princess to tell you about this." She knew that her disciple already carried too many burdens. If she added in Xiao Yuxuan''s addiction, she didn''t know if she would be able to hold on.


    "Thank you for your understanding, Master. In fact, Qinglan had already sought me out long ago, and Mu Yan had the same thoughts as Master. If I had entered the palace in exchange for Duan Zitong''s ridicule and ridicule, I would definitely not have done such a reckless thing." Her gentle voice contained a trace of coldness mixed within. Duan Mu Yan looked at Zheng Ting Ze, and Zheng Ting Ze naturally understood what she meant.


    "Go in, the Ping Wang is in the innermost room. He''s already awoken." Zheng Ting Ze''s gaze shifted to the row of rooms on the left as he spoke softly. After nodding her head slightly, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly walked towards the room.


    The current Duan Moyan was indeed calm and steady, but what followed was perhaps that heart. If it was before, Zheng Ting Ze believed that if she knew about Xiao Yuxuan''s matter, it would be extremely difficult to see him. Although Zheng Ting Ze didn''t know if such a change was good or bad, it was, after all, the type of change that allowed Duan Mu Yan to safely and stably live until now.


    Outside the door, Duan Mu Yan hesitated for a moment but didn''t knock. Her heart was unable to calm down, it was as though there were raging waves in her heart. She initially thought that she had already put down the door, but that figure had already been engraved in her heart. At this moment, she didn''t know how to face Xiao Yuxuan. She was as calm as his eldest sister-in-law, yet she still shed tears and confided her love for him.


    After a while, Duan Mu Yan finally pushed open the door. She was unable to remain calm, but she was unable to immediately throw herself into Xiao Yuxuan''s embrace as she slowly walked towards the bed, closing the door behind her. As the distance between the two of them closed, her figure became more and more distinct, her withered hand hanging on the edge of the bed, and her fingers that were originally over the edge of the jade flute. Now, however, her heart ached as she looked at Xiao Yuxuan''s pale and emaciated face.


    Xiao Yuxuan quietly lay on the bed. Even though he had heard the door open and knew that someone had come in, her empty eyes were still staring directly at the ceiling, as though he was looking beyond the bed. However, when he heard that choked voice, Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes subconsciously shifted and his heart abruptly stopped!


    He originally thought that only after death would he be able to see the figure that was lingering in his heart, so he wholeheartedly wished to die, and was only willing to accompany her by her side. But now, Duan Mu Yan was standing right in front of him, and all of the shock was written on her face.


    "Mu... "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan instinctively stretched out his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, but when he saw his own two fingers that were as thin as dried wood, Xiao Yuxuan seemed to suddenly realize something and used his hands to pull up the blanket to cover himself.


    "You can leave now ¡­" Her hoarse voice was filled with immense pain. Separated by the blanket, Duan Muyan could clearly hear the painful cries of a small beast. Such grief, such despair, it caused one''s heart to break.


    "Is that the first thing you said to me after your wedding?" Duan Mu Yan''s voice trembled as she extended a hand to wipe her tears before slowly walking towards the bed.


    "Sorry ¡­" "I have let you down. Now, please leave and don''t come over ¡­" He had never dreamt that Duan Mu Yan would appear here and see his miserable state. He did not want to, he did not want such an expression to remain in Duan Mu Yan''s memory.


    "Failed... "Yuxuan, if I had left this evil palace with you then, you wouldn''t be blaming me today, right?" Her gentle voice suppressed the sorrow in her heart. Duan Mu Yan was very clear that what she wanted to do now was to rouse Xiao Yu Xuan, not to make her feel sad or in despair. Even though he was sad, he could only swallow his tears.


    "No ¡­" Not... Everything was my fault. I didn''t take good care of the First Prince, didn''t fulfill my promise to you, and didn''t abide by our oath ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ Mu Yan, you can leave now. Xiao Yuxuan pulled at the blanket with all his might, afraid that they would meet eyes with each other again. That heart-wrenching pain was even more unbearable than when he was detoxifying himself.


    "You really don''t want to see me? Do you really hate me that much? Seems like Mu Yan is overthinking things. Farewell! " Suddenly, she turned around and strode towards the door. Sensing that there was no movement from behind her, Duan Mu Yan made a small movement and fell to the ground.


    "Err ¡­" In the next second, the familiar figure had already arrived in front of her. This time, Duan Mu Yan saw even more clearly, the gaze that was as gentle as the moonlight had lost its usual luster, her eyes were sunken, her cheekbones were protruding, her lips had lost all color, and her face was a dark yellow without a trace. However, Duan Mu Yan knew that this was Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Are you okay?" Xiao Yuxuan''s hoarse voice contained an unconcealable sense of anxiety. He looked worriedly at Duan Mu Yan, afraid that there would be any mishaps. In the meantime, both of his hands were tightly grasping Xiao Yu Xuan''s arms as a resplendent splendor flickered within her eyes.


    "You lied to me ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan sensed that something was wrong and wanted to leave, but was held back by Duan Moyan.

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    "I''m lying, but you still have me in your heart, right?!" She had deliberately ignored Xiao Yuxuan''s dejection and dejection; all she cared about was Xiao Yuxuan''s heart.


    "Mu Yan... Since you have already seen it, you should know that I no longer have the qualifications to love you. Xiao Yuxuan no longer struggled. His eyes were sparkling, but he forced himself not to let it fall.


    "Your hope is me! Yu Xuan, I beg of you, please get up! "Can I?" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with hope and determination. No matter what method was used, as long as it was able to rouse Xiao Yu Xuan up, it would be the best method. Even if it was to deceive him, he would still have to use it.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" However, that hope had all disappeared in an instant. If he had grabbed hold of her hand earlier, he would have asked her about the meaning behind her words, and if she was willing to follow him, but now, it was impossible. Xiao Yuxuan knew very well that the amount of Five Stone Powder he had absorbed might not have been enough to change his blood, but it was all too late!


    Without waiting for her to speak, Xiao Yuxuan''s heart skipped a beat. She had already left Duan Moyan, and she was no longer a human or a ghost. How could she allow her to hurt Duan Moyan''s mind for no reason?


    Duan Mu Yan was flabbergasted by Xiao Yuxuan''s reaction. Undeniably, he had his own existence in his heart. This kind of reaction was already indicating that he wanted to give up on his. Xiao Yu Xuan dispiritedly walked to the bed and leaned on it.


    "Mu Yan, I''m already a cripple. That high-spirited Xiao Yuxuan is already dead. Leave and let me kill myself. Perhaps you shouldn''t have come here ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan resolutely stared in front of his, not daring to cast a sidelong glance at Duan Mu Yan.


    Her heart suddenly hurt, as if someone had mercilessly grabbed onto her. That kind of heart-wrenching pain that could split mountains and overturn seas assaulted her, and also as if hell itself was burning her to death. Duan Mu Yan could no longer suppress the pain in her heart, and her tears fell like rain. Even if she gave him hope, he would remain indifferent. What kind of sorrow would cause him to feel despair?


    As her tears rolled down her cheeks, Duan Mu Yan slowly stood up and walked step by step towards Xiao Yu Xuan as she slowly sat in front of him.


    "Yu Xuan, tell me in front of me, are you sure you want to give me up? Do you really want to leave me alone in this world, bearing all the pain and suffering, and let her face all the harm alone? Her long and thick eyelashes were filled with tears as she looked at Xiao Yuxuan. At this moment, she suddenly felt an excruciating pain in her heart; she had never regretted it this way before. If she was given another chance to choose, she would definitely leave with Xiao Yuxuan without hesitation.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan''s throat kept on choking. He couldn''t stand to see those eyes. Those eyes that were filled with anticipation and tears, he wanted to escape but was fiercely grabbed by Duan Moyan.


    "Tell me! Are you going to give me up! Leave me forever. No matter what kind of storm or storm I have to face, it has nothing to do with you! " A heart-wrenching howl caused Xiao Yuxuan to completely collapse. Just as Duan Moyan was about to speak again, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly threw himself into his arms and started crying loudly.


    Feeling Xiao Yuxuan''s pain, Duan Mu Yan slowly tightened her arms and held her tightly in her embrace. "I''m sorry, Yuxuan, I''ve done you harm, I''ve done you harm ¡­"


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan didn''t say anything as she tightly hugged Xiao Yu Xuan. She knew that Xiao Yu Xuan would never give up on her, never.


    "Mu Yan... Why! "Why did things turn out like this? Why do we have to endure all of the pain? In my next life, I''m willing to never be human again ¡­" What kind of injuries could cause someone to say such ruthless words? It was this ruthless world that had completely destroyed the two hearts that were tightly entwined.


    "If there is a next life where Mu Yan is willing to become a butterfly with you, although her life will be short, there will be no regrets ¡­" The two of them tightly snuggled against each other and didn''t separate for a long time.


    After approximately four hours, Duan Mu Yan finally opened the door and called Zheng Ting Ze in.


    "Doctor Zheng ¡­" Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to speak, Xiao Yu Xuan beat her to it.


    "Doctor Zheng, it was this king who mistakenly went on a wrong path to take the Five Stones Powder, causing you a lot of trouble. Although I can''t remember clearly, I heard you guys talking about blood exchange. If it wasn''t for you, Yuxuan might have been dead by now." Xiao Yuxuan opened his mouth as a look of remorse appeared on his face.


    Sensing Xiao Yuxuan''s calm tone, Zheng Tingze''s heart was clear. It seems that Duan Moyan had persuaded him to stop detoxifying.


    "Prince Ping''s words are too harsh, this is something this humble subject should do." Zheng Ting Ze replied humbly, not saying a word about Qian Ru Ming and Qing Lan''s matter.


    "This King also knows that even if he exchanged blood, the Five Stones Powder in his body has not been completely dispelled. This King has already made up his mind to give up on the Five Stones Powder. I''ll have to trouble Doctor Zheng with a few pointers." Xiao Yuxuan spoke modestly, his eyes filled with determination.


    "Ping Wang, don''t worry. This humble subject will prepare some cultivation medicine to help you, but this matter requires the firm determination of Ping Wang to accomplish. The only thing this humble subject can do is to assist and cooperate." Zheng Tingze explained.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Imperial Physician Zheng." Xiao Yuxuan nodded his head slightly as he turned to look at Duan Mu Yan, feeling a trace of warmth in his heart. After Doctor Zheng left, Duan Muyan followed him out.


    In the pharmacy, Duan Mu Yan softly said as she watched Zheng Ting Ze concoct medicine for Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Thank you, Master." From the bottom of her heart, Duan Mu Yan was extremely grateful to Zheng Ting Ze.


    "Mu Yan, there are no outsiders here. Master would like to know how you managed to persuade the Ping Wang?" Zheng Ting Ze seemed to have a deeper meaning. Hearing his voice, Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze, and only after a long moment did she look at Zheng Ting Ze.


    "Other than deceiving him, Mu Yan really does not have any better methods. Right now, I can only give up on his addiction." The light in Duan Moyan''s eyes dimmed as a knot appeared in her heart.


    "This is what I''m worried about the most. With your support, it won''t be difficult for the king to detoxify the poison, but if he gets hit again and recovers five pieces of stone, no one can save him!" Zheng Tingze spoke with a solemn tone.


    "Disciple understands. Mu Yan will handle this matter carefully." She did not turn her head to shoot. Even if she were to waver, with such a group of people behind her working so hard for her, some things were already beyond her control.


    Due to Xiao Yuxuan''s illness, Duan Moyan didn''t have the time to go to the Spring Festival, but he would send Zi Min and Yao''er to circle around once or twice to prevent anything from happening.


    "I say, Yao''er, don''t forget that tomorrow is your young miss''s special day ¡­" When Feng Guihua saw Yao''er appear, she immediately went forward and reminded her with seemingly good intentions.


    "Sister Hua can finally be considered to be asking. I just came to tell you that this month, my Miss will not be coming back. Here is the note for 10,000 taels of silver. You can keep it well." As she spoke, Yao''er passed the banknotes to Feng Guihua. Although Feng Guihua was unwilling, she still kept the silver in her hands.


    "I say, Yao''er, it''s not that this old procuress has anything to do with anything. Your young lady has already missed out on this once a month departure. This is too unreasonable ¡­" Feng Guihua said resentfully.


    "Sister Hua is right, but my family''s young miss has something that she can''t take off from. But don''t worry, my family''s young miss has chosen the Spring Festival, so she naturally won''t go to other places!" Yao''er''s speech carried a double entendre, which was probably what Feng Guihua was afraid of.


    "Ugh ¡­" "I don''t doubt Meng Yan''s intentions. This time, forget it. I will just let Bing''er go ¡­" How could Feng Guihua not understand the hidden meaning behind Yao''er''s words? She immediately left with a smile. Yao''er couldn''t help but chuckle. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly saw a familiar figure waving at her. Yao''er looked left and right before following that figure.


    "Madam Qi, why are you here?" Yao''er suspiciously asked, her heart filled with a layer of doubt.


    Lady, if it wasn''t absolutely necessary, this old woman wouldn''t have come here to find you, but that Wu Bingcheng went too far, he actually came here every day to search my mansion, relying on his status as the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. Every time he came, he would have smashed my mansion and hurt my family members, and if it wasn''t for the old woman stopping me, he would have already fought with Wu Bingcheng, and I know that Wu Bingcheng is here to provoke us, but Qi Hu isn''t here, and the other old generals have left as well, so this old woman really doesn''t know who to look for help! Tears streamed down Madam Qi''s face as he spoke. It was not hard to see how hateful Wu Bingcheng''s behavior was.


    "Lady Qi, don''t worry. Yao`er will definitely inform Master of this matter. I believe Master will not let this matter go. You should return to the residence first and remind Qi Feng not to act rashly or else, Wu Bingcheng will take it seriously!" Yao''er''s heart was filled with rage, she really wanted to tear Wu Bingcheng into a thousand pieces.


    "Oh right, it''s not only my mansion. That Wu Bingcheng doesn''t even care about Old General Dou''s widow. He''s going to do it every day." Madam Qi added.


    "Yao''er understands. He''s tired of living!" Yao''er nodded her head fiercely, a light flickering in her eyes. After Madam Qi left, Yao''er felt that this matter was of great importance, so she hurriedly left the Spring Festival Courtyard and rushed to the Imperial Hospital.


    Inside the room, the fragrant scent lingered in the air, causing one to feel relaxed and happy. Duan Mu Yan carried a bowl of ginseng soup to the side of the bed. Even though Xiao Yu Xuan didn''t say anything, Duan Mu Yan could clearly see that Xiao Yu Xuan was currently enduring excruciating pain.


    "If you work too hard, shout it out. There''s no one else here ¡­" Duan Moyan placed the ginseng soup to the side and softly spoke as she used the brocade handkerchief in her hands to wipe the sweat off Xiao Yuxuan''s forehead.


    "Mu Yan... "Believe me, I will definitely give up on Five Stones Powder!" A firm voice came out from Xiao Yuxuan''s mouth. Without any hesitation, Xiao Yuxuan endured the pain from the viper as he slowly got up. Without waiting for Duan Moyan to speak, he picked up the bowl of soup and finished it in one gulp.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to receive the empty bowl, Xiao Yu Xuan suddenly bent over and spat out all the soup in one gulp. Seeing Xiao Yuxuan''s weak body powerlessly crawling on the bed, yet her hands tightly grabbing onto the quilt beside her, Duan Mu Yan suddenly understood why Duan Zitong made Xiao Yu Xuan pick up the Five Stone Powder again. The pain that came from the bottom of his heart was suffocating.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Duan Moyan carefully wiped the soup that had sprayed onto Xiao Yuxuan''s chest with a towel as her eyes glittered.


    "Sorry ¡­" "You''ve wasted a part of your heart." At this very moment, it was as if his body was being fiercely bitten by millions of ants. The bone-biting pain and numbness and itchiness almost caused him to go crazy, but when facing Duan Moyan, he was unable to make himself look that miserable.

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    "I''m fine... "Yu Xuan, is it difficult? It would be better if you could call him out!" Tears welled up in her eyes. Duan Mu Yan could clearly see that Xiao Yu Xuan''s body was uncontrollably trembling. Even so, he was still smiling at her.


    "It''s alright, I can still hold on ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s forehead was already covered in sweat, and the trembling of her body had reached a point where it was unconcealable. Her two hands, in particular, were itching to tear the brocade into shreds. It was impossible for her to remain refined even if she wanted to.


    "Err ¡­" Mu Yan... Go and make me a bowl of soup... I... "I really want to drink it ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan did his best to suppress the pain of his heart biting as his thin lips curled up in an unnatural curve. He knew that Xiao Yuxuan wouldn''t be able to hold on any longer, but she didn''t want to appear helpless in front of his. He wanted to maintain a little bit of dignity in front of his. Even though he knew that he should be by Xiao Yuxuan''s side right now, she was clear about his temper. If he did not leave, even if he died from the pain, he would not let out a cry in front of his.


    The moment the door closed, Xiao Yuxuan''s body fell onto the bed. He rolled around on the bed with all his might, both hands constantly tearing at the quilt. The sudden addiction made him wish he was dead.


    Outside the door, Duan Mu Yan''s tears fell like rain as she helplessly leaned against the door and squatted down. What should she do now?! If she could, she would have shared all the pain and suffering with Xiao Yuxuan. But now, as she listened to the waves of agonized howls, her heart broke.


    The struggle within the house continued, and not far away, Yao''er called out to Duan Mu Yan in a soft voice. Duan Mu Yan glanced up, and after a short while, she silently left the room.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Are you crying? Is the Ping Wang okay? " Yao''er''s eyes turned red as worry flashed in her heart.


    "I''m fine, the Ping Wang will also last until the end. What''s the matter? " Duan Mu Yan endured the pain in her heart as she calmly spoke.


    "Reporting to wangfei ¡­" Yao''er looked around her and saw that no one else had spoken, "Just now, when I went to the Spring Festival, I met Madam Qi. She came to ask us to save her, and I heard that Wu Bingcheng is becoming more and more rampant, actually going to General Qi Hu''s mansion every day to search. Every time he goes there, he would hurt the servants, and he would even cause some trouble." Yao''er truthfully reported.


    "Wu Bingcheng..." I think he''s really tired of living, and can''t be this arrogant. Go and discuss this with Yan Wuhen, if not, get rid of this scourge, and remember not to make a move at Qi Hu''s and Dou Jing''s residences! " Perhaps it was because of Xiao Yuxuan, but he did not think deeply about it.


    "Yao''er understands!" After Yao''er received her orders, she turned and left. Duan Mu Yan glanced back at the room as a trace of pain flashed past her eyes before she walked towards the imperial kitchens. She was confident that Xiao Yu Xuan wouldn''t take any more of the Five Stones Powder.


    When Yao''er walked out of the imperial hospital, she saw Zheng Ting Ze coming towards her with a medicine box on his back. Heart thumping, Yao''er deliberately slowed her steps. When Zheng Tingze neared, he bent down to pay his respects.


    "Yao''er greets Physician Zheng ¡­" Although Duan Mu Yan had once reminded her that Zheng Ting Ze was already over a hundred years old, she was still a young girl and love was a thing that couldn''t be forgiven. During the time that Zheng Ting Ze had treated her, Yao''er had been utterly disheartened and her legs had been disfigured, so she had thought that even if she was still alive, she would only be able to last a little longer. There were several times when she thought of dying with Zheng Ting Ze by her side, constantly persuading her that everything would be alright. There were many times when she wanted to confess to Zheng Tingze, but she didn''t know how to do so. Furthermore, her master hadn''t succeeded in his great endeavor, so she had no choice but to keep her love in her heart.


    "Miss Yao''er? are you here to look for Princess Qi? " Zheng Tingze suspiciously looked at Yao''er, his eyes still as gentle as the moonlight.


    "We''ve already met ¡­" Yao''er nodded her head, momentarily at a loss as to what to say.


    "That''s good. I still have to hurry and boil some medicine. I''ll be leaving first!" There was no trace of nostalgia in his eyes. Yao''er did not stop him because she could not find the reason. Yao''er''s heart was still beating rapidly as she watched Zheng Tingze''s back. She was unable to calm down for a long time.


    In the imperial kitchens, there was a place for concocting soup. When the eunuchs inside saw that it was Duan Mu Yan, they naturally understood what was going on and retreated. Even though no one had mentioned Xiao Yu Xuan''s matter, it had already spread throughout the imperial harem.


    But just as the young eunuchs were about to leave, an ice-cold voice rang out leisurely.


    "Don''t you have to do something?" The crowd looked up and was immediately frightened to the point that their faces turned ashen. They only saw the beautiful purple dress standing there with hands tied behind its back. It had a solemn expression and a cold look in its eyes. The eunuchs naturally retreated to the kitchen when they heard the noise. Duan Mu Yan didn''t expect Duan Xingyi to appear here, so she instructed the eunuchs to prepare the ginseng soup. She definitely had to explain this to Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Your subject greets the Crown Prince." There was no trace of anger or joy in her clear voice. Duan Mu Yan leisurely saluted before standing up and looking straight at Duan Xingyi.


    "I didn''t expect His Highness the crown prince to have the leisure to come here ¡­" However, she was feeling somewhat apprehensive in her heart. Every time she faced Duan Xingyi, she would feel that her eyes, which were as deep as the sea, contained feelings that she could not understand.


    "If even the third sister can come, then why can''t I?" Duan Xingyi disapproved. His thin lips curled up into a slight smile.


    "Your Highness the crown prince is too serious. You have a body of gold, how can this subject compare ¡­" Although Duan Muyan''s words were humble and respectful, they caused people to feel extremely uncomfortable when they heard them. Duan Xingyi shifted his gaze towards his as he suddenly approached his.


    "If it wasn''t for my appearance, this golden body would have been your royal brother, so you''ve always kept my identity in your heart. If one day I become a Crown Prince, will your royal sister still act this way?" Wet and hot breath sprayed onto Duan Mu Yan''s face without any warning. Duan Mu Yan instinctively retreated into Duan Xingyi''s embrace, and her pair of beautiful eyes became as black as midnight. Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt that she was unable to breathe, or even think.


    "Your Highness, please behave yourself. This is the palace! It would not be good for the crown prince if anyone saw it! " Duan Muyan suppressed the fear in her heart and spoke angrily.


    "Imperial sister''s walking is too careless. If it wasn''t for this crown prince supporting her, it wouldn''t have been so good where she would have fallen ¡­" However, he refused to let go. The short distance between them made Duan Xingyi''s desire grow even stronger. If he could, he would never want to let go in his entire life.


    Sensing Duan Muyan''s struggle, Duan Xingyi shrugged and took a few steps back. However, a devilish smile still hung on his face, causing one to want to punch him.


    "If there''s nothing else, Mu Yan will be taking her leave!" Duan Mu Yan really didn''t want to have such a close conversation with Duan Xingyi. Furthermore, the words he said earlier had caused his to be slightly perturbed. What did he mean by ''not a crown prince''? Could it be that he was testing his, that he had been exposed?


    The one who should be leaving isn''t the imperial sister, but the one who should be cooking the soup. However, Xing Yi still has to remind the imperial sister, that there''s someone living in the imperial hospital. However, your imperial brother in law is also the seventh princess'' consort. The last sentence had a sour taste to it, and Duan Xingyi''s bright gaze finally shifted away from his.


    Looking at Duan Xingyi''s departing back, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt a heavy feeling in his heart. This person was definitely not a simple person. If she were to meet him face to face in the future, he would definitely need to be prepared.


    "Qi Wangfei, you asked for the ginseng soup." At this moment, the words of the eunuch interrupted her train of thoughts. Looking at the bamboo basket in her young eunuch''s hands, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh.


    In the Qi King''s Manor.


    If they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes, Yan Wuhen, Zi Min, and the rest would never have expected Wu Bingcheng to be so arrogant.


    "Madam Qi, don''t look at this official with such a gaze, this official is only following orders. Ever since the execution of Dou Jing and Qi Hu, the chaos in the military has intensified. Now that the culprit has escaped from the military camp, this official will investigate his hiding place! Someone! "Search!" The same excuse, the same trick, Madam Qi dared not meet force with force even if she was angry. There was no need to say it, but if Wu Bingcheng went crazy and wanted to take his son, what should she do?


    "Sir Wu, there''s no need to explain. How do you want me to follow you?" Qi Feng, on the other hand, had bloodshot eyes and wished he could tear Wu Bingcheng into a thousand pieces.


    "Heh ¡­" Madam Qi, this official won''t stand on ceremony! Search carefully! If you can''t see it, then smash it open. " Wu Bingcheng had always held a grudge against his for taking revenge. Although it wasn''t because he wasn''t killed by Madam Qi, she was still responsible. Since the crown prince was alive, how could he give up such a good opportunity to take revenge?


    At this moment, a small group of people walked over to Wu Bingcheng with an elderly man in tow.


    "Sir, his whereabouts are very suspicious!" These soldiers had naturally been ordered by Wu Bingcheng to pull a helpless old man to make trouble.


    "This lowly one has been wronged ¡­" This little one is just cleaning in the backyard, I don''t know how these people took this little one away! "Madam, save me ¡­" The white-robed, white-haired elder looked at Madam Qi with a face full of grievance and fear.


    "Sir Wu, this man is the butler of the Qi Residence. He has never been to the military camp in the past thirty years of his life. He is not the person you''re looking for!" Madam Qi said angrily.


    "Madam Qi, this is not up to you to decide. Men, hit him until he says it!" Wu Bingcheng resentfully said, and immediately ordered the soldiers to attack Steward Zhao.


    "Don''t, I''m really wronged ¡­" Steward Zhao knew that this beating was inevitable. Ever since Wu Bingcheng had started causing trouble for King Qi, he was not the first to be beaten.


    "Stop! Wu Bingcheng! You''re going too far! If you dare to be so impudent in the Qi Residence today, I, Qi Feng, will not be able to show my face anymore! Someone! Take my spear! Today, I will kill this person in front of the Qi Residence! Even if I have to kill your head, I will accept it! " Qi Feng spoke in a ruthless tone, his eyes staring like copper bells. This roar did indeed have some effect, Wu Bingcheng immediately retreated to the direction of the residence and pointed at Madam Qi with a trembling finger.

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    "Madam Qi!" Don''t tell me you want the Qi family to lose all descendants! "If he dares to act recklessly, I must report this to the emperor and have him execute you with a full family punishment!" As an honest man who bullied the weak and feared the strong, Wu Shou immediately threatened Madam Qi.


    "Sir Wu, the officials are forcing people to rebel. You''ve come to my Qi Mansion time and time again to cause trouble, and not only do you want to see the Emperor, but the old woman is also complaining in front of the palace. If I don''t take Wu Bingcheng''s head, the old woman would rather knock herself to death on the throne room!" Madam Qi had already made up his mind. Now that Qi Hu wasn''t around, she was the only one in charge. Even if he had to put his life on the line, she would protect her son to his heart''s content.


    Wu Bingcheng had not expected Madam Qi to respond like this, and for a moment, he didn''t know how to respond. At this moment, Qi Feng had already snatched the staff from the servant and was about to rush forward.


    "That... You are all blind! The person we are looking for is about thirty years old. He is clearly an old man! How preposterous! Are you still not letting go! Cough cough ¡­ Since he didn''t find anything today, he didn''t want to disturb him! Goodbye... "Farewell!" Before Wu Bingcheng finished his sentence, he had already run away from the Qi King Manor.


    "Feng Er, stop chasing!" Seeing that Qi Feng was about to give chase, Madam Qi immediately stopped him.


    "Mother, if this kid doesn''t die, our mansion won''t be at peace!" Qi Feng said angrily, but he was not angry.


    "Do you really think he''s scared? He must have gone back to call for reinforcements. It won''t work next time. Feng Er, listen to mom. We''ll leave here tonight and go back to your master." Madam Qi let out a long sigh, feeling a little uneasy in her heart. She didn''t know whether that benefactor would help them get rid of this disaster.


    Furthermore, Yan Wuhen and Zi Min had followed Wu Bingcheng all the way to the Zhentian Manor. Although Wu Bingcheng''s attitude was slightly better than the Qi Residence, he was still more willing to be harassed by them.


    "Wu Hen, Master wants us to kill him so that Madame Qi and Madame Dou won''t be in trouble!" Zi Min could not bear to see this, so she felt indignant.


    This person really deserves to be killed, but if he dies right now, those investigating the case will definitely designate the culprit to be from the Qi Mansion and the Zhen Mansion. How about this, we''ll have Yao invite Qi Fu, Qi Feng, Madame Dou and those other people who are suspected of being involved to the Spring Academy. There are too many people there, and even if they suspect the Qi Mansion and Qi Mansion, too many people will testify for the Qi Mansion and Qi Mansion. Yan Wuhen analyzed.


    "Good!" "Then I''ll go and find Yao''er to help with this matter. When are we going to make our move?" Zi Min said excitedly.


    "Tonight, I will be at Wu Bingcheng''s residence!" Yan Wuhen could not hold himself back. A villain like Wu Bingcheng, he really wanted to kill him as soon as possible. At this point, Zi Min and Yan Wuhen split up and moved.


    Because of Xiao Jingfeng''s intense request, the mission to kill Wu Bingcheng fell into his hands. Xiao Jingfeng already hated Wu Bingcheng to the bones, and now that he was able to kill Wu Bingcheng with his own hands, he felt gratified. This was a matter of great importance.


    However, Yao`er didn''t show up, she had already secretly informed Madame Qi of the reason, Madame Qi naturally understood the circumstances, so she took the initiative to invite Madame Dou over. Although the location was a little off, Madame Dou did not refuse her presence, in her view, she and Madame Qi were considered to be in the same boat, so it was natural for them to walk together more than they needed. Furthermore, she had heard of Madame Qi''s character before, so she did not pay much attention to the location. However, this scene aroused Leng Bing Xin''s suspicions.


    "Master, why are the wives of the Qi and Dou Clans gathered here?" Leng Bingxin shut the door to the Desire Immortal Pavilion tightly and suddenly looked towards Duan Xingyi.


    "Heh, they were afraid that if Wu Bingcheng died, there would be someone who would suspect them. Unfortunately, they ignored one thing, so isn''t that the same as telling us that they are going to make a move tonight?" "It seems like our opponents might not be as powerful as we thought." Duan Xingyi''s beautiful eyes flickered with a cold light.


    "Master, where do you think they will attack?" Leng Bing Xin asked suspiciously.


    "Of course it''s Wu Bingcheng''s residence. Bing''er, prepare well with you and Ye Li, and hide in the darkness of the Wu mansion. If anyone makes a move, subdue them with the fastest speed possible. I will be the first one to arrive and capture them!" No matter what, he had to uncover the mastermind this time.


    When Yao''er told Duan Mu Yan of Yan Wu Hen''s plan, although Duan Mu Yan did not object, she still felt that something was amiss.


    "Yao`er, sneak into Wu Bingcheng''s residence to observe from the sides. If they successfully complete the mission, then it''s fine. But if there''s any news about them, you have to notify me immediately!" Duan Mu Yan instructed.


    "Yao''er understands!" After Yao''er left, Duan Moyan suddenly felt apprehensive in her heart. Why was Wu Bingcheng so arrogant? This had always been the question lingering in Duan Mu Yan''s heart.


    Besides, the Spring Festival had naturally become the focus of everyone''s attention when they received such a special guest. At this moment, Feng Guihua walked over to Madam Qi with a courteous expression.


    "What do you require, my guests?" Although Qi Hu and Dou Jing were already dead, Feng Guihua could not afford to offend a camel that was as thin as a horse.


    "A pot of green tea." Madam Qi spoke in a light tone, her eyes devoid of emotion. After Feng Guihua left, Madame Dou spoke in a low voice.


    "I wonder if Madam Qi wanted to invite me here for something important?" Madame Dou felt extremely uncomfortable as she felt the strange and curious gazes directed at her.


    "It''s just a casual chat ¡­" Glimmers danced in Madam Qi''s eyes as an unfathomable light shone from within. Although Madame Dou did not understand, she did not inquire further. She was well aware of Madame Qi''s character and style, so she believed that there must be a hidden meaning behind her actions. At this moment, there were many guests in the hall who had seen much of the world and had long recognized the two.


    "There are really all sorts of things happening these days. There''s actually a woman visiting the brothel ¡­" A servant who was sitting at the side said in a resentful tone, but seeing his noble attire, he did not say anything else.


    "Be quiet, do you know who they are? The one on the left is the wife of Old General Dou Jing, and the one on the right is the wife of the Qi Hu Vanguard. Another person took up the conversation.


    "That''s even more bizarre. Their man is dead, he actually..."


    "Do you want to die!?" "Drink quickly!" Every word of the discussion at the side table fell into the ears of the two madams. Although her heart ached, Madam Qi knew that this was a very important matter. She couldn''t help but place her hand on Madame Dou''s hand and clench it tightly. Madame Dou was a meticulous person, and she had already seen that something was on Madame Qi''s mind. Since it wasn''t good, it would be inconvenient for her to speak up.


    At the Wu Residence.


    Just as Leng Bingxin and Ye Li were leading a group of people to ambush them, they suddenly heard Wu Bingcheng''s footsteps approaching from afar.


    "Did you see that!? How could Qi Hu do that! How could Dou Jing do that!? Who dares to stop me from raiding their home!? When they saw me, they couldn''t help but be respectful! None of those military officers were good. They thought about how they had bullied this father. Today, this father will definitely return the favor! Listen up, tomorrow, go to the Qi Mansion and bring me another hundred soldiers. With two fists, you can fight against four enemies! "If Qi Feng dares to be so impudent again, I will behead him first!" Wu Bingcheng walked into the mansion, reeking of alcohol, and pushed two of his guards open the door.


    "My lord, if we were to kill Qi Feng, I am afraid it would be difficult to explain ¡­" One of the guards tried to dissuade him.


    "What do you know!?" There''s someone up there! Afraid that he would become a small vanguard! I even dare to kill him! What the hell is he! Alright! Stop bullshitting me! I''m very happy today. I''ll have to play with the newly wedded Sixth Aunt later! Get out of my way! Don''t ruin my mood! " Wu Bingcheng shook the door shut and turned back towards the room.


    "Xiao Cui ¡­ Why aren''t you coming out to welcome the old master! Could it be that he was waiting for the old master after he shed all of his energy? Ouch ¡­ Of all the concubines you know best... Good, good, good. The old master will definitely not mistreat you tonight! Haha ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Without waiting for Wu Bingcheng to finish his sentence, a bucket of cold water suddenly spilled out of nowhere, causing Wu Bingcheng to shiver. In addition to the chilly night wind, half of Wu Bingcheng''s drunkenness was gone!


    "How preposterous! Who is so blind as to not see me here! Who was it!? Get out of here! Xiao Cui! Wu Bingcheng''s angry voice sounded as he surveyed his surroundings. When Wu Bingcheng''s eyes swept over his back, his entire body froze in place, as if he was frozen. He saw a ghost standing behind him, its dark green eyes shining with a frightening cold light.


    "Ghost ¡­" Someone ¡­ "Woo woo ¡­" Wu Bingcheng wanted to scream, but Xiao Lingfeng managed to hit his acupoint.


    "Wu Bingcheng, you have committed heinous crimes and harmed loyal and honest people. Today, I shall carry out justice for the heavens and take your life!" Xiao Jingfeng didn''t want to argue with him, so without another word, he pulled out his sword from his waist and prepared to stab Wu Bingcheng. But at this moment, a burst of cold air suddenly approached and Xiao Jingfeng suddenly retreated, only to see a dart dart flying right in front of his face.


    Before he could think of what to do, a group of people suddenly appeared from all directions. There were around forty to fifty of them, and according to Xiao Lingfeng''s experience, all of them were experts in the martial arts world. Although he was skilled in martial arts, it was not enough to fight against all of them.


    "It''s a trap ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng never imagined that Wu Bingcheng''s mansion would have so many experts. It was obvious that they were using him as a bait to lure him out.


    "Who are you?" Xiao Jin Feng''s raspy voice was filled with a trace of coldness. Amongst everyone, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li were the first to arrive.


    "Don''t care about who we are, as long as we know that you are the assassin who assassinated the officials of the imperial court! Someone! Charge! You must catch them alive! " With Leng Bing Xin''s order, forty to fifty people charged at Xiao Jin Feng. Xiao Lingfeng''s eyes suddenly became cold as he brandished his sword to meet his opponent. In less than three moves, Yan Wuhen, dressed in black, had already rushed behind Xiao Jin Feng.


    "We''ve fallen into a trap!" He was not afraid of death, and was afraid that his identity would be exposed. Even though a large portion of his face had already been burned away, if he were to carefully examine his face, he would be able to see the expression on his face. In this way, these people would definitely be able to find out about Duan Mu Yan through him.


    "I was careless!" You just have to find a chance to escape! " Yan Wuhen could have stayed out of the way. In this kind of situation, even if he rushed in, it would be useless. He would only lose an extra life.


    While the fight was going on in the courtyard, Yao''er turned pale with fright. She had thought that things would go smoothly, but she hadn''t expected that so many people would suddenly rush out. Without any hesitation, she quickly left Wu Bingcheng''s residence and ran towards the Imperial Hospital.


    In the courtyard, Xiao Jin Feng and Yan Wu Hen had tried to break out a few times, but had been suppressed by the crowd. Furthermore, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li had been keeping a close eye on them, so there was no way for the two of them to escape!

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    "Looks like the odds are against us this time!" "No regrets, sorry ¡­" The silver sword in Yan Wuhen''s hand danced up and down like a dragon, but there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. Before he had entered the pavilion, Xiao Jin Feng had vowed to himself that there would be no grievances between the two of them.


    "Protector, you''re too serious. If you don''t regret it, you would be willing to die here." Xiao Jin Feng spoke firmly, and continued to fight to the death with the sword in his hand.


    Seeing that Xiao Jin Feng and Yan Wu Hen were too weak, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li looked at each other and suddenly rushed in from outside the circle. With the two of them working together and with the combined attacks of the crowd, Yan Wu Hen and Xiao Jin Feng retreated until they were forced into a corner.


    Suddenly, a sword came piercing over. Xiao Jin Feng instinctively dodged, but neglected his own defense. With two "pa pa pa" sounds, Xiao Jin Feng''s acupoints had already been pierced by Leng Bing Xin. Yan Wu Hen was now in a sorry state. Since he had subdued Xiao Jin Feng, Leng Bing Xin and the rest had focused all of their attention onto Yan Wu Hen. After ten moves, Yan Wu Hen had been subdued, but when Leng Bing Xin looked back, there was no trace of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Crap!" Which one of you saw the people here? " Leng Bingxin was extremely shocked, she had already pointed out Xiao Jingfeng''s acupoints, no matter how good his martial arts were, it was impossible for him to break through them. If someone came to save her, she wouldn''t even be able to see a shadow.


    "Let''s not worry about this for now. Capturing one of them is not going to disappoint our master. Let''s go!" Ye Li could vaguely feel a group of people rushing over from outside the manor. He knew that his master had arrived with someone, so he made a gesture of letting go. The forty to fifty people picked up the injured and the dead. Along the way, only Wu Bingcheng and Yan Wuhen remained in the Wu Residence.


    "Ghost ¡­" "There''s a ghost ¡­" Throughout the entire process, Wu Bingcheng was still immersed in Xiao Jingfeng''s mask, unable to extricate himself as his hoarse voice crazily shouted and roared.


    The very next second after Leng Bing Xin and her group disappeared, the Wu Mansion''s main gate was kicked open. A group of people rushed in with torches in their hands. After the officials and soldiers had been separated, Duan Xingyi appeared in front of them in his purple robe.


    At this time, Wu Bingcheng''s acupoints had already been opened.


    "Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Your Highness, save me ¡­ " Wu Bingcheng was so scared that he nearly peed his pants. He almost crawled to Duan Xingyi''s side.


    "I ask you, what happened just now?" The cold voice was filled with a sense of majesty. Wu Bingcheng was already incoherent.


    "Ghost... This official saw a ghost with a green face and fangs. It was extremely terrifying. There were so many ghost shadows! Your Highness, save me! " Duan Xingyi snorted disdainfully as he slowly walked in front of Yan Wuhen, whose acupoint had already been pressed.


    "How dare you! How dare you assassinate an important official of the imperial court. Do you know that this is a serious crime?" Duan Xingyi sized up Yan Wuhen from head to toe. Although he was a prisoner, he still had a high-spirited look on his face.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, I am not the murderer, I was just passing by at night and heard Sir Wu shout ''Ghost'', so I came to investigate, but who knew that the moment I entered the door, I was blinded by greed. If not for Your Highness'' pressure, I think that the ghost would have taken my life as well ¡­" Yan Wuhen looked at Duan Xingyi with a serious expression. Although he knew he was doomed, he couldn''t let Duan Xingyi speak the truth and let others see that it was a trap. Duan Xingyi had asked Wu Bingcheng to flaunt his skills so that people from the Pear Blossom Pavilion could come and take his head, while he himself reaped the benefits of being a fisherman! As for Duan Xingyi, his intentions were also very clear. He wanted to find out who the mastermind was.


    "Ghost? Do you believe in ghosts? Even if there was a ghost, there must be someone secretly doing it! Sir Wu, is this person trying to kill you? " Duan Xingyi coldly questioned, his beautiful eyes never leaving Yan Wuhen.


    "No ¡­" Not... It was a ghost! "A group of ghosts, their mouths are wide open ¡­" At this moment, Wu Bingcheng was still in a panicked state and was spouting nonsense. When Duan Xingyi heard this, he flew into a rage. He immediately turned around and walked in front of Wu Bingcheng. Without another word, he sent a slap towards Wu Bingcheng.


    Wu Bingcheng had never practiced martial arts, and with Duan Xingyi''s short of breath, this slap was really not light. Wu Bingcheng''s entire body was sent flying a few meters away and he almost fell to the ground.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Blood gushed out of Wu Bingcheng''s mouth, and the severe pain finally made him sober up a little.


    "Men, come over here, Sir Wu!" Duan Xingyi suppressed the anger in his heart and commanded coldly. His subordinates didn''t dare to neglect their orders and immediately dragged Wu Bingcheng in front of Duan Xingyi.


    "I ask you, is this person trying to assassinate you at night?" His cold voice was laced with a bone-piercing killing intent. If he knew that Wu Bingcheng was acting this way, he might as well have Ye Li kill him as well. That way, he could die with no proof.


    "Return... Cough cough ¡­ "Your Highness, it seems like..." "Seems like..." Due to his shock and drunkenness, Wu Bingcheng only had an impression of Xiao Jingfeng''s face. While Wu Bingcheng was hesitating, Duan Xingyi raised his hand again. Wu Bingcheng had the same impression of this slap, so he immediately changed his words.


    "That''s the guy!" It was this person who wanted to assassinate this official! Your highness, the Crown Prince, is going to decide for this official ¡­ "We must bring the culprits to justice!" Wu Bingcheng said in fear, his rat eyes staring at Duan Xingyi''s palm.


    "How can there be no excuse for wanting to add insult to injury? I didn''t expect the crown prince to be so decisive. Not to mention this one, even your hundred men might not be convinced ¡­" Yan Wuhen bitterly opened his mouth as a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes.


    "Since Sir Wu has already identified your identity, come! Bring the criminal to the Sky Prison!" Duan Xingyi did not care about Yan Wuhen''s sarcastic remarks as he ordered people to tie up Yan Wuhen. Then he left Wu Bingcheng''s residence. After Duan Xingyi and the others left, the Wu Mansion was completely silent. Wu Bingcheng stood there blankly, and for a moment, he didn''t know what to do.


    As for Yan Wuhen, he was escorted by the soldiers to the Wu Residence. In the dark, Zi Min''s gaze turned cold. He was about to rush over when he was stopped by a mouse.


    "Zi Min, you can''t act rashly. It seems we''re late. Let''s go back and find Master!" Even if Zi Min was unwilling, she knew very well that even if she rushed out, it would be useless. She could only expose Duan Mu Yan to the crowd. Speechless, Zi Min had no choice but to leave Wu Bingcheng''s residence with Zi Shu and the others.


    In the Imperial Hospital, Xiao Yuxuan had already been drugged by Zheng Ting Ze and wouldn''t wake up for a long time. At this moment, Duan Moyan was pacing left and right, and she already knew that Wu Bingcheng wouldn''t have the guts to provoke the Second House of Qi; it was all her fault. If she wasn''t overly worried about Xiao Yuxuan''s condition, she wouldn''t have overlooked this point.


    "Mu Yan, don''t be too anxious. I hope that Zi Min and the rest will be able to change the course of events!" At that time, Duan Mu Yan had already told Zheng Ting Ze of everything that had happened, and Zheng Ting Ze could be considered as a member of the Pear Blossom Pavilion.


    "If anything happens to Wu Hen, how can I be at ease! No wonder Duan Xingyi didn''t make any movements during this period of time. So it turns out that he''s thinking of how to expose me! " Duan Mu Yan was filled with remorse. At this moment, Zi Min had already returned to Zheng Tingze''s residence with the others.


    "Pavilion Master, your subordinate was a bit late. Duan Xingyi brought Wu Hen to the Sky Prison!" The little mouse''s sword-like eyebrows creased as it reported in a worried voice.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you have to save Wu Hen. You have to save her ¡­" Tears fell from Zi Min''s eyes, her eyes were full of begging and anticipation.


    "I will definitely not let anything happen to Wu Hen! Don''t worry! Mouse, take good care of Zi Min, Master! " Duan Mu Yan frowned as a cold glint of determination burst forth from her eyes before she walked towards the secret chamber. The little mouse also understood Duan Mu Yan''s thoughts. She was afraid that Zi Min would go and rob the prison in a moment of desperation.


    Within the secret room.


    "Master, now that Wu Hen has fallen into Duan Xingyi''s hands, I''m sure he will use all kinds of methods to make Wu Hen reveal my identity. What should I do?" Duan Muyan clenched his hands tightly, she had no idea what to do next.


    "Calm down first, don''t mess around. Since the crown prince wants to get your information from Yan Wuhen, he will not harm Yan Wuhen for a short period of time. It is inevitable that we will suffer. During this period of time, we can think of a foolproof plan." Zheng Tingze spoke with a solemn tone, but he also didn''t have a better idea in his heart.


    "According to disciple''s perspective, Duan Xingyi would definitely not imprison Wu Hen in an ordinary cell. It''s impossible for him to escape." Duan Moyan did his best to calm himself down. The more dangerous the situation was, the more he couldn''t afford to lose his mind.


    "If hard attacks aren''t enough, then we''ll think of another way!" Zheng Tingze''s expression was dark.


    At this time, Yao''er had also hurriedly returned to Zheng Tingze''s residence.


    "Zi Min, what happened to Wu Hen and no regrets?" Yao''er suspiciously looked at Zi Min, only to see her face covered in tears. She knew that the two of them were probably done for.


    "Wu Hen was taken away by the crown prince, but from beginning to end, we never saw him without any regrets!" The mice spoke truthfully. The light in Zi Min''s eyes suddenly became ice-cold.


    "She definitely will not regret it! He was a spy! It must be! " Zi Min suddenly unsheathed her sword and was about to charge out when Duan Mu Yan walked out.


    "Zi Min, don''t be rash!" Duan Mu Yan interjected.


    "Pavilion Master, it is indeed suspicious that we don''t regret. When Zi Min and I were at the Wu Residence, we didn''t see any regret at all. We only saw Brother Wu Hen being pierced with his acupoints. This subordinate thinks that we definitely will not tell anyone about this secret. Otherwise, who would know that we were going to make a move tonight? " The little mouse said angrily.


    If my plan wasn''t wrong, Wu Hen wouldn''t have gotten into trouble. Originally, I told Yao''er to invite Madam Qi and Madame Dou to the Spring Festival to prove their innocence, but it also proved that we were going to make a move tonight. This was originally a trap, and in that case, we had to tell Duan Xingyi that we can''t make a move tonight. Duan Muyan tried his best to calm himself down. This was the first time she had failed since the creation of the Pear Blossom Pavilion, so he must treat this situation seriously.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, when Zi Min and I arrived, there was only Wu Bingcheng and Brother Wu Hen left in the courtyard. After the two of them had their acupoints pierced, Duan Xingyi led a group of people and rushed in. However, after that, Duan Xingyi became infuriated and gave Wu Bingcheng a slap on the face. Only then did Wu Bingcheng change his words, saying that it was Brother Wu Hen who assassinated him! " Mouse described the scene from the beginning to the end.


    "Catch ghosts ¡­" Duan Mu Yan contemplated for a long time before speaking.

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    "There might be a turning point in this matter, but it will depend on whether or not Madam Qi is willing to help!" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes flashed as she turned to Yao''er.


    "Princess, what do you mean?" Yao''er was confused as she suspiciously looked at Duan Mu Yan. The corner of Duan Mu Yan''s lips slightly curled up as she surrounded the crowd and whispered in a low voice ¡­


    Just as Duan Mu Yan expected, Yan Wuhen was currently imprisoned at the place where Duan Xingyi had imprisoned Dou Jing. After he dismissed everyone, Duan Xingyi walked in front of Yan Wuhen with great interest.


    "How dare you rob Xu Tianshu and Liu Li. You even hid Zhu Xu away. I used so many people, but still couldn''t find the old man''s whereabouts. Tell me, where did you hide him?" His ice-cold voice was bone-chilling cold. Duan Xingyi looked coldly at Yan Wuhen, his gaze was like the King of Hell''s, causing people to tremble with fear.


    "Your Highness, your words are too harsh. I don''t even know what you''re talking about. What is Xu Tianshu?" What Liu Li? Which demon was it? I''m just a ghost catcher. " Yan Wuhen''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, nonchalantly replying, but in the bottom of his heart, he had already made up his mind to hold on to his words until the end.


    "Catch ghosts? Do you think I will believe you? Since you don''t want to say it, then don''t blame me for being heartless! Someone! Call me! Until he says it! " At the side, the jailer who was about to be executed walked up to Yan Wuhen with a long whip in his hand and started whipping him. In just a short moment, Yan Wuhen already had more than ten whips on his body, and blood was seeping out from his wounds. However, Yan Wuhen did not even make a sound.


    Duan Xingyi turned to look at Yan Wuhen. He knew he was a man, punishment might not be useful, but even if he didn''t, he still wouldn''t be able to resolve the hatred in his heart.


    The next morning, Duan Chen returned to his study after leaving court. Before he could sit still, he heard a report from Eunuch Li.


    "Reporting to your majesty, Madam Qi and Madame Dou have already knelt outside the palace. They said they have an important matter to discuss with your majesty." Eunuch Li told the truth. Ever since Duan Chen had ascended to the throne, they had already arrived outside the palace. The sky was freezing cold, yet they had knelt outside for nearly two hours.


    "Oh? Something important? " Duan Chen looked suspiciously at Eunuch Li. For a moment, he couldn''t think of any reason why the two madams were looking for him. Could it be that he wanted him to be the one to be wronged by Qi Hu and Dou Jingping?


    "Pass on!" Duan Chen lightly nodded his head before sitting on the Dragon Throne. A moment later, the two of them stepped into the Imperial Study, and upon seeing Duan Chen, they fell to their knees.


    "This subject''s wife kowtows to the emperor!" Seeing the anxious expressions on the faces of Madame Qi and Madame Dou, Duan Chen ordered the two of them to stand up and give their seats.


    "What business do you two ladies have with me?" Duan Chen asked suspiciously. He was well aware that Dou Jing and Qi Hu''s sins were questionable, but for his son, he could not let them go.


    "To return to the emperor, this subject knows that I have no face to see the emperor, but that Wu Shou was honest and bullied the emperor too much. Every day my Qi Mansion was full of trouble, obviously searching for criminals, but in reality, he was bullying us orphans and widows without anyone to rely on. Every time we enter the mansion, we either smash things or beat people up, even old stewards in their seventies could not escape." Not only the Qi Mansion, but Zhentian Mansion is also in the same situation. We did not want to kill him, but for no reason at all, we imprisoned him, so we did not see him in prison this time. We only hoped that the Emperor would let that Master Ghost Catcher go, and no matter how much Wu Bingcheng bullies us orphans and widows in the future, the old woman will not retaliate! " Qi Fu was good with words. In addition to her tearful expression, he looked to the side. Madame Dou was actually sobbing softly. This made Duan Chen''s heart ache. Dou Jing and Qi Hu were already dead, yet he had ignored their families. It was all due to his negligence!


    "Are you all telling the truth?" Duan Chen frowned as he coldly spoke.


    "Even if the sinner has a hundred heads, he wouldn''t dare to lie to the emperor. This matter has already spread throughout the Imperial City. Any random commoner who asks would know that Wu Bingcheng is causing trouble for our mansion." Madame Dou also stood up, her voice tinged with sadness.


    "How preposterous! Someone! to Wu Bingcheng! " Duan Chen had always been ashamed of Dou Jing and Qi Hu, so how could he tolerate Wu Bingcheng acting so recklessly today?


    "Your majesty, our purpose in coming here is not to make things difficult for Sir Wu, but to have him release the master who caught ghosts. Presumably, he only wants to earn some silver coins, so there really shouldn''t be such a disaster!" Madam Qi explained. Duan Chen pondered for a moment, then ordered Eunuch Li to go to the Sky Prison to pick people up.


    Just as Eunuch Li was about to walk out of the imperial study, Duan Xingyi suddenly walked in from the outside and reached out his hand to stop Eunuch Li.


    "Father, this son greets you!" Qing Yue''s voice was calm, but in reality, Duan Xingyi had already been standing outside for a long time. He never expected that Madam Qi and Madame Dou would use this move. The Ghost Catcher was clearly someone who wanted them to rescue Yan Wuhen. Since he had already captured this person, he wouldn''t let them go.


    "Xingyi, you''ve come at the right time. Do you know anything about Wu Bingcheng?" Duan Chen looked suspiciously at his son. Although he didn''t ask about Duan Xingyi, it didn''t mean that he didn''t know that Wu Bingcheng was Duan Xingyi''s trusted aide.


    "In reply to Imperial Father, your son and son have only recently learned of Wu Bingcheng''s evil deeds. Rest assured, this crown prince will definitely return justice to all of you for the crimes Wu Bingcheng committed. At that time, the two ladies were not present, and the Heavenly Master Ghost Capture was indeed an assassination attempt on Wu Bingcheng. Even if Wu Bingcheng was a heinous criminal, he would still be punished by the imperial court, so how could he, a mere Daoist, take responsibility for this? So, this crown prince suspects that he is a spy from the Southern Yue and specifically wants to take advantage of the feud between Wu Bingcheng and the Two Prefectures to kill Wu Bingcheng. " Duan Xingyi''s words rendered the two wives of Qi Dou speechless.


    "It can''t be ¡­" Has the crown prince been investigated? " Madam Qi knew of Yan Wuhen''s identity. She frowned and wanted to refute, but she didn''t dare to say anything. She didn''t want to arouse Duan Xingyi''s suspicion with just a few words.


    "Yi''er, do you have any proof that that person is a South Mountain spy?" Duan Chen solemnly stated, exceptionally cautious with the word ''spy''.


    If there is no evidence, this son will let you go. As for Wu Bingcheng, I beg this father to leave this matter to this son to handle, if you are not feeling well, this son will take responsibility for this matter, right? This son will definitely give royal father and the two wives a satisfactory result. " Duan Xingyi vowed solemnly. Duan Chen only felt a stifling feeling in his chest as he couldn''t afford to continue trying this case. He nodded in agreement. When the two madams saw this, their expressions turned slightly awkward, but they no longer spoke.


    After leaving the palace, the two madams went back to their respective residences. They weren''t discussing Yao''er at all, but rather prevented others from eavesdropping. Only when Madam Qi returned to her residence and entered the secret room did she let out a long sigh.


    At this moment, Yao''er and Zi Min had been waiting anxiously for a long time.


    "Madam Qi, how is it? Has the Emperor let Yan Wuhen go? " Zi Min said anxiously, her eyes filled with hope. Madam Qi shook her head dejectedly, and then narrated everything from the beginning to the end.


    "I''m sorry, I didn''t think that His Highness the Crown Prince would call Great Hero Yan as a spy for the Southern Yue, this is the emperor''s weakness. If it wasn''t for the old woman, Great Hero Yan wouldn''t have ended up in jail, but now, I really can''t help at all. I''m really sorry for letting the two of you down ¡­" At the side, Yao''er stepped forward to comfort her.


    We are already very grateful that you joined hands with Madame Dou to see the emperor. As for the matter of Wuhen, we will think of a way, and as for Wu Bingcheng, since the emperor already knows about this, I believe that even if Duan Xingyi wanted to protect him, it would be impossible! "" Yao''er said in a euphemistic tone, then said goodbye to Madam Qi and rushed to the imperial hospital with Zi Min.


    "Mu Yan... "Mu Yan ¡­" Her weak voice carried a trace of anxiety. Xiao Yuxuan''s misty eyes seemed to see Duan Moyan being pulled away from her own world. No matter how he called out to her, she was still far away from him.


    "Mu Yan!" Xiao Yuxuan suddenly stood up, his eyes wide, and he panted heavily. Only when he realized that it was only a dream did he calm down. However, when they surveyed their surroundings, they found that Duan Moyan was actually not in the room. Xiao Yuxuan''s heart tightened and she immediately got off the bed. However, due to her addiction, she fell down.


    At this moment, the door opened and Duan Mu Yan walked in with a bowl of ginseng soup. When she saw Xiao Yu Xuan crawling awkwardly on the floor, she immediately took two steps forward, placing the tray on the ground and supporting Xiao Yu Xuan.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan''s hands were about to wrap around Xiao Yu Xuan''s arm, Xiao Yu Xuan used all her strength to pull her into her embrace.


    "Mu Yan! Don''t leave me! Please... As long as my illness recovers, we will leave together! "Good ¡­" This was the promise that Duan Moyan had made to him. If not for his conviction, how would he have been able to endure that heart-wrenching pain again and again?


    Feeling Xiao Yuxuan''s nervousness, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously choked. Even though she knew it was impossible, she still continued to deceive him and he slowly withdrew himself from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace.


    "Yuxuan, I will never leave you. I hope you get better soon so that we can have a future." His eyes, which were as beautiful as a butterfly''s, sparkled brilliantly. Duan Mu Yan comforted his gently, but his heart was as painful as needles. Half a month had already passed, and according to Zheng Tingze''s words, if he could endure for another half month, Xiao Yuxuan would recover.


    "Good ¡­" I''ll be fine! "Of course!" Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, which were like those of Zi Ye''s, finally regained some color. With the support of Duan Mu Yan, she slowly returned to her bed.


    After Xiao Yuxuan finished the soup, Duan Mu Yan helped her to lie down.


    "Mu Yan, are you leaving?" Xiao Yuxuan held onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand tightly. The current him was even more fragile than a newborn child. He could not separate from her even for a single moment.


    "No, I will always accompany you ¡­" Her gentle eyes revealed a trace of gentleness. Duan Mu Yan''s cherry lips pursed into a smile as she quietly looked at Xiao Yuxuan. This ginseng soup was mixed with sedatives. She only hoped that Xiao Yuxuan could quickly sleep in order to reunite with Yao''er and the rest.


    In the morning, I will accompany you to see the waterfall and you will see the stars at night. That place is a paradise, and no one knows where we are, so no one will disturb our lives ¡­ Mu Yan ¡­ I''ll do it for you... "Play the flute ¡­" In just a short moment, Xiao Yuxuan had fallen asleep. He had to admit that his master''s knockout drugs were truly effective.

 C198

    Duan Mu Yan gently pried open Xiao Yu Xuan''s fingers and slowly covered his face with the brocade. As she looked at his smiling face, her tears silently fell.


    Without hesitation, Duan Mu Yan hastily left the room and headed straight for Zheng Ting Ze''s residence. The moment she entered the residence, Duan Mu Yan heard the ruckus within.


    "Zi Min, don''t be impulsive. Maybe this has nothing to do with not regretting. Just listen to his explanation!" Yao''er pulled Zi Min tightly as she tried to persuade her.


    "What do you mean we have nothing to do with him? Then where did he go? He was obviously the first one to arrive at the Wu Residence but the one who got caught was Brother Wu Hen, can he explain it?" "It was clearly a trap he set up to collude with Duan Xingyi ¡­" Zi Min''s eyes were wide open as she glared coldly at the mask that had remained unchanging throughout the ages. She almost roared when she opened her mouth to speak.


    "No regrets, say something!" Even though Yao''er wanted to excuse Xiao Jin Feng, she couldn''t find the reason for his sudden disappearance.


    "It doesn''t matter if you believe it or not, I didn''t betray Traceless Aftermaths, and at that time, I was already hit with an acupoint, and was saved by a mysterious person. When he let me go, I rushed back, but I didn''t expect ¡­" He knew that he would definitely be misunderstood, but he had no choice but to return. Since he had already decided to use his unrepentant identity to protect Duan Mu Yan, he would not regret it.


    "Mysterious person? Who are you trying to trick ¡­ Since that person can save you, why can''t he save Brother Wu Hen! I will kill you to avenge Big Brother Yan! " Zi Min could no longer suppress the anger in her heart. She flung Yao''er away and rushed forward with her sword drawn. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan walked into the room with quick steps.


    "Zi Min, stop!" Her voice contained a trace of majesty, Duan Mu Yan stood in front of Xiao Jin Feng, looking straight at Zi Min.


    "Princess!" He''s a spy! " There was fire in Zi Min''s eyes as she pointed furiously at Xiao Jingfeng.


    "He''s not! If he was a spy, there was no need for Duan Xingyi to capture Wu Hen. "Obviously, they don''t know our background. I believe they won''t regret this!" He had once suspected this man wearing a mask. However, at this moment, she trusted him more than anyone else, and this sort of indescribable trust caused Duan Mu Yan to feel that it was inconceivable. However, that feeling was still a real existence.


    "Thank you, Pavilion Master." Her hoarse voice was filled with emotion, but he couldn''t hear it. Through the mask, his pair of black eyes that were as deep as the sea flashed with a hint of heartache.


    "Yao''er, how is everything?" She did not know why, but every time she looked at those eyes, Duan Mu Yan would think of Xiao Jin Feng. Although she knew that the person before her was definitely not Xiao Jin Feng, she could not help but dodge it.


    "The emperor had already promised his two wives to interrogate Wu Bingcheng and let Big Brother Yan go, but Duan Xingyi suddenly appeared and insisted that Big Brother Yan was a spy from the Southern Yue, so the emperor gave this matter to Duan Xingyi. Wangfei, what do we do now?" "Big brother Yan must have suffered a lot by now. If we don''t save him now, I''m afraid that Zi Min ¡­" At this moment, she no longer cared about hiding his feelings for Yan Wuhen, and wholeheartedly wanted to save Yan Wuhen.


    "This won''t do, we''ll just take the prison!" Yan Wuhen was her benefactor, if not for Yan Wuhen, she would not have achieved what he had achieved today.


    "Absolutely not. If we''re going to break out of the prison, then we''ll be in the hands of Duan Xingyi. I believe he''s been waiting for us in the heavenly prison for a long time!" Xiao Jingfeng calmly analyzed.


    "Then what should we do? "Don''t tell me that we have to watch Big Brother Yan''s body being decapitated?" Zi Min spoke angrily as she glared at Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Maybe someone can help us!" Xiao Jingfeng''s voice had never changed, and no one could hear his sorrowful emotions at this time.


    "Who?" Yao''er suspiciously looked at Xiao Jingfeng.


    "Wu Bingcheng!" Before Xiao Lingfeng could say anything, Duan Mu Yan had already revealed her name. When the crowd heard her words, they were first shocked before they turned to look at Duan Mu Yan in puzzlement.


    "Princess, I''m afraid this is inappropriate, no? According to what Madam Qi said, Duan Xingyi will definitely give Wu Bingcheng face. Right now, he can''t even protect himself, so why would he allow us to take him hostage? " Yao''er doubtfully asked.


    "Duan Xingyi won''t immediately kill Wu Bingcheng. He still needs to use Wu Bingcheng to testify against Wu Bingcheng at the last minute. But he won''t let Wu Bingcheng be a force to be reckoned with, so he will definitely send him to prison." Duan Mu Yan said confidently.


    "As long as Wu Bingcheng enters the Sky Prison, he will definitely think that Duan Xingyi is a murderer and will naturally resent him to the extreme. If we send someone to save him at this time and have him speak out about the Formless Prison as well as the mechanisms he paid special attention to, I believe he won''t object." Xiao Jin Feng took over the conversation and analyzed the situation.


    Duan Moyan looked at Xiao Lingfeng joyfully before nodding slightly. Although this matter sounded feasible, Zi Min still felt uneasy.


    At this moment, Zheng Tingze had already returned to his residence from the palace.


    "Master, you''re back?" Duan Moyan spoke softly, only to see Zheng Tingze''s solemn expression.


    "Mu Yan, follow me in for a while." With a solemn expression, Duan Mu Yan''s heart sank. She then assigned the mission to Xiao Jin Feng, Zi Min, and Yao''er before hurriedly following behind them. Watching Duan Ling Tian''s departing figure, a trace of coldness that seeped into the depths of Xiao Jin Feng''s heart.


    Within the secret room, Zheng Ting Ze looked at Duan Mu Yan with a solemn expression.


    "Master, what happened?" Duan Mu Yan looked suspiciously at Zheng Ting Ze; she had never seen her master''s expression before.


    "Mu Yan, Eunuch Li just announced that I am going to the Imperial Hall to treat His Majesty''s illness ¡­ Things are not looking good. " Zheng Ting Ze sighed lightly. He knew that Duan Mu Yan and the Emperor''s heart were tangled up, but he didn''t want Duan Mu Yan to regret it. After all, they were related by blood.


    "Royal Father, he ¡­ "What''s wrong?" Her heart was shocked, but it quickly returned to normal. She had already given up on that man. Her so-called kinship with him had been cut off long ago when her brother had died. Presently, she only cared about when that person passed the throne down to Duan Xingyi. If Duan Xingyi succeeded, her plans would be more than a hundred times more difficult.


    "Right now, the emperor''s body is very weak, but strangely, since I can''t find any problems with it, this kind of inexplicable weakness is very abnormal. Allow me to speculate boldly, perhaps ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze wanted to say something but hesitated.


    "Master suspects that someone poisoned Father?" A person''s image suddenly appeared in her heart. Duan Xingyi? His royal father had already treated him so well. For him to become the crown prince, he actually forced his eldest son to death. Wasn''t this kind of doting enough to make Duan Xingyi feel at ease? However, if it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan wouldn''t have been able to find another person.


    "It''s very possible!" Zheng Tingze nodded heavily with a worried expression on his face.


    "Then... How much longer can royal father hold out? " Duan Muyan hesitated for a moment before finally asking, an indescribable feeling of bitterness bubbling in her heart.


    You can rest assured that even if I wanted to, I would treat the emperor, but we must not spread this matter. The person who poisoned the emperor used an extremely slow poison, and according to my calculations, the emperor has been poisoned for a year, so you can see how deeply he has hidden himself. If he discovers that the emperor''s poison has disappeared, then he will definitely take other measures to cure him, so I can only secretly detoxify the emperor. Zheng Tingze pondered for a moment before opening his mouth to analyze.


    "Master is right. As for royal father''s poison, I will do my best ¡­" Without showing too much worry and worry, Duan Mu Yan indifferently nodded her head before leaving the secret chamber. Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but sigh as he watched Duan Mu Yan''s lonely back. He originally thought that she wouldn''t let go of the Emperor, but now it seems that the Emperor had deeply hurt her.


    Ever since Yan Wuhen was captured and sent to the Sky Prison, Wu Bingcheng still believed that he had run into a ghost, hence he used a method to drive evil spirits away from the mansion. He even invited a bunch of old monks to recite scriptures to comfort him.


    Wu Bingcheng was sitting in the middle, receiving the baptism that the Daoist Priest had mentioned. At this moment, the Wu Mansion''s door was suddenly kicked open by someone, and over a hundred soldiers rushed in like a torrent. Finally, it was Duan Xingyi who entered.


    The instant he saw the scene in front of him, Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together as an indescribable rage surged up from the bottom of his heart. What a good Wu Bingcheng, to actually dare act like this ¡­ If it wasn''t for the two wives defining Yan Wuhen''s identity as a Daoist, how would they dare to go directly to the Emperor? If people were to see the current situation in the Wu Residence, it would be hard for him to not waste his breath.


    "Someone come!" Capture Wu Bingcheng! Those who do not wish to be convicted, scram for this crown prince! " Duan Xingyi spoke in a ruthless tone, causing all the monks and old Taoists to scatter in all directions. When Wu Bingcheng saw this, he couldn''t help but be very surprised.


    "Too... Your Highness, what is the reason for this? This humble official has just put on a French show... This... Where are you bringing this humble subject? " Wu Bingcheng was caught between the left and right soldiers, making him even more confused.


    "You still dare to ask!? Bring the culprit to the Sky Prison for trial! " Duan Xingyi naturally couldn''t say that it was because of his harassment of the two prefectures that he had been recruited into prison. With Wu Bingcheng''s vicious personality, he would definitely reveal everything on the spot. Even killing Wu Bingcheng would be of no use.


    "No ¡­" No! Your Highness, please spare my life ¡­ This humble subject doesn''t dare anymore! I don''t dare to do it again! " Wu Bingcheng could only say that he committed the crime Duan Xingyi committed with a grand gesture, but he didn''t know the real reason behind it.


    Speechless, Duan Xingyi flung his sleeves and left, while Wu Bingcheng was brought out of the Wu Residence, full of grievances. In the dark, Xiao Jingfeng and Zi Min could see everything clearly.


    "Are you sure you can save Wu Hen?" Her ice-cold voice had no trace of warmth. Zi Min coldly looked at Xiao Jin Feng, filled with hostility. If it wasn''t for the fact that Duan Mu Yan was ordered not to act rashly, she would have long ago thrust her sword at Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Even if I have to sacrifice my life, I will definitely save Wu Hen." Yan Wuhen had been captured because of him. No matter what, he would definitely rescue him from the Sky Prison.


    The setting sun gradually sank as the new moon rose in the east. While Duan Mu Yan was scheming how to save Yan Wu Hen, she also had to take care of Xiao Yu Xuan. Sometimes, when she was faced with Xiao Yu Xuan''s hopeful and happy gaze, Duan Mu felt guilty.

 C199

    "How is Yu Xuan?" Duan Zitong looked solemnly at Duan Mu Yan, her face devoid of any expression.


    "If I remember correctly, the princess shouldn''t be here." Duan Mu Yan remained calm and collected as she looked straight at Duan Zitong.


    "I didn''t go in to see Yuxuan. I was just outside!" Duan Zitong knew that she was being unreasonable but she still argued.


    "Fortunately, the Princess did not enter. Otherwise, all her efforts would have been for naught. Princess, it would be too late for regret." There was no need for Duan Mu Yan to be so respectful and respectful to Duan Zitong. She didn''t even acknowledge Duan Chen, so why would she care about Duan Zitong''s identity?


    "You! "How dare you!" Duan Zitong had never been struck like this before and was about to raise her hands to block Duan Mu Yan''s icy cold gaze when, inexplicably, she subconsciously retreated a few steps. In her memory, there was only evasion and fear in her eyes, but never any such sharpness.


    "Princess, if you wish to go back on your words, Mu Yan will leave immediately. However, if anything happens to the Prince Consort, the Princess must not put her on Mu Yan''s head! I believe that the Imperial Physician had already made it very clear that if Prince Consort''s withdrawal from poison failed again, his life will be in danger. " All of them had a weakness. Back then, her weakness was the mufei and her royal brother. It wasn''t hard to see that Duan Zitong''s weakness was Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Stop!" Suppressing the rage in her heart, Duan Zitong quickly walked up to face Duan Mu Yan.


    "Let me warn you, I am already one of Jade Xuan''s men. Jade Xuan is father''s softer prince consort. If you know what''s good for you, you''d better not have too much hope or ideas. Otherwise, you''ll suffer." Duan Zitong revealed the worry in her heart, only to be met with a burst of laughter from Duan Muyan. "Hahahaha ¡­." "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!


    "I may not be the one who has thoughts! Princess, if you wish for Mu Yan to stay, please leave immediately. If you do not, Mu Yan will leave immediately! " Duan Mu Yan resentfully spoke, angering Duan Zitong to the point that her face was ashen purple. However, for the sake of Xiao Yuxuan''s life, she could only endure it for a while. No matter what, she would end Duan Mu Yan''s life sooner or later.


    If she had a heart, then it would be fine, and it would be fine with Xiao Yuxuan. But now, she definitely couldn''t be so selfish, and after sighing deeply, Duan Mu Yan rolled her eyes with a dull expression, and she couldn''t help but be startled. The purple dress before her stood behind her like a ghost, silent and unmoving, as if it was a ghost from hell, causing Duan Mu Yan to almost fall to the ground.


    "Royal sister, why are you so excited ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up slightly as his phoenix eyes narrowed into a glint of light. He was currently looking with interest at Duan Mu Yan, who was in his embrace.


    "Your Highness, please let go!" Her heart was still unable to calm down. Every time Duan Xingyi appeared, it would cause her to be thrown into chaos.


    "Imperial Sis is really heartless. If it wasn''t for Xingyi just now, don''t mention this bowl of good soup, Royal Sis, you would have already fallen to the ground." Duan Ling Tian''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised with a wronged expression.


    "Your subject''s wife kowtows to thank the crown prince!" Sensing that Duan Xingyi''s fingers had slightly loosened, Duan Mu Yan immediately withdrew from Duan Xingyi''s embrace and bowed respectfully.


    "There''s no need to be courteous. How is the prince consort doing?" Right now, there were only a few people left in the Great Mo Empire who were civil and military, and all the things that he had promoted were just baskets of grass. Adding to that, with Duan Chen''s health getting worse and worse, he might be able to carry out a major operation of killing and stealing the Great Mo Nation''s treasury, so such a self-destruction of the mountain would definitely not get Duan Chen''s permission. No matter what, he would destroy the mountain a little, and once he found out, he would immediately leave the Great Mo and return to the Southern Yue.


    "I''m sorry to trouble you, Crown Prince, but the Prince''s health is quite stable." "Mhm." Duan Muyan replied in a light tone, her voice was calm and composed.


    "That''s good, that''s good ¡­" In the end, Xiao Yuxuan was still an insurmountable chasm between him and Duan Mu Yan. One day, he would make Duan Mu Yan forget about that man that had made her so deeply engraved in her bones.


    After Duan Xingyi left, Duan Muyan let out a long sigh of relief. That inexplicable sense of pressure was relieved, and Duan Muyan no longer thought about it as he turned around and walked into the room.


    It was a cold and gloomy night. Wu Bingcheng was locked up in his cell and felt quite displeased. He had called for his jailer several times to see if the crown prince had succeeded and was now shouting loudly in his cell!


    "How dare you! How dare you disregard my words!" Wait for me to go out and see how I''ll deal with all of you. I''ll make you look down on everyone else! I am here as well as the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice! You are prison guards even if you are outside! " Wu Bingcheng was in the middle of cursing loudly. The prison wardens that were originally waiting inside were unable to bear the pressure and were forced to step back. This kind of cursing was not something that many people could bear.


    Because of Wu Bingcheng''s special identity, he had a room in his cell that was separated by a wall. At this moment, all of the guards outside the cell door had been scolded away by him, so the entire room became a bit empty. Wu Bingcheng also scolded and shouted, but no one came in, so he could only temporarily rest in the corner.


    Just as Wu Bingcheng was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt a gust of cold wind pass by. He opened his eyes subconsciously and saw that mask that seemed to be the mask of the King of Hell!


    "Ghost ¡­" "Ugh ¡­"


    "If you dare to yell again, I''ll take your life!" Xiao Lingfeng''s sharp blade had already reached Wu Bingcheng''s neck, and his voice was ice-cold.


    "You ¡­ "Who are you?" Wu Bingcheng was already trembling with fear as he stared at Xiao Lingfeng in terror.


    "Who I am is not important, what''s important is that I do not have any ghosts under my sword!" As the saying goes, grievances always have a leader. If you die, don''t come to the wrong person! The higher-ups were afraid that you would cause trouble, and if they want your life, it has nothing to do with me! Die! " Xiao Jingfeng suddenly pulled out his sword, and in the nick of time, a person leapt out of nowhere, fiercely blocking Xiao Jingfeng''s sword. After fighting for a while, Xiao Lingfeng hurriedly left the Sky Prison.


    "Come..." Someone! "Save me ¡­" Wu Zhenzhen howled loudly as if he woke from a dream. At this moment, the man in black also ran away, disappearing without a trace.


    Sensing that something was wrong with Wu Bingcheng''s voice, the prison warden ran in.


    "Sir Wu!" What''s the matter with you? " Even though Wu Bingcheng''s cell was in danger, he was still in charge of all of them since Wu Bingcheng''s official position was not demoted.


    "Quick!" "Quickly find ¡­" Wu Bingcheng panicked. Just as he was about to ask the prison guard for help and see the crown prince, his heart suddenly shook. That person was clearly the ghost-masked man who had threatened him that day. Up there? Who could it be?


    "Sir Wu!" You... Are you really looking for the Crown Prince? But His Highness the Crown Prince has said that he doesn''t want to see you and we don''t dare to go to the Crown Prince! If you have something urgent to say, just tell us, and we will have something to say when we meet the crown prince! " The guard had no choice but to agree.


    "No ¡­" No need ¡­ "I don''t need it for now ¡­" Wu Bingcheng''s forehead had already started sweating profusely. Who was that person pointing at just now? Why didn''t Duan Xingyi let him say there was a ghost? Furthermore, he was not allowed to use his technique. Was he afraid that someone would try to harm that ghost-masked man? That... That means it was the crown prince who sent people to kill me? He wants to kill a donkey?


    Too many questions lingered in Wu Bingcheng''s mind. He suddenly felt that he had fallen into Duan Xingyi''s trap. First, he would use him to deal with the Qi and Qi families. Then, when he succeeded, he would kill him!


    "Sir Wu?" Are you all right? " The jailer felt that Wu Bingcheng''s expression was strange and asked doubtfully.


    "No ¡­." No problem, you guys go out. Let me calm down for a moment, I need to think about it carefully ¡­ "Think about it ¡­" Wu Bingcheng laid on the ground like a lost soul, his eyes full of fear.


    The prison wardens found peace rare, so they left immediately. While Wu Bingcheng was frowning, Zi Min suddenly appeared in front of him.


    "You ¡­ "Who are you?" Wu Bingcheng was surprised at first, but then he recalled that it was this person who had beaten the bronze masked man away. In fact, he could be considered his savior.


    "Who I am is not important. What''s important is that you should know who wants to kill you by now, right?" This meant that Duan Xingyi was really going to kill him to silence him. He was the one who framed Dou Jing Jing and Qi Hu, as well as those civil and military generals. If he were to die, wouldn''t Duan Xingyi be able to rest easy? Thinking of this, Wu Bingcheng immediately knelt down.


    "I plead for the hero to beg the villain to come out ¡­" At this very moment, Wu Bingcheng was fully aware of the seriousness of the situation. If he were to sit here and wait for death, then there was only one way out. No matter what, he had to find a way out! As the saying goes, better to die than to live. If Duan Xingyi wanted to kill him, it would be as easy as flipping his palm! His current situation was the best example.


    "I can save you, but on one condition!" According to Duan Muyan''s intentions, he could not waste his breath with Wu Bingcheng. If not, he would have to rely on his own strength to oppose him.


    "What condition?" Wu Bingcheng looked suspiciously at Zi Min.


    He was originally my senior brother, but when he heard you call him a ghost, he rushed in. Who would have thought that he would be innocently captured by Duan Xingyi? If you have a way to save him, then I have a way to save you! If not! "Then forget it!" Zi Min didn''t wait for Wu Bingcheng to respond and prepared to leave.


    "Great Hero, take care!" Let me think... Think about it... Then, if this little one tells Great Hero where that person is imprisoned, will you really be able to bring me away? " At this moment, Zi Min was like a lifeline for Wu Bingcheng. Other than believing her, he had no other choice.


    "We are all people of the martial arts world, so we will naturally keep our promises. How much time do you need?" Zi Min''s voice was still cold, but her heart was feeling more and more uneasy.


    "Two days!" "In two days, this little one will definitely get the key to seal your senior. At this time the day after tomorrow, this hero must come and save us!" Wu Zheng pleaded earnestly. Zi Min didn''t say anything and disappeared from Wu Bingcheng''s eyes.


    Wu Bingcheng''s eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light as he looked in the direction of Zi Min''s disappearance. Since he was going to die anyway, why not take this gamble? As the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, he had his own methods and had prepared an extra set of keys for every cell in the prison.

 C200

    When Duan Xingyi once again saw Yan Wuhen, he was already covered in cuts and bruises.


    "What is it? Still not willing to tell? I believe that the master behind you must have a great deal of face, otherwise, the two ladies of Qi Dou would not have come to the royal study to plead for you. To be able to have such a relationship with the two ladies of Qi Dou, either they have received a great favor from you, or your master''s position and status is worth a bunch of people in their eyes. Duan Xingyi calmly analyzed the scene as his eyes turned as cold as ice.


    I don''t know what you''re talking about." I''m just a Taoist in pursuit of ghosts, how can I have a master! "If there really is a master, then it''s also Old Lord Taishang ¡­" Duan Xingyi was very clear that a tough guy like Yan Wuhen would definitely not submit to a whip, and he might as well just withdraw all the soldiers.


    "It doesn''t matter if you don''t say anything. If this fails, your master will definitely think of a way to save you. Do you think I will let him have his way?" Duan Xingyi slightly hooked up a strange smile, then left the cell in large strides. Yan Wuhen slightly raised his gaze. Deep in his heart, he was afraid that Duan Mu Yan would reveal her identity in order to save him.


    Spring Festival.


    "Master, did you manage to find anything?" Leng Bingxin suspiciously looked at Duan Xingyi. However, looking at his face that was as cold as an icicle, she knew everything.


    "That person really has a stubborn mouth, but it doesn''t matter. I never planned to get anything out of him, but the person behind this actually managed to convince the two ladies. This makes me very uneasy. Now that I think about it, Qi Hu and Dou Jing died weirdly. Could it be ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together. He felt an indescribable nervousness in the bottom of his heart.


    "Master is suspecting that they are not dead, this is impossible!" Leng Bingxin said confidently.


    "Perhaps. No matter what, we must find out who the person behind the scenes is. Otherwise, everything that has happened in the past will be in vain." Duan Xingyi felt increasingly uneasy in his heart. His mood was exceptionally heavy.


    "Master, I don''t know why, but that Hua Kui called Meng Yan hasn''t appeared for almost a month. I wonder if this person is related to the organization behind the scenes?" Leng Bing Xin guessed.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" Heh, perhaps there might be someone who knows her identity! " Duan Xingyi suddenly thought of that bad friend of his. Why did he want to follow Meng Yan that day? This question had always been at the back of his mind.


    Moonflower Palace.


    "She must have misunderstood you, right?" Hong Chang leaned lazily on the chair, her phoenix-like eyes looked at Xiao Jin Feng with a charming light. Sometimes, Shangguan Wu Ye wondered if he was right to save him. Still wrong.


    "She didn''t misunderstand, but her subordinates were unwilling to forgive me, thank you!" If not for Shangguan Wuye, he would have definitely fallen into Duan Xingyi''s hands. With Duan Xingyi''s intelligence, he would have definitely guessed his identity, and this was something he didn''t want to see.


    "Heh, how rare ¡­" Shangguan Wu Ye replied resentfully. The next second, his face froze a little. "Someone you shouldn''t have seen has come, you should leave first ¡­" As Shangguan Wuye spoke, all that remained was a magnificent sight. Just as Shangguan Wuye was sighing emotionally, that purple dress suddenly arrived.


    "Friend ¡­"


    "If you still acknowledge me as your friend, tell me, who is Meng Yan? Don''t tell me you don''t know! " Her ice-cold voice carried a trace of decisiveness. Duan Xingyi coldly gazed at Shangguan Wuye with a solemn expression. He didn''t have the slightest intention to joke around.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Why are you being so serious ¡­ If I knew, I would naturally tell you. Unfortunately, I truly do not know. " As soon as Shangguan Wuye''s words fell, Duan Xingyi had already made his move. If Shangguan Wuye''s kung fu was not exceptional, this palm would have protected him for more than three days.


    "Hey!" You''re not going to do this, are you? I really don''t know, you saw what I saw that day! " Shangguan Wuye looked at Duan Xingyi in alarm. He had been hiding this from him for a long time, admitting it wouldn''t do him any good.


    "You swear it?" Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at Shangguan Wuye, thinking that he had been too reckless.


    "I swear! I really don''t know! What''s wrong? Something big happened? " Shangguan Wuye said tentatively.


    "You''d better not lie to me!" "Scram," Duan Xingyi said coldly. He then turned around and left. Looking at Duan Xingyi''s fading back, Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help but sigh. I''m sorry! If you want to watch a show, you will have to pay a price ¡­


    Inside the cell, Wu Bingcheng called the jailer over to his side.


    "Listen up, even though I''m inside, that''s my and the crown prince''s plan. Where is the newly captured Daoist Priest?" Wu Bingcheng spoke with a dignified tone.


    "My lord, what do you mean by stratagem?" The jailer subconsciously asked about the good news, only to be scolded by Wu Bingcheng.


    "If you don''t look at your own identity, how can you know about such a major event in the imperial government!?" "Hurry up and tell us, where is the Daoist priest captured by His Highness the Crown Prince!" If it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, he might not have had a backer to rely on, but he wouldn''t have offended so many generals, and he wouldn''t have been jailed. Now that the matter has been resolved, does he really think I''m a fool?! Don''t let me get out of here, or I will announce your actions to the world sooner or later!


    "My Lord, it''s in the cell where we locked Dou Jing up! But His Highness the Crown Prince has decreed that no one is allowed to enter! " Prison guard replied.


    "Close it there ¡­" It''s not safe there! " Wu Bingcheng said resentfully.


    "Master, there are three lines of defense there. Even if it''s the Great Firmament, don''t think of saving him there!" The guard replied.


    "Oh, by the way, send someone to call my wife over. Tell her that I want to eat some food at home. This prison food is too horrible!" Wu Bingcheng frowned and said disdainfully.


    "But you''re the one who ordered the fire food every day?" Prison guard was suspicious but he was hit by guard B.


    "Don''t worry my lord, I will do it right away!" After the guard left, Wu Bingcheng''s gaze turned cold. Luckily, he had the key to the dungeon, otherwise, it would have been even harder to get him out of that cell.


    In the Imperial Hospital, Xiao Yuxuan''s addiction was already getting less and less. Other than the occasional tingling and itchiness during this period of time, he was powerless on all fours. There was no longer that bone-piercing pain.


    "Mu Yan, I''ve already asked the imperial physician. I will be completely healed in ten days. At that time ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan softly said. His gaunt and emaciated face became even more round, revealing his unparalleled elegance.


    "Let''s drink the ginseng soup first. Even if there''s another ten days, we can''t afford to be careless. Yuxuan, we''ve worked hard for so long. We can''t afford to be negligent in the slightest." In ten days, yes, there were only ten days left before she would leave Xiao Yuxuan and return to his own world. Heaven had pitied her and given her a month''s time to get along with Xiao Yuxuan.


    Just as Duan Moyan was about to pass the bowl to Xiao Yuxuan, her hands were tightly gripped by Xiao Yuxuan''s hands. Duan Moyan''s heart shook and she tried to retract his hands, but his hands were unable to withstand Xiao Yuxuan''s insistence.


    "Mu Yan, let us start again. We can live in seclusion like royal father and live the life that we want!" Xiao Yuxuan looked excitedly at Duan Moyan. This time, even if there was an even greater obstruction, he would not give up.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was in a dilemma, the door suddenly rang. Xiao Yu Xuan was slightly startled, but Duan Mu Yan had already pulled his hand away.


    "Come in ¡­" She pushed open the door to find Zheng Xianzi standing respectfully outside the room. Understanding Zheng Tingze''s meaning, Duan Muyan said a few words before leaving with him.


    At this moment, Yao''er, Zi Min, and Xiao Jin Feng were waiting for him in the secret chamber.


    "How''s it going?" Duan Moyan recovered her composure and asked in a cold voice.


    "In reply to Wangfei, Wu Bingcheng already believes that the person who wants to kill him is Duan Xingyi, and he has also promised that he would help us rescue Big Brother Yan. He speaks with complete confidence, and believes that he has a way to coax the jailer to reveal the location of Big Brother Guan Yan." Zi Min answered truthfully.


    "What this subordinate is worried about is Duan Xingyi, because no one can be certain that he won''t appear in the Sky Prison tonight. Since his goal is to uncover the masterminds, I believe he must have long been prepared. Maybe there will be all sorts of ambushes laid out around the Sky Prison." After all, he had once been an almighty general, so naturally, he would be more meticulous in his thinking.


    "So you''re saying you won''t let us go and save Big Brother Yan?" And you still say it''s not a spy! " Zi Min said angrily. She didn''t have a good impression of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Zi Min, say less. It''s not like what you say is illogical. I wonder how wangfei will arrange it?" Yao''er calmly advised, before shifting her gaze to Duan Mu Yan.


    "We definitely have to save Wu Hen, but we can''t go back on our guard if we don''t regret what we said. This time, I want to make a bet that the twelve of you will accompany us, and even if Duan Xingyi had ambushed us, he definitely wouldn''t have expected us to send so many people. Wu Bingcheng is a man who fears death, and since he promised you, he definitely has a way to save Wu Hen before leaving with you." I have my own ways of dealing with him! " Duan Mu Yan said resolutely.


    "Since you''ve decided on this, I''ll give it to you for self-defense!" Zheng Ting Ze passed the prepared copper balls to Zi Min and Xiao Jin Feng.


    "What is this?" Zi Min looked at the copper ball in her hand in confusion and asked.


    "This is the smoke ball that I have prepared for a long time. As long as I throw it out forcefully in times of crisis, it will explode into a cloud of smoke. You can also take advantage of this chaos to escape!" Zheng Tingze explained.


    After everyone was ready to leave the royal hospital, Yao''er walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Esteemed wangfei, how do you want to use your appearance to entangle Duan Xingyi?" Yao`er''s problem was precisely the one that caused Duan Mu Yan to worry. When she thought of Duan Xingyi''s charming eyes, her entire body felt uncomfortable. It was as though those eyes could see through her and she couldn''t hide all of her thoughts from him. However, with Meng Yan''s identity, what reason could a brothel girl have to meet the Crown Prince?


    After pondering for a long time, Duan Muyan finally decided to use her current identity to meet Duan Xingyi. She really couldn''t find any excuse to cause a brothel lady to appear in the palace.


    The sun was setting, and the new moon was rising in the east. All of their plans were being carried out in an orderly fashion. Inside the Imperial Physician Courtyard, Duan Mu Yan left Yao''er to take care of Xiao Yuxuan while she headed for the crown prince''s hall.

 C201

    When she arrived at the crown prince''s hall, she absolutely had to pass by the Ting Prefecture. As she looked at the tightly shut door, tears welled up in her eyes as she recalled the past. Her royal brother''s complexion kept walking back and forth in her mind, and in order to gain her approval, she had to spend her days and nights practicing her calligraphy and studying military strategies. However, what she received in return was only her father''s cold eyes.


    Her steps seemed to expend all of her energy. As the distance between them got closer and closer, the empress dowager''s haggard face always carried a smile. Even though she didn''t have her father''s pity, mother empress still gave her the greatest love and care in the world.


    As the wind blew, the doors of the Jadeite Temple creaked open. Duan Mu Yan halted her steps, her pupils attracted by the open door as she walked step by step until she stepped into the palace that she hadn''t seen for a long time. On the day of the wedding, just what sort of mood did mufei have to drink her cup of filial tea?


    Everything seemed as usual, as if nothing had changed except for the fact that things had changed. Right now, there was no longer any sign of the mufei''s tender love, and it would never again be filled with serenity.


    Suddenly, a beam of light illuminated the entirety of the Jade Pear Palace without turning back, because everything before her eyes made her feel as if she had fallen into an abyss. In her memory, the Blue Pear Palace had always been spotless, and the mufei loved to be clean, never allowing even the slightest blemish. But now, the dust had accumulated into a thick layer, and a spider web had even formed in the corner. Why did this happen? Could it be that with the death of mufei, no one was interested in this place anymore? Her tears flowed down violently without any warning, and her weak body trembled slightly due to the immense blow. She did not even care who ignited the flames behind her, as the extreme desolation engulfed her completely.


    The scene of her time with mufei surfaced in her mind in waves. Without mufei and her royal brother, she suddenly felt how lonely she was, no one could understand how many tears flowed from her midnight dream, no one could understand her dejected mood, and she lived in this world like a lone cliff covered in pine, she could only guard herself against this strength, but ¡­ She was tired!


    Feeling a pair of firm hands on her shoulders, Duan Moyan fiercely looked back and threw herself into her embrace. It didn''t matter who it was; all she needed was a harbor that could accommodate her, even if it was just a sliver of warmth.


    "After consort Li''s death, father ordered for this place to be sealed. If the seal wasn''t blown away by the wind, you can''t enter ¡­" Her clear voice was tinged with a tinge of heartache. When her voice rang out, Duan Mu Yan was suddenly startled and immediately retreated a few steps back. Borrowing the light of the fire, she saw that handsome and charming face appear right in front of her.


    Duan Mu Yan tried to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, but her voice was still choked with sobs.


    "You can report this to royal father ¡­" That was because the light that shone from his eyes contained a pity that she could not bear. In this world, anyone could pity her, but only this person could. One day, they would stand at the same height and face each other, and a contest of life and death was fated to occur between them.


    "I came in too, didn''t I?" She did not know what to say. At this moment, she suddenly thought of her purpose for coming here, but her heart was a little regretful. Perhaps, with Meng Yan''s status, it might be a little easier.


    "Many thanks ¡­" What a reluctant word, but she had to say it.


    "As long as you don''t hate me, I''m already satisfied. If you want, how about we clean this room together?" Duan Xingyi placed the lantern in the center of the room aside and casually picked up the broom behind the door. Without waiting for Duan Mu Yan to speak, he had already swept up the spider web in the corner.


    As she gazed at Duan Xingyi''s back, a warm feeling rose up from the bottom of her heart. Such an action was undoubtedly like sending help out in the middle of a snowstorm. Duan Mu Yan did his best to calm her heart down; in any case, as long as he could trap Duan Xingyi, it didn''t matter if she owed him a favor. Speechless, Duan Mu Yan took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the dust off the table.


    The quiet room suddenly became lively. Because there was no water, the room was filled with smoke and dust. Duan Mu Yan would occasionally cough lightly, provoking a light slap from Duan Xingyi.


    "This won''t do, I''ll go get some water." Duan Xingyi said gently with a pained heart as he looked at Duan Moyan, whose eyes were still filled with tears. Just as Duan Xingyi was about to turn around and leave, Duan Mu Yan suddenly stepped forward and pulled down Duan Xingyi''s sleeves.


    "No need ¡­" She only said that she was afraid of being discovered by others. Did that mean that Duan Moyi didn''t want Duan Xingyi to leave her sight? Wu Hen''s life was tonight, so she couldn''t be careless.


    "Don''t worry, as long as I am here, no one will dare to stop us!" Even royal father cannot do it! " He didn''t expect that Duan Xingyi would place so much importance on his mufei. Whether it was a perfunctory act or a facade, at least at this moment, there was only this person before his who was willing to risk the great crime of cheating and clean up the room for his mufei.


    "Let''s go together ¡­" In the end, Duan Xingyi did not refuse as he held the wooden basin tightly in his hand and walked outside. The moonlight was like water as it gently sprinkled onto the azure marble pavement, and Duan Mu Yan silently followed behind Duan Xingyi until they arrived at the edge of the Imperial Garden''s pond.


    "Is there any water here?" Suddenly, she extended her hand and pulled Duan Mu Yan''s hand towards the edge of the pond. She instinctively struggled but was unable to free herself from Duan Xingyi''s hand, and a indescribable warmth slowly flowed from the middle of her palm into her body. Thus, Duan Mu Yan no longer bothered with it.


    Only when they arrived at the side of the pond did Duan Xingyi reluctantly let go of Duan Mu Yan''s hands, both of which slowly covered the thick layer of ice covering the pond.


    "You?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Duan Xingyi with a puzzled expression.


    "It''s already so late. If we were to go somewhere else to fetch water, it would definitely attract attention." Duan Xingyi did not care about Duan Mu Yan''s gaze as he used both his hands to silently throw out his Qi. In just a moment, a huge hole the size of a wooden basin suddenly appeared in the layer of ice around his hands.


    "Your hand ¡­" Even though her heart was stone-cold, she couldn''t help but be moved when she saw this scene. Duan Mu Yan''s gaze swept across Duan Xingyi''s palm. Even if there was no light, she knew how ice-cold it was.


    "Don''t worry. Martial artists are not so hypocritical ¡­" Even if one was a martial artist, they wouldn''t be made of steel or steel. Duan Xingyi was so unafraid of melting ice to get water; his hand was probably already injured from the cold.


    On the way back, Duan Xingyi insisted on carrying a wooden basin. According to his explanation, men should be the ones to do the heavy work. Although Duan Muyan''s expression remained unchanged, his heart was deeply moved. From the time he had met this man until now, the only thing that he had brought her other than indescribable fear, was the grace of saving her life time and time again.


    However, at this moment, Duan Xingyi suddenly felt as if he was enveloped within happiness. His hand was bone-piercing pain from being frozen, but the warmth of his heart was indescribable with words. This was the first time that he had been able to get so close to Duan Mu Yan. He did not have a shred of enmity, nor did he have a shred of ill feelings towards his. What he had was only the warmth of her heart.


    After returning to the Jade Pear Palace, Duan Xingyi gently put down the wooden basin. It was only by borrowing the light from the fire that Duan Mu Yan noticed that Duan Xingyi''s hand was already frozen red and swollen.


    "You ¡­ "Or to the royal hospital, I''ll help you apply the medicine!" Even though she was not on the same side as Duan Xingyi, Duan Mu Yan could not ignore everything that Duan Xingyi did.


    "Are you concerned about me?" Duan Xingyi''s gentle voice was like the gentle caress of a spring breeze, and the brilliance in his eyes carried a trace of expectation. He had been waiting for this day for a long time, and upon sensing Duan Mu Yan''s awkwardness, Duan Xingyi suddenly changed the topic.


    "I don''t have many opportunities. I''ll just rub it down. You clean up first ¡­" After that, we still need to put a seal on it. " Duan Xingyi''s words brought Duan Mu Yan back to her senses. Thus, Duan Mu Yan didn''t insist and instead, she picked up a towel and carefully cleaned the residence that mufei had stayed in before her death.


    Time passed second by second, Duan Xingyi was still constantly sweeping the corners of the room with his broom, and would occasionally stop to rub his hands. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan would silently look back at the purple-colored figure.


    Perhaps one day, when Duan Moyan was reminiscing about the past, she suddenly discovered that that figure had already been imprinted into her heart, sealed away by the dust of the past.


    Time had already passed, and he didn''t know how things were going with Zi Min. If she succeeded, Yan Wuhen would be successfully saved, and if he didn''t succeed, Yan Wuhen would be the only one he would lose.


    Inside the Sky Prison, Zi Min looked at the three keys in Wu Bingcheng''s hands and asked in confusion.


    "Are you sure that the person locked in the innermost area is that Taoist?" The reason why she suspected him was because she didn''t believe him. How could a person who was locked in a cell in the sky get the key to a heaven-defying prison? Behind him, Xiao Jingfeng didn''t hesitate and immediately took out three keys from Wu Bingcheng''s hands. In order to prevent Wu Bingcheng from seeing through his weakness, Wu Bingcheng would not be able to see the mask on Xiao Jingfeng''s face.


    He saw Xiao Lingfeng open Wu Bingcheng''s cell door and head straight for the innermost cell. By the side, Wu Zhuo spoke with sincerity.


    "Hero, you won''t leave me alone after saving that Taoist, right?"


    "Of course not ¡­" "You are the savior of my senior brother''s life. We, the martial artists, will always repay this kindness!" Zi Min pretended to be resolute as she looked at Wu Bingcheng.


    "That''s good ¡­" "That''s good ¡­" Before this, Wu Bingcheng had already chased all the jailers out, leaving no one behind to guard the cell. In the time it took for half a cup of tea to burn, Xiao Jin Feng jumped out from the innermost cell, carrying a person on his back. Zi Min was overjoyed, but when she saw Yan Wuhen, all the blood in her body congealed.


    Without another word, Xiao Min Feng dashed up the road. Zi Min knew that this was not the place to talk, so she also followed closely behind. The two of them brought one person out of the Sky Prison and hurriedly ran away, only to be surrounded by about thirty people in an alley.

 C202

    "I knew you guys would come to rob the prison. I''ve been waiting for a long time." When Leng Bing Xin saw the Wu Bingcheng in Zi Min''s hand, she couldn''t help but feel suspicious.


    Zi Min also tapped Wu Bingcheng''s acupoints twice to the left and right of Yan Wuhen, protecting him. At this moment, Zi Shu and the other twelve people, who had been lying in wait in wait in the dark for a long time, also rushed in, and Leng Bing and Ye Li both looked at each other, and guessed that someone would come to rescue them, but they did not expect that there would be so many people, and that they would not be able to avoid a fierce battle. Xiao Jin Feng knew that he could not delay any longer, but Ye Leng and Bing Xin had already come back to protect him.


    During the exchange, Leng Bing Xin felt that the person in front of her had a very familiar technique, it was like they had fought before, but she could not think of it immediately. At the side, Zi Min was worried about Yan Wuhen''s injuries. After repelling a few masked men, she retreated to Xiao Jin Feng''s side.


    "You go first!" When Xiao Jin Feng jumped out of the encirclement, everyone heaved a sigh of relief. Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li saw Xiao Jin Feng leaving with Yan Wuhen, and felt extremely conflicted in their hearts. They wanted to give chase, but were stopped by Min Min at the cost of his life. Seeing that Xiao Ling Feng was already far away, Zi Min signaled for everyone to retreat, and before they left, Zi Min did not forget to take Wu Bingcheng captive.


    "How preposterous!" Leng Bing Xin gritted her teeth. This was not the first time she had failed to do so. If she had not used all her needles on Gui Luosha, she would not have been so passive today.


    "Retreat!" Ye Li ordered everyone to retreat, and quickly returned to the Spring Festival with Leng Bing Xin.


    "We must let Master know about this!" After thinking about it for a while, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li both walked into the secret passage and entered the backyard.


    The entire Jadeite Temple looked completely new. Duan Mu Yan''s lips were slightly pursed as she looked gratefully at Duan Xingyi.


    "It''s getting late, the night eunuchs will be in trouble soon. Let''s go ¡­" Being able to see the grateful gaze of the girl he liked, he truly felt that he was blessed.


    After the two of them were done closing the doors to the Jadeite Temple, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but scan the bright moon. She guessed that Zi Min''s side should have a result.


    "Your Highness Crown Prince, I''ll be delaying your rest. Mu Yan will be leaving now." However, when she lowered her eyes, she saw that Duan Xingyi''s hands seemed to be extremely frozen.


    "Alright ¡­" Duan Xingyi did not ask her to stay. After all, he still had matters to attend to. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan, he would have gone to the Sky Prison to see Wu Bingcheng.


    "Your Highness the Crown Prince ¡­" Seeing that Duan Xingyi was about to turn and leave, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke up.


    "What''s the matter?" Duan Xingyi asked suspiciously.


    "Why don''t you follow Mu Yan to the Imperial Hospital to apply the medicine first. Your actions cannot be delayed." Although she knew that a person like Duan Xingyi was extremely dangerous, she still had the strength to back things up. If not for Duan Xingyi, even if she wanted to be filial, she wouldn''t have been able to.


    After hearing Duan Mu Yan''s suggestion, Duan Xing Yi suddenly felt warmth seeping out from the bottom of his heart. This was the first time Duan Mu Yan purposely cared for him and did not refuse.


    As the saying goes, long illness makes a doctor. Duan Mu Yan took care of Xiao Yuxuan for nearly a month and was influenced by her surroundings. With a master like Zheng Ting Ze, she was naturally slightly familiar with the medicinal ingredients and the dressing methods. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was applying the best Frostbite Medicine on Duan Xingyi''s hand. Her swollen fingers were trembling even more violently due to the medicinal effects.


    "I''m sorry ¡­" Duan Moyan lowered her eyes in guilt, trying her best to speed up the movements of her hands.


    "Since when did Imperial Sis become so courteous? You''ve already said a few words of apology in the entire night, and Xingyi didn''t feel that you had anything to do with me. Instead ¡­" His heart trembled slightly. Duan Xingyi wanted to speak, but stopped himself. He forcefully swallowed back his words. When the truth was revealed, how would the girl in front of him react? Even if she hated Duan Chen and hated this imperial family, the relationship between them couldn''t be erased. If she were to eliminate Big Mo, how could she endure it?


    "What is it?" Feeling Duan Xingyi''s body stiffen, Duan Mu Yan looked up with suspicion. She had a moment of anticipation in her heart, she really wanted to find out from Duan Xingyi about his next plan. If the one who poisoned royal father was him, then what was his goal? Was it for the sake of becoming the emperor as soon as possible? royal father had already given him everything, what reason was he still in such a rush? What in the world was he thinking?


    "No, it''s just that we shouldn''t have this kind of estranged conversation between us. In the future, if there''s anything that Royal Sis can do, just tell me straight out. Within the limits of our abilities, I''ll definitely help you!" His deep eyes shone with an extreme resolution. Speechless, Duan Mu Yan no longer spoke as she carefully bandaged Duan Xingyi''s wounds.


    After Duan Xingyi reluctantly left, Duan Mu Yan immediately ran back to Zheng Ting Ze''s residence. At this moment, Yan Wu Hen had already been escorted by Xiao Jin Feng to his inner chamber, where Zheng Ting Ze was currently treating him.


    "How is it? Wu Hen did not come out. Are you guys hurt? " Upon seeing Zi Min, Duan Muyan spoke up in a flustered manner.


    "Reporting to wangfei, everything''s going smoothly. That bastard Duan Xingyi really did use torture on Big Brother Yan. Zheng Yuefeng just said that it was a good thing that they were all superficial wounds." "Princess, I tied up Wu Bingcheng and threw him into the secret room. How should I deal with him?" Zi Min asked suspiciously.


    "We can''t kill this person. When we enter the throne room in the future and testify against Duan Xingyi, this person will still have some use. Let''s have the rats send Wu Bingcheng to Pingyang first, and also instruct Prime Minister Zhu that this person is still useful and must not be killed." Duan Mu Yan instructed softly.


    "Leave this matter to Yao''er. With Wu Hen inside, I''m afraid Zi Min won''t be willing to leave ¡­" Yao''er slightly pursed her cherry lips before walking into the dark room. Immediately, Zi Min''s face flushed red.


    "Zi Min, go to the inner room and see if master needs help. He might be too busy to help." No matter what, this matter could be considered to have been a great success.


    At this moment, only Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Jin Feng remained in the main hall.


    "I don''t regret it. Zi Min misunderstood you previously, so you should forget about how anxious she was to save someone else. You shouldn''t bother with her." Her gentle voice was like the spring breeze blowing past Xiao Jingfeng''s ears. His heart pounded as it neared but he could not call her Mu Yan. Xiao Jingfeng knew that ever since he put on the iron mask, he no longer had the qualifications to have anything to do with this woman in front of him. Now that he was under her command, he only wanted to make up for his previous mistakes.


    "Pavilion Master''s words are too serious. Back then, he did not regret his negligence, which was why he had allowed Wu Hen to suffer so much. He did not regret his actions and took the blame for his actions." Even Xiao Jin Feng himself felt that his hoarse voice was noisy when he heard it. He was more than willing to be mute.


    "It''s getting late, rest early as well. I believe that if Duan Xingyi''s plan fails, we''ll recruit him again. We''ll be busy in the future." He did not wish to be enemies with Duan Xingyi, and the mistake lay in his position. That position belonged to his royal brother.


    As expected, when Duan Xingyi returned to the Crown Prince Palace, Ye Li and Leng Bingxin had already been in the secret room for a long time. Only when the bed was flipped over did the two people appear.


    "What is it?" Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at the two as an ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.


    "Returning Master ¡­" The criminals have escaped, and even Wu Bingcheng was captured by them. " Even though it was difficult to say anything, Ye Li had no choice but to report the truth to Duan Xingyi. Currently, the power of that mysterious organization was already beyond their imagination.


    "What?" Duan Xingyi abruptly stood up as his sword-like brows tightly knitted together. His dark, cold eyes radiated killing intent as he stated, "How could this happen?" You guys are not lying in ambush in the vicinity of the Sky Prison, how could you let them escape? " Duan Xingyi was obviously furious. He had gone through so much trouble to scheme for his opponents to fall into his trap, and now that he had failed, it would be even more difficult to lure them into his trap!


    "Master, we really did not think that they would send more than ten people to capture the prison. Master, please punish them for lack of preparation!" Ye Li immediately knelt to the ground. In fact, this mistake had nothing to do with him. If it weren''t for the fact that Leng Bing Xin was confident, he wouldn''t have waited for half the team to ambush him. Seeing that Ye Li had taken the blame, Leng Bing Xin immediately retorted.


    "This has nothing to do with Ye Li. Bing-er was careless. That was the only reason it ended up like this. If master wants to punish her, I will punish Bing-Er." Leng Bingxin spoke with a solemn tone, she did not intend to give in.


    "Is there any use in punishing them? Even if I kill all of you, would I be able to uncover the identity of the mastermind? " The cold voice didn''t have a trace of warmth. If it weren''t for the fact that the two of them had followed him for so many years, he would have killed them long ago. After a long period of silence, Leng Bing Xin suddenly remembered something.


    "Master, among those people in the prison, there is a man with a mask on his face. When Bing''er fought with him, she felt that his moves were very familiar. She didn''t remember him at the time, but now she has some impression of him." "It''s unlikely that that person ¡­" Leng Bing Xin frowned as she analyzed the situation, feeling conflicted in her heart.


    "Who is it?" Duan Xingyi suspiciously looked at Leng Bingxin as he coldly asked.


    "Seems to be so... It''s the Qi King Xiao Lingfeng! " Back then, in order to get the needle back from Xiao Jin Feng, she had stopped him halfway. If Ye Li had not appeared in time, she would have lost his life long ago in the hands of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "How is that possible? Didn''t Xiao Lingfeng burn to death?" By the side, Ye Li said in disbelief.


    "Bing-Er is right. That iron mask man''s every move is exactly the same as Xiao Jin Feng''s, especially that final killing move, it is still fresh in Bing-Er''s mind!" Although she knew it was impossible, Bing''er resolutely replied.


    His heart suddenly shook, and Duan Xingyi''s brows furrowed as he looked at Leng Bingxin. A series of scenes suddenly appeared in his mind: the steel-faced man who had appeared when Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong were getting married and insisted on taking Xiao Yuxuan away. Obviously, he didn''t want Xiao Yuxuan and Duan Zitong to get married. And then there was Shangguan Wuye''s sudden appearance, which also showed that this person must have known Shangguan Wuye, otherwise that kid would not have been so bored that he had nothing to do.


    If... However, on the day of the accident, Duan Mu Yan was safe and sound, whereas Xiao Jin Feng had suddenly been burnt to ashes without even a trace of his corpse. If that person was really Xiao Jin Feng, then it would be impossible for Shangguan Wu Ye to make a mask for Xiao Zhi because of the burns. After that, Xiao Ji kidnapped Xiao Yu Xuan, but he did not want Duan Mu Yan to feel bad, so it was understandable. Furthermore, according to Leng Bing Xin, this person was not Xiao Jin Feng!

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    "Master ¡­" You wouldn''t think that the person is Xiao Jin Feng, right? Ye Li felt Duan Xingyi''s abnormality and couldn''t help but speak softly.


    "If he is Xiao Jingfeng, think about it. Who in this imperial court would be willing to have him lend a helping hand and listen to his commands with all their might?" Duan Xingyi''s eyes suddenly turned cold as he clenched his hands into fists. Shangguan Wuye was such a good man. Sooner or later, he would have to fight for this fight from the Palace of Moonlight.


    "Could it be the other dukes of the royal family?" Leng Bingxin analyzed.


    "Heh, throughout the entire Mo Imperial Clan, other than those princes who have gained the hearts of the people, the princes of the main clan are becoming more and more arrogant. With Xiao Jin Feng''s arrogance, they would not stoop down to the ground." Duan Xingyi said coldly.


    "Then Master, what do you mean?" Ye Li raised his eyes and asked.


    "Now, other than Xiao Yin, only the four great princes Wei, Zhou, Wu, and Chu are worthy of suspicion. Next, we will try one by one to eliminate the Duke of Wei! If it is the turn of the prince, then Xiao Xinfeng will appear again, which means that the person who has been opposing us this entire time is none other than this person! " Duan Xingyi''s voice was filled with leisure as a layer of ice seemed to have been cast on his charming face. This time, he would make the Badlands Territory look strong but look weak!


    "Master, if you rashly make a move against the four great dukes, it might arouse Duan Chen''s suspicion or might anger the other dukes. At that time, if they were to turn against you together, the consequences would be unimaginable." Ye Li said worriedly.


    "Do you think that the four of them are that united? Their domineering attitude has long been obliterated by the days of peace and tranquility. Now, all they care about is how to eliminate them and expand their power!" If we do this, they will only reveal their true nature. As for Duan Chen ¡­ Even if he is unwilling, he is also unwilling to cripple my position as the crown prince! " Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up and a trace of coldness flashed through his black eyes.


    "What do I need to do with Bing-Er?" Since his master had already made up his mind, Ye Li naturally followed his orders.


    "Create from nothing!" Go down! Although the criminals have been taken away, we did not gain anything important like this. Forget about your mistake this time, if there''s a next time, we will not let you off lightly! " Duan Xingyi''s voice was as cold as ever, so Leng Bingxin and Ye Li quietly retreated.


    Duan Xingyi slowly walked to the side of the Imperial Consort''s chair and leisurely sat down. He instinctively wanted to clench his jade pendant, but he discovered that his hand was tightly wrapped up. His heart had a hint of warmth, and it was also at this moment that a strange thought suddenly flashed through Duan Xingyi''s mind.


    Early in the morning, Xiao Yuxuan was sitting on his bed, circulating his energy. His white clothes were like snow, and his black hair was fluttering in the wind, but his face was haggard and haggard due to the Five Stone Powder. At this moment, Duan Moyan was pushing open the door and entering the room with a bowl of ginseng soup. Perhaps it was time for them to part, but the few times the words were forcefully swallowed back down his throat. Facing the light in Xiao Yuxuan''s eyes, she really didn''t know how to reply.


    "Mu Yan, you''re here!" "I''ve already fully recovered and don''t need to drink any more of these supplements. You''ve worked hard for this month ¡­" Seeing that it was Duan Moyan, Xiao Yuxuan stood up happily to welcome her with a smile on her handsome face that she hadn''t seen for a long time.


    "Then you still have to drink this bowl ¡­" Her smile was a little forced. She had already reached the deadline, and there were some things that could not be avoided. Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan obediently finished the soup on the table.


    "Mu Yan, I''m fine now, we ¡­" He had been waiting for this day for a very long time.


    "Yuxuan, sit down first. Although the imperial physician said that your poison has been removed, we still need to recuperate for a few more days. There are some things we need to take care of carefully ¡­" In the end, Duan Mu Yan did not speak of the truth and didn''t erase Xiao Yu Xuan''s hope. However, her words had already caused Xiao Yuxuan to feel uneasy.


    "Mu Yan, you ¡­ You didn''t change your mind, did you? "You promised me that as long as you succeed in detoxifying yourself, you will abandon everything here and leave with me. I have already made my preparations, and regardless of the ends of the earth, I will not let you suffer any more grievances!" Xiao Yuxuan was excited as he opened his mouth to speak, his hands clenching tightly around Duan Mu Yan''s waist. His clear eyes were filled with an uncertain fear.


    "Yuxuan, I ¡­" Although the words were on his lips, he didn''t know how to reply. Could it be that she had no other choice but to tell him that he would never be able to abandon everything here?


    At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open by a maidservant dressed in a palace attire.


    "Prince Consort Ma... Prince Consort, go and persuade the princess! She''s going to do something stupid! " The maidservant knelt on the ground, begging with a tear-stained face.


    At this moment, his heart had suddenly sunk to the bottom. Xiao Yuxuan stared blankly at the kneeling maidservants as his face became increasingly pale. He could throw away everything, but he still had to leave behind a shred of debt. Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan had no intention of leaving, the maidservant cried even more sorrowfully.


    "The princess has just been diagnosed as pregnant by the imperial physician. This servant has only managed to grab some medicine to calm the pregnancy, but found out that the princess had obtained a bowl of saffron from somewhere. Prince Consort, if you don''t go now, the child in the princess'' womb won''t be able to protect her ¡­" The maidservant sobbed, her tears streaming down her face! Before she came here, Duan Zitong had given her an absolute order that if she didn''t bring Xiao Yuxuan back to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she wouldn''t have to return alive.


    The moment he heard that he was pregnant, Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t help but stagger backwards. If it weren''t for Duan Moyan''s support, he would have definitely fallen to the ground. After a night of hibernation, there would have been irreparable consequences.


    "You go outside and wait ¡­" A strange sense of loss assaulted her every nerve. When she heard those four words, Duan Mu Yan''s heart wasn''t better than Xiao Yu Xuan''s by even a little. After the maidservants left the room, Duan Mu Yan helped Xiao Yu Xuan to sit on the bed.


    "Yuxuan, as you have heard, if we hadn''t left, we would have forgotten everything. Even if we had gone to the ends of the earth, our hearts would still be here. You have your responsibility, and I have a past that I can''t bury away." Yuxuan, as you have heard, if we hadn''t left, we would have forgotten everything. Half of his heart was sincere, while the other half was fake. In the past, he still had illusions, but now, he finally understood that he would never be able to go back to the past with Xiao Yuxuan.


    Tears unknowingly welled up in his eyes. Xiao Yuxuan quietly sat there, not uttering a single word. It wasn''t until Duan Mu Yan stood up and was about to leave that he suddenly spoke.


    "Mu Yan, have you never thought of leaving?" The sudden question broke the hearts of the two. Duan Mu Yan was stunned for a moment, but in the end, she didn''t reply and left. Seeing the figure that was carved on the bottom of his heart slowly grow further and further away, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly raised his hand and smashed it against the bed rails. Who could he blame for this kind of ending ¡­


    When Xiao Yuxuan rushed into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong was drinking a bowl of saffron in one gulp. At that critical moment, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly stepped forward and threw away the bowl in Duan Zitong''s hands.


    "Why are you doing this?" Qing Yue''s voice carried a trace of sullen anger as Xiao Yuxuan coldly looked at Duan Zitong. Originally, it was fated by the heavens to have such a person. Xiao Yuxuan didn''t want to hate him, but he didn''t know how to extinguish the unwillingness in his heart.


    "Because I know better than anyone how hard it is for a child without a father to live ¡­" Duan Zitong slumped against the table, her hollow eyes devoid of any trace of light.


    "You ¡­ "What are you talking about ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan avoided Duan Zitong''s gaze with a slightly guilty look and sighed deeply.


    "You should know what I''m talking about better than anyone else. When I gave you up to Duan Mu Yan, I already knew that this would happen. Leave, it''s as if you''ve never appeared ¡­" Her sparkling tears flowed down her cheeks as Duan Zitong''s tears fell like rain. She cried until her tears flowed like rain and her entire body trembled from the excitement.


    "I never said I was leaving ¡­" Seeing Duan Zitong''s pained expression, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly felt how cruel she must have been. Even though he didn''t like Duan Zitong and even hated him, he had to admit that he had felt Duan Zitong''s love, especially during the time he had consumed the Five Rock Powder.


    At this moment, Duan Zitong looked incredulously at Xiao Yuxuan as tears rolled down her cheeks.


    "Yu Xuan, what did you say?" You... You won''t leave me and the child? " In reality, Duan Zitong had long since seen through Xiao Yuxuan''s intentions. If he really had stopped addicting drugs, she wouldn''t have stayed in the palace in peace. Thus, she had long since planned this all out plan. Now that she heard Xiao Yuxuan personally promise not to leave, she naturally couldn''t help but be pleased.


    "Our fault is that it has nothing to do with the child. You rest first, I''ll have the maidservants come in and take care of you ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan spoke lightly, his eyes filled with an unconcealable grief.


    "Then you ¡­" Duan Zitong rushed forward to stop Xiao Yuxuan.


    "I''ll head back to the Tutor Hall first. I''ll come visit you later ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan did not look back as he left. His heart, however, was currently being roasted by flames. One step wrong, every step wrong. In the end, he and Duan Moyan could not return to the past.


    When Xiao Yuxuan returned to the royal hospital, Duan Mu Yan had already left. Looking at the empty room, Xiao Yu Xuan''s eyes misted over. The past was already past, how could he endure this ¡­


    Under Duan Xingyi''s secretly instigating and instigating, the Great Mo Prince''s most powerful faction, the Prince Wei, was finally imprisoned for forging a weapon without permission. Whether it was for Duan Mu Yan, the imperial government, or even Duan Chen, this news was extremely shocking.


    Imperial Hall.


    "Your son greets royal father." Duan Xingyi was dressed in a purple robe as he respectfully bowed. When his gaze swept over Duan Chen, he couldn''t help but feel puzzled in his heart. According to his estimation, Duan Chen should have already been deeply poisoned. Could it be that the medicinal strength was insufficient?


    "Yi''er, come over." Duan Chen''s voice was low and weak, and his face was slightly yellow, but the light in his eyes remained the same.


    "What orders does royal father have?" Duan Xingyi stood up and walked to Duan Chen''s side, but he clearly understood what Duan Chen wanted to say.

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    "Yi''er, do you really have solid evidence for the matter of King Wei secretly forging weapons? Could it be that I wronged him? " Duan Chen suspiciously looked at Duan Xingyi, his face filled with worry. That King Wei had poured out all his wealth and personally appeared on the battlefield during the Great Mo Empire''s assault on the world, and had swept through everything in his path. He was also an indispensable contributor to Duan Chen''s expansion of the territory.


    "In reply to Imperial Father, this is absolutely true, although King Wei denies it. However, the other three princes saw with their own eyes the underground weapon factory located on the eastern side of the city. This son knows that royal father will not be willing to punish him. Duan Chen, if Dou Jing Jing''s death had shaken the military, then the death of Wei Wang would shake your foundation. You, Big Mo, would already be in a precarious situation ¡­


    "Then what are you going to do with King Wei?" Duan Chen knew in his heart that he couldn''t conceal this matter, hence he spoke with worry.


    "Such a heinous crime must be the extermination of an entire family!" Duan Xingyi ruthlessly spoke, with no room for compromise.


    "Family extermination ¡­ Yi''er, royal father is old, and has some things that cannot be taken care of. This mountain will sooner or later be handed over to you, you have so many strict rules and regulations towards King Wei, but your royal father has already been together with him for dozens of years, and now that the next day is peaceful, maybe he has already erased their initial heroic spirit and gained a bit of selfishness. However, he is heartless, and your royal father can''t not disobey, as your royal father, it''s not good for you to excuse him in the imperial court, I just hope that you can speak for King Wei, with these steps, your royal father can let him live as well. If it wasn''t for Dou Jing''s death, and Zhu Xu''s whereabouts unknown, they would definitely have pleaded for mercy on behalf of King Wei. However, looking at the current number of new faces in the imperial court, the old officials he was familiar with were becoming fewer and fewer. Even if there were still a few left, they were all cowardly people who wouldn''t stick their heads out for King Wei.


    "Since royal father has spoken, this son shall do his best!" Duan Xingyi slightly nodded as the light in his eyes intensified.


    In the Xiao manor, Duan Moyan looked at Yao''er with a grave expression on her face.


    "Are you speaking the truth?"


    "To reply wangfei, this news came from Imperial Physician Zheng. It can''t be wrong!" Yao''er resolutely replied.


    "Why would Duan Xingyi make a move against King Wei? Su, Zhou, Wu, and Chu are foreign monarchs, but they are the backbone of the Mo family. With them, the Mo will be as stable as gold, and if they are attacked by enemy troops, the Mo will be on the verge of collapse. " Duan Mu Yan was puzzled. He himself was a woman, so how could he not understand this logic? Currently, he was actually working with three other princes to frame the Emperor of Wei. This was completely against common sense.


    "Princess, do you think that King Wei was falsely accused?" Yao''er doubtfully asked.


    "Although I do not understand the character of King Wei, his character and prestige is unrivalled even in the army. Even Dou Jing and a few other generals are unable to shake him. Duan Xingyi is basically digging his own grave! " His heart was in a mess. If the Badlands was in a precarious situation, what could he do about it?


    "Esteemed wangfei, then we ¡­" Yao''er probed.


    "Prince Wei has committed a grave crime of extermination, which requires the entire family to be executed. Even if we have to save him, we do not have the strength to do so. I want to go to Pingyang! " Duan Muyan solemnly stated, already contemplating in her heart.


    Roughly an hour later, Xiao Lingfeng respectfully appeared beside Duan Mu Yan. After Duan Muyan had given the order to the Xiao Residence, they set off on the journey to Pingyang together with Xiao Lingfeng.


    In the imperial court, Duan Chen sat upright as he looked at the person beneath the table with a solemn expression. Deep in his heart, he felt an indescribable sadness, and now, he no longer knew who he should trust.


    "King Wei, do you know your crime?" The icy-cold voice was filled with the majesty of a king. Duan Chen icily questioned.


    His brows were slanted into his temples, and his eyes were bright and full of spirit. However, the black hair at the temples had become silver, and the young man who had been in high spirits all those years ago was now past his prime.


    "This King does not know what crime it is!" The sonorous voice contained extreme rage within. The Wei Wang''s eyes were wide open as he stared at Duan Chen, who stood so high up in the air, with no hints of guilt in his heart.


    "How dare you!" Was it not a sin to secretly make weapons? Don''t tell me you want to rebel!? " Duan Chen was well aware of the temper of the Emperor Wei, but how could the Grand Hall possibly disregard the might of the dragon?


    "Hahaha ¡­" This King wants to rebel? Your majesty! Do you really think that this king will turn against you, this king, who used all of his possessions to raise this king? " King Wei''s voice was loud and clear, but it carried a tinge of heartbreaking pity.


    "Ha ha!" It is true that your Wei Wang Manor has rendered meritorious services to the imperial government, but now that the evidence is conclusive, what else do you have to say?! " Duan Chen didn''t expect the Wei Wang to be so arrogant. Even if he wanted to spare his life, he would need his cooperation.


    "The crafty rabbit dies, the dog is cooked, the bird ends its flight, the bow is hidden, the enemy is destroyed, the minister is killed!" Duan Chen! You caused the death of Dou Jing, Qi Hu, and then forced Xu Tianshu and Liu Li away. He already saw through your evil intentions and disappeared without a trace overnight. Only this king is still foolishly guarding you! They were guarding the Badlands Territory! Who would have thought that he would be humiliated today! If you want to kill me, kill me! This King''s death is not worth lamenting. I only hope that the heavens have eyes. Let This King''s spirit in heaven see how you perished in a broken nation! "Hahaha ¡­" A series of sonorous words entered everyone''s heart. Zhou, Wu, and Chu, the three princes, all looked at each other in dismay. Their hearts were filled with anxiety.


    "King Wei!" You''re too presumptuous! You have already committed a capital offense, and yet you still act so arrogantly! It really infuriates me! Someone, send Wei Wang out to kill him! " Every word that came out of King Wei''s mouth was like a sharp blade that pierced Duan Chen''s heart. He was, after all, the ruler of a nation, so he was mercilessly criticized and insulted in the imperial court. However, when the word "behead" came out, Duan Chen suddenly became clear-headed and his gaze smoothly shot towards Duan Xingyi.


    What Duan Chen had never expected was that Duan Xingyi would actually stand there like a statue, with no intentions of pleading on behalf of King Wei. Seeing that Prince Wei was about to be dragged out by the guards, but not a single person in the imperial court answered, Duan Chen''s heart was burning with anxiety. No matter how angry he was, he didn''t want King Wei to die like this!


    "Duan Chen!" I, King Wei, am worthy of the heaven and earth! I will die today in the hands of an unconscious ruler like you. At the very least, I will not be an official of the fallen nation. If you are killed by a horse in the future, you will be the ruler of the destroyed nation! I''m waiting for this day... I''ll wait for you downstairs! " Every word was like a bolt of lightning, striking right at Duan Chen''s head.


    "Someone come!" Bring King Wei back! " At this moment, the Emperor of Wei had already been dragged out of the imperial court. If he didn''t open his mouth now, he would undoubtedly die. Duan Chen glanced at Duan Xingyi in disappointment, then glared angrily at King Wei.


    "You just said that I will become the ruler of a nation, but I don''t believe that without you, the Great Mo will remain as strong as gold! Today, I will not kill you. Someone come, send King Wei to prison! "Retreat ¡­" Duan Chen viciously spoke, leaving the throne room without waiting for the ministers to kowtow.


    Looking at Duan Chen''s departing figure, Duan Xingyi''s heart couldn''t help but be gloomy. He originally thought that the Duke of Wei would die without a doubt, but he didn''t expect Duan Chen to actually take back his golden mouth and jade-like words.


    The night was cold and the moonlight shone through the branches, shining through the mottled shadows of the trees. Deep in the forest, a blazing bonfire burned brightly, but its light didn''t warm the mask in the slightest. Xiao Jin Feng kept fiddling with the bonfire in front of him, afraid that the people in the carriage would catch a cold.


    "Aren''t you going to rest early after a day and a night of travelling? "I''ll watch ¡­" Unknowingly, Duan Mu Yan had already alighted from the carriage and was standing opposite of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "I do not regret the Pavilion Master''s concern. I am already used to this kind of stormy weather, so I have to trouble Pavilion Master. It is cold outside, but Pavilion Master should return to the carriage to avoid getting sick." There were too many misunderstandings and problems in his heart, causing him to miss out on the best girl in the world. He originally thought that as long as he was loyal to Shi Rou, he would be begging for mercy, but he never expected that not only did he fail to live up to Shi Rou''s good intentions, he even ruthlessly hurt the girl in front of him. Since Duan Mu Yan had walked down the path of no return today, he couldn''t help but feel responsible for her loss.


    If he had been framed by Su Jin Xiu, he would have chosen to believe in her without hesitation. He would have protected her, cared for her with all his heart, and loved her with all his heart, and this might not be the time anymore. However, there was no such thing as'' if he was wrong '','' if he was wrong, he would be wrong '', he could only wear this mask and quietly stay by her side. Compensation? Confession? Or perhaps it was love that had already entered his heart. Xiao Jingfeng was completely unable to differentiate between the two, but these were no longer important to him. Being able to stay by her side was already more than enough.


    "What are you thinking about?" Other than the pair of eyes that were exposed on the mask, it was practically impossible for Duan Mu Yan to understand the man before her. However, it was only that pair of eyes that caused her to unconditionally believe in him.


    "Ugh ¡­" No, this subordinate is only thinking, why would Duan Xingyi make a move on King Wei? What was his purpose? "Doesn''t the Emperor have any objections if we do that?" Xiao Jingfeng trembled slightly and then spoke faintly.


    At the very least, after he ascends the throne, he will have the capital to do so. Now that he has started to blindly eliminate all the enemies, it would only cause the people in the imperial court to feel threatened. "I wonder how King Wei is doing now ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned as he analyzed the situation. He had a nagging feeling that there were some unspeakable secrets behind this matter. With Duan Xingyi''s scheming mind and methods, how could he not understand this logic?


    Right at this moment, a pigeon suddenly appeared in the night sky. Xiao Jin Feng suddenly jumped and captured the pigeon in his hand.


    "Is there any news?" Anxious, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly stood up and walked over to Xiao Jin Feng''s side. Xiao Jingfeng did not hesitate either, immediately opening the bamboo tube beneath the pigeon''s feet and opening the letter inside.


    ''For the time being, King Wei''s life is not in danger. Please rest assured, master.

 C205

    "The emperor actually didn''t kill King Wei ¡­" It seemed that the Emperor did not support Duan Xingyi''s actions! We still have time! " His heart was finally at ease. As the saying goes, a rabbit would die while a fox would mourn its prey. The Duke of Wei and his father were old friends, and with the addition of the fact that they were all princes with another surname, he naturally did not wish for King Wei to die just like that.


    "It''s not that he didn''t support them, it''s just that Duan Xingyi''s actions had caused the entire imperial court to panic. Duan Chen only wanted to pacify the people. If he was willing to sacrifice Dou Jing and Qi Hu, how could he be soft-hearted towards King Wei!" His ice-cold voice contained a hatred that couldn''t be hidden. Duan Mu Yan casually tossed the letter into the fire. Under the light of the fire, his eyes that were as clear as water seemed to be ablaze.


    At his side, Xiao Lingfeng saw all of this. The Duan Moyan who had once endured for twenty years was finally forced into such a sorry state by this chain of events. He originally thought that after taking good care of his little brother, they would leave, but he had been wrong.


    Right at this moment, a rustling sound suddenly sounded out. Xiao Jin Feng''s sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as he swept his gaze across his surroundings. He saw a bowl-thick python spitting out a scarlet red core as it rapidly swam towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "Be careful!" At almost the same time, the python charged over and bit Xiao Lingfeng''s shoulder. In the next second, Xiao Lingfeng had already chopped down the snake with his sword.


    "No regrets!" The shocking scene in front of her caused her to stand there unmoving. She only came back to her senses when Xiao Jin Feng was on the verge of collapse. After stabilizing Xiao Lingfeng, Duan Moyan wanted to untie his clothes and help him take drugs. However, just as her jade-like fingers touched his chest, they were stopped by him.


    "Pavilion Master, please do not. Jing Feng can still hold on. May Pavilion Master help me to find my way to the tree opposite the horse carriage." Xiao Jin Feng struggled to push away Duan Mu Yan''s hand, and used a single hand to seal his shoulder''s acupoints, preventing the poison from invading.


    "What time is it? Let go, I''ll help you suck the poison out!" Duan Moyan didn''t regret her awkwardness, but she didn''t think too much about it. When she made her next move, Xiao Jingfeng suddenly stood up and staggered towards the opposite side of the carriage. Duan Mu Yan was slightly startled, but he did not think too much and could only step forward to support Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Are you sure?" The moonlight was hazy, so it was natural that Duan Mu Yan would not be able to see it. Xiao Jin Feng''s lips had already turned a dark purple color.


    "It''s not that I don''t regret my stubbornness, it''s just that the Pavilion Master still needs to keep his life for a big matter. Moreover, this small snake poison can''t help but feel regret." He was afraid that Duan Moyan would associate him with something when she saw his body covered in burns. Since he had already decided to disappear, he wouldn''t allow anyone to reveal his identity, including himself.


    "It''s better if you''re fine. This pavilion master still needs you to protect me until I reach Pingyang ¡­" How could she, Duan Mu Yan, have the ability to have Yan Wuhen follow after her wholeheartedly, and not give up his life to protect her? If she did not fulfill her dream, who would she be able to face?


    When she supported Xiao Jin Feng under the tree, Duan Mu Yan followed his instructions and returned to the bonfire. She did her best to hold the bonfire high up, hoping that Xiao Jin Feng could feel it from the other side of the carriage.


    Using his inner force to expel the snake venom from his body. This method only had half a chance of success, if he died, he would die in a place no one would be able to find and reunite with Shi Rou. If he was still alive, he would definitely return to continue protecting Duan Mu Yan, and regardless of the outcome, he would gladly accept it.


    Duan Chen looked at Duan Xingyi with an icy cold expression.


    "Yi''er!" In the throne room earlier on, why did you not speak up? Didn''t royal father tell you to plead for mercy on behalf of King Wei? " Duan Chen suppressed the rage in his heart as he coldly questioned.


    This son knows that royal father will definitely blame this son of mine, but royal father also saw the situation at that time, King Wei believed that he was worthy of the title, even if he committed a grave mistake, he would not regret it, and even cursed you for having lost his country. Even if royal father let King Wei go, his heart no longer belongs to you, it belongs to the entire Mo Clan, and with King Wei''s prestige in the country, this son cannot let the tiger return to the mountain. Duan Xingyi replied firmly.


    "You! How do you know that King Wei doesn''t care about the Badlands? Even if he doesn''t support royal father, he definitely won''t have the heart to ruin the Badlands! "Yi''er, as the king, although you have to strictly govern the country, the laws aren''t foreign to you, aren''t you too strict? Because of Dou Jing and co., the imperial government''s foundations are already unstable. If you kill the King, then you really won''t be able to walk the path of death!" Faintly, he could feel the coldness and cruelty in Duan Xingyi''s body. He agreed that his son could cultivate his own forces, but that didn''t mean he could kill the innocent randomly!


    "Father''s lesson is, this son has a short vision, and only knows how to remove all the dangerous factors, but does not know the overall situation." Duan Xingyi lowered his eyes as he spoke, but he scoffed in his heart. National laws were not superfluous to favors! Heh! Duan Chen, oh Duan Chen, is this sentence worthy to be said from your mouth? If you truly cared about favors, how could you let Dou Jing suffer a miserable death? In the end, you were simply selfish.


    As for King Wei, royal father has already ordered some people to send word, we must treat him well. This matter has been put on hold for now, and if you have time, you should read more of the imperial reports. Duan Chen said tiredly, leaning back on the chair as he slightly lowered his eyes.


    Duan Xingyi''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised. Looking at Duan Chen''s aged face, a trace of disdain flashed in his heart before he slowly retreated.


    When Duan Xingyi returned to the crown prince''s hall, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li had already been waiting for a long time.


    "Master, your subordinate has received news that Duan Chen did not kill King Wei. What should we do next?" Ye Li suspiciously looked at Duan Xingyi, inquiring worriedly.


    "I didn''t expect this old man to have such a strong sense of camaraderie. It looks like King Wei has even more feelings for him than Dou Jing or Zhu Xu. He has already sent people to protect King Wei from the shadows because he is afraid that I would harm King Wei and that I would be asked to deal with the various calamities in the Great Mo Country. He clearly doesn''t want me to rule out any outsiders!" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed, revealing a trace of a strange curve.


    "Master, shouldn''t we leave this place?" Leng Bingxin courageously asked. After leaving the Southern Mountain Range for so long, she really wanted to go back. Only by going back would she be able to see Duan Xingyi every day.


    "Go back? That mysterious person has not appeared yet, I really want to know, who exactly is planning to do this, and repeatedly spoiling my plans, and doing this is not impossible, the Great Mo Nation is rich, if there is a war, the supply will not be a problem, if I were to take out the entire Great Mo before I leave, do you think that Great Mo has any chance of winning this war? " Duan Xingyi spoke with a light smile. The light in his eyes couldn''t be underestimated.


    Leng Bingxin and Ye Li looked at each other in dismay. They had no choice but to admit that this desperate attack was indeed brilliant.


    Early in the morning, the warm sunlight from the trees scattered down onto the ground. The bonfire had long since been extinguished and a puff of green smoke billowed into the air. Duan Mu Yan''s body swayed slightly, and she finally woke up.


    What caused Duan Muyan to be astonished was that there was no one behind the tree. Looking around, there was no sign of Xiao Lingfeng. Her heart was suddenly at a loss, and she was even a little scared and lost. She knew that Xiao Jingfeng would not leave her without a word, unless ¡­. "Wuwuwu!" she shouted. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu ¡­. As she thought of this, Duan Moyan suddenly ran back to the side of the carriage and lifted the curtain. The interior was empty, unless the snake poison had already invaded his lungs, perhaps he didn''t want her to see his corpse.


    "No regrets ¡­" Sorry... Sorry, it was Mu Yan who harmed you! " His heart was in so much pain, just like that day when he personally saw Xiao Jin Feng annihilated within the sea of flames. That kind of heart-wrenching pain was something that even Duan Mu Yan was extremely astonished about. Duan Mu Yan''s tears fell like rain.


    "Who did Pavilion Master let down?" A voice as hoarse as a broken gong suddenly sounded. However, at this moment, as far as Duan Mu Yan was concerned, there was no voice in this world that was more beautiful than this voice. He abruptly turned around and saw that familiar figure standing before him. Especially that mask, even though it was expressionless, it still looked like she was laughing. Excited, Duan Mu Yan threw herself into Xiao Jin Feng''s embrace, unable to restrain her tears from flowing down.


    The sudden hug caught Xiao Jin Feng unprepared. He stood there straight and his mind was blank. At this moment, he didn''t even know what to say. A warm feeling flowed through his heart.


    After a long time, only then did Duan Mu Yan realize that her actions were inappropriate and slowly retreated.


    "Where am I? "I thought ¡­" Before Duan Muyan could finish speaking, Xiao Lingfeng had already passed the steamed bun in her hand to her.


    "Your subordinate saw that the pavilion master had fallen asleep and that this place is extremely secretive, so I didn''t wake the pavilion master up. I bought some steamed buns to satisfy my hunger. In half a day''s time, we''ll reach Pingyang. Pavilion Master, let''s go ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng''s voice concealed the excitement in his heart. Duan Mu Yan received the bun and nodded her head as she boarded the carriage.


    The decorations on the outskirts of Pingyang City were quite unique. In the midst of luxury, there was a touch of elegance. The red brick, glazed roof tiles and a noble air, however, were nothing out of the ordinary.


    "Wouldn''t it be too easy for him to break his legs?" In such a fresh and elegant garden, such violent words could be heard. People could not help but feel that this was a bit of a waste. At this moment, Duan Moyan was already following the group of guards in disguise towards the main hall.


    "Two legs are cheap? I was thinking of breaking both his arms! " Qi Hu looked at Wu Bingcheng, whose face was ashen and its body was trembling with fear. A hint of delight flashed across his heart.


    "You men are just too ruthless. If you want me to express my opinion, then I might as well cut off my roots!" As soon as the delicate words left her mouth, everyone fell into silence. Everyone''s gaze shot to Liu Li in unison, their eyes filled with pity and sympathy.


    "Please spare my life, Einherjar Wannabe ¡­" "I haven''t even gotten half a son yet, the root of the Wu family can''t be broken on me ¡­" Wu Bingcheng was shocked upon hearing this. He immediately prostrated himself at the foot of Ying Jiao''s moth, begging for mercy.

 C206

    "Mercy? Did you think about sparing the body of the vanguard leader when you finished his body? " Yingyu bitterly said as a dagger appeared in her hand. Everyone sighed, including the old Prime Minister Zhu Xu. They all closed their eyes. Such a tragedy truly did not stand in their way!


    "Ah ¡­" Without waiting for Yingxiu to make a move, Wu Bingcheng had already been scared out of his wits and had fainted. The crowd could not help but laugh out loud hatefully as they saw this scene.


    "As expected of the avant-garde. Mu Yan is impressed!" A clear and melodious voice rang out. As everyone turned to look, Duan Mu Yan was already standing in front of them. The moment they saw Duan Moyan, everyone''s reactions changed. Zhu Xu nodded slightly, while Dou Jing also smiled. As for Qi Hu, Xu Tianshu, Liu Li, and Ying Jiao, all four of them knelt on one knee before her.


    "This subordinate thanks Pavilion Master for saving my life!" Originally, before Zhu Xu''s arrival, they had repeatedly speculated who the person who saved them was until the time when Zhu Xu revealed the truth. Perhaps, at that time, they were either shocked, or could not believe it, or they thought that their old master was unwilling to rebel, or they remained silent. However, at this moment, their hearts faced Duan Mu Yan, and had no intention of turning back.


    "Everyone, quickly get up. How could Mu Yan possibly have the ability to allow everyone to perform such a great salute?" Duan Mu Yan originally thought that if he revealed his true appearance now, he would be able to hear many different voices. But what surprised her was that the words and actions of these people already explained everything. It had to be admitted that Zhu Xu''s argument was truly difficult to contend with in this world. The most correct step that she had taken back then was to plot against Zhu Xu.


    "Pavilion Master speaks too seriously. Our lives were bestowed upon us by the Pavilion Master. Moreover, we are already people who have died once. Right now, we only have Pavilion Master in our eyes! If Pavilion Master has anything, we will definitely go through fire and water and not refuse it. " His sonorous voice carried the domineering aura of a female as he admired Duan Mu Yan from the bottom of his heart. Being able to scheme and save Dou Jing and Qi Hu was already enough to prove Duan Mu Yan''s strength. He was willing to follow such a master. Although the rest of the people were not as impassioned as Yingxiu, they still tacitly acknowledged their own attitudes.


    "It is fortunate that Mu Yan received everyone''s help. Many thanks!" Without saying a word, Duan Mu Yan clasped her hands together in gratitude. At this moment, Zhu Xu who was standing behind them walked forward slowly.


    "Is there an urgent matter for the pavilion master to suddenly visit?" A pavilion master spoke of Zhu Xu''s true intentions. No matter what, with Zhu Xu''s approval, Duan Moyan had already succeeded in half. Before Duan Mu Yan could say anything, Dou Jing had already left the main hall with Xu Tianshu and the rest, dragging Wu Bingcheng along with him. Xiao Jin Feng naturally left with Dou Jing and the rest, since the location of the guest garden was extremely hidden, and with so many experts gathered, no one would be able to eavesdrop.


    "Mu Yan thanks the old prime minister. If it wasn''t for the old prime minister''s bitter words, we might not have been able to get around this." Duan Mu Yan was well aware that Zhu Xu''s contributions to the battle had been due to the combined efforts of the crowd.


    If not for the pavilion master''s wise words, how could this old man possibly have seen through the world? The pavilion master was right, the Badlands was the emperor''s, but he was also from the common people, this old man is indeed a human being, but I am also responsible for these people. Right now, the emperor is favouring the crown prince to the point of being inconceivable. Tears appeared in Zhu Xu''s eyes. Duan Mu Yan knew the relationship between Zhu Xu and his father, but in the face of morality, Zhu Xu''s choice was the right one.


    Not hiding anything from the old prime minister, Duan Xingyi''s Demon Claw has already been extended to those who are unfamiliar with him, the day before, King Wei was nearly beheaded by royal father for the private forging of weapons, although he is now in danger, he is still inside the Sky Prison, Mu Yan knows King Wei''s character very well, but if I recklessly rescued him, I am afraid that Duan Xingyi will find out Mu Yan''s identity through rattan. If I do not save him, I am afraid King Wei will die in prison, so I came to ask the old prime minister for guidance. Duan Mu Yan solemnly stated.


    "Why would the crown prince deal with King Wei? Is this unreasonable? Even if he wants to eradicate the ''hidden'' party, isn''t it a little too early to kill King Wei now? " Zhu Xu said this in disbelief. He was very puzzled. With his understanding of the crown prince, this person was definitely not someone so shallow. There must be a conspiracy behind this.


    "Mu Yan also felt that Duan Xingyi''s actions were abnormal, so she requested the old prime minister to give her some advice!" Duan Mu Yan pleaded.


    If we kill him, it will definitely cause panic, so for the time being, there is no need for the pavilion master to worry about him. Even if Duan Xingyi has the intention to kill King Wei, he would not dare to go against the emperor''s wishes. Furthermore, King Wei is the best leader in the army, and as long as we act in the name of saving King Wei and adding to Duan Xingyi''s despicable deeds, we will definitely not be able to receive a few! Zhu Xu calmly analyzed.


    "If that is the case, what should we do with Mu Yan?" Zhu Xu''s analysis was reasonable, but Duan Xingyi had never played his cards according to the rules. No one could guarantee that he would not be controlled by the Emperor.


    "Save him!" If that time really comes, the Emperor is truly sorry. For the sake of the Great Mo River Mountain, allow this old official to be disloyal for once.


    "The Old Prime Minister''s intention and Mu Yan''s intention coincide. Mu Yan thanks the Prime Minister for his advice!" With Zhu Xu''s encouragement, Duan Mu Yan calmed her heart down.


    It just so happens that the Pavilion Master is here personally, this old man has something to report to the Pavilion Master, and according to the secret reports of the previous generals in the army, the army is currently in a state of panic. This matter has given this old man a headache for a long time. I originally thought that the crown prince wanted to eliminate us to consolidate his position, but his actions now are basically pushing the Badlands to the end. Zhu Xu''s eyes narrowed as he spoke, his heart filled with worry.


    After hearing Zhu Xu''s words, Duan Mu Yan also felt that something was amiss. It was just that he still had no reasonable reason to explain the series of actions Duan Xingyi did to dig out the grave.


    "Old Prime Minister, in your opinion, what should we do now?" Suddenly, Duan Mu Yan felt as though an arrow was about to be shot from the bow.


    "Financial resources!" Amongst the ten million soldiers of the Great Mo Empire, there are eight or nine out of ten of them that were under the control of the generals just now. Adding to the fact that Duan Xingyi is so reckless, he has already lost his morale of the troops, so what we lack now is only financial resources. If you are able to win the hearts of the people with your great wealth, then at that time, you might not have to fight alone. Zhu Xu calmly analyzed.


    "The Prime Minister means that... For Mu Yan to aim for the treasury? " The treasury was not comparable to the Sky Prison, she still had the ability to save people in the Sky Prison. However, she did not have the confidence to rob the treasury.


    "This old man also knows that making things difficult for the Pavilion Master like this, financial and material resources are essential to our cause. Otherwise, we wouldn''t have the capital to rush up the throne room and confront the Emperor!" Up till now, the only thing he could do was to assist Duan Mu Yan. There was no other way.


    "Since that''s the case, Mu Yan will think of a way!" Duan Mu Yan nodded her head fiercely.


    On the way back from Pingyang, Duan Mu Yan remained silent, letting the carriage jolt about, but in her heart, she was thinking of how she could take out the silver from the treasury.


    "Pavilion Master, are you still worried about the words of the old Prime Minister?" The sun gradually set, and the new moon rose to the east. It was still the same forest, but Xiao Jin Feng stopped the carriage and helped Duan Mu Yan off the carriage after they had set a bonfire.


    "I really can''t think of any good way to change the location of the treasury from dragon to phoenix. The treasury isn''t like the Sky Prison, where the defenses are invulnerable. No matter how good one''s martial arts are, it would be difficult to sneak in. Even if they did, how could they sneak out that much silver ¡­" This was simply the Celestial Lake Pool of Wonders.


    "Pavilion Master need not be so upset. When we return, we can discuss it with Wu Hen and the others in detail. Actually, if they want to obtain the treasury''s silver taels, they might not necessarily want our people to go in ¡­" In the end, he was still a battle-hardened and experienced prince, so his thoughts and schemes were naturally no less than Duan Moyan''s.


    "Alright, no regrets. Are your injuries alright?" Duan Moyan heaved a long sigh of relief. If she were to continue thinking about it, she was afraid that she would end up in a dead end, so she decided to relax for the time being. Noticing that Duan Mu Yan had changed the topic, Xiao Jin Feng smiled faintly.


    "There''s no longer any problem."


    "Right, where are you from? Don''t tell me he is a wanderer who roamed the world like Wu Hen? " Ever since the man in front of her had joined the Pear Blossom Pavilion, she had never cared about him. At this moment, if he were to chat casually, perhaps it would allow her to understand his heart even more.


    "Ranger... "I guess so ¡­" A trace of bitterness flashed across Xiao Jin Feng''s lips. Rather than calling him a travelling adventurer, it would be more appropriate to call him a wandering ghost.


    "No worries, travelling on the world ¡­" The image of Xiao Yuxuan''s jade flute playing along with the wind in his hands suddenly flashed through Duan Moyan''s mind. It was as if he had walked out of a painting with such an immortal direct descendant. Perhaps she had missed his last chance and would never be able to reunite with Xiao Yuxuan in this life.


    "Rangers might not be without concerns. I don''t regret loving two women in my life, but I''ve also fallen in love with two women. If I had a choice, I wouldn''t have been willing to never meet them in my life. That way there wouldn''t be any harm ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s words caused Duan Mu Yan to tremble slightly. She didn''t expect that there would be such a desolate story behind this mask.


    "Maybe they won''t regret it, just like you?" "Speak." Duan Mu Yan said indifferently. At the bottom of her heart, for some inexplicable reason, the figure of Xiao Lingfeng appeared. That grave and frosty face revealed a hint of a smile that Duan Mu Yan knew, if it wasn''t for his deep feelings, he wouldn''t ¡­.


    If I had only been willing to persevere, or if I hadn''t been able to persevere, perhaps I wouldn''t have ended up like this. Now, I am muddleheaded, and am only trying to seek a sliver of relief. To me, life and death aren''t really that important. Through the firelight, Duan Mu Yan could clearly see the glimmer in Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes. A man''s tears wouldn''t fall easily, and it was only because he wasn''t really hurt that Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt his heart ache.

 C207

    "Cough, cough ¡­" As the cold wind blew, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but cough lightly. Xiao Jin Feng immediately regained his senses and felt a lingering fear in his heart. He had said too much just now, and with Duan Mu Yan''s mental fortitude, it was not impossible for her to guess his identity.


    "Pavilion Master, are you alright? "I won''t regret getting you some water ¡­" Just as Xiao Jin Feng passed by, a hairpin suddenly fell off. Only, Xiao Jin Feng had some thoughts and didn''t notice it in the slightest, but the hairpin just happened to drop right next to Duan Mu Yan.


    Originally she was just curious, but the moment she saw the hairpin, it was as if all her blood had frozen in place. She had clearly given the hairpin to Shangguan Wuye, so how could she not regret it?!


    Duan Mu Yan''s first reaction was to plot! Shangguan Wuye and Duan Xingyi had a very good relationship. She had seen it with her own eyes, and now he did not regret that he was sent by Shangguan Wuye. This could only mean one thing, but he did not regret that he was Duan Xingyi''s spy!


    Thinking up to this point, the waves in Duan Moyan''s heart soared to the skies. She never thought that all her trust would be exchanged for such an unbearable result. At this moment, Xiao Jingfeng walked over with water in his hands. Duan Mu Yan didn''t bat an eyelid and kept the hairpin in her pocket as she accepted Xiao Jingfeng''s water.


    "Pavilion master, it''s cold outside, please go back to the carriage ¡­" Surprisingly, Duan Mu Yan did not reject him. After nodding her head slightly, she turned around and walked towards the carriage. Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s back, a trace of bitterness flashed across Xiao Jin Feng''s heart. Mu Yan, the only thing Zhi Feng can do for you in this life is to accomplish great things.


    Inside the carriage, Duan Mu Yan had poured all the clean water out of her hand and then took out the hairpin to examine it carefully, afraid that she would admit her mistake and not regret her misunderstanding. However, this time, she was even more certain that she was the one holding the hairpin, while Duan Mu Yan was leaning on the carriage. Her long, shapely eyebrows were knitted, and her clear eyes flashed with suspicion and puzzlement. It did not seem reasonable. Since it knew the danger, it should have killed it. How could it allow it to grow stronger?


    That day, he had clearly vowed that he would not tell Duan Xingyi about this matter. Moreover, from Duan Xingyi''s various expressions, he probably did not know his identity, but what was Shangguan Wuye''s intention in not regretting it? Duan Muyan grew increasingly nervous and puzzled. Perhaps, it was necessary for her to meet that weird Shangguan Wuye.


    Along the way, Duan Mu Yan''s expression didn''t change. Before she was certain, she didn''t want to be wronged, so she had no regrets. After arriving at the Imperial City, Duan Mu Yan directly went to Zheng Ting Ze''s residence.


    "Princess, is everything alright? What about regret? Not protecting you? " Yao''er and Zi Min came out to welcome them, but Xiao Jin Feng was nowhere to be seen.


    "I told him to go do something. Oh right, how is Wu Hen''s injury? Also, has Duan Xingyi made any unusual movements during this period of time? " Along the way, Duan Mu Yan was certain of one thing: she did not regret that she did not pose any threat to him for the time being. At least until now.


    "Reporting to Princess, Prince Wei has already been locked up in his cell. According to the news from the Imperial Court, the Emperor told Duan Xingyi to start dealing with a disaster relief. I presume that he is extremely dissatisfied with the way Prince Wei is handled." Yao''er truthfully reported.


    "Moreover, this servant has been to the Celestial Prison twice these two days. I''ve discovered that Prince Wei''s days in the prison aren''t considered miserable. Duan Xingyi probably doesn''t have any intentions of doing anything to him in the prison." Zi Min added.


    "Disaster relief? Doesn''t that have something to do with the treasury? " Although she did not have a specific plan, she had a general idea. Just as she had said, if one wanted to obtain the silver, one did not have to go to the treasury to obtain it. Thinking about it, her heart couldn''t help but tremble. Maybe there were some things that didn''t have to be revealed.


    "Zi Min, you can''t be careless with King Wei''s place. Send people to guard it day and night, and don''t let even the slightest mistake happen. As for Duan Xingyi, I want to see what kind of disaster he''s in!" Duan Moyan''s lips curled up slightly as a glint of light flickered in his eyes. When Zheng Tingze returned to the manor, Zi Min and Yao''er had already left to do their own business.


    "Master ¡­" Upon seeing that it was Zheng Tingze, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly stood up and walked out to greet him.


    "It''s good that you''re back. Is everything going well?" Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s worn out face, Zheng Ting Ze''s heart ached for her. Since she had chosen this path, all the hardships she faced had to be faced and endured by herself. He wasn''t able to help her.


    "Fortunately, master, father, he ¡­" At this moment, Duan Mu Yan didn''t know what kind of state of mind he was carrying to ask this question. She hated that aloof man, that was something without a doubt, but when he heard that he was slowly poisoned, his heart trembled inexplicably. She explained that he was worried that Duan Xingyi would ascend to the throne earlier.


    "Don''t worry about that, I''ve put some antidotes in the emperor''s daily meal. Although I can''t immediately know about the poison in the emperor''s body, it won''t put his life at risk." Zheng Ting Ze said firmly.


    "I''m not worried about him. I just don''t want him to leave too early. I believe mufei and Imperial Brother aren''t willing to see him in another world either ¡­" Originally, Duan Mu Yan hadn''t wanted to explain, but when she saw the look in Zheng Ting Ze''s eyes, she spoke up. She didn''t want others to misunderstand her, but this explanation was enough to explain the situation.


    "Mu Yan, no matter what, he is still your royal father ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze spoke indifferently. He wanted to console her, but was mercilessly interrupted by Duan Mu Yan.


    "However, Mu Yan will never show mercy!" Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she suddenly saw a familiar figure appear at the entrance of her residence.


    His white clothes were snow-white and his black hair fluttered in the wind. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan had already regained his usual liveliness. However, his eyes were no longer as clear as they were before.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" As if he hadn''t seen his for many years, Xiao Yuxuan hurriedly ran into the main hall. As he watched Duan Mu Yan''s eyes burst with a rare light, and their four gazes met, Duan Mu Yan actually didn''t know what to say. At the side, Zheng Ting Ze quietly retreated, and the entire main hall was left with only Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "I came to see you at the hospital, but you were gone." In the end, Xiao Yuxuan lowered his voice. Currently, what qualifications did he have to ask Duan Mu Yan to leave with him?


    "It was Seventh Princess who begged me to help you detoxify your poison. Being able to make such a sacrifice meant that she had a deep affection for you, and now that she''s pregnant with your child, I hope you can treat her well, no matter if it''s me or her, we both know how pitiful the child is without our father''s love. Yuxuan, some things are already in the past, but no matter how hard we try, we are unable to change the truth. These words were too heartless, she did not even know how he said them out loud. No one knew, her heart was bleeding, time and time again he suffered from injuries, but if he continued to be entangled with this pain, it would be better to cut it off with a single slash. To Xiao Yuxuan, this was the inevitable conclusion.


    In his heart, a little pain silently spread out. It did not seem to be a little bit. The pain grew like wild grass, but it was already unbearable for the man who looked like a direct descendant immortal.


    "Sorry ¡­" "In the end, I was wrong about you ¡­" Forgetting the purpose of his visit, Xiao Yuxuan turned around dejectedly. His lonely figure seemed to have accumulated ten thousand years of ice. It was so cold that one would not be able to approach him. It was clearly very close, yet it seemed so.


    Separated. The step that Duan Muyan was about to take a step forward, was stopped in midair. In the end, she did not fall back down. At this moment, her ruthlessness brought about relief for both of them. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Rather than letting Xiao Yuxuan bear the guilt of a lifetime, she might as well be ruthless and cut off all ties with him.


    At this moment, the gates to the manor opened once again. When she saw the person who had arrived, Duan Mu Yan quietly raised her sleeve and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. She looked to the person who had just arrived with a calm expression.


    "Seventh Princess is looking for Doctor Zheng?" Not a trace of anger or joy could be heard in her voice. Now that she was faced with the person in front of her again, she no longer felt any hatred towards him, even when she had treated him and his wife so mercilessly back then. Perhaps when a person reached a certain realm, some hatred could be ignored or even forgotten. However, some hatred had already slowly seeped into the marrow of their bones over time.


    "That''s not it. I came here to follow Prince Consort." Not hiding anything, Duan Zitong replied honestly. She stepped into the main hall, her eyes shining with a hint of unfathomable emotion.


    "It''s a pity that Prince Consort has already left. If the princess were to turn back and chase after him, it would still be too late." Duan Mu Yan was slightly taken aback, she didn''t expect Duan Zitong to be so direct.


    "Why?" A low and deep voice with an incredulous tone slowly spilled out from Duan Zitong''s mouth. Duan Mu Yan was slightly taken aback as she looked suspiciously at Duan Zitong.


    "Mu Yan doesn''t know what the princess is asking about." Duan Muyan replied in a light tone, her eyes filled with bewilderment.


    "Actually, after you successfully cured Yuxuan of his poison, you could have gone far away with him. Just now, you didn''t have to speak up for me in front of him, didn''t you hate me? "If it weren''t for me, you and Yuxuan would have become a pair of immortal lovers. How could you have ended up like this?" Duan Zitong spoke each word forcefully. She did not understand that she was filled with enmity toward Duan Mu Yan. She should have been like that as well. However, she had clearly been speaking up for her just now. This was the greatest joke in the world.


    If that''s the case, then we might as well not be happy. Furthermore, I know that the princess will love Yu Xuan no less than I do, and now that you have his flesh and blood, it''s only right for him to return to your side. As a woman, I understand your pain. As for hate ¡­ Perhaps I have hated it before, because mufei never spoke ill of your mother. This kind of grievance is not something that just anyone can bear, and it is precisely because of this that I understand why you hate me so much, but there will always come a day when the truth becomes clear. There will always be a day when I will prove everything to you. " Duan Mu Yan appeared exceptionally calm, her clear eyes flickering with a resolute light.


    "If that day really comes, I will give you justice ¡­" After leaving these words behind, Duan Zitong turned around and left in an indifferent manner. Duan Mu Yan, if I have wrongly accused you, I will return Xiao Yu Xuan to you ¡­

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    Time slowly flowed by like fine sand on the tip of her fingers. In the following days, Duan Mu Yan secretly sent people to protect King Wei while she watched Duan Xingyi''s every move. Her days passed by in peace.


    On this day, Duan Muyan relied on her memories to find the entrance to Moon Flower Hall, with only Xiao Lingfeng by her side.


    "Pavilion Master ¡­" "Where is this place?" He had never expected that Duan Mu Yan would be able to find the Moon Flower Hall. Ever since he had discovered that the hairpin in his bosom had been missing, he had searched for it on the way back and forth between the imperial city and the Pingyang City, but to no avail. At this moment, he was most worried that the hairpin was already in Duan Mu Yan''s hands.


    "I have an old friend that I haven''t seen for a long time, so I came to take a look ¡­" Her voice was devoid of any hints. Xiao Jin Feng choked, not knowing when Duan Mu Yan had met Shangguan Wu Ye.


    Not long after that, the doors of the Moon Palace opened and Shangguan Wuye''s red robe began to move. His light purple hair accentuated the mysteriousness of his face, especially the curve of his lips. Although he looked unparalleled, it made Duan Mu Yan want to punch him.


    "No wonder I saw two magpies chirping outside the window when I woke up early in the morning. So there''s actually a guest visiting!" "What kind of wind brought such a venerable Buddha like you to my Moon Palace?" Shangguan Wuye''s handsome face was beaming with smiles, but the opening words did not please Duan Mu Yan.


    "Cough ¡­" That''s why she thought of your old friend. I wonder if Asgard Master would welcome her? " Her voice was filled with an unconcealable coldness. Duan Mu Yan cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Jin Feng, not knowing what expression was hidden beneath that mask.


    "For Princess to be able to make Wu Ye her old friend, Wu Ye is truly honored ¡­ "Inside, please ¡­" Shangguan Wuye raised both his brows, his phoenix eyes bewitching and enchanting. When Duan Muyan was one step ahead of him, Shangguan Wuye subconsciously glanced at Xiao Jin Feng, knowing that something was wrong. The two of them looked at each other, and Shangguan Wuye quickly followed.


    "Princess ¡­"


    "Call me Qi Wangfei or Duan Mu Yan!" She did not like the word ''princess''. In her heart, she had nothing to do with that ice-cold palace.


    "Then... Mu Yan, please come in Mu Yan. Cai Die, Yanzhi, Peony. Shangguan Wuye waved his hand, and the Holy Maiden who was on her left and right immediately bowed down to receive her orders, before retreating.


    When they reached the last room in the corridor, Shangguan Wuye stepped forward first and opened the door.


    "Miss Mu Yan, this way please. You should be familiar with this place, right?" Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips and said with a faint smile. Duan Mu Yan also stopped in front of the entrance, glancing back at Xiao Jin Feng.


    "No regrets, just wait here. No matter what happens, without my order, no one is allowed to enter." Hearing her words, Xiao Lingfeng nodded his head and retreated to the side, but he was feeling increasingly uneasy. He really did not know if this trip of Duan Muyan''s was aimed at Shangguan Wuye or was related to him.


    Shangguan Wuye''s smile was still as bewitching as before. Duan Muyan turned around indifferently and walked straight into the room. Behind her, Shangguan Wuye glanced at Xiao Lingfeng before entering.


    "Relax, I won''t speak carelessly ¡­"


    "Thank you very much." While Xiao Jingfeng was thanking him, Shangguan Wuye had already entered the room.


    This was not the first time Duan Muyan had entered this room. Whether it was the bed, the table, the floor or even the windows, they were all so white that it caused one''s hair to stand on end.


    "The Palace Mistress is very special. His room is like a mourning hall. He is truly a craftsman." Duan Muyan''s voice was neither cold nor hot, Shangguan Wuye did not reply, but three black lines immediately appeared on his forehead. Without waiting for Shangguan Wuye to speak, Duan Moyan sat on the white chair and looked at him coldly.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Lady Mu Yan is too serious. Your personal preferences are different, isn''t white bad? White symbolizes purity and nobility. " Shangguan Wuye said resentfully. Even a jinx like Duan Xingyi had never evaluated his meticulously crafted room like this.


    "So palace master is lacking something to supplement her ¡­" Duan Moyan did not seem to care, and a cold sweat dripped down the back of Shangguan Wuye''s head. Even a fool could tell that Duan Moyan was here to cause trouble. Even so, Shangguan Wuye still revealed an extremely refined smile.


    "I never thought that Miss Mu Yan would be so vengeful. Even if I was lacking that little bit of purity, I wouldn''t be able to accomplish it even if I wanted to!" "This humble one has been wrongly accused ¡­" Shangguan Wuye looked at Duan Mu Yan with a harmless look, but he couldn''t help but admit in his heart that the Duan Mu Yan in front of him was indeed much different than before. Just from her sharp and domineering eyes alone, he could tell that she had been reborn.


    "Stop looking around and talking about him! Why did you have to spy on me! " Her ice-cold voice suddenly spilled out, and Duan Moyan''s gaze abruptly turned cold as she questioned in a stern voice.


    Shangguan Wuye was slightly startled, but immediately hooked his thin lips.


    "I do not understand Miss Mu Yan''s meaning ¡­" Without a doubt, Duan Mu Yan was definitely suspecting Xiao Jin Feng. Looking at those eyes that seemed to want to slow him down, Shangguan Wuye suddenly felt a little guilty.


    ''Pa... '' With a sound, Duan Muyan took out a hairpin from her bosom and threw it onto the table, staring at Shangguan Wuye with cold eyes.


    "What''s going on? "I remember very clearly that you took this from me. How could it be on someone who doesn''t regret taking it?" Duan Mu Yan questioned her harshly.


    "Ugh ¡­" So you have it? I''ve been looking for a long time! " Shangguan Wuye said in surprise, with an expression that said he would rather die than admit it.


    "On the day of Xiao Yuxuan''s wedding, a masked man tried to capture him, but ended up in prison himself. In the nick of time, someone rescued the masked man, and it was really a long time before I realized that the masked man did not regret his actions. Furthermore, the one who rescued him was the Mistress of Moon Glow Palace!" Duan Moyan could not take the risk. She could not allow such a dangerous character to stay by her side without feeling regret, as it concerned the lives of so many people. She could not afford to make a mistake.


    "It''s me?" Shangguan Wu Ye asked suspiciously. Duan Mu Yan didn''t say anything, and her eyes became even colder.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" That... I seem to have some impression of him, but there seems to be someone else here. If I remember correctly, it should be the Prince of Great Mo, Duan Xingyi. Shangguan Wu Ye already understood the purpose of Duan Mu Yan''s visit.


    "But you and Duan Xingyi are old acquaintances, you shouldn''t deny that, right!" The events of that day were indeed strange. If he did not regret that he was Duan Xingyi''s person, then he had no reason to kidnap Yuxuan. However, Shangguan Wuye''s appearance made the originally simple relationship even more complicated.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" I can only tell you, even if everyone in this world would betray you, I will not regret it! As for my relationship with Duan Xingyi? "Maybe it''s not as simple as old acquaintances ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said indifferently, the look in his eyes became more and more lonely. No one could believe that his handsome face, which would forever shine brightly in front of others, would also have such a decadent expression.


    Duan Mu Yan wanted to ask, but the words in her throat were forcefully swallowed back down.


    "Mu Yan really wants to know if you''ve told Duan Xingyi about Mu Yan''s identity?" The tone of Duan Mu Yan''s voice was a bit more relaxed, and the light in her eyes was not as sharp as before. She could tell that there was definitely a love story hidden behind Shangguan Wu Ye''s back.


    "Would you believe me if I said no?" Shangguan Wuye took a deep breath, his expression returning to its usual lustre.


    "If you say so, I''ll believe you!" Duan Mu Yan resolutely replied. The simple words surprised Shangguan Wuye beyond belief.


    "Since Miss Mu Yan trusts me, I can tell you two things. Firstly, I have never said a single word about you to Duan Xingyi, even though he threatened me by smashing the Moon Flower Palace. Secondly, you should learn to believe in the issue of not regretting it. " Shangguan Wuye''s thin lips parted slightly, his eyes showing the sincerity and resolution he rarely showed.


    Inexplicably calming her heart, Duan Mu Yan nodded her head before standing up.


    "Asgard Master is right. This time, Mu Yan has chosen to believe him!" Only after seeing Duan Mu Yan''s departing figure did Shangguan Wuye finally react.


    "Does Miss Mu Yan not plan on eating at the Moon Flower Hall? "The food here is exactly the same as the food in the palace ¡­" Shangguan Wuye sincerely wanted to stay.


    "Since we have the answer, Mu Yan does not wish to disturb you." Duan Moyan rejected the idea as she continued walking forward.


    "Then what about this hairpin?"


    "What has already been sent out is not what Mu Yan belongs to. Asgard master, you can do whatever you wish with it ¡­" As the door opened, Duan Mu Yan left unhurriedly. Outside, Xiao Jin Feng looked at her with a perturbed expression, his heart filled with unease.


    "Let''s go ¡­" Without saying much, Duan Muyan decided to keep Xiao Jin Feng by her side. Although there were too many unanswered questions, just as Shangguan Wu Ye had said, she should learn to believe him.


    After a period of hibernation, Duan Xingyi finally made his move. Within the Xiao Residence, Yan Wuhen was currently reporting the information he had gathered to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, Min County has been a drought for three consecutive years. Duan Xingyi''s first aid supplies were shipped here, but unexpectedly, the original three million gold and five hundred thousand grain from the capital only remained one million five hundred thousand silver and two hundred thousand grain when they arrived in Min County! There''s less than half. What''s even more inconceivable is that Duan Xingyi did not pursue the matter and the local officials did not report it to the imperial government! "


    Upon hearing those words, Duan Mu Yan frowned. He was completely puzzled.


    "Esteemed wangfei, according to Wu Hen''s words, it wasn''t easy to get rid of so many silver taels for disaster relief. Even if Duan Xingyi''s reaction wasn''t extreme rage, he should at least investigate to the end. "Unless ¡­"


    "Unless he''s full of himself!" A glint of light flickered in the depths of her eyes. What in the world was Duan Xingyi thinking of for him to even dare to pocket the money needed for disaster relief?!


    "Duan Xingyi is already the crown prince. In the future, the entire Badlands will be his. What does he need that money for?" At the side, Zi Min was puzzled.


    "No matter what he does, this is a good opportunity for us! Wu Hen, send Brother Shu and the others to monitor Duan Xingyi''s movements closely. Find out which segment brought the silver and grain away, and if possible, find out where they stored them! " Originally, she had been thinking about how to obtain more wealth, but it was Duan Xingyi who gave her the opportunity to do so. Duan Moyan, who had been stuck in a dilemma for a long time, finally felt at ease. Maybe the mufei and her royal brother were helping her out in the shadows.

 C209

    Spring Festival.


    "Why didn''t Master take these items back to the Southern Yue?" In the future, these treasures will definitely be the support we need to deal with the third prince. " Ye Li said doubtfully.


    "If we transport these items back to the Southern Yue at this time, Shen Hanxin will most likely take them for himself. At that time, won''t the gains be too great to make up for the losses?" Duan Xingyi disapproved.


    "Reporting to Master, there''s news from the Southern Yue. The third prince has been entering and leaving the palace frequently these days, so the emperor''s good impression of him might have already surpassed Master''s. If we still don''t return, this subordinate is afraid ¡­" Leng Bingxin said worriedly.


    I don''t care about this at all. Royal Father is not Duan Chen, Dou Jing, Qi Hu, Xu Tianshu, Liu Li, and Zhu Xufei, he should have heard of all of this before. Compared to Shen Hanxin, I have done great things in the south. The deep black light in his eyes was like the midnight. The light that he emitted during that time was so busy that no one dared to underestimate him. Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly curled up as he was filled with confidence.


    "Then what does Master care about?" Ye Li didn''t understand.


    "King Rong, Xia Houbo!" In the Southern Yue, the RongKing Xia Hou Bo''s status and prestige was not any lower than the Great Mo''s Wei Wang. Whoever could obtain Xia Hou Bo''s support would have a greater chance of becoming the Crown Prince.


    "According to what this subordinate knows, Duke Rong is too arrogant, he wouldn''t be bought by Shen Han Xin!" Leng Bingxin analyzed.


    "At that time and at that time, with Xia Hou Bo''s temper, he would definitely not participate in the fight for the crown. However, people have their own weaknesses, and Xia Hou Bo has his own as well!" Duan Xingyi''s sword-like brows tightly knitted together, stopping the stinging coldness.


    "Master is talking about Xia Hou Yuying? Could she be interested in the third prince? " As long as she thought of that hot-tempered young miss, Leng Bing really hated her from the bottom of her heart.


    "There is nothing that is impossible in this world. We have no choice but to be on guard against this. You should start preparing for it now. When the time comes, we will immediately withdraw from the Mo and return to the South Vietnam!" At this moment, Duan Xingyi had also waited for a long time and was finally going to return. The sacred face of Duan Mu Yan suddenly appeared in Duan Xingyi''s mind. When all of this was over, he would give his the best life, and he would also allow his to become the happiest woman in this world.


    "About that mysterious organization?" Ye Li reminded him.


    "At this point, they are no longer a problem. Even the deities are unable to change the fate of Mo, they can only save a few people, it''s simply not the heavens! "However, I am really curious about the identity of the mastermind ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly pursed as his eyes shone like the stars.


    After Min County, Duan Xingyi once again spent five million silver from the national treasury and sent it to Pingdu on the southwest border. The annual floods there, regardless of whether it was the river bank or the disaster, were all urgent matters, even if Duan Xingyi was not Prince Mo, he was still a prince of the Southern Yue. He loved his people, and loved the people of the enemy countries; he still felt that this was something, and as for the five million silver, he only had three million and five hundred thousand silver left after reaching Pingdu. He had done all this meticulously. If he hadn''t participated in this, no one would have discovered his identity.


    Imperial Hall, Duan Chen looked at the chess pieces on the chessboard with a conflicted expression.


    "Yi''er, your chess skills are gradually disappearing. If you continue like this, aren''t you just looking to die?" In the end, Duan Chen couldn''t help but remind himself. If the two countries were to exchange troops, this kind of flaw would be sufficient to cause the Great Mo Nation to lose.


    "Father''s words are too prematurely spoken. This son shall pour some tea for you." This was something that he had never seen before when he first entered the Imperial Palace. He had to admit that the Imperial Palace was indeed a place where people trained, but such a deep gaze that was as deep as the sea made Duan Chen uneasy. At that time, it was very easy for him to guess what Duan Xingyi''s game was playing, but now, even if he racked his brains, he was unable to see what kind of unfathomable depth was hidden beneath those eyes.


    Speechless, Duan Chen slowly received the teacup and took a sip without any precautions.


    "This smell seems to be a little thick ¡­" Duan Chen lowered his gaze as he gazed at the teacup in his hand, as he spoke in a casual manner, not thinking too much about it.


    "Father, it''s your turn ¡­" After observing for a few days, Duan Chen''s body actually showed signs of recovering. It was obvious that someone had secretly detoxified his poison, but it was certain that this person had yet to find a way to detoxify his poison. Currently, he had already decided to leave the Mo Clan, so the poison''s weight was naturally heavier.


    Duan Chen was so focused on the chess game that he didn''t notice the icy coldness that disappeared in Duan Xingyi''s eyes. After a few moves, Duan Chen looked incredulously at the chess piece on the table. It was obvious that he was determined to win, but at this moment, he was already at the gates of the city. Even if he wanted to protect himself, it was already too late.


    "Yi''er''s chess skills are indeed superb. royal father is really getting old ¡­" He hoped from the bottom of his heart that Duan Xingyi would be able to emerge victorious in the end. Now it would seem that Duan Xingyi indeed didn''t disappoint him.


    Duan Xingyi humbly stood up and casually picked up a silver needle to pick up the ambergris in the incense burner.


    "How is royal father old? In Yi''er''s eyes, royal father will forever be a mainstay of the Badlands. Your achievements are something that no one can ever surpass." Duan Xingyi pursed his lips. In his heart, he believed that the Badlands was about to be destroyed. There would no longer be any Badlands in this world, so naturally, there would be no one who could surpass Duan Chen''s achievements.


    "But Imperial Father hopes that you can surpass him, and Imperial Father also believes that you have the ability to do so. Yi''er, do you blame Imperial Father?" Duan Chen''s eyes were filled with doting as he stood up and walked to Duan Xingyi''s side.


    "This son is terrified. This son understands that whatever decision royal father makes is for my own good. If you don''t even understand this, then you will be disappointed in royal father''s painstaking efforts." Duan Xingyi put down the silver needles and looked Duan Chen in the eye. For a second, he felt sympathy for Duan Chen, but that sympathy only lasted for a second before it disappeared without a trace.


    "It''s good that you understand. After a while, your heart will stabilize, so royal father will pass on the throne to you!" Duan Chen pondered for a long time before making this decision.


    "Father, don''t worry. Your son will definitely bring Mo along to another glory!" Duan Xingyi firmly said. His eyes shone with radiance. This was indeed another glory, a glory that only belonged to the Southern Yue ¡­


    "Good ¡­" "That''s good ¡­" Duan Chen patted Duan Xingyi''s shoulder in gratification, but in the next moment, his vision went black and he almost fell to the ground. Luckily, Duan Xingyi was there to support him in time.


    "Someone come!" Quick, send word to the royal doctor! " Duan Xingyi spoke in a rapid voice and helped Duan Chen up onto the Dragon Couch. Eunuch Li, who was waiting outside, heard the commotion and ran over. Upon seeing this scene, he immediately instructed the eunuch to call for the imperial physician.


    After the time it took to drink half a cup of tea, Zheng Tingze carried his medicine box and hastily stepped into the Imperial Palace.


    "This humble subject pays his respect to Your Highness, Crown Prince." Zheng Tingze knelt on the ground respectfully. His eyes couldn''t help but turn cold as he recovered in an instant.


    "Rise and quickly treat my royal father!" Duan Xingyi pretended to be anxious as he spoke. Zheng Xianzi did not dare to be negligent and immediately set the medicine chest aside. He then walked over to Duan Chen''s bed and started counting his pulse. At the side, Duan Xingyi''s gaze unintentionally landed on Zheng Tingze''s face. Although he was very confident in his poison, he was naturally strong and had the ability to sit at the position of the Imperial Hospital''s head. Presumably, this person had reached out his hand.


    "Imperial Physician Zheng, how is the emperor?" Eunuch Li looked worriedly at Zheng Tingze. After serving Duan Chen for so many years, Eunuch Li''s loyalty was not inferior to Dou Jing Zhu Xu and the others. In fact, he was even more loyal than them. Zheng Tingze had a serious expression as he carefully put Duan Chen''s hand back into the blanket. Only then did he stand up and prostrate himself in front of Duan Xingyi.


    "Your Highness, the Emperor had to work so hard to cause him to fall unconscious, so this humble subject has to build him up. His Majesty should rest more, and his meals should be taken care of as well." Zheng Ting Ze replied respectfully.


    Duan Xingyi secretly exhaled a long breath and slightly nodded his head when he heard this.


    "Eunuch Li, instruct the imperial kitchens to prepare meals for royal father with additional supplementary items. As for the imperial study records, I will handle them myself. Doctor Zheng, you can leave now. " Duan Xingyi spoke with a stern expression as he subconsciously swept his gaze over Zheng Ting Ze. Only after seeing that Zheng Ting Ze''s expression didn''t change did he finally calm down.


    "This humble official will take his leave." Only after that did he walk over to the side of the table and carry the medicine box. Just as the medicine box was lifted, there was a ''pa'' sound as the tea cup was knocked over by the medicine box. The tea water splattered all over the ground and naturally soaked the bottom of the medicine box.


    "This humble subject deserves to die ¡­" Zheng Tingze immediately became terrified and knelt on the ground in a hurry. Duan Xingyi was unhappy in his heart, but he didn''t care about it. He waved his hand and ordered Zheng Tingze to leave. After Zheng Tingze left, Duan Xingyi hastily gave a few instructions to Eunuch Li before leaving. However, when he saw the traces of water on the table, his heart couldn''t help but sink and his eyes became cold.


    Returning to the Imperial Hospital, Zheng Tingze didn''t say anything else. He immediately put down the medicine box and emptied the contents inside. Afterwards, he spent a lot of effort to squeeze out a small bottle of tea stains at the bottom of the medicine box.


    Xiao Wang Manor.


    The candlelight in the room flickered, and the fragrance lingered in the air. Duan Muyan stared blankly at herself in the bronze mirror, and thought back to Shangguan Wuye''s words, ''Even if everyone in this world betrayed you, no one would regret it ¡­'' What did that mean? Why was he so sure that he would not regret being loyal to her, why was his hairpin in her hands? That hairpin was so ordinary that it had no value, so what was the point of wanting it?


    Too many questions lingered in Duan Mu Yan''s mind. She had no clue at the moment, but the identity of having no regrets had become the truth that she wanted to know the most at this moment.


    "Princess, I don''t regret coming back." Duan Muyan didn''t even hear the sound of the door opening, Yao''er had already walked up to her.


    "I''m back ¡­" "So fast, call him in." Duan Muyan turned her gaze back to Yao''er and instructed her in a gentle voice. Moments after Yao''er left, that thousand-year-old mask appeared before Duan Muyan.


    "This subordinate pays his respect to Pavilion Master." It was still a hoarse voice, yet it did not sound like he had reached the innate state. What kind of change would cause him to suffer such wounds? He once said that he had hurt two women in his life, but what kind of injury would make him unwilling to show himself off again?


    After a long time, Xiao Jin Feng didn''t see Duan Mu Yan speaking, so his voice grew heavier.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, if you don''t regret it, then you''ve already returned." Only now did Duan Muyan realize that she had lost control of herself. She pursed her lips and smiled lightly, revealing the awkwardness on her face.

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    "It''s good that you''re back. Have you found anything?" Duan Muyan turned around and sat down on the edge of the table. At this moment, only her eyes gave her an answer.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, this subordinate has already investigated, the reason why the officials who receive silver and grain did not return to the Imperial Court with the reports they received is because they received the benefits of Duan Xingyi. Even those who are unwilling to cooperate with him do not dare to report it under Duan Xingyi''s coercion." Xiao Jingfeng truthfully reported. When he lifted his gaze, he saw a pair of eyes that were as clear as water staring at him.


    Once upon a time, he had never cared about those eyes, nor did he even want to look at her. Once upon a time, he had looked forward to those eyes, he had even hoped that she would give half of his heart to him. But now, other than fear and hesitation, he didn''t know how to face those eyes.


    Sensing Xiao Jin Feng''s dodging, Duan Mu Yan didn''t continue to look him in the eye and instead picked up a cup of green tea.


    "I had thought that Duan Xingyi would have some sort of high level technique, but I didn''t expect him to be so negligent. Does he not know that if he wants people to know, there is no way he can do it?" Tomorrow, we will leave the Imperial City and go to Min County''s Peace Capital. We will gather all the evidence of Duan Xingyi bribing the officials to fill their pockets and at the critical moment, these evidence will make him speechless. " Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke as doubts arose in his heart regarding Duan Xingyi''s intelligence. Why would a normally extremely intelligent person do such a thing with so many flaws? Did he really think that there was no one in this world who could control him? To be overconfident is to be conceited.


    "Yes, sir!" Xiao Jin Feng cupped his fist and turned to leave. At the moment when Xiao Lingfeng turned around, Duan Mu Yan suddenly had a strange feeling. She had never noticed anything before. However, at this moment, her unfeeling figure appeared so similar.


    "Halt!" Duan Muyan abruptly stood up, her eyes filled with astonishment. She looked at Xiao Lingfeng in disbelief, as the monstrous waves that surged up from the bottom of her heart seemed as though they wanted to drown her.


    "Is there something else, Pavilion Master?" Xiao Jingfeng turned around and also realized something as he suddenly choked. How could it possibly be him? From the start to the end, she was present, and a perfectly fine house turned into ashes in front of her, so how could the people inside possibly escape with their lives? Even if he could escape, he should have at least jumped out of a door or window.


    "No worries, you can leave now. Have a good rest." I''ve already asked Yao''er to prepare a room for you. " After Xiao Lingfeng left, Duan Muyan laughed at herself lightly. Maybe it was because she owed him so much that she was thinking about it. Xiao Feng, what I owe you in this life, I, Mu Yan, will repay it in my next life ¡­


    The night was pitch-black and the wind was no longer as cold and bone-piercing as it was in winter. The entire Xiao manor was completely silent as a figure flashed past and landed in the ancestral hall in the backyard.


    Looking at the spirit tablet in front of him, a hint of desolation appeared in Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes.


    Shi Rou, I''m sorry, I haven''t come back for a long time, I truly miss you, I was once able to reunite with you at a distance of one step, but unfortunately, the heavens did not obey my wish, and perhaps what I owe her is not finished yet, but now I have become a human being that is neither a ghost nor a ghost, you know, sometimes I would even be scared by my own ghastly appearance, Shi Rou, are you okay over there ¡­ Xiao Jin Feng walked step by step towards Chu Shi Rou''s spirit tablet. He carefully held the spirit tablet in both hands and hugged it to his chest, breaking his heart.


    Right at this moment, the sound of fragmented footsteps came from afar and came closer and closer. Xiao Jin Feng''s footsteps suddenly shook, and as the sound of the footsteps got closer and closer, Xiao Jin Feng hurriedly put the spirit tablet back in its original position and suddenly jumped out of the mourning hall.


    In the next second, that figure appeared. In the darkness, Xiao Lingfeng took a closer look. The person who had arrived was none other than Duan Moyan. Xiao Jingfeng did not dare to stay in the dark for too long. Currently, he was not the only martial artist in the manor. Thus, taking advantage of the darkness of the night, he disappeared into the darkness in a flash.


    When they left the ancestral hall, Duan Muyan lit up the candles as per usual, then knelt in front of Xiao Jin Feng and Chu Shi Rou''s ancestral tablets for three times before she stood up.


    "Shi Rou, Xin Feng, it''s been a long time since I''ve come to see you. How have you been?" Duan Mu Yan slowly rose to her feet and walked to the front of the spirit tablet. Just as she was about to pour out her heart''s content, she suddenly realized that Chu Shi Rou''s spirit tablet was actually placed at the side. Duan Mu Yan didn''t stretch out her hand, but silently stared at Chu Shirou''s spirit tablet. Had her servants placed it at a crooked angle? This possibility was very slim. The person cleaning the ancestral hall was an old man from Prince Xiao''s estate, so he definitely would not blaspheme against the memorial tablet. Since it was not someone from the Prince''s estate, then who could it be? Not only that, Chu Shirou''s memorial tablet was the only thing she used.


    Duan Mu Yan looked at Chu Shi Rou''s spirit tablet in disbelief, her heart was filled with astonishment. Could it be ¡­ Could it be that he was still alive ¡­


    Yue Hua Palace. When Xiao Jin Feng arrived, Shangguan Wuye was sleeping with his clothes undressed.


    "I thought you rented it?" His hoarse voice had a hint of mockery, Shangguan Wuye turned around and saw the mask that would never change.


    "How rare, even the dignified Qi King can actually joke around now ¡­" Shangguan Wu Ye put on Hong Chang casually, looking at Xiao Jin Feng with a smile that was not a smile.


    "I''m not some king of the Qi Kingdom." Xiao Xinfeng''s voice was ice-cold.


    "No regrets ¡­" Good name! In this world, not everyone can live without regrets. I thought you would come to find me sooner, but you came so late. It seems like that girl trusts you? " Shangguan Wuye didn''t seem to care, he then sat down at the table, lifted his slender fingers and became intoxicated with himself.


    "I just want to ask you, what exactly did she tell you that day?" For some reason, Xiao Jin Feng sensed that Duan Mu Yan was paying attention to him. This did not bode well for him.


    "Nothing much, I''m just very interested in your appearance. That little girl thinks you''re a spy I sent out. She''s very meticulous. Just what is she busy with?" Shangguan Wuye suddenly looked at Xiao Lingfeng with great interest.


    "With your personality, you shouldn''t care about this, right? She really doesn''t suspect that I''m Xiao Jin Feng?" The hoarse voice carried a trace of doubt.


    "Are you Xiao Jin Feng? Heh, you even suspect yourself, but you still expect others to believe you? But then again, if she really finds out that you are Xiao Jin Feng, what would you do? " Shangguan Wuye looked suspiciously at Xiao Jin Feng, looking forward to his answer.


    "Disappear!" Without hesitation, Xiao Lingfeng spoke indifferently, but his voice was firm. Shangguan Wuye had expected such an answer.


    "Why? It might not be a bad thing for her to know. At the very least, she will not live a life full of guilt. Isn''t that good?" Shangguan Wuye said sternly, a trace of pity swept across his heart.


    "If she saw me like this, you don''t think she''d feel guilty. Maybe she''d rather have me dead than suffer like this." As he spoke, Xiao Jingfeng took off his mask. Even if he had seen it before, his face still made Shangguan Wuye uncomfortable. His face had long since lost its jade-like look, and the ravines and ravines were uneven. At this moment, Shangguan Wuye actually agreed with Xiao Jingfeng''s thoughts.


    "I''ve only wronged you like this ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said sympathetically.


    "If we were to talk about grievances, I''m afraid that there is no one in this world more aggrieved than Mu Yan." Xiao Jin Feng slowly put on the mask and was about to leave, but he was stopped by Shangguan Wu Ye.


    "This is for you ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng turned around and saw the hairpin in Shangguan Wuye''s hand. His heart skipped a beat. No wonder Duan Moyan had suddenly found out about his identity. She was the one who picked up the hairpin. Xiao Jingfeng hesitated for a moment before finally turning around and taking the hairpin from Shangguan Wuye. If there really was a day they parted, he had at least one more thing to take a look at.


    "You should prepare your heart. That girl is not an idiot ¡­" Shangguan Wuye reminded him.


    "What is your relationship with Duan Xingyi?" The sudden question startled Shangguan Wuye slightly, and his thin lips curled up into a charming smile.


    "My relationship with him is very close... "But don''t worry, I won''t tell him anything that I shouldn''t, because I want to see a show too ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng trembled slightly when he heard that ambiguous voice, but he didn''t respond. Instead, he suddenly leaped out of the room.


    Watching Xiao Lingfeng leave, the smile on Shangguan Wuye''s face gradually faded.


    "Wuya, I promised you. I''ll definitely find that brat a girl he likes. I promised you ¡­"


    Zheng Manor.


    At this moment, Zheng Ting Ze was in the middle of preparing various preparations within the secret chamber. According to his understanding of the fragrance of sandalwood, the faint fragrance of orchids was not something that was lacking. However, he did not dare to ask Eunuch Li. Moreover, Eunuch Li might not have known that the moment Zheng Tingze stepped into the Hall, he had already felt that the sandalwood in the incense burner was definitely not an ordinary tribute. According to the knowledge of medicine, even the fragrance that carried a special aroma had its own meaning.


    The reason why he deliberately shattered the teacup on the table was because he had Duan Xingyi. The tea water in the teacup was most definitely not simple. Even though these were all his guesses, he wouldn''t give it a try. He wasn''t willing to accept it. If he could find evidence of Duan Xingyi''s conspiracy to murder the Emperor, then his disciple would surely accomplish twice the result with half the effort.


    While Zheng Tingze was carefully studying, he suddenly heard footsteps pacing left and right outside the hall. Zheng Tingze immediately put down the research in his hands and quietly left the secret room. What he did not expect was that the person who came was actually Qian Ru Ming, who he had been searching for for for a long time.


    "You''re finally willing to appear? I thought you were dead! " Back then, when Qian Ru Ming changed the blood for Xiao Yuxuan, Zheng Xianzi went to look for him to treat him. However, he found out that the Peach Blossom Garden had long since been emptied of blood, and even Qing Lan was nowhere to be found. He thought that Qian Ru Ming must have been buried in the Peach Blossom Garden, and had even searched the Peach Blossom Garden a few times.


    "You cursed me as soon as we met? However, you should still worry about yourself now! " Qian Ru Ming said resentfully as he leisurely sat at the table and drank tea without any trace of politeness.


    "What do you mean?" Zheng Ting Ze looked suspiciously at Qian Ru Ming.


    "When I came, there were at least five people waiting in ambush at your mansion. Did you offend someone?" The gloating expression on Qian Ruming''s face made Zheng Ting Ze believe that what he said was true! Could it be that he had exposed a flaw in Imperial Hall? Those people were silenced by Duan Xingyi?

 C211

    "Oh yes, I came to ask you how Xiao Yuxuan is doing. Is he dead? " Qian Ru Ming returned to the main topic, but his heart was not satisfied. Although he had come here on his own accord, he was still a love rival after all.


    "Did Qinglan call you here?" However, in his heart, he was thinking about the people lying in ambush outside. If they were to see Duan Moyan frequently entering and exiting the Zheng Clan, things would not be good.


    "Cut the crap, are you dead or not!" Qian Ru Ming looked displeased.


    "I can tell you, but you have to promise me to meet Qinglan once!" An idea came to Zheng Ting Ze''s mind as he looked at Qian Ru Ming with a serious expression.


    "What do you mean? It''s not enough to kill Junior Sister, and you want to seduce our family''s Qing Lan? " Qian Ruming could feel that this time, Qing Lan was truly willing to stay with him. Regardless of whether or not she still had Xiao Yuxuan in her heart, at least they were currently very happy.


    "I''m not interested, I just have something to ask her!" Zheng Tingze denied.


    "Sure! Let''s go ¡­ If the words come out of your mouth, perhaps it would be more believable than mine! " Qian Ru mocked himself. Seeing that Qian Ru Ming had nodded his head, Zheng Ting Ze immediately turned around and walked towards the secret room.


    "Hey!" Where are you going? " Qian Ruming asked doubtfully. After about an hour, he saw a large medicine box on Zheng Tingze''s back. The prescription was several times larger than the one he used in the Imperial Hospital.


    "You ¡­ What are you doing? " Qian Ruming pointed to the large medicine box on Zheng Tingze''s back and asked with a suspicious expression.


    "I want to have a good check on you. It''s not a joke to get infected with the poison of the Five Stones Powder!" Zheng Tingze pretended to be concerned, but what he got in return was a ''Tch ¡­'' from Qian Ru Ming.


    After the two left the manor, they clearly sensed that someone was following them.


    "Find a way to get rid of them!" Zheng Tingze''s expression was solemn as he solemnly spoke. Qian Ru Ming turned his head back with a smile and then looked at Zheng Ting Ze.


    "Don''t worry, even the Emperor can''t find my residence. If I were to ask them to follow me, I would have to fool them in less than an hour!" Qian Ru Ming was filled with confidence.


    Sure enough, after passing through a few alleys, Qian Ru and Zheng Ting Ze successfully shook off the trail behind them and headed straight for the eastern suburbs of the Imperial City.


    He did not expect that there would be such a pleasant place in the wilderness. The Plum Blossom Forest that stretched as far as the eye could see was like a sea of flowers. With a gentle breeze, the petals fluttered with the wind; it was extremely beautiful.


    "This is a paradise on earth ¡­" Zheng Tingze sighed with emotion. He was completely intoxicated by such a beautiful scenery.


    "I originally prepared this Plum Blossom Forest for junior sister, but its owner is waiting for you inside, hurry up and go, but I''m warning you, after meeting Qing Lan, if you''re done talking, you can leave!" Qian Ruming looked at Zheng Tingze with an alert face and was very suspicious of the medicine box on his back.


    "I haven''t even seen him yet, how could I have the right to chase him away? Let''s go ¡­" "My good junior!" Zheng Ting Ze looked at Qian Ru Ming with a gentle smile. That smile on his face made Qian Ru Ming feel a lot of pressure.


    As his footsteps drew nearer, in the middle of Merlin stood a unique and elegant small building, not the slightest bit inferior to the small building in the peach orchard. At the side of the small building, a familiar figure was holding a bamboo basket and picking plum petals.


    Qinglan was originally a martial artist, so she naturally sensed someone entering the room. When she turned around, she saw Zheng Tingze standing before her.


    "Doctor Zheng?" Qing Lan said in surprise. She had thought that she would never see the people in the palace again in her entire life. Even if she wanted to know about Xiao Yuxuan''s condition, she had endured it because of Qian Ruming.


    "I am indeed ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze nodded slightly and looked at Qian Ru Ming.


    "You guys chat, I''ll carry it in for you ¡­" With a warm expression on his face, Qian Ruming took the bamboo basket from his cousin''s hand and walked into the small building.


    Looking at Qian Ru Ming''s extremely unwilling back, Zheng Ting Ze couldn''t help but laugh.


    "Miss Qing Lan, are you really planning to stay here for the rest of your life?"


    "I owe him this, and this place isn''t bad either. It''s just that ¡­" I wonder how is Prince Consort''s addiction treatment going? " A hint of worry and unease flashed across Qing Lan''s clear eyes. This was the only worry she had in her heart.


    "Don''t worry, Princess Qi is taking care of the Ping Wang in the imperial hospital for a month. The Ping Wang is fine now." Zheng Tingze spoke truthfully.


    "Princess, are you really allowing Princess Qi to care for Prince Consort?" "Then what about them?" Qing Lan sounded surprised. With her understanding of Duan Zitong, how could she be willing to make such a concession?


    "Currently, Prince Consort''s consort has already returned to the Tutor Manor, and the Seventh Princess is pregnant. As for the Qi Wangfei, naturally, she has returned to the Prince Xiao''s estate." Zheng Tingze knew what Qinglan was asking about. In fact, he had once thought that the day that Xiao Yuxuan would be well was the day he would take Duan Mu Yan far away. He didn''t expect that Duan Zitong would be pregnant at this very moment.


    "Pregnancy... "She really did use this ¡­" Qing Lan lowered her eyes and muttered to herself.


    "What did you say?" Zheng Tingze asked suspiciously. He had a nagging feeling that Qinglan was hiding something from him.


    "Uh, it''s nothing. I just feel that things in the world are unpredictable. Maybe some things are destined by the heavens. Oh right, why would Imperial Physician Zheng come here?" Qing Lan suddenly understood as she asked in a light voice.


    "To be honest, I have something that I need your help with." Looking at Zheng Tingze''s pair of begging eyes, Qing Lan was slightly shocked in her heart.


    Inside the small building, when Zheng Ting Ze arrogantly took out the items from his medicine box and placed them on the table one by one, Qian Ru Ming''s sharp little eyes sharpened as he became alert.


    "Wait!" There''s no one here to see a doctor, so why are you taking these things out? " Zheng Tingze faintly smiled at his, but he did not open his mouth. Instead, it was Qinglan who took over the conversation.


    "Physician Zheng will be staying here for a while, I''ve already agreed ¡­" However, after getting along with this man for the past few days, he had learned to accept his fate. At the very least, this man truly treated her well, so it could be said that a woman would be lucky to find someone she loved, or someone who loved her. Since she was capable of loving that person, she might as well find someone who loved her.


    "But ¡­"


    "On the first day of staying in the small building, a certain person had once said that I am the owner of this place. As long as I am willing, I can do whatever I want and anyone is welcome to come! Don''t tell me that you''re going back on your word? " Seeing the unwillingness on Qian Ru Ming''s face, Qing Lan''s voice gradually turned cold.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "My wife, what are you saying? I, Qian Ruming, have always kept my word. Since my wife allowed him to stay, I have no objections. However, this room is ours ¡­" Qian Ru Ming looked wronged as he opened his mouth, but was interrupted by Qing Lan.


    "What us!" Our room isn''t across the street! Stop talking nonsense! What are you standing here for? It''s getting late, help me prepare a good dinner and broadband guests! " Although they had known each other for a long time, but Qing Lan thought that she was too energetic, so every night after the regular classes, she would push Qian Ru Ming into another room to prevent him from getting up in the middle of the night again.


    After dinner, Zheng Tingze sensibly retreated to his room. He had an even more important task in hand, while Qian Ruming impatiently cleaned up all the cups and plates on the table and washed them all abnormally well. After that, he hurriedly entered Qinglan''s room.


    "My wife, your husband can finally share a room with you ¡­" The high-pitched voice was so excited that it almost changed its tone. Qing Lan looked helpless. She believed that tonight would be a difficult night.


    Sure enough, before Qing Lan could get up, Qian Ru Ming had already moved to her side. Her hands were rubbing against her clothes, but Qing Lan''s petite body was unaffected by it all as she stood in front of Qian Ru Ming.


    "My wife, your husband will be gentle ¡­" Qing Lan could feel the moist and hot breath of Qing Lan''s body. An indescribable feeling surged up from the bottom of her heart. She had never doubted Qian Chao''s ability. She could feel the cloud of happiness every night.


    "Ugh ¡­" Unable to resist the temptation of Qian Ru Ming, Qing Lan felt her body soften. She leaned against Qian Ru''s chest weakly, her face blushing red. Seeing the beauty in his arms slowly entering a better situation, Qian Ruming''s hands slowly untied the contentment in Qing Lan''s clothes. Then, she slowly placed Qing Lan on the table. Surprisingly, Qing Lan didn''t reject her; if she was being picky about the location, she definitely wouldn''t allow Qian Ruming to succeed on the table.


    At this moment, although Qing Lan was intoxicated, she understood in her heart that if it weren''t for Qian Ruming finding Zheng Ting Ze and bringing him to Plum Blossom Valley, she wouldn''t have known for the rest of her life that Xiao Yuxuan was doing well.


    At this moment, Qian Ruming''s kiss had already traveled all the way down from Qing Lan''s jade neck, leaving behind a pink-colored kiss mark.


    She wasn''t sure if the room across from her could hear this, but money was hard for her to accept. Even though she felt that she was ready, but money was still not in her possession, so she kissed down.


    "As ordered ¡­" At this moment, Qing Lan did not know what she was saying. She placed her jade-like hands on Qian Ruming''s head.


    Qian Ruming would never have thought that Qing Lan would make such a move. It was as if flowers were blooming in her heart. Before this, Qing Lan would never allow him to be so varied.


    Qing Lan cried out in surprise. Qian Ru Ming indulged himself in his beloved person. That incomparable happiness made him feel Qing Lan''s sincerity.


    This kind of sound made Zheng Ting Ze, who was studying poisons, feel an itch in his heart, the medicine bottle in his hand was also trembling a little. Zheng Ting Ze smiled bitterly, he did not like men and women for several years, and now with just a vague and soft chant, he was no longer able to control himself?


    He tried to close his eyes and rest his mind, but at the bottom of his heart, there seemed to be a worm constantly squirming about. Sometimes it was in his heart, sometimes it was in his stomach, but his mind suddenly recalled the scene of when he was with his junior martial sister that year, causing him to be extremely at a loss. For some reason, unknowingly, Yao''s figure suddenly appeared in his mind.


    "What a sinner ¡­" Zheng Ting Ze shook his head. Not to mention Yao''er was his disciple''s maid, she was extremely quick-witted and had a righteous character. Even if Yao''er really did want to, she was already at the age of sixty, so how could she be so delusional?


    Only after a long period of time had passed did the scratching sound finally stop. Zheng Ting Ze heaved a long sigh, stood up, and returned to the medicine counter to continue his research.


    "My wife, were you satisfied with your husband''s performance just now?" Qian Ru Ming placed Qing Lan gently back onto the bed while he lay beside Qing Lan excitedly. Qing Lan was already too weak to continue speaking. Qian Ru Ming knew this, so he didn''t ask anymore. He could only feel the warmth from her body.

 C212

    Around midnight, that familiar voice sounded again just as Zheng Ting Ze was about to fall asleep. Zheng Ting Ze''s brows were tightly knitted together. Perhaps coming here wasn''t a wise choice!


    For the entire night, Zheng Tingze did not close his eyes. He did not fall asleep until ten o''clock in the morning. After an unknown amount of time, there was a fierce knock on the door. Only then did Zheng Ting Ze slowly open his eyes and subsequently open the door.


    "Senior is so lazy, how long has it been since we prepared lunch?" However, his attitude was also better than before. At least, he could eat his fill at night, thanks to Zheng Tingze.


    Zheng Tingze felt helpless. He was lazy, but this junior brother of his was really hardworking! Zheng Tingze cried. After lunch, Zheng Ting Ze begged for money to go with the flow before he was willing to deliver a letter for Duan Mu Yan.


    Within the Xiao manor, Duan Moyan was in a daze as she held a cup of tea. Yao''er suddenly knocked on the door in a hurry.


    "Come in ¡­" Duan Mu Yan retracted her thoughts and asked softly. Yao''er hurriedly entered the room, passing the handwritten word over to Duan Mu Yan.


    Looking at the note in her hand, Duan Mu Yan frowned and was puzzled. ''My teacher is under surveillance and has already reached a safe place. Wu Xun, when we meet again, I will definitely give you a pleasant surprise.'' Could it be!


    At this point, Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled. His master must have discovered the evidence of Duan Xingyi poisoning his father. He wanted to wait for an opportunity to silence his father! The worry in her heart flashed and disappeared. Duan Xingyi definitely wouldn''t take her father''s life before her father renounced the throne, and this was exactly what she was looking forward to. Her hatred was only directed at Duan Chen.


    "Esteemed wangfei, is Doctor Zheng in danger?" Worry filled her heart, and unease filled her heart.


    "Don''t worry, Master knows what to do. Since he can drag someone with him to bring a letter, it should be safe. It seems that we can''t go to Master''s mansion anymore. Send down an order for Zi Min and the others to take note of." She was very clear about her master''s background and she knew that it was definitely not as simple as ordinary imperial physicians. She had the ability to protect herself.


    Seeing how confident Duan Muyan was, Yao''er felt slightly more at ease. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.


    "Yao`er, what if you don''t regret it?" Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke up, a bright glint in her eyes.


    "To the Princess, didn''t you send him to Pingdu and Min County to gather evidence? It will take him a few days to come back." Yao''er reminded.


    "I almost forgot. Yao`er, do you remember when Su Jin''s wedding was?" If possible, she was willing to forget the scene from that day. But now, there were too many questions that needed her to answer, so who would she regret it? Why did he kidnap Xiao Yuxuan, why was he so fixated on his hairpin, why did he wear a mask, and why did his voice hurt him so much?! And Shangguan Wuye''s words, what did they mean!


    "Yao''er, remember ¡­"


    "Let me ask you, did you observe that day in detail?" The Qi King really did not escape from the fire? " I want to hear a different answer from her mouth.


    "Esteemed wangfei, servant and Zi Min were present at the scene. The fire was too great, there was a chance that the prince might survive ¡­ It was too vague. Why would the princess think of such a thing? " Puzzled, Yao''er asked.


    "It''s nothing. Perhaps I feel sorry for you. I often dream of you these days ¡­" Duan Mu Yan pretended to make up an excuse. Even though Yao''er had denied it yet again, Duan Mu Yan was still unwilling to accept it. Who was the one who touched the ancestral hall''s spirit tablet? Do you regret everything? When you come back, there must be an outcome.


    Spring Festival Courtyard''s Immortal Desire Pavilion.


    "He ran away? If he didn''t have a guilty conscience, why would he run! It seems like Zheng Tingze has already discovered something, this person will not be able to leave it anywhere! " His dark eyes were the same color as midnight. Duan Xingyi coldly said. He should have long ago made a move. He could only blame himself for not wanting to alert the snake and let the tiger return to the mountain.


    "Master, your subordinate and Ye Li have already sent people to search everywhere. However, we were unable to find Zheng Tingze''s resting place no matter how hard we tried." Ye Li said in a low voice.


    "Can''t find ¡­" Duan Xingyi inwardly exhaled a long breath, then he looked towards Ye Li.


    "Forget it. If you can''t find it, then you don''t need to. Have you hidden all those silver taels?" Even if Zheng Ting Ze were to find out how he had drugged the medicine, at worst, he would just go and expose himself in front of that old scoundrel Duan Chen. By then, even if Duan Chen wanted to, he wouldn''t be able to find him.


    "Master, the food has been exchanged for silver taels from merchants all over the world. All of the silver taels have been hidden in a secret room in the backyard. When Master leaves, someone will be responsible for sending the silver taels back to the south of the country in batches." Ye Li responded full of confidence.


    "Very good! We will continue to amass wealth during this period of time, and after a few more batches of relief materials are distributed, we will leave the Badlands. When I return to the Southern Yue, it will be the day of the war! " As long as the Southern Yue annihilated the Great Mo, the surrounding subordinate states would submit, and the Southern Yue would become the ruler of this continent.


    "Bing-Er has been looking forward to this day for a long time!" Now that she could finally return to the Southern Mountain''s City, Leng Bingxin felt inexplicably excited in her heart. This was because she would only be by Duan Xingyi''s side when she returned to the Southern Yue.


    The moon was small in the sky and the night was hazy. That purple-colored figure had unknowingly arrived at Duke Xiao Palace and the entire palace was deathly silent. Duan Xingyi slowly walked forward and faintly saw the faint yellow candle light in the room.


    It was already so late, and he still hadn''t slept? Curious, Duan Xingyi walked to the window and looked at the figure that paced back and forth under the candlelight. His heart was filled with disappointment; his return was already here, so how could he take Duan Mu Yan away? Although it was neither refined nor elegant, it was the most direct method. However, how would he explain himself when Duan Mu Yan woke up? Would she be able to forgive him for everything he had done? Reasonable and emotional? This was simply a fantasy story. Could it be that he was telling Duan Mu Yan that everything he had done in the past few days was for his own purposes and hoping that she would understand? Even he himself felt that such an explanation was too weak.


    Letting out a long sigh, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but smile bitterly. He didn''t expect that this trip to the Mo Clan would leave him in such a state. Just as Duan Xingyi was about to leave, he suddenly felt a voice not too far away. Without any hesitation, Duan Xingyi suddenly dashed into the window. Perhaps in his heart, he didn''t want to leave at all.


    "Who is it?" Every time she saw Duan Xingyi with a smile on his face, she would feel inexplicably uneasy. Especially now, when the smile on his face made her feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "What is the matter with His Highness the Crown Prince''s visit so late in the night?" Duan Muyan heaved a sigh of relief as she calmly looked at Duan Xingyi.


    "Princess? Are you asleep? "Your servant just saw someone here ¡­" Before Duan Xingyi could reply, Zi Min''s voice came from outside the door. Understanding the situation, Duan Muyan calmly spoke.


    "I''m fine, you can leave first ¡­" After Zi Min left, Duan Mu Yan cast a sidelong glance at Duan Xingyi. Although those eyes were harmless, Duan Mu Yan was still fully focused. The current day was not like how it used to be, when she turned the tables on him, there would be even more people who would suffer if it were to be revealed.


    "Xingyi had nothing better to do, so he came to see my royal sister. My royal sister wouldn''t think that Xingyi has ill intentions, right?" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes. He elegantly sat down at the table and looked at his vigilant eyes. A trace of a bitter smile flashed across his heart.


    "How would Mu Yan dare? She just thinks that the way the crown prince is going in and out is a little strange." After that, she poured a cup of tea and passed it to Duan Xingyi.


    "I don''t think so. This is very good. If no one interferes, then there won''t be any chitchat." Duan Xingyi raised his eyebrows in response. He picked up the teacup in front of him and downed it in one gulp. If he knew the truth, he probably wouldn''t be able to enjoy this kind of treatment anymore.


    "Maybe, people''s words are scary." Duan Mu Yan sighed lightly as she slowly sat opposite of Duan Xingyi.


    "I believe my royal sister has also heard of some matters in the court? Do you have any idea about the various measures used to travel across the stars? " Duan Xingyi''s unintentional words caused his to be on high alert.


    "Your highness, the Crown Prince, has spoken too seriously. Since Mu Yan is living in seclusion, she was not too concerned about the matters of the imperial government. She is even more uninterested now. "However, I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince has opened the treasury many times to help the people in the affected areas, which is a blessing for the commoners." She was afraid that a single mistake would arouse unnecessary suspicion.


    Is that so? Has my royal sister not thought of changing places? Regardless of whether it''s the Prince Ping or the Qi King, it should be an unforgettable pain for the royal sister, right? " "Duan Xingyi spoke in an unhurried manner, his thin lips trembling slightly. It was already the time for a side attack. He really wanted to know what Duan Mu Yan was thinking.


    The pain in my heart isn''t necessarily a bad thing. At the very least, it can prove that I''m still alive. However, Mu Yan is still grateful for the Crown Prince''s concern. It''s getting late. Your Highness should return early ¡­" Duan Muyan''s words were spoken carefully and she carefully replied. Her gaze would frequently drift towards Duan Xingyi from time to time. How could such a astute person do such a thing? This had always been a mystery in the depths of her heart.


    "Since royal sister has sent out the guest removal order, Xingyi didn''t stay for long. Royal sister, farewell ¡­" Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up into an elegant smile as he stood up and walked towards the window.


    "Actually, His Highness the Crown Prince can walk through the door." It was not a good way to entertain guests. Duan Xingyi lightly smiled, then walked to the door. However, just as he was about to push open the door and leave, he halted his steps.


    "If there''s anything I can help with, I hope that you''ll think of me as soon as possible ¡­" It wasn''t that she couldn''t sense Duan Xingyi''s goodwill, but that this kind of deliberate approach made her feel uncomfortable from the bottom of her heart. The care and love that came from Duan Xingyi seemed to have already exceeded that of brotherhood.


    Right now, the most important thing for her was to prove her unrepentant identity. Moreover, Zhu Xu had also sent a letter to remind her that the best time for her to turn the tables on Duan Xingyi was when she could obtain favourable evidence. He had secretly instructed her to prepare for this.


    The next morning, news came from the Imperial Palace that due to his unwell body, Duan Chen was unable to ascend to the Imperial Court. The Crown Prince, Duan Xingyi, was temporarily in charge within the Imperial Court.


    "Esteemed wangfei, will the Emperor''s dragon form be alright?" Yao''er worriedly asked. She also knew that letting Duan Xingyi ascend to the throne was not a good thing for them.

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    "Not optimistic. At least he shouldn''t be able to get out of bed. Is there any news about Wu Hen and No Regret? " Duan Moyan''s countenance froze. Just as Zhu Xu had said, she couldn''t wait any longer. Time was of the essence. If she didn''t seize the opportunity, the next opportunity might never appear.


    "Not yet, but I believe it will be soon!" Yao''er truthfully replied. At the very least, they had made progress with the news that was still being sent back.


    "That''s fine, Yao''er, go to the kitchen and get some good food. Follow me to the Sky Prison!" Based on the current situation, the most important matter at hand was to win over the Duke of Wei. Yao''er naturally understood this, and hurriedly withdrew.


    Inside the Celestial Prison, Duan Chen was secretly protecting King Wei and making him live a comfortable life. Every day, other than scolding and scolding the Emperor, he would only feast on wine and meat. In fact, when Duan Mu Yan saw the person before his, he actually did not recognize him. In her impression, the king of Wei was elegant and weak, with a folding fan in one hand while pointing at the mountains with the other. In her impression, the king of Wei was elegant and weak, with a folding fan in one hand while pointing at the mountains with the other hand.


    "Looks like the things that Mu Yan has brought with her are unnecessary ¡­" A clear and melodious voice rang out. When the Wei Wang raised his gaze, he saw Duan Mu Yan bowing down to pay his respects.


    "Who does This King think it is? So it''s you little girl. Say it, what are you doing here?" Although he was a prince with another surname, he had some understanding of the matters within the palace. Since he was young, he had sympathized with Duan Mu Yan, and because of that, he felt tender and affectionate toward her.


    "Mu Yan is fine. She''s just here to catch up with Uncle Wei." After the jailer opened the cell door, she walked in. After glancing at Yao''er, she tactfully handed her fifty silver taels to the jailer before leaving with him.


    "Girl, did you send the guards away to say something that would not be considered important to outsiders? Speak! Is he dissatisfied with your scoundrel royal father? " He casually brushed away the food on his body and took out Duan Mu Yan''s food.


    Seeing that King Wei didn''t have any intentions of rejecting her, Duan Mu Yan felt slightly relieved in her heart. Although on the surface King Wei didn''t seem to care, she knew how disappointed he was by her father''s actions.


    "Uncle Wei has suffered greatly. Mu Yan wanted to plead with royal father for mercy, but unfortunately, the words of others were too soft and she could not protect herself, so she was unable to save Uncle Wei from danger." A few polite words were unavoidable, so Duan Muyan turned her attention to the topic at hand.


    "Hmm, your words are enough. Your royal father has already gone insane today, and this cunning rascal''s trick may not be too late. Maybe this old man thinks that he won''t be able to live long enough and wants to drag us old officials to die with him! If he was below, he would think that he was still a high and mighty emperor. Pui! When we get to the King of Hell''s place, I won''t tell him that I''m going to hell with eighteen levels, and I won''t even say my surname is Wei! " Wei Wang swore angrily as he tore the chicken.


    "Father''s actions were indeed filled with anger, but Mu Yan knew that he was protecting the crown prince. His royal brother died unjustly ¡­" Her clear eyes flickered with a clear luster. Lowering her eyes, Duan Mu Yan secretly wiped away her tears as she spoke in a low voice that was filled with boundless desolation.


    "Forget it. It''s been so long. There''s no point in thinking about it. In this world, you still have to rely on yourself. No one can trust you!" The King Wei was filled with emotions. The woman in front of him had lost her mother first, and her royal brother later. In the end, even her husband had died.


    "Uncle Wei, if you say that Mu Yan does not blame him, it is fake. royal father first forced mother to death, and then used Mu Yan''s life to threaten royal brother, causing him to commit suicide, all of this has been set in stone by Mu Yan, and now, royal father has even condoned the crown prince in harming his loyal generals, it is simply disorderly. Although Mu Yan is a girl, she will not tolerate the Great Mo dying in Duan Xingyi''s hands. Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point. She was sure that there were no spies in the area because the cell that imprisoned King Wei was made of steel. Other than the exit, no one else could tamper with the cell.


    The chicken leg in his hand had already landed on the ground. Never would he have thought that the girl who had once submitted to his commands would now be so ambitious. The meaning behind Duan Mu Yan''s words was obviously to overthrow the previous edict and change the dynasty! Even if he regained his freedom, he might not have the courage to do so.


    Noticing that Wei Wang was speechless, Duan Mu Yan continued.


    Uncle Wei, Mu Yan has a few heartfelt words, I don''t want to say them, but they are also the Duan Clan''s. Duan Xingyi has plotted against him time and time again, and even if he is able to cure me, he will keep half of my food and drink in between. If this goes on, the Big Mo River Mountain that you and those old generals have personally taken down will sooner or later be destroyed by Duan Xingyi. As Zhu Xu had said, although the Emperor of Wei was not a man of character, he was not stupid. As long as the facts were clear and reasonable, he believed that this trip would not be a wasted one.


    Without saying a word, the Wei Wang continued to look at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief, as if he was pondering about something. Suddenly, the Wei Wang abruptly stood up and swept his gaze towards the door.


    "Little girl, tell me honestly, was Qi Hu your doing?" Also, how could that Old Zhu disappear without a trace? " The King of Wei''s sharp eyes flashed with a dazzling light. It was completely different from his previous demeanor.


    "What if Mu Yan admits to it?" Duan Mu Yan tried to test the waters, but he had already answered the question.


    "Good ¡­" Great! People from the martial arts world came out, and a new generation came out to replace the old ¡­ Great ¡­ "Hahaha ¡­" Unexpectedly, King Wei suddenly laughed out loud. His tears quietly fell. The reason he was indulging himself so much in food and drink was because he didn''t want himself to calm down and think about those heart-wrenching things. Now that Duan Moyan had appeared, a strong fire seemed to be burning in the depths of his heart. It seemed that the Great Mo River Mountain, which he had defeated with his bare hands, could be saved.


    Looking at the expression on the face of the Wei Wang, Duan Mu Yan knew that this trip was already considered a success. After leaving the Sky Prison, Duan Muyan originally wanted to return to the Residence, but she met Yan Wuhen halfway there. The three of them looked at each other before heading back to the inn.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, this subordinate has already found out where the silver that Duan Xingyi stole was hidden!" "It''s the Spring Festival!" Furthermore, Duan Xingyi''s subordinates were extremely careful. He had been duped several times by them, and if it wasn''t for Zi Min, he probably wouldn''t be able to complete the mission in this lifetime.


    "Spring Festival?" Duan Mu Yan and Yao''er looked at each other before they looked disbelievingly at Zi Min, who was by Yan Wu Hen''s side. When it came to the Spring Festival, Duan Mu Yan had not been there for quite some time.


    Replying to Princess, two days ago, Zi Min had disguised herself and told Yichun what happened to Meng Yan. When she came out, she accidentally saw three or five suspicious people jump out from the backyard of the Yichun courtyard, and based on their martial arts, they probably wanted to kidnap Xu Tianshu and Liu Li. Thus, she informed Big Brother Wu Hen about this matter. Zi Min answered truthfully.


    "Did they notice you?" Duan Mu Yan worriedly asked.


    "We are afraid of alerting the enemy, so we do not dare to act rashly."


    "Duan Xingyi is truly not simple. He actually dug a secret room in the Spring Festival!" It''s no wonder that he would appear at the Spring Pavilion for no reason. From what I see, there must be someone who came to support him. Have you found anything? " Everything was ready now, and there was only one thing left for him to do. As long as he didn''t regret the fact that he had gathered the evidence of Duan Xingyi bribing the local officials for favoritism and malpractice, and in addition to the good witnesses and Wu Bingcheng''s confession that he had framed, it would be even more difficult for Duan Xingyi to turn things around. At that time, she would force him to abdicate the throne in front of Duan Chen! Royal brother, you must have been waiting for this day for a long time ¡­


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, your subordinate suspects that Leng Bing Xin from the Yichun Courtyard has no desire at all, no desire at all, no desire to earn silver, and is fundamentally different from those who have been in the Misty Flower Land for a long time. If she does not have a motive, then it would indeed be unreasonable." Yan Wuhen analyzed.


    Traceless, Zi Min, you two must pay special attention to Leng Bingxin''s actions. If you can prove that person''s identity is the best, then don''t alert the enemy. After all, the silver taels are our target. Duan Mu Yan instructed.


    This piece of news was like adding wings to a tiger to Duan Moyan. Now that she didn''t regret returning, she would bring a group of people with her to the throne room. It was time to end this grudge between them.


    By the time Duan Muyan returned to the Xiao Residence, Eunuch Li had already been waiting for his for a long time.


    "Third Princess, you''re finally back!" Eunuch Li''s face was full of anxiety as he greeted them. His high-pitched voice was filled with worry that couldn''t be hidden.


    "Eunuch Li ¡­" What''s the matter? " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked at the old man before her. This eunuch who had served her father for the rest of his life. He could not help but feel dejected. Even if everyone in this world betrayed his royal father, he was the only one who could not.


    "Your Majesty has sent an oracle announcing that you have entered the Palace. It is already late in the morning, and the sky is almost dark. Princess should quickly follow this old servant into the palace! " As Eunuch Li spoke, he walked out. Duan Mu Yan, however, remained motionless for a long time.


    "Third Princess ¡­" What are you waiting for? " Gonggong Li turned around, but Duan Mu Yan did not follow him as he asked doubtfully.


    "Yao`er, please come to the main hall to rest and make a cup of good tea." Yao`er, please come to the main hall to rest and make a cup of good tea. Duan Muyan spoke in a gentle voice, her emotions unmistakable. Eunuch Li was slightly startled, but she did not say anything. She followed Yao''er back to the main hall, thinking that there was no enmity between father and daughter. It seemed like he was wrong, but no matter what, the Third Princess wasn''t going to publicly defy her orders. It was just that she was a bit awkward, and she naturally couldn''t force her into a situation like this.

 C214

    When she returned to her room, she walked dejectedly towards the copper mirror. The light in her eyes dimmed as she looked at herself in the mirror, and the figures of her mufei and her royal brother suddenly appeared in her mind. Confession? Or blame? She didn''t know that Duan Mu Yan simply didn''t want to enter the Imperial Hall again, and didn''t want to see her father, the one who had wanted to tie her up and execute her in the afternoon.


    An hour later, Yao''er entered the room.


    "Esteemed wangfei, no matter what, Eunuch Li brought along the imperial edict. Even if you''re unwilling, you can''t disobey the imperial edict ¡­" He analyzed the pros and cons.


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan let out a long sigh before standing up.


    "Whatever, I''ll follow Eunuch Li into the palace. Wait here, if you don''t regret coming back, you must keep him at Duke Xiao Palace." After which, he left the room.


    When Eunuch Li saw Duan Mu Yan again, he was still dressed in the same attire. Even so, he was still respectful as he walked over to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Third Princess, shall we go?" Duan Mu Yan did not say anything as she left the Xiao manor with Eunuch Li.


    In front of the Imperial Hall, Eunuch Li first went to report, while Duan Mu Yan quietly stood outside the door. Other than the cold, she didn''t feel anything, as ever since she had become sensible, she had never received even the slightest bit of love from her royal father. Naturally, the number of times she came to the Imperial Hall was limited as well.


    "Third princess, the emperor wants you to enter ¡­" The shrill voice interrupted Duan Mu Yan''s train of thoughts. She sighed lightly as she slowly stepped into the Hall, but her heart was incomparably heavy. What could she say after seeing him again? It was just hurting each other. The rift between them was already in an irreparable state, there was no need for them to see each other again.


    "This subject greets Your Majesty." It was not that she did not have the courage to even look at him, but she did not have the heart to do so either. Even though the person in front of her was her biological father, in her eyes, such a father was not even comparable to her own master, nor to a stranger. At the very least, a stranger would not cause her such painful injuries.


    "Mu Yan... Hurry, get up and sit with royal father. " His hoarse voice was filled with boundless guilt and shame. Duan Chen leaned against the bed rail with a pale face, his eyes filled with the tender affection of an elder.


    Her heart trembled slightly. In her memories, his royal father''s voice had always been loud, rough, and even had an awe-inspiring majesty. But now, his voice was weak to such an extent that even without raising her eyes, Duan Moyan knew that Duan Chen had been deeply poisoned.


    "This subject''s wife has come late. Please punish her, Your Majesty." With an ice-cold voice as cold as ever, Duan Mu Yan respectfully knelt there, with no intentions of standing up.


    Duan Chen couldn''t help but smile bitterly as he looked at that stubborn and frozen expression of his. Now, it would be impossible for him to reunite with his daughter even if he wanted to.


    "I don''t blame you. Stand up and sit on the chair." At this moment, Duan Mu Yan felt as if her entire body had been frozen stiff. At the bottom of her heart, there was a faint pain, as though that pain was spreading to every cell in her body like crazy grass growing crazily. The person in front of him had white hair and a face like paper. Due to his emaciation, his cheekbones stood out, and his hands were withered like firewood. How was this the high-spirited and proud Emperor of the Great Mo?


    Noticing the shock in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Duan Chen intentionally hid his hands under the blanket. The former hegemon of the academy was now so old that he couldn''t get out of bed. What a sad reality.


    "I wonder if Your Majesty has something to discuss with this subject''s wife before entering the palace?" The shock in her heart was something that Duan Mu Yan was unable to accept. However, it was not sufficient for her to forget all of her hatred. His illness was something that he had brought upon himself. Duan Mu Yan continued to address herself as'' Subordinate '', causing a sense of desolation to appear in the bottom of Duan Chen''s heart.


    "I missed you, so I asked you to come to the palace with me. You wouldn''t refuse, would you?" Duan Chen deliberately lowered his status, his weak voice clearly slightly perturbed. As far as Duan Mu Yan was concerned, this sentence was the funniest joke she had heard since the start. The man who wasn''t even willing to look at her once had actually said that he wanted her ¡­ Should she have been flattered and prostrated at his feet, then said something similar to praise and praise with tears of gratitude? If it was the him from back then, he would have done this. Yet now, it was impossible for her to accomplish such a thing.


    "Your Majesty can be considered lucky. At the very least, you can meet anyone with just a single imperial edict. If poor Mu Yan wants to meet Imperial Concubine and imperial brother, she might have to ask Hades ¡­" There was not a trace of emotion in Qing Yue''s voice, yet it caused Duan Chen''s guilt to reach its limits.


    "It''s been so long, and you still hate it?" Duan Chen bitterly said, his eyes dim.


    "It''s been a long time, but the injury is gone. His Majesty will never understand this." She also thought that time could erase everything, the better and the worse, they would eventually become nothing but smoke in the blink of an eye. But she never expected that she could not, because that hatred had already sunk deep into her bones.


    "If royal father were to admit it, he shouldn''t have vented his anger on you and Jing Yang because of your mother''s concubine. You ¡­" Will you choose to forgive? " Perhaps he had felt the terrible condition in his body, as the saying goes, a man is about to die. Right now, other than Mo Jiangshan, the only other thing Duan Chen felt was that he owed Duan Moyan.


    "The grievances of mufei will sooner or later be known to the world, and there are no ''ifs'' in this world," each of Duan Moyan''s words contained ice as an unapproachable iciness surfaced in her eyes from start to finish.


    Duan Chen was speechless. He knew that no matter how much he repented, he wouldn''t be able to get his daughter back.


    "If you have any wish, royal father would like to help you complete it in the final moments ¡­" Duan Chen said bitterly. He only hoped that in his final days, he would be able to do something for this daughter of his that he had forgotten for many years.


    "Mu Yan does have a wish, but she doesn''t need your majesty to worry about it. In the end, she has to rely on herself to walk her own path." The ice-cold voice rejected Duan Chen''s last bit of good intentions.


    "Perhaps I didn''t expect it now. If I ever think of it in the future, tell royal father that royal father will help you ¡­ "You can leave." Duan Chen dejectedly spoke. Upon hearing his voice, Duan Mu Yan immediately stood up and turned around to leave without the slightest hesitation. As he gazed at that slender figure bearing too much resentment and unwillingness, tears actually welled up in the depths of Duan Chen''s eyes.


    After Duan Mu Yan left, Eunuch Li hurriedly entered the hall.


    "Your majesty, you should just lie down and rest. It''s getting late. If you continue enduring like this, how can your dragon body withstand it!" Speechless, Duan Chen sighed viciously before shifting his gaze to Eunuch Li.


    "Mu Yan that child keeps saying that we have wronged pear consort, do you think we have truly wronged her?" The guilt in his heart surged up like floodwaters, Duan Chen suddenly felt indecisive. This was the first time he had ever believed in something that had happened over twenty years ago. Eunuch Li heard his words and was momentarily at a loss as to how to respond. Being in the harem for over thirty years, he had personally witnessed the rise and fall of many of the harem''s concubines, and the only person he had a profound impression of was Riko.


    "Your Majesty, it''s been a long time. Your dragon body is still the most important ¡­" Eunuch Li said all sorts of things, worriedly responding.


    "People die eventually, but I really don''t want to just let it go right now!" Although Yi''er is a genius at governing nations, she can''t help but be emotional. Furthermore, I really hope that she can once again call us royal father. Perhaps, she is old and is especially nostalgic ¡­ I often dream of Pear Consort and Jingyang these days, do you know? I actually didn''t dare look them in the eye when I was facing them. "I''ve already let down Yu Die, why would I implicate Fei Li and the children ¡­" Duan Chen''s thoughts were in a mess as they were thrown into disarray. His words were a complete mess. When Eunuch Li saw this, he could not help but feel pain in his heart.


    Gonggong Li didn''t reply. He quietly helped Duan Chen to lie down, then he stood quietly at the side, listening to him reminiscing about the past. People said it was not good to reminisce often. At this moment, Gonggong Li could only shed tears inwardly.


    When she returned to the Xiao manor, it was already late at night. Duan Muyan walked out of the sedan chair with heavy steps and instructed the sedan bearer to return. At this moment, Yao''er had already been waiting for a long time.


    "Princess, you''re back. Did anything happen?" Yao''er asked with concern.


    "No, I don''t regret it. Did you come back?" Duan Mu Yan suppressed the bitterness in her heart as she asked. Her heart felt as though it had sunk to the bottom of a ravine. No matter how much repentance she had, she couldn''t stop herself from moving forward.


    "No regrets, I''ve already been waiting in the main hall for a long time!" Yao''er truthfully explained. Duan Muyan''s gaze slightly shifted as she turned around and walked back to her room.


    "Do not regret coming to my room! "You should go rest ¡­" Duan Mu Yan instructed as he slowly walked away.


    Duan Mu Yan lightly knocked on the door, not even raising her head to look at him. The three-foot-long staff in her hand flickered with a golden light as it was illuminated by the candlelight.


    "I will not regret kowtowing to Pavilion Master." Xiao Lingfeng respectfully bowed. When he saw the three-foot-long dragon staff in Duan Mu Yan''s hand, his body couldn''t help but tremble. However, he quickly recovered.


    "How''s the trip?" As she slightly raised her head, she caught sight of the panic in Xiao Lingfeng''s eyes.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, everything is progressing smoothly. Subordinate has persuaded Pingdu and Min County''s officials to testify against Duan Xingyi. Their request is to return home with the money they had stolen." Xiao Jin Feng reported truthfully, but his gaze purposefully avoided Duan Mu Yan''s Dragon Staff.


    "You agreed?" In the depths of her heart, she already had the answer to her question.


    "This subordinate has agreed. If the pavilion master feels that they have committed a great sin in the future, this subordinate is willing to personally kill them." The once powerful and influential Prince, as well as the generals on the battlefield, had always kept his word. However, at this moment, Xiao Jin Feng was willing to be someone who broke his word.


    "There''s no need. I won''t let you be someone without trust." As Duan Mu Yan spoke, her hand slipped and her three-foot-long Dragon Staff fell to the ground. Just as the Dragon Staff was about to land on the ground, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly took action and held the Dragon Staff up in his palm at the last moment.


    "Pavilion Master, be careful ¡­" A simple action that was completely captured by Duan Mu Yan. She received the Dragon Staff, and her clear eyes met Xiao Jin Feng''s pitch-black eyes. She was so familiar with them that she nearly shouted out his name.


    "Do you recognize this?" Duan Moyan changed the topic of her words and caught the Dragon Staff.

 C215

    "This subordinate does not know." Xiao Lingfeng''s voice trembled slightly. With his intellect and intelligence, how could he not know Duan Mu Yan''s thoughts? His heart was filled with an indescribable loneliness.


    The one who possesses this Dragon Staff is the owner of the Xiao Duke Palace. Currently, the number of people in the Xiao Duke Palace is few, the number of people entering the imperial palace is equivalent to the number of people entering the imperial palace, my husband is buried in a sea of fire, Royal Father has left home and the entire Xiao Duke Manor does not resemble a family at all. I am guarding this place alone, just to one day welcome the return of its master. " Her voice was clear and filled with a sense of desolation, Duan Mu Yan turned her gaze onto Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Isn''t this the property of the Pavilion Master?" Xiao Lingfeng knew that he had spoken too much the moment he opened his mouth. He immediately lowered his eyes and stopped speaking.


    "It''s not in my hands, it''s my things. That day, even though the Qi King had married me as his concubine, he had never treated me as a member of the Xiao family, not to mention humiliating and ridiculing me, but he had also ignored me. Even though the main wife''s maid Su Jinxiu had tried to frame me, he only stood behind her and had never chosen to listen to my explanation, so the royal father took pity on me and gave me the Dragon Staff. Do you think that the Qi King is going too far? " Duan Muyan calmly spoke, as though she was telling the story of someone else. Only her thick eyelashes were currently glistening with tears.


    His heart was suddenly in pain and he could still vividly remember the events that had happened. The fists hidden in his sleeves were clenched and loosened, loosened and tightened, and was repeatedly clenched until his hands were numb. Xiao Jin Feng lowered his gaze, and guilt filled his eyes.


    "The Qi King is hateful, so I deserve to die ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng choked and lightly replied. Although he did his best to suppress it, the voice was clearly trembling.


    "Damn it? But when he died, why did my heart ache so much? Do you know how he died? " Duan Mu Yan was currently luring Xiao Jin Feng into her trap.


    "Subordinate... "I don''t know." Xiao Jin Feng gritted his teeth, and the memories of his past flooded into his mind.


    "In order to save me, he threw himself into the sea of fire, leaving nothing behind. Do you believe it? I was really stunned at that time. Seeing my husband struggling in the sea of fire and me unable to save him, do you know how much pain my heart hurts? " Tears quietly rolled down her face. At the same time that she recalled Xiao Jin Feng''s memories, she was also suffering a heart-wrenching pain.


    "It''s his fault. It''s not worth dying for ¡­" When he recalled that moment, he never regretted it.


    If it wasn''t for me, my husband wouldn''t have died, my father wouldn''t have left home to fight, and the Xiao manor wouldn''t have withered away like they did now. I am a sinner of the Xiao manor, and even though I had great ambitions in my heart, I still owe the Xiao manor my life, so tonight, I used my dragon staff to punish myself. "It''s the rules of the Xiao family. A treacherous and wicked woman like me wants to caned three hundred times. I have no regrets. Come here ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lightly wiped the tears at the corner of her eyes, gesturing for Xiao Jin Feng to come over.


    Xiao Jingfeng''s body shuddered when he heard this. He actually didn''t have the strength to retreat or advance at the same time. Seeing that Xiao Jin Feng didn''t move, Duan Mu Yan slowly rose to her feet and walked to stand in front of Xiao Jin Feng as she passed the dragon staff to him.


    "No ¡­" This subordinate does not have the authority to ¡­ " Xiao Jin Feng spoke in fear as he retreated a few steps.


    "This is an order!" "Take out the dragon staff!" At this moment, she could clearly see the sparkling eyes of Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Pavilion Master, your subordinate truly does not dare to commit an offense. Even if the Pavilion Master has lost his life, your subordinate will not punish you!" Xiao Jin Feng spoke firmly, and continued to retreat.


    "I owe you this!" "Don''t you want to return it?" Although Duan Mu Yan''s words were shocking, she was still probing him in her heart. Only by doing so could she reveal the true identity of the man in front of her. She only needed to prove that this person was none other than Xiao Jin Feng.


    When he heard what Duan Mu Yan said, Xiao Jin Feng felt the blood in his body condense as his pupils dilated several times. As Xiao Jin Feng, he naturally understood what Duan Mu Yan meant, but he was not sure if Duan Mu Yan knew his identity.


    "Pavilion Master, this subordinate truly has difficulty accepting this important task. May Pavilion Master find someone else and this subordinate take his leave." His hoarse voice revealed panic and helplessness that he was unable to conceal. Before Duan Mu Yan could say anything, Xiao Jin Feng suddenly turned around and at this moment, a ''Ding'' ''0''s sound was heard. The two of them were simultaneously shocked as their gazes landed on the hairpin on the ground. With a heart ice-cold feeling, Xiao Jin Feng''s body flickered as he picked up the hairpin and hid it within his embrace. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Xiao Jingfeng! How long are you going to run for, and how long are you going to torture me?! " Her voice was bone-chilling and filled with extreme hatred as her tears flowed down her face. Duan Mu Yan glared fiercely at the mask before raising her hand to remove it, but Xiao Jin Feng abruptly retreated.


    "Still not admitting it? Are you the one who touched Chu Shirou''s spirit tablet in the ancestral hall? Since you didn''t die, why did you hide your identity? Do you know how much pain I had to endure just because of your death?! No regrets... You really don''t regret marrying me into the Xiao Duke Palace! " Her mournful voice contained too many emotions. Duan Mu Yan''s tears fell, and due to her excitement, her body trembled even more violently.


    At this moment, Xiao Lingfeng suddenly felt as if the entire world had been annihilated. He never thought that he would be recognized by Duan Mu Yan. This kind of scene caused him to be at a loss for what to do.


    "Pavilion Master has recognized the wrong person ¡­" In the end, Xiao Lingfeng did not have the courage to admit his identity. He lowered his eyes, hoping to bypass Duan Mu Yan and leave.


    "I owe you this life! I''ll return it to you now! " As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she suddenly pulled out a dagger from her sleeve and before Xiao Jin Feng could react, she stabbed it at his heart. In the nick of time, Xiao Jin Feng flashed by and snatched the dagger out of Duan Mu Yan''s hand.


    "Mu Yan! "Why do you have to go through so much trouble!" Xiao Jin Feng held onto Duan Mu Yan with one hand while his other hand held onto the dagger far away. At almost the same time, Duan Mu Yan extended her hand to remove Xiao Jin Feng''s mask.


    Time seemed to stop at this moment. When she saw Xiao Jin Feng''s face, Duan Mu Yan felt as though she had been struck by lightning. She stood there dumbstruck, her heart in a state of incomparable suffocation.


    "Did I scare you? "Why do you need to expose my identity so that I won''t regret staying by your side ¡­" There was no trace of light in his empty eyes. Xiao Jin Feng spoke dejectedly as he reached out to retrieve the mask in Duan Mu Yan''s hand. Even if he saw her face, he would still be afraid, let alone Duan Mu Yan.


    "Because of that, you are unwilling to return, unwilling to face me. You let me blame myself for such a long time?" Duan Mu Yan kept the mask behind her back. The sparkling light in her eyes was like a spring. Her face that was charred beyond recognition caused her heart to feel as though it was breaking. She owed Xiao Lingfeng too much.


    "Actually, you shouldn''t blame yourself. I owe you something, our Xiao family owes you something. The heavens left me with this life of mine to make up for all my mistakes. I am alive for you ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng suddenly realized that facing reality wasn''t as difficult as he thought, and there was even a hint of relief.


    "Sorry ¡­" "I really didn''t know that kind of accident would happen ¡­" These words had already been spoken countless times in Duan Mu Yan''s heart. Now that she was able to say it out in front of Xiao Jin Feng, her emotions were assailed with a myriad of emotions.


    "Things have already been going on for so long, we shouldn''t bring them up again. Besides, I''ve never regretted it before. Now that you''ve done such a big thing, I''m already satisfied that you''ve done so much for me." His heart would forever remember the beauty of this moment.


    "Rest assured, I will not let you do anything without regret. You are the king of the Qi Kingdom, and you are my husband. This is a fact that cannot be changed by anyone. Tomorrow, the news of your death will be made known to the world!" Duan Mu Yan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. This kind of decision had nothing to do with love, it was her responsibility towards Xiao Jin Feng.


    "This matter is not urgent, and right now is a good opportunity to overthrow Duan Xingyi. Don''t alert the snake just because of this matter. Let''s discuss this matter after you succeed, how about it?" Xiao Jin Feng unwillingly released Duan Mu Yan and solemnly suggested.


    "No, this is unfair to you!" She already owed Xiao Lingfeng far too much. If she continued to be this wronged, she would not be able to pass her test.


    "Then as you wish ¡­" "It''s getting late, you should get some rest. There''s still a lot of things waiting for us tomorrow ¡­" His hoarse voice couldn''t hide his gentleness at the moment. Xiao Jingfeng smiled as he spoke, but the bottom of his heart felt like it was being pressed down by a heavy stone, almost suffocating him.


    "Don''t leave, stay at Duke Xiao Palace. Tomorrow morning, I will release your news to everyone, okay?" Duan Muyan pulled on Xiao Lingfeng with both hands, begging with her eyes.


    "Mu Yan, do you really wish for me to stay behind? "Do you know that if I didn''t die, then you ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng worriedly asked, but Duan Moyan beat him to it.


    "Then I am not a man who loses his husband. I have someone to rely on. Someone to keep me company. Father will return very soon after hearing the news. When the time comes, won''t it be good for our family to reunite?" A faint smile could be seen on her face.


    In Duan Muyan''s eyes, Xiao Lingfeng saw sincerity. Other than gratitude, he didn''t know what else to say.


    "In that case, see you tomorrow. I''ll be leaving first ¡­" With a final trace of reluctance, Xiao Lingfeng turned around and left Duan Mu Yan''s room. After leaving, they would not see Tian Ya again.


    The moon was small in the sky and the night was hazy. The vast sky sparkled with specks of crystal, and the dim light of the moon illuminated the vast imperial palace, giving it an even more desolate feeling.


    Beneath the mask, his eyes bore an inexhaustible sadness. He thought back to the time when he and Xiao Yuxuan fought side by side on the battlefield, and their brotherly friendship was unbreakable, but now, he suddenly felt that his heart was so far away from his younger brother, so far away that he could never approach him again.


    After a long while, that tall figure suddenly flashed and swiftly vanished from the front of the Tutor Hall.

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    "Who?" Under the moonlight, Xiao Yuxuan could clearly see a figure standing in front of his bed. Instinctively, Xiao Yuxuan jumped up and draped his robe over his shoulders. Then, he stood in front of the newcomer.


    Xiao Lingfeng waited until Xiao Yuxuan had made some preparations before he punched Xiao Yuxuan in the heart. Xiao Yuxuan naturally retaliated, and the two fought back. After a dozen rounds, they were unable to determine the outcome of the battle. Xiao Jingfeng had used the Hidden Dragon Goes to Sea, but Xiao Yuxuan''s mind had become blank. He saw that the newcomer''s fist was pressing against his heart, but he remained unmoved.


    "If this move did not come from Brother Wang, do you still have a chance to live?" Xiao Jin Feng slowly retracted his fist, his eyes staring at his younger brother.


    "Brother Wang ¡­" How is that possible?! " Xiao Yuxuan spoke in a flurry and staggered to the side of the table to light the candle. The room suddenly brightened as Xiao Yuxuan turned around, his clear eyes shining with an abnormal light. It wasn''t the first time he had seen that mask, it had appeared on that day of marriage, but he had been in despair and hadn''t noticed the pair of eyes beneath the mask. At this moment, that gaze was so familiar, his heart felt as if it had been viciously grabbed by someone.


    "Brother Wang ¡­" It''s really you? "Yu Xuan isn''t dreaming, right?" His hands trembled as he reached for the expressionless mask. The moment the mask was taken off, Xiao Yuxuan finally cried out in anguish, and even though his face was no longer the same as when he was reborn, Xiao Yuxuan was sure that the person in front of him was his older brother. Xiao Yuxuan no longer hesitated and fiercely pounced towards Xiao Jingfeng. Both of his arms were tightly wrapped around Xiao Jingfeng as tears welled up in his eyes. That indescribable feeling of joy and happiness filled his heart.


    "Yuxuan, I''m sorry. Brother Wang made you worry ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng lightly patted Xiao Yuxuan''s shoulder. His heart was filled with thousands of words, but at this moment, he could only say this apology.


    "Brother Wang!" If you''re not dead, why are you hiding? Do you know how sad my royal father, me and Mu Yan are? " Even though Xiao Yuxuan had left Xiao Lingfeng''s embrace, her hands still gripped his shoulders, afraid that in the blink of an eye, everything in front of her would turn into nothing more than a mirage.


    "Sorry ¡­" I thought that when I leave, you and Mu Yan will have a new beginning, but I never thought that things would turn out like this. So it turns out that I was wrong, and that I was destined to never have the chance to make up for it, Yuxuan, if it weren''t for me, things wouldn''t have developed to this point, you wouldn''t have gotten addicted to drugs, Mu Yan wouldn''t have to endure so much humiliation on her own, Royal Father wouldn''t have left home either, it''s all my fault, even if death isn''t enough to make up for it ¡­ " A voice filled with endless regret came from Xiao Lingfeng''s mouth. If he had known earlier, he would have left with Shi Rou that day.


    "Brother Wang, why do you think so? Mu Yan is right, the reason why Mu Yan and I aren''t together is because the fate of us from our past life wasn''t enough, so we can''t blame anyone else. It''s good enough that you have returned now. If she knew, she would definitely be happy! Let''s go, Yuxuan will accompany you back to the Xiao manor! " Xiao Yuxuan pulled on Xiao Lingfeng''s arm with great joy, wanting to walk out. However, when she turned around, her hand was brushed off by Xiao Lingfeng.


    "She already knows. I came from the Xiao manor ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng''s profound gaze dimmed a bit as he spoke indifferently. He then took out a stack of letters and passed it to Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "What is this?" Xiao Yuxuan took the letter and asked suspiciously.


    "These are the evidence of Duan Xingyi colluding with the local officials to embezzle the disaster relief money and food, as well as the testimonies personally recounted by those officials. Furthermore, they are all signed." Xiao Jin Feng knew that he didn''t have much time left. When the sun rose, Duan Mu Yan would definitely send people to search for him everywhere, so before the time came, he had to tell Xiao Yu Xuan everything.


    "Duan Xingyi colluded with the local officials to embezzle the disaster relief items? How is that possible? " Xiao Yu Xuan looked at the letter in his hand in disbelief. Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t understand it at all. With Duan Xingyi''s current status, there was no need for him to do anything unnecessary.


    "There is nothing that is impossible in this world. There is one thing that I must tell you, and that is ¡­" "Dou Jing and Qi Hu didn''t die. Right now, they are in a very safe place with Xu Tianshu, Liu Li, and Prime Minister Zhu Xu." Xiao Jingfeng''s words caused Xiao Yuxuan to freeze in shock. Ever since he had been forced to marry into the palace, his heart had died as well. How could he possibly care about the matters within the court?


    "This... "This is unbelievable?" Xiao Yuxuan''s sword-like eyebrows were tightly knitted together. He had no idea what had happened in the meantime.


    "What''s even more inconceivable is that the one who saved them was Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng lowered his voice. Even though his inner strength was sufficient to tell that no one was around to eavesdrop, this matter was extremely important. If Duan Xingyi were to find out, the consequences would be unthinkable.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s heart suddenly shook as if someone had fiercely grabbed onto his mingmen. He felt all the blood in his body freeze up as an image of Duan Mu Yan''s gentle and elegant face appeared in his mind. How could it be her?


    If it wasn''t for me feigning not to regret paying my respects to Mu Yan''s Honorable Pear Blossom, who would have believed that all of this was caused by Mu Yan, but who can be blamed as well? The world has forced her into a dangerous situation, and it was the death of Imperial Consort Li and the First Prince that had completely set her on the path of vengeance. Other than helping her, I don''t know what else to do. Noticing Xiao Yuxuan''s shock and astonishment, Xiao Lingfeng lightly spoke, his words filled with indulgence and approval towards Duan Mu Yan''s actions.


    "So it''s her ¡­" So it turns out that when she needed my help the most, I gave up on myself. Not only did I not help her even a little, I even brought her to take care of me for a month. Heh, Brother Wang ¡­ "Am I incompetent ¡­?" Sparkling light glimmered in his clear eyes as Xiao Yuxuan slumped in his chair. Her hands tightly gripped the letter in her hands. The suffocating pain was like a surging tide, completely drowning his heart.


    The letters in your hands are the most important evidence to topple Duan Xingyi. When Mu Yan takes action, you can take out these letters to testify against Duan Xingyi. Xiao Jin Feng changed the subject and instructed.


    Looking at the letter in her hand, Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze turned cold. She then carefully put the letter away in her bosom. In the next second, an indescribable nervousness lingered in her heart.


    "Brother Wang, what are you saying?" You can do this too? " Xiao Yuxuan suspiciously looked at Xiao Lingfeng, his expression grave.


    "As long as you don''t regret, I can do it, but last night, Mu Yan discovered my identity, which I did not expect. Since King Mo Qi is dead, it is impossible for Xiao Jin Feng to exist in this world, so I told you about this matter and dragged you into this competition. Yu Xuan, don''t disappoint me, don''t disappoint Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng''s gaze was resolute, with no room for turning back.


    "Brother Wang is leaving?" Mu Yan will definitely not agree to it! " Xiao Yu Xuan''s expression suddenly became serious, and as he spoke, he blocked the room''s window.


    "That''s right, Mu Yan wanted to announce to everyone that I''m still alive tomorrow. That''s also why I chose to come and find you at this time. Yuxuan, if possible, I really wish that I could die in that sea of fire. Just pretend that I''m dead ¡­" He returned to Duan Mu Yan''s side after narrowly escaping death, yet, in such a short period of time, he was about to leave. As expected, life and death could not explain the bitterness in his heart. Xiao Jin Feng was about to leave after putting on the mask, but he was stopped by Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "No way! Yu Xuan definitely won''t let you go! Could it be that you are willing to part with Mu Yan? You are willing to let her face the danger ahead of her alone? " Xiao Yuxuan resolutely looked at the man in front of her. He could feel that there was too much reluctance and yearning hidden beneath that ice-cold and lukewarm mask.


    "She has you, as well as a bunch of subordinates that are wholeheartedly working for her. There''s Dou Jing and Zhu Xu, she doesn''t have a lot of me by her side, just a lot less. My departure will not affect her in any way, but if I don''t leave now, once my identity is exposed, it will definitely arouse Duan Xingyi''s suspicions. Mu Yan cannot fail, she cannot afford to lose! " No one knew of the pain in his heart, but other than leaving, what else could he do for Duan Moyan ¡­


    "No matter if it''s me or them, they are unable to take over your position in Mu Yan''s heart. You can continue to do whatever you want without feeling regretful. You have to leave in order to solve the problem? Brother Wang, Yuxuan begs you, don''t leave! If Royal Father knew you were still alive, he would definitely rush back! Don''t you want to see royal father? " Qing Yue''s voice carried a humble begging tone. His brotherly brother, Xiao Jingfeng, was now safe and sound. Xiao Yuxuan was extremely happy that they had parted. No matter what, he could not let go of this brotherly relationship.


    "Yuxuan, how happy do you think royal father will be when he sees my face? To let me face all of them in this state is not an easy task for me. Rather than living in poverty under the sympathetic gazes of others, I might as well change places and hide my name. Brother Wang has never begged you for anything in his life. Although he did not regret it, there was a hint of regret in his hoarse voice.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan slowly clenched his fists as a look of struggle appeared in his eyes.


    "Then... Will you be back? "


    "Yes!" After all, there are people I''m closest to here. " Without saying much, Xiao Lingfeng fiercely nodded his head. After a gust of wind passed, that black figure had already disappeared into the boundless night sky. His presence was still left in the room, but he was already more than a thousand miles away.


    After a night of silence, when Duan Mu Yan excitedly knocked on Xiao Jin Feng''s door, the wooden door creaked open as she pushed it open. A wave of indescribable nervousness flowed into her heart as she suddenly rushed into the room with her eyebrows knitted tightly together.

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    Looking at the empty room, Duan Muyan slumped into her chair, her heart sinking into the depths of the valley. Her initial excitement and joy had long since completely faded away. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes swept past the writing on the table. Without any hesitation, she swiftly picked up the writing. Perhaps Xiao Jin Feng had something important to do, so he wouldn''t just leave like that.


    "Mu Yan, I''m sorry, I didn''t fulfill my promise to you. I''m leaving now, take Shi Rou''s spirit tablet and leave together with me. It doesn''t matter whether you hate me or hate me. No regrets.


    Tears flowed down her face without warning. Duan Muyan''s heart ached, as though a thorn was stabbing into her heart. It was impossible to touch, impossible to pull out, causing her to feel a heart-piercing pain. Wiping away her tears, Duan Muyan dashed out of her room and headed straight for the ancestral hall in the backyard.


    "Esteemed wangfei, all the servants are waiting in the main hall. King ¡­" Upon seeing Duan Mu Yan walking out, Yao''er was just about to report when she saw Duan Mu Yan circling around her like the wind, and her thick eyelashes were clearly filled with tears. Yao''er frowned and hurriedly followed him.


    However, Duan Mu Yan was completely unaware of all this. All she knew was that Xiao Jin Feng had left in order to achieve her greatest goal, and the moment she had saved him with her life, she knew that she would never be able to repay him in her entire life. If she had not encountered him with her life, those deep eyes would clearly be familiar to her, and if not for her carelessness, she would not have let Xiao Jin Feng receive such treatment. Her heart felt as if it was being tightly entwined with millions of silver threads, causing her heart to ache.


    "Princess, what happened?" Yao''er cautiously walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side as she asked doubtfully.


    "Wait for me at the manor!" After throwing down those words, Duan Mu Yan abruptly turned around and walked towards the entrance. She wouldn''t give up just like that. Perhaps there might be someone who would know the whereabouts of Xiao Jin Feng.


    Every time he saw Shangguan Wuye''s face, Duan Mu would reject him from the bottom of his heart. The man''s beauty was not a good sign, but at this moment, Duan Mu Yan was only concerned about one thing.


    "It''s truly a great honor for the Third Princess to be able to come to the Moon Flower Hall. Please come in ¡­" Shangguan Wuye''s thin lips pursed slightly, the curve of his lips grew even deeper, but before Shangguan Wuye could give way, his collar was already in Duan Mu Yan''s hands.


    "Where is Xin Feng?" The icy-cold voice was filled with absolute dominance. Duan Mu Yan questioned in a stern voice, her gaze as cold as a thousand year old profound ice.


    Shangguan Wu Ye didn''t expect Duan Mu Yan to be so rude. He was startled and didn''t know what to say. On the other hand, Peony rushed forward and bowed.


    "The third princess has something to talk about. To make such a move against you, it would truly be demeaning of your status as a princess." The peony spoke gently, causing Duan Mu Yan to frown. Although she was unwilling, she still withdrew her hand.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Peony, don''t neglect your esteemed guest. Go prepare lunch. I''ll have a hearty drink with the third princess. We didn''t even get the chance last time ¡­" Shangguan Wuye coughed lightly to dissolve the awkwardness, but before he could finish his sentence he was interrupted by Duan Mu Yan.


    "I''m not here to drink with you, I''m here to ask for someone!" Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, her gaze as cold as ice.


    "This is not a good place to talk, please, inside the third princess ¡­" Shangguan Wuye shrugged, he made a gesture of ''please'' with one hand, and a hateful smile still hung on his lips. Duan Mu Yan was speechless. She walked straight into the room at the back of the corridor.


    The moment Shangguan Wuye closed the door, Duan Muyan suddenly turned around and stared straight at Shangguan Wuye.


    "Actually, it''s better to be muddleheaded sometimes. If you didn''t recognize Xiao Jingfeng''s identity, perhaps you wouldn''t have regretted staying by your side even longer ¡­" Shangguan Wuye said resentfully, his almond-shaped eyes shining brightly.


    "You already knew his identity. Why didn''t you tell me? What was going on? Back then, I clearly saw the room being submerged in a sea of fire, so no one was able to escape! " Duan Mu Yan could tell that there were too many secrets hidden within those phoenix eyes of hers. The only things she wanted to know were the details regarding Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Since you already know his identity, there is no need for me to hide some things from you. On that day, when the Qi King accepted your concubine, some people worried that you would be in danger and especially begged me to protect you from the shadows. Actually, I was already on the roof the moment you exposed Su Jin Xiu''s identity. Cough cough ¡­ Originally, I also advised him to return, but he insisted on wearing that mask. That was the way things were, actually you should respect his decision, since he did not want to return to the Qi King, why must you insist on doing so ¡­ " Shangguan Wuye said indifferently, every word was like a sharp knife that stabbed into Duan Mu Yan''s heart. From the great Moqi King that everyone admired to the face Wu Dao who had no regrets for his relatives, what kind of change was in between? Not everyone could withstand such a huge gap.


    "Where is he now?" Her ice-cold voice was laced with too much guilt. Duan Muyan spoke with a dejected tone, her eyes filled with anticipation. Even if she couldn''t make Xiao Lingfeng stay, he should at least let her meet him once.


    "With his personality, if he really wanted to leave, would he come here to find me? I didn''t lie to you, he really didn''t come. " Shangguan Wuye spoke with rare seriousness. It turned out that what was natural for her was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Even if she didn''t care about that ruined face, Xiao Xinfeng cared. As Shangguan Wuye had said, since this was his choice, what else could he do other than to respect her? Perhaps a silent blessing was more meaningful than a speechless meeting.


    No longer conflicted, Duan Mu Yan heaved a sigh of relief. As she lifted her gaze, a trace of warmth could be seen in her ice-cold eyes.


    "No matter what, Mu Yan thanks you for saving my life. Earlier, you said that you were entrusted by someone to protect me. Who was that person?" Even she did not know that Shangguan Wuye had been present that day when the incident had occurred.


    When Shangguan Wuye heard his, he suddenly chuckled lightly. His fiendish eyes flashed as he looked teasingly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "You really can''t guess who asked me to protect you? Who in this world would care so much about you? " A soft voice came out from Shangguan Wuye''s lips. Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled slightly, and the image of Duan Xingyi''s unparalleled handsome face suddenly appeared in her mind.


    "Duan Xingyi?" Duan Mu Yan frowned, not daring to say anything.


    "If that fellow was able to hear you say these three words, he would definitely be overjoyed. It is likely that in your heart, you will understand how that fellow treats you!" Shangguan Wu Ye seemed to be very satisfied with Duan Mu Yan''s answer, his almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly with an uncomfortable glint.


    "Don''t speak nonsense, he is my royal brother. It is reasonable for him to care about me!" Sensing the mockery in Shangguan Wuye''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan coldly replied. Such ambiguous words, if others were to listen to them, wouldn''t they be suspected of incest?


    "Of course! "But don''t blame me for not reminding you, this royal brother of yours is not ordinary ¡­" Shangguan Wuye seemed to have a deeper meaning.


    "Since Xin Feng isn''t here, Mu Yan will be taking his leave!" Duan Mu Yan did not want to be entangled with Shangguan Wu Ye anymore. As for Duan Xingyi, she naturally knew that he was not an ordinary person. To be able to play everyone in his palm, how could he not be a mortal?!


    Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s figure slowly fade away from his line of sight, that pair of deep eyes finally revealed a look of reluctance.


    "Since you can''t bear to leave, why must you leave? Actually, you don''t want to be the Qi King, and she won''t force you. Isn''t it the same if you don''t regret it?" Looking at the man beside him, Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help sighing lightly. How many people in this world could escape from love? Even he himself had never come out of the prison of love.


    "Thank you!" His raspy voice was tinged with a tinge of desolation, and Xiao Jingfeng turned to look at Shangguan Wuye, his eyes full of gratitude.


    "I didn''t hide it from her on your behalf because I wanted you to thank me. Where are you planning to go from now on?" Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips and asked suspiciously.


    "As long as I leave the Imperial City, it''s the same no matter where I go. Perhaps I''ll go find my father. Since the day he disappeared until now, as the eldest son, I''ve never searched for him. It''s truly unfilial." Xiao Jin Feng spoke in disappointment, a bitter look in his eyes. He had never felt that being a human being was such a failure, and now he could only be filial.


    "Can you really put down everything here? I can tell that your love for Duan Mu Yan surpasses yours! " Shangguan Wuye had hit the nail on the head. Although he hoped that Duan Muyan would be able to walk together with his lost friend, in comparison, Xiao Jingfeng''s sacrifice was definitely not less than Duan Xingyi''s.


    "It''s because I love her that I have to leave. Xiao Jingfeng''s rebirth isn''t a good thing for her. I''ve already brought her too much misfortune, and the only thing I can do for her now is to completely disappear from her world." Xiao Jin Feng''s hoarse voice was deep as he bitterly spoke, and then he turned around and left.


    Looking at Xiao Jin Feng''s lonely and desolate back, Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help but sigh. Since ancient times, there had been love and infatuation, but the seemingly cold and indifferent Xiao Jin Feng had continued to love Duan Mu Yan until the end. Shen Hansheng, oh, you better not lose to Xiao Jingfeng ¡­


    Along the way, Duan Mu Yan was completely immersed in her remorse and remorse towards Xiao Lingfeng. Outside the Xiao manor, Yao''er hurriedly greeted her as she saw Duan Mu Yan walking over with a forlorn expression.


    "Princess, are you alright?" The current situation did not allow for any mistakes to occur. Every move she took was related to their life and death, and it was precisely because Yao''er understood this that she was so worried about Duan Mu Yan''s sudden anomaly.


    "It''s nothing, let''s go in ¡­" When she saw Yao''er, the disappointment in her eyes disappeared as she indifferently spoke. Xiao Lingfeng''s departure had already become a reality; no matter how sad she was, it was all in vain. Now, the only way for her to live up to those who cared for her was by continuing onward.


    "Royal Consort ¡­ Prince Ping has been waiting for you for a long time. " Yao''er replied in a low voice as her gaze swept past Duan Mu Yan. His heart trembled slightly, as if someone had pinched him hard. Originally, they could have been reunited as brothers, but now, everything was just a dream.

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    "Mm ¡­" Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded his head, his steps becoming increasingly heavy.


    When she saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be shocked. It had only been half a month since they last saw each other, and her previously elegant and outstanding facial pet was now so emaciated.


    "Is the Ping Wang busy?" Suppressing the pain and shock in her heart, Duan Mu Yan spoke softly, her voice containing no traces of anger or joy.


    Speechless, the moment Duan Moyan entered the room, Xiao Yuxuan''s burning gaze never left her weathered but still as strong and beautiful. Sensing that Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze was different from before, Duan Moyan deliberately coughed. Just as she was about to speak, her entire body was tightly embraced by Xiao Yuxuan. The embrace that she had not felt for a long time had caused her heart to collapse in a relaxed manner. In addition to Xiao Jin Feng''s farewell, at this moment, her tears had fallen without any forewarning.


    After a long time, when Duan Mu Yan woke up, she wanted to break free from Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace. However, Xiao Yu Xuan''s embrace was extremely tight, as though if she were to let go, the person in front of her would disappear.


    "Yuxuan, let go of me!" Duan Mu Yan''s jade-like hand pressed against Xiao Yu Xuan''s chest, his voice slightly filled with anger. However, no matter how much Duan Moyan reprimanded his, Xiao Yuxuan remained silent. His hands tightened around his.


    "I have let you down. I promised you that I would protect Jing Yang ¡­" "But I didn''t do anything ¡­" A hoarse voice came from Xiao Yuxuan''s lips as she choked on her words. Duan Mu Yan''s body trembled slightly as her gaze shifted to that haggard face. Her eyes that were as clear as water was currently filled with a layer of mist.


    "Yuxuan, what happened?" He had never seen Xiao Yuxuan''s sorrowful and desperate expression before. Even though he was addicted to drugs, she had never cried. Just what kind of blow could cause him to feel so depressed? After a long while, Xiao Yuxuan finally let go of Duan Mu Yan, his face was as pale as snow, his lips trembled slightly, but he could not utter a single word. Since he knew what Duan Mu Yan was thinking, there was not a single moment where Xiao Yu Xuan did not hate his, and if he had not broken his promise and protected Duan Jingyang, how could the girl in front of his not have returned to this path, no one would know his better than she did.


    "Mu Yan, I''m sorry ¡­ "This is all my fault ¡­" He was afraid that Duan Mu Yan would blame him for not being able to keep her brother, and he was even more afraid that Duan Mu Yan would take back all the letters and push him out of this mess. No matter what, he had to do something for Duan Mu Yan, even if it was muddy water, he had to go and live, live together, die together, die together!


    "Yuxuan, you''ve already said this many times, and I''ve explained it to you many times. You haven''t let me down, this is fate, and since fate isn''t here yet, why should we keep it in our hearts? You should leave, it''s already so late, and the Seventh Princess will definitely be looking for you everywhere. She''s pregnant right now, you should take good care of her." Now that she saw Xiao Yuxuan again, she no longer had her original state of mind. Perhaps she had given up hope, perhaps she could be at ease, or perhaps the weight of love in her world was getting smaller and smaller.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan unwillingly looked at the girl in front of her. Just as she was about to speak, Yao''er''s voice came from outside.


    "Your servant greets the Seventh Princess." Ever since he had pretended to be pregnant, Xiao Yuxuan''s attitude towards him had indeed changed. Even though he insisted on living in the Tutor''s Hall, he came to see her twice a day at the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, thinking that this improvement would allow her and Xiao Yuxuan''s relationship to slowly improve. But now, she finally understood that even though Xiao Yuxuan had been by his side all day, his heart had always been so far away from him that she couldn''t even catch up to his heartbeat.


    "Your servant greets the Seventh Princess." Duan Mu Yan bowed slightly as she spoke in an indifferent tone. At the side, Xiao Yuxuan felt slightly awkward and didn''t know how to explain.


    "Forget it, I came looking for Prince Consort Ma. I didn''t see him in the Tutor Manor just now and thought he might have gone back to Prince Xiao''s estate, but it looks like I guessed right. If Prince Consort Ma wants to go back next time, he''ll call Ziteng to come with him. Otherwise, Ziteng will also want to come back and visit the third imperial concubine ¡­" Duan Zitong said gently as she walked over to Xiao Yuxuan and wrapped her arm around her.


    "You''re pregnant, how can you walk so far ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan said embarrassedly. When he turned around to face Duan Mu Yan, his gaze was extremely unnatural.


    "Many thanks for Prince Consort''s concern. The imperial physician said that I should walk around from time to time. This is the best course of action for children!" The last four words, Duan Zitong emphasized the last words as if to remind him of something. Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan felt as though his face was on fire. He looked at Duan Mu Yan with a downcast gaze, unable to retort.


    After leaving Prince Xiao''s Mansion, Duan Zitong did not choose to return to the palace in her palanquin. Instead, she walked slowly around Xiao Yuxuan''s arm, the moonlight pouring down and covering the entire street with a layer of hazy light. Stepping under the silvery white moonlight, Duan Zitong could not help but feel at a loss. Until one day, when she discovered that her love had already become an unbreakable bondage for Xiao Yuxuan, she finally realized that letting go was also a type of love ¡­


    Duan Xingyi brought some green tea to the side of the hall.


    "Father, how have you been during this period?" As he looked at the withered, white-haired Duan Chen in front of him, Duan Xingyi felt extremely pleased. It was a trick to defeat the enemy without a fight, and now that he had sneaked into the Mo Clan alone, not only did he manage to take care of a few outstanding generals, he had even managed to get the Emperor of the Great Mo into his palm. Such a feat would bring him unparalleled glory.


    "It''s alright. It''s been hard on you to accompany me every day. How is the approval of the report coming along?" Duan Chen reluctantly received the tea from Duan Xingyi and took a sip. He then looked at his son, consoling him with his filial piety.


    "In reply to Imperial Father, your son has more or less approved everything. Imperial Father, there is no need to worry about matters of the nation. Right now, the most important thing is to properly nurture the dragon''s body. All the ministers in the imperial court are very concerned about you ¡­" Watching Duan Chen drink the tea into his stomach, Duan Xingyi''s thin lips seemed to form an arc, but in the next moment, it disappeared without a trace.


    "Yi''er, the reason royal father called you here tonight is to talk about this matter. Currently, royal father''s body is getting weaker day by day, and the imperial doctors are helpless, so it is likely that you have reached your age where you know your fate." Yi''er, the reason royal father called you here is to talk about this matter. A weak voice spilled out from Duan Chen''s mouth. His cloudy eyes shone with a rare luster. Duan Chen extended his hand and heavily patted Duan Xingyi''s shoulder.


    "Yi''er, royal father has handed the entire Badlands River to you. You must not let father down. The future of the Badlands will depend on you!" He was filled with anticipation towards this son of his. Duan Xingyi had long since predicted that there would be a day where this would happen, and a bright light flashed within his eyes.


    "Don''t worry royal father, this son will not let you down, I will definitely make the Badlands more powerful!" Duan Xingyi''s voice was like a pearl falling onto a jade plate; his words were firm and confident. An indescribable excitement surged from the bottom of his heart. Looking at the date, he had already used Duan Xingyi''s identity to travel to Badlands for nearly a year. It was time for him to return.


    In order for Duan Xingyi to ascend to the throne three days later, the various divisions in the palace rushed to work day and night. The news quickly reached Duan Muyan''s ears.


    "Princess, what should we do now? There are only three days left before Duan Xingyi''s enthronement. Right now, he has no regrets about going missing, and even the evidence to prove that Duan Xingyi was a rich person has also disappeared. I have long since said that he was a spy. Zi Min said angrily, her eyes looked like they were about to spit fire.


    "There is no regret that he is not a spy. There is a reason for his disappearance. Let''s not talk about all of this now, I never thought that royal father would be in such a hurry to pass on the throne to Duan Xingyi. It''s true that three days of time is a bit rushed, but we can''t drag it out any longer. Duan Moyan''s gaze turned cold as he resolutely stated this.


    "Princess, do you want to break into the throne room in three days?" After all, right now, all preparations weren''t sufficient, so naturally, the chances of victory were a lot less.


    "I can''t do it on my own. Prepare the car, I want to go to Pingyang City!" The more urgent the situation, the more it was. Even if she wanted to make her move three days later, it would depend on the intentions of Zhu Xu and the other old generals. Yao''er knew that this matter was imminent, so she immediately turned around. However, just as she was about to reach the door, she bumped into Yan Wuhen who was rushing in.


    "Wuhen greets Pavilion Master." His voice sounded even more anxious. Yan Wuhen hurriedly walked in front of Duan Mu Yan and took out a piece of paper from his chest pocket.


    "Reporting to Pavilion Master, this is an urgent secret from Prime Minister Zhu!" Hearing those words, Duan Mu Yan called Yao''er back. Then, she opened her note.


    "We''ve already received the news that all the arrangements for the succession of the Emperor will be in place in three days'' time. Pavilion Master, you can carry out your plan without any worries, and at that time, both in and out of the Imperial City will definitely be our Military Department. I will also personally come to the Main Hall to lend a hand to Pavilion Master ¡ª ¡ª Zhu Xu."


    With Zhu Xu and the other generals supporting his, he already had control of the military, and right now, the most important thing for his was the human heart. Now that the Wei Wang had agreed to work with his, the majority of the human heart, he was finally able to come to a stand-off with him. He suddenly felt too many emotions in her heart, hoping that he could avenge his mufei and royal brother in front of all the people in the world.


    "Pavilion Master, since Prime Minister Zhu is done for, what should we do now?" Zi Min said excitedly. After such a long period of hard work, they were finally going to get a result.


    Wu Hen, Zi Min, on the day of the incident, you two were hiding in the Spring Festival. No matter what method you use, no matter how many people you bring, you have to return the silver and silver Duan Xingyi plundered to the national treasury. Duan Mu Yan instructed calmly.


    "Yes sir!" Both Yan Wuhen and Zi Min naturally followed his orders.


    "Yao`er, that day, you went to the east gate of the imperial city to meet up with Old General Dou Jing. You must rescue the King of Wei from his prison and send him straight to the throne room." His bright eyes shone with a dazzling light. Duan Mu Yan pointed to the future like a wise man. Three days later, the first female Emperor of the Mo Clan would appear, and the history of the Mo Clan would start anew.

 C219

    Spring Festival.


    Leng Bingxin and Ye Li looked at each other, their eyes filled with the luster they had been waiting for.


    "Master, are we really going to return to the Southern Yue in three days?" Leng Bingxin was clearly slightly excited as she looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief.


    Originally, I could have done more, but that old fool Duan Chen actually wanted to pass on the throne to me so urgently. I want to become the Emperor, but it''s not at the Great Mo, and since Duan Chen can''t wait any longer, then it should be time for us to succeed and retreat. Bing''er, tomorrow you should return to the Southern Yue to prepare for everything, and I believe that my three emperors have been looking forward to this day for a very long time. Ye Li, you stay here. In the grand ceremony three days from now, you will order your men to transport all of the silver taels back to the south. We have won this battle completely, we have only returned to the southern Yue, there is still an even more difficult battle waiting for us! Do you understand? " His deep eyes emitted a resplendent cold light. Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up slightly, and that faintly discernible curve made people feel fear. The king''s domineering aura that was naturally emitted from his body was astonishingly revealed.


    As he looked at the lit candle in the room, a warm feeling rose up in Duan Xingyi''s heart. Three days later, he was going to bring the woman inside to leave the Badlands and return to his own place. Although he did not know what Duan Mu Yan''s reaction would be, his determination had never changed; as long as he returned to the Southern Yue City, he would use all of his love and affection to slowly make Duan Mu Yan accept reality. He swore ¡­


    Suddenly, a series of screams came from within the valley. Qian Ruming looked at Zheng Ting Ze with a different expression. It took him a long time to react.


    "Senior Brother, are you alright?" If the Emperor abdicates his throne and the Crown Prince ascends the throne, does this have anything to do with you? Is there a need for you to have such a huge reaction! " Qian Ru Ming disapproved and said resentfully.


    He saw that Zheng Tingze''s sword-like brows were tightly knitted and the light in his eyes was abnormally heavy. The light that was emitted from his eyes revealed the anxiety and unease in his heart without any concealment.


    "Senior Brother, could it be that you''re hiding something from me?" If you were not a good doctor, why would you stay with me? You... Could it be that you''ve been killed by someone so the royal family won''t tolerate you anymore? " Qian Ruming looked at Zheng Tingze doubtfully. At this point, Zheng Tingze only told the truth.


    "Actually... I just noticed something very important. When we came to your place that day, didn''t a lot of people secretly follow us? Zheng Tingze said with a stern expression.


    "Yes, how about it?" Qian Ru felt that something was wrong, so she asked in a solemn tone after putting away her usual playful and disrespectful attitude.


    "Those people were sent by Crown Prince Duan Xingyi to silence everyone. If it weren''t for your sudden visit, I wouldn''t have discovered them and that''s why I chose to stick around." He had never expected that the Emperor would pass the throne to Duan Xingyi so quickly. He believed that Duan Mu Yan had already started plotting to turn the tables on him, and if he was unable to prove that the cup of tea contained a hidden secret within, then he was afraid that it would be too late.


    "Kill you? "Why?" Qian Ruming also felt the seriousness of the situation. For the current crown prince to go through so much trouble, this senior brother of his must have caused quite a bit of trouble.


    "Because I discovered that the Emperor''s body was weak because he was infected by a chronic poison. Moreover, it''s very likely that the person who poisoned him was Duan Xingyi. That day at the Imperial Hall, I intentionally knocked down a cup of tea. Perhaps this action caused Duan Xingyi''s murderous intent to rise, but it also proves that there''s a problem with that cup of tea." Zheng Tingze said confidently.


    "It can''t be? Your son wants to harm your father? Sooner or later, there will be Duan Xingyi in this world. He wouldn''t go to such extreme ends, right? " Although it sounded incredible, Qian Ruming was somewhat convinced when he saw the solemn expression on Zheng Ting Ze''s face.


    "Junior brother, you''re the only one who can help me right now. I hope you can study it together with me. Just what kind of sandalwood fragrance would cause you to slowly be poisoned without me knowing?" Zheng Ting Ze originally didn''t want to pull Qian Ru Ming down with him, but now, he had already reached the bottleneck of his research. If he didn''t have external support, he wouldn''t be able to find the source of this problem within three days.


    "Blood Bath Orchid Core? Am I hearing things? This sort of thing was not a natural thing. Rather, it was deliberately made by a person. If it was really Duan Xingyi who poisoned it, then he was truly scheming. "Whatever, since you asked for it, I can help." Qian Ru Ming was slightly surprised, but he readily agreed.


    As time neared, the string became more and more taut, and the gains and losses only lasted for a single thought. No one dared to relax; to them, this contest would change the fate of too many people.


    Although it was already spring, the night wind still blew fiercely, bringing with it a cold air. The place was a deathly still, and it let out a few caws from time to time, causing the air here to be extremely cold.


    Tears fell from the corners of her eyes and were quickly dried up by the wind, leaving behind faint traces of tears. Her empty and helpless eyes silently stared at the cemetery for almost an hour, her heart felt as if it had been slashed by a dull blade, any blood dripping but indifferent, her jade hands tightly clenched in the cold wind, her joints turning white, her veins popping out, and she could vaguely remember mufei''s loving smile and the wine she brewed. As she thought of the past, Duan Mu Yan suddenly knelt on the ground, her lips trembling, her eyes misty with tears.


    "Mufei, no matter how hard Mu Yan tries, that man never believed that you were innocent. Since he was so heartless, Mu Yan had no choice but to use her own method to tell the world of your greatness, perhaps Mu Yan''s decision was wrong, but I do not regret it. You said that you must not let anyone wrong you, Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan mercilessly kowtowed as a low cry similar to that of a small beast suddenly rang out from the massive Anarchic Lands.


    After an unknown period of time, Duan Muyan slowly stood up, and her clear eyes turned sharp as a blade. Victory or defeat would be decided tomorrow.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan stood up, she suddenly felt a gust of cold wind attacking her from behind. It was as though a sharp blade was sliding across the back of her neck. A long robe suddenly appeared on his body. Borrowing the moonlight, Duan Mu Yan was able to clearly see the color of the robe. Her heart suddenly trembled, and when she turned her head back, she saw a pair of familiar eyes looking at her with moonlight like gentleness.


    "This subject... Your subject''s wife kowtows to the Crown Prince. " At this time, he shouldn''t be accepting all sorts of ceremonial explanations from the Imperial Palace. Tomorrow was definitely a big day, and there was no way he could afford to make a mistake. What caused Duan Muyan to be even more worried was whether the words she said earlier had reached Duan Xingyi''s ears. If it was, he would definitely be suspicious. At this moment, Duan Moyan was feeling extremely vexed. If something were to happen to her at this critical moment, even if she were to die, she would still be blamed for it.


    "Royal Sis, there''s no need to be so courteous. To come here so late at night, you must be missing mufei, right?" Duan Xingyi''s deep eyes remained calm as his thin lips pursed slightly. His voice was gentle, and it revealed a sense of drowning gentleness.


    "Shouldn''t the Crown Prince be in the palace?" In her heart, she was extremely uneasy, she really wanted to see some information from Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. Unfortunately, her eyes were as calm as a calm lake, without the slightest flicker.


    "It was too complicated, so I sneaked out ¡­" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and smiled. Under the moonlight, his sparkling eyes made it difficult for people to shift their gazes away. He originally wanted to stun Duan Muyan and bring her away from Badlands tomorrow, but just now, he suddenly changed his mind.


    "The Ascension Ceremony has always been grand and extraordinary, one cannot afford to make mistakes. This official feels that it is better for His Highness to return to the palace, so many people should not be anxious." Her heart gradually calmed down. It was likely that he had not heard what she had said. Otherwise, he would not have appeared.


    "I don''t care about the anxiety of many people. If Xing Yi truly made a mistake during the grand ceremony, would your royal sister be worried for him?" Her clear voice contained too many emotions. Duan Xingyi''s hands subconsciously held onto Duan Moyan''s jade shoulders as a look of anticipation flickered in his eyes.


    "Your highness, the Crown Prince, is too serious. As long as you can follow royal father''s orders step by step, you won''t make a mistake." Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled slightly. A mistake? Tomorrow''s inauguration wasn''t as simple as a mistake. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan didn''t directly reply, Duan Xingyi didn''t pursue the matter further.


    "It''s so late. Xingyi, send your royal sister back to her residence." There was no intention to ask or ask in Duan Xingyi''s voice. Before Duan Mu Yan could speak, he had already turned around and walked to her side. His lips were pursed into a smile, and his gaze was gentle. Duan Mu Yan was speechless, but she didn''t refuse.


    "My royal sister, rest assured. After Xingyi ascends the throne, he will definitely move the corpse of Imperial Concubine Li out of the cemetery and bury her in the imperial mausoleum garden with the heaviest funeral, regardless of whether or not Royal Father deserves it." There was no hint of ridicule in the firm voice. Duan Mu Yan subconsciously looked towards the man at her side. Under the moonlight, his handsome face was as elegant as a direct descendant of an immortal, as if he was an immortal when reflected by the moonlight. The wind blew past Duan Xingyi''s inclined forehead, making him appear even more elegant and graceful.


    "Mu Yan thanks the crown prince for his good intentions, but this will definitely arouse royal father''s displeasure, and mufei doesn''t just need a tombstone." In the clear, cold path, two silhouettes slowly walked forward. The moonlight dragged their silhouettes along. No one knew that tonight''s harmony would soon become history, and tomorrow, the two of them would be at loggerheads.


    "Xingyi might not be able to give you whatever Riko wants, but if royal sister needs anything, Xingyi will definitely fulfill royal sister''s wish, even if she has to go through fire and water." Duan Xingyi looked in front of him as ripples gradually appeared in his heart. Mu Yan, this is all I can do for you. I only hope that you can hate me less when he is in the Southern Mountains.


    "Mu Yan is a person with few desires. I''m afraid that there is no need for her to do so. However, Mu Yan is still extremely grateful for the words spoken by the crown prince." At this very moment, she did not even know what the meaning of Duan Xingyi''s words was. Even though they sounded like an oath to the world, he was, after all, her half brother, and he was about to ascend the throne. A wise and farsighted person like her would not play any kind of morally unethical game.

 C220

    After passing through the main street, the Xiao Residence''s Duan Xingyi suddenly stopped and turned to face him. Both of his hands grasped onto Duan Mu Yan''s shoulder without any forewarning, and his gaze was even more solemn than before.


    After that, every day, Xing Yi hopes that his royal sister will be able to accomplish her goals. No matter how many thorns there are in the road ahead, Xing Yi will always stand in front of her royal sister to clear away all the obstacles in her way even if she is covered in wounds and bruises. There will be a day when the flowers bloom on the shore of the river and Xing Yi will accompany his royal sister to the other side to the end of the river to enjoy the flowers together. Her deep voice was filled with determination and persistence that had never been there before. Duan Mu Yan stared dazedly at the man before her, his gaze as deep as the ocean making her flustered, as she instinctively wanted to struggle free. However, for some reason, her body just stood there uncontrollably, listening to Duan Xingyi''s solemn vows.


    After the wind passed, when Duan Mu Yan woke up, there was no one before her. Looking at the empty streets, she suddenly trembled. Was that a dream? As she turned around, her cape flapped slightly. Looking at the cape that she was wearing, which was a light purple color, her heart sank into a quagmire.


    In an inn opposite of the Spring Pavilion, Ye Li looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief.


    "Master, our previous plan should be flawless. If you want to leave after the ceremony, is it dangerous? Didn''t you say before that the mysterious organization that was always opposing us would definitely take action during the ceremony? " Ye Li was perplexed.


    I have changed my mind now. Although the Badlands Palace is not a firm place, not everyone can rush in here presumptuously, and there will be a lot of soldiers guarding tomorrow''s grand ceremony, so I will be fine. I came here to inform you that you do not need to wait for me to return to the Southern Mountain, but when tomorrow''s grand ceremony starts, bring the silver taels along with you. Duan Xingyi spoke with a solemn tone, not giving the slightest room for discussion.


    "Master, please forgive Ye Li for his boldness. If there is a chance that you could take such a risk, then your subordinate will blame you for it even if I were to die." Master, forgive Ye Li for his boldness. Ye Li had the intention of making a request. Compared to those silver taels, the life of the Fourth Prince of the Southern Yue was even more important.


    I know your loyalty, but I am fully prepared and I will not make any mistakes. Those silver taels are very important to us, with them, we will have the strength to fight against Shen Han Xin when we return! He never expected that the person behind the mysterious organization was actually far away in the horizon, near to his eyes, and was even the woman that he yearned for wholeheartedly. Perhaps this was heaven''s will, if it wasn''t for the fact that he had a deep affection for Duan Mu Yan, he wouldn''t have neglected her actions that were too strange. Since Duan Mu Yan had her own ambitions, the only thing he could do was help her ¡­


    In contrast, the Imperial Palace was bustling with noise and excitement. Almost all of the eunuchs and maids had moved out at full strength, and from the east gate of the Imperial City onwards, the dark red silk of the palace extended all the way to the throne room. On both sides of the hall, there were lanterns and decorations, and a joyous scene played out in front of the head of the Imperial Palace. The head of the Imperial Palace was explaining the details of the inauguration ceremony and the places of attention to the ministers.


    Imperial Hall, Eunuch Li carefully served Duan Chen while he changed his clothes. Even though he had served him for over thirty years, he was already familiar with these matters, but he was still as meticulous as before.


    "Eunuch Li, you are so meticulous that even I am a bit nervous, there is no need to put in so much effort. Anyway, this is already the last time." Duan Chen''s spirit was obviously more radiant than usual, however, all of this was just an illusion. Before this, he had asked the imperial physician to prescribe some divine medicines for him. Today was the day of his most treasured son''s inauguration ceremony, so he naturally couldn''t be careless.


    "Even if it''s the last time, for this old servant, it''s the same as the first time. Your majesty, can your body withstand it? Do you want Imperial Physician Li to wait in the back hall? " Eunuch Li said worriedly. Duan Chen did not say anything as he lowered his head to look at Eunuch Li. A trace of different emotions flashed through his eyes.


    "I have been fighting in the battlefield for decades and have fallen in love with Dou Jing and Zhu Xu, but now that I''m old, I can only have you by my side. Elder Li, it''s not that I''m heartless enough to take Dou Jing''s life, but compared to the Great Mo River Mountain, I can only do this ¡­" Duan Chen was inexplicably hurt. When he ascended to the upper echelons, there were already few civil and military officials on his left and right sides who were familiar with him.


    "Your Majesty, your foresight is all for the sake of the Great Mo River Mountain and the common people. I believe that Old General Dou will definitely understand your painstaking efforts." Eunuch Li tried to dissuade him, but a trace of bitterness flashed through his heart.


    After this Duan Chen had fastened his belt, Eunuch Li retreated to the side.


    "Your majesty, the inauguration ceremony will start in an hour. Would you like to rest a bit longer, or go to the throne room now?" Eunuch Li asked.


    "Then let''s go. I can''t sit here, there''s no need to call the dragon to chase me out. I want to walk, how long has it been since I left the Imperial Hall. Today is a rare opportunity, it''s also good to have some leisure time." The low voice carried a trace of disappointment. In his thirty years of reign, he had never enjoyed the scenery of the palace before. Now, he could finally relax, but it was as if his heart had become empty. Gonggong Li naturally supported Duan Chen as they carefully made their way out of the Hall.


    Duan Chen''s mood seemed to be a lot better as he looked around at the lanterns and decorations around him.


    "Your majesty, let''s go this way. Closer?" Eunuch Li saw Duan Chen walking forward without saying anything, and wanted to remind him.


    "It''s still early. It''s fine if we circle around for a bit." Duan Chen seemed to not have heard Eunuch Li''s words, and continued walking forward, roughly a few meters. When he saw the three words, Duan Chen''s body trembled, but fortunately, Eunuch Li managed to stabilize him in time, thus he did not fall down.


    "Jingyang, royal father has let you down, royal father knows that you have always worked hard since young, that you have always tried your best in every possible way, that it was all royal father''s fault, that I had never looked at you directly, that I had never cared about you at all, that even the position of crown prince was used by royal father to threaten you with Mu Yan''s life, that royal father had only ever let you down, that there are too many people in this life, but you are the only one who filled royal father with guilt and uneasiness, perhaps in the near future, royal father will personally apologize to you." There was a trace of grief on his aged face as Duan Chen quietly stood in front of the door of Ting Ting Ting Pavilion, a layer of mist appearing in his eyes.


    "Your majesty, it''s about time. Shall we go?" Noticing Duan Chen was in a daze, Eunuch Li walked over and reminded him. Speechless, Duan Chen sighed before continuing onwards. All along the way, Duan Chen was no longer in the mood to admire the scenery. The scene of Duan Jingyang continuously flashed through his mind. He owed this child far too many things.


    When Duan Chen saw the Jade Pear Pavilion, he finally understood the painstaking efforts of Eunuch Li. However, in the next moment, he had chosen this path.


    The palace door in front of him appeared somewhat dilapidated, especially on a day like today. The red paint had fallen off in large part, and the white seal on the palace door made people uncomfortable. Duan Chen subconsciously walked towards the palace door, his withered hands slowly lifting the seal on the door.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Eunuch Li said worriedly, but was stopped by Duan Chen.


    "I still remember the dance that Zi Yan danced when he entered the palace. Of all the beautiful ladies in the batch, only her dance made Zhen''s eyes light up, and then, I tasted the pear flower wine that she brewed. The fragrance lingered between my lips and lingered between my teeth for a long time, and I liked her because she was gentle and kind, and because she was light and elegant, she lived in seclusion. Among the many concubines, I was sincere to her ¡­ "But I never would have thought that she would carry me on his back to gossip about Yu Die. If it wasn''t for her, how could Zitong and Xingyi have been living among the masses for more than ten years? It''s not that I don''t hate her for no reason, but that doesn''t mean I haven''t loved her ¡­" His hoarse voice seemed to be trying to find an excuse for his own ruthlessness. Eunuch Li did not say anything. His loyalty to Duan Chen did not mean that he would be able to reverse the truth, just that as a servant, there was nothing else he could say.


    As the door opened, Duan Chen slowly walked into the Jiliao Palace, looking at the familiar decorations, a trace of loneliness flashed past Duan Chen''s eyes. Every time he met his in his dreams, he would see Ling Ziyan''s sorrowful face, and she would only look at him silently. Was it wrong? Duan Chen asked himself over and over again. However, he firmly believed that everything he had done had a reason.


    Currently, facing this room that he hadn''t seen for a long time, Duan Chen kept telling himself that he had a clear conscience regarding Ling Ziyan. However, his heart was not as excited as it was just now. There were too many things pressing down on his heart, causing him to almost suffocate. The path he paved for Duan Xingyi caused him to lose too many things.


    "Eunuch Li, have you informed Mu Yan of today''s matter?" Duan Chen pursed his lips, a profound look in his eyes.


    "Your Majesty, rest assured. This old servant has already followed your orders and allowed the third princess and several other princesses to enter the palace to observe the ceremony." Eunuch Li answered carefully.


    "She did well. No matter how many misunderstandings we had before, she is still my daughter after all. Currently, the Xiao family is few and far between in number, so how can she be worthy of such a large family property? When I abdicate, I will definitely find a good family for her to marry ¡­" Gonggong Li didn''t reply, only supporting Duan Chen as they walked forward. Yet, deep in his heart, he couldn''t help but feel a sense of injustice towards Duan Mu Yan.


    In the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, Duan Zitong struggled to put the brocade pillow under his inner garment before calling her maidservant to help her change. Ever since Qing Lan''s death, she could no longer find such a convenient palace maid.


    "Softer! Do you want to strangle the fetus in my womb!? " The ice-cold voice contained a trace of dissatisfaction. If his little brother had not ascended to the throne, she would have definitely punished this little girl.


    "Your servant doesn''t dare ¡­" The maidservant carefully helped Duan Zitong tidy up her clothes, and only after the last belt was tied did she step back to the side.

 C221

    "What about Prince Consort? How are your preparations? " Duan Zitong looked at herself in the mirror. That seductive and charming face, that limpid eyes. That face was no worse than Duan Moyan''s, but why didn''t Xiao Yuxuan look straight at him? Ihee could prove that Ling Ziyan was innocent, she would return Xiao Yuxuan to her. It was just a moment of anger, but now that he thought about it, she felt a little regretful. Xiao Yuxuan was her life, so how could she be willing to dig out her heart and give it to someone else?


    "Reporting to the princess, this servant ¡­" I don''t know. "Why don''t I go take a look now?" The maidservant was trembling with fear. In reality, Duan Zitong hadn''t instructed her to go to the Tutor Hall.


    "What a useless thing, you can keep it!" I''ll go myself! " Duan Zitong stood up abruptly and looked angrily at the maidservant by her side. It was probably a day of great joy today that she wouldn''t be able to contain her anger. If it wasn''t for this, she really would have slapped this maidservant twice.


    At the Tutor Hall, Xiao Yuxuan was still clad in his snow-white dress, his eyebrows sword-like and starry eyes. His thin lips were pursed as he stared at the letter in his hands in a daze. At this moment, there was no one more nervous than him. The reason why he did not hand the letter to Duan Mu Yan that day was because he did not want his to put him out of the picture. No matter what, if he failed, he would retreat together with Duan Mu Yan.


    "Yuxuan, how are your preparations?" Even though he was already a husband and wife, every time he saw Xiao Yuxuan, the love in her heart would grow even more intense. That handsome face without a cast, those bright eyes that could shine like the stars, all made her crazy. It was as if they had met each other for the first time, and Xiao Yuxuan would always be radiant in her heart.


    "It''s about time. Let''s go." Even though there was no love, they shared a common responsibility. Now that he had chosen to stand by Duan Mu Yan''s side, regardless of life and death, it was impossible for him to be any more a tutor or a prince consort. The only thing he could do was to stay with Duan Mu Yan. Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan silently stepped forward and supported Duan Zitong''s arm.


    "Your body is heavy, let me support you ¡­" These few simple words struck like a thunderbolt in Duan Zitong''s ears. Her beautiful eyes looked at Xiao Yuxuan in disbelief, and the excitement in his heart was indescribable.


    "What''s wrong? "Uncomfortable?" Seeing Duan Zitong''s unusual expression, Xiao Yuxuan''s brows furrowed slightly as she spoke worriedly. In the next second, Duan Zitong fiercely threw herself into Xiao Yuxuan''s embrace. Her blurry vision and her heart, however, were filled with the incomparable warmth of a warm sun.


    "Yu Xuan, I''ve been waiting for this day for a long time. You''re finally willing to concern yourself with me!" Are you dreaming! " His choked voice revealed too much emotion. Duan Zitong cried tears of joy. However, to Xiao Yuxuan, each word made him feel even more guilty. After comforting Duan Zitong, the two left the Tutor Hall hand in hand.


    In the Crown Prince''s Palace, the various court officials had surrounded Duan Xingyi for almost two hours, until every detail was flawless. Only then did they withdraw in satisfaction.


    "Your Highness, do you still feel unsatisfied? We should change it now ¡­" The various division heads, Li mama, respectfully said.


    "Very good ¡­ You can leave now! " The Nine Dragons'' Pearl Bestowal Bracelet on his head pushed his domineering aura to the extreme. Looking at himself in the mirror, Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curved up as a sharp glint flashed across his eyes like an eagle''s. He was destined to be the emperor, but unfortunately, his dragon robe didn''t suit him.


    Right at this moment, a light sound came from the bed in the inner room. Duan Xingyi''s eyes slightly darkened before he walked into the inner room and turned on the switch.


    "Master, you can''t take this risk. You should leave now!" Nightfall was worried and said worriedly.


    "You shouldn''t be here right now. Hurry back to the Spring Festival and transport the silver taels out of the Imperial City!" His ice-cold voice was as cold as ice. According to his estimation, Ye Li should have already left the Imperial City.


    "But ¡­" For some reason, he always felt uneasy, as if something big was about to happen. However, when his gaze met Duan Xingyi''s, he finally swallowed his words back. After Ye Li left, Duan Xingyi''s thin lips pursed slightly. It was true that leaving now would not be a mistake, but like this, he would miss out on a good show.


    Within the inner chamber of the Xiao manor.


    "Esteemed wangfei, Eunuch Li''s intention is for you to attend the inauguration ceremony as a princess. Will your actions arouse their suspicion?" Yao''er took out her snow-white robe. She seemed to be in a dilemma.


    Don''t worry, they won''t hold up their enthronement for such a small matter. Besides, no one will pay any attention to me. Duan Mu Yan quietly stood in front of the copper mirror, allowing Yao''er to wear her clothes. Her heart, however, seemed to be wrapped by thousands of threads, and every time a thread was pulled, it would cause her to feel pain and helplessness.


    Mufei, royal brother! Today, Mu Yan will seek justice for all of you in the throne room. Success or failure, will be decided today! By the time Duan Muyan had finished dressing herself, the sedan at the entrance had already been prepared. Judging by the time, it was about time to set off.


    "Princess, Old Prime Minister Zhu should be entering the imperial city by now. Yao`er will be heading to the east gate to meet up with General Dou Jing Jing." Rest assured, Yao''er will definitely bring King Wei and Old General Dou to the palace! " Yao''er vowed solemnly, her voice sonorous and forceful.


    "No, Yao`er, your task is to hand over King Wei to Dou Jing. After that, you will meet with Wu Hen and Zi Min. You must not enter the palace!" Even if she was completely prepared, she still did not dare to imagine what would happen to her. If the situation did not change, entering the palace would be a dead end, and she could disregard life and death. However, Yao''er had no reason to accompany her to death.


    With Yao''er''s intelligence, how could she not know what Duan Mu Yan was thinking? Although she nodded, Yao''er also had her own ideas.


    Time passed second by second, and everyone was looking forward to the beginning of the inauguration ceremony. When Duan Mu Yan entered the hall, she had already counted all of the officials and all of the concubines with a bit of weight in the harem had a seat, but they could not hide the worry on their faces, which was no wonder. After today, they had gone from being imperial concubines to being imperial concubines, becoming seniors, but their statuses had dropped to the extreme. Below the several imperial concubines were the few princesses who had yet to leave the pavilion.


    The last person to enter the throne room was the Emperor''s most beloved Seventh Princess and her consort, Xiao Yuxuan. Duan Zitong''s clothes, which were as red as fire, made people dazzle, but it was also within reason that when her younger brother, her father and mother, ascended the throne and became emperor, her older sister would naturally be pleased. No matter how extravagant her attire was, it was understandable that she would wear it.


    From the start to the end, he didn''t do anything for Duan Mu Yan, but now that the Vow Mountain Alliance seemed to be out of his reach, Xiao Yuxuan instinctively wanted to withdraw his hand when he passed by Duan Mu Yan. However, Duan Zitong was already prepared for this, so she grabbed onto Xiao Yu Xuan''s arm with both of his hands. Since there was hope, she couldn''t easily give up.


    Looking at the entire throne room, the three foot wide smooth mirror-like stone was seamlessly pasted together. In the middle, the enormous flying dragon was vivid and lifelike, its surroundings were adorned with the pattern of the Eight Joy cloud pattern, and the flying dragon was even more so as if it was swimming in the sky. Its aura was grand and majestic, causing people to feel heartfelt reverence for it. The walls of the hall were all decorated with cloud patterns. They were colorful and beautiful, as though they were illusory. At this moment, the nine golden dragon chairs were sitting on top of the hall, waiting for something to happen. Red palace, red silk, red curtains, all of it was a scene of celebration. However, in the eyes of Duan Mu Yan, all of these things were extremely dazzling. At this moment, the main hall was in an uproar. Everyone was wearing a smile that was either sincere or fake.


    Everyone''s gaze fell on the entrance of the hall. Following the host''s loud shout, Duan Chen slowly walked into the main hall, dressed in a resplendent dragon robe, his aged face and eyes brimming with vigor. Every movement of his was sonorous and powerful, as if he was showing off to the crowd his grand spirit all those years ago. However, no one noticed that when Duan Chen sat on the Dragon Throne that had accompanied him for the past thirty years, his entire body trembled. It was only a few steps, but his body could no longer withstand it.


    It was unknown how many people were looking forward to this moment. Following the voice of the host, Duan Xingyi entered the palace in his imperial robe, different from Duan Chen. Every step Duan Xingyi took, it was as if his entire body was filled with energy, and his king''s aura was thoroughly displayed by Duan Xingyi.


    Sighs could be heard from time to time throughout the hall. Everyone was subdued by Duan Xingyi''s aura. When Duan Xingyi walked to the center of the main hall, Eunuch Li respectfully handed over the abdication decree he had prepared long ago to Duan Chen.


    "In the spring of the thirty-six years of peace, I decreed that the throne should be given to the second son, Duan Xingyi. In the beginning of the peace, I led my army into the war and expanded the borders. Although my efforts were in the community, due to the war of the year, the people were also implicated, displaced, and the country was peaceful, I grew old, and my heart was weak. Fortunately, the second son, Duan Xingyi, took over my wishes. After a long speech, Duan Chen raised his gaze to look at Duan Xingyi, who was on the main hall. His eyes were filled with hope and hope.

 C222

    "Duan Xingyi, receive the decree!" Duan Chen kept the imperial edict tightly in the air. As long as Duan Xingyi took the imperial edict into his hands, even if the entire grand ceremony were to be completed, Duan Xingyi would accept it and become the new Emperor. The entire great hall was silent. Everyone''s gazes were focused on Duan Xingyi, and they did not hesitate. Duan Xingyi did not even glance at him as he walked towards Duan Chen.


    Just as the slender fingers were about to touch the imperial edict, a clear sound rang out and the entire hall burst into an uproar.


    Wait a minute, a person with such a despicable behavior is not worthy of being the Great Mo''s emperor." Only Duan Xingyi slowly pulled his hand back and turned around to look at his with interest. It seemed like everything that he heard at the cemetery was true, that Duan Mu Yan was the mastermind of the mysterious organization that repeatedly messed up his plans. It was hard to imagine just what kind of storm such a delicate and delicate body would cause, so Duan Xingyi remained silent and allowed his to continue speaking.


    "Mu Yan! "Stop messing around, retreat!" Duan Chen frowned as he never expected that his daughter would say something so shocking at such a crucial moment. By the side, Eunuch Li saw Duan Chen''s body sway slightly and hurriedly supported him.


    "Nonsense? "Your majesty, I dare ask, for the sake of sending this unfilial descendant of yours to this unfilial son of yours, you have done so many things that betrayed your will. Isn''t this nonsense?" Duan Muyan''s harsh words caused everyone to be stunned. All the officials were shocked by her actions, and some of them even started echoing her words in their hearts.


    Duan Chen''s sword-like brows creased tightly, and an imposing manner abruptly appeared on his aged face.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" It is I who have indulged you! Hurry up and leave! " Duan Chen looked at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief, his mind completely blank. He didn''t even understand why Duan Mu Yan was doing this. For Jingyang? She knew that if this carried on, even if he was the Emperor, he would have no reason to defend such an unfilial son.


    "Forgive me, is the emperor joking? In the palace, not only concubines, princes and princesses could bully Mu and mufei at will, and even palace maids scoffed at Mu Yan. Why didn''t the Emperor ask the concubines and princesses who were standing in the palace, which of them had not attacked Mu Yan before? Is this kind of living under someone else''s roof the kind of indulgence the Emperor was talking about? " Her ice-cold voice was laced with extreme fury as she spoke, her every word forcing Duan Chen into a corner.


    "Now is not the time to fuss over these matters. This is the enthronement ceremony. If you want to cause trouble, we will return you justice after the ceremony!" Duan Chen replied in anger, his hands clenching into fists.


    "Mu Yan''s justice has never been repaid by anyone. However, Mu Yan refused to accept that the Emperor would pass it on to Duan Xingyi! Furthermore, it was not only Mu Yan. It was likely that no one in this world believed his! If the Emperor were to pass on the throne to him, it would undoubtedly mean pushing the Great Mo to the brink of decline. You can ignore the Great Mo River Mountain, and instead, stand by and do nothing for the loyal general who has sacrificed his life for him. " Duan Mu Yan''s every word was like ice, with no intention of retreating.


    "How dare you, you are rebelling! Someone! Pull Duan Mu Yan out! " Duan Chen suddenly felt a little guilty when he was faced with Duan Muyan''s gaze. He waved his hand, and was just about to have someone pull him out when Duan Xingyi, who had been standing at the side for a long time, suddenly spoke.


    "Father, please calm your anger. Since the Three Emperors'' Big Sis says that Xing Yi isn''t worthy of being the Emperor of the Great Mo, is there any evidence? [There are hundreds of civil and military officials here right now. If you have anything to say, just put it on the table. Don''t make people think that I don''t live up to my title as the Crown Prince!] Duan Xingyi pursed his lips. When his phoenix eyes stared at Duan Moyan, they flashed with a light that others couldn''t fathom. Duan Chen was displeased upon hearing this. However, in front of all the officials, he could only allow Duan Mu Yan to continue.


    Duan Mu Yan had never expected Duan Xingyi to be so calm. His heart trembled slightly, but since things had reached such a stage, she had no way out. It was about time for Zhu Xu to appear on stage. Just as Duan Mu Yan had expected, just as Duan Xingyi had shut his mouth, a deep and vigorous voice suddenly rang out from outside the palace gate.


    "Your crimes are untold! In this country, Dou Jing and Qi Hu Gong have been diligent and dedicated their entire lives, and have never had any second thoughts. But you actually joined with the Vice Minister of the Punishment Department Wu Bingcheng to frame them, and even tried to sentence them to death. How could such a vile person become the Great Mo Emperor?! " The instant Zhu Xu appeared in the great hall, everyone was shocked. It was already a strange thing for the Zhu Residence to go to empty houses overnight. Rumors flew everywhere, and now that Zhu Xu had appeared, all the rumors were naturally dispelled.


    "Zhu Xu? You... "You left without saying anything. I haven''t punished you yet, but now you''re spouting nonsense. Do you still have me in your eyes?" Duan Chen stared at Zhu Xu in shock, his eyes were filled with rage, but deep in his heart, he felt a sense of foreboding.


    It is precisely because this subject has the presence of the Emperor in his heart that this subject will watch as the Old Prince leaves the capital, die miserably in Dou Jing Prison, remain in the Imperial City even after Qi Hu has been framed by others. However, this subject feels unwell in his heart, as the Emperor allowed this matter to happen, Mo Jiangshan has already been completely destroyed by Duan Xingyi. Zhu Xu''s eyes were hazy, but he stubbornly refused to let his tears fall. He knew very well that this was not the time to be sad.


    "You! Good! You''re rebelling too! Since you said that Yi''er colluded with Wu Bingcheng, then where''s the evidence? " Duan Chen felt his legs tremble as he abruptly sat down on the Dragon Throne, his aged face turning as pale as a sheet of paper!


    Zhu Xu didn''t say anything and slapped his hands together. At this moment, the two guards had already pushed Wu Bingcheng into the throne room. Wu Bingcheng didn''t have the same attitude as when he used his strength to fight Wu Bingcheng.


    "Wu Bingcheng!" Tell the Emperor what you know, and beware of your pathetic life if there''s even a single lie! " On the ground, Wu Bingcheng was trembling in fear.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, this has nothing to do with this official! [I have been instructed by the Crown Prince. I have no choice but to do it!] Right now, he only wished to live. Duan Xingyi might be unreliable, but he might as well join Zhu Xu and perhaps even have a chance at survival.


    "You ¡­ Don''t you want to talk nonsense? " Blue veins popped out from Duan Chen''s forehead as he fiercely gripped the Dragon Throne with both hands. A trace of guilt flashed through his eyes; he also understood Dou Jing''s character. On that day, he was momentarily muddle-headed and allowed Duan Xingyi to kill Dou Jing. On the other hand, Duan Xingyi''s handsome and cold face didn''t have the slightest trace of nervousness. His thin lips had an extremely strange curve, and his eyes that flickered with a bright light never left Duan Mu Yan, as he remained calm and collected as if he was watching a show.


    Your majesty has made it clear that if this official''s words are false, I will be struck by the wrath of the heavens and struck by lightning! It was indeed His Highness the crown prince who ordered me to search Zhantian''s mansion that day, and he even told me where all the stolen goods and evidence were. If it wasn''t for His Highness the crown prince, I wouldn''t dare to rush into the manor of a first rank official as a fourth rank official! "After that, His Highness the Crown Prince also instigated me to come to Zhentian and Qi Mansion to save the day. Everything was decided by His Highness the Crown Prince, and I am just an accomplice. I beg the emperor to spare my lowly life by opening a net and allowing me to roam around ¡­" "Your highness ¡­ your highness ¡­ your highness ¡­ your highness ¡­ your highness ¡­" "In a hurry, Wu Bingcheng opened his mouth and kowtowed.


    "Did you hear it clearly, your majesty?" This is your good son! It''s your son who you''ve worked so hard to push into the throne! You can turn a blind eye to his crimes, but as a citizen of the Great Mo, I, Duan Mu Yan, cannot do it. "The people of the Mo cannot!" Duan Mu Yan ruthlessly spoke, the flames in her eyes blazing to the skies.


    "Why are you so angry, third sister? "Wu Bingcheng''s words alone could make Xingyi feel wronged. Now that Dou Jing Qi Hu is dead, there''s no way to prove it. Furthermore, Wu Bingcheng has been in your hands for so long, so it shouldn''t be difficult for him to say anything." Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and spoke in a leisurely manner. That calm and handsome face did not have the slightest trace of panic on it. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly did not know whether his calmness originated from his confidence or from his complete despair.


    "What if General Dou Jing Jing and Qi Hu didn''t die?" In this world, perhaps only Duan Xingyi was able to do such a thing. However, when he looked at the pair of eyes that flickered with a bright light, Duan Mu Yan felt an inexplicable sense of guilt, as in this world, everyone had the absolute authority to criticize Duan Xingyi, and only she could not do it. If it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, she would not know how many times she would have died, but his feelings of gratitude were forcefully suppressed by Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan shut his mouth, startling everyone. Even Duan Xingyi raised an eyebrow.


    While everyone was still in shock, Qi Hu had already walked into the main hall. The eyes on his cold face were brimming with vigor.


    "This subject is Qi Hu, kowtowing to the emperor!" On the Dragon Throne, Duan Chen looked at Qi Hu, who was standing in front of the palace, and suddenly had a bad premonition. Qi Hu was still alive, then on that day, someone must have purposely concealed his identity, and if it wasn''t for the fact that he was trying so hard to seize power, then for what reason, in addition to the fact that Zhu Xu and Qi Hu had gone straight to the palace, no one had reported him. If he guessed correctly, the entire palace was most likely controlled by Zhu Xu. As for the person whom Zhu Xu supported, it was undoubtedly Duan Mu Yan. As he thought up to this point, Duan Chen''s brows suddenly furrowed. He never expected that Duan Mu Yan would actually betray him like her mother!


    "How dare you!" I have already sentenced you to death, but you are still alive in this world, and I will spare your life if you bring out the people who robbed you of your prison! " Duan Chen slammed the dragon throne as he glared furiously at Duan Mu Yan.


    "If the ruler wishes for this subject to die, this subject will have to die, but Qi Hu boldly asks, ''My master and my brother both gave their lives for the Great Mo, and my father and brother both died in peace. At that time, the Emperor swore to the heavens that he would treat my husband well, but now, the Emperor is betraying his word, is this what a king should do?''" Qi Hu''s voice was low and deep, and each word was laced with blood. His eyes flickered with too much grievance and unwillingness.

 C223

    "You! "You are the one who is guilty first. If I spare you, I will not be worthy of the people of this world!" Duan Chen furiously looked at Qi Hu, his hands trembling with excitement.


    "Qi Hu Vanguard is innocent!" Using his silver taels to build a bridge for the people of his hometown and obtain a little kindness from the people, he would be guilty of an unforgivable crime? Your majesty, in the current world, the only person you want to be worthy of is Duan Xingyi! "Who else have you thought of?" A figure slowly walked into the throne room from outside the main hall. Due to the fact that the crowd wasn''t able to see his face clearly due to the reverse light, but as his footsteps neared, the entire hall went into an uproar. Even Duan Xingyi was slightly stunned.


    They only saw Dou Jing standing in front of Duan Chen with a solemn expression. His eyes seemed to be filled with the essence of sunlight, and the radiance within them was extremely piercing, causing one to not dare to look directly at him. If Duan Chen had just tried his best to remain calm, at this moment, he could no longer ignore the fact that Dou Jing had come back from the dead.


    "You ¡­ You''re still alive? " Duan Chen''s voice trembled slightly. Dou Jing was still alive, and the guilt in his heart had lessened by quite a bit. However, the current situation was something he couldn''t even measure up to.


    "Does the Emperor really want this old subject to die?" His mournful voice contained a trace of sadness. He had been a sovereign for several decades and if his feelings were not fake, then the moment he saw Duan Chen''s hair turn white and he was so old that he didn''t even dare to recognize him, Dou Jing had the urge to cry.


    Speechless, Duan Chen gripped the Dragon Throne tightly. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke.


    "It''s not that I want you to die, it''s that you''ve committed an unforgivable death sentence ¡­" As matters stood, there was nothing he could say. The most important thing now was to protect his son and the only root of the Mo family. Even though Duan Xingyi made a thousand mistakes, he was his last hope.


    "Heh ¡­" Hahaha ¡­ What an unforgivable death sentence! Duan Chen, oh Duan Chen! All my life, I, Dou Jing, have only sought loyalty and righteousness from the heavens and the earth. I never thought that you would end up like this because of your selfishness. You have eyes, but also eyes! " Tears streamed down Dou Jing''s face. How could he not be heartbroken at such an answer? His loyalty was trampled upon by Duan Chen. Even though he had a little bit of hope in his heart, it vanished like smoke in thin air.


    "Duan Chen, are you still able to sit on the throne of the Crimson Nine Gold Dragon?" Another burst of sound resonated through the hall. After a few rounds of training, everyone''s heart had improved a bit, so when they saw the King Wei, they did not display much shock.


    Duan Chen''s eyes were crimson red and veins were popping out from his forehead. Due to the unbearable pain, his body was extremely weak.


    "King Wei?" Why are you here? " Right now, the situation was extremely unfavorable for Duan Xingyi. He really wanted his son to leave from the back hall, but Duan Xingyi didn''t understand what he meant in the slightest.


    "Where else would I be? Oh, the Celestial Prison! According to His Majesty''s meaning, This King should be enjoying the food and drinks in the prison, right? Duan Chen and Duan Chen! Back then, I spent all my family''s wealth and even offered up a plate and bowl, because This King saw that you were the righteous and benevolent king. I gave my all to help in order to bring peace to the world, but I never expected that for the sake of this son that I can''t even afford to help, you would actually harm an old man who is as good as a brother to me, and even throw me into the dungeon. Wei Wang''s eyes were as sharp as knives, and his words revealed his unconcealable disappointment and regret.


    "You all ¡­ Are all of you rebelling!? Now is the enthronement ceremony, continue! " Even when he was surrounded by enemy troops, Duan Chen had never been in such a state of panic and helplessness.


    "Is there any need to continue?" royal father, they clearly want to usurp power and usurp power, but just with these few crimes, it is not enough to defeat me. Third royal sister, do you have any moves left? There wasn''t a trace of happiness or anger in his clear voice. His pair of eyes that were as deep as the ocean never left Duan Mu Yan''s face. He was truly a heroine that didn''t yield to her. This was the woman he loved.


    "In addition to being loyal, you have also deducted two taels of silver and grain from the relief service, this is what you have done to the people of Mo!" Duan Muyan''s voice was as cold as an icicle, her gaze flickering as she looked at Duan Xingyi.


    Sister, is this how you repay Xingyi for saving your life time and time again?" Duan Xingyi''s eyelashes slightly fluttered. There was a trace of deep affection, a trace of disappointment, and a trace of sadness. His lazy voice, however, gave off the feeling of a fearless attitude that looked down on the world.


    "Mu Yan isn''t an ungrateful person, but she can''t waste Mo''s thousand years of history just because of her private gratitude!" Duan Mu Yan replied with a stern expression, but she didn''t dare look straight into Duan Xingyi''s eyes.


    "What a grand reason. Let''s continue. Where''s the evidence?" Duan Xingyi smiled instead of getting angry. The slight curve of his lips was extremely uncomfortable. Evidence? Suddenly, the image of Xiao Jin Feng appeared in Duan Mu Yan''s mind. Since he didn''t have those letters, the witness could explain everything. Right at that moment when Duan Mu Yan was about to call the Pingdu, Min County''s corrupt officials. Xiao Yuxuan, who was standing by the side, suddenly stood forward.


    "The evidence is right here. These letters are the documents for Duan Xingyi colluding with the local officials to deduct the disaster relief money, as well as the testimony of those officials. They have even personally staked it. Please take a look, Your Majesty!" Right now, her little brother was being attacked from the back. She might not be able to help out much, but she wouldn''t need to add insult to injury, so when Xiao Yuxuan handed out the letter, Duan Zitong, regardless of whether it was real or fake, rushed up to snatch it away. However, Xiao Yuxuan cleverly avoided it.


    "Yu Xuan!" Duan Zitong looked at Xiao Yu Xuan in disbelief as she choked out a few words, her eyes flashing with endless begging and anticipation. However, Xiao Yu Xuan was determined, so he turned around and handed the letter in his hand over to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Mu Yan, this is royal brother''s wish. Both I and my royal brother hope that you can succeed!" Xiao Yuxuan''s gaze was filled with boundless love. She knew that this time around, he was standing on the same side as Duan Moyan, and their lives would no longer be separated from their lives.


    "Xiao Yuxuan!" Have you thought about me! " Duan Zitong''s tears fell like rain, and her eyes were filled with extreme sorrow. The moment Xiao Yuxuan turned around and walked towards Duan Mu Yan, she knew that he had lost completely. Xiao Yuxuan lowered his gaze, not daring to look at Duan Zitong. The guilt in his heart gushed out like a tide.


    Staring at the letter in his hand, Duan Muyan''s heart sank. He raised her head, and a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes as he stared at Duan Chen, who was sitting in front of his. The entire great hall was silent as Duan Mu Yan walked step by step towards Duan Chen, every step so sonorous and forceful. Looking at the terrified expression on that old face, a trace of pleasure flashed in Duan Mu Yan''s heart. Did you see that? The man who had always looked down on us like a blade of grass would also have moments of fear.


    "Your majesty, this is what your son, who you''ve always held in the palm of your hand, has done!" His ice-cold gaze contained no trace of warmth, and Duan Muyan''s cherry lips were tightly pursed. His beautiful eyes flickered with a terrifying light, and Duan Chen looked at his daughter in astonishment, feeling an intense heartache.


    "We were born from the same roots, why did you force Yi''er into a dead end!" A hoarse voice slowly spilled out from Duan Chen''s mouth. That pair of eagle-like eyes had lost its former luster. It was the begging of an aged and helpless old man.


    Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help laughing.


    "When Your Majesty forced Mu Yan to death, did you ever think about kinship? When you sent Mu Yan to prison, did you ever think about the relationship between husband and wife? If you were to tell Mu Yan that they were originally of the same roots, wouldn''t that be too far-fetched? " A soft voice, like the voice of a demon from hell, entered Duan Chen''s ears, leaving him speechless. Chen Mo Ran''s trembling hands were unable to receive the letter Duan Mu Yan handed him. By his side, Eunuch Li held back his tears as he walked over to Duan Chen.


    "Third Princess, the Emperor has you in his heart ¡­" Eunuch Li wanted to continue, but was stopped by Duan Chen.


    "Show me the letter!" Even if he lost completely, he still wanted to preserve his dignity. The instant that Eunuch Li received the letter, Duan Mu Yan suddenly turned around and walked back to where he stood without a care in the world. Seeing Eunuch Li flip through the pages of the letter, Duan Chen''s face became even paler, and the disappointment and indignation in his eyes could not be expressed in words.


    "Did Your Majesty see it clearly?" Do you want this subject to invite those officials up for the emperor to interrogate them one by one? " Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, as a cold glint of light flickered in her eyes.


    "Yi''er ¡­" Is this for real? " Duan Chen looked at his son in disbelief. This entire Grand Mo Mountain is his! What is he doing this for!?


    "Since the Three Sovereigns have gathered so much evidence, Xing Yi has nothing to say." At this moment, Duan Xingyi''s eyes that were filled with the aura of the endless ice desert seemed to be looking at Duan Mu Yan with a deep sense of appreciation.


    "Yi''er!" How could you do that! "Forget it, I will decide for myself on this matter. If you have nothing else to do, you can leave!" Duan Chen didn''t expect that Duan Xingyi actually didn''t refute his words for him, and was only angry. With the current situation, if he were to continue pursuing the matter, the consequences would be unthinkable.


    "Your majesty, since it''s the inauguration ceremony and everything is ready, isn''t it a bit of a pity to disperse just like that?" Right now, everything was in vain. As long as Duan Chen gave up the throne, they could be considered to have achieved great achievements.


    "Zhu Xu, you mean to continue the ceremony? Are you all opposed to the inheritance of the Starry Night? " A trace of hope flashed past Duan Chen''s eyes.


    "Oh, Duan Chen!" You must be getting old, if this kind of person becomes the Great Mo Emperor, then how can the Great Mo River Mountain have any hope! " King Wei spoke with disdain.


    "Don''t tell me you want to go against me!" Duan Chen''s white brows furrowed tightly, his red eyes were like a fire. His tolerance had reached its limit, and now that the Emperor Wei had spoken in such a blatant manner, he had not left even the slightest bit of face for himself.


    "Your majesty is too serious. Although the Emperor is heartless, as his subjects, we abide by our duties. The Great Mo River is surnamed Duan, there is no doubt about this!" Zhu Xu refuted, causing Duan Chen''s face to turn purple.


    "Since that''s the case, I shall comfort all the elders. Right now, Xing Yi is the only one under my command who can succeed the throne. If any of you do not object, the inauguration ceremony shall continue." Duan Chen''s expression slightly eased up, but his body was no longer able to withstand these repeated blows. He powerlessly leaned back on the dragon throne.


    "Your majesty has misunderstood this old subject''s words. Although the Duan Clan will be in charge of Mo Jiangshan, it doesn''t necessarily require Duan Xingyi to be in charge!" Zhu Xu''s words shocked Duan Chen. He looked at Zhu Xu with a face full of suspicion. Since Dou Jing Jing and Qi Hu were still alive, did that mean that his Jing Yang ¡­?


    Just as Duan Chen was puzzled, the King of Wei spoke first, "We are willing to appoint Third Princess Duan Muyan as the First Generation Female Emperor of the Great Mo!" As the Duke of Wei spoke, he suddenly turned around and faced Duan Mu Yan. He knelt down on the ground and kowtowed sincerely! The entire throne room instantly burst into an uproar, and it was natural that since the start of history, no woman had ever heard of someone who could be called Emperor. Now, the words of the King Wei were like a bolt from the blue, and it resounded in the hearts of everyone present, causing monstrous waves. Before Duan Chen could react, Zhu Xu and Dou Jing stood to the side, and Qi Hu knelt before Duan Muyan with a sonorous and forceful voice.

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    "We are willing to assist the new monarch in ascending to the throne!" With all of these ministers kowtowing, some of the officials who were in charge of handling the situation followed suit and knelt down as well.


    "How dare you!" Are all of you rebelling!? Someone! Pushing all of them out to be slaughtered! " Duan Chen could no longer suppress the fury in his heart. He suddenly stood up, waved his arm, and almost bellowed.


    "Everyone, please get up. Mu Yan is a woman. Although he has the heart to rule the country, he is powerless to shoulder this heavy responsibility. Mu Yan thanks everyone for their love. It''s just that this matter should be decided after consideration." Zhu Xu had no choice but to join forces and push Duan Moyan onto the throne. Only by doing this would they be able to prevent others from feeding them.


    "There is no need for Third Princess to decline. I am not the only one willing to assist the princess in ascending the throne. This is the determination of a million soldiers in the army!" The meaning behind Dou Jing''s words was extremely clear. Regardless of whether they were sincere or not, all of the officials present kowtowed to Duan Moyan. Since Duan Moyan held the military power, the outcome of this battle was already decided.


    "Since that''s the case, Mu Yan will not be disrespectful. I, Duan Mu Yan, hereby swear that I will do my best to make the Badlands even more powerful and glorious!" Her clear voice was filled with the domineering aura of a king.


    "Duan Mu Yan!" You unworthy descendant! In your eyes, there is still me! There are the ancestors above us! "Cough, cough ¡­" Duan Chen was flustered and exasperated as he pointed his finger at Duan Muyan, his body swaying uncontrollably. Fortunately, Eunuch Li was by his side, otherwise, he would have fallen to the ground.


    Just at this moment, another solemn voice sounded from outside the hall.


    "The real unfilial grandson isn''t the third princess, but the crown prince, Duan Xingyi!" Outside the main hall, Zheng Tingze carried his medicine case and walked into the throne room in large strides. Everyone''s gazes were once again attracted to one place. Duan Mu Yan looked at Zheng Ting Ze in surprise and quickly walked forward.


    "Master ¡­" Duan Mu Yan worriedly asked.


    "This humble official pays his respect to the third princess." Zheng Ting Ze lightly nodded before walking up to Duan Chen.


    "Your majesty, you keep saying that the third princess is unfilial, but what you don''t know is that the malady in your body isn''t from overexerting yourself. It''s from someone deliberately poisoning you!" Zheng Tingze spoke firmly as he looked straight at Duan Xingyi.


    "Your Highness, is this humble subject speaking the truth?" At this moment, a trace of emotion finally appeared on Duan Xingyi''s face. He had expected that Duan Mu Yan would stop him from taking the throne, but he hadn''t expected that her ultimate goal would be to change dynasties and become the first empress of the Great Mo. Moreover, he hadn''t expected Zheng Ting Ze''s sudden appearance.


    "Physician Zheng, you might as well continue ¡­" Duan Xingyi spoke in an unhurried manner, and the curve of his lips became even more pronounced.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, during my first diagnosis and treatment of Your Majesty, this humble subject had already sensed that someone was secretly poisoning Your Majesty, however, the poison''s nature is extremely slow and cannot be broken in the future. At that time, this humble subject suspected that Eunuch Li and wanted to report this matter to Your Majesty, but this humble subject feared that this might alert the emperor, so he did not make any noise. When I stepped into the Imperial Palace, I was immediately attracted by a type of fragrance. This humble subject had the good fortune to have smelled this fragrance before, it was a kind of rare dragon saliva fragrance, and in addition, there was a kind of faint orchid fragrance, so when I was at the Emperor''s side, I purposely spilled the tea cup on the table, causing the tea to soak in the medicine box. At that time, I was not sure who the murderer was, but a few days after I returned to my residence, I discovered that someone was lurking in my mansion, investigating the truth. Although the poison is slow, it goes straight to the heart. When this subject took the Emperor''s pulse, I reckon that the Emperor was poisoned for at least half a year! " The entire throne room was filled with sighs. Everyone''s gazes were completely focused on Duan Ling Tian.


    At this moment, Duan Chen''s face was filled with shock. His body was trembling with excitement, and his eyes emitted too much disbelief. He couldn''t believe that his son, whom he treasured and doted on the most, would actually poison him. He was willing to believe that all of this was a lie concocted by Duan Mu Yan, but he could not deceive himself. That ambergris had been brought into the palace by him after Duan Xing had slipped into the palace.


    "Yi''er ¡­" Duan Chen''s lips trembled, but he didn''t know what to ask. Could it be that in front of everyone, he wanted to interrogate his son who he cared about the most about, and whether he was truly poisoned? How could he endure this! On the other hand, Eunuch Li looked at Duan Xingyi with eyes full of anger.


    "Your Highness, how can you harm the Emperor like this? Do you know how much the Emperor paid for the sake of helping you ascend to the throne? Just why are you doing this!? " Gonggong Li glared furiously at Duan Xingyi. He served Duan Chen around the clock, so he naturally knew of the origins of the tea and ambergris.


    "Eunuch Li!" His heart felt as though it was being crazily gnawed at by thousands of ants. That kind of bone-piercing pain almost made him faint, but at this moment, he was more clear-headed than anyone else. He knew that Zheng Ting Ze had not wrongly accused Duan Xingyi, so if it was a lie, how could Duan Xingyi not say a single word.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Tears streamed down Eunuch Li''s face as he walked over to Duan Chen''s side while trembling and supporting Duan Chen''s weak body with both hands. Even though he was a king, how could he withstand so many blows! At this moment, Duan Chen looked as if he had aged ten years, his empty gaze devoid of any trace of life. Looking at Duan Xingyi who was still standing there in silence, Duan Chen forcefully held back his tears.


    I will investigate this matter thoroughly ¡­" This matter had suddenly occurred. For a moment, I was unable to accept Duan Mu Yan''s succession to the throne. Let the grand ceremony end today, another day ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" The rage and depression that was suppressed within his heart suddenly gushed out like a flood. Duan Chen felt a salty sensation in his throat, and before he could finish his sentence, a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out from his mouth.


    "Your majesty!" Eunuch Li immediately supported Duan Chen, preventing him from toppling over onto the Dragon Throne. At this moment, seeing the people in the imperial court, Eunuch Li fell to his knees, kowtowing to everyone in the imperial court.


    "This old servant begs you, don''t force the emperor anymore! Don''t tell me you want to force the emperor to his death! Third Princess! The Emperor has you in his heart! Prime Minister Zhu, General Dou Jing Jing! The Emperor has never forgotten you! When you all left, the emperor didn''t sleep for a few nights without stopping. The emperor didn''t say anything, but this old servant knew that he couldn''t bear to part with you ¡­ " Tears fell as Eunuch Li''s shrill voice echoed out, shaking everyone present. Seeing the blood dripping from the corner of Duan Chen''s lips, Zhu Xu finally lowered his eyes, seemingly unintentionally wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes.


    Looking at Duan Chen, who sat slumped on the Dragon Throne, a sense of pity gradually arose in his heart.


    "Eunuch Li, help father return ¡­" Duan Muyan no longer wished to force Duan Chen, even if everything that had happened now was something he had brought upon himself.


    "Don''t call me royal father ¡­" Duan Chen''s deep voice was filled with deep despair. He slightly lifted his gaze, which was devoid of warmth, as he stared straight at Duan Mu Yan. His hatred, was gradually tainted by his hatred, and his eyes turned black. Duan Chen struggled to get up, his hands pressing on the armrest of the Dragon Throne, his jaw slowly opening as he was drenched in blood.


    "This Emperor should have been on his guard against you! Just like you were wary of your mother! You''re the same as your mufei, stabbing me in the back when I''m at my most helpless! Duan Mu Yan! You are not worthy to be my daughter! "Not worthy!" Duan Chen hysterically roared, his voice was like a thunderclap that resounded in Duan Muyan''s mind. His heart, was in so much pain, it was as though he was thrown into a purgatory. The burning pain caused her body to tremble.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" At the side, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly rushed to Duan Moyan''s side and steadied her. The entire hall was deathly still as the atmosphere suddenly froze. No one knew what they were supposed to say in this kind of situation, but at this moment, an aged voice suddenly rang out from outside the hall.


    "Is the emperor not worthy of having such a daughter ¡­" Everyone looked back, only to see a familiar figure walking over. When everyone saw the appearance of the newcomer, they could not help but sigh, all of the court officials of the Badlands Court had gathered. After not seeing him for a few months, Xiao Yin had become much more spirited than before. Behind him, there was a man around the age of fifty, with a burly figure and powerful steps. Some of the older martial generals were able to give him up with a glance; he was Wei Liang, who had fought under Xiao Yin''s command that day!


    "Father?" Xiao Yuxuan looked at Xiao Yin in disbelief, a myriad of emotions running through his heart. If his father knew how much of his brother was still alive, it was just that now was not the time to speak. Xiao Yin nodded his head slightly but did not stop. He walked straight in front of Duan Chen.


    Your majesty, when this old subject left, I made it clear to you that I was going to tell you about Fei Fei. Although Your Majesty didn''t express his opinion, this old subject saw the doubt in Your Majesty''s eyes, so ever since I left the imperial city, this old subject has been looking around for Wei Liang who knew about what happened back then. Xiao Yin spoke indifferently before turning his gaze to Wei Liang who was behind him.


    "Subordinate Wei Liang pays his respects to the emperor!" Even though he had left the military camp for more than twenty years, Wei Liang still carried himself as a soldier. However, no one cared about that right now. Everyone''s eyes were focused on Wei Liang.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, this matter has already been suppressed in this subordinate''s heart for twenty years, but this subordinate has never had the courage to step forward. If the Old Prince hadn''t found this subordinate, this subordinate would still have kept it buried in the depths of his heart, all the way until I brought it to the coffin! When I returned to the Imperial City, I saw the empress dowager under the guidance of the old prince. The entire conversation consisted of the empress dowager and her subordinate, even her subordinate was kept outside the palace, and when her subordinate told the empress dowager that Qin Yu, Qin Yao, and her name was Qin Yao, who was originally the daughter of a great family, was helpless, she had fallen in poverty, and had sold herself well, so she had some reputation in the Jiang Nan area, but she did not tell her subordinate everything. As for Pear Blossom, this subordinate didn''t hear about it until many years later. If I had known earlier, I would have implicated Riko, and this subordinate would have risked my life to report what happened that year to the Emperor! " Wei Liang''s every word was like an icicle that pierced Duan Chen''s heart. At this moment, despair was like a roaring flood that completely destroyed Duan Chen''s line of defense!

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    Duan Chen sat dejectedly on the Dragon Throne, not daring to look at Duan Mu Yan again. So all of this was true? So it turned out that he had wrongly hated Zi Yan for so many years, wronged her for so many years, and even ignored her children for so many years! The entire great hall was deathly silent. Everyone was enveloped in a sorrowful atmosphere, and the haze above their heads could not be dispelled no matter how hard they tried.


    His heart, at this moment, slowly calmed down. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, which were sparkling and translucent, quietly looked forward, and although he was obviously looking at Duan Chen, he seemed to be looking far into the distance through Duan Chen. There, the mother was smiling, and the royal brother was smiling, and the entire world was peaceful.


    "Third Princess ¡­" I, Wei Liang, have let you down! " Tears streamed down Wei Liang''s face as he prostrated himself at Duan Muyan''s feet. How could he not know that Pi Fei was wrongly accused? However, he did not have the courage to return to the Royal Capital to report everything to the Emperor. Speechless, Duan Mu Yan knelt down and looked at the man before her with a smile in her misty eyes.


    "You did not let me down. If not for you, mufei would never have wronged Zhao Xue. Mu Yan thanks you!" "Thank you ¡­" Her voice was filled with boundless gratitude, causing Duan Mu Yan to choke in tears as she spoke. She used both hands to help Wei Liang up before shifting her gaze to Duan Chen.


    "Your Majesty, now that the truth has been revealed, Mu Yan does not seek for the throne, nor for the Emperor to pardon Mu Yan for all of her crimes. She only wishes for the Emperor to bury the body of mufei within the imperial mausoleum, she is the Imperial Consort of the Great Mo, she only loves one man in her entire life, no matter how much that man misunderstood or hated her, she has never regretted it, but the only thing she regretted is giving birth to her royal brother and Mu Yan. However, Mu Yan had never blamed mufei, because she knew that mufei was innocent and had known this from the very beginning! Even if the people of the world did not believe in mufei, Mu Yan still believed firmly! Today, the truth has finally been revealed to the world and Mu Yan has finally failed mufei ¡­ " Her choked voice was like that of a small beast crying softly. Duan Mu Yan''s lips were pursed tightly, and every word and sentence was clearly engraved in everyone''s heart.


    In the main hall, some people had lowered their eyes in silence, some had a sorrowful look on their faces, and some had even started wiping away their tears. In the main hall, some people had lowered their eyes in silence, and some had even started wiping away their tears.


    "In the spring of the thirty-sixth year ¡­ I have sent the edict to the Third Princess of the Badlands Court, Duan Mu Yan ¡­ "This ¡­" An aged voice rang out peacefully as her trembling lips used all the strength they had left to say these words. Dou Jing and Zhu Xu were the first to kneel to the ground, kowtowing in worship.


    "This subject, Dou Jing, pays his respects to the Emperor!"


    Following which, Xiao Yuxuan, Wei Liang, and Qi Hu, as well as more and more civil and military officials kowtowed towards Duan Moyan. The echoes of the kowtow resonated throughout the hearts of everyone present. The moment Duan Zitong knelt down and kowtowed, there was only Duan Xingyi left standing in the great hall with a look of admiration on his face. His handsome face still had a carefree expression on it, but deep in his heart, he was feeling extremely depressed.


    "Everyone, please rise!" Duan Muyan tried her best to suppress the grief in her heart as she calmly spoke, displaying the aura of an overlord. Hearing the commotion, everyone stood up and moved to the sides. Duan Muyan''s gaze shifted to Duan Chen, who had already handed over the throne. Just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by Duan Chen.


    "Mu Yan, royal father owes your mufei, owes your royal brother, and owes you too much. Right now, royal father does not expect you to forgive him, but please allow royal father to bring Yi''er back to the Imperial Palace. There are some things royal father cannot let go of and when we return to the Imperial Palace, no matter how you punish Yi''er, royal father will not interfere, what do you think?" A low voice, a petty tone, Duan Chen looked towards Duan Mu Yan in a begging manner.


    "Since it is royal father''s wish, Mu Yan will not disobey!" Initially, she thought that the hatred was so deep that even if the truth were revealed for a moment, the traces that were etched into her heart would still not disappear. However, when she saw Duan Chen''s aged face and eyes filled with the tears of the Emperor, all of her hatred disappeared without a trace.


    "Thank you ¡­" Duan Chen pursed his lips and nodded slightly, his eyes filled with gratitude. When Duan Chen turned around, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze subconsciously flashed towards Duan Xingyi, who still had that incomparably handsome face of his, but not a trace of fear or anger could be seen. Instead, there was an extraordinary calmness and indifference, as if he had already predicted that all of this would happen.


    As he left the throne room, a light flashed in his eyes. So what if it was the Empress of the Great Mo? Since he had fallen for her, even if he had to use all sorts of methods, he would still keep her by his side. Perhaps others might not have noticed him, but Duan Mu Yan could clearly see the smile in the depths of his eyes, and an indescribable panic filled her heart.


    After Duan Chen and Duan Xingyi left, the entire great hall once again calmed down. Zhu Xu methodically reported everything that had happened outside the great hall to Duan Muyan. At this moment, Xu Tianshu and Qi Hu had already arrived at their destination.


    Outside the hall, Duan Chen struggled to push Eunuch Li away.


    "You can leave. Yi''er is enough ¡­" Her deep voice was filled with an irresistible dignity. Even though Eunuch Li was unwilling, she could only retreat. Behind him, Duan Xingyi''s eyes flashed as she walked towards Duan Chen''s side.


    "Royal father, your son knows that you must have a lot of questions that you wish to ask me. I will agree with you. Once we reach the crown prince''s hall, Xing Yi will naturally tell you everything. I won''t hide anything from you!" Duan Xingyi lightly said. His thin lips slightly pursed as he suddenly felt some sympathy for the old man beside him. In his lifetime, he had exchanged for the foundation of the Great Mo, but because of a woman, he had almost destroyed the entire country. Now that the hero was old and he had experienced such a failure, how could he not be lamented? Duan Chen fiercely sighed, but he didn''t object. With Duan Xingyi''s support, he walked towards the Crown Prince Palace.


    At this moment, the Yichun Courtyard had been in an extremely chaotic situation. Yan Wuhen and Zi Min had already set up an ambush and left with their men on the night. They were in a stalemate.


    "Who the hell are you people?" Ye Li thought things would go smoothly, but the moment he moved the silver taels out, he was surrounded by people in the backyard of the Spring Festival.


    "Who we are is not important. What''s important is that you can''t take it away!" He knew that things were not going well, and if he continued to delay things any further, he would not have a chance to leave the city. Therefore, without further ado, the two groups began to fight. Originally, both sides were equally matched, but after that, with Qi Hu leading a large group of soldiers and officials to surround the entire Spring Festival, Night Centrifuge knew that the important matter had been resolved, and with the addition of the fact that he was concerned about Duan Xingyi''s safety, there was an ambush here. Yan Wuhen and Zi Min wanted to stop him, but there were too many of them. After a few moves, they had already left for Ying Kong.


    "Qi Xianfeng!" How about the palace? " Yan Wuhen asked anxiously, his eyes filled with worry.


    "Wu Hen, don''t worry. The empress has ascended to the throne and has just completed her great mission. Now that the imperial government has settled down, Old Prime Minister Zhu and General Dou Jing are assisting the empress in handling the imperial government. The empress has just ordered their subordinates to come over to assist. Is everyone alright?" Qi Hu anxiously asked.


    "We''re fine with it, these are all proof of Duan Xingyi''s corruption. I''ll have to trouble Qi Xianfeng to bring this silver back to the palace for the empress to handle." Yan Wuhen cupped his fist, Qi Hu did not refuse, and led the soldiers to send the Yichun Courtyard silver taels back to the palace.


    Duan Chen sat dejectedly on his chair. Because he was weak, he had no choice but to lean back in his chair. His hawk-like gaze looked towards Duan Xingyi with too many questions in it.


    "As you wish, you can speak now. Why did you do that? frame-up Dou Jing, Qi Hu, royal father thinks you are to eliminate dissidents. But why did you steal the treasury''s relief money? Why... You want to poison royal father''s tea? Do you really hate royal father that much? No matter how much royal father gave for you, you won''t forgive him? " Perhaps it was because he hadn''t done his duty as a father in the past twenty years that caused Duan Xingyi''s hatred towards him to sink to the bone marrow. Therefore, taking Duan Xingyi away from the throne room was the last thing he could do for his son. Otherwise, with Duan Xingyi''s crimes, every single one of them would be enough for him to die several times over.


    Facing Duan Chen, Duan Xingyi stood with his hands folded behind his back. Duan Xingyi''s thin lips slightly curled into a helpless smile as he looked at Duan Chen''s puzzled eyes.


    "I don''t hate you, and I have no reason to. In other words, I don''t have the qualifications to hate you ¡­" Duan Xingyi slowly walked to Duan Chen''s side and took advantage of the moment when Duan Chen was caught off guard to tap his acupoints. Unable to speak, Duan Chen''s white brows tightly knitted, and the doubt in his eyes deepened.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll tell you the reason right now. You do have a son called Duan Xingyi. It''s a pity that it''s not me!" These few simple words resounded like a thunderclap in Duan Chen''s ears. Duan Chen looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief. He had given up so that this person wasn''t his son. How could he endure such a thing!?


    You don''t need to look at me like that. If it wasn''t for you, I wouldn''t have had the chance to impersonate you as your son. Speaking of which, that bastard outside looked exactly like me. Seeing Duan Chen''s eyes filled with shock, Duan Xingyi couldn''t help but sigh and continue speaking.


    "You should really want to know who I am and where the real Duan Xingyi went to, right?" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and looked at Duan Chen with great interest. Before this, this might have been a secret, but now, nothing mattered anymore. Sooner or later, someone would find out about this secret.


    "Since I''m pretending to be Duan Xingyi, the real Duan Xingyi naturally cannot live in this world. But don''t worry, he died very peacefully. After all these years of fighting with the Southern Yue, have you never noticed that the Southern Yue had a fourth prince? " The curve of Duan Xingyi''s thin lips became even more pronounced as a chilling light flashed in his eyes.

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    At this moment, Duan Chen felt as if he had been struck by lightning. If Duan Xingyi was a fake, if he was the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain, then everything would be explained in the most reasonable way. He wanted to kill the general of the Mo Clan and empty his treasury, but he also wanted to put himself to death because he wanted to destroy the Mo Clan from within!


    "It is indeed shocking, but fortunately, you have a good daughter. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan, I wouldn''t have ended this happy journey earlier. During this period of interaction, you have indeed taught me many things, and that is to achieve my own goals. Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Chen with a mocking expression. Suddenly, his heart trembled slightly as he heard the sound of hurried footsteps approaching from afar. It was time to leave! At the very least, he couldn''t openly stay in the Badlands Court.


    With a trace of reluctance, Duan Xingyi finally stepped into the inner room.


    "Where''s royal father?" Behind her, Xiao Yuxuan, Zhu Xu and Dou Jing were all looking at each other with worry in their eyes. They had just arrived at the Imperial Hall, but Duan Chen and Duan Xingyi were nowhere to be seen.


    "Third back ¡­" Back to the emperor, the Grand Emperor was helped into the crown prince''s palace by Duan Xingyi. They didn''t let this old servant in, so this old servant has been waiting here the entire time! " Although she bit her lip, since Duan Moyan had officially ascended to the throne, how could she continue to be addressed as such?


    Hearing her words, Duan Mu Yan trembled before turning around to look at Xiao Yu Xuan.


    "Duan Xingyi is too dangerous. If the Grand Emperor is with him, it''s hard to guarantee that nothing will happen to him!" Xiao Yuxuan reminded him. Zhu Xu and Dou Jing also shared the same sentiments. Duan Mu Yan no longer hesitated and immediately rushed towards the Crown Prince Palace.


    When the door was opened, the crowd was extremely shocked. Duan Chen was lying motionlessly on the table, with veins popping out on his forehead. His eyes were crimson red like they were about to burst, and his face was as pale as paper!


    "Father!" Duan Mu Yan frowned and immediately walked towards Duan Chen. Seeing this, Xiao Yu Xuan walked up and opened Duan Chen''s acupoints.


    "Puff ¡­" Duan Chen spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His hands were tightly clenched around Duan Mu Yan''s, as he mumbled indistinctly.


    "Father, you don''t need to say anything else for now! Someone! Quick, send word to the royal doctor! " In the end, it was still kinship. When she saw Duan Chen in such a miserable state, all her hatred vanished like smoke into thin air. Duan Muyan''s heart only felt heartache and pity.


    Even when he was carried back to the Dragon Couch at the Imperial Hall, Duan Chen still did not let go of Duan Mu Yan''s hand. The light that radiated from his eyes contained too many emotions: repentance, guilt, gratitude, but more importantly, boundless hope and hope.


    At the side, Zheng Ting Ze was feeding the prepared antidote into Duan Chen''s mouth. In the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Duan Chen''s eyes were fixed on Duan Mu Yan. He was only mumbling to himself, and no one could hear what he was saying.


    "Master, why is royal father like this?" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with tears, allowing Duan Chen to hold his hand tightly. His gaze then shifted to Zheng Ting Ze beside his, as she asked worriedly. Zheng Ting Ze didn''t say anything. He then took out silver needles from the medicine box and inserted them into Duan Chen''s sleeping points. Only after Duan Chen closed his eyes did Zheng Ting Ze respond.


    In reply to the Emperor, the poison in the Emperor''s body has already been removed, but Duan Xingyi just pierced through his acupoints. The Emperor must want to forcefully break through his acupoints, and it caused the blood in his body to flow backwards, causing his nerves to be damaged. Zheng Ting Ze said solemnly.


    "Is there no other way, Master?" Looking at the unconscious Duan Chen on the dragon bed, Duan Muyan pleaded, her eyes filled with hope.


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. When this humble subject returns, I will personally develop a way to treat the Emperor. It''s just that for a short period of time, I''ll need Your Majesty to be patient." Zheng Tingze replied truthfully.


    "Since that''s the case, it''s been hard on you, master ¡­" Duan Mu Yan said gratefully.


    "Now that you are the Ninth Paragon, I dare not call yourself my master. Besides, as an imperial physician, this is part of my job." Zheng Ting Ze bowed respectfully and said humbly.


    A master for a day, a father for life! In Mu Yan''s heart, a master is always a master!" Her firm eyes flickered with a resplendent light as Duan Muyan pursed her lips. These words caused everyone present to be moved.


    "Imperial Physician Zheng, I''ll have to trouble you with the emperor''s matters. Your majesty, the most important matter is to capture Duan Xingyi. This man is sinister and cunning. If he isn''t eliminated, he''ll definitely leave behind future troubles!" Zhu Xu analyzed calmly, the light in his eyes as sharp as knives.


    "What the old Prime Minister said is extremely true. Mu Yan ¡­ I shall order the entire city to enforce martial law and definitely won''t let Duan Xingyi have the chance to rise again! " Recalling the calm expression Duan Xingyi had on his face atop the throne room, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but suck in a breath of cold air. To be able to remain so calm after experiencing such a huge change, he must have expected such a situation. Too many questions lingered in Duan Muyan''s mind. Suddenly, he felt that this person was unfathomably deep, and his shrewdness was beyond her imagination.


    After leaving the Hall, Zhu Xu and Dou Jing left for their own business. Zheng Ting Ze returned to the Imperial Hospital with Xiao Yuxuan by his side.


    "There''s no one else here. Yuxuan, tell me, did you see Yufeng?" Where is he? " With a trace of certainty in her clear voice, Duan Moyan''s beautiful eyes flashed towards Xiao Yuxuan as the image of Xiao Lingfeng''s face on fire appeared in her mind. The pain in her heart spread like the tide.


    But I do not know where he is. Since Brother Wang wants to avoid us, he has his own unspeakable difficulties. Before he left, he said a few words. Now that she was a human, her heart could no longer return to the past. The woman in front of him was strong to the point where she didn''t need his protection, her identity had changed, and everything he imagined was destined to become a dream. Perhaps, in this life, he could only silently stand behind Duan Mu Yan and help her conquer the world and die for her.


    "Is that so ¡­ "He actually thinks this way. I was too anxious and did not consider his feelings. In this life, I still owe him too much ¡­" Duan Muyan heaved a long sigh, her long and thick eyes were filled with a faint layer of mist. There was no love, but there was a love that was hard to part with.


    "Your Majesty, there''s no need to think too much into it. There are some things that are destined by the heavens. Even if we force it, we won''t be able to change the will of the heavens ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan seemed to have a deeper meaning for persuasion. Although he said that he would listen to Duan Mu Yan, he spoke directly into his heart. Perhaps it was as Duan Mu Yan had said, their fate in their past life was not good enough, so no matter how hard he worked, it was still in vain.


    "It''s getting late, you should also go back and visit the catalpa. What happened today must have dealt her quite a blow. Although Duan Xingyi''s crimes are unforgivable, I believe that the catalpa is innocent." Duan Mu Yan tried his best to calm his tone down, but there wasn''t the slightest trace of emotion in his eyes.


    "Since that''s the case, this official shall take his leave ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan cupped her hands in greeting and then turned around to leave. The moment she turned her back to Duan Mu Yan, her clear eyes flashed with sparkling dots of light. The world has come to an end and the world has come to an end ¡­.


    Her heart trembled slightly, as if something had stabbed into it, and a little pain slowly began to spread. The childhood sweetheart of the past, the Vows Mountain Alliance, had eventually become a floating dream. Now that her dreams had awoken, they should return to their original spots.


    Xiao Yuxuan''s brows tightly knitted together as he suddenly rushed in. The entire pavilion was in a mess as tables and chairs were overturned and fell to the ground. The ornaments on the ancient shelves had already been shattered into pieces and the maidservants were standing at the side with trembling faces. When they saw Xiao Yuxuan enter, they immediately looked over for help as if they had grabbed onto a life-saving straw.


    "What are you doing here!" Her ruthless voice carried a bone-piercing fury. As Duan Zitong roared, he had already thrown the porcelain in her hand towards Xiao Yuxuan. Xiao Yuxuan dodged the porcelain and turned to look at the maidservant. The maidservant ran out of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion as if it was a pardon.


    "Putong, what are you doing?" Xiao Yuxuan said worriedly. He took a step forward, but was stopped by Duan Zitong!


    "Get lost... Aren''t you supposed to be by Duan Mu Yan''s side!? Why did you come back to find me? That''s right! Isn''t that a joke? How could I have such a brother, to actually harm my own royal father! Or did she let you come after me? Avenge her mother! Why! Why did it become like this even though it''s such a great thing? " Tears streamed down Duan Zitong''s face. He held his head tightly with both hands as his hair ornaments fell off. His hair was in disarray and he retreated as if he had lost control of himself. Fear and restlessness filled his eyes.


    "Putong, don''t be like this. No one will laugh at you. Duan Xingyi is Duan Xingyi, everything he did has nothing to do with you. Mu ¡­" The Emperor never said he was going to punish you. She told me to come back and see you! No matter what, you two are blood-related sisters, how could she let me capture you! " It wasn''t that he didn''t have any feelings for Duan Zitong, it was just that he didn''t have any feelings for him. Even though he was different from love, he still remembered everything Duan Zitong had done for him. Moreover, Duan Zitong had already conceived his child.


    "Heh ¡­" It''s her! Did she ask you to come see me? Is she giving me charity? Or did he deliberately embarrass me? I know, ever since you helped Duan Mu Yan deal with Xing Yi, I knew that you and her have long colluded. Now that the matter has been resolved, you can openly be with her. Go! I don''t need your sympathy! " Duan Zitong''s eyes were hazy with tears and her body was trembling with excitement. Looking at the mess on the ground, she suddenly felt despair.


    "Where do you want me to go? "Have you forgotten that I am your husband and the father of the child in your womb? Even if the heavens were to collapse and I had to protect you, no matter what happens, I will not let you and your mother be harmed in the slightest ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan''s lips parted slightly, his watery eyes filled with a gentle moonlight like gaze. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan only wanted Duan Zitong to calm down. After all, she was not alone right now.


    With just a few words, he had saved Duan Zitong from her terror. With tears in her eyes, she looked at the man in front of him with disbelief, and a warm feeling rose in her heart. From the first moment they met, Xiao Yuxuan had never cared about him.

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    Duan Zitong finally couldn''t suppress the overwhelming defeat in her heart and pounced towards Xiao Yuxuan.


    "Please, don''t leave me! Now I have nothing left... There''s only you left! If you want to leave, how will I survive? " His hoarse voice was filled with infinite grief. Duan Zitong''s tears fell like rain as he hugged Xiao Yuxuan pleadingly. He was afraid that if he let go, she would disappear right in front of him.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan patted Duan Zitong''s shoulders lightly with a lonely glint in his eyes.


    "Relax, I won''t leave you, I will never ¡­" It was a dream, and there would always be a time when they would wake up. Perhaps it was because they had left each other too quickly, to the point where even their souls would not be able to keep up with the other, so even though there was a person in their hearts, they could only live their own lives and silently watch each other. True love did not necessarily exist.


    Within a dilapidated temple in the eastern suburbs of the Imperial City, Duan Xingyi''s cold and handsome face had eyes that were as cold as ice.


    "Say that again!"


    "It''s my fault. Those people were already lying in ambush at the Spring Festival. Just as I was about to hand out that batch of silver taels, they flocked over. I couldn''t stop them, so ¡­" Ye Li replied in a low voice, his eyes full of remorse and remorse. If he had left the Spring Festival, such a thing might not have happened.


    "What a good Duan Muyan. It seems this king has underestimated sher!" Right now, the entire Imperial City has a board to capture me. You should leave the Badlands Court and go back to reunite with Bing''er. I will stay for a few more days, and there is one thing that I have not done yet. " After that night at the cemetery, he had wanted to help Duan Mu Yan, but she hadn''t expected that she would miss out on such an important matter. However, he didn''t regret, if not for this, how could he have met a completely different Duan Mu Yan.


    "This subordinate cannot let Master stay here alone, it is too dangerous!" Ye Li spoke firmly, his eyes full of determination.


    "Do you think This King would put himself in danger? On the other hand, your existence will arouse their suspicions. Rest assured, nothing will happen to this king, and those who return must be wary of all sides, especially Shen Hanxin, it''s time to fight him! " Duan Xingyi boasted.


    "But ¡­"


    "This is an order, do you want to rebel?" His ice-cold voice was filled with an irresistible domineering aura, and Duan Xingyi solemnly spoke with an abnormally piercing tone. Night Centrifuge knew that his master''s orders could not be disobeyed, so he no longer spoke.


    The night was dark and icy cold like water. Due to the sudden arrival of the inauguration ceremony, Duan Mu Yan temporarily stayed in the Ruan Pavilion before leaving the pavilion. The moment he stepped into the Rest House, he felt a sense of familiarity that he hadn''t felt in a long time.


    Tears welled up in her eyes, but she resisted the urge to let them down. Duan Mu Yan slowly walked into the Rest House, and her memories were still fresh in her mind. The marriage seemed to have happened yesterday, but in this short period of time, everything changed.


    In front of the copper mirror, Duan Moyu''s jade-like fingers brushed past her face, causing her face to be covered with more frost. The current her would never be the same as before. As she was sighing emotionally, she suddenly felt a cold feeling behind her. As she turned around, she saw that the window sill had been blown away by the wind, and a cold wind had invaded her body, causing her to shiver uncontrollably. When she stood up and closed the window, she turned around and was surprised to see a dagger stabbed into the table.


    ''If you want to know the corpse of Fei Fei, then tomorrow at the Spring Festival, you will be able to see the Desire Immortal Pavilion, and you won''t be able to see it ¨C someone with a good heart.


    Looking at the note in her hand, Duan Mu Yan frowned. A flash of purple flashed past her eyes. It was him ¡­


    On the morning of the next day, after Duan Mu Yan arrived at the imperial court, he headed towards the Imperial Hall. With the support of Zhu Xu and Dou Jing, the affairs of the imperial court were not that complicated, and the people''s hearts were set, everything was being restored in an orderly fashion. Of course, originally Pear Blossom Pavilion''s Yan Wu Hen and Zi Shu and the others had already assigned the positions.


    When Duan Moyan stepped into the Imperial Hall, Gonggong Li was currently waiting for her. Looking at his slightly bent body, Duan Moyan couldn''t help but feel a sense of sadness in her heart.


    "How is royal father?" His gentle voice carried a trace of respect. That day in the throne room, for the sake of her father, Eunuch Li had kowtowed to everyone. Even though his head was bleeding profusely, he had still not stopped.


    "This old servant greets Your Majesty. The Supreme Emperor ¡­ "He''s still the same, he can''t say anything at all. He''s just staring at the bed. This old servant knows that His Majesty definitely has too many things he wants to say, but now ¡­" Gonggong Li''s eyes drooped as he sobbed silently. Duan Mu Yan motioned for Gonggong Li to withdraw before walking over to the bedside and lightly holding Duan Chen''s hand.


    "Father, you should hate Mu Yan, right? If it wasn''t for Mu Yan insisting on bringing justice to the mufei and royal brother, how could things have developed to this point, and how could you possibly be bedridden? Perhaps in your heart, no matter how many mistakes Duan Xingyi makes, he is still the sole heir to the Big Mo and the son you care about the most. Regardless of royal brother, no matter how hard Mu Yan tried to get your approval, it would be of no use. Now that Mu Yan is willing to do something for royal father, Duan Xingyi will be meeting with Mu Yanzi, and originally, Mu Yan wanted to inform Old General Dou about this matter and capture him in one go. However, Mu Yan knows that Royal Father definitely does not wish to see such a situation, so Mu Yan did not tell anyone, and if he intends to change his plans tonight, Mu Yan will think of all means to get him to return to the Imperial Palace safely. If he continues to be ignorant, Mu Yan will not bring him to Silver City. " Sensing that her hands were being held even tighter by Duan Chen, Duan Muyan subconsciously lowered his gaze to meet Duan Chen''s gaze, which was filled with tears.


    "Father... What do you want to say? " Duan Mu Yan sensed that there was something strange going on in Duan Chen''s expression, as though he had something to say, and asked worriedly. Speechless, Duan Chen tightly held onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand, the light in his eyes completely flustered.


    "Father, don''t worry. Mu Yan will do what she says and will definitely let Duan Xingyi live." Noticing the light in Duan Chen''s eyes, Duan Muyan choked on her words. In her father''s heart, the only thing she cared about was Duan Xingyi.


    Even though Duan Chen was holding onto Duan Mu Yan''s hands tightly, he was still afflicted with a stubborn illness. Duan Mu Yan stubbornly withdrew her hands and sighed.


    "Eunuch Li, come in and serve Imperial Father ¡­" On the bed, tears streamed down Duan Chen''s face as she ruthlessly smashed her hands onto her own body. He really wanted to tell Duan Muyan not to go, that beast was not the real Duan Xingyi, but all he could do was watch her leave.


    When the Dragon Chase landed in front of Duke Xiao Palace, the entire Xiao manor came out to greet it. The Feng Xue and Cui Xin of the past also prostrated on the ground, a little more respectful than before.


    "Slut greets Your Majesty! "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    Entering the Xiao family once again, things changed once more. The current her was no longer the Qi Royal Consort of the Xiao family, but the ruler of the entire Badlands Territory. At this moment, at the entrance of the main hall, Duan Mu Yan swept her gaze in all directions, yet she didn''t see Xiao Yin''s figure.


    "Cui Xin, where''s the old prince?" If Xiao Yin hadn''t found Wei Liang, who had been missing for a long time, she wouldn''t have been able to convince Duan Chen of his mother''s innocence even if there were a hundred people in the throne room. In Duan Moyan''s eyes, Xiao Yin was more like his own father, and if it wasn''t for the delay in matters, she would have come to see Xiao Yin a long time ago.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, the old prince ¡­" "I''m leaving ¡­" Cui Xin opened her mouth to speak, but subconsciously, she glanced at the girl in front of her. Her long hair was tied up, and she wore a royal robe.


    "He left? Where did you go? " Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled when she heard that. Her long, shapely eyebrows knitted together as she looked suspiciously at Cui Xin.


    "This slut doesn''t know. Yesterday, when the old prince came back, he didn''t say anything and went back to his room. When I woke up in the morning, the old prince had already left. Oh, right, there is a letter for you from the old prince." Cui Xin seemed to have thought of something as she spoke, and quickly took out a sealed envelope from her bosom.


    Without any hesitation, Duan Mu Yan took the letter and tore it open before her eyes.


    "Mu Yan, allow your royal father to call you that again. Royal father knows that you''ve suffered a lot during this period of time, and seeing that you''re able to scheme and save Dou Jing and Qi Hu from Duan Xingyi, and also with the support of Prime Minister Zhu, and father''s comfort and pride, Yuxuan was proud to have told father of the fact that Jing Feng is not dead, and this is what your father owed you. Now that you''ve completed a great matter, Royal father has nothing more to help you with.


    Tears quietly rolled down her cheeks, falling onto the letter and shattering it into pieces of glass. Looking at the letter in her hand, Duan Muyan''s heart felt as if it was being fiercely pressed down by a heavy stone, and an indescribable stifled feeling lingered in her heart.


    "Feng Xue, Cui Xin, watch out for the old prince in his absence. I believe that he will be back before long!" Duan Mu Yan firmly believed it. Only until dusk did Duan Mu Yan finally leave Duke Xiao Palace.


    As the sun set and the new moon rose in the east, Duan Mu Yan instructed the guards to return to the palace first. She planned to spend the night at King Xiao Palace, and although the guards felt that it wasn''t right, it was difficult for the emperor to order them, so they could only escort her back to King Xiao''s Estate before leaving. After the guards left, Duan Mu Yan went around to the back door and casually pushed it open, before soundlessly entering her room.

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    Everything was the same as before. All the furnishings were exactly the same as when she left, and at this moment, Duan Mu Yan had already walked into the inner room, rummaging through the cabinet for the mask she hadn''t used in a long time. Seeing Duan Xingyi''s current appearance, as the ruler of a nation, how could he possibly reach the fireworks grounds?


    No matter how late it was, the Yichun Courtyard would always be as bright as day, singing and dancing, and the obscene sounds would never cease. When Feng Guihua saw Duan Mu Yan, she could not help but ruthlessly rub her eyes.


    "Ouch!" I say, Meng Yan, where have you been these past few days, making it so that I can find you easily? You talk about you, first you, then Ni Chang, and finally even Bing''er disappeared from the face of the earth. "Now that you''re back, you''re not allowed to leave. If you have any conditions, just say them. Other than my life, you can say whatever you want, and I won''t bargain for them!" Feng Guihua was clamoring incessantly beside Duan Muyan. At this moment, how could Duan Muyan possibly have the mood to listen to her ramble on like this?


    "Sister Hua, don''t worry, since Meng Yan is back, she won''t leave, it''s just that she is a little tired tonight, so she wants to go upstairs to rest, and tomorrow she will discuss the condition of staying with Sister Hua, but tonight Meng Yan wants to stay in Miss Bing''er''s room, I wonder if Sister Hua has any objections?" Her jade-like hands rested on her forehead, exuding an extremely drowsy feeling.


    Feng Guihua understood tacitly.


    "Of course, you can pick any one of the doors to the second floor. If it''s too small, you can connect all three of them together!" Feng Guihua said eagerly.


    "Since that''s the case, Meng Yan will go up first. It''s getting late, Sister Hua, you don''t need to be served." Duan Mu Yan forced out a smile before heading up to the second floor.


    In the innermost area of the second floor was Leng Bingxin''s Ju Xian Residence. Duan Mu Yan slowly walked to the door and lightly knocked twice. Seeing that there was no response, she lifted her hand and pushed open the door to enter.


    As there was nobody in the room, the entire room was pitch-black. Duan Mu Yan fumbled to close the door before walking over to the candle flame. The moment the candle''s light lit up, a familiar handsome face astonishingly appeared in front of her.


    "Ah ¡­" "Ah!" Duan Muyan cried out involuntarily as she retreated a few steps back. When she clearly saw the person before her, she spat out a mouthful of cold air.


    "I should have guessed it long ago. There was the word ''Yan'' in the name, and it looked so similar. Moreover, its movements were extremely strange. Besides my good imperial sister, who else could it be ¡­" A clear voice that carried a trace of appreciation flowed out from Duan Xingyi''s mouth. His deep gaze was still as resplendent as ever, and the calmness within it was as usual. The only difference was that Duan Xingyi was no longer the prince of the Badlands Court.


    "What exactly did you do to royal father?" Duan Mu Yan suppressed the ineffable panic in her heart as she coldly questioned.


    "Father?" Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Muyan with a slightly astonished gaze. He had originally thought that the old fool Duan Chen would reveal everything. However, since she was being questioned by her, it must be because she knew nothing about her identity.


    "No matter what, royal father has given all his love to you! In order to help you, royal father even disregarded the righteousness of the ruler and his subjects, disregarding Dou Jing and Qi Hu''s lives. Duan Muyan sternly replied, her eyes as cold as ice.


    "If Xing Yi remembers correctly, royal sister should hate royal father? When these words come out of your mouth, it makes people feel that it''s a bit far-fetched. " He slowly waved the fan in his hand. Duan Xingyi''s black eyes shone like stars as her thin lips curled up slightly, causing Duan Muyan to become even more nervous.


    "Now is not the time to discuss me. Have you taken away mufei''s remains? As long as you hand over the mufei''s remains, I can let you go, and this is what I promised Imperial Father. No matter what you''ve done before, I won''t pursue this matter. As he spoke, Duan Mu Yan retrieved a silver note from his sleeve and casually tossed it on the table. His long and thick eyelashes were flickering with a assured light. Right now, Duan Xingyi was already in a dangerous spot and he had no choice.


    Looking at the thousand taels of silver on the table, the curve of Duan Xingyi''s lips became even more pronounced. His bright eyes flickered with an enchanting brilliance.


    "I almost forgot, the one standing before Xingyi right now is no longer Duan Mu Yan, who was bullied by Palace Master Yue Hua back then. He''s no longer Duan Mu Yan, who was falsely accused of being wronged, nor is he Duan Mu Yan, who was eliminated by the princes on the throne room!" Although her voice sounded calm, it caused ripples to form in Duan Mu Yan''s heart.


    He had to admit that in this period of nearly a year, when he was at his most helpless and in need of comfort, the person who had appeared in front of him wasn''t Xiao Yuxuan, nor Xiao Jin Feng, nor was it Imperial Father, but rather the man in front of him. He still remembered that day at the Moonlight Palace, Duan Xingyi, who was as handsome as ice, had saved him from Shangguan Wuye''s embrace. That night in the Jadeite Sword Palace, if it wasn''t for Duan Xingyi, how could he have been so filial? Furthermore, Duan Xingyi had solemnly vowed on the night before the incident.


    ''If royal sister needs anything, even if Xingyi were to go through fire and water, she would definitely attain royal sister''s wish ¡­ '' Her heart jolted as she turned her gaze towards Duan Xingyi.


    "You heard me at the cemetery that night?" An indescribable shock suddenly arose from the bottom of Duan Mu Yan''s heart. No wonder she felt that Duan Xingyi seemed to have known beforehand what was going to happen in the throne room.


    "Imperial Sis should understand Xingyi''s feelings. In Xingyi''s heart, she doesn''t have a thousandth of her feelings. As long as her wish is fulfilled, Xingyi will be willing to go through fire and water, or even get scolded by the world!" Duan Xingyi slowly walked towards Duan Mu Yan, and an invisible pressure caused Duan Mu Yan to subconsciously retreat until his entire body was stuck to the wall.


    "You ¡­ You should know that we are impossible! "We are half-siblings, how can we ¡­" It was not the first time that she had seen such a gaze. However, at this moment, the possessiveness that was emitting from within caused her to feel fear from the bottom of her heart.


    Before she could finish, Duan Mu Yan felt her lips suddenly sink as Duan Xingyi''s lips pressed down heavily. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s mind went blank as the heaven and earth turned upside down, and the entire world was in chaos. The touch of his lips and teeth stirred up Duan Xingyi''s long-suppressed desire. His kiss became thicker and thicker, carrying a deep sense of attachment and dependence. Duan Xingyi didn''t seem to be satisfied with his current possession. His hand reached out to Duan Mu Yan uncontrollably, moving along the smooth curve of her body.


    The instant he felt his skirt being lifted, Duan Mu Yan suddenly became clear-headed and his teeth chomped down fiercely. The smell of blood filled the air between their lips and the sudden pain forced Duan Xingyi to suddenly retreat a few steps. Duan Xingyi''s slender fingers slowly wiped away the blood at the corner of his lips as he looked at the furious Duan Mu Yan with a gaze filled with unsatisfied desire.


    "Are you crazy!? "Hand over the body of mufei and take this silver note and leave the imperial city. Zhen doesn''t want to see you again ¡­" She had never expected that Duan Xingyi''s actions would be so frivolous. Even though she could sense Duan Xingyi''s friendship for her, they were still siblings, so how could something like this happen between them?


    "Me?" Heh, Xing Yi forgot. The 3rd royal sister is now the empress of the Badlands. What a mighty word. Is life really what the 3rd royal sister needs? As a woman, could it be that her royal sister really didn''t wish for there to be a man to rely on, and that Xiao Yuxuan was already out of the question? As long as her royal sister was willing, Xingyi would protect her and never leave. Duan Xingyi''s eyes flickered with a resplendent light. He wanted this woman. His original conviction had become even more resolute after that kiss.


    "Duan Xingyi! Do you know what you''re saying? I have already given you the chance. If you don''t leave now, don''t blame me for not remembering the kindness of the old and for not taking you to the guillotine when the day comes. I hope you don''t regret it! " Feeling the faint glow in Duan Xingyi''s eyes, a chill ran down Duan Mu Yan''s spine. She suddenly regretted his overconfidence. Perhaps it would be wiser for his to bring Yan Wuhen and the rest along with his.


    Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was about to turn around and leave, her purple gown started to flash. With two bangs, Duan Mu Yan was no longer able to move. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was looking at the man before her with a terrified expression.


    "What are you going to do?"


    "Your royal sister''s wish has been fulfilled by Xingyi for you. Now, Xingyi also has a wish. I hope your royal sister can fulfill it for Xingyi ¡­" Her voice was clear and melodious, giving off an air of charisma unique to men. Duan Xingyi''s thin lips curled up into an arc, causing Duan Mu Yan to involuntarily choke. An unprecedented fear filled her heart.


    "You ¡­ What do you wish for? " Duan Mu Yan frowned and his voice trembled visibly.


    "Bring the woman I love back to the place that belongs to me ¡­" The faint sound of her voice seemed to echo out from Brahma. Duan Muyan initially wanted to resist, but she felt her eyelids slowly moving downwards. Everything before her slowly turned blurry, until she sank into complete darkness.


    The night was cold and enchanting. The bow shaped Crescent Moon hung high up in the vast sky like a beautiful woman. The spring breeze carried a trace of warmth as it gently caressed the surface of the sky. The serene night was indescribably wonderful.


    On the bed, a beautiful figure was quietly lying there. Her skin was creamy, and her eyebrows were crescent like the moon. Her long and dense eyelashes cast a shadow in the depths of her eyes, and her rosy lips were alluring.


    At the edge of the bed, a man wearing a blue robe stood there. His dark eyes flickered with an abnormal luster. The man''s thin lips slightly curled up as the folding fan in his hand pressed against his almost perfect lower jaw. Suddenly, a black figure jumped in through the window.


    "Reporting to the third prince, there''s been some news. Duan Chen''s third princess, Duan Muyan, has already succeeded to the throne. As for the Fourth Prince ¡­" He was nowhere to be seen. Now, only Leng Bing Xin has returned to the Southern Yue. " The black-clothed man spoke truthfully. When the man heard the voice, his eyes slanted, and the curve of his thin lips deepened.

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    "I don''t know where he went, it seems like this Fourth Brother of mine is really lucky, it''s fine if Gui Luosha can''t kill him, but even Duan Chen was toyed with by him. Now that a female Emperor has appeared in the Badlands, I don''t think we''ll be able to accomplish anything, now is the time to attack the Badlands, we can''t miss this opportunity!" His gloomy voice was filled with a chilling temperature, the black clothed man could not help but raise his eyes and ask suspiciously.


    "The reason for the coup in Badlands was the Fourth Prince. If the Prince were to request for a battle with the Emperor, this subordinate would think ¡­" The man in black said worriedly.


    "If my fourth brother is never coming back, royal father can''t give up such a great opportunity right!" The smile on the man''s lips became even more pronounced. The killing intent in his eyes was unbearable.


    "This subordinate understands!" The man in black understood and answered with determination.


    "We can only succeed this time, we can''t fail!" The man said in a cold tone, his heart was filled with an indescribable rage. Originally, he thought that Gui Luosha had the ability to bring back Shen Hansheng''s head. However, he did not expect that Gui Luosha himself would be the first to die! It was really his mistake. This time, Shen Hansheng succeeded and retreated. No matter what, he couldn''t let him safely reach the Southern Mountain.


    "Rest assured third prince, your subordinate has already sent the four killers from the Hawkdog organization to intercept them. They will not fail their mission!" The man in black said confidently.


    "I hope so! "Let''s see who this is!" The man turned his gaze towards the woman on the bed and spoke with a trace of pride. The black-clothed man lowered his eyes in shock.


    "This... This is Xia Hou Yuying? " The black clothed man said in disbelief.


    "Isn''t it her ¡­" If she were to become This King''s woman, do you think that would be of any help to This King in obtaining the throne? " The man spoke in a leisurely manner, a trace of craftiness gradually appearing in the bottom of his eyes.


    "Your subordinate thinks that this matter is inappropriate. Rise King Xia Hou Bo is a person that cannot be offended, his position in the imperial court is above tens of thousands of people. If you touch his daughter, the outcome will be hard to predict!" Moreover, the young miss of the Xia family has been arrogant and despotic since childhood, never taking anyone seriously. Her temper is extremely bad, if she knows about you ¡­ How can we just let it go? " The man in black said worriedly.


    "No matter how powerful she is, she is still a woman. One day, I will make her submit to me. As for Xia Hou Bo, with this woman, he can only refrain from using any means." There''s no need to discuss this any further, you may leave! "These few days, pay more attention to Leng Bingxin''s whereabouts. With her here, there''s no need to worry about not finding Shen Hansheng." The black-clothed man wanted to speak, but when he saw the man wave his hand, the black-clothed man had no choice but to withdraw.


    The entire room became silent once more. The man slowly walked to the edge of the bed and sat down. His slender jade-like fingers slowly extended to the buttons at the bottom of Xia Hou Yu''s jade neck. One, one, two ¡­


    When he saw Xia Hou''s snow-white skin, the man''s movements became even more wild. One by one, the man tossed the gorgeous clothes onto the ground. At this moment, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s body was only covered by her inner clothes and pleated pants.


    The moment the blue robe landed on the ground, the man suddenly covered Xia Hou''s jade body. Even though he was wearing an undergarment, that softness still stimulated the desire in the man''s heart, and his lips moved uncontrollably on his exquisite cherry lips. When his cherry lips were completely red and swollen, the man''s lips moved all the way down to Xia Hou''s jade white neck, and he ruthlessly bit down on his soft skin, as if he was deliberately trying to leave a deep kiss mark.


    When the man''s lips moved all the way over, his hands had already ripped off the undergarments covering it. He bit down hard without the slightest trace of warmth. Perhaps it was because the beauty on the bed was too quiet, the man almost lost his interest and indulged without any emotion.


    The embroidered curtain constantly rippled, and the figure of the phoenix was clearly outlined by the moonlight. The soft couch would occasionally emit unbearable sounds, as if it were about to fall apart.


    The woman beneath him suddenly moved.


    "Hanshi ¡­" A gentle voice flowed out from the cherry lips of the girl. The eyes of the man who was attacking the city were gloomy and cold. His movements abruptly halted as his heart seemed to have been viciously grabbed by someone. That kind of humiliation was something he had never felt before.


    "How can this be given to you by him? Princess Yuying, shouldn''t you clearly see who this king is?" The man purposely slowed down, making Xia Hou Yuying feel like she was having a difficult time getting her hands on him. His hand once again covered Xia Hou Yuying, just like the taste of punishing someone.


    Xia Hou Yuying, who had been mumbling wildly, opened her eyes. Borrowing the moonlight, her handsome and cold face revealed a ghost-like smile, and her heart almost stopped beating at the same time. Xia Hou Yuying looked at the man in front of her with disbelief.


    Shen Hanxin! "You beast!" A violent voice broke the silence of the night. Xia Hou Yu''s two fists fiercely smashed towards the man on top of her. Her crimson eyes were filled with a murderous light.


    "Princess Yu Ying didn''t say it like that just now. Did he not find the service of Han Xin comfortable enough? Or had he just fallen asleep too deeply, so he hadn''t felt it? It''s fine, I don''t mind doing it again! " Shen Han''s eyes flashed with a cold light, with one hand, he fiercely grabbed Xia Hou Yu Ying''s hands and pressed them against the bed, his entire body falling down without any warning, his hot and wet breath spraying onto Xia Hou Yu Ying''s ears. Suddenly, Shen Han held Xia Hou Yu Ying''s earlobes in his mouth, and a sudden burst of stimulation caused Xia Hou Yu Ying''s body to tremble slightly.


    "Ugh ¡­" Get lost! You beast! How dare you treat me like this! I will skin you! Ah ¡­ No! Let me go! Help! " In her heart, the only one who could treat her like this was the Fourth Prince, Shen Hansheng. But now, all her hopes had been ruined by this man, and an endless humiliation surged with extreme anger. Xia Hou Yuying struggled desperately to leave Shen Hanxin''s clutches, but the more she struggled, the more excited she became.


    "Pain ¡­" "Don''t..." Crystal tears flowed down the corners of Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes.


    "Princess Yu Ying, do you really not need it?" Shen Hanxin had always been a superior cultivator on the field. It was not easy to make a woman submit to him, the first rudeness was only a lesson for Xia Hou Yuying. He wanted Xia Hou Yuying to see clearly who he was!


    "Ugh ¡­" Shen Hanxin purposely restrained her movements, letting Xia Hou Yuying experience a joy she had never felt before. At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying could not believe that her shy voice had come from her own mouth. Shen Han slowly invaded Xia Hou Yuying''s soul. The night wind still blew, and after a torrential storm, Shen Han left the room satisfied. He put on the blue robe he was wearing, and just as he was about to tie the belt, a chill suddenly came from behind!


    Shen Hanxin was no ordinary person. His sharp eyes suddenly turned cold as he clutched the tip of his long whip tightly in his hand.


    "Princess Yuying is truly heartless. Just now, she even wanted to die. Why did she have to go through so much trouble just now?" Shen Hanxin''s devilish voice carried a trace of coldness. Shen Hanxin''s long whip flew out from Xia Hou Yuying''s hand.


    "You beast! I will definitely tell this to my royal father! Let Royal Father seek justice for me! " Her crimson eyes were glistening with tears. Xia Hou Yuying''s fairy-like delicate face was already too hideous. If she could, then she would have torn the person in front of her into thousands of pieces.


    "Heh, I''m afraid that you won''t say anything about this. The daughter of the glorious King of South Peak is already not a complete match for her before she marries. If word of this were to spread, who knows where the face of the King would be?" Shen Hanxin''s eyes were cold and serene. The girl in front of him was indeed a beauty of the kingdom, but she was not his type. Getting into bed with her would only make him feel more wronged.


    "You! What do you want? " Although Xia Hou Yuying was arrogant and despotic, she was not a fool. How could she not hear Shen Hanxin''s threat?


    "This King doesn''t want to do anything. If you listen obediently to this King, then you will definitely be the Queen of Southern Yue if the King of Japan inherits the throne. But if you aren''t so obedient ¡­" This matter will cause a great stir throughout the city. I believe that the princess should be clear about the pros and cons of this matter. " Shen Hanxin tied the belt around his waist and tossed the clothes on the floor to the woman on the bed. His soft voice was filled with a chill that could not be refused.


    "You have inherited the throne? Don''t even think about it. No matter if it''s a martial arts technique or literature, which one of them can compare to Han Sheng?! The position of Crown Prince of South Yue must belong to the Fourth Prince! What does it have to do with you! " Xia Hou Yu Ying said in a ruthless tone, but before he finished her sentence, a cold feeling suddenly rushed to his face. With a beast-like glint in his dark eyes, Shen Hanxin gripped Xia Hou Yuying''s jaw with one hand. Her grip was so strong that it felt as if she was about to crush her cheekbones into pieces.


    "Don''t forget, the person who was on top of you just now was me! You are now my woman, so what if you''re thinking about Shen Hansheng! Would he like a woman who was not chaste? Xia Hou Yuying, you better see the truth. If this duke cannot inherit the throne, your fate will definitely not be better than mine! " Chilling Ice''s voice was like the Demon Sound of Hell, clamoring into Xia Hou Yu''s ears. The ruthless voice came out one word at a time from Shen Han Xin''s mouth, mixed with a bone-piercing hatred.


    "You forced me! "Ugh ¡­" "So painful ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s long, shapely eyebrows knitted together. The pain from her cheekbone made her cry out in pain. Suddenly, Shen Hanxin left the bed and her cold eyes swept over Xia Hou Yuying.


    "This King forced you? The scream that was made in bed earlier could not have come from This King? You better remember what This King said, or your performance in bed will be known by everyone! "Hmph ¡­" Leaving a trace of a warning, Shen Hanxin slammed the door and left. When the door was tightly closed, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly let out a wild cry, shaking the entire room.


    "Wind Blade? Why haven''t you left yet? " His cold voice returned to its usual calm, Shen Hanxin frowned as he looked at the man in black at his side, asking suspiciously.


    "Reporting to third prince, this subordinate is afraid that the Duke Rong''s men would come, so ¡­ Waiting outside. " There was no trace of emotion in the deep voice. Shen Hanxin nodded slightly but didn''t seem to care. Among his Hawkdog group, Windblade was the most meticulous and meticulous one.


    "Fine, since she hasn''t left, we will stay. When Xia Hou Yuying comes out, we will escort her back to the Rong King''s Manor." If you see King Rong, then say that the princess was bullied by a few outsiders on the street, and it was you who saved her. " Shen Hanxin ordered.


    "Understood, but ¡­" Will the princess cooperate? " Wind Blade hesitated as he said.

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    "Other than cooperating, does she have any other choice? This King will be leaving first!" Shen Hanxin spoke with certainty before turning to leave. Almost two hours later, Xia Hou Yuying came out with a miserable appearance.


    "Your subordinate Wind Blade greets the princess. It''s third prince ¡­" Before Wind Blade could finish his sentence, there was a whoosh sound as a bloody wound appeared on the Wind Blade''s cold face.


    "Scram!" Xia Hou Yuying almost roared, her fierce gaze seemed as if it could cut through the wind. Unlike Shen Hanxin, Xia Hou Yuying was not his opponent, and he was not even qualified to fight back.


    "Subordinate has been ordered to escort the princess back to her residence. Princess, don''t worry. Your subordinate has already taught the bandits that bullied her on the streets. They will not appear in the Imperial City in the future." There was no trace of affection in her deep voice as she replied to Shen Hanxin''s orders.


    "On the street? Bandits! What a loyal dog slave! " Xia Hou Yuying raised her whip again, but the wind blade suddenly flashed, and the long whip missed. After a few rounds, Xia Hou Yuying was already out of breath, but the wind blade still stood there respectfully.


    No one knew how much pain his heart hurt. Seeing the woman he had a crush on being ruined by his master, he could only wait outside the door like a dog. Xia Hou Yu was right, he really was a dog slave ¡­


    The news of Duan Muyan''s disappearance quickly spread to the ears of King Wei, Zhu Xu, Dou Jing, and Xiao Yuxuan. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan was returning to the imperial study from the Xiao manor.


    "How is it?" Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan had returned, Zhu Xu hurried over and asked anxiously.


    "Yuxuan has interrogated everyone in the manor. They all said that before nightfall, the emperor left the Xiao manor and did not return." His deep voice was filled with worry and self-blame. Only now did Duan Mu Yan finally inherit the position, and Duan Xingyi had also disappeared. He should have accompanied her at his side so that no accidents would have occurred.


    "That''s strange. This old man has already asked the guards before, and they all agree that the emperor has returned to the Xiao manor. Could something have happened midway?" Could it be Duan Xingyi? " Dou Jing''s sword-like eyebrows creased tightly. A glint of light flashed through his eagle-like pupils. When the crowd heard his voice, their hearts immediately sank. If this was true, then they had truly been careless.


    "Right now, the most important thing is to stabilize the human heart. The Emperor has just ascended the throne, and if this sort of news were to spread, it will very likely cause chaos within the court. So, this matter must be kept a secret!" First, we have to ensure order in the imperial court. As for the Emperor being unable to ascend to the throne, there are many reasons why he can''t do so, Ping Wang, the investigation of the Emperor''s whereabouts will be left to you to take care of. We will do our best to cooperate, no matter what, we have to protect the Great Mo River Mountain for the Emperor! " The sonorous voice arranged everything in an orderly manner, and the suggestion of the Duke of Wei was approved by the crowd. However, the safety of Duan Moyan seemed to have become the top priority in their hearts.


    As he thought back to the hardships and hardships that Duan Mu Yan had gone through, his heart felt as though it was being bitten by a thousand poisonous snakes. Heaven was so unfair, to let such a kind-hearted woman endure all the pain and suffering in the world, and now that her suffering had finally come to an end, she suddenly disappeared. Xiao Yu Xuan swore that even if he risked his life, he would definitely find Duan Mu Yan.


    "What are you thinking about?" A gentle voice came from behind her. While Xiao Yuxuan was panicking, Duan Zitong had already arrived in front of her.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Nothing, why aren''t you resting in your room?" Xiao Yuxuan forcefully suppressed the melancholy in his heart and opened his mouth to speak with concern. However, the melancholy between his brows was exposed in Duan Zitong''s eyes.


    "It''s not like I''m sick, what''s there to rest about? Is it a matter for the imperial government? Or ¡­ Did the Emperor give you a mission that''s difficult to complete? " After an entire night of settling down, Duan Zitong had already accepted the truth. Recalling everything that she had done to Duan Mu Yan, even if she wanted her life now, it would be normal for her to do so.


    "No, you''re overthinking it ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan forced out a smile before getting up to help Duan Zitong back into the room. However, the moment her fingers made contact with him, Duan Zitong pulled on her hand.


    "Yuxuan, tell me, did Duan Mu Yan make things difficult for you?" If you are, just do as she says, and don''t worry about me! " As she watched Xiao Yuxuan''s troubled expression, Duan Zitong felt an indescribable pain in her heart. As the months went by, how was she supposed to conceal her emptiness? If Xiao Yuxuan knew the truth, how was he supposed to deal with it?


    "Ke Tong, why do you think this way? Mu ¡­" "The Emperor has never thought of doing anything to you, because she believes that what Duan Xingyi did has nothing to do with you, and that no one in the court wants to target you. Whether it''s before, now, or in the future, you''ll forever be the Seventh Princess of the Badlands. No one can change that!" Feeling the unease in Duan Zitong''s eyes, Xiao Yuxuan consoled him.


    "Really?" Duan Zitong was skeptical, but she was still nervous.


    "Why would I lie to you? It''s just that ¡­ "Yu Xuan has a request!" Xiao Yuxuan said with a stern expression, and his eyes shone with a resplendent brilliance as he looked at Duan Zitong.


    "What is it?" Duan Zitong asked suspiciously.


    "If Duan Xingyi comes to find you, please tell me. I know that such a request is a bit too much for you. However, Duan Xingyi is currently an extremely dangerous person, so I ¡­" Xiao Yuxuan couldn''t bear to beg. No matter what kind of felony Duan Xingyi committed, in Duan Zitong''s eyes, he was still his own little brother.


    You don''t need to explain, if he comes to find me, even if I have to sacrifice my life, I will definitely make him stay, I also want to know, why does he hurt royal father so badly? Now that royal father is in bed, I don''t dare to visit him, for fear that if royal father sees me, he will think of that unfilial son. The knot in his heart could not be untied no matter how much he tried. His father was so good to Xingyi, he even gave him the mountains. Why did he do such a crazy thing?


    "Thank you!" Xiao Yuxuan''s clear eyes flashed with gratitude as he nodded slightly. It was rare for Duan Zitong to be so righteous.


    At dawn, like a sharp sword, the silent night sky was split open. Sunlight broke through the forest, and the boundless warmth immediately scattered down. A carriage approached the forest from a distance.


    Giddy ¡­" The man wore a purple robe, and his handsome appearance was like a masterpiece that the heavens were most proud of. He had a jade-like face, bright eyes, and a high nose bridge, and his thin lips were pursed into a perfect arc. At this moment, the man was raising the whip in his hand, constantly waving it around the body of the steed in front of him.


    If it weren''t for the fact that the entire Badlands Territory wanted him, why would he bring the woman in the car along such a rugged mountain road? The route he had previously made with Leng Bing Xin was now meaningless. Even so, the corner of the man''s lips curled up into a knowing smile. That smile went straight to the bottom of his heart. Even if it was a mountain of blades or a sea of flames, as long as he had a beloved woman to accompany him, he would still be happy.


    The girl was as beautiful as a jade, and as elegant as the autumn chrysanthemum. Her entire body exuded a holy aura, making people not dare to defile her words. Perhaps it was because the wheels of the carriage had landed on a rock, but the carriage suddenly jolted and the girl''s eyelashes trembled. When she opened her eyes, the woman was stunned for a long time. If she remembered correctly, she should be at the Spring Festival. Where was this place?


    With these questions in mind, the woman slowly moved her body. Only then did she realize that her hands were tied behind her back and that she was inside the carriage. The woman was extremely astonished. Her long, shapely eyebrows knitted together as she tried her best to recall what had happened. After a short moment, the woman had finally woken up, and she struggled to rush to the carriage.


    "Duan Xingyi! Where are you bringing me? " Duan Mu Yan''s beautiful eyes widened as she glared furiously at the man driving the carriage.


    "Shh ¡­" After hearing Duan Mu Yan''s voice, the man''s hands began to struggle as he pulled on the carriage. When he looked back, he was facing Duan Mu Yan''s fiery eyes. His gaze was as sharp as a blade, as if he wanted to cut the man in front of him in half.


    "Firstly, I am not called Duan Xingyi, but Shen Hansheng. Secondly, you should not call yourself Zhen. From the moment you left the Imperial City, you no longer have any relationship with Da Mo. As for that mask, This King does not have the time to take care of it after travelling for several days, so I might as well throw it away. Furthermore, that mask is not something that can match the devastatingly beautiful beauty that comes with that face of yours. " There was no trace of coldness in his gentle voice as Shen Hansheng spoke in a light tone, completely ignoring the frantic expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face.


    "Shen Hansheng? You... You''re not Duan Xingyi? " The sudden shock caused Duan Mu Yan to be unable to speak. If the man before her wasn''t from the Great Mo Clan, then who could he be?


    "It doesn''t matter who it is. The important thing is that This King is sincere to you. Regarding this, you should be moved, and according to your personality, the empress might not be happy. Since he had already left the Mo Imperial City, there was no longer any need for Shen Han Sheng to continue pretending. At this moment, he didn''t wish for Duan Mu Yan to accept his identity, as long as she didn''t reject being together with him.


    "I am confused, the entire Great Mo River Mountain is yours, why are you still shaking the Great Mo Nation''s foundation, and even poisoning my royal father, so you are not Duan Xingyi, not the son of the Great Mo! Prince? Which country are you from! What kind of plot is behind your face? " Shen Hansheng''s words were like a thunderbolt that struck Duan Muyan''s ears. She never expected that Duan Xingyi was lying!


    "Do you think This King is disguising? Heh, if that''s the case, how could This King be hiding in the Great Mo for so long without anyone noticing! This face couldn''t be more real! As for which country Your Highness is from, you''ll know very soon. " From the moment he took Duan Mu Yan away, he swore that no matter how much Duan Mu Yan resisted, he would use his own heart to slowly melt her away. Sooner or later, he would make Duan Mu Yan forget everything about Mo Yu, and he would make her completely and wholeheartedly fall in love with him, regardless of ten, twenty, or even a hundred years, he was willing to give up everything for this goal.

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    "Do you think the officials will stand idly by while Emperor Mo disappears into thin air? You better release me now, or else when they find us, you will never have another chance to escape! " She had never expected that a single Duan Xingyi would actually fool so many people, to the point where even her royal father was kept in the dark. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan clearly understood why his royal father''s bloodline was surging.


    "If it wasn''t so, This King would have planned to leave long ago, but in order to fulfill your dream, This King is willing to take the risk and stay, hoping to round up your dream. Now, with Consort Riko''s grievance, you have completed your wish, and today, there is no meaning for you anymore, and before this, This King has already ordered for Consort Pear''s corpse to be transported back to the Southern Yue. As long as you follow me to the Southern Yue, you will naturally pay tribute to your mother." A clear and melodious voice rang out. Shen Hansheng calmly spoke, brandishing his long whip as his steed galloped on at a leisurely pace. However, he didn''t change his direction.


    "So you''re the Prince of South Yue, stop dreaming, I won''t go back with you!" Even if it''s death! " "You''re courting death!" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes flashed with a cold light as he resolutely spoke. His figure dashed out of the carriage, and at that critical moment, Shen Hansheng leaned forward and hugged his to his chest.


    "In terms of heart, you don''t have a shred of friendship with This King?" Seeing the decisiveness in Duan Muyan''s beautiful eyes, Duan Xingyi''s voice gradually turned heavy, and a trace of heartache flashed in her eyes.


    "As a citizen of the Badlands Court, I can''t wait to kill you right now!" Duan Mu Yan struggled desperately to break free from Shen Han Sheng''s restraints, her voice as cold as ice.


    "In that case, as Duan Mu Yan, are you really willing to part with me?" Shen Han Sheng could see the killing intent in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, as bitterness and bitterness flashed in his heart. It seemed like his path of love was destined to be fraught with difficulties.


    "I admit that the times you intervened to save him was indeed engraved in my heart, but this does not mean that I can forgive you for everything you did to the Badlands! "I can use my life to repay you for what you owe me, but you must use your life to repay whatever you owe Big Mo!" Duan Mu Yan''s voice pierced Shen Han Sheng''s heart like an icicle. He was speechless, and only held Duan Mu Yan tightly in his embrace as he raised the long whip in his hand.


    The Southern King''s Mansion.


    When Leng Bing Xin saw Ye Li, her pleasant surprise turned into hatred.


    "How can you leave Master alone in the Badlands? Don''t you know how dangerous it is? If there''s a chance, Master, how are you going to face the Dark Group''s brothers, and how are you going to face the Emperor?! " Leng Bing Xin frowned and questioned him coldly. If Shen Han Sheng had not left Ye Li behind, she would not have come back alone.


    "This is my master''s order, I cannot refuse it. Now that Third Princess Duan Mu Yan has ascended the throne, I believe that they are distributing the name list everywhere to capture their master. The most important thing is for us to send people to meet up with our master as soon as possible, and when we return this time, I realized that the people from third prince are also ready to make a move, if they were to rush ahead of us, the consequences would be unthinkable! " Ye Li''s sword-like eyebrows creased. At this moment, he also regretted returning to the Southern Yue.


    "You don''t need to say that! I have already sent more than half of the Dark Group''s men to lurk in the Badlands to search for my master. As for the third prince ¡­ Now we just want our guys to be a step ahead of the Hawkdog organization. There seems to be more and more supporters of the third prince in the imperial court now. It seems that during the time that Master was not here, the third prince had planned quite a bit, but luckily the King Xia Hou Bo was still neutral. Master still has a chance to change the situation. Leng Bing asked worriedly, but felt even more uneasy.


    "Tomorrow, I will leave South Vietnam and go to the Badlands. I hope to find Master as soon as possible!" Ye Li''s gaze gradually turned heavy. Originally, he had come with enthusiasm, but what he got instead was Leng Bing Xin''s cold words. Although he knew that he never stayed in Leng Bing''s heart, at least they had been together for so many years, could it be that she didn''t care about him at all?


    In the depths of the forest, a bonfire was slowly lit. The dancing flames danced wildly in the wind, and against the light of the fire, the handsome face seemed somewhat mysterious, somewhat deep, and somewhat unfathomable.


    "Eat something. You haven''t even drunk a single mouthful of water since you left the Imperial City." Even though she believed that Xiao Yuxuan and the rest would definitely find her, the reality was very cruel. After walking all the way here, Duan Mu Yan had already clearly seen the path Shen Han had chosen. In such a desolate place, it was very difficult for them to track him down.


    Noticing that Duan Mu Yan was speechless, Shen Han Sheng dropped the wooden stick in his hand, stood up and walked to the opposite side of the bonfire. He then sat down beside Duan Mu Yan and passed the rabbit meat over to her.


    "I almost forgot, your hands are still tied behind your back. Even if you want to eat it, you can''t even move your hands ¡­" Shen Han Sheng''s thin lips pursed as he ruthlessly tore off a piece of rabbit meat, bringing it to Duan Mu Yan''s lips.


    "Take it away, I don''t want to eat it!" Her voice was obviously hoarse, and her long and thick eyelashes cast a shadow in front of her eyes under the light of the fire. Shen Han Sheng was unable to see the emotions in her eyes clearly, perhaps it was hatred, but in the end, he could not let them go.


    "Why do you have to go against yourself? There are clouds in the ancient saying, but there are no firewood in the mountain. If you starve to death like this, I''m not the only one grieving for you!" And how can you be sure you won''t be happy with me? You don''t even give me a chance? " Shen Hansheng stared at the beauty before him helplessly. He had long experienced how stubborn the other party could be.


    "I will not fall in love with you, never!" Her cold voice was filled with determination that had never been there before. Duan Mu Yan spoke in a cold voice, her beautiful eyes giving off an ice-cold aura that would cause people''s hearts to turn cold.


    "Is it because of Xiao Yuxuan? But he''s married to someone else! " His heart suddenly hurt. He had done many things that had let down Big Mo, but to Duan Mu Yan, he had always been protective of her. In terms of damage done to her, Xiao Yu Xuan was no less than he was!


    "Even without Xiao Yuxuan, it is impossible for me to fall in love with you. I will not fall in love with the enemy of the Great Mo, nor with the murderer who harmed my father!" Even though her stomach was already rumbling with hunger, she still rejected the food in Shen Hansheng''s hands.


    "If you''re talking about hurting Duan Chen, isn''t it the same?" In the throne room, are you trying to force your way through ruthlessly every single move, joining hands with the court officials to turn the tables and force him to relinquish his position? Is this the actions of a filial daughter? " Shen Hansheng disapproved. From his point of view, Duan Moyan should hate Duan Chen. His current words were merely a perfunctory reply.


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan suddenly went silent. He had no choice but to admit that every single word from Shen Hansheng stabbed deeply into her heart. He would never be able to resolve this conflict. Was he wrong back then? No! She had never regretted what she had done before. However, the moment he saw Duan Chen lying paralyzed on the bed, she suddenly felt that he was so cruel. The current Duan Moyan was simply a combination of contradictions and contradictions.


    Noticing that Duan Mu Yan had remained silent, Shen Han Sheng felt a little vexed.


    "It''s over now. Regardless of whether you''re willing or not, you must follow me back to the Southern Mountain. I won''t let go of you for the rest of my life!" Before Duan Mu Yan could react, a wave of oppressive feeling suddenly came over, and Shen Han Sheng forcibly shoved the rabbit meat in his mouth. In order to prevent Duan Mu Yan from spitting out the rabbit meat, Shen Han Sheng''s thin lips powerfully covered Duan Mu Yan''s full red lips, until Duan Mu Yan finally swallowed the rabbit meat.


    ''Pa... '' This was the first time she had beaten someone so heavily. Even her hands were a little numb now. While she hated him, other than hatred, there was also an indescribable feeling that lingered in the depths of her heart. Even she herself had not discovered it.


    The southern imperial palace, the imperial harem.


    "What did you say?" How could third prince dare?! " His soft voice was filled with disbelief. The woman''s skin was like porcelain, his lips were like cherry blossoms, and that beautiful figure under his beautiful clothes was something all men could do.


    "Aunt, Yuying can only tell you this, you must not tell Father. If he knows, it will definitely cause a huge commotion, and when that happens, where will Yuying put her face!" Xia Hou Yu wiped the sparkling light at the corner of his eyes with his long sleeve, sobbing as he begged the woman in front of him. This woman was none other than the Southern Yue Hua Fei and the Xia Hou Yu, also the favorite concubine of the Southern Yue Emperor, besides the empress.


    What an amazing Shen Hanxin, just what does he think he is!?" He''s just a prince, how dare he bully a Xia Hou family member! Yu Ying, we can''t let this go like this! With your royal father''s status, it will not be difficult for him to seek justice for you! Even if it were to take his life, your royal father would be able to do it! " "Qing Yue''s voice was filled with a natural domineering aura. Her beautiful eyes shone with a radiance that made people dare not to look directly at her. She came from a prestigious clan, and was called a concubine. Xia Houyu''s tone was naturally much more domineering.


    "Aunt!" If Yu Ying dares to disgrace this person, can''t she just directly tell this matter to her father? If Shen Hansheng were to find out that I am no longer a virgin, how would he look at me? " Thinking of that handsome face, Xia Hou Yu Ying felt wronged. Originally, she had planned to ask her father to take charge of the matter after Shen Hansheng returned to South Vietnam, but she never expected such a mishap to occur. Even if she wanted to hide it from him now, she still needed Shen Hanxin''s consent!


    "Han Sheng that kid as well. He clearly knows that you''re sincere towards her, yet he insisted on hiding in the Mo Dynasty. Now that Shen Hanxin is being pampered by the Emperor, I''m afraid that even if Han Sheng returns, it''ll be too late!" At this point, Xia Houyu couldn''t help but frown. Currently, Xia Hou''s family was like the sun in the middle of the sky, but in order to protect the everlasting glory of the Xia Family, she had to find someone to rely on in the Southern Mountain''s princes. And that person was Shen Hansheng.


    "No!" No matter whether it was a martial art or a martial arts technique, Shen Hanxin was no match for Han Sheng. How could the Emperor pass the throne to that beast? Furthermore, from what his father said, Han Sheng was definitely determined to win this time''s ambush. Sooner or later, the Crown Prince position in South Vietnam will belong to Shen Hansheng! " Xia Hou Yuying anxiously tried to argue. Even if it was just a guess, Xia Hou Yuying was already angry.

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    "You only know that Shen Hansheng will accomplish a great deed, but you''ve never heard of the idea of obtaining the moon near the water tower first! "We still have to wait and see. If it wasn''t for my good brother''s hesitation, the title of crown prince would still be hanging on the air today!" Xia Hou Yu bitterly opened his mouth, but his words were full of accusation.


    "No matter what, Aunt will definitely help Yu Ying this time. Yu Ying will never marry Shen Hansheng. I beg you, Aunt ¡­" As for Shen Hanxin, she always had a way to deal with him. If that slut thought that she was going to submit to him just because she lost her virginity, then she was completely wrong.


    "Auntie has loved you the most since you were young, how could she not help!" Xia Hou Yu pulled over Xia Hou Yuying with a flip of his hand. Under his long and thick eyelashes, his eyes were filled with endless love and doting.


    The night was hazy, the moon was hazy, and the bow shaped Crescent Moon hung on the treetops coldly. The treetops were mottled with shadows, and there was a unique charm lingering around them.


    Within the pink drapes, a woman''s gentle voice, accompanied by an involuntary gasp, occasionally leaked out from her cherry lips. Her voice was so soft that it pierced the bones, and it even aroused the unbridled desire of the man on her.


    "Xin ¡­" Although her eyes were filled with tears and her expression was clear, her expression was as if she was enjoying herself. A feeling of immortality enveloped her body, and just as the woman was about to climb to the peak of the Misty Peak, the man suddenly stopped moving, his thin lips curling up into a crooked curve.


    "Who are you?" His cold face carried a devilish smile, and his slightly narrowed peach blossom eyes were clearly appreciating the girl''s expression when she was extremely empty.


    "Xin, please ¡­"


    "This prince is asking, who are you!" Shen Hanxin''s tone became more serious, and the curve of his lips became even more pronounced.


    "My humble concubine Liu Yu''er is a woman from the third prince, Your Highness ¡­" Shen Hanxin was obviously satisfied with the woman''s response, and with both of her hands, she pulled Liu Yu-er''s jade fingers away from her body and held her to the top of the bed, and then carried her to the clouds.


    Her jade-like fingers continuously circled around his chest, and her teary eyes looked at the man in front of her affectionately. Three years ago, she had given her all to this man, so perhaps in the eyes of the people, her actions would be criticized and scolded, but she had a different understanding of loyalty. From the start to the end, she was the only one she loved, and it was not enough for her to use her pure and innocent body.


    "Your Highness, you have a long future ahead of you. If Yu''er remembers correctly, the last time you came here was a month ago." Liu Yu-er pressed her cheek against Shen Hanxin''s chest, feeling his strong heartbeat.


    "Oh, remembering it so clearly?" Shen Han Xin slightly raised her sword-like eyebrows, as a resplendent light shone in her eyes.


    "Naturally, this humble concubine is looking forward to it day after day."


    "Am I not here now? I seemed to have made up enough just now. Of course, if Ruo''er wants to do it again, Han Xin will definitely do his best. How about it?" Her slender fingers lifted up Liu Yu''er''s delicate chin, looking at her swollen red lips, Shen Han Xin suddenly felt like he was ravaging her again.


    "Your highness clearly knows that''s not what Yu''er meant, but why do you say that ¡­" Liu Yu''er lowered her eyes shyly, and her cheeks immediately flushed red.


    "Let''s not talk about this anymore. What has the old man been up to lately?" I heard that he hasn''t come to your place for quite some time? " When he chose Liu Yu''er, it was because she was one of Imperial Father''s favorite concubines. The Emperor was also a human, and his occasional words would sometimes be more effective than a loyal official impassioned for two hours in the imperial court.


    Liu Yu''er, who was still in her embrace, raised her eyes and instantly revealed a sorrowful expression.


    "Is this the true purpose of the Prince?" Seeing Yu''er is just a front, and is actually here to find out more information. If so, wouldn''t it be better for Prince to ask earlier, so as to not waste your time? " Her soft voice contained a hint of disappointment and anger that couldn''t be hidden, Liu Yu''er immediately left Shen Hanxin''s embrace, reprimanding him lightly.


    The corner of Shen Han Xin''s mouth curled up into a cold smile before it disappeared in a flash. She then raised her arms and pulled Liu Yu''er into her embrace once more.


    "This King likes to waste his time on Yu''er. Earlier, I felt that it was not enough. How about This King waste some more?" While Shen Hanxin was speaking, a thick palm had already reached into Liu Yu''er''s snow-white neck. Shen Hanxin had deliberately exerted more force, causing the person in his embrace to moan softly. A look of pain and enjoyment appeared on his beautiful face.


    Shen Hanxin''s eyes glinted with a cold light as he watched Liu Yu-er indulge in her love. If he hadn''t planned this, he wouldn''t have condescended to possess such a lowly woman. One day, he would send Liu Yu-er to the army camp to be a courtesan. When Shen Han Xin stopped, Liu Yu''er looked at the man beside her with a bashful expression.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Although the emperor hasn''t been to the palace for a long time, he hasn''t been to Imperial Concubine Hua''s place either. He must be busy with matters of state." Liu Yu''er moved her hands around Shen Hanxin''s neck, trying to press her two hearts even tighter. Three years, she loved this man in front of her from the very first moment she saw him.


    "National affairs? Now that Fourth Brother hadn''t come back yet, and there wasn''t any news about him, what kind of national affairs could he be busy with? However, since the old man did not go to Hua Fei, it was a good sign. Currently, the old man, Duke Rong, was sitting there calmly. This King was unable to rope him in even a few times, so it was likely that he was waiting for news of Fourth Brother''s triumphant return! Since he is already attached to Fourth Brother, he thinks that Hua Fei will definitely fan the flames quite a bit in front of royal father. Yu''er, I have placed all of my hopes on you, don''t let me down. " Shen Han Xin opened her mouth and spoke warmly, her eyes full of hope.


    "The matter of the prince is Yu''er''s matter. How could Yu''er be disrespectful to you? It''s just that the prince has promised Yu''er, do you still remember?" Liu Yu''er''s eyebrows were slightly raised, her red lips were slightly pouting, and she seemed to be full and lustrous.


    "Of course, if I become the crown prince, I will definitely keep you by my side when I ascend to the throne. Without Yu''er, there won''t be any more fun for me to be the emperor." Shen Hanxin''s words were false as he tried to coax Liu Yu''er, who had lost her head because of her love, but deep in her heart, there was a faint feeling of unexplainable apprehension. Right now, Wind Blade should have sent people to kill Shen Hansheng, but he did not know how the situation was progressing.


    When he looked back, the curtain of the carriage swayed gently in the wind. Through the gap in the window, Shen Hansheng could clearly see that Duan Moyan''s elegant and beautiful face was as expressionless as a calm lake. These days, Duan Moyan had refused to eat or drink, and had even refused to talk to him.


    I know I''ve wronged you in the past few days. In a few days, you''ll be coming to the Southern Domain. Endure it. When we get back to the Southern Domain, I''ll definitely make it up to you for all the hardships we''ve gone through." However, he had yet to reach the Southern Mountains, and was still unable to relax. At this moment, he was very clear of his own situation, in front of him was Shen Han Xin''s ambush, and behind him was Xiao Yuxuan''s pursuit. Under the circumstances, it would be difficult for him to bring Duan Mu Yan back to the Southern Kingdoms, and it was even harder than ascending to the heavens.


    The silence continued. Duan Mu Yan knew that it was impossible for her to escape Shen Han Sheng''s clutches with her current cultivation. At this moment, all she could do was wait.


    The horse carriage rolled forward, and just as they passed a stone bridge, Shen Hansheng suddenly tightened his grip on the reins. His sharp gaze surveyed his surroundings, blaming himself for being careless and not knowing what he was being surrounded by.


    "Since you''re here, why are you cowering like a turtle? Come out!" His cold voice was bone-chilling cold, and Shen Hansheng jumped out of the car. Just as he was about to move forward, he seemed to recall something and turned his gaze towards the interior of the car.


    "Don''t think too much into it. These are not Xiao Yuxuan''s men." Before Duan Muyan could react, the carriage was already surrounded by over twenty people.


    "You have guts. You actually did not kneel when you saw This King?" Shen Hansheng spoke coldly as he swept a hawk-like gaze at the leader of the group in front of him. The man in black kept silent, but his eyes were wide open.


    "Windblade, do you think This King is tricking you?" Shen Hansheng disapproved. His deep eyes exuded a cold and intimidating glint. The leading man chuckled lightly upon hearing her words before taking off his black veil.


    "The Fourth Prince is wise indeed. Feng Dao admitted that he did not show any flaws. I wonder how you knew?" The voice was cold and respectful, even though it was meant for Shen Hanxin, but the person standing in front of him was also the Prince of the Southern Yue. Naturally, Feng Dao would not mess up his identity.


    "I guessed it!" Shen Hansheng spoke in an unhurried manner. His almond-shaped eyes narrowed as the corners of his lips curled up in a look of satisfaction. The moment he finished saying those words, everyone was petrified. Wind Blade suppressed the curses in his heart as he continued.


    "Since Your Highness has guessed who we are, I believe you should understand why we are waiting here, right?" Wind Blade''s voice gradually grew cold, and his voice was as cold as an icicle, filled with an unconcealable killing intent. According to his master, Shen Hansheng could not return to the Southern Yue, no matter what price he had to pay.


    "That Shen Hanxin fellow really thinks highly of me, his little brother. He actually invited so many martial artists to deal with me. It doesn''t matter, just come at me together!" Without Duan Mu Yan, he had the confidence that he would have been able to escape this calamity. However, right now, he was already convinced that allowing himself to escape on his own would be impossible.


    "Since Your Highness understands, then don''t blame Wind Blade for offending! "Go!" Chilling sounds suddenly rang out. With a command from Wind Blade, more than twenty people suddenly leaped forward and surrounded Shen Hansheng. They attacked with swords, spears, halberds, using everything they had. Shen Hansheng did not show any signs of weakness as he drew his flexible sword from his waist. After he swept through the entire universe with a single move, there were a few people who cried out in grief.


    From the looks of it, he has indeed lived up to his reputation. Thankfully, he had already been prepared for this. Regardless of how powerful Shen Hansheng is, it is difficult for two fists to match four hands, and with so many of them, he would be able to exhaust Shen Hansheng to death just by taking turns. In terms of martial arts, there was not a single person amongst the twenty or so people who could stand up to him. However, in such a chaotic battle, as time passed, he would definitely be at a disadvantage, and at this point in time, Shen Hansheng could only take Duan Mu Yan away from the carriage as well. Perhaps there was still a chance of survival.

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    Before Duan Mu Yan could react, her body had already been pulled away by an invisible force. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan finally understood the situation, and saw more than twenty masked men in black, all wielding sharp weapons, surrounding Shen Han Sheng with fiendish expressions. Shen Han Sheng''s words were true, these people were definitely not sent by the Badlands Territory to save her, otherwise they would not even care about their own lives.


    A dart was aimed right at his heart. If not for Shen Hansheng''s timely dodging, he would have been dead by now.


    "Kill that woman!" Amongst the black clothed men, it was unknown who possessed such wisdom. Upon seeing that Shen Hansheng cared for Duan Mu Yan, they shouted loudly in a stern voice. They had no choice but to obey the orders of the crowd, and almost everyone turned their attention to Duan Mu Yan.


    Looking at the man in black charging towards her, Duan Mu Yan was speechless. This kind of unexpected calamity was really caused by Shen Han Sheng. Duan Mu Yan''s heart was shaken. No matter how much she hated Shen Han Sheng, if she saw him die with her own eyes, she would not be able to bear it.


    "Don''t be afraid. With me here, no one will be able to hurt you!" Initially, he thought that he would be able to escape the encirclement of these people, but from the looks of it now, he had no other choice but to fight for his life. After a dozen or so rounds, Shen Hansheng felt the strain on his body and his hand that was holding onto the hilt of his sword began to tremble.


    "Ugh ¡­" In order to protect Duan Mu Yan, Shen Han Sheng had exposed his weak point to the point where his left arm was viciously cut by someone. Blood flowed out like a pillar, but even so, Shen Han still held Duan Mu Yan tightly in his embrace, not showing any signs of letting go.


    "Let me go! If we don''t, we''ll all die!" Watching Shen Hansheng being forced into a corner step by step, Duan Mu Yan finally couldn''t continue to ignore him.


    "Alright ¡­" Although it was daytime, the sparks could still be seen clearly. Duan Mu Yan''s heart sank slightly. Even though she had opened her mouth, after hearing Shen Hansheng''s reply, her heart felt inexplicably at a loss.


    "If we die together, we won''t be lonely anymore ¡­" Shen Hansheng dodged the broadsword that was heading towards him and lowered his head to look at Duan Mu Yan, who was in his embrace. His deep gaze was as gentle as the moonlight, and the curve of his lips made one''s heart ache. Duan Mu Yan was speechless, yet her heart felt as though it was being devoured by millions of ants. Inadvertently, these words resounded like a thunderclap in her mind. Die together with her? If it wasn''t for him, he would have a clear chance to escape. He was Empress Mo, but the man behind him was also a prince of the Southern Yue. How could he have entered the underworld alone?


    "Ugh ¡­" Just as Duan Mu Yan was deep in thought, Shen Hansheng''s right arm, which was protecting her, was pierced by a sharp blade. His purple clothes were torn apart, and blood and flesh were sent tumbling out. One glance was enough to cause shock.


    "Let me go! Even if you were to use your life in exchange for my life, I will not forgive you! " Duan Mu Yan panicked as he shouted, his eyes filled with unconcealable concern. Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s anxious expression, Shen Han Sheng actually had a smile plastered on his face.


    "I don''t want to beg for your forgiveness. I just want to stay by your side ¡­" Despite the intense battle, Shen Hansheng was still in such a leisurely mood. To Wind Blade, this was simply inconceivable.


    At this moment, he was already starting to feel dizzy. However, he could not leave Duan Mu Yan behind, and if he were to fall, Duan Mu Yan''s fate could be imagined. With his strong willpower supporting his body, the flexible sword in his hand was like a raging dragon spitting out flames as it engulfed everything in its surroundings.


    A sparkle gradually appeared in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. She looked at his handsome and cold face, which had turned as white as snow from the excessive loss of blood. However, the resolution in his eyes was even more resolute than before. Tears slid down her face silently. This was not the first time Shen Hansheng saved her, but it was the first time she had ever been remembered. Many years later, as she was reminiscing, she suddenly thought that if it were not for this day, there might not be a later story.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan''s thoughts were drifting away, she suddenly felt her entire body slant to the side. As she looked down, she saw that Shen Hansheng''s leg was also severely injured. She lifted her gaze and saw that Shen Hansheng''s forehead was drenched with sweat.


    "You won''t let go even if you die?" Duan Mu Yan choked with sobs as she spoke, her tears rolling down her face.


    "I won''t let go even if I die!" Shen Hansheng resolutely replied, his eyes shining like the stars during a cold night. He felt his body being hugged even tighter by Ye Li Xuan, causing Duan Mu Yan to suddenly feel an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.


    The sharp blade attacked once again. At this moment, Shen Hansheng no longer had the strength to block the sword. When the flexible sword landed on the ground, Shen Hansheng simply hugged Duan Mu Yan tightly, their backs facing each other.


    At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were wide open, and her beautiful eyes were fluttering like butterflies in the rain as she looked at Shen Hansheng, who was just inches away from her. She wanted to imprint this face into her mind, but for some unknown reason, she did not want to forget this face during her reincarnation.


    Seeing how the sharp blade was about to strike Shen Hansheng''s back, a strange fragrance suddenly lingered in the forest, followed by the clear and melodious laughter of the girl. That laughter was extremely strange, and Duan Mu Yan felt extremely uneasy when she heard it. What she did not expect was that all the surrounding black clothed people would simultaneously throw away the sharp blades in their hands. Their eyes were filled with fear as they retreated, as if they had seen a ghost, revealing a creepy expression.


    "Hurry up and circulate your inner strength! This is bewitching magic!" Wind Blade suddenly opened his mouth as his expression turned serious.


    "Is it too late ¡­" "Hehe, to dare offend a friend of the Moon Flower Hall, you must be tired of living ¡­" For a moment, she didn''t even know where she had heard this voice before. At this moment, the light in Shen Hansheng''s eyes dimmed, and the next instant, his entire body slumped powerlessly against Duan Muyan''s body.


    "Shen Hansheng, are you alright?" After which, he pulled Shen Hansheng into his embrace and allowed him to lean on his.


    Peony, don''t hurt them. I haven''t made a move yet!" Her coquettish voice immediately rang out, and the man in black was initially complaining incessantly, but after hearing her words, his heart turned cold. As expected, a strange fragrance filled his nose, and countless petals fell from the sky like a rain of flowers. Even Duan Mu Yan was a little dazed from the sight of it.


    "Puff ¡­" Accompanying the rain of petals, one of the black-clothed men suddenly widened his eyes as he spat out a mouthful of blood, looking extremely terrifying. At this moment, Wind Blade frowned and felt his entire body tingling. The men in black beside him fell down one after another. Their hands and feet were twitching, and they were bleeding from their eyes, ears, noses, and mouths.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was lost in her thoughts, two familiar figures appeared before her. One of them was azure and the other was purple, and with a flutter of the wind, the two exceptional beauties landed in front of Shen Han Sheng and Duan Mu.


    "I didn''t expect Young Master Shen to be so infatuated. Third Princess ¡­" "Uh, what should I call him?" The woman in green clothes was suddenly at a loss.


    "She is my woman!" Even though he was in a daze, Shen Hansheng still announced his ownership of Duan Mu Yan.


    "Oh!" Then the fourth wangfei is indeed blessed! " The woman smiled strangely.


    "Are you Peony?" Duan Muyan came to a sudden realization. Back then, at the Moon Splendor Hall, she had met the two women before her. However, she did not know that the two of them were actually this capable.


    "Is that bastard here yet?" Shen Han Sheng interrupted Duan Mu Yan''s question and looked coldly at Peony.


    "The head of the palace arrived a long time ago, it''s been quite some time since we''ve watched the show ¡­" Peony did not hide anything and answered truthfully. Upon hearing Shen Hansheng''s words, three black lines immediately appeared on his forehead.


    "Shangguan Wu Ye! "Get the fuck out here!" This was the first time Duan Moyan had ever seen Shen Hansheng in such a state of unease. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his movements were even sharper than before.


    When Shen Hansheng shut up, a bright red figure slowly emerged from the shadows. Behind her, the other Holy Maiden had also arrived.


    "Good, Shangguan Wuye. You''re here to watch the show as a team!" "You''ve only just come out!" Shen Han still continued bleeding profusely from his wounds.


    "It''s rare for Brother Chen to put on such a heroic act. How could Wu Ye ruin the scenery? If it wasn''t for the fact that they couldn''t wait any longer, I''d still have wanted to watch a little longer ¡­" Not to mention Shen Hansheng, even Duan Moyan replied in an exceptionally furious tone.


    "Abnormal!" When Shangguan Wuye heard his words, he was slightly startled, before turning to look at Duan Mu Yan with an even more demonic look in his eyes.


    "The third princess isn''t right. If it wasn''t for Wu Ye, how would you know that this fellow has deep feelings for you? If it wasn''t for you, it wouldn''t be difficult for him to escape from these people!" Shangguan Wu Ye said with a wronged expression. At that moment, Yanzhi had already arrived beside Shen Hansheng. She patted his acupoints twice to stop the bleeding. Fortunately, it did not injure her vital parts, otherwise, she would not be able to keep her life.


    At this moment, all of the twenty or so people who had been led by Windblade had spat out blood and died. Only Windblade was still holding on.


    "Leave him alive!" When Shen Hansheng saw the pale expression on Wind Blade''s face, he asked coldly. The rouge cherry lips slightly pursed.


    "Young Master Shen is truly generous. Forget it, since Young Master Shen has spoken, I shall make an exception. According to the rules, the person who was poisoned by my rouge will not have a chance to live!" Her lithe figure swayed as she walked in front of the Phoenix Blade. With a flick of her fingers, she flicked a pill into the wind blade''s mouth.


    A chill spread from his mouth as the pain in his body disappeared. When he looked back, he found that everyone else had died. Speechless, Feng Dao stood up and looked at Shen Hansheng, at a loss for words. The victor was the king, and the loser was the bandit. Now that he was in Shen Hansheng''s hands, he could only resign himself to fate.


    "Wind Blade!" Listen, go back and tell Shen Hanxin that this account will be made clear to him. "Scram!" The ice-cold voice carried a biting chill. When Feng Ren heard it, he was shocked; he had never expected that Shen Hansheng would let him leave.


    "Young master Shen, it seems like this young brother here is reluctant to part with it ¡­" She gently lifted her finger, and under the sunlight, the silver needles in the gaps of her fingers began to emit a blinding light. It was only then that Wind Blade woke up from his stupor and clenched his fists as he looked at Shen Hansheng.


    "Wind Blade thanks Fourth Prince for not killing me. Goodbye!" Without a second word, he leapt into the air and disappeared into the forest.


    "Since you are all friends, bring him away. Farewell!" After the Wind Blades departed, Duan Muyan intentionally pushed Shen Hansheng away before turning to leave. However, in the next instant, an overwhelming force tightly gripped onto her jade-like hand.

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    "Are you going to leave me?" The cold voice contained a heart-wrenching tone. Duan Mu Yan helplessly looked back. Shen Han Sheng was currently heavily injured, so this was the best chance for her to escape. However, looking at the pair of deep and blurry eyes, she actually hesitated. Go? Or not to leave?


    "See, I said we shouldn''t have appeared! "I''m leaving ¡­" Before Duan Mu Yan could react, Shangguan Wu Ye spoke up from the side. As he spoke, his gentle and charming eyes flashed with a profound light at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Hey!" You can''t leave! " Seeing Shangguan Wuye turn around, Duan Muyan panicked. Aren''t they good friends? How could they just stand by and watch him die?! Even though Duan Muyan had shouted, she was still unable to stop Shangguan Wuye from leaving. In a flash, there was only Duan Muyan and Shen Hansheng left standing in the forest.


    "How can he just leave like that?" She continued to look in the direction that Shangguan Wuye had left, hoping that a miracle would happen.


    "Friend accidentally ¡­" Yan''er ¡­ Are you still going to leave me behind? " His hoarse voice became increasingly ethereal, causing Shen Hansheng''s vision to blur. Even though the wound had been treated by rouge, the pain was still there.


    "You ¡­ He shouldn''t die... I''m sorry, I have to go! " She had no other choice. If she did not leave now, she might never have the chance to leave! She could not bear to part with the Da Yue Empire, her father, and the man she loved for more than ten years. Even though it was impossible for them to be together, it was still good to see each other every day.


    At this point in her train of thought, Duan Mu Yan finally turned around and departed from Shen Han Sheng. In the next second, the sound of someone heavily falling sounded, and Duan Mu Yan abruptly halted, but she forced herself not to look back. She was afraid that with one more look, she would change her original intentions.


    The moonlight was hazy, and the night was as cool as water. In the room, a fragrant scent curled up and candles flickered. On the bed, that handsome face was still as pale as paper, and cold sweat oozed out from time to time.


    "Don''t go... "No!" The low mumbles never stopped. When he felt a handkerchief stroking his forehead, Shen Hansheng opened his eyes abruptly and grabbed the hand that was touching his forehead. When he saw the person before him, his gaze dimmed.


    "Young master Shen, are you sure you can stop us?" Although rouge can''t be considered a peerless beauty, it still isn''t enough to match the young master''s expression! If only I had known earlier, I wouldn''t have saved you! " Noticing the loneliness in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, the rouge on her lips pouted slightly as she said resentfully.


    "You didn''t leave?" No matter what, if it wasn''t for Caidie and Yanzhi, he definitely wouldn''t have been able to escape this calamity today. Furthermore, it would have involved Duan Mu Yan, and before he had even left the Badlands, he had placed her in such a dangerous situation, no wonder she had left without a trace of concern.


    "Of course not, otherwise why would I be here!" After all, she was one of the seven Holy Maiden of the Moon Glow Palace. In this world, who wouldn''t know that she was a palace maid of the Moon Glow Palace, so naturally, her looks would be top-notch. Now that she was hit by Shen Hansheng, she naturally could not be happy.


    "Yes ¡­" Shen Han Sheng''s thin lips curled up in a bitter smile. He was just being too conceited. He had once believed that Duan Moyan would not leave him, but reality was still cruel.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was deep in thought, the door suddenly opened and a familiar figure appeared in front of him. At that very moment, Shen Hansheng did not know how to describe his feelings. A sense of joy that he had lost and regained filled every cell of his body, and his originally dim eyes turned bright like flowers. His thin lips could not help but curl into a faint smile.


    "Miss Yan''er, you''re finally back. I can''t serve this heartless person. Since you''ve come, I''ll take my leave!" Yanzhi said very tactfully, then she turned around and left.


    "Thank you for Miss Yanzhi''s medicine." Until now, she still did not know why she turned around at the most crucial moment. If she did not turn around, perhaps she would have already returned to the Imperial City, perhaps she would have already reunited with her royal father, perhaps she would have already seen the face she had dreamed of day and night. However, she still turned around.


    The moment the room''s door was tightly shut by the rouge, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became ambiguous. Shen Hansheng only quietly looked at Duan Mu Yan, his eyes were as gentle as the moonlight, and the curve of his lips became even deeper. Somehow, he was happy, and that joy was clearly expressed in his words.


    Shen Hansheng''s stare caused Duan Mu Yan to feel extremely uncomfortable. She purposely turned around and lowered her gaze, placing the bowl of medicine in her hand on the table.


    "Don''t misunderstand. You saved my life, and now, we owe each other nothing. After you recover from your injuries, I''ll leave, regardless of whether you''re willing or not!" At this moment, Shen Hansheng''s eyes, which were as cold as the night stars, were still staring fixedly at Duan Moyan. The light that radiated from them seemed as though it could melt a person alive.


    "Drink the medicine!" Shen Han Sheng remained silent. He originally wanted to raise his left arm to receive the medicine, but just as he raised his hand to receive it, blood already flowed out from the wound and his handsome face was tangled up in a knot. When Duan Mu Yan saw this, his heart shuddered involuntarily.


    Seeing that Duan Mu Yan didn''t make any further movements, Shen Han Sheng tried lifting his other hand, but the result was the same as before.


    "Forget it!" I''ll feed you! " In the end, Duan Moyan couldn''t bear it any longer. She sat beside Shen Hansheng and scooped up a spoon with her jade-like fingers before bringing the medicine to Shen Hansheng''s lips.


    "I''m sorry ¡­" The sudden appearance of the apology caused Duan Mu Yan to be slightly stunned. Her long and dense eyes flapped as she looked at the man before her.


    "Are you finally admitting that everything you''ve done in Badlands has been made public?" As she thought back to Shen Hansheng''s actions, her originally warm eyes turned ice-cold.


    "We each have our own interests. I do not regret those matters. "I''m sorry, it''s because I couldn''t protect you. If Shangguan Wuye hadn''t arrived in time, I really don''t know what would have happened. My original intention was to give you happiness, and this was just an accident. After the battle in the forest, he knew even more clearly that the girl before him was the love of his life. Even if he were to lose his life, he would not abandon her.


    Faced with Shen Hansheng''s persistent gaze, she suddenly felt a little guilty. Like Shen Hansheng, she had his own defenses too, and no matter what, she would not leave the Mo Estate with Shen Hansheng, even though the man before her had left her with an inexplicable desire countless times before.


    The Great Yue, Wang Mansion.


    Within the main hall, with a ''kacha'' sound, the square table was shattered and the floor was a mess. Shen Hanxin''s ice-cold eyes were as cold as fire. At this moment, it was as if flames were gushing out of them as he stared at the wind blade before his.


    "More than twenty top-notch experts in the martial arts world are actually unable to deal with Shen Hansheng. Is this how you work for me?" Shen Han Xin''s eyes turned cold as he clenched his fists, making sounds from time to time.


    This subordinate knows that he is guilty, and everything is just right. We were about to take Shen Hansheng''s life, but the situation has changed, and seven Holy Maiden of the Palace appeared together with Palace Mistress Shangguan Wuye. This subordinate was lucky enough to escape death and wanted to report the information to his highness. Wind Blade respectfully kowtowed to the ground, her deep voice was filled with boundless determination.


    "It''s Shangguan Wuye again! Sooner or later, This King will destroy the Moon Palace! "Tell me, what''s the situation now?" Shen Han Xin suppressed the anger in her heart and asked coldly. After all, with the power of the Wind Blade, it was impossible for them to contend against the Moon Splendor Hall. He was not to be blamed for this matter.


    "Reporting to your highness, when we were fighting with the Fourth Prince, there was a woman by his side. Several times, the Fourth Prince held that woman in his arms without caring about his safety. This subordinate saw clearly that the Fourth Prince cared more about that woman than his life." The Wind Blade spoke the truth.


    "Woman? Heh, when did my royal brother become interested in women as well? " Shen Han was unimpressed, but he pursed his lips into a playful smile. Since he had a weakness now, so what if he had the Moon Splendor Hall backing him?


    "If Feng Dao does not do well, I know I will not have the face to see the Prince again!" As the Wind Blade opened its mouth, his hands were already in front of his forehead. At that critical moment, Shen Hanxin suddenly took action, dispersing the power of the Wind Blade''s palm attack.


    "This time, the fault does not lie with you. This King will not pursue the matter. Since Shen Hansheng cares so much about that woman, do you know what to do?" Shen Hanxin''s sinister voice slowly spilled out from his lips. He really wanted to see, just what kind of devastatingly beautiful woman would make Shen Hansheng care for her!


    "This subordinate understands." Just as he was about to leave, he was called back by Shen Han Xin.


    "That day, you followed my orders and sent Xia Hou Yuying back to the Rong King''s manor?" Shen Hanxin asked suspiciously.


    "Yes sir!" At the moment when he mentioned Xia Hou Yuying, Wind Blade felt a faint pain in his heart. That day, the scene before him was still fresh and clear, and Xia Hou''s heart-wrenching cry for help echoed in his mind like a magic curse. No matter how hard he tried, he could not get rid of it.


    "Alright, accompany this king to the Rong King''s residence!" Shen Hanxin''s eyes glinted as she left the scene. Feng Ren was speechless and followed behind her silently. He had not seen her for a few days and he really wanted to know about Xia Hou Yuying''s condition.


    Outside the massive red lacquer door, there were two lifelike lions towering in the air. Unlike the lions that guarded the gates of the other manors, the lions of the Rong King''s Manor were made of pure gold. This sort of glory was a clear indication of Xia Hou Bo''s status in the Southern Yue. After the servants passed on the news, Shen Hanxin and Feng Dao stepped into the Rong King Manor.


    In the main hall, a spirited old man sat there. His deep purple robe gave off a natural domineering aura, and under the sunlight, his silver hair, like silk, did not seem old at all. The eagle-like light in his eyes made people feel flustered, as if his eyes could see through them.


    "Han Xin pays his respects to the King!" Shen Hanxin respectfully walked into the main hall, his thin lips curled into a fist. Although both of them were princes, the Duke of Rong and the Emperor of Southern Yue, Shen AoTian, were close friends, so even if Shen Hanxin was a prince, he would still have to be respectful when meeting the King.

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    "third prince is such a great gift, this old man cannot afford it. Sit down! Come, serve us some tea! " Xia Hou Bo''s white brows relaxed, and his voice was like a loud bell. His sharp eyes narrowed, and he seemed incomparably benevolent and respectable. However, Shen Hanxin knew that the old man in front of her was definitely not a mortal for someone who could sit in the position of King Rong.


    "The old prince is too polite. On the street that day, I and Feng Dao saw that Princess Yu Ying had been bullied. Although it was a shock, it was not dangerous. After that, I was still worried about the princess'' phoenix body, so I came here today to seek peace of mind." Shen Hanxin''s thin lips had already indicated his intention in coming here.


    "Speaking of my daughter, this king still has to thank third prince. If it wasn''t for third prince helping my daughter, who knows how many times I would have to suffer! Although I have a small temper, I will not cause trouble for no reason. Those bastards must have gone too far, that''s why I started an argument with them. If I were to catch those bastards, I will definitely beat them a hundred times! " His originally sharp gaze revealed a doting expression the moment he mentioned Xia Hou Yuying.


    In the name of the King, who would dare to be disrespectful to Xia Hou Yuying? Furthermore, Xia Hou Yuying had been tyrannical for more than a day or two, and now that Xia Hou Bo was actually defending his daughter like this, even blaming himself for it. He believed that Xia Hou Bo was extremely protective of his daughter, if he did not have this weakness, he would not have approached Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Prince Rong is right. This King was careless." Shen Hanxin seemed to respond guiltily.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Hehe, this is not my intention at all. My daughter has been saved by Your Highness. Since Your Highness has come today, it''s not too late for me to leave after dinner." Xia Hou Bo immediately ordered the butler to prepare some food. Shen Han Xin did not decline, this time he came to see Xia Hou Yu Ying, now that he did not see her, he had no reason to leave.


    "I wonder if Princess Yu Ying is at her mansion?" Shen Hanxin did not seem to have the intention to ask, but before Xia Hou Bo could open her mouth, Xia Hou Yu Ying had already appeared in the main hall.


    "Father ¡­" The moment she saw Shen Hanxin, Xia Hou Yuying''s gaze turned cold as her face fell. Shen Hanxin, on the other hand, walked towards Xia Hou Yuying with a bright smile on his face.


    "Judging from Princess Yu Ying''s current appearance, it looks like she wasn''t frightened that day. This king has been worried for quite some time ¡­" A clear and melodious voice rang out, but when it entered Xia Hou''s ears, it was like a demonic sound that came from hell.


    "If you don''t want your father to know about what happened that day, don''t put on such an iceberg like expression. You are not so heartless in that bed back then." Shen Hanxin warned in a low voice, before returning to his initial pampering look.


    "But this is just a small matter, how can Yuying be afraid of it? Yuying appreciates the king''s good intentions. Since you have seen it, please go back!" Xia Hou Yu suppressed the anger in his heart, trying to suppress Shen Han Xin''s lackluster gaze.


    "Ying`er, how can you be so rude? Royal father has already left third prince at home for dinner, go back to your room and prepare, come earlier." Xia Hou Bo pretended to be angry and opened his mouth, but he was unwilling to speak further.


    "Father!" Xia Hou Yuying did not expect that her father would entertain Shen Hanxin in such a way. Her shame and indignation could not be quelled, and by the side, Shen Hanxin also understood what was going on.


    "There is no need to trouble the old prince. Since Princess Yuying is free, I will take my leave ¡­" Oh, Han Xin almost forgot. When I saved the princess that day, Han Xin''s jade pendant was accidentally lost. Shen Hanxin seemed to have a deeper meaning as he looked at Xia Hou Yuying. He was clear that Xia Hou Yu would definitely not refuse.


    As expected, after Xia Hou Yu Ying hesitated for a long time, she tightly pursed her cherry lips.


    "I almost forgot, I''ll have to trouble you to follow Yuying!" Xia Hou Yuying was extremely reluctant to speak, so she turned around and left the main hall.


    "I shall take my leave, Feng Dao, and wait for me at the entrance of the mansion." Shen Hanxin saluted courteously and turned to leave with Xia Hou Yuying. Behind him, Feng Dao naturally accepted his orders. However, the gloom in his eyes only grew more evident. His beloved was right in front of him, yet he didn''t even look at him. They all said that having a crush on him was the most painful thing to do, not to mention that he was an idiot with no results.


    When the door was closed, Shen Hanxin walked in front of Xia Hou Yuying, but before he could react, Shen Hanxin''s thin lips had already covered his lips.


    "Ugh ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying opened her mouth to stop Shen Hanxin, but instead gave him the best opportunity to do so. His tongue flowed between her lips, creating a fragrant smell as if he wanted to swallow the woman in front of him into his stomach. With one hand, he clamped onto Xia Hou Yuying''s snowy neck, causing her eyes to turn red and her teeth to clench.


    "Ugh ¡­" Shen Hanxin stepped back, his jade-like fingers caressing the corner of her lips. When he saw the blood on the tip of his finger, her lips couldn''t help but curl into a strange smile.


    "To be able to destroy such a good state of mind, don''t you feel that it''s a pity?" Shen Han Xin spoke in a carefree manner, before turning around and sitting in her chair, her sinister eyes unrestrainedly staring at Xia Hou Yu''s red and swollen cherry lips.


    "What do you want?" Xia Hou Yu Ying said angrily, her eyes were as cold as ice. If she could, she really wanted to cut Shen Han into a thousand pieces.


    "Nothing, I just want to know how the beauty is considering." Shen Hanxin said leisurely, not caring about Xia Hou Yuying''s murderous gaze.


    "If you can''t be the crown prince, then this is your life! No one can help you! " Xia Hou Yuying bitterly opened her mouth. Her eyes were cold and fierce.


    "Fate? Han Xin only believes in the victory of the heavens, his royal brother dies in battle, his second royal brother is imprisoned in the Underworld Garden, the title of crown prince should be inherited by me, Shen Han Xin! This is fate! " Shen Hanxin''s deep eyes darkened even more.


    "He should be able to hold that position. Yuying did not see that Mu Wang had the qualifications to sit there!" Xia Hou Yuying snorted. Shen Hanxin was about to get angry, but in the next second, he secretly exhaled a long breath.


    "Don''t think that this duke doesn''t know your scheme. Don''t say that there is already a husband and wife between us, if a Japanese king falls, it will definitely pull you down to the ground. Even if nothing happened between us, do you think that Shen Hansheng would choose you to be his crown prince''s consort? Don''t be too confident! " A faint mocking voice came out from Shen Hanxin''s mouth. Xia Hou Yuying could not help but frown as she turned to look at Shen Hanxin.


    "What are you trying to say?"


    "Now that Shen Hansheng has a peerless beauty by his side, my fourth brother would even give up his life for that woman. What do you think that means? Some people only care about their dreams here, but they don''t know that their lover''s heart has long been occupied by other women. It''s not that you don''t have the chance to be the crown prince''s consort, unless I''m the crown prince! " Shen Han Xinzhi opened her mouth.


    "Nonsense! Han Sheng will not like other women! " Shen Hanxin''s words had indeed poked at Xia Hou Yuying''s weak spot. Originally, she didn''t care, but that was because Shen Hansheng didn''t like her, nor did he like other women. Besides, right under her nose, there was no woman who dared to seduce Shen Hansheng unless she was tired of living. However, after not seeing Shen Hansheng for nearly a year, she had no idea what kind of seductive woman would appear beside him.


    "Whether or not This King is spouting nonsense, you will soon find out who exactly is the person worth your help. This King''s promise has not changed, if you help This King become the crown prince, then the position of the future crown prince''s consort and even the empress will be yours!" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips and then stood up to leave, but was stopped by Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    "You mean Han Sheng is coming back?" Xia Hou Yuying suddenly asked with unconcealed anticipation in her eyes.


    "Yeah ¡­" He was indeed coming back soon, and he would bring his most beloved woman with him! "Han Xin was truly impatient to see that scene. I really don''t know how the princess will feel at that time. Princess, remember, no matter how Shen Hansheng treats you, this king''s shoulders will be empty for you ¡­" An eerie voice resounded, and Shen Han Xin turned around and left with a sly smile.


    Watching Shen Hanxin''s figure fade out of his line of sight, Xia Hou Yuying clenched his fists tightly, as a sharp light glinted in his eyes. So what if Shen Hansheng had a woman by his side? She would never let any woman snatch him away from her hands! Just kill him!


    When Xia Hou Yu Ying returned to the main hall, Xia Hou Bo had already been waiting for her for a long time.


    "I''m finally out!" The low voice contained a trace of worry. Xia Hou Bo''s eyes became cold, and he motioned Xia Hou Yu Ying to come to his side.


    "Father, you''re looking for me for something?" Xia Hou Yuying subconsciously lowered her eyes, afraid to meet his sharp gaze.


    "Speak, what happened?" Xia Hou Bo, who had been beaming merrily a moment ago, now had a gaze as sharp as an eagle''s.


    "Ying''er doesn''t know what father is asking about?" Xia Hou Yuying pretended to be puzzled.


    "Ying`er, Royal Father only wants to ask you, who exactly do you like among the Mu King and the Han King? Shen Hanxin? Shen Hansheng? " Xia Hou Bo looked at his daughter, who had been spoiled daintily by him. In the entire Southern Yue, no one had ever dared to bully his daughter, not even when Shen Hanxin said he would save her.


    "Father ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying did not expect Xia Hou Bo to ask her such a straightforward question. Her cheeks were immediately dyed red, and when she lowered her eyes, Shen Hansheng''s unparalleled beauty flashed in her mind.


    "There are no outsiders here. Royal father wants to hear the truth, and now that the competition for the position of crown prince is becoming clearer, the Second Prince has yet to die and no longer has the qualifications to compete with Mu King and Duke Han. The reason Royal father is still neutral even now, is all because of you!" Xia Hou Bo looked at his daughter lovingly.


    "Ying`er, I hope that Royal Father can help Han Sheng ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying opened her mouth implacably, but the pleading look in her eyes was enough to express her yearning. Xia Hou Bo couldn''t help but sigh.


    "Your father has long seen through your thoughts. Normally, he would openly and secretly speak up for the Emperor. However, from the beginning till now, the Southern Yue has always had its own lines. Even though the Emperor is considering it now, it will not be easy for him to become the crown prince." Xia Hou Bo frowned. Compared to Shen Hanxin, he was more inclined towards Shen Hansheng. Not only because he was the love of Xia Hou Yuying, but also because he was superior to Shen Hanxin in every aspect.


    "Royal Father! You must have a way! " Xia Hou Yu Ying grabbed Xia Hou Bo''s arm like a spoiled child and was unwilling to let him go.


    "Are you sure that you can become the Crown Prince''s consort if Shen Hansheng becomes the Crown Prince?" Xia Hou Bo asked seriously.


    "Ying''er is confident!" Xia Hou Yuying nodded her head furiously. It didn''t matter if Shen Hansheng was the crown prince or not, she had only recognized this man. As for the women around him, she had her own ways to exterminate them all.


    "That''s fine! So Royal Father will find a chance to speak with the Emperor. It''s just that whether he succeeds or fails will depend on what kind of great achievement he has accomplished on this trip to the Badlands. " Xia Houbo nodded slightly, deep in thought.

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    In the inn, Shen Hansheng was staring at Duan Mu Yan, who was carrying the medicine for him, in a daze. After a few days of recuperation, coupled with Duan Mu Yan''s meticulous treatment, his wounds were almost completely healed.


    "If you keep looking at it like this, then drink it yourself!" In the past few days, she had been keeping guard by Shen Hansheng''s bedside all day long, all for the sake of repaying him for saving her life. Shen Hansheng was right, the things he had done in the Great Mo were originally his own matters, and he could only blame them for not detecting it in time, so he couldn''t complain to anyone. However, he could only stop hating her, but he could not willingly leave the Great Mo, not to mention that she still had another man in her heart.


    "We''ll set off tomorrow, how about that?" Shen Han''s thin lips pursed, and he subconsciously choked. Even though he knew Duan Mu Yan''s answer, he still couldn''t help asking.


    "Alright ¡­" Unexpectedly, Duan Muyan did not refuse. Her deep eyes flickered with a resplendent brilliance as Shen Han abruptly extended his hand to grab hold of her jade-like hand, revealing an extremely agitated expression.


    "Are you really willing to go with me to the Southern Yue? are you willing to give up everything in the Badlands? " Shen Hansheng was unable to control himself from the sudden surprise. Looking at her child-like face, Duan Mu Yan''s heart ached unspeakably. However, on her face, there was an alluring smile.


    "It''s time to drink the medicine, or do you want me to carry you tomorrow?" The corner of her lips curled up into a smile that was bewitching and alluring. Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but fall into a daze as he slowly approached Duan Mu Yan.


    "Drink the medicine!" Seeing Shen Hansheng''s blurred vision, Duan Mu Yan emphasized her tone as she spoke coldly. Only then did Shen Han Sheng wake up from his reverie. His eyes, which were as black as a dark night, were shining brightly.


    Watching Shen Hansheng consume the medicine, Duan Mu Yan took the bowl and turned around to leave. However, she was pulled back by Shen Hansheng on her fingers.


    "Yan''er, don''t go! Promise me that you will always stay by my side, and I will love you with my life! " Qing Yue''s voice was filled with determination. On Shen Hansheng''s face, there was a yearning and determination that he had never shown before.


    Faced with such a gaze, how was she supposed to respond? How was she supposed to tell Shen Hansheng that there was a colorless and tasteless type of bewitching magic powder within the medicine? When the effects of the medicine grew stronger, he would fall into a deep sleep for six hours! From start to finish, she had never thought of leaving with him. Perhaps in her heart, there was a place for him, but it was not enough for her to abandon everything and follow him. Other than apologizing, what else could she say? However, this apology could only be heard from the bottom of his heart.


    Let''s start tomorrow. Let''s rest early ¡­" Duan Mu Yan forced out a slight smile before she gently shook her hand off Shen Han Sheng''s grasp and turned to leave. When she walked to the entrance, she could not help but look back. When she saw that Shen Hansheng was still looking at her with that persistent gaze, a smile appeared on Duan Mu''s face, and once her room was tightly shut, a tear silently fell down. Even Duan Mu Yan herself did not notice it.


    Even when he opened his eyes, the sky was gradually darkening. In his memories, he should have just taken some medicine, why was he so tired today? However, when he thought about Duan Mu Yan''s gaze, which was filled with love, a warmth filled his heart, and Shen Han Sheng was just about to close his eyes and rest when he suddenly heard someone knocking on his door.


    "Yan''er?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows twitched as he asked doubtfully.


    "I''m the waiter of the restaurant, I''m here to deliver the young master''s meal!" A respectful voice sounded out from outside the door, causing Shen Hansheng''s heart to tremble slightly. These few days, Duan Moyan had been serving food to him. Why was there a change in person tonight? Perhaps because of her orders, Shen Hansheng felt that he was being overly careful and could not help but laugh to himself.


    "Come in." Oblivious to Shen Hansheng''s intentions, the waiter immediately pushed the door open and entered, placing the dishes on the table respectfully.


    "He hasn''t even eaten breakfast and lunch. Young master must be hungry now!" The waiter spoke in a courteous tone and immediately scooped the porridge into a bowl. Afterwards, he respectfully waited at the side and did as he was told.


    His heart jolted. Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows creased tightly and a cold light flashed in his eyes. His thin lips pursed into a line.


    "What did you say?" His ice-cold voice was laced with a bone-piercing chill, and Shen Hansheng felt a chill run down his spine. Duan Moyan''s smile was just right in front of his eyes, but what did it mean if he didn''t have lunch earlier!


    "Return... "Young master, you''ve slept for a day and a night. The lady with you ordered me to deliver the food after you woke up, but I don''t know anything about the rest!" Seeing Shen Hansheng''s cold eyes, the waiter felt a chill run down his spine.


    "What about her?" An ominous premonition suddenly rose in his mind. Shen Hansheng stared coldly at the waiter. The answer he did not want to hear the most was actually revealed by the waiter in full detail.


    "That young lady left yesterday, but she left behind enough money. Young Master, it''s more than enough to live here for ten days." The waiter somewhat cowered as he replied. His heart hurt so much that it hurt so much. Even when he was slashed by Feng Dao and the others, he did not feel such pain. Shen Hansheng''s eyes were pale, the veins on his forehead were bulging, and his hands were clenched into fists. Not a trace of nostalgia...


    On the main street, the streets were crowded with people and there was an orderly line of people. In the middle of the row, a woman wearing a green dress was walking through the crowd, her eyebrows were like willow trees, her eyes were like peach blossoms, and her footsteps were light, who else could it be other than Leng Bing Xin?


    "Are you sure that Master is in Qingcheng?" Leng Bing Xin asked suspiciously, her beautiful eyes scanning the crowd from time to time, just in case the Mu King''s men were stalking her.


    "I can''t be wrong about the Yue Hua Palace''s information!" At the side, the man replied in a low voice. His sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes were flickering with worry. According to the information from the Moon Flower Hall, Master must have been severely injured. Otherwise, she definitely wouldn''t have stayed here to recuperate.


    "I hope that Master is fine!" Leng Bing Xin said anxiously, the worry between her brows clearly showed the fear and worry in her heart. Just as Leng Bing Xin was about to increase her pace, a familiar figure entered her eyes.


    "Ye Li, look who that is?" Leng Bing Xin frowned and pulled Ye Li to hide in a dark corner. Ye Li looked towards Leng Bing Xin''s jade-like finger and felt his heart tremble.


    "Duan Mu Yan?" Why would she appear here? " Ye Li said in astonishment, his eyes full of questions.


    "Didn''t you say that she is now the Queen of the Badlands? Could we have seen wrongly? " Leng Bing Xin carefully looked at him.


    "She''s here. Will she ¡­" Ye Li''s eyes turned cold. If Empress Mo was here, did that mean that his master had already been captured? Leng Bingxin also had the same guess, but she also looked at him with fear.


    "What are you doing?!" Ye Li suddenly pulled back Leng Bingxin, who was about to charge out, and asked with suspicion.


    "If we capture her, they won''t dare to not let Master go!" Leng Bingxin spoke with a ruthless tone, a bloodthirsty killing intent gradually appearing in her eyes.


    "If that were the case, do you think she would have gone out on the street alone? Now that the matter has yet to be investigated, we shall first go to the inn to investigate, and then make our plans! " Ye Li calmly analyzed the situation. Although Leng Bing Xin was anxious to save her master, she did not dare to alert them. Just as the two of them were about to turn around, a familiar figure entered their eyes.


    "Wind Blade?!" Ye Li and Leng Bingxin cried out in unison, their eyes shining with disbelief.


    "Did we expose ourselves?" Leng Bingxin found it hard to imagine that both she and Ye Li, despite their vigilance, were unable to discover the Wind Blade!


    "It doesn''t look like it. If that''s the case, how could he let us see it?!" From the looks of it, he should be heading for Duan Mu Yan. Forget about all of this, the most important thing is to meet up with Master! " The situation had already developed beyond the control of Ye Li and Leng Bingxin. To them, the most pressing matter at hand was to ensure Shen Hansheng''s safety.


    In the tavern, Shen Hansheng had already taken care of everything. Even if he were to return to the tiger''s den, he must ask her in person, if he leaves, she will not be reluctant to leave. Even after experiencing life and death, she still doesn''t have a sliver of concern for him?!


    Just as Shen Hansheng was about to leave, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps approaching from afar, and the door was pushed open by someone. When he saw Shen Hansheng''s cold face, he felt as if a century had passed in her heart, and that kind of deep-seated longing surged into her heart like a flood.


    "Bing-Er greets Master!" No matter how hard she tried to restrain herself, Leng Bing Xin''s voice was still filled with joy and excitement.


    "Ye Li greets Master!" Behind him, Ye Li also respectfully kowtowed. However, a hint of bitterness flashed through his heart. He clearly knew that there was only one master in Leng Bing Xin''s heart, but he did not want to give up.


    "How did you find this place?" Shen Hansheng retracted the emotions in his eyes and spoke coldly.


    "Replying to Master, it was a message from the Moon Flower Hall. Fortunately, Master is safe and sound. Otherwise, even if we were to die a thousand times, we would be able to let it go!" Leng Bing Xin lowered her eyes and blamed herself, the moment she stepped into the room, she could smell the strong smell of medicine.


    "This King is fine, you guys go back first. This King still has some matters to attend to. Once everything is settled, I''ll go back and meet up with all of you!" Right now, there was only a single thought in Shen Hansheng''s mind ¡ª he had to find Duan Mu Yan. If not, he wouldn''t be willing to accept it!


    "If you don''t go back, Bing-Er will never go back!" Leng Bingxin spoke up with determination in her eyes. By the side, Ye Li did not expect Leng Bingxin to be so stubborn, afraid that Shen Hansheng would be angered, so he immediately spoke up.


    "Master, there''s danger everywhere in Qingcheng right now. Not only Empress Duan Mu Yan of the Badlands Court has appeared here, even the Wind Blades under Prince Mu''s command are lurking here. I presume that they are all here for the sake of the King. If the King were to stay here, it would not be a wise decision! " Ye Li earnestly advised.


    "Say that again!" "Who''s here?" Shen Hansheng''s eyes turned cold as his thin lips curled up into a chilling smile.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, it''s Wind Blade and Empress Duan Moyan of the Great Mo!" "Actually ¡­" Ye Li was about to stop him when he saw Shen Hansheng suddenly move forward and grab Ye Li by the collar.


    "You saw Duan Mu Yan?" "Where is she?" His heart suddenly hung in the air as Shen Hansheng''s deep eyes stared fixedly at Ye Li. He gritted his teeth and spoke word by word as if he wanted to swallow Ye Li whole. He had never seen Shen Hansheng lose control like this before, and it made sense. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan, their plan would not have ended up in vain: Dou Jing hadn''t died, Qi Hu hadn''t died, and even the silver they spent all their effort to accumulate was taken back by that woman. If it were his, she wouldn''t have taken this lying down.

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    "When our subordinate and Bing''er came, she was on the street. At that time, Wind Blade also came out. We were afraid of alerting her, so we didn''t dare ¡­" Before Ye Li could even finish his report, Shen Hansheng had already rushed out, disregarding everything else. With a flash of his purple colored clothes, he left a graceful smile on his face. Ye Li and Leng Bingxin looked at each other in dismay, then followed closely behind.


    On the main street, Shen Hansheng''s sword-like brows were tightly knitted together, and the cold look on his face made people feel chills down their spines. Shen Hansheng''s gaze was searching for a familiar figure, and no matter how hard he searched, that figure did not appear.


    "Master?" Leng Bingxin and Ye Li stood on either side of Shen Hansheng as they looked around vigilantly. After all, they were not in the Southern Mountain''s Realm and they could not afford to make any mistakes. Just as Shen Hansheng was looking around, a young beggar around seven to eight years old walked in front of him, trembling.


    "Someone told me to give it to you, but I have to exchange it for five sticks!" The little beggar looked at Shen Hansheng fearlessly. However, when he met that bone-chilling gaze, he could not help but feel guilty. By the side, Ye Li retrieved a silver ingot and passed it to the beggar. He then handed the letter over to Shen Hansheng.


    ''If you want to know whether the beauty is dead or alive, quickly return to the Southern Yue ¡ª ¡ª Shen Hanxin ''.


    Looking at the note in his hand, the veins on Shen Hansheng''s forehead stood out and his eyes turned red. His entire body trembled from anger.


    "Master, what happened?" Upon seeing the rage in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, Leng Bingxin couldn''t help but ask worriedly.


    "Are you sure that the person you saw was Wind Blade?" Shen Hansheng asked word by word. His fists were clenched so tightly that the joints were white. From time to time, gurgling sounds could be heard.


    "Reporting to my master, this subordinate is definitely not mistaken. Back then, his target seemed to be Duan Mu Yan." Ye Li truthfully reported.


    "Return to the Southern Yue quickly!" Throwing down these words, Shen Hansheng strode away, Shen Hanxin! If anything were to happen to Duan Mu Yan, I will make sure you live a life worse than death!


    Southern Yue, Mu King''s Manor.


    When Duan Mu Yan opened her eyes once again, she was lying on a luxurious soft bed. The light pink drapes fluttered with the light wind that blew in from the window, causing her to feel dreamy, causing her to feel comfortable from the bottom of her heart. The feeling of warmth on her smooth and silky bed made her feel a sense of warmth.


    Duan Mu Yan frowned as her gaze made contact with something unfamiliar. Through the window, she could clearly see a hundred flowers blooming and a willow branch falling. How could this not be a beautiful sight to behold! As she thought about it, she suddenly jumped off the soft couch and walked toward the door with her bare feet. Almost at the same time, the door was pushed open from the outside and a figure in a blue dress impressively appeared in front of her.


    The beauty is awake?" "Her soft voice was somewhat charming, and upon hearing it, Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze and saw her eyes, which were filled with resplendent lights, bloom with an enchanting radiance. Her brows were slanted into her temples, and her forehead was lightly blown by the wind, causing one''s heart to palpitate with unease.


    "Who are you?" Duan Muyan looked at the man before her with vigilance. For some unknown reason, the man before her seemed more and more familiar, as if she had seen him before somewhere.


    "My name is Shen Hanxin, Third Prince of the Southern Yue, and everyone is used to calling me third prince, but beautiful lady, you can call me Han Xin." Looking at his beautiful face that was as elegant as a snow lotus, so holy that people couldn''t bear to profane even the slightest bit, Shen Hanxin finally understood why his little brother would be so infatuated. This kind of woman, anyone who saw his would probably sink into depravity, Shen Hanxin couldn''t help but be filled with emotion.


    "Southern Vietnam? This was the Southern Yue! I want to see Shen Hansheng! Tell him to come and see me! " Duan Mu Yan''s gaze chilled as a layer of frost appeared in her clear eyes. In the end, it still came! How did Shen Hansheng do it! She had clearly given him the Bewitching Powder, and had watched him drink it. Could it be that Yanzhi was lying to her? It shouldn''t be!


    "Tsk tsk, you''re so impatient to see your lover?" Or is it that beauties really disdainful to speak to This King? " Regardless of which it was, she was still called Shen Hanxin and felt extremely displeased. After all, she was unrivalled and unparalleled in beauty. Ever since she had entered the sect, Duan Muyan had not even looked at her directly.


    "If you don''t want to go, then please get out of the way!" Duan Moyan spoke in anger, as she attempted to bypass Shen Hanxin''s path and exit. But in the next instant, Shen Han had already tightly clenched her jade-like wrist.


    "Whether a beauty knows the rules or not, this king has already made it clear that this is the Mu King''s manor. How could it be a place where you come and go as you please!" Shen Hanxin emphasized the last syllable, his eyes glinting with a cold light. Duan Mu Yan only felt her wrist being clenched so tightly that it hurt, yet she stubbornly didn''t cower in the slightest when she met his gaze.


    He discovered that he was unable to look into Duan Mu Yan''s clear and untainted eyes. Unlike Xia Hou Yuying''s, her eyes were filled with an indomitable toughness, a sign of wisdom and stability. Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes, on the other hand, only contained arrogance and arrogance.


    Under Duan Mu Yan''s sharp gaze, Shen Han Xin naturally let go of her hand. The corners of her eyes slightly lifted, and her thin lips curled up.


    "As long as the beauty is obedient, I will treat the beauty well. However, if the beauty tries to escape, don''t blame This King for using extraordinary methods ¡­" Shen Hanxin casually tossed out these words. Just as she was about to turn and leave, she was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    You want to use me as a threat?" I think you''ve made a mistake! He must want me dead more than anyone else! " Qing Yue''s voice contained a trace of helplessness. He originally thought that after leaving, they would no longer have anything to do with each other. However, things were unpredictable. Now that he had become a prisoner of the Mu King of Southern Yue, what would happen if he knew?


    "Really?" Then let''s wait and see. " Shen Hanxin''s thin lips slightly pursed as a strange coldness flashed in his eyes. After he left, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh. He should hate his, right? After all, no one would like someone who poisoned their medicine.


    Shen Han Xin was sitting lazily on a chair in the main hall. She was drooping her eyes as she sipped her tea.


    "That day, Shen Hansheng really protected this lady with his life?" The scene from that day was still fresh in his mind. If not for the sudden appearance of the people from the Moonlight Palace, Shen Hansheng would have been chopped to death. Even at the moment of his death, he held the woman in his arms and did not waver.


    "It seems like this girl is also very fond of Shen Hansheng?" His heart was in an inexplicable mess, and even his favorite jade-like spring was boring. As long as he thought of Duan Mu Yan''s clear, crystal-like eyes, Shen Hanxin felt as if a heavy stone was plugging into his chest.


    Just as Shen Han was deep in thought, he suddenly heard a woman''s clamor from outside the door. Without raising his eyes, Shen Hanxin had already guessed who it was.


    "Master?" Feng Dao looked worriedly at Shen Hanxin, at a loss of what to do.


    "I have never seen you afraid of anyone. How come she scared you to such an extent just by hearing Xia Hou''s voice? Is she going to eat you?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, her deep eyes subconsciously looking at Wind Blade. Naturally, she knew her own subordinates like the back of her hand.


    "Subordinate... "Your subordinate did not mean that. Wind Blade was afraid that Princess Yu Ying would do that woman a favor ¡­" The more he tried to explain, the more guilty he became. He didn''t even dare to raise his eyes to look into Shen Hanxin''s eyes.


    "Without This King''s permission, no one will harm that woman. There''s nothing left for you here, you can leave first!" Shen Hanxin opened his mouth coldly, the throbbing in his heart was so fast that he did not even realize it. Feng Dao was speechless. As he turned around, he saw Xia Hou Yuying face off against him.


    "Oh, so this is the dog that you, the Duke of Mu, have raised!" "You''re not courteous at all. Don''t you know what you should do when you see me?" Xia Hou Yu''s red lips slightly pouted, and her beautiful eyes that were like butterflies'' revealed a trace of disdain.


    Feng Dao''s heart ached from the pain. He choked and fell to one knee on the ground.


    "Subordinate Wind Blade, greets Princess Yu Ying ¡­" The low voice contained a great deal of patience and humiliation. After being humiliated like this by his beloved person, Wind Blade felt as if his whole body was being pierced in the back, and his face was flushed red.


    "Scram!" It''s just a dog, so you don''t have the qualifications to kneel in front of me! " Without any warning, the tip of the whip landed on the back of the Wind Blade with a "Pa" sound, and a long bloody wound appeared on the Wind Blade. The burning pain came from the back of the whip, but was less than one thousandth of the pain, and before the Wind Blade could stand up, Xia Hou Yuying raised the whip in her hand again, and just as the long whip was about to fall again, the tip of the whip was gripped tightly in Shen Han''s hand.


    "Windblade, you go down first." Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, a terrifying light shining in her eyes. At this moment, Feng Dao felt an excruciating pain in his heart, and silently retreated from the main hall.


    "He''s only beaten a dog of the Mu King, so he shouldn''t be so angry, right?" Xia Hou Yu Ying resentfully opened her mouth, and then put away her whip before sitting down on the chair.


    "It''s rare for a princess to take the initiative to look for This King. Drink some tea and calm down! " Shen Hanxin''s feminine voice came from his mouth. Shen Hanxin slowly sat down and personally poured a cup of tea for Xia Hou Yuying.


    Xia Hou Yuying did not refuse. After taking a few sips, she raised her eyes and looked at Shen Hanxin.


    "I heard you captured a woman?" This princess is very interested in him. I wonder if you could call him over for me to take a look? " Xia Hou Yuying looked at Shen Hanxin and asked.


    I didn''t expect that news about the princess would be so well-informed. This king has indeed taken a fancy to a woman, and that woman is indeed in my manor, but compared to the princess, her beauty is mediocre. Watching Xia Hou Yu Ying set the teacup on the table, the curve of Shen Han Xin''s lips deepened.


    "Since you are a woman that Mu Wang has taken a fancy to, how can you be ordinary in appearance! This princess will definitely meet this woman today! " Xia Hou Yuying said with a cold voice, showing great power.


    "Princess, are you jealous?" Shen Hanxin slowly stood up and walked towards Xia Hou Yuying. As Shen Hanxin approached, an invisible pressure grew stronger, and Xia Hou Yuying could not help but choke. That day of humiliation had suddenly appeared right in front of her eyes, and Xia Hou Yuying felt a chill spreading from the bottom of her feet.

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    "Why would I be jealous of you!?" Don''t think that I don''t know, that woman is the slut by Han Sheng''s side! As long as you hand that slut over to me, I will let bygones be bygones! " Xia Hou Yuying pretended to be calm as she opened her mouth to speak. It didn''t matter if the rumors were true or not, she couldn''t take this risk.


    "Oh? How did This King not know that the woman belongs to Fourth Brother? Taking a step back, if that woman really is Fourth Brother''s girlfriend, what is the princess planning to do? " Shen Han Xin narrowed her eyes, the curve of her lips gave off a dangerous aura.


    "Naturally, we''ll throw her into the army camp to act as a courtesan! That kind of despicable person that only knew how to seduce men was only fit to stay in that kind of place ¡­ "Mmm mmm ¡­" As Xia Hou Yuying was clamoring, Shen Hanxin''s thin lips suddenly pressed down, the kiss was rough, and it carried a sense of punishment. Xia Hou Yuying was desperately puckering his red lips, and suddenly, a heart-wrenching pain hit her, and Xia Hou Yuying only felt a salty, fishy smell on his lips, and when Xia Hou Yuying opened her mouth in pain, Shen Hanxin''s tongue slipped in, and Xia Hou Yuying''s lips moved between his lips.


    "Let go! "Mmm mmm ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s cherry lips were almost sealed by Xia Hou Yuying, so much so that she did not even have a chance to catch her breath. When Xia Hou Yuying''s cheeks turned red, Shen Hanxin abruptly stepped back, taking a few steps back before looking playfully at the woman in front of her.


    Shen Hanxin! "How dare you!" Xia Hou Yuying raised her whip, but in the next second, her whole body felt hot and dry. An indescribable feeling of emptiness filled every cell of her body.


    "Isn''t it hot?" Shen Han Xin''s slender fingers pressed against his almost perfect lower jaw, the light in his eyes turning darker.


    "How could this be?" Xia Hou Yuying looked at Shen Hanxin in horror, as she said in disbelief.


    "How does This King know?" However, if Princess Yu Ying is really hot, then the tedious nature of her body will disappear and she will no longer have to worry about me taking action! " The cold voice told her what was going to happen next. Xia Hou Yuying suddenly retreated and crashed into the table. The temperature of her body had already exceeded the limits of what she could bear.


    "Ugh ¡­" A shy voice suddenly came out. Xia Hou Yuying could not believe that the voice had come from her own mouth, and her face had turned red.


    "So hot... "Water..." Xia Hou Yuying almost went crazy as she picked up the teapot, draining all the tea in the teapot. She had thought that by throwing the teapot down, Xia Hou Yuying felt as if her body was being roasted, the emptiness had reached an unprecedented level, and for some reason, her body seemed to have uncontrollably moved closer to Shen Hanxin. She knew that it was dangerous, but Xia Hou Yuying did not turn back.


    "You ¡­ You poisoned the water? " Xia Hou Yuying looked at Shen Hanxin with a sudden realization, her bloodshot eyes were filled with the desire to kill.


    "Princess is only a military courtesan, but she does not understand its deep meaning. Since Princess likes to throw people there, This King needs to let Princess feel the taste of being a military courtesan!" Shen Hanxin pursed his lips and shot a cold glare at the door.


    "After standing there for so long, come in!" After a while, the door opened from the outside and Feng Dao walked in awkwardly. He wanted to leave, but when he thought about Xia Hou Yuying''s furious expression, even though he had been humiliated and wronged to such an extent, Feng Dao was still unwilling to leave. He did not seek a solution for her, he only wanted to know the source of her anger.


    "Your subordinate knows his crimes." Feng Dao stood respectfully by the door, not daring to take a step forward. He should have known earlier that with Shen Hanxin''s martial arts skills, he would not be able to sense that he was listening in from outside.


    Shen Hanxin! What are you trying to do! Hurry and give me the antidote! " At this moment, Xia Hou''s forehead was covered in sweat. A pair of jade hands ruthlessly pulled at his collar, revealing his fair and clear jade neck. The feeling of emptiness that he could not ask for became even stronger.


    "The antidote? Didn''t This King call for the antidote ¡­ " He did not want Xia Hou Yuying to accept such humiliation, but the moment he heard that she wanted to send Duan Mu Yan to the army camp, an unknown rage burned through him. Somehow, he wanted to punish Xia Hou Yuying for not covering up her mouth, even though the person Xia Hou Yuying was insulting was his rival''s woman.


    At the side, Wind Blade looked at Shen Hanxin in disbelief, his eyes full of fear. He never expected Shen Hanxin to treat Xia Hou Yuying like this.


    "Your Royal Highness, this matter cannot be ¡­ This subordinate was only ¡­ Absolutely do not tarnish the princess'' innocence! " Feng Ren refused in fear, his eyes begging for mercy.


    "Heh, seeing as you''re so anxious, I don''t seem to ask you to do anything. I just stand there. As for the princess''s orders ¡­" Since the princess is in a mood, This King will not disturb you! " Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curved up in a strange smile. Since it was the first time Xia Hou Yuying did not say anything, this time, even if she had to suffer a huge loss, she would not say it out loud. Otherwise, he would not unscrupulously drug her tea.


    At this moment, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s mouth was dry. Her body felt like it was burning in her chest, and her hands could not help but touch herself. She really wanted to suppress the fire, but the fire seemed to be burning even more fiercely.


    "Wind Blade, if you don''t want to see Xia Hou Yu''s desire burn to death, don''t leave! This is a chance This King has given you, so make good use of it! " Shen Hanxin opened his mouth to speak in a low voice as he walked to the side of Wind Blade. His almond-shaped eyes were slightly narrowed, revealing too many oddities.


    "Master!" "Your subordinate really cannot ¡­" Feng Ren looked at Shen Hanxin fearfully, blaspheming his own goddess, something he couldn''t do.


    "If you can''t do it, then let her fend for herself!" Shen Hanxin coldly said, before he turned around and left the room. At this moment, only Windblade and Xia Hou Yu Ying were left in the main hall.


    "Scram!" You''re just a dog, a talking dog! Even if this princess were to die, she would not hold back! Shen Hanxin! Quickly give me the antidote! " Xia Hou Yu''s red eyes were about to crack. Both of her hands fiercely pressed against her chest. The burning feeling became even more intense. At this moment, it was extremely difficult for her to even stand.


    "Ugh ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s body swayed as she fell to the ground. The wind blades were about to support her, but Xia Hou Yuying scolded them harshly.


    "You are not allowed to approach! Go call Shen Hanxin! "Go quickly!" Xia Hou Yuying''s face was as red as a flame. Her hands uncontrollably began to untie her collar. As her shirt fell off, a faint pink colored undergarment appeared in front of Feng Ren, causing him to let his imagination run wild.


    Wind Blade felt his heart beating rapidly. If he didn''t leave now, he really didn''t know if he could hold on to it. Just as Wind Blade was about to turn around, Xia Hou Yuying''s pained plea came from behind him.


    "Ugh ¡­" Save me... "Don''t go ¡­" The burning desire had completely destroyed Xia Hou Yuying''s sense of reason and dignity. At this moment, she only wished for someone to help extinguish the fire in her heart, regardless of who it was!


    In the end, he still did not feel enough pain for Xia Hou Yuying. He wanted to beg Shen Han Xin to come back, but when he lifted his foot, he felt a force pulling him back, causing him to turn around in fright, just as he saw Xia Hou Yuying swimming like a water snake in front of him, with a face so enchanting that it was dyed red, at this moment, his mind was blank, he did not even know what he should do.


    "Don''t go... "Save me!" Xia Hou''s jade voice became more and more delicate as his hands desperately tore at the wind blades as if they had gained redemption. His body also slowly crawled up against the wind blades, his blurry eyes, rosy lips, tempting snow-white skin ¡­ These were all fatal weapons to the wind blades.


    "Princess ¡­" Feng Ren choked on her throat, her body already had a reaction. Seeing the woman she had loved for so many years acting so flirtatiously in front of him, how many men could still hold onto their emotions?


    "Save me ¡­" Save Me... "It''s really hot ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes became increasingly dazzled as she saw the handsome face in front of her was the Shen Hansheng that she had thought of day and night. Her originally resistant heart suddenly exploded like a flood, no longer caring about her shame.


    At this moment, Wind Blade could no longer suppress the reverence and contempt in his heart.


    "Ugh ¡­" "You want me to ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying was panting for breath. Her red lips slowly moved closer to the wind blade, and in the next second, the wind blade fiercely sucked her into its thin lips.


    The passionate kiss carried with it a wild aura. Before the Wind Blade could make any further movements, Xia Hou Yuying had already taken off her clothes, revealing her naked body in front of the Wind Blade.


    "Hanshi ¡­" Fast... Your Ying''er is almost unable to hold on ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" His heart suddenly shook as the wind blade pushed away the dazed Xia Hou Yuying. His eyes were full of guilt; he could take advantage of this situation!


    Without waiting for the wind blades to react, Xia Hou Yuying''s delicate body once again pressed tightly against the wind blades, both of her hands unrestrainedly took off the long robes of the wind blades. When her fingers touched the strong chest of the wind blades, Xia Hou Yuying''s heart''s desire exploded, begging for a response.


    "Princess ¡­" "This subordinate is Wind Blade, not King Han ¡­" Feng Dao choked and did not take the initiative anymore, allowing Xia Hou Yuying to do whatever she wanted to him. The current Xia Hou Yuying did not care who the other side was. The fire that seemed to have taken her life continued to burn crazily.


    "Quick... "Save me ¡­" While Xia Hou Yuying was gasping for breath, the following action caused the wind blade to lose its calm. Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes were bloodshot as both of her hands pushed the wind blade to the side of the table, and her body slumped down.


    The Wind Blade''s sharp eyebrows creased and he couldn''t help but growl. Xia Hou Yu''s movements became even wilder, and she desperately tried to pull on Feng Nu''s strong arm. At this time, Xia Hou Yu had already lost control of herself in the madness and confusion.


    "Hanshi ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying hoarsely shouted. The Wind Blade''s arm had already turned purple from her pinching. At this moment, the Wind Blade could no longer suppress the excitement in its heart as it held Xia Hou Yuying tightly in its embrace.


    With the help of the wind blades, Xia Hou Yuying finally got rid of the poison, and the hand holding the wind blades loosened up. With the help of the wind blades, Xia Hou Yuying finally got rid of the poison, and the hand holding the wind blades loosened up.


    "Puff ¡­" A mouthful of blood spurted out like a pillar. Xia Hou Yu had used up almost all of her internal energy, and the sudden change was completely unexpected. He looked at the girl in front of him in disbelief, and let his internal organs burn to the bone.

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    "You dirty dog! You''re still delusional enough to think of leaving those filthy things on me! "Dammit ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes were bloodshot. When the bewitching poison was detoxified, the only thought she had was to kill the man in front of her. This matter could not be known to anyone. Xia Hou Yu picked up the dagger and stabbed towards the wind blade without hesitation.


    Looking at the ferocious looking woman in front of him, Feng Ren''s thin lips curled up into a bitter smile. He had done it himself. Who told him to fall in love with such a devil?


    "Swish ¡­" A heart-wrenching pain suddenly came from Feng Dao''s chest. The moment he saw the gush of blood, Xia Hou Yuying''s lips curved up into a bloodthirsty smile. In the nick of time, Xia Hou Yu Ying felt as if her shoulders were being gripped by someone. In the next second, her body flew out one meter like a kite with its string cut.


    "For such a slut, your death is worth it!" Shen Han Xin looked at the Wind Blades on the ground, her eyes filled with rage. Her subordinate was actually in such dire straits.


    Shen Hanxin! You bastard! Kill him! This princess will now let you kill him! " Fortunately, Shen Hanxin did not use too much strength, otherwise Xia Hou Yuying would not have been able to shout. At this point, Wind Blade had already woken up from his trance. The moment he saw Shen Hanxin, he reluctantly put on his clothes and waited respectfully by the side without uttering a single word.


    The only thing that remained in the main hall was Xia Hou Yuying howling like a mad dog.


    "You are dismissed!" Looking at the wound on his chest, Shen Hanxin commanded. Feng Dao bit his lips and left with his eyes lowered.


    "You are not allowed to leave! Give me your life! " How could Xia Hou Yuying let this go? Seeing Nameless leave, she immediately chased after him with a dagger in her hand. In the next second, she was stopped by Shen Hanxin.


    "Princess, do you want to dress up like this and rush out of the main hall? Don''t tell me that you think too highly of my Mu Wang Manor''s servants. If something were to happen, this king will not be responsible! " With Shen Hanxin''s reminder, Xia Hou Yuying discovered that she was still naked. Suddenly, Xia Hou Yu Ying threw away the dagger in her hand and quickly put on the messy clothes on the ground.


    "That''s more like it!" What, was Wind Blade trying to serve him just now? Do you need This King to find some other people to serve the princess? " At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying''s fists were clenched, and her murderous gaze was fixed on the man in front of her. She did not expect that this trip to the Mu King''s Manor would result in such a huge humiliation, but how was she going to explain this matter, and how was she going to let no one know about it?! What should he do! What should he do!


    Shen Hanxin! You''re going too far! Do you really think that I won''t tell this matter to my father? At that time, not to mention that dog Feng Dao, so what if you''re Long Zi? royal father will never forgive you! " Xia Hou Yuying enunciated each word clearly, gritting her teeth.


    "Oh ¡­" This King will wait and see how your reputation crashes away, from being an arrogant phoenix, to being secretly pointed at by a slut! " Shen Han disapproved, but the corner of his mouth still contained a hateful grin.


    "You!" Xia Hou Yu had a serious look on her face, and the veins on her forehead were bulging. Her pretty face had long since become unrecognizable.


    "Princess, don''t worry. No matter what just happened, the purpose of Han Xin has not changed. As long as the Princess can help This King obtain the title of Crown Prince, the position of Crown Prince''s consort will still belong to you!" "Princess, there''s no need to praise This King''s magnanimity. This King is sincere to the princess after all!" A sinister smile overflowed from Shen Han''s mouth, Xia Hou Yuying felt a salty feeling rising from her chest.


    "Puff ¡­" Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Xia Hou Yu fiercely clutched at her chest, and then slowly left the main hall. The moment she avoided Shen Hanxin, she swore from the bottom of her heart, that one day, she would make Shen Hanxin wish she was dead, make him and his dog kneel down in front of her, and at that time, she would return the humiliation she had suffered today a hundred to a thousand times.


    When Xia Hou Yuying''s figure faded out of his line of sight, the smile on Shen Hanxin''s face slowly disappeared, what happened to his? Just because of a single sentence from Xia Hou Yuying, he had humiliated her without a care for the consequences? Was it for that woman? Impossible! How could he have feelings for a woman he had just met? Furthermore, this woman was Shen Hansheng''s girlfriend. Unexpectedly, Shen Hanxin felt a stifling sensation in his chest. Suddenly, his eyes glazed over. She wanted to prove that his anger was not because of anyone!


    When the door opened, Shen Hanxin had already left the main hall and was walking towards the backyard.


    The Badlands.


    Half a month''s time had passed, yet Xiao Yuxuan did not receive any news about Duan Mu Yan. Even Duan Xingyi seemed to have vanished into thin air, and his heart was abnormally chaotic. Every night, when he dreamt, he would always dream that Duan Mu Yan was constantly calling out to him.


    Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan was deep in thought, Duan Zitong couldn''t help but sigh. Ever since that day, Duan Zitong had privately asked around and found out that her formidable opponent had actually disappeared. Perhaps this was the reason why Xiao Yuxuan was getting more and more haggard.


    "Yuxuan, drink some ginseng soup and don''t work anymore!" A gentle voice came from the inner room. Duan Zitong walked over to Xiao Yuxuan''s side with her stomach puffed out and handed her the soup that the maidservant had just prepared for him.


    "Why did you come out?" A trace of worry and guilt flashed through his clear eyes. In fact, he had already made up his mind to leave the Imperial City, regardless of whether or not it was at the ends of the world. However, in the end, he didn''t know how to reply. After all, it wasn''t her fault. If he left now, he definitely wouldn''t return unless he found Duan Mu Yan. Wasn''t this too cruel to Duan Zitong?


    I''m fine, I''m just worried about your health. There haven''t been any news of Mu Yan these few days and everyone is very anxious, but this is something that cannot be rushed. Furthermore, Mu Yan is a kind person and I believe that she will definitely be fine. Although she knew that even if she said ten thousand words, it wouldn''t be enough to dispel the worry in Xiao Yuxuan''s heart, she still had to say something, right?


    When the truth was revealed, Duan Zitong knew that sshe had a guilty conscience towards Duan Mu Yan. In the future, he would promise to return Xiao Yu Xuan to her if she misunderstood her. But now, even if she could let go, where was she?


    "It''s good that you''re able to recuperate peacefully. I still have some matters to discuss with the Prime Minister. I''ll come back later to see you." Xiao Yuxuan spoke softly. Her gaze was clear and without any impurities, but it revealed an anxiety that could not be hidden. Looking at the god-like man in front of him, Duan Zitong suddenly felt her heart ache. If she hadn''t selfishly taken this man for her own, would he be happier now?


    "Come back early, I''ll wait for you!" Even though she knew it was an excuse, Duan Zitong didn''t stop her. Right now, in the Great Mo Imperial Palace, she no longer had any goal to hate. The resentment in her heart had long since disappeared without a trace when Duan Moyan caused a ruckus in the throne room.


    When the door was tightly shut, Duan Zitong''s hand couldn''t help touching her stomach, which was starting to swell up. How great would it be if it really was him? Just as Duan Zitong was deep in thought, another voice sounded in the room.


    "Why are you back? I''m not going to ¡­" Duan Zitong looked back and saw a familiar figure standing in front of him. Her heart jerked.


    "Qing Lan?" You... Didn''t you already say that? " That day, Doctor Zheng had made it very clear that the poison that had infected Xiao Yulan with Five Stones Powder after he changed his blood for Xiao Yuxuan had already died in the Yellow Springs. However, who else could it be other than Qing Lan?


    "Seventh Princess, don''t be afraid. Qinglan isn''t dead yet. At that time, she just didn''t want to stay in the palace anymore, so she found an excuse to stay. I hope Princess doesn''t blame her." Qing Lan spoke humbly and respectfully, her gaze seeming to glance at Duan Zitong''s bulging lower abdomen.


    "Since you''ve already left, why did you come back?" Duan Zitong asked cautiously when she felt Qinglan''s eyes on his lower abdomen.


    "Is Seventh Princess really going to keep this a secret?" "Qing Lan really wants to know what the princess will take to explain all of this after the birth of the child in October." Qing Lan spoke softly as she slowly walked towards Duan Zitong.


    "What does it have to do with you?" Duan Zitong disapproved, but her eyes became colder and colder, and she felt an inexplicable sense of guilt.


    "Originally, all of this had nothing to do with Qing Lan. It''s just that now that the Emperor is missing, the Prince is gradually becoming haggard. Could it be that these Seventh Princess really can''t see it?" "Actually, the Ping Wang had already planned to leave the imperial city, but because the flesh and blood in the princess'' stomach still hasn''t moved, if the princess truly feels sorry for the Ping Wang, then there''s no need to hide it anymore. Don''t make the Ping Wang hate you." Qing Lan tried her best to console him.


    "It''s not your turn to teach me a lesson! Don''t forget, if it weren''t for me, you would have already been sold to a brothel! Now that you have repaid kindness with hatred, is this how you repay kindness? " "No wonder that Xiao Yuxuan''s soul had been in disarray these past few days. So he wanted to leave?"


    That day, your Seventh Princess might not have known about it, but that day, when you ordered Qing Lan to put medicine in the wine, in fact, Qing Lan didn''t put any bewitching medicine on it, but rather, an extremely ordinary bewitching powder. Thus, nothing happened between you and Ping Wang that night, and there was also the night before the wedding, in fact, nothing happened, right? Princess, you have already lied to the Ping Wang more than once. If the Ping Wang knew that the baby in your womb was fake, would he still forgive you? " Each and every word of Qing Lan caused a hissing sound to ring in Duan Zitong''s ears. Originally, she had been hoping for a fluke, that even if she and Xiao Yuxuan didn''t have any children, they would at least have a night of fun. But as it turned out, everything was just a dream.


    Just as Duan Zitong was about to speak, the door opened and a white robe appeared before them. Her jade-like face was like a sheet of ice, and her bright eyes flickered with unprecedented fury. Even so, Xiao Yuxuan still looked as warm as jade.


    "Jade Xuan ¡­" Duan Zitong looked at the man in front of him in shock. Right now, she couldn''t care less about Qing Lan. She could only hope that Xiao Yuxuan hadn''t heard anything.


    "Why did you lie to me?" Xiao Yuxuan walked into the main hall step by step, his gaze fixated on the person in front of his. He had endured for such a long time, yet this result still presented itself in front of his. It was hard to say if it was due to luck or misfortune, but Xiao Yuxuan felt a heartache.

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    "Ping Wang, in fact, Seventh Princess only did wrong because she loved you. Don''t blame her ¡­" Qinglan never expected that Xiao Yuxuan would be outside the door and that this wasn''t her original intention. Now that things had turned out like this, she really didn''t know how to respond. Seeing that Xiao Yuxuan didn''t say anything, Qinglan could only leave.


    When Qing Lan left, the atmosphere of the entire Phoenix Storage Pavilion suddenly dropped. Looking at her ice-cold face, Duan Zitong really didn''t know how to explain. Could it be that Qing Lan was telling him how much she loved her? In order to be together with him, she was forced to use those methods? Heh, if even she didn''t believe it, what right did she have to make Xiao Yuxuan believe it?


    "Qing Lan said ¡­ You want to leave? To find her, right? " Duan Zitong choked down on her throat, a trace of a smile gracing the corner of her lips.


    "I was hesitating to begin with. However, I have decided now. I will definitely not return until I find Mu Yan." The light in her eyes no longer showed even the slightest bit of guilt, and once again, he decided that it was important to find out who was in charge. Now, he could leave the Imperial City without any worries, regardless of the ends of the world or the corners of the seas.


    Yes, you will definitely find Mu Yan. Duan Zitong forced herself to smile, but her tears still flowed uncontrollably. Her heart suddenly hurt, as if she was being sharpened by a blunt saber. Currently, what right did she have to refuse or urge him to stay?


    "Before I leave the Imperial City, I will write a letter of rest. If the Supreme Emperor blames me in the future, then Yuxuan will bear all the consequences." Her cold voice had no warmth to it, but Duan Zitong seemed to hear the sound of his heart breaking. At this moment, Duan Zitong could no longer hold on as he leaned against the table, the brocade pillow in his abdomen sliding down.


    Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan turned to leave, but was stopped by Duan Zitong.


    If you still remember the time when you took the Five Rock Powder, Ziteng will take care of you without rest, I beg you, do not be so hasty in writing your rest letter, you can leave as long as you want, no matter how long you have to leave, if you really can bring Mu Yan back, I will ask royal father to annul our engagement, but before that, I beg you, please do not be so cruel to me, I beg you ¡­ " Weeping like a small beast filled the entire Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Duan Zitong begged humbly with tears streaming down her face.


    "What other tricks do you have up your sleeve?" Xiao Yuxuan did not turn around, but only spoke coldly. When he heard the question, Duan Zitong felt as if the entire world had been annihilated. Waves of ocean waves had submerged her deep within the abyss, and the suffocating feeling made it hard for her to breathe.


    "I only beg of you... "I''m just begging you ¡­" Duan Zitong lay prostrate on the ground, sobbing. In the next second, Xiao Yuxuan left without a word. Watching as that god-like figure gradually disappeared from her line of sight, Duan Zitong could no longer suppress the defeat in her heart as she howled out. Her voice contained too much regret and lament.


    On the roof, the clear blue eyes were dim. Just as she was about to get up, she was stopped by Qian Ru Ming.


    "I know that''s not your intention, but if you continue right now, it would truly be unwise. So, let her reflect on it herself. You can console her for that sort of thing." Qian Ru Ming said indifferently. When Qing Lan heard him, she sat back down.


    "You ¡­ You won''t blame me, right? " Qing Lan asked nervously.


    "Blame you for what?" Qian Ru Ming disapproved, his small eyes filled with a doting look.


    "Actually, I just want to ¡­" Qing Lan wanted to explain herself, but when the words reached her mouth, she didn''t know how to say it. She just didn''t want to see Xiao Yuxuan suffer so much, but the root of it was still because she cared about this man.


    "What you''re thinking is not important. What''s important is that you will become my wife on the eighth day of next month. From that day onwards, you are not allowed to think about anyone else in your heart. Otherwise, as your husband, I have the right to be angry ¡­" Qian Ru Ming pretended to be angry as he replied.


    "Who wants to be your wife!?" Qing Lan blushed when she heard this. Without waiting for Qian Ru to speak, Zheng Ting Ze had already appeared in front of the two of them.


    "Crap, if Miss Qing Lan doesn''t want to, where can I find a wife for Junior Brother?" Zheng Ting Ze said with a stern expression, but his eyes couldn''t conceal the mockery in them.


    "Ignore all of you!" I''ll go back first. Remember to come back early! " Qing Lan said, and left.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Tonight, your husband still has matters to discuss with the Empress!" At the side, Zheng Tingze could not help but snort with a snort.


    "You''re not afraid of being tired to death!"


    "Don''t say that you and Yao`er still respect each other very much, huh?" Qian Ru Ming disapproved.


    "Of course! In this world, not everyone is as wretched as you! " Zheng Tingze said self-righteously.


    "What is it? Haven''t you promised Yao''er yet? At your age, it is your fortune to have a girl that is beautiful like you. No matter how reserved you are, I believe that the spirit of the heavens will still want a girl to take good care of you! " Qian Ru returned to the main topic at hand.


    I do understand Yao`er''s intentions, but now that the whereabouts of the Emperor are unknown, how could Yao`er and I have such thoughts. A few days ago, Yan Wuhen and Zi Min said their farewells to Yao`er, saying that they would go find the Emperor. Yao`er will follow them no matter what, but Yao`er doesn''t know any martial arts, so she won''t be able to help. Initially, he thought that the dust had settled, but no one had expected Duan Mu Yan to disappear without a reason. Right now, he could only pray for Duan Mu Yan, as such a girl would be blessed by the heavens.


    Southern Yue, Mu King''s Manor.


    "Get out of the way!" She had already spent an entire day in this unfamiliar place, so she could not sit still and wait for death. No matter what, she had to leave.


    "The prince has ordered that xiaojie can''t leave this place. I hope xiaojie can return. Please don''t make things difficult for us!" A man dressed in a guard uniform bowed respectfully as he stood in front of Duan Muyan.


    "If you don''t move away, don''t blame me for being impolite!" When the guards saw this, they wanted to pull out their sabers, but to their surprise, Duan Muyan actually placed the pearl hairpin against their own jade-like necks.


    "If you don''t move away, I will die in front of you. I believe that your master does not want a dead person!" An icy coldness flashed in her eyes as Duan Mu Yan clutched the pearl hairpin tightly. The sharpness of the hairpin had already sunk into her jade-like neck. Seeing that the two of them were still hesitating, Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth and tried to fight with them.


    Pain gushed out from her neck. Dark red blood flowed down her neck like a beautiful flower. Duan Muyan was still tightly clutching her pearl hairpin as she stood in confrontation with her bodyguard.


    "Still no, right?" Duan Moyan''s gaze turned ice-cold as she pursed her cherry lips, walking step by step towards the guards.


    "Miss, don''t be rash! If we move aside, we will definitely die, so I hope that Miss will not do anything foolish again. " The guard seemed to be in a panic as he tried to persuade Ye Xiao, but he didn''t step back at all.


    She no longer wanted to owe Shen Hansheng any favours. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to make her move, a deep blue figure suddenly flashed to the side, and with a bang, the pearl hairpin landed on the ground. Before Duan Mu Yan could react, he only heard two bangs from the side as the two guards in front of him had already taken a few steps back. Their faces were extremely red and swollen, and the seals on their fingers were exceptionally clear, as if they were about to bleed.


    Duan Mu Yan sucked in a breath of cold air. Before he could open his mouth, he heard a familiar voice sounding out.


    "Go to the dark room and claim your 50 military sticks!" A sinister voice drifted over their heads. The two guards didn''t dare to hesitate and immediately turned around to leave. Duan Mu Yan understood what fifty military sticks meant, so she couldn''t help but open her mouth to stop them.


    "They didn''t make a mistake. Why would they punish them?" Her cold voice sounded like she was interrogating him, and there was even a hint of unwillingness in it. I didn''t harm Bo Ren, but because Bo Ren was already affected, Duan Moyan felt extremely apologetic from the bottom of her heart.


    Shen Hanxin raised his eyebrows, his long and narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and his thin lips curved playfully.


    "The beauties are pleading for mercy for the two of them? But just now, the beauty had almost forced them to their deaths. At that time, they had not seen any sympathy on the part of the beauty, she did not want to do anything to them. Since the beauties do not want them to live, This King will naturally become a United States citizen... " Shen Hanxin''s words were only natural, but when his gaze landed on Duan Mu Yan''s blood, his eyes turned ice-cold. It was hard to imagine, if he was a step too late, would this foolish girl really commit suicide?


    "This is different. They are your subordinates and they are loyal to you. It''s fine if you don''t reward them, but you actually punished them for no reason!" It''s simply unreasonable! " Duan Moyan reprimanded him ruthlessly, her gaze icy cold. From the beginning, she had never had a good impression of Shen Hanxin.


    "All of you, come back!" Shen Hanxin looked straight at Duan Mu Yan, his thin lips curled up slightly. Hearing her voice, the two guards couldn''t help but look at each other, but they didn''t dare to be slow either, immediately returning back to Shen Han Xin''s side.


    "It won''t be difficult if the beauties don''t want them to be punished. As long as the beauties agree to let this king bandage the beauties'' wounds, this king will spare them. Otherwise, each of you will receive a hundred military sticks!" Shen Hanxin''s words were light and casual, as if human life was nothing but grass in his eyes. With a few words, the two bodyguards'' faces turned ashen. A hundred military batons was more than enough to take their lives.


    "You! "It''s just a small wound, Meng Yan doesn''t need to bind it!" She had never seen such an unreasonable person before, so she simply rejected him.


    "So your name is Meng Yan." "Alright, you two go down. If you lose a bit, you can raise your heads and meet me again." Shen Hanxin''s lips were still curled up in a strange yet intimidating smile. Hearing her words, the two guards turned to look at Duan Mu Yan, their eyes filled with humble begging. There was no one who wasn''t afraid of death.


    "Didn''t you hear This King speak?" Seeing the two of them hesitating, Shen Hanxin''s voice turned cold, and a cold light flashed across her eyes. The two of them were speechless and had no choice but to turn around and leave. Seeing the two of them leaving in despair, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke up.


    "Just apply some medicine, I don''t need anything else!" She was not a heartless person to begin with. Furthermore, the two of them had been found guilty because of her. Thus, she could not simply watch as they died. Shen Hanxin smiled, the corner of his mouth curving back up.


    "You may leave ¡­" "No need to take any offense." Seeing that Shen Hanxin had spoken, the two of them hurriedly disappeared in front of Shen Hanxin as if they had been granted amnesty.


    "Yan''er, please enter ¡­" That pair of smiling eyes seemed to contain a trace of ridicule, Duan Mu Yan simply ignored him and walked into the room. When Duan Mu Yan sat down, Shen Han Xin''s body was about to land on Duan Mu Yan''s.

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    "What?" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were filled with rage as she stared at Qin Wentian.


    "Han Xin just wanted to check the wound on the beauty, what is the beauty thinking?" Shen Hanxin smiled playfully, and then took some Golden Sore Medicine and a white gauze from a drawer and sat across from Duan Mu Yan.


    "When are you going to let me go?" Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point. Now, it was impossible for her to escape from the Mu King''s Manor. At this moment, she only wanted to know how much danger her existence would bring to Shen Hansheng.


    "Isn''t it good here? The guests would be treated according to their rank. Compared to the Residence of Han, they will be treated fairly! " As Shen Hanxin spoke, he had already smeared the medicinal powder on his palm. Before Duan Mu Yan could react, his palm that was covered in the Golden Sore Medicine had already covered her neck.


    A slight chill suddenly spread from her neck, not because of the medicine, but from Shen Hanxin''s hand. Duan Muyan had never known that a person''s hand could be this cold, to the point that it did not have any warmth.


    Shen Hanxin was very clear that this feeling was not that of a blind possession, but rather that of the heart. It was very difficult for him to imagine that he actually did not have the slightest bit of lustful thoughts about the girl in front of him. Even though he admitted that he was not a righteous man, he could not have any lustful thoughts in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "It seems that it is inappropriate for Prince Mu to be absent-minded at this time." Feeling the blurry gaze of Shen Hanxin, Duan Mu Yan reminded his in a low voice. His words were silent, but he felt that the fingers on his neck were about to slide off. Duan Mu Yan knitted her brows and suddenly stood up, his gaze filled with vigilance.


    "It was just a slip of the hand, why is Miss Yan''er so nervous? Could it be that royal brother''s actions are much gentler than this?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up as he picked up the veil and walked towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "Meng Yan should do it herself." Duan Mu Yan didn''t bother to explain. Since the man before her had already determined that he had a special relationship with Shen Han Sheng, even if she were to speak her mind, it wouldn''t be of any help.


    "Sure, but the lives of those two guards ¡­" Seeing that Duan Mu Yan had slowly retracted her jade-like fingers, the smile on Shen Han Xin''s face became even wider. For some reason, as long as he saw Duan Mu Yan''s helpless look, he would feel happy from the bottom of his heart.


    At this moment, with just a glance, she could count the eyelashes on those narrow and long phoenix eyes. Duan Mu Yan really couldn''t adapt to such ambiguous movements, but when she took a step back, Shen Han Xin took a step forward and began to talk reason with such a person. As long as Shen Han didn''t make any movements, he would be able to wrap around her and at that point, Duan Mu Yan would no longer refuse.


    "This is the first time This King has bandaged someone''s wound. If they aren''t feeling well, why has This King come back?" Shen Hanxin took a few steps back and asked in a testing manner.


    "It''s already very good. Meng Yan doesn''t dare to delay your highness any longer. I respectfully send you off!" Duan Muyan bowed, and very politely issued the order for the guests to leave.


    "Oh? "You''re still the first person to openly kick me out of my mansion, so I might as well leave. But don''t worry beauty, I''ll come back tomorrow to change the medicine for the beauty ¡­" Shen Hanxin was not angry at all. He got up and left, but when he reached the door, he seemed to have thought of something and turned to look at Duan Mu Yan.


    "If a beauty is bored while staying in this room, then she will come out for a walk. Although the scenery of the Mu King''s Manor isn''t considered beautiful, it is still extraordinary. However, you must not think of running away, otherwise the guards who are guarding you will have only one way out. Beauty understands, right? " The curve of Shen Han Xin''s lips became more and more unsightly to Duan Mu Yan. If it was possible, she really wanted to punch that extremely feminine face twice. Even if she couldn''t escape, that would be good for her hatred, since ancient times, there has never been a scoundrel like him! Duan Mu Yan thought.


    At this moment, a delicate figure was standing in a broken temple to the east of the imperial city. The hand holding the long whip would occasionally let out a clucking sound, and after an unknown period of time, a black figure suddenly appeared and knelt in front of the woman.


    "Subordinate... Wind Blade greets the princess. " When he received the letter from Xia Hou, Feng Dao was hesitant. However, when he thought of the scene in the main hall of the Mu King''s manor, he knew that if he could get Xia Hou Yu Ying to forgive him, then he might as well give up his life.


    ''Pa... '' The sound of the whip cut through the sky and echoed in the dark night. The wind blade''s eyes were tightly shut, but it did not feel the pain it had expected. Raising his eyes, he saw Xia Hou Yuying''s ice-cold face glaring at him.


    "You actually have the guts to come?" Xia Hou Yu Ying fiercely opened her mouth as her eyes shone with a strange light in the moonlight.


    "What happened during the day was not your subordinate''s intention. If it wasn''t for your subordinate ¡­" Wind Blade wanted to explain that he was in no way taking advantage of someone when they were in a dangerous situation. It was just that the situation at that time did not allow him to make a choice.


    "Shut up!" If you get lucky, do you need me to be grateful to you? " In her eyes, Wind Blade was just a dog, it was already a huge disgrace for a dog to see her ugly state after being infected by the seductive poison, not to mention that the person who cured her poison was also this dog. Originally, Xia Hou Yuying did want to kill Feng Dao, she had even prepared to ambush a group of people around him, but in the end she did not do so.


    "I would not dare to use Wind Blades ¡­" When Wind Blade heard the voice, he immediately lowered his eyes in silence. Explaining was concealing. The current him, if he spoke too much, he would be wrong. It would be better to keep his mouth shut.


    "You don''t dare? Fortunately, you didn''t place those filthy things on me. Otherwise, I wouldn''t be able to vent the hatred in my heart even if I had to skin you alive! " Xia Hou Yuying''s every word was like a sharp knife stabbing into the Wind Blade''s heart. The pain spread from the bottom of his heart all the way to the Wind Blade''s body. It was true love, but why was his love so lowly? Seeing that the Wind Blade didn''t say anything, Xia Hou Yu Ying inwardly let out a long breath. After all, he had another purpose in calling out the Wind Blade tonight.


    "This princess is asking you, what''s the name of that woman?" Xia Hou Yu Ying questioned coldly. Her voice was a little softer, no longer barking like a mad dog. When Wind Blade heard this, he raised his head and looked at Xia Hou Yuying in confusion.


    "Don''t say that you don''t know, it''s that woman that was hidden by Shen Han Xin! Is she Shen Hansheng''s woman? That woman who Han Sheng was determined to protect, even when he didn''t want his life? " As long as she mentioned Duan Mu Yan, Xia Hou''s eyes seemed to burn with a raging fire.


    "Her name is Meng Yan." Wind Blade replied in a low tone, vaguely having a bad premonition.


    "Even her name is so cheap! Meng Yan, good, if you want to atone for your sins, then trick this woman out of Mu Wang Manor. I want her! " Xia Hou Yuying enunciated each word with determination.


    "This subordinate can''t do it. This person is something that the prince wants. If I personally let her out, the prince will definitely blame me." Feng Ren was terrified, he had already expected this would happen, but how could he betray Shen Hanxin!


    "Can''t do it? What else do you have that you can''t do? "Don''t tell me that you took advantage of me for nothing? I''m giving you this chance. As long as you can trick that woman out, you don''t have to worry about other things. It shouldn''t be a difficult matter!" Xia Hou Yuying said coldly as she suppressed the anger in her heart.


    "Princess, why are you wasting your breath on this woman? Mu Wang definitely won''t let her leave the Mu King''s manor alive." "Princess, you should know ¡­" Wind Blade''s eyes were still downcast. The Mu King had done him a favor. No matter what, he could not do such a treacherous thing.


    "This princess only knows that this woman will definitely die in my hands, and the sooner the better! I''ll give you three days. If you can''t settle this matter properly, even if I am disgraced, I will still report what happened that day to my royal father. When that time comes, neither you nor your master can have a good life! " Xia Hou Yuying said resolutely and turned to leave.


    The wind carried a thick fragrance with it, but at this moment, the wind blades did not feel any fragrance at all. The worry between his brows almost tortured him to the point where he wished he was dead.


    Mo, Tutor Manor.


    Duan Zitong walked dejectedly into the main hall. No matter how light her steps were, she could still hear everything clearly. The entire hall was deathly silent. One could even hear the sound of Duan Zitong''s tears dripping down.


    "Yuxuan?" As he looked at the empty Supreme Tutor Hall in front of him, he felt as if his heart and mind had been emptied. Even his mind was empty, and he didn''t dare to move forward in front of the door to the inner chamber. He was afraid that if he did, he would lose the heaven and earth, and lose the ability to rely on his life.


    When her jade-like hand made contact with the table, she felt her heartbeat quicken as an indescribable fear lingered in her heart. She closed her eyes and kept touching the table until she touched the entire table, only then did she open her eyes. When she saw that there was nothing on the table, tears gushed out without restraint.


    No one knew how scared she was the moment she opened her eyes. She was truly afraid of seeing that piece of paper, truly afraid that it would have nothing to do with Xiao Yuxuan in the future, and that all the fear would surge into her heart, making her extremely terrified. However, the moment she saw that the table was empty, all of her gratitude and guilt surged up.


    Feeling a pair of hands on her shoulders, Duan Zitong raised her head and saw the pitiful gaze of Qing Lan. She didn''t say anything as she leaned into her embrace, venting her fear loudly.


    After a long time, Duan Zitong stopped crying and pulled the orchid to her side.


    "Thank you." The words'' thank you ''contained too many emotions, and the expression on that face was too complex. It went from excitement to guilt to gratitude before finally calming down.


    "Why would the princess say that? The reason why Qinglan came was to apologize to the princess, but she didn''t want the Ping Wang to listen to her unintentional words. It was originally up to the princess to decide ¡­" "I never expected this to happen." Qing Lan''s heart was filled with guilt, and her eyes were filled with mist. She had always thought that Duan Zitong was a woman with a cold heart and a dark belly, but now, she felt that she was so pitiful.

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    If it weren''t for you, I really wouldn''t have known how to choose and give up my love for the rest of my life, I wouldn''t have been able to do it. But now, you''ve made a decision for me, and Yu Xuan has left, maybe he''ll never come back, but it doesn''t matter, I''m still his wife, the wife of King Dumplings. That''s enough, this title is already Yuxuan''s greatest tolerance towards me, and it''ll make me treasure it for the rest of my life. At this moment, Qing Lan felt her heart ache. She thought that her way of doing things would allow Xiao Yuxuan to obtain freedom, but she didn''t expect that Duan Zitong would actually love Xiao Yuxuan so much.


    "Actually... "There''s more than one man in this world. Princess shouldn''t make such a reckless decision. Perhaps that person is waiting for you not too far away ¡­" Thinking about money, Qing Lan felt a warmth rising from the bottom of her heart.


    "Perhaps, but Zitong was born stubborn, and once a person is identified, there will be no change. Even if Yuxuan brought back the emperor one day, I will have a piece of divorce paper. But in the heart of Zitong, I will be Xiao Yuxuan''s woman for the rest of my life." Very silly, isn''t it? "But there''s no other way, it''s just so much love, there''s no other way ¡­" Although he was looking at Qinglan, he seemed to be able to see even further into the distance. The paradise she had longed for was the one he, Xiao Yuxuan, and their children were there, and it was so beautiful ¡­


    If Duan Mu Yan remembered correctly, although it was still early spring, Da Mo should only be a new sprout from the willow tree, and it was still the beginning of the grass and trees. However, looking at the Mu Wang Manor''s garden, it was simply filled with a myriad of flowers and beautiful scenery, with flocks of butterflies dancing in the air, a gorgeous scenery of color. However, Duan Mu Yan''s current state of mind was not as beautiful as the scenery before her, and it was already the third day since she was staying at Mu Wang Manor, so even though Shen Han Xin agreed to her freedom of movement, there were experts watching her from a distance.


    "Thinking about how to leave?" A familiar voice leisurely sounded from behind her. Duan Mu Yan didn''t even need to turn her head to guess who the person who had arrived was.


    "Can I get what I want?" Duan Mu Yan disapproved.


    "No." Shen Hanxin said firmly, the corners of his lips curled up in a smile that made people want to beat his up.


    "If that''s the case, then there''s no need for Meng Yan to waste any more effort. It would be better to enjoy this beautiful scenery." As long as she saw Shen Hanxin, Duan Mu Yan would reject her from the bottom of her heart.


    "This King said that the scenery here is better than that of the Residence of Duke Han. Beauty will definitely like it. It looks like This King''s words are quite accurate!" Shen Hanxin was praising his own residence narcissistically, paying no heed to the helplessness in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes.


    "If we don''t enjoy the scenery here, Meng Yan really doesn''t know what to do." The meaning behind Duan Mu Yan''s words was very clear. If she were to be trapped in the Mu King Manor today, even if she wanted to make a move, she would have to obtain the consent of this pervert before doing anything. Shen Han Xin didn''t really care about what Duan Mu Yan said.


    "If the scenery is not beautiful enough, a beauty can admire This King..." Although Duan Mu Yan admitted that the man in front of her was indeed a handsome man, he had seen many beautiful men. Compared to Xiao Yuxuan, he was less elegant and pure, and compared to Xiao Jin Feng, he was less tough and strong. If one looked closely, the man in front of them was not as enchanting as Shangguan Wu Ye. Thus, in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Shen Han Xin really had nothing to gain from this. Other than the nature of a scoundrel, he was practically incomparable to anyone else.


    Seemingly sensing the disapproval in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Shen Han''s gaze gradually turned cold. Just as she was about to speak, she discovered that not far away, Wind Blade was waiting for her.


    "There will be a day when This King will let the beauty know that no one can replace This King''s good points!" Leaving behind these words, Shen Han Xin turned around and flew towards Duan Mu Yan, heading towards the Wind Blade.


    Looking at Shen Hanxin''s retreating figure, the expression in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes gradually dimmed. Right now, he was at the mercy of others and was just like a fish on the line. If Shen Hansheng was truly controlled by a scoundrel like that because of her, the situation would definitely escalate to a point where there was no way to reverse the situation. He wanted to find an opportunity to leave this place, Duan Mu Yan thought in this way.


    "What is it?" Being attacked by Duan Mu Yan in such a manner, Shen Han Xin''s complexion naturally turned pale.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, there''s news. The Fourth Prince has already entered the Imperial City." A handsome face with a downcast look, a truthful report.


    "So fast?" It seemed like he really cared about Meng Yan! No rush, at the very least, he had to return to the Residence of the Duke of Han first before meeting with his royal father. Go and make some preparations, don''t let him be caught unawares. " Shen Hanxin''s eyes turned cold. He was finally back. The real battle had just begun. Fourth brother, are you ready for this?


    "Yes, sir!" As Wind Blade received the order, he subconsciously glanced at his surroundings. There weren''t many people guarding Duan Mu Yan, so it wouldn''t be difficult for them to release her in front of their eyes.


    "What''s the matter?" Shen Hanxin asked doubtfully as he sensed the wind blade''s abnormality.


    "This subordinate is worried that Duke Han would send someone directly to rob Lady Mengyan. I wonder if these people can handle it?" Windblade said evasively.


    "Don''t worry, he isn''t that reckless. Let''s go!" Shen Han disapproved, and just as Feng Dao was about to turn around, a guard hastily ran in from the outside.


    "Your Highness, the Duke of Han is asking for an audience!" Shen Hanxin''s eyes turned cold as he shut his mouth. The light that radiated from his eyes was unfathomable. Inexplicably, when he shifted his gaze onto Duan Mu Yan, an bitterness arose in his heart. At the side, when Wind Blade heard this, he silently retreated. Perhaps this was the chance. If he could obtain Xia Hou Yuying''s forgiveness, then he would release Duan Mu Yan. Even if his master were to blame, he could just take his life.


    "Bring Duke Han to the main hall, This King will go right away!" Shen Hanxin icily stated, as he turned to walk towards Duan Moyan.


    Seeing that elegant figure wandering among the flowers, Shen Hanxin could not help but be mesmerized, he was truly more beautiful than a flower. "Wuwuwu!" "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuu


    "What are you looking at me for?" Sensing the malicious intent in Shen Hanxin''s gaze, Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke. Her watery eyes were so cold that there was no trace of warmth within them.


    "Do you believe he''ll come and save you?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips and asked suspiciously.


    "Who?" Whenever she was in danger, he would appear in front of her like a divine general. He once thought that everything was just a coincidence, but now that he thought about it, the heavens only had him, it was just that right now, she did not want Shen Hansheng to appear here. Otherwise, how was she going to pay off the debt she owed him for her peach blossoms?


    "Why ask when you already know the answer!" Shen Hanxin said bitterly, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction.


    "Meng Yan really doesn''t know." Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt that her conversation with Shen Han Xin was tiring. She was so tired that she had to put in her heart and soul into every word, otherwise, it would be hard to guess the meaning of her words.


    "He won''t come to save you! You should just give up! " Shen Hanxin''s voice was laced with an indescribable anger, and the light in his eyes was mixed with a trace of viciousness. When he said those words, Shen Hanxin''s expression was completely devoid of the wild and unrestrained expression from before, but it was instead filled with determination.


    He was speechless, because before Duan Mu Yan could finish her sentence, Shen Hanxin had already taken several steps away. Maybe, but that was what she wanted.


    However, the posture of him standing there with his hands folded, clearly showing the majesty of a king and his irresistible aura. No one knew how hard Shen Hansheng had to walk, nor did he know how many fast horses he had to ride, and the only people he had to think about were Duan Mu Yan. As long as he thought of Duan Mu Yan in Shen Han Xin''s hands, it was impossible to describe the pain in his heart.


    "Master, Prince Mu is here." At the side, Ye Li said in a low voice.


    Hearing his words, Shen Hansheng turned around and faced that feminine face. He had already seen that face for more than twenty years. Every time he saw it, he would feel the urge to punch even more!


    "Tsk tsk, I didn''t expect that after not seeing you for nearly a year, Fourth Brother would become even more handsome and extraordinary. Who knows how many of those beauties in the Imperial City would be enchanted by this expression!" As soon as Shen Han Xin walked in, she sent a big smile, her already feminine face appearing even more peculiar.


    "Where is he?" Shen Hansheng went straight to the point. His eyes were as cold as ice. Shen Hanxin gradually stopped smiling. He waved his sleeve and sat in the seat of honor.


    "This king doesn''t understand Fourth Brother''s words. I haven''t seen anyone for half a year, and now he''s angrily running over to ask for someone from me?" If my guess is not wrong, Fourth Brother hasn''t returned to the manor yet, nor has he met Royal Father before, right? " Shen Hanxin casually said as he picked up his fan from the table and casually played with it.


    "I''ll ask you one last time, where is Meng Yan?" If you do not hand over the person, this king will find that person even if I have to tear down your Mu Wang Manor today! " Shen Hansheng''s every word was like ice, with no intention to change the topic.


    In his seat, Shen Hanxin''s eyes grew colder and colder, a cold, intimidating glint in his eyes.


    "If Fourth Brother has the ability, we can tear him down! As your royal brother, I''m not afraid of you! " Shen Hanxin slightly raised his delicate eyes, the folding fan in his hand snapped shut. At this moment, he was in a stalemate with Shen Hansheng. On one side, Ye Li and Leng Bing Xin saw that the two of them were at loggerheads, and immediately went forward to advise them against it.


    "Prince, please calm your anger. Your Highness should first return to the Residence of Duke Han for a long journey to rest. After all, meeting the Emperor is the most important." Ye Li consoled her in a low voice. So what if Duan Moyan was in the hands of Shen Hanxin? In terms of merit, their master had come here much more than Shen Hanxin. Now, if their master were to cause a ruckus in the Mu King''s manor because of Duan Moyan, even if the emperor found out about it, he wouldn''t be able to give a hundred of reasons.


    "Heh ¡­" This king has indeed raised a servant who knows what''s good for him. This king advises Duke Han to return home first. If you want to fight, then we''ll meet tomorrow at the imperial court! " Shen Hanxin''s long and narrow eyes narrowed as she spoke in a cold voice. She then turned around and left the main hall, her heart filled with an indescribable sense of depression.


    He was afraid that if Ye Li did not persuade him in time, he would have already lifted up the roof of the manor. When his mood calmed down a little, Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but be vexed over how he could be so reckless. Charging in so arrogantly, not only did it reveal Duan Mu Yan''s position in his heart, but it also made Shen Han even more confident. Speechless, Shen Hansheng breathed out a long breath before turning and leaving with a dark expression on his face.


    In the backyard, Duan Moyan was in a trance, staring at the flowers when she suddenly saw Feng Ren''s figure darting into the air. She then worriedly asked, "What happened?"

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    "Where are you guys going!" Wind Blade''s voice was a bit hurried, and the few people guarding Duan Mu Yan all pointed their wind blades and whizzed over. Before Duan Mu Yan could react, Wind Blade''s figure had already moved to their side.


    "This is your only chance!" A low and deep voice suddenly rang out, causing Duan Mu Yan to shudder when she heard it. Her gaze was filled with disbelief as she stared at the wind blades. Indeed, none of the people guarding her had appeared.


    "Why did you save me?" From her point of view, Wind Blade did not seem to be that kind of a person. Furthermore, he was not one of Shen Hansheng''s spies in Shen Hanxin.


    "You only have one chance. Take it!" Wind Blade ignored Duan Mu Yan''s question and leaped towards the direction he pointed. Duan Moyan narrowed her eyes. There was still a slim chance of survival if she escaped. If she didn''t leave now, she would die in the Yellow Springs Hell.


    Thinking up to this point, Duan Mu Yan didn''t hesitate to stride towards the small door at the back of the garden. She had never thought that leaving the Mu King Manor would be so easy. Seeing the street she was on, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt a little dizzy. She had no money and it was not easy to wander around here, and just when she was about to find a place to hide, a familiar figure suddenly appeared a hundred meters in front of her.


    Shen Hansheng? Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to speak, she suddenly felt a chill behind her back, followed by a strong hand covering her cherry lips. No matter how hard she tried to shout out Shen Hansheng''s name, she was dragged by the people behind her away from that familiar figure.


    Inexplicably, a strange fragrance drifted over. Duan Muyan only felt her vision turn hazy, and soon after, she sank into endless darkness.


    "Master, what''s wrong?" Leng Bing Xin looked around suspiciously, she did not feel that anything was amiss, and asked suspiciously.


    "Nothing, let''s go back to the residence!" Shen Han Sheng''s thin lips pursed as he subconsciously shot a glance in the direction that Duan Muyan had disappeared in. Was he really too concerned about her? He started to hallucinate, but just now, he could clearly feel her aura nearby. Speechless, Shen Hansheng felt as though his heart had been submerged in a cold pond. He already had an impulse, he could not act rashly. If not, not only would he be unable to save Duan Mu Yan, he might even be harming her.


    In the darkness, a pair of bloodthirsty eyes, filled with hatred, stared at the unconscious Duan Mu Yan.


    What a beauty!" But no matter how beautiful she was, she was just a slut! "Blade!" Xia Hou Yu''s cold eyes suddenly flashed, and her slender jade-like fingers were abruptly lifted. To the side, a man dressed as a guard immediately took off his saber from his waist and respectfully placed both hands in front of Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    Just as Xia Hou Yuying made her move, a figure suddenly appeared and blocked the blade that was about to land on Duan Mu Yan.


    "Princess, you mustn''t!" Windblade begged, his eyes filled with terror.


    "It''s you!" You did well, he, the Japanese princess, will definitely reward you. But now, this woman cannot live! " The appearance of the wind blades did not waver her resolve to kill Duan Mu Yan.


    "Princess, please listen to what Feng Ren has to say. third prince values Meng Yan a lot, if third prince knows that Lady Meng Yan died under his hands, he will definitely not let it go. That day, Princess and third prince ¡­" Before Feng Dao could finish his words, he heard a "Pa ¡­" ''Bang! ''a crisp sound was heard. Five finger marks appeared on his face.


    "Stop talking nonsense!" The expression on Xia Hou Yu Ying''s delicate face changed. She couldn''t let a fourth person know about her relationship with Shen Hanxin, or even the matters regarding Wind Blade.


    "Moreover, the Fourth Prince has already returned home. If this news spreads out in the future, the Duke of Han will definitely not forgive the princess, so I hope the princess can think twice," said Feng Dao in pain. He did not want Duan Mu Yan to die, and he also did not want anything to happen to Xia Hou Yuying; if she died at the hands of Xia Hou Yuying, the consequences would be even worse than what Xia Hou Yuying had imagined.


    "Are you saying that Han Sheng is back?" Xia Hou Yuying excitedly looked at the Wind Blade with an unconcealable joy in her eyes.


    "As soon as King Han entered the city, he immediately went to the Mu King Manor to get someone. Otherwise, this subordinate would not have had the chance to release Meng Yan." His heart was suddenly in pain, as if a thousand thin strings were fiercely entangling it. No matter which one he moved, the wind blades would feel a heart-wrenching pain.


    "We''re finally back!" If you go down first, I will know what to do about Meng Yan! "However ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes slowly dimmed.


    "Princess, please rest assured that Feng Yidao will not tell the truth about this matter." As he was leaving, he couldn''t help but take a glance at the already unconscious Duan Mu Yan. I''m sorry!


    After the Wind Blades left, the guards looked towards Xia Hou Yu Ying with a questioning look.


    What am I doing? Send this slut into the army camp and tell Sun Pinghao, the left-winger of the 73rd Battalion, that, in order to save our family, he voluntarily sold us into the army to be a courtesan. Remember, don''t mention my name, understand?" Xia Hou Yu''s cherry lips slightly pursed, and her long narrow eyes emitted a cold light. Even though she was not a virgin, she was not a military courtesan that was ridden by ten thousand people. If Han Sheng saw her sleeping in another man''s embrace, would he still view her like a pearl?


    As she thought of this, a wild smile appeared on Xia Hou Yuying''s face. As she watched the guard carry the unconscious Duan Mu Yan towards the barracks, Xia Hou Yuying couldn''t wait to rush to the Residence of Han.


    When the Wind Blade returned to the backyard, Shen Hanxin''s complexion was cold and his eyes were bloodthirsty. The face of the guard that he had lured away was swollen, and Shen Hanxin could see the silhouette of the Wind Blade.


    "Where''s Meng Yan?" A cold voice came from Shen Han Xin''s mouth. Seeing that there was no one behind Wind Blade, Shen Han Xin''s body flashed forward, moving in front of Wind Blade and pressing a hand against his neck.


    "This King is asking you!" Where is Meng Yan? Didn''t you say that someone had appeared? Who is it? Shen Hansheng''s men? " Shen Hanxin''s grip gradually grew stronger, but Wind Blade was unable to resist.


    "Master, your subordinate didn''t see it clearly. I only saw a black shadow appear in the southeast corner and chased after it in a hurry. Lady Meng Yan, she ¡­" Wind Blade choked and choked, feeling as if there was a huge rock pressing against his chest, causing him to be unable to breathe. At this moment, he was more willing to let Shen Han Xin strangle him to death, perhaps this was the only way to free him.


    "Where is he? Have they caught up? " Shen Hanxin''s voice grew colder and colder, and his dark eyes narrowed slightly. The Wind Blade was his most trusted right-hand man, and he had never been this careless. Thinking to this point, the strength in Shen Hanxin''s hands increased yet again.


    "Return... "Master, that person''s skills are outstanding. Your subordinate ¡­" We couldn''t catch him. " Feng Ren felt his mind go blank as the beautiful face of Xia Hou Yuying suddenly appeared in front of his eyes. If he mistakenly loved her in this life, in the next, he would rather break off love than love her so lowly.


    Seeing that Wind Blade had turned purple, Shen Han Xin suddenly let go of him. Wind Blade took a few steps back, covering his chest with his hands, and took a few deep breaths to recover.


    "All of you, go down!" Shen Han Xin looked to the side at the guard, and waited for the guard to leave before turning back to Wind Blade with a sinister look in his eyes.


    "Based on this king''s understanding of Shen Hansheng, if he were to rob others, he wouldn''t use such a foolish method to lure a tiger out of its lair. Say it, Xia Hou Yuying came looking for you?" Shen Hanxin opened his mouth coldly, his thin lips pursed tightly. Because he understood, he had to use the Wind Blade as a support. How could Xia Hou Yuying''s little thoughts escape his eyes?


    "No!" This subordinate has never seen Princess Yu Ying before! " Hearing his words, the Wind Blade trembled, and its eyes suddenly drooped down, not daring to look at Shen Hanxin again, as if its eyes could pierce the heart.


    "Really?" Shen Han Xin''s long eyes narrowed, she had already come to a conclusion from the bottom of her heart.


    "Your subordinate is willing to die to show his sincerity!" As Feng Dao spoke, he smacked towards his forehead with a single hand, but was stopped by Shen Han Xin in the next second.


    "Forget it!" This matter shall be investigated by This King. After I meet Shen Hansheng tomorrow morning, This King will know who did this! If it was really Xia Hou Yuying, if there was a hair on Meng Yan''s head that had gone wrong, would you believe it? This king will make Xia Hou Yu Ying die a miserable death! You should know that This King will keep his word! " Shen Hanxin spoke coldly, and Scheer turned to leave.


    Even though Shen Hanxin had walked far away, Wind Blade''s heart was still almost frozen in the cold pond. He believed Shen Hanxin''s words, and he believed even more in Shen Hanxin''s strength. What should he do? In the dark, Shen Han Xin''s hands were clenched into fists, his dark pupils were flashing a light as black as the night, waiting for the Wind Blade''s figure to leave, Shen Han Xin then leapt and followed.


    Duke Han''s Mansion.


    He originally thought that he could proudly return, but at this moment, his heart was no longer at peace. Compared to the Crown Prince of Southern Yue, he was more worried about Duan Mu Yan''s safety, and on the journey back, he had almost caused her to lose her life, but now that she had fallen into his hands, was that his promise?


    Just as Shen Hansheng was feeling vexed, Leng Bing Xin walked in from outside.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Princess Yuying requests an audience." The entire Southern Yue knew what Xia Hou Yuying was thinking about Shen Hansheng, and she had the qualifications to do so. Just because she was Xia Hou Bo''s precious gem, she was the best candidate for being the Han King''s wife. As for himself ¡­ He was just a pitiful girl saved by her master from a brothel. How could the heaven and earth not make her humble to the extreme?


    "No!" At this moment, he had to think of a method to save Duan Mu Yan. Shen Han Xin had always been a cunning person and he had already recklessly attempted to rescue her at the Mu King Manor. If he failed to do so for the second time, the consequences would be unthinkable.


    "Bing-Er, let me know." The moment Leng Bing Xin heard Shen Hansheng''s rejection, she felt as if a beam of light had suddenly appeared in her heart, driving away all her darkness. Before she could even leave the main hall, a haughty and arrogant figure appeared at the entrance.


    "Princess ¡­" Leng Bingxin said hoarsely, as she turned to look at Shen Hansheng.


    "Han Sheng, you''ve come back. How come you haven''t seen Yu Ying? Could it be that after leaving for so long, you''ve long forgotten about Yu Ying?" Xia Hou Yu''s red lips pouted slightly, and the moment her watery eyes saw Shen Hansheng, they released a resplendent brilliance. After a year, the person in front of her was still as handsome and unparalleled as ever, and the sharp outline of her face was as if she had seen it in her dreams several times.


    Leng Bing Xin naturally understood what was going on, although she felt a little disappointed in her heart, she did not show it on her face. When the Leng Bing Xin left, Xia Hou Yu Ying had already impatiently walked into the main hall, her entire body was right in front of Shen Han Sheng, but he had cleverly avoided her.

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    "This King is tired from the journey and originally wanted to pay a visit to the Rong King after resting. It has been a while since I last saw him, is the Rong King feeling better?" Shen Hansheng pursed his lips. There was no hint of joy on his face, and his voice was calm as well. Perhaps before he had given his heart to Duan Mu Yan, he had thought of borrowing Xia Hou Yuying''s hand to climb onto the throne, and then seizing the throne to achieve twice the results with half the effort. But at this moment, he suddenly couldn''t muster the interest to contend with this arrogant county governor; if it weren''t for Xia Hou Bo''s face, he would definitely have kicked him out of the Han King''s Manor.


    "You only care about your royal father, did you not think about me? "Did you know that on the day you left without saying goodbye, Yu Ying cried for several days. Now that you are back, you won''t leave?" Xia Hou Yu''s long eyes flashed slightly, and his eyes became misty. His words even carried the shyness of a girl.


    "It is because Han Sheng did not leave well. Back then, he left in a hurry and never told anyone about it. This time, he won''t leave." I wonder if Princess Yu Ying has any business with Han Sheng? " Shen Hansheng spoke up with a weary look on his face.


    "Must I look for you because of something? I missed you! In a few days, I will not be able to remember your face, so I can let you look at it more carefully, and I can imprint this face into my heart. If you leave without saying goodbye one day, Yuying will paint this face and hang it on the bedside. " Xia Hou Yu Ying said coquettishly. Her watery eyes stared at Shen Hansheng, never leaving him for a moment.


    If not for the fact that he had made use of Xia Hou Yu before he left, and had treated her slightly better, she probably would not have said something like that at this moment. However, if she were to alienate Xia Hou Yu Ying now, it would only result in the Duke of Rong''s displeasure.


    Luckily, Leng Bingxin''s appearance had managed to break apart Shen Hansheng''s encirclement. Otherwise, he would not know how long Xia Hou Yu would have been staring at him like that.


    "Princess, please have some tea!" Leng Bing Xin respectfully brought the tea to Xia Hou Yu Ying''s side and then poured a cup for Shen Hansheng as well. Following which, he stood behind Shen Hansheng, with no intention of leaving.


    "Han Sheng, how did you reap any rewards from this trip to the Great Mo? Shen Hanxin is like a tiger eyeing its prey right now!" With Cold Ice Heart around, Xia Hou Yu Ying could only take those sweet words and return to the main topic.


    "I wonder if Princess has heard anything?" Shen Hansheng''s eyes glazed over as he questioned back.


    There''s not a single word that''s reliable, and there are even some that say that you got a beauty in your arms in the Badlands and are extremely protective of her. Yu Ying doesn''t believe this phrase, as a man with thousands of ambitions, he would never have the love of a woman, and the King of Han I know is not an unruly man. He already knows that there are people in the Southern Yue who care about you, so how could he have any feelings for you? As Xia Hou Yuying spoke, she inadvertently glanced at Shen Hansheng. Seeing that his face was expressionless, she felt somewhat at ease. If she really cared about that slut, how would she have the mood to sit and chat with him?


    The person who said it didn''t mean it, but the person who heard it had his own thoughts. By the side, Leng Bing could not help but be stunned. Could he be talking about Duan Mu Yan? This was impossible. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan, how could his master''s plan have failed? It was too late for his master to hate her, so how could he like her? However, on the way back, his master''s every action was unusual. He had just entered the city when he directly rushed into the Mu King''s manor to collect someone. This was really the complete opposite of his master''s character.


    "Other than these, is there anything else?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows twitched as he asked doubtfully.


    "Perhaps, but Yuying doesn''t care. Oh right, is dinner ready?" If there is none, Yu Ying will show you some, how about it? " Xia Hou Yuying politely opened her mouth, showing her intention to stay and eat.


    However, This King has just returned to his residence and is very tired. At this moment, I just want to take a rest, and after tomorrow morning assembly, This King will personally pay a visit to the Rong King''s manor. Then, how about this, has the princess ever ridden in a palanquin before? If there is none, Bing''er, use this prince''s palanquin to send Princess Yuying home. " After which, he turned around and walked towards the back of the hall.


    "Hanshi!" Hey! "Don''t go ¡­" However, no matter how much Xiahou Yuying called out to him, Shen Hansheng''s figure disappeared from the main hall.


    "Princess, please don''t blame me. Your highness is really tired. If it''s inconvenient for your highness, Bing''er will prepare a sedan for you right now?" Leng Bing Xin said respectfully, but her heart was tangled with Xia Hou Yu''s unintentional words.


    "This princess should have not sat in Han Sheng''s palanquin for a long time. Prepare to go ¡­ This princess is waiting at the Manor''s entrance! " Xia Hou Yuying was impolite. As long as she was in Shen Hansheng''s sedan, she could feel the aura emanating from his body. A warm feeling rose from the bottom of her heart.


    When Xia Hou Yuying reached the entrance of the mansion, she suddenly saw a familiar figure. Her original good mood disappeared without a trace, and that humiliation slowly rose from the bottom of her heart.


    In the dark, Xia Hou''s Yu Ying''s eyes turned cold as she looked at the man in front of her with hostility.


    "Why are you here? Didn''t I tell you that you are not allowed to look for me if you have nothing to do? " Xia Hou Yu Ying clenched her fists. If it wasn''t for the fact that she had just used the Wind Blade, she would have swung the whip at the Wind Blade.


    "This subordinate only wants to ask how Princess Meng Yan is going to deal with Lady Meng Yan." If anything happened to Meng Yan, he would be the one who indirectly caused Xia Hou Yuying''s death.


    "None of your business! "Step down!" As soon as she saw the Wind Blade, she would think of that day when the main hall of the Mu King''s manor was ruined. That was a humiliation she would never be able to erase in her entire life.


    "This subordinate pleads for the princess to inform you. Otherwise, even if the princess kills Wind Blade, Wind Blade still wouldn''t leave." Feng Dao immediately dropped to one knee, begging with his eyes.


    "Do you really think I won''t dare to kill you?" Xia Hou Yu''s gaze was sinister and her fingers were gripping the dagger at her waist. At this moment, Leng Bing Xin''s voice came from outside the Residence of Duke of Han.


    "Princess Yu Ying?" Xia Hou Yuying turned around as soon as she heard the sound, and a plan suddenly formed in her mind. She then looked back at the wind blade.


    "If this princess guessed correctly, what if that bitch called Meng Yan is being ridden by more than ten soldiers ¡­" Shut up, Xia Hou Yu smiled lightly as he walked towards the door. Letting Feng Ren know meant letting Shen Hanxin know that sooner or later Shen Hansheng would know that her goal had been accomplished.


    When he heard Xiahou Yuying''s response, Wind Blade felt as if her entire body had been submerged in cold water. The cold feeling from the bottom of her feet rose to the deepest part of her heart. Barracks, military courtesans? Crap! Without hesitation, Windblade got up and headed straight for the barracks. In the dark, Shen Hanxin could only say that this matter was related to Xia Hou Yuying and did not hear their conversation. If she did, then Xia Hou Yuying would not be able to see the sun tomorrow.


    In order to compete with the Badlands, since the beginning of the battle, South Vietnam had secretly expanded their military supplies, from the original 60 Battalion to the 78 Battalion, and the soldiers in the Battalion had also been mixed up in both good and bad situations. During this time, the 73rd Battalion was the most prosperous. In order to recruit more soldiers to their own battalion, the vanguard of the 73rd Battalion, Sun Pinghao, brazenly made a sign indicating the quality of military prostitutes.


    At this moment, in the front tent, Sun Pinghao''s lustful eyes were sizing up the unconscious girl in front of him. She had a beautiful face, a beautiful figure, and her hair was messy like ink, falling down to her waist.


    "Is this beautiful person really willing?" Sun Pinghao glanced at the guard that brought him, and asked with suspicion.


    "Of course! If Sun Xianfeng dares not stay, we can just send him to another camp! " The expression in the two guards'' eyes was expressionless. Following Xia Hou Yuying''s instructions, they did not mention a single word about the culprit.


    "Look at you, what''s the hurry? How much is it?" As Sun Pinghao spoke, he took out 300 silver from his waist. In his eyes, this woman was a priceless treasure, but in front of a seller, he had to put on airs.


    "With this lady''s appearance, spending three hundred taels of silver as the vanguard will not be a loss!" One of the guards took the banknotes and looked at the other before leaving.


    At this moment, Sun Pinghao felt his blood boiling all over his body, and was about to move. Since he entered the camp, he had never met such a charming person, his face was sparkling like jade, and his long and thick eyelashes were like a fan, casting a shadow in front of his eyes. Sun Pinghao choked, and ruthlessly smeared his hands on his body, afraid that the dirt in his hands would stain her jade-like face.


    When he touched the girl''s fair and tender skin, the light in Sun Pinghao''s eyes darkened. The hand that was caressing the woman''s cheeks became more and more unable to stop.


    In a trance, Duan Mu Yan felt as if something was moving on her cheeks, and an indescribable disgust arose in her heart. In the next second, when Duan Mu Yan opened her eyes, she saw Sun Pinghao''s wretched eyes staring straight at her.


    "Who are you?" Duan Muyan suddenly stood up and retreated a few steps back. She stared vigilantly at the man in front of her as she scanned her surroundings. According to the surrounding decorations, this was undoubtedly a military camp.


    "I am the vanguard of the 73rd Battalion, Sun Pinghao!" May I know what your name is? " In the past, Sun Pinghao would never be so patient as to tell his family. Every time a girl came here, if she was obedient, he would put her in a comfortable room, and if she wasn''t, he would whip her and send her to the army camp seven or eight times. Thus, at this moment, Sun Pinghao had already shown mercy to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Barracks? Why am I here? " Duan Mu Yan thought back to everything that had happened. She clearly saw Shen Hansheng''s silhouette and was about to say something when she felt his head spinning. Why did he suddenly arrive here?


    "Naturally, you are asking the lady yourself!" As Sun Pinghao spoke, he walked step by step towards Duan Mu Yan, and his rough fingers impatiently extended towards her charming face.


    "Go away ¡­" Sensing the ill intentions in Sun Pinghao''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan retreated a few steps, his eyes wide with anger.


    "Miss, I, Vanguard, have spent a lot of money. If you continue to be so bashful, I won''t be happy!" Sun Pinghao pursed his lips. His expression was disgusting.


    "I don''t know what you''re talking about! I want to leave! " However, the apprehension in her heart grew even more intense. She believed that this was most definitely the Southern Mountain''s Army Camp, so how could she have been captured here for no reason? There were too many questions lingering in her mind. Even if it was her own, she couldn''t find any clues.


    "Miss is joking, I, Sun Pinghao, have never heard of a girl who could still walk out after entering this place. The guard who brought the girl here has made it very clear that the girl has volunteered to be a military courtesan, but this vanguard did not even cut down on the price, and I still have the three hundred silver taels, if the girl had left, then I would have lost everything!" "I advise my lady to be more honest, she has truly followed me. With my lady''s looks, I promise that as long as you serve me well, I will not send you to any other tents to receive your punishment. What do you say?" As Sun Pinghao spoke, he extended his hands towards Duan Mu Yan, and a lewd smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, causing Duan Mu Yan to feel nauseous.

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    "Don''t come over! I want to see Mu King! " Although she didn''t know what had happened, if she didn''t mention Shen Hanxin''s name right now, it would be very difficult for her to escape from the Heaven.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Do you think that just because you used the Mu King to bully me, I will be afraid? You do have some looks, but no matter how beautiful you are, you are just a lowly woman. I advise you to give up on this idea! " Sun Pinghao''s patience had clearly run out. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to speak, Sun Pinghao had already pummeled Duan Mu Yan against the wall like a hungry wolf pouncing on its prey. He had exerted too much force with his hands, causing the embroidered clothes on her shoulders to hiss ¡­ There was a ripping sound.


    When Sun Pinghao saw Duan Mu Yan''s sparkling snow-white skin, he could only feel the blood in his entire body boiling over. His smelly mouth was already biting onto Duan Mu Yan''s jade neck.


    "Let go! "Ugh ¡­" As she waved her hand, she suddenly found a hard object. Without any hesitation, Duan Mu Yan grabbed the strange object in her hand and mercilessly smashed it onto Sun Pinghao''s head.


    "Ah ¡­" Sun Pinghao cried out in pain as he retreated from Duan Mu Yan. When he saw the blood on her forehead, he flung his other hand towards her.


    Sun Pinghao''s strength was so great that Duan Mu Yan''s body fell to the ground like a butterfly with broken wings.


    "Puff ¡­" Dark red blood splattered onto the ground like undefeatable mandarin beads. Duan Muyan felt as though her internal organs were on fire as her vision turned blurry.


    "Slut!" If you don''t want something soft, you have to use force! Today, let''s see how this vanguard will make you beg for death! " Sun Pinghao no longer cared about the blood on his head as he walked towards Duan Mu Yan.


    Outside the seventy-third tent.


    "Get out of the way!" "I want to find Sun Pinghao!" Wind Blade wrinkled his brows and pointed the sharp blade in his hand at the soldiers who were blocking him. Although the soldiers did not dare to advance forward, they still relied on their numbers to not retreat.


    "Who are you? We''ll go report to the vanguard after we''re done with our work. If you want to see me, you can wait here! " One of the soldiers confidently said as he wielded his halberd.


    "Working? "What''s the matter?" Feng Dao''s heart trembled as he thought of Xia Hou Yuying''s parting words. The light in his eyes dimmed.


    "What is it that an unknown fellow like you isn''t qualified to ask ¡­" Without waiting for the soldier to finish his sentence, he swung his Wind Blade and the soldier was instantly killed. When the soldier next to him saw this, his original momentum disappeared without a trace, as he was originally a wandering villain who was not too far away. If it weren''t for the army whores from the 73rd Battalion, they would still be idling in the streets, but the bloody light in front of them caused all the soldiers to scatter in all directions.


    At this moment, Wind Blade no longer cared about anything else as he charged toward Sun Pinghao''s tent.


    "Who are you? Without this vanguard''s teachings, how dare you barge in here? " At this moment, Sun Pinghao was sitting on a chair. His face was black and the blood on his forehead hadn''t dried yet. The entire tent was in chaos.


    "Where is he!?" Hand over the person! " Seeing this, Feng Ren felt as if someone was grabbing at his heart. If anything were to happen to Meng Yan, the prince would be even more ruthless than this to Xia Hou Yuying. He had originally wanted to help her, but if this were to happen to her, how could he endure it?


    "How dare you!" This is an army camp, how can you be so impudent! Get out of this vanguard! " Sun Pinghao had a belly full of fire, but now that he met someone like this, his mood naturally wasn''t any better.


    "Let me ask you again! Where is the girl that was just sent over? " The Wind Blade''s red eyes looked like they were about to split open. He stepped forward, grabbed Sun Pinghao''s collar, and viciously asked.


    "You ¡­ You! Someone! Someone come quickly! Drag that person away and beat him to death! " It was the first time Sun Pinghao was disrespected in his own territory. When Sun Pinghao opened his mouth, someone entered the tent, but they were not his subordinates. This person was wearing a blue robe, with sharp eyebrows and eyes like the stars. At this moment, his eyes were as cold as the moon.


    "Mu... King Mu? " Sun Pinghao was facing the tent. When Shen Hanxin came in, he saw that the Wind Blade had let go of him before the Wind Blade had. When he turned around, he saw Shen Hanxin standing in front of him with a cold expression.


    "Subordinate... Subordinate pays his respects to the Mu King. " Facing Shen Hanxin''s gaze, Windblade felt as if his whole body was on fire, and the guilt he felt made him feel ashamed and ashamed. Shen Han Xin let out a breath of cold air and walked in front of Sun Pinghao. Before Sun Pinghao could react, a palm hit his chest.


    This palm only hit Sun Pinghao enough to make him cough out blood. Sun Pinghao fell to the ground with a look of confusion.


    "Where is he?" Shen Hanxin turned to look at Wind Blade and followed him. The moment he saw Wind Blade enter the 73rd Battalion, the words of Xia Hou Yuying suddenly echoed in Shen Hanxin''s mind, ''Naturally, it''s to send her to the army camp to be a courtesan'' ¡­


    "Replying to Master ¡­" He was not sure if Shen Hanxin knew about this matter related to Xia Hou Yuying, but just as Feng Dao was hesitating, Shen Hanxin struck out again, and in the next second, the state of Feng Dao was almost the same as Sun Pinghao. Shen Han Xin surveyed her surroundings, her gaze suddenly falling onto the piece of cloth that Duan Mu Yan had torn off her body. Beside the piece of cloth, a mouthful of fresh blood was reflected in Shen Han Xin''s eyes.


    Anger rose from the bottom of Shen Hanxin''s heart. Shen Han Xin strode towards Sun Pinghao, a hand on his neck as he glared at the man in front of him with a bloodthirsty look in his eyes.


    "This King is asking you!" Where is Meng Yan? " Sun Pinghao was stunned. He didn''t know how to respond. He also wanted to know where the person was!


    "Your Highness ¡­" Is the prince talking about the beauty who voluntarily sells herself? " Sun Pinghao asked even though he knew the answer. The only person who had been sent into the army today was Duan Mu Yan.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Prince, have mercy ¡­" At this moment, Shen Hanxin ruthlessly increased his strength. Sun Pinghao''s face had already turned purple, his eyes were turning white, and he was about to suffocate to death.


    "Your Highness ¡­" "If you use any more strength, no one will know where Lady Meng Yan is!" At the side, Wind Blade reminded as he endured the pain. Shen Hanxin seemed to have awoken from a dream and flung him to the side. Sun Pinghao was still gasping for air. Even now, he still did not know the source of this disaster.


    "I will give you one last chance. Where is Lady Meng Yan?" Regardless of whether she is dead or alive, This King will see it all! Immediately! " Shen Hanxin''s red eyes were like water, and the knuckles of his fists were turning white. From time to time, a gurgling sound could be heard.


    At this moment, Sun Pinghao held his chest, looking at Shen Hanxin with begging eyes.


    "This subordinate deserves to die. This subordinate really did not know that the woman was from the Prince''s side. The guards sent over only said that she was doing it voluntarily ¡­" "So ¡­" Sun Pinghao was about to say more, but suddenly, an invisible pressure came over. Shen Hanxin was squatting down, his cold eyes shining as he stared at Sun Pinghao.


    "So?" He dared not imagine what Duan Muyan had just experienced. As long as Sun Pinghao did not say it out loud, he would not believe it, but why did his heart hurt so much? The pain made him want to crush the person in front of him with his bare hands!


    "So ¡­" This subordinate swore that he definitely didn''t touch that woman. Originally, I wanted to use violence, but I don''t know why. Someone outside suddenly called me out, saying it was an extremely urgent matter. When I came back, the person had already disappeared. I really don''t know where that girl is right now! " Sun Pinghao looked pleadingly at Shen Hanxin.


    He reckoned that Sun Pinghao did not have the guts to lie to him, but since he dared to touch the woman he cared about, the consequences would not be good. His heart trembled slightly. He cares? Shen Hanxin was frightened by his own thoughts.


    "Someone, come!" Right now, it was unknown whether Duan Moyan was dead or alive. Shen Hanxin couldn''t care less about the feelings that flashed past his heart as he coldly spoke. Suddenly, a few guards came in from outside the tent.


    Listen up, cut off Sun Pinghao''s grandson''s roots and feed him to the dogs. Then peel off his hands and legs and throw some salt on them. Afterwards, use the horses to slowly drag him around the military camp for ten laps. Shen Hanxin spoke in a light tone, his thin lips curled up in a cold smile. Killing people without even touching the ground, such a cruel cut off hand was truly intimidating.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Your Highness, spare me! This little one really doesn''t know! I beg Your Highness to let me go! " When Sun Pinghao heard this, he immediately kneeled on the ground and kowtowed with all his might. However, no matter how much he begged, he could not shake Shen Han. Just as the soldier was about to step forward, Sun Pinghao suddenly stood up and pulled out the dagger at his waist, wanting to kill himself. However, the next second, Shen Han had pointed out a few major acupoints.


    "No matter how This King wants you to die, you have to die. Otherwise, even your family will have to sit down!" Shen Hanxin''s eyes narrowed. As he spoke, he had already ordered his soldiers to take Sun Pinghao away, leaving behind only Shen Hanxin and Feng Dao.


    The Wind Blade had already seen what had happened to Sun Pinghao. No matter how scared he was, he knew that this was what he deserved, and if Sun Pinghao''s death was unclear, then he knew that he had committed a heinous crime.


    "Master ¡­" This subordinate knows that he is guilty, so no matter how Master punishes him, Feng Ren will have no regrets. " Wind Blade''s eyes drooped as he spoke decisively.


    "Do you really think that Xia Hou Yu would like you?" "Even if you lost your life for her, in her eyes, you are still a dog. This king told you to take her that day, but I just want you to know that she isn''t as noble as you think she is. Not to mention that she is arrogant and proud, in these past few years, there have been more than one or two innocent people who have died in her hands. The clear and cold voice contained a hint of disappointment, Shen Hanxin could not help but sigh as he saw Feng Dao lower his eyes in silence.


    "No matter what method you use, I want to know where Meng Yan is!" I''ll leave this matter to you! " Shen Han Xin turned around and left the tent. When Shen Han Xin left, the entire tent was empty, and Wind Blade felt as if his heart had been cut by a dull blade. At this moment, he was willing to let Shen Han Xin kill him with a single slash, but he did not want to end up like this.


    Seeing Shen Hanxin''s figure leaving, Xia Hou Yu Ying couldn''t help but look at the woman beside her with admiration.


    "Aunt is indeed wise. If Aunt did not remind me, this slut would definitely have been snatched back by Mu Wang! "That Jade Gem has wasted its time." In the dark, Xia Hou Yuying looked at Xia Hou Yu with admiration. Xia Hou Yuying was sitting in Shen Hansheng''s palanquin, wanting to return to her home, but she met Xia Hou Yu of the Rongsheng Mansion along the way. Xia Hou Yu was a person who did not hide anything, so he naturally told Xia Hou Yu everything he had done. If it wasn''t for Xia Hou Yu being more cautious, Duan Mu Yan would not have landed in her hands at this moment.

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    "You must not act rashly in the future. At present, we do not know how much weight this woman holds in Duke Han''s heart, so if it is of any importance, King Mu will definitely use this woman to threaten King Han and get her hands on him. He might have helped King Han greatly, but if it is not as important as what the rumors say, you will not make up for your losses if you rashly offend King Mu!" Xia Hou Yu was worried.


    "Aunty, don''t worry. Feng Yidao definitely won''t tell Shen Hanxin that this is related to me. Besides, Yu Ying isn''t afraid of that fellow!" Xia Hou Yuying was obviously a little guilty, and now that she had fallen into Shen Hanxin''s hands, if that person really got agitated, she was afraid that Shen Hanxin would do something too excessive.


    "First, let''s not talk about that. This Meng Yan, right now, the best place to place her is the palace. I will bring her back, so as not to alert the enemy!" Xia Houyu had always been meticulous and meticulous. If the woman in front of him was someone who could influence the overall situation, controlling her was like controlling the entire situation.


    "Aunt, kill her!" When Yu Ying saw her, she got annoyed! " Xia Hou Yuying said with hatred in her eyes.


    "What do you know!?" He had to leave a way out for himself! Leave this matter to you for now, just hand him over to me. Return to your residence first, remember, you cannot mention this matter to your royal father with even a single word, understand? " Xia Hou Yu instructed cautiously.


    "Aunty, don''t worry. Yuying knows." Although she didn''t want to, since Xia Hou Yu asked, Xia Hou Yu Ying had no choice but to do as he said.


    The next morning, the Southern Yue''s Imperial Court became particularly lively. All of the officials and generals couldn''t help but whisper as their eyes fell on that purple figure.


    After not seeing Shen Hansheng for nearly a year, the crowd was surprised by his sudden appearance. Some of the influential officials who knew of the internal affairs had looks of approval on their faces as they looked at the two sides. More than half of the court officials were fully confident that Shen Hansheng had been bestowed the title of Crown Prince. Amongst these, the Prime Minister Wang Yi was the leader, while the other portion supported Shen Hanxin wholeheartedly, led by Minister Li Xiao of the Left. At that moment, the two of them were standing next to the two princes, seemingly at loggerheads.


    "The emperor has arrived!" Accompanied by a burst of shrill voices, everyone stopped their whispers and respectfully waited on the throne room. The man in the royal robe walked up to the Dragon Throne from the back of the hall. He had a grand stature, bronze skin color, distinct facial features, and his eyes were dark and deep, flickering with a sharp eagle-like glint, and under his tall nose, his thin lips were parted, and even though he was a bit old, his body still emitted a wild and unruly aura, and was extremely domineering. As he casually sat down, he exuded the aura of a king.


    "Everyone, please rise." A sonorous voice full of confidence rang out. In truth, Nanyue did not seem to be in a hurry to call someone ''Crown Prince''. After all, Shen Ao Tian''s body was much stronger than before.


    "Thank you, your majesty ¡­" Amongst the four princes, he valued Shen Hansheng the most. Not only was his martial arts skills superior to the other three princes, but his birth mother was the most beloved woman in his life. It was a pity that the heavens were messing with him, and it was not even a beauty that had seen the light of day. When Shen Hansheng''s birth mother was ten years old, she had already died from an evil disease. Before his death, Shen Ao Tian had promised Shen Han Sheng''s mother that he would teach his son well, and in the future, he would entrust him with a heavy responsibility.


    "Duke Han, is there anything to be gained from your trip?" Shen Ao Tian spoke indifferently, his voice was filled with an irresistible aura. Upon hearing his words, Shen Hansheng took a step forward and clenched his fists.


    "Reporting to Imperial Father, this trip of Han Sheng''s was not unsatisfactory. Currently, Emperor Mo, Duan Chen, is lying on a bed, no longer in control of the imperial court!" Shen Hansheng spoke truthfully and truthfully. As he spoke, his eyes subconsciously looked at Shen Hanxin, his gaze was as cold as ice.


    "Hm!" "Well done!" Shen Ao Tian nodded his head, a smile on his face. Shen Hanxin, who was standing at the side, also stepped forward.


    "This son has his own performance!"


    Looking at his other son, Shen Ao Tian felt gratified. Although Shen Han Xin''s personality was far inferior to his, she could still be considered to have great foresight, ever since the First Prince died on the battlefield, the Second Prince was trapped in love, and now only Shen Ao Tian had these two sons by his side, the back of his hand was covered in flesh, he really could not tell which one he loved more.


    "Yes!"


    "Reporting to royal father, Han Xin knows that it was hard for fourth brother to hide in Big Mo, but if he doesn''t get what he deserved in return for the hard work, would he neglect his duty as fourth brother?" Shen Hanxin spearhead directly Shen Hansheng.


    On the other side, Prime Minister Wang Yi did not allow them to leave.


    "Why would King Mu say such a thing? To be able to force the ruler of a country down the throne, it is sufficient proof that King Han is resourceful. Now that everyone knows of Duke Han''s merits, how could he be erased with a single sentence!" Wang Yi''s words immediately aroused Li Xiao''s anger.


    That day, the secret envoy clearly said that the Duke of Han finished off the Great General Dou Jing and the vanguard Qi Hu in the Great Mo. Even the prime minister was forced to flee in the middle of the night by the King of Han, and there''s also Xu Tiansu and Liu Li, these important officials of the Great Mo have all broken up. Not only that, the secret report states that the silver and silver in the Great Mo Kingdom''s treasury were secretly transported out of the Great Mo by the King of Han, but the truth is! Now that Dou Jing and Qi Hu were still here, and Xu Tianshu and Liu Li''s relationship had returned to normal, it could be seen that Badlands'' strength hadn''t wavered at all. As for the silver taels from the Badlands Kingdom''s treasury ¡­ This humble subject cannot say anymore! " Li Xiao said resentfully, full of self-confidence.


    As for the life and death of Dou Jing and the rest, it does not affect the overall situation at all. Since Duan Chen had already abdicated, and there was an empress who only knew how to embroider, then the Han King''s achievements will definitely be seen, and taking a step back, just based on the courage and loyalty the Han King has to the Emperor, it''s not something an ordinary person can compare! " Wang Yi retorted angrily.


    "That might not be the case. The only reason is that Han Wang has the exact same face as Duan Chen''s son!" This humble subject believes that no matter who it is that has the face to resist, they will not hesitate to serve the South Vietnam! " Li Xiao pointed to Shen Hanxin.


    Just as Wang Yi was about to reprimand him, on the dragon throne, Shen Ao Tian felt a headache coming on.


    "All of you, stop talking. I know who''s in the right and who''s in the wrong!" King Rong, do you think that the current Mo is different? " Shen Ao Tian couldn''t help but sigh, then looked towards the silent Xia Hou Bo. In truth, he was very clear about the current situation of the imperial court. Because of this, it was always Shen Ao Tian''s decision to decide who was the crown prince.


    As for the new Empress, this humble subject thinks that I should not underestimate her. To be able to fight with the King of Han, and to have half a move on a woman who is in danger of winning, I am sure that she is not an ordinary woman, so this humble subject thinks that if I want to make a move on the Great Mo, I need to observe for a period of time before coming to a conclusion. " Xia Hou Bo''s words sounded unbiased, but in reality, he was certain of Shen Hansheng''s achievements.


    "King Rong is right. I think so too. King Han, you''ve worked hard! You have accomplished a great deed in this trip to the Great Mo. Later on, I will bestow it upon you. Before the other officials could react, he had already stood up and left. Now that the four seas were at peace, the court officials would always speak of the establishment of the crown prince, whether it was in the open or in the shadows, it was not child''s play, he had his own plans.


    After Shen Ao Tian left, the court officials saw that the confrontation was fruitless and scattered like birds. At this moment, only Shen Hanxin and Shen Hansheng were present in the main hall, facing each other.


    "My royal brother has always been a wise man. I never thought that he would actually lose to a woman. This really shames my reputation as his royal brother!" I believe that Empress Mo is not as gentle, charming and charming as Meng Yan. At this moment, he really wanted to know if the person who robbed Meng Yan was the one who kidnapped Shen Hansheng. If that was the case, wouldn''t all the efforts he had put into this plan come to naught?


    "How do you know her name is Meng Yan? If you dare to hurt her in the slightest, don''t blame This King for killing you in the future! " Shen Hansheng spoke fiercely, his deep eyes were filled with determination.


    "Don''t worry royal brother, you should know what royal brother wants better than anyone else. As long as he gets what he wants, women are the cheapest things to him!" Shen Hanxin''s smiling face was like a flower, his floating heart slowly calmed down after hearing Shen Hansheng''s warning. It seemed like the person who kidnapped Meng Yan was not Shen Hansheng, then who else could it be? No matter what, he had to find Meng Yan before Shen Hansheng does.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng flung his sleeves and left. His steps no longer appeared as leisurely as they did before. Now that he had that worry on his mind, he no longer appeared as unrestrained and unrestrained as he had before. Duan Muyan, was his tribulation after all.


    After an unknown amount of time had passed, Duan Moyan felt her entire body go numb. Her beautiful eyes, which were akin to butterfly feathers, flapped with all her might for a few moments before they finally opened. Abruptly, Duan Moyan stood up and vigilantly scanned her surroundings. Even though the room was small, it was also neat and tidy. In the middle of the room, there was a wooden table with a simple tea set placed on top.


    He could only see that many parts of his shirt had been torn apart. If he didn''t remember, he was clearly in the tent, and that disgusting face was walking step by step towards him, with dirty hands constantly moving around his body. At this point, Duan Mu Yan''s expression suddenly turned cold as he dashed towards the door, but no matter how hard he tried to shake her, the door remained unbreakable.


    Just as Duan Muyan was desperately trying to find an escape route, she suddenly heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside the door, followed by the sound of chains clanking.


    Her heart floated in her chest as she clutched the teapot in her hands with a trace of determination in her eyes. If it was that lecherous pervert from earlier, she would definitely have rather died than obey.


    When the door opened, Duan Mu Yan suddenly swung her hand, and the teapot flew in a long arc towards the door, and the expected wail did not ring out as the woman dressed in palace attire suddenly flashed, and the teapot was caught by her. In the moment the door opened, Duan Mu Yan suddenly swung her hand, and the teapot flew in a long arc, and the room was smashed into the door, and the expected wail did not ring out, but flashed in the air as the woman dressed in palace attire, and the teapot was caught by her.

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    If her guess was right, this person was either a rich or noble person, and the woman wore a flying phoenix hairpin on her hair. Her work was exquisite, and the precious gem embedded in the middle was also quite rare.


    "Who are you?" She raised the teacup in her hand as well, even though she knew that even if the teacup was swung, it wouldn''t land on the woman''s body.


    What a beautiful lady. No wonder the Frigid King was so infatuated with you. What a pity ¡­" "Xia Hou Yu''s lips slightly pursed, and her watery eyes sized up Duan Mu Yan. Such a beautiful girl, not to mention a man, even she was moved when she saw her.


    "Is this the Southern Yue Imperial Palace?" After which, she walked towards Xia Hou Yu. When the palace maid saw this, she instantly stood in front of Duan Moyan, her eyes filled with a cold light.


    "Feng Er, you can leave now. She won''t do anything to me!" Xia Hou Yu waved his hand to withdraw from the maidservants standing at the side, and his beautiful eyes that were like butterfly feathers once again shot towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "You''re quite smart, this is indeed the Southern Mountain''s Palace, and it''s also the secluded garden that has been forgotten for a long time. Without my permission, no one will come in, so you''d better give up on the idea of running, otherwise the one who will suffer will only be you!" Xia Hou Yu said leisurely, his eyes were emotionless.


    "Why am I here? You want to capture me to threaten Shen Hansheng? " In the blink of an eye, he had already moved on to three other places. However, what made her fortunate was that he no longer had to face that disgusting face. As for how to escape, he could only think of one step at a time.


    "Wrong, I captured you to help King Han. Miss Meng Yan, do you know how bad your existence is for King Han?" From Xia Hou Yu''s point of view, Shen Hansheng''s wangfei could only be his niece, Xia Hou Yuying.


    "As long as you let me go, I promise I will never meet with King Han again. What do you think?" Duan Mu Yan smiled bitterly. How could she want to be like this? If she had a choice, she would rather never pay Shen Han Sheng for the appointment to the Spring Festival, and even more so, never step into the Lust Immortal Pavilion.


    "Do you think I''m an idiot? "You can rest in peace. If there is no order from me, no one will disturb you, but ¡­" Xia Houyu wanted to say something, but stopped. A glint flashed across his eyes, and he immediately turned to look at Feng''er.


    "Let''s go!" Xia Hou Yu closed her eyes and got up to leave the room. How could Duan Mu Yan allow him to do that? She was pushed back several meters by Feng''er before she could make her way up the wall. There was no doubt that Feng''er''s martial arts was not weak.


    At the moment when the door was tightly shut, Duan Mu Yan felt that she should not have shouted ''Tian Tian'' so rudely. If only Zi Min and the others were here, how wonderful would that be?


    The night was dark and deep. Duan Mu Yan sat alone at the square table in a daze for a long time. Fortunately, the table was still lit with candles, otherwise, she really wouldn''t have known how to spend the night. His heart suddenly trembled, and a light flashed across Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. Without any further thought, she stood up and moved forward!


    Borrowing the moonlight, Duan Moyan discovered that she wasn''t in a desolate place. There was a four-sided pavilion in front of her, and not far from her room were two specially constructed palaces. Other than bluestone paved roads, the majority of them were flowers and plants.


    Duan Mu Yan knew that now was not the time to admire the scenery, so she carefully walked along the bluestone path, only stopping when she arrived at a several zhang tall red door in red lacquer. Under the moonlight, the two words "Underground Garden" were especially eerie and eerie. Duan Mu Yan tried pushing the door open, but no matter how hard she tried, the door wouldn''t budge. After trying for a long time, Duan Moyan finally lost all her strength. Just as she was sitting dejectedly by the door, she suddenly heard a burst of beautiful music drifting out from within Serene Garden. The music was gentle and melodious, sometimes like high mountains and flowing water, sometimes like the gurgling of a river.


    If this zither music could resonate with Xiao Yuxuan''s flute music, it would definitely be a heavenly music to behold. After confirming that she was unable to open the wooden door, Duan Muyan simply headed in the direction of the zither music. The moonlight was like water as it sprinkled a faint halo over the azure stone path.


    The sound of the zither grew closer and closer. After passing through a four-sided pavilion in the middle, Duan Mu Yan finally saw the source of the music. A pale pink figure sat cross-legged in the middle of the hundred flowers and played her zither with her index finger.


    It was as if all the blood and sweat in the heaven had been poured onto that face. Under the long eyebrows of the sword, her eyes were as bright as the stars on a cold night, her pupils as black as crystals were as deep as the sea, and her gaze that shot out from within seemed to be unstoppable. Her nose was as tall and exquisite, like a jade sculpture. His silvery-white hair, under the night breeze, gave off a sense of serenity and vicissitudes that struck fear into the hearts of people.


    Except for the light pink robe, the man in front of him was almost impeccable. That kind of beauty was different from Shangguan Wuye''s enchanting charm. There was gentleness in beauty, but there was no lack of firmness.


    Such a forbidden garden, other than himself, there was actually someone else here. Not only that, it was a direct descendant of an immortal. A fierce gaze suddenly shot towards Duan Mu Yan, and before Duan Mu Yan could say anything, that faint pink figure moved like a ghost to Duan Mu Yan''s side. Her jade fingers, which had been playing the music of nature, were currently pinching Duan Mu Yan''s jade neck. Those eyes were so cold that it could freeze one''s entire body from the bottom of their feet.


    "Who are you?" The man''s voice was even more melodious than the sound of his zither, sounding just like the music of the Ninth Heaven. However, at this moment, Duan Mu Yan didn''t have the mental state to sense this and could feel the fingers around her neck tighten. Duan Mu only felt a stifling feeling in her chest, as if she was drowning in water. Seemingly noticing Duan Mu Yan''s discomfort, the man gradually withdrew his strength. However, his eyes were still as stinging as ice, and they were completely different from his aura.


    "Meng Yan, what about you?" After the man let go of her hand, Duan Moyan clutched her chest and gasped for breath. Only then did she raise her eyes and reply in a light voice. Although the man''s actions were crude, Duan Moyan didn''t show the slightest hint of anger. Perhaps they were both from different worlds, but when Duan Moyan faced the man head on, she actually felt an indescribable sorrow in her heart.


    "I... "I don''t know ¡­" After Duan Mu Yan gave her name, the man did not say anything else and did not make any further moves. Instead, he indifferently turned around and walked back to the zither.


    "Don''t go! "Do you have any way of getting me out of here?" In Duan Muyan''s eyes, the young man before her had already become her lifeline. She could only hope that he would be able to follow her and leave this secluded garden.


    However, Duan Moyan soon dispelled those thoughts. The man did not say a single word, and instead walked toward a palace hall with the Yaoqin in his arms. Since Duan Moyan had nothing to do, she followed him in. As soon as she entered the hall, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but feel extremely astonished. The palace in front of her was basically a woman''s sleeping quarters, the entire palace was decorated from the walls, and even the tea set was a light pink color.


    "Tea?" The man looked at Duan Mu Yan and spoke indifferently. There was no trace of anger or happiness in his voice, only an unnoticeable sadness. Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips when she heard him and smiled in response. Seeing the man pour the tea in front of her, Duan Moyan couldn''t help but take a sip of it.


    "It is indeed good tea, but this taste is similar to Jasmine''s and a little more elegant than hers. It seems to be jade-like and even more delicious than the last. If we were to say that it''s Longjing, if we don''t taste it carefully, we might be mistaken." As Duan Mu Yan was enjoying her meal, she didn''t notice the stupefied gaze of the man in the slightest.


    "The name of this tea is'' Peerless''. It was personally concocted by me. If Lady Meng Yan likes it, you can come and make it at any time!" As the man spoke, he poured a cup for herself as well.


    "''Peerless'', a good name. Meng Yan boldly asked, is there anyone else who would like to come?" Duan Mu Yan curiously asked as she subconsciously glanced at the man who had just poured tea.


    "Naturally, he will come over after a while due to the cold tea. He is usually very busy and only visits me at night when he comes to the garden." As the man spoke, his almond-shaped eyes revealed a hint of brilliance, and his originally expressionless face also had a trace of longing and longing.


    "Cold tea? Shen Hanming? " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she once again sized up the man before her. Somehow, she suddenly realized that the man in front of her had a face similar to Shen Hansheng and Shen Hanxin.


    "That''s right!" Do you recognize cold tea? If it wasn''t for my low status, perhaps he would have already been conferred the title of Crown Prince! " The man''s eyes dimmed as he spoke, but there was self-mockery in his words.


    Male pet? This thought only lasted for a second before it disappeared. If her guess was right, the person in front of her should be Shen Hanming.


    "Then he''s a prince? It''s already very late, should he come? " Duan Mu Yan probed.


    "Yes, he is the Second Prince. Ever since the First Prince died in battle, he has been working hard to settle national affairs, and he only wants the Emperor to acknowledge him and me at the same time. Thus, he will not come back so early. Am I being too selfish? " The man turned his gaze towards Duan Mu Yan, his eyes sparkling with an unspeakable grief.


    "It has nothing to do with you, actually ¡­ Actually, you can go and find him? " Duan Mu Yan could only say that the man before her was definitely a little deranged. Using someone who did not have any self-knowledge, she felt extremely apologetic in her heart. However, she had no choice. She could not just allow herself to be locked up here and not think of any methods.


    "I don''t know where he is. Ever since we arrived at the Garden of Zhou, I have never gone out, and he has not allowed me to go out either." The man lowered his eyes in silence, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.


    "Then I can take you away! As long as you can find a way to open that wooden door! " Duan Mu Yan said unwillingly.


    "Really?" The man''s face revealed a joyous expression as he excitedly looked at Duan Mu Yan. His eyes were completely unblemished, while Duan Mu Yan also felt ashamed and inferior.

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    "Hm!" Let''s go now! " Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to stand up, she suddenly felt an indescribable sense of pressure bearing down on her. When she raised her gaze, the expression of the man before her suddenly turned cold, as though he had just caught her by the neck.


    "Why are you still here? Didn''t you already leave? " Her entire body froze in shock. She suddenly discovered that she had encountered a situation that she had never encountered before in her life. The memory of this man in front of her was truly not pleasing to the ears.


    "I ¡­" Duan Mu Yan really wanted to explain, but she felt as though something was stuck in her throat.


    "Hurry up and leave. If Madam Jade were to see this, she would definitely be hurt!" The man spoke coldly. Subconsciously, he moved to the teacup he had just poured and took a sip.


    "The tea is getting cold, maybe Madam Yu went to look for me! I know that my royal father is doing this for my own good, but in my heart, there is only my mother. So what if she is from a brothel, she has been poor since she was a child, yet she is still of good character. If that is the case, I am willing not to be the crown prince! " The man''s voice was deep and sonorous, and his words were sonorous and forceful. He was definitely not as soft and unshakeable as before.


    Duan Moyan finally collapsed. The person in front of her was simply a person with a split personality. He was always together with her, hoping to return home day and night. Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, Duan Mu Yan was speechless. No wonder no one would lock up this entire time. If the person before her were to run out, wouldn''t the world be in chaos?


    "Mistress Jade might be back soon, don''t worry." Duan Moyan only knew that the man before her, who was also the Second Prince of the Southern Yue, Shen Han, was a person who valued friendship and righteousness.


    "Is that so? Is she really coming back soon? " Abruptly, Shen Hanming''s eyes were filled with hope as he stared fixedly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Ugh ¡­" It should be ¡­ "She said that someone was going to look for you ¡­" Originally, she had only said those words in a perfunctory manner, but she wasn''t as serious as Shen Hanming.


    "She won''t come back ¡­" Throwing down these words, Shen Hanming dejectedly turned to Yao Qin and sat down. The sound of the zither rose up, yet it was still tinged with the sorrowful tone of the zither. Duan Muyan listened for a long time inside the palace, and only after confirming that Shen Hanming would not pay any attention to her, did she silently leave.


    The morning light was like a sharp sword cutting through the dark twilight, shining down on the land. Inside the Magnificent King Mansion, Xia Hou Yuying had already gotten up and was dressing up with the help of the maidservants. In the bronze mirror, her beautiful face was like a blossoming flower. Her eyebrows were like those of Mo Dai, her eyes were as bright as the stars, and her cheeks were white and rosy like crystal. Her long black hair was tied into a bun, and a few sparkling and plump pearls were embedded in it. The symmetry of black and white accentuated her incomparably beautiful face.


    "Princess, how about this dress?" Cui''er took out a water colored peony dress from her wardrobe and placed it in front of Xia Hou Yuying.


    "This is too simple, I''ll trade it!" Xia Hou Yuying fiddled with her bun and looked left and right, feeling that something was missing. She then rummaged around the dressing table for a long time before finally putting the jade hairpin that Hua Fei had given her a few days ago into her bun.


    "Princess, you are a natural born beauty. No matter what you wear, it will look good. If King Han were to see you dressed up for him like this, he would definitely be moved!" Cui''er spoke out courteously, and immediately changed into a light green open-necked skirt that matched the jade hairpin, which was matched with a sky-blue muslin shawl.


    "Will it?" Xia Hou Yu Ying stood up in satisfaction, and let the maid put on Hua Chang. When everything was ready, Xia Hou Bo''s voice suddenly came from outside the door.


    "Has Ying''er woken up?" As soon as Xia Hou Bo opened his mouth, Cui''er opened the door, and upon seeing his daughter dressed in a traditional Chinese dress, Xia Hou Bo couldn''t help but smile. If it wasn''t for Shen Hansheng, his precious daughter would never have gotten up until late in the morning.


    "You can go down first! This King has something to say with the princess. " Xia Houbo waved his hand and left Cui''er. When he entered the room, he shut the door behind him.


    "Ying''er, you''re not dressed up for me, are you?" Xia Hou Bo opened his mouth and walked to Xia Hou Yu Ying''s side.


    "Father asked despite knowing the answer! Yu Ying ignored you! " When Xia Hou Yu Ying heard this, her face turned red and she protested coquettishly.


    "Women never leave ¡­" If you don''t marry now, the people outside will say that royal father is delaying you. Furthermore, once everything is settled, Royal Father also has a clear stand, and now that Duke Han has returned, the matter of seizing the throne has been placed in front of the stage. Although the Emperor did not say anything yesterday, he has still confirmed Duke Han''s achievements, which is a good sign! " Xia Hou Bo said earnestly, his eyes full of love for Xia Hou Yuying. For his daughter, he also wanted to be selfish for once. Even if the eldest son was the grandson of the eldest son of the Southern Yue Ancestor, his eldest son had already been killed in battle. As for who the eldest son was, he could not be controlled by the ancestor''s teachings anymore.


    "Father... "Your daughter can''t bear to part with you ¡­" When Xia Hou Yuying heard this, she immediately leaned beside Xia Hou Bo and responded in a spoiled manner.


    "If that''s the case, then your royal father won''t mention anything else for now. How about it?" Xia Hou Bo''s eyes slightly narrowed as he jokingly said.


    "How can you not mention it? Your daughter isn''t young anymore ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying immediately retorted, but when she saw the smile in Xia Hou Bo''s eyes, her face turned completely red.


    In front of the Rong King''s manor, Leng Bing Xin was the first to block Shen Han Sheng''s path.


    "Master, you have been keeping a straight face all this time. If we enter later, I fear that King Rong will misunderstand." However, how could he not worry? Now that he knew that Duan Mu Yan was in the hands of Shen Hanxin, he had already sent people to infiltrate Mu Wang Manor last night, yet he did not discover anything.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng heaved a long sigh of relief. His sword-shaped eyebrows were relaxed, and his thin lips were pursed into a thin line. Only after he had adjusted his state of mind did he step into the Rong King''s Manor.


    "Han Sheng greets the King. There were many inconvenience in the imperial court yesterday, but Han Sheng was unable to say much. I hope that Duke Rong can understand and do not blame Han Sheng." Qing Yue''s voice carried a trace of modesty and respect. Even though he was a prince, in front of Xia Hou Bo, he still had to be respectful.


    "You''re too polite!" Why would This King be angry at you! Sit down, someone! To serve tea! " The moment he saw Shen Hansheng, Xia Hou Bo couldn''t help but nod his head. With a son-in-law like this, he had no more requests.


    "Many thanks, Prince Rong." Shen Hansheng clenched his fists and sat by the side. Leng Bingxin retreated to Shen Hansheng''s side, waiting respectfully.


    After one year of not meeting each other, the Frigid King has become more and more outstanding. Although the matter of the Great Mo has been exposed, it has not damaged the overall situation, and if it were not for you, how could Mo Chen have abdicated? One must know that Mo Chen''s abdication was the best news for the Southern Yue. King Rong was the first to speak, expressing his stance. His hidden meaning was naturally to affirm Shen Hansheng''s position.


    "That being said, it was just a moment of carelessness on Han Sheng''s part that led to the current situation. Otherwise, if the South Yue were to send out troops now, they would definitely invade and occupy the entire Great Mo Imperial Capital." Shen Hansheng was still brooding over this, but he didn''t regret it at all.


    "There''s no rush. The battle with the Badlands Court is inevitable, but not now. The situation in the court is worrisome, and stabilizing the interior is the most important thing. I believe that Duke Han should understand what I mean, right?" Prince Rong was referring to the matter of the crown prince. He was just about to speak when Hou Yuying walked in with a cup of green tea.


    "Yuying pays her respects to her father, King Han." Xia Hou Yu''s delicate voice was accompanied by her delicate figure. She swayed as she walked to Shen Hansheng''s side and placed a cup of green tea in her hand in front of him. She looked at Shen Hansheng with her phoenix eyes, and her heart was pounding like a little deer.


    "Why are you serving tea yourself? "Where''s Cui Er?" Xia Hou Bo pretended to be angry.


    "Yuying told her to go back to work. She heard that the Duke of Han is in her mansion, so Yuying should pay her respects ¡­" As she spoke, she walked over to Xia Hou Bo''s side and gently pushed her father. In her view, if her father were to speak out against her, Shen Hansheng wouldn''t let him down. Whether or not she loved Han Yunxi was another matter. She had to first grasp the position of Han Wangfei in her hands before she could feel at ease.


    Han Sheng thanks the princess for her refreshing tea. It is elegant, fragrant and smooth in the mouth. Shen Hansheng nodded slightly to express his gratitude.


    "Han Sheng, why are you and Ying''er still being so courteous? I have something that I want to discuss with you. Now that Ying''er is so young and has less girls waiting for her daughter, you should know what she''s thinking." Even though this king dotes on Ying''er, I can''t let go of her happiness because I don''t want to. Since you''re back now, this king is just thinking of begging the emperor to betroth Ying''er to you, how about it? " Xia Hou Bo directly opened his mouth, and everyone who heard him had a different expression on their faces.


    At the side, Xia Hou Yuying did not expect her father to say something so blatant. Her cheeks immediately flushed red.


    "Father... Ying`er ¡­ I should go down and see how the lunch preparation is! " Xia Hou Yuying said shyly, but her heart was filled with joy. With a glance at Shen Hansheng, she hurriedly left the main hall.


    When she heard Xia Hou Bo''s suggestion, Leng Bing Xin felt as if her body was placed into a pond of cold water, the chill spread from the bottom of her feet to her entire body, her heart, there was a moment of stagnation, although she was unwilling, but she still had to face it. It was just that she was unwilling, how could she be willing? He didn''t even dare to express his feelings!


    Amongst the three of them, Shen Hansheng''s emotions were the most complicated, he had promised Duan Mu Yan that he would only marry one person in his life, and his oath was still in his ears. He would definitely not marry another woman, but if he were to reject Xia Hou Bo now, then it would undoubtedly mean that he would push Xia Hou Bo''s support towards Shen Han Xin.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was hesitating, a feminine voice sounded from outside the door.


    "I never thought that I''d meet fourth brother here ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s sudden appearance was out of Xia Houbo''s expectations, and now was not the time to question Shen Hansheng.


    "Han Xin pays his respects to the King." Shen Han Xin cupped his hands in greeting, wearing a dark blue dress that could not hide his luxurious noble aura.


    "Quick, sit down. I didn''t think that the Mu King would come as well. I''ve already prepared lunch. If you two princes don''t mind, you can eat lunch at my place before leaving." When his gaze swept across Shen Hanxin, he could not help but feel a little disappointed. They were both sons of dragons, but Shen Hanxin always gave him the feeling that there was something wrong with his heart.

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    "Of course I don''t mind Han Xin. Being able to eat with Prince Rong is indeed a blessing in disguise." Shen Hanxin pursed his lips, the fan in his hand raised slightly. When he sat down, his gaze fell on Shen Hansheng.


    "My prince, it''s time for you to take the medicine ¡­" The butler respectfully entered the main hall from outside and seemed to remind them that Xia Hou Bo had laughed at the two princes as he heard the commotion.


    "He''s old and his body is in a bad condition. The two princes should first taste some tea. I''ll go and return." After Xia Hou Bo left, Shen Hansheng suddenly stood up and strode in front of Shen Hanxin.


    "Where is Meng Yan?" Right from the start, Shen Hansheng''s eyes flashed with an ice-cold glint as he clenched his fists tightly. Right now, he was already afraid of striking out. Other than compromise, he didn''t know what else he could do to get to Duan Mu Yan faster.


    "This is the Rong King''s Manor. If I didn''t hear wrongly, Prince Rong seemed to want to marry his precious daughter to you. Speaking of another girl at this time, isn''t Fourth Brother feeling like this isn''t the right time?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips slightly pursed, his long and narrow phoenix eyes narrowed into a slit, and the bright light within made people shudder.


    "This has nothing to do with you. I just want to see Meng Yan!" If you have any conditions, just say it out! " Shen Hansheng spat out, his eyes as cold as ice.


    "I''ll take your life ¡­" In an instant, Shen Han Xin frowned as she looked at the man in front of her with a playful gaze. He too, wanted to know the whereabouts of Duan Mu Yan, but to be able to see the usually wise and calm Shen Han Sheng''s crazed expression, it seemed like this trip was not in vain.


    "If anything happens to Meng Yan, I can guarantee that you''ll die miserably!" Seeing the mockery in Shen Han Xin''s eyes, Shen Han Sheng''s eyes reddened, but he resisted the urge to make a move. Behind him, Leng Bing''s heart trembled slightly. When she first saw Shen Hansheng in such a bad mood, could it be that the rumors outside were true? Master... Did he really fall in love with Duan Mu Yan?


    "Even if Meng Yan is fine, will you let me live comfortably?" Shen Hanxin raised his fan in disapproval, looking at Shen Hansheng in a provocative manner.


    "You!" The moment she saw Shen Hanxin, she felt her heart stop for a moment. The originally happy expression on her face immediately lost its color, because she wasn''t sure what Shen Hanxin had said to infuriate Shen Hansheng to such an extent.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng abruptly flung his sleeves and left. Leng Bingxin naturally followed closely behind him.


    "Hanshi!" Xia Hou Yu was about to give chase when Shen Hanxin called out to him.


    "Princess is in such a rush, could it be that you want to marry her and are out of your mind?" Shen Hanxin''s lips parted in ridicule, and a ghostly light flashed in the depths of his eyes. Xia Hou Yuying stopped when she heard the sound, turned around and walked back to Shen Hanxin.


    "What did you tell him?" Xia Hou''s jade like words were like ice, and the light in his eyes was like sharp blades.


    "It''s nothing. I just told him that someone sent the woman he cares about the most into the 73rd Battalion. Who would have thought that he would have such a big temper!" Shen Hanxin shrugged and opened his mouth, a dark light flashing across his eyes.


    "You ¡­ "What do you mean?" Xia Hou Yu Ying was at a loss for words, and her eyes subconsciously avoided the cold glint of Shen Han''s Yin Stinger.


    "What does This King mean?!" This King is not stupid! "Princess, it''s best if you hand Meng Yan over. Otherwise, don''t blame this king for breaking the net!" Shen Hanxin''s voice was cold and her eyes were like ice.


    "Since you already know, I don''t want to hide it. That''s right, I was the one who sent that slut to the 73rd Battalion. If you want to find me, go to the army camp. Do you even want to ask me for her?" Xia Hou Yuying disapproved and said coldly.


    "Are you sure?" Shen Hanxin quickly closed the fan in her hand, standing up and walking towards Xia Hou Yuying.


    "You ¡­ What do you want! I''ve already told you, believe it or not! This is the Rong King''s manor, do you still dare to act recklessly? " Feeling an inexplicable pressure on her, Xia Hou Yuying hurriedly retreated, her face turning pale. Speechless, Shen Hanxin approached Xia Hou Yu Ying step by step, his single phoenix eyes slightly narrowed. Suddenly, Shen Han Xin''s thin lips swept past Xia Hou Yu Ying''s ears.


    "Don''t forget, high and mighty princess, you have once served this prince''s dog in the main hall of his manor like a military courtesan! "Heh ¡­" After saying that, Shen Hanxin flung his sleeves and strode out of the Rong King''s Manor. If there was anyone in Nanyue who could hide Meng Yan without anyone noticing and had any connections to Xia Hou Yuying, then that person would be in the Imperial Palace.


    Night, deep and distant, specks of stars adorned the night sky in a complex and resplendent manner. Within the palace of the Li Xin Palace, candles flickered, and the fragrance lingered in the air as the red drapes fluttered with the gentle breeze, causing ripples to form on the surface. On the large soft bed, the woman''s face was bashful as her soft, boneless body shook as the man attacked the city, her long hair flowing like a pool of spring water.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Liu Yu''er''s coquettish voice caused Shen Ao Tian to become even more excited.


    Just as Liu Yu''er was about to climb to the peak of happiness under Shen Ao Tian''s guidance, Shen Ao Tian suddenly stopped moving. The lost Liu Yu''er couldn''t help but tremble intentionally, and put on an expression of enjoyment. After all, she was the ruler of the country, and even on the bed, such a battle of attack was a manifestation of his dignity.


    The moment Shen Ao Tian turned and sat on the bed, Liu Yu''er''s body that was as tender as a water snake slithered over to Shen Ao Tian''s side, her jade-like fingers climbed onto his neck.


    "Your Majesty, you haven''t come to chenqie''s place for quite some time. Could it be that you''ve forgotten all about chenqie''s well-being ¡­" Liu Yu''er pouted, her watery eyes sparkling.


    "I''ve just tasted the good side of my beloved concubine. In the end, you''re better at serving than those new concubines. Don''t worry, I''ll be most fond of you in this harem. Don''t let your thoughts run wild." Shen Ao Tian curled his lips and comforted casually.


    "Chenqie doesn''t believe you. If the emperor knew that chenqie missed the emperor day and night, how would he not come visit chenqie for a whole ten days? Does Your Majesty know that chenqie''s eyes are about to go blind!" Liu Yu''er started to pout coquettishly, her body completely naked as she stuck close to Shen Ao Tian''s back.


    "I''ve been busy with government affairs these few days, don''t be so willful!" Shen Ao Tian''s eyes turned cold, towards women, Shen Ao Tian had patience, but now that he had established the crown prince, he was extremely frustrated, and even the pleasures of the bed could not arouse his interest.


    "Chenqie knows that the Emperor is troubled about the establishment of the crown prince, and would like to forgive chenqie for saying something that shouldn''t be said. Ancestor clearly has the support of the eldest son and grandson, and now that the second prince has accidentally entered the path of love, it has been postponed to become the third prince. Moreover, the third prince''s reputation within and outside the imperial court is not bad, your majesty ¡­" Liu Yu''er looked towards Shen Ao Tian as she said that, but when she saw the icy-cold eyes of Shen Ao Tian, she immediately choked.


    "Since you know you shouldn''t say it, then don''t say anymore! "Otherwise, I would not have come and my ears would have been clearer." Shen Ao Tian spoke coldly, putting on his inner clothes and standing up to leave the bed.


    On the bed, Liu Yu''er could not help but lower her eyes. Her eyes were filled with a layer of mist, and her tears flowed down to her cheeks without her need to brew.


    "This chenqie knows that she doesn''t have the ability to change words like Imperial Concubine Hua, but she truly wants to help the emperor share his worries. If the emperor doesn''t like her, this chenqie won''t speak of it in the future." Liu Yu''er leaned on the bed, feeling wronged as she sobbed softly.


    "Sigh!" Yu''er, you should know that this is not what I mean. Even with Imperial Concubine Hua, I haven''t been there for more than ten days. Forget it. Shen Ao Tian looked at Liu Yu''er, who was crying on the bed, and couldn''t help feeling annoyed. This Liu Yu''er was the concubine he took back when he was fighting and she even saved his life on the battlefield. In the entire palace, only she and Hua Fei Xia Hou Yu dared to act so arrogantly and willfully in front of him.


    As Liu Yu''er watched the emperor''s robe fade away from her sight, she slightly raised her teary eyes. The sparkle in her eyes became more and more fake. Hah! So what if you are from Xia Hou''s family? Wasn''t this the same as being unable to gain honor and favor with the Emperor?!


    "Father seems to be very angry. How did my darling offend an old man like him?" Just as Liu Yu''er was deep in her thoughts, the azure-colored figure appeared in the inner chamber of the Li Xin Palace.


    "Han Xin! "Why are you here?" Liu Yu''er was pleasantly surprised. When she stood up, she realized that her delicate body was still in the state of being happy just now. Liu Yu''er was about to put on her gauze, but was pressed down onto the bed by a strong arm.


    "Esteemed wangfei, there''s no need to do so much. That old man shouldn''t have satisfied you, right? It looks like Han Xin came at the right time, how about ¡­" As Shen Hanxin spoke, his thin lips covered Liu Yu''s cherry lips.


    "Ugh ¡­" Perhaps it was because of the change in the Cloud Rain, Liu Yu''er''s mental state had quickly become sensitive. Her delicate and beautiful body was agitated and restless under Shen Hanxin''s embrace, and she longed for it.


    "Didn''t I offend the emperor just now for your sake? I''ve said quite a few good things about the establishment of the crown prince in front of the emperor ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Liu Yu''er pouted coquettishly, her long jade arms wrapped around Shen Hanxin''s neck, her exquisite and perfect lower jaw slightly raised, at this moment, Shen Han Xin''s lips were already covering Liu Yu`er.


    "This King is also very meticulous in his service of his beloved concubine ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s dark eyes turned darker as he slowly raised his hand from Liu Yu''er''s waist.


    "Prince ¡­" His rosy cheeks revealed her desire at the moment. Seeing that Liu Yu''er was ready, Shen Hanxin did not hesitate anymore. At the last moment, Shen Hanxin suddenly left, he did not want anything to happen to him.


    "Ah ¡­" Even after Shen Hanxin left, Liu Yu''er was still twitching on the bed. It took almost half a cup of tea before Liu Yu''er regained her senses, looking at the man beside her with a satisfied expression on her face. At this moment, Shen Hanxin was fully dressed, as if nothing had happened.


    "Has there been any movement from Hua Fei''s side recently?" Shen Hanxin pulled Liu Yu''er''s long hair out and gently brushed it across his nose. The vulgar aroma caused him to unconsciously frown, compared to his celestial daughter, who was like a fairy, the girl in front of him was extremely rotten, but what could he do? She was his father''s favorite concubine, and in order to achieve his goal, he could only make some sacrifices.

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    Thinking of this, Shen Han Xin was surprised. How could she suddenly grow up like this? Shaking her head, Shen Han Xin looked at Liu Yu''er who was in his arms.


    "What kind of movements could she have? His Majesty personally told Yu''er just now that she hasn''t been to Imperial Concubine Hua''s place for the past ten days. She must be sulking in her palace!" Somewhere in her body, she was still in a state of excitement.


    "This King came to ask for Your Highness''s help on a matter. May I ask if Your Highness can agree to Han Xin''s request?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips slightly pursed.


    "Your Highness and this humble servant have never been this polite. Your business is your servant''s business. As long as Your Highness says it, this servant will definitely go through fire and water!" Liu Yu''er''s body could no longer bear the caress and immediately pulled Shen Han Xin''s finger down.


    This King has a hostage taken away by Imperial Concubine Hua. If my guess is correct, she should be hiding this person within the Imperial Palace. This King hopes that the Empress can help me find the whereabouts of this person!" Thinking about Meng Yan''s face, which was as pure as a snow lotus on a mountain, Shen Han Xin could not help but feel conflicted. If Xia Hou Yu dared to hurt Meng Yan even a little, he would definitely make her pay tenfold back.


    "Oh? Is it a man or a woman? " Liu Yu''er asked, her eyes flashing.


    "Woman, and she''s a peerless beauty ¡­" Shen Hanxin did not shy away.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" That girl is really my prince''s hostage. Yu''er has heard that my prince has taken in a new pet in the Mu manor. Liu Yu''er replied.


    "Heh ¡­" It''s a new pet, but it''s not this king''s. That person''s name is Meng Yan, and she''s my fourth brother''s most precious treasure. As long as she has it in his hands, even if This King wants Shen Hansheng to commit suicide in front of him, he wouldn''t hesitate at all! "Empress, please tell us what the result would be of such a person in this king''s hands." Shen Hanxin''s thin lips pursed into a smile, indicating his dark belly. After receiving a satisfactory answer, Liu Yu''er naturally had a smile on her face.


    "If this person is truly in the hands of Imperial Concubine Hua, I naturally have a way to find out for you." Liu Yu''er said confidently. He didn''t notice the ice-cold expression on his handsome face.


    Duke Han''s Mansion.


    "Why do you ask? How could it be possible that his Royal Highness delayed his departure in order to help Duan Mu Yan!? "That''s impossible!" Ye Li''s sword-like eyebrows creased as he retorted.


    "I originally thought that it was impossible, but as you have seen, in the past few days, Prince Rong''s Mansion was almost driven mad by the desire to find Duan Mu Yan. If not for the sudden appearance of Xia Hou Yuying, I believe that my prince would have thrown his fist at Mu Mu Wang''s face. Your Highness, when did you become so irritable?! " Leng Bingxin''s mind was filled with scenes of Shen Hansheng going crazy for Duan Muyan.


    "However, the deaths of Dou Jing and Qi Hu, as well as the silver being robbed ¡­ these things can''t be done intentionally by Prince, right? In my opinion, the Prince is in a hurry to find Duan Mu Yan, he just wants to move back in front of Mu Wang. After all, no one knows that Meng Yan is Empress Mo now, if Meng Yan ends up in the hands of the Prince and then is tied up to the throne room, what kind of shock would it be! " Ye Li self-righteously explained.


    "It would be best if it was as you wish. However, when Prince mentioned Duan Mu Yan, his eyes were filled with too many emotions. I am already unable to tell what those feelings represent ¡­" Leng Bingxin seemed to be talking to herself. A bitter feeling flashed through Ye Li''s heart. So what if she returned to the Southern Yue? The girl before him had never seen his figure.


    "Don''t even think about it. As your subordinates, we are not the only ones who can figure it out and make guesses. As long as we do our duty, it would be useless to think about anything else." After all, he had personally witnessed Shen Hansheng''s attitude towards Leng Bing Xin in the Spring Festival Gym. If his master were to know what Leng Bing Xin was thinking, the consequences would be unpredictable.


    There was nothing to say. Leng Bing Xin turned and left. How could she not hear the hidden meaning behind Ye Li''s words? However, her heart had already sunk. How could she leave? Since she was doomed, she might as well be more thorough.


    Seeing Leng Bing Xin''s figure fade out of his line of sight, Ye Li''s lips curved up in a bitter smile. It had always been easy to say, but if he had been able to escape, how could he have suffered so much?


    Imperial Palace, Hua Qing Palace.


    Hua Fei never expected Liu Yu''er to suddenly appear in front of her. Xia Hou Yu simply hated this woman to the bone, she had only luckily saved the life of the emperor on the battlefield, and thus turned from a sparrow into a phoenix. She received ten years of the emperor''s care, and was on equal footing with him.


    "Why is it that Lifei has the elegance to come to my Huaxing Hall today? How rare ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s lips slightly pursed, and an innate aura of a powerful warrior appeared between her eyebrows. Just this aura alone was enough to push Liu Yu''er to the edge.


    If she hadn''t agreed with Shen Hanxin, Liu Yu''er wouldn''t have come looking for trouble no matter what.


    "Oh, it''s nothing. Your majesty brought some small toys for Yu''er when you came to the palace yesterday." Yu''er thought about how bored her elder sister was at the Hua Qing Palace, so she decided to share it with her. "Water Immortal!" Liu Yu''er raised her eyebrows and instructed the servant girl behind her to place a bunch of blood coral on the table.


    "I heard from the emperor that this blood coral has the effect of nurturing women''s faces. I didn''t even need it, so I took it with you. Do you think I like it?" Liu Yu''er smiled, walked to Xia Hou Yu''s side and sat down.


    Her heart suddenly trembled. She counted on her fingers. It had been more than ten days since the emperor had visited her palace, but she had secretly investigated. The emperor had been sleeping in his own palace, so how could he have gone to Lixin Palace yesterday? Seeing Liu Yu''er''s flaunting face, Xia Hou Yu really wanted to drag her out and kill her! It was a pity that even though she was a proud daughter of heaven, she could only endure when faced with such a lowly person.


    "Little sister, you mean that I''m old?" The color in her eyes was ice-cold.


    "Big sister misunderstood little sister, this little sister is not as beautiful as little sister can compare, little sister is just sincere, little sister shouldn''t think too much, and the previous emperor kept praising little sister''s intelligence and skill, otherwise, the emperor wouldn''t have let big sister guard the quiet garden. It seems like little sister hasn''t been able to visit the second prince for quite some time, and as little sister thought about it, if she had the time, we would have made a trip to the hidden garden. After all, she is the son of the emperor, we should be more concerned ¡­" If there was a place in the palace that could hide a living person without anyone noticing, it would be in the quiet garden.


    The fact that he hid Duan Mu Yan in a secluded garden was something that no one would know about. However, Liu Yu''er did not come late, and even at this critical juncture, she brought up the matter of seeing Shen Hanming. It seemed too much of a coincidence.


    I, on the other hand, was quite considerate. I only saw the second prince yesterday, so there''s no need for you to worry about me, not to mention that the second prince has always enjoyed peace and quiet. Although my little sister is very kind, I''ll forgive myself if the emperor blames my little sister for this matter. Xia Hou Yu spoke faintly, his eyes brimming with the domineering aura of a powerful warrior. Because of the Xia Hou family, even though Xia Hou Yu was standing in front of the emperor, he had never hesitated.


    "This... If elder sister is tired, just hand the key over to her and she''ll go by herself. " Liu Yu''er was unrelenting. If there was no trick to the garden, Xia Hou Yu wouldn''t have held onto the key tightly. Normally, when he was passing by the garden, he would have been ridiculed a few times.


    "The emperor handed the key to me. If my sister wants it, I won''t keep it. If nothing happens to my sister, I''m a little tired, Feng''er!" From her point of view, Liu Yu''er''s visit was a little strange, and her request was not within reason. However, if one were to say that she knew about the secrets of You Garden, it did not seem too realistic. She had always been cautious, and would never reveal anything.


    Seeing that Xia Hou Yu had sent out the order to leave, Liu Yu''er''s eyebrows slightly raised. She was not angry, so she bowed and walked out of the Huaxin Palace with Water Immortal.


    "Feng''er, is everything in the garden alright?" When Liu Yu''er''s figure faded out of his sight, Xia Hou Yu asked in a low voice, his eyes dark and profound.


    "My lady, this servant has seen this this morning. Meng Yan is still in the Serene Garden, she hasn''t moved at all!" Feng''er responded respectfully.


    "That''s for the best. However, you must pay more attention. If there is any movement, bring Meng Yan out of the palace. No matter what, you must not let Liu Yu''er know of Meng Yan''s existence!" "You understand?" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes became slightly cold, and his every word was like ice.


    "Empress, Feng''er doesn''t understand. The Empress clearly knows what''s going on between Imperial Concubine Li and Third Prince ¡­" Feng''er had just opened her mouth when Xia Hou Yu stopped her.


    "Shh ¡­" "Now is not the time to talk about this. This trump card of mine is specially prepared for Shen Hanxin. If one day the situation is disadvantageous to Han, this news will help him reverse the situation!" Not only for Shen Hansheng, she also wanted to announce Liu Yu''er, the slut, to the public at the most appropriate time, so that she would never have a chance to turn the situation around!


    When Feng Er felt the icy cold aura in her master''s eyes, she couldn''t help but shiver. It seemed like Liu Yu''er''s fate would be very miserable.


    The night was as cold as water, and the starlight was dim. When Shen Hanxin walked into the palace, Liu Yu-er had already prepared a table full of fine dishes and wine.


    "Empress knew that Ben Wang would come today?" Shen Hanxin looked at Liu Yu''er who stood up with great interest. The curve of her lips carried a bewitching charm and allure.


    "It''s not that Yu''er knows that the prince will come today, it''s that Yu''er has been preparing delicacies every day in anticipation of his arrival ¡­" Liu Yu''er pursed her lips, her jade-like hands grabbing hold of Shen Hanxin''s arm. Her beautiful eyes shone with a dazzling light, appearing to be in a bewitching state.


    "Oh? The Empress''s friendship for this duke is much deeper than what this duke knows. Empress, don''t worry. If he succeeds in the future, this prince will definitely fulfill his promise and not let off the Empress''s good will! " Shen Han Xinxin raised her jade-like fingers, slowly lifting Liu Yu''er''s perfect and delicate lower jaw, her thin lips were like a dragonfly touching the water, brushing past Liu Yu''er''s full red lips, and then sitting down at the table.


    "With your words, Yu Er will not hesitate to go through fire and water, even if it means going through water. Yesterday, Yu Er went to the Hua Qing Palace, and as your highness expected, the beauty you spoke of will definitely be hidden in the garden by Imperial Concubine Hua!" Liu Yu-er returned to the main topic, pouring Shen Hanxin a cup of wine as she spoke.

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    When she heard the two words'' Underground Garden '', Shen Hanxin''s eyes suddenly shook. A certain part of her body seemed to have been viciously grabbed by someone; the pain was so severe that she couldn''t find the source of the pain. A heavy memory swept across her mind, but was also suppressed by him.


    "Is the Empress sure?" Shen Hanxin had deliberately made her voice sound as sinister and as soft as usual, but even Shen Hanxin had felt that her voice had deliberately failed. Luckily, Liu Yu''er didn''t notice at all.


    "Nine out of ten!" Your highness, even though the harem is large, it is not easy to hide a person. In the entire harem, only the quiet garden is forbidden to anyone but Imperial Concubine Hua! "Originally, Yu''er was only suspicious. But yesterday, no matter how much Yu''er begged to go to the Serene Garden to see the Second Prince, or even to move out of the palace to the Emperor, Imperial Consort Hua did not give her any face. If it was in the past, she definitely would not have treated him this way." Liu Yu''er was a good judge of the timing, and it sounded pretty plausible.


    "If that''s really the case, then Hua Fei is really bold!" Shen Han Xin''s eyes turned slightly cold. The light in her eyes was as cold as ice.


    "Actually, Yu''er has a good idea, but I don''t know if Your Highness is willing to listen." As Liu Yu''er spoke, she placed both of her hands on Shen Hanxin''s neck, her red lips curled up slightly, and her eyes were as bewitching as silk. She truly loved this man in front of her, and did her best to protect him.


    "Does the Empress have a miraculous method?" Shen Han Xinxin''s eyes twitched as she looked at Liu Yu''er.


    Currently, Xia Hou Bo is openly standing on Shen Hansheng''s side, and as Xia Hou Bo''s sister, she naturally shares the same anger as him. Since His Royal Highness said that Shen Han Sheng cared so much about that woman, why not just let Shen Han Sheng know that the woman is with Hua Fei, and when the time comes ¡­ Liu Yu''er pursed her lips, the smile on her face was very strange.


    Hearing this, Shen Hanxin suddenly had a whole new level of respect for the woman in front of him. Without a doubt, this was indeed the best way to sow discord, so that he could take advantage of the situation as a fisherman. Once Xia Hou Bo found out that Shen Hansheng had another love for Shen Hansheng and ignored her precious daughter, it would be hard to say who would be the one who would end up dead in the end.


    But for some reason, Shen Hanxin felt as if his chest was blocked by a ball of cotton, and that stifling feeling almost made him unable to breathe. When he thought of sending that dream-like woman back into Shen Hansheng''s arms, he felt an indescribable pain in his heart, a very shallow pain that spread like wildfire.


    "Prince, do you feel that something is amiss?" Seeing Shen Hanxin''s strange expression, Liu Yu''er asked suspiciously.


    "The Empress''s idea is indeed flawless. With such an icy and intelligent woman accompanying me, how can Han Xin worry about anything big?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, her jade-like fingers caressing Liu Yu''er''s snow-white neck, and slowly extended her hand inside.


    "Prince ¡­" A numbing feeling spread out from Liu Yu''er''s body. Liu Yu''er squinted her hazy eyes, as if enjoying Shen Han Xin''s caress. Undoubtedly, only being in the embrace of her beloved would make her feel as floating as an immortal.


    Shen Hanxin''s hand held onto Liu Yu''er numbly, and her deep eyes reflected the image of Duan Mu Yan''s pure and holy face. Liu Yu''er''s plan might be good, but how could he be willing to give up! This was the first time that Shen Hanxin had cared so much about a woman, and the ripples in his heart had not even been noticed by Shen Hanxin.


    Sensing Shen Hanxin''s carelessness, Liu Yu''er''s jade-like hands quietly came to Shen Hanxin''s body and pulled his back from the chaos.


    "Is the Empress anxious?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips. While she was speaking, she lifted Liu Yu''er up with one hand and tore off Liu Yu''er''s clothes with her other hand. The moment her undergarment fell to the ground, Shen Han Xin''s lips were covered without hesitation.


    Liu Yu''er subconsciously raised her chin. Shen Hanxin would never let Liu Yu''er down.


    "Prince ¡­" Liu Yu''er lost control of herself and screamed. Her hands were about to grab Shen Hanxin''s long hair, but in the next second, Shen Hanxin held her up with one hand.


    With a ''whoosh'' sound, the delicacies on the table were all messed up, and before Liu Yu''er could react, Shen Han Xin had already placed her body on the jade table, followed by a tearing sound. Shen Han Xin threw all the obstacles on Liu Yu''er''s body into the air, and the original flame of desire in Shen Han Xin''s heart suddenly appeared, for him, women are but tools for each other, and like Xia Hou Yu Ying, taking possession of them was not because of love, but because of necessity.


    "Your Highness ¡­" "This servant..." "There''s ¡­" Liu Yu''er really wanted to tell Shen Hanxin that her heart was already filled with the man''s name. For him, he wouldn''t retreat, even if it were Blade Mountain Flame Sea Guild. Love, spread endlessly in Liu Yu`er''s heart, but Shen Hanxin''s heart was filled with endless coldness.


    Looking at Liu Yu''er''s flushed face, Shen Han Xin''s eyes turned cold.


    On the square table, Shen Hanxin casually grabbed his dress and covered Liu Yu''er''s face. At this moment, his mind was filled with Duan Mu Yan''s beauty, and he suddenly felt that the girl beneath him was Duan Mu. His desire flowed down like a flood.


    He could not let this woman return to Shen Hansheng''s side. He really wanted to possess that pure woman who was like a snow lotus on a mountain of heaven. His strong desire caused Shen Han Xin to indulge in the love in Liu Yu''er''s body.


    At the very last moment, Liu Yu''er''s body was pulled up like a wave by Shen Han Xin. When everything was over, Liu Yu''er was completely unconscious. When Shen Hanxin tossed Liu Yuer onto the bed, a profound light flashed in his eyes. This was the first time he had given this woman the chance to have a son. Was it because of the illusion he just had? In that moment, he had actually imagined Liu Yu''er as Meng Yan!


    Meng Yan ¡­ Shen Hanxin whispered. When she looked up, that strange light in her eyes made people shudder. The night wind blew, bringing with it a slight chill as it flooded into Lixin Palace. A figure suddenly appeared, drawing a gorgeous arc in the night sky before disappearing without a trace.


    The zither music was still melodious and pleasant to the ears. Amidst the faint sounds of the zither music, Duan Mu Yan''s memories gradually became more and more dense. Perhaps other than recalling her memories, she really didn''t know what else she could do.


    Her long hair was like ink as it fluttered in the wind, causing people to look at her with a gaze that would make them fall in love with her. The gentle light that flickered between her eyes was as if it wanted to melt her heart, and it was very warm, as if there was a layer of warm sunlight covering it. Only, gradually, that figure started to become increasingly blurry, to the point where Duan Mu Yan''s image could not be seen clearly, until it disappeared forever.


    She didn''t know when, but a dense mist had already appeared in her eyes. She couldn''t help but smile wryly, even when people changed, she still couldn''t forget that figure in her heart. It was just that right now, the man already had someone by his side that he couldn''t part with.


    "Does a beauty miss This King that much?" A feminine voice suddenly rang out. Upon hearing it, Duan Mu Yan trembled slightly. When she saw the sky-blue figure, she raised her jade-like fingers and subconsciously wiped away the tears before her eyes.


    "Your Highness appeared a little later than Meng Yan expected. Meng Yan doesn''t understand, why did you take so much effort to humiliate Meng Yan? If you can obtain the pleasure of revenge by torturing a woman, then Meng Yan will not dare to compliment you. " Duan Moyan coldly spoke, her gaze as cold as autumn''s frost. From her point of view, she had clearly been deliberately exposed by the demon in front of her, and all of this must have been caused by Shen Hanxin.


    Shen Hanxin''s voice shook, and a trace of gloom disappeared from his eyes. It turned out that in the heart of the woman before his, he was actually such a despicable person?


    "This King has already cut off the tendons in the hands and feet of the person who humiliated you. This King has also grinded his skin on the ground a few times." Shen Hanxin spoke indifferently, his words already explaining his innocence to Duan Moyan. Speechless, Duan Mu Yan believed that Shen Han Xin was not lying to her. The aura that burst forth from his eyes was a testament to the fury in his heart.


    "Since that''s the case, what''s the purpose of your visit?" Duan Mu Yan looked warily at Shen Han Xin, and couldn''t help taking a few steps back. In her eyes, although the quiet and secluded garden was desolate, it was much safer than the Mu King''s Manor.


    "Naturally to take the beauty away? What? The beauty doesn''t want to leave this place? " If he could bring her away tonight, he would no longer have to consider Liu Yu''er''s suggestion. If he couldn''t, then it would be heaven''s will. Even if he was moved for a moment, it wouldn''t be able to compare to his plan to ascend the throne. It was just that at this moment, he wanted to rely on his own heart to accomplish one thing.


    "I appreciate Your Highness''s good intentions, but this place is good. Meng Yan has no intention of following Your Highness back to the Mu King Manor." As she spoke, Duan Mu Yan turned and walked towards the opposite room, but in the next instant, she was blocked by the sky-blue silhouette. At such a close distance, Duan Mu Yan could even feel the formless pressure exuding from Shen Han Xin''s body.


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to retreat, a powerful force pulled her back.


    "Does the beauty really think that this place is better than This King''s residence?" Shen Hanxin was slightly injured by Duan Mu Yan''s choice. This was the first time in his life he had cared about a woman, but to think that it ended like this.


    "At least we won''t be used here!" "Break!" Duan Muyan roared, struggling desperately to break free from Shen Hanxin''s restraints.


    "Oh ¡­" This King has forgotten that the person whom the beauty of the world is yearning for is This King''s Fourth Brother! " At this moment, the hand that was wrapped around Duan Mu Yan''s waist suddenly grew heavier. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan had already been firmly held in her embrace by Shen Han, and her warm breath sprayed onto Duan Mu Yan''s face. Her fairy-like face was illuminated by the moonlight, and it was as if an illusion had appeared, causing one''s heart to be captivated.


    "Let go! Otherwise I will call for help! " Duan Mu Yan frowned. When she felt the dark color in Shen Han''s eyes, she felt an indescribable fear in her heart.


    "This secluded garden is located in the southeast corner of the Imperial Palace. Even if the beauty cries her throat out, who would be able to hear her?" Shen Han Xin''s eyes turned cold, and as she spoke, her thin lips pressed against Duan Mu Yan''s cherry lips.


    Her long and thick eyes were wide open, and Duan Mu Yan felt the blood in her body gush forth. The moment Shen Han Xin forcefully pried open her red lips, Duan Mu Yan fiercely bit down, causing Shen Han Xin to suddenly feel pain. Her deep eyes turned even darker, but she still did not move away from Duan Mu Yan''s cherry lips.

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    Kiss, wanton and tyrannical. Shen Hanxin placed one hand on the back of Duan Mu Yan''s head, while the other tightly clamped onto her waist, forcing Duan Mu Yan to move closer to his.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Madam Jade ¡­" Just when Shen Hanxin''s lips relaxed slightly, Duan Mu Yan struggled to call out her name. She didn''t know why, but at this moment, she knew that if there was anyone who could save her, it would be none other than Shen Hanming.


    The moment she heard these words, Shen Hanxin''s actions abruptly stopped. Duan Mu Yan followed suit and left Shen Hanxin''s embrace, looking at the man in front of her with a face full of anger.


    Somewhere in his heart, Shen Han Xin''s eyes narrowed. She rushed forward to grab Duan Mu Yan''s jade arm, wanting to take her away from the garden. Since he was allowed to indulge himself for this moment, he would indulge himself completely.


    Just when Duan Muyan was in a state of despair and terror, a pale pink figure suddenly appeared in front of her like a divine general, directly confronting Shen Hanxin.


    "Who are you?" Shen Hanming''s voice was ice-cold, his beautiful phoenix eyes were emitting a sharp and cold light. In the moment when he was facing Shen Han Xin, his peerlessly beautiful face was completely emotionless. To one side, Duan Mu Yan tightly held onto Shen Han Ming as if she had found her lifeline, and looked at Shen Han Xin warily.


    Speechless, Shen Hanxin only stood there quietly, his deep eyes flashing with an unfathomable light. The expression on his handsome and cold face was sometimes sad, sometimes angry, sometimes guilty, sometimes chilled, but a smooth expression could actually be so complicated.


    "I remember you. You are a friend of Madam Jade. Don''t be afraid. With me here, no one can take you away!" Shen Hanming was still standing like a mountain in front of Shen Hanxin. His deep voice was a sign of his determination, and upon hearing his words, Duan Mu Yan felt an inexplicable sense of gratitude from the bottom of his heart.


    Under Shen Hanming''s gaze, Shen Hanxin finally gave up on what he was about to do next. He turned around and leaped out of the garden. Watching Shen Hanxin''s back as he left, Duan Mu Yan seemed to feel a trace of desolation and sympathy.


    "Why did you come out?" Han Ming knows that I have a friend like you, so he asked me to remind you not to leave the garden. Sorry, if they didn''t have a friend like me, they wouldn''t have treated you like this ¡­ "Quickly come back with me, or else, someone will come to harm us again!" Shen Hanming, who was previously cold and resolute, had seemingly transformed into a different person as he pulled Duan Mu Yan along and headed straight for his bedroom.


    Speechless, Duan Muyan was truly at a loss for words. Perhaps silence was a moment of consolation for the man in front of her.


    Within Mu Wang Manor, a crisp sound broke the silence of the night. Shen Hanxin was sitting upright on the table, his eyes dark and cold. He had flipped the teapot on the table to the ground and it had shattered into pieces. At the side, Windblade''s eyes were lowered in silence. It was rare for him to see his master so angry. His handsome face was like a sheet of ice. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his eyes shone with a bloodthirsty killing intent.


    "What happened to the Residence of Duke Han?" Shen Hanxin''s voice came out of his thin lips, word for word. Shen Hanxin''s hands were clenched into fists, and his sharp eyes were fixed on the Wind Blade.


    "Reporting to Master, Duke Han has already sent Ye Li and Leng Bingxin out to search for Miss Meng Yan. Moreover, Duke Rong had invited King Han to visit the mansion a few days ago, but King Han refused due to an excuse." Wind Blade truthfully reported.


    "He really cares about Meng Yan. He cares so much that he can even take a step back on the matter of seizing the direct line of descent! Whatever, This King will just be a good person for once! Wind Blade, pass the news of Meng Yan in the harem''s secret garden to Shen Hansheng! " Shen Hanxin opened his mouth coldly, and the moment that Wind Blade cupped his hands in greeting, a cold aura assaulted his senses.


    "Wind Blade, this king can let you be disloyal once, but I will not tolerate your next time. If this king finds out that you are entangled with Xia Hou Yuying again, don''t blame me for being ruthless. This king will not kill you, but will make Xia Hou Yuying suffer a fate worse than death!" After throwing those words, Shen Hanxin suddenly flicked his sleeve and left the main hall. In the main hall, Wind Blade pursed his lips with a hint of bitterness, and his eyes grew dimmer and dimmer. If it weren''t for the main hall that day, how would he have tangled himself with Xia Hou Yuying?


    The night grew darker and darker. A figure suddenly appeared within the Residence of Han, followed by two figures following closely behind.


    "You dare to barge into the Residence of Han by yourself, do you really think that the Residence of Han has no one else?" The cold voice carried some chilliness, Leng Bing Xin solemnly looked at the black clothed man, her cherry lips raised in a sneer, the flexible sword in her hand flashing with a cold light under the moonlight.


    "Wind Blade, when did you become so timid? This is not your style!" Behind him, Ye Li also coldly spoke. In his hand, he grasped the flying dart that had just been thrown into the room by the wind blade. He did not even have the time to look at the words written on it. Since he had been recognized, Feng Dao could only remove the black cloth that was covering his face. There was no trace of warmth on his handsome and cold face.


    "Didn''t the two of you also go to the Mu King''s manor the night before yesterday? Wind Blade is just returning the favor! " Feng Ren retorted coldly.


    "Meng Yan is in the garden?" At this moment, Ye Li had already opened the letter. Borrowing the moonlight, the words on the letter were impressively reflected in Ye Li''s eyes.


    "Windblade, what do you mean?" Ye Li solemnly lifted his eyes and asked suspiciously.


    "It''s just that you guys have been looking too hard, so you might as well inform me. There''s someone else who wants to capture Lady Meng Yan, don''t enter Mu Wang Manor anymore. The reason why you can come and go freely is not due to luck!" Feng Ren said confidently as his eyes flashed.


    "Are you that kind?" Leng Bing Xin ignored him, and stabbed the wind blade with her sharp blade. She hadn''t forgotten who it was that had led people to surround and attack her master, and had almost caused her master to lose his life.


    Seeing Leng Bing Xin make his move, Ye Li did not hesitate and also rushed forward. Just as Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li were about to get close to them, the wind blades suddenly threw out a white powder.


    "Quickly report this to Master!" Now that he had news of Duan Mu Yan, he believed that his master would definitely be wild with joy. These days, Shen Han Sheng was in a muddled state, and every day, he would be immersed in immense pain.


    "No way!" Just as Ye Li was about to turn around and return to his manor, he was stopped by Leng Bingxin.


    "Why?" Ye Li suspiciously asked, his eyes filled with doubt.


    "Do you really think that Feng Yidao is that kind? Don''t forget, it was Hua Fei who was in charge of the Serene Garden. If Duan Mu Yan was truly in the courtyard, then the person who kidnapped her must be Hua Fei! Master places so much importance on Duan Mu Yan that if he knows about this, he would definitely ask for Hua Fei''s help. When Master is at loggerheads with Hua Fei, it means that he is at loggerheads with Prince Rong. Leng Bingxin analyzed calmly.


    At the side, Ye Li was silent. He admitted that Leng Bing Xin''s words were true, but now that he knew Duan Mu Yan''s whereabouts, he didn''t report it to his master? How to do it is both ways.


    Within the pavilion in the backyard of Duke Rong''s Mansion, Xia Hou Yuying could no longer suppress the trepidation in her heart, so it was not necessarily impossible. She had to quickly take over the position of the wangfei as soon as possible, especially after Shen Hansheng rejected Xia Hou Bo''s invitation.


    "Ying''er, what are you thinking about?" A deep voice came from behind her. When Xia Hou Yu Ying heard this, she turned around and saw a benevolent figure walking towards her.


    "Father... Han Sheng replied? " Xia Hou Yu Ying said anxiously, her eyes filled with hope.


    "Not yet, royal father came to ask you about this. How far have you and Duke Han progressed? If you are certain that Duke Han is sincere to you, then Royal Father will immediately go to the Emperor and request for a marriage. Xia Hou Bo dotingly looked at his daughter. Even though he vaguely sensed Shen Hansheng''s reluctance, but for his children, so what?


    "Your daughter will never marry anyone other than Shen Hansheng!" Xia Hou Yu Ying vowed solemnly. How could she not feel Shen Hansheng''s evasion? Could it be that in his heart, that slut was more important than the Xia Hou Family''s support? Thinking of this, Xia Hou Yuying steeled her heart. No matter how unwilling he was, he wouldn''t dare disobey the emperor''s orders. As long as the emperor bestowed her a marriage, she believed that one day, Shen Hansheng''s heart would return to her.


    "Father can help you fulfill your wish, but you should not regret it. Ying`er, Father has nothing in this life that he wishes for, he only wishes for you to be happy. If ¡­ If you pick the wrong one, it will be a lifetime''s worth of work. Have you thought about it clearly? " He could not help but sigh in his heart. How could he not understand the temperament of his daughter? If she were to judge Shen Hansheng, she would never be able to change it.


    "Your daughter has chosen the path, your daughter has decided on the person herself. Your daughter only wishes for Royal Father''s consent. No matter if your life has been good or bad, your daughter will not regret it!" While speaking, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly stood up and kneeled down in front of Xia Hou Bo. Her eyes were as sharp as knives.


    Speechless, Xia Hou Bo only extended his hand to caress Xia Hou Yu''s smooth and smooth hair. His eyes that were as deep as an eagle''s revealed a trace of determination that no one would be able to detect. Perhaps all he could do for his daughter was fulfill her wish. No one knew that Xia Houbo was about to die ¡­


    When the imperial edict reached the Duke of Han''s manor, everyone was shocked. Even Leng Bingxin and Ye Li found it unbelievable. However, in their eyes, this was an extremely good thing.


    "Frost King, if you don''t hear it clearly, this old servant will repeat it for you." The emperor decreed that Xia Hou had a woman, who had just achieved success. She was well-informed, gentle, and virtuous ¡­ He had also been bestowed with the title of wife of the King of Han, and was to be married on a certain day. This! "Thank you ¡­" Having read the imperial edict once more, Eunuch Zhao raised the imperial edict before Shen Hansheng and spoke respectfully.


    His heart felt as though it had been pressed down by a huge rock. That suffocating feeling made it hard for Shen Hansheng to breathe. Looking at the imperial edict, Shen Hansheng felt as if his hands were filled with lead. If Duan Mu Yan did not exist in this world, he would definitely be overjoyed and accept the imperial edict. This was because this meant that he had the absolute support of Xia Hou Bo, and it also meant that he had to become the crown prince.


    But at this moment, how could he lift his hand? The image of the snow lotus like figure kept flashing in his mind. The promise was still in his ears. Was he going to suffer this loss?


    "Prince ¡­" By the side, Leng Bing Xin sensed Shen Han Sheng''s strangeness, and could not help but remind him in a low voice. Speechless, Shen Hansheng abruptly stood up. He didn''t accept the imperial edict, but rather, he felt that it was impossible for him to take on Duan Mu Yan in such a manner.


    "Your Highness!" Seeing Shen Hansheng about to leave, before Eunuch Zhao could stop him, Leng Bing had already reached him and a grim look appeared in his eyes.

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    "Your highness, this is a very important matter. Your highness, please think twice before acting. We have been lurking in the Mo for more than a year, is it for this reason?" It seemed like the rumors in the outside world weren''t groundless rumours. Master truly had a different feeling towards Duan Mu Yan, and Ye Li and her guess was wrong as well. At this moment, Leng Bing Xin was suddenly glad that he did not tell the man where Duan Mu Yan was, otherwise, it would have caused a tremendous change in the world. They all knew very well that by refusing this marriage, they would offend Xia Hou Bo, and it would also cause the emperor to lose all face. The result of this was that Shen Hansheng would no longer have the chance to ascend to the position of crown prince.


    Shen Hansheng was still silent. His dark eyes were filled with an enigmatic chill, and a layer of frost gradually covered his cold face. Shen Hansheng was clenching his fists as darkness filled his eyes. How could he not know what the result of resisting the sacred will was? He was not afraid of death, nor was he afraid of losing, what he was afraid of was that if he were to fall to the ground, he would no longer have the ability to protect Duan Mu Yan, and now that he was on equal footing with Shen Han Xin, if he were to lose, Shen Han Xin would no longer have any fear, and it was only right now that Mu Yan ¡­


    When his thoughts reached this point, Shen Hansheng suddenly turned around and knelt on the ground. He then received the imperial edict from Eunuch Zhao. Then, he took large strides and left.


    "Thank you, Eunuch Zhao!" Although Eunuch Zhao was just a eunuch, he had been by the emperor''s side for so long that even they were unable to trace his words back. Such a person might not be a big shot, but his words might sometimes change the will of an emperor.


    After seeing Eunuch Zhao off, Ye Li walked in with a worried expression.


    "Did you just see it?" A clear and cold voice filled with resentment came from the bottom of her heart. Leng Bing Xin looked at Ye Li with a solemn expression, and her eyes gradually revealed a murderous intent.


    "Could it be ¡­" How is that possible? " Ye Li frowned. Even if he were to say that his master had fallen in love with Duan Mu Yan, he would find it hard to believe it even if he was beaten to death. Back then, if it wasn''t for Duan Moyan ruining her master''s plans, they wouldn''t have ended up in such a state after returning to the Southern Mountains.


    "Now that you have seen it with your own eyes, you still won''t believe it!" If Master is so stubborn, then what have we been up to all these years?! "So ¡­" Leng Bing''s eyes turned cold, and a murderous intent could be seen in them.


    "You want to kill Duan Mu Yan?" You''re crazy! If you let Master know, you will know the consequences! " Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin in disbelief, her eyes filled with madness.


    "So what? Do I have to watch my master spend so many years of hard work on that woman, Shui Dongliu? "I can''t do it!" Leng Bing Xin clenched his fists and said while gritting his teeth. Speechless, Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin for a long time before finally speaking.


    Perhaps you don''t want to let Shui Dongliu pay you back for your hard work ¡­. Ye Li said in a low and deep voice. Although his voice was soft, it was like a clap of thunder that resounded in the depths of Leng Bing''s heart.


    "You ¡­ "What do you mean?" Leng Bing Xin asked with a guilty conscience, the light in her eyes becoming brighter and brighter.


    "No, I just want you to think twice before deciding." She believed that in this world, there was no one who loved Shen Hansheng more than she did. Because of her love, she could tolerate, and even accept, the marriage of Shen Hansheng to Xia Hou Yuying. Yet, she could not stand by and watch as Shen Hansheng ruined his entire life for someone who was not willing to give up on his own behalf.


    In the room, that lonely figure sat by the side of the table, his deep eyes staring fixedly at the imperial edict in his hand, his fists slowly tightening, his joints turning white. Shen Hansheng was very clear, even if he received the imperial edict, he would not marry any woman, other than Duan Mu Yan.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was deep in thought, a wave of sinister laughter suddenly came from outside the door. When Shen Hansheng turned to look at him, Shen Hanxin had already walked in.


    "This King wants to congratulate Fourth Brother!" Now that you have received the royal father''s decree to climb up the Xia Hou family''s branch, wouldn''t that mean that the position of crown prince is yours? " Just now, in the dark, Shen Hanxin had thought that Shen Hansheng would reject this marriage because of Duan Mu Yan, so the moment he saw Shen Hansheng receive the imperial edict, he was greatly surprised, but he felt an inexplicable sense of relief in his heart.


    "You still dare to come? Where is Meng Yan? " At the sight of Shen Hanxin, Shen Hansheng shot to his feet, his dark eyes darkening even more. This was the Residence of the King of Han, he did not need to give face to Shen Hanxin, and he did not need to fear anything.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Why does fourth brother still remember this woman? This King thought that Fourth Brother was thinking about how to prepare for his wedding... " Shen Hanxin opened his mouth leisurely, waving his sleeves and sitting across from Shen Hansheng.


    "I''ll ask you one last time, where is Meng Yan? You should know my temper and even more so know my strength! " Shen Hansheng narrowed his eyes. The dangerous aura exuded from his body was sufficient to cause others to tremble in fear. Seeing Shen Hansheng angry, Shen Han Xin disapproved, so I sat there.


    "Since Fourth Brother is so obsessed with Lady Meng Yan, then this duke would like to help you out. Actually, Fourth Brother asked the wrong person, and I admit that I was the one who kidnapped Miss Meng Yan, but regretfully, Miss Meng Yan is no longer in my hands. If Fourth Brother wants someone, then he should go and find Hua Fei." Shen Hanxin replied truthfully, her eyes seemingly harmless.


    "Hua Fei?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows creased as he looked at Shen Hanxin warily.


    "As your royal brother, I have already done my best. Of course, I also have my own selfish thoughts. I really want to know how much my fourth brother loves that Lady Meng Yan!" Shen Han Xinxin narrowed her eyes and left after saying that.


    Duan Mu Yan was in the hands of Hua Fei? He was very clear that Shen Hanxin had not lied to him just now. He was also very clear on his intentions and intentions in telling this to him, but no matter what, since he knew of Duan Mu Yan''s whereabouts, he had to bring her back to the Residence of the Duke of Han.


    The night was getting darker, and the twinkling stars could not illuminate the dark land. A figure suddenly appeared and dived into the harem, leaving behind only a sense of surprise in the air.


    Feng''er rushed into the palace from outside.


    "Reporting to the Empress, Meng Yan is still in the secluded garden. It seems like she is in a relationship with the Second Prince." Feng''er had spoken truthfully. Every night, she would follow Xia Houyu''s instructions and investigate Duan Mu Yan''s situation.


    "That''s strange, that Shen Hanming has always forbidden outsiders to enter the garden, I never thought that this time it would be an exception, I originally thought that I could use Shen Hanming''s power to kill Meng Yan without anyone noticing, but now it seems that this woman is quite lucky, forget it, I''ll temporarily let her live until the day that Ying`er marries." Now that the emperor had decreed that the jade would be given to Shen Hansheng, this was the only thing that touched her heart. If Shen Hansheng were to inherit the throne in the future, Ying`er would definitely become the Imperial Mother, and even in the future, her Xia Hou family''s momentum wouldn''t falter. This was the only thing she could do for the Xia Family.


    "Who is it?" Without waiting for Xia Houyu to speak, Feng''er suddenly dashed out of the palace door. When she opened the door, she saw Shen Hansheng standing outside with a solemn expression on his face.


    "Duke Han?" Feng''er was startled at first, but then she looked towards Xia Hou Yu.


    "Feng''er, wait outside!" Xia Hou Yu was slightly startled. However, she was still a little apprehensive as to whether the words she had said earlier had reached Shen Hansheng''s ears. However, she was extremely confident in Feng''er''s martial arts skills.


    The man in front of her was not the least bit different from the Shen Ao Tian she met when she first met him. At that moment, Xia Hou Yu''s heart was beating extremely quickly, she was very clear of the relationship between Liu Yu''er and Shen Hanxin, and at that moment, she suddenly understood why Liu Yu''er was so bold, compared to the old Ao Tian, this Han Shen Sheng was even more manly. Just a glance was enough to make her heart tremble.


    "Please forgive me for disturbing you late at night!" After all, she was his father''s concubine, and she was also Xia Houbo''s younger sister. Shen Hansheng naturally had a little respect for her. Shen Hansheng''s voice interrupted Xia Hou Yu''s thoughts. Xia Hou Yu subconsciously choked, feeling extremely ashamed. How could he have such a lustful and lecherous heart toward his nephew?


    "I believe that Duke Han must have an urgent matter to come to Hua Qing Palace at this time of day. May I know what is the purpose of Duke Han''s visit?" Xia Hou Yu was sitting upright as he solemnly looked at the man before her. The throbbing in his heart was being suppressed by her. She was different from Liu Yu''er; she came from a prestigious family, so such an ethical matter was practically a crime in her eyes.


    "I don''t know how Meng Yan offended Hua Fei, but if there''s anything wrong with Meng Yan, please forgive me. I came here this time to take Meng Yan away, I hope that Hua Fei will not make things difficult for me, I am deeply grateful." Shen Hansheng''s expression turned cold, his eyes were like torches, clearly showing that he would not give up until he achieved his goal.


    Xia Hou Yu''s face was expressionless, but deep in her heart, there was a monstrous wave. She was acting in such a secretive manner, how could Shen Hansheng know that Meng Yan was in her hands?


    "Meng Yan? I have heard of this woman before, and the rumors are spreading outside, saying that the Duke of Han is in love with this Miss Meng Yan, and that he might even throw away his life for her, and I wonder if the rumors are true? Seeing Shen Hansheng''s solemn expression, Xia Hou Yu''s heart was filled with a trace of anger.


    "The rumours in the market are not to be trusted. Lady Meng Yan is my esteemed guest. Since I have reached the southern border, I have my own responsibility to protect her. If anyone hurts her by even a hair''s breadth, I will pursue this matter to the end." Shen Hansheng could sense Xia Houyu''s hostility, so he decided to give a perfunctory explanation.


    "Oh? "This is for the best. Today, the Emperor will issue an imperial edict that will allow Duke Han and that girl Yu Ying to get married on a different day. I wonder which day Duke Han will choose?" Xia Hou Yu tried to change the topic, but did not mention a single word of Duan Mu Yan.


    "There is no need for Imperial Concubine Hua to worry about this matter. Han Sheng has his own plans. Han Sheng will definitely bring Meng Yan away tonight. I hope that Imperial Concubine Hua can help out this time." Shen Han Sheng was certain that Duan Moyan was in the hands of Hua Fei. There was no need for him to seek confirmation, he just wanted her to stay.

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    "Han Wang''s words have confirmed that Meng Yan is right here in my palace. "I''ll give you a chance. If you can find me in Hua Qing Palace, I''ll give you an explanation. If not, what are your plans?" Xia Hou Yu''s beautiful eyes turned cold as she looked solemnly at Shen Hansheng. She had barged into her chambers late into the night and asked her for the person she wanted. Even a fool would not believe that Shen Hansheng was heartless to Meng Yan.


    "Han Sheng respects his mistress, that''s why he chose to enter Huaxing Hall first. Otherwise, he would have already broken into the underworld garden. I believe he would have obtained something from this!" However, if Duan Mu Yan were to appear in the Han King''s Manor one day, she would definitely hold a grudge against him. Now that Shen Han Sheng had paid his respects, he simply didn''t want to lose the protection of the Xia Family. At the very least, he didn''t want to become enemies with them.


    Xia Hou Yu''s expression changed slightly when he heard this. She did not expect Shen Hansheng to respond in such a manner and was momentarily at a loss as to what to say.


    "Han Sheng has already informed the Empress of this matter. Farewell!" Shen Han Sheng cupped his hands in greeting. As he turned around, he was stopped by Xia Hou Yu.


    "That''s right, Meng Yan is indeed in the Secret Garden. However, I do not have any intentions of letting King Han take her away. "On the day of King Han''s and Ying`er''s wedding, I will personally bring Miss Meng Yan to congratulate you. I assure you, one day, I will protect Meng Yan and ensure that nothing will happen to her." Since Shen Hansheng''s words were so transparent, there was no need for Xia Houyu to cover it up.


    "This King''s esteemed guest, there''s no need for the Empress to worry!" Shen Hansheng had no intention to compromise.


    "King Han is really taking Meng Yan away? "Don''t you care about the consequences?" Xia Hou Yu''s beautiful eyes turned cold as she quickly stood in front of Shen Hansheng.


    "What exactly does the Empress mean by consequences?" Shen Hansheng indeed needed the help of the Xia Family, but that did not mean that he would become a puppet of the Xia Family. Not only he did not know how, it was the same for Shen Hanxin as well.


    The sharp light in the eyes seemed to want to slow her down. At this moment, she felt a cold chill all over her body, perhaps sensing the impulse in her words, Xia Hou Yu slightly softened his tone.


    I, King Han, have misunderstood. I was only thinking for Ying`er, although the rumors were true and false, if Meng Yan were to appear in the Residence of Han, they would definitely spread the rumour even further. It would be useless even if Ying`er were to speak with you about it, Prince should know that my brother has always loved Ying`er, and if he knew that Ying`er had been wronged, he would not be as reasonable as I am. Xia Hou Yu reasoned.


    "This King appreciates Hua Fei''s good intentions!" However, since This King has come, This King will definitely not return empty-handed! As for the consequences, This King will bear them all! " No matter how eloquent Xia Hou Yu was, he was unable to change Shen Hansheng''s decision. On the day that Duan Mu Yan left, it was as if Shen Han Sheng had lost his soul. It was also because these past few days that he understood clearly what was the meaning of this world to him if he did not have Duan Mu Yan.


    Watching Shen Hansheng leaving Huaxing Hall in big strides, Xia Houyu was so angry that he immediately called for Feng''er to stop him.


    "Does the Empress think that a mere servant can stop this king? Furthermore, if this matter gets out of hand and the Royal Father comes over, Han Sheng will not be the only one to be punished! " Shen Hansheng coldly spoke as he left the Hua Qing Palace.


    "Empress?" At the side, Feng''er looked at Xia Hou Yu, only to see Xia Hou Yu standing there with a dejected look in her eyes. That''s right, if Shen Ao knew that he had sent Meng Yan to the Underworld Garden, he would definitely be angered.


    "Whatever, getting rid of Meng Yan won''t take too long. Let him go first, I want to let him know that even if she is in the Han King''s Manor, the Xia Hou clan will not be able to get rid of him for long!" She suddenly felt some regret. If she knew that Shen Hansheng was deeply in love with Meng Yan, she would have cut off their roots that day. But now, she had left behind a disaster.


    In a secluded garden, the sound of the zither was melodious like the sounds of nature. Whenever she heard this music, Duan Mu Yan would always recall the worry in her heart. How is he?


    "It''s a very lonely tune, isn''t it?" Her clear and melodious voice was like the sound of a zither. Duan Mu Yan was interrupted by Shen Han Ming''s voice. She couldn''t help but look at that exquisite and flawless face. What kind of beauty was that?


    It''s nice, too." How could she not know how sinister and dark the palace was? It was as if such a simple and elegant woman had trapped a bird that flew freely into a cage when she entered the palace, so what if it was a cage made of gold ¡­


    "Warm? "Heh, I originally thought so too, and every time I see her smile, I think that my decision was not wrong. No matter what, I have to give her a proper title, so what if I don''t become the crown prince, at least she is still my, Shen Hanming''s, wangfei, until the moment she dies. I finally understood that what she wanted was never any rank, and that in her eyes, it was nothing. Shen Hansheng lowered his eyes in vexation as his slender jade-like fingers tightened around the zither string. He had no intention of letting go even after the zither string broke his fingers.


    Her heart suddenly hurt. Seeing how Shen Hanming was humiliating her, Duan Mu Yan truly wanted to ruthlessly knock him out and make him face reality.


    "Release!" "If Madam Jade was still alive, she would never have let you hurt yourself like that!" Blood dripped down. Duan Mu Yan abruptly stood up, intending to stop Shen Han Ming''s self-mutilation. However, in the next instant, her eyes that were as deep as the sea flickered with a strange light as she faced Duan Mu Yan.


    "You don''t like it? "This is Han Ming''s favorite tune, but he doesn''t know it. Actually, I don''t like it, but why is it that ever since we entered the palace, our hearts have never been together? If I could have chosen, I would have been willing if he wasn''t the crown prince ¡­" Looking at the grief in Shen Hanming''s eyes, Duan Moyan stood on the spot. She was unable to adapt to the speed at which Shen Hanming''s role changed. One second ago, she was still immersed in Shen Hanming''s pain and self-blame.


    Looking at Shen Hanming, who was as beautiful as a direct descendant, Duan Mu Yan stepped forward and gripped Shen Hanming''s shoulders tightly.


    Shen Hanming! Wake up! No matter how much you despise her, he will never come back to life! If she sees you in the underworld so decadent, how can you make her endure? What he wants is for you to live well, not to be like this, neither human nor ghost! Look at yourself, you don''t look like a prince at all. Do you really intend to live your entire life like this? If you''re still a man, pull yourself together! " Duan Mu Yan viciously shook Shen Han Ming, attempting to wake him from his daze.


    Seemingly at the same time, Shen Hanming''s gaze turned cold. Just as Duan Mu Yan was in a daze, Shen Han was already holding her in his arms, and with a leap, he heard two "pa pa" sounds. On the side of the table, there were two shiny sharp blades.


    "Who is it?" Behind him, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be stunned. She originally thought that when she spoke of Shen Han Ming''s sore spot, it would arouse his anger, but she didn''t expect that there would actually be a sneak attack on her.


    "Your subordinate pays his respects to the second prince. This woman is an ominous person, and your subordinate has come to take her life!" I hope that the Second Prince can help with this matter! " When a black figure appeared in front of the two of them, Duan Mu Yan frowned.


    "You are Leng Bing Xin?" Back in the Spring Festival, she had interacted with Leng Bingxin several times, so she was very familiar with her voice.


    "Who I am is not important, what is important is that you should not appear here. Today, I have no choice but to take your life, but if in the future, you become an evil ghost, then please find me, Leng Bingxin, and have no ties with others." Leng Bing asked with a cold voice, as he raised the concealed weapon in his hand once again. Unfortunately, when the hidden weapons attempted to touch Duan Mu Yan''s body, they were all sent flying by Shen Hanming''s internal force.


    "Second Prince, you!" Leng Bingxin looked at Shen Hanming with a puzzled expression. It was rumored that the Second Prince was unable to recognize anyone in the outside world, but from the looks of it now, he could not be trusted.


    "She is my guest. This king wants to see who dares to be impudent in this garden!" Shen Hanming''s gaze turned sharp as he stood in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "If that''s the case, I can only try my best!" No matter what, Duan Mu Yan will definitely die! " As Leng Bing Xin spoke, she waved her sleeve, releasing countless fine needles that resembled cow hair. When Shen Han Ming was dodging the hidden weapon, she drew her sword from her back and thrusted it towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "Did Shen Hansheng send you here?" Seeing the hatred in Leng Bingxin''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan asked suspiciously. At almost the same time, a purple figure had appeared in front of Leng Bing Xin, staring coldly at the girl in front of her.


    "Master... "Master?" Leng Bingxin never expected that Shen Hansheng would appear here. At this moment, the tip of his sword was thrusting towards the man he loved deeply.


    "I will deal with you later!" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows creased, before turning to look at his second royal brother.


    "Has royal brother always been well? "I am Han Sheng." He reminisced day and night, finally seeing her again. He thought that when they met again, he would interrogate Duan Mu Yan about leaving without even saying a word, but now, he realised that he couldn''t even bear to say a single word.


    "No matter who you are, you are not allowed to hurt Madam Jade''s guests!" Shen Hanming was clad in a light pink colored dress, moving without the wind. One could clearly see his internal force.


    "Yan Er ¡­" Shen Hansheng had no intention to fight with Shen Hanming. Regardless of the case, the person before him was still a muddle-headed person, not to mention, his own royal brother.


    The moment she saw Shen Hansheng, she felt her heart ache. An indescribable bitterness lingered in her chest. Such a magnificent Shen Hansheng, whom she hadn''t seen for only half a month, had already become so haggard. Was it because of her?


    "Thanks for taking care of Yan''er for the past few days. However, this isn''t the place where Yan''er has been staying for a long time. Farewell!" Under Shen Hansheng''s imploring gaze, Duan Mu Yan walked over to Shen Hanming and bowed. When she raised her head, she saw the reluctance in Shen Hanming''s eyes. At this moment, she was already unable to tell if those eyes belonged to Shen Hanming or Yu Niang! Maybe he or she was so lonely!


    "Are we really going? Would Jade Mother miss you? " Shen Hanming urged him to stay.

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    "I will come often to visit you and Madam Jade. Take care!" Duan Muying pursed her lips, bitterness flashing across her heart. After which, she turned and walked to Shen Hansheng''s side.


    "Royal brother, I shall take my leave!" After greeting respectfully, Shen Han Sheng abruptly grabbed onto Duan Mu Yan''s lily-white hands and strode out of the room. Duan Mu Yan tried to struggle free, but Shen Han Sheng''s strength was too strong, and it was simply not something she could escape from. Seeing Shen Han Sheng and Duan Mu leaving so intimately, the look in Leng Bing Xin''s eyes suddenly turned as cold as an icicle.


    Outside the palace walls, Duan Mu Yan struggled to leave Shen Han''s embrace.


    "I can walk by myself!" Shen Hansheng silently released his arms, his deep gaze staring fixedly at the woman before him.


    "Follow me back to the Residence of Han." His deep voice contained an aura of authority that couldn''t be rejected. Shen Hansheng stood in front of Duan Mu Yan, his voice trembling slightly.


    Furthermore, Mu Yan does not belong here. If Your Highness is still thinking about the relationship between brother and sister, I would ask you to prepare a carriage for Mu Yan. Mu Yan will leave the Southern Mountain as soon as possible, so as to not cause any trouble for Your Highness. Her clear and cold voice had no hint of warmth, nor any trace of feelings. It was as though the man before her had never lived or died with her in the depths of her heart.


    Seeing the calmness on Duan Muyan''s face, Shen Hansheng felt so heartbroken that he couldn''t control himself. Under the moonlight, Shen Hansheng''s face turned even paler. But in the next second, his entire body was pulled back by Shen Han Sheng. Before he could even react, Shen Han Sheng''s lips had already covered hers, and the heat from the kiss was so strong that it was like a flame was about to melt Duan Mu Yan. She desperately tried to push away Shen Han Sheng who was tightly pressed against his, but his figure was as unmoving as a mountain.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Mmm mmm ¡­" Duan Mu Yan frowned, and when her teeth caught sight of the tip of Shen Han''s tongue, she gritted her teeth and bit down. A salty, fishy taste filled the mouths of the two men, but Shen Hansheng showed no intention of letting go. He used one hand to grab onto the back of Duan Mu Yan''s head, forcing her to stop running.


    It was only when Duan Mu Yan was on the verge of fainting that Shen Han Sheng finally left his swollen cherry lips that he had sucked up unwillingly.


    ''Pa... '' A crisp sound reverberated through the dark night. Duan Mu Yan glared at Shen Han Sheng, her eyes gleaming with an ice-cold light.


    "If you want Xiao Yuxuan to die miserably, then leave." His calm voice was so calm that not a single ripple could be heard. A few simple words caused great waves to surge in the depths of his heart. Duan Mu Yan viciously grabbed Shen Han Sheng by the collar as she spoke in a ruthless tone.


    "What did you do to Yuxuan?" Seeing the viciousness in Duan Moyan''s eyes, Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but laugh. That laughter contained too much misery and grief.


    "I didn''t do anything to him, but if you leave me, I will do everything I can to kill Xiao Yuxuan. Even if I don''t die, I will make him lose a layer of skin!" "I don''t have an empress like you, but I can''t do without you. Even if you hate me for the rest of your life, I just want to keep you by my side." The low and heavy voice revealed all of Shen Hansheng''s love and perseverance. He kept his mouth shut and no longer spoke. He was only waiting for Duan Mu Yan''s decision.


    It was clearly a threatening tone, but no one could really hate her for it. After standing there quietly for a long time, Duan Mu Yan finally spoke.


    "If you can''t make me fall in love with you for a year, then let me go. This is my biggest concession." Her voice sounded as light as the clouds, yet it caused Shen Hansheng to feel warmth from the depths of his heart.


    "It''s a deal!" Just as he was about to embrace Duan Mu Yan, he was stopped by her.


    "In this year, without my permission, the act just now cannot happen. Otherwise, I have the right to leave at any time!" Duan Muyan retreated intentionally, maintaining a distance with Shen Hansheng.


    "Good!" "Let''s go, I''ll bring you to a place!" For Duan Muyan to give in like this, Shen Hansheng''s heart was as sweet as honey. He believed that a year later, she would definitely make her fall in love with him, just like how she would love her.


    "Not going back to the Residence of Duke Han?" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "We''ll know when we get there, but ¡­" The road is a bit far, can I lift you up? " Shen Hansheng stared at Duan Mu Yan in fear and trepidation.


    Seeing the sincerity in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh. Was this really the Duan Xingyi that she knew? That man with a weird smile on his lips and confidence in his eyes? Perhaps it was due to Shen Hansheng''s sincerity that Duan Mu Yan didn''t reject him.


    As he watched Shen Hansheng embrace Duan Mu Yan as they streaked across the dark night, Leng Bing Xin slowly walked out from the darkness. Her hands were clenched into fists, and she did not even realize that her nails had dug into her flesh.


    "Master has truly fallen in love with Duan Mu Yan." Unknowingly, Ye Li had already appeared behind Leng Bingxin, and his gaze followed the direction that Shen Hansheng had left in.


    "Therefore, Duan Mu Yan must die!" Leng Bingxin spoke without hesitation, her voice as cold as ice.


    "Even if Master did not fall in love with Duan Mu Yan, he would only marry Xia Hou Yuying. Why must you put Duan Mu Yan to death without a trace of hatred towards Xia Hou Yu Ying?" Bing Xin, if you truly love your master, then you should learn to fulfill it! " Ye Li''s voice was low and solemn.


    "I don''t know what you''re talking about!" When Ye Li said this, it hurt. Leng Bingxin suddenly turned around, but was stopped by Ye Li.


    Bing Xin, you saw it. Master did not care about life and death for Duan Mu Yan, everything is worthless compared to Duan Mu Yan. If you were to hurt Duan Mu Yan, Master will definitely wish for death! Is this the way you love it? " Ye Li almost shouted out loud. He didn''t want Leng Bingxin to repeat the same mistakes again and again. He didn''t want to see her walk onto a road of no return.


    If I kill Duan Mu Yan, if I kill Xia Hou and Yuying, I die too! The reason why she did not kill Xia Hou Yuying was because she was of great help to her master. Killing Duan Mu Yan meant destroying her master''s entire life! I love Master. I don''t even know how long I''ve loved him. Perhaps from the moment Master saved me from the brothel, I''ve already fallen in love with him! I don''t want to either, what do I do if I become cute? Even if I am to be smashed into pieces, I will have no regrets! " Leng Bing Xin screamed hysterically, tears flowing from her eyes. She did not know how wronged her love was.


    "The reason why I killed Duan Mu Yan is because my master truly loved her and didn''t kill Xia Hou Yuying. The reason is that in my master''s heart, there has never been such a woman. You''re not the only one who loves her so deeply ¡­ No matter what, I will not allow you to harm Duan Mu Yan for the sake of nothing else. After throwing those words, Ye Li suddenly flashed and disappeared into the night, leaving behind only Leng Bing Xin, who was in disarray by herself in the wind.


    Under the moonlight, Duan Mu Yan could clearly see that there was a large garden in front of her, and the surrounding walls were filled with trees. Compared to the Imperial City''s clamor, this place was much quieter and more peaceful, especially the words'' Pear Garden ''under the moonlight.


    "Where is this place?" Duan Muyan''s long eyes flickered as she asked with suspicion.


    "This is my garden, let''s go in." A hint of mysteriousness flashed across his eyes. Shen Hansheng pursed his lips and smiled, taking the first step into the residence. Duan Mu Yan had no other choice but to follow behind his. Although the buildings here were not as beautiful as those of the Mu Wang Manor, they had a fresh and elegant style to them. The two of them walked one in front of the other until they arrived at the temple at the innermost corner of the garden. Only then did they stop.


    "There''s a memorial tablet here?" Duan Mu Yan frowned and asked in puzzlement.


    "Nothing I''ve promised you has gone wrong. Come in ¡­" Duan Mu Yan knew in her heart that the worshipers at this place were all dead, so she too, stepped in with reverence in her heart.


    When Duan Mu Yan''s gaze landed on the tablet right in front of her, her body suddenly trembled, as though all the blood in her body had frozen in place. Her curly eyelashes opened to the limit, and she looked at the name on the tablet in disbelief as tears rolled down her face.


    The words on the tablet of ''Great Mozzie, Ling Ziyan'' were carved out of pure gold and glittered under the candlelight.


    "Mufei!" How could this be? Why is mufei''s spirit tablet here? " Her entire body leaned against the side of the table, allowing the tears to flow freely down her face. Her trembling lips were choked with sobs as she spoke. The regret in the depths of her heart had finally been fulfilled.


    "On the day that Pear Blossom was thrown into the unmarked cemetery, I had sent people to collect and transport her to this place. Every day, they would send someone to pay tribute to her with fireworks." Shen Hansheng spoke faintly, his thin lips pursed into a smile that revealed a tinge of solemnity.


    "Mufei ¡­" The voice was filled with too much hardship and pain, too much grief and regret, and too many indescribable emotions were all contained within this low cry that sounded like a small beast. At the side, Shen Hansheng stood there silently as he looked at the girl''s trembling body, which was filled with emotion.


    He walked step by step towards her, his steps exceptionally heavy. The light in his eyes contained an unconcealable pain that could not be hidden. Abruptly, he hugged Duan Mu Yan tightly, feeling the pain in her heart, her vulnerability, and her helplessness.


    "Mufei ¡­" Mu Yan has already cleansed your innocence in the throne room. Everyone in the world already knows of your grievances and unwillingness! "You can finally rest in peace ¡­" No matter who the embrace in front of her belonged to, Duan Muyan only wanted a moment of comfort and support. Her lotus arms were tightly wrapped around Shen Hansheng''s waist, tightly, as if she would be lonely and helpless if she let go. She had never longed for an embrace so much before, a hug that could allow her to cry as she wished, a hug that could allow her to release her emotions freely, that could contain her, protect her, and protect her when she was at her most helpless.


    "Mu Yan, you have already done your best and have done very well. I''m sure that Riko will be very pleased with her spirit in heaven." Shen Han Sheng lightly patted Duan Mu Yan''s shoulders, as though he wanted to give her boundless strength, allowing her to prop up her soul.


    After an unknown period of time, Duan Mu Yan slowly retreated from Shen Han Sheng''s embrace, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a heartbreaking luster.


    "Thank you ¡­" Thousands of words couldn''t beat this word of thanks. Duan Mu Yan memorized Shen Hansheng''s kindness and everything he did for his, but being moved wasn''t the same as being grateful. Even if there was a moment like that, she wanted to rely on this shoulder for her entire life. But after waking up, she knew that her destination was not here. The one year agreement at that time was just a perfunctory response from her. That was because she knew that whether it was a year, ten years, or even a hundred years, it was impossible for her to be with Shen Hansheng.

 C256

    The next morning, everyone from Duke Han''s Palace was summoned to the main hall. This included Leng Bingxin and Ye Li, who were both serving in the main hall.


    "I wonder what business does the prince have for us to gather here?" The servant asked in a low voice.


    "Who knows? But it must be something big. Otherwise, our prince wouldn''t have gathered so many people." retainer B shrugged in response.


    "You guys don''t know, right? I know! Last night, when I was releasing my hands in the middle of the night, I clearly saw our prince holding the hand of a woman as he rode the wind back. Tsk tsk, you didn''t see that woman. When the Prince gathered us together today, there was a high chance that it was related to that woman. " Although his voice was low, all the words had reached Leng Bing''s ears.


    "Woman? It can''t be? I think that the prince called us here for the grand marriage with Princess Xia Hou! " The servant didn''t think so.


    "That Princess Xia is very unruly, tyrannical, and unromantic. Why is she like that woman last night ¡­" Just as the servants were discussing amongst themselves, Leng Bing Xin suddenly walked to the front of the main hall with eyes as sharp as blades.


    "You guys don''t want to work in the Duke Han Palace anymore? If you dare to say another word, don''t blame me for being ruthless! " The cold voice did not contain a trace of warmth. As Shen Hansheng''s personal servant, Leng Bing Xin''s words held a certain amount of weight. Hearing such a warning from Leng Bing, all the servants shut up immediately.


    In the next second, that purple dress appeared, her handsome face had already regained its former brilliance, her eyebrows were like swords, and her eyes were sparkling. Her gentle outline was mixed with an unspeakable arrogance and unruliness, and her thin lips were slightly curled up, revealing a mysteriousness that would cause one to be happy even if they were fallen.


    Perhaps others did not notice his transformation, but by the side, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li could clearly see that at that moment, they suddenly felt that their original astute and astute master had returned.


    "The reason why we are gathered here is to announce something!" As Shen Hansheng spoke, he turned to look at Duan Mu Yan, who had just walked out of the main hall.


    "Everyone listen, this Lady Meng Yan is my honored guest. From this moment onwards, Miss Meng Yan''s words are my meaning. If anyone dares to have the slightest bit of disrespect for Lady Meng Yan, I will definitely punish them harshly!" Do you remember? " The clear and cold voice contained an irresistible dignity, and the servants naturally obeyed her orders upon hearing it. At the side, a hint of coldness flashed past Leng Bingxin''s eyes.


    At that moment, a ''bang'' sound came from the manor gate. Everyone turned their heads and saw an angry Xia Hou Yu Ying storming over. The servants all knew Xia Hou Yu Ying''s temper and scattered like a bird.


    "Princess Xia ¡­" Leng Bing Xin originally wanted to stop Xia Hou Yu Ying, but she didn''t want to be stopped by Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    "There''s nothing for you guys to do here. This princess is here to find Duke Han ¡­" and King Han as the guest of honor! " Ever since Xia Hou Yu had reported the news to her last night, she knew that Shen Hansheng would definitely bring this evildoer back to the Residence of Han. Now that the imperial edict had been passed down, even though it hadn''t been a grand wedding yet, she would sooner or later become the main wife of the Residence of Han. How could she allow such a slut to seduce him in front of Shen Hansheng!


    "All of you, step back!" Shen Han Sheng''s thin lips curled up slightly, but there wasn''t a trace of happiness or anger in his deep eyes. Now that Duan Mu Yan was by his side, he no longer had any worries. Naturally, he would be able to handle such trivial matters as easily as flipping his palm.


    "I wonder why Princess Xia Hou is looking for me and Lady Meng Yan?" With a wave of her hand, she signaled for Xia Hou Yu to come into the main hall for a chat. The moment she heard Shen Hansheng referring to her as'' princess'', Xia Hou Yuying felt as if her heart was being viciously tugged at by someone. At this moment, she had shifted all her anger onto Duan Mu Yan.


    In the main hall, Duan Moyan sat at the side, bored out of her mind. From her point of view, she seemed to have become the woman''s imaginary enemy.


    "Han Sheng, the imperial edict has been passed down. Father specifically asked me to come over to discuss the day of our wedding. Which day do you think is better?" Xia Hou Yu Ying changed her domineering attitude and walked to Shen Hansheng''s side with a sway. Her jade-like fingers moved along his shoulder as she slowly caressed his neck.


    "Married? This King does not have any plans in the near future. After all, he still did not want to offend the Xia Family too early. Now that he had not grown wings yet, he definitely could not face the enemy from the back.


    "How can this be? The imperial edict has already been passed down, so how can we delay it!? " Xia Hou Yuying nudged Shen Hansheng like a spoiled child, her face full of allure.


    "Why not? The imperial edict does not seem to have a time limit. Furthermore, this duke has just returned to the Southern Yue and has many matters to settle. It is indeed not appropriate for me to hold a grand wedding at this time! " At the side, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh with emotion. At this moment, Shen Han Sheng was extremely similar to Duan Xingyi from the Great Mo era. The expression on his face was a mystery that no one would be able to fathom.


    "Since you don''t want to, Ying''er won''t force you. However, if the emperor were to choose another day, you wouldn''t be disobeying the imperial edict, right?" Xia Hou Yuying cast a sidelong glance at Duan Mu Yan, her voice gradually becoming colder.


    I believe that even if royal father decrees it, it will still happen three months later. Of course, if the princess feels that three months is a bit rushed, this king will naturally report it to royal father. Shen Hansheng narrowed his eyes as he looked at Xia Hou Yuying innocently.


    Three months?!" Since you are busy with political affairs, how about you let this Lady Meng Yan come to my Xia Hou''s house for a few days? "In this way, Ying''er can be considered as a host. Moreover, Miss Meng Yan is still a woman after all. It might not be convenient for her to live in the Residence of Han ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying proudly opened her mouth, but from the bottom of her heart, a chilling murderous intent flashed through.


    "That''s not necessary. My Han King''s Manor still has the ability to make Meng Yan more comfortable. If the princess is fine, then I''ll have to rest." Even though her attitude was gentle, it was clear that she had an unapproachable intent.


    "Miss Meng Yan, let''s go!" Before Xia Hou Yu Ying could speak, Shen Hansheng had already gotten up and walked over to Duan Muyan''s side. He invited her out of the main hall in a very gentlemanly manner, and deep feelings of love could be seen from his eyes, even if she was blind.


    Xia Hou Yuying clenched her fists as she watched the two figures fade out of sight. Killing intent filled her eyes, what three months later, she had clearly said in a perfunctory manner, Shen Hansheng, you were the man I, Xia Hou Yuying, had taken a fancy to a long time ago. No one will snatch you from my hands!


    Outside the main hall, Duan Mu Yan was just about to speak up to explain to Shen Han Sheng that she didn''t want him to offend someone he shouldn''t offend because of her. Furthermore, the result of her actions was just like a bamboo basket filled with water.


    "It really is a perfect match. Lady Meng Yan, long time no see ¡­" Shen Hanxin walked over, wearing a light blue robe. Under the sunlight, the blue robe gave off a faint halo, making the man in front of her seem even more mysterious.


    "How did you get here?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows twitched. He subconsciously grabbed onto Duan Mu Yan with a single hand and placed her behind him to protect her.


    "Why are you so nervous, Fourth Brother? This King does not have any malicious intentions, but has nothing better to do. After all, we are blood brothers. Moreover, This King knows that the wedding date between Fourth Brother and Princess Xia is approaching, and specifically wants to see if there''s anything I can help with! " Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up, the light in his eyes seemingly harmless.


    "Thank you, third brother, for thinking so much about my fourth brother. If you really care, then come and drink a cup of wine at my Duke Han Mansion three months from now." From start to finish, he did not let go of Duan Mu Yan. When Shen Hanxin heard this, he was slightly taken aback. She had never expected Shen Hansheng to recover so quickly, to the point that he could even put down his provocative words.


    At the same time that he was shocked, Shen Hanxin felt a stifling sensation in his heart when he saw Shen Hansheng holding Duan Mu Yan, and she suddenly felt that her hands were extremely dazzling. If he wasn''t in the Residence of Han, he would have unhesitatingly removed her hands.


    "The analogy of the Mu King doesn''t seem appropriate. What do you mean by ''created by the heavens and created by the earth''? This princess and the cold king are the golden couple!" Xia Hou Yuying, who walked out of the main hall, did not hesitate to grab Shen Hansheng''s arm, as if she was announcing her ownership to everyone.


    "Jade Lady ¡­" Hehe, then This King has made a slip of the tongue! " Shen Hanxin emphasized the words'' Jade Lady ''as a sly glint flashed across his eyes. Xia Hou Yu Ying''s voice shook, and she tightened her grip on Shen Hansheng.


    "If Brother Third Emperor is fine, then please send the princess back to her estate!" Shen Han Sheng stealthily circled around Xia Hou Yu Ying''s wrist and pulled Duan Mu Yan towards the back of the garden.


    At this moment, she truly regretted not getting rid of Duan Moyan that day. Now, it seems that Shen Hansheng had the intention of showing his love for Duan Moyan in front of her, so he wanted her to back off if things turned out this way. If that''s really the case, Shen Hansheng, then you are completely wrong! In the worst case scenario, the fish will die and the net will be broken. This princess will not let you get your wish!


    "Lin Yuan is envious of you, why don''t we just make a net and see, will that man''s heart come back to you? Don''t be so naive and naive! " A cold voice with a hint of ridicule came out from Shen Han Xin''s mouth, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s gaze turned towards the man beside her, the killing intent in her eyes growing stronger and stronger.


    Shen Hanxin! What exactly do you want? " Xia Hou Yu Ying fiercely opened his mouth and grabbed the handle of the whip on his waist.


    "If This King wanted to do anything, I would have exposed your lustful image in front of them. Why is there a need to waste my time arguing with you here ¡­" Shen Han was displeased, but the glint in his phoenix eyes disappeared in a flash.


    "What do you mean?" Xia Hou Yu Ying looked at Shen Han Xin suspiciously, the coldness in her eyes seemed to have lessened.


    My meaning is very simple. Don''t you want to be a wangfei?" This King can help you! " Shen Hanxin''s words shocked Xia Hou Yuying. She looked at Shen Hanxin in disbelief, even doubting her own ears. From start to finish, Shen Hanxin''s position was to oppose his association with Shen Hansheng.

 C257

    "Would you be so kind?" Xia Hou Yuying looked at Shen Hanxin warily, her voice exceptionally cold.


    "The wicked have been doing this for a long time. It is not strange that they would show kindness occasionally. Furthermore, the princess has been so considerate to This King before. This King will not be ungrateful in repayment." What? Princess doesn''t believe This King''s sincerity? " As Shen Hanxin spoke, he gently waved his finger, and the tip of his finger swept across Xia Hou Yuying''s chest. Xia Hou Yuying felt her entire body tremble, and suddenly took a few steps back, glaring at Shen Hanxin.


    "Princess, don''t worry. One day, I will let you see Han Xin''s sincerity." As Shen Hanxin spoke, his almond-shaped eyes narrowed. He turned around and left the Residence of Duke of Han in big strides. He then looked towards the arched door leading to the backyard. As long as Shen Hansheng did not reject him personally, she could not tear off his face, as that would only result in a death trap. No matter what tricks Shen Hanxin had up his sleeve, if he really wanted to help his, he could afford to lose.


    The night was dark and deep. The moonlight was obscured by the dark clouds and only spilled a little bit of afterglow, causing the already desolate night to become even more solemn and solemn.


    Inside the room, Shen Hansheng was sitting upright, a look of indecisiveness flashing across her eyes. In front of his, Leng Bingxin was standing at the side with her beautiful eyes drooping down slightly, she knew that he could not hide from it, but when he faced it head on, an inexplicable sense of fear and grievance gradually floated up to his chest.


    "You knew Meng Yan was in the garden, right?" A bone-chilling voice spilled out from Shen Hansheng''s mouth as he stared at the woman before him with eagle-like eyes. Perhaps it was because she was being too indulgent, that Leng Bing Xin was so impudent.


    "Master, she is Duan Mu Yan, Empress Mo!" "We can''t keep this a secret for long. If the emperor finds out ¡­" Leng Bing Xin choked back her throat, and spoke resolutely. Even now, she still did not feel that she was in the wrong.


    "This King only asks you!" When this king went to the garden, what were you doing? How did you know Meng Yan was in the garden? When did you know!? " If not for her second royal brother, he believed that Duan Muyan had already died at the hands of Leng Bingxin, and this result was something he could not tolerate.


    "One day before Master, I received the news from Wind Blade." Leng Bing Xin did not say anything else, she was clear that no matter how much explanation she gave, it would be of no use.


    "Why not report it?" Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, his dark eyes darkened even more.


    "Bing''er only knows that Duan Mu Yan''s existence will become Master''s greatest threat, not to mention Master offending the Xia Hou family for her sake. If her identity is exposed and Master continues to protect her, there will only be one outcome for her!" Leng Bing Xin was choked with emotions as she spoke, tears of grievance welling up in her eyes, as she tried her best not to let them down.


    "This King knows what the consequences will be. This is not a problem that you should be worried about." But you, if I remember correctly, this is the second time you''ve violated the rules of the Dark Group. If not for Ye Li, I wouldn''t have let you live. Although he could not bear it, he could sense Leng Bing Xin''s enmity towards Duan Mu Yan. He would not allow himself to be kind to let Duan Mu Yan be in danger, and losing a warrior would be better than losing his life.


    Inside the room, Duan Mu Yan was leaning against the window as she looked at Big Mo. She understood Shen Han Sheng''s character, and if she insisted on leaving, she would definitely do whatever she said she would do to Xiao Yu Xuan to appease Shen Han Sheng. But now, she had to do something to make Shen Han Sheng give up.


    Just when Duan Mu Yan was at a loss, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open. Ye Li quickly walked to Duan Mu Yan and knelt on the ground.


    "I beg Miss Meng Yan to save Leng Bing Xin!" Ever since Leng Bingxin had been called to the inner chamber by Shen Hansheng, Ye Li knew that the situation was dire. There was only one person in this world who could save Leng Bingxin, and that was the person before him.


    "Leng Bing Xin? What happened? " Duan Mu Yan suspiciously looked at Ye Li as she asked in puzzlement.


    "Ye Li knows that Bing Xin has let the girl down, but Bing Xin would only do such an extreme thing for her master. Now that master is going to blame Bing Xin, I beg Miss Meng Yan to save her life no matter what, Ye Li swear on his life that if Bing Xin can escape this calamity, she will not become her enemy, and Ye Li will be extremely grateful! "Please!" He did not have much time to explain, and a second of delay might have been exchanged for Leng Bingxin''s corpse.


    "Let''s talk while we walk!" Sensing Ye Li''s anxiety and fear, Duan Mu Yan immediately walked towards the door. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan did not object, Ye Li felt grateful from the bottom of his heart. He then brought Duan Mu Yan and walked towards Shen Han Sheng''s room.


    Looking at the dagger on the ground, Leng Bing Xin''s tears could not help but gush out. Her misty eyes stared at the cold face, and Leng Bing suddenly felt pain in her heart, as if her heart was being roasted by iron again and again. She could even hear the sizzling sound of her heart being roasted.


    "Master, would you mind listening to Bing Xin''s words again?" Leng Bingxin''s cherry lips pursed, her sparkling eyes looking at the man in front of her with the last of her attachment. Even if she were to end up like this, she would not regret falling in love with Shen Hansheng like a moth to the flame.


    "What else is there to say?" The clear and cold voice had lost its initial decisiveness, but this did not mean that Shen Hansheng had changed his mind.


    "Master let Bing Xin die. Bing Xin died without any grievances. Before she died, Bing Xin dared to ask Master what was the purpose of Master recruiting the Dark Group?" Leng Bing Xin said in heartache, her tears fell to the ground, breaking into pieces.


    "Please ask!" Shen Hansheng replied faintly, his gaze subconsciously avoiding Leng Bing''s gaze.


    "For the position of crown prince, our master has put in a lot of effort, and our brothers in the Dark Group have followed him with all their might, because they know that one day, they will follow Master and create a new career for him. If they knew that Master did not care about their hard work for a woman all these years, how sad would they be? You are our master, but they also have their own ideals. Leng Bing Xin enunciated each word clearly, ringing like the evening drum and the morning bell in Shen Han Sheng''s mind.


    "How do you know This King will lose?" Bongo''s voice carried a trace of anger, which Shen Hansheng disapproved of.


    "Duan Mu Yan''s existence has already caused this result to have no suspense!" Leng Bingxin said confidently.


    "This King does not wish to argue with you. On the day that the Japanese king ascends the throne, I will definitely have Ye Li come before your grave and inform him!" Shen Hansheng stared coldly at the dagger on the ground and no longer spoke.


    She smiled, but it did not reach the bottom of her heart. The room was silent, and Leng Bing Xin picked up her dagger. No matter what, she would eventually die for the man she loved.


    Seeing Leng Bing Xin raise her dagger, Shen Han Sheng''s eyes lit up. He couldn''t bear to see the person he trained to commit suicide in front of him. Just as Leng Bing Xin stabbed her dagger into her heart, a figure rushed in from outside the door and grabbed the dagger in her hand. The speed was so fast that Shen Han Sheng was barely able to react.


    "Ye Li!" Do you want to rebel? " Shen Hansheng slammed the table and stood up, glaring at Ye Li. He knew Ye Li''s feelings for Leng Bing Xin, but that did not mean that he could tolerate Ye Li defending Leng Bing''s heart time and time again.


    "Master, please give Bing Xin another chance. She was just confused for a moment, and her original intention was for Master''s good!" Ye Li clenched the dagger in Leng Bing Xin''s hand tightly and looked pleadingly at Shen Hansheng.


    "A moment of confusion? This King sees her to be scheming! If they didn''t deal with Leng Bing Xin this time, who would abide by the rules of the Dark Group! Get out of the way! " Shen Hansheng spoke harshly, his eyes filled with an irresistible determination.


    "Ye Li, return the dagger to me!" Leng Bing Xin choked, her eyes filled with tears, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.


    "Ruo Mengyan is begging for mercy on behalf of Lady Bingxin. Would you mind giving Yan`er some face?" During this entire journey, Ye Li had clearly told her the whole story. Even though Leng Bing Xin originally intended to be his enemy, she was still a rare form of loyalty towards Shen Hansheng. Just based on this, she had the responsibility to explain to Leng Bing Xin.


    However, before Shen Hansheng could say anything, Leng Bingxin glared fiercely at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Even if Bing-Er dies, I don''t need you to pretend to be righteous here!"


    "Bing-Er!" Ye Li knew that Leng Bing Xin hated Duan Mu Yan, but he didn''t want to lose his life in the midst of this hatred.


    "Sure ¡­" Ye Li, give her the dagger! " Duan Mu Yan''s expression didn''t change as she slowly walked to the front of Leng Bing Xin, her cherry lips slightly pursed as she lightly smiled.


    "If you die, you won''t be able to see how I will push your master step by step into the abyss until he is beyond redemption! Oh... That may not be true. Wait a few more days down there; I believe that not too long from now, your master will reunite with you down there. At that time, you can be completely loyal to him again! " Duan Mu Yan looked at Leng Bing Xin innocently, the smile on her face made the hatred in her heart grow even stronger.


    By his side, Shen Hansheng heard the sound of the fossil. He wouldn''t die so quickly, would he?


    Duan Mu Yan''s words had indeed hit Leng Bing Xin dead center. Seeing that Leng Bing Xin was no longer courting death, Duan Mu Yan looked towards Ye Li.


    "Take Miss Bing''er away, I have something to say to your master." Ye Li nodded his head fiercely, his eyes filled with gratitude. He then grabbed Leng Bingxin and left the room.


    "You should know why This King punished her." Shen Hanesheng retracted the sullen look in her eyes and the curve of her lips appeared all the more bitter and helpless.


    Originally, Mu Yan did not know that you were in such a perilous situation in the Southern Yue. Right now, you are at the point of using manpower, if you were to punish Leng Bing Xin, who would be willing to work for you in the future? Mu Yan does not wish for her existence to become a hindrance to you. You and I both know that if people outside knew that I was the empress of the Great Mo Dynasty that had just ascended to the throne, even if you were a prince, it would be even harder to protect me than ascending to the heavens. Rather than losing both sides, it would be better if we both of us win.


    "You really want to go back to Badlands?" To Shen Hansheng, Duan Moyan''s exhortation was undoubtedly the source of his heartache. Looking at the pair of pitch-black eyes that were filled with a faint sadness, Duan Mu Yan was slightly speechless. He didn''t know how to respond. Did she want to go back? But so what if he went back? Even if she were to return, she would still give up the throne to someone from the royal family. Perhaps Zhu Xu and the other powerful officials from the imperial court might already be searching for a new candidate for the throne. How could she face Xiao Yuxuan again? He was already so happy, how could he bear to disturb his? However, this place didn''t belong to her in the end. His existence might very well ruin the man in front of her. How could she bear such an outcome!


    Just as Duan Moyan was hesitating, Shen Hansheng suddenly stepped forward and gently wrapped his arms around her as he embraced her. His thin lips curled up slightly, filled with love and satisfaction.

 C258

    "Thank you for your hesitation! This meant that there was at least a shred of reluctance left in your heart, and that was enough! "Mu Yan, please believe that no matter what, I will guarantee your safety. Please give me time, not long, one year is enough, I will make you feel all my love!" This was the first time he had fallen in love with a woman so thoroughly. For the sake of this woman, he had even betrayed the world ¡­


    Perhaps it was because reality was too helpless, or perhaps it was because her words of love were too gentle, Duan Muyan actually did not struggle out of Shen Han''s embrace, allowing him to hug her for a long time. One day, when Shen Hansheng stepped onto the road of no return for her, Duan Mu Yan would regret it even more. Her fault was that she had given Shen Hansheng hope from the start, even if it was only a tiny bit!


    After Duan Mu Yan left, Shen Han Sheng was still immersed in the embrace from earlier. Suddenly, his unfathomable eyes turned cold as he subconsciously looked out the window.


    "Since when did the Palace Master of the Moon Palace start such a ruckus!" As Shen Hansheng spoke, he slowly sat down on his chair. At almost the same time, the piercing Hong Chang appeared in front of Shen Hansheng.


    "Long time no see. Why are your words so unpleasant to hear? I, the Palace Chief, have come thousands of miles away to see you!" The bewitching beauty was still unblemished. Shangguan Wuye smiled seductively, and with a flick of his sleeve, he had a cup of tea in his hand as he started to drink it.


    "When the King of Japan was in the inn, he did not have such good intentions!" Shen Hansheng disapproved, casting a sidelong glance at his bad friend. Every time he saw Shangguan Wuye''s exaggerated beauty, Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but want to carve that face out of his own. It was clear that a man was like a woman, and was truly sinful.


    "Didn''t I wanted to create an opportunity for you? If I knew earlier, I would have sent Duan Mu Yan back to the Badlands Court, so that you wouldn''t act so rashly here." Shangguan Wuye set down his teacup and looked at Shen Hansheng with a profound look.


    "What do you mean?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows twitched as he asked despite knowing the answer.


    "Do you really want to offend the Xia Hou clan prematurely for that girl?" "This doesn''t seem to be a wise decision ¡­" Shangguan Wuye went straight to the point and spoke with sincerity.


    "The most unwise thing for This King to do is to have such a bad friend like you!" Shen Hansheng tried to change the topic.


    "I''m serious!" Shangguan Wuye was speechless.


    "I''m serious too!" Shen Hansheng''s eyes were filled with sincerity as he looked at Shangguan Wuye. Speechless, Shangguan Wuye was about to go berserk, but he was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "You can''t just let me marry that Xia Hou Yuying, right? Perhaps, before the time comes, it is imperative that we do so! " Shen Hansheng returned to the main topic at hand. As he spoke, a cold glint gradually appeared in the depths of his eyes. Shangguan Wuye sat back down upon hearing the sound and heaved a long sigh.


    "Isn''t this your previous plan? Isn''t it just a wedding? It''s not like you plan to let her sit in the position of wangfei for a long time. When everything''s done, just give up." Shangguan Wuye didn''t mind.


    "There is only one wangfei, but it is not Xia Hou Yuying!" Shen Hansheng resolutely said. The curve of his lips indicated his determination.


    "I knew you would say that, but you must think carefully. Once you offend Xia Hou Manor, your situation will become dangerous. Don''t mention Shen Hanxin who is eyeing you covetously, even your father is ¡­" Before Shangguan Wuye could finish, he was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "He is not worthy to be my royal father!" Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, his eyes were as cold as ice.


    "Actually... You still don''t have conclusive evidence for what happened that year. Maybe it wasn''t what you thought it was. " Shangguan Wuye was powerless to speak, but the figure that had been hidden deep in his heart for so many years suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.


    "If we can never find evidence, then won''t someone have to take responsibility for the deaths of mufei and Wuya?" When he mentioned Wuya, Shangguan Wuye''s handsome face turned into ice. His heart, he suddenly felt pain, perhaps Shen Hansheng was right, regardless of if there was evidence or not, there was only one truth.


    "What are you going to do?" Shangguan Wuye no longer retorted, and only spoke lightly, his eyes gradually growing dimmer.


    If I can''t, once he makes a move, then this king will naturally take on my attack as well. Although Xia Hou Bo has control over half of the troops in the south of the country, most of the military generals close to the imperial city have already returned to this king''s grasp, so it is unknown who will still be able to smile until the end if they truly fight! "" That''s right, that''s right. Shen Hansheng''s voice had a hint of coldness to it, the kingly aura emanating from his body was enough to burn people''s eyes.


    "What about Shen Hanxin? "How do you live?" Shangguan Wuye asked casually.


    "Him? Other than doing a little thing to curry favor with royal father, what else can he do? " Shen Hansheng disapproved.


    "Don''t underestimate this third brother of yours, don''t forget Gui Luosha. I''ve already investigated him for you and his subordinates are all scum among the scum of the martial arts world. With these kind of people as his accomplices, it won''t be easy to deal with them!" Shangguan Wuye said solemnly.


    "Don''t we still have the Moon Flower Palace? I have nothing to worry about ¡­" Shen Hansheng did not agree with it, but Shangguan Wuye was speechless and choked on his words.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "It''s getting late, you should get some rest ¡­" While Shangguan Wuye was speaking, Hong Chang flashed, and disappeared into the night, and in the next second after he left, a cold voice resounded in Shen Han Sheng''s ears.


    "Rest assured, the Moon Palace will dig the best grave for those scum!" His lips pursed into a slight smile. Shen Hansheng knew Shangguan Wuye would do that, not for himself, but for his little sister Shen Wuya.


    In the main hall of Xia Hou Manor.


    "What?" Three months? Isn''t Shen Hansheng going too far? Do you see that Meng Yan? " A cold light flashed through her beautiful eyes. Xia Hou Yu stood up, his eyes full of anger.


    "Not only that, Han Sheng is also showing great concern for her!" Xia Hou Yuying had a face full of resentment and she spoke out in grievance.


    "Shen Hansheng doesn''t put the Xia family in his eyes at all. Now that the emperor has decreed it, he actually wants to shove them aside and even make eye contact with other women. What busy government, that''s simply an excuse!" "Brother Wang, say something ¡­" Xia Hou Yu looked at Xia Hou Yuying and then turned his gaze towards Xia Hou Bo, who had not spoken for a long time.


    "Say what? If they don''t want to, do they want me to put a knife to his neck? " There was no sound of joy or anger in the deep voice. Xia Hou Bo was sitting upright and seemed to be deep in thought.


    "Brother Wang, Ying''er went today, if you go tomorrow, the result will definitely be different. Don''t tell me that you really want Han Wangfei''s position to be taken by Meng Yan. If that''s the case, how do you want Ying''er to meet people in the future?" Xia Hou Yu said bitterly.


    "What kind of person is this Meng Yan that you all are talking about? Can she really cause King Han to ignore the imperial edict? "He failed to live up to Ying''er?" Xia Hou Bo disapproved. In his eyes, Shen Hansheng definitely wasn''t someone who didn''t care about the bigger picture. Unless...


    "Ying`er greets Miss Meng Yan. She is indeed a celestial beauty that cannot be compared with Ying`er." Xia Hou Yuying said with a lonely face, her eyes filled with mist.


    "Ying''er, why did you raise the morale of others and extinguish your own might? It''s not like I haven''t seen that Meng Yan before, she''s just average. That bitch must be the same as Liu Yu''er, using some seductive technique to enchant Shen Hansheng!" Xia Hou Yu said contemptuously, his eyes full of disdain.


    "If she is truly a beauty capable of toppling empires, I am not worried, I am afraid ¡­ There is another secret behind this, and this matter cannot be rushed. Let me think about it, before I thoroughly investigate it, you must not act rashly! " He stood up and left the main hall.


    "What happened to royal father? If I had suffered even the slightest bit in the past, would I have rushed out to seek justice for me? " Xia Hou Yu''s eyes shined as he asked in confusion.


    "That''s strange, isn''t it just one Meng Yan? What''s there to think about? As long as Brother Wang can send out any of ''Blood Swallow'', he will be able to get rid of her without anyone noticing. Do you need to think for that long?" Xia Hou Yu also felt it was strange.


    "Aunt, what do we do now? Looking at Han Sheng''s expression, the wedding date is definitely three months away. I''m afraid after three months, he and that slut will even have children. Xia Hou Yu''s red lips slightly pouted. Just thinking of the scene when Shen Hansheng held Duan Mu Yan caused the jealousy in her heart to rage like a venomous snake.


    "Aunt has an idea, but I''m not sure if you can make up your mind!" Xia Hou Yu''s gaze gradually became cold, and her cherry lips curved up in a way that would cause chills to run down one''s spine.


    "As long as you can get me to marry Han Sheng, Ying''er is willing to do anything!"


    "''Blood Swallow'' has always been only looking at the plate. If you can steal Brother Wang''s plate, it will be very difficult for Meng Yan to live." Xia Houyu lightly said, but the killing intent in her voice was enough to send chills down one''s spine.


    "Really?" If royal father finds out about this, it would be terrible! " Xia Hou Yuying frowned when she heard this. This was no small matter. On the day this incident occurred, she didn''t even know what kind of scolding she would be scolded by his father.


    "Silly girl, you are your royal father''s flesh and blood. No matter how angry he is, what can he do to you? You aren''t going to watch your husband and other women have a midnight snack, are you? " Not only did he want to make Xia Hou Yuying happy, he even wanted to show Shen Hansheng who he was. He had the guts to save a person from his hands, but he also had a way to make that person disappear in front of him. Xia Hou Yu, who had always been a strong and vengeful person, never learned to leave a path for himself.


    "But ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying was still hesitant.


    "If you are unwilling, then aunty has no other choice. You better take care of yourself." Xia Houyu sighed lightly and then paced away from the main hall. Only Xia Hou Yuying was left in the main hall. It wasn''t that she wasn''t moved by Xia Hou Yu''s suggestion, but she had no idea that Xia Hou Yu would recklessly send out his blood goose.


    The night was as dark as ink, the sparse stars emitted a faint light that illuminated the lonely land, the surroundings were completely silent, Xia Hou Yuying seemed to have lost her soul as she walked into her room, the candle flame ignited for a moment, Xia Hou Yuying suddenly shook, and the faint blue light of her gown became even weirder and weirder compared to the candlelight.


    "Do you think this is the Mu King Manor and come just because you say so?" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes were ice-cold. She was not surprised by Shen Hanxin''s sudden visit, but more than that, she was disgusted with him.

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    "Actually, Hua Fei''s idea is not bad. Rather than worrying about yourself here, it''s better to get rid of that woman. The one who should be standing beside Shen Hansheng should be you! This King is really seeking justice for you! " There was a hint of mockery in the feminine voice, but the eyes were even darker than ink.


    "Don''t think that this princess doesn''t know what you are planning. Do you think that if my Xia Hou Manor touches Meng Yan, Han Sheng will become enemies with my Royal Father?" Don''t even think about it! "No matter what, Han Sheng will never ruin his future for a woman!" Xia Hou Yuying''s cold voice exposed Shen Hanxin''s strangeness, but her eyes revealed a trace of unconcealable guilt.


    "Then what if I help the princess get rid of that woman? Do you think that this prince has any selfish thoughts? " Shen Han Xin slightly narrowed her eyes, her thin lips parted as an unfathomable curve appeared on the corner of her lips. When Xia Hou Yu Ying heard this, she was slightly shocked and looked at Shen Hanxin suspiciously.


    "What are the conditions?" Xia Hou Yuying never thought that Shen Hanxin would be so kind.


    "This King wants to take a look at the King Rong''s command medallion. It is the medallion that can control the Blood Goose!" Shen Hanxin''s long and narrow eyes narrowed as he cut straight to the point.


    "In your dreams!" Xia Hou Yuying denied it.


    "Princess, don''t misunderstand. This King only took a glance and didn''t even touch it!" Of course, if the princess had a way to get rid of Meng Yan without implicating the Xia Family, then this king would be too lazy to bother with it ¡­ " Shen Hanxin slowly got up and walked to the window, but in the next second, he heard Xia Hou Yuying blocking his way.


    "Did you really just take a look?" It was not difficult to steal the order badge, but if she was allowed to use her father''s'' Blood Goose '', she would still be somewhat hesitant, but if Shen Hanxin were to take action on this matter, the result would be different.


    "Of course, Han Xin swear!" Seeing the glint in Xia Hou''s eyes, Shen Han Xin''s eyes gradually grew bright. Other than being arrogant and despotic, he really didn''t know how high Xia Hou''s IQ was compared to a pig''s.


    "Tomorrow night I will put the order badge in front of you, but there is one thing that you can only look at! As for Meng Yan? What can make her disappear from this world? " Xia Hou Yuying asked impatiently.


    "See the token within three days!" Shen Hanxin pursed his lips and swore.


    "Then it''s a deal! You can go now. " If it wasn''t a thorny matter, she would never make a deal with an animal like Shen Hanxin. But in order to obtain Shen Hansheng, she couldn''t care less.


    "Since This King has come, does the princess not want This King to stay a little longer?" As Shen Hanxin spoke, his figure almost moved to Xia Hou Yuying''s side. His thin lips covered Xia Hou Yuying''s earlobes without any warning, and a tingling feeling spread throughout Xia Hou Yuying''s entire body.


    "Go away ¡­" Xia Hou Yu originally wanted to struggle, but her body was almost paralyzed by Shen Hanxin''s techniques. Luckily, Shen Hanxin was still holding her in his arms.


    "The princess wants it too, doesn''t she?" Shen Hanxin put his arm around Xia Hou Yuying''s waist.


    "No ¡­" "Don''t..." Under Shen Hanxin''s gentle attack, Xia Hou Yuying was losing her mind. A fire seemed to be igniting in her heart. She wanted to push the man behind her away, but her body was slowly twisting. At this moment, Shen Hanxin''s kiss had left Xia Hou Yuying''s ear and was resting on her snow-white neck.


    A string of pink marks appeared on Xia Hou Yuying''s neck like blossoming plum blossoms. It was exceptionally dazzling, and her dress was completely faded, but Xia Hou Yuying did not notice it at all. It was only when Shen Hanxin had placed it on the bed that Xia Hou Yuying finally woke up.


    "Go away!" Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly punched towards Shen Han Xin, but Shen Han Xin held her fist above her head.


    "This is not the first time, so why should we be so shy, Princess? Princess, at this moment, what were Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan doing? If you keep him clean, he might not appreciate your kindness! " As Shen Hanxin spoke, his hand had already covered Xia Hou Yuying, causing her to let out a low gasp.


    "Let''s see. Rather than struggling and committing the crime, we might as well enjoy ourselves. Anyway, Shen Hansheng isn''t idle right now!" Shen Hanxin''s words were like a bell that rang in Xia Hou Yuying''s ears. In Xia Hou Yuying''s mind, the scene of Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan being in love appeared, and the hatred in her heart grew even stronger. For almost a year, she had been missing Shen Hansheng day and night, but in exchange, he had brought another woman in front of her. Shen Hansheng, you forced me to do this!


    His body also started to get used to Shen Hanxin''s caresses. The moment he felt that he was ready, Shen Hanxin''s black eyes began to shine with an abnormal brilliance, the pink curtain covering the bed shook non-stop. Inside the curtain, the two bodies intertwined, enjoying the joy each other until they finally reached the peak.


    Even though it was only because of Duan Moyan''s plea that Leng Bingxin had been spared death, she had no feelings of gratitude towards this favor.


    "Even if you are not grateful, you should not have any more thoughts of killing." When he saw Leng Bing Xin''s resentful gaze on Duan Mu Yan, who was deep in thought in the garden, Ye Li couldn''t help but step forward and remind her.


    "I wish you hadn''t begged her!" Leng Bingxin retracted the hidden bitterness in her eyes and spoke coldly. Just as Ye Li was about to persuade him again, that familiar figure suddenly appeared in the garden.


    "What Duan Mu Yan said is correct. At the very least, you must preserve your life and watch your master succeed." After closing his eyes, Ye Li turned around and returned to his seat. He was in charge of Duan Mu Yan''s safety in the Han Residence, and if there were any mishaps, he would meet his head on the spot.


    The butterflies danced in the air, the flowers flew with the wind, the flowers thanked whoever, the flowers thanked who, the butterflies turned to ashes, her clear eyes filled with mist. Duan Mu Yan''s thoughts drifted back to the past, and at a certain time, she and Xiao Yu Xuan were already in harmony, like a couple of deities, but in the short span of a year, things had already changed, and now that she was in the Southern Yue, this was something she could not even dream of.


    "What are you thinking about?" Her purple dress shone exceptionally bright under the sunlight, and the aura emitted from her body made one want to worship her. No matter if it was the Duan Xingyi from back then, or the current Shen Hansheng, the man before her always had a floating position in Duan Mu Yan''s heart. Duan Mu Yan admitted that with Shen Han Sheng''s existence, she could still clearly remember the moment of life and death, and the throbbing in her heart could not be faked. However, seven years of longevity wasn''t something that could be replaced by that moment of confusion, even though she and Xiao Yuxuan were already at the end of their tether.


    "No, it''s just that I have nothing better to do. I heard from Ye Li that without Xia Hou''s help, your position as Crown Prince would not have been so smooth. Actually, I can explain it to Xia Hou and Yuying." Seemingly unintentionally dodging Shen Hansheng''s gaze, Duan Muyan asked in a gentle tone.


    "Explanation? I really do love you, and I won''t marry her or anyone else for your sake. How can you explain it to her so that she can accept this reality? " Shen Hansheng''s thin lips slightly pursed, the curve drawn between his lips had a hint of ridicule and ambiguity.


    Sensing Shen Hansheng''s intentions, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously took a step forward to maintain a distance from him. However, in the next instant, his entire body was embraced by Shen Hansheng.


    "Don''t forget our agreement!" Duan Moyan spoke in a sullen voice.


    "No, I just remembered that I hugged you like this at the pond in the Great Mo Imperial Palace. I wonder if your posture is right?" Shen Han Sheng blinked at the lady in his embrace, a harmless glint in his eyes. Looking at Shen Hansheng''s scoundrel expression, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but sigh in admiration. Indeed, he was a blood brother. At this moment, Shen Han Sheng was extremely similar to the master of the Mu King''s Manor.


    "I don''t think that moment is worth remembering." Duan Mu Yan disapproved.


    "Then let''s recall something else? "For example ¡­"


    "Not interested! "Please let go of me first ¡­" The expression in Duan Muyan''s eyes turned cold. Seeing her daughter getting angry, Shen Hansheng tactfully retreated away from her, before returning to the main topic at hand.


    "News has come from the Badlands. Duan Haonan has already replaced you as the Badlands Emperor. You can be at ease now." Shen Hansheng''s lips parted slightly, his gaze never leaving Duan Mu Yan''s face. It was only when he saw his secretly exhaling a long breath of air that his heart, which was still floating in his chest, finally came to a stop. He knew that in the depths of her heart, Duan Mu Yan never wanted to be the emperor.


    "He is my uncle''s third son, and is known as the most talented in his generation. In the past, when my royal brother was neglected, my royal father intentionally raised Haonan until you ¡­" It was only when Duan Xingyi appeared that Haonan was sent out of the Imperial Palace by royal father. " It was as though such an outcome wasn''t surprising to her at all.


    "Are you blaming me?" Shen Hansheng asked in a low voice, a trace of melancholy flashing across his face.


    "No, I''m only sighing with emotion. If you ascend to the throne in the future, will you become an enemy of the Badlands?" Duan Moyan solemnly spoke as she stared at the man before her with eyes as clear as water, seemingly filled with profoundness. Somehow, Duan Moyan believed that Shen Hansheng would eventually become the emperor of the Southern Yue.


    "What do you think about the Queen of Southern Yue being Princess Mo?" Shen Hansheng pursed his lips, the smile on his face grew even wider. Having nothing to say, Duan Mu Yan withdrew her gaze and turned it toward the sea of flowers before her. Right now, she had already removed his bundle. As for where to go from here, that was the only thing that she could think about.


    Her beautiful eyes that were like butterflies looked out of the window from time to time, and at that moment, her heart was extremely tangled. She clearly knew that Shen Hanxin and Han Sheng were sworn enemies, but now that she had brought the order badge over to Shen Hanxin, she did not know what the result would be. After pondering for a long time, Xia Hou Yu suddenly stood up. Just as she was about to leave, she was stopped by a dark blue figure.


    "This is the Blood Swallow Token?" Unknowingly, the command medallion in Xia Hou Yuying''s hand had already fallen into Shen Hanxin''s hands.


    "Since you''ve already seen it, return it to me!" Xia Hou Yuying anxiously opened her mouth and closed it.


    "I''ve seen it, but I don''t know if it''s real or fake, so ¡­" When Xia Hou Yuying heard this, she immediately made a move, wanting to seize the token. Unfortunately, her martial arts were far inferior to Shen Hanxin''s, and in just three to five rounds, Shen Hanxin had managed to hit her acupoints.

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    "I''ll borrow one night, then return it tomorrow!" Also, you better act as if you don''t know anything about this matter. Otherwise, not only will Prince Rong heavily punish you, but this king will also let everyone know about the good things between you and Feng Ren. While Shen Hanxin was speaking, his fingertips caressed Xia Hou Yuying''s pretty face. Immediately after, he turned and disappeared into the night. Inside the room, Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes were wide open with anger.


    In the Residence of Han, candlelight flickered as a fragrant scent filled the air. Duan Mu Yan rushed into her independence as her watery eyes calmly gazed at the bright moon in the night sky. The moon was round like a plate suspended in the air, beautiful beyond compare. Since he no longer cared about the Badlands, perhaps he should find a place outside of this world to spend the rest of his life.


    "Master is not in the manor?" In the dark, Leng Bingxin spoke indifferently, staring coldly at Duan Mu Yan who was standing by the window.


    "You still haven''t given up yet? With me here, I won''t let you touch Duan Mu Yan in the slightest! " That day, he had begged Duan Mu Yan to save Leng Bing Xin''s life. If he let Leng Bing Xin repay his kindness with hatred, not only would he be unable to explain himself to his master, he would also have no face to face Duan Mu Yan.


    "If her existence won''t affect Master''s judgement, then I won''t make a move. Otherwise, even if it''s you, you won''t be able to stop me from taking her life!" Leng Bingxin spoke in a ruthless tone, her hostility towards Duan Mu Yan increasing by an undiminished amount. Ye Li did not say anything. He knew that no matter what he said, he would not be able to change Leng Bingxin''s decision. Instead, it was better to always protect Duan Mu Yan.


    Right at this moment, a burst of rustling sounds suddenly sounded out. Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li looked at each other, then snuck into the darkness. At almost the same time, a few black figures flipped over the walls, flying straight towards Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s already so late. I wonder what business do the few of you have in the Residence of Han?" Ye Li appeared first and astonishingly stopped the three black-clothed men. The man in black didn''t reply. He brandished his sword and rushed forward. Although Ye Li''s martial arts were impressive, it was still strenuous for him to fight against three people. Moreover, the martial arts of these three people were extraordinary.


    What Ye Li did not expect was that while he was fighting with the three of them, a few other people wearing night clothes entered the courtyard wall and ran past him towards Duan Mu Yan''s room.


    "Someone come!" There''s an assassin! " Ye Li shouted loudly. His gaze swept across the dark and saw Leng Bingxin staring at him with a helpless look. His heart had never been so cold before!


    In front of the window, when Duan Mu Yan saw someone dashing over from afar, she wanted to turn around and flee the room, but at the very least, she couldn''t just sit there and wait for death. Unfortunately, in the next moment, someone mercilessly knocked the back of her neck and she fainted.


    Seeing the man in black carrying Duan Mu Yan out of the room, Ye Wu Chen was so anxious that he completely disregarded his defense and charged towards the man in black. Unfortunately, the three men from before had no intention of letting him leave, their attacks only getting fiercer.


    "Puff ¡­" Just as Ye Li was about to leap forward to intercept him, the sharp sword behind his back pierced through his left ankle. The intense pain caused Ye Li to fall to the ground with a plop, and the three blades stabbed at Ye Li at the same time. In that moment of peril, the three people simultaneously let out a sorrowful howl, and died in less than two seconds.


    "Are you okay?" Leng Bingxin looked worriedly at Ye Li, but her outstretched hand missed. Ye Li shot her a cold glance, and immediately dragged his bleeding left leg, using all his strength to chase after the black-clothed man who carried Duan Mu Yan away.


    "With your current situation, it''s impossible to stop them!" This was the first time she felt Ye Li was so distant from her. His eyes revealed a coldness that she had never seen before.


    "But you can!" He never thought that Leng Bing Xin would be so cold-blooded. Not only did he not see Duan Mu Yan being robbed, even though he had known her for many years, she was actually able to ignore the fact that he was being attacked from behind.


    "There''s no need to say anything more. Let''s think of how to explain it to the master. At the very least, we should know the origins of these people." Feeling the anger in Ye Li''s eyes, Leng Bing Xin purposely avoided saying that. He then shifted his gaze to the three men in black who were killed by her hidden weapon.


    "You should have known where they came from long ago. Why do you need to go overboard?" Ye Li gritted his teeth as he responded, dragging his still-bloody leg away from Leng Bingxin.


    "You suspect me of calling these people here?" Leng Bingxin was slightly shocked when she heard this. Even though she didn''t like Duan Mu Yan, she wouldn''t do something like betraying her master for her sake. When there was no response, Ye Li struggled her way forward step by step. That lonely figure had already revealed his despair towards Leng Bingxin.


    Her heart was suddenly in pain, Leng Bing Xin felt as if her heart was being viciously grabbed by someone, as though her heart was about to break apart any further, until Ye Li''s figure slowly disappeared into the night, when Leng Bing Xin finally retracted her gaze, and tears rolled down her face without warning. The moment the tears fell on Leng Bing Xin''s fingertips, she was surprised, what had happened to her? She had a clear conscience. Why did she have to do this?


    Wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes, Leng Bing Xin looked down at the three men in black who had already stopped breathing. While she was searching left and right, one of them actually dropped a plate. Leng Bing Xin''s expression turned cold, she immediately picked up the order badge, borrowing the moonlight, Leng Bing Xin could see clearly, the sign impressively had the word ''Blood Goose'' written on it!


    The night was as dark as ink and ink. Moonlight shone through the branches of the trees and the dark blue long robe stood in the forest. A light breeze blew and made the clothes flutter. A chilling aura filled the entire forest.


    "Reporting to Master, the matter has been completed." With a flash of her figure, the man in black knelt on the ground. As he spoke, he had already lifted the woman off his body. Shen Hanxin was speechless. He waved his hand to signal the man to retreat, and when the man in black left, Shen Hanxin slowly turned around, staring at the unconscious Duan Mu Yan with her eagle-like eyes.


    Under the indifferent moonlight, that face still exuded the holy aura that it was born with. Faint eyebrows that were like rain, long and thick eyes, and tightly shut lips that were still rosy and full, all of them enticing the man in front of her. Shen Hanxin couldn''t help but bend over to pull Duan Mu Yan into his embrace, her long, slender fingers gently lifting up the hair on her forehead. Her crystal clear skin was emitting a faint halo under the moonlight, and the girl in his embrace was as pure and pure as a fairy that caused others to be unable to bear the blasphemy. Shen Han Xin''s fingers paused at Duan Mu Yan''s almost perfect lower jaw, then he gently hooked them in, and just as he was about to kiss her, a rustling sound came from behind him.


    Shen Han Xin calmly picked up Duan Mu Yan and turned around to see Feng Dao waiting respectfully at the side.


    "Reporting to Master, this Subordinate personally saw Leng Bing Xin search for the ''Blood Goose'' Token, but ¡­" Wind Blade wanted to say something, but stopped. His eyes flickered with uncertainty.


    "What is it? Are you worried about Xia Hou Yuying? " Shen Hanxin''s voice was cold and stinging, his beautiful eyes cold.


    "This subordinate does not dare. This subordinate is worried that Leng Bingxin will not hand over the ''Blood Swallow Token'' to Duke Han." Wind Blade replied with a bit of a guilty conscience.


    "Excessive!" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he suddenly stepped forward. His dark blue figure was like a ray of light as it streaked across the dark night, creating a magnificent scene. In the next second, everything went as he had planned, with Feng Dao frozen in place, his mind filled with Xia Hou Yuying''s expression of despair. He wanted to forget, but he couldn''t. What could he do?


    Within the inner room of the Residence of Duke Han.


    Shen Hansheng''s face was extremely dark, his eyes were as sharp as a blade, and his lips were pursed tightly together. His gaze was as though he wanted to swallow the life in front of him.


    "Ye Li, do you still remember how Ben Wang explained things?!" The coldness in his eyes caused the temperature of the entire room to drop to the extreme.


    "Subordinate knows his crimes, and wishes for death!" Ye Li didn''t argue. As he spoke, he pointed a prepared dagger at his chest. His death wasn''t worth it. He had only caused Duan Mu Yan to lose his life. Even if he died, it was his fault. Just as Ye Li was about to commit suicide, Leng Bingxin suddenly rushed in.


    "Master, it won''t be too late to deal with Ye Li after listening to what Bing Xin has to say!" Seeing that Ye Li didn''t stop moving, Leng Bing Xin rushed forward and gripped the dagger with one hand. Blood flowed from her wrist, causing Ye Li to be slightly startled. He immediately let go of the dagger and pushed Leng Bing Xin a few steps away from him.


    "Ye Li has neglected his duty and deserved to be punished for his crimes. There is no need for any excuses!" Ye Li spoke coldly, not caring about Leng Bing Xin''s good intentions at all.


    "Let''s listen to what Bing-Er has to say first." At this moment, he only wanted to know the truth.


    "Master, this token was found on the corpse. The words'' Blood Goose ''on it should be a secret organization secretly cultivated by the King Rong. Legend has it that when'' Blood Goose ''came out, they were either killed or injured. It was extremely tragic. Ye Li''s left ankle was pierced, Bing-Er was seriously injured, and there were many people who came in, and Meng Yan was taken captive. Bing-Er was also blamed for it. Master, if you want to punish her, please punish Bing-Er too! As she spoke, Leng Bingxin passed the command token to Shen Hansheng.


    It was an exquisite medallion carved from high quality rosewood. In the middle of the medallion was a single word made of pure gold, and under the illumination of the candlelight, the blood-red word ''Blood Goose'' seemed to flow with blood, causing one''s hair to stand on end. He had only heard about Xia Hou Bo''s'' Blood Swallow School '', but he had never seen it with his own eyes or fought against it. However, it was rumored that the'' Blood Swallow School ''did have a record of ten people destroying three cities within three days. Whether it was his own ''Dark Group'' or Shen Hanxin''s'' Hawk Dog ''organization, neither of them could have such a domineering aura and ability.


    When he saw the Blood Goose Token in Shen Hansheng''s hands, Ye Li was extremely anxious. He had probably misunderstood Leng Bingxin, even if she had the heart to ally with others to harm Duan Mu Yan, she would not be related to the Blood Goose, there was no doubt about that.


    "Xia Hou Bo!" Shen Hansheng''s heart jolted, and an extreme rage welled up within him. Before Leng Bingxin could speak, he had already dashed out of the room.


    "Crap!" It was likely that his master wanted to directly go to Xia Hou''s residence to get him, so this method undoubtedly meant that he wanted to become enemies with Xia Hou Bo. The consequences were unimaginable, but the pain from the injury on his leg was unbearable, and every step Ye Li took was exceptionally arduous. By the side, Leng Bing unconsciously walked to his side and supported Ye Wen.


    "Master, you should know your temper better than I do. Even if you were to talk like that, it would be useless. I''ve said it before that Duan Mu Yan would be master''s nemesis, and now I believe you!" Leng Bing Xin said indifferently, her eyes dimmed.

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    "Sorry, I misunderstood you ¡­" Ye Li purposefully avoided Leng Bingxin''s good intentions and walked forward. Leng Bingxin only felt a slight pain in her heart when she felt Ye Li''s estrangement, but she did not continue to bring ridicule upon herself.


    "Don''t follow me in a situation like this!" With these words, Leng Bingxin''s silhouette flickered as she chased after Shen Hansheng.


    Outside the Xia Hou manor, Shen Hansheng''s face was cold as he emitted a thick killing intent from his stinging cold eyes.


    "Master ¡­" Leng Bingxin originally wanted to stop him, but when she saw the determination in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, she did not say anything else. She then moved one hand and slammed open the doors of Xia Hou Mansion.


    The moment the gates opened, Shen Hansheng strode into the front courtyard with violent strides. Behind him, the usual guards held torches in their hands and lit up the lanterns and candles within the manor as if they were day. After a moment of confusion, Xia Hou Bo walked out from the backyard, his face a bit tired. It was obvious that he had just been woken up. Behind him, Xia Hou Yuying also opened her eyes wide and followed him out. The moment she saw Shen Hansheng, Xia Hou Yuying felt all the blood in her body congealing. Thinking of this, Xia Hou Yu Ying immediately choked and subconsciously hid behind Xia Hou Bo.


    "Duke Han, what does that mean?" After seeing who was coming, Xia Hou Bo lightly said, his sharp eyes showing no trace of anger. In these many years of bloody battles on the battlefield, Xia Hou Bo had always been a shrewd person.


    "Why do you ask, King Rong? This King is here to get the person!" At this moment, Shen Hansheng had already lost his usual respectful attitude. His hawk-like eyes stared fearlessly at the old man in front of him. He respected Xia Hou Bo, but that didn''t mean he could bully him.


    "Human? "Who is it?" No matter what, he was still a friend of the Emperor. Even if he wasn''t, with the decree of the Emperor already passed down, he would become Shen Hansheng''s father-in-law sooner or later. Such an attitude was not something a junior like Shen Hansheng should have.


    "Meng Yan!" Shen Hansheng spoke harshly, his black eyes turning even colder. Xia Hou Bo raised his eyebrows as he heard this. He then turned to look at his precious daughter who was standing behind him. Seeing the change in her expression, he finally understood what was going on, but he still remained calm and collected as he looked back at Shen Hansheng.


    "The person that Duke Han is looking for isn''t at Xia Hou''s residence, please return!" Xia Hou Bo''s voice was loud like a bell. Just as he was about to return to his room, he was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "Then may I ask Your Highness to explain why the ''Blood Swallow Token'' would appear in my Residence of Duke Han?" Shen Hansheng pulled out his plaque as he spoke. In truth, he wasn''t sure if this token was real or fake, but when he saw the shock in Xia Hou Bo''s eyes, Shen Hansheng believed that the men in black who kidnapped Duan Mu Yan were from Blood Goose.


    Wordlessly, Xia Hou Bo suddenly turned around and walked towards Shen Hansheng. He immediately took the token, and under the illumination of the flames, Xia Hou Bo''s face darkened as he stared at his precious daughter. There was no doubt that she wasn''t the one who stole the token from him!


    "This token is indeed mine, but he is not in this old man''s possession. It is best that you return, Duke Han. However, since this matter is related to this old man, I will give him a satisfactory reply tomorrow!" He had originally wanted his daughter to hand over the person and send him back safely after Shen Hansheng left. However, he did not expect Shen Hansheng to reject him on the spot and not even give him the slightest bit of face.


    "Since Han Sheng is here, naturally she won''t leave empty-handed. If she can''t bring Meng Yan away, don''t blame Han Sheng for being disrespectful!" Shen Hansheng''s words caused everyone to suck in a cold breath of air, especially Leng Bing Xin, who stood beside him, who was sweating profusely. If Xia Hou Bo were to call out ''Blood Swallow'', then I believe that none of those who charged into the Xia Hou Manor tonight would be able to live.


    "What if This King says that this person isn''t in the mansion?" No matter how shrewd and shrewd he was, he was still angered by Shen Hansheng''s coercion.


    "I''ll only know after Han Sheng searches!" Shen Hansheng coldly replied. There wasn''t the slightest intention of him backing down.


    "Hanshi!" That woman was not in the mansion at all! You wouldn''t want to search my Xia Hou Estate for her, right? " At the side, Xia Hou Yuying hurriedly opened her mouth, her eyes filled with an unconcealable jealousy.


    "Han Sheng hopes that the King will agree to this matter!" Shen Hansheng didn''t pay any attention to Xia Hou Yu Ying''s questioning, his black eyes stared straight at Xia Hou Bo.


    Xia Houbo stood there silently. The expression on his face was like the darkness before a storm. After a long time, Xia Houbo coldly spoke.


    "The Frigid King can search! But if this person is not found, this king will naturally demand justice from the Emperor! " A cold voice came from Xia Hou Bo''s mouth, like a bell ringing in everyone''s ears. Just as Xia Hou Bo let go, Shen Hansheng suddenly waved his hand, and the torchbearers rushed into the rooms of Xia Hou Manor. The entire manor was thrown into chaos.


    Time passed second by second. In front of the main hall, Shen Hansheng and Xia Hou Bo stood face to face, neither of them showing any intention of backing down. To one side, Xia Hou Yu Ying felt as if her heart was hanging in her throat.


    "Your Royal Highness, there is no room on the left!"


    "Reporting to Your Highness, there isn''t any in the right wing!"


    "¡­" By her side, Leng Bing Xin could only feel a tight tension at the bottom of her heart. Every time a guard returned, her heart would tighten, as if it was about to break in the next second. Even when all the guards had returned, there was still no sign of Duan Muyan.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, aside from the Duke of Rong and the princess'' rooms, we''ve searched everywhere else in the Marquis'' Mansion, but we didn''t find Miss Meng Yan." The last guard reported.


    "These are the people that Duke Han brought, they won''t cover up for this old man, right? Since the results are out, does the Duke of Han want to enter the palace with this old man and ask for an explanation in front of the Emperor? " Xia Hou Bo, who had been standing in the courtyard for a long time, spoke coldly. If it wasn''t for the fact that his daughter had taken a liking to the man in front of her, he definitely wouldn''t have allowed Shen Han Sheng to act so arrogantly in his mansion.


    "The guards said earlier that there are still two places left that have yet to be searched in the entire Xia Hou Manor. After the search, Han Sheng will naturally give an explanation to the old prince!" As Shen Hansheng spoke, he strode towards the backyard, only to be stopped by Xia Hou Bo.


    "Does King Han saying this means that he does not trust this old man''s character?" Xia Hou Bo''s expression gradually turned cold. He had no intention of making things difficult for Shen Hansheng, but he never expected that Shen Hansheng would actually push him to the side.


    Han Sheng, that Miss Meng Yan is indeed not at Xia Hou Manor. Even if you dig the ground, you won''t get any results. Seeing the two of them standing together, Xia Hou Yu immediately stepped forward to stop them. After all, on one side was her father, and on the other was the man she loved the most. If they fought, she would be the one to suffer, and on top of that, she was sure that Meng Yan was not from the house.


    "Han Shi has spoken and done!" Shen Han Sheng spoke coldly, not showing any intention of backing down. Just as Xia Hou Yu Ying was about to speak again, a shout came from the backyard.


    "Yan Er?" Shen Hansheng felt a chill in his heart as he pushed aside Xia Hou Bo who was in his way. Originally, Xia Hou Bo was still in shock, but he didn''t want to be pushed down by Shen Han Sheng like this. He staggered a few steps back, almost falling to the ground, but fortunately, Xia Hou Yu Ying was supporting him from the side.


    "Father ¡­" He was speechless. Xia Hou Bo pushed his daughter away and walked towards the backyard with big steps. Xia Hou Yu Ying followed closely behind him. With a wave of her hand, Leng Bing Xin and all her guards followed.


    He did not have any hesitation as he kicked open the door. Everything before him caused his face to turn extremely dark, and he only saw Duan Mu Yan''s face pale as he laid on the ground, two masked men in black were currently taking off his outer clothes, revealing his skin that was as clear as jade. Under the shine of the candlelight, his pale pink undergarments were exceptionally dazzling!


    "How preposterous!" Shen Hansheng''s eyes turned crimson as he barged into the room and with two palm strikes, killed the two men in black who were still in shock. By the time Xia Hou Bo and the others arrived, Shen Hansheng had already draped his cloak over Duan Mu Yan''s body, before he pulled her into his embrace. The tender pity between his brows caused Xia Hou Yuying and Leng Bing Xin, who had just rushed over, to be extremely envious.


    "This is Lady Meng Yan?" Xia Hou Bo''s expression became extremely ugly. He had never expected his daughter to do such a ridiculous thing. How could he resolve this situation?


    "King Rong used Blood Swallow to deal with a powerless woman. Do you not feel that you have lost your status?" Shen Hansheng''s voice sounded as if it came from hell, each word chilling to the heart. Even Xia Hou Bo could feel the anger that soared to the skies.


    "Han Sheng, this must be a misunderstanding. Father will definitely not ¡­" Xia Hou Yu was about to explain when he was sternly reprimanded by Shen Hansheng.


    "Shut up! The truth is right in front of you, and you still want to argue? If I didn''t rush there in time, Meng Yan''s clean body would have been destroyed by you! " Shen Hansheng knew very well that with his status as the King of Rites, he wouldn''t do something so inappropriate. Furthermore, Duan Mu Yan was in Xia Hou''s room, so it was hard to guess the truth!


    "Hanshi ¡­" It''s not what you think ¡­ " Xia Hou Yuying had never seen Shen Hansheng''s violent gaze before. Even if she was displeased with him, she would not roar at him like this. Now, for that woman, he reprimanded her without any hesitation. Xia Hou Yuying''s heart ached and tears immediately welled up.


    At the side, Xia Hou Bo''s heart ached when he saw his precious daughter wipe away her tears. His originally awkward expression turned as cold as frost. In the next second, he pulled Xia Hou Yu Ying to his side and stared straight at Shen Hansheng.


    "This matter was indeed done by this old man!" Xue Yan was also sent out by this old man, and I only sent him out for one purpose, and that is to prove just what kind of position this woman holds in Duke Han''s heart! "Now that the imperial edict has been passed down, King Han is not in a hurry to marry Ying`er. He has forcefully pushed the date of marriage to three months. Is it because of the government or because of this woman!" Xia Hou Bo coldly questioned, in his eyes, the innocence of a commoner was small, but the lifelong happiness of his daughter was the most important.


    "Prince Rong was at fault for being so confident. Fortunately, Meng Yan is fine, otherwise, even if Duke Rong did not want to, Han Sheng would have come to royal father to seek justice! " Although he was furious in his heart, he forced himself not to vent it out. Firstly, this was Xia Hou Mansion, and secondly, Shen Hansheng did not want to fall out with Xia Hou Bo. At least for now.


    Seeing that Shen Hansheng was about to leave, Xia Hou Bo suddenly clapped his hands. Over a hundred guards appeared in the dark, each holding a sharp blade. Xia Hou Bo who came from a martial arts background naturally had these things in his mansion.

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    "Royal father, forget it ¡­" Seeing the situation, Xia Hou Yu''s heart was filled with anxiety. If they were to really fight, it was likely that he would not be able to accomplish anything with Shen Han Sheng.


    "King Han still wants to leave without answering This King''s question?" How could Xia Hou Bo''s natural domineering attitude withstand Shen Hansheng''s disregard? Furthermore, it was related to his daughter''s happiness. Even if he had to bear the insult of bullying the weak, he still had to get to the bottom of it. Seeing Xia Hou Bo in such a state, Shen Hansheng was finally angered. When he turned around, there was no longer any respect in his eyes.


    "I wonder what King Rong wants to hear?" Shen Hansheng narrowed his eyes and asked with his eyebrows raised.


    "When exactly will Duke Han marry Ying''er?" What is your relationship with the woman in your arms? " Even though the aura that Shen Hansheng was emitting was chilling, Xia Hou Bo who was below ten thousand people did not care about this level of pressure.


    "Since the Xia Family''s daughter is so anxious to get married, I can marry her at any time. However, there is one thing that can only be considered a side concubine even if a princess marries her. The girl in this prince''s arms is the true wangfei!" Shen Hansheng pursed his lips, the curve of his lips was enough to make Xia Hou Bo extremely angry.


    "You! You''re going too far! It is impossible for this king''s daughter to be divided equally with others as her husband, and even more so, not be their concubine! " Xia Hou Bo angrily said. His eyes were as cold as ice.


    "This King has no other options. I wonder if King Rong is satisfied with Han Sheng''s answer. If you are satisfied, then I will take my leave!" He would not let anyone who hurt Duan Mu Yan get away with it. Since Xia Hou Bo cared about his useless daughter the most, he decided to let him know that the pearl in his eyes, in the eyes of others, was nothing more than a piece of stone.


    "You dare to disobey the imperial edict?!" Seeing that Shen Hansheng was about to leave, Xia Hou Bo roared.


    "Is there? Han Sheng did not feel that the imperial edict was merely bestowing the princess to This King. Although it was a wangfei, it did not mention the side issue. If it wasn''t for the fact that Prince Rong was so overbearing, Han Sheng would have thought it over, but from the looks of it, there was no need! Bing Xin, let''s go! Under the moonlight, that smile was eerily alluring.


    Just as Shen Hansheng turned around to leave, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly rushed up and grabbed his sleeve, refusing to let go.


    "Hanshi!" Believe me! Meng Yan''s matter really had nothing to do with me! Please think about it again. For the sake of the fact that I love you so much, let me be the first wife! I don''t mind sharing you with this woman! As long as you allow me to enter Duke Han Palace, I only want to stay by your side! " At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying no longer had her usual arrogant and domineering attitude; instead, tears flowed freely from her eyes. She held onto Shen Hansheng like begging and refused to let go. She was afraid that once she let go, she would lose this man forever.


    Shen Hansheng was about to speak when he saw Xia Hou Bo rushing over, pulling away Xia Hou Yu Ying''s hand and angrily berating her.


    "Go back!" In front of everyone, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s actions had hurt Xia Hou Bo''s self-esteem. How could his daughter beg like a beggar?


    "Don''t... A cold blade attack! "Please ¡­" ''Bang! '' With a crisp sound, Xia Hou Yuying looked at her father in shock. Since young, this was the first time Xia Hou Bo had fought against her. His strength was so strong that even under the dim light of the moon, one could still see the finger marks on Xia Hou Yuying''s face.


    "Father ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s tears fell like rain, her eyes filled with disbelief.


    "Get lost!" Xia Hou Bo gritted his teeth, hitting his son, and the pain hit his heart. However, no matter what, he would not let Xia Hou Yuying beg Shen Hansheng like this again. Speechless, Xia Hou Yuying ran back into the room and closed the door behind her.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" If King Rong is fine, I will take my leave! " Witnessing the brilliant scene just now, Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but shrug his shoulders and speak up.


    "Wait!" Xia Hou Bo''s cold voice called out to Shen Hansheng, his gaze sharp as a blade as he enunciated each word clearly.


    "Although my Xia Hou Mansion''s precious daughter can''t be considered a golden branch, she can''t be a concubine. I can only blame Ying`er for being unlucky and not being lucky enough to enter the Han Residence. Tomorrow, this old man will request the emperor to take back my orders!" He had originally thought that Shen Hansheng would know how to practice. Even if he didn''t like Ying`er, he would treat her well for his sake. But now, it seems that he was the one who was befuddled and lucky enough to not entrust Ying`er to Shen Hansheng. Otherwise, he wouldn''t even be able to repent in time.


    "As King Rong pleases! Bing Xin, let''s go ¡­ " Then, he turned around and left. Watching Shen Hansheng''s figure gradually disappearing into the distance, an extreme cold light burst out of Xia Houbo''s eyes. One day, he would make Shen Hansheng regret his recklessness today.


    Shen Hansheng''s heart was as sharp as a knife. He didn''t know how there could be such a person with such a tough life, no matter if it was the Great Yue State or the Qi King''s Manor, her life was hanging by a thread more than once. Even now in the Southern Yue, she still couldn''t escape from this calamity.


    "I''m sorry, Mu Yan. How can I protect you? How can I let you not be harmed in the slightest? " His deep eyes were filled with a layer of mist, while Shen Hansheng tightly held onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand. The iciness that emanated from his fingertips made Shen Hansheng''s heart ache even more. After covering Duan Mu Yan with the brocade, Shen Han Sheng turned around, only to see Hong Chang, who had snaked by, standing right in front of him.


    "Weeping? Am I seeing things? " Shangguan Wuye stared at Shen Hansheng as if he was staring at a monster, the light in his eyes resplendent.


    "If you have something to say, say it!" With a flick of his sleeves, the tears in the corner of his eyes also disappeared.


    "Xia Hou Mansion, the hero you acted to save the beauty was truly touching from the bottom of your heart! "Even though I was in the dark, I couldn''t help but want to clap and cheer, but being touched is still being moved. Do you think that Xia Hou Bo will just let this matter go?" Shangguan Wuye reminded him with good intentions.


    "Or else, since we have already done so, how can This King go back and apologize to him?" Shen Hansheng disapproved and sat by the side of the table. Under the candlelight, a trace of determination could be seen on his cold face.


    "I''m afraid that if you go back and apologize, I might not even accept it! "It seems like you love this girl quite a bit." Shangguan Wuye had a look of schadenfreude on his face, looking extremely deserving of a beating that tickled Shen Hansheng''s palms.


    "What is it? This King doesn''t have time to argue with you." Towards this bad friend of his, Shen Hansheng had never been polite. He was too polite, afraid that a certain red rooster would take an inch from him.


    "Can I not come see you if I have nothing to do?" Shangguan Wuye still wore the same exasperated look, just as Shen Hansheng was about to flare up, Shangguan Wuye put the body away, coughed lightly and got back to business.


    "Shen Hanxin is quite skilled, he actually invited the Thousand Faces Hades to join the Hawkdog organization. He is a cunning and cunning man, his appearance changing techniques are unique in the world, even Cai Die is not his opponent, you better be careful in the future!" Shangguan Wuye spoke solemnly.


    "He has always walked these kinds of unorthodox paths. I wonder what would happen if I were to hand it to him!" Shen Hansheng didn''t think much of what he heard in the past.


    "Oh right, there''s something else that I didn''t warn you about. Your love rival will soon find you in the Southern Yue. You''d better work harder to make that girl fall in love with you as soon as possible. Otherwise, in the end, everything will be for nothing ¡­" The devilishly beautiful face had already returned to its usual enchanting and enchanting state. When Shen Hansheng heard the voice, he trembled slightly, and a hint of dimness flashed past his deep eyes.


    "Are you talking about Xiao Yuxuan?" What kind of love was that? To be able to hold onto Duan Mu Yan''s hand and leave the wedding hall without caring about anything else, swearing that even if he had offended the world, he would still be together with the woman he loved. In the end, he still came.


    "Don''t even think about having a relationship with your daughter. That old man Xia Hou Bo is a hundred times more difficult to deal with than Shen Han Xin. You, when were you ever in a bad mood?" Shangguan Wuye could not help but shake his head. When Shen Hansheng was about to flare up, he vanished from his sight in time.


    Shen Hansheng sat blankly at the table for a long time before he finally got up and walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side. Under the candlelight, his face looked increasingly hazy and beautiful.


    On the morning of the next day, when Shen Hansheng received the imperial edict, everyone in the Han Residence was shocked, especially Ye Li and Leng Bingxin. On the morning of the next day, when Shen Hansheng received the imperial edict, everyone in the Han Residence was shocked, especially Ye Li and Leng Bingxin.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng''s expression turned calm. He then took the imperial edict and left. As he watched that proud and aloof figure slowly depart, worry and worry appeared in the depths of Leng Bing''s eyes.


    "In the entire Southern Yue, who has the ability to make the Emperor withdraw his orders in the middle of the night just because of Duan Mu Yan? His Highness is currently being attacked from the back. Is this the result what you want to see?" Leng Bing Xin pursed her lips and clenched her hands into fists. Her eyes seemed to be filled with extreme coldness.


    "This is Master''s choice. Although the situation is tense, I believe that Master has a way to avert danger. As you have seen, if anything were to happen to Duan Mu Yan, her master''s condition would definitely be better than it is now! " Ever since that night, Ye Li finally understood that no matter how much he tried, the girl before his eyes would not turn her gaze to him. It was time to end all his years of love, and perhaps from the very beginning, he should not have any ill thoughts.


    "Duan Mu Yan''s existence can only cause master''s hard work to come to naught. In the end, hatred will be drawn to the end. I will definitely not let this happen!" Leng Bingxin said in a low voice, as though she had made a great decision.


    "You still want to harm Duan Mu Yan?" Ye Li vigilantly looked towards Leng Bingxin, his eyes filled with disappointment.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t dig my own grave. What Duan Mu Yan said is correct. I should have kept my life and personally witnessed the success of your great deed!" Leng Bingxin''s cherry lips curved up slightly, a strange light flashing in her eyes. Just as Ye Li was about to ask, he saw that Leng Bingxin had already walked far away.


    Xia Hou Mansion.


    Crackling sounds came from Xia Hou Yuying''s room, accompanied by a miserable scream. Cui''er held her forehead as she staggered out of the room, blood flowing from her forehead. Just as she left the room, Cui''er bumped into Xia Hou Bo who was about to enter.


    "Cui Er... "Greetings, Your Highness ¡­" Cui Er choked with sobs, her eyes filled with tears, but she forced herself not to come down. Seeing Cui''er like that, the light in Xia Hou Bo''s eyes became deeper.


    "Go and bandage her up. You don''t need to wait in the princess'' room for a few days!" Xia Hou Bo knew his daughter''s temper very well, it was considered light this time. As Cui''er gratefully left, Xia Hou Bo raised his foot and was about to raise it, but something flew out. Fortunately, Xia Hou Bo''s reaction was fast, otherwise, what would have been broken was not the jade ornament on the ground, but his head. Xia Hou Bo frowned, wondering if he had spoilt his daughter.

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    Seeing the mess on the ground, Xia Hou Bo couldn''t help but sigh.


    "Ying''er, how much longer do you have to go before you''re willing to let it go?" Xia Hou Bo patiently opened his mouth, but was met with Xia Hou Yuying''s ruthless roar.


    "Royal Father ruined Yu Ying''s life, and now he has to blame his daughter! Why did the Emperor withdraw his order?! What had his father, the emperor, told him this morning? Now, Yu Ying had become the laughingstock of the entire Imperial City! How are you going to meet your daughter in the future? " Xia Hou Yu''s tears fell like rain as she flung her sleeves, throwing all the tea set on the table onto the ground.


    "Why are you so stupid! If Royal Father doesn''t tell the Emperor to retract his order, that would ruin your happiness! You were there last night! That Shen Hansheng doesn''t even have your existence in his heart! If he could love you even a little, Father would not beat a mandarin duck! " Xia Hou Bo helplessly stroked his forehead. How could he give birth to such a stubborn daughter?


    "It doesn''t matter if he has a daughter or not! The most important thing is that your daughter''s heart is full of him. Now that you''ve asked the Emperor to cancel his marriage, your daughter won''t even have the chance to turn the tables! His daughter did not believe that he would lose to that Meng Yan! It was all because of you, my royal father, breaking my daughter''s last hope! What are you doing here now, just asking your daughter to perish by herself! "You go!" The crying Xia Hou Yu Ying did not listen to Xia Hou Bo''s persuasion at all.


    "Right now, that woman is already in Shen Hansheng''s heart. How can you remove her from Shen Hansheng''s heart? Just like yesterday, dishonoring people''s reputation? Or was it to gouge out Shen Hansheng''s heart and forcibly erase the imprint? Ying''er, you should wake up! If a man didn''t love you, even if you put a knife to his neck, he wouldn''t love you! In short, it''s impossible for you to marry Shen Hansheng in this lifetime, even Royal Father forbid it! "You can meditate here until you figure it out." Xia Hou Bo ruthlessly sighed, then turned around and left. Following him was an exquisite carving of a glass bottle.


    Speechless, Xia Hou Bo couldn''t help but shake his head as a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He didn''t expect Shen Hansheng to break all ties with him at this critical moment. Did he really love that Meng Yan, or did he have a plan already? In Xia Hou Bo''s eyes, Shen Hansheng messing with the Xia Hou manor was just a facade. He had to uncover the conspiracy behind the plot to make a move, otherwise, he might fall into another trap. However, this time, Xia Hou Bo was truly overthinking things.


    At this moment, Duan Muyan felt the back of her neck being ruthlessly smacked by someone. Thinking back to the events from last night, she clearly remembered that she was being played around by the two men in black, and she looked around her surroundings. She was still in the room at the Residence of Duke Han, was it a dream?


    Right at the moment when Duan Mu Yan was feeling puzzled, a light knock sounded on the door.


    "Come in ¡­" After which, she got off the bed. When she walked to the side of the table, the knocking sounds on the door suddenly stopped, and no one entered. Duan Mu Yan frowned. He then picked up the teacup from the table. After all, he was afraid of being taken advantage of. Even though Duan Mu Yan knew that the cup in his hand was useless, it was still better than nothing.


    "Who is it?" Duan Mu Yan held her teacup and walked step by step towards the door. When she carefully pushed open the door, there was no one in front of her. There was only a square piece of paper folded on the floor. Duan Mu Yan surveyed her surroundings. After confirming that no one was ambushing her, she picked up the slip of paper and closed the door tightly.


    At the side of the table, Duan Mu Yan placed down her teacup and casually opened the note. Borrowing the light from the candles, her eyes glinted.


    ''If I know of the true cause of death of the First Prince Duan Jingyang, I''ll see you tomorrow night in the backyard.


    Her hands trembled even more violently, causing Duan Muyan''s countenance to turn deathly pale. It was as though a huge rock had been pressed down on her heart, causing her to be unable to breathe. Was this the real cause of death? Wasn''t royal brother forced to death by royal father for his own sake? If not, then he was the one who killed him! Who! Who would be so cruel as to kill her royal brother? In this world, the two people she cared about the most were mufei and wangfei. For mufei, she could overturn the Great Mo Empire, and now that her royal brother had been killed by others, she would definitely avenge him.


    The door creaked open, and Duan Muyan subconsciously put away the slip of paper. She lifted her sleeve to wipe away the sparkling light that shone at the corners of her eyes. When she lifted her gaze, her handsome face had already appeared before her.


    "If I knew you would wake up, I wouldn''t have left. I just brought some soup from the kitchen to calm myself down." The gentleness that burst out of her eyes like moonlight would cause anyone to be enchanted. It was just that when Duan Moyan was thinking about Duan Jingyang''s death, she had completely forgotten about the true love that had appeared in Shen Hansheng''s heart.


    "Many thanks ¡­" Her mind was filled with the contents of the note. Since it was not displayed in person, it must be because she did not want others to know about it, but this was the Southern Yue, how could anyone know her identity? Do you know more about my brother''s death?] Without a doubt, this was the greatest puzzlement of her life.


    "Don''t you want to ask me what happened yesterday?" Noticing the bizarre expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face, Shen Han asked doubtfully.


    "Ugh ¡­" Oh right, what happened yesterday? I clearly remember that I was taken captive, and... Why would he appear here? Didn''t I give you trouble again? " Shen Hansheng''s words interrupted Duan Mu Yan''s thoughts. No matter what, she would know the truth tomorrow night. Even if this note was a trap, she would definitely keep his appointment on time.


    "Xia Hou''s daughter is anxious to marry you, so they thought that after getting rid of you, they would let me obediently marry Xia Hou Yuying and enter the house. However, they did not know that if they dared to touch you even the slightest bit, even if they defied the will of the heavens, I would stomp over them and make them pay with their blood." Shen Hansheng had not wanted to tell Duan Mu Yan the truth, but Shangguan Wu Ye''s words had changed his mind. Love, he should let her know, he did not want Duan Mu Yan to leave with Xiao Yuxuan before he remembered that there were so many things he had yet to say.


    Her heart trembled slightly as the light in her eyes flickered. She looked worriedly at Shen Hansheng.


    "So you''re saying that you offended the Xia Hou clan in order to get to the bottom of this?" There was no doubt that he had made everything clear by sitting here safely.


    "So what? Even if I have to offend this world for you, I can afford to offend it!" Within those eyes, she could clearly see his own existence. Through those eyes, Duan Mu Yan knew that there was an irreplaceable position in this man''s heart, but it was too early for him. By the time he felt this feeling, he had already fallen in love with his. Thinking back to the forest, Shen Hansheng risked his life to protect himself. That kind of determination to not abandon him even when he was at death''s door, how could anyone not be moved by that.


    "I am not worthy of you to pay such a price ¡­" At least for now, she had yet to fall in love with Shen Hansheng. In the face of all of his love, she only felt a sense of heaviness, even a burden.


    "I am the only one who knows whether it is worth it or not. For you, I will never give up!" Shen Han held onto Duan Moyan''s jade-like fingers affectionately, as if he was holding a rare treasure. The light in his eyes was so passionate that Duan Moyan was unable to look straight at him.


    "This soup is a little cold ¡­" Seeing the redness on Duan Muyan''s face, Shen Hansheng felt elated. The curve of her lips was so demonic that it contained a hint of ridicule. He had never expected that they would be so incompatible after today.


    "Tomorrow night, I will go to the Imperial Palace for a banquet. Will you come with me?" Shen Hansheng softly said as he subconsciously moved closer to Duan Mu Yan. Feeling Shen Hansheng''s body getting closer and closer to his, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously shifted her position before raising her gaze.


    "You still won''t know. You should know my identity. It would be bad if you were to be recognized. I''ll wait for you in the mansion." At this moment, a nameless fire was slowly burning in the depths of her heart. If she were to find out who had killed her royal brother, she would definitely take his head as a sacrifice to her royal brother''s soul in heaven.


    "Alright, I''ll have Ye Li send enough men to patrol the mansion. Oh right, this is for you!" As he spoke, he retrieved a dagger from his waist and handed it over to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Why did you give me this?" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "This dagger is highly toxic. If anyone dares to hurt you again, use it to protect yourself!" As Shen Hansheng spoke, he pulled up Duan Mu Yan''s hand and held the dagger in her palm.


    "Many thanks ¡­" Ever since she entered the Southern Mountains, although she had experienced life and death situations, she knew that the man before her had suffered a lot just for her sake. And now, he had offended the King Rong of the Southern Kingdoms, so other than lightening the burden on his shoulders, what else could she do? Go? Not now, at least.


    South of the Yue, Lixin Palace.


    The pink drapes fluttered in the breeze, and the two bodies intertwined on the bed became even more distinct. On the bed, Liu Yu''er''s long hair flowed down like a waterfall, drawing a graceful curve in the air, Liu Yu''er wrapped her arms around Shen Hanxin''s neck, and Shen Han Xin did not even move as he enjoyed Liu Yu''er''s warm welcome.


    "Prince ¡­" Feeling Shen Hanxin''s intent, Liu Yu''er worked even harder, trying to arouse the desire of men. Even when she was drenched in sweat, Liu Yu''er was still unable to achieve her goals.


    "Looks like this bed will forever belong to men ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up, and his eyes darkened even more.


    "Ah ¡­" The sudden shock made Liu Yu-er scream out loud, and she pressed her hands against Shen Hanxin''s neck.


    What does the Empress think?" Shen Hanxin had never doubted that he was in bed, he liked to see the women in disarray, conquering women was like conquering a wild beast to Shen Hanxin, whether it was as docile as a rabbit or as fierce as a tiger, they would always give him a moment of satisfaction, and after conquering them, he would never care about them, so he only wanted Liu Yu-er because she had a beneficial value. Suddenly, the image of Shen Hanxin''s elegant face appeared in his mind. She was the only one who gave him a feeling of helplessness.


    "Prince ¡­" Feeling Shen Hanxin''s gentle movements, Liu Yu''er wanted to give him more stimulation, and in the next second, Shen Hanxin suddenly grabbed Liu Yu''er''s undergarment and viciously covered her face. At the same time, Shen Hanxin also closed his eyes, and in her mind, he assumed that the girl under him was Duan Mu Yan, and his body''s desire rose up sharply, that thirst almost made him unable to control himself.

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    Perhaps it was because of Shen Hanxin''s rude actions, but Liu Yu''er felt a sharp pain and instinctively wanted to pull Shen Hanxin''s hand away, but she was stopped by one of Shen Hanxin''s hands on her head.


    "Your Highness ¡­" "I ¡­" Just as Liu Yu''er was about to open her mouth and beg for mercy, a tearing pain came from her body in the next second. She didn''t feel any pleasure, only a devastating pain. Only when Shen Hanxin calmly retreated away from Liu Yu''er did he realize that he was too crazy, and that he had hurt the girl in front of him.


    "The Empress was indeed too tempting today. Han Xin could not hold it in anymore. It''s all her fault ¡­" Shen Han Xin walked around to Liu Yu''er''s side, her slender fingers caressing Liu Yu''er''s jade white arms, the tenderness in her words completely melting the pain in Liu Yu''er''s body.


    "Why does Your Highness say that? Being able to serve Your Highness to the fullest extent is Yu''er''s fortune. As long as Your Highness remembers Yu''er''s good fortune, don''t go against my feelings for her ¡­" Her long and thick eyes sparkled like crystals. It was just a few sentences, but Liu Yu''er was already mesmerized by Shen Han''s words.


    "Your lordship naturally remembers Yu''er''s good looks ¡­" Shen Han Xin narrowed her eyes, her thin lips curled up into a strange smile that Liu Yu''er would never be able to see.


    "Oh right, the emperor is retracting the imperial edict bestowing upon him by the Frost King and Princess Yuying. This is the first time that old thing has reneged on his promise. I don''t know why ¡­" Liu Yu''er said resentfully.


    "That''s something to be happy about. If Shen Hansheng can''t ally with Xia Hou Bo, then Ben Wang''s chances of winning will increase." Shen Hanxin opened his mouth lightly, a glint flashed across his eyes.


    "That''s not necessarily true. Right now, the emperor is inviting Duke Han and Duke Rong to an imperial garden banquet. Who knows what they''re planning? You have to be careful ¡­" Liu Yu''er said worriedly, her eyes filled with concern.


    "I''m afraid that the Goddess has a mind of her own. If this old man wants to ease their relationship, it will depend on whether they are willing or not!" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.


    Within the imperial flower garden, Shen Ao Tian looked at Xia Hou Bo and Shen Hansheng drinking wine on both sides of him, and couldn''t help but exclaim out loud.


    "Han Sheng, I''m afraid that my body is becoming more and more useless. If it weren''t for Prince Rong accompanying me during your absence, I''m afraid that I wouldn''t have been able to keep up with your words. Hurry up and give my royal father a toast." Shen Ao Tian had a profound look in his eyes as he stared at Shen Hansheng''s body. Currently, the only contenders for the title of Crown Prince were his Third and Fourth Princes. Even though Shen Aotian wanted to treat him equally, he still felt that he owed Shen Hansheng a debt.


    "Imperial Father''s words are extremely true. Without the support of the Prince Rong, the country of South Heaven will no longer have Chang Rong. The King should be fully deserving of this goblet of wine!" Shen Hansheng stood up leisurely, his purple robes shining mysteriously against the moonlight. On the opposite side, Prince Rong also raised his wine cup, but didn''t stand up.


    After that, I found out that my daughter had long had a crush on someone she liked. Fortunately, my lord was wise, and my king was magnanimous, so I didn''t bother with him. This cup of wine can be counted as a toast to my king, and I hope my king won''t take this matter to heart. Xia Hou Bo lightly opened his mouth, explaining the matter of annulling the engagement as if it was to save face for Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    "How can that be? Princess Yuying is talented and intelligent, but it''s a pity that Han Sheng doesn''t have such good fortune. No matter who she marries in the future, I will send my blessings to her." Shen Hansheng laughed lightly and said, "Drink first as a form of respect. Xia Hou Bo did not object and immediately drained her cup of wine."


    Although the two of them appeared amiable on the surface, Shen Ao Tian was still able to smell the thick scent of gunpowder from within. Perhaps his feast was meaningless. Han Sheng, Imperial Father did his best.


    The moonlight grew denser, and in the blink of an eye, it was already midnight. A light breeze blew, rustling the leaves, and the door opened as Duan Mu Yan quietly walked out from her room. When she saw no one around her, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.


    "I wonder where Miss Meng Yan is thinking of?" Ye Li respectfully said. After his previous mistake, how could he dare to be careless?


    "I... I can''t sleep and I want to walk in the backyard. " Duan Mu Yan''s words chilled her to the brim, as she quickly replied.


    "Ye Li will accompany you!"


    "Alright, but don''t get too close. I''m not used to it." Duan Mu Yan didn''t refuse, and she knew that she had no intention of doing so. Entering the backyard, the fragrance of the flowers wafted into the air, causing one to feel refreshed and relaxed. Only when they were near the flower room did Duan Muyan turn around.


    "I heard that there are some rare items among the flowers in the greenhouse. Wait for me here, I''ll go in and take a look." Duan Mu Yan indifferently said, only to be rejected by Ye Li as he shook his head.


    "Your highness ordered me to stay by Miss Meng Yan''s side at all times. If anything happens again, even if Ye Li dies, he will still be blamed for it." His deep gaze contained a hint of guilt. Back then, he had begged Duan Mu Yan to save Leng Bing Xin, but Leng Bing Xin had not known how to express her gratitude. Furthermore, she had nearly killed the girl in front of him. Seeing Ye Li in such a state, Duan Mu Yan was at a loss of what to do. All she saw was Ye Li suddenly falling to the ground, unconscious.


    "Ye Li?" Duan Mu Yan was alarmed. She gripped the dagger by her waist tightly and in the next second, a bitter voice was heard from the greenhouse.


    "He''s fine. He''ll wake up in two hours. Since the Third Princess is here, she must want to know the truth. Please come in." The voice sounded very familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before. Without any hesitation, Duan Mu Yan hurriedly walked into the greenhouse, which was filled with strange flowers and herbs, only that Duan Mu Yan was not in the mood to appreciate the sounds and directly walked inside. After passing by a tree of green needles and purple robes, a pale green figure impressively appeared in front of her.


    "You are ¡­" Duan Muyan''s long, shapely eyebrows slightly knitted together, and her eyes that were as clear as water slightly narrowed. Suddenly, her beautiful eyes widened as she stared in disbelief at the figure standing in front of her.


    "You are Leng Bing Xin!" This figure was not only present in the Southern Yue; it had already been imprinted in her mind back when she was still in the Spring Festival.


    Speechless, Leng Bingxin slowly turned around as she looked at Duan Moyan with a solemn gaze. The coldness in her eyes continued to grow colder and colder.


    "It really was you! How do you know the true cause of death of my royal brother?" Her eyes were filled with doubt. She only knew that Leng Bing Xin did not have good intentions towards her, maybe the words she wrote before were just a lie to lure her here.


    "If in your heart, you truly care about your dead royal brother, then you should not be with the prince anymore. Otherwise, how could you face Duan Jingyang?" Leng Bing Xin pursed her lips. She knew that Ye Li wouldn''t give her the chance, so she drugged Ye Li''s food for dinner.


    "What do you mean?" Duan Mu Yan frowned, her gaze as cold as ice. An ominous premonition suddenly emerged from the bottom of her heart.


    "Take a look at this first." Leng Bingxin calmly spoke, as she casually passed the already prepared needles over to Duan Mu Yan.


    "This is ¡­" At that time, Xiao Yuxuan had shown him the exact same thing. This was the exact same thing he had found in the Tian Man Manor the other day. Not only that, but after her royal brother died, the same needle had also appeared in her royal brother''s room.


    This is different from the needles you have seen before, the needles are called Ice Needles, and there are only a few of them. I used one of them on Tian Kou Ren, and another appeared in Duan Jingyang''s room, while the rest were used to strangle and kill Gui Luo Sha, the Yichun Courtyard''s Ni Chang, all of them fell on him. Leng Bingxin went straight to the point. Since she wanted to tell the truth, she wouldn''t hide anything from the king. Only by letting Duan Mu Yan know the truth of the matter, would she forever be unable to be together with her highness.


    "You were the one who killed Tian Ri?" "Then my royal brother?" Duan Mu Yan''s gaze chilled, the light that radiated from her eyes was enough to freeze the entire greenhouse. Even though Leng Bing Xin had been prepared for this, she was still shocked by the killing intent in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes and couldn''t help wanting to retreat.


    "I didn''t kill your royal brother! That day, Tian Gongzi had died in order to frame Duan Jingyang. Who knew that Xiao Yuxuan had discovered the existence of the needle, so the needle had to appear in Duan Jingyang''s room. "You''re so smart, you probably don''t need me to explain, right?" Leng Bingxin spoke in a faint voice, looking at Duan Muyan''s bloodshot eyes. There was a moment when his heart had softened, but for Shen Hansheng''s sake, she could only continue speaking.


    "Did you put the needle in Brother Huang''s room?" All of you just wanted to frame your royal brother, why did you kill him?! Who is it? Who did it? " Duan Moyan choked on her words, her eyes misted over. She tried her best to endure the pain in her heart as she spat out each word, "Ice stings!"


    "Bing Xin doesn''t think she has the ability to come and go freely in the Great Mo Imperial Palace." Leng Bingxin spoke with a profound tone, her eyes filled with determination.


    "Shen Hansheng!" You mean Shen Hansheng put the needles in his brother''s room? But why did he still kill his royal brother? I don''t believe it... I don''t believe it! " The feelings of gratitude he felt last night had yet to dissipate. Now that she faced such a cruel reality, how could she bear it? If it really was the case, what should she do?


    "Originally, Duan Jingyang didn''t need to die that early, or perhaps he didn''t need to die at the hands of the prince. Unfortunately, he saw the needle, so he had no choice but to die, so ¡­" "That''s all I can say, because that''s all I know, since Bing Xin wasn''t there at the time, so I can''t tell you the details. Maybe you should ask the people you''re talking about ¡­" A trace of decisiveness flashed past Leng Bingxin''s eyes as she stared at that pale-faced, delicate figure of hers that fell to the ground. Duan Mu Yan, if you have to blame someone, you can only blame yourself for pestering someone that you shouldn''t.


    When Leng Bingxin walked to the door of the flower room, she seemed to have thought of something and stopped.


    "You can tell the prince what happened tonight. Since Bing Xin dared to say it, he is not afraid of death." After saying that, Leng Bing Xin pursed his lips and left the greenhouse. When he walked out of the greenhouse, he saw Ye Li get up from the ground in a trance.


    "Where''s Duan Mu Yan?" The moment he saw Leng Bing Xin, Ye Li felt his heart stop, his eyes filled with terror.


    "She''s inside, but you''d better not disturb her now!" The curve of her cherry lips caused an indescribable sense of fear to rise up in Ye Li. In the next second, Ye Li fiercely pushed away the cold ice heart and ran straight into the greenhouse.


    She recalled the love and care her royal brother had for her, and the hatred that spread from the bottom of her heart, gradually growing stronger and stronger. If she had known the truth from the very beginning, she wouldn''t have felt such a heartache, but after feeling the true love that Shen Hansheng would never give up on for her, she realized that the man who loved her so deeply was actually the murderer of her royal brother. There must have been many cruel things, Shen Sheng''s murder, there was no doubt about it!

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    "Miss Meng Yan? Are you okay? " When Ye Li rushed over, he saw Duan Mu Yan slumped on the ground, both her hands clenched into fists. The fire in her eyes seemed to have engulfed everything. That ice-cold, stinging expression was something he had never seen before.


    "I want to be alone for a moment. Go away!" Duan Mu Yan choked on his words as he coldly stated.


    "But ¡­" Ye Li was about to speak, but he held himself back when he saw the cold glint that Duan Mu Yan had shot out. He silently retreated from the greenhouse and stood guard at the entrance.


    After an unknown period of time, just as Ye Li was worrying, Duan Mu Yan suddenly walked out from the flower room. Her empty eyes did not have a single trace of light, and her body walked out like a ghost, the tips of her hands bleeding. Ye Li did not dare speak, and silently followed behind Duan Mu Yan until he saw Duan Mu Yan return to his room.


    After a few accidents, he was truly afraid. As long as he left the Han King Manor, he would constantly be thinking about Duan Mu Yan''s safety, and he had originally thought that Duan Mu Yan should have rested a long time ago. He only needed to take a glance at her, but he never expected that the room would still be lit with candles.


    "Why aren''t you asleep yet?" Are you waiting for me? " Shen Hansheng''s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. Whenever he saw Duan Mu Yan, his mood would improve by at least half.


    "Yeah, I was waiting for you. Is the banquet going smoothly tonight? " The corners of Duan Mu Yan''s lips curled up into a smile, but it didn''t reach the bottom of her heart. As Shen Han Sheng sat down, Duan Mu Yan personally poured him a cup of green tea from the teapot. Upon seeing Duan Mu Yan''s broken fingertips, Shen Han Sheng was startled. He immediately snatched the teapot away and gripped Duan Mu Yan''s jade-like fingers tightly.


    "How can this be? "Who did it!?" Duan Mu Yan could tell that the anxiety in the eyes of the man before her couldn''t be feigned, but why? Why did you have to kill my royal brother? My only family in the world! If you don''t die, how will I face my royal brother''s death? How could he live and have the face to do so?


    "No one. I accidentally broke it myself. Han Sheng, Mu Yan wants to thank you for treating my mother''s ashes with tea. If it weren''t for you, my mother would still be a lonely soul with no one to rely on in this place. " Duan Moyan''s voice was choked with sobs. Before Shen Hansheng could speak, he had already finished the cup of tea in one gulp.


    Sensing that Duan Mu Yan''s expression was abnormal, Shen Han Sheng didn''t think too much about it. He simply said that she was a relative of his and casually picked up his teacup.


    "It''s just that I suddenly miss Imperial Brother. If it wasn''t for me leaving the Sky Prison to save me, Imperial Brother would not have committed suicide out of guilt like Imperial Father said ¡­" In order to make royal father believe that he was the one who killed Tian Churen, he actually ended his own life with the same kind of needle that he used to assassinate Tian Ren! " A cold light flashed through the dense fog in her eyes. The moment his lips touched the teacup, Shen Hansheng was startled. It was as if his heart had been bitten by a venomous snake. In an instant, he took a sip of the tea as if nothing had happened.


    "The dead have already died. Jing Yang''s death was something that we did not expect. It has already been so long. There is no point thinking about it. If you''re in a bad mood, how about I take you for a walk tomorrow? " Thinking back to that moment, his heart surged with monstrous waves. Duan Mu Yan was able to overturn the entire Mo Dynasty for the sake of her. If she knew that Duan Jingyang had died in his hands, he could not imagine what kind of shocking action Duan Mu Yan would make.


    "Han Sheng, do you believe that it was Imperial Brother who killed Tian Juren?" Duan Mu Yan tightly gripped her teacup as her long, feather-like eyes stared straight at the man in front of her. In that dark and profound gaze, Duan Mu Yan saw nervousness and hesitation.


    Her heart seemed to be covered in thousands of thin threads, and every single thread was stained with her blood. Gently pushing a single thread would cause her to feel an excruciating pain that seeped into her bones.


    "I... If you don''t believe me, then I won''t! " Since he wanted to conceal it, he had to do so to the very end.


    "If you don''t believe me, then I beg you to help me find the real culprit who killed my royal brother. Is that okay?" Traces of grief flashed in her eyes, yet her gaze never left Shen Hansheng''s handsome face. The more guilty he felt, the more pain he felt in her heart.


    "Good!" I promise you! It''s getting late, so you should rest first. Tomorrow, I will accompany you everywhere. " Shen Han Sheng hurriedly lifted his teacup. Before Duan Mu Yan could say anything, he had already turned around and walked towards the door.


    "After I find the culprit, I will cut him into a thousand pieces to console my royal brother''s spirit in heaven." The moment he neared the door, Duan Moyan''s icy voice drifted over. Shen Hansheng was stunned, his heart felt like it was being crushed by a gigantic boulder, causing him to almost choke on himself.


    "Rest early ¡­" For some unknown reason, he suddenly felt that Duan Mu Yan''s gaze seemed to have a penetrating power, and in front of her, he felt like he was running naked, without any secrets. He was afraid of this feeling, and was even more afraid that one day, Duan Mu Yan would find out the truth.


    Seeing how the door to Shen Hansheng''s room, which she didn''t even have the time to close, creaked in the wind, Duan Muyan sucked in a deep breath, tears flowing uncontrollably from her eyes.


    "Shen Hansheng, even if it''s all because of you in this life, Mu Yan will definitely avenge my royal brother. If you let my royal brother die with hatred in his heart, Mu Yan will make you live a life worse than death." The cold voice was filled with hatred. It was like the sound of rhododendrons crying out blood and the mournful cries of the apocalypse. The mysterious and charming Shen Hansheng, the gentle Shen Hansheng, and the Shen Hansheng that had not abandoned him even in death. At this moment, everything shattered into countless pieces, turning into ashes and vanishing from Duan Mu Yan''s heart. She could only remember the unparalleled Shen Hansheng ¡­


    The moment the door opened, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li stopped quarreling with each other and turned to look at the person before them. Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows were furrowed tightly, his face was pale as snow, and his handsome face was like ice. Even though Ye Chonglou knew that the situation wasn''t good, he still couldn''t find out what Leng Bing Xin had done to Duan Mu Yan. It seemed that his master had come to denounce him for his crimes, and his heart suddenly tightened. Even if he wanted to give up, he still couldn''t bear to see her die in his master''s hands.


    "Master ¡­" Ye Li was the first to speak, but he was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "Bing-Er, where is your needle?" Leng Bing Xin was already prepared to die. She already knew the result the moment Shen Han Sheng stepped in, but she did not regret it.


    "Bing-Er knows what she is doing ¡­" Just as Leng Bing Xin was about to die, she saw Shen Han Sheng walking quickly towards her.


    "Take out all the Mang Bing!" "Faster!" Shen Hansheng had never been so anxious before. All along the way, his mind was filled with Duan Muyan''s resentful gaze. What did she know? Impossible! Other than herself, Ye Li and Leng Bingxin, there was not a fourth person who knew of this. As long as the needle was destroyed, this matter could be concealed forever!


    "Master, Bing-Er''s needles were all used up when she was dealing with Gui Luosha. Now, Bing-Er doesn''t have a single needle in her hand." Leng Bing Xin looked at Shen Han Sheng in suspicion. When she saw his expression soften, she couldn''t help but question in her heart: Did Duan Mu Yan not blame her master? No! Based on the brotherly and sisterly relationship between Duan Mu Yan and Duan Jingyang, she would not have allowed Duan Jingyang to die in vain. However, at this moment, Shen Hansheng''s performance was beyond Leng Bingxin''s expectations.


    "Master, what happened?" On the side, Ye Li was also somewhat confused.


    "It''s fine. Remember, from now on, you are not allowed to mention Duan Jingyang''s death under any circumstances. Do you understand?" Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, his expression grave.


    "This subordinate understands!" When Ye Li lowered his eyes to accept the order, Shen Hansheng had already left the room. When Shen Hansheng''s figure was far away, Ye Li fiercely shut the door.


    "You actually told Duan Jingyang''s death to Duan Mu Yan!" Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin in disbelief, despair filling her heart.


    "If I really told this matter to Duan Mu Yan, Master would not have such an expression!" Leng Bingxin raised an eyebrow in disapproval. At this moment, she suddenly didn''t know what Duan Moyan was up to. Was she doubting herself? Or ¡­ Ye Li did not say anything. Although he did not believe Leng Bingxin, her words were not without reason.


    The next morning, before the sky brightened, there was a hurried knock on the door breaking the peace of the morning. When the housekeeper opened the door, he saw Xia Hou Yuying standing outside.


    "Princess Yu Ying? You... Are you looking for the prince? But the prince, he ¡­ " Without waiting for the butler to finish speaking, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly pushed the butler away and headed straight for Shen Hansheng''s room. Fortunately, when Xia Hou Yuying barged in, Shen Hansheng was already dressed neatly. The moment he saw Xia Hou Yuying, Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows were raised, his thin lips parted in displeasure.


    "If Ben Wang remembers correctly, this place should be where I sleep. No matter how urgent Princess Yu Ying''s matter is, she should wait in the main hall. After people report, Ben Wang will naturally welcome her. It doesn''t seem appropriate to barge in like this." Shen Hansheng spoke lazily as her slender fingers adjusted the belt on her waist. Ever since Xia Hou Yuying appeared, she had never once glanced at her.


    "Hanshi!" Yu Yinglai only wanted to tell you that in this world, there is no one who loves you more than me! For you, I can give up everything and break off all relations with royal father. As long as you are willing to keep me by your side, I don''t mind doing anything, even if it''s just a personal maid! " Even if Xia Hou Bo had spoken with all his heart, she still could not give up on Shen Hansheng''s possession and reliance. Even if she had lost her dignity, she would fight for the chance to stay by Shen Hansheng''s side. Only by staying, would she have a chance of survival.


    "This king can''t afford such a noble maid, so it''s better if princess doesn''t mess around. If Duke Rong finds out that you''re here, he might go to royal father to sue me for abducting his precious daughter. This king can''t afford this, if princess is fine, please let princess go." There wasn''t the slightest trace of nostalgia on his handsome face, and his clear voice didn''t carry a trace of gentleness. Shen Hansheng continued to play with the jade pendant by his waist, and the curve of his lips hid his disdain.


    "Hanshi!" I''m serious! "Don''t chase me away so quickly. I only need a day to prove to you that I am more suitable for you than anyone else!" Tears welled up in her eyes as Xia Hou Yuying eagerly opened her mouth to speak and walked in.

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    "Princess, there''s no need for you to be so stubborn. What''s more, this prince has already explained it clearly to you back then. Furthermore, you and I no longer have any imperial edict binding us. It''s better for us to look for another good husband. My heart is not here ¡­" Just as Shen Hansheng was rejecting her, Xiahou Yuying suddenly rushed up and forcefully kissed her thin lips with her rosy cherry lips. She then forcefully sucked on his lips and grabbed her hand with one hand, covering her chest.


    It was only when he felt the softness of his palm that he finally woke up. The next young master, he quickly pushed away Xia Hou Yuying. Just as he was about to berate her in anger, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of Duan Mu Yan, who had appeared out of the corner of his eye.


    "Yan Er ¡­" Shen Hansheng stared at Duan Mu Yan in shock, not knowing how to explain himself. By his side, Xia Hou Yu Yingying saw Duan Mu Yan, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. He abruptly walked up to Shen Hansheng and unhesitatingly stripped off all his clothes, revealing his fair skin in front of Shen Hansheng. Xia Hou Yu Ying''s bold actions caused Shen Hansheng to feel powerless; he had never imagined that the dignified Xia Hou Mansion''s daughter would be so shameless.


    "Hanshi!" I love you! I can do anything for you! Can she? " He had always been very confident in her body. She did not believe that after seeing her own body, Shen Hansheng would still be able to remain calm. Just as Shen Hansheng was exasperated and shaking his head, Duan Mu Yan walked around Xia Hou and Yu Ying to his side.


    "Didn''t you say you would take me around?" Can we go now? " From start to finish, she had never once glanced at Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Where do you want to go?" The two of them looked at Xia Hou Yu as they embraced each other and left. When the door was tightly shut, Xia Hou Yu Ying felt like she was standing there like a clown, even when she sold her looks and showed him the most precious thing a woman had, she could not find even the slightest trace of sympathy for Shen Sheng. He actually did not budge an inch as he brought the woman away, not even leaving a single word.


    Tears of humiliation rolled down Xia Hou''s face. He hadn''t slept for the entire night and had snuck out before dawn. Yet, he had been ruthlessly humiliated by them. Was he being trampled on by the pride in front of him? Hatred spread like crazy from the bottom of his heart, filling his heart! At that moment, all the love had turned into bone-deep hatred. She wanted to make Shen Hansheng regret! One day, she would make that man that disregarded her kneel down in front of her, begging for her life. She would make Shen Hansheng live under her charity!


    After leaving the Han Residence, Duan Moyan subconsciously retracted her jade-like hand, only to be grabbed by Shen Hansheng halfway through.


    "Thank you for what you did just now! How could I have thought that Xia Hou Yu would be so excessive? You ¡­ You don''t mind, do you? " Her eyebrows were like swords and her eyes were like stars, and under her nose, the curve she stretched down was almost perfect. Her thin lips were pursed slightly, and revealed too much tenderness, but all of this was too dazzling in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. She sat quietly on her bed and thought for an entire night. In this world, she no longer had any relatives, and the person she loved the most had gotten married and had children. She no longer had any worries, so perhaps dying would be a type of release.


    "How could I mind? I know you have me in your heart, so if I lose my temper for no reason, it won''t be difficult for you." Shen Hansheng could not help but be dazed as boundless warmth surged from the bottom of his heart. He suddenly felt that there was a qualitative change in Duan Mu Yan''s attitude towards him, and even if he was forced to accept it, it would be better than silently rejecting it.


    "Yan''er, don''t worry. One day, I will definitely make you the happiest woman in the world!" Shen Hansheng vowed, his eyes filled with determination. He had always been one to keep his word!


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan smiled as she allowed Shen Han Sheng to take her hand. No one knew how cold her heart was at this moment. It was so cold that it felt as though a layer of frost had covered it, preventing it from melting under the scorching sun.


    On both sides of the street, there were many shops and shops, and even more so, the goods were dazzling in the sky. There were all kinds of jade artifacts and antiques, and the streets were bustling with cars and horses. Everyone had different expressions on their faces.


    Right at the moment when Duan Muyan''s eyes were drooping, she suddenly discovered that someone was following her from behind.


    "Ignore them. As long as I''m here, they won''t dare to act rashly!" Shen Han Sheng spoke in a low voice before clenching Duan Mu Yan''s hands even tighter. Originally, these words from him would have moved many women''s hearts, yet Duan Mu Yan listened with mockery. She was more willing to not have him by her side.


    "If I had known that this would bring you trouble, I wouldn''t have come out." A glint of light flashed past the depths of her eyes.


    "I''m not afraid of trouble. You can''t be by my side." Shen Hansheng pursed his lips, his eyes filled with boundless tenderness. Looking at the dream-like girl before him, he suddenly felt that it wasn''t real. If he let go, she would leave him, never to return.


    Speechless, Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze to look at the welcoming restaurant in front of her. The three-storey building was magnificent, its glazed roof exceptionally dazzling under the rays of the sun. Walking into the restaurant with Shen Hansheng, Duan Muyan noticed that the people following them in the dark didn''t leave. Under the guidance of the shop assistant, the two of them arrived at the private room on the third floor. The waiter recognized Shen Hansheng and nodded her head with a face full of smiles, afraid that she would offend such a respected customer. In less than a moment, delicately carved pear wood square tables were already filled with delicacies and wine.


    "Why waste it? You and I can''t eat that much." Looking at the sumptuous feast on the table, Duan Moyan pursed her lips. She felt that it was a pity.


    "What does it matter? I just want you to have a taste of all the delicacies in the world. The chef in this restaurant is no less than the imperial palace''s chef, and every single dish is delicious and delicious. Try it, and if you like it, I''ll learn to make it for you every day." His voice was as gentle as a pool of spring water, the curve of his lips made one''s heart ache. Looking at his smiling eyebrows, Duan Mu Yan felt the pain in her heart grow deeper, if only he didn''t love her so much, then how good would it be, if only it was so, then she wouldn''t feel any heartache, and even if she pushed him to an everlasting disaster, she wouldn''t feel any guilt, because this was what he owed her, it was only natural!


    Restraining her thoughts, Duan Mu Yan reluctantly pursed her lips.


    "You are a prince and will become a respected emperor in the future. If people see you going to the kitchen to do what a lady should do, they will probably say that you poured all of your sins onto me. Mu Yan does not want others to call you a beauty disaster." After which, she raised her wine jug, intending to pour the wine for him.


    "What about the prince? So what if he was an emperor? "With you by his side, none of that is important to him. I, Han Sheng, thank you for giving me a year''s worth of chance, but I just want to tell you that every day, Han Sheng will love you more than yesterday!" As Shen Hansheng spoke, he raised his head and downed the wine in his cup, his bright eyes brimming with an exceptionally resolute look.


    Love yourself more every day than yesterday. Duan Muyan only felt that the wine was extremely strong, and as the wine entered her mouth, a spiciness directly seeped into her lungs.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Seeing this, Shen Han Sheng hurriedly got up and walked over to Duan Muyan''s side. He lightly patted her back with a nervous expression on his face.


    "This damnable waiter, he actually brought such a strong alcohol over. Let''s see how I''m going to deal with him later!" Are you all right? I''ll get you a cup of tea! " Just as he was about to raise the teapot, he was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s better now. This has nothing to do with the waiter. It''s just that I''m not feeling well after drinking for so long." She wanted nothing more than to ignore Shen Hansheng''s concern, but how could she ignore the fact that his hand was actually gently patting her back?


    "Then we won''t drink! "We ¡­" Before he could finish his words, Shen Hansheng suddenly felt his vision blur. Duan Mu Yan''s silhouette became increasingly ethereal and illusory.


    "Crap!" A chill ran down Shen Han Sheng''s spine as he immediately took out something the size of a fire piston from his waist and handed it over to Duan Mu Yan.


    "The wine has been tampered with. Quickly leave this place and pull the core. Ye Li and the others will ¡­" At that moment, Shen Hansheng collapsed to the ground, unconscious. Seeing Shen Hansheng unconscious on the ground, the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s lips curled up into a cold smile. She slowly crouched down and stared fixedly at the man before his with his cold eyes.


    "The wine hasn''t been tampered with. You shouldn''t have stood up and walked over to me. Shen Hansheng, if you truly love me, why did you do such a thing to your royal brother? Do you know that in my heart, my royal brother is more important than my life? You killed him, how am I supposed to face you? "I''ll kill you ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s eyes turned cold as she gripped the dagger tightly. The sharp tip of the dagger was pressed against Shen Han Sheng''s neck. Duan Mu Yan! Forcefully use your strength, with just one move, you will be able to avenge your royal brother! The voice in his heart clamored.


    Tears quietly rolled down her face, falling onto the bright and dazzling dagger and shattering into pieces of glass. Duan Mu Yan''s trembling hand was unable to take another step forward in the end, and she withdrew her dagger, dejectedly looking at the clueless Shen Han Sheng on the ground. Duan Mu Yan was surprised by her performance. She had fallen in love with Shen Hansheng? No! No! Her love for Xiao Yuxuan had never changed because he had risked his life to save her, right? However, no matter what, it was impossible for her to personally end Shen Hansheng''s life.


    After being stunned for a long time, Duan Moyan finally got up and walked around Shen Hansheng. Her body felt like cotton wool as she left the room. She knew that there was someone waiting for her outside.


    After leaving the reception restaurant, Duan Muyan aimlessly walked forward until she reached an alleyway. When she looked back, she saw three men in plain clothes looking at her with malicious expressions.

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    "They''ve already been delivered to our doorstep, why aren''t you making a move?" In this world, she no longer had any worries. Only when she was dead would she be able to reunite with her imperial mother and brother, and only when she was dead would she be able to make Shen Hansheng wish that he was dead. If his life was more painful than death, then she could be considered to have avenged her royal brother.


    After a wave of piercing pain passed, Duan Mu Yan felt himself sink into boundless darkness. His lips curled up into a slight relieved smile. This is good as well, it''s good as well ¡­


    Imperial Palace, Hua Qing Palace.


    Seated in the middle of the room, Xia Hou Yu was gently blowing a few pieces of tea leaves that had just been steeped in spring. Her eyebrows were slightly raised, and her eyes overflowed with light.


    "Empress, Princess Jade has arrived." Feng Er respectfully said and immediately retreated to the side. Not long after that, Xia Hou Yu Ying walked into the Hua Qing Palace with a gloomy face.


    "I wonder why aunt is looking for Yuying?" When she came out of Duke Han Palace, she had wanted to find Shen Hanxin to start a debate, but the doors of Duke Mu Palace were tightly shut and Shen Hanxin was not even there. She had yet to vent out her bellyful of grievances, how could she have the mood to chat with Xia Houyu?


    "Who dares to offend our little princess?" Seeing that Xia Hou Yuying''s expression was gloomy, Xia Hou Yu couldn''t help but put down his teacup and walk over to Xia Hou Yuying''s side.


    "If aunt has nothing else, Yu Ying will take her leave first." Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes were dim, her heart was full of knots, she would not let Meng Yan go! Furthermore, she wouldn''t let Shen Hansheng off the hook so easily! No matter how much they had paid, she wanted those two people to kowtow and beg for mercy in front of her. She would make today''s humiliation come back a hundred times over.


    "Don''t you want to know why aunt called you here?" Xia Hou Yu''s phoenix eyes narrowed, the curve of her lips became even stranger.


    "Other than Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan, Yu Ying doesn''t want to know anything else!" Xia Hou Yu ruthlessly bit her teeth, wishing that she could chew these two people alive.


    "If aunty were to tell you that Meng Yan is in your aunt''s hands, how would you deal with her?" Xia Hou Yu smiled and returned to his seat, looking at Xia Hou Yuying with interest. When Xia Hou Yuying heard this, a light flashed across her eyes. How could this be? That slut was obviously together with Shen Hansheng. How could she be caught by her own aunt?


    "Auntie, please don''t joke with Yuying!" Just thinking of the humiliation in the morning, her heart felt like it had been bitten by a poisonous snake. Standing naked in front of Shen Hansheng, she couldn''t even compare to a single word from Meng Yan. Could it be that in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, all of his pride wasn''t even worth mentioning?


    After which, he walked to the side wall and opened the door. The moment the door opened, there was a creaking sound as the antique frame moved, and within the secret compartment, a familiar figure could be seen. The exuberant white flower blossomed on Duan Mu Yan''s chest, and although there were not many decorations on her black hair, it was obvious that she was floating above the dust. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was lying there peacefully like a sleeping fairy, not moving at all.


    "Aunt!" How did you do it? " Xia Hou Yu Ying immediately stood up and rushed in front of Duan Muyan. Her beautiful eyes turned red as she clenched her fists tightly, causing gurgling sounds to resound from time to time.


    "Don''t worry about that. Just tell her how she should be dealt with. This time, Aunt will listen to you!" "If you want to kill her, aunty will let Feng''er finish her off!" After last time''s lesson, Xia Hou Yu would not repeat the same mistake.


    "Kill ¡­" Isn''t this letting her off too easily! Shen Hansheng actually went against the Xia Family just for her, and even ignored me every single time, even insulted me. I''ll make them pay this debt back bit by bit! " Xia Hou Yu''s cold eyes were stinging. The strange smile on her face sent chills down everyone''s spines.


    "Are you sure that keeping her alive won''t cause trouble?" Xia Hou Yu reminded him.


    "Yu Ying is thinking, if this Meng Yan were to become the Emperor''s concubine, what kind of expression would Shen Hansheng have on his face? The person he loved the most had become his nominal stepmother ¡­ "Haha ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s voice was as cold as a cone, and her laughter was as if it came from hell. Even Xia Hou Yu, who was standing beside her, felt a chill enter her body, from her feet to her heart.


    "You ¡­ Are you crazy? It''s one thing if you don''t kill her, but you''re actually making her the imperial concubine of Chu? " Xia Hou Yu disapproved, his eyes were filled with astonishment.


    "Yu Ying isn''t insane. She''s trying to drive Shen Hansheng mad! Yu Ying was going to destroy this b * tch, and she wanted Shen Hansheng to die from the pain! In this world, the only person he does not dare to offend is the Emperor, so Meng Yan can only be her concubine! " Xia Hou Yuying''s smile became even more eerie and terrifying. Xia Hou Yu, who had never seen Xia Hou Yuying like this, didn''t know what to say.


    "But do you really think it''s a good thing for this woman to fight with her aunt over a man?" Xia Houyu bitterly opened his mouth to speak. In order to take revenge on Shen Hansheng, this lass had sacrificed her own aunt. This caused Xia Houyu''s heart to grow bitter.


    "Aunty''s words are wrong. According to Yu Ying''s knowledge, the palace now has a few young and beautiful maidens, and the emperor has even limited access to the Lixin Palace. I''m sure it''s been a long time since I last visited Aunty''s Imperial Palace, right?" Xia Hou Yuying pursed her lips and opened her mouth to speak. Although her words were not pleasant to hear, they were still the truth.


    "Then we must arrange for another beauty like this to make the emperor completely forget about me?" Xia Houyu angrily said as he turned around and went back to his seat. There was no trace of a smile on his face.


    "Aunty, please listen to Yuying''s explanation, if aunt could be magnanimous enough to offer up Meng Yan to the emperor, the emperor would definitely treat aunt differently. With Aunt''s age and status, the one you need to fight for right now is not the emperor''s favor, but the only one who can compete with aunt in the palace after so many years, is Liu Yu''er. However, since Liu Yu''er is from the countryside, I can''t speak with aunt on the same day, so as long as Aunt uses some special methods, the Empress''s throne should be captured ¡­" The analysis of Xia Hou Yuying''s needle.


    "You make it sound so light, but you must be sure that Meng Yan will obediently listen to what I say and serve the emperor. If you want to steal from him, then we won''t be the only ones to suffer!" Although Xia Hou Yu''s heart was moved, he still hesitated.


    "Yuying knows that Shen Hanxin has a poison called ''Forget Worry Pill'' in his hands, as long as he eats it, that person will forget everything that happened, and as long as Aunt gives his a new identity, he will be able to accomplish it!" Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes flashed with a piercing light. She was already itching to see Shen Hansheng kneel at Meng Yan''s feet and call her Imperial Consort!


    "Do you think that Shen Hanxin is willing to hand over the ''Forget Worry Pill''?" Xia Hou Yu frowned, she did not think that Shen Han Xin would be that easy to talk to.


    "Aunt, don''t worry. Tomorrow night, Yu Ying will put the ''Forget Worry Pill'' in front of Aunt!" As long as Aunt can agree to Yuying''s request. " Xia Hou Yuying looked pleadingly at Xia Hou Yu.


    "Let''s wait for you to obtain the ''Forget Worry Pill'' before we say anything else!" Xia Hou Yu replied, but did not say anything. After Xia Hou Yuying happily left, Feng''er couldn''t help but look worriedly at her master.


    "Does Empress really want to offer this person up to the Emperor? This servant is afraid that the gains will not make up for the losses! "


    "However, Yuying is right, at my age, how can I compare to those young and pretty maidens? You have also seen, in the coming half a month, if the Emperor plans for Hua Qing Palace, even if I want to use all of his skills, I must have the chance. Since I can''t get the Emperor''s favor, then I think that I should have a chance to change my view, and if he were to ascend to the throne of the Queen, then I will not be the only big boss in this harem!" Xia Houyu seemed to be deep in thought, and subconsciously, his gaze shot towards Duan Mu Yan, who was quietly lying on the ground.


    The night was dark and dark. A gentle breeze blew and rustling leaves could be heard. Within a dilapidated temple in the eastern suburbs, a figure could be seen looking into the shadows from time to time. Suddenly, a black shadow pierced through the sky and landed by the door of the temple.


    "Your subordinate pays his respects to Princess Yuying." In the end, he had come to fulfill his promise. He knew very well that this trip had nothing to do with Feng Yue, but he could not help but want to come over. As long as he looked at Xia Hou Yuying, that would be good.


    "Get up! What was he doing standing so far away? "Come in!" Xia Hou Yu Ying''s voice was surprisingly quiet. The wind blades vibrated slightly and then slowly stepped into the temple, her body still restrained. In the next second, a unique fragrance filled his nose. He didn''t know when, but Xia Hou Yuying had already stood in front of Wind Blade. She was so close that the Wind Blade could feel the scent on her body.


    I wonder what orders do you have for this subordinate, Princess?" The Wind Blade instinctively retreated. Even though he liked Xia Hou Yuying, but such a distance was indeed not a distance that a servant and his master should have. Feeling the wind blades shrink back, Xia Hou Yu''s lips curled up into a smile. Her slender fingers hooked up to the wind blades'' lower jaws. This unbridled action caused the wind blades to retreat a few steps, their eyes filled with fear.


    "Heh, now you know to retreat? That day, in the main hall of Mu King Manor, you were not so respectful! " Even so, Xia Hou Yuying still looked at Wind Blade with a faint smile. In order to take revenge on Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan, she was willing to sacrifice anything, including her dignity and body!


    "Subordinate... "This subordinate knows that he deserves to die ten thousand times ¡­" Hearing his voice, Feng Ren lowered his head with guilt in his eyes. Even though he didn''t want to do it that day, he had sullied the innocence of the girl before him. There was no point in speaking any further, he could only bear it in silence.


    "Die?" Aren''t you still standing in front of me? If you really want me to forgive you, it''s not impossible. I heard that there''s a kind of medicinal pill in the Duke Mu Palace called the ''Worry Forget Pill''. You can give one to me at will, or maybe it will make my heart more comfortable ¡­ " Xia Hou Yuying returned to the main topic. As she spoke, her eyes focused on the changes in Wind Blade''s expression.


    He did have the ''Forget Worry Pill'', but he had spent a lot of effort to get it back, and there were only two of them, so he could not make up his mind in front of him no matter what. Before, in the seventy-third battalion, Prince Mu had already shown mercy to him, and he had already obtained his life.


    "This subordinate is powerless to help you with this matter." Feng Dao replied in a low voice, his eyes revealing a trace of disappointment and helplessness.

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    "How could that be? This princess knows that you are Shen Hanxin''s right hand and left hand. As long as you are willing to nod your head, the ''Forget Worry Pill'' will definitely not be a problem. Do you think this princess is not sincere enough? " While speaking, Xia Hou Yu Ying took a step forward and slowly removed the veil covering her shoulders. Her fair skin seemed to be coated with a layer of silver light, making others want to touch her. When the wind blade saw this, the light in his eyes instantly dropped. He quickly retreated until his back leaned against the wall. He had nowhere to retreat to.


    "Why are you so scared? It wasn''t the first time! Since you have me in your heart, you should consider it more. Shen Han Sheng has moved his feelings to fall in love with that slut, but he didn''t know that I have been crying all day, and have been depressed and depressed. Now that I''ve heard that the Mu King Manor has'' Forget Worry Pill '', I wanted to eat it. As Xia Hou Yuying spoke, she was already very close to the wind blade. Her shawl had been thrown to the ground, revealing her obvious collarbone.


    "The County Governor''s Main Pill, ''Forget Worry Pill'', is to be consumed by yourself?" Feng Dao looked at Xia Hou Yuying in disbelief, his eyes full of questions.


    "Do you think so? "Although Shen Hansheng is ungrateful, but Yu Ying was moved by her true feelings. Now that I have a beauty in my heart, I can only be alone, if I don''t want to continue to suffer, I can only forget about this relationship. However, humans are not saints, and there is no mercy in their hearts, if not for the ''Forget Worry Pill'', I really don''t know how I could have survived ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s voice was choked with sobs as she ran into the embrace of Wind Blade. She pressed herself against his chest so tightly that Wind Blade''s body began to react.


    "Princess ¡­" You... "Don''t do that ¡­" The Wind Blade suddenly shook and raised both his hands in the air. Instinctively, he wanted to push them away. He had never expected that Xia Hou Yu would jump into his embrace, and by then, his resentful eyes were right in front of him.


    "Feng Dao, this princess really doesn''t know who else to ask for help with. Please, I only need a ''Forget Worry Pill''. If this goes on, I''ll go crazy ¡­" Xia Hou Yu raised her eyes and looked pleadingly at the wind blade.


    "But ¡­" Just as Wind Blade was in a difficult situation, a fragrant smell filled his nose. Xia Hou Yu''s cherry lips pressed down on him, and seeing her beautiful face so close to his, Wind Blade felt all the blood in his body freeze, unsure of how to respond.


    She did not know that her stomach was rolling, as if she was about to spit it out in the next second. However, for the sake of revenge, she could endure it, and all the shame she had now would be redeemed a hundredfold by Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan. As for the wind blades, they were merely tools for her revenge, if she were to use them, she would destroy them.


    No matter how much of a flirtatious Xia Hou Yuying was, Feng Ren could only stand there in a daze and not respond. It was only when Xia Hou Yuying felt the kiss was a little bit dizzy that she finally let go of her lips and stepped back with a sorrowful face.


    "Since you are unwilling, I will not make things difficult for you. Who told Yu Ying to suffer and fall in love with such a heartless person? Now that she is suffering, she is suffering for herself ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying dejectedly turned around with tears streaming down her face. Seeing that Xia Hou Yu Ying was about to leave the broken temple, the wind blades seemed to have just awoken from a dream, instantly calling out to her.


    "Princess ¡­" "Your subordinate can only do his best. As for the result ¡­" In the end, Wind Blade was not able to last until the end, perhaps because his love was too deep. He was unable to ignore Xia Hou Yu''s tear-stained face.


    The night wind blew, rustling the leaves. Seeing the Wind Blade''s figure disappearing into the night, Xia Hou Yu''s cherry lips couldn''t help but curl into a strange arc. Shen Hansheng, just you wait! In the dark, a figure quietly retreated without Xia Hou Yuying''s knowledge. The grass that was bent was lifted up by the wind, leaving no trace behind.


    In the secret room, Shen Hanxin was still wearing his magnificent dark blue dress. Under the dim light of the candlelight, he looked exceptionally mysterious and alluring.


    "Did you really see it clearly?" Shen Hanxin frowned, his beautiful peach blossom eyes shining with a cold light.


    "Reporting to master, the merchant admitted that he had good eyesight. On the way back, he saw with his own eyes that Wind Blade and Princess Yu Ying were meeting in the run-down temple. Furthermore, Princess Yu Ying''s behavior was quite different from usual." In front of Shen Hanxin, there was a woman dressed in black. Her hair was tied up in a green hairpin, and there was not a single piece of jewelry on her hair bun; her eyebrows were like willow leaves, her eyes were like stars, and her appearance was handsome and valiant. Under her tall nose, her cherry lips were red and plump, and although it could not be said to be a peerless beauty, she was still one of the best.


    "Indeed, it is a knife in the head. This King has warned Wind Blade more than once that he cannot get too close to that woman. Unfortunately..." This matter, I will take care of. You have worked hard all this way, and I know that if it wasn''t for you, I wouldn''t have joined the Hawkdog organization. I will remember your contributions. Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, a glint flashed in her eyes.


    "Reporting to master, since we have been arranged by the merchant to stay in one of the rooms at the back of the Mu King''s manor, master can be at ease. Forgive the merchant''s boldness, I wonder how Master will punish Feng Dao? " Yin Qingrong''s face was expressionless as she asked casually.


    "You care about him?" Shen Hanxin''s eyes turned cold as he asked tentatively.


    "For the sake of friendship between fellow disciples, this subordinate is only concerned about it. If he really betrayed Master, the merchant would not mind killing him himself!" Feeling the depressing atmosphere, Yin Shang Rong answered without hesitation.


    "That''s good. As an assassin, love is the key point. In my sect, he was your senior brother, but once he joined the Hawkdog organization, you have nothing to do with him. Do you understand? " Shen Hanxin opened his mouth with a stern look on his face.


    "Shang, thank you for master''s teachings!" The ripples in Yin Shang''s eyes quickly returned to a tranquil lake. She knew what she wanted. Perhaps what she said just now was unnecessary.


    "It''s been hard on you, go and rest." Shen Han Xin waved her long sleeves and withdrew from Yin Shang. After Yin Shang left, Shen Han Xin''s eyes turned cold. He really wanted to know what Xia Hou Yu Ying wanted the Wind Blade to do for her!


    As for when Yin Shang Rong left from the secret chamber, he happened to run into Feng Ren, who walked into the mansion with a dejected face. The past events were still fresh in his mind, and the heroic words spoken by the man in front of him had disappeared with the wind.


    "Senior brother, today, we have betrayed the ancestors of our sect and are now guilty of a heinous crime. However, in order to avenge the destruction of our sect, you and I have no choice but to do so. We only hope that he will succeed in his big matter, and Master will not blame us for that." Rain was pouring down on Yin Shang''s body. Looking at the dozens of new graves in front of him, Yin Shang Rong didn''t shed a single tear. She hated them, but she had already taken root in her heart.


    "I promise you, even if I have to give my all, I will avenge Master''s death! I am seeking justice for my fellow brothers, but it caused you and your senior brother to perish together. It was your senior brother who let you down! " The wind blades stood against the wind as his clothes fluttered. Flames that had never appeared before burst out of his eyes. Looking at the man beside her, Yin Shang Rong seemed to see the future of the ''Valley''.


    "With how careless you are, if Shang Rong had wanted to take your life just now, it would have been as easy as turning her hand!" There was a trace of contempt in Qing Yue''s voice. Yin Shang Rong pursed her lips and looked straight at Feng Dao.


    When Wind Blade heard the voice, he raised his eyes. It was obvious that he was surprised.


    "Junior Sister?" When did you get back? " Feng Ren asked in surprise, his eyes twinkling. Facing Yin Shang Rong for a moment, he suddenly felt a little guilty.


    "This is not the Dark Valley. You can call me Shang." As long as she thought of the scene inside the temple, Yin Shang Rong''s chest felt extremely stuffy, it had nothing to do with love, she was just deeply disappointed.


    "Has this trip gone smoothly? I heard that you persuaded someone in a dangerous situation to join the Hawkdog organization, is that true? " Despite feeling Yin Shang''s coldness, Feng Ren asked with concern. After all, they were once brothers and sisters, so he was more concerned about Yin Shang.


    "The crisis is in the backyard of the prince''s mansion. If you don''t believe me, you''ll understand after one look. It''s getting late, if there''s nothing else, the merchant will take his leave first. " Being unable to face the fake concern of Feng Dao, in Yin Shang''s eyes, the man in front of him was no longer the eldest senior brother of the Yin Valley. He had forgotten his original intention. In his eyes, there was nothing else but Xia Hou Yuying!


    Even a blind person could feel the indifference in Yin Shang''s eyes. When Yin Shang moved around the wind blade, he suddenly stopped.


    "As an assassin, you should raise your alertness. Are you really going to regret your carelessness when you lose your head? Don''t forget your status! " Leaving those words, Yin Shang walked towards the backyard in big strides. Seeing the black shadow fade out of his sight, Wind Blade felt as if his chest was being blocked by a huge rock, causing him to almost suffocate. Yes, in these past few days, he had been focusing all his attention on Xia Hou Yuying, but he had forgotten about his status as the head disciple of the Vale, and his original intention for joining the Hawkdog Group.


    Just as Wind Blade was about to reflect, a feminine voice came from behind him.


    "You''re back?" Wind Blade turned around at the sound, but he did not know when Shen Hanxin had appeared in front of him. Could it be that his alertness was so poor that even though his master was skilled in martial arts, he did not feel it at all?


    "Subordinate Wind Blade greets Master!" The Wind Blade had always been lacking in confidence, but now that Shen Hanxin was staring at it like that, it naturally lowered its eyes in response.


    "Enter with This King!" Shen Hanxin''s eyes were emotionless, but there was a hint of unspeakable strangeness in them. Thinking of Xia Hou Yuying''s instructions, Wind Blade racked his brain to think of a way to find out where the ''Forget Worry Pill'' was hidden.


    In the backyard, Yin Shang walked alone to his own room, the anger in his heart still lingered. As the eldest senior brother of Yin Valley, he had the responsibility to restore Yin Gu''s former glory, but now, it seemed that she was the only one who was working hard, while Yin Shang was complaining, a figure flashed by, before Yin Shang could react, his whole body had been pushed behind the fake mountain, the man''s aura also wrapped around Yin Shang. When he felt who was coming, Yin Shang gave up struggling, breathless, to let the man in front of her join the Hawkwardness organization, this was the price!

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    "I''ve been gone for so long that it''s hard to wait ¡­" Wet and hot air sprayed on Yin Shang Rong''s ears, and her dark eyes shone with a faint green light under the moonlight.


    "Ugh ¡­" If it wasn''t for Shen Hanxin''s trust, allowing his to establish a place in the Eagle Dog Organization, she would not have betrayed his looks so much. All of this was for the quiet valley, while Feng Ren, on the other hand, shouldn''t have allowed her to endure such a thing. Thinking about it, Yin Shang''s eyes started to tear up, and tears started to unknowingly gush out.


    At the same time, he took a few steps back and looked at the girl in front of him with a cold expression.


    "A crisis never forces a woman to do such a thing. If Miss Yin is unwilling, you can just leave!" Seeing that he wanted to leave, Yin Shang Rong''s back hugged his waist.


    "Shang Rong is naturally willing. Just now, she was stabbed by a fake mountain to the back, how about you accompany her to the inner room for a gathering?" How could Yin Shang let him leave after getting the ducks? Hearing this, his face warmed up a little. He then turned around and pressed Yin Shang Rong back into the fake mountain.


    "In this case, the crisis is too reckless. However, the crisis only likes it here ¡­" This was not the first time that the light pink undergarment had become seductive under the moonlight. Since Yin Shang understood the temperament of the crisis, he would let it be, since he liked it here, but at least he could enjoy it with him, why did he need to think about those irritating things to affect his mood at the moment. Thinking about it here, Yin Shang Rong could not help but raise her chin and let the dangerous kiss leave a faint plum blossom on her snowy neck.


    Moonlight fell like a veil over the fake mountain. Behind the fake mountain, the two bodies were crazily biting and biting at each other. Yin Shang Liang had to endure it as well. After all, she didn''t want to lose her interest at this critical moment.


    At the last moment, when he was finally able to release his feelings of danger, Haoyue suddenly exerted his strength and tore at Yin Shang Rong like a vicious wolf.


    "Ah ¡­" "Pain ¡­" When Ye Xiao threw Yin Shang Rong to the ground, his eyes darkened a little bit. With the help of the moonlight, Yin Shang Rong''s face turned pale and two bloody lines appeared on his left chest.


    "You ¡­" Yin Shang Rong looked at the crisis angrily. Before this, she had never seen such a cruel situation.


    "Listen, you''re my woman. If you dare to wink at other men, don''t blame me for biting you to death next time!" Before Yin Shang could even open his mouth, the danger had already left. He didn''t even turn his head back to look at her. Yin Shang Rong could only feel wronged as tears started to roll down her cheeks.


    Inside the room, Shen Hanxin was quietly sipping his tea while looking at Wind Blade from time to time. He was waiting, waiting for the Wind Blade to reveal everything.


    "May I know what Master has instructed?" After a long while, Feng Dao finally could not help but ask respectfully.


    "Is there any movement from Shen Hansheng''s side?" Shen Hanxin put down his teacup, his expression unchanging, but deep in his heart, he was extremely disappointed. ''Wind Blade, oh, it can''t be that I''m being ruthless, it''s just that you don''t know how to cherish it.


    "Reporting to Master, today the Frost King only brought Lady Mengyan out on a tour, nothing special happened." Wind Blade answered truthfully. When he saw Shen Hansheng and Duan Mu Yan enter the welcoming restaurant, Wind Blade wanted to follow them in, but at the same time, he noticed Xia Hou Yu Ying''s figure and changed his direction.


    "Are you sure nothing special has happened?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curved slightly, the curve of his lips was extremely weird. Although the Wind Blade sounded weak, it was indeed calm during the time that he spent investigating the situation.


    "Yes ¡­" Wind Blade choked and lowered his eyes in response.


    "That''s good. You''ve also been tired all day. Go and rest." Shen Hanxin''s eyes narrowed, his heart was as cold as ice. Was it worth it for such a woman!? I hope you won''t regret it in the future. When Wind Blade heard the voice, he retreated respectfully. However, when he turned around, he stopped.


    "Master ¡­" Wind Blade wanted to say something but hesitated.


    "What is it?" Shen Han Xin raised her gaze and raised her eyebrows to look at the Wind Blade.


    "This subordinate wishes to request the ''Forget Worry Pill'' in Master''s hand ¡­" Feng Dao knew that if Shen Hanxin didn''t want it, he wouldn''t be able to obtain the ''Forget Worry Pill'' no matter how hard he tried. He didn''t know what other better solution he could come up with, other than to ask for it.


    Shen Hanxin''s heart skipped a beat. How could he have expected Feng Dao to ask him for such a thing? Was this Xia Hou Yuying''s intention? Speechless, Shen Hanxin quietly stared at the wind blade in front of his. After a long while, his thin lips gradually raised into an arc. He then retrieved an exquisite carved brocade box from his sleeve and held it in his hands.


    "This King does not ask you for its use, but there is one thing that can make people forget about their past. It''s useful!" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he extended the embroidered box to the front of Wind Blade. His eyes that were as deep as the sea stared straight into Wind Blade''s eyes. Unfortunately, even until the end, Wind Blade had not raised his eyes to look directly at him. He had to admit that everyone had their own weakness, and the weakness of the Wind Blade was Xia Hou Yuying. Perhaps he already knew that this weakness could take his life, but unfortunately, he still chose to hide it from himself.


    "Many thanks for the medicine, Master. I am extremely grateful for the Wind Blade!" Other than gratitude, what else could Wind Blade say? Was he going to tell Shen Hanxin that he was asking for medicine to ease Xia Hou Yuying''s emotional state?


    "Go down!" Shen Hanxin waved his sleeves, and Wind Blade left the main hall as per his orders. Watching his back, Shen Hanxin''s eyes narrowed as his gaze turned clear and dark, his beautiful fingers naturally resting on his cheeks in deep thought. What did Xia Hou Yuying want this'' Forget Worry Pill ''for? Eat by yourself? No ghost would believe it! Could it be ¡­


    The smile on Shen Hanxin''s face deepened. If that was the case, he would be more than happy to help.


    Leaving the main hall, Wind Blade saw Ji Changqing walking towards him. This person was not that old, around thirty years of age, but his martial arts skills were second only to the Wind Blade. Upon seeing the Wind Blade, he respectfully bowed.


    "Chang Qing pays her respects to Imperial Guard Feng." Seeing that it was Ji Changqing, Wind Blade nodded his head slightly. However, just as he was about to leave, Shen Hanxin''s mysterious gaze flashed into his mind.


    "Right, is there anything special happening today?" For some reason, he had a feeling that his master was hiding something from him, and this matter must be related to him. Having been with Shen Han Xin for so many years, he had some understanding of her.


    "Something special? This... However, Miss Mu Yan, who was staying at the Mu King Manor for the time being, was kidnapped by Imperial Concubine Hua''s men. Ji Changqing solemnly replied. In the Mu King Manor, other than Shen Hanxin, they all had to listen to Feng Ren''s orders, Ji Changqing had nothing to hide, he did not hide anything.


    His heart felt as though it had been heavily hammered by a hammer. Wind Blade could only feel the blood in his body solidifying. How could this be? When he was with her, Mu Yan was still by Shen Hansheng''s side, but it had only been two hours, how could such a huge change have happened? That was not important, what was important was that when her master had asked her about it earlier, she actually did not know anything, it was obvious that her master already knew everything, so why did her master not blame or even punish her, and even plead so generously for her?


    "Guard Feng, are you alright?" Sensing that Wind Blade''s expression was abnormal, Ji Changqing could not help but ask anxiously.


    "I''m fine ¡­" "You can leave now ¡­" As he passed by the arch, he suddenly turned around and hurried back to the main hall. Perhaps he was wrong, there was nothing in this world that could be hidden from his master, and in front of Shen Hanxin, he should not hide anything.


    However, when the wind blade reached the main hall, there was no trace of Shen Hanxin, but when the cold aura was still there, the wind blade was frozen, for a moment he didn''t know what to do. Looking at the embroidered box in his hand, the wind blade suddenly hesitated, how could this'' Forget Worry Pill ''be fake ¡­


    By the time Shen Hansheng woke up from his coma, it was already the next day. In a trance, he saw a silhouette resting by the side of the table and resting on his forehead.


    "Yan Er ¡­" Shen Hansheng''s eyes widened slightly, his lips parted slightly. As he struggled to stand up, he felt as though all the strength in his body had been sucked out of him.


    "Your Highness! You''re awake! " Hearing the movements on the bed, Leng Bing Xin suddenly opened her eyes, and walked to the bedside in a hurry, and said happily.


    "What happened to This King?" What about Lady Meng Yan? " When she saw the girl before his eyes, an inexplicable sense of loss flashed past Shen Hansheng''s eyes. He tried recalling everything that had happened, but she felt a splitting headache.


    "Your Royal Highness, you ¡­ You really don''t remember what happened? " Leng Bing Xin frowned and asked worriedly. Speechless, Shen Hansheng looked up in shock as an ominous feeling rose in his heart.


    "Did something happen to Meng Yan?" Where is she? " Shen Hansheng anxiously said. He wanted to smash his hand on the bed to reach Duan Mu Yan''s room. As long as he could see her, he would be at ease.


    Bing''er and Ye Li found you in the private room on the third floor of the reception restaurant. At that time, you were unconscious, and there was no sign of Lady Meng Yan in the room. Without any clues, we could only bring the prince back and plan our next move. Leng Bingxin spoke the truth, yet she couldn''t help but feel a dark feeling in her heart. She truly hoped that Duan Mu Yan would disappear into thin air, never to appear again. Until one day, when she saw the merciless dagger stabbed into her beloved man''s heart, she suddenly realized how unforgivable her mistake was.


    "Welcome to the restaurant ¡­" Someone poisoned the wine! Bring all the guests in the welcoming restaurant to this king! " Ever since Duan Mu Yan had arrived in the Southern Mountains, he had not been able to rest in peace for even a single moment. Now that his beloved woman had been taken away by his side, how could he endure this? He couldn''t even guarantee her safety.

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    "Prince, please calm your anger for now. Ye Li has already checked, and the fragrance of the cartilage on the prince''s body does not come from those dishes, and the people at the inn are not suspicious at all. From yesterday to now, Ye Li has been looking for Miss Meng Yan''s whereabouts. He could not imagine whether her master would go crazy if Duan Mu Yan really didn''t return, but if she doesn''t regret it, it is better than losing his life. That woman is simply a jinx, with her there, her master will be killed sooner or later.


    "Not from the welcoming restaurant?" There were two flames of anger burning in Shen Hansheng''s eyes as his killing intent surged. Thinking back to that scene, there was no one else in the room. If it was not for the wine and food, where would the problem come from? At this moment, Ye Li knocked on the door and entered.


    "Your subordinate, Ye Li, greets Master!" Under the candlelight, his handsome face became even more haggard. In order to find the location of Duan Mu Yan, he practically did not rest for even a moment.


    "How is it?" Shen Hansheng stared at Ye Li, hoping to get the result he wanted.


    "Reporting to Master, there''s nothing here. Ye Li has already secretly investigated the Mu King Manor and Xia Hou Manor, and all sorts of indications indicate that Miss Meng Yan is not in their hands." Ye Li used all his strength, but still couldn''t find the slightest clue.


    "If it wasn''t them, who else would it be? In the entire Southern Yue, only they have ever made a move against Yan Er, and only they have the motive. Ye Li, investigate again, This King does not believe that they will do things unexposed. " Shen Han gritted his teeth and slammed his fists against the bed railing. His heart was in so much pain that he felt as if someone was grabbing him. Mu Yan ¡­ Don''t let anything happen to you!


    Seeing Ye Li accept the order to leave, Leng Bingxin was just about to speak, but she was waved away by Shen Hansheng. He wanted a moment of silence! She had to be quiet! Overly concerned, she would only cause herself to lose her sharp observation and accurate judgement. It was also because of this that he caused Duan Mu to suffer multiple times, and he wanted to find herself, if she continued to be reckless, he was really afraid that she would lose Duan Mu Yan forever, and she could not let herself become careless first. If Duan Mu Yan was kidnapped by Shen Han, he would appear in front of him these few days to negotiate the terms. It shouldn''t be, with Xia Hou Bo''s character, he shouldn''t be using such a despicable method. Although last Xia Hou Bo admitted that he was the one who ordered Blood Goose, Shen Han Sheng could tell at a glance that he was taking the blame for his daughter. Xia Hou Yuying ¡­


    Shen Hansheng suddenly recalled how Xia Hou Yuying had confessed in front of him on the day of the incident. It was not impossible for her to repeat herself out of jealousy! He wasn''t afraid of who would have Duan Mu Yan, except Xia Hou Yuying! Thinking up to here, Shen Hansheng hurriedly called out to Leng Bingxin, who was standing guard outside the door.


    "Master, what are your orders?" When she saw Shen Hansheng''s eagle-like gaze, she suddenly felt that his calm and wise master had returned. At least this time, he had rushed to Xia Hou Manor or Mu Wang Manor without any qualms, otherwise, where would she be?


    "Go and invite Princess Yu Ying over!" Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, killing intent flickering in his eyes.


    "Now?" At this moment, it was already close to the time when Xia Hou Yuying had already fallen asleep. Even if she could invite Xia Hou Yuying over, what would happen if Prince Rong found out?


    "No matter what the method is, we must get her to come over!" Shen Hansheng spoke again, his body exuding a cold aura that could not be rejected. He was speechless, and Leng Bingxin could only accept his orders before retreating out of the room. Almost at the same time, the beautiful Hong Chang appeared in front of Shen Hansheng.


    "What a coincidence ¡­" Shangguan Wuye raised an eyebrow at the dispirited Shen Hansheng on the bed, his face full of schadenfreude.


    "The antidote!" In the next second, Shangguan Wu Ye walked to the side of the bed and took out a pill from his sleeve, placing it into Shen Han Sheng''s mouth. In the next second, Shangguan Wu Ye walked to the side of the bed, taking out a pill from his sleeve and placed it into Shen Han Sheng''s mouth.


    "How did you know I was hit by the Dark Cartilage Powder?" Shen Hansheng asked doubtfully.


    "If I said that this medicine is a secret recipe for rouge, you ¡­" Before Shangguan Wuye could finish his sentence, a sharp wind from the palm struck him. Fortunately, Shangguan Wuye knew Shen Hansheng''s temperament very well. With a leap, the wooden chair had shattered into pieces.


    "Hey, are you serious? I only said that the medicine was rouge, but the matter of the medicine being administered has nothing to do with the Moon Splendor Hall! " In order to prevent Shen Hansheng from going on a rampage again, Shangguan Wuye revealed what he was about to express in one breath.


    "What do you mean?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like brows furrowed tightly. The cold light in his eyes made Shangguan Wuye feel extremely uncomfortable. As expected, he had lost his sense of beauty, and Shangguan Wuye was extremely speechless.


    "Do you still remember how long Duan Mu Yan took care of you after being attacked by that guy Feng Dao?" Shangguan Wuye reminded him.


    "How is it?" Shen Hansheng narrowed his cold eyes and made nothing of it.


    At that time, Duan Mu Yan had already explained the reason to Yanzhi. When you recovered from your injuries, she would return to the Badlands Court. Yanzhi, seeing that her determination was firm, feared that you would not be able to keep her. Shangguan Wuye wanted to say something, but he hesitated. The truth was never accepted. Shen Hansheng slammed his hand on the table, his eyes turned cold ¡­


    "Impossible!" Mu Yan would never poison me, there''s no reason for that! " The scene from that day was still vaguely visible to him. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were clearly as gentle as water. She had already promised him that she wouldn''t leave him for at least a year. She wouldn''t lie to me! Absolutely not!


    "However, it is also a fact that she always wants to go back to Big Mo. There are some things that are better left to nature, and she barely has any happiness." Shangguan Wuye sighed as he spoke, meeting Shen Hansheng''s murderous gaze.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" All that I can say has already been said. Whether you believe it or not is your own business! " In order to avoid the fire and calamity from falling upon him, Shangguan Wuye chose to leave without hesitation.


    The room was silent. Shen Hansheng slumped onto his chair, recalling every single detail he had with Duan Mu Yan. Even now, he didn''t believe that Duan Mu Yan would use this method to leave the Southern Mountain Range. No way!


    It was late at night in the run-down temple in the eastern suburbs. Xia Hou''s beautiful face was extremely nervous as she looked outside. Right now, her only hope was the ''Forget Worry Pill''. With it, she could execute all her plans and all her fantasies could come true.


    Just as Xia Hou Yuying imagined Shen Hansheng kneeling in front of Meng Yan and calling her ''Imperial Consort'', a figure suddenly appeared. Seeing that it was a wind blade, Xia Hou Yu Ying hurriedly rushed out of the temple gate ¡­


    "How is it?" Did you get the ''Forget Worry Pill''? " Perhaps because she was too impatient, Xia Hou''s Yu Ying''s hand was tightly holding onto the Wind Blade''s shoulder. Her body''s distance was still the same as before, causing the Wind Blade''s heart to palpitate.


    "Princess ¡­" The wind blade instinctively wanted to retreat, but Xia Hou Yuying firmly held onto it. He wanted to dodge, but didn''t know how to move Xia Hou Yuying''s hand away.


    "Hmm? Did you manage to get it? " Seeing that Feng Dao was a bit bashful, Xia Hou Yuying could not help but ask. Although he loathed Feng Dao, he did not hesitate to kiss Feng Dao''s lips, and that kiss was as wild and hot as a storm, and Feng Dao kept retreating. Xia Hou Yuying knew clearly that in Xia Hou Yuying''s heart, he was not even comparable to a dog.


    This time, she actually grabbed onto his hand and ruthlessly threw it onto her chest, while her other hand tore open her outer clothes. The pale pink colored undergarment shone the moonlight and in that moment, Wind Blade even had the urge to tear it apart, the sensation in his hand had already made him lose his rationality, he suddenly stopped resisting and allowed Xia Hou Yuying to constantly stroke his body, instantly giving him a reaction. He was not a saint, and in front of someone he liked to flirt with, how could he not feel anything.


    Xia Hou Yuying originally only wanted to give a little bit of kindness to Wind Blade. She didn''t want the dog in front of her to sully her body again, but when the Wind Blade stopped moving and looked at her, Xia Hou Yuying saw even more desire in its eyes! Xia Hou Yu gritted her teeth. Continue? Was he really going to be suppressed by this man again, to endure the humiliation of being bitten by a dog? Or was he going to stop and give up all his plans? At this moment, Xia Hou''s image of that morning''s humiliation appeared in her mind once more. Finally, she made a decision that even she couldn''t believe. Her jade-like fingers fiercely grabbed Wind Blade''s palm and began to climb up her slender legs.


    It was impossible to describe Xia Hou Yuying''s current dilemma. She even had the impulse to cry, but she endured it. As long as she could obtain the ''Forget Worry Pill'', anything she did would be worth it! Xia Hou Yuying told herself over and over again.


    Finally, when the Wind Blade''s hand was guided by Xia Hou Yuying to poke into the silk-like pleats of his pants, Wind Blade was suddenly awake. He used all his strength to push Xia Hou Yuying away, his eyes filled with anger ¡­


    "Princess!" The only reason why Wind Blade helped you was because it wanted to stop you from suffering so much pain. It had never thought of getting anything from your body! You can underestimate the Wind Blade, but you can''t ruin yourself like this! " Feng Dao almost roared out loud, and the expression on his face was extremely sarcastic in Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes. He clearly wanted to say it, but he said it with such dignity.


    "Wind Blade ¡­" She looked at the man in front of her with a sorrowful expression. A woman''s weakness would cause one to feel endless pity for her, or at least most men would do the same. In the past, Xia Hou Yuying had only used this technique on Shen Hansheng, but now that she had the ''Forget Worry Pill'', she did not mind spending some time on Feng Dao.


    "Wind Blade has never seen anyone consume a ''Forget Worry Pill'' before, so he can''t guarantee what the result will be. Perhaps, not only can he forget about his personal fate, he might not even remember who he is. Before the princess consumes the ''Forget Worry Pill'', he must think clearly!" As Wind Blade spoke, he took out a embroidered box and handed it over to Xia Hou Yuying.

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    Looking at the embroidered box in front of her, Xia Hou Yuying did not have much time to think, as she hurriedly stepped forward and held the embroidered box in her hands, and when she opened the box, she saw a crystal clear pill shining under the moonlight, the pill was the same as the name of the pill, maybe after eating it, her originally worried mind would become as empty as the crystal. If that was the case, it would be a huge advantage for Meng Yan.


    "If princess is free, then I will take my leave." Seeing the satisfaction on Xia Hou Yuying''s face, Wind Blade felt a little disappointed. If this pill could really make Xia Hou Yuying forget her hatred and pain, then even his master''s punishment would be worth it.


    "Let''s go ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying did not even look at the Wind Blade and only waved her hand in response. Wordlessly, the Wind Blade flashed and disappeared into the night. In the next second, Xia Hou Yuying had also sped towards the palace.


    The fragrance lingered in the air as the candle flame flickered. Xia Houyu looked at the pill in his hand and glanced at Xia Hou Yuying from time to time ¡­


    "Are you sure this thing works?" Xia Hou Yu asked doubtfully, disagreeing.


    "Aunty, why don''t you give it a try? If it''s useful, that''s for the best. If it''s useless, we won''t lose if you kill that bitch right now!" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes lit up with excitement. To the side, Feng''er had long since prepared a bottle of clear water to deliver the medicine. Not hesitating any longer, Xia Hou Yu lightly helped the unconscious Duan Mu Yan up. He stuffed the jade-like ''Forget Worry Pill'' into her cherry lips, then took the water from Feng''er''s hand and poured it into her mouth.


    After they were done, the three of them turned their gazes onto Duan Mu Yan. After a long time, Duan Mu Yan still had yet to regain consciousness.


    "From the looks of it, she won''t be able to wake up tonight. Yuying, you go back first. If there''s any news, I''ll get Feng''er to tell you!" Xia Houyu looked tired and wanted to return to his room to rest.


    "If aunt is tired, go and rest first. Ying`er will be here to guard!" Xia Hou Yuying resolutely said. How could she be willing if she did not see the result.


    "But your father?"


    "Aunt, don''t worry. Before Yuying came, she had greeted her father. She only said that she had been feeling depressed recently, and thus she decided to take a break." No matter what, Xia Hou Yuying would not leave. She wanted Duan Mu Yan to open her eyes and see her first. She wanted to know as soon as possible whether the ''Forget Worry Pill'' had worked or if she had killed Duan Mu Yan as soon as possible. Xia Hou Yu knew that he couldn''t win against Xia Hou Yuying, so he had no choice but to do as she pleased. He then ordered Feng''er to accompany him in case any accidents occurred.


    In the secret chamber, Yin Shang stood respectfully by the side and reported everything he saw in detail.


    "Are you sure that Xia Hou Yuying is heading towards the Imperial Palace?" Shen Han Xinxin''s jade-like fingers pressed against his almost perfect lower jaw, his almond-shaped eyes slightly narrowed, just as he expected, his pill finally ended up in Meng Yan''s mouth. Forget Shen Hansheng, this is a good idea. Seems like Xia Hou Yuying is not always a failure.


    "Master, the merchant was following us all the way back. He saw with his own eyes that Princess Yuying entered Huaxing Hall. Even when the merchant returned, the princess still had not come out. " Yin Shang Rong answered truthfully.


    "Good job, Shang Rong. You will have to work hard for two more days. You must keep an eye on the movements of Huaxing Hall, especially Xia Hou Yu. I want to know how they are going to deal with Meng Yan!" Shen Hanxin''s lips curved up in a strange smile. If Meng Yan were to forget Shen Hansheng, then she would have gotten the upper hand. Fourth brother, I am really sorry, but who asked this duke to be so interested in that Meng Yan ¡­


    Yin Shang Rong lowered her eyes to accept the order and was about to turn around and leave when she was stopped by Shen Han Xin.


    "You must not tell anyone about what happened today, including the Wind Blade. Do you understand?" Shen Hanxin was utterly disappointed by the Wind Blade. If it weren''t for the fact that he hadn''t committed such a grave sin, his head wouldn''t be hanging so securely around his neck.


    "Shang Rong understands!" Thinking back to the scene at the temple, Yin Shang Rong suddenly felt a dull pain in her heart. She thought that she was angry because Wind Blade didn''t want to fight for her life and left the matter at the bottom of her heart, but at that moment, she seemed to feel a different feeling in her heart. Yin Shang Rong was shocked. She was even frightened by her own thoughts. Like wind blades? When did this happen!? Shaking her head, Yin Shang Rong shook off the complicated thoughts in her head and left.


    The morning light split open the darkness of the dawn. When Duan Mu Yan felt it, the next morning, she felt a bone-piercing pain behind her and subconsciously raised her hand to cover it. Her slender eyelashes trembled as a ray of morning light shot into the room, causing her to hurriedly close her eyes. When she opened her eyes again, there were already two people in front of her. On that night, Xia Hou Yuying practically did not blink, and only quietly stared at Duan Mu Yan, and did not even notice until dawn, when she fell into a light sleep. However, when she heard the slightest movement from the bed, she opened her eyes and looked directly at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Who are you?" Duan Mu Yan''s first sentence nearly made Xia Hou Yu Ying''s heart jump out of her chest.


    "Aunt!" Aunt! " Xia Hou Yuying ignored Duan Mu Yan''s blank look as she strode into the room. Feng''er, who was standing to one side, also felt incredulous.


    "You ¡­ You really don''t know us? " Back when they were still in the hidden garden, she and Duan Muyan had met several times. At this moment, she truly didn''t believe that there would be any medicine that could cause others to forget everything.


    There was no reply. Duan Mu Yan shook her head as she looked at Feng''er. She then stood up and surveyed the entire Hua Qing Palace. Her gaze was filled with extravagance, even the curtains beside her bed were all made of golden thread, exuding an aura of nobility. Looking at the scene before her, Duan Mu Yan wanted to find some useful clues in her mind. However, she suddenly discovered that her mind was completely empty, as if there was only air left.


    Before Xia Hou Yu had finished arranging his clothes, he walked out from the inner room. It was obvious that she also wanted to know how powerful the ''Forget Worry Pill'' was.


    "Why aren''t you kneeling when you see her?" When Duan Mu Yan heard this, she looked back at the woman before her with a gaze as clear as water. Even though her clothes were not tidied up, the girl before her gave off the impression that she was as dignified and steady as before. Her actions matched well with the palace.


    "Hua Fei ¡­" She did not remember that she recognized this person.


    "Forget it, Meng Yan has just woken up. Don''t scare her again!" After that, she walked in front of Duan Muyan with a sway, and pulled her out of the way with both hands as she smiled.


    "You are?" For some reason, Duan Muyan didn''t like the feeling of Xia Hou Yu holding her hand. For a moment, she even wanted to shake him off.


    "It''s no wonder you forgot about everything. Yesterday, you offended Venerable Jade and the others, and they pushed you into the pond while you crashed into a rock below the pond. If it wasn''t for me passing by, you wouldn''t be alive right now!" Xia Hou Yu followed the story he had fabricated and instilled each word into Duan Mu Yan''s brain. She wanted Duan Mu Yan to be grateful to him so that he could become her right-hand man in the future.


    "Falling into the water?" Duan Moyan''s eyes were filled with melancholy as she racked her brain to recall, yet there weren''t any fragmented memories from before. Perhaps she had really forgotten everything. Not only that, she had completely forgotten everything. His head suddenly hurt, as if thousands of needles had pierced through it at the same time. Seeing Duan Mu Yan in such a state, Xia Hou Yu pretended to feel sorry for her and spoke up ¡­


    "Forget it, if you don''t remember, then don''t think about it. With me here, there won''t be anyone bullying you in the harem!" "Don''t worry, I''ve already decided to offer you up to the emperor tonight. Since you''re favored by the emperor, you can sit on equal footing with Honorable Yu and the others. At the very least, you won''t be bullied by them anymore!" Xia Houyu pulled Duan Mu Yan along as though he was a savior, his eyes filled with pity.


    "But now, other than her name, Meng Yan really can''t remember anything else. So Esteemed Empress means that Meng Yan is a servant girl in the palace?" Faced with this unfamiliar environment and this unfamiliar person, Duan Muyan only felt a sense of pressure. That feeling was like she was being submerged in water, suffocating her.


    "How do you know your name is Meng Yan?" Do you remember? " At the side, Xia Hou''s Yu Ying''s voice shook as a cold light flashed across her eyes.


    "Didn''t the Empress just call Meng Yan that?" Duan Mu Yan suspiciously looked towards Xia Hou and Yu Ying. Although she didn''t remember this person, Duan Mu Yan could instinctively feel that this person''s gaze was not friendly at all. Xia Hou Yu hit Xia Hou Yu Ying hard in his heart, and then looked towards Meng Yan.


    "You are called Meng Yan, but you are not a palace maid, instead you have just chosen a pretty girl, and are the most outstanding one, which is why you arouse jealousy." You are called Meng Yan, but you are Meng Yan, but you are not a palace maid, and you are the most selected pretty girl, and you are also the most outstanding one, which is why you arouse jealousy. As Xia Hou Yu spoke, he gave Feng''er a meaningful glance. Feng''er naturally understood what he meant and pulled Duan Mu Yan''s hand towards the inner room.


    Waiting until the inner room was tightly shut, Xia Hou Yu turned to look at Xia Hou Yuying.


    "You were too reckless just now, and that Meng Yan only lost her memory. It''s not like her brain was damaged, she can still tell the difference between good and bad. You have to be extra careful in front of her, okay?" Although she approved of Xia Hou''s method, but personally giving such a generous gift to her man, she didn''t think she was that generous. But what could she do for the sake of the Empress''s throne?


    "Aunt, don''t be angry. Yuying knows! "Just now, Yu Ying was worried about that slut ¡­"


    "Pay attention to your words! She''s the new Elementary Scholar Meng Yan, not the bitch you were talking about!" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes were slightly cold as he reminded her.


    "Yes, yes. Jade is not good, but..." Aunt will present Meng Yan to the Emperor tonight? " Her dream was about to come true, she suddenly thought to herself, if Shen Hansheng were to see Meng Yan Cheng under the Emperor, how exciting would that be? Yes, she should do that, she should let Shen Hansheng know that the woman she holds in her hands is only so-so.


    "In case there''s too much trouble, if we have to wait two or three days and the Duke of Han snatches it back, we won''t be able to make up for the losses!" Xia Hou Yu resolutely said as he exhaled a long breath.


    "Aunt is wise!" Xia Hou Yuying politely opened her mouth and glanced in the direction of the room from time to time.


    If he wanted to arrange a sleeping quarters for Duan Mu Yan in the harem, it wouldn''t be difficult for Xia Hou Yu. Looking at the Yi Qing palace before him, Duan Mu Yan suddenly stopped in her tracks.

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    "Miss Meng Yan, this is the palace that the Empress has arranged for you. In comparison, the decorations of this palace are even more luxurious than those of the noble families!" Feng''er seemed to have some profound meaning in her words.


    "Lady, thanks for your concern. Meng Yan will definitely remember you." Without much hesitation, Duan Muyan explained that since she was an elegant lady who had entered the palace, it was only natural that she had some impression of these buildings. When she entered the palace, although the interior was not as decorated as the palace itself, the furnishings inside were still quite impressive.


    "Lady Meng Yan, please rest here. Feng Er will bring you some tea." It was still far from Eunuch, and Feng''er had followed Xia Hou Yu''s orders and didn''t dare to leave Duan Mu Yan for even a second. She was afraid that there would be a change on the way, causing unnecessary trouble.


    It was just past noon when Yin Shang Rong walked into Mu Wang Manor with a face full of fatigue. He was just about to come face to face with the wind blade.


    "Shang Rong ¡­" Seeing Yin Shang walking towards him tiredly, Feng Dao wanted to ask about it, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he realized that Yin Shang had already walked around him and headed straight to the secret room. Looking at Yin Shang Rong''s back, Feng Dao felt that she was deliberately avoiding him, but he didn''t know what the problem was.


    In the secret chamber, Shen Hanxin opened the folding fan in his hand. The exuberant white flowers bloomed on her chest, and with the deep blue robe on her chest, he brought out her cold and mysterious aura to its fullest.


    "Reporting to master, this morning, Imperial Concubine Hua ordered Feng''er to wash up Lady Meng Yan before sending her to the Yi Qing Palace. She also ordered Feng''er to stay by her side at all times. Lady Meng Yan seemed to be very obedient and didn''t reject the arrangement of Hua Fei in the slightest. " With her memory, Yin Shang Rong reported everything that she saw.


    "Yi Qing Palace? "If your lordship remembers correctly, Yi Qing Palace must be a palace prepared for the most talented of the young ladies, and only on the day when the emperor is favored ¡­" Shen Hanxin had been in and out of the palace for a long time. Naturally, she knew the uses of each palace like the back of her hand.


    "Master, could it be that you want her to offer Lady Meng Yan to the Emperor? Available... But Master said that Meng Yan is the most beloved of King Han? " Yin Shang Rong looked at Shen Hanxin in shock.


    "What a good Xia Hou Yuying, I never thought she would have this kind of thought!" Is the danger at hand? " Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, her eyes gleaming with a cold light. Even Yin Shang felt his heart tremble at the sight of her.


    "Reporting to Master, the danger is in the rear garden''s side room."


    "Send him to see This King!" Shen Hanxin had not yet been summoned to the palace because of the crisis he was facing. Firstly, the time had not come, and secondly, he wanted to test the sincerity of the crisis.


    "Yes ¡­" Yin Shang Rong took the order and stepped back, a trace of disappointment flashing across her eyes. At that time, in the imperial garden, his injuries were still not fully healed.


    When the Yin Merchant Shop knocked on the door and entered, a dangerous feeling was caressing the peony that had just been picked off the table. It was a face similar to a woman''s, with eyebrows as pale as rain, long and narrow eyes with long eyelashes that men didn''t have. In the blink of an eye, the peonies were slightly curled up, revealing a charming look.


    "My lord, please invite Young Master Wei to the secret room." Without saying much, Yin Shang Rong opened her mouth respectfully. She had long since gotten used to that face.


    "Come here ¡­" Yin Shang Rong knew too well what those eyes meant, but she had no choice but to obey them. Before Yin Shang Rong could steady herself, she was pulled into his arms.


    "This peony really calls you a beauty ¡­" As he spoke, he took the peony in his hand and placed it on Yin Shang Rong''s bun. His fingers moved along Yin Shang Rong''s cheek and brought it straight into his shirt.


    "Ugh ¡­" Your highness is still waiting for you. " Feeling the change in her body, Yin Shang Rong opened her mouth hurriedly and instinctively wanted to refuse.


    "It''s alright, this young master eats very fast!" As she spoke, she forcefully lifted up Yin Shang''s dress, her long fingers pointing upwards. Before Yin Shang could stop her, she had already fallen, this was not the first time. Yin Shang knew it was useless to say anything, so all she could do now was to cater to her.


    As the crisis had said, it was not flirting at all. It was only on the chair that she asked for YinShang. There was no pain, and even after the crisis had left her, she was still trembling with joy.


    "You did very well today. You are not allowed to talk to that man in the future! "You can''t even look at her again ¡­" The moment the door closed, a warning seemed to come out of his mouth.


    His heart jolted. Yin Shang Rong''s heart ached for no reason. It turned out that the pain he had suffered last night was due to the Wind Blade, but she had been wrongly accused.


    In the secret room, the moment he saw Shen Hanxin, the arrogance in his eyes was retracted as he bowed. Since the Hawkdog organization had given him the treatment he wanted, he would naturally repay them with his kindness. As long as it didn''t touch his bottom line, he was willing to do anything for the man in front of him.


    "I''ve long heard of the famous King of Hell, Thousand Faces. Now that I''ve met him, he''s indeed extraordinary!" Shen Hanxin only nodded slightly, indicating that they should sit down. As their master, he should have the dignity of a master, so he didn''t care about this dangerous situation at all.


    "May I know what orders Your Highness has for me?" He didn''t like wasting time on men. At this moment, his mind was still thinking about the time when he had a good time with Yin Shang. In these years, Yin Shang Rong was the first woman he had not gotten tired of after three times, and he knew the reason.


    "Teacher is straightforward indeed. This King wants the face of the current emperor." Shen Hanxin did not beat around the bush.


    "Time?"


    "Before the time!"


    "Leave now, before the time of your death, you will hand over the things that your highness needs!" As he spoke, he had already left the secret chamber. Looking at the disappearing shadow, Shen Hanxin could not help but nod his head in satisfaction. This man did not procrastinate, he really did not know how Yin Shang was able to subdue this man.


    When Xia Hou Yuying excitedly returned to Xia Hou''s manor, she was stopped by Leng Bing Xin who had been waiting outside the manor.


    "Princess, please wait." Seeing that it was Leng Bing Xin, Xia Hou Yu Ying restrained the excitement in her eyes and spoke coldly.


    "What are you doing here?" Xia Hou Yuying did not have any good feelings towards the women beside Shen Hansheng. If it weren''t for the fact that Leng Bing Xin had been with Shen Hansheng for so many years, she would have long made her move.


    "Bing Xin waited here for an entire night. On Master''s orders, I invited you over to visit." Leng Bingxin said faintly.


    "Oh? Did he ask me to go? Back then at the Xia Hou Manor, he had never been so courteous! " Xia Hou Yu slightly raised her eyebrows, and her cherry lips curved up in a strange way.


    "Your highness is very sincere, if not, Bing Xin wouldn''t have been waiting here since last night. Princess, please consider the fact that Bing Xin did not close her eyes the whole night, and make a trip with her." Leng Bing Xin still spoke out humbly, almost begging.


    "You''re not the only one who hasn''t slept a wink the whole night! Ben... Cough cough ¡­ "What business does Shen Hansheng have with this princess?" Xia Hou Yu Ying resentfully opened her mouth and secretly breathed out a long breath from her heart, almost exposing her mouth.


    "Bing Xin is just a servant. Bing''er naturally doesn''t know why Wang is looking for the princess." Bing-Er answered truthfully. In fact, she didn''t know why her master was so anxious to see Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Alright, this princess will make a trip!" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes narrowed, the cold light in her eyes made Leng Bing''s heart tremble.


    Within the Residence of Han, Shen Hansheng, who had already dissolved the hidden fragrance of the cartilage, sat solemnly in the main hall with one hand holding a teacup and the other constantly rubbing the jade pendant on his waist. He kept thinking back to Shangguan Wuye''s words, but he still couldn''t wrap his head around it. But before that, Duan Muyan had asked him to investigate Duan Jingyang''s death. If she were to leave, why would she say such things? However, if it wasn''t Duan Mu Yan who had poisoned them, who else would it be? Until now, he didn''t even know if Duan Moyan had been taken captive, or if she had left on her own accord.


    "Master, Princess Yuying has arrived." Leng Bing Xin walked into the main hall with her tired body and bowed respectfully. When Shen Hansheng heard this, the confusion in his eyes faded away. He raised his deep eyes slightly and saw Xia Hou Yuying walking into the main hall with an arrogant look on her face.


    "Bing''er, wait outside. Don''t let anyone disturb my conversation with the princess." Leng Bing Xin accepted the order and retreated. She waited for the door to close before Xia Hou, Yu Ying and the others opened their mouths.


    "I wonder why Duke Han would like to invite this princess here?" It was clear that her heart was beating like a little deer, but Xia Hou Yuying forced herself to remain calm. As long as she saw that incomparably handsome face, she would always feel dizzy.


    "I would like to know if Miss Meng Yan is in the hands of the princess?" Shen Hansheng lazily leaned against the chair. There was a hint of hesitation in his eyes, but he still asked. If Duan Mu Yan really left on her own, it would be an injustice to Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Other than that woman, does Your Highness really have nothing to say to Yuying?" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes became colder and colder, and a layer of mist began to appear in them. ''I am already so lowly in front of you, are you really unmoved?!''


    What should be said has been said by This King since long ago. It''s because the princess has never heard of it and some things cannot be forced. I hope that the princess can stop being so persistent. He did not know if it was because there was something wrong with Xia Hou Yuying''s understanding. Since he had already firmly rejected it, what else was she holding on to?


    One day, when Duan Mu Yan mercilessly rejected him, he finally understood why Xia Hou Yuying was so persistent. However, at that time, he no longer had the strength to recall it, and could only feel a deep despair.


    "No!" We were fine before you left South Vietnam! You never do this to me! And you bought a lot of things for me! Are these all fake? You still have feelings for me! But when you met that woman, you changed your mind! You can say you don''t love it now! But I can''t deny that you once loved her! " She could not tolerate the cold indifference in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, or even ignore it.

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    "If Han Sheng had done something that caused the princess to misunderstand, he would be willing to explain himself here. From start to finish, in my heart, I, Shen Hansheng, have only seen you as a sister, and if I remember correctly, I have never once said a word of love to the princess! If the princess continues to persevere, she will only be able to injure us. " Shen Hansheng sighed lightly before placing the teacup on the table. Unexpectedly, in the next second, Xia Hou Yu Ying shot forward, his legs reaching Shen Hansheng''s crotch, his cherry lips madly kissing Shen Hansheng like last time. With last time''s experience, Shen Hansheng would never let her have his wish come true, after all, he was still a prince, if he were to be so frivolous, how could he maintain his dignity!


    Perhaps due to her excessive strength, Xia Hou''s Yu Ying fell onto the ground. Her malicious eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Shen Hansheng.


    "If you don''t try, how would you know that I''m stronger than her?!" Shen Hansheng! I really love you from the bottom of my heart! I dare say there is no one in the world who loves you more than I do! And you need me! If we need Xia Hou''s support, then we''re a match made in heaven! Why are you still so stubborn! "I really have to wait and see ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying excitedly opened her mouth to speak, but stopped at the last sentence. She really wanted to say, you really have to wait until that slut becomes the emperor''s concubine before you turn around! But she couldn''t say that she had to keep this secret, at least until she was young, or everything would be for naught.


    "Wait for what?" Shen Hansheng''s somber eyes coldly looked at Xia Hou Yuying who was about to say something.


    "Wait until ¡­" Will you not wake up until Shen Hanxin has taken the position of Crown Prince? " Xia Hou Yu choked as his eyes darted to and fro to avoid Shen Hansheng''s sharp gaze.


    "Do you really think that this duke won''t be able to reach the position of crown prince with my own ability without the support of the Xia Hou Residence? Since Princess has said so, it seems I have underestimated This King! " Shen Hansheng looked at Xia Hou Yuying and clasped his hands behind his back.


    "Yuying admits that with the current strength of the Mu King, he isn''t your match, but with the support of the Xia Family, the situation will be very different. Are you sure you can withstand all the pressure and turn the tides?" Xia Hou Yu fiercely hammered the ground as he stood up, his eyes shining with a cold light.


    "There is no need for princess to worry. If Meng Yan is not in the princess'' hands, then I will be rude. Men, use my palanquin to send the princess back to her mansion!" Shen Hansheng was unwilling to argue with Xia Hou and Yuying, so he gave the order.


    "Wait, Shen Hansheng!" "Since you have made it so clear, I, Xia Hou Yuying, am not a shameless person. However, there is one thing that I hope you can keep me here until the end of time. Once that is over, Yuying will have something important to tell you!" Xia Hou Yu Ying said coldly, a ghostly light appearing in her eyes.


    "Since Princess doesn''t want to leave, we can just wait here!" At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying''s heart had turned completely cold. That heart of revenge burned even hotter and hotter, and she wanted to see Shen Hansheng''s shocked and desperate expression. She wanted to wait until the moment when Shen Hansheng humbly begged her, then give him a ruthless kick! Shen Hansheng! This is what you owe me!


    Mu King''s Manor, rear garden.


    Yin Shang Rong looked at the mask in her hand and sighed with emotion. In this world, there was only one person who could make a mask flawless. Although Yin Shang Rong found it difficult to endure the taste of danger, his cooking skills were perfect.


    "How is it? It''s not your face that''s lost, is it? " While Yin Shang Rong was praising, her long fingers had already passed through her slender waist, slowly reaching down.


    "Young Master Wei is too serious. If you can be ranked second in this world, no one will dare claim to be first. The merchant will hand over his face to the prince, I believe the prince will see ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Before Yin Shang could escape, her fingers had pulled up the hem of her skirt bit by bit.


    "Young master, don''t ¡­" "Didn''t you just ¡­" Yin Shang Rong deliberately refused. Her body subconsciously twisted, trying to break free from the constraints of the crisis. However, she didn''t expect such an action to arouse an even stronger desire for the crisis.


    "Weren''t you just praising my skills? Now, I shall let you have a taste of my exquisite workmanship! " As she spoke, she suddenly lifted Yin Shang Rong up by her waist. The curve of her lips was enough to make Yin Shang Rong''s heart as cold as ice. Even as a woman, she couldn''t endure excessive pleasure several times a day.


    "Young master ¡­" Yin Shang Rong was about to open her mouth again, but was cut off by a finger.


    "Save your strength. I''m afraid that the beauty won''t have the strength to shout in a while ¡­" Her long and narrow eyes narrowed slightly. She put Yin Shang on the bed slowly, but her fingers kept moving rhythmically. Under the provocation of the crisis, Yin Shang Rong clenched her blanket tightly and gritted her teeth fiercely. She tried her best to restrain herself from screaming. However, the more she did that, the wilder the crisis became.


    "Don''t ¡­" Under such dangerous circumstances, Yin Shang Rong could no longer suppress the joy in her heart and cried out loudly. Her voice was loud enough to pierce through the window frame and into the whole backyard.


    Coincidentally, Feng Dao was in the backyard discussing important matters with Ji Changqing, and when they heard the shout, both of them looked in the direction of the voice in shock.


    "That''s ¡­"


    "Defender Feng, that''s the room where the Thousand Faces King is staying." Ji Changqing lightly replied, but no one noticed the sadness and loneliness in his eyes.


    "Fearful... I got it, you go down first! " Wind Blade waved his hand and retreated Ji Changqing. His ice-cold eyes contained a trace of anger that even he could not detect as he glared at the door.


    On the bed, Yin Shang Rong''s body was trembling non-stop, like the drifting of maple leaves, while on the edge of the bed, he stood with his arms folded across his chest, looking at the satisfaction on Yin Shang Rong''s face.


    When the door was opened, Yin Xiangrong walked out of the room step by step, holding the mask in her hand with difficulty.


    "Are you sure you can?" Behind him, the crisis was watching Yin Shang''s performance with great interest.


    "Shang, thank you for your concern, Young Master." Yin Shang Rong''s face was pale as a sheet. She staggered out of the room until the wind blade appeared at the arch.


    "What did that bastard do to you?" The cold voice was filled with extreme anger. Feng Jianxue asked with a cold voice, his eyes filled with cold light. When Yin Shang Rong looked up, she saw Feng Dao''s cold face and couldn''t help smiling.


    "Are you watching me?" Yin Shang Rong ignored him and coldly returned the compliment.


    "I did not, but that sound ¡­" Feng Dao wanted to say something, but he stopped himself. He had already explained everything. Yin Shang Rong''s face turned paler when she heard his voice, but her cherry lips stubbornly glared at Feng Dao!


    "Since you have already heard it, why do you need to ask? Don''t you know what danger is? What''s wrong with my voice? Was she not as beautiful as Xia Hou and Yu Ying? Unfortunately, I''m not calling for you! As long as you like it! " Yin Shang Rong was excited. She wanted to push the wind blade away, but her legs were numb. She fell down without any warning. Fortunately, the wind blade held her steady.


    "Let go!" Yin Shang Rong pushed Feng Ren away with all his might, her eyes filled with hatred. She really wanted to shout out loud: "If you, the senior apprentice brother, can take on the responsibility of rebuilding this hidden valley, she won''t have to suffer so much humiliation!" Speechless looked at the resentful look in Yin Shang''s eyes and suddenly felt guilty. If his original goal was to join the Eagle Dog Organization, now he only had Xia Hou Yuying in his heart. Seeing that Feng Dao didn''t say anything, Yin Shang Rong shot a contemptuous glance at him before staggering towards the secret chamber ¡­


    The wind blew, the windows swayed from time to time, and by the window, that delicate figure leaned against the window, standing on her own. Her bright star-like eyes stared at the full moon in the sky in a daze, and Princess Hua said that she was a new girl, her name was Meng Yan, and she said that she was drowning, so she lost all her memories. Now that she had arranged a sleeping room for her to bathe in the Long En, was there a truth in those words?


    "Miss Meng Yan, it''s getting late. Feng Er will help you change your clothes. When the emperor arrives later, you should be lying naked on the soft couch." Feng''er respectfully stated. As she spoke, she prepared to remove her dress for Duan Mu Yan.


    "It''s still too early to be young, moreover, I can handle these matters myself, if Hua Fei is anxious, you can go back and serve her, after all, I''ve troubled you for a day, Meng Yan is really sorry." Duan Muyan said in a gentle voice, and her smile could be seen on her face. Seeing such an amiable Duan Mu Yan, Feng''er couldn''t help but be perturbed. After all, using such despicable methods to send the girl in front of her to the dragon bed, the scene of the Duke of Han infuriating Hua Fei was still fresh in her mind. She didn''t know how the Duke of Han would react if he knew about this.


    "How can that be? The reason why Hua Fei asked Feng Er to come here is to accompany Meng Yan and the Emperor to bed. If Miss Meng Yan doesn''t want to, then it''s good for her to sleep that night." Phuong answered softly, then stood to one side. Not rejecting her request, Duan Mu Yan returned her gaze to the place where she was standing a moment ago, gazing at the countless stars. Her heart, however, felt as though it was tangled up by countless vines.


    Lixin Palace, Liu Yuer looked at Shen Hanxin in disbelief.


    "What did you say?" Hua Fei was actually this generous? Yu''er had fought with her for so many years, but this was the first time she heard that she was willing to take the initiative to invite the Emperor into another chamber! " Liu Yu''er said disapprovingly as her long and delicate eyes flashed.


    "I have come to ask the Empress to find a new girl to replace that lady from the Yi Qing Palace. Does the Empress have any ideas?" Shen Han Xinxin lifted Liu Yu''er''s long hair with her jade-like fingers, placing it between her nose and eyes, causing light to billow in her eyes, making one feel as if their entire body was numbing to the bones.


    "Since Your Highness has spoken, Yu''er will naturally do her best, but ¡­" "I wonder which lady that is, but to have received such a favor from you, your highness, is enough to make Yu''er jealous ¡­" Liu Yu''er opened her mouth, and as she spoke, her body was already in Shen Han Xin''s embrace.


    "Not tonight. Time is of the essence. The Japanese king will make Yu''er do as she pleases." Looking at Liu Yu''er''s flushed face, Shen Hanxin couldn''t help sighing. This harem woman is really lonely, it seems like these days my father has been so infatuated with her that he has forgotten about his beloved concubine.


    "That''s good as well. There is one among the new maidservants who is outstanding, but has never been blessed by the Emperor." However, Yu''er could only help the prince call her to the Li Xin Palace. As for how she was to secretly change the pillars, it all depended on the prince''s ability ¡­ " Liu Yu''er reluctantly left Shen Hanxin''s embrace.


    "Enough!" Shen Hanxin nodded slightly.

 C274

    In the Imperial study, Shen Ao Tian felt extremely exhausted, perhaps he is really old, but reading the memorial made him feel weak. Thinking about how he had fought with the Great Mo Duan Chen for almost twenty years, and now that he has paralyzed that old man in bed, he has won, now is not his era anymore, it seems that it is time for him to abdicate and enjoy the blessings of his life.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, Imperial Consort Hua seeks an audience!" Eunuch Li who was in front of the royal family quickly walked into the imperial study and spoke respectfully. Shen Ao Tian was stunned for a moment before he ordered Hua Fei to leave.


    Looking at the Hua Fei who was walking in, Shen Ao Tian felt a sense of loss and disappointment in his heart. How long would he hate her? When he thought back to the time when his beloved girl died in front of him, he could only suppress everything for the sake of fulfilling his brotherhood with Xia Hou Bo. If it wasn''t for that incident, the position of Palace Head would already belong to Xia Hou Yu.


    "Chenqie kowtows to Your Majesty!" No matter how hard Hou Yu tried to control his tone, he couldn''t make a sound like a young girl ringing a bell.


    "Stand up, what''s the matter?" Shen Ao Tian didn''t blame Xia Hou Yu. It was because she loved him that she did such an extreme action. At the very least, someone should be responsible for Xin Fei''s and his daughter''s death.


    "This concubine knew that the Emperor had been working hard on the affairs of the country for the past few days and had even been irritated. Thus, she chose a woman with an excellent character and character from among the newly recruited ladies and arranged for her to stay at the Yi Qing Palace. I hope the Emperor can alleviate the emperor''s worries." Hua Fei lowered her eyes as she spoke, her gaze as calm as a calm lake. Shen Ao Tian frowned, he thought that no matter what Hua Fei did, it was because she loved him. But at this moment, he suddenly suspected that he was being too emotional, or was the acting skills of the girl in front of him too good?


    "It''s rare for a concubine to be so magnanimous. In that case, I''ll accept your kind intentions!" "Someone, take charge of the Yi Qing Palace!" Originally, she should have been happy, but when Shen Ao Tian happily agreed to it, she was not feeling happy at all, but she was already old, and had already lost the ability to fight for her love. Other than that, what else could she do!


    At the Yi Qing Palace, Feng''er had originally wanted to persuade Duan Mu Yan to change clothes, but she heard that someone had entered the main hall. When she saw the arrival of the Emperor, she couldn''t help but be surprised.


    "Your servant greets Your Majesty ¡­" Feng''er hurriedly knelt down and turned her gaze to the side, only to see Duan Moyan abruptly staring at the monarch before her.


    "You may leave! You do not need to wait on me here! " Shen Ao Tian did not even look at Feng''er, waving his hands indicating for her to leave.


    "Servant ¡­" "Understood." Feng''er had wanted to give a few words of advice to Duan Mu Yan, but the emperor was right in front of her, so speaking too much would only make her more effective and speechless. After Feng''er left, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously retreated, looking at the emperor with vigilance. The hair on his temples had turned white and his face looked old. Other than the look in his eyes that didn''t match his age, he looked like an old man who had just passed the prime of his life.


    "You are the first person who did not kneel when he saw me. How come no one taught you when you entered the palace?" As he spoke, he had already arrived in front of Duan Mu Yan. His hawk-like eyes seemed to have caught sight of prey as they shone with a scorching light when he looked at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" "I kowtow to your majesty." Sensing the dangerous aura being emitted from Shen Ao Tian''s body, Duan Mu Yan retreated once more before bowing to Shen Ao Tian. At this moment, Duan Moyan''s mind was completely blank. Was she really going to hand over everything she had to this man? Why couldn''t she remember anything? She was truly an elegant lady. Was this her fate?


    The moment Shen Ao Tian extended a hand to help Duan Mu Yan up, Duan Mu Yan frowned and fiercely blocked his hand. Her eyes were filled with suspicion and resistance, and it was as if there was a voice in her heart that was unceasingly shouting for her to stay away from this place! Stay away from this man!


    "You are really special. You actually dare to reject me when other women have already thrown themselves into my arms!" Aren''t you afraid of death? " Shen Ao Tian Han''s eyes turned cold, walking step by step towards the flustered and helpless Duan Mu Yan, his lips curled up into a strange arc.


    "Go away! "Otherwise..." Right at the moment when Duan Muyan was about to pull out the dagger at her waist, a sudden wave of pain came from the back of her neck. In the next second, Duan Mu Yan was already in Shen Ao Tian''s embrace.


    "Master, the emperor is about to arrive at the Yi Qing Palace!" Yin Shang Rong held the beautiful girl and said in a hurry.


    "Mm, I''ll leave this to you!" Shen Ao Tian''s eyes were like daggers, as he turned around and brought Duan Mu Yan away from the window, disappearing into the night. Yin Shang Rong didn''t hesitate, immediately opening the Xiuxiu''s sleeping point.


    "Listen, serve the emperor well. This is your only chance to show your face!" After throwing that sentence, Yin Shang Rong rushed out of the window. In the room, under Liu Yu''er''s tutelage, the pretty girl knew what was going to happen next. She obediently took off her inner gown and walked towards the bed, completely naked ¡­


    It was just past ten in the morning. Xia Hou Yuying, who had been sitting in the main hall of the Duke of Han''s estate until her legs were numb, slowly stood up.


    "Princess, you wish to return to the Manor? Bing Xin will prepare a sedan for you. " Leng Bing Xin, who had been standing beside Xia Hou Yuying, let out a sigh of relief. This was the first time she had seen Xia Hou Yuying sit here so patiently for three to four hours.


    "Call your master over. This princess has something to tell him!" Xia Hou Yu''s cherry lips slightly pursed, and her beautiful eyes that were like butterflies'' feathers flapped to look at Leng Bing Xin, the light emitting from her body had an extraordinary splendor, it was hard for Leng Bing Xin to describe the meaning behind that gaze.


    "The prince just said that he has important matters on hand, so ¡­"


    "What could be more important than that bitch? If he wants to know where Meng Yan is, he better come over immediately. This princess does not have the time to wait for him! " Xia Hou Yu''s cherry lips slightly raised, then she sat back down on the chair and spoke lazily.


    "Princess, do you know where Meng Yan is?" Leng Bing Xin looked at Xia Hou Yu Ying suspiciously. If she knew, why didn''t she say anything earlier?


    "Hurry up!" Xia Hou Yuying couldn''t be bothered to care about Leng Bingxin. She couldn''t wait to see Shen Hansheng''s expression when he was under the Emperor. Speechless, Leng Bing Xin immediately left. A moment later, Shen Han Sheng appeared in front of Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    "If I remember correctly, Princess just said that Meng Yan is not in your hands." Shen Hansheng coldly spoke, his gaze as cold as a blade. If not for Xia Hou Bo''s thin face, he would not have been so polite.


    "That''s right. In fact, Meng Yan is not in the hands of this princess. However ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying stretched out her jade-like arm and deliberately dragged out the last syllable.


    "This time, it''s best for you to tell the truth. This King''s patience is limited!" Shen Hansheng pursed his lips, and a cold glint flashed across his eyes.


    "Good!" This princess really wants to know how much you care about that woman! To tell you the truth, Meng Yan is currently living in Yi Qing Palace with your father, who is the current emperor. The so-called "Spring Lantern" is worth thousands of gold, and by the time you arrive, the raw rice will have already cooked. Seeing the anger and astonishment in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, she suddenly felt a hint of pleasure surging through her heart. That''s right, this was the result she wanted, he wanted Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan to suffer a hundred times more than she did.


    "Prince ¡­" By the side, Leng Bingxin took a worried step forward, afraid that Shen Hansheng would snap Xia Hou Yuying''s neck in the next second.


    "Say that again!" Shen Hansheng opened his mouth and viciously grabbed Xia Hou Yu Ying''s neck with one hand. His fingers tightened and Xia Hou Yu Ying''s face turned purple.


    "This princess has just said ¡­ Meng Yan is happily below your father, didn''t you hear her scream? Was it pain? Still excited ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying could only feel an abnormal stifling feeling in her chest, as if if if Shen Hansheng had used a little more force, she would suffocate to death, but she did not care! That was because she saw the fear and astonishment in Shen Hansheng''s eyes.


    "Your Highness! Let go! If she died, who knows how crazy Prince Rong would be! "Right now, the most important thing is to save Lady Meng Yan!" Seeing Xia Hou Yuying''s face turn red, Leng Bing Xin rushed forward, desperately trying to pry open Shen Hansheng''s fingers. Xia Hou Yuying could not die here, otherwise King Rong would send troops to flatten the entire Han Residence.


    It was as if he wanted to swallow Xia Hou Yu Ying whole. It was only when Leng Bing Xin shouted Meng Yan''s name that Shen Han Sheng let go of his hand and rushed out of the main hall, heading straight for the palace!


    "Cough, cough ¡­" "Cough, cough, cough ¡­" Xia Hou Yu Ying leaned against the table and panted heavily. Suddenly, she looked at Leng Bing Xin.


    "Guess... Cough cough ¡­ Guess when Shen Hansheng saw Meng Yan naked under the Emperor... "Will he go crazy ¡­" With her green and purple face coupled with her sinister eyes, Xia Hou Yuying was like the king of hell, chilling just by looking at her.


    "Your Highness ¡­" "Your Highness!" Leng Bingxin seemed to wake up from a dream and rushed out of the main hall. Behind her, Xia Hou Yuying''s crazy laughter echoed through the main hall like the howls of a wild beast, which made people''s hair stand on end.


    As soon as Xia Hou Yu entered the palace, he saw Feng''er walking in with a worried look on her face.


    "Aren''t you supposed to be serving in the Yi Qing sect? "Why are you here?" Xia Hou Yu looked at Feng''er in confusion.


    "In reply to the Empress, the Emperor has already arrived at the Yi Qing Palace and even told me to leave. There is no need to wait on him." Phuong replied truthfully.


    "We''re here?" "So fast?" He had just returned from the imperial study. According to the time, no matter how fast the emperor walked, it should have been around the same time as him. Even if Feng''er had been a gigolo, she shouldn''t have returned so quickly.


    "Are you sure His Majesty has really arrived?" You saw it with your own eyes? " Xia Hou Yu raised an eyebrow and asked.


    "In reply to Niangniang, this servant saw it with her own eyes. Otherwise, this servant wouldn''t have dared to come back rashly. It''s just that no one reported that Your Majesty came to the Yi Qing Palace. That Meng Yan hasn''t even changed her clothes yet."


    "No one reports? Didn''t you see Eunuch Li? " Xia Hou Yu felt that something was amiss, and his heart was filled with anxiety. There was no mistake at this critical juncture.


    "No!" Feng''er shook her head.

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    "No!" "Follow me and take a look, don''t think that some mishap will happen!" That Meng Yan was introduced to him by herself. If she were to lose her temper in front of the emperor, it would be fine if the emperor would not be happy about it. But if she were to hurt the emperor in a serious way, then she would be unlucky too.


    When they were outside Yi Qing Palace, a delicate voice came out slowly. That voice was wild and wild, and one could still hear the man''s low growl, which made people''s heart flutter. Feng''er felt her face turn red as she looked at Xia Hou Yu outside the palace.


    "Empress, there shouldn''t be any accidents, shall we?" Her heart, as if being squeezed by blood, hearing Shen Ao Tian''s low roar and his catchy voice, Xia Hou Yu''s heart felt like it was splitting. The men she loved, the men she wholeheartedly watched over, she spoiled one after another, Xia Hou Yu suddenly didn''t know if this man had ever loved him. If he hadn''t been born in the Xia Hou family, if he hadn''t been Xia Hou Bo''s sister, then he wouldn''t have been the one to sit in the Hua Fei''s position.


    A tear quietly dropped. Xia Hou Yu hid the grief in his eyes and turned his back towards Yi Qing Palace. She didn''t want to hear that sound even for a second, even if she was the one who gave it to the girl on the bed!


    Just as Xia Hou Yu turned around, a silhouette flashed past him. Before Xia Hou Yu could react, his jade arm had already been tightly gripped within Shen Hansheng''s palm.


    "How dare you!" Let go of Hua Fei! " Feng''er pulled out the dagger from her waist and angrily said, "So, you''re the one who killed him?"


    "I ask you, who are the women in Yi Qing Palace?" Under the moonlight, Shen Hansheng''s eyes were dark and profound. A dangerous aura emanated from him, and his voice sounded as cold as an icicle.


    "Duke Han, look who you''re talking to! "Let go!" Xia Hou Yu also did not show any sign of weakness, and his eyes did not have the slightest trace of fear.


    "Duke of Han, don''t go too far. This is the Imperial Palace, and the Empress is the Imperial Concubine. How can you be so profane?!" Feng''er threw out her dagger as she spoke. She initially wanted to distract Shen Hansheng''s attention to pull Xia Hou Yu out, but did not expect that the dagger only circled around Shen Hansheng''s hand before landing on Xia Hou Yu''s jade neck.


    "Han Sheng is not that patient. I just hope that Hua Fei can tell us the truth!" The tip of the saber slightly flashed. Blood dripped down from Xia Hou''s Yu Xue''s neck!


    Shen Hansheng!" How dare you! Listen to that sound! No matter who that woman was, she was enjoying the pleasure the Emperor brought her! If you have the guts, why don''t you go see for yourself! I have already said this. If you want to kill me, kill me. Back then, I fought with the Emperor on a battlefield for a long time. Xia Hou Yu suddenly raised his gaze, what was there to fear about death? What she was truly afraid of was the endless breathing, for a moment, she didn''t know if she had truly existed in Shen Ao Tian''s heart!


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng abruptly let go of Xia Hou Yu, his sharp eyes darting toward Yi Qing Palace.


    "Your Highness! Xia Hou Yuying''s words may not be true, you can''t just barge in like this! I might as well wait until tomorrow, and then the truth will come out. " Leng Bing Xin, who was in hot pursuit, stood in front of Shen Hansheng, trying her best to comfort him.


    "Tomorrow? Tomorrow, the woman inside will be a noble! So what if the truth was revealed? Shen Hansheng, if the person inside is really your Miss Meng Yan, then I won''t be worth it. For her sake, you abandoned Jade Gem, offended Xia Hou Manor, and even injured me, but she used such a voice to repay you! How much she loves you! " By the side, Xia Hou Yu used his brocade handkerchief to wipe the blood on his neck, his eyes filled with disdain.


    "Yan''er ¡­" Get lost! " He had to charge in, regardless of whether the person inside was Duan Mu Yan or not. Otherwise, he would go insane!


    "Don''t... Bing''er, please! " Leng Bingxin desperately tugged at the corner of Shen Hansheng''s clothes. Even if he was a prince, she would still be sentenced to death if she tried to break into the harem privately, not to mention that the Emperor was still inside! In the next second, Leng Bing Xin''s body was thrown out like a leaf in the wind. Fortunately, Ye Li managed to protect her from falling to the ground.


    "Stop Your Highness!" Hurry up and go! " Leng Bing Xin ignored her injuries and pushed Ye Li away, but it was already too late. With a "peng" sound, she pushed away her purple clothes and rushed into Yi Qing Palace. At this moment, Leng Bingxin''s heart felt as though it was on the verge of death. She suddenly understood one thing: for Duan Mu Yan, her master did not even care about his life.


    "Empress, should we leave?" Off to the side, Feng''er said, her voice filled with worry.


    "Leave? I still want to see the scene of father and son killing each other! " Xia Hou Yu''s lips curled up slightly as she walked into Yi Qing Palace. Leng Bingxin and Ye Li naturally rushed in. This night was destined to never be peaceful.


    On the bed, the woman''s long hair streaked across the sky like a waterfall, filled with youth and vitality. Her skin was so fragile that people would not be able to let go of her.


    "Ah ¡­" At that moment, Shen Ao Tian felt a sense of joy that he had never felt before. He had to admit that the woman that Hua Fei had given him was indeed a beauty, and she was very clear on her strengths. The screams caused Shen Ao Tian to regain his confidence.


    At that moment, Shen Ao Tian felt a fire burning in his body. Suddenly, he grabbed onto the lady on the bed, and just as his body was about to explode out, a loud sound suddenly rang out, extinguishing all of his desire.


    "Who is it!" Seeing that someone had barged in, Shen Ao Tian quickly pulled the brocade cloth over himself, jumping down from the bed, his eyes were as cold as ice. At this moment, the girl on the bed was trembling non-stop, not knowing what had happened.


    "Han Sheng?" You... Why are you here? " Shen Ao Tian frowned, he never expected that his son would barge into his own bedroom, and this was not all. He only saw Shen Hansheng rushing straight to his bed, reaching out his hand, but Shen Ao Tian suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his path.


    "How dare you!" Hurry up and leave! " Shen Ao Tian said fiercely, his eyes full of doubt and disbelief.


    "Father, this son just wants to know who the woman on the bed is." Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, not stopping in his tracks.


    "Duke Han, you are too unfilial and unfilial. This is Yi Qing Palace, the concubine''s chamber. The Emperor''s woman is lying on the bed. How can you be so blasphemous?!" Hurry up and leave! " Xia Houyu didn''t miss the opportunity to open his mouth and severely reprimand him.


    "Prince ¡­" Beside him, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li both choked on their throats. There was nothing they could do to save such a situation.


    It was just that no matter how tightly Shen AoTian clenched his fist, Shen Hansheng still hadn''t changed his mind. He had to confirm who the woman on the bed was. Just as Shen Hansheng was about to break free from Shen AoTian''s grasp and rush to the front of the bed, the woman lying on the bed finally woke up from her state of ecstasy.


    Your Majesty ¡­" "Ahh!" Just as the lady turned around, she saw everyone in the room looking at her, and then she saw herself naked, and was shocked. The lady suddenly curled up and looked at Shen Ao Tian with her teary eyes, but she did not know what happened.


    The moment they saw the woman, everyone was shocked, especially Xia Hou Yu.


    "You ¡­" Xia Hou Yu couldn''t help but open his mouth to question her, but Feng''er hastily stopped him. Even though he was extremely curious, Xia Hou Yu still managed to restrain himself. She couldn''t let Shen Ao Tian see any flaws. Leng Bingxin and Ye Li were also surprised. Didn''t they say that the person on the bed was Duan Mu Yan? How could this be? Thinking back to Xia Hou Yu Ying''s ferocious face, Leng Bing Xin didn''t think she was lying.


    "How preposterous! A cold blade attack! Do you still have me, your royal father, in your eyes?! " Shen Ao Tian frowned, his eyes filled with anger. Just as Shen Ao Tian was about to call for help, Shen Hansheng suddenly knelt down.


    Han Sheng knew he deserved to die a thousand deaths, but someone had just shot a sharp arrow into the Residence of Han King. Han Sheng knew he deserved to die, but someone had clearly shot a sharp arrow into the Residence of Han King. No one could have expected that Shen Hansheng would pull off such a move. The panicking Cold Ice Heart and Ye Li also knelt on the ground.


    "Reporting to the emperor, every word of the prince is true. We can all testify!" Seeing Shen Hansheng turning the corner, Xia Hou Yu couldn''t help but bite his white teeth.


    "I think Duke Han''s excuse is a bit too far-fetched, right?" This beautiful lady was specially chosen by me from among the many beautiful ladies to serve the Emperor, how could she be an assassin? I have already explained everything clearly outside of the hall, but King Han refused to believe me and insisted on rushing in. I don''t know if he really wants to investigate the assassin! " After all, the person in front of him was Shen Ao Tian''s own son. It would not be good for him to lose decorum with him in front of Shen Ao Tian.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was about to reply, a sweet voice suddenly echoed from outside the palace.


    "I don''t understand Imperial Concubine Hua''s words at all. Qing-QIng QIng was clearly the pretty girl I picked for the emperor. How did it become Imperial Concubine Hua''s credit?" Following the direction of the sound, everyone''s gazes fell on Liu Yu''er. Xia Hou Yu''s face turned purple, but he was speechless.


    "Why isn''t Hua Fei saying anything? It''s so lively here. Qing-Qing-QIng, tell me, who sent you to the Yiqing Pavilion. " Liu Yu''er walked to the bedside with a sway, and casually covered the woman who was curled up in the corner with her cloak.


    "I will never forget the kindness that Consort Li has shown you!" Seeing that it was Liu Yu''er, Qing Que immediately knelt on the bed, her pitiful appearance really made one''s heart ache.


    "What''s going on!" First, it was his own son who had barged into his sleeping quarters, looking at his vivid image of the Spring Palace, and then there was Liu Yu''er who rushed in to talk to Xia Hou Yu. Shen Ao Tian really did not know, in their eyes, whether or not he was still an Emperor! Was he really old, old enough for them to be so presumptuous!


    "Your Majesty, chenqie''s chosen daughter ¡­" The angry Xia Hou Yu, coupled with Duan Mu Yan''s sudden disappearance, and Shen Han''s sharp blades provoking Liu Yu''er and Xiang Xiang and his Qi and blood instantly surged, almost causing him to faint. Luckily, Feng''er was by his side to support him, preventing him from falling to the ground in a sorry state.


    "What a mess!" Shen Ao Tian spoke viciously, waving his sleeves and left. After Shen Ao Tian left, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li secretly exhaled deeply, walking to Shen Han Sheng''s side.


    "Your Highness, we should return to our residence first before we make our plans!" Leng Bing Xin was glad that the person on the bed wasn''t Duan Mu Yan, otherwise she really couldn''t imagine what would have happened. Shen Hansheng cast a sidelong glance at the person on the bed, before shifting his sharp gaze onto Xia Hou Yu, as though his gaze could pierce through a person''s heart. After a long while, Shen Hansheng finally resisted the urge to ask as he left the Yiqing Pavilion with Ye Li and Leng Bing Xin.

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    "Qing Que, rest well. The Emperor''s decree will be passed on tomorrow. In the future, if you obtain the Royal Pet, don''t forget who gave you this opportunity!" Liu Yu''er''s cherry lips slightly curved upwards. While she was speaking, she glanced at Xia Hou Yu, who was on the verge of going berserk.


    "Qing Que will definitely remember the Empress''s kindness!" Qing Que said respectfully, a look of pity in her eyes. Since the Emperor had left, there was no need for her to be so pitiful, thinking back to the moment when she had opened her eyes, that cold handsome face of hers had appeared right in front of her, there were too many emotions in her eyes, there was shock, concern, and a charisma that could make a woman''s blood boil just by looking at his back. At that time, she only glanced at his back from afar, but now that she ''honestly'' meeting him, Qing Que''s heart was racing.


    When she left the Yi Qing Palace, Liu Yu''er wanted to return to the palace, but she was stopped by Feng''er.


    "Insolent slave, how could a dog like you stop my way!" Liu Yu''er reprimanded him coldly.


    "Liu Yu''er! Where is Meng Yan? " Behind Feng''er, Xia Hou Yu''s face was cold and stinging, the glint in his eyes was like a blade. Now that things had turned around and Shen Hansheng had managed to escape unscathed after committing a heinous crime, how could she be willing to accept the crime of lying to him?


    "Who?" Liu Yu''er raised her eyebrows and looked at Xia Hou Yu without a shred of respect.


    "You better tell me honestly. Otherwise, I will speak of your shameful deeds in front of the emperor! If I didn''t say it earlier, I would have already left you with a way out! " His cold voice was low, and Xia Houyu''s anger had reached its peak.


    "Oh? "How could I not know what sort of shameful things I have done ¡­" Liu Yu''er did not think much of it and continued to look at Xia Hou Yu with her almond-shaped eyes.


    "There''s no wall that doesn''t leak out in this world. Do you really think that you hid the truth about yourself and Mu King extremely well? What I don''t know is that even though I don''t want to say it, it doesn''t mean I don''t know! "Now that you have told me the truth about Meng Yan, I can consider turning a blind eye to it. Otherwise ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s cherry lips slightly curved upwards, and her stinging eyes became exceptionally cold under the moonlight.


    "There is a saying, ''catch a pair of criminals and catch them''. If you have any evidence, you can just report it to the Emperor. If not, please make way for her. It''s getting late. She just needs to stay here and admire the moon. I won''t keep you company!" Liu Yu''er resentfully said, and then walked around Feng''er and left. If it wasn''t for the moonlight, Xia Hou Yu would have found out that Liu Yu''er''s face was as pale as paper.


    She was currently in the arms of the Emperor, and was shuttling back and forth between the roofs of the entire capital. Under the moonlight, Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze to look at that old face, and she felt a hundred knots in her heart. Was he really the Emperor? Was he really an elegant lady? Too many questions lingered in her mind, but she suddenly felt a sense of loss before her eyes. She didn''t open her mouth as she slowly closed her eyes, allowing the wind to blow past her ears as her heart gradually settled.


    Within Mu Wang Manor, Shen Hanxin lifted Duan Mu Yan onto the bed, and just as she was about to close the door, a questioning voice suddenly came from behind her.


    "Who the hell are you?" Shen Hanxin glanced back at Duan Moyan, who had already stood up. Her gaze was cold and emotionless, and there was no trace of fear on her face.


    "Is my dragon robe not enough to prove my identity?" Shen Han disapprovingly placed his finger on his chin, looking at the girl before him with great interest. Her luxurious clothes couldn''t conceal the coldness and holiness within her bones. Unlike all the other women he had fought before, there was a look of unblemished purity in her eyes.


    "You''re not the emperor, so I believe that face is also fake!" Her fingers unconsciously extended to her waist. Thankfully, the dagger was still there, and when Feng''er was changing her clothes, she had concealed the finely carved dagger in her bosom. From the looks of it, she had prepared for a rainy day.


    "Oh? "How do you know?" The light in Shen Han Xin''s eyes flickered as the curve of her lips became even more pronounced.


    "It''s easy to pretend to be old, but to rejuvenate is difficult. Your face is flawless, but your hands have exposed your identity. I believe you are not in your prime!" Duan Moyan analyzed calmly, her voice sounding like a beaded jade plate as each word was uttered. Shen Han Xin nodded her head in approval at Duan Mu Yan''s words. Being able to remain calm and collected despite having no memory of the battle, she was indeed not an ordinary woman.


    "How do you know I''m not the Emperor?" Shen Hanxin elegantly strolled over to the table, his deep gaze taking in the woman in front of him once again. His amnesia had caused him to feel different from before. The previous sentimental feeling had disappeared, replaced with a cold and intelligent look.


    "If the current emperor didn''t have a motherly complex, it wouldn''t be difficult for Imperial Concubine Hua to guess his lifespan. Obviously, your age isn''t dependent on it." Perhaps it was because the ignorant were fearless. At this moment, she was no longer as nervous as she was earlier, but instead appeared to be a bit more at ease and calm.


    "Heh ¡­" If Hua Fei heard your words, she would definitely vomit blood! " Shen Han Xin laughed lightly as she spoke, before pulling off her mask, revealing a slightly ruffian face. Her long and narrow eyes narrowed, curving like the moon, and the light that she emitted was as gentle as a pool of clear water, yet it looked extremely uncomfortable to Duan Mu Yan.


    "Who are you?" Duan Mu Yan coldly stated, not relaxing her guard in the slightest.


    "Don''t you want to know who you are?" Shen Hanxin asked. Duan Mu Yan frowned, her long eyelashes revealing her doubts. She was deciding whether or not she should listen to the explanation of the man before her. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan did not say anything, Shen Han Xin could not help but laugh and continued speaking.


    "Rather than believing in a harem woman''s words, why not believe in your own intuition? So what if you want to hear it? It''s not like I''m forcing you to believe me." As before, she remained silent as she slowly walked towards the table and sat down. Her eyes seemed to indicate for Shen Hanxin to continue.


    "Actually, I''m not too sure either ¡­" With that, Duan Mu Yan stood up abruptly and pulled out her dagger, aiming it at Shen Han Xin''s neck.


    "You don''t have to be so excited, do you? However, I know your name is Meng Yan, and you are definitely not an elegant lady of the palace. Shen Hanxin spoke anxiously, but inexplicably, he did not have the slightest reaction when Duan Mu Yan attacked him. Normally, his dagger would have stabbed into his chest right now.


    "Are you sure?" Duan Mu Yan frowned, feeling skeptical.


    "Not only is it certain, it is also very sure!" Shen Hanxin made a vow.


    "Then who are you?" From Shen Hanxin''s expression, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t see even the slightest hint of emotion. Perhaps he really didn''t know. As Duan Muyan spoke, she slowly withdrew her dagger and returned to her seat.


    "Me? My name is Shen Hanxin, and I am the Mu King of the Southern Yue. I am the owner of this mansion, and from now on, you can live here until you remember everything! " Shen Hanxin raised his finger and touched the dagger that was pressed against his neck. His heart was in deep thought.


    "Why did you save me?" Duan Mu Yan sheathed her dagger. She wanted to know too much, but haste makes waste. Moreover, she felt that Shen Han Xin''s idea was within her consideration. At the very least, this place was safer than Yi Qing Palace.


    "If This King says that I like you, will you believe me?" Shen Hanxin pretended to be serious as he replied.


    "Meng Yan, you''re the one who hurt Meng Yan, so you''re the one who found out!" Duan Mu Yan didn''t think much of it, but a hint of warning could be seen in her eyes. Shen Han Xin might have lost her memory, but she still didn''t have a good impression of him. Could there be something wrong with her eyes?


    "Cough, cough ¡­" It is getting late, so you can rest in peace. No matter what happens in the future, I will protect you! " This was the first time he had admitted that he had feelings for a woman. Since that was the case, he would not let go of this woman''s hand, he would never do it again.


    After the door was tightly shut, Duan Mu Yan viciously exhaled a long breath before she slumped into a chair. There were so many things that happened after Hua Qingge woke up that she couldn''t tell if it was real or fake, but at least she was currently safe, Duan Mu Yan thought. As for the rest of the matters, she would have to wait for her to get a good night''s sleep before making any other plans. Right now, she could only rely on herself, so she had to be strong.


    Within the Residence of Han, Shen Hansheng sat in the main hall with an icy expression. The cold glint in his eyes was enough to freeze the entire atmosphere in the main hall.


    "Your Highness, according to Imperial Concubine Hua''s performance, Princess Yu Ying is right. Furthermore, if the Yi Qing Palace suddenly changed to the Qing Que Palace, Imperial Concubine Hua would not have expected it." Ye Li quietly analyzed, breaking the deadlock.


    Bing''er also felt that Xia Hou Yu Ying was not lying. I assume that the Yi Qing Palace should have been filled with Lady Meng Yan, but she changed it to Qing Que at the last moment. I believe only Lifei knows the truth. Thinking back to the scene just now, Leng Bing Xin felt a lingering fear.


    Xia Hou Yu has always been meticulous, it was not easy to steal a dragon and turn a phoenix from her, plus with Liu Yu''er''s help, do we still need to investigate the person that kidnapped Meng Yan!" Shen Hansheng glared at Zhang Xuan, his thin lips curled up into a smile that would send chills down the spines of anyone who saw it. "Ye Li and Leng Bing Xin looked at each other in dismay as they suddenly realized something.


    "Master is talking about Mu Wang?" Ye Li said doubtfully.


    "Shangguan Wuye had told me two days ago that the Thousand Faces King Hades had already fallen under Shen Hanxin''s tutelage. With his disguise, it wouldn''t be difficult for him to disguise as the father to bring Meng Yan out of the palace!" Shen Hansheng said coldly.


    "Your highness can''t be wanting to directly go to the Mu King''s manor to ask for someone, right?" Leng Bing asked worriedly, her eyes filled with anxiety.


    "If he can safely hand over Meng Yan An, then I will give him the crown prince position. Do you think he will reject such a condition?" Looking at Shen Hansheng''s solemn eyes, Leng Bing Xin believed that he wasn''t joking.


    "Your Highness!" Leng Bingxin wanted to speak up to persuade him, but Shen Hansheng''s icy gaze stopped his. All his words were stuck in his throat, unable to come out.


    "All of you, step back!" This King has already made up his mind! " Shen Hansheng waved his hand coldly. Leng Bing Xin took a deep breath and was about to speak again, but Ye Li stopped his.


    He suddenly felt that he was so powerless. No matter how he tried, he was unable to protect Duan Mu Yan completely, and when he saw the naked girl in Yi Qing Palace, Shen Han Sheng could not even describe the fear and dread in his heart. If the person on top was really Duan Mu Yan, he thought that he would die! On the way back, he had already thought it through very clearly. As long as he could be together with Duan Mu Yan, he was willing to give up everything, even the status and power, in his heart, to Duan Mu Yan! Thus, for the sake of Duan Mu Yan, he had made the biggest decision of his life.

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    Inside the Hua-Qing Hall, Xia Hou Yu flung his sleeves and threw all the teacups on the table onto the ground. When the broken pieces of tile jumped up, it fiercely stabbed into Xia Hou Yu''s jade wrist.


    "Empress!" Feng''er''s eyes were filled with worry. She rushed forward to bandage him, but was stopped by Xia Hou Yu.


    "Tell me! What had happened!? Why did Meng Yan become Qing Que! Didn''t you say that you saw the emperor enter the Yiqing Palace? " Xia Houyu said in a ruthless tone, his bright red lips exuding a bloodthirsty demonic aura.


    "Niangniang, this servant really saw the emperor enter Yi Qing Palace. It''s absolutely true. If it wasn''t for the emperor''s order, how would this servant dare to leave Yi Qing Palace?" Feng Er plopped to her knees, her eyes filled with fear. In fact, she didn''t know what had happened either.


    "Right now, I really want to know if the emperor you saw on the bed and the one that Qing Qing-jie was having fun with was the same person!" Xia Hou Yu''s gaze turned cold, according to the time calculation, Shen Ao Tian would definitely not leave so quickly!


    "Empress is suspicious ¡­" Someone is pretending to be the Emperor to change Meng Yan and Qing Que? " Feng''er said in disbelief.


    "It''s not impossible! In this world, there is even a ''Forget Worry Pill'', let alone a disguise technique, think about it, since Qing Que is Liu Yu''er''s person, then this entire matter cannot be linked to a single person! " Xia Hou Yu tried to restrain the anger in his eyes, and tried his best to calm down.


    "Empress is referring to the Mu King?" Feng''er was suddenly enlightened. At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying had an excited look on her face as she walked in. When she saw the blood dripping from Xia Hou Yu''s wrist, she was extremely shocked.


    "Aunt?" How could this be? " Xia Hou Yuying hurried over to Xia Hou Yu''s side. She wanted to bandage his wound, but Xia Hou Yu dodged her.


    "Feng''er, help me bandage it!" Xia Hou Yu coldly spoke, not even looking at Xia Hou Yuying. Feng''er stood up when she heard the sound and silently brought the medicine and the white muslin. She didn''t say anything more.


    "Aunt, what happened? Was that Meng Yan favored by the Emperor? Did Shen Hansheng see it? " Xia Hou Yu could barely hide the excitement on his face as he eagerly opened his mouth to speak.


    "You still have the nerve to say that!?" If it wasn''t for you, I wouldn''t have been so humiliated tonight, and I would have nearly fallen for the crime of deceiving the monarch! " Xia Hou Yu bitterly opened his mouth. This niece of his was always lacking; she had more than enough talent!


    "Why? Could it be that Meng Yan remembered everything and angered the Emperor? " Xia Hou Yuying looked at her aunt in disbelief. Everything was obviously there, how could there be such an accident? That was to say that Shen Hansheng did not see Meng Yan sitting on the Dragon Couch as he had expected?


    "It''s not a problem with Meng Yan! It''s your problem! Let me ask you, where did you get the ''Forget Worry Pill''? " Xia Hou Yu gave Xia Hou Yu Ying a fierce glance. He thought that he had been possessed by Xia Hou Yu Ying''s idea. Now that he had lifted a rock to smash his own foot, who could she blame.


    "Yes ¡­" It was stolen from the Mu Clan! " Xia Hou Yuying spoke the truth, but her eyes were still full of confusion.


    "That''s it! This time, it''s really mantis stalking cicadas. The oriole is right behind us. We let Shen Hanxin take advantage of it for nothing!" Xia Hou Yu sighed and complained.


    "Yuying doesn''t understand. Where is Meng Yan now?" Where''s Shen Hansheng? " Xia Hou Yuying was confused. The only thing she understood was that her revenge plan had not worked.


    "Feng Er!" Tell her! " Xia Hou Yu didn''t even want to look at Xia Hou Yuying, so he put away his jade wrist and walked into the room.


    "Feng''er, what happened!?" Why was my aunt so angry? "Also, where is Meng Yan?" Xia Hou Yuying held onto Feng''er tightly and quickly questioned her.


    "Reporting to Princess, before the Emperor entered the Yi Qing Palace, Meng Yan was taken away by someone from the Mu Royal Palace. The one taking her over is an elegant girl recommended by Fei Li, and one that the Emperor dotes on! As for the Duke of Han, he had indeed been there before, but when he saw that the person on the bed was not Miss Meng Yan, he had randomly found a reason to catch the assassin, and with the sudden appearance of Imperial Concubine Li, the Empress was in a very sorry state, so the princess should not blame the Empress for angering you, and the princess could not imagine the scene at that time. It was hard to describe how horrifying the scene had been. Now that she thought about it, if the Emperor continued to pursue the matter, the consequences would be hard to predict.


    What?" Change people on the spot? How could this happen!? However, I have never told anyone about this, so how could Shen Hanxin know about it? " Xia Hou Yu''s cold eyes were tightly knitted, and a cold light burst out of them. She suddenly clenched her hands, and the image of a wind blade appeared in her mind. What a great wind blade! He actually dared to be a good person in front of her!


    "This Feng''er is unknown. The Empress is currently in a rage. If the princess has any problems, it would be best to come back later." She didn''t believe that Meng Yan would be so lucky again and again. She, Xia Hou Yuying, swore to the heavens that she would never be able to live another life without Xia Hou Yuying.


    It was a dark night. When the wind blades arrived at the ruined temple, Xia Hou Yuying had already been waiting for a long time.


    "Subordinate Wind Blade ¡­" Before Windblade could finish his sentence, he heard a "Pa ¡­" A loud and clear slap sounded out. Xia Hou''s red eyes seemed like they were about to split open as he stared fiercely at the man in front of him.


    "Princess ¡­" Feng Dao looked at Xia Hou Yuying in surprise, his eyes filled with confusion.


    "What a great Wind Blade!" This princess said, ''Why did you so happily hand over the'' Forget Worry Pill ''to me? It turns out this is just a trap! You must have already told Shen Hanxin about this, and it must have been his idea. " Xia Hou Yu''s eyes were like ice, and her cherry lips were trembling with anger.


    "This subordinate doesn''t know what Princess means?" Feng Ren felt a burning pain from his face, and his heart felt heavy.


    "Don''t know? How could you not know such a big thing happened in the palace? "Did you capture Meng Yan from Yi Qing Palace?!" Xia Hou Yu questioned coldly.


    "Meng Yan? Wasn''t Meng Yan captured by Hua Fei''s men? Why would the princess ask about Wind Blade? " Feng Dao opened his eyes slightly and asked suspiciously.


    "Even now, you are still trying to act pretentious in front of me!?" If not for Shen Hanxin stealing Meng Yan''s dragon and phoenix, she would already be the Emperor''s woman! " The veins on Xia Hou Yuying''s forehead popped out, thinking that he was only one step away from perfection in his meticulous plan, Xia Hou Yuying''s anger rose up like a viper, anger burning within his.


    "It''s true that Wind Blade doesn''t know about this matter, but Wind Blade really wants to know if the ''Forget Worry Pill'' is something the princess requested for herself, or for Meng Yan?" The wind blades seemed to have awoken from a dream. Her heart suddenly felt very painful.


    "You! You should have known that it was for Meng Yan, why are you still asking me! This princess will now ask you, is Meng Yan in the Mu King Manor? " Xia Hou Yuying''s face changed, and in an instant, she was back to normal. At that moment, he suddenly felt that she was like a clown standing in front of this woman, letting her manipulate him and fool him. If it wasn''t for her, how would she dare to ask for the ''Forget Worry Pill''?


    "What do you want from me? This princess is also a servant like you, can you look straight at her!? " As Xia Hou Yuying spoke, she slapped Qin Lie again and again. It was an extremely heavy slap.


    "A princess being so high and mighty is indeed not something that a lowly person like Feng Ren can blaspheme. From now on, I hope that you will stop looking for me and also never see me again!" "Farewell!" Other than sorrow, Feng Ren didn''t know how to describe his current miserable state. Perhaps from the beginning, he should not have fallen in love with such a woman. If he continued to indulge in her, he would be doomed forever.


    "You! How dare you! This princess has yet to let you go! " Seeing that the Wind Blade had decided to leave, Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes suddenly opened wide. She did not expect that a servant would act so arrogantly in front of her. Just as she said that, the Wind Blade had already disappeared into the night.


    "Humph!" The princess of Ming Japan personally made a trip to the Mu King''s Manor! Without you, I would still know where Meng Yan is! " Xia Hou Yu Ying said fiercely, a cold light flashing across her eyes.


    The next morning, before the sky brightened, the doors of the Mu King''s Manor were already making noise. The ear-piercing sound caused the entire Mu King''s Manor to become noisy. When the butler opened the door, Hou Yuying suddenly came in followed by four guards with impressive martial arts skills.


    "Call your prince out!" Xia Hou Yuying stormed into the main hall. As she turned around, her sharp eyes looked like they were about to whip a corpse. How could the butler provoke such a character? He hastily ran to the backyard, only to meet Shen Hanxin who was pacing out from the archway.


    "Prince, Princess Yuying, she ¡­" Shen Hanxin cast a sidelong glance at the butler, signaling him to step down before she leisurely walked into the main hall. A few strands of hair dyed black floated past her forehead, and the fan in her hands swayed gently from time to time. Under the sunlight, Shen Hanxin''s entire body seemed to exude an unruly feeling.


    "I wonder what business does Princess has for her presence here so early in the morning?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, looking at Xia Hou Yu Ying with interest before sitting down.


    "This princess is here to ask for someone!" Xia Hou Yuying went straight to the point. Her almond-shaped eyes glanced at the four guards behind her, indicating that she had someone to rely on.


    "Oh? Princess, who do you want? Is it a wind blade? " Shen Hanxin put away the fan and said in a serious tone.


    "You! I am here to ask for my new daughter, Meng Yan! "Where is she now?" Xia Hou Yu Ying had confirmed Duan Mu Yan''s identity and spoke in anger.


    "So it''s not a Wind Blade ¡­" It seems like This King has misunderstood her. Oh, right, who did the princess say the other party was? " Shen Han Xin knew the answer and asked. Xia Hou Yu Ying''s complexion turned pale.


    "Hand over Meng Yan. I will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, if you take everything into account one by one, you might not have the advantage!" Just as Xia Hou Yuying was clamoring, Duan Mu Yan was standing at the entrance of the main hall with a snow-white dress. Her eyes were cold and aloof as she inspected everyone in the main hall.


    "Meng Yan? You are here! Hurry and return to the palace with this princess. You left the palace on your own yesterday, do you know what the consequences will be? " When she stood up, he suddenly felt a gust of cold wind behind him. When she regained her senses, she saw that the four guards behind him had all been struck by an acupoint, and were standing there without being able to move at all.


    "Princess, don''t forget that this is the Mu King''s Manor. With this king here, no one can casually take this king''s esteemed guest away!" Along the way, Shen Hanxin walked towards Duan Mu Yan as if nothing had happened.


    "Why are you awake so early?" This King had thought that you would sleep longer. Someone, prepare breakfast! " Shen Han Xin''s voice was soft and gentle, her eyes glimmering with a gentle light like the moonlight. Seeing Shen Han Xin reaching out to support her, Duan Mu Yan seemed to have no intention of avoiding him as she slowly walked into the main hall.

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    Shen Hanxin! "She''s an elegant lady of the palace. Aren''t you afraid that the emperor will punish you?" Xia Hou Yuying said angrily. But that move of Shen Hanxin''s really made her restrain herself a lot.


    "Princess, look carefully, is this Meng Yan really the beautiful girl you''re looking for?" If so, this duke would not dare to have the people from the palace stay in the manor without permission. If not, I hope that princess will not spout nonsense. Shen Hanxin looked at Xia Hou Yuying, her eyes suddenly turning as cold as a blade, Xia Hou Yuying was instantly at a loss for words, since the ''Forget Worry Pill'' was Shen Han''s property, it was hard to guarantee that he would not have an antidote, if that was the case, then Meng Yan Ruo would say something in front of the Emperor that shouldn''t have been said, and her aunt would not have gotten what she wanted, it seemed like it was not a wise decision to suddenly rush here to ask for someone.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Let this princess have a good look! " As Xia Hou Yuying spoke, she walked towards Meng Yan, looking at those cold eyes without any ripples, Xia Hou Yuying suddenly felt a bit of hatred, but since Shen Hanxin''s words were threatening, Xia Hou Yuying could only suppress the anger in her heart, taking a deep breath and saying in a deep voice.


    "They look alike, but they are not the same person! It seems like this princess has been rude. I hope that Your Highness can let go of my guards and let Yu Ying take her leave. " As long as he was certain that Duan Moyan was in the Mu King Manor, he would be satisfied. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future.


    Seeing that Xia Hou Yu had let go, Shen Hanxin''s expression softened a lot. He then flicked his finger, and the four of them regained their senses.


    "Princess, are you sure Meng Yan isn''t the person you''re looking for?" A clear and melodious voice rang out as Duan Mu Yan slowly walked towards Xia Hou and Yu Ying. She looked straight at the girl in front of her. She was clearly Hua Qing Palace''s Meng Yan, how could she be wrong? Since she didn''t dare admit it, then she must have been lying. Looking at the furious eyes of Xia Hou Yuying, Duan Muyan could clearly feel that this person hated her to the core. This hatred was extremely strong, but she had already forgotten when she had offended such an arrogant woman.


    "You! Don''t think that just because Shen Hanxin is backing you up, I won''t dare to do anything to you? "Don''t let me see you leave the Mu King''s Manor, or else ¡­" Xia Hou Yu Ying suppressed her anger as she slowly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side and warned him in a low voice.


    "Otherwise what? Was the princess threatening Meng Yan? I wonder what matter Meng Yan has offended the princess for that she would treat you with such kindness? " Without waiting for Xia Hou Yu Ying to finish speaking, Duan Mu Yan''s voice suddenly rang out, questioning her loudly. When Xia Hou Yu Ying heard her voice, her face immediately flushed a deep shade of green.


    "You really don''t know?" Xia Hou Yuying re-examined Duan Mu Yan, and seeing her cold and emotionless gaze, she guessed that Shen Han Xin must not have given her the antidote.


    "That is to say, Meng Yan has indeed offended the princess, and that is why the princess wanted to use her maiden name to send Meng Yan to the dragon bed for revenge?" In the meantime, Hua Fei had also put in a lot of effort. Although Meng Yan was still very inexperienced, she knew what the punishment for deceiving the Emperor should be like. Now, even if the princess does not wish to bring Meng Yan back to the Imperial Palace, Meng Yan would still very much like to enter the Imperial Palace to pay her respects to the Emperor! " Her ice-cold voice had no trace of warmth, and her tone was solemn as if she had no intention of making a joke. When Xia Hou Yuying heard this, she immediately panicked. If Meng Yan really entered the palace, wouldn''t she be harming her aunt?


    Shen Han Xin looked at the girl beside her with interest. Could it be that this'' Forget Worry Pill ''could make people forget their past and make them become so astute and intelligent at the same time? Or was this the true side of Meng Yan? At that time, she knew too little about her.


    "Huang ¡­" How could you, a commoner, enter the Imperial Palace as you please! " Xia Hou Yu choked, a light flickering in her eyes. She had never expected that she would be defeated by Meng Yan. She felt uneasy.


    "Civilians... It seemed that Meng Yan really wasn''t an elegant girl ¡­ Didn''t Your Highness say to eat? If you don''t mind, why don''t we go together? " After Xia Hou Yu Ying had shut her mouth, Duan Mu Yan suddenly pursed her lips and laughed. Her eyes looked harmless and she felt that she was being toyed with by Duan Mu Yan. Xia Hou Yu Ying''s expression suddenly turned cold.


    "Humph!" Xia Hou Yuying glared fiercely at Duan Mu Yan before turning around to leave the main hall, only to see the butler anxiously walk in.


    "Reporting to your highness, outside the door, Duke Han requests an audience!" Hearing her words, Xia Hou Yuying suddenly stopped and had no intention of leaving. Shen Han Xin had expected her fourth brother to guess where Meng Yan was, but she didn''t expect him to arrive so quickly. On the other hand, Duan Muyan had a calm expression on her face. It was as if the person the butler spoke of had nothing to do with her.


    "Pass on!" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips as she turned to look at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Miss Meng Yan, if you are not hungry, can we have a meal after I introduce you to the Southern King?" Shen Hanxin''s voice was still as gentle and gentle as ever, causing the hearts of those who heard it to tremble. Duan Mu Yan nodded slightly before turning and sitting down at a side.


    When Shen Hansheng walked into the main hall, he immediately saw Duan Mu Yan, who was seated at the side. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was safe and sound, his heart, which had been suspended there for an entire night, also landed on the ground.


    "Yan Er ¡­" Shen Han Sheng hurried over to Duan Mu Yan, but was stopped by Shen Han.


    "Fourth brother came at the right time. This is the esteemed guest of the mansion, Lady Meng Yan. This is ¡­" Before Shen Hanxin could finish his sentence, Shen Hansheng had already tightly gripped his wrist in his hand.


    "Shen Hanxin, listen up. This king has promised you that from now on, I will not fight with you for the position of crown prince. As long as you hand Meng Yan over to me, I will immediately take her away and never return to the Southern Yue!" Her low voice was filled with determination and decisiveness, these words caused everyone to be shocked. By the side, Xia Hou Yu''s hands were clenched into fists, and from the moment Shen Hansheng stepped into the main hall, she had not even looked at her. Now, for that bitch, he was even willing to give up her own identity! How could she endure this? Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li, who appeared together with him, already knew that this would be the result. However, when they heard Shen Hansheng personally state the decision, they still couldn''t help but sigh. After a few years of intense competition and victory was already in sight, they gave up on Duan Mu Yan.


    Even Shen Hanxin was surprised. He could feel Shen Hansheng''s love for Meng Yan, but he never imagined it would reach such a depth. What was the difference between this and the Second Imperial Brother losing himself to his mother? If it was before, he might have considered Shen Hansheng''s suggestion, but now, he was truly unwilling to let go of Meng Yan. That was because he realized that he had started to like this woman a little, not just a little.


    In the entire main hall, only Duan Muyan was the calmest. Although Shen Hansheng''s words sounded touching, she was unable to judge the intentions of the person in front of her. She did not have the image of this person in her mind, so if she really loved him, she should at least feel it, right?


    "Fourth Brother is really infatuated with me, but unfortunately you got the wrong person. The person in front of you right now is not the Meng Yan you speak of, but a noble guest of this king. Moreover, this king''s friend does not seem to be very close to Fourth Brother!" Shen Hanxin opened his mouth as a glint of light flashed across his eyes.


    "What do you mean? Meng Yan? Are you all right? Did he make things difficult for you? " Shen Hansheng''s eyes turned cold as he let go of Shen Hanxin''s wrist, quickly rushing to stand in front of Duan Mu Yan. Such a close distance caused Duan Muyan to feel extremely uncomfortable. She subconsciously retreated as a trace of vigilance flashed past his eyes. At this moment, Shen Hanxin did not try to stop Shen Hansheng. He too wanted to know Meng Yan''s reaction.


    "Greetings, King Han." Duan Moyan bowed respectfully, maintaining a certain distance from Shen Hansheng. Looking at Shen Hansheng''s questioning and concerned gaze, Duan Moyan suddenly felt as though something was blocking her chest, suffocating her.


    "You ¡­ Don''t you recognize me? I am Shen Hansheng! " Shen Hansheng looked at Duan Muyan in astonishment, his eyes filled with disbelief. He had never thought that there would be a day where they would be able to meet without ever knowing each other.


    "Perhaps I do, but Meng Yan has already lost her memory. There are some things that I really can''t recall, so I ask King Han to give Meng Yan some time." The expression in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes was as tranquil as a lake as she spoke humbly and respectfully.


    "Why? Why is this happening? " Shen Hansheng''s eyes were filled with despair. Why couldn''t she remember him when he gave up everything and wanted to be together with Duan Mu Yan? Noticing how agitated Shen Hansheng was, Shen Hanxin stepped forward and stood in front of Duan Mu Yan.


    "This is called unpredictable. Actually, Fourth Brother doesn''t need to care too much about this. If Fourth Brother is really that important in Lady Meng Yan''s heart, I believe Lady Meng Yan will not forget this." "Perhaps Fourth Brother can give Lady Meng Yan some time. When Lady Meng Yan thinks of something, I will go to the Duke''s Mansion and inform Fourth Brother. How about it?" Shen Hanxin''s eyes shone with a harmless light, but in the next second, Shen Hansheng had already tightly grabbed his collar.


    "What did you do to Meng Yan?" Her cold voice was laced with a bone-chilling chilliness. Shen Hansheng''s gaze was cold, as if he wanted to tear the man in front of him apart. Shen Hanxin spread his arms, his lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with innocence.


    "I swear to the heavens, I have never done anything to harm Lady Meng Yan. If Fourth Brother doesn''t believe me, you can ask Lady Meng Yan directly!" Shen Han looked at Duan Mu Yan for help, his face filled with helplessness.


    "I hope that Duke Han will let go of Duke Mu. At least, in Meng Yan''s memories, the Mu King did not do anything that would let Meng Yan down." Although she still did not know the current situation, she was afraid that if not for the appearance of Shen Hanxin, she would have long been forced to become a woman of the Emperor or have her blood splattered on Yi Qing Pavilion.


    "Meng Yan!" Your highness has not slept for you all night, so how can you say such heartless words? " Leng Bingxin stepped forward, her eyes filled with grief. In her opinion, Duan Moyan had not lost her memories at all. It was clear that she was avenging her master because of Duan Jingyang''s death.


    Meng Yan only knows that she needs time to remember. If she remembers, then Meng Yan is willing to apologize for her abrupt actions earlier. If she does not recall, then Meng Yan really does not know who is responsible for Meng Yan''s current situation. Looking at the various expressions in front of her, Duan Mu Yan felt that her heart was completely empty. She could feel the sadness and despair in the eyes of the so-called Frigid King, and she felt a little depressed in her heart, but what could this mean? At this moment, Duan Mu Yan knew that she had to take every step steadily in order to not be used by others for no reason.


    "Meng Yan, no matter what happens, first go back to the manor with me. Even if you are searching for famous doctors everywhere, I will cure your amnesia! "Follow This King!" Shen Hansheng suddenly released Shen Hanxin as he stepped forward to pull Duan Mu Yan up. At almost the same time, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously retreated, looking at the man before his with a vigilant gaze.

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    "Meng Yan?" Looking at her frozen hands in midair, Shen Hansheng''s heart jolted and disbelief shone in her eyes.


    "Since Miss Meng Yan is unwilling to leave with King Han, it would be best if you don''t force yourself. After all, in the Mu King Manor, Miss Meng Yan will also receive the best care and accommodation." Shen Hanxin did not miss the opportunity to step up to the side.


    "If Fourth Brother doesn''t mind, why don''t you eat with me and Lady Meng Yan?" Shen Hanxin seemed to ask with good intentions.


    "Meng Yan, are you sure you won''t go back with me? This king assures you, in the entire Southern Yue, there is no place that is safe for you other than the Residence of Duke Han! This King will not harm you, never! " Shen Hansheng suppressed the pain in his heart and asked softly.


    "Meng Yan doesn''t believe anyone right now. Duke Han, please go back. Meng Yan has decided to stay at the Mu King Manor for the time being. As for the future, Meng Yan will have to see if she can think of anything." Faced with these strange faces before her, she needed to carefully consider who was speaking the truth and who was lying. She also needed to differentiate between them. Before that, she did not wish to break the silence.


    "Meng Yan!" Seeing that Shen Hansheng wanted to snatch his away, Shen Han Xin took a stride forward to stop him, but Shen Han had already made up his mind. Even if Duan Mu Yan hated him temporarily, he wouldn''t let Duan Mu Yan stay in danger for now. The two of them fought each other for three moves, and Shen Han was gradually struggling as he moved to the side. Seeing this, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li also rushed up without any hesitation, and just as Shen Han was about to call over Feng and Yin Rong, Xia Hou Ying, who had not spoken for a long time, flung her hand and charged towards Leng Feng.


    In the time it took for half a cup of tea to burn, Shen Hanxin was unable to take care of a single person.


    "Puff ¡­" A mouthful of blood spurted out from Shen Han Xin''s mouth, followed by Shen Han Xin taking a few steps back, his fingers gently wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. Shen Han Sheng''s palm was not light, and he could feel the displacement of his internal organs, a burning sensation coming from his chest. Seeing Shen Hansheng charge towards his once again, Duan Mu Yan dashed in front of Shen Hanxin.


    "Enough! Staying at the Mu King Manor is Meng Yan''s decision. If Duke Han is not satisfied, you can go after Meng Yan and not make things difficult for the Mu King! " Duan Mu Yan''s voice was cold and serene, her clear eyes brimming with the calmness and wisdom that day in the throne room of the Badlands Temple. That gaze was too resolute, so firm that it caused Shen Han Sheng''s heart to turn cold.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" She had nothing to say in response to that. Shen Hansheng truly had no idea how to tell Duan Mu Yan of his sincerity. If persuasion was insufficient, forcing it wasn''t possible, what should he do!?


    "Since Duke Han has no intention of eating with Mu Wang and Meng Yan, let''s do it then." After which, she turned around and helped Shen Hanxin up.


    "Sorry, Mu Wang was implicated because of Meng Yan." Seeing Duan Mu Yan supporting Shen Han Xin as they walked slowly out of the main hall, not even sparing him a glance as they circled around him, Shen Han Sheng felt as if someone had ruthlessly gouged him in the chest with a heavy hammer. At this moment, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li had also retreated to the back of Shen Hansheng, looking at their master worriedly.


    "What a beautiful scene. This princess thought that Meng Yan and Duke Han were in love, but who would''ve thought that with just a little injury, she had already forgotten about Duke Han!" Retribution! What retribution! Shen Hansheng, now you also have a taste of being abandoned by your loved one? "Does this taste good?" She had never thought that Shen Hansheng would give up everything just for Meng Yan. This reality gave birth to a thought in Xia Hou Yuying''s heart, and that was that Duan Mu Yan was still unable to forget about her, so she must die! Even if she couldn''t obtain Shen Hansheng, she wouldn''t have let that slut off so easily!


    "It was Imperial Concubine Hua who did it to Meng Yan? What exactly did you do? " Shen Hansheng''s eyes turned cold. The light that shot out of his ice-cone-like eyes was enough to make Xia Hou Yuying not dare to take another step forward.


    "Since Duke Han has evidence, you can go to the emperor and consult this princess. If not, then please be careful with your words. Not everyone is willing to take the blame!" "Let''s go!" Xia Hou Yuying subconsciously choked before leaving the manor with her guards.


    "Your Highness, it looks like Lady Meng Yan is temporarily safe in the Mu King''s manor. It would be better if we return to the manor first before making any plans." Ye Li carefully spoke. Speechless, Shen Hansheng clenched his hands into fists. The chill in his eyes grew increasingly dark and profound, and the glow within them was an icy chill that Ye Li could not understand. Perhaps because he was too indecisive, he was able to let Duan Mu Yan be injured time and time again. Thus, this time, he decided not to wait for this so-called opportunity. If he was the Emperor of the Southern Yue, Duan Mu Yan definitely wouldn''t suffer so much.


    As they looked at each other, they suddenly had a feeling that a storm was brewing. Perhaps in the near future, the entire Southern Yue would cause a bloody storm to erupt because of Duan Mu Yan.


    Inside the room, Shen Hanxin''s face was pale, and his lips were still stained with blood. When he sat down, he took out a pill from the box and placed it in his mouth, then lifted his eyes and smiled.


    "If it wasn''t for Lady Meng Yan, I am afraid that I would have been beaten to death by my irritable Fourth Brother!" Shen Han Xin opened his mouth resentfully, his handsome face showed no signs of being wounded, despite the fact that his chest was still burning like a fire.


    "If it wasn''t for the Mu King''s deliberate actions, I believe that Duke Han wouldn''t have hurt his highness that badly." She had been there the entire time. Although she had not learnt any martial arts, she had clearly seen the flash of light in Shen Han Xin''s eyes. Shen Hanxin was shocked by his words, and the curve of her lips became even more pronounced.


    "Lady Meng Yan is truly wise. Since I can see that it was done intentionally, I wonder if Lady Meng Yan can guess the reason?" Shen Hanxin looked at the girl in front of her with interest. Somehow, the liking and care in her heart had deepened. Recalling Shen Hansheng''s words in the main hall, Shen Hanxin suddenly had an epiphany. He might be an exception.


    "Meng Yan doesn''t want to continue trying to figure out your thoughts. If your highness is fine, then Meng Yan will take her leave." The light in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes dimmed as she turned around, but Shen Han Xin abruptly grabbed her by the wrist.


    "Your Highness!" Shen Hanxin let go of his lily-white hands and smiled apologetically.


    "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Ben Wang still hasn''t had his meal yet. You helped me back. Now that I''ve taken the medicine, shouldn''t I be troubling Miss Meng Yan to help me back into the main hall?" Shen Hanxin spoke with a wronged expression, as if the one who had done wrong was Duan Mu Yan. Speechless, Duan Muyan only felt that the man before her was a scoundrel. However, what he said wasn''t unreasonable, so she could only bend over and take Shen Hanxin''s arm before slowly walking out of the room.


    As the wind blew, a fresh and elegant fragrance wafted from Duan Mu Yan''s hair. Shen Han Xin was completely captivated by this smell and was almost intoxicated by it. It was only when Duan Mu Yan helped her to a seat in the main hall did he regain his senses.


    That night, when Shen Hanxin appeared in the palace looking satisfied, Liu Yu''er was anxiously pacing around the inner chamber.


    "Why is the Empress in such a panic?" Shen Hanxin''s voice was faint, her eyes brimming with a smile. Her charming eyes were always radiating with a light that could drive women crazy.


    The night that Meng Yan was transferred, she threatened me. If you don''t hand over Meng Yan, then she will report us to the Emperor! "What should we do?" Liu Yu''er looked at Shen Hanxin in panic, her eyes full of hope.


    "A day has already passed. Has royal father come to the Empress to punish him?" He already knew that he could hide the matter between him and Liu Yu''er from Xia Hou Yu, but he was certain that Xia Hou Yu would not easily report this matter to his royal father. She was waiting for the right time, so she could give him and Liu Yu''er a serious injury that they could never recover from, but how could he give Xia Hou Yu this opportunity?


    "That''s not true... However, in the end, I''m still afraid that she''ll expose this matter. Prince, why don''t you think of a way to kill Xia Hou Yu! Otherwise, Yu''er would not even be able to sleep soundly! " Liu Yu''er gripped her handkerchief tightly and her eyes were full of fear.


    "Does the Empress sleep in peace really sleep in peace because of Xia Houyu? "Esteemed wangfei, don''t worry. With this prince here, why are you worrying for nothing ¡­" As Shen Hanxin spoke, his fingers moved along Liu Yu''s snowy neck and slowly slid into her collar. Liu Yu''er had almost forgotten everything, and was happily sticking on Shen Han Xin''s body.


    "Prince ¡­" Liu Yu''er''s cherry red lips opened slightly, and her mouth drooped slightly as she looked at the man in front of her with her blurry eyes, each time she felt happy or happy, it made her love Shen Hanxin even more. At this moment, that love had already been carved into her heart, and even if she was unable to recover from it, she was still willing to do so.


    "So the reason the Empress couldn''t sleep wasn''t because of Xia Houyu ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s fingers touched her silky pleats, causing Liu Yu-er to feel a tingling sensation all over her body, and her body fell powerlessly into Shen Hanxin''s arms.


    "Your Highness, Yu''er begs you. Never leave her behind and don''t care about her ¡­" Liu Yu''er let out a strange moan, and Shen Hanxin couldn''t help feeling a little shocked. However, when he saw Liu Yu''er''s intoxicated expression, he slightly pursed his lips. With the movement, Liu Yu''er could no longer control herself, and suddenly turned to Shen Hanxin, her hands grabbing hold of Shen Hanxin''s neck, her cherry lips taking the initiative to cover her lips, a kiss filled with boundless tenderness and love.


    At this point, the cover on Liu Yu''er''s body had already been removed by Shen Hanxin. He could not let Liu Yu''er go, he could not let a woman''s kindness spoil his plans.


    An unprecedented feeling flooded Liu Yu''er''s entire body. This was the first time she felt Shen Hanxin''s warm and gentle care. It was the first time she felt this man''s love and love. Her heart was overflowing with happiness, and Liu Yu''er''s body and mind were both satisfied.


    "Does the Empress like it?" Shen Han Xin slightly raised her handsome face, her long and narrow eyes flashed with a trace of iciness.


    "Call me Yu''er ¡­" Shen Han Xin''s thin lips curled up as she continued to incite the craziest desire from Liu Yu''er''s body. She was not in a hurry to satisfy the woman below her, Shen Han Xin immediately grabbed onto her earlobes, unable to stop herself from panting, her heart was missing a bit.


    "Han Xin..." "Come quickly ¡­" Liu Yu''er couldn''t wait to grab what she wanted, but Shen Han Xin avoided it subtly.


    "Yu''er, why are you in such a hurry? I will make you taste all the gentleness for one last time!" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips left Liu Yu''s earlobes, and he slowly kissed her. This time, he didn''t have the thirst of his body, he only wanted to give the woman beside him a feeling of never being able to understand. Liu Yu''er was gasping for breath. At this moment, her mind was blank. She could only say that she was willing to die just like that. In the end, Liu Yu''er''s body trembled violently. That feeling made her forget everything.


    Watching Liu Yu''er slowly stop moving, Hen Hanxin couldn''t help but sigh. She walked to the side of the bed and gently placed his jade-like fingers on his chin, showing his eyes that were filled with love.

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    "If you weren''t too worried about Xia Hou Yu, you might have lived for even longer. This king has now made you want to die, so it can be said that I have let you down!" "If there''s an afterlife, don''t believe a man''s words ¡­" As the wind blew, the windows of Lixin Palace swayed continuously, blowing out pieces of sad and beautiful sadness.


    The next morning, Lifei''s death shook the entire harem, and after several inspections by the imperial doctors, she came to the conclusion that she died of excitement, which explained a lot of things, but according to Yu Fei''s state before she died, there was only one possibility, the result caused Shen Ao Tian''s original grief to disappear, and he only felt pain for this woman for nothing, but this sort of ugly matter could not be spread. Thus, the imperial physician who was treating Liu Yu''er was beheaded, and on the surface, Yu Fei was buried deeply, but in reality, the naked body was whipped countless times before being buried in the crow''s belly, turning into delicacy.


    The other unbelievable fact was that Princess Yu Ying of the Xia Family had actually been pointed out to the Mu King, Shen Hanxin.


    At Xia Hou Manor, Xia Hou Bo looked angrily at his daughter!


    "Speak!" What exactly is going on? " Xia Hou Bo threw the imperial edict in his hand in front of Xia Hou Yuying, his eyes filled with unconcealable ruthlessness and disappointment.


    "Father has already seen it. Why are you still asking me? Since Shen Hansheng doesn''t want a daughter, then a daughter can also become an imperial concubine. There isn''t just one prince in the Southern Yue!" Xia Hou Yuying disapproved, but in her heart she was grateful that the emperor was so generous. She had only begged the emperor for a few sentences, but this imperial edict had come very quickly.


    "Yu Ying! How can you be so willful? How much do you know about Shen Hanxin? Do you really think that she will be your life support? Even Shen Hansheng could move his emotions, let alone Shen Hanxin! My foolish daughter! " Xia Hou Bo was extremely angry. He clenched both hands into fists in front of his chest.


    Since even Shen Hansheng can change his heart, who in this world is reliable? Instead of marrying a useless and mediocre life, why not marry a prince who can become a crown prince in the future and then have his daughter not loved, or at least have power!" For these two things, it''s better for a daughter to have at least the same amount! " Xia Hou Yuying confidently opened her mouth, completely devoid of Xia Hou Bo''s aged appearance.


    "How do you know Shen Hanxin will become Crown Prince? How could he be sure that he could successfully ascend to the throne? "You are too reckless. Who will be the one to take the pain for you in the future ¡­" Xia Hou Bo suddenly regretted that he had been so proud and arrogant when he was little. But now, she had actually treated his life as child''s play. He was already old, and after a hundred years, he could not imagine what would happen to Xia Hou Yuying! As a father, his current pain was unparalleled.


    "With royal father here, who would still have any doubts about being Crown Prince!" Xia Hou Yuying did not think so. Since Shen Hansheng did not want her, she would use her power to make him submit. Furthermore, these were not the important points. What she cared about was not Mu Wangfei''s identity, but Meng Yan! Only when she openly became the master of the Mu Clan would she have the chance to make Meng Yan suffer. After she marries into the Mu King''s Manor, there will be plenty of time for Meng Yan to beg for death!


    "Shut up! "No matter what, Royal Father will never agree to this marriage. In fact, Royal Father has already found a candidate to be the son of Qi Feng, the Minister of War ¡­" Before Xia Hou Bo could finish, he was interrupted by Xia Hou Yuying.


    "My daughter is already one of Shen Hanxin''s men! If I were to marry someone else, how much better would the result be? " Xia Hou Bo was stunned. In the next second, a resounding slap landed on Xia Hou Yu Ying''s face. Five finger marks appeared on her delicate face, as if blood was about to seep out of it!


    Xia Hou Yuying had already expected this outcome, but she had already accepted it. No matter what the method was, she would enter the Mu King''s manor and become the Mu Royal Concubine. She had sacrificed so much for revenge, so she didn''t need this slap!


    "You ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "Puff ¡­" A mouthful of blood spurted out from Xia Hou Bo''s mouth, and his hawk-like eyes were filled with extreme anger.


    "Father ¡­" Seeing Xia Hou Bo spitting out blood, Xia Hou Yu Ying immediately became flustered and helpless. She wanted to step forward to support him, but her steps were too slow.


    "Brother Wang?" At this moment, Xia Hou Yu suddenly appeared at the door. Seeing Xia Hou Bo in such a sorry state, Xia Hou Yu hurriedly went forward to help him to the table.


    "Aunty ¡­" Everyone could only say that she was reckless and reckless, but who could understand the pain in her heart? If she could only watch Shen Hansheng and Meng Yanyan free and easy, she really wouldn''t be able to pass this stage, be it dominating or pampering, she would only be able to resist Meng Yan and Shen Hansheng for the rest of her life. When she was suffering, she would pull them along to accompany her and suffer.


    "Child, you are too willful! There''s no need to ask, there''s definitely no way to get Brother Wang''s permission for the marriage, right? " Xia Hou Yu originally came for this matter, but seeing Xia Hou Bo like this, he had already guessed a thing or two.


    "Yu Ying chose her own path. If she suffers in the future, Yu Ying cannot blame anyone!" No matter how bitter the result was, the jade gemstone would swallow it all by itself! royal father, aunt, please let Yuying have his last chance! " Xia Hou Yuying kneeled on the ground, his eyes full of determination.


    Sitting in the middle of the room, Xia Hou Yu sighed and turned to look at his brother.


    "Brother Wang, now that everything has been decided, there is no point in us speaking any further. Since Yu Ying has chosen the Mu King, shouldn''t we have a plan as well?" In fact, she came back because she suspected that the death of Liu Yu''er was caused by Shen Hanxin. She never expected that her niece would actually give it to Shen Hanxin, so she had no choice but to hide it deep in her stomach. If Xia Hou Bo were to find out, what kind of earth-shattering event would happen.


    "Help me back to my room!" Then, he stood up and walked out of the main hall with Xia Houyu''s support. Every step left a heavy footprint on the main hall, causing his heart to ache; he was like a drowning man who had killed his own son. If he had understood this logic earlier, things would not have progressed to this point.


    Seeing Xia Hou Bo''s slowly leaving figure, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly stood up, clenching her hands into fists. She didn''t even know that her nails had dug into her flesh. She hated him! Because of a Meng Yan, even the father who doted on her the most was extremely disappointed in her. She had lost her love, her kinship, what was left of her! All of this, she wanted Duan Mu Yan to repay her!


    In the main hall of the Mu King''s manor.


    Looking at the imperial edict in his hand, Shen Hanxin was filled with mixed feelings. At first, he had thought of using Xia Hou Yuying to climb onto Xia Hou Bo''s branch, but with this, he had a better chance of winning against Shen Hansheng. However, ever since Meng Yan appeared, all of her plans had been disrupted.


    "Your subordinate congratulates the prince ¡­" Yin Shang Rong walked into the main hall slowly and spoke respectfully.


    "Why should I congratulate you?" Shen Hanxin breathed out a long breath before placing the imperial edict to the side. Her almond-shaped eyes narrowed as he tapped the table lightly with his fingers, a sharp light shining in her eyes.


    "Now that Princess Yu Ying has been bestowed by the Emperor upon the Prince, it goes without saying that the Xia Hou family''s influence will naturally lean towards the Prince. This will result in twice the success of the Prince." Yin Shang Rong analyzed.


    "Oh? You think so? This king feels that Xia Hou Yuying does not have the qualifications to be the Mu Wangfei! " Shen Han Xin opened her mouth to speak, but she immediately waved the fan in her hand. The white flowers within the fan matched the dark blue dress, making her look even more mysterious.


    Shen Hanxin''s words immediately reminded Yin Shang of Xia Hou Yuying''s debauchery at the broken temple. It was hard to imagine that a princess who was regarded as untouchable in the eyes of the world would secretly act so disorderly. If she hadn''t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn''t have believed it. On top of that, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s target was her senior brother. Yin Shang Rong could only feel a stifling feeling at the bottom of her heart.


    "Does Your Highness want to be like the Duke of Han and forcefully drag out the emperor''s wedding?" Yin Shang Rong agreed with Shen Hanxin''s words. A woman like that was indeed unqualified to become the imperial concubine of the Mu Family.


    "This king does not have the guts like fourth brother. Half of the power of the Southern Yue is in Xia Hou Bo''s hands right now, and if that old man is pushed too far, he might even dare to rebel against the heavens. Although Xia Hou Yuying does not have the qualifications, this king does not mind giving her a few days of the title of Mu Wangfei ¡­" Shen Hanxin sneered, a sinister light shining in his eyes. Yin Shang Rong lowered her eyes and didn''t say anything. She suddenly wondered what kind of expression Feng Dao would have if he knew about this news.


    "Oh, the crisis from last time was very good. This King is thinking about what to reward him for. Since you were the one who introduced him, This King wants to hear your opinion." For those who had contributed to him, Shen Hanxin was never stingy with his rewards.


    "This subordinate has asked about the situation. It is his honor to serve the Prince. He does not seek any rewards, he only wishes to remain in the Mu King''s manor." As long as she thought of that man, Yin Shang Rong''s body couldn''t help but tense up. She really couldn''t handle some of the critical situation''s abilities. She suddenly felt the need to find a substitute. If this went on, she really didn''t know when she would die in that dangerous situation''s bed.


    Within the secret chamber of the Duke of Han''s Residence.


    Shangguan Wuye couldn''t help but shrug when he saw Shen Hansheng sitting there with a sullen face and a frown on his face.


    "What is it? You lost that girl again? " Other than Duan Mu Yan, Shangguan Wuye did not know who else had the ability to cause Shen Han Sheng''s face to darken like this.


    "Not just her, she''s also lost her memories. She''s currently in the Mu Wang Manor, but has forgotten who I am." How laughable the truth was that the woman he loved to the point where he was willing to sacrifice his life actually didn''t know who he was. If that was the case, then what was the point of all his efforts?


    "Amnesia? It can''t be that tragic, right? " Shangguan Wuye''s almond-shaped eyes slightly opened, obviously surprised by Shen Hansheng''s words.


    "Something must have happened, but this king has no way of investigating it. Now, no matter what Mu Yan says, she is unwilling to return with this king, and there is even a trace of conflict. This king has come to find you, just to help me think of a solution. Is there a solution? " Shen Hansheng raised his eyes to look at Shangguan Wuye, as if he was the one who had placed all his hopes and hopes on him.


    "Don''t look at me with such a gaze. There''s a lot of pressure..." Cough cough ¡­ I just need to help you ask, could it be that you have come to find me only for Duan Mu Yan''s matter? " Shangguan Wuye waved his sleeves as he sat across Shen Hansheng and asked suspiciously.

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    "This king does not want to wait any longer. Before this king had secretly analyzed the current situation with the Prime Minister Wang Yi, and now, the military strength of the five counties around the imperial capital of the Southern Yue is in my hands. As long as I hear the order, the imperial capital will be in my hands." For Duan Mu Yan, he had decided to carry out his plan ahead of schedule. Only by becoming the overlord of a country would he have sufficient ability to protect his beloved woman. Shen Han Sheng thought in his heart.


    "There is a saying that being anxious for success is actually a bad thing, that Shen Han Xin and Xia Hou Bo are not easy to deal with, furthermore, I heard that the Emperor has bestowed Xia Hou Yu Ying to Shen Han Xin, it seems that Xia Hou Bo wants to ally with Shen Han Xin, if that''s the case, are you sure you can secure your position after obtaining the throne?" Shangguan Wuye disagreed, his beautiful peach blossom eyes shining brightly. He did not agree with Shen Hansheng''s idea.


    "Right now, the situation is like a boat in a river in reverse. If you don''t advance, you retreat. It is precisely because of Xia Hou Bo''s actions that This King can no longer sit still and watch the changes. If I don''t act now, I''m afraid that I''ll get into too much trouble!" Shen Hansheng spoke in a solemn tone, even though his explanation was extremely far-fetched.


    It seems that you have already made up your mind that nothing I say will change your mind, but don''t blame me for not reminding you, if you can''t eliminate Xia Hou Bo''s and Shen Han Xin''s forces in one fell swoop, and let them escape from the Imperial City in the middle of it and take root in the borders, it is very likely that the Southern Yue will face a prolonged confrontation. Shangguan Wuye no longer tried to dissuade him.


    "Before I make my move, I will definitely eliminate ''Blood Swallow'' and ''Hawk Dog'' first. During this time, even if Xia Hou Bo and Shen Han Xin have wings, they will not be able to escape the Imperial Capital." Shen Hansheng returned to the main topic at hand.


    "What do you want me to do?" Shangguan Wuye had expected Shen Hansheng would not let him live a carefree life, and said bitterly.


    "Lend the seven Holy Maiden to Ben Wang." Shangguan Wuye''s thin lips curled up as his index finger traced a line across his almost perfect jaw. After thinking for a moment, he lifted his eyes to look at Shen Hansheng.


    "Sure! It''s just that you have to ensure their safety. " Shangguan Wuye answered solemnly. Now that he was going to fight with the Blood Goose and the Hawk Dog, he had no choice but to think for their safety.


    "You have no confidence in Peony and the others?" This was the first time Shen Hansheng had seen Shangguan Wuye''s solemn expression, and he could not help but ask.


    "I have no confidence in you ¡­" Shangguan Wuye sighed as he stroked his forehead, but Shen Hansheng''s face was full of black lines. Shangguan Wuye was indeed efficient. Early the next morning, the seven saints of the Moonflower Palace were already standing in the main hall.


    "Peony greets the Duke of Han ¡­" Her gentle voice was graceful, and her clear eyes were calm and collected. As the Great Sage''s daughter, Peony was naturally the leader among the seven. His ultimate technique was the Bewitching Art, and he had not lost it yet.


    "Greetings, Duke Han!" The melodious voice seemed to come from a thousand miles away. In the next second, the Second Saintess of the Moon Glow Palace, Peony, was standing firmly by Peony''s side. Her delicate and beautiful face was as white as jade.


    "Second sister must show off her skills to the Duke of Han. That Cui Yu is trying her luck too ¡­" Cui Yu greets Duke Han. " The girl dressed in yellow slightly bowed. When Shen Hansheng raised his sleeve to signal for her to get up, his purple sleeve was suddenly nailed to the table. When Cui Yu made her move, he did not even notice.


    "Yanzhi pays her respects to you, Duke of Han." The Four Holy Maiden Yanzhi bowed and stood by Cui Yu''s side. Her eyes flashed, she had clearly used her ultimate move, the Shadowless Needle. How could this be called a little test?


    "Greetings, King Han!" Compared to the other Holy Maiden, the dress worn by the Five Holy Maiden could be described as revealing. The beautiful long green robe had a huge opening, and one could clearly see her beautiful neck and alluring collarbone following the curve of her chest, the skirt reaching all the way down to her knees. If she took two more steps forward, it was as if she was wearing a flower petal around her waist. Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but scratch his head. How many retainers would die from a nosebleed if they were dressed like this?


    "Cai Die greets Duke Han!" A bell-like voice suddenly rang out, and after Cai Die casually bent over, she fiercely stretched, then her expression immediately changed.


    "Young Master Shen, if you have anything to say in the future, just say it earlier. It has been tough on me and my sisters. Why haven''t you arranged for us to eat? We can go rest now!" Cai Die''s words caused the other six Holy Maiden to change from their respectful expressions, and they all found a spot to rub their backs with faces full of resentment. Even the elegant Great Sage Peony could not help but complain.


    "Young Master Shen''s words don''t matter. We sisters were so tired that we almost broke our legs!" Seeing this, the corners of Shen Hansheng''s lips twitched as he placed a hand on his forehead. This was the true quality of the Holy Maiden of the Moon Flower Hall! What dignified and elegant, elegant and refined, a good candidate for marriage, all of this was fake! Rumors had it that people were killed ¡­


    "That... Bing''er immediately told the kitchen to prepare some food for the Holy Maiden. After that, she brought everyone to the rooms in the backyard to rest. " Shen Hansheng knew that he couldn''t afford to offend such a grandaunt, so he immediately instructed.


    "How can we find a woman to serve us? We can''t bear to bully her, so how about Young Master Shen give us another man?" The Fifth Saintess'' charming phoenix cherry lips curled up, her smile was extremely vulgar.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Ye Li... "During this period of time, you will be in charge of the food and accommodation of the seven Holy Maiden. Don''t neglect the Holy Maiden." Suddenly, Shen Hansheng''s face turned extremely ugly, as though he had suffered a great internal injury.


    "Also, please don''t call us Holy Maiden, Young Master Shen. It''s unpleasant, just call us Miss ¡­" Cai Die said with dissatisfaction. When he raised his eyes again, there was no trace of Shen Hansheng in the main hall!


    "Saints ¡­." "Ladies, please wait for a moment. Ye Li will instruct the kitchen to prepare a meal for you!" Ye Li respectfully spoke, and as he turned around, he was stopped by Yu Feng.


    "This little brother is quite handsome ¡­" The delicate phoenix walked with graceful steps to Ye Li''s side. Its jade-like fingers slowly hooked up to Ye Li''s lower jaw. Ye Li had never experienced such a woman''s kindness before. Thus, he immediately retreated a few steps, causing several holy girls to burst out laughing.


    "Fifth Sister, you seem to have regressed in your charm. Look at her, she''s not even blushing!" Cai Die jokingly said, but with her words, Ye Li felt his cheeks turn hot, and he could not help but choke.


    "What do you know? This is called being reserved, but there''s still a lot of time in the future. Little brother, Jiao Feng will accompany you to the kitchen. Those girls are still around. You won''t be able to deal with them without me ¡­" As he spoke, his entire body suddenly leaned against Ye Li. Ye Li didn''t even have the time to retreat before his hands tightly wrapped around his waist.


    "I''m exhausted from the journey, so I''ll help you carry Jiao Feng. Oh right, which direction is the kitchen?" As Yu Feng spoke, he dragged Ye Li out of the main hall. By his side, Leng Bing Xin saw all of this and felt an inexplicable sense of pressure in his heart.


    "It''s rare for Fifth Sister to take the initiative to tease me. It looks like Ye Li is fortunate ¡­" The corner of his mouth unconsciously curled up as he glanced at Leng Bing Xin, who was standing there dumbly.


    Mu King''s Manor.


    Duan Mu Yan paced around the backyard, looking at the sea of flowers before her eyes. Her heart felt at ease, as if she hadn''t slept the entire night in order to think of something. However, no matter how hard she tried, her mind was still blank.


    "This lady looks unfamiliar. Is she new here?" When she heard his voice, she turned her head and saw an extremely handsome face in front of her. If she were to wear light green clothes on another man''s body, she would definitely find him out of the ordinary.


    "I am Meng Yan. I just entered the mansion the day before yesterday." Even though the man in front of her was extremely beautiful, Duan Mu Yan could vaguely feel that this person had an extraordinary, sinister aura on his body. Thus, she subconsciously retreated a few steps, maintaining a certain distance between them.


    "Meng Yan? Good name! "I''m in a dangerous situation." The person in front of him was no other than the person who had just thrown Yin Shang Liang onto the bed. Even though they had only just experienced the pleasures of life, the moment they saw Duan Moyan, the desire in their hearts was immediately ignited.


    "Crisis? It''s a very special name, and it sounds a bit sad. " Duan Moyan nodded her head slightly as she turned her gaze onto the sea of flowers before her. The light in her eyes was as illusory as the moonlight. Ye Zichen''s heart shook. This was the first time someone told him his name was a bit sad. He thought that there wouldn''t be anyone in this world who would understand the pain in his heart, but the girl in front of him was able to see through it.


    "Forgive me for my ignorance, but may I ask how Miss judges my name to be a little sad?" She looked at Duan Mu Yan in anticipation as she questioned him suspiciously.


    "You can only understand and not say anything. Young master can only say whatever you like about Meng Yan." Meng Yan still has things to do, so I''ll leave this place to Young Master! " Duan Mu Yan did not like the fact that the man in front of her got too close to her. Thus, she turned around and wanted to leave, but in the next second, her wrist was suddenly pulled back by the man in front of her.


    "Young master ¡­" Before Duan Mu Yan could say anything, an ice-cold voice suddenly sounded from behind him.


    "Young master is in a good mood, but Miss Meng Yan is my esteemed guest." He didn''t say much, just that one sentence was enough to make Ye Xiao reluctantly let go.


    "Greetings, prince!" Seeing that it was Shen Hanxin, his thin lips curled into a smile as he spoke humbly with no trace of unwillingness in his eyes. After all, he had already obtained what he wanted. As a person, one should not be insatiable.


    "Young master, please do not. This king has matters to discuss with Lady Meng Yan. Young master can do as you please." Shen Hanxin turned to look at Duan Mu Yan as he spoke, before reaching out a hand to pull her away unprepared Duan Mu Yan. The slightest movement revealed Duan Mu Yan''s position. From the looks of things, this woman should be Shen Han Xin''s final love. His actions were just a warning to her! He smiled bitterly in the face of danger. This was the first time he didn''t have any distracting thoughts to get close to a woman, yet he was misunderstood to be like this. He didn''t know whether to laugh or to cry.


    After leaving the backyard, Duan Muyan pulled her finger away and looked at Shen Hanxin.


    "I wonder what business does Your Highness have with Meng Yan?" Seeing the serious expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face, Shen Han Xin couldn''t help but shake her head.


    "Can''t you see that This King was just helping you out?" Upon hearing these words, the corners of Duan Moyan''s lips curled up as she bent down to pay her respects.


    "Thank you, your highness." Right now, Meng Yan was like an iceberg, even though Shen Hansheng''s passionate and fiery confession was just like Shen Hansheng''s, she was still unmoved. Was this her true nature, or was this everything she had hidden to hide the emptiness in her heart?

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    "There''s no need for thanks. Since you''re living in my house, I should protect your safety. This is my token, so if there''s anyone who is disrespectful towards me, I can reveal my token." As Shen Hanxin spoke, he took out a glowing golden Wood Token and handed it over to Duan Mu Yan.


    Not declining, Duan Mu Yan casually accepted the token before looking at Shen Hanxin.


    "Does Your Highness promise that after Meng Yan takes out this order badge, she will not be beaten up by others?" Duan Mu Yan spoke with a serious tone, causing Shen Han Xin to be stunned for a moment before bursting out laughing. There had never been anyone who dared to question her authority, and there had never been anyone who had allowed him to laugh to her heart''s content.


    Seeing Shen Hanxin''s reaction, Duan Muying pursed her lips and kept the token in her bosom. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to express his gratitude, he suddenly heard a sharp voice coming from the entrance of his residence.


    "Is the reason why Mu Wang is smiling so happily? Is it because the marriage with Yuying nearing?" Xia Hou Yu''s phoenix eyes widened slightly as she walked proudly towards the two people in front of her. Just as she entered the mansion, she saw the scene of Meng Yan luring Shen Hanxin. The anger hidden in her heart was ignited once again. Seeing that it was Xia Hou Yuying, Shen Hanxin gradually restrained his smile, but the corner of his lips still curved up in a dazzling arc.


    "What kind of wind brought Princess Yuying here?" Shen Hanxin looked suspiciously at Xia Hou Yuying as she tapped her chin.


    "Han Xin, what are you saying? I''m sure you''ve received the imperial decree bestowing upon you. Yu Ying is here to discuss the date of your wedding." As she spoke, Xia Hou Yu Ying held Shen Hanxin''s arms with both hands, acting extremely intimate, while her eyes glanced at Duan Mu Yan from time to time, trying to seduce Shen Han Sheng without losing her memories. Now that she did, she really thought of herself as a fairy that loved everyone! Xia Hou Yuying did not think so.


    "Oh, it''s this matter. What does Prince Rong mean?" Shen Hanxin did not push Xia Hou Yuying away, only raising her eyebrows in response. At the side, Duan Mu Yan felt that it was inappropriate for her to be here, so she bent down to pay her respects.


    "Since Your Highness has matters to attend to, Meng Yan will take her leave." Without waiting for Shen Han Xin to reply, Duan Mu Yan had already turned and left, and looking at her back, the smile on Shen Han Xin''s lips grew even wider. What a good Meng Yan, she gave him endless surprises every time, and he was suddenly glad that she did not let Shen Han Sheng bring her away, otherwise, she would have lost her.


    "They''re all gone, what are you still looking at!" Xia Hou Yuying snorted coldly. While she was speaking, she had already let go of Shen Hanxin''s arm.


    "What is it? Jealous? The reason why my fourth brother was so nice to Miss Meng Yan and my princess was jealous is because she likes my fourth brother. Today, I have only chatted with Miss Meng Yan for a short while and yet you are so unhappy is not because I like you, right? " Her long and narrow eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at the girl in front of him with interest. He was very clear on the purpose of Xia Hou Yuying marrying into the Mu King''s manor.


    "This princess will never like you in this life!" Xia Hou Yuying angrily said.


    "Oh, that is for the Wind Blade! So the princess was using the name of marrying into the Mu King''s manor to get closer to the Wind Blades? If that''s the case, This King will not mind having a green hat, as long as the princess likes it. " The smile on Shen Hanxin''s face became more eerie, and Xia Hou Yuying felt her cheeks burning as she glared at Shen Hanxin.


    "Father is waiting for your betrothal gift. I hope you won''t deliver it too late." Sooner or later, she would personally kill Feng Dao. As long as he was alive, she would never be able to escape the shadow of that time.


    "Princess, don''t worry. This King is not like that untactful Fourth Brother who can become the son-in-law of the Xia Family. This King needs to know!" "Tomorrow, the King of Japan will send her a betrothal gift. The princess will be waiting to marry into Mu King''s Manor and spend the night with me at the Spring Festival Gala ¡­" The corners of Shen Hanxin''s lips curled up, his smile becoming even more impudent.


    "You''d better not go back on your word! "Otherwise..."


    "Otherwise, it would mean that the princess would have her marriage annulled twice. In that case, would the princess still have the face to continue living in this world? Sigh, Han Xin is a kind person, I can''t do such a thing. " Shen Hanxin''s words were like sharp blades stabbing into Xia Hou Yuying''s heart. Sooner or later, she would make Shen Hansheng pay double the price for breaking off the engagement. When Xia Hou Yu Ying stormed to the mansion''s entrance, she was facing the wind blades returning to the mansion.


    "Your subordinate pays his respects to Princess ¡­" The Wind Blade lowered its gaze and no longer looked at Xia Hou Yuying. Unfortunately, it was just stirred up by Shen Han''s message. Seeing the Wind Blade at this moment, the anger in Xia Hou Yuying''s heart surged.


    "Scram!" A gatekeeper servant is not worthy to pay respects to this princess! In the future, if you see me around, don''t taint my phoenix eyes! " Xia Hou Yu Ying''s cunning words were like whips as they hit Feng Dao''s body. His bleeding heart began to hurt even more, but he remained silent, lowering his head even more.


    After Xia Hou Yu Ying left, Feng Dao choked and walked in front of Shen Hanxin.


    "Replying to Master, I heard that the seven holy maidens of the Moonlight Palace were staying in the Residence of Duke of Han yesterday." Wind Blade reported truthfully.


    "Oh, what is Shen Hansheng singing about? Does he want to make a move? That shouldn''t be the case. With his current strength, if he wanted to use force, it would be akin to throwing a stone with an egg. Forget it, let''s not bother about him for now. Wind Blade, help This King prepare some betrothal gifts and make a trip to Xia Hou Manor with This King tomorrow. Since our princess is in such a hurry to get married, This King has no reason not to grant her wish! " Shen Han Xin turned to look at Feng Dao, sighing from the bottom of her heart. He was originally a man of steel, but now he was bullied by Xia Hou Yuying without saying a word. Perhaps he didn''t teach him well enough.


    "Your subordinate commands." Feng Dao respectfully said as he turned to leave. After Wind Blade left, Shen Hanxin''s gaze shot towards the direction Duan Mu Yan left in a profound manner. Oh, Shen Hansheng, if it wasn''t for this king''s permission, could you have entered my manor so blatantly?!


    When they parted ways, Duan Mu Yan''s expression remained as calm as ever, without the slightest hint of gentleness.


    "Meng Yan, did Shen Hanxin do anything to you?" That gorgeous purple dress fluttered in the wind, causing people to like her. Duan Mu Yan quietly sized up the man in front of her, the concern in her eyes definitely not an act. It was just that she really couldn''t recall anything about Shen Hansheng, not even a single image.


    "What does the Duke of Mu think the Duke would do to Meng Yan? Actually, Han King could rest assured. Meng Yan knew that with her understanding of the Mu King, what she was worried about would definitely not happen. But King Han, if you come in next time, you should first pass on the message to Master. " Could it be that Duan Moyan''s prophecy was really the reason why Shen Hansheng was caught red-handed when he jumped down from the high wall?


    "If you remember the past, you probably wouldn''t think this way." A hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.


    "King Han seems to know a lot about Meng Yan''s past. If that''s the case, Meng Yan is willing to listen." Duan Mu Yan''s clear eyes shone with a bright radiance. She would not easily believe everyone''s words, but at the very least, she should at least have some information. Just based on her own hard work, it was unknown when she would be able to recover.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng wanted to say something, but he hesitated. Perhaps, at some point in time, he was willing to let Duan Mu Yan forget everything that had happened. Otherwise, how would he explain things to Duan Mu Yan?


    "Since King Han has revealed the truth without any intention, Meng Yan will not force you. Meng Yan still has matters to attend to, so excuse me!" Duan Mu Yan''s voice grew colder and colder, Shen Han Sheng''s hesitation caused her to be on guard. If it wasn''t for the fact that she had some unspeakable secrets, she wouldn''t have needed to hide it from him.


    "Han Sheng can only tell you that we have shared life and death together. In Han Sheng''s heart, the entire world is not more important than you!" As long as you are willing, Han Sheng is willing to give up all of his power and wealth to accompany you out of this place. " At this moment, as long as Duan Mu Yan were to nod her head, Shen Hansheng would still choose to abandon her and flee far away.


    "Meng Yan really wants to know. Other than you, is there no other kin in Meng Yan''s world? No more friends? There is no longer anything more meaningful? " Duan Mu Yan snorted disdainfully, she knew that she wasn''t a woman that valued love more than anyone else. Shen Hansheng avoided the crucial point, obviously feeling guilty in his heart.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng was rendered speechless by the question. He was unable to tell Duan Mu Yan that the person closest to her was no longer in this world, and that her friend was no longer in the Southern Yue. Noticing that Shen Hansheng was stumped again, Duan Mu Yan turned around and left without a second word.


    "Mu ¡­" While Shen Hansheng was muttering to himself, Shen Hanxin had already walked up to him.


    "Mu what?" When Shen Hansheng heard this, his heart skipped a beat. He had almost revealed his identity just now. If Shen Hanxin were to find out Duan Mu Yan''s true identity, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    "Mu Wang must have been watching from the shadows for a long time. How is it? This should be the result of you being satisfied." Shen Hansheng hid the worry in his eyes as he raised his eyebrows and asked. He had the same phoenix eyes and the same face, but what was different was that Shen Hansheng''s gaze contained a domineering aura that no one could resist. On his body, there was always the majesty of a king, and on Shen Hanxin''s face, there was more mystery and gentleness.


    "I''m just curious, just what was Meng Yan''s previous identity? Why did you hesitate just now?" Could it be that you killed their entire family and forcefully kidnapped them? " It was just a joke, yet it stirred up a thousand ripples in Shen Hansheng''s heart. Even though it wasn''t as serious as Shen Hanxin had said, he had indeed killed Duan Jingyang with his own hands, causing him to slump on the Dragon Couch.


    "Let me warn you, if anything happens to Meng Yan, I, Shen Hansheng, will definitely make you pay an unimaginable price!" Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, the brutality in his eyes concealing his guilt.


    I also warn you, whoever makes a big mistake must have some other choice. In the entire Southern Yue, you are the only one who is my opponent, I do not want you to fall early. If victory comes too easily, I am afraid I will not cherish it! Shen Hanxin shrugged, his eyes full of anger.


    "Han Sheng will not disappoint you!" Shen Hansheng coldly replied, and then bypassed Shen Hanxin to leave, but heard Shen Hanxin quietly open his mouth.


    "When you have time, go see second royal brother. If you don''t want to end up like him, don''t come look for Meng Yan again, she will only distract you. I don''t want others to say that I won''t win in any way, and don''t worry, I won''t use Meng Yan to threaten you no matter what!" Shen Hanxin spoke decisively, already having made up his mind.


    Speechless, Shen Hansheng only paused for a second before he leaped up and left the Mu King''s Manor.


    As a prince, Shen Hanxin''s betrothal gift was naturally extraordinary. The front yard of the mansion was already packed with several chests that Shen Hanxin had brought with him, leaving almost no place to rest.

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    In the main hall, Xia Hou Bo was sitting upright, his face showing no signs of the joy of marrying a girl.


    "Han Xin, thanks to Princess Yu Ying''s kindness, requested the Emperor to bestow the marriage on you. According to the rules, all betrothal gifts have been delivered, please accept them with a smile, Prince Rong." Shen Han Xin bowed respectfully. When he saw Xia Hou Bo''s ice-cold face, he guessed that Xia Hou Bo did not intend to give him the marriage gift. However, now that he had even delivered the betrothal gift, no matter how unwilling he was, it would be difficult for him to dismount.


    "Father ¡­" Seeing Xia Hou Bo remain silent, Xia Hou Yu Ying reminded him subconsciously.


    "I accept the Mu King''s intentions. Although His Majesty bestowed the marriage upon me, if he wants to marry Jade Gem, he still has to sign this contract!" While speaking, Xia Houbo took out a so-called contract from his chest pocket. Shen Hanxin''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, and she immediately stepped forward to receive the contract.


    "Firstly, no matter what happens, you can''t stop your wife from marrying another person. Xia Hou Yuying, as the princess of Mu Wang Palace for one day, isn''t allowed to take a concubine."


    Second, since the day that Hou Yuying entered the manor, the two of them had to maintain a harmonious relationship. They couldn''t do anything that went against the relationship between husband and wife.


    Third. ''Ri Mu King and Xia Hou Yuying should share honor and disgrace, and should not abandon their vandalisation.'' Looking at the contract in her hand, Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curved up in a faint smile. This contract was clearly a backup plan Xia Hou Bo had left for her daughter. It was just that Shen Han Xin didn''t understand why the usually astute and astute Xia Hou Bo would play with such a boring toy.


    "Han Xin has no objection to the conditions listed in the contract!" Although he was not sure how much effect this contract would have on Shen Hanxin, if he dared to violate any of these, he would have an excuse to send troops to destroy him. By doing so, he would only leave a way for Xia Hou Yuying to retreat, and if one day Shen Hanxin were to go back on his word, he would definitely not let him sit stably on the throne.


    Xia Hou Bo looked at Cui''er, who was at his side. Cui''er understood, and immediately passed the black and white ink dipped into the wolf''s hair to Shen Han Xin, who then signed her name, returning the contract to Xia Hou Bo.


    "Very good! "This old man has investigated the auspicious day of the underworld. It will be a joyous day half a month from now ¡­" Before Xia Hou Bo finished speaking, Xia Hou Yu Ying couldn''t help but cough lightly.


    "However, since the emperor has already issued his decree, this king cannot leave Yuying by my side no matter how much he grieves. Now that Mu Wang has sent the betrothal gift to me, this old man will personally send Yuying to the Mu King''s manor for half a month and during this period, this old man will be preparing to get married. On the day of Yuying''s grand wedding, this king will definitely marry her." Xia Hou Bo suggested, but in his heart, he felt extremely helpless. No matter what, he couldn''t understand why his daughter was in such a hurry to enter the Mu King''s Manor.


    "Very well, Han Xin will do as King Rong says." Shen Hanxin nodded slightly, his eyes full of courtesy. Behind Shen Hanxin, Wind Blade had not even glanced at Xia Hou Yuying, perhaps it was more of a grief than a death. Even though he had heard that Xia Hou Yuying was going to marry another man, his heart did not hurt as he had expected.


    As night fell, the delicate voice of a woman could be heard from the backyard of the Duke of Han''s estate from time to time.


    "It''s not good for Little Brother to be so restrained. Could it be that Jiao Feng is not a demon and will eat you up? "Sit over here ¡­" At this moment, Jiao Feng had already changed into a new outfit, the pale pink tight clothes thoroughly wrapped around his beautiful body, his snow-white neck emitted a charming gentleness under the moonlight, and any man who saw his beautiful appearance would be unable to stop themselves from reaching out their hands, especially his pair of slender jade legs.


    Unfortunately, there was an extraordinary man sitting in front of her. Seeing Ye Li''s solemn expression, she had to admit that it would take some effort for him to submit to her.


    "Miss Jiao Feng, is there something you need for leaving tonight?" If it wasn''t for Moonlight, the delicate phoenix would have noticed that Ye Li''s face had already become clear. He didn''t have any lust, but that didn''t mean he didn''t feel it. If a normal man saw the delicate phoenix like this, then anyone who didn''t bleed from their nose would already be a righteous man.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" This King can''t stand it any longer. She has said it so clearly. Can''t you tell? Lady Piaomiao clearly has her eyes on you, so just let her be! The Spring Festival Gala is worth a thousand gold! " When Ye Li heard the voice, he trembled slightly. When he turned his gaze over, he saw Shen Hansheng standing right in front of him.


    "Wang... "Your Highness!" Ye Li could only feel cold sweat dripping down his forehead as his body inexplicably trembled.


    "Tsk ¡­" Who was he trying to scare by pretending to be a ghost in the middle of the night? Little brother, don''t be afraid, is your Prince this tall? " The delicate phoenix resentfully said, then pulled up Ye Li''s arm and was about to leave.


    "Fifth sister is really, I haven''t played enough with Cai Die yet!" He saw ''Shen Hansheng'' standing in front of Jiao Feng, complaining.


    "Go away, you scared the lord of the night. But you are drawing like this, it can''t be that you are in a good mood, right?" The delicate phoenix returned to the main topic as she suspiciously asked.


    "To see an old friend. Cai Die has left, Young Noble Ye, you better not disappoint my Fifth Sis!" She has taken a fancy to you! " After Cai Die said this, she suddenly turned around and disappeared into the night.


    Only after a long while did Ye Li regain his composure. The previous mistress had actually changed her appearance to that of the Seventh Holy Maiden. He actually didn''t notice in the slightest.


    "This girl is getting in the way. Young Master Ye, why don''t we go to the room and have a chat?" Jiao Feng tightly hugged Ye Li with his pair of lotus arms. Even if Ye Li wanted to pull away, he felt powerless.


    "Ye Li, so you''re here. Have you finished what Master told you to do?" A clear and cold voice suddenly came out, Leng Bing Xin spoke in a solemn voice, his emotions not showing in her voice.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Fifth Holy Maiden, I am truly sorry. Ye Li has important matters to attend to, so I am sorry to be unable to accompany him." Ye Li took this opportunity to pull back his arm and retreat from the delicate phoenix like he was fleeing for his life.


    "Since big brother has matters to attend to, then Jiao Feng will not force you. There will be a long time in the future. Anyway, Jiao Feng has plenty of time to wait ¡­" The charming phoenix''s eyes became like silk as it lightly laughed and spoke. Soon after, it disappeared into the night under Ye Li''s terrified gaze.


    Seeing that Jiao Feng had left, Leng Bing Xin immediately turned around to return to her room.


    "Thank you!" Ye Li indifferently said, his heart feeling slightly grateful.


    "Don''t forget that they are all Master''s guests. If you can''t control yourself, you can come to the brothel to have fun. If Master finds out that you''re interested in the Five Holy Maiden, I won''t forgive you!" Leng Bing Xin glanced at Ye Li, and spoke bitterly.


    "Ye Li has no heart for the Five Saintess!" "It''s her ¡­" Before Ye Li could explain himself, Leng Bing Xin had already disappeared from his sight. Ye Li felt that he had been wrongly accused. How could he have been kind to Jiao Feng? His heart had long been given to someone else.


    Moonlight shone down like a sheet of silk, making the night even more captivating. Outside the silent palace of the Mu King, a figure suddenly leapt onto the wall.


    "Has Duke Han come more frequently?" The moment she saw Shen Hansheng, Duan Mu Yan''s face darkened, her voice filled with agitation.


    "Eh? You don''t want to see This King? " Shen Hansheng asked in surprise, his eyes filled with doubt.


    "At least not now!" Right now, the most important thing for her was to find out who she was. She believed that a woman who could affect the two princes of the Southern Mountain and Sea Realm would definitely not be an ordinary woman. If that was the case, then who could she be?


    "Tsk tsk, you have no conscience. Being a King of Japan risked his life to save you!" With a sorrowful expression, Shen Hansheng pounded his chest and stomped his feet as he said those words. Seeing Shen Hansheng''s reaction, Duan Mu Yan slowly retreated back to the railing of the bed before pulling out a dagger from her waist.


    "Who are you?" At that time, she had seen Shen Hanxin in disguise as the current emperor. Duan Mu Yan was no stranger to the art of disguising herself.


    "Not fun, it was exposed just like that!" "Mu Yan, long time no see ¡­" Seeing that Duan Mu Yan had recognized her, Cai Die didn''t continue to speak and shook her head in a friendly manner.


    "Mu Yan? "Are you calling me?" Duan Mu Yan frowned. His heart was in chaos, and Mu Yan ¡­ Mu Yan? Such a familiar name.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Cough, cough, you heard wrong. I called Meng Yan ¡­" Cai Die realized that she revealed her mouth, and couldn''t help but argue. When they had just arrived at the Residence of Han, Shen Hansheng had already warned them repeatedly that since Duan Mu Yan had already lost her memories, she only knew that her name was Meng Yan. Furthermore, Shen Han Sheng had emphasized that they definitely could not let Duan Mu know of her true identity, and even more so not call out Duan Mu Yan''s name in front of outsiders.


    "You seem to recognize Meng Yan?" Duan Mu Yan could see the glint in Cai Die''s eyes. Without a doubt, she was lying. She was not the one who called Mu Yan the wrong just now. Was her name not Meng Yan? Duan Mu Yan could only feel a sudden pain on her forehead and involuntarily placed a hand on her forehead.


    "Are you all right? As for us, we can also be considered old acquaintances. You only need to know that I won''t harm you, and I''ve come to bring you out of the Mu King''s Manor. Follow me! " Cai Die walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side with a self-righteous look. Just as she was about to extend her hand to pull her away, she was abruptly thrown away by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Miss is not Meng Yan, and I can''t empathize with her state of mind! No matter what Meng Yan was like before, it is still Meng Yan''s own memory. Now that Meng Yan is like a walking corpse in this world, a person whose name is uncertain, how carefree do you think she is? " Duan Muyan bitterly said, her eyes revealing a look of sorrow that made Cai Die''s heart ache.


    "Perhaps, in fact, I don''t know my name, nor do I know who my parents are, but it doesn''t matter, I was raised by Master, don''t worry, your amnesia is only temporary, sooner or later you will remember who you are, but this place doesn''t suit you, so you should come with me!" Cai Die lightly pursed her cherry lips, her intelligent eyes sparkling. For a moment, Duan Mu Yan felt as though she was acquainted with her. In the next second, she even thought of leaving with Cai Die.


    When Cai Die reached out her hand again, the door was suddenly kicked open. Yin Shang Rong was standing in the doorway with an ice-cold face.


    "King Han? If you want to take Lady Meng Yan away, do you want to win the master''s approval? " Yin Shang Rong didn''t expect that the person who appeared in Duan Mu Yan''s room would be Shen Han Sheng. She subconsciously looked around; her martial arts were definitely not Shen Han Sheng''s match. Just as Yin Shang Rong was feeling apprehensive, a faint green figure impressively appeared behind Yin Shang Rong.


    "What a brilliant disguise technique. It''s just a pity that it has a little bit of disclosure!" The sense of danger looked at Cai Die with a sharp gaze.

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    "Where is the disclosure?" Cai Die opened her mouth to speak, her eyes were fixated on the situation, from his gaze, it seemed like he was not lying.


    The texture of the skin is not bad, and the lines are quite clear. It''s just that the skin of men and women are different, after all. The skin that the lady has made, if we were to talk about the details, there are too many flaws. He was using his hands to support his lower jaw, a very professional analysis.


    "You ¡­ "Who are you?" Cai Die didn''t expect that the person in front of her would have such insight into the disguise, they were both disguise masters, Cai Die naturally knew that the mask was not delicate enough, but if it wasn''t an expert in the field, she would not have discovered this small flaw.


    "Who I am is not important, what''s important is that the girl''s professional conduct is very disappointing. For every face that I make, the girl should have a strict attitude, of course, maybe I''m being too harsh, but as one of the seven Holy Maiden of the Moon Flower Palace, Lady Cai Die could have done better." He could not conceal the disappointment in his eyes.


    "Thousand Faces Hades!" Humph! I have said it before, this piece of skin is just a game work. Do you dare to bet with me? Cai Die gave a cold smile. With regards to the appearance changing technique, she had never given in to anyone before, including this Thousand Faced King in front of her.


    "Bet? Betting on what? "Young lady''s figure is not what you would like in a dangerous situation ¡­" As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Yin Shang. Cai Die''s eyes were sharp, with one glance she could see that the two of them had an extraordinary relationship.


    "I wonder if you''ve ever heard of the ''Thousand Faces Atlas''?" Cai Die''s phoenix eyes slightly narrowed as she looked craftily at the danger. As expected, when these three words came out, her expression became solemn, and she suspiciously looked at Cai Die.


    "At your place?" He obviously didn''t believe her.


    "That''s right. If I lose, I''ll give you the Thousand Meddling Hands. What if you lose?" Cai Die raised her chin and asked in a provocative manner.


    "I''ve never lost before. For a moment, I really don''t know what I should lose to you." Zhang Xuan said calmly.


    "Very easily. If you lose, you must promise me one thing. This matter has nothing to do with your life. Is that possible?" Cai Die''s eyes flashed, she tried to probe.


    "It''s a deal!" He did not think that he would lose, because he had never lost.


    "Good ¡­" Lady Meng Yan and this elder sister will bear witness to this matter. Cai Die was about to leave as she spoke, but she was stopped by Yin Shang Rong.


    "How can the Mu King''s Manor be a place where you can come and go as you please?" Seeing Yin Shang Rong like this, Cai Die subconsciously glanced at the situation.


    "Miss Shang Rong, why don''t you give me some face and let her leave? Furthermore, she did not bring Meng Yan with her. I believe that the Mu King will not blame you. " As she was speaking, she slowly approached Yin Shang, her slender fingers naturally resting on his jade shoulder. Seeing this, Cai Die''s eyes flashed, and she immediately turned back to look at Meng Yan.


    "We''ll meet again ¡­" With these words, Cai Die jumped out of the room. In an instant, she disappeared into the moonlight.


    "Lady Meng Yan, sorry to bother you." Yin Shang Rong had a strange expression on her face. Before Meng Yan could say anything, she had already hastily retreated out of the room. Seeing Yin Shang Rong leaving, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze shifted to the danger she was in.


    "She seems to be afraid of you." Meng Yan said indifferently, her eyes cold. She suddenly thought of the time when Duan Mu Yan had mentioned his name in the back garden. He couldn''t help but feel interested as he slowly walked into the room.


    "It''s a pity that Lady Meng Yan didn''t see it when she liked me ¡­" She then sat down at the table.


    "Is that so?" Duan Mu Yan did not agree with what she just said. At this moment, what she was truly concerned about was the two words that Cai Die blurted out, ''Mu Yan''!


    "I wonder what kind of relationship does Miss have with Cai Die? If this one defeats Cai Die, would the young miss be unhappy? " He poured himself a cup of tea and raised his eyes slightly.


    "You just said that Cai Die is the Seven Saintess of the Moon Flower Palace? Meng Yan really wants to know, where is the Moon Splendor Hall? " It was not easy to find any clues based on just two words, so Duan Mu Yan could only utilize all the resources available to her.


    "Moonlight Palace is everywhere, but their main base is in the Great Mo Imperial City. Normally, the seven Holy Maiden of the Moonlight Palace should be guarding the main base, but I heard that the seven Holy Maiden have already moved to the Residence of the Duke of Han. It seems that the Duke of Han has enjoyed a great deal of happiness!" The situation was not the least bit surprising for Duan Mu Yan to be so curious.


    "Badlands... Is the Badlands far from here? " Duan Mu Yan felt that these two words were extremely familiar, and an indescribable sense of familiarity arose within her. It was as though there was a conflict between him and the Badlands.


    "It should be very far. If this lady doesn''t have any martial arts, she might not even reach the Great Mo Imperial City within half a month. What about it?" Does this girl intend to visit the Badlands? " Ye Zichen raised his eyebrows.


    "I''m just asking." If she and Lady Caidie really were old acquaintances, it was very likely that they met in the Great Mo Imperial City. With Caidie''s identity, how would he know her? Duan Muyan suddenly felt a sharp pain on her forehead. She leaned forward and slammed her jade-like hands on the table.


    "Are you okay?" When he saw this, he hastily stood up to support Duan Mu Yan. At the same time, he felt a chill run down his spine. When he turned around, he saw Shen Han Xin looking at him with a dark expression.


    "Since your highness has come, I will take care of Lady Meng Yan ¡­" The corner of her lips curled up slightly, and when she was finally seated down, she tactfully withdrew from the room.


    "Meng Yan, how are you?" Ignoring the dangerous situation, Shen Han asked worriedly as she strode to Duan Muyan''s side.


    "It''s nothing, just a little headache. Don''t worry, your highness." With her current condition, how long would it take for her to recover her memories?


    "Did he think of something?" Shen Hanxin turned and poured a cup of tea for Duan Muyan, before sitting opposite her and asking nervously.


    "No, it''s just that there are some things that are very familiar about it. I wonder if Your Highness has ever heard of the name ''Mu Yan''?" Duan Mu Yan suspiciously looked at Shen Han Xin, a trace of anticipation flickering in her eyes.


    "Mu Yan? What does it have to do with you? " Shen Hanxin''s eyes narrowed as he asked. This name sounded rather familiar, and he couldn''t recall from where he had heard this name before.


    "If only Meng Yan knew what relationship they had. Meng Yan was just casually asking, and I don''t need to worry about it. Does Your Highness have something to talk to Meng Yan about?" After a few days of interaction, Duan Muyan discovered that Shen Hanxin was not as mysterious and unapproachable as she appeared to be. On the contrary, she felt that Shen Hanxin was more trustworthy than Shen Hansheng.


    "It''s nothing. I thought Lady Meng Yan had been in the house for a few days and hadn''t gone out. How about you let the merchant take you for a walk, maybe you are in a better mood." Shen Hanxin suggested softly. Tomorrow, Xia Hou Bo would bring Xia Hou and Yuying into the Mu King Manor. He did not want to cause trouble, but of course, it was not because he was afraid of Xia Hou Bo, but because he was worried that Meng Yan would be implicated.


    "The prince allows Mu Yan to leave the manor?" Duan Muyan suspiciously asked, her eyes flickering with a brilliant light.


    "Ugh ¡­" I don''t think I ever said that Lady Meng Yan was forbidden from leaving the Mansion? "You are This King''s esteemed guest, not This King''s prisoner ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curved up in a smile. He suddenly realized that she seemed to be a little less cautious in front of the girl in front of him. Only in front of her would he be able to relax her taut heartstrings, allowing him to have a moment of relaxation.


    "Meng Yan thanks your highness. If that''s the case, Meng Yan might want to go outside, but I''m not sure if she can think of anything." Ever since she lost her memories, she had never been to any other place other than Hua Qing Palace, Warm Maiden Pavilion and the Mu King Manor. Seeing the smile on Duan Mu Yan''s face, Shen Han Xin couldn''t help but be dumbstruck. This was the first time he had ever seen such a heartfelt smile on Duan Mu Yan''s face.


    After Shen Hanxin left Duan Mu Yan''s room, he headed straight for Wind Blade''s room.


    "Your subordinate pays his respect to Your Highness!" Seeing that it was Shen Hanxin, Wind Blade immediately cupped his hands and bowed.


    Within half a month, this king wants to know about Meng Yan''s background and the word ''Mu Yan'' will be the starting point. This king suspects that Meng Yan is not her real name, so immediately send someone to do this! Remember, do not let even the slightest bit of information leak out! " Shen Hanxin solemnly stated, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He believed that the woman that his fourth brother liked wasn''t ordinary, and the fact that Duan Muyan was so calm and wise proved this point.


    "Yes, sir!" Wind Blade said firmly. Shen Hanxin nodded slightly, but stopped when he turned around to leave.


    "Tomorrow, Xia Hou Yuying will be entering the Mu King''s Manor. This king can let you off from your previous actions, but if it''s a third time, you can no longer stay in the Mu King''s Manor! Originally, there are some things This King did not want to say. However, This King really wants to remind you. "Don''t put such a heavy burden on a woman." Shen Hanxin spoke coldly and left.


    Seeing Shen Hanxin''s back gradually disappear from his line of sight, Wind Blade felt ashamed, that''s right, twice, the first time, he had carried Shen Hanxin and handed Meng Yan to Xia Hou Yuying, and the result was that Meng Yan was almost killed. The second time, he had given the ''Forget Worry Pill'' to Xia Hou Yuying, but the one who was injured was still Meng Yan. How stupid should he be to be toyed with by Xia Hou Yuying again and again? Was it because he had a crush on her that he deserved her trampling? Wind Blade, you should wake up! Master was right, reviving the valley was his responsibility. How could he leave such a heavy burden to the merchant alone ¡­


    The next morning, when Duan Muyan followed Yin Shang Rong out of the mansion, her purple-hued dress was leaning against the stone lion beside her.


    "You ¡­ It''s Duke Han? " Yin Shang Rong looked at the person in front of her with suspicion. After last night''s lesson, she didn''t dare to be careless.


    "Does Miss Yin even have any doubts about this?" That smile was just right. Under the reflection of the light, Shen Han Sheng''s upright figure appeared, causing Duan Mu Yan to feel a wave of dizziness, as if such a scene had occurred before her, so familiar to her, even attached to her.


    "Shang Rong, you don''t dare!" Yin Shang Rong bowed respectfully as she circled around to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Miss Meng Yan, why don''t we take a walk around the most prosperous streets in the capital?" Yin Shang Rong suggested. He was completely shocked.


    "That''s fine too, it''s very crowded there, there must be something that Lady Meng Yan likes!" Shen Hansheng shamelessly stuck close to Zhang Xuan and said seriously.


    "Did Han Wang come to find Meng Yan?" Duan Muyan cast a sidelong glance at the man before her. She was no longer as solemn and depressed as she had been earlier. The satisfied expression on her face didn''t appear to be fake.

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    "I''ve been thinking about what reason I should use to enter the Mu King''s Manor this morning, but since Lady Meng Yan has come out, I''ve saved a lot of trouble. Since I have nothing better to do today, I''ll treat Lady Meng Yan and Lady Shang Rong as a good entertainment for a day. All of the expenses will be on me." After which, he immediately walked to the front. Duan Mu Yan and Yin Shang Rong looked at each other in dismay. However, they were unable to guess what kind of medicine Shen Han Sheng was up to.


    The streets of South Vietnam were indeed bustling with activity, there were cars, horses, and people clamoring everywhere. The shops on both sides of the street were filled with a myriad of precious items, and the people watching were dazzled and confused by the variety of them. Perhaps it was due to the influence of the atmosphere, Duan Mu Yan was momentarily excited as she surrounded the area with the most crowd of jugglers, and when Shen Han Sheng saw this, he respectfully opened up a path for her, not knowing whether he was doing it intentionally or not, but at the same time, those people would occasionally squeeze out of the way, causing her to return to her side after causing her to be affected for quite a while.


    In the center of the plaza, a young lady of about twenty years of age was tied to a wooden tray, her hands and feet were spread apart, her beautiful and adorable face was revealed with a faint smile, revealing two dimples, which were extremely lovable, her agile eyes flickered with a bright and confident glow. At this moment, when she looked at the man opposite her, she saw a young lady of about twenty years of age tied to a wooden tray, her hands were spread apart, and her hands were slowly moving, the girl''s eyes were still wide open, her eyes were filled with unwavering confidence, and her eyes had not only come from herself, but also from the man opposite her trust.


    The crowd suddenly turned silent. Everyone''s gaze fell on the man, and they all felt a bit apprehensive. After all, she was such a beautiful lady. If there were any mishaps, wouldn''t it be a pity?


    Just as everyone was about to give up, the man suddenly leaped up into the air. His body spun a few times in the air before landing on the ground. At the same time, ten streaks of silver light flew towards the disc.


    In an instant, the sound of thunderous applause resounded through Yun Xiao. Even Duan Mu Yan was shocked by the scene before her. She could not help but clap with both hands. Only Shen Hansheng''s happy face changed as the man spun around. Shen Hansheng could clearly see the silver mask on the man''s face, and under the sunlight, the light emitted by the mask was exceptionally glaring, and memories welled up from within like a spring. Although Shangguan Wuye did not say who the owner of the mask was, how could Shen Hansheng not know the identity of the man?


    "Good kung fu!" With this kind of skill, why are you acting here? " Beside Duan Muyan, Yin Shang Rong whispered.


    "Shang Rong, did you bring silver taels?" Duan Muyan turned to look at Yin Shang Rong and asked doubtfully.


    "There are five gold ingots here!" As a guard of the Mu Clan, she naturally had to do as she pleased. Upon seeing that Yin Shang was about to pass the gold to Duan Moyan, Shen Hansheng hurriedly tried to stop him.


    "This person''s martial arts is very high, if Meng Yan really wants it, can I ask Miss Shang Rong to send the gold over?" Shen Hansheng''s suggestion made sense to Yin Shang Rong, so without waiting for Duan Mu Yan to reject, she took the gold and walked up. When Yin Shang finally placed the gold on the plate of the old man who collected the silver, when she looked back, Duan Mu Yan and Shen Han Sheng were already gone. Yin Shang Rong''s heart turned cold, she immediately jumped up and stepped on their shoulders and out of the crowd.


    Yin Shang Rong''s words caught the masked man''s attention. He wanted to chase after her and take a look, but was pulled back by the girl who had just loosened her bindings.


    "Big Brother Feng!" You''re awesome! This little one knows that you have the ability to do so! " The little girl looked at the man in front of her with a face full of admiration. Her smile was as adorable as a blossoming flower.


    "Young Noble Feng, this old man has underestimated you! If you have that kind of ability, why would you faint on the ancient path? " The old man looked at the silver taels in his hands. He would never be able to earn money from this trip to the market.


    "It is hard to say. It is fortunate that the old mister and the little girl took care of me day and night. Otherwise, I would have lost my soul long ago." The one who spoke was none other than the person who left without saying goodbye, Xiao Jingfeng.


    "There''s no need to say that. Since we''ve met him, there''s no reason for us to not save him. However, we didn''t save him for nothing. Isn''t that clearly saving a God of Fortune ¡­?" The old man looked at the gold spindle on the plate, grinning from ear to ear.


    "If you continue to earn money like this, you''ll be able to collect all of your dowry very quickly ¡­" As the old man spoke, he looked at Xiaoxiao with a mocking gaze.


    "Grandfather!" What are you saying! "Since when did Xiaoxiao say that she was going to marry someone!?" Upon hearing her soft voice, her cheeks suddenly flushed red. Her lively eyes subconsciously glanced at the man beside her. Although that man wore a silver mask on his face, in her small eyes, the mask already surpassed all the other beautiful men in the world.


    "I wonder what Young Noble Feng plans for next?" The old man went back to the main topic at hand and put the silver in the bag. To Xiao Jin Feng, the bag looked like a bottomless pit, and every time he saw the old man throw in a treasure, he never saw the bag filled to the brim.


    "I was originally looking for someone, but now that I''m in the southern region, I might be able to find some clues after staying here for a while." Because he was wearing a mask, he did not see the solemn expression on Xiao Lingfeng''s face. When he found out that Duan Mu Yan had gone missing, he did not stop to rest and look for her, and from then on, whenever he went anywhere, he would ask about her whereabouts, and because of Duan Mu Yan''s identity, he did not dare to brazenly bring out her picture. He could only rely on his luck, and even though Xiao Jin Feng knew that this opportunity was as slim as a needle being fished from the ocean, he still persisted.


    "Stay here ¡­" "Grandpa ¡­" A look of unconcealable disappointment appeared on Xiao Budian''s face before he looked at the elder beside him and asked pleadingly.


    "You little girl, are you really reluctant to part with this Brother Feng of yours?" "Forget it, since we have already earned enough money, let''s stay in the Southern Yue Royal City for a few more days before leaving!" How could he not know the thoughts of his grandson and daughter?


    Xiao Jin Feng was speechless and looked at the crowd in front of him as if they were nothing. He wanted to see that familiar figure in the next second. As long as he knew that she was safe, he would be satisfied.


    In the restaurant, when the Yin Merchant Shop saw Shen Hansheng and Duan Muyan sitting together by the window, their faces turned even darker.


    "King Han, please unlock Lady Meng Yan''s acupuncture points!" Yin Shang Rong knew that Meng Yan''s Acupoint had been pierced through, she was furious, but she did not dare to offend the man in front of her. If Shen Hansheng wanted to bring Meng Yan away, she would not be able to stop him no matter how hard she tried.


    Shen Han Sheng''s thin lips pursed as he turned to face Duan Mu Yan.


    "Miss Meng Yan, please don''t blame me. It''s just that Han Sheng had just noticed that someone was ambushing someone in the crowd and wanted to harm you. That''s why he came up with this plan." Shen Hansheng first explained the situation before resolving Duan Mu Yan''s acupoint.


    "If there was an ambush, how could Miss Shang Rong not be aware of it? If you hate Meng Yan, then just say it. You should use this method to tease Meng Yan! " Beside him, Yin Shang Rong silently breathed out a long breath of air. If the Prince handed Meng Yan to her, if she were to lose her, how would she explain this to him?


    "Han Sheng swears to the heavens that he has no such intentions. Truly ¡­" Shen Hansheng was at a loss for words. Could it be that he wanted to tell Duan Mu Yan that he had kidnapped her because he was afraid that she would run into an old friend?


    "There''s no need to swear. Miss Shang Rong, I''ll trouble you to tell the shopkeeper here that all the guests who come to eat at this restaurant today will be invited by the Duke of Han. Tell him not to be so formal, and eat freely!" Cold sweat trickled down the back of Shen Han Sheng''s head when he heard his words. Why couldn''t he see that Duan Mu Yan had such intellect and intelligence when he was still in the Badlands Court? Yin Shang Rong stood up and glanced at Shen Hansheng, feeling rather pleased with herself.


    "Since Miss Meng Yan is so happy, I am willing to throw away all my money!" Even though she was not a miser, this meal was way too expensive!


    No words were exchanged at the table, and regardless of how much effort Shen Han Sheng expended to make Duan Mu Yan feel his feelings, Duan Mu Yan only lowered her head to eat, occasionally giving a slight grunt in response. After the meal, Shen Han Sheng could clearly feel that his voice had become a lot hoarser, as though it had become more magnetic.


    Leaving the inn, Shen Hansheng subconsciously scanned his surroundings to confirm that the silver mask was not around before he calmed down.


    "I wonder where Lady Meng Yan wants to go next?" Shen Hansheng spoke out courteously. His gaze was devout, as though he had decided to accompany Jun Mo Xie to the end. However, the will of the Emperor was not his. Before Duan Mu Yan could reject him, Yin Shang Rong could not help but sigh.


    "If Duke Han keeps on blabbering like this, aren''t you afraid of losing your throat? Are you sure you won''t be able to open your mouth in the future?" When Yin Shang said this, three black lines immediately appeared on Shen Hansheng''s forehead.


    "Meng Yan is tired and wishes to return to the Mu King Manor. If Duke Han doesn''t mind, you can accompany Meng Yan to the Mu King Manor for a cup of tea. However, Meng Yan is also a guest. It was obvious that she wanted to reject her offer, but she was left without the slightest flaw after hearing what she said. Although she was reluctant to part with her, Shen Hansheng still escorted Duan Mu Yan and Yin Shang Rong to the entrance of the manor before turning around and leaving.


    When Duan Mu Yan and Yin Shang Rong walked closer to the entrance of the mansion, Shen Han Sheng''s figure slowly appeared from the shadows. He was practicing his cultivation on the road, secretly taking care of Chen Cang, his actions were first to gain more time with Duan Mu Yan, and he hoped that she would be able to recall every detail of what happened between him and her, and secondly to divert Shen Han Xin''s attention, allowing him to let his guard down.


    As for what he had just seen, Shen Hansheng felt a knot in his chest. He had never expected Xiao Jingfeng to appear here. Did this mean that the people from Badlands already knew the clues? As long as he thought that Xiao Yuxuan might have arrived at the Badlands Court, Shen Hansheng''s hands subconsciously clenched into fists. He could not give Duan Moyan to anyone! Absolutely not!


    Just as he entered, the whip whistled over, bringing with it a cold wind. Luckily, Yin Shang had managed to push Duan Mu Yan to the side in time, otherwise, the whip would have landed on her face.


    "Princess Xia Hou?" Shang Rong was about to fight back, but he was startled when he saw the man in front of him.


    "You know it''s me, but you still dare to meddle in other people''s business!" "Step down!" Now that he finally saw Duan Mu Yan after searching in a circle, how could she let it go? Furthermore, Shen Hanxin had already been called to the secret chamber by his father, so she wanted to see who would save Duan Mu Yan.


    "Princess, please calm your anger. I wonder when Miss Meng Yan provoked the princess. The princess only regards her as a person of magnanimity, and does not care about the consequences." Yin Shang Rong spoke humbly, but she didn''t show any intentions of giving way. How could she not know of Duan Mu Yan''s position in the heart of the Mu Wang? Even if she had to suffer, she wouldn''t let anything happen to Duan Mu Yan.

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    "Forget about it?" If I don''t care, how could I stand here! Currently, I am already the mistress of this manor. Since you have assumed the position of a prince, you naturally have to listen to my orders and leave! If you say any more, don''t blame me for being impolite! " Xia Hou Yuying said fiercely, her gaze fixated on the solemn face of Duan Mu Yan.


    At this moment, Duan Muyan stood there quietly. She suddenly understood why Shen Hanxin pulled her away. For some reason, she felt grateful towards Shen Hanxin''s deliberate actions.


    "Forgiveness cannot be obeyed ¡­" Before Yin Shang could finish his sentence, he heard a swoosh. Xia Hou Yuying''s whip had already landed on Yin Shang Rong''s shoulder. Her bloody clothes fluttered in the air, revealing the exceptionally glaring red blood in the sunlight.


    "You''re quite loyal, but unfortunately, you''re loyal to the wrong master!" Xia Hou Yuying viciously spoke as she raised her whip once again. At her side, Duan Mu Yan suddenly stepped forward and protected Yin Shang Rong behind her.


    "Since the princess is angry at Meng Yan, there is no need to make things difficult for the merchant!" Although there was no martial arts, the imposing aura in her eyes caused Xia Hou Yuying to take a few steps back.


    "Ha!" You are not afraid of death! "Fine, you said so. When the whip strikes down, don''t be in such a hurry to beg for forgiveness!" Xia Hou Yuying''s beautiful eyes turned cold as she raised her hand while speaking. The moment the whip landed, Duan Mu Yan looked at Yin Shang Rong in disbelief.


    "Why are you doing this?" At this moment, the whip had already lashed out against her shoulders, causing her to bleed profusely.


    "The merchant''s duty is to protect Miss Meng Yan. If anything happens to Miss Meng Yan, the merchant''s duty is to take responsibility."


    "What an ungrateful servant!" Since you wish to die, this princess has no reason not to grant your wish! " Xia Hou Yuying angrily opened her mouth and raised her whip. But this time, the tip of the whip was tightly grasped by someone.


    "Princess, please behave yourself. Lady Meng Yan is an honored guest of the Mu Family after all." The cold voice had no trace of warmth, and the Wind Blade was tugging on Xia Hou Yu''s whip as he spoke solemnly.


    "I wonder which dog slave dares to ruin my good fortune! So it''s you! "Scram ¡­" Xia Hou Yu Ying whipped her whip fiercely. The tip of the whip drew a bloody line in the hands of the wind blade. On the side, Yin Shang Rong was furious. He could clearly hold the whip back.


    Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was right in front of her, but Xia Hou Yuying could do nothing about it, the anger in her heart quickly spread, and the whip fell down like a crazy viper, hitting Wind Blade''s body, causing it to become heavier and heavier. Not long later, Wind Blade''s body was covered in wounds.


    Seeing how much Wind Blade and Yin Shang were defending her, Duan Muyan''s heart turned cold. Unconsciously, Yin Shang Rong had already rushed to the front of the Wind Blade.


    "Princess ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s sharp eyes looked straight at Xia Hou Yuying without a trace of fear. Just as the whip was about to land on Duan Mu Yan, the green figure suddenly rushed to her side, and forcefully pulled the whip out of Xia Hou Yuying''s hand.


    "You ¡­ "Who are you?" Xia Hou Yuying angrily roared at the man in front of her.


    "I''m in a dangerous situation. May I ask what princess has to say?" He flicked the whip in his hand, lightly blew on his slender fingers, and looked at Xia Hou Yu Ying without a care in the world.


    "You! It''s none of your business! You better scram for this princess! " Seeing her whip flung to the side, Xia Hou Yu Ying felt that she had lost all her face and bitterly opened her mouth.


    "Whether I f * * k off or not, I''m afraid the princess won''t say a word!" He had long since heard that the princess of Marquis Xia was arrogant and despotic. From the looks of it, the rumors outside were too modest. How could this be called arrogant and despotic? She was simply a mad woman.


    "How preposterous!" When Xia Hou Yuying saw that her first confrontation with Duan Moyan in the Mu Wang Manor had gone awry, she could not help but burn with anger. Suddenly, she moved forward and engaged the other two in combat.


    With Xia Hou Yuying''s strength, it was not even a tenth of her danger. It had only been two or three rounds, and the danger had already stopped her acupuncture points.


    "You! How dare you! How dare you be disrespectful to me! Wind Blade, what are you still standing there for? Quick, help this princess clear her acupoints! " Xia Hou Yuying stood there, her face purple. She really wanted to imagine that when she was at her most helpless, she would actually think of the Wind Blade that she had always treated as a dog.


    Speechless, Feng Dao choked and was about to leave when Yin Shang arrived in front of him in pain.


    "If you can be sure of Lady Meng Yan''s safety, you might as well open the princess'' acupoints!" His ice-cold voice contained a trace of contempt, causing Feng Ren''s heart to tremble. Last night''s master''s words were still ringing in her ears. That''s right, if she continued to obsess over it, who would she be up to? At this moment, within the main hall, Xia Houbo walked quickly to the main courtyard. When she looked up, he saw that her daughter was being pointed at in the middle.


    "Who did it!" Xia Hou Bo coldly asked. At the same time, he walked up to Xia Hou Bo.


    "Reporting to the King, this is what my lord has done!" Even though the old man in front of him was once a legend on the battlefield, it meant nothing to him.


    "Who are you? Shen Hanxin! Is this the gift you gave me and Yu Ying? " Xia Hou Bo''s words were harsh. He was still at the Mu King Manor, but his daughter had been bullied like this. If he were to leave now, who knew how his daughter would live her life!


    "Prince Rong, calm your anger. Why don''t you first look at the wounds on the two guards in my mansion before coming to a conclusion?" Shen Hanxin didn''t want to cause any more trouble. If it wasn''t for this, he wouldn''t have allowed Yin Shang Rong to bring Duan Mu Yan out for a walk. However, since he had met her, he wouldn''t have allowed Xia Hou Yu Ying to do her bidding.


    Xia Hou Bo shifted his gaze, but what surprised him was not the injuries on Yin Shang Rong or Feng Ren, instead, it was Duan Mu Yan who was standing quietly at the side.


    "Why are you here?" He remembered that at that time, Shen Hansheng had led a large group of guards and swept his mansion. It was because of this woman that Xia Hou Bo did not understand why the girl in front of him would appear in Shen Han Xin''s mansion. However, there was one thing he seemed to understand: why his daughter insisted on marrying Shen Han Xin, and also requested to stay here as soon as possible.


    "Royal Father! "First, I''ll help my daughter clear her acupoints ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying had already opened up all the acupoints on Xia Hou Yuying''s body. By the side, Xia Hou Yuying was shocked, this method of clearing the acupoints through space, if one did not have a strong inner force, it would be impossible to do it, it seemed that the old man in front of her had really lived up to his name.


    "Meng Yan!" Give me your life! " Noticing that she had someone to rely on, Xia Hou Yu drew out the flexible sword at her waist and was about to charge at Duan Mu Yan when she spoke. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were cold and without any intention of retreating.


    "Yu Ying! "Don''t be rude!" Xia Hou Bo inwardly sighed. How could his daughter be so ignorant? Moreover, in Meng Yan''s eyes, Xia Hou Bo could feel a faint domineering aura. If it wasn''t for the fact that she was an experienced person, she definitely wouldn''t have this kind of expression.


    "Father!" Although Xia Hou Yu Ying was holding her sword, she did not move a step and blocked Xia Hou Bo''s scolding.


    "I wonder why Princess Yu Ying treats Meng Yan with such kindness?" "With everyone present, Meng Yan really wants to know the reason." Duan Mu Yan slowly walked to the opposite of Xia Hou Yuying, her eyes cold and unwavering. Compared to Xia Hou Yuying, Duan Mu Yan''s calmness and calmness was many times stronger than hers.


    "You know what you''re doing! "You fox spirit!" Xia Hou Yuying hatefully opened her mouth, revealing a murderous look in her eyes.


    "Princess said that I am a fox spirit, and the meaning behind her words is that Meng Yan seduced the princess'' sweetheart, and now that the emperor has bestowed the princess to the Mu King and the princess is impatient to stay at the Mu King Manor, there is no doubt that the princess''s lover is the Mu King. Although Meng Yan has lost her memories, she still feels it, and now that Prince Mu is here, Meng Yan can calmly tell the princess that Meng Yan and the prince have a relationship of a monarch and there is nothing wrong with her, so the princess insulting Meng Yan is not too important, at least the very least, she should believe that the prince is the real person." Each of Duan Mu Yan''s words was sonorous and forceful, each word seemed to be filled with boundless power, causing others to be speechless.


    "You! You clearly did it on purpose! " He had once taken off all of his clothes in front of her to seek Shen Hansheng''s pity. It was obvious that the person he loved was Shen Hansheng, so she should have known about this, but now that he had actually turned the tables on her, Xia Hou Yuying was so anxious that she was like a thunder in a rage. She did not know how to explain it, so could it be that she wanted to tell everyone that she did not like Shen Hanshi at all, and even hated him to the extreme?


    "Yu Ying! Stop fooling around! Hurry up and go back to your room! " Xia Hou Yuying could not bear to see her daughter lose face any longer, so she scolded her coldly.


    "Father, she ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying was unwilling to accept this, but when she saw the light in Xia Hou Bo''s eyes, she reluctantly turned and walked to the back garden. There was still a long way to go, and now that she had already moved into the Mu King''s Manor, she had plenty of time to waste with Meng Yan.


    "Lady Meng Yan is indeed bold, I admire you!" However, this old man really wants to know, shouldn''t Lady Meng Yan be in the Residence of Han? Why would it appear here? " Xia Hou Bo suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke lightly.


    "King Rong thinks that Meng Yan should be at the Duke Han Palace? However, Meng Yan believed that this was Meng Yan''s freedom. It seems that there is no rule in the laws of the Southern State that requires Meng Yan to be at the Duke of Han''s Palace. " Her voice was as calm as a calm lake, but the light in her eyes was sharp. Even Xia Hou Bo who had been in the battlefield for a long time didn''t dare to underestimate her.


    "Hehe!" "As expected of a man who does not yield to his enemy. Looks like this old man has said too much!" Xia Hou Bo opened his mouth and broke the stalemate. In reality, Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to make things difficult for Shen Han. However, upon seeing the injuries on Yin Shang and Feng Ren, she couldn''t take it anymore.


    "Miss Meng Yan has never been one to beat around the bush. If she has offended you in any way, please forgive her." Since Xia Hou Bo intended to lighten the atmosphere, Duan Mu Yan was naturally happy to help. In the entire Southern Yue, there were not many people who could be as outspoken as Xia Hou Bo. Even she himself might not dare to say the words she had just said, Meng Yan and Meng Yan, I truly want to know just who you are.


    "Miss Meng Yan is being too serious, forget it, it''s already late, I should return home. Mu Wang, don''t forget the contract you signed at Xia Hou''s house, if you violate it, you should know this old man''s temper!" Although Xia Hou Bo spoke with a smile, he actually warned Shen Hanxin.

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    "Of course, please rest assured, your highness." Shen Hanxin pursed his lips and replied humbly. When Xia Hou Bo left Mu Wang Manor, Shen Hanxin turned to look at Yin Shang Rong and Feng Ren.


    "If there is a next time, you two can fight back. As long as you don''t hurt Xia Hou and Yuying, I will take responsibility for the rest!" Shen Han Xin spoke solemnly, a pained look in his eyes as he looked at her.


    "All of you should go down and treat her wounds. Young Master Liqing, it was all thanks to you just now. Otherwise, who knows what trouble that unruly princess would cause?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up as he nodded his head in thanks.


    "As a follower of the Mu Clan, he should be in a dangerous situation. If the prince is fine, he should leave in a dangerous situation." As they spoke, they tactfully left. Only Duan Mu Yan and Shen Han Xin were left in the front courtyard.


    "Why are you back so early?" Could the scenery outside be inferior to the beauty of the Mu Clan? " Shen Han Xin slowly walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side, her beautiful peach blossom eyes slightly narrowing. Shen Han Xin was extremely satisfied with Duan Mu Yan''s previous performance. In his opinion, only this kind of girl was worthy of his identity.


    "The scenery of the Mu King''s Manor is indeed very beautiful. The taste of this whip stew is still fresh in Meng Yan''s mind!" The light in her eyes was not as sharp as before. On the contrary, there was a hint of ridicule in her gaze.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Meng Yan is blaming me?" Shen Hanxin was stunned for a moment, and then the curve of his lips deepened. Although the lady before his was not smiling, he was still quite a speechless person when it came to crying.


    "Your highness, I am very grateful. It''s just that Meng Yan couldn''t understand what you meant, so she came back early." A trace of gratitude could be seen in her eyes.


    At this moment, he suddenly felt that he was gradually changing. If it was before, he would never care about the safety of others, but now, in his heart, there was actually a trace of worry that he couldn''t let go of. He thought that he was only admiring and liking Duan Mu Yan, but he didn''t know what was in his heart, and had already fallen deeply in love with her.


    The candle was faint yellow in color and had a fragrant smell. On the table, a woman crossed her legs and looked disapprovingly at the candle flame on the table with a stick in her mouth.


    "Master is asking you a question!" Say it! " Seeing his disciple who he had brought with him, Baili Chuxiong was so anxious that he wanted to pry open that fellow''s mouth.


    "Ugh ¡­" What did Master just say? " It was only when Baili Chuxiong stood up and looked at Baili Chuxiong with a harmless gaze that his eyes suddenly opened wide. Speechless, where Chu Xiong was standing, in the next moment, he placed his hand on his forehead and sighed!


    "Master is asking you, you can''t have really fallen for that masked guy, right?" Baili Chuxiong returned to the main topic as he solemnly asked.


    "Master! His name was Feng! "Don''t blame the masked guy. He sounds so bad ¡­" She pouted with a reluctant expression.


    "He hasn''t even married yet and he''s already protecting us!" Did you see that? He never took off his mask, so you shouldn''t think that under the mask, there was a face even more handsome than your master''s when he was younger! Maybe he''s ugly! " Baili Chuxiong said resentfully.


    "Xiaoxiao likes that mask. She doesn''t care about the mask at all. Master, who do you think Brother Feng is looking for?" Little Jun leaned back in her chair with her hands behind her back, and asked disappointedly.


    "For my wife!" Baili Chuxiong said bitterly, but what he got instead was the eyes of a corpse lashing out at him.


    "Are you kidding me? What do you mean it''s true! We are not clear about the background of that person, so you should be more careful, don''t just foolishly pounce on him, if you get hurt, Master will not let you out! " Even though Baili Chuxiong said so, he still felt extremely sorry for this disciple of his. Furthermore, he was someone who was extremely protective of his disciple.


    "You don''t need to come up with something small! Master, do you really want to find that person? " Little Jun returned to the main topic as she spoke with a solemn expression.


    "It''s rare for me to be so concerned about you, Master. I''m afraid that Master can''t beat him? " Baili Chuxiong let out a cold snort. The cold glint that burst out of his eyes became increasingly stinging.


    "How could a mere Xia Hou Bo be a match for Master? If it wasn''t for him cheating all those years ago, the position of the current Duke Rong would already belong to Master!" However, Master does not care about those crappy pieces of metal from the Rong King''s manor! " Seeing Baili Chuxiong''s serious expression, Little Jun gave him the most brilliant smile.


    "I don''t care that much about it, but I can''t let it just sit there peacefully. Since I''m here, then Xia Hou Bo shouldn''t even think about having a good life!" Baili Chuxiong stroked his white beard, his eyes shining with a sharp light that did not match his age.


    "Teacher, you don''t need to stay with me for a little while?" Even though Xiaoxiao was 100% confident of Chu Xiong, she was still a bit worried.


    "You must think that Master is old!" Baili Chuxiong did not agree with that.


    "Tsk ¡­" "Going up on the pole is not a business. You can do whatever you want. Xiaoxiao went to sleep ¡­" Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows when she heard this. She immediately threw away the candle pick, stood up and walked towards the door.


    "Little girl, that masked man''s martial arts are not weak. He must have some background. Don''t go head first, or your intestines will turn green in the future!" Baili Chuxiong hid the mockery in his eyes as he seriously replied. Ye Xiao was speechless. He stopped for a second and closed the door from the outside.


    In the next second after Xiao Bai left, Baili Chuxiong''s eyes turned cold. He then got up and changed into a set of night clothes. As the night wind blew, the windows rustled. Baili Chuxiong was no longer in the room.


    Within the secret room of the Residence of Han.


    "It can''t be? How did he come to the Southern Yue? Did you really see it clearly? " Fu Hong Chang rushed over to Shen Hansheng, questioning him in shock.


    "Do you think that This King''s eyeballs are decorations? That silver mask is the only one in the world, how can This King admit my wrongs!? "I just don''t know if Xiao Jingfeng only came to the south of the country because of the news, or if he just stumbled on the latter. If it was the former, then Shangguan Wuye, this is all your fault!" Shen Hansheng looked at Shangguan Wuye coldly.


    "No matter what, he is still a resolute prince. If he were to die just like that, wouldn''t it be a pity? Moreover, don''t forget, he used his life to save Duan Mu Yan. If that girl were to become your wangfei in the future, you wouldn''t be able to thank him in time!" Shangguan Wuye quibbled.


    "However, he was once Mu Yan''s husband. If he can take good care of Mu Yan ¡­"


    "If he can take good care of Mu Yan, what can you do ¡­" Shangguan Wuye shrugged in reply, but in the next second, he met Shen Hansheng''s murderous gaze.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" It is useless to say these things now, it would be better to think of a way to deal with Xiao Lingfeng. " Shangguan Wuye changed the topic immediately, saying solemnly.


    "As long as he does not take any further action, we can slow him down a little. Xia Hou Bo is the most important person right now, compared to Shen Han Xin, that old fox is the closest to any movement. According to the news from the border, there are a few counties where the army is being trained, but there are actually signs of them returning to the Imperial City." Xia Hou Bo seemed to have already started plotting for himself. If he were to make a bold hypothesis, he even had the intention of overthrowing the South Vietnam and becoming its own king.


    "What do you mean?" Shangguan Wuye raised his brows and looked at Shen Hansheng. Since he had already discovered the suspicious nature of Xia Hou Bo, he would not sit still and wait for death.


    "No matter what price we have to pay to bribe those county generals!" He believed that everyone has their own weaknesses. As long as they were able to grasp the crucial points accurately, they would be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort.


    "Needless to say, these things are naturally left to me?" Shangguan Wuye said resentfully.


    "Other than you, This King does not trust anyone else!" Shen Hansheng narrowed his eyes slightly. Clearly, those words were exaggerated.


    "I believe you!" Shangguan Wuye nodded fiercely and turned to leave. Shen Han Sheng slumped back in his chair, thinking back to the day when he saw Xiao Lingfeng and the lingering fear in his heart. If he knew that Duan Mu Yan was in the Imperial City of South Yue and that all of his subordinates had rushed here to save their master, how would he face this chaos ¡­


    The next morning, the entire house was in chaos. Within the ancestral hall, Xia Houbo tightly gripped the letter in his hand, his eyes red with anger. The ancestral tablet that was originally made of pure gold and worshiped in the ancestral hall had all disappeared, and not only that, the two similar lanterns and Night Pearls had also disappeared.


    ''Thousand Hand Divine Thief, stay here. ''Looking at the simple words on the note, Xia Hou Bo suddenly held it in his hand. In the next moment, the letter had turned to dust.


    "Your Highness, this Thousand Hand Divine Thief seems to have never committed a crime in the Southern Yue. How could it be so daring as to offend Your Highness?" Ever since he was bestowed a marriage with the emperor, Xia Hou Bo had secretly sent Blood Goose back to the Imperial City. If Shen Han Xin dared to ignore his prestige, he would make him pay a hundred times over, but if he was willing to keep his promise, he had already decided to support Shen Hanxin. At the very least, his own daughter would become the crown prince''s consort, and even the empress. He hoped that his daughter would be able to live a happy life.


    "Quickly go investigate!" This king will definitely know his true colors! " Xia Hou Bo coldly said. If he had stolen Ye Ming Zhu and Liu Li''s lamp and not even sparing the ancestral tablets of the Xia family, then this person must have wanted to make things difficult for him. However, Xia Hou Bo was not sure if this person was Shen Hansheng''s disciple, or Shen Hanxin''s servant.


    As for Xia Hou Yuying and Duan Mu Yan, they had retreated from the battle the first time they crossed paths, and were seated alone in the main hall, feeling indignant in their hearts, when suddenly, Shen Han Xin''s voice rang out in the main hall, and in their eyes, was the scene of Shen Han Xin and Duan Mu Yan chatting happily.


    "Miss Meng Yan, please sit." Shen Han Xin said softly, a faint smile on her face. Duan Mu Yan did not refuse and slowly walked into the main hall. Just as she was about to take her seat, she was stopped by Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    "Don''t tell me the Mu King''s Manor doesn''t have any rules? How can the master and the servants eat together? " Xia Hou Yu shot a ruthless glance at Duan Mu Yan. His words were sharp and domineering, but his gaze was still as cold as ice.


    Speechless, Duan Muyan pursed her lips and sat down without a care. From start to finish, she didn''t even glance at Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    "How preposterous! Meng Yan! Did you not hear what I just said? " Xia Hou Yuying suddenly slammed the table as she glared at Duan Mu Yan. Shen Hanxin was about to speak, but Duan Mu Yan beat her to it.


    "It''s not that Meng Yan didn''t hear it. Firstly, Meng Yan isn''t the master of this place. Secondly, the princess shouldn''t consider herself to be a person. Since that''s the case, Meng Yan doesn''t feel that there''s anything wrong with sitting together with the princess." Duan Moyan spoke indifferently, her eyes cold and emotionless.


    "Meng Yan!" When Xia Hou Yu Ying heard this, she became furious. Just as she was about to flare up, Shen Han Xin leisurely walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side and sat down.

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    "Since the princess has no intention of eating with me and Lady Meng Yan, someone, bring the princess'' meals to her room and serve her well!" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he glanced at the maidservants by his side. Naturally, the maidservants obeyed. Before Xia Hou Yuying could retort, the tray in front of them was carried out of the main hall.


    Shen Hanxin! What do you mean? Who is your consort now? " Xia Hou Yuying glared at Shen Hanxin, and refused to let him go.


    "If this king does not remember wrongly, the grand marriage between a princess and this king should be in half a month, or at least within this half month, there will be no wangfei in the Mu King''s manor. Of course, if Princess Yuying feels that eating alone is too monotonous, then this king can send Wind Blade to accompany you, what say you?" Shen Hanxin''s long eyes narrowed, a look of ridicule flashing through them. Hearing this, Xia Hou Yuying naturally understood Shen Hanxin''s hidden meaning, and left in a rage.


    Looking at the back view of Xia Hou''s jade-like figure, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but shake her head. Sooner or later such a violent temper would bring her a calamity.


    "Don''t you think Meng Yan''s tone was too harsh?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, looking at the girl beside her with a meaningful gaze. In his eyes, Duan Mu Yan seemed to have no fear. If he didn''t have the heart to accompany her to have a meal this morning, what would have happened yesterday?


    "The tone of the Mu King is not much better than Meng Yan''s, and Meng Yan does not think that bowing down is enough to protect her, if that''s the case, then there''s no need for Meng Yan to be wronged. If you mind, Prince, she can just restrain herself from now on." Her tone did not contain the slightest hint of guilt.


    "Well said! What Ben Wang cares about is that Lady Meng Yan''s tone is too soft! Although Xia Hou Yu Yinggui is a princess, this is the Mu King Manor. If she acts recklessly again, Miss Meng Yan can ask the merchant to teach her a lesson. Shen Hanxin liked Duan Mu Yan''s personality. His heart had been completely captivated by her calm demeanor.


    "Meng Yan has remembered it." However, she did not want to cause any more trouble. Since Xia Hou Yu was staying at the Mu King Manor, she might as well go out for a walk. Perhaps, she might be able to obtain some unexpected gains.


    After their breakfast, Duan Moyan wanted to leave, but Yin Shang Rong walked out from the backyard.


    "Where is Miss Meng Yan going? Why is it not called Shang Rong? " Yin Shang Rong spoke with a light voice, his face was paler than yesterday. It was likely that Xia Hou Yuying had been very harsh on him.


    "Since you''re injured, I''ll be taking a rest at the mansion for a day. I''m just going out to take a walk. Nothing will happen to you." As a woman as well, if the two whips were to land on her body, she truly did not know whether she would be able to stand up again at this moment.


    "This small injury isn''t too hard for the merchant. Currently, Princess Xia Hou is always making her an enemy. It''s better for the merchant to stay on the left and right side of her." Seeing her resolute gaze, Duan Mu Yan no longer refused. When the two of them walked out of the residence, two palanquins stopped in front of the entrance.


    "Meng Yan, you guys have come out. This king has been waiting for a long time." Duan Muyan''s body involuntarily trembled when she heard those words. She saw that the man before her was dressed in a gorgeous purple robe and had a black veil covering his face. Only his eyes were still as resplendent as ever.


    "What happened to Duke Han today?" Yin Shang Rong looked suspiciously at Shen Hansheng, asking in surprise.


    "It''s nothing. This King has always kept a low profile." Shen Hansheng subconsciously stroked the black veil on his face as he said those words.


    "Duke Han is really modest ¡­" Yin Qingrong, who was standing at the side, said bitterly.


    "It''s Duke Han''s business to keep a low profile. I wonder what are the intentions of these two palanquins?" Even though Duan Mu Yan felt that Shen Han Sheng''s actions were strange, she couldn''t figure out the reason behind it.


    "The sun is very poisonous today, so Han Sheng specially prepared a palanquin for the two of you. "Please!" After pondering for a long time, Duan Moyan finally walked over to the sedan. She wanted to see what tricks Shen Hansheng had up his sleeve.


    "I appreciate your kindness, King Han. However, it''s better if you stay by Lady Meng Yan''s palanquin. I don''t want anyone to harm Lady Meng Yan and you won''t have the time to protect her." Yin Shang Rong was aware of her mission, so she didn''t dare to let her guard down.


    The bustling streets were still filled with dazzling merchandise. The cries of hawkers rose and fell one after another. There were also experts trying their best to attract the attention of passersby.


    "The critical moment is about to come! Everyone, don''t close your eyes! "Little one, are you ready?" Baili Chuxiong looked at the tiny thing hanging from the pole as he shouted.


    "Begin!" Xiao Lingfeng nodded his head vigorously, and in the next second, he threw out five daggers from his hands, which were pointed in different directions. The daggers were pointed high up in the air, and in the next second, Xiao Jin Feng threw out five daggers from his hands, which were aimed in different directions.


    "Alright ¡­" At this moment, Duan Mu Yan''s palanquin just happened to pass by and when she heard the cheers from outside, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously lifted the palanquin curtain and with a glance, she saw the man standing in the middle. His majestic figure was akin to a shrine in the sunlight, and his silver mask was emitting a dazzling light.


    Why did he have such a feeling? Suddenly, an intermittent image appeared in her mind. It was a huge fire, and amidst the smoke and fire, she seemed to see a figure struggling within it. As for her, she could only helplessly stand there, as though her heart was empty.


    Just when Duan Mu Yan was astonished by her own reaction, that handsome face, which was covered by a black veil, untimely blocked her line of sight.


    "I''ll have to trouble Duke Han to get out of the way!" Duan Mu Yan hurriedly spoke in her heart as she stretched her hands out to push Shen Han Sheng away, yet she was too distracted and didn''t have enough strength to do so.


    "The sunlight is really fierce! Is Meng Yan thirsty? " At this moment, the speed of the sedan bearer increased under Shen Hansheng''s secret reminder.


    "Stop the palanquin!" Duan Moyan couldn''t be bothered about interacting with Shen Hansheng. She had to find out how her heart throbbed for no reason. If it wasn''t for the fact that she was inextricably linked to that person, she definitely wouldn''t have that kind of feeling. Even though Duan Muyan had spoken, the sedan bearers were still hurrying on their way, as if they were in their eardrums.


    "Shang Rong!" Hurry up and make them stop ¡­ " As she spoke, she had already lifted up the curtain of the sedan chair. Even if the sedan bearer did not alight from the sedan, she would still jump down. Seeing this scene, Shen Hansheng could only order her to stop. In the next second, Duan Mu Yan had already dashed out of the sedan chair and dashed in the direction of the masked man. Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows creased tightly. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he chased after Jiang Chen. Only Yin Xiangrong was confused. She had no idea what had happened.


    However, the crowd had long since dispersed by the time Duan Moyan had arrived, to say nothing of those who had performed well in the past.


    "Uncle, may I ask where the man who was acting just now went?" Duan Muyan surveyed her surroundings, but to no avail, she stopped an old man and asked.


    "Miss, you came late. They have already dispersed. Perhaps you might come tomorrow. You should come earlier next time ¡­" The old man said with good intentions. Speechless, Duan Muyan stood there in a daze as she recalled the feeling she felt earlier. Her heart was in a state of chaos.


    "It''s just a juggling. If you want to see it, how about I find a dozen or so of them for you to see?" Seeing that Xiao Jin Feng had already disappeared, Shen Han Sheng breathed in a long breath. As before, he remained speechless. Duan Mu Yan''s eyes flashed as he looked straight at Shen Hansheng, his suspicions were clear in her eyes. Shen Han Sheng was obviously doing this on purpose. He didn''t want his to meet with that masked man? Or did he not want that person to recognize him?


    Unable to look straight into Duan Muyan''s questioning eyes, Shen Hansheng''s thin lips curled up slightly before he stretched out his hand to block his path.


    "The sun is so poisonous ¡­" At this moment, Yin Shang was unable to bear it any longer.


    "Don''t you think that it''s a cloudy day?" Closing his words, Shen Hansheng was petrified. At this moment, Shen Hansheng''s actions were so comical that she had no choice but to laugh. However, deep in her heart, the series of questions left her in no mood to stroll around.


    "Shang Rong, return to your residence!" After throwing down those words, Duan Mu Yan slowly walked past Shen Hansheng and directly towards the sedan. The moment Duan Mu Yan left, Shen Han Sheng''s gaze turned cold. The light in his eyes flashed as he looked in the direction where Xiao Jin Feng had disappeared.


    "Big Brother Feng, what are you looking at?" Xiaoxiao couldn''t help but ask in concern when she saw Xiao Lingfeng suddenly stop.


    "Ugh ¡­" No. "Let''s go ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but speak as he looked at the bustling street. In that instant, he could clearly feel a sinister gaze staring at him. Who was it ¡­


    The Badlands Court.


    When Zheng Tingze walked out of the inner chamber with a tired body, Duan Haonan, Long Yin, and Dou Jing, who were all court officials of the Great Mo Emperor, hastily walked over.


    "How is the Emperor?" Duan Haonan hurriedly spoke, and the worried expression in his eyes was obvious.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor has woken up, but his body is still unable to leave the Dragon Couch. The Supreme Emperor has ordered this official to invite His Majesty and a few other important ministers in." Zheng Ting Ze spoke truthfully. Hearing these words, Duan Haonan was the first to step into the inner room. Long Yin and Dou Jing looked at each other without saying anything and followed.


    "Greetings, Imperial Nephew Duan Haonan!" The moment he saw Duan Chen on the bed, Duan Haonan respectfully knelt to show his respect.


    "Get up... Good... Young Master Li has been talking about the matters of the court for a long time. Long Yin, Dou Jing, you have done very well, Mu Yan has been missing for so long, the country cannot be left without a ruler. Haonan is the best candidate to inherit the throne. "Hao''er, come here ¡­." On the bed, both of Duan Chen''s temples had turned white. His aged appearance no longer possessed the domineering and heroic spirit from back then. If he was not currently lying on the dragon bed, he would only be an old man in his later years.


    "Your Majesty, rest assured. This subject will not disappoint Your Majesty''s teachings. This subject will also vow to find the third sister and bring her back!" Duan Haonan firmly said. His eagle-like eyes emitted the aura of a natural born king.


    "Good!" I believe in you! It''s been hard on you! I haven''t chatted with Long Yin and Dou Jing for a long time. Only then did I open my mouth, unable to stop myself from talking. Haonan, you''re busy ahead of time, I''d like to talk about old times with them ¡­ "Cough ¡­" Duan Chen''s voice was low and his eyes were filled with a layer of mist.


    "This official''s nephew will take his leave!" Duan Hao and the rest of the group naturally understood what Duan Chen meant. After respectfully bowing, he turned around and left. In the next second after Duan Haonan left, Long Yin and Dou Jing knelt on the ground with eyes full of guilt.

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    "What are you two doing?" Duan Chen asked suspiciously as he laboriously pounded the bed with his elbow. At the side, Eunuch Li hurriedly walked forward and supported Duan Chen with his arm as he leaned against the bed rail.


    "This old official is guilty, on that day in the throne room ¡­" At that time, the righteous indignation that had been building up in him had vanished like smoke in thin air. After all, he had been a sovereign for dozens of years. If he didn''t have any feelings, who would believe him?


    "That day in the throne room, you all saved the entire Badlands Court. It was because of old man Duan Chen''s blurred vision that he was unable to differentiate between good and evil, and he actually kept Duan Xingyi in the dark for half a year. If it wasn''t for you all helping Mu Dayan stir up trouble in the throne room, I really don''t know what kind of miserable state the current Badlands would have been in ¡­" At that time, Duan Xingyi''s words were astonishing. Even now when Duan Chen recalled it, it still made his heart ache.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" You don''t blame us? " Long Yin looked suspiciously at Duan Chen. Even though Duan Xingyi had committed many evil deeds, he was still a prince. If he were to say that Duan Chen did not resent him in the slightest, Long Yin would find it hard to believe him.


    "Blame you? It''s all my fault! Do you know!? That Duan Xingyi isn''t my son at all! It was the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea! My poor son died long ago in his hands! In order to push him to the throne, I did not hesitate to ignore your two lives and even forced Jing Yang to commit suicide! It is my fault! "It was Zhen''s fault ¡­" Duan Chen stomped his chest and stomped his feet, his tears flowing uncontrollably. If not for Duan Mu Yan and these old officials, he would have long become a sinner of Mo Fan!


    "Supreme Emperor ¡­ Is what the Emperor said the truth? " Long Yin and Dou Jing looked at Duan Chen in astonishment. They didn''t expect Duan Xingyi to be the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain. In this way, all of Duan Xingyi''s abnormal actions over the past half year could be explained.


    "At this time, what else do I need to hide!" The reason I let Haonan out, I just want to save some face for myself! Could it be that everyone will know that I am blind and can''t recognize my own son? Also, before Mu Yan disappeared, she said that Duan Xingyi would ask her to go out and that child swore to me that he would let Duan Xingyi live. Mu Yan is a good child, I have let her down! I have let you down! Sorry... "Sorry ¡­" Duan Chen sobbed silently. His past was still vivid in his mind. He suddenly realized how a person could be so defeated.


    "If that''s really the case, then the Third Princess must have been taken away by Duan Xingyi?" Long Yin suddenly understood. No wonder they couldn''t find him even after searching for a long time.


    "How preposterous! Even if this old official were to put his life on the line, I will definitely flatten the entire Southern Mountain Range! " His life was saved by Duan Mu Yan, and now that he knew where Duan Mu Yan was, he had no reason to sit idly by and watch!


    "General Dou!" Don''t be impatient! Since the Emperor has sent his majesty out, he naturally has his own arrangements. Let''s listen to him! " Long Yin pulled Dou Jing, who was on the verge of going berserk, and spoke solemnly.


    "That''s right!" First, we don''t have any evidence. We can''t rashly ask for people from the Southern Yue. Second, Haonan had only just ascended to the throne. If they were to launch a large-scale war, it would be very difficult to stabilize the hearts of the people. That''s why I didn''t want to make this matter too public, that''s why I kept you all here. It''s because of me that Mu Yan suffered so much. No matter what, I have to save her! Dou Jing, Dragon Yin, I have never asked for anything in my life, but now I''m begging you, no matter what means you use, you must save Mu Yan! Please! " As Duan Chen spoke, he used both hands to pound the bed, intending to bend over.


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. No matter what, the two of us will bring the Third Princess to you without a problem!" Dou Jing enunciated each word forcefully.


    "Thank you!" Duan Chen fiercely nodded as tears flickered in his eyes. He really missed his daughter so much. If he really wanted to ¡­


    The night was dark and dark. The moonlight shone through the branches, illuminating the surroundings. In the secret chamber of the Prime Minister''s Residence, almost everyone had already arrived.


    "Master is in the Southern Yue? This... How is that possible? " Kong Ziming looked at Long Yin in disbelief, her eyes full of suspicion.


    "That''s right, Master should not have any relationship with the Southern Yue. How come he suddenly came to the Southern Yue?" Yao''er asked in puzzlement.


    I am about to speak of this matter and everyone present is a member of the Pear Blossom Pavilion. All of you are extremely loyal to Mu Yan and Doctor Zheng Yu is Mu Yan''s master so there is naturally no need to hide his words. Long Yin slowly stood up and said with a serious expression.


    "Prime Minister, rest assured, we will not reveal a single word of what happened tonight!" Yan Wuhen spoke in a solemn tone, his eyes shining with determination.


    In fact, Duan Xingyi was not the Emperor''s son, but the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountains. His heaven''s will was not the slightest bit different from the real Duan Xingyi, so he snuck into the palace, and in the past half year, he flipped the entire Mo Imperial Court upside down, almost destroying the entire Mo Dynasty. Luckily, the Third Princess took him down at such a crucial moment, or else the consequences would have been unimaginable. Long Yin''s words were astonishing. Everyone present felt all the blood in their bodies congealing, and thunder resounded in their ears.


    "How can this be? Wouldn''t it be a narrow escape for her master? " Kong Ziming spoke in fear, her body subconsciously taking a few steps back. Luckily, Yan Wuhen was able to steady her, preventing her from falling to the ground.


    "No!" If Shen Hansheng was really the one who kidnapped their master, then their master wouldn''t be in trouble. Since that Shen Han Sheng is Duan Xingyi, he should know the position and influence the princess has in the Mo Clan. Such a good chess piece would not be wasted in vain. " Despite Yao''er''s analysis, it didn''t lessen the worry in the hearts of the crowd. Even if her master wasn''t in mortal danger, in the hands of Shen Hansheng, she had suffered a lot.


    "The Prime Minister means that he wants us to immediately come to the Southern Yue and rescue our master?" Yan Wuhen asked calmly as he restrained the anger and pain in his eyes.


    "That''s right!" The Third Princess is in the Badlands, and in the Supreme Emperor, she has an important position in the hearts of everyone present. Therefore, no matter what price we have to pay, I ask everyone here to bring the Third Princess back safely! " As Long Yin spoke, he plopped to his knees, his eyes filled with unprecedented determination.


    When the crowd saw this, they also kneeled down in front of him.


    "Don''t worry Prime Minister, Wuhen swore that even if we risk our lives, we will definitely ensure Master''s safety!" Yan Wuhen spoke with a sonorous voice, and everyone expressed their views firmly. After leaving the Prime Minister''s Estate, Yan Wuhen and Kong Ziming returned to the General''s Estate. Along the way, the two of them remained silent. When they had almost reached the end of the street, Yan Wuhen spoke in a low voice.


    "This trip to the South Vietnam is fraught with dangers. I hope you can stay. If anything happens to me, at least ¡­" Before Yan Wuhen could finish his words, Kong Ziming''s cherry lips had already swallowed the rest of his words. Under the moonlight, Kong Ziming was ecstatically hugging Yan Wuhen''s neck, his hot and wet breath blowing on his face. Yan Wuhen was stunned, despite the progress in their relationship, this was the first time he was acting so intimately.


    If it were not for the moonlight, Kong Ziming would have been able to see that Yan Wuhen''s face was completely red.


    It was only when the kiss was stifled that Kong Ziming finally let go of Yan Wuhen. His watery eyes shone with boundless tenderness against the moonlight.


    "Regardless of life or death, Zi Min will accompany you with her life. If you go to hell, Zi Min will walk the path of the Yellow Springs with you. If your fate is good, we will return to the Badlands. How about it?" Confucius Min gave up all of her shyness and boldly confessed, her eyes filled with expectation. Looking at the woman in front of him, Yan Wuhen had no reason to reject her. Despite the fact that deep in his heart, Meng Yan from the Spring Festival was still hiding in his heart ¡­


    Zheng Tingze''s manor.


    Yao''er silently walked towards her room. At that time, Duan Mu Yan had made her the imperial physician, and her motive was obvious. However, after such a long period of time, no matter how much she hinted at it, she still hadn''t received any response.


    "Yao''er ¡­" Hearing the shout of the person behind her, Yao''er couldn''t help but turn around. However, in the next second, she felt completely powerless and fell into a deep sleep in Zheng Ting Ze''s embrace.


    "I''m sorry, I know that you have a deep relationship with the Third Princess and her servants, but going to the Southern Mountain is not child''s play. You have no martial arts, so you can''t protect yourself. Please forgive me for not allowing you to take the risk!" As Zheng Ting Ze spoke, he hugged Yao''er and suddenly leaped up, heading straight for Qian Ru Ming''s Peach Blossom House ¡­


    Looking at the unconscious Yao''er on the bed, Qian Ruming shrugged his shoulders as he spoke.


    "Do you think Yao will forgive you? One must know that Duan Mu Yan was more important to her than anything else! Maybe it''s more important than you! " Qian Ru Ming reminded her with good intentions.


    "I am doing it for her own good! "During this period of time, I''ll leave it to you two to take good care of Yao''er. If I can come back alive in the future ¡­" Zheng Tingze wanted to say something, but he hesitated. Yao''er, if I come back alive, I will definitely marry you and use the rest of my life to take good care of you.


    "Don''t say it''s so scary. Is it just a trip to the Southern Yue!?" It''s not like it''s a dragon''s lagoon or a tiger''s cave! " Qian Ru didn''t think much of it, but he was sweating for Zheng Ting Ze from the bottom of his heart.


    "That''s true! Then I''ll be counting on you two! " Zheng Tingze cupped his hands in greeting, then decisively turned around and left the small building in the peach garden ¡­


    Southern Yue, Mu King''s Manor.


    Ever since Duan Muyan came back, she had locked herself in her room even when she was still young. The candle flame flickered and flickered. The flickering light from the fire illuminated Duan Mu Yan''s face, making it look like a dream. Relying on her memories, Duan Muyan drew the silver mask she saw on the street earlier that day. The rough outline of the mask already caused her to feel extremely depressed.


    "Who the hell are you? "Why do I feel like I owe you ¡­" Duan Muyan held the drawing paper in her hands, and a layer of mist actually appeared in her eyes. It was as though her heart was being slashed back and forth by a blunt blade. It was extremely painful, but was unable to stop.


    The sound of someone knocking on her door suddenly rang out. When Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze, she discovered that there was a tear that had fallen from the corner of her eye. That ice-cold feeling made her even more convinced that there was definitely a connection between her and this masked man.


    "Please come in ¡­" Since it was possible that Shen Hansheng knew that man, then it was also possible that Shen Hanxin knew him as well. When the door opened, that pair of elegant dark blue coloured clothes entered the room gracefully.


    "I heard from the butler that Lady Meng Yan has no appetite today?" Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Shen Han Xin was an enigmatic and mysterious figure, but in the eyes of Duan Mu Yan, this person was also extremely emotional. Whenever she confronted Shen Han Sheng, she would call him Fourth Brother, but she had never heard Shen Han Sheng act so courteously. Just this detail alone, Duan Mu Yan could predict that other days'' cold might not be Shen Han Sheng''s match.

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    "I''ve worried you, Prince. Meng Yan is just a bit tired, that''s all. It doesn''t matter." After which, she pulled out a chair and Shen Han Xin slowly sat down, casually placing the tray on the table.


    "You drew this?" Shen Hanxin''s eyes happened to see the portrait on the table, and he couldn''t help stretching his hand out to examine it.


    "Mm ¡­" Duan Mu Yan didn''t say anything more. Her gaze never left Shen Han Xin''s reaction, she actually couldn''t see a single flaw in those deep eyes of hers. Could it be that she guessed wrongly?


    "Why does Meng Yan like this thing?" If that''s the case, how about This King ask for help in times of danger? " Shen Hanxin put down the portrait and suggested.


    "That''s not necessary, Meng Yan was just excited for a moment, if Mu Yan likes it, she can find some craftsmen to create one, but how can I bother the hanger-ons of Mu Wang Manor ¡­" A glint of light flickered in her eyes.


    "How could it be the same? "It''s fine if you don''t wear this mask often, but if you wear it often, then the material and workmanship will be extraordinary. It''s impossible to make a good mask with the skills of a craftsman outside!" Shen Hanxin seemed to have his own thoughts as he replied.


    "Is that so? That''s good too, if Meng Yan really wants to do it, she will look for trouble, and at that time, would Your Highness mind be fine with it? " Duan Mu Yan pursed his lips.


    "This King won''t be so stingy, but ¡­" If the lady were to visit him frequently, This King would be jealous! " Shen Hanxin''s thin lips slightly curled up, his beautiful peach blossom eyes emitted a gentle, watery light. It was clearly a teasing remark, but it caused Shen Hanxin to speak in an extremely solemn manner. Duan Mu Yan chuckled upon hearing it.


    "You must be joking, my lord. Right now, Meng Yan''s heart has no other thoughts. She only wants to recover the lost memories. How could she have the heart to think about other things ¡­" Feeling the seriousness in Shen Han Xin''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan could only feel a slight blush on her cheeks. She was certain that she wasn''t infatuated with Shen Han Xin in the slightest, yet she still felt uncomfortable after being stared at by such a scorching gaze.


    "This King is talking about danger. That bastard isn''t the one who will take the responsibility!" Shen Han Xin resentfully opened her mouth as she brought the dishes to Duan Mu Yan. Seeing Shen Hanxin''s expression, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "Since the prince understands the danger involved, why does he place so much importance on him?" She had a nagging feeling that sometimes, Shen Hanxin''s expression was like that of a child who hadn''t grown up yet. Perhaps she didn''t know this, but it was only in front of her that Shen Hanxin would be able to be so relaxed and disregard.


    "Use the ability of others. As long as he doesn''t go overboard, This King does not mind tolerating his bad habits. However, the prerequisite is that he cannot touch This King''s bottom line." As Shen Hanxin spoke, his eyes turned to Duan Muyan. Unknowingly, he had finally reached the bottom line. And his bottom line, was actually a woman.


    An ambiguous atmosphere filled the entire room. Duan Mu Yan was speechless. In this sort of situation, besides eating, she really didn''t know how to respond.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Shen Han Xin saw this and immediately stood up to walk to Duan Mu Yan''s side, patting her on the back with a single hand. Her eyes were filled with pity.


    Almost at the same time, someone abruptly kicked the door open and saw Xia Hou Yuying standing at the door with a dark expression as she angrily looked at the two people inside the room.


    "What a fox spirit, this princess is already in the manor, and you actually dare to seduce the Mu King so brazenly!" How shameless! " Xia Hou Yu was originally here to cause trouble for Duan Mu Yan, but when he walked to the door, he heard Shen Han Xin''s voice. His originally angry eyes turned scarlet.


    Shen Hanxin was about to speak when Duan Mu Yan suddenly stood up and wrapped her arms around her. Her delicate body naturally leaned into Shen Han Xin''s embrace.


    "Since Princess Yu Ying thinks that Meng Yan is a fox spirit, then if Meng Yan is not more dedicated, it seems that she has let down the princess'' judgement ¡­" Duan Moyan pursed her lips as a crafty light flashed in her eyes with a hint of provocation.


    "You! You''re going too far! He already had Shen Hansheng, and he was still so greedy! "Damn it!" Xia Hou Yu''s anger reached her heart as she raised the whip in her hand.


    "Wait!" It wasn''t impossible for the princess to hit Meng Yan, but Meng Yan wanted to know if the princess had a master? Otherwise, Meng Yan was once a pretty girl who had entered the palace, so she would not have suffered such injustice for no reason at all. If Meng Yan brought this injury to the Emperor, would the princess have a good excuse? " The light in the depths of her eyes looked so harmless.


    "The fact that you seduced the Mu King is enough to punish you for your crimes!" Xia Hou Yuying was stunned at first, but then she viciously opened her mouth.


    "The word ''seduce'' is too much. Princess, may I ask, are you Princess Mu Wang now?" Has Mu Wang gotten a wife and concubine yet? Since the man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried, isn''t it reasonable for Meng Yan to be close to the prince? " Duan Mu Yan smiled as she questioned her, but a trace of contempt flashed in her heart. Relying only on the glory of their family to flaunt their prestige, such a brainless woman shouldn''t be offended! Otherwise, even if she didn''t have any martial arts, she still wouldn''t have let Xia Hou Yuying off so easily.


    "The imperial edict has been passed down! Sooner or later, I will become the imperial concubine of the Duke Mu Palace! " Xia Hou Yuying gritted her teeth in hatred, but the hand holding the whip didn''t notice the clinking.


    "Since it''s only a matter of time, I''ll have to ask the princess when she becomes the princess of the Muhou Family to come and catch the traitor ¡­" After which, she sat down at the table and gently scooped up a spoonful of ginseng soup.


    "This soup is extremely delicious. Your highness, you''re too considerate ¡­" With such a sweet smile on her face, Shen Hanxin''s heart, which was already speeding up, started to beat even faster. Just now, when Duan Mu Yan held onto her arm, Shen Han Xin felt a throbbing in her heart, which she was unable to suppress. At this moment, the throbbing in her heart grew even stronger.


    "Meng Yan!" This princess has already taught you a lesson today! "I''ll follow you to the emperor and report this!" Xia Hou Yu did not have the stomach to tolerate this, not to mention that Duan Moyan was extremely angry, so she flew into a rage.


    "Sure ¡­" "In the middle of the night, Meng Yan would tell the Emperor that if there hadn''t been some accident, Meng Yan would already be a great benefactor to the Emperor. If she was lucky, she might have been able to sit on equal footing with Imperial Concubine Hua!" Xia Hou Yu''s voice shook. If it was like this, then the one who was in trouble wouldn''t be him.


    "You! "Hmph ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying was momentarily at a loss for words. After staring at Duan Mu Yan for a long time, she finally chose to leave the room. Since she couldn''t do it openly, she went into the dark.


    After Xia Hou Yu Ying left, Duan Mu Yan retracted the ice-cold look in her eyes and turned to look at Shen Hanxin.


    "Just now, Meng Yan was helpless. I hope your highness will not take offense to it." If you were to be lenient against a woman like Xia Hou Yuying, she would be even more unscrupulous.


    "Ugh ¡­" No... will not... Shen Han Xin felt her body suddenly tighten up. He was not a saint, and facing the woman who had first moved his heart, he was unable to maintain his composure. If he did not leave now, he really did not know if he would be able to carry Duan Mu Yan onto the bed and take her for his own.


    Seeing Shen Hanxin leaving in a hurry, Duan Mu Yan didn''t mind. She put down her silver chopsticks and picked up the portrait again. No matter who you are, I will definitely find you ¡­


    After leaving Duan Mu Yan''s room, Shen Han Xin felt that she should find a place to vent her burning desire. Just as she walked out of the room, she saw Xia Hou Yu Ying blocking her with a furious face.


    Shen Hanxin! I feel it is necessary to talk to you! Don''t forget! Back at Xia Hou Manor, you signed the contract! "The contract says so ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying opened her mouth to warn him, but in the next second Shen Han had already hit her acupoints.


    "This King has forgotten! The name written on the contract is, you and I should be a couple who are in love with each other, and want to be like butterflies flying in the air! " As Shen Hanxin spoke, he suddenly lifted Xia Hou Yuying. Since Xia Hou Yuying had come to his doorstep, he had no reason not to. Watching Shen Hanxin''s back as it gradually left, Wind Blade slowly walked out from the darkness. The light in his eyes dimmed. ''Why do you insist on marrying me even though I know this place isn''t suitable for you ¡­''


    "What is it? If you have seen it, you shouldn''t have seen it? " When Feng Jianxue looked back, he saw Yin Shang Rong standing in front of him. Unlike the previous times, Yin Shang Rong''s eyes were no longer icy cold.


    "Merchant?" Are your wounds better? " Windblade knew that he had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a senior all these years, and he had even forgotten about the heavy responsibility of reviving the Abyss Valley. Therefore, every time he saw Yin Shang Rong, he would feel guilty.


    "Ugh ¡­" It''s better now, but I can''t stay in my room, so I came out to take a look ¡­ "I never thought that the prince would be so impatient ¡­" While Yin Shang Rong was speaking, she placed her jade-like fingers on Wind Blade and glanced at the man in front of her. Before Wind Blade could react, she had already moved her other hand around Wind Blade''s waist.


    "Junior Sister ¡­" You... What are you doing? " Wind Blade felt as if all the blood in his body had frozen. For a moment, he didn''t know how to react.


    "Senior Brother ¡­" "Shang Rong''s chest feels so stuffy, as if something is blocking her path. Help her massage ¡­" While speaking, Yin Shang Rong was leaning against Wind Blade as she spoke.


    "Shang Rong..." Are you all right? I''ll walk you back to your room! " Feng Ren subconsciously pushed Yin Shang Rong away and said in embarrassment.


    "No need! "Shang Rong suddenly feels better, and very comfortable ¡­" As Yin Shang Rong spoke, she suddenly retreated from the Wind Blade, her sharp eyes subconsciously looking into the darkness, the smile on her lips became more and more obvious. Just as Wind Blade wanted to ask, Yin Shang had already left.


    In the room, Shen Hanxin slammed Xia Hou Yuying onto the bed and closed the door. If it was before, he wouldn''t have done this, even if everyone in the mansion could hear her, so what? But at this moment, he really did not want Xia Hou Yuying''s voice to reach Duan Mu Yan''s ears. There was no reason, it was just that he did not want it to. Once Shen Hanxin had opened his mute acupoint, Xia Hou Yuying opened her mouth in anger.


    Shen Hanxin! What do you want? " Seeing Shen Hanxin quickly take off his long skirt, Xia Hou Yuying could guess what would happen next.


    "Since you''re This King''s concubine, you should take on the responsibilities of a concubine, shouldn''t you?" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he tore off Xia Hou Yuying''s clothes without a trace of gentleness in his movements.


    "Stop! We haven''t kowtowed yet! You can''t do this! " Feeling her body turn cold, Xia Hou Yu Ying wanted to try and stop her, but she couldn''t. Even though Shen Han Xin was telling the truth, she still desired Shen Han Sheng, not the man in front of her.

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    "That''s not right, didn''t someone just call himself Princess Mu just now?" Why does the princess have such a bad memory? " Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up slightly.


    "Let me go! He was not going to let go! "This princess is going to call for help ¡­" At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying was furious and clamoring; there was almost nothing she could do.


    "Sure ¡­" This King does not mind Princess calling Wind Blade over. This King has always been generous, but I''m afraid Princess will not be able to take it ¡­ " Shen Hanxin sneered and then immediately leaned over Xia Hou Yuying''s delicate body. Without much prelude, Shen Hanxin did not think that the woman beneath him was someone to be pitied.


    "So painful ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying clearly felt that Shen Han Xin was taking possession of her. A sudden pain came from her, and the corners of her eyes immediately became sparkling.


    "Pain?" Will there be a princess'' whip that will be even more painful? " Shen Hanxin''s hands fiercely grabbed onto Xia Hou Yuying''s chest, her eyes slowly narrowing. In her mind, the image of Duan Mu Yan became clearer and clearer, and at this moment, the thirst in her heart rapidly grew.


    "Don''t ¡­" Without the foundation of love and gentle caress, Xia Hou Yuying felt as if her entire body was on fire. Every inch of her body felt as if it was burning in pain.


    "Yan''er ¡­" Endure... "Endure it ¡­" Shen Hanxin had already fallen into his illusions. His body''s desire was irresistible, and he wanted to ask for more. He even wanted to forcefully swallow the dreamer into his belly.


    When she heard the two words'' Yan''er ''coming out from Shen Han Xin''s mouth, Xia Hou Yuying''s body shook. In Shen Han Xin''s eyes, she was just a substitute for Duan Mu Yan. No wonder he covered his face!


    "Dammit ¡­" Ah ¡­ This princess is Xia Hou Yuying! Shen Hanxin! Open your eyes and look! I am Xia Hou Yuying! "It''s not Meng Yan ¡­" Despite the pain, Xia Hou Yuying was still unwilling to be Duan Mu Yan''s substitute. Perhaps it was Xia Hou Yuying''s cry that had awakened Shen Han''s dream-like illusion, his heart, as if falling from the clouds to the abyss. Shen Han''s eyes narrowed as she coldly looked away from Xia Hou Yuying''s chest, and then she opened Xia Hou Yuying''s acupoints.


    "My good princess consort, you shouldn''t have shouted that so loudly ¡­" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he ruthlessly grabbed Xia Hou Yu Ying''s wrists and knocked on the bed. When Shen Hanxin left, her entire body had almost collapsed, and the pain from her body had caused her to not dare to even move an inch. There were no tears, only hatred, and the hatred he felt for Duan Mu Yan had already seeped into every hair on Xia Hou Yuying''s body. She swore that even if he had to sacrifice everything in his life, he would make Duan Mu Yan die without a burial ground.


    The door opened with a bang, Shen Hanxin left without a care in the world. On the bed, Xia Hou Yuying slowly opened her eyes, her empty eyes were filled with hatred ¡­


    When the crisis rushed into Yin Shang''s room, he was applying medicine for himself in front of the bronze mirror. Seeing the crisis, Yin Shang Rong''s heart was slightly bitter. Although the crisis was as gentle as water, the frequency was too high for her to accept.


    "Young master, Shang Qi is injured ¡­" Yin Shang Rong wanted to refuse, but before she could finish, she was dragged away from the bronze mirror and pushed onto the bed.


    "Young Master Qing Shui!" At that time, the fake mountain suddenly appeared in his mind. Yin Shang Rong realized that something was wrong and tried to get up to resist, but he was a step too late. He gripped Yin Shang''s shoulder tightly, and a heart-wrenching pain came from his shoulder.


    "Injured?" Is it here or is it on the chest? " The wound was bleeding because of the excessive force of the crisis. It hurt, but it was not only a wound. Yin Shang Rong wanted to protect the beauty in front of her chest with her hands, but her hands were tied to the bed rail because of the danger.


    "Fearful!" "What in the world makes you dissatisfied with me? What do you want to do with me?" Yin Shang Rong was struggling desperately. Her eyes were full of grief. She no longer resisted as she had intended. What else was there for her to do?


    "You know it yourself! To be able to put on airs in front of his senior brother, can''t you show off in front of me!? A tightness in the chest? Great! Then let this young master properly massage you! " The strength of Yin Shang''s palms was so strong that a cloud of fog emerged from the corner of his eyes.


    "Ugh ¡­" Pain, it goes without saying, was lingering in her heart due to humiliation. Yin Shang Rong suddenly thought, "Why did she do all this?" Was it worth it ¡­


    "Well? Are you feeling better? " The expression in her eyes was cold, her thin lips were pursed tightly, as if the pain in Yin Shang Rong''s heart at this moment was not the result he wanted.


    "Are you really love? "Or hate ¡­" She did not think that she had the charm to make a crisis fall in love at first sight. If a woman did not cause irreparable damage to his heart, he would not have become so extreme. In her eyes, she looked like the woman who was unfortunate to him, and this was the only reason why she could make a crisis love and hate him!


    "What did you say!" Perhaps due to being hurt by Yin Shang Rong, he suddenly waved his hand and slapped down. Blood immediately flowed out of the corner of Yin Shang Rong''s mouth as five finger marks appeared on his pale face.


    Just as the sense of danger was about to lift his hand again, the door suddenly opened. When Wei Qing looked back, she was shocked to see that the person standing in front of her was clearly another person, Yin Shang Rong.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Who would have thought that the Thousand Faces King would be so abnormal, making torturing women a pleasure! This is really a big scandal! " Caiyue''s voice was filled with unconcealable contempt, as Cai Die spoke she tore off her face, her lively eyes fiercely looking at the danger.


    "You!" Her sword-like eyebrows knit together, she suspiciously looked at Cai Die.


    "Senior Brother ¡­" "My chest is so tight ¡­" Cai Die held onto the key, she gently spoke, hearing that, she suddenly realized, and then looked at Yin Shang Rong, covering her body with her robe.


    "Now you know how to cherish the fairer sex? You weren''t acting this way just now! You''re a man, aren''t you? "If you like this woman, you should take care of her with all your heart. Using such perverted methods to deal with her, you can be considered one of the best men!" Cai Die disapproved, her eyes full of disdain.


    "Cai Die! "You are too despicable!" The cold eyes of the man in black suddenly turned cold. He clenched his fists tightly, as if he wanted to make a move.


    "Typically, compared to you, Cai Die, she is still inferior. In terms of crisis, you have to admit defeat, but now my disguise technique has been concealed from the world. Don''t even think about it, but you have to agree to one thing!" Cai Die sternly said, she was not afraid of facing danger, if she did not have any tricks up her sleeve, she would not dare to barge into the Mu King''s Manor alone.


    "What is it?" No matter what, he couldn''t let Cai Die spread the news that he was in such a terrible situation. This time, he was willing to be a villain!


    "Promise me that from now on, you will not be the slightest bit disrespectful towards this Miss Shang Rong, if you still consider yourself to be a man!" Originally, she should hate Cai Die, if not for her, she would not be humiliated like this. But when Cai Die said those words, Yin Shang Rong felt a warm feeling that she had not felt for a long time and had joined the Eagle Dog Organization, she was like a lonely woman, no one cared about her, no one cared about her, and there was not a single person who could talk to her. That kind of loneliness and helplessness was not something that people could endure.


    "Since Miss Cai Die has said it out ¡­" The crisis was also a bit surprising, but this bit of surprise did not change his impulse to kill to keep quiet. While the crisis was running out, Yin Shang Rong somehow had the strength to break free and appeared in front of Cai Die to receive the three poisonous needles that were supposed to pierce her body!


    "Shang Rong!" The sense of crisis he was in looked at the scene in front of him in shock, as he stood there in a daze, unable to believe what he was seeing.


    "Damn it!" Why are you so stupid! If I''m not prepared, I will meet this fellow! What are you still standing there for? Cai Die didn''t expect that Yin Shang would suddenly rush out to block the hidden weapon for her, although she was confident she could avoid the three silver needles.


    "Red Crane Head ¡­" "What do we do ¡­" They were just experts in disguise, they had no way of dealing with poison. Seeing Yin Shang lying in front of him, his heart suddenly ached. It was as painful as if the scene that happened before his eyes all those years ago had happened.


    "You really aren''t a man!" Cai Die angrily opened her mouth and took out a purple bottle, then she took out a pill and quickly placed it in Yin Shang Rong''s mouth.


    "You ¡­ What did you give her? " Ye Zichen asked with a frown.


    "Poison!" In case she suffers! " Cai Die said with a bitter face, she fiercely glanced at the situation.


    "You!" Just as he was about to take action, Yin Shang Rong stopped him.


    "Don''t hurt Cai Die ¡­" Yin Shang Rong struggled to open her mouth. Her eyes were ice-cold, as if she would risk her life if she were to fight again.


    "Alright, alright!" I lied to you! It''s my Fourth Sister''s life-saving pill, but it can cure a hundred poisons. If you still have any conscience, then force the three silver needles that you just stabbed into out of Shang Rong''s body! " Cai Die fiercely stared at the danger, she then helped Yin Shang, the danger had no other choice, she casually took Yin Shang and helped him to the bed, immediately using her power to force out the silver needles.


    "Evil eating fruit! "Humph!" Seeing this, Cai Die wanted to turn around and leave, but was stopped by a dangerous situation.


    "You don''t want to take the opportunity to kill me?" The danger was clear, when working hard with others, even those without martial arts skills would put themselves to death.


    "You need to have principles to be a person, I, Cai Die am not as wretched as you!" If you like her, treat her well! If you don''t like it, don''t look down on women! "Stop making me despise you!" Cai Die coldly said, and turned to leave.


    "Shang Rong, I know you can hear me, sorry, I misunderstood you, maybe you are the same as Cai Die, and think that I am unreasonable, but do you know? "At that time, I was so good to that woman, but she secretly colluded with other men behind my back. I protected her like a treasure, but she treated me like grass. On the third year of my marriage, she and her adulterer actually conspired together to plot against me ¡­" Recalling the past, he felt a wave of bitterness from the bottom of his heart.


    "The result is ¡­" Yin Shang opened his eyes slowly and asked with difficulty.


    "I''m still alive ¡­" He used all his strength in his palms, and with a "pfft" sound, all three silver needles stabbed into the bed.


    "If you admit defeat, don''t worry. I won''t ask you to do anything else in the future!" He then helped Yin Shang to rest, but there was no response. Yin Shang slowly closed his eyes, and a trace of sadness flashed across his heart.

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    Within the inn, Xiaoxiao gazed through the window at the figure that had vanished into the night, and she couldn''t help but fiercely sigh.


    "What is it? You don''t want to follow me and take a look? " Baili Chuxiong walked to his side, looking at his disciple''s frustrated face with great interest.


    "Brother Feng''s Qing Gong is not weak. It would not be good if he were to discover ¡­" Xiaoxiao sat down at the table and poured herself a cup of tea before gulping it down.


    "That''s true. This boy''s martial arts are truly extraordinary. Compared to yours, it''s more than enough. However, what if he were to compare himself with your master ¡­" Baili Chuxiong raised his eyebrows, looking at his disciple from time to time.


    "Are you that kind? Say it, what conditions do you have! " Xiaoxiao harrumphed coldly and said disapprovingly.


    "Help master make a trip to the Xia Hou storage!" "By the way, why don''t you show your face ¡­" Baili Chuxiong spoke nonchalantly, as if what he said was extremely simple.


    "Is there water in your head?" You want me to go to Xia Hou Manor? That was pushing me to hell... Who doesn''t know the power of Blood Swallow? I will not go! " Little Jun''s eyes were wide open as he bluntly refused.


    "It''s not that serious. I just wanted them to know that the Thousand-hand Divine Thief is a woman. There''s no need to go head to head with them!" Baili Chuxiong explained.


    "You''re not afraid that the old man will find you, are you? That shouldn''t be the case! " Little Treasure looked suspiciously at his master.


    "That''s true, if he found out about it so early, that would not be fun!" How about it? "Don''t worry, as long as you''re willing to help Master, Master will definitely help you take care of that kid Feng. When the time comes, I''ll throw him on your bed, hehe ¡­" Before Baili Chuxiong could finish his sentence, a teacup was thrown at him. Luckily, Baili Chuxiong knew his disciple, otherwise, the teacup would have bloomed on his head.


    "It''s settled! "We''ll act separately!" Seeing his small back, Baili Chuxiong couldn''t help but laugh. Xia Hou Bo, you will never have such a good disciple in your life, only that prodigal daughter of yours, you don''t need to raise her!


    Upon thinking about how he had accepted such a small matter, Baili Chuxiong immediately left the room. In fact, he also wanted to know about Xiao Jingfeng''s origins. After all, he was someone that the little girl had her eyes on.


    The night wind blew past his ears. Xiao Jin Feng''s simple clothes made him seem like an eagle as he flew through the forest. When he reached the depths of the bamboo forest, he suddenly turned around and landed firmly on the edge of the cliff.


    "Long time no see ¡­" Under the moonlight, the red dress was emitting a faint light. Shangguan Wuye turned around gracefully, and when he saw the silver mask, he felt a little disappointed.


    "I didn''t expect you to be here." Xiao Jingfeng responded faintly, and his expression under the mask was one of surprise as well. Could it be that the person secretly looking at him on the street was Shangguan Wuye? No! That coldness was filled with killing intent, and it was definitely not from the man in front of him.


    "What''s so strange about that? You can roam the four seas, but I can''t be free and unfettered?" Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips and smiled, then walked towards Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Asgard Master, where are you going?" "Asgard Master, where are you going?" Xiao Jin Feng asked suspiciously.


    "It''s nothing much. I was just bored and wanted to travel together with him. What do you think?" Shangguan Wuye was well aware of Shen Han Sheng''s style. To him, Xiao Jin Feng''s existence was undoubtedly the greatest threat, so he wanted to lure Xiao Jin Feng away from this place.


    "Nothing much, I have an important matter to attend to so I''m afraid that I cannot travel with Asgard Master. I hope that Asgard Master can forgive me." Xiao Jingfeng rejected him straightforwardly, but a ripple rose in the bottom of his heart. Shangguan Wuye would not make such a decision for no reason at all, what did he want to do? To lure him away? Why? A series of question marks lingered in Xiao Lingfeng''s mind, and he was momentarily unable to find an answer.


    "Important thing? "What is it?" Shangguan Wuye asked knowing the answer.


    "Mu Yan had gone missing for a few months, and Duan Xingyi had also disappeared into thin air. How could Palace Master Mo not know about this?" Xiao Jin Feng looked suspiciously at Shangguan Wu Ye.


    "Is there such a thing?" Shangguan Wuye pretended to be surprised and opened his mouth, but he felt that it was hard to do so from the bottom of his heart.


    "I believe that Duan Xingyi is a friend of the palace master. The palace master should know about this." As he spoke, he was suddenly enlightened in his heart. He suddenly understood why Shangguan Wuye had asked to travel with him. He must have wanted to divert him, and the reason why he did so might very well have been because Duan Xingyi was in the Imperial City! Thinking up to here, Xiao Jingfeng''s heart surged with monstrous waves. After searching for so long, he finally had some clues.


    "Ugh ¡­" I haven''t seen that fellow Duan Xingyi in a while. Forget it, since you have something on your mind, Wu Ye won''t force you. Farewell! " Shangguan Wuye suddenly realized what a foolish decision it would be for him to come to Xiao Jingfeng on his own accord.


    Without waiting for Xiao Jin Feng to speak, she had already left, and recalling Shangguan Wu Ye''s strange actions just now, coupled with the cold gaze he had felt from the streets, the light in Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes lit up, he was sure that the person who had been eyeing him on the streets was Duan Xin Yi.


    In the dark, Baili Chuxiong frowned as he looked thoughtfully at Xiao Jin Feng. He knew that the person who had just left was the Palace Master of Yue Hua Palace, Shangguan Wuye. To be able to recognize this person, he must not be an ordinary person. Little girl, don''t fall in love with someone you shouldn''t ¡­


    It was so quiet that it would cause one''s hair to stand on end. Looking around, there was actually not a single bit of light, and logically speaking, even if it was night time, the mansion should at least have someone holding a lantern. Just when they felt that something was off, the flames around them suddenly soared to the sky, and dozens of people held torches in their hands as they surrounded Xiao Min.


    "How dare you!" Which little thief dares to barge into the Rong King''s manor at night? " The deep voice brought with it an ice-cold chill. Xiaoxiao looked in the direction of the voice and saw a big burly man with a big waist walking in front of her. The man had sharp eyebrows and cold eyes.


    "It''s not the first time, is there a need to make such a big fuss ¡­" Xiaoxiao pretended to be calm as she looked at the man in front of her.


    "Are you the Thousand Hand Divine Thief?" Jiao Feng suspiciously asked, sizing up the girl in front of him. According to his judgement, the Thousand Hand Thief should be a man if not an experienced martial artist. How could it be a naughty girl?


    "What is it? "Doesn''t look like it?" A small provocation in response, but her heart was beating like a drum. That damnable old thing, he was clearly pushing her into a fire pit. Even if he found her unpleasing to the eye, there was no need to mess with her like this!


    "It doesn''t matter whether you look like it or not. What matters is that you don''t think of leaving just to get there!" Jiao Feng said coldly. He waved his hand and the dozens of Blood Goose members pounced on Xiaoxiao like hungry wolves. Their momentum was like a strong gale blowing towards Xiaoxiao, approaching in full fury.


    Xiaoxiao admitted that her martial arts skills were extraordinary, but two fists couldn''t match four hands. Now that so many people had rushed up together, if nothing unexpected happened, cough, she would die a miserable death. = = =...


    The flexible sword in his waist circled around his body like a dragon, and in three or five rounds, he had already repelled several ''Blood Goose'' members. At this moment, Jiao Feng had unsheathed his sword, and while he was distracted, he stabbed forward with his sword right in the middle of the small left shoulder.


    "Ugh ¡­" Xiaoxiao felt a sharp pain in her left shoulder, and quickly retreated after swinging the sword. She thought that if the old man didn''t come, she would kill herself! If he were to fall into their hands, it was very likely that he would rather die than live. Who told that old thing to steal someone''s spirit tablet ¡­


    "Do you think your martial arts are worthy of being called a god thief?" Even if he were to die, he would bring one along with him. Just as he was thinking about burning the jade and stone together, a thick layer of smoke suddenly covered everyone''s line of sight. Before they could react, they felt someone had already swept up and left Xia Hou Manor in the blink of an eye.


    After the smoke cleared, Jiao Feng looked around anxiously, but there was no trace of a small existence in front of him.


    "Who are you?" She had eyebrows like a willow leaf, eyes like an array of stars, her beautiful and elegant face was calm and collected, like a calm lake. To be able to retreat completely under the encirclement of the Blood Goose, she must be extraordinary, this was what she was thinking.


    Your savior ¡­ Just call me Peony! " She was as light as a swallow, despite the fact that she was wearing a small robe. She sighed with emotion. If she had this kind of lightness skill, how could she have been caught by others just now?! Almost at the same time, Xiaoxiao felt a sharp pain in her left shoulder, followed by a burst of tingling.


    "So painful ¡­" The little girl covered her shoulders with one hand and her vision blurred.


    "Endure it, we''re almost there!" Hearing her soft voice, she really wanted to ask where she was going. However, in the next second, she felt her vision go black, and instantly fell into darkness. Xiao Jin Feng, who had originally only wanted to take a look around, suddenly became anxious the moment he saw Xiao Yuan Yao. If he could follow Xiao Yuan, then he might have discovered something, and he might have also seen Xiao Xiao heavily injured, but even if he used all of his strength, he could not catch up to her. He had heard that the Moon Palace''s Second Saintess was very good, but he did not expect her to reach such heights.


    Within Mu Wang Manor, Duan Mu Yan was holding onto the painting as she knocked on the door. When the door was opened, she saw that it was Duan Mu Yan. Her gaze turned gentle.


    "Miss Meng Yan, please come in ¡­" From the first time he saw Duan Mu Yan, he did not covet her. He only knew that this woman was not an ordinary person and with just a glance, he could see through the grievances in his heart. Such a smart woman was only suitable to be a friend.


    "If you come to disturb us at such a late hour, please don''t blame me, Young Master Wei." Duan Mu Yan bowed and walked into the room.


    "It''s not too late when you''re young ¡­" She indicated for Duan Mu Yan to sit as she poured a cup of tea and passed it over to him.


    "Meng Yan suddenly interrupted you because she wanted to ask you about something. Meng Yan, I heard that you are an expert in disguise, which craftsman in the martial arts world can make a mask that can be worn on your face for a long time? It''s made of silver." Duan Muyan folded the painting in her embrace, waiting for her reply in anticipation. After receiving the picture, she started to ponder over it.


    "Miss Meng Yan means to be able to create a silver mask that can be worn on the face for a long period of time. The craftsmanship needs to be especially meticulous and there are many things to be paid attention to. In the martial arts world ¡­" Aside from this noble one, there''s also the Moon Flower Palace''s Cai Die. " When he spoke of Cai Die, he could not help but feel a trace of guilt in his heart.


    "Moonlight Palace''s Rainbow Butterfly ¡­ "Isn''t that the girl who broke into Meng Yan''s room last time?" Duan Mu Yan frowned, deep in thought.


    "That''s right. Other than her, no one else can make the silver mask that she always wore on her face. Young Master Yu doesn''t have one now! " The situation was critical.

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    "Meng Yan understands. Thanks ¡­" After which, she stood up and prepared to leave.


    "Is there something on Lady Meng Yan''s mind?" The crisis asked suspiciously.


    "No, I''m just a little tired ¡­" That day, Lady Caidie had barged into his room alone and called out to him, thinking that she would definitely get to know him. Furthermore, the masked man might very well be connected to Caidie, which also proved that they were old acquaintances. Perhaps if she found him, she would be able to find out her true identity.


    Duke Han''s Mansion.


    Seeing the small purple lips on the bed, Yanzhi quickly treated the wound. At the side, Cai Die sized up the small wound, disagreeing.


    "This is the Thousand-hand Divine Thief? "Doesn''t it look very similar ¡­"


    "Of course not. Her martial arts aren''t even as good as yours. How could she secretly steal so many spirit tablets from the Xia Hou clan without anyone noticing?" Peony spoke in a solemn tone, causing the room to burst into laughter.


    "Second sister!" Why are you hurting me! " Cai Die resentfully said.


    "Who told you to barge into the Mu King''s manor without permission? If it wasn''t for Miss Yin Shang who saved you, would you have really avoided the danger?" Cui Yu''s words were full of ridicule.


    "It doesn''t matter if I can''t dodge. Third Sister is here!" Cai Die looked at Cui Yu with a polite face, but that night, Cui Yu was hiding in the dark. With her silver needle, how could she be a match for Cui Yu.


    "It''s good that you know this!" Don''t mess around in the future! Right, does Duan Mu Yan really not remember anything? " Peony''s eyes were cold as she changed the topic.


    "It is more real than a pearl. Sister Four, do you really think that there is such a thing as a medicine that can make people forget everything?" Cai Die nodded her head fiercely, then looked at Yanzhi who was treating her.


    "Although I have never heard of it, it does not mean that I have not. Duan Mu Yan is the best example." Yanzhi sprinkled the medicinal powder on her shoulders before standing up and replying solemnly.


    "I''ve never even heard of you. It seems like she won''t be able to think about the past for the rest of her life!" Cai Die shrugged her shoulders, her eyes dimmed.


    "That might not be the case, since there are people who can find the cure to this poison, then there must be people who can cure it, we can only look at Duan Mu Yan''s luck. Cai Die, Duan Mu Yan might have some connections with us, but we came here to help Mister Shen get rid of the ''Eagle Dog'' and ''Blood Goose''. "Don''t create new problems." Yanzhi reminded him.


    "That''s right. Now that Xia Hou Bo has transferred all of Blood Yan back to the Imperial City and even gathered them all at Xia Hou Manor, we need to wait for the right time and eliminate Blood Yan in one go!" Although Peony and the others had the same intentions, Blood Goose''s reputation had already spread far and wide. They naturally did not dare to act rashly, and it was also because of this, that Peony had hidden itself around Xia Hou Manor and waited for the divine thief to appear again.


    "Elder sister, do you think that this girl is related to a god thief?" Cai Die expressed her doubt.


    "Maybe. We''ll know when she wakes up ¡­" "Right, where is Jiao Feng?" Peony looked around the room, but there was no sign of her.


    "Do you still need to ask!? Naturally, it''s to seduce her little big brother! " Cai Die said with confidence.


    At this moment, in Ye Li''s room, the delicate phoenix was twisting her waist and performing the most beautiful dance of her life. As long as it was a man who had seen her dance before, no one would be able to escape her grasp.


    His collarbone was clearly visible, constantly stimulating Ye Li''s senses. And at this moment, Ye Li was sitting upright on his chair, unable to move. His eyes were almost hanging down, and if he were to use any more strength, he would likely fall to the ground.


    "Little big brother, you don''t know how fun it is. You should know that not everyone has the fortune to watch this dance of Feng''er''s ¡­" The delicate phoenix lightly rotated into Ye Li''s embrace, its jade-like fingers moving downwards from Ye Li''s handsome face. It directly brushed aside his outer robes and stopped in front of Ye Li''s chest.


    "Miss, please remove Nightfall''s acupoint." Weeping sounds became increasingly hoarse. Ye Li only felt that his body had instinctively reacted to the coquettish phoenix''s teasing, despite the fact that this was not his intention.


    "Hmm? Did little brother think about it? You want to spend the night with me? " The delicate phoenix cherry lips slightly curled upwards, as she slowly used her hand to pluck the jade belt on her shoulder. The half exposed shoulder was now presented in front of Ye Li.


    "Miss, don''t be like this. Ye Li ¡­" There are still important matters to be taken care of. " Ye Li felt the blood in his body boil. He was afraid that all of his shallow lust would fall into his eyes.


    "Will it be more important than having sex with a delicate phoenix?" In the next second, she had already grabbed onto Ye Li''s hand and covered her body without any hesitation. At almost the same time, Leng Bing Xin pushed open the door and entered the room. When she saw everything that was in front of her, an indescribable feeling surged up.


    "Ye Li, the prince is calling for you!" Leng Bing Xin''s voice was low, and she immediately turned to leave after closing her mouth. Seeing Leng Bing Xin leave, Ye Li hurriedly pushed Yu Feng away. Just as he was about to give chase, she stopped him.


    "Little big brother, you''ve touched everything you should touch. You have to be responsible for Jiao Feng ¡­" The delicate phoenix cherry lips curved up slightly. He immediately let go of Ye Li and let him run out of the room. Jiao Feng felt defeated as he watched Ye Li leave without any hesitation.


    "What is it? He''s really being attentive? That can''t be, Fifth Sis'' eyes can''t be that bad, right? " It was unknown when Cai Die was leaning on the door, her eyes looking at Ye Li who was walking further and further away, as she said disapprovingly.


    "Strange. Somehow, the taste has become lighter ¡­" Forget it, since he has someone he loves, I won''t do such a wicked thing. What are you looking for me for? " Lil ''Feng sighed. She had traveled in the martial arts world for so long, but this was the first time seeing such an old-fashioned man. If this man fell in love with someone, then he would definitely be dead set on it.


    "Big Sis is looking for you. The leader of Blood Swallow School is a man called Jiao Feng. His kung fu is extremely high, so you have to do it yourself!" Cai Die solemnly said.


    "I think that''s it too. Tell Big Sis that I''ll come right away after I change!" "Yes!" Yu Feng nodded and walked to her room.


    In the backyard, Ye Li hurriedly chased Leng Bingxin. Although she had an embarrassed look on her face, she didn''t know what to say.


    "Just now ¡­ "It wasn''t my intention just now, it was ¡­" Ye Li wanted to explain, but was mercilessly interrupted by Leng Bingxin.


    "You''d better keep these words for your master, I''m not interested in hearing them!" Leng Bing felt a chill in his heart as he opened his mouth and prepared to leave.


    "Bing Xin, you should know my feelings for you! "So I won''t fall in love with any woman but you!" Ye Li, in a moment of desperation, revealed what he felt deep within his heart. Leng Bing''s heart trembled slightly upon hearing this. After what had happened to Duan Mu Yan, she had thought that Ye Li would be extremely disappointed in her. However, when he heard those words, she suddenly felt a sense of complacency in her heart.


    "You know that my heart is not with you! Since Jiao Feng is interested in you, you might as well consider it. " Leng Bingxin''s voice was clear and cold, and she left without saying a word. Ye Li could only bitterly smile at Leng Bingxin''s heartlessness. She had already known that this would be the case, so she didn''t want to humiliate herself.


    Early in the morning, when he had just woken up, he was just in time to bring the medicinal soup in.


    "Who are you?" Xiao Budian looked at the girl in front of him and questioned her coldly.


    "You woke up really quickly. Once you drink it, the poison in your body will almost be completely dispelled." Yanzhi calmly opened her mouth and handed the soup over to Xiaoxiao. She lowered her eyes and looked at the wound on her shoulder, then looked at rouge. After hesitating for a moment, she finally drank all the medicine in the bowl into her stomach.


    "Such a bold girl, aren''t you afraid that the medicine will be poisonous?" Yanzhi liked being small, so she couldn''t help but tease him.


    "If elder sister harms me, I won''t be able to live! But I just remember that the one who saved me from Xia Hou''s residence last night wasn''t you? " After drinking the medicine, Xiaoxiao slowly got down from the bed and asked doubtfully.


    "Of course, my qinggong isn''t that good. Oh right, why did you pretend to be Thousand Hand Divine Thief to provoke the Xia Hou clan? Don''t you know you''ll die if you do that? " Yanzhi put down the medicine bowl and looked at Xiaoxiao.


    That damned old thing, he really wanted me to barge into the Xia Hou Residence alone. I thought that Baili Chuxiong would at least observe from the shadows, and if I were to be in any danger to save him, I would never have expected that! What do you mean ''a Master for a day'' for a lifetime? If he was his father, he wouldn''t be so heartless!


    "Elder sister, where are we?" Xiaoxiao asked in a serious tone instead of answering.


    "This is the Residence of Han, the one who rescued you last night was my second elder sister. However, you were injured by a sword and your sword was poisoned, so I was the one who cured you of your poison!" We sisters have saved you twice ¡­ " Yanzhi said truthfully with a faint smile on her face.


    Feeling the kindness in Yanzhi''s eyes, she got right to the point.


    "I wonder how elder sister will repay Xiaoxiao?" The little girl was the same as Cai Die, they were both weird, and naturally understood the hidden meaning behind Yanzhi''s words.


    "If you know of the Thousand Hands Divine Thief, we would like to become friends with him. Or, we have a request!" Yanzhi also told the truth.


    "I can do it! However, I will have to trouble the few big sisters to help put on a small act! " Old thing! You won''t let me have a good time, and I can''t let you have a good time!


    "It''s a deal!" Yanzhi replied.


    He kept pacing back and forth in his room, his eyes looking out the window from time to time. Last night, he had followed Xiao Lingfeng for a while, but when he arrived at Xia Hou Manor, he had already disappeared into thin air. He circled around Xia Hou Manor, and only after making sure that he had not been caught did he feel at ease. He had been raised by Baili Chuxiong. In his heart, he already had a daughter. Now that his daughter''s fate was unknown, how could he not be anxious?


    No! He couldn''t wait any longer! Just as Baili Chuxiong was about to leave the inn, a sharp arrow shot out from the window. Baili Chuxiong dodged the arrow, but by the time he dodged, the person who came was already nowhere to be seen. Seeing the words on the arrow, Baili Chuxiong hastily opened it up.


    "If you know of Xiaoxiao''s whereabouts, immediately go to the ruined temple on the eastern outskirts of the Imperial City." Without time to think or care about the trap, Baili Chuxiong dashed out of the room, heading straight for the location indicated by the letter. The next second, Xiao Jingfeng, who was already prepared, followed him out.


    When Baili Chuxiong reached the temple, other than the waves of grass, he did not see anyone else. The surroundings were completely silent, and in the next second, Baili Chuxiong entered the temple, and he froze in place. In the middle of the temple, there was a bloodied figure lying on the ground, and that face, that nose, was clearly his good disciple!


    "Small... "Small!" Baili Chuxiong''s eyes were bloodshot. He suddenly ran in front of Xiaoxiao, knelt on the ground, and extended his trembling fingers under Xiaoxiao''s nose. His heart felt like it was being crazily hacked by thousands of blades at this moment as tears welled up in his eyes.

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    "Small... You can''t die! If you die, what will Master do? Who did this to you? Was it that bastard Xia Hou Bo? Rest assured, Master will definitely avenge you! "Small ¡­" Baili Chuxiong''s heart was filled with grief as he watched the beautiful girl die in such a miserable manner after being stabbed three or four times in the face. How could he not feel heartache?


    "Small... Master is sorry! Master just wants you to show your face... "It''s all Master''s fault ¡­" Baili Chuxiong tightly held onto Xiaoxiao, so tightly that it seemed as if he was about to crush her.


    Just as Baili Chuxiong was about to pick up Xiaoxiao, a cold wind blew. Baili Chuxiong suddenly dodged, and several needles stabbed into the stone. It was evident how strong the hidden weapons'' internal force was.


    "Who is it?" Baili Chuxiong held onto Xiaoxiao tightly, his eyes were as cold as ice. Almost at the same time, Baili Chuxiong suddenly felt a shadow flash past behind him. When he looked back, there was no one there. However, he could feel a different air current gushing towards him. Could it be ¡­ Was it a ghost?!


    When he thought here, Baili Chuxiong suddenly looked at the Buddha statue in front of him, but what he saw was a woman dressed in the robes of a Buddha, with eyes that seemed to have the power to captivate a person''s soul. With just a glance, Baili Chuxiong felt as if he had entered a dream, the scene in front of him was extremely white, the two women dressed as saints walking towards him.


    "This... "Where is this place?" Baili Chuxiong choked, and asked doubtfully.


    "This is heaven. After your disciple died at a young age, he was very concerned about you, so I asked Buddha to guide him into the land of gods, to renew his relationship with you as a master and disciple." The Holy Daughter''s face was expressionless as she spoke.


    "Then... So I''m dead? No! I still have to avenge myself! "He can''t die yet!" Baili Chuxiong was flabbergasted as he looked at the scene before him in disbelief.


    "You have no choice. This is a small wish." The Holy Maiden explained, and then wrapped the white silk around Baili Chuxiong''s body.


    "Small... "What about that little girl?" Baili Chuxiong was extremely unreconciled. He was not afraid of death, but that bastard Xia Hou Bo was still alive. He could not die!


    "Master ¡­" Baili Chuxiong was silent. A small figure dressed in white appeared in front of him.


    "Small ¡­" I can''t die right now. Quickly tell the Holy Maiden and let me go back! " Baili Chuxiong almost begged.


    "Does Master not want to be with Xiaoxiao?" Tears welled up in her eyes.


    "That''s not it, it''s just that Master has an unfulfilled wish!" When Master gets his revenge, he will definitely come looking for Xiaoxiao. How about it? " Baili Chuxiong looked at his disciple with a pained expression, and said helplessly.


    "Master, this one just wants to know, what do you think? How could he let a puny little kid deal with so many ''Blood Swallow'' killers? You think that your life just so happened to be too comfortable, so you should die miserably, shouldn''t you? " The small voice slowly turned heavier and his body turned into a bloody mess.


    "Ugh ¡­" Small... Master really didn''t do it on purpose, he just forgot the time ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" How can I fly? " Baili Chuxiong suddenly felt his body floating in the air. Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard a ''pa'' sound, and Baili Chuxiong subconsciously closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes, everything before him shocked him.


    "You ¡­ What do you know? Small? You... Aren''t you in the sky? " Baili Chuxiong said absentmindedly.


    "Why does Master want Xiaoxiao to stay in the sky?" A petrified voice came out from the small mouth as his slender fingers grabbed onto Baili Chuxiong''s white beard.


    "Pain ¡­" "Release!" Baili Chuxiong grimaced in pain, knowing that this was no dream.


    "Is a dignified Thousand-hand Divine Thief unable to endure even this little bit of pain?" Cai Die looked at the face of Baili Chuxiong, and said without a care.


    "Who said I''m the Thousand Hand Divine Thief!" Baili Chuxiong refuted.


    "You are ¡­" You don''t even know who you are anymore? " Lil ''White pulled on his beard and said viciously. Hearing that, Baili Chuxiong was startled, but soon after, he glared at Lil'' White.


    "How dare you, girl?" Baili Chuxiong almost gnashed his teeth. He''s raised an ingrate, an ingrate!


    "Old man, do you know that I am only following you? What did you do to me? If not for you sisters, I would have died at the hands of Blood Swallow! " Little Jun was indignant, and as he spoke, his eyes sparkled.


    "Master swore, that was just an accident. Master really went too late, but now you''ve found everything. Why don''t you quickly let Master go!" Baili Chuxiong originally wanted to untie the rope tied to his body, but the method to do so was very ingenious. No matter how hard he tried, it was all in vain.


    "It''s fine to undo it, but ¡­" As she spoke, she turned to look at the Great Saintess Peony.


    "I am Peony, Great Saintess of the Nether Palace. These are the other Saintess of the Nether Palace. Peony now has a request. I hope that old mister can join hands with us and destroy the Blood Goose." Peony spoke softly. Her face was filled with respect and modesty.


    "Beg? Is there anyone who would beg like that? " This was the first time he felt so humiliated in front of so many people.


    "Peony has heard of the feud between the old teacher and Xia Houbo. Since we have a common enemy, why not work together to achieve twice the results with half the effort?" Peony didn''t care about Baili Chuxiong''s reaction as it analyzed the situation calmly.


    "My own enmity wouldn''t lie to others!" Baili Chuxiong was still unwilling.


    "Teacher, don''t joke around. Xia Hou Bo is indeed not your match, but with the addition of his'' Blood Yan '', I really don''t know how terrible your death will be!" Seeing how Baili Chuxiong was so stubborn, he added fuel to the fire.


    "None of your business! "Anyway, I don''t agree!" Baili Chuxiong tilted his head back slightly, as if he wanted to do something about it.


    "Good!" Sister Peony, let''s go! He was going to tell Xia Houbo that this old thing was here. In any case, he couldn''t undo the buttons! If he wants to die, none of us can stop him! " The other holy maidens also followed along. Seeing that Peony and the others had already left the broken temple, Baili Chuxiong looked around, and when he saw the strange Buddha statue in front of him, he could not help but cry out.


    "Come back!" "I agree!" With that, Little Jun dashed in front of Baili Chuxiong like a gust of wind, smiling sinisterly.


    "Since old mister has agreed, why don''t you untie him?" Peony said happily.


    "Wait!" "I have things to say first. I can cooperate with you. However, Xia Hou Bo must be handed over to this old man. As for ''Blood Swallow'' ¡­"


    "Sir, don''t worry. Although there are dozens of ''Blood Swallow'' people, we sisters are no pushovers. As long as Sir can contain Xia Hou Bo, we are confident that we can eliminate all of them!" Peony swore solemnly that, as the Holy Maiden of the Moon Palace, they indeed had the ability to do so.


    After untying Baili Chuxiong, Peony respectfully walked to his side. Since this old mister is willing to cooperate with us, I will be a guest at the Residence of Han. May this old mister accompany us back to the Residence of Han? " Even though Baili Chuxiong was hesitant, he still followed Peony and the others back to the Residence of Han.


    In the dark, Xiao Jingfeng''s brows were tightly knitted together. The seven Holy Maiden had actually all appeared in the Southern Mountain, and was even working for the Southern King? Wasn''t it rumoured that the Moon Splendor Hall had no dealings with the imperial government? Why was he so enthusiastic about the Southern King? Xiao Jingfeng felt that something was amiss, so he secretly followed Peony and the others towards the Residence of Duke Han.


    In Mu Wang Manor, Duan Muyan could only go out to try her luck. If she did not meet the masked man, she would directly ask Shen Hansheng. With her intuition, Duan Muyan believed that Shen Hansheng would definitely recognize this person.


    "Strange, why didn''t Duke Han come to block the door today?" When he had just left the Palace, Yin Shang Rong was greatly surprised.


    "It''s a good thing he didn''t come!" After which, she walked to the main street with Yin Shang. However, after searching for a few times, she still couldn''t find the masked man in the painting. It wasn''t until after lunch that Duan Muyan finally decided to ask someone directly at the Duke Han Mansion.


    "Shang Rong, you should know where the Residence of Duke Han is, right?" Meng Yan asked in a deep voice.


    "I know. Is Lady Meng Yan going to find King Han?" Yin Shang Rong didn''t think much of it. After observing the woman for the past few days, she seemed to be afraid of King Han, so why would she take the initiative to look for him?


    "Lead the way, I have something to talk to him about!" Duan Mu Yan said indifferently, thinking that no matter what, she had to find out the whereabouts of the masked guy, even if Shen Han Sheng did not say it, the girl called Cai Die would definitely know.


    Duke Han''s Mansion.


    Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze to the three characters that flickered with a golden light under the sunlight. She couldn''t help but be startled. Although she had no impression of them, she didn''t feel like she was a stranger. When the gatekeeping servant saw that it was Duan Mu Yan, he immediately went up to welcome her.


    "Miss Meng Yan!" "Long time no see! Quickly go to the main hall and invite me in. This lowly one will go report it to your highness right away ¡­" Duan Mu Yan had been staying in the Han King''s Manor for a period of time. At that time, all of the favors Shen Hansheng had towards her had fallen into the eyes of these servants, and their attitude towards her was naturally respectful and humble.


    Without hesitation, Duan Muyan entered the Residence of Han with Yin Shang. The sense of familiarity grew stronger and stronger, but she could not recall anything about it at all. Just as Duan Mu Yan stepped into the main hall, a clear and melodious voice rang out from behind her.


    "Meng Yan? It''s really you! It''s good that you''re back! "It''s good that you''re back ¡­" In the next second, he had already walked into the main hall. Just as she was about to pull Duan Mu Yan''s hand, Duan Mu Yan subtly circled around his hand.


    "Duke Han, please do not misunderstand. Meng Yan came here to ask King Han about a matter. I wonder if King Han knows this person?" It is also the person that Frost King did his best not to let Meng Yan see! " As she spoke, Duan Mu Yan retrieved the painting from her bosom and placed it in front of Shen Hansheng.


    Even though it was just a painting, Shen Han Sheng could already tell who the person in it was. His heart skipped a beat as he was unable to comprehend the situation. Since Duan Mu Yan lost her memory, how could she possibly remember this mask? Or maybe ¡­ She didn''t lose her memories at all! The latter was quickly rejected by Shen Hansheng. If Duan Mu Yan hadn''t lost her memories, she wouldn''t have needed to use this painting to ask her.


    "Ugh ¡­" This King remembers, isn''t this the Jianghu person who was performing on the streets that day? What, you want him? If that''s the case, This King will send someone to look for him! " Shen Hansheng pursed his lips, appearing as though he didn''t care about Zhang Xuan''s words.


    "Duke Han doesn''t know this person?" The intentions of Shen Han Sheng back then could not be any clearer. If he were to say that he didn''t know the other party, even a fool would not believe him.

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    "Meng Yan thinks that I should recognize him? "You''re thinking too much ¡­" Shen Han Sheng chuckled calmly. Just as she was about to speak again, the entrance of the mansion was suddenly bustling with noise and excitement. When Duan Mu Yan heard this, she looked over and saw seven to eight women entering the Residence of Han. There was even an old man among them. When Peony and the others entered the main hall, he was directly across from Duan Mu Yan.


    Peony was taken aback, but when it saw the look in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, it opened its mouth and was about to say something, but was pushed away by Cai Die.


    "Mu Yan... Do you remember... "Ugh ¡­" "This is not Xiao Jin ¡­" Before Cai Die could finish, she was pulled back by Peony.


    "Cai Die! How can you be so rude? This person must be a noble guest of the Prince. Peony snapped coldly, before turning to look at Duan Mu Yan.


    "Miss, please do not take offense. This little sister of mine is usually crazy, so she does not have any rules. If there was something she was lacking just now, please forgive her." Peony bowed and said gently. Even though Peony had explained it this way, Duan Mu Yan could tell the truth from her words. She believed that Cai Die''s words were 90% true. However, even if she asked further, she wouldn''t be able to get anything out of it.


    "Young lady is too polite. Since Duke Han has an important guest, Meng Yan will take her leave ¡­" Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded her head and walked out of the main hall around the peony, as if she didn''t mind Cai Die''s words.


    Looking at Duan Mu Yan''s leaving figure, Peony glared fiercely at Cai Die, causing Shen Han Sheng''s expression to turn extremely ugly. Cai Die knew that she had just opened her mouth, so she covered her mouth with her hands, looking at the two of them with a begging expression.


    "Duke Han, this is Mister Baili, the God of Thousand Hands!" After Yanzhi finished his sentence, Shen Hansheng stopped looking at Chu Xiong and walked towards him with a respectful expression on his face.


    "I''ve long heard of Mister''s great name. Now that I''ve met you, it''s my fortune!" Shen Hansheng said respectfully. Baili Chuxiong nodded slightly, then walked into the main hall with Peony and the others.


    The moment Duan Muyan left the Residence of Han, in the dark, her simple shirt suddenly trembled, and all the blood in her body seemed to have frozen. Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t believe what he saw with his own eyes, the person he had been searching for for for the past few months was right in front of him now. Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Lingfeng dashed out in the opposite direction, in the direction of Duan Moyan.


    "Mu Yan!" His eyes under the mask were as bright as the stars.


    Looking at the masked man in front of her, Duan Mu Yan''s heartache became increasingly clear. She looked at Xiao Jin Feng silently, but her heart felt as though it was boiling over.


    "Miss Meng Yan, this is not a good place to talk. Let''s find a place." Yin Shang Rong felt that something was amiss when she saw Duan Ling Tian''s girlfriend right in front of her. She turned her gaze towards the Duke of Han''s estate and reminded him.


    "Master Meng Yan has been here for a long time! "If mister doesn''t mind, please follow me, Meng Yan!" Duan Mu Yan endured the surging emotions in her heart as she spoke in a light tone. Xiao Lingfeng''s face was filled with astonishment when she heard this. Even though she didn''t understand what was going on, she still followed Duan Moyan to a quiet and secluded place.


    "Shang Rong, sorry to trouble you!" Duan Mu Yan looked solemnly at Yin Shang Rong. Yin Shang knew what was going on, and immediately walked a few meters away, vigilantly looking around.


    "Mu Yan! What''s wrong with you? " Xiao Jin Feng felt that something was wrong with the girl before him, but he couldn''t pinpoint what was wrong.


    "You know me? And you know my name? " Her eyes, which were as beautiful as a butterfly''s feathers, glimmered in excitement as she spoke.


    "You ¡­ Don''t you remember who you are? How is that possible? " Xiao Jingfeng''s sword-like brows tightly knitted, and his deep eyes shone with a light of disbelief.


    "What''s impossible? Now that you''re standing in front of me, I don''t even know who you are. There''s only one thing I''m sure of, and that''s that I''ll definitely recognize you!" Because this mask will hurt me. " Duan Moyan spoke bitterly, placing all her hopes on the man before her.


    "Did you lose your memories? "Who did it!?" Xiao Lingfeng gritted his teeth, a cold light flashing through his eyes.


    "It''s not important. Now I just want to know who I am. Can you tell me everything you know? " Duan Mu Yan spoke as though she was begging, her watery eyes rippling.


    "You trust me?" Xiao Lingfeng looked straight at Duan Mu Yan as he solemnly spoke. His heart ached inexplicably. He really didn''t know why Duan Mu Yan had to endure so much pain and torture in these past few months. The pain he felt was even more unbearable than the time he fell into the sea of flames.


    "If I didn''t believe you, I wouldn''t have gone looking for you everywhere!" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, she withdrew her painting from her bosom and spoke resolutely. Looking at the painting in Duan Mu Yan''s hand, Xiao Jin Feng was silent for a long time before he finally spoke.


    "Your name is Duan Mu Yan, you''re the Third Princess of the Badlands Court, your royal father is the Badlands Emperor, Duan Chen, your mufei is the pear concubine Ling Zi Yan of the Jadeite Temple, your royal brother is Duan Jingyang, and you also have a childhood sweetheart, Xiao Yuxuan ¡­" Just a few months ago, you turned the tide and saved Big Mo from danger, becoming the first empress of Big Mo''s history. In just a few days, you disappeared without a trace. How did you end up here? "You ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng was about to inquire further, but when he recalled the fact that Duan Mu Yan had already lost her memories, he couldn''t help but remain silent.


    "I am the Third Princess of the Badlands Court ¡­" Even been an empress? Why don''t I have any idea? "Why am I here ¡­" She knew that her identity was not simple, but she did not know that it was this bizarre. Duan Mu Yan constantly shook her head, and her eyes were filled with fear as she continuously retreated, her mind a mess of complicated memories. The fragmented memories that could not be arranged according to the rules lingered in her mind, they could not be linked together, they could not be captured.


    "Mu Yan! Don''t worry, take your time, one day you''ll remember! Come with me... I''ll bring you back to the Badlands! " Seeing the pained expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face, Xiao Jin Feng abruptly pulled on Duan Mu Yan''s hand and firmly said:


    "NO!" I can''t leave! " Duan Muyan shook off Xiao Lingfeng''s hand and decisively replied.


    "Why? You... "You don''t believe me?" Xiao Lingfeng puzzledly looked at Duan Moyan, a trace of injuries appearing in his heart.


    "I believe you! But I want to know why I''m here! I want to know who caused my amnesia! I can''t just leave like this! At the very least, I can''t leave until I recover my memories! " An empress like her actually fell to such a state? She had to know who was the one who harmed her! Anger boiled in her heart as the depths of her eyes turned black.


    "Mu Yan, do you know how dangerous it is for you to be here? The Southern Yue and the Great Mo have always been at odds and they must have captured you as a hostage to force the Great Mo to give up the city!" Xiao Jin Feng spoke calmly.


    "At least I''m free now! I will not leave until the matter is settled! You... "Who are you?" Duan Mu Yan wanted to call out to Xiao Jin Feng, but at this moment, she realised that she didn''t even know who he was.


    "I... "I was your previous subordinate, I have no regrets ¡­" If it wasn''t for the mask, Duan Moyan would have definitely seen the sadness and helplessness on his face. Since Duan Moyan had already lost her memories, then it would be best for her to forget some things.


    "My subordinates? "No regrets ¡­" Duan Mu Yan had no impression of what Xiao Jin Feng had said. Other than that mask, her memory had not improved at all.


    "Mu Yan, where are you now?" Xiao Jingfeng asked solemnly as he restrained the emotions in his eyes. Since he already knew of Duan Mu Yan''s whereabouts, he had to pass the news to the Great Mo as soon as possible. If there really was an accident, he would have to take care of it.


    "Duke Mu Palace!" Duan Mu Yan did not try to conceal anything. Inexplicably, she believed that the man before her surpassed anyone.


    "Shen Hanxin''s residence? "Is it safe?" Xiao Jin Feng had fought with the Southern Yue for several years, so he naturally understood the Southern Yue Imperial Family very well. Even though he had never seen it, he had at least heard of it.


    "They don''t seem to know my identity. Otherwise, with my identity, how would I be able to freely enter and leave the Mu King''s manor?" Duan Mu Yan smiled bitterly.


    "Mu Yan, are you sure that you want to stay in the Mu King''s Manor and not leave with me?" It wasn''t easy for him to find the location of Duan Mu Yan, and his only wish was to bring her back to the Badlands Court.


    "It''s not the time yet. You said it earlier, since there is a barrier between the Mo and the Southern Yue, maybe I will be of use here." Although she didn''t know what she could do, she had no idea what she could do.


    "But you are the Great Mo Princess, and also the Queen, you shouldn''t take such a risk." Xiao Jin Feng pursed his lips and tried to persuade her.


    "Isn''t there already a new emperor in Badlands? I don''t regret it, I know you are worried about me, but I still can''t leave! Since you were once my subordinate, you have to listen to my orders. Now that you are no longer in a safer situation than I am, I keep thinking that I should recognize you, so during this period of time, you definitely cannot show yourself again! Unless you have no other choice, don''t come to the Mu King''s Manor to find me either! There are countless experts over there, it would be terrible if they were to find out! " Duan Mu Yan instructed.


    "Since you''ve already made up your mind, there''s no need to regret it. I''ll stay at the Yun Lai Inn right now. If you need anything, just find me anytime!" The most important thing right now was to notify the Badlands Court and to look after the situation. Furthermore, he could only contact Yan Wuhen, the Great Mo General. At that time, he naturally had a way to contact the Pear Blossom Pavilion.


    Mu King''s manor, secret room.


    Yin Shang Rong reported Duan Mu Yan''s whereabouts to Shen Han Xin.


    "There really is a masked guy ¡­" What did they say? " Shen Han Xin narrowed her eyes and asked with raised eyebrows.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Miss Meng Yan and that person have deliberately lowered their voices. This subordinate did not hear the contents of their conversation. Also, this subordinate did indeed see the seven Holy Maiden of the Moonlight Palace at the Residence of the King. There was even an old man among them who seemed to have heard someone introduce the old man as the Thousand Hand Divine Thief before this subordinate left! " Yin Shang Rong answered truthfully.


    "Oh? That''s good news! But luckily, the first one he has to deal with is Xia Hou Bo, thus giving us the chance to make preparations. Currently, the troops from the surrounding counties should be under Shen Han Sheng''s control, and the other half is under Xia Hou Bo''s control. If they were to fight seriously, we would definitely not be a match for any of them, so ¡­ " Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, a sinister light shining in her eyes.


    "Prince, you mean ¡­" Yin Shang Rong asked doubtfully.

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    "Very simple, take the next best thing! Originally, This King did not think that he would be able to clash head on with Shen Hansheng. When Shen Hansheng attacks Prefecture''s Xia Hou Bo, you can make a mask of Xia Hou Bo''s skin, and then take the military talisman from Border County. Then, we can kill and seize the military power. Shen Han Xin spoke casually, as if everything was within his calculations. It was just that he was missing one person ¡­


    "So it turns out that Your Highness does not intend to compete with the Duke of Han in the throne room." Yin Shang Rong was suddenly enlightened.


    "This King has already transferred the people from the Hawkdog group out of the Imperial City, so that Shen Hansheng wouldn''t be caught unprepared. Now we just want to watch the show. " Shen Hanxin said confidently.


    "Then what about Lady Meng Yan?" Yin Shang Rong really wanted to know what her master thought. Lady Meng Yan is the chess piece for dealing with Shen Hansheng, she doesn''t have any use for him.


    "Let her go temporarily. This King will not push her out unless it is absolutely necessary!" Shen Hanxin pursed his lips. He had already made up his mind.


    What Xiao Lingfeng did not expect was that not even two days after he sent the message, Yan Wuhen was already standing in front of him.


    "No regrets?" I really didn''t expect you to be here! " Yan Wuhen spoke with excitement as he tightly held Xiao Jin Feng''s shoulder with both of his hands, unable to conceal his excitement.


    "I don''t regret it, but I never thought that you all would come so quickly ¡­" Seeing Yan Wuhen again, Xiao Jingfeng felt a sense of familiarity.


    "In fact, before we received your letter, we had already left the Badlands and went all the way to the Southern Yue. You probably haven''t seen King Han. The King Han you mentioned in your letter was actually Duan Xingyi from that day!" With that said, Xiao Li Feng looked at Yan Wu Hen in shock.


    "How is this possible? Duan Xingyi is not the prince of the Badlands Court? "How did he become the Southern King of Han?" Xiao Jin Feng asked in surprise.


    "It''s a long story, this is what happened ¡­" Yan Wuhen told Xiao Li Feng everything that had happened. After hearing that, Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but suck in a breath of cold air. If that was the case, wouldn''t Da Mo have been destroyed by Shen Han Sheng?


    "Needless to say, my master must have been brought back to the Southern Yue by that Shen Hansheng! No regrets, you said you met Master! Where is she? When can we meet with Master? " Zi Min said anxiously. After travelling for so many days, this was her only wish.


    "Mu... Master is currently in the Mu Wang Manor and is temporarily safe. Previously, I advised Master to leave but Master said that he would have to wait until he recovered his memories before considering if he should return with us to the Badlands. " Xiao Jin Feng spoke solemnly, his way of addressing him changed.


    "No regrets, Wu Hen, it would be best if you could let Mu Yan meet with us. Firstly, let her know that we have come to the Southern Mountains, and if there is anything that requires our help, secondly, I also want to know whether Mu Yan''s amnesia was caused by medicine or not. I hope she can find a way to recover her memories!" This is the foundation! " Zheng Tingze suggested. Yan Wu Hen and Xiao Jin Feng looked at each other, agreeing with Zheng Ting Ze''s method.


    Late at night, when Shen Hanxin stepped into Duan Mu Yan''s room, he saw a look of contemplation in his eyes.


    "What is Meng Yan thinking?" Shen Han Xin said softly, her eyes filled with a faint smile. Speechless, upon seeing Shen Hanxin, Duan Mu Yan hid the glint in her eyes before standing up to pour Shen Hanxin a cup of green tea.


    "Meng Yan is thinking about what capabilities do she have to make the prince treat her so highly." Duan Mu Yan replied in a low voice, a trace of sadness on her face.


    "What if This King tells you because I like it?" Shen Hanxin put down the teacup as he spoke, his slender fingers slowly pulling on Duan Mu Yan''s jade wrist, a strange light flashing in his eyes.


    "Your Highness must be joking. Although Mu Yan is stupid, she still knows her limits. Your status is noble, how could Mu Yan be interested in you?" Duan Mu Yan wanted to retract her breasts, but Shen Han''s grip was too tight and she had no strength to do so.


    "If you marry this king, then you''ll be Mu Wangfei. Your status is as noble as mine, so what''s the point of coveting it?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up, his peach blossom eyes were filled with sincerity. Just when Duan Mu Yan was unsure of how to respond, the room''s door was pushed open. Xia Hou Yuying coldly stared at the two of them.


    "Your highness Mu''s memory is really bad. In half a month, this princess will be Mu Wangfei. Could it be that Your highness still wants to marry two wangfei?" Even so, Xia Hou Yuying''s attitude caused Duan Mu Yan to be a little stunned. Seeing such a scene, shouldn''t she rush over like a shrew, tugging at her hair and scolding the fox spirit?


    "Princess, what''s the matter?" Shen Hanxin was still holding Duan Mu Yan''s hand, looking at Xia Hou Yuying unrestrainedly.


    "Father wants me to tell you that tomorrow, I will make a trip to King Rong''s mansion. There is something we need to discuss!" Xia Hou Yu Ying said coldly, and before Shen Hanxin could respond, she had already turned around and left. Seeing Xia Hou Yuying''s abnormal actions, Shen Han Xin felt that something was amiss. He then turned to look at Duan Mu Yan.


    "The King of Japan will let your Wind Blade and the merchant accompany you. This way, she won''t harm you when I''m not around!" Shen Hanxin opened his mouth solemnly, unconcealable concern in his eyes.


    "Your highness, thank you." Duan Mu Yan did not reject and instead nodded her head.


    The next morning, after Shen Hanxin left the manor, Duan Mu Yan walked out of her room. After pondering over it for a few days, she still had some questions that she had yet to clear up. She needed to see Xiao Jin Feng again.


    "Miss Meng Yan, why don''t you wait for Wind Blade?" The merchant looked back at the arch, but the wind blade had not appeared.


    "Why don''t you go take a look? I''ll wait for you here ¡­" She really hoped that Wind Blade wouldn''t follow them. If they wanted to break away from these two experts, it wouldn''t be an easy task. Yin Shang Rong nodded her head lightly and walked back to Mu Wang Manor. The instant Yin Shang Rong''s figure disappeared, Duan Mu Yan''s eyes flashed and she immediately walked towards the familiar street.


    As for Yin Shang Rong, when she arrived at Feng Ren''s room, she realized that the door was open, and felt a little shocked. She then stepped into the room, only to see that there was no one there, just as Yin Shang Rong was about to leave, she suddenly saw a note on the table.


    ''If you want to save the Wind Blade, hurry to the eastern suburban forest. Looking at the note in her hand, Yin Shang Rong frowned. Did something happen to the Wind Blade? Without hesitation, Yin Shang Rong rushed out of the Mu King Manor. She wanted to inform Meng Yan to wait for her return, but the entrance to the manor was already empty and Meng Yan was nowhere to be seen.


    Yin Shang Rong looked at the note in her hand, her eyes were fixed on it. What should she do? Wind Blade? Or was he looking for Meng Yan? After thinking for a while, Yin Shang Rong finally jumped up and headed to the woods in the east suburbs.


    On the main street, Duan Moyan relied on her impression of Yun Lai''s inn to head there. However, when she passed by an alley, she saw a familiar figure. Her heart trembled slightly before she pursed her lips and walked towards an alley.


    "Princess, you''re in a good mood ¡­" Her slender eyes that were as long as a butterfly slightly twinkled. Duan Mu Yan calmly walked towards Xia Hou Yu Ying. Her cherry lips were pursed into an arc, which was not in the least bit unexpected.


    "Meng Yan!" Do you know how much you deserve to die? " Xia Hou Yu''s cold eyes were stinging with a bloodthirsty light.


    "Meng Yan really doesn''t know anything about this. Meng Yan only knows that the Princess has kidnapped Meng Yan time and time again, but in the end, all she does is try to get some water. What''s wrong?" "Princess, do you still want to repeat the same trick?" There was no trace of fear in her eyes.


    "That''s because this princess is too merciful! This time, this princess will definitely not fail! " Xia Hou Yu Ying raised her hand and clapped twice. Behind her, there were three muscular men.


    "Without a doubt, both Feng Dao and Yin Shang Rong were lured away by you?" Even so, Duan Moyan still had a smile on her face as her eyes gleamed with a bright light.


    "You are smart, but not enough to save your life! Meng Yan, today is the day you die, do you still have anything to say? " Xia Hou Yuying looked at Duan Mu Yan with hatred, her face brimming with an unconcealable excitement.


    "I have a lot of things to say, but I don''t want to tell you! If you want to fight, then do it quickly. Meng Yan has no time to waste with you! " Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, as though she didn''t care at all.


    "You''re about to die and you still have such a tone!" Kill her! " Xia Hou Yu''s eyes became cold as she fiercely commanded. Just when Xia Hou Yuying thought that this matter was over, she suddenly heard three muffled sounds behind her. When Xia Hou Yuying looked back, she felt as if everything in front of her had turned dark, and her entire body had sunk into darkness.


    "It''s a good plan, but I''ve chosen the wrong place!" Duan Mu Yan chuckled as she looked at the unconscious Xia Hou Yu Ying lying on the ground.


    "What should we do with him?" In front of Duan Mu Yan, Xiao Jin Feng calmly spoke. In reality, when Duan Mu Yan had just entered the alleyway, she had already seen Xiao Jin Feng at the window of the inn on her left.


    "She''s been taken captive a few times. This time, things have gone smoothly. If she wasn''t the daughter of the Xia Hou clan, it wouldn''t be a problem to kill her and tie her up. It might have been useful!" Duan Mu Yan''s gaze turned cold, she didn''t have any good impressions of Xia Hou Yu Ying.


    Xiao Jingfeng nodded slightly, and then covered Xia Hou''s face with his cloak.


    "Master, an old friend of the Pear Blossom Pavilion wants to see Master in the Cloudfall Inn." As Xiao Lingfeng spoke, he picked up Xia Hou Yu Ying and respectfully said.


    "Master?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Xiao Jin Feng in confusion. Weren''t they always calling her Mu Yan?


    "Master, once you go up, you will know everything." Xiao Jingfeng did not explain much, nor could he explain. Without asking any further questions, Duan Mu Yan turned around and followed Xiao Jin Feng into the Yun Lai Inn.


    The moment the door was pushed open, Kong Ziming suddenly rushed towards Duan Mu Yan. Her hands held onto her hands tightly as tears flowed out like a spring.


    "Master!" It''s good that you''re fine ¡­ It''s good that you''re fine ¡­ "Sob, sob ¡­" Unable to conceal the excitement in his heart, Kong Ziming''s tears fell like rain, his voice was also intermittent and unclear. Behind his, Yan Wuhen fell to one knee on the ground.


    "This subordinate is incompetent, and has caused master to suffer in the Southern Yue!" Goodbye to Duan Muyan. A ball of fire was slowly burning in the depths of Yan Wuhen''s heart. That pain was accompanied by boundless guilt. As a subject, he had never done his duty properly.


    "Mu Yan, are you alright?" A dense mist emerged from Zheng Tingze''s eyes. Even though he was calm and collected, the corners of his eyes still flashed with a hint of sparkling and translucent light. When he saw the three of them, Duan Moyan felt a sense of unfamiliarity as he involuntarily turned his gaze towards Xiao Lingfeng.


    Master, this is Kong Ziming, Master''s personal maid. This is Yan Wuhen, the protector of the Pear Blossom Pavilion, and also Master''s right-hand man. As for this person, he is the head of the Badlands Court, Master''s Master''s Master, Zheng Tingze! After Xiao Jingfeng''s Yi Yi''s introduction, Confucius Min had already pulled Duan Mu Yan to her seat. Zheng Ting Ze then took her pulse. With a solemn expression and a familiar action, a scene suddenly flashed before Duan Mu Yan''s eyes.

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    "Third Princess ¡­" "Now that Riko is exhausted, I can only listen to fate. I can''t let her get too worked up, or else she might not even make it to the princess'' wedding day ¡­"


    "As expected, it was caused by medicine. Mu Yan, don''t worry, this kind of amnesia is only temporary. I will think of a way to prepare the antidote for you as soon as possible!" Zheng Tingze''s sword-like brows tightly knitted as he spoke in a solemn manner. Duan Moyan nodded his head, but her heart was no longer as unfamiliar as it was earlier. It was as though he had known this person for a long time, and a sense of familiarity involuntarily arose within his.


    "Master, since you are safe and sound, let us return together to the Badlands! "Yao`er and the rest must be thinking that their master is going crazy ¡­" Confucius Min wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said excitedly, "I thought this trip would be dangerous, but now it seems that I was just overthinking things." Seeing the joy in Kong Ziming''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan guessed that it was definitely not an act.


    "I want to know, what happened? Why did I come here from Badlands? " Duan Mu Yan calmly said, her eyes filled with doubt.


    "Reporting to Master, the Supreme Emperor just woke up not long ago. According to his intentions, the person who kidnapped you from the Great Mo Nation is the Fourth Prince of the Southern Yue, Shen Hansheng! He was Duan Xingyi, who had been impersonating as the Second Prince of the Badlands! At that time, none of us expected his identity to be so bizarre. If it wasn''t for Master, he would have turned Big Mo upside down a long time ago, no wonder he ignored Big Mo''s foundation and tried to think of ways to get rid of Dou Jing Hu, Qi Hu, and the rest. Furthermore, he stole the treasury''s silver taels. When mentioning this person, Yan Wuhen could not help but hate him from the bottom of his heart.


    "It''s Shen Hansheng ¡­" Duan Muyan''s eyes turned cold, as a series of blurry images appeared in her mind once again.


    "Who do you think will be the one to kill Duan Jingyang in silence in the Great Mo Imperial Palace?"


    "Who do you think the person who could send the ice needle into the Pavilion of Subjugation without anyone knowing?"


    "Mu Yan! No matter what, Royal Brother will never let you marry the Qi King as a concubine! I am going to find royal father to justify my actions! "


    "Royal brother, don''t ask for anything, I just want you to be happy!" Mu Yan! Please, leave! Your royal brother really can''t bear to see you get wronged like this ¡­ "


    Tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes without warning. Duan Mu Yan subconsciously wiped away the tears in her eyes as she looked with disbelief at the sparkling gem in her hand.


    "No regrets!" Didn''t you say that I have an imperial brother called Duan Jingyang!? Where is he? Where is he now? " Something called kinship filled every nerve in Duan Mu Yan. She remembered, he remembered that man who had always been holding his in his palm and taking care of his. He remembered every expression on his face, every word of concern!


    "He ¡­ He''s dead. " Xiao Jin Feng spoke in a low voice.


    "Dead ¡­" "How did he die?" In Duan Mu Yan''s mind, a voice kept shouting, "It''s Shen Han Sheng who killed your royal brother!" If it wasn''t for him, who else would be able to do it?!


    "He committed suicide out of guilt. Back then, I found the needle that killed Tian Chou ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng did not know much about this matter, and could only say this much.


    "That''s not called a needle!" It was called Ice Needle! His royal brother didn''t commit suicide, he killed him! It was Shen Hansheng! It was Shen Hansheng who killed his royal brother! He had even caused his father to be bedridden, and caused the entire world to turn upside down! I remember! It was him! Duan Xingyi ¡­ "Shen Hansheng!" At this moment, it was as if ten thousand needles had stabbed into her head at the same time. The feeling of her head splitting open caused Duan Mu Yan to faint, he only felt hatred, that clarity. Even though the images were intermittent, she still remembered that it was Shen Hansheng who killed the person closest to his in this world!


    "Master, don''t be like this! "Don''t think about it anymore ¡­" Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s hands holding tightly to her temples and shaking non-stop, Kong Ziming''s heart ached and he hurriedly stepped forward to support her.


    "Doctor Zheng!" Xiao Jingfeng looked at Zheng Tingze for help. Zheng Ting Ze immediately took out a silver needle and pierced it into Duan Mu Yan''s acupoints, allowing the nearly collapsed Duan Mu Yan to slowly calm down.


    "Master, are you feeling better?" Zi Min choked with sobs as she spoke, her eyes full of worry.


    "There are a few things I recalled. Although they were intermittent, I am certain that someone once told me that my royal brother didn''t commit suicide but was killed by Shen Hansheng! I must take revenge for this! " Duan Mu Yan''s eyes were as sharp as knives, and her voice was frighteningly cold.


    "Master, even if we want to take revenge, we should return to the Badlands. We should think things over." After all, this was the Royal Capital of the Southern Yue. With just the few of them alone, they were unable to contend against Shen Hansheng.


    That''s right, Mu Yan. Although you have recalled something, your memories have yet to fully recover, and even the few of us have yet to recall it. If we were to judge these memory fragments alone, it would be very difficult for you to grasp the overall situation. Zheng Ting Ze also agreed with Yan Wu Hen''s suggestion. Since Duan Mu Yan was safe and sound, they should not stay here and continue battling.


    "Even if I don''t regret it, I feel that I should leave the Southern Mountain Range first. After all, Shen Hansheng knows of your identity. If he were to wish to, it might be detrimental to his master at any moment!" Xiao Jingfeng advised.


    "If he likes me, then everything is different! Don''t worry, I will be fine. Even if I have to leave, I will return the favor! If he can overturn the heavens and the earth in the Great Mo, I can also destroy the entire Southern Yue! " After being together with Duan Mu Yan for so long, Xiao Jin Feng had never seen such an expression on her face before.


    "Mu Yan ¡­" Seeing the iciness in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Zheng Ting Ze wanted to continue persuading her, but she stopped him.


    "I have made up my mind!" That smile was filled with a warmth that she would never forget for the rest of her life. She was talking about her royal brother, the first person she would ever remember after she lost her memories, and that was the person she would miss the most in her life. Although she could not remember all the faces around her, she was sure that she was Duan Mu Yan, the Third Princess of the Badlands Territory, the first empress of the Badlands. It would be a calamity to Shen Hansheng.


    "Since Master has decided, Wu Hen and the others will follow him with their lives." Seeing that there was no turning back, Yan Wuhen spoke decisively.


    "I''ve been here for a long time and I''m quite familiar with the situation here. Right now, it''s an eventful season in the Southern Mountains, and there are only two people who can compete for the position of crown prince. One is Shen Hansheng, and the other is the Mu King''s Manor''s Shen Hanxin. Although Duan Moyan had lost her memories, it didn''t reflect her judgement on matters of the world.


    "Regarding this, I have investigated without regret. A few days ago, the king of Yue bestowed Xia Hou Bo''s daughter to Shen Hanxin. Does this mean that Xia Hou Bo is already on Shen Hanxin''s side?" Xiao Jin Feng guessed.


    "Not necessarily! From the conversation between him and Shen Han Xin, it seems that there is a contract between them. If that is the case, it means that Xia Hou Bo is prepared for Shen Han Xin, but of course, this is not what we are worried about. The most important thing right now is to completely break off all ties between Xia Hou Bo and Shen Han Sheng, and to not let them have even the slightest chance of working together! " From start to finish, a terrifying glint of light shone in her eyes, causing people to feel a sense of dread in their hearts.


    "Master, do you have any plans?" Yan Wuhen asked suspiciously.


    "Not at first, but now there is! "I don''t regret it at all. Go to the Han King''s Manor and deliver a message to Shen Hansheng, Wu Hen. Bring Xia Hou Yuying and I to the western part of the city, an abandoned house. I want to know just how important my position is in Shen Hansheng''s heart ¡­" The corner of his lips curled up, exuding an indescribably strange feeling.


    Without giving any further instructions, Duan Mu Yan walked out of the inn with large strides. Yan Wu Hen and Xiao Jin Feng naturally followed his instructions. In the room, Kong Ziming couldn''t help but look at Zheng Ting Ze.


    "There seems to be something wrong with Master."


    "I can see it too. Those broken images that Mu Yan was thinking about right now are mostly sad and painful memories. She didn''t even think about Yu Xuan. That shouldn''t be the case!" If this went on, her personality would undergo a qualitative change. At that time, other than taking revenge, what else would she have left in her heart? It''s probably because of the drugs. It seems like I need to start researching how to cure her poison as soon as possible. " Zheng Ting Ze said worriedly.


    "I hope master will be fine ¡­" Confucius'' eyes subconsciously looked towards the door, feeling uneasy.


    As for the woods on the east side, when the Yin Merchant Shop arrived, they found the Wind Blade there.


    "Are you okay?" Yin Shang Rong asked worriedly as she walked to the front of Wind Blade.


    "Merchant?" Why are you here? " The moment he saw Yin Shang Rong, Wind Blade was obviously very surprised.


    "What about you? And why are you here? " Yin Shang Rong was shocked and asked urgently.


    "I ¡­" Wind Blade became speechless and subconsciously put his hand behind his back. Seeing this, Yin Shang Rong suddenly pulled out Wind Blade''s hand, saw the note in his hand, and took it over without saying anything.


    "If Xia Hou Yuying can see the sun tomorrow morning, hurry to the eastern suburban forest." Looking at the note in her hand, Yin Shang Rong felt as if someone had hit her chest with a heavy hammer. The pain of the piece breaking almost suffocated her! Without a word, Yin Shang Rong threw the note to the wind blade. Wind Blade took the letter. When he saw the contents, his face suddenly changed.


    "Where''s Meng Yan?" As soon as Wind Blade raised her eyes, Yin Shang''s palm suddenly came flying over!


    "Wind Blade!" Are you still a man! One use by Xia Hou Yuying is not enough, you have helped her time and time again, how does she treat you? If she has you in her heart, my Yin Shang will never force anyone. You can stay together with her. But now! Look at yourself! Like what? Being called despicable doesn''t matter, but being despicable is the most sorrowful! " Yin Shang Rong was in despair. She wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes, turned around and left without a second thought.


    "Shang Rong ¡­" The wind blade felt pain in his heart. It was like being heated by a hot iron, and smoke was coming out of his heart. Suddenly, the wind blade ran over to Yin Shang Rong with repentance in his eyes.


    "Sorry ¡­" I swear this will be the last time! " At this moment, Wind Blade understood that this letter was definitely Xia Hou Yuying''s masterpiece. It was his stupidity, and yet he still believed in her tricks. "Wuwuwu, wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuu ¡­"


    "It has nothing to do with me! Get lost! " She had to find Duan Mu Yan as soon as possible. Otherwise, if there was any mistake, not only would she be unable to explain it to her master, she would also be ashamed to face Duan Mu Yan.

 C298

    Looking at Yin Shang''s leaving figure, Feng Ren''s heart ached with pain. Behind him, a faint green figure was leisurely leaning against the tree.


    "What she said is right. If you''re a man, then you should have some sort of responsibility." When Wind Blade heard the voice, he glanced back and saw the danger looking straight at him.


    "It''s you?" Wind Blade hid the sorrow in his eyes as he coldly spoke.


    "Was it a surprise? I came with Shang Rong, but you didn''t notice. " Ye Zichen shrugged.


    "Don''t think that I don''t know what you have done to the Shang. If you dare to force the Shang again, I will never forgive you!" Feng Dao spoke in a vicious tone, his eyes filled with resentment.


    "Ha!" Wind Blade, is this saying too far-fetched? You''re going to hurt her worse than me? Tsk tsk ¡­ "You really aren''t a man ¡­" The dangerous situation scoffed at him and glanced at Wind Blade disdainfully before he turned around and left. Looking at the back view of the crisis, Feng Ren felt his face turn red. That''s right, what right did he have to speak of crisis!? Speechless, Feng Ren clenched the note in his hand and threw him to the ground. Then he tapped his feet and stood up, moving towards the direction of where Yin Shang had left.


    The broken walls of the dilapidated old house were covered with cobwebs at the corners. Half of the wooden window had rotted away and fallen to the ground, the door was swaying and the wind was blowing, occasionally finding some creepy sounds. Even in the daytime, it was still very creepy to listen to, the sunlight shone through the broken roof and onto Xia Hou Yuying''s face.


    "Ugh ¡­" Everything in front of her made her abruptly stand up, and her neck was still in excruciating pain. Xia Hou Yuying looked around with both hands on the ground, but when she saw Duan Mu Yan tied to the pillar, she could not help but be wild with joy.


    "Meng Yan?" Even though Xia Hou Yuying did not know what was going on, reality was right in front of her eyes. She was free to do as she pleased, while Duan Mu Yan was tied up like a fish, allowing her to slaughter her.


    Perhaps it was due to her hearing Xia Hou''s voice, but Duan Mu Yan slowly raised her gaze, her eyes glinting with a cold light.


    "Hahaha ¡­" It''s really you! Meng Yan, oh Meng Yan! What should she do? Even the heavens are helping me! In the end, you are still in my hands! This day next year will be your anniversary! " Xia Hou Yu''s eyes opened wide, her hands resembled the Demon Claw of Hell as they mercilessly grabbed onto Duan Mu Yan''s snowy neck.


    "Kill me just like that? Are you willing? " The corner of Duan Moyan''s lips curled upwards, showing no signs of fear. Just one sentence, and it was enough to make Xia Hou Yuying change her mind.


    "That''s right!" [I will let you die just like this. Who will compensate me for the grievances and injuries I''ve suffered in the past few days!] Meng Yan, you want to live one more second? Great ¡­ I will let you know that even if you survive, you will only live a life worse than death! " Xia Hou Yu Ying opened her mouth and said in a vicious voice. Her eyes were shining with a green light.


    "Meng Yan isn''t afraid of death. It''s just that Meng Yan has lost her memory. Why does the princess hate Meng Yan so much? is it because of Prince Mu? " Duan Muyan calmly replied, her doubts in her heart.


    "Pui!" What the hell was that beast? If I didn''t kill you, I would have married him! I, Xia Hou Yuying, only love one person in my life, and that is Shen Hansheng! Yet, his heart was captivated by you, the fox spirit! For you, he didn''t even give his father any face, and he even gave up everything to go with you! Do you think he''s a fool? Did you lose your mind!? Otherwise, how could he give up the position of crown prince that was so easily obtainable! Meng Yan! You''re a real disaster! As long as you were dead, Han Sheng would be able to wake up! Only then will I see how good this princess is! There is no one in this world who can love him as much as I do! " Xia Hou Yuying almost roared out. As far as the eye could see, there was a blunt saber. Without any hesitation, Xia Hou''s Yu Ying suddenly picked up the blunt saber and pointed it straight at Duan Mu Yan. She approached her step by step, her eyes bloodshot.


    "Does he really love me that much?" If he killed my royal brother, poisoned my royal father, and messed up my dynasty, that would be called love. If he loved her like this, how would she be able to repay him for that kind of love?


    "What does love have to do with not loving? "You''re going to die. He can''t possibly chase you to hell to love you ¡­" Her two hands tightly gripped the hilt of her blunt blade, and her eyes burst with a wild beast''s pouncing light. Her laughter was unbridled and unbridled, without a care in the world.


    "Princess, do you really think that this stab will cause Duke Han to lose his love? Who knows, maybe Meng Yan''s name has already been imprinted into King Han''s heart. His heart is filled with Meng Yan, and can no longer tolerate other women. What should we do? " Yan Wuhen would not let herself be injured before Shen Hansheng''s future.


    ''Pa... '' With a loud and clear slapping sound, Xia Hou Yu''s livid eyes widened as she stared at Duan Mu Yan. Her body was trembling with anger.


    "Shut up! As long as you die, Shen Hansheng will definitely fall in love with me! We grew up together! It''s all because of you! If not for your presence. We are a match made in heaven! Meng Yan! You deserve to die... "Dammit ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying almost went crazy as she screamed. As she spoke, she raised her other hand as well.


    At this moment, Duan Moyan only felt a burning pain coming from her face as dark red blood slowly flowed down from the corner of her lips. In the darkness, Yan Wu Tong held the arrow tightly with a single hand with a cold glint in his eyes. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan''s order, as long as Xia Hou Yuying didn''t move her blade to cut her vital parts, she wouldn''t have intervened to save him.


    "It turns out that the feelings of a dozen years are so fragile, so fragile that when Meng Yan appeared, the love in your eyes was already broken into pieces! Sadly, have you ever been loved by the man you love? Meng Yan is very suspicious! " Her eyes were filled with contempt. This kind of brainless woman was only fit to be a tool in her hands.


    "Don''t say anymore ¡­" Meng Yan! "Go and die ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying shook his head with all his might. In the next second, he gripped her blunt saber tightly and thrust it towards Duan Mu Yan. At this moment, Yan Wuhen was just about to throw out a silent cry when he saw a purple figure rushing into his old residence.


    Blood dripped from the blunt blade and fell to the ground. It was a shocking sight to behold. Xia Hou Yuying laughed madly, but just as he raised his eyes, his entire body shook.


    "Hanshi ¡­" How could it be you? " The situation had happened too suddenly, and Shen Han Sheng had almost no time to react. When he saw Xia Hou Yuying''s blunt blade was about to stab Duan Mu, all he could do was protect Duan Mu Yan. He was not afraid of death, and was afraid that Duan Mu Yan would leave him.


    In the dark corner, Yan Wuhen could not help but exhale a mouthful of cold air. At the side, Xiao Jin Feng saw everything and a trace of unexplainable bitterness flashed in his heart.


    "Duke Han ¡­" Duan Mu Yan knew that Shen Han Sheng wouldn''t allow Xia Hou Yu Ying to injure him, but she didn''t expect him to sacrifice his life for her. At the bottom of his heart, that feeling of gratitude and throbbing only lasted for a second before it disappeared without a trace.


    "Meng Yan, are you alright?" As she watched blood gush out from Shen Han''s chest, Duan Mu Yan felt that it was not enough. Her hand subconsciously moved towards the dagger at her waist as she thought, at this moment, I can finally avenge myself if I were to stab the dagger into Shen Han Yan''s heart! However, in the next second, Duan Mu Yan gave up on this idea. If he were to die like this, wouldn''t it be too easy?!


    "Why!? Shen Hansheng! For the sake of this slut, you actually forsake your life! Just what is so good about her! " Just as Shen Hansheng was about to untie Duan Mu, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly pulled out the hairpin from her bun and stabbed it towards Duan Mu Yan. In the nick of time, Duan Mu Yan''s mind flashed with inspiration and without any hesitation, Duan Mu Yan took a step forward to Shen Han to protect him, so she casually pulled out the dagger. The moment the hairpin stabbed into her left shoulder, Xia Hou Yu''s eyes widened in shock as a tearing pain came from the pit of her stomach.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" Xuan Ji held Duan Mu Yan in her embrace as she spoke. However, the moment she saw Xia Hou Yu''s dagger, she felt her mind was in a state of chaos.


    "Hanshi ¡­" At this moment, she really hoped that Shen Hansheng would be able to embrace her in his embrace. Even if she were to die, she would rest in peace, but no matter how she called out to him, he continued to tightly protect Duan Mu Yan, with no intention of letting go.


    They were originally nearby, but when they heard Xia Hou''s voice, they rushed over. The scene in front of them caused both Yin Shang and Feng Ren to be stunned, and they didn''t know how to react for a while.


    "Tell the Mu King that Meng Yan has been taken away!" Princess Xia Hou is severely injured, quickly send her back to the Mu King''s manor for medical treatment! " Seeing that it was the two of them, Shen Hansheng coldly spoke. Ignoring the fact that the blunt blade in his left chest was still stuck in it, he picked up Duan Mu Yan and left the old residence in large strides.


    Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes became blurry as tears rolled down her face. Her heart felt like it was being cut by knives, like it was on fire. The pain from her body was far less than a thousandth of her heartache. Seeing the majestic figure leaving just like that, he didn''t even turn back to look at him. Xia Hou, Yuying! What do you have to look forward to!


    "Princess?" Seeing Xia Hou Yuying''s lower abdomen already stained red with blood, Wind Blade was about to take a step forward, but in the next second, he turned to look at Yin Shang.


    "What are you looking at!" "Don''t tell me she died just like that!" In the next second, he had already rushed to Xia Hou Yuying''s side and tapped on her acupoints twice. The wind blades picked her up and carried her back to the Mu King''s Manor.


    In the Residence of Han, Shen Hanesheng couldn''t care less about the wound on his chest as he hurriedly sent Duan Mu Yan to her room. Along the way, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze never left Shen Han Sheng''s side, and when he looked at his perturbed and depressed face, Duan Mu Yan had finally proven his position in his heart and allowed him to exchange his life for a sliver of life. He didn''t hesitate at all, but since he loved her so much, why did he want to kill her most intimate person in this world! Shen Hansheng, oh! It can''t be that Mu Yan is ruthless, it''s just that you shouldn''t have touched Mu Yan''s bottom line!

 C299

    Within the secret room of the Rong King''s manor.


    As the King of the Southern Yue, I should not have shown favouritism, but after half a month, Yuying will be the Mu Royal Consort and I am also a human being. I will have my own selfish thoughts, for my life, I have only wished for Yuying to be happy, and today, I have called the Mu King over to hear some words from him, in the end, does Yuying have any weight in his heart? Xia Hou Bo solemnly said.


    "Does Hanxin say that the prince will believe it all? "Instead of listening to Han Xin''s vows, it would be better to look at Han Xin''s actual actions." Shen Hanxin seemed to respond respectfully, his thin lips curled up in a curve that made Xia Hou Bo feel uneasy.


    "Since that''s the case, this old man shall wait and see. I believe that Mu Wang should have also noticed the various actions that Duke Han had recently taken. It shouldn''t be a coincidence that the Holy Maiden of Moon Splendor Hall suddenly appeared in his manor, so I wonder what kind of opinion you have on this? " Xia Houbo returned to the main topic.


    "About this ¡­" "Duke Han and Palace Head Shangguan Wuye have a close relationship, so there''s nothing wrong with the appearance of the seven Holy Maiden in the Residence of Duke of Han. I wonder what Duke Rong''s views are?" In his eyes, Xia Houbo was just his shield, in a sense, he was even his enemy.


    He wanted to join hands with her, but he didn''t expect Shen Hanxin to be so rebellious. Just as he was about to speak again, the stone door of the secret room was suddenly opened, and Xia Hou Bo''s heart skipped a beat. If it wasn''t something important, Jiao Feng wouldn''t have opened the stone door without permission.


    "What is it?" Jiao Feng looked anxious as he strode over to Xia Hou Bo''s side.


    "Master!" Princess, she ¡­ The princess is currently suffering from severe injuries and is currently being treated by the Mu King Manor! " As he said this, Xia Hou Bo felt as if his eyes had gone black and he almost fainted. At the side, Shen Han Xinxin''s eyes were slightly narrowed, her heart feeling uneasy. Did something happen to Xia Hou and Yuying? Even if he didn''t want to join hands with Xia Hou Bo, he would definitely not end up well if he were to pull out the teeth of this tiger right now.


    "What did you say?!" When he finally reacted, Xia Hou Bo fiercely opened his mouth and glared at Jiao Feng.


    "The Mu King''s Manor sent someone to report that the princess has been struck by a sword in her stomach and is currently undergoing treatment. She''s ready to ¡­" Before Jiao Feng could finish his sentence, Xia Hou Bo had already strode out of the secret room, followed by Shen Hanxin.


    "King Mu! Is this what you meant by ''actual action''? If anything happens to Yu Ying, I will use my actions to explain everything! " Xia Hou Bo roared in a low voice. His feet moved like the wind as he rushed out of the mansion. At the entrance, Shen Hanxin saw the Wind Blade approaching and quickly pulled him to the side.


    "What happened?" Shen Hanxin''s voice was cold and stinging as he questioned him with a cold voice.


    "Reporting to master, Princess Yu Ying kidnapped Miss Meng Yan. When the merchant and I arrived, we saw that King Han and Meng Yan were both injured and that a dagger was stabbed into Princess Yu Ying''s abdomen. We are not sure what exactly happened ¡­" Feng Dao replied in a low voice. Her eyes were full of guilt. If it wasn''t for him trusting the words on the note, this wouldn''t have happened. After all, this matter was related to him.


    "Meng Yan is injured?" Is it serious? " Shen Hanxin frowned upon hearing that, worry that could not be concealed appearing between his brows.


    "It should be fine. Back then, King Han insisted on taking Lady Meng Yan away, and we were afraid that we would delay Imperial Princess Yu Ying''s injury, so ¡­"


    "So you guys just let Meng Yan be taken away by Shen Hansheng!" Shen Hanxin''s dark eyes flashed with a trace of coldness. His thin lips pursed, and something called jealousy slowly rose up from the bottom of his heart. Seeing that Wind Blade didn''t say anything, Shen Hanxin flicked his sleeves and left. Now was not the time to care about these matters.


    As for Xia Hou Bo, he had been running crazily all the way to the Mu King''s manor. When he stepped into Xia Hou Yu Ying''s room, he saw three to five imperial doctors gathered in front of the bed, urgently trying to save her.


    "Yu Ying!" Seeing the pale face of Xia Hou Yu Ying on the bed, Xia Hou Bo felt his heart break as he grabbed an imperial physician.


    "How is the princess?" Xia Hou Bo ruthlessly opened his mouth as his red eyes shone with a light that made people fear from the bottom of their hearts.


    "Duke Rong, don''t worry. The dagger on the princess'' body has been pulled out, and the bleeding has stopped. However, the wound is too deep. The princess needs to recuperate before she can recover." The imperial physician wiped away his sweat in response. Facing Xia Hou Bo''s murderous gaze, no one could remain calm.


    "Dagger ¡­" Show the dagger to This King! " The other imperial physician immediately passed the dagger on the tray on the table to Xia Houbo. Xia Houbo took the dagger, his hawk-like eyes flashing with a cold light, he was extremely familiar with this dagger. That day in the throne room, he personally saw the Emperor bestow this exquisite and exquisite dagger to Shen Hanshi.


    "Father ¡­" Xia Hou Bo''s weak voice came from the bed. He quickly pushed aside all the doctors and sat down by the bed. His rough palm gently caressed Xia Hou Yuying''s hair. His eyes were filled with endless pain.


    "Yu Ying! It is royal father''s fault that he caused you to suffer! " Xia Hou Bo''s voice became even more choked with sobs. Looking at his daughter lying on the bed in such a sorry state, his heart felt as if it had been stabbed by a knife.


    "Father... Yu Yingxin''s heart was in so much pain ¡­ "What should I do ¡­" The moment she saw Xia Hou Bo, Xia Hou Yuying had turned her grievances into tears. Even though every sob was painful, she could not stop the tears from rolling down her face.


    "It''s Shen Hansheng!" Isn''t that right? " Seeing his daughter so haggard, Xia Houbo''s voice was as cold as ice. No matter who it was, they would have to pay the price for injuring his daughter!


    "Why ¡­" Why would he love that bitch so much that he wouldn''t even look at me ¡­ "My daughter''s heart hurts. How can he treat his daughter like this ¡­" Tears streamed down Xia Hou Yuying''s face, her mind filled with Shen Hansheng''s emotionless figure.


    "Child... Don''t cry! Royal Father will definitely seek justice for you! As long as Shen Han Sheng injures you, Royal Father will make him repay the favor back! Be good and don''t cry! "The wound will split open if I continue to cry ¡­" Xia Hou Bo gently wiped away the tears at the corner of Xia Hou Yu''s eyes. The anger in his heart was like a volcano erupting, fierce and unstoppable. When Xia Hou Yu had fallen asleep, Xia Hou Bo suddenly stood up and rushed out of the room with a dagger in his hand.


    "Duke Rong, this ¡­" Shen Hanxin had been waiting outside for a long time. When he saw Xia Hou Bo''s angry face rushing towards him, he already had a plan in mind.


    "Now that Shen Hansheng has injured your wangfei, are you willing to follow me to the Duke Han Mansion?" This was his last chance for Shen Hanxin. If Shen Hanxin didn''t even have the courage and thoughts to stand up for his daughter, then he wouldn''t have to make her submit so willingly! It was just a matter of power, he could still change his daughter from a princess to a princess!


    "Even if the Old Duke didn''t say anything, Han Xin would have come to the Residence of the Duke of Han to seek justice. King Rong, please! " Shen Hanxin saw Xia Houbo''s sharp eyes. If he did not act now, it would definitely arouse his suspicions, and he would be forced to act first. Shen Hanxin turned to look at Yin Shang.


    "Take good care of Princess Yuying, don''t let anything go wrong!" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he had already caught up with Xia Hou Bo. Right now, what he was most concerned about was Meng Yan''s injuries. If he didn''t see that Meng Yan was fine, he wouldn''t be able to relax.


    In the Han Residence, only after Duan Mu Yan''s injuries were treated did Shen Han allow the rouge to heal him.


    "The Frigid King is really infatuated. If the rouge had wrapped up Lady Meng Yan''s wound later on, the Frigid King would have died a long time ago ¡­" She mocked in her heart, Shen Hansheng and Meng Yan''s wounds were not fatal, she could not help but tease them.


    Now that Meng Yan has injured the princess, I believe that Duke Rong will not let this matter rest. If Duke Rong comes, the Duke of Han can just send Meng Yan out, and whether or not Meng Yan is going to be killed, it will all be up to him! "Meng Yan will not say anything else." Duan Mu Yan said resolutely as she gently caressed the wound on her shoulder.


    "Why would This King send you out? Even if you offend this world, This King will not let go of your hand ¡­ " A low and deep voice rang out like the morning bell of the evening drum. What a beautiful vow, it almost made her heart beat faster. Who wouldn''t say something so sweet? That kind of ruthlessness was not something that anyone could do.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Yanzhi''s teeth were going sour. Alright! Fortunately, Duke Han''s wound was on the left side, otherwise, his life would have been ended! Yanzhi will be leaving now, I won''t disturb the two of you anymore! " Yanzhi''s lips slightly pursed. When she turned around, she gave Duan Mu Yan a meaningful look before leaving.


    The room was silent. After a long period of silence, Duan Mu Yan slowly got up. Yet, he was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "What are you going to do?" Shen Han Sheng worriedly asked as he looked at Duan Mu Yan nervously.


    "Meng Yan can feel the affection King Han has for Meng Yan. It''s just that Meng Yan has already lost her memories. Perhaps she will never be able to recover them in this lifetime." Since she could not give it to him, Meng Yan did not want King Han to be stubborn. Thus, Meng Yan went to the Duke Rong Palace to ask for forgiveness. After leaving the Duke Han Palace, Meng Yan hoped that the Duke would forget everything about Meng Yan. "Meng Yan can tell that Princess Yu Ying is infatuated with the king. Perhaps Meng Yan is the one who is unnecessary from start to finish!" The light in her eyes was extremely weak, causing one''s heart to ache for it.


    In the next second, Shen Hansheng ignored the pain in his chest and pulled Duan Mu Yan into his embrace.


    "No!" Meng Yan, please don''t leave me again! Without you, what''s the point of having this world! This king will wait for the day you recover your memories, no matter how long it takes! " Sensing that Duan Mu Yan was no longer resisting, Shen Han Sheng held onto the lady in his embrace tighter. It was as though if she were to release her grip, Duan Mu Yan would disappear from sight.


    "Is Frost King really going to wait for Meng Yan to recover her memories?" You won''t regret it? " A hint of coldness flashed in her heart. This was the first step in her revenge, and it caused Shen Hansheng and Xia Hou Bo to become enemies prematurely, cutting off his retreat. It wasn''t that she was using her feelings despicably to achieve her goals, it was just that Shen Hansheng was despicable enough to impersonate her royal brother and do all sorts of heinous things. It was understandable that she would do such a thing, whether it was for personal reasons or not, thought Duan Muyan.


    "Never regret it!" At this moment, Leng Bing Xin rushed into the room. The moment she saw Shen Han and Duan Mu Yan embracing each other, she felt a chill in her heart.


    "Master, Duke Rong and King Mu have already rushed into the manor and are waiting for you in the main hall." Leng Bingxin spoke truthfully, worry and worry evident in her eyes. She had already expected this outcome, and Shen Han Sheng calmly released Duan Moyan.

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    "You can stay here and recuperate peacefully. As long as I''m here, I won''t hurt you!" Shen Hansheng spoke decisively and left the room. After Shen Hansheng left, Leng Bing Xin walked towards the bed step by step with no trace of goodwill in her eyes.


    "You really lost your memory?" Leng Bing Xin said suspiciously, and asked coldly.


    "Who are you?" Duan Muyan sized up the girl before her, feeling that she was somewhat familiar with her. She could clearly see the enmity she felt towards Leng Bingxin.


    "Who I am is not important. I just want to tell you that the prince is sincere to you. In this world, no one loves you like the prince. Every time you get kidnapped, the prince will go crazy looking for you, completely losing his mind. Last time in the Yiqing Pavilion, the prince didn''t hesitate to anger Long Yan and rushed in to confirm that the person on the bed was you! For you, Your Highness is not afraid to offend the powerful Xia Hou Bo, and he even didn''t hesitate to break all ties with the Emperor. For you, Your Highness is willing to give up the position of Crown Prince that you can easily obtain, or even the throne. Therefore, even if the Prince has done something that disappoints you, please, on account of him doing all this for you, don''t bother about it anymore! " Leng Bing Xin wasn''t sure if the Duan Mu Yan in front of her had really lost her memories.


    If it was true, she wasn''t worried. If it wasn''t true, then what was she planning to do by pretending to lose her memories and returning to the prince''s side? It was not that she didn''t know what Duan Mu Yan had done for her mother''s concubine, Ling Ziyan. In order to seek justice for her mother, she did not hesitate to force her royal father down the throne.


    "Meng Yan would really like to know what kind of things King Han did that would disappoint me. That''s why I ignored his true feelings." She only calmly gazed at Leng Bingxin, her actions causing Leng Bingxin to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "No, Bing Xin was just casually saying ¡­ You should rest and recuperate, Bing Xin will take her leave. " Leng Bing Xin felt guilty, and left Duan Mu Yan''s room with her eyes downcast. When she left the room, Leng Bing Xin subconsciously looked back at Duan Mu Yan, only to see that her eyes had fallen asleep, and her heart was filled with an indescribable worry. Just now, Duan Mu Yan''s gaze was too fierce, as if it wanted to pierce the bottom of her heart.


    Her ice-cold eyes did not contain a trace of warmth, as if she was carrying a thousand year old ice. Leng Bing Xin''s words caused a thousand ripples in her heart, if the image in her mind was not enough to prove everything, then Leng Bing Xin''s words had already explained everything. She had used that kind of deep emotion to make herself ignore Shen Han Sheng''s mistake, which showed just how unforgivable that mistake was.


    When Shen Hansheng walked into the main hall, Xia Houbo suddenly stood up and threw his dagger to the ground.


    "Shen Hansheng!" I don''t think I have any deep grudges with you, how could you injure Yu Ying so heavily! " As long as he thought of Xia Hou Yuying screaming hysterically on the bed, Xia Hou Bo''s heart felt like it was being pierced by needles. Xia Hou Yuying was the apple of his eye; no matter what he did, he would never let his daughter suffer any grievances.


    Staring at the dagger on the floor, Shen Hansheng''s lips pursed into a smile.


    "Prince Rong, you dare to come to my Residence of Han without questioning me?" Shen Hansheng''s attitude was far beyond Xia Houbo''s expectations, and even Shen Hanxin who was standing beside him was surprised.


    "Could it be that this dagger doesn''t belong to Duke Han?" Xia Houbo said in a cold tone, his aura still strong.


    "The dagger is This King''s, not bad. I stabbed him, not bad!" But why didn''t the Old Prince ask This King why he pierced her? " As Shen Hansheng spoke, he paced back and forth to his seat of honor, not a trace of humility in his eyes.


    "Even if it was for a huge reason, as a princess, Yu Yinggui should not have received such a heavy punishment! Furthermore, even if it''s a mistake, I will deal with it myself. Sensing the toughness in Shen Hansheng''s tone, Xia Houbo''s already simmering anger grew even more intense. When had he ever been treated so insolently?


    "Even if Xia Hou Yuying killed people and set fire to them, would the old prince even be willing to touch a single hair on her head? In the eyes of the old prince, Xia Hou Yuying is the apple of your eye. But in the eyes of the commoners of the Southern Yue, she is a complete disaster! You can ask around, and find out how famous the four words Xia Hou Yuying are in the market. If it wasn''t for the timely appearance of this king, Meng Yan would have already died under Xia Hou Yuying''s blade. This king did not stab Xia Hou Yuying in the heart, this was already giving face to the old prince! I didn''t expect that the old prince would actually gather people to come to my house to denounce me! The Prince has protected you to such an extent, and it''s not because he loves the princess, but because he harmed her! " Shen Hansheng''s face was as calm as a calm lake, but his words were sonorous and forceful.


    "Shen Hansheng!" Don''t rely on your status as a prince to do whatever you want! " Xia Hou Bo didn''t expect Shen Hansheng to scold him like this without restraint, and was so angry that he slammed the table and stood up.


    "The old prince should not rely on the fact that he is royal father''s sworn brother to allow his daughter to have no sense of justice! Since the prince has violated the law, he shall be punished along with the commoners. Moreover, she, Xia Hou Yuying is only a princess, so how can she be above the law of the country and do as she pleases? " Shen Hanxin''s eyes narrowed as he looked thoughtfully at her fourth brother. If he wasn''t absolutely confident, he wouldn''t have offended Xia Hou Bo in such a public manner. Could it be that he had already made all the preparations? It was good to sit back and watch the battle, it was a very enjoyable thing to do!


    "Good!" The throne room tomorrow! This old man will ask for an explanation! " Xia Hou Bo''s eyes were wide open as he pointed at Shen Hansheng, his fingers moving up and down like a loom. Ever since he became the King, no one had dared to be so impudent in front of him!


    "Your Highness, you must think carefully. If you really enter the throne room, then this king will list out all of Xia Hou Yu Ying''s heinous and despicable actions in the Imperial City. This king is afraid that it won''t be as simple as a single stroke! With her crimes, even the death sentence felt light! I hope that the Old Prince will not regret this! " Shen Hansheng disapproved. His face turned ashen, his eyes turned red, and for a moment, he really wanted to kill Shen Hansheng with his palm. But he resisted, not because he was afraid, but because this was the Residence of the Duke of Han, and if it was the Mansion of the Duke, then he would not show mercy! Based on Shen Hansheng''s current attitude, if he were to become Crown Prince in the future, he wouldn''t have a place for himself.


    He originally thought that Shen Hanxin would stand on his side and at least say a few words, but he did not think that Shen Hanxin would remain silent. It was clear that he did not have any intention of helping Xia Hou Yuying seek justice, and from the looks of it, regardless of who became the emperor, he would be the first one to deal with them. Since that was the case, then I am sorry, Shen Ao Tian!


    Speechless, Xia Hou Bo forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart. With a cold snort, he suddenly left. Looking at Xia Hou Bo''s back, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.


    "Fourth brother, what you''re doing is forcing him into a dead end. You should know that B.Rabbit is anxious to bite him, but he''s a fierce tiger ¡­" Shen Hanxin stood up leisurely, waving his fan as he walked towards Shen Hansheng.


    "King Mu doesn''t plan to leave with him?" Shen Hansheng turned to look at Shen Hanxin, his gaze as sharp as an eagle''s.


    "Of course not. In the end, both of us are people with the surname Shen. Even if this king and fourth brother have different paths, this king will not casually follow others!" "Oh right, how is Meng Yan''s injury?" Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, a smile on her face.


    "Right now, the Duke of Mu should care more about Xia Hou Yu Ying who is lying on the bed. After all, in another half a month, she will be Mu Wangfei!" As for Meng Yan, Han Sheng will take care of her, so there''s no need for the Mu King to worry. " As long as it was something related to Duan Mu Yan, he would not take a step back.


    "Whatever, This King is only reminding Fourth Brother that if you aren''t confident enough, it''s best not to pat a tiger''s butt. It''s very easy to get injured ¡­" "Hahaha!" Shen Hanxin opened his mouth lightly and left with a fan in his hand.


    The moment she saw Shen Hansheng, an anxious expression appeared on her face as she hurriedly asked.


    "Has Prince Rong made it difficult for the king?" A hint of concern could be seen on Mo Qingcheng''s face.


    "Don''t worry. Up till now, this king is not afraid of anyone threatening me. As long as you stay here and rest, no one will dare to touch you." Shen Hansheng slowly sat on the edge of the bed, staring fixedly at Duan Mu Yan''s face. If they could look at each other like this for the rest of their lives, they should be happy as well. Unfortunately, their hearts were not the same. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was thinking of how she could make Shen Han Sheng have a taste of the devastation of his country and his family.


    Duke Rong Palace.


    As Xia Hou Bo angrily stepped into the mansion, he bumped into Xia Hou Yu who was coming towards him.


    "Brother Wang!" What was going on? Jiao Feng sent someone to inform us that something had happened to Yu Ying? "Who did it!?" Xia Hou Yu looked worriedly at Xia Hou Bo and asked suspiciously.


    "Yu''er, follow me in!" Xia Hou Bo had thought a lot along the way. At this point, he had no choice but to think for himself, for his daughter, and for the entire Xia Hou family.


    Inside the secret room, Xia Hou Bo solemnly looked at Xia Hou Yu for a long time before speaking.


    "Brother Wang, what on earth is so mysterious? Where is Yuying now? How is she?" Xia Hou Yu said anxiously, his eyes full of worry.


    "It''s Shen Hansheng! He''s the one who stabbed the dagger into Yu Ying''s abdomen!" Just now, this old man went to find him to interrogate him. Who would have thought that he would turn Yu Yingming into a completely useless person, and even backstab this old man for all these years as the Prince of Rong, relying on my achievements and authority to do whatever I can and allow my son to commit murder! " Xia Hou Bo held his breath, his eyes filled with a cold light.


    "What?" Shen Hansheng is too impudent! Even if there was something wrong with Yu Ying, he shouldn''t have attacked with such force! "Is it for that Meng Yan?" Xia Hou Yu was shocked when he heard this. He didn''t look at the Buddhist Sangha, even if Xia Hou Yuying was in the wrong, she was still a princess, a niece of Hua Fei!


    "Regardless of who it is, do you think that if Shen Hansheng becomes the crown prince, my Xia Hou Manor will have a good time in the future?" Xia Hou Bo''s eyes were as cold as ice, his every word as cold as ice.


    "Without Brother Wang''s help, he naturally wouldn''t have become the crown prince. Brother Wang''s intentions ¡­" You want to push Shen Han Xin to the position of crown prince? " Xia Hou Yu asked suspiciously.


    "Do you think he can treat the Xia Hou family kindly?" Xia Hou Bo disapproved.


    "Then Brother Wang''s meaning is ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s eyebrows were tightly knitted. Currently, there were only these two who had the qualifications to fight for the Crown Prince''s position. If they did not succeed, then there would be no more suitable candidates.

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    "Yu''er, all these years Shen Ao Tian treated you well?" Xia Hou Bo suddenly changed the topic and asked solemnly.


    "Brother Wang, why do you ask this ¡­" Xia Hou Yu lowered his eyes, his face slightly red, but a bitter feeling flashed in his heart. Okay? If half a year was considered good and he hadn''t stepped into the Hua Qing Palace, then three years wasn''t enough for him to say anything about it. Seeing Xia Hou Yu like this, Xia Hou Bo had already guessed a thing or two.


    "Brother Wang wants to rebel and become king!" After saying this, Xia Hou Yu raised his head and looked at Xia Hou Bo in disbelief. His body was also swaying a little in shock.


    "Brother Wang, you want to rebel?" Xia Hou Yu''s eyes were filled with fear, even if Shen Ao Tian did not have any feelings for him, he was still respectful to Xia Hou Bo, and the position of the Xia Hou family today was entirely due to Shen Ao Tian, if he wanted to rebel against them, Xia Hou Yu would not be able to accept it, and even if Shen Ao Tian was merciless to her, she still had Shen Ao Tian in her heart, after loving him for so many years, even if there was nothing left, it would be better than becoming his enemy.


    "Brother Wang knows that you still have feelings for Shen Ao Tian, but the current situation does not allow us to hesitate, the Xia Hou family''s power is already half of the Southern Vietnam, such a power will definitely be hated, Shen Ao Tian does not move against us, one reason is that he does not want to slap his own face, such a power is given by him, how can you take it back, it is impossible for him to kill the enemy, how can you know that he has not set up his own people in the border towns, secretly monitoring us. Secondly, he wanted to leave this contribution to the future crown prince to show his authority as the crown prince. In the end, in his heart, he still protected his two sons, so no matter who became the crown prince, their lives would not be good, and they might even end up exterminating their entire family! Rather than that, it would be better if we strike first! " Xia Hou Bo calmly analyzed with determination in his eyes.


    "What does Brother Wang want Yu''er to do?" Although Xia Hou Yu was unwilling, Xia Hou Bo''s words were true. She understood Shen Hanxin, he even dared to use his father''s concubine to get rid of him. What else could he not do? On the other hand, Shen Hansheng, who had yet to become Crown Prince, had already laid such a heavy hand on Xia Hou Yu. If he were to become an emperor in the future, why would he treat Xia Hou''s family so courteously?


    "I want Shen Ao Tian to be like Duan Chen ¡­" Xia Hou Bo solemnly spoke, his eyes as cold as a knife.


    "Brother Wang is implying that you want Yu''er to poison Shen Ao Tian''s food?" Xia Hou Yu''s long, shapely eyebrows knitted together, his heart was extremely troubled.


    "I have no intention to take Shen Ao Tian''s life, as long as he does not take over the court, settling him down at random for a hundred years would be letting him down. The poison is already prepared, here are five bags, as long as he can take it five times, he will be a fool." As he spoke, Xia Houbo took out five paper bags from under the table and placed them on the table. He then looked at Xia Houyu.


    "Brother Wang, are you sure you want to do this?" Xia Houyu looked at the medicine bag on the table and asked, a conflicted look still in his eyes.


    "It''s imperative!" Xia Hou Bo had already made up his mind. There was no way out for him. Seeing Xia Hou Bo like this, Xia Hou Yu silently picked up the medicine bag on the table and put it in his pocket.


    "Brother Wang, when do you plan to make your move?" As a member of the Xia Hou family, they were said to be prosperous together, and suffering losses at the same time. Now that her royal brother had decided on this, she naturally had no way out.


    This old man has already secretly adjusted the forces of the few border towns, which will take at least half a month, but there''s no need to rule out that Shen Hansheng will do me harm during this period, so you have to be prepared at all times. Once something happens, you and Yu Ying will follow this old man and occupy the southern border. Xia Hou Bo''s gaze was like a blade, his eyes flashing with the cold light of a bloody battle.


    Southern Yue, Yi Qing Palace.


    The candle flame swayed, and the fragrance curled upwards. The pink veil fluttered in the breeze, adding a bit of elegance and fantasy to it. Qing Que''s transparent veil covered her delicate body, faintly revealing her exquisite figure which made one''s imagination run wild. The wind blew, and the window frame moved twice. Qing Que slightly opened her sleepy eyes, and looked calmly at the person who came.


    "I wonder what orders King Mu has for us this time?" A lazy voice came out of Qing Que''s mouth. Despite facing such a monstrous face, Qing Que was still unmoved. Her heart had already been captured by another face.


    "Imperial Concubine Qing''s aura is much greater than that of the previous Lifei ¡­" Shen Hanxin raised his brows as he looked at Qing Que who was sitting on the imperial concubine''s chair. He was originally a woman who had only been looking for him in an emergency, he hadn''t expected his to be such a ruthless person.


    Although none of the concubines in the harem can compare to Qingque, but Qingque is a person who knows how to repay favors. If Mu Wang has orders, feel free to speak of it, but if Qingque King has the ability, he definitely will not reject them! " Qing Que slowly rose to her feet and placed both hands on the imperial chair, slightly raising her delicate face, proudly looking at Shen Hanxin. The current her was no longer the most adorable girl in the past, even if she had met Imperial Consort Hua, she did not need to kneel down, showing her great honor and pampered.


    "It''s great to be young. Just this tender white skin is not something that that old demoness Xia Houyu can compare to ¡­" As Shen Hanxin spoke, he had already walked up to the chaise longue, his slender fingers caressing Qing Que''s snow-white neck.


    "It''s better for King Mu to speak frankly about her intentions for coming here. Her Majesty has come to the Warm Pavilion every night ¡­" Qing Que seemingly unintentionally stood up and left, then she immediately picked up a set of luxurious clothes from the bed and covered herself with them. Seeing Qing Que''s actions, Shen Han Xin naturally understood what was going on. Her thin lips slightly pursed into a smile, and then she took out a paper bag from her chest pocket.


    "This is a supplement that this king has specially prepared for royal father. As long as Empress Qing can place this item in royal father''s wine and drink it, then we can persuade royal father to seal this imperial decree with the seal of the Southern Yue. Then, Mu King will be eternally grateful ¡­" Shen Hanxin took out an imperial edict that he had drawn up long ago and placed it on the table.


    Qing Que raised her eyebrows upon hearing her voice, walked to the side of the table with a sway, and spread out the imperial edict. Surprisingly, she saw the words that were passed to Mu Wang, Shen Han Xin, on it, and couldn''t help puckering her lips.


    "Mu Wang is indeed bold. She doesn''t even want to take a step away from the crown prince and actually wants to ascend to the throne?" Her charming eyes slightly raised, Qing Que casually placed down the imperial edict, and looked at Shen Hanxin with interest.


    "How is it? "Qingfei isn''t willing?" Shen Hanxin didn''t like the look in Qing Que''s eyes, there seemed to be a glint in them that he couldn''t control, but he was sure that as long as Qing Que didn''t help him and didn''t report the matter to the old thing, it would do her no good.


    "It''s not that I don''t want to, I''m just thinking that if the Emperor were to pass on the throne to Mu Wang, then wouldn''t Qing Que have gone from being a imperial concubine to an imperial concubine? Status and treatment are naturally not on the same level, and it will not benefit Qing Que in the slightest. For such a thankless task, what kind of reason would Qing Que need to be willing to do it? " Qing Que naturally understood the reason why Shen Han Xin was so fearless. On the surface, it was not easy to offend him, but he wouldn''t be so foolish as to bet his life in the hands of this man like Lifei.


    "What does consort Qing want?" As long as This King is able to do it! " Shen Han Xin vowed. At that time, he did the same thing to Liu Yu''er.


    "I might as well put it in a more practical way, because Qinghu admits that he is not a person who covets fame and fortune, and knows that the imperial harem is very dangerous, like Qinghong who is not familiar with the affairs of the world, it is not easy to have a smooth sailing life in the harem, so if King Mu agreed to have Qinghong leave the palace on the day of his ascension, Qinghong would be able to help." Qing Que said indifferently, her eyes showed no ridicule.


    "Is that all?" Shen Han disapproved.


    "Of course, earning a living naturally requires money. I believe that the Mu King won''t object if Qing Que wants three million gold for the rest of her life to be her pension, right? After all, compared to the position of emperor, which one of the more important ones is the Mu King? Qing Que said indifferently, her eyes remained calm.


    "Three million silver? Even if she looted all of the Mu King''s Manor, she wouldn''t necessarily get three million taels! Since consort Qing is unwilling, then let''s pretend that This King has never come here! " Shen Hanxin was about to leave when he was stopped by Qinghou.


    "Qing Que didn''t say that she was going to settle this matter first. As long as the Mu King is willing to take out one million silver first, Qing Que will naturally hand over the decree with the Imperial Jade Seal to the Mu King. How about it?" Qing Que said firmly, her voice full of confidence.


    "Even a million would require time!" Shen Han Xin turned to look at the girl beside her. No matter how she looked at it, she didn''t seem like a greedy person. A trace of doubt flashed in her heart.


    "Qing Que needs at least ten days to finish this. She can afford it!" Speechless, Shen Han Xin pursed her lips, left the imperial edict at the Yi Qing Palace and left immediately.


    Not even two hours after Shen Hanxin left, Qing Que summoned her personal maid, Xing''er, and ordered her to bring a letter to the Residence of Han swiftly.


    Even though it was already late at night, Shen Hansheng was still holding a meeting with the seven saints in the main hall.


    "Young master Shen has thoroughly offended Xia Hou Bo today ¡­" Peony cherry lips slightly opened, disapprovingly said, their plan is not mature yet, offend Xia Hou Bo too early, can only make him increase his guard, their action is extremely disadvantageous.


    "It seems like we have to move quickly. Otherwise, if we let Xia Hou Bo take the initiative, we''ll be on the defensive!" Peony suggested.


    "May I know what is Mister Shen''s thoughts on this matter? Let us hear it for you so that we can learn from your thoughts!" Cui Yu looked at Shen Hansheng, who was seated in the middle, and said solemnly.


    Looking at it now, Shen Hanxin does not seem to have any intention of joining hands with him. According to this king''s views, it would be better to first get rid of Xia Hou Bo. As for Shen Hanxin, even if he does, he will not be able to do anything! As long as you guys are ready, you can make your move at any time. This duke will be in charge of leading Xia Hou Bo away from Xia Hou''s residence. Today in the main hall, Shen Hansheng was not acting impulsively. Only by angering Xia Hou Bo would he be able to expose his weak point. Only by doing so would he have an excuse to make a move.


    "Whatever, since Young Master Shen has said so, you must work hard, Jiao Feng! As long as you can tie Jiao Feng down and hand Xia Hou Bo over to Baili Chuxiong, we have the confidence to destroy the rest of the Blood Swallows overnight. " Peony looked at Jiao Feng with interest.


    "Big Sis is laughing at Jiao Feng. Other than that wooden fish head Ye Li under Young Master Shen''s command, what else did Jiao Feng miss?" Cai Die pursed her lips and laughed, showing a playful expression.


    "Damned girl, if you continue speaking, be careful of Fifth Sister pulling your tongue!" "Don''t worry, I have Jiao Feng under my control. You just need to set a date and leave him to me ¡­" The delicate phoenix willow slightly perked up with full of confidence.


    "In that case ¡­" Just as Shen Hansheng was about to speak, Ye Li hurriedly walked in. The moment he saw Ye Li, all the saints cast their gazes towards Jiao Feng, causing his to have an extremely unsightly expression.

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    "Prince, someone sent a message from the palace!" As Ye Li spoke, he passed the note in his hand to Shen Hansheng, who accepted it. The light in his eyes darkened slightly as he stood up.


    "It''s getting late. Everyone, rest first. This King has something to do!" Ye Li, take good care of the Holy Maiden! " After saying that, Shen Hansheng got up and left. After Shen Hansheng left, the other saints all left the main hall. They circled around Ye Li, all of them smiling, as if they were wary of him.


    "Little big brother, you don''t need to take care of them. Just take care of me alone ¡­" The delicate, soft, and boneless body seemed to inadvertently lean on Ye Li. His slender, jade-like fingers naturally wrapped around Ye Li''s neck, and his tender, alluring red lips slightly parted.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Your legs must be sprained, how about little big brother carrying Jiao Feng back to his room?" Yu Feng''s charming eyes became like silk as his willow leaf eyebrows slightly knitted together. Only heaven knows, she had only taken two steps, how could he twist his head! ¡­


    "This... "Yeye Li to support you ¡­" Even though he knew that Jiao Feng was lying, Ye Li had no reason to refuse. After all, he was a noble guest of the Prince, and he could not afford to offend his.


    "Alright ¡­" Her body became more and more attached to Ye Li''s body, rubbing against his chest from time to time. Even though Ye Li was a Willow, he would still show the kind of reaction a man should have in the face of such unbridled teasing.


    Seeing that Ye Li''s body had changed, Yu Feng wrapped his arms around Ye Li''s waist and passionately kissed him.


    "Ugh ¡­" The moment her cherry lips touched his lips, Ye Li''s eyes widened. In the next second, he immediately pushed her away.


    "Heart of Ice ¡­" Ye Li''s gaze swept past the wounded Jiao Feng and then directly fell on Leng Bingxin, who was at the door. The disappointment in her eyes was concealed as her jade-like fingers streaked across her cherry lips.


    "Little big brother, if there''s anything you need, come to my room anytime. Jiao Feng''s door is always open for you ¡­" He turned around and saw Leng Bing Xin looking at his solemnly. Leng Bing Xin remained silent as she left the main hall without a care in the world, but she did not feel good about it at all. This was the first time she had lost like this, she must have gone to Jiao Feng to vent her anger.


    When Jiao Feng left, Ye Li wanted to step forward, but he remembered the previous few times when he had been thinking too much about himself. He lowered his eyes, wanting to leave the main hall immediately.


    "Yinfeng cultivates a charm art. If you have sex with her, then prepare to use up all of your energy!" Leng Bingxin said coldly, her eyes flashing with a hint of anger that even she could not sense.


    "She wouldn''t use that on me ¡­" Ye Li instinctively explained, but he discovered that his words were extremely ambiguous. Before he could finish his sentence, Leng Bing suddenly turned around.


    "If that''s the case! You can go to her room now! " After throwing that sentence, Leng Bing Xin turned around and left. Looking at Leng Bing Xin''s back, Ye Li was suddenly startled. After a long time, his lips curled up slightly in a relieved smile. Perhaps Leng Bing Xin still cared about him, Ye Li thought.


    When Shen Hansheng entered Yi Qing Pavilion at night, the main hall fell into silence.


    "Qing Fei?" Upon seeing that there was no one around him, Shen Hansheng was just about to leave when he heard the bone-piercing sound from the inner chamber.


    "Since Duke Han is here, why not enter the inner chamber for a chat?" After pondering over the contents of the note, he strolled into the room and closed the door behind him. Instinctively, Shen Hansheng searched for the source of the sound until his eyes fell on the bed. Only then did he realise that Qing Que was wearing a thin, transparent muslin that covered her body, and through the muslin, he could vaguely see that she was completely naked.


    "This note was sent to This King by consort Qing?" Shen Hansheng deliberately ignored Qing Que''s revealing attire as he asked suspiciously.


    "Prince, why are you in such a hurry? Don''t tell me you don''t want to talk about the past with Qing Que?" Qing Que saw that Shen Hansheng had no intention to approach her, so she stood up and got off the bed. Although there was a thin veil covering her body, it did not cover her in the slightest.


    "This King doesn''t think it''s necessary. If nothing happens to Qing Fei, This King will take his leave!" Qing Que''s intentions were obvious. Shen Hansheng was not Shen Hanxin, and he had no interest in the ladies in the palace, not to mention he only had one person in mind. Even if other women stripped naked in front of him, they would only be a pile of white meat.


    Seeing that Shen Hansheng was about to leave, Qing Que hurriedly took two steps forward and stood in front of Shen Hansheng, passing the imperial edict in her hands to him.


    "Why are you in such a hurry, King Qinguang had already seen all of Qing Que''s body in this room!" Qing Que''s face was bright red, her wavy eyes did not conceal the envy in her heart, with her unparalleled beauty, majestic and tall figure, how could Shen Ao Tian and Shen Han Xin compare to the man in front of her? If she could compare to Shen Hansheng overnight, it would be worth it even if she were to die! Qing Que admitted that she was not an infatuated child, but the first time she saw Shen Hansheng, she loved him beyond redemption. Now, since she had this chance to be with the person she liked, how could she let it go?


    "Is this royal father''s decision?" In the next moment, he rejected his guess. If it really was royal father''s intentions, then there should be a seal of the Imperial Jade Seal on it. Furthermore, such an important Imperial Decree should not be in the hands of a concubine.


    "This is Shen Hanxin''s will. Not only that, there is also a bag with five pieces of Ore Essence Powder inside. Qing Que just sprinkled a little bit of it into the emperor''s wine. The mark of the Imperial Jade Seal of South Yue will be on it very soon." As Qing Que spoke, she slowly pulled away the muslin covering her shoulders and looked at Shen Hansheng with her charming eyes.


    "What do you mean, ''concubine Qing''?" Shen Hansheng spoke solemnly, his gaze aimed straight for Qing Que like a sharp blade.


    "Can''t you see? Qing Que is a prince in her heart. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have leaked such an important information to the prince ¡­ " As Qing Que spoke, her entire body fell towards Shen Hansheng, but in the next moment, she was cleverly avoided by Shen Hansheng.


    "Since the Empress left these two items behind, I believe that the Mu King must have given her many benefits." Shen Hansheng never expected that Shen Hanxin would have already set his eyes on his Imperial Father. In terms of scheming, he was no match for Shen Hanxin. Even if he had thought about it, he wasn''t as despicable as Shen Hanxin.


    "Naturally, there are many benefits, but the actions of Qinghou have proven everything, right?" Upon sensing Shen Hansheng''s deliberate rejection, Qingque Que spoke in an awkward tone.


    "What does consort Qing want?" Shen Hansheng went straight to the point. Faced with the teasing from Qing Que, he felt disgusted.


    "Que''er wants something, does Your Highness still not know?" Qing Que simply untied the belt at her waist, the muslin slipped and fell to the ground once it was untied. At this moment, Qing Que was completely naked as she stood in front of Shen Hansheng, youth was her capital, and her figure was the reason why she was favoured. I have to admit, Qing Que''s body does have the ability to enchant all men.


    "Gold? Status? Freedom? As long as Qing Fei says it, Han Sheng will be satisfied! " Shen Hansheng deliberately ignored the fire in Qing Que''s eyes as he spoke solemnly.


    "Three million gold. This is the price for the Qing-Yun Realm. Before the matter is settled, the Mu King will pay you one million. However, since Qing Que has found the Frost King, then it will naturally be done. As long as the Frost King can spend this Spring Festival Gala with Qing Que and not fail to meet with good fortune, Qing Que will unconditionally change the word "Xin" to "Sheng", how about it? " As Qing Que spoke, her jade fingers traced her snow-white neck to the cherry on her chest, her eyes full of desire.


    Han Sheng was willing to pay the same price as Mu Wang, and he also guaranteed that once the matter was concluded, the Empress would be able to bring the three million taels of gold out of the palace. With this amount of gold, the Empress could easily achieve whatever kind of life she wanted. Shen Hansheng rejected him politely.


    "Does Your Highness mean that Qing Que is overthinking things?" Qing Que''s voice became colder and colder, then she put down the jade fingers on her chest, and said disapprovingly.


    "Han Sheng did not mean that. He is truly thinking for the sake of the Empress''s innocence." Shen Hansheng pursed his lips and replied calmly.


    "Since Duke Han and Duke Mu''s conditions are the same, Qinghu really can''t find any reason why he would choose to cooperate with Duke Han!" Qing Que''s face turned dark, she stood up and casually picked up the muslin cloth, and since she was looking at Shen Hansheng, even if she couldn''t get it, it would still be pleasing to look at.


    "Does the Empress think that Shen Hanxin will allow the Empress to safely leave the Royal Capital of the Southern Yue after this affair is completed?" This was one of the reasons why she was looking for Shen Hansheng. She was well aware of how Lifei had died, and from this it could be seen that Shen Hanxin had a way to kill a donkey.


    "Then how can Qing Que trust the Frost King?"


    "This King can swear that after this is done, I will ensure the life of the Empress. If I violate this oath, Han Sheng will die a horrible death!" Shen Hansheng said confidently.


    "What does Duke Han want me to do?" At least in Qing Que''s eyes, Shen Hansheng was much more reliable than Shen Hanxin.


    "Just as the Empress said, all you need to do is change the word on the imperial edict. Once the Empress has completed her task, the imperial edict will be in the Empress''s custody. If something happens in the future, the Empress can take out the imperial edict and lend Han Sheng a helping hand!" Since Shen Hanxin had already thought of a plan, it would be a waste if he didn''t use it.


    "It''s a deal!" However, Qing Que hoped that Duke Han would understand that the reason why she helped Duke Han was not all for herself. She hoped that she would keep this thought in her heart. " A star-like glint flashed in her soft eyes as she resolutely spoke, her words filled with admiration for Shen Hansheng.


    "I will remember your words in my heart!" Shen Hansheng nodded his head slightly. Deep down, he was glad that Qing Que had helped him. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to explain Shen Hanxin''s move at all.


    Even though it was past midnight, the brothels on South Peak Street were still bustling with activity. Fiery red lanterns swayed incessantly in the wind, while the scent of rouge drifted in the wind, causing one to be sorrowful and enchanted. In the room on the top floor of the brothel, there was a room that was filled with a charming spring light, and within the drapes, two mandarin ducks had intertwined necks as much as possible to entangle with each other. On the bed, Yu Feng tightly held onto Jiao Feng. The two of them were tightly pressed together without a single gap.


    "Feng''er ¡­" Even though he was currently in the embrace of Jiao Feng, he was satisfied. Unbeknownst to him, Jiao Feng was absorbing a bit of her inner strength, so with Jiao Feng''s inner strength, she only needed two nights to dry his body. But she was waiting, on the day of the real fight, he would be able to eat more, otherwise it would be bad for his.

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    "Does my husband like it ¡­" Yu Feng''s full cherry lips drew the outline of Jiao Feng''s ear. His lovable voice seemed to enchant Jiao Feng, making him completely lose his mind. A knife was hanging on his head. Unfortunately, Jiao Feng could never see that invisible knife slowly piercing into his heart, sucking away his life.


    It was a dark night. Just as Shen Hansheng was about to leave the Yi Qing Palace and leap out of the palace, he saw Xia Houyu and Cui''er scurrying out of the garden.


    "Empress, is that poison really appropriate to be placed in the quiet garden?" Cui''er spoke worriedly.


    "Don''t tell me you want it to be placed in my Huaxing Hall? This place is the safest. It''s fine if we just take it once, and right now, the Emperor is almost at my Hua Qing Palace. If this item were to remain here for a long time, it would inevitably create new problems. When this happens, I will not have any weakness fall into their hands. " Xia Hou Yu solemnly said, his heart was also somewhat hesitant.


    "Empress, don''t worry. If this really happens, Prince will personally take the Empress away. So what if His Majesty finds out?" Cui''er saw that Xia Hou Yu was anxious and immediately tried to comfort him.


    "Shh ¡­" From now on, you are not allowed to talk about this matter any longer. Quickly go, I feel like someone is watching us from behind! " He waited for Xia Hou Yu to walk far away, and slowly walked out of the shadows. Under the moonlight, the cold light in his eyes was like a sheet of ice, it seemed that Xia Hou Bo had already started his rebellion. Father, how many people in this palace truly care about you?


    With Xiao Jingfeng''s martial prowess, it would not be difficult for him to infiltrate the Residence of the Duke of Han without him knowing. After saying goodbye to Duan Moyan, Xiao Jingfeng restrained the pain in his eyes and bowed respectfully.


    "I will not regret kowtowing to you, Master." Seeing that it was Xiao Lingfeng, Duan Mu Yan looked out the window in alarm. Only then did she close the window and return to the table.


    "Right now, there are countless experts in the Residence of Han. You''ll have to be more careful if you come here." Duan Mu Yan instructed.


    "Don''t worry, Master. If you don''t regret it, you know what you''re doing." In the end, Xiao Lingfeng was still the King of the Great Moqi, his kung fu was naturally not weak.


    "What''s the situation outside now?" Before leaving, Duan Mu Yan had instructed Xiao Jin Feng, Yan Wu Hen, and the rest to keep an eye on the movements of the Marquis'' Mansion.


    "Reporting to master, Xia Hou Bo is starting to get restless. I believe it won''t be long before he makes a move. Based on what this subordinate has heard, Xia Hou Bo might very well turn the tables and become the king!" At that time, on the battlefield, Xiao Min Feng had confronted Xia Hou Bo on more than one occasion, so he naturally had some understanding of his temperament.


    "If he wants to rebel, it''ll have to depend on whether Shen Hansheng gives in or not!" Duan Muyan''s cold eyes were filled with disapproval.


    "What does Master mean?" Xiao Jin Feng asked suspiciously.


    I believe that he has long thought of a way to deal with Xia Hou Bo, so Xia Hou Bo might not be the best one. Furthermore, Xia Hou Bo has a deep hatred for me, so if we want to work together with him, it would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens. " Duan Mu Yan analyzed the situation coolly as a cold light gradually appeared in her eyes.


    "Does Master think that Xia Hou Bo is not a match for Shen Hansheng?"


    "Maybe, but I don''t want Xia Hou Bo to have it, compared to Xia Hou Bo, we are more suited to cooperate with Shen Han Xin, after all, in terms of strength and strategy, Shen Han Xin is definitely not inferior to Xia Hou Bo, and Shen Han Xin should be very happy to cooperate with us." Duan Mu Yan said confidently.


    "Then what do we do now?" Seeing the light in the depths of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Xiao Jin Feng felt his heart ache. It was obvious that she was being protected in the palm of her hand, a woman that he feared would melt, yet now, she had to bear such a deep hatred. If the heavens hadn''t made a mistake, then whose fault was that ¡­


    Wait for Shen Hansheng to make his move, and then we can make our plans. Oh right, the two people who were performing with you on the streets that day are not simple, and the old man there should be a Divine Thief, Baili Chuxiong. Duan Mu Yan pondered.


    "Master, don''t worry. I have never mentioned my identity. They don''t know anything about me." Xiao Lingfeng had already guessed that those two were no ordinary people, and now it seemed that they really did have some background.


    "That''s good ¡­" Right at the moment when Duan Moyan was nodding her head in approval, Xiao Lingfeng stealthily made his way to her bed. Almost at the same time, a knock was heard on Duan Moyan''s door.


    "Meng Yan? Still awake? " A melodious voice rang out, causing Duan Mu Yan to tremble for a moment, but in the next moment, her countenance returned to normal.


    "I''m about to go to sleep. Is Your Highness busy?" Duan Muyan asked in a low voice as she lightly stepped to the side of the door.


    "Ugh ¡­" "It''s nothing, I just saw that the light in your room is still on, so I came to take a look. Is your wound still painful?" Outside the gates, Shen Hansheng pursed his lips. Coming back from the royal palace, the emotions in his heart were mixed. At this moment, he only wanted to hear Duan Mu Yan''s voice. Even a single sentence would be able to calm his heart down.


    "Thank you for your concern, King Han. Meng Yan is fine." Seeing that Duan Mu Yan had no intention to open the door, a bitter smile flashed across Shen Han''s face as she nodded her head.


    "It''s good that you''re fine. Then This King won''t disturb your rest. If there''s anything, find me anytime." Shen Hansheng spoke faintly, but he was unwilling to leave for a long time. Only when the lights in the room went off did he return to his room dejectedly. When he was sure that Shen Hansheng had left, Xiao Jingfeng came out from under the bed.


    "It seems that Duke Han is really sincere towards Master." For some reason, when Xiao Jin Feng said these words, he felt a sour feeling in his heart. When he saw that Shen Han Sheng did not hesitate to use his body to block Xia Hou''s blade for Duan Mu Yan, that kind of feeling was unforgettable, even for a blind person, he could see the true feelings Shen Han Sheng had towards Duan Mu Yan. Xiao Jin Feng couldn''t help but think that if he did not have the grudge of killing his brother, if he did not have the calamity of a nation, perhaps Duan Mu Yan and Shen Han Sheng would have a good ending. But if it weren''t for these, he and the girl in front of him wouldn''t have made it to this day.


    "If I could really exchange it for my royal brother''s life, I would be willing to use his sincerity. But is it really that valuable?" Duan Mu Yan laughed coldly, her eyes that were like pools of water sparkling in the darkness. Xiao Jin Feng was speechless and the expression in his eyes gradually darkened.


    "You can go back first. If it isn''t within Shen Hansheng''s expectations, he will make a move against Xia Hou Bo. No matter what, Xia Hou Bo must die!" Duan Mu Yan retracted the dim light in her eyes, but her eyes were still filled with a haze that she was unable to conceal.


    Returning to the inn, Xiao Jingfeng thoughtfully stepped into the room.


    "How is Master? Is there anything wrong? " When Zi Min saw that it was Xiao Jingfeng, she immediately inquired.


    "Master is fine, he''s only slightly injured, it''s just that ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng seemed to have thought of something as he hastily walked in front of Zheng Ting Ze.


    "Doctor Zheng, do you think the medicine that made master lose his memories had any side effects? I always felt that master was very different from before, it seems ¡­" Xiao Jingfeng did not describe the situation, but he was accepted by Zheng Tingze.


    "Seems to have lost some of its humanity, right?" Zheng Tingze''s sword-like eyebrows were wrinkled, revealing a dense melancholy that could not be dispelled.


    "You sure are shrewd and decisive." Xiao Jin Feng nodded.


    "That''s because all that Mu Yan can recall now are the sad past. She can''t overreact to the pain that she once suffered, but it''s definitely not a good thing after all. I have already started to study the medicine to cure Mu Yan''s amnesia, I hope it won''t be too late." From his face, it was sufficient to see the seriousness of the situation. No one had anything to say in response. They could only take things one step at a time.


    At Mu Wang Manor, Xia Hou Yu Ying, who had just gotten out of bed and was able to walk around, ignored the servant girl''s persuasion and stumbled out of the room, just in time to meet Shen Hanxin.


    "Princess, where do you want to go?" Looking at the pale face of Xia Hou Yuying, Shen Hanxin''s brows slightly rose as he asked, but there was no trace of concern in his eyes.


    "It has nothing to do with you!" Xia Hou Yu Ying said coldly, and continued to walk past Shen Hanxin without a care, heading straight for the mansion''s door.


    "I naturally have no time to pay attention to this, but don''t say that I didn''t warn you, it''s not a good idea to go to the Residence of Han. Now that my fourth brother and Lady Meng Yan are with you, if you go, wouldn''t it ruin the scenery ¡­" "Why do you want to humiliate yourself ¡­" Shen Han said disapprovingly, his lips tinged with an unfathomable eerie color.


    This kind of pain was as if the core of the earth had exploded at the bottom of her heart, causing her entire body to be covered in pain. However, how could she be willing to accept this? At the very least, she had to ask clearly why Shen Hansheng would be so merciless as to watch Duan Moyan take action against her. The moment she was stabbed, there wasn''t even a hint of love in her eyes, not even a hint of pity.


    Seeing Xia Hou Yuying continue on his way, Shen Hanxin could not help but snort disdainfully. If loving someone to this extent, he would be willing to never meet such a person in his entire life, but all of a sudden, the image of Duan Mu Yan appeared in Shen Hanxin''s mind. That pure and pure snow-lotus-like woman, aloof and unproud, unparalleled in this world. Shen Hanxin shook his head bitterly. He couldn''t love his ¡­


    "Wind Blade, protect the princess and go to the place she wants to go!" Shen Han Xin shot a sidelong glance at Wind Blade, before giving an order without thinking, and turned around to leave. Although it was still daytime, Shen Han Xin suddenly felt the need to find a place to vent his rising passion. As long as he thought of Duan Mu Yan, his heart would always throb with excitement.


    Wind Blade wanted to refuse, but Shen Hanxin had already walked far away. Helplessly, Wind Blade could only step forward and stand by Xia Hou Yu''s side. He did not say a word, allowing her to stagger forward without any intention of supporting her.


    "Ugh ¡­" Perhaps because his body was too weak, Xia Hou''s jade feet tripped on a rock and his entire body fell to the ground. The Wind Blade instinctively stretched out a hand, but stopped in midair and did not move for a long time. Xia Hou Yuying struggled to get up. Her wound was faintly aching, and her eyes inadvertently glanced at the movements of Wind Blade. She could not help but snort in contempt.


    "You must be wishing for me to fall to my death!" Xia Hou Yu Ying coldly opened her mouth as beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Wordless, the wind blade eventually retracted both hands, not intending to respond to the question of Xia Hou Yuying.


    "What is it? Talking about your heart? " Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes flashed, her eyebrows raised, and she turned to continue walking. She wanted to interrogate Shen Hansheng, was there really no place for his in his heart? She couldn''t understand how Shen Hansheng was able to be so heartless since he was a childhood sweetheart.


    "You tricked Wind Blade, more than once." Wind Blade originally didn''t want to speak, nor did he want to have anything to do with the girl in front of him. However, for some reason, his entire body felt like it was being torn apart and his heart felt uncomfortable.

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    "So what! You are only a dog in this princess'' eyes. For a dog, the word cheating shouldn''t be used ¡­ "Cough, cough ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying was as arrogant as ever, her eyes showing undisguised disdain. Such words were too piercing, and Feng Dao only felt that the wound in his chest had been opened by someone else with a thick layer of salt. It hurt so much, but his face remained expressionless.


    Seeing that the Wind Blade didn''t respond, Xia Hou Yu gave a cold snort and continued to move forward. The Wind Blade silently followed behind them as they watched Xia Hou Yu Ying painfully walk towards the Residence of Han.


    For the seven saints who had been hibernating for a long time, the arrival of Xia Hou Yuying undoubtedly created the best opportunity for them. Seeing Xia Hou Yuying with blood seeping out of her stomach, Cai Die raised her eyebrows, a light flashed in her eyes as she teased.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" Come and take a look, who is this? His hair was disheveled and his face unkempt. Was he here to beg for food? Butler, hurry up and take some steamed buns for the dogs and send them off, so that they won''t dirty the courtyard of Duke Han''s Mansion. " Before they had even arrived in the Southern Mountain, Cai Die had already heard of the Xia Family''s daughter''s domineering attitude and contempt. She also knew that Duan Moyan had been kidnapped several times, and now that she saw Xia Hou Yuying, she instinctively loathed her!


    "Who do you think you are!?" You actually dare to insult this princess! Wind Blade! Give her a good lesson for this princess! " Even though she was injured, Xia Hou Yuying still showed her unruly nature, ordering others around. Behind her, Wind Blade felt bitter but did not take a step forward. Seeing that there was no response, Xia Hou Yuying suddenly turned around and spoke fiercely.


    "Are you deaf? Didn''t you hear me call you? "


    Since you are a dog, you should be loyal to a master. Your highness only wants to protect the princess, Zhou Quan. Since the other party did not make a move, Feng Ren feels that he should not provoke any trouble." "Feng Dao calmly looked at Xia Hou Yuying, and a trace of disappointment flashed across his face.


    "You!" Just as Xia Hou Yuying was about to flare up, she caught a glimpse of Duan Mu Yan walking out from the corner of her eyes.


    "Stop!" Did you do something shameful that you didn''t dare to meet me? " Every time she saw Duan Mu Yan, the hatred in Xia Hou Yuying''s heart would flow like a drop of ink sprinkling on clear water that flowed into her limbs and bones.


    Hearing this, Duan Mu Yan, who initially wanted to avoid her, walked towards Xia Hou Yu Ying with a sweet smile.


    "I wonder, what is the grievance that the princess is referring to?" Her clear eyes shone with a bright light as she looked straight at Xia Hou Yuying. Duan Mu Yan pursed her lips and asked softly.


    "I am Jinzhi Yu Ye, you slut actually dared to stab me, you deserve to die ten thousand times for this crime! It is already benevolent of me to let you live for so many days! Do you want to commit suicide to apologize? Or do you want to wait for me to send you to the Ministry of Justice''s Prison to suffer? As Xia Hou Yu Ying was silent, Duan Mu Yan was slightly stunned before chuckling incessantly.


    "You! What are you laughing at? " Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s reaction, veins popped out on Xia Hou Yu''s forehead as she yelled in anger. Restraining the smile in her eyes, Duan Mu Yan''s expression remained indifferent as she spoke with a low voice, her eyes shining with a light of disapproval.


    "If it really was Meng Yan, then it wouldn''t just be the princess'' stomach, but also her entire neck. Wouldn''t it be fine if she got it over and over, and she wouldn''t be so noisy in Meng Yan''s ears like a little sparrow?" As Duan Mu Yan spoke, a cold light that was as dull as a blunt weapon shot out from the bottom of her eyes. Even Cai Die who was watching from the side felt a chill in her heart.


    "You ¡­ "What do you mean?" Xia Hou Yu Ying asked coldly, unable to react for a moment.


    "Duke Han admits that he was the one who stabbed the dagger into the princess'' abdomen. If Meng Yan also stabbed, then there must be two wounds on the princess'' belly, right?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Xia Hou and Yu Ying with a bitter expression.


    "You actually let Han Sheng take the blame for you. It was in vain for him to love you so much!" Xia Hou Yuying clenched her fists, her anger overflowing.


    "Princess, you misunderstood. Duke Han said so willingly. Meng Yan didn''t try to coerce you ¡­" Since it is the love of the Frigid King, Meng Yan has no reason to reject it. Furthermore, Meng Yan has already decided to repay him with her life. " Duan Mu Yan purposefully emphasized the words'' betrothed to me ''as the corners of her lips curled upwards. Her smile was as slow as a blooming blue lotus flower.


    His heart suddenly hurt. With a conflicted expression on her face, Xia Hou Yu''s hands were tightly clutching her lower abdomen as she looked at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief.


    "Impossible!" Han Sheng will not marry you! "It won''t ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying deceived herself as she howled. Her body staggered back, and she almost fell down. Fortunately, the wind blades silently lifted her up, but Xia Hou Yuying pushed her away.


    "Get lost... This county''s principal was Shen Hansheng! "Let him come out ¡­" Xia Hou Yu Ying could no longer care about the pain of her wound tearing. She roared like a mad, bloodthirsty beast that had just left its cage. Seeing the crazed Xia Hou Yuying in front of her, Cai Die couldn''t help but gather around Duan Mu Yan.


    "These few words made her go crazy like a wild boar. I haven''t even had the chance to use them yet ¡­" Hearing Cai Die say that, Duan Mu Yan''s lips couldn''t help but curl into a cold smile as she looked at Xia Hou Yuying. These days, her mind was suddenly filled with scenes of her first time in the Southern Mountain Range. How did this princess greet her?


    Seeing Xia Hou Yu''s wound open and his dress dyed red with blood, Feng Ren had no choice but to step forward and knock his out. Just as he was about to leave the Residence of Han, he turned around to see a woman smiling at him enchantingly.


    "Since you''ve come, do you want to leave so soon?" The person in front of him was the Four Holy Maiden, Yanzhi.


    "What do you want to do?" When he looked at the rouge vigilantly, he suddenly smelled a strange fragrance. By the time he had reacted to it, his body had already collapsed onto the ground, unable to endure it any longer. In the next second, he sank into darkness.


    "If I had known that using poison was so easy, I wouldn''t have needed to learn so much. I wouldn''t have been so tired fighting back and forth ¡­" Cai Die shrugged his shoulders and said, then looked at the two people on the ground. At this moment, Ye Li had already sent someone to tie up both the Wind Blade and Xia Hou Yuying and drag them to the backyard.


    "We''ll start tonight. Baili Chuxiong and Xiaoxiao have already finished their preparations. Jiao Feng also went to the brothel. All of you, follow me!" At some point, Peony had arrived at the main courtyard and was giving the orders calmly. Off to the side, when Duan Mu Yan saw all of this, she understood in her heart that tonight would be the end of Xia Hou Bo''s lifespan. Forget it, Xia Hou Bo''s death was not enough to make up for his loss. Perhaps it was time for him to reveal his cards to Shen Hanxin.


    It was late in the night and Xia Houbo, who had eaten his dinner, felt uneasy. He stood up to visit his daughter at the Mu palace, but as soon as he stepped out, he felt a cold wind blowing past him. Xia Houbo instinctively dodged to the side, and when he regained his composure, he saw a sharp arrow sticking out of the door post with a note tied to it.


    ''If you want Xia Hou Yuying to be safe, then go to the woods on the outskirts of the city. Remember, it''s only you. Otherwise, prepare to collect the corpses for Xia Hou Yuying. Looking at the note in his hand, Xia Hou Bo''s black eyes shone with a burning anger. Without hesitation, Xia Hou Bo suddenly left Xia Hou Manor and rushed towards the Mu King''s Manor.


    In the main hall of the Mu King''s manor.


    Shen Han Xin raised her eyebrows slowly, a sharp glint of light flashing across her eyes.


    "Are you saying that Xia Hou''s Yuying and the Wind Blade are still not back yet?"


    "Replying to Master, Shang Rong just went to the Residence of the Duke of Han, but they said that Feng Dao and Xia Hou Yuying have never been there. This subordinate is thinking, did something happen to them?" Yin Shang Rong said worriedly. Although Wind Blade had disappointed her time and time again, she couldn''t just ignore the brothers and sisters that were fighting in front of her.


    "This way ¡­" While Shen Hanxin was still in doubt, Xia Hou Bo had already rushed in with an angry look on his face.


    Shen Hanxin! What about Yu Ying? " Shen Hanxin raised his eyes as his heart sank. Could it be that Shen Hansheng was going to make a move?


    "Old Prince, don''t worry. Princess Yu Ying is ¡­" She went to find Duke Han this morning, so she might be in his mansion right now. " Shen Hanxin gave an ambiguous response, knowing that something big had happened. It was only when Xia Houbo threw the letter at him that he was sure of his guess.


    "How did you become a husband? Yuying is still injured, how can you let her leave the Mu King''s manor? It''s good now! Something had happened! "What should we do?" Xia Hou Bo ruthlessly said. Veins popped out on his forehead, his eyes full of reprimand.


    "The old prince knows Princess Yuying''s temper better than anyone. Even if Han Xin tied her up, she would jump up and find my fourth brother. How would Han Xin dare to interfere ¡­" Shen Hanxin pretended to be wronged.


    "You!"


    "Elder Wang, please calm your anger first. The note said that the prince should go to the woods at the outskirts of the city from time to time. From the cold, I don''t mind making this trip." Shen Hanxin suggested.


    "This is clearly a trap. Can you not tell?" Xia Hou Bo''s brow furrowed. For a moment, he even suspected the person in front of him.


    "If that''s the case, then this king will go to the Residence of the Duke of Han. Princess Ruo Yuying being there means that this is just a prank. Old Wang can rest here first, Shang Rong! " Shen Han Xin took a glance at the Yin Merchant Shop and walked out of the main hall. After leaving Mu Wang Manor, Yin Shang Rong looked suspiciously at his master.


    "Master, are we really going to King Han Manor again?"


    "Go back to the manor and look for Shen Hansheng''s face. Have him find someone with a similar physique to Shen Hansheng from the Eagles organization and put him on. Then bring him to This King through the woods in the outskirts of the city!" Shen Hanxin ordered calmly, his eyes flashing with a cold light. In fact, he wanted Xia Hou Bo to die faster than anyone else!


    "Yes ¡­" Yin Shang Rong received the order and immediately returned to Mu Wang Manor. Shen Han Xin found a secluded restaurant and waited for the show to start.


    That night, the brothels were still brightly lit, with all sorts of girls twisting their waists and swinging their butts, raising their brocades with all their might in order to attract the attention of the passing men. Those old women even pulled their clothes towards their chests, trying their best to act coquettish.


    At the window on the top floor, the delicate phoenix took in everything. A small brothel was enough to depict all sorts of emotions in this world. There were melodious songs, tempting dances, the girls'' flirtatious looks, and the drool on the guests'' faces; she could not help but feel disgust. But what to do, who told her to be unable to leave her man''s side ¡­


    "What are you thinking about?" The gentle embrace interrupted Yu Feng''s thoughts, and she felt a man-like aura slide across her neck. Her cherry lips pursed slightly, and then she turned around and slightly raised her charming eyes, which were as clear as autumn water, looking at the man in front of her with a bewitching bewilderment.

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    "Feng Er thought that Young Master would not come today?" Jiao Feng hugged Jiao Feng with her pair of lotus arms as her eyes glittered.


    "How could that be? I promised you, I''ll definitely do it ¡­" Jiao Feng resolutely said. When his eyes touched the undulating chest of Jiao Feng, a trace of lust suddenly appeared in his eyes.


    "If I remember correctly, Young Master said he would redeem himself for her!" As Jiao Feng spoke, her delicate face slowly rubbed against Jiao Feng''s chest. A cold light flashed in her eyes. If the person in front of her had feelings and loyalty, then she would give him a chance to live. Otherwise ¡­


    Hearing this, Jiao Feng was slightly shocked. Although he really wanted to do this, as the leader of Blood Yan, how could he put his heart into a woman?


    "I have already instructed the bawd not to let anyone harass you again! "You can rest assured that I will come as long as I have time ¡­" Jiao Feng slowly opened his mouth, his intentions were clear as day. She couldn''t help but laugh at herself. Ever since she started cultivating her charm arts, she had once met someone who truly treated her with sincerity. There was no need for her to deceive herself.


    Since that was the case, she should spare no effort to absorb their essence in order to protect the beauty that they yearned for in their dreams.


    As Jiao Feng thought to this point, he slowly grabbed the back of Jiao Feng''s head and leaned forward to cover his red lips. With his charming phoenix eyes and soft enough to make Jiao Feng''s body soften, and feeling his dragonfly kiss, Jiao Feng couldn''t help but respond. His thick palm subconsciously touched the thin silk.


    If not for this, she might not have given Jiao Feng the chance to choose. Unfortunately, in the end, he was unable to escape the imprisonment of a man, and at this moment, Jiao Feng moved his red lips to Jiao Feng''s ear, his sweet tongue drawing the outline of his ear like a snake, and his hot and wet breathing made his blood boil.


    "Peak..." Do you think Feng''er is beautiful? " At this very moment, to Jiao Feng, this was no longer a matter of joy, but the beginning of her cultivation. She wanted men to devote themselves to her and let them devote all of their energy to her when they were at their most relaxed.


    Jiao Feng''s heart was already in his throat, but after being questioned by Jiao Feng, his desire became even more intense. His breath also became heavier while his other hand had already covered Jiao Feng''s face.


    One had to admit that when arousing the desires of men, Jiao Feng also received benefits. For example, now, Jiao Feng''s actions had made her cry out softly.


    "Ugh ¡­" Jiao Feng''s voice undoubtedly caused Jiao Feng''s blood to boil, his eyes filled with pity. On this matter, Jiao Feng would never let a man take the initiative to take the initiative. Feeling Jiao Feng''s progress, Jiao Feng skillfully and quickly stripped off Jiao Feng''s clothes and wrapped his body like a water snake around his.


    Seeing the rosiness on Jiao Feng''s cheeks, Jiao Feng suddenly bent down and gripped the back of Jiao Feng''s head with both hands. The sudden burst of kiss nearly made his unable to breathe. After a kiss, Jiao Feng suddenly grabbed Jiao Feng''s shoulders.


    At this moment, Jiao Feng felt a yearning that came from the most primitive side. He forgot what he should do in such a smooth manner.


    "Feng, how much did you give the bawd ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Alright, Jiao Feng admitted that he didn''t want the lively man in front of her to turn into a desiccated corpse, so she gave him another chance.


    "A thousand ¡­" Phoenix ¡­ "If it''s not enough, I''ll give it to her ¡­" At this moment, Jiao Feng did not know that he was so close to danger.


    A bitter smile flashed through his heart. Ah, Jiao Feng, you''ve finally missed your last chance ¡­ Jiao Feng no longer hesitated and suddenly pressed down on Jiao Feng. She liked the feeling of being on high and liked watching men of all colors slowly wither under her body.


    "Phoenix ¡­" Jiao Feng could no longer control himself and shouted out Jiao Feng''s name. He suddenly smiled sweetly and pressed his hands on his chest. His bright eyes suddenly burst out with a devouring light, as if he would eat the man in front of his alive in the next second.


    At first, Jiao Feng was only immersed in it, but that happiness didn''t disappear because of his end. He suddenly felt that Jiao Feng''s body was like a bottomless whirlpool that crazily devoured all of his internal energy.


    "Phoenix ¡­" "Feng''er, hurry up and leave ¡­" Jiao Feng was about to push away the woman in front of him as he spoke when he was hit by Jiao Feng''s acupoint.


    "Why are you leaving? You just needed me so much... Again! Do you like it? " The delicate phoenix was like a butterfly dancing in the wind, but Jiao Feng''s expression only became more and more shocked. He looked at the woman in front of him in disbelief, and his originally handsome face suddenly became as white as paper, and his plump cheeks gradually sunken down.


    "Don''t... "Slut ¡­" Jiao Feng was already aware of the danger, but no matter how much he yelled and roared, Jiao Feng was just enjoying how strong his inner force became.


    "Slut? Jiao Feng, don''t forget, just now you personally carried me, this slut, onto the bed ¡­ If you are not amicable, how can I have such a cheap chance? " Looking at the man''s ferocious face below her, the delicate phoenix could not help but snort in contempt. She wanted to spare this fellow''s life in vain, but it turned out that he was just an extremely well-hidden lecher!


    "You ¡­ Who exactly are you? " Jiao Feng''s body slowly turned into a mummified corpse. His cheeks were sunken and his eyes were like two black holes. It was hard to see his current handsome appearance.


    "The dignified leader of the Blood Swallow School. Don''t you know of the seven Holy Maiden of the Moon Flower Palace?" Jiao Feng did his best to absorb the last bit of Jiao Feng''s essence, smiling sweetly.


    "You are... You are the Fifth Saintess, Jiao Feng? "You guys ¡­" Jiao Feng suddenly realized something, but before he could finish, he had already become a dried up corpse. Looking at the disgusting corpse, Jiao Feng arrogantly got off the bed. He disdainfully glanced at Jiao Feng, then put on his dress and slowly walked to the window.


    "Big Sis ¡­" "Ah ¡­"


    Xia Hou Bo waited for a long time, but didn''t see Shen Hanxin come out. Feeling depressed and worried about Xia Hou Yuying''s safety, he left the manor and returned to his own residence.


    "Call Jiao Feng over ¡­" Xia Hou Bo ordered the butler as soon as he entered the house.


    "Your Highness, Jiao Feng is not at home ¡­" Seeing Xia Hou Bo''s unusual expression, the butler carefully replied. Xia Hou Bo stopped and looked coldly at the butler.


    "Not here? Forget it! Notify all Blood Swallow members to be extremely careful tonight, and to not relax! If Jiao Feng comes back, get him to meet me in the woods on the outskirts of the city! " Xia Hou Bo originally wanted to bring Jiao Feng with him, but now that Jiao Feng was nowhere to be found, he couldn''t afford to delay any longer. Thus, he decided to turn around and leave the Rong Mansion before entering the house.


    Inside the Residence of Han, Shen Hansheng looked at the six sacred ladies with a grave expression on his face.


    "Whether you succeed or not, I''ll have to trouble everyone!" Shen Hansheng spoke solemnly, his eyes filled with anticipation. If he could get rid of Xia Hou Bo this time, he would be the one who got rid of this huge threat in his heart.


    "Don''t worry, Duke Han. Since we''ve chosen this day, we have full confidence that we can return victoriously. You can enter the palace peacefully, and we will definitely not fail our mission ¡­" A cold light flashed in Shen Hansheng''s eyes as he left the Han Residence and headed straight for the Imperial Palace. Since Xia Hou Bo was in trouble, he needed evidence that he was not there. Ye Li and Leng Bingxin naturally stayed in the manor to protect Duan Mu Yan.


    It was a dark night. Xiao Jin Feng and Kong Zimin snuck into Duan Mu Yan''s room.


    "Master, everything is ready." Master, everything is ready. Xiao Jingfeng truthfully reported. By the side, Kong Ziming had already put on a mask that was the exact same as Duan Mu Yan''s.


    "Rest assured Master, Zi Min will definitely not reveal any flaws." Confucius said firmly. Duan Mu Yan nodded slightly, and without further ado, she left the Residence of Han with Xiao Jin Feng. Xia Hou Bo was a cunning old fox, she would only be at ease if she saw him die with her own eyes.


    Even though it was already the beginning of summer, the night wind still made people feel a slight chill. As the wind blew past them, the leaves rustled. In this pitch black night, it was enough to make one''s hair stand on end.


    When Xia Hou Yuying opened her eyes again, she saw herself tied to the tree trunk with all sorts of things to do, with the wind blade by her side. She was still unconscious.


    "Where is this place?" "Wind Blade ¡­" Everything within his line of sight was completely dark. Xia Hou Yuying felt that every hair on her body was emitting a cold air, especially the faint lantern not far away that was even more cautious. With Xia Hou Yuying''s shout, Wind Blade came back to his senses. When he realized the situation, he couldn''t help but be shocked.


    "Princess!" Are you okay? " Feng Dao asked worriedly.


    "Nonsense!" He would be tied up here if he had nothing to do! Quickly think of a way to release this princess! " Xia Hou Yuying was still in a superior position. Even if she had a request from someone, Wind Blade was speechless. He tried to use his inner force to pull the rope, but he realized that he had lost all his inner force.


    "Crap ¡­" Wind Blade frowned, feeling uneasy. Right at this moment, an old man walked out from the darkness. His hands stroked his white beard, and a pair of hawk-like sharp eyes glimmered with a green light, causing people to feel a sense of dread from the bottom of their hearts.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" How beautiful I thought that old thief Xia Houbo was! It''s nothing more than this! Look at those eyes, that nose, that mouth, what an ugly look! "How can that ugly word be ¡­" The old man was none other than Baili Chuxiong.


    "You ¡­ How dare you! How dare you insult this princess! "Hurry up and slap your face ¡­" When Xia Hou Yu opened his mouth, his face received two tight slaps.


    "Who is it!" Xia Hou Yuying did not even notice that someone had made a move, but the burning pain on her face was not fake.


    "If you need anything, charge at me. You are not allowed to hurt the princess!" At the side, when Wind Blade saw that blood was seeping out of Xia Hou Yu Ying''s lips, he shouted in excitement. Before Baili Chuxiong could say anything, a nimble girl jumped down from the tree.


    "Are you a princess?" Xiaoxiao looked at the Wind Blade coldly, and the Wind Blade looked at the girl in front of him alertly. He could not help but shake his head.

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    "Since you are not a princess, there is no need for us to go after you ¡­" "Hmph ¡­" With a small sneer, he walked up to Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Master, this girl is too noisy. How about we cut off her tongue and let you drink?" As she spoke, she pulled out the dagger at her waist and waved it in front of Xia Hou Yuying, causing her to gulp.


    "You ¡­ How dare you! If Royal Father finds out, I will tear you to pieces! "Let me go ¡­" Looking at the shining dagger in front of her, Xia Hou Yu Ying felt her hair stand on end, her eyes filled with unconcealable fear.


    "Heh ¡­" I really don''t know, if it wasn''t for your Royal Father''s protection, how could you still say such presumptuous words. Who knows, maybe those people who were bullied by you will tear your body into ten thousand pieces! " Little Jun disapproved.


    "Who the hell are you? "What do you want?" He had been drugged in the Residence of Han, and now that he was tied up here, there was no doubt that all of this was part of the Duke of Han''s plan, and the person he was referring to should be Xia Hou Bo.


    "Brat, this has nothing to do with you, don''t interrupt or else ¡­" If you say another word, I will cut a hole in that girl''s face! " Xiaoxiao opened her mouth, but the glint in her eyes had nothing to do with the sense of ridicule.


    "You ¡­ What do you want! "This princess can give you all ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying seemed to feel that the atmosphere was not right, and she immediately restrained her arrogant attitude, almost begging for mercy.


    "I''m afraid you can''t afford what we want ¡­" Little girl, what time is it? " Baili Chuxiong laughed coldly as his gaze turned sharp like blades.


    "When he was just a child, Xia Hou Bo didn''t seem to be as pampered as he was rumored to be, this proud little sparrow ¡­" Little Jun disapproved.


    "I already told you that if that old rogue doesn''t show up after we get married, he will help you collect his daughter''s corpse and make a move!" Baili Chuxiong spoke coldly, his voice was devoid of any warmth.


    "Okay ¡­" Xiaoxiao replied with a sound, and raised the dagger in her hand, slashing through the air in a beautiful arc. Just as the dagger was about to cut into Xia Hou Yuying''s neck, two voices suddenly shouted out.


    "Stop ¡­" One of them was naturally the Wind Blade, and the other one was Xia Hou Bo, who was rushing over.


    "Let go of This King''s daughter!" Xia Hou Bo was standing not too far away from Chu Xiong. He looked calm, but deep inside his heart, he felt as if there were huge waves. If he was a step too late, who knew what would happen?


    "Father... "Hurry up and save me ¡­" Seeing that it was Xia Hou Bo, Xia Hou Yu shouted crazily, without the slightest trace of a princess.


    "Xia Hou Bo, look carefully, do you recognize me?" The moment Xia Hou Bo appeared, Baili Chuxiong''s eyes shone with a cold light, his voice was low and filled with a bloodthirsty tone.


    Borrowing the moonlight, Xia Hou Bo looked up and down at Chu Xiong, and in the next second, all the blood in his body froze, as if he had seen a terrifying scene.


    "Baili Chuxiong..." You... Weren''t you already dead? " Xia Hou Bo opened his mouth in shock, his eyes filled with an inconceivable light.


    "Of course you wish for me to die, but unfortunately, the heavens didn''t follow others'' wishes. That day, you guarded the three hundred thousand strong army by yourself and yet, you refused to send out your troops, causing the hundred thousand soldiers under my command to fight to the last man. Do you know how it feels to watch your own subordinates fall one by one? The mountains were bloodstained and corpses littered the ground. That was even more painful than digging out one''s heart! If my master had not figured out that I was in the midst of a great calamity and suddenly appeared to save me, I, Baili Chuxiong, would have already become an aggrieved soul under your conspiracy! " Baili Chuxiong spoke each word, his eyes as cold as a cone. A biting, murderous light could be seen in his eyes.


    "It was not my wish then. If I had sent troops to aid you, I would have sent my three hundred thousand strong army into the tiger''s den. It was not that I did not save you, it was just that I was powerless to do anything about the big picture!" Xia Hou Bo replied guiltily. He thought back to what happened back then. When he saw that his army of one hundred thousand had been annihilated, his heart ached as well. However, as the commander in chief, he had no other choice.


    "What a grand speech! Just based on your words alone, my hundred thousand brothers will die in vain? " Baili Chuxiong did not think so. A Blood Devouring Treasure Sword had already appeared in his hand.


    "Since you are avenging the 100,000 brothers, I have nothing to say. You and I can openly fight, but you are going to release my daughter first. This has nothing to do with her, so why implicate the innocent?" Xia Hou Bo opened his mouth and calmly said. From time to time, he would glance at his daughter with an expression of heartache.


    "Innocent? Heh! Xia Hou Bo, do you know what ''innocence'' means? Not to mention that back then you wasted the lives of one hundred thousand of my brothers, and now that your darling daughter''s hands are stained with the blood of so many people, your indulgence of this girl is to the point of angering both the gods and men. Baili Chuxiong snorted disdainfully, his eyes filled with disdain.


    "Baili Chuxiong!" You can do anything to me, but this old man will never allow you to touch a single hair on your head! " Xia Hou Bo''s eyes suddenly turned cold as he angrily said.


    "Is that so? That will depend on whether you have the ability to do so! " Baili Chuxiong cast a sidelong glance at Xiaoxiao, who naturally understood the meaning of the dagger as he placed it on Xia Hou Yuying''s snow-white neck.


    "Father... "Father ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying immediately turned pale and trembled as she pleaded for help.


    "Xia Hou Bo!" If you can win against me, I''ll let your daughter go and swear to never bother you again. If you lose, you can rest assured that I won''t hurt your daughter even a little. You won''t be able to see it! " Xia Hou Bo did not dare to be slow. The person in front of him was on the same level as him more than ten years ago, and seeing how light and agile his starting point was, it was likely that his martial arts skills had improved greatly over the years. On the other hand, in the years, other than scheming and arguing with the imperial government, he did not have much time to train in the martial arts training grounds, so it was unknown whether or not he would win this battle.


    The two of them clashed with each other, swords and shadows, sparks flying everywhere. The speed at which the two experts were fighting had shocked Little Ping and Feng Ren so much that they couldn''t even see the two shadows, and they only felt that there were two black lights flashing in front of them, no one knew what was going on with them.


    "Father ¡­" This was the first time Xia Hou Yuying felt fear, not because of the dagger on her neck, but because of Xia Hou Bo''s safety. She had never seen her father in such a battle, so no matter who he fought, he would subdue her in three moves, but in front of her, she could not even catch a glimpse of his shadow. Since she was young, she had always been domineering and arrogant, but in Xia Hou Yuying''s heart, she had an extremely deep fatherly affection for Xia Hou Bo. Xia Hou Yuying did not dare to think of this. She could only stare at the two in front of her without blinking.


    After who knew how many rounds, a figure suddenly flew out from the halo. When everyone looked over, they saw Xia Hou Bo leaning against a tree, his white beard already stained with blood.


    "Father ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying opened her mouth in shock, her eyes filled with worry and fear.


    "Xia Hou Bo, your martial arts are so lacking!" You must have enjoyed all the blessings of the past few years, right? " Baili Chuxiong laughed coldly as he walked towards Xia Hou Bo, his eyes filled with contempt and loathing.


    "Baili Chuxiong, I have no qualms about what happened that year. Regardless of whether you believe me or not, back then, I buried those hundred thousand soldiers alive and well, and even gave everyone an amount of money. It can be said that ¡­"


    "Are you trying to say that you have let them down? Heh! How funny! If it wasn''t for you, they would have reached the age of having children at home, but now! Loess covers white bones, they hate you to the death! "I hate you for not attacking!" Every time he thought of the scene back then, he would feel his heart ache. Every single cell in his body was crying out. If it wasn''t for revenge, how would he have survived until today?


    "No matter what you say, I just hope you can let Yu Ying go. If she is in the wrong, then it is my fault as the father who neglected to discipline her. The fault is not her fault!" Xia Hou Bo knew in his heart that he was no match for Baili Chuxiong, so he only hoped that his daughter would be able to escape this calamity.


    "I, Baili Chuxiong, will do what I say. Since I have promised you that I will not touch a single hair on Yuying''s head, I will keep my promise, but for you!" No matter what, I have to account to those hundred thousand brothers. " As Baili Chuxiong spoke, he raised the treasured blade in his hand.


    The two of them fought in the same place once again, but the outcome was already clear to everyone. Since she had become sensible, she had never heard her own father speak in such a humble manner in front of anyone. Even in front of the current emperor, her father also had his own dignity, but now, for her sake, her father, who had always been so aloof, had actually abandoned all of his dignity to beg for her. How could she endure this?


    "Father... "Father ¡­" While Xia Hou Yuying was deep in thought, Xia Hou Bo''s figure once again flew out of the circle of light and landed heavily on the ground. He spat out a mouthful of blood and drew a magnificent red line in the dark night. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she screamed crazily.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" "If I knew that you were so weak, I wouldn''t have used this Bloodthirsty Blade ¡­" Baili Chuxiong did not think much of it, as the tip of his blade was already at Xia Hou Bo''s neck.


    "If you had been in my position back then, you would have done it ¡­ Cough cough ¡­ "Make the same decision as I do, a hundred thousand soldiers dead on the battlefield, it would be better than losing three hundred thousand soldiers, but if I were you, I would definitely take revenge and die in your hands, I have no regrets, it''s just that ¡­" Xia Hou Bo struggled to look at Xia Hou Yuying, who was standing to one side. His eyes revealed a look of affection towards his father. If he were to die, what would happen to Yu Ying? Would she be able to survive without her protection?


    "I''ll give you half a cup of tea''s time. If you have anything to say to your daughter, say it quickly!" Baili Chuxiong coldly said, but in his heart, he was slightly moved. If only he was in his position ¡­


    "Jade ¡­" Xia Hou Bo used all his strength to push himself off the ground and staggered over to Xia Hou Yu Ying''s side. His pale lips let out a smile, but blood flowed out from the corner of his lips.


    "Father... I''m sorry! Sorry ¡­ If it wasn''t for Yu Ying being useless, she wouldn''t have been captured! All these years, Yu Ying has always been willful, but you are always so tolerant! Now, Yu Ying knew she was wrong ¡­ "Father, Yuying can''t do without you ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying screamed hysterically with tears streaming down her face. Her heart felt as if someone was grabbing her with a hand; she was in so much pain that she wished she were dead.

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    "Yu Ying, it is royal father''s fault, it was royal father who allowed you to walk this far, I originally thought that he would always protect you, even if you have caused a great disaster, he will always protect you, but now ¡­ I''m afraid royal father won''t be able to stay by your side anymore. If you listen to me, don''t be so willful in the future. If Royal father ¡­ "So you went to find aunt ¡­" A sliver of relief flashed across Xia Hou Bo''s eyes. It was fortunate that he hadn''t rebelled, otherwise this path of retreat would have been cut off.


    "Don''t... Father! Yu Ying was no longer willful! "Don''t try to open the jade ¡­" Xia Hou Yu''s tears fell like rain as she sobbed without a sound. Her tears were like beads with a broken string as they rolled down. Seeing Xia Hou Yu''s heart-wrenching wails, Xia Hou Bo''s heart ached, and he turned to look at the wind blade at his side.


    "Wind Blade, even though I''m old, I can see your feelings for Yu Ying. I''ll entrust Yu Ying to you right now. No matter what, protect Yu Ying''s life ¡­" Xia Hou Bo spoke mournfully, his eyes returning to Xia Hou Yuying. He took a deep look at her, and turned around to face Baili Chuxiong.


    Let''s do it ¡­" Behind him, Xia Hou Yuying let out a heart-wrenching howl. Tears gushed out like spring water, and Feng Dao''s face was also filled with grief. No matter what, Xia Hou Bo was also a highly respected general of the Southern Yue. It was a pity that he had died in such a manner.


    His master, who had been watching him for a while, sighed. In the next second, a flash of a saber could be seen and Xia Hou Bo fell to the ground. His four limbs flowed like a stream of water.


    "Xia Hou Bo, no matter what the reason was back then, as the commander, you shouldn''t have let me, a hundred thousand soldiers, go. Now that I''ve crippled your martial arts, you deserve it! Small... "Let''s go!" In the end, Baili Chuxiong did not take Xia Hou Bo''s life, and for a moment, he had to admit that if he was in his position, he would have made the same decision. Seeing Baili Chuxiong turn around and leave, he could not help but shrug his shoulders, then released his dagger from Xia Hou Yu''s neck.


    "Master ¡­" Doesn''t this sound like you? " Little Jun disapproved.


    "Perhaps master is old ¡­" Baili Chuxiong opened his mouth in frustration, but what he got instead was only a small ''Pei!''.


    "I know that a person like Xia Hou Bo would be alright if he were to die. To let him live like this is simply a living hell. Master must have this intention!" She was a little self-righteous. Speechless, Baili Chuxiong could not help but smile bitterly. Perhaps he had done too many bad things. Now that he had done such a good deed, he was left speechless ¡­


    "Master, you''ve answered my question. Once you''ve taken care of Xia Hou Bo, go help Xiaoxiao find Brother Feng!" Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped teasing her, and spoke in a solemn voice.


    "It''s not a problem, but I don''t know if I''ll be able to find it!" Baili Chuxiong thought back to the day when Xiao Jingfeng and Shangguan Wuye had met, and his heart began to thump in his chest, thinking that Xiao Jingfeng must have some background, although it was only a bit of fun on a normal day, but he must have some experience with the world. As his Master, he did not want Xiaoxiao to get involved in any schemes, so his words were a bit perfunctory.


    "We have to find him!" Xiaoxiao resolutely said. Her eyes flickered with a peculiar expression under the moonlight. To the side, Baili Chuxiong was secretly at a loss. It seemed that this girl had truly fallen in love.


    As for the Wind Blade, after it had been untied, it hurriedly removed Xia Hou Yuying from the tree trunk. In the next second, Xia Hou Yuying rushed over to Xia Hou Bo''s side with tears streaming down her face, looking at her father''s pale face with heartache.


    "Father, I''m sorry. Yu Ying is useless ¡­" She cried hysterically, her tears pouring down like a flood. Xia Hou Yuying tried her best to help her father up, but the arrogance in her eyes was gone. Other than pain in her heart, she didn''t know what she was feeling.


    "Yuying, don''t cry, your father is fine ¡­" "I''m fine ¡­" Xia Hou Bo, who was over the age of ten, was trembling like a candle in the wind. However, in front of Xia Hou Yuying, he maintained his most affectionate smile. He could not bear to part with his daughter''s tears, could not bear to part with even the slightest sadness or sadness, he just loved her so dearly.


    At this moment, the wind blade hit his acupoints twice to stop the blood from pouring out of Xia Hou Bo''s four limbs. Because his strength had not recovered yet, he could only silently support Xia Hou Bo from the other side without saying a word.


    Xia Hou Bo was supported by Xia Hou Yuying and Wind Blade. Just as he was about to leave the forest, a gust of cold wind blew past him. The Wind Blade instinctively turned its head, but in the next second, everything in front of him shocked him.


    "Father... Ah ¡­ Father! Shen Hansheng! Why are you doing this! "Why ¡­" Seeing the sharp dagger stabbing straight into Xia Hou Bo''s chest, Xia Hou Yu Ying roared hysterically like a crazed wild beast, and then rushed towards Shen Han Sheng. Both of her hands tightly gripped onto his clothes, as if she wanted to tear him into shreds.


    Seeing Xia Hou Yuying''s figure fly out like a kite with its string cut, the Wind Blade couldn''t care about anything else as it suddenly jumped towards Xia Hou Yuying.


    The whole forest was dead silent. Xia Hou Bo looked at the dagger in his chest, and his black eyes lit up.


    "You are not Shen Hansheng! Even if he were to kill this old man, he would do it openly and honorably ¡­ Who the hell are you? Who sent you? " Xia Hou Bo did his best but still couldn''t get the answer he wanted. In the end, with too much regret and reluctance, Xia Hou Bo''s body suddenly fell to the ground. His gaze landed on his own daughter, Xia Hou Yuying ¡­


    Seeing that Xia Hou Bo was already dead, Shen Hansheng leaped up and disappeared into the night sky. All of this happened too fast, so fast that Wind Blade didn''t even have time to react before Xia Hou Bo''s soul returned to the west.


    "Royal Father! "Father ¡­" Seeing Xia Hou Bo heavily fall to the ground, Xia Hou Yu Ying ignored the burning sensation in her chest and desperately crawled towards Xia Hou Bo''s corpse.


    "Princess, you ¡­ "Don''t be like that ¡­" Watching Xia Hou Yu Ying desperately crawling towards Xia Hou Bo, Wind Blade felt as if something was blocking its chest, making it feel like it was suffocating.


    "Why ¡­" Father, why did you leave me... No! "Don''t ah ¡­" In the next second, bean-sized tears began to flow down, and Xia Hou Yu Ying threw herself onto Xia Hou Bo''s body, crying her heart out. A haughty and arrogant princess, from then on she had no one to rely on, no longer had a reason to be arrogant. Feng Dao silently watched Xia Hou Yu Ying who was on the verge of fainting. He really wanted to go up and console her, but at this moment, he had no words to say ¡­


    "Father... Yu Ying will definitely avenge you! Definitely! " Xia Hou Yu Ying raised her head again, and a cold light flashed from her blood-red eyes. She used all her strength to pull Xia Hou Bo''s corpse, trying to carry it on her back. Seeing this, the wind blade silently helped her carry Xia Hou Bo.


    "Go away! I don''t need anyone''s help! " Xia Hou Yu Ying desperately pushed away the wind blade, and fiercely grabbed Xia Hou Bo''s arm, and walked forward step by step.


    "Father, please protect Yuying for the rest of her life. Yuying will use this life to avenge you! Shen Hansheng... "You deserve to die ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying gnashed her teeth as a ghostly light flashed in her eyes. The murderous, bloodthirsty light made everyone shudder. The wind blades were silent as they silently followed behind Xia Hou Yuying, all the way to the end of the forest.


    As the wind blew, that dark blue figure appeared from the shadows of the forest.


    "There are some flaws in the mask of crisis. Not to mention that old fogey, even This King has seen through it!" Even though the situation was as Shen Han Xin expected, he was still extremely dissatisfied with the appearance of Shen Hansheng.


    "Returning Master ¡­" That person just now ¡­ Not our people! Our people haven''t had a chance to do anything yet. " Yin Shang Rong said in a low voice. Shen Hanxin''s voice shook as she looked at Yin Shang in disbelief.


    "What?" At this moment, Shen Hanxin suddenly felt a chill in his heart. If that person was not a masterpiece of danger, then who could it be? What was his purpose?


    "Just now when that person made his move, the merchant had already informed our men to back off, lest we make things difficult for us." Yin Shang Rong was also surprised, but she could not figure out why.


    "How could this be? "Then who sent him?" Shen Hanxin was still in shock, and did not know what to do for a while. Just as the two of them were puzzled, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from the darkness, and Yin Shang Rong turned around in alarm, standing in front of Shen Hanxin. The newcomer got closer and closer, and in the moonlight, a beautiful face appeared in front of the two of them.


    Her clear eyes were calm without any ripples, like a pool of stagnant water, but it gave off a feeling of chilliness. Duan Mu Yan leisurely walked in front of the two of them and said in an extremely soft and low voice, with no signs of joy or anger.


    "It was sent by me. However, I never expected that Mu Wang would do such a thing. Meng Yan has truly underestimated Mu Wang ¡­" The corner of Duan Mu Yan''s mouth slightly pursed as the light in her eyes became especially serene under the cover of her eyelashes.


    The moment he saw Duan Mu Yan, the shock on Shen Han Xin''s face was completely written off. He never thought that he would meet her here, let alone that she would be the one that sent her here. What kind of unforeseen event is this! The Duan Moyan he knew suddenly seemed to have become another person, a statesman who was brimming with scheming and scheming.


    "Should Miss Meng Yan explain?" After a moment of shock, Shen Hanxin''s eyes were filled with amazement. Her thin lips slightly pursed, but the curve of her lips was still as enchanting as before.


    "Wu Hen, wait for me here!" Duan Moyan cast a sidelong glance at Yan Wuhen, who had just killed Xia Houbo with Shen Hansheng''s mask, before walking into the depths of the forest. When Shen Hanxin saw this, he raised his foot and was stopped by Yin Shang Rong.


    "Master, be careful of a trap ¡­" Yin Shang Rong reminded him anxiously.


    "No, you wait here as well ¡­" Shen Hanxin spoke indifferently, walking towards Duan Mu Yan.


    The entire forest was silent. Occasionally, the wind would blow past and the leaves would rustle. In this dark forest, one couldn''t help but shiver.


    "Miss Meng Yan, can you explain what just happened?" Shen Hanxin looked at the figure in front of him with interest. It was a slender and slender figure with a neat and neat bun, lacking a bit of elegance and tact. The woman in front of him was suddenly so unfamiliar, and the cold aura exuding from the figure made Shen Hanxin feel extremely uncomfortable.

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    "Meng Yan''s name seems to have been used for too long, even I found it pleasing to the ears. It''s a pity that my name isn''t Meng Yan, I''m Duan Mu Yan, and I''m the Third Princess of the Badlands Court." Duan Muyan''s voice was as cold as ever, her expression was indifferent, and her expression was calm. Shen Hanxin couldn''t help furrowing his brows in disbelief as he looked at the woman in front of him. He had heard of the name Duan Mu Yan before. Wasn''t the first empress of the Badlands Court called Duan Mu Yan? Initially, he thought that the name Mu Yan was familiar. It turned out that it was actually the name of Princess Mo.


    "You ¡­ Are you really the Third Princess of the Great Mo Nation? " The usually calm Shen Hanxin could not help feeling excited, even her voice started to tremble.


    "Does Mu King think that there is a need for Mu Yan to lie to you?" Duan Mu Yan slightly pursed her cherry lips. That smile was as light as the clouds and the wind, yet it emitted a cold and aloof aura, causing others to be unable to approach her.


    "If that''s true, This King doesn''t understand why the princess told him her true identity. Don''t you think that if This King immediately tied you up in the throne room, there would be more benefits?" Shen Hanxin pursed his lips, full of doubts.


    "Prince won''t ¡­" Shen Hanxin raised her brows upon hearing his words, but she did not interrupt him.


    "If the Prince had tied Mu Yan up in the throne room, what he would gain wouldn''t be an empty title or unrealistic praise, and would be completely useless in the bigger picture. However, if the Prince had chosen to cooperate with Mu Yan, the benefits he would receive would be far greater than the former. Your Highness is a smart person, you should know what Duan Mu Yan means. " Her eyes, which were originally dark and resplendent, now shone with resplendent brilliance.


    "This king really doesn''t understand the third princess'' intentions. Although the two of them haven''t fought for many years, it doesn''t mean that they are friendly enough to cooperate with each other. Furthermore... With Fourth Brother''s infatuation for the princess, even if the princess had a choice, he should still be my infatuated Fourth Brother. Shen Han Xinxin''s eyes slightly narrowed as question marks appeared in the bottom of her heart.


    That''s right, Duke Han''s infatuation and passion has already become the capital for Mu Yan to work with you, and as for why Mu Wang chose to work with you, that is because he had done too many things in the Badlands Territory that Mu Yan could not forgive. This collaboration had nothing to do with Da Mo and it was Mu Yan herself who wanted to seek justice from the Duke of Han. Is Your Highness satisfied with this kind of explanation? " Duan Muyan solemnly stated, the coldness in her eyes accentuating the rage in her heart. She hated Shen Hansheng so much that every time she thought of her royal brother, the hatred in her heart grew even more. Until now, that hatred had already filled her heart and seeped out from every cell.


    "Princess, you mean to say that you want to help This King face Shen Hansheng? And after that? " Sensing the iciness radiating from Duan Mu Yan''s body, Shen Han Xin was no longer in doubt.


    "In the future, Prince will be the Emperor of the Southern Yue, and Mu Yan will return to the Mo Country. From now on, they will not be able to interact with each other anymore." Duan Muyan resolutely stated, her expression solemn. Hearing this, Shen Hanxin''s heart was suddenly filled with a trace of nostalgia. Even before he left, he had already begun to miss her, what should he do now?


    "Since that''s the case, it would be better to follow my orders than to be respectful. May I know how the princess wishes to cooperate with me?" Originally, with the death of Xia Hou Bo, the fight between him and Shen Hansheng was extremely imminent. To be honest, he did not have absolute confidence in winning, but now, with Duan Mu Yan as his trump card, he truly did not dare imagine what Shen Han Sheng was going to use to contend against him.


    But now that Xia Hou Bo is dead, the three legs of the tripod has become a struggle between two tigers. According to what Mu Yan knows, the seven holy girls of the Moon Palace have already arrived at the Xia Hou Manor to uproot the Blood Goose, and their next target is the Duke''s Eagle Dog Organization. Duan Mu Yan reminded.


    "Prince Rong is too conceited just because he lost. This king knows that he is capable and has already made absolute preparations. Many thanks to Mu Yan for her reminder ¡­" Shen Hanxin pursed her lips, her face gradually returning to its former unrestrained and unrestrained state. The curve of her lips revealed a hint of mysteriousness.


    "That''s good. Right now, Shen Hansheng has yet to take any further steps. If there is, Mu Yan will contact Your Highness at any time." Currently, Xia Hou''s residence had undergone a drastic change. The only thing they could do was wait and see.


    "Very well, Han Xin has already prepared a move in the palace. If it''s successful, it''s fine, but if it doesn''t succeed, Han Xin will naturally leave the imperial city. She and Shen Hansheng will be in a stand-off, I wonder if Mu Yan ¡­" Shen Hanxin had long made preparations. If this plan failed, he truly wanted Duan Mu Yan to leave the Royal Capital together with him.


    "Doesn''t Your Highness think that it would be more beneficial for Your Highness if Mu Yan were to remain by Shen Hansheng''s side?" After a moment of understanding, Duan Mu Yan tactfully refused.


    "Alright! It was a deal! I believe that I won''t need any sort of contract to work with you, Mu Yan, right? This King believes in you! " Regardless of whether the woman in front of him was the third princess of the Badlands Court or the empress, all he wanted was for her to become his wangfei, or even empress.


    "Even though Mu Yan isn''t a man, her words are still true!" Duan Mu Yan vowed solemnly, before sending Shen Han Xin off with her eyes. When Yan Wuhen arrived at Duan Mu Yan''s side, he asked worriedly.


    "Master, is this Shen Han Xin trustworthy?"


    "That''s not important, as long as he can avenge my brother!" In the depths of Duan Moyan''s sinister and cold eyes, blazing flames of fury could be seen, causing fear to well up in the hearts of those who saw it. He only stared silently at the girl before him, his heart filled with indescribable worry and worry. If it was as Zheng Tingze had said, besides hatred, what else could Duan Mu Yan''s heart be ¡­


    The six beautiful figures shot through the crowd like bolts of lightning. Everywhere they passed, miserable cries and a bloody mist filled the air. In just an hour, the Blood Goose that Xia Hou Bo was so proud of had been completely annihilated.


    "Are you guys okay?" The other five people all flashed to Peony''s side. Although they were all covered in blood, none of them had died, and upon seeing that the five of them were unharmed, Peony gave the order and the six silhouettes immediately jumped up, creating a magnificent scene in the night.


    When Xia Hou Yuying tried her best to carry Xia Hou Bo''s corpse back to the Xia Hou Manor, the scene before her eyes undoubtedly splashed salt on her broken heart. The burning pain almost made her faint, but the pain was so clear that she could even hear the sound of her own heart breaking.


    "How could this be?" The once luxurious and respected Xia Hou Mansion had now turned into a hell. That sea of blood, illuminated by the moonlight, was clearly ghastly and dense, and even Feng Ren could feel a cold feeling seeping out from every single hair on his body.


    "Father... "We''re going home ¡­" Looking at the familiar face on the ground, Xia Hou Yuying suddenly realized that she couldn''t shed a tear. The wound on her abdomen had long since split open, but the pain was nothing compared to the pain in her heart. She stepped over every corpse, struggling step by step to turn Xia Houbo''s back to the main hall. She clearly didn''t cry, but her cheeks were corroded by an icy cold feeling. Was this a dream? She only hoped that when she opened her eyes in the next second, her father would still lovingly stand in front of her and caress her hair, doting on all of her conditions. However, when would her dream wake up?


    Putting Xia Hou Bo on the seat in front of her, Xia Hou Yu Ying kneeled on the ground. The blood on her lower abdomen had already dyed her dress, but she didn''t care in the slightest.


    "Royal Father! Yu Ying swore that she would make Shen Hansheng pay with his blood! "Either he dies, or I die ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s deep voice was like the morning bell ringing in the ears of the wind blades. At this moment, he suddenly felt that Xia Hou Yuying had undergone a metamorphosis; however, the price for such a metamorphosis was too great, so how could she bear it?


    "Princess ¡­" Where are you going? " Seeing Xia Hou Yuying stand up, Feng Dao asked worriedly.


    "The palace!" Without much words, Xia Hou Yuying wanted to find her aunt. She wanted to seek justice for the Xia Family in front of the emperor. It had nothing to do with love. She only wanted Shen Hansheng to die without a burial ground!


    Imperial Palace''s Escort Pavilion.


    That enchanting dance, that exquisite figure, those enchanting phoenix eyes, fair skin like jade, everything attracted the attention of the emperor in front of him, as he watched Qing Que take off her clothes piece by piece, Shen Ao Tian felt his blood boiling, the wine cup in his hands was also trembling slightly.


    At this moment, Qing Que, who was originally twisting and turning in front of the table, turned to Shen Ao Tian''s side with a sway of her body. Her slender jade-like fingers slowly pushed the bottom of the cup, as she slowly poured the wine into Shen Ao Tian''s mouth, when she saw Shen Ao Tian drink into his stomach, a strange curve appeared on her lips.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" "Does this wine taste good?" Qing Que then picked up the wine pot and poured another cup for him. At the same time, the last layer of cover on her body was torn off by Shen Ao Tian.


    "No matter how tasty it is, it can''t compare to the alluring taste of a beloved concubine ¡­" Shen Ao Tian squinted his eyes, facing Qing Que, he only coveted her delicate and white body, his cocoon like hands moving around her slender waist, Shen Ao Tian''s heart was already in his throat, his fingers slowly going downwards, Shen Ao Tian could not help but pinch her, his eyes revealing a perverted light.


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry ¡­" Chenqie has always been shallow with her knowledge and has never seen the Imperial Jade Seal in her entire life. I wonder if the emperor could respond to Qingque''s curiosity and let her see its true appearance? " Qing Que tried to open her mouth, but did not expect Shen Ao Tian to actually agree.


    "Naturally... "If beauty wants it, how can I not be satisfied ¡­" What surprised Qing Que even more was that Shen Ao Tian actually took out the Imperial Jade Seal from his chest. If she remembered correctly, shouldn''t the Imperial Jade Seal be in the Imperial study? This might be heaven''s will, Qing Que thought.


    "This is the Imperial Jade Seal?" Qing Que took the Imperial Jade Seal from Shen Ao Tian''s hands, and looked it up and down, seeing the words'' Southern Jade Seal ''engraved on it, Qing Que couldn''t help but feel a burst of joy in his heart, at this moment, Shen Ao Tian only felt that his vision was blurry, the girl sitting beside him seemed to be emitting a gentle light, like a fairy. At the bottom of his heart, the most primitive feeling slowly rose up, Shen Ao Tian held onto the Imperial Jade Seal with one hand, while his other hand was touching Que Qing''s leg without restraint, his eyes were filled with confusion.


    Since she obtained the Imperial Jade Seal, Qing Que knew that she had succeeded in her task. She tentatively took out the imperial edict that she prepared long ago, and it flashed in front of Shen Ao Tian''s eyes.


    "Your majesty, what''s this?" Qing Que asked softly, not sure how much Shen Hanxin had consumed.


    Fairy ¡­" "You must be here to bring me into the Immortal Realm ¡­" Shen Ao Tian muttered softly, his lips were already covered with a layer of clear snow.

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    "Ugh ¡­" Even at this age, there were all sorts of teasing and teasing methods. When Qing Que saw that her consciousness was not clear enough, she immediately stuck the Imperial Jade Seal onto the already prepared red stamp, and then fiercely stamped the Southern Mountain''s Jade Seal on the imperial edict.


    The entire movement was completed in one breath, from beginning to end, Shen Ao Tian had been completely immersed in Qing Que''s alluring body, he had not left, when he had carefully kept the order, Qing Que had hidden her in the pavilion, at that moment, Shen Ao Tian was no longer able to hold on, he simply picked up Qing Que''s entire body and threw her onto the bed, before Qing Que could react, Shen Ao Tian had already pounced on her like an evil wolf, begging her without any trace of gentleness, she felt as though her body was being torn apart, feeling the pain of the medicine, knowing that Shen Ao Tian was definitely being heavily injured, cursing in her heart, she suddenly heard Sir Li''s voice from the outside.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you can''t go in. The emperor has already fallen asleep ¡­" On the bed, upon hearing the noise, Qing Que''s heart involuntarily shook, then her lips immediately drew a weird arc, even though her body was still burning in pain, Qing Que still moaned, as though she was enjoying herself extremely.


    In the past few days, she had asked Feng''er to invite His Majesty to eat at Hua Qing Palace more than once, but the response she had received was always the busy work of government. Originally, she had thought about the relationship between husband and wife for ten years and couldn''t bear to make a move on them, but now, Xia Hou Yu had hardened his heart.


    "Feng''er!" When Feng''er heard his voice, she immediately pushed open Eunuch Li and immediately kicked the door open. Before Elder Li could get up from the ground, Xia Hou Yu had already entered Yi Qing Palace. As the door opened, Xia Hou Yu could not believe what he was seeing, Shen Ao Tian and Qing Que were tightly intertwined, even though he had already entered the room, Shen Ao Tian acted as if he did not see anything, and actually pulled Qing Que up, his heavy breathing became more serious, and he did not care that Xia Hou Yu was right in front of him.


    Shen Ao Tian acted as if there was no one around to enjoy the excitement he received from Qing Que. At this moment, Xia Hou Yu''s face was ashen, and he violently walked towards the bed, but in Shen Ao Tian''s eyes, it was clear that another goddess had arrived. Without hesitation, Shen Ao Tian suddenly stretched out his hand and pulled Xia Hou Yu onto the bed, and before Xia Hou Yu could react, Shen Ao Tian''s hand had already ripped off Xia Hou Yu''s skirt.


    "Ugh ¡­" If this was the Hua Qing Palace, then Xia Hou Yu''s tears would have gushed out. If this was his own bed, and he was the only one left, perhaps Shen Ao Tian would have endured this sudden violation, but right in front of her, Shen Ao Tian had clearly just been together with Qing Que, and yet still treated her like this. Such a scene, how could she endure it, at this moment, Xia Hou Yu''s heart had already frozen into ice, Shen Ao Tian''s actions could leave her with even the slightest bit of dignity!


    "Imperial Concubine Hua, don''t mind this. This is the Emperor''s most recent hobby. Imperial Concubine Hua, as long as you get used to it, everything will be fine ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" "Your Majesty ¡­" Seeing Xia Houyu''s complexion turn from green to purple, and then to a deathly white, Qing Que opened her mouth with a faint smile, her eyes filled with contempt.


    "Don''t... Your Majesty ¡­ "Ugh ¡­" Xia Hou Yu could not hold back her tears, the pain in her body was unbearable, just as Xia Hou Yu was about to struggle free from the bed, Shen Ao Tian suddenly pushed Qing Que away, pressing Xia Hou Yu onto his body, regardless of whether she was ready or not, her body was already in her possession.


    What kind of pain was that? It had been four months since he had an affair with Shen Ao Tian, and now that he was attacked without any preparation, the pain could be imagined. In Shen Ao Tian''s eyes, that goddess was clearly enjoying herself beneath him.


    It was only when Shen Aotian had completely vented his body''s desires that he realised how absurd his actions were. Everywhere he looked, Xia Hou Yu''s white legs were already drenched in blood, even if Shen Ao Tian couldn''t remember, he could still imagine how violent his movements were.


    "My beloved concubine ¡­ Why is my beloved concubine here? " Shen Ao Tian spoke awkwardly, to the side, Qing Que was afraid that Shen Ao Tian would discover something, so she opened her mouth immediately.


    "Just now, the emperor drank a bit too much. It just so happened that Imperial Concubine Hua had some matters to attend to and invited the emperor to the Huaxing Hall, but she was pulled up by the emperor just as soon as she arrived at the bedside. Her majesty really drank too much ¡­" Qing Que spoke out with a look of sympathy, but to Xia Hou Yu, this was undoubtedly the biggest irony.


    After a long period of silence, Xia Hou Yu and Qing Que finally finished dressing, and Shen Ao Tian finally opened his mouth to ask about Xia Hou Yu''s purpose in coming here.


    "It''s already so late. What business does my beloved concubine have with me?" Despite the awkward situation, Shen Ao Tian pretended to remain calm and asked. At that moment, Xia Hou Yu had already wiped the sorrow from his face, and his face was as calm as a calm lake.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, chenqie has some matters regarding the Second Prince that she wishes to discuss with the Emperor. If Your Majesty doesn''t mind, please move to the Imperial Palace." Her gentle voice did not sound angry at all, and her calm eyes did not seem to be affected at all. Her originally apprehensive heart was now as firm as a rock, and the humiliation just now was enough to make Xia Hou Yu''s warmth towards Shen Ao Tian completely disappear.


    Perhaps because he just went too far, Shen Ao Tian actually agreed to Xia Hou Yu''s request after a moment of hesitation. It was only when Shen Ao Tian, Xia Hou Yu, left did Qing Que raise her eyebrows and return to the table. Her slender, jade-like fingers took out the imperial edict from the Dark Pavilion.


    After the wind passed, when QingQue raised her eyes again, a warm feeling rose from the bottom of her heart. The kiss mark on her snowy neck was so clear, even though she had just experienced a violent storm, Xia Houyu''s sudden appearance did not make her happy.


    "Empress, perhaps you''ve already succeeded?" Shen Hansheng''s thin lips parted as his deep eyes glanced at the imperial edict in Qing Que''s hands. Originally, he wanted to enter the palace and become a saint, but he never expected that his father would have more energy than he had imagined. When he first entered the palace, Shen Ao Tian was already at Yi Qing Palace having fun with Qing Que.


    "Since Duke Han has seen it, why ask?" As Qing Que spoke, she spread out the imperial edict. On it was impressively printed the Imperial Jade Seal of the Southern Yue, and the name that passed down the throne was Shen Hansheng.


    "This King came in a hurry today without bringing any silver taels. If the Empress is willing to wait, This King will definitely repay you with a large sum of money tomorrow." His swarthy eyes suddenly lit up. He had already been in control of the troops near the Imperial City. With this royal decree, his ascension should have been within reason.


    "As long as Duke Han nods ¡­" Qing Que doesn''t need any compensation ¡­ " She took off her clothes with her hand and walked in front of Shen Hansheng with a sway. Before Shen Hansheng could respond, she had already wrapped her arm around Shen Hansheng''s neck. A second of spring was worth a thousand gold, if she could go to the night with the person she loved, she would have nothing to regret in her life.


    Thinking up to here, Qing Que boldly pulled Shen Hansheng''s hand closer to her and gripped the curve that she was so proud of, while her other hand tried to untie Shen Hansheng''s purple dress. She believed that Shen Hansheng would not reject it, since that imperial edict was too important to the man in front of her.


    However, what surprised Qing Que was that when her jade-like hand reached out to stroke Shen Hansheng''s clothes, she suddenly took a few steps back, maintaining a distance between him and Qing Que.


    "I, Han Sheng, am forever grateful for your kindness. However, I still have matters to attend to. As for the imperial edict, I have helped you greatly. In the future, I will definitely repay you with a large sum of money!" Shen Hansheng was just about to leave when he was stopped by Qinghong.


    This is already the second time Duke Han has refused Qing Que. Exactly what''s wrong with Qing Que in Duke Han''s heart that Duke Han didn''t even touch her? At that time, the Frigid King has seen a person''s naked body! " Qing Que''s face was sullen, she was not a lady with water attribute, if she did not have feelings for Shen Hansheng, she would not have yearned for a good relationship with him. However, with her heart, she was constantly trampled on, how could she not be angry.


    "The Empress has misunderstood. Han Sheng did not mean it, but as a junior, what he did was a blasphemy to the Empress. No matter what the Empress asks of him, Han Sheng will do his best to fulfill it." If not for Duan Mu Yan, Shen Han Sheng would not have been so resolute and persistent. A single night of debauchery could be exchanged for the position of Emperor of the Southern Yue, how could he not be happy? But now, ever since he fell in love with Duan Mu Yan, he suddenly discovered that even the most enchanting woman in his eyes was but a pink-faced skeleton, with only Duan Mu Yan as an exception.


    "Blasphemy? What if I don''t care? " Qing Que took a step forward, and threw all of her remaining cover onto the ground, and said coldly.


    "This matter concerns the Empress''s clear name. Han Sheng does not dare to act rashly!" In Shen Hansheng''s eyes, the body in front of him that made Shen AoTian lose control of his emotions did not arouse him at all.


    "You! Aren''t you afraid that I''ll tear this imperial edict apart!? " Her eyes that were as beautiful as butterflies were filled with anger and mist. She had already said it so bluntly, could it be that she wouldn''t be able to return the warmth of the night?


    "If Esteemed Empress really destroyed the imperial edict, Han Sheng would have nothing to say. I''ll pretend that Han Sheng never knew. If Esteemed Empress is fine, Han Sheng will take his leave ¡­" After which, he turned around and left. Looking at Shen Hansheng''s back, Qing Que slumped against the table. In the next second, she suddenly grabbed the imperial edict, using all her strength, she really wanted to tear it into pieces, but she was unable to do so. Such a chance was not many, if she were to tear this piece off, it would be difficult to accomplish it. As long as you can remember that in the future you have me as a person, then QingQue will be satisfied.


    The moment he stepped into Huaxing Palace, Shen Ao Tian couldn''t help but be stunned. What he saw before him was completely different than before, not only did the antiques change, even the curtains on both sides had a light green color, and the table was filled with delicacies and nectar.


    "Hua Fei, this is ¡­" Shen Ao Tian could not help but be stunned, looking suspiciously at Xia Hou Yu.


    "Your majesty, Ruo Yu''er remembered correctly. The last time we drank together was four months and seven days ago, and now, Yu''er has specially prepared some dishes for you, hoping that you could spare some time to eat with me. I wonder if Your majesty will agree to my wish?" Xia Hou Yu said softly, his eyes were barely discernible.


    "I can only blame myself for being careless. Since it''s because of Imperial Concubine Hua''s intentions, I won''t leave tonight." Shen Ao Tian was moved, he slowly sat by the side of the table, and when Xia Hou Yu saw this, he also sat beside Shen Ao Tian. When Feng''er saw this, she immediately raised her wine pot to pour wine for the two of them.

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    "Feng''er, you go down first. Without my order, no one is allowed to come in and disturb the emperor''s mood." Xia Houyu''s voice was as calm as a calm lake. His watery eyes glanced at Feng''er, and when Feng''er heard him, she was slightly startled. It wasn''t originally this plan, but when she saw his resolute gaze, Feng''er had no choice but to leave the main hall.


    After Feng''er left, Xia Hou Yu personally lifted the wine pot to fill Shen Ao Tian''s cup.


    "Does the emperor still remember the first time we met?" Xia Hou Yu''s lips slightly pursed, and a blush that belonged to a woman appeared on her face.


    "That should be over ten years ago, right? "We are all old now. The passing of time will not spare us ¡­" Shen Ao Tian spoke out, a sense of loneliness sweeping through his heart.


    "I''m getting old ¡­ "That''s right. Chenqie is no longer a young lady. Compared to that new palace maid, she''s much older and weak. She''s no longer worthy of the emperor''s notice ¡­" Hearing the sadness in Xia Hou Yu''s words, Shen Ao Tian couldn''t help raising his glass.


    "Why must Imperial Concubine Hua insist on doing all this? Although Qing Que and the rest are in their prime, it''s a pity that they haven''t gone through so many trials and hardships with us. If you compare them with you, you still have an irreplaceable place in our heart." Shen Ao Tian spoke indifferently, his eyes showing no emotions. Xia Hou Yu slightly pursed his lips.


    "Just based on what the emperor said, Yu''er is going to toast. However, Yu''er still wants to know how important Yu''er is in the emperor''s heart. Now that the imperial harem is ownerless, can the emperor consider setting her up?" Shen Ao Tian, oh, Shen Ao Tian, it is not that I, Xia Hou Yu is ruthless, I have already given you a chance, whether you live or die is up to you.


    Shen Ao Tian didn''t expect Xia Hou Yu to ask such a question, the hand holding the wine cup slightly swayed. Empress? Heh, in his heart, only Xin Fei, Shen Hansheng''s mufei, was qualified to sit in that position. All these years, this belief had never changed.


    Seeing Shen Ao Tian remain silent, Xia Hou Yu already knew the answer.


    "Your consort will pour another cup for Your Majesty ¡­" Taking Shen Ao Tian''s wine cup, Xia Hou Yu''s hand that was holding the wine pot slightly turned, a cold light flashed in his eyes.


    "The taste of this wine is very rich, it''s totally different from the other palaces ¡­" Shen Ao Tian looked to his left and right, before taking the wine cup from Xia Hou Yu''s hands, unhesitatingly gulping it down.


    His heart trembled, Xia Hou Yu really wanted to snatch Shen Ao Tian''s wine cup, but his raised hand did not move for a long time, recalling the humiliation he just suffered, she finally steeled her heart, staring straight at Shen Ao Tian as he poured the entire cup into his stomach. Brother Wang said before that this pill would only show its effects five times. If he were to add it all at once, who knew what effect it would have?


    "What is my beloved concubine thinking?" Sensing that Xia Hou Yu''s expression was abnormal, Shen Ao Tian put down his wine cup and asked suspiciously.


    "No, I just miss the time when I rushed to the hunting grounds with the Emperor. Yu''er never thought of marrying into his family, but she still fell in love with the Emperor. Even if she shared her husband''s family with them, she would have no regrets ¡­" For some reason, tears just rolled down without any warning and dripped onto the table, turning into a glaze that fell onto the floor. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t control himself.


    Seeing Xia Hou Yu like this, Shen Ao Tian had nothing to say. He had to admit that Xia Hou Yu''s feelings towards him were real, but after that incident, he was unable to face the girl in front of him, and naturally began to distance himself from her.


    "I know that I have wronged you all these years, but your position in my heart has not changed ¡­" Shen Ao Tian placed down his wine cup and said perfunctorily.


    "Still haven''t changed? The Emperor asked himself, did your feelings for Yu''er really remain the same? If so, why can''t you stay out of the Huaxing Hall for four months? After a long time? In your heart, Yu''er cannot compare to Xin Fei, right? " Xia Hou Yu suddenly raised his eyes, a trace of coldness leaking out from them.


    Perhaps it was because he had been exposed to pain, Shen Ao Tian slightly furrowed his brows, no longer looking at Xia Hou Yu.


    "Just because the emperor doesn''t want to say anything doesn''t mean that chenqie doesn''t know. After so many years, the emperor is still brooding over this matter. Chenqie has done something wrong, but chenqie''s original intention was for the emperor to care more about chenqie, even a tiny bit would be better!" Xia Hou Yu choked on his words, his body shaking with excitement.


    "I''ve almost forgotten about that, why did Hua Fei bring it up?" Shen Ao Tian said softly, an unfathomable iciness in his eyes.


    "Forgot? Has the Emperor really forgotten about that? If you forget why you are still torturing Yu''er like this, do you know that you are even more torturous than if you killed Yu''er? " In the end, Xia Hou Yu couldn''t suppress the unwillingness and grievance in his heart, and almost roared out loud.


    "That''s right, Xin Fei is the woman that I love the most in my life. No one can take her place in my heart. When I found out that you secretly killed Xin Fei, I really wanted to kill you!" It''s just that I''ve endured it. Because of Xia Hou Bo, I can spare your life and treat it as if I don''t know anything. However, I absolutely can''t let him continue to protect and protect you. " Behind the calm voice was a mask of his years of struggle and patience. Shen Ao Tian took a deep breath, ignoring Xia Hou Yu''s shock.


    "So the emperor had thought of letting Yu''er pay for Xin Fei''s life!" If that''s the case, Yu''er is willing to let you kill me with a single sword strike. Xia Houyu''s gaze was cold and his eyes flickered with an unconcealable desolation.


    "The times have changed. I don''t want to bring up this matter again. If Imperial Consort Hua is fine, then I''ll be returning to the imperial study ¡­" Shen Ao Tian did not want to be entangled with Xia Hou Yu, but just as he was about to get up, he felt his four limbs weakening, and his body fell onto a chair, his hands trembling uncontrollably.


    "Heh ¡­" "The emperor must have been indulging himself too much to the point that his body was injured. Yu''er is old, but isn''t the emperor passing through years of age as well? You really can''t handle being stuck in such a perilous situation, can you?" Xia Houyu sneered and a cold light flashed in his eyes.


    "You ¡­" Shen Ao Tian wanted to say something, but realized that his tongue seemed to be stuck in a knot, unable to obey him. He couldn''t even make out a single complete sentence.


    "What about me? Does the emperor want to say how could I be so bold as to dare to be disrespectful to the emperor? " Xia Hou Yu stood up, his sinister eyes staring straight at Shen Ao Tian.


    "Someone come ¡­" "Imperial Physician ¡­" Shen Ao Tian seemed to have sensed something, and hurriedly opened his mouth, his eyes were filled with shock.


    "Too late ¡­ Look at you now, you don''t even look like a high and mighty emperor, not even half a bit of your former elegance. The current you is only an old man in his later years, do you think that those pretty girls really love you? What they love is only your identity! And that Lifei, she died too early. Otherwise, Yu''er would have definitely arranged a wonderful show for you, so that you could personally witness what kind of ecstasy you had when your son and your so-called beloved concubine were on the bed! " Xia Hou Yu arrogantly flaunted, laughing maniacally as he looked at Shen Ao Tian''s flustered and furious face.


    "You ¡­" Shen Ao Tian raised his finger with all his might, but the tip of his finger was trembling uncontrollably like a loom.


    "That''s right, I poisoned the wine. Since you like Xin Fei so much, then go accompany her!" In the end, you only love yourself! " Xia Hou Yu suddenly rushed in front of Shen Ao Tian, both hands grabbing onto the dragon robe tightly, his eyes filled with a deep hatred. He loved Shen Ao Tian so much, how could she not hate him?


    "Kill ¡­" Shen Ao Tian''s eyes were wide open as he stared at the girl in front of him in disbelief. He never thought that Xia Hou Yu would actually poison his wine, he was just being careless! However, at this moment, other than bearing all of this, what else could he do!


    "You want to kill me now? "Too late ¡­" Xia Hou Yu used a lot of strength and pushed Shen Ao Tian to the ground, his eyes revealed an unbridled light. Seeing Shen Ao Tian in such a sorry state, Xia Hou Yu suddenly laughed, laughed until it was like a rain of tears, and laughed until the petals trembled.


    When Xia Hou Yu saw her clearly, he couldn''t help but be stunned. Feng''er''s body fell heavily to the ground as blood spurted out of her mouth. She had sustained serious injuries, and in the next second, Shen Hansheng was standing at the entrance as if the heavens had descended, with more than a dozen guards following behind him.


    "Father!" Seeing Shen Ao Tian lying on the ground in a sorry state, Shen Hansheng rushed over to help him up, worriedly calling out to him. Speechless, the current Shen Ao Tian could not utter a single word other than snort. Only his hand was pointing at the wine pot on the table, seemingly wanting to tell Shen Hansheng something.


    "Someone come!" Pass on the imperial physician! " Shen Hansheng opened his mouth in anger and glared coldly at Xia Hou Yu.


    "It''s good that Duke Han is here, I was just about to call the royal doctors. Someone, come!" Go to the Yi Qing Palace and capture that bitch Qing Que! " Xia Hou Yu spoke coldly, not the least bit afraid of Shen Hansheng''s piercing glare.


    "Hua Fei, how could royal father do this?" Shen Hansheng pulled Shen Ao Tian onto a chair, before asking him coldly.


    "This palace is also interested to know that the emperor has just arrived at Yiqing Palace, and before he could even sit properly, his entire body spasmed. Presumably, it must have been caused by that Qing-QIng Que!" Xia Hou Yu feigned calmness as he spoke, his eyes deliberately not looking at the wine pot on the table.


    "Then why did Imperial Concubine Hua let this maidservant guard outside the door and prevent anyone from meeting with the Emperor?" Shen Hansheng disapproved.


    "Since Duke Han has mentioned it, I would like to ask, why did he attack Feng''er so heavily? She was merely guarding the palace gate on the orders of the Emperor, so that someone would not destroy the elegance between me and the Emperor. Xia Houyu''s words were fierce and without the slightest intention of backing down, but his heart was filled with anxiety. She had never expected Shen Hansheng to suddenly appear here. Other than holding on with his life, she did not know what else to do! At this moment, only by notifying his brother about the situation would he have a chance at survival.


    "Whether it''s true or not, we can only wait for the imperial physician to come before we make a conclusion!" Shen Han Sheng was not in the mood to argue with Xia Hou Yu, his eyes turned to Shen Ao Tian who was slumped on his chair.


    "royal father! "What happened?" Shen Hansheng spoke softly, hoping that Shen Ao Tian would give him some clues. Shen Ao Tian used his trembling hand and desperately pointed at the wine pot on the table. Seemingly noticing his move, Shen Han Sheng was just about to grab the wine pot on the table when he heard someone pushing him into the main hall with an angry face.


    "Hua Fei! "What do you mean?" After Qing Que entered the door, she looked straight at Xia Hou Yu and questioned him furiously.


    "What does this palace mean? "Look at the current state of the emperor, what did you give the emperor just now?" At the side, Qing Que followed the direction that Xia Hou Yu was pointing and saw Shen Ao Tian sitting on a chair, slobbering. Shen Ao Tian''s eyes were empty, and his expression was sluggish for a second, Qing Que''s heart suddenly shook. Shen Han Xin clearly said that the medicine was Five Stone Powder, could it be that it wasn''t?

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    Seeing that Qinghou was hesitating, Shen Hansheng suddenly walked to the side of the table and lifted up his wine pot.


    "Right now, Imperial Father is in an accident in the Hua Qing Palace. Should Imperial Concubine Hua remove herself first so that she can have the qualification to criticize others?!" With these words, Qing Que instantly became clear-headed and looked towards Xia Hou Yu.


    "Just now, Yi Qing Palace''s Imperial Highness Hua Fei was here, but the Emperor followed you safely out of Yi Qing Palace." Just now, Yi Qing Palace''s Hua Fei was, and the Emperor was safe and sound after you left Yi Qing Palace. Qing Que said coldly. When she caught sight of Shen Hansheng from the corner of her eyes, she felt a trace of warmth in her heart.


    Shen Hansheng and Qing Que were singing the same tune. Xia Hou Yu felt a chill in his heart. Even if she wanted to leave the Imperial Palace, she couldn''t. At this moment, the imperial doctors had arrived in a hurry. Shen Hansheng ordered the imperial doctors to treat the emperor first, then handed the wine jugs to the imperial doctors and ordered them to examine it on the spot.


    Time passed second by second. Xia Houyu could only feel a chill spreading up his soles until it penetrated into his heart.


    "Reporting to Duke Han, the poison in the wine is a type of medicine that can damage a person''s brain. The emperor was paralyzed because of this poison ¡­" He checked to see that the doctor in charge of the wine jug had spoken. Hearing this, the stone hanging in Qing Que''s chest suddenly fell to the ground, and immediately looked at Xia Hou Yu with a face full of schadenfreude. If Xia Hou Yu didn''t have this move, he really didn''t know when the Emperor would have thought of what happened just now and investigated her.


    "Hua Fei! What else do you have to say? " Shen Hansheng spoke coldly, his gaze as sharp as a blade.


    "I have never done it before! Someone has framed me! " Even if the truth was presented in front of her, Xia Hou Yu still denied it. One must know, as long as she admitted it, she was afraid that she would never have the chance to leave the palace again.


    "With the facts laid out in front of her, what else do she have to say? Someone! and take Imperial Concubine Hua to the Heavenly Prison! " Shen Hansheng issued a ruthless command without the slightest hesitation. When the guard heard the voice, he immediately rushed forward to grab Hua Fei. Feng''er originally wanted to stop him, but she had been struck in the heart by Shen Hansheng earlier. Now, it was difficult for her to get up.


    Just as she was struggling, a familiar figure appeared in front of everyone.


    "Aunt ¡­" "Auntie ¡­" The moment she saw Xia Hou Yu, Xia Hou Yu Ying suddenly burst into tears. She staggered and threw herself into Xia Hou Yu''s arms, the pain she had been accumulating all this time finally exploding forth. Seeing Xia Hou Yuying covered in blood, Xia Hou Yu suddenly had a bad premonition.


    "Jade ¡­" What exactly is going on? " Xia Hou Yu asked in fear. When the guards on both sides saw this, they subconsciously let go of Xia Hou Yu.


    "Father, he ¡­ Father is dead... The entire Xia Family''s clan was exterminated ¡­ The ground is covered in blood, and no one has survived ¡­ " Xia Hou Yuying sobbed uncontrollably, her tears falling without restraint. Her crying sound was extremely sorrowful. Even though she was usually arrogant, it still resonated with everyone, causing them to feel sorrowful.


    "How can this be? How could Brother Wang die? Who did it! "Who is it!?" Xia Hou Yuying''s voice thundered in Xia Hou Yu''s ears. The shock and pain was like a violent flood that completely engulfed her. Xia Hou Yu only felt that he could not breathe, and did not even believe that all of this was real.


    "Yes ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying wiped her tears as she glanced sideways to see Shen Hansheng''s figure. Suddenly, Xia Hou Yuying pounced towards Shen Hansheng like a wild beast.


    "It''s you!" You beast! How can you kill my royal father! Why! Why did you want to kill him!? "I''m going to kill you ¡­" His red eyes suddenly opened wide, as if he was going to fall off in the next second. Before Shen Hansheng could react, Xia Hou''s jade Ying had already bitten onto Shen Hansheng''s shoulder, with such force and with such a fierce bite, a salty taste suddenly leaked out. Shen Hansheng wanted to shake off Xia Hou''s jade Ying, but Xia Huang''s jade Ying''s bite was too tight, as if she wanted to tear off his flesh!


    Xia Hou Yuying could only feel numbness on her cheeks, but she clenched her teeth tightly. She did not loosen her grip no matter how Shen Hansheng tried. The two lights in her eyes burned fiercely like flames.


    Without any other choice, Shen Hansheng''s palm struck Xia Hou Yuying''s left chest, sending her frail body flying like a kite with its string cut. Fortunately, the wind blades managed to hold her back in time, preventing her from suffering even more severe injuries.


    "You murderer! Aunt! He was the one who killed my royal father! "It''s him ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying''s mouth was full of scarlet, and her red eyes looked like they were about to split open. The hatred in her eyes was like a flood that was about to swallow everything here.


    "Don''t talk nonsense! Someone, send Imperial Concubine Hua to the Heavenly Prison first! " Shen Hansheng didn''t understand, but he was certain of one thing. Xia Hou Bo was dead, and Peony and the others had already completed their mission. After Xia Hou Manor had concluded their mission, they posed no threat to him.


    "Shen Hansheng!" You treacherous villain! This is obviously your plan! Let me go... "Yu Ying ¡­" Seeing the scene in front of him, Xia Hou Yu came to a realization. She had expected all of this to be Shen Hansheng''s scheme, but so what? Brother Wang had died, Blood Swallow had been destroyed, and the Xia Hou family had fallen in a single night. She hated them! That hatred made her body burst with boundless strength as she broke free from the guards, charging straight towards Shen Hansheng. She wanted to avenge her royal brother!


    Seeing Xia Hou Yu charge towards him, Shen Han Sheng suddenly pushed Xia Hou Yu away. He originally wanted to avoid getting entangled with Xia Hou Yu, but the strength was too great, Xia Hou Yu''s body slammed onto the table, causing blood to spurt out, and his heart unwillingly stopped beating.


    The sudden turn of events left everyone in shock. The imperial physicians immediately stepped forward to examine the situation before turning around and walking towards Shen Hansheng.


    "Reporting to Duke Han, Imperial Concubine Hua, she ¡­ "He''s already dead." Xia Hou Yuying suddenly stood up, but in the next second, her entire person sank into darkness, and her body fell down like a leaf, the wind blades still firmly holding her in his arms. After losing two of her relatives in one day, her home was once again plundered clean, this kind of blow was undoubtedly fatal for Xia Hou Yuying, since from that day onwards, her life had undergone a qualitative change ¡­


    Looking at the scene in front of him, Shen Hansheng only had the guards take care of Xia Houyu''s corpse. Then, he immediately dismissed everyone and sent Shen Ao Tian back to his chambers.


    On the bed, Shen Ao Tian''s four limbs were no longer listening to him. White foam flowed out from his mouth from time to time, and only his eyes could barely express his desire. At this moment, Shen Hansheng looked silently at Shen Ao Tian on the bed, a tinge of pleasure in his heart.


    "That year, you clearly knew that Xia Hou Yu had killed mufei, but what did you do?" Shen AoTian was stunned for a moment, before he continued groaning as if he wanted to explain something. However, it was too late, no matter how much difficulties he had, he could never bring himself to do so.


    "Are you trying to say that I arranged all this? I really want to say yes, but unfortunately, the one who caused this is Xia Hou Bo, the person who you regard as your own brother! "You wasted my mufei''s life, so this is what you''re destined for. This is retribution ¡­" Shen Hansheng gave a cold laugh as he left in large strides, ignoring the shock in Shen Ao Tian''s eyes.


    Looking at Shen Hansheng''s lonely back, a stream of hot tears flowed down from the corners of Shen Ao Tian''s eyes ¡­


    He was so tired that every step he took seemed to be using all of his strength until he finally reached Duan Mu Yan''s room. After standing there for a long time, his deep gaze revealed endless tenderness, and Shen Han Sheng believed that if he were to become the emperor one day, he would definitely love Duan Mu Yan for the rest of his life. There was no harem, he only wanted this woman ¡­


    When Feng Dao carried the unconscious Xia Hou Yuying back to the Mu King''s Manor, he bumped into Yin Shang Rong, who had been waiting in the room for a long time.


    "You shouldn''t have brought her back!" At that time, in the forest, she would personally see Xia Hou Bo entrusting his daughter to Feng Dao, which would undoubtedly cause the wind blade to sink even further. The wind blade now could no longer get rid of this burden, and the restoration of its former glory in the Vale could no longer be referred to as a person.


    "I... I will only bring her back temporarily. As for whether or not I will keep her, I will do as master commands. " Facing Yin Shang Rong, Wind Blade was speechless. He should not have brought her back, but he should have brought her back.


    "Master has been waiting for you for a long time!" Without saying much, Yin Shang Rong threw down those words and turned around to leave. In the backyard, a sense of crisis rose up as he looked at the gloomy Yin Shang Rong with interest.


    "Are you jealous?" The sense of danger he felt grew dim as he opened his mouth to speak.


    "You ¡­ Why are you here? " Even after betting with Cai Die, she had never been in a dangerous situation, but every time she saw this man, she felt a little uncomfortable.


    "I''m naturally looking for you. This is something that master wants. Help me hand it over to master ¡­" As he spoke, he passed Xia Houbo''s face to Yin Shang Rong, but had no intention of leaving.


    "Is there something else?" Yin Shang Rong asked as she took the noodles.


    "If I don''t want you, I can marry you. After all, am I your first man ¡­" He opened his mouth with a solemn face, but Yin Shang Rong was alerted instead. Seeing that Yin Shang was so alert, she couldn''t help but smile. A bitter look flashed in her eyes.


    "What a joke. Actually, the Wind Blades should care about you." The crisis unnaturally changed the topic and tried to console her.


    "You think I like him?" Yin Shang Rong raised her eyebrows and asked with suspicion.


    "Don''t you like it?" The other party asked.


    "I am just disappointed. He went against his original intention to join the Hawkdog organization. Now, he has already forgotten who he is and the mission he has to carry!" The calm voice couldn''t hide the disappointment in Yin Shang Rong''s eyes.


    "Did he forget his original intention, or are you too persistent ¡­" He looked at Yin Shang gently. He had always felt that this woman was burdened by too many burdens. If it wasn''t so, she wouldn''t have submitted to him.


    "Is perseverance wrong?" Yin Shang Rong retorted with a rare guilty conscience. Speechless, he shrugged his shoulders slightly, turned around and left without responding to Yin Shang Rong''s question. Was it because she was too persistent? Yin Shang Rong repeated the dangerous words repeatedly and fell into endless contemplation.


    Within the secret room.


    "Your subordinate greets Master!" Wind Blade stood respectfully in front of Shen Hanxin and lowered his eyes as he spoke.


    "How is Xia Hou Yuying?" Shen Hanxin sat upright and upright, his eyebrows raised as he looked at the wind blade before his, his thin lips curving into a cold arc.


    "Reporting to master, when your subordinate and Princess Xia Hou returned to the Xia Residence, the Xia Residence had already been exterminated. Not a single person in the entire household survived. After that, this subordinate followed the princess into the palace and saw Xia Hou Yu being poisoned by the Emperor and sent to prison by the Duke of Han. Princess Xia was so excited that she fainted, so this subordinate carried her back to the Mu King Manor ¡­ " With his understanding of Shen Hanxin, he knew that Xia Hou Yuying was just a useless bastard child, it was hard to say what his master would do to her.

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    "What did you say?" Xia Hou Yu poisoned my royal father? What about my royal father''s situation? " Shen Hanxin''s black eyes were biting cold, and his vision was sharp as a blade. A sense of foreboding rose from the bottom of his heart.


    "Master, the emperor collapsed on the Dragon Couch due to poison. Things are not looking good." Wind Blade replied truthfully.


    "What?!" "Crap ¡­" He had never thought that Xia Hou Yu would poison his royal father, so wouldn''t all the efforts he made to settle the matter be for naught? Furthermore, Shen Han Sheng was present at the time, so it was hard to say if he had done anything small.


    Although it was late in the morning, she still could not sleep. Since the Emperor was a cripple, it was only a matter of time before he would become the Supreme Emperor, but she did not want to be an imperial concubine. She would be like a Buddha in this palace, unable to live without a king.


    Just as Qing Que was hesitating, a cold aura came from behind her. Qing Que''s eyes shined brightly, but when she turned around, she saw a devilishly mysterious handsome face.


    "Oh, so it''s Mu King. It''s already been this time, why did he suddenly pay a visit? What''s the matter?" Qing Que asked even though she already knew the answer, her eyes were calm, cooperation with Shen Han Xin was impossible, the name of the imperial edict had already been changed to someone else, it was impossible to change it back.


    "Such a huge event happened in the palace, the Empress should know about it, right?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips slightly pursed as he solemnly said.


    "Of course Qing Que knows, that''s why she thinks that the Mu King should be in the emperor''s palace now, not here." QIng QIng QIng spoke of different things, and did not mention the matter of the Imperial Decree at all.


    "Empress, why do you need to avoid the important matters so easily? You should understand why this prince is here the most." "I wonder how esteemed wangfei is doing with that matter?" Shen Hanxin went straight to the point. If there was an imperial edict, then he would be seventy percent confident tomorrow. If not, then he really didn''t know what the golden throne room would do tomorrow to compete with Shen Hansheng for the throne.


    "So it was about that matter. Your highness also saw it. Now that the emperor is slumped on the dragon bed, do you think I''ll still have a chance to seal the imperial edict with the Imperial Jade Seal?" Qing Que disapproved, turned around, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured herself a cup.


    "Empress means that we failed?" Shen Hanxin''s eyes were solemn as he coldly looked at Qing Que.


    "I was planning to make a move tonight, but I wanted to let Imperial Concubine Hua take the initiative. I didn''t expect that Imperial Concubine Hua would be so ruthless as to make the emperor lie on his bed. Imperial Consort Hua was very sincere with the Emperor. It seems that it really isn''t worth much ¡­" Qing Que resentfully opened her mouth and took a sip of the green tea with great interest.


    "I heard that Duke Han was in the palace when the incident occurred. I wonder if he came to see the Empress?" Shen Han looked at Qing Que doubtfully, his heart feeling that the girl in front of him was concealing something from him.


    "Why does the Mu King think that the Duke of Han will come find me?" Qing Que looked at Shen Hanxin with raised eyebrows, and said disapprovingly. Seeing that Qing Que was like this, Shen Hanxin no longer bothered with his. At this point in time, the only thing he could do was to deal with his in the throne room tomorrow.


    Waiting for Shen Hanxin to leave, QinQue slumped in her chair, exhaling a long breath. If Shen Hanxin had asked him for the Five Stones Powder just now, he really wouldn''t have known how to give it to him.


    Inside King Han''s Mansion, Shen Hansheng gathered Ye Li, Leng Bingxin, and the seven saintly girls into the inner rooms.


    "Today, with the help of everyone, we will be able to eradicate the Xia Hou clan in one fell swoop. This king will definitely remember your achievements in his heart. It is just that I did not expect that at this critical juncture, General Xia Houyu would actually lie paralyzed on his bed with poison in his father''s body. The country must have one day without a king, and in the throne room tomorrow, this duke will surely have a war of words with Shen Hanxin. This king also has the confidence to win the throne, so I hope that everyone will be able to subdue the entire Mu Palace during the morning assembly to prevent future troubles! " With a stern expression, Shen Hansheng calmly spoke.


    "Since young master Shen has spoken, we will naturally do our best!" Peony and the others had been willing by Shangguan Wuye to spare no effort to help Shen Hansheng achieve the throne since the day they arrived. Now, it seemed that they had reached a point where they were at loggerheads, and did not dare to slight him.


    "But tonight, we ¡­" Cai Die wanted to complain, but was forced back by Peony''s sharp eyes, she could only shut her mouth, her heart was filled with anger.


    "This King knows that all of you have worked hard, but everything happened so suddenly and this is something This King did not expect. The victories or failures will be decided tomorrow, I''m counting on all of you!" Shen Hansheng naturally understood Cai Die''s dissatisfaction and sincerely responded.


    After the seven Holy Maiden left, Shen Hansheng decided to hand the matter of dispatching the troops over to Ye Li and Leng Bing Xin.


    "Ye Li, Bing Xin, immediately send a message to the pigeons. The generals stationed in the counties around the Imperial City must be summoned back to the Imperial Palace before the Imperial Court ends tomorrow morning." No matter what, he would fight for the throne tomorrow. In the middle of the day, as the ruler of an empire, he had the ability to protect the woman he loved!


    After leaving the main hall, Cai Die looked at Peony with dissatisfaction.


    "Big sister, Young Master Shen is really something. He should at least let us rest for a few days ¡­" "I''m so tired tonight!" In the backyard, Cai Die grumbled, her heart was filled with bitterness.


    "This matter has nothing to do with Young Master Shen. His Majesty''s paralysis was also something he did not expect. If we do not make the first move and allow Shen Han to gain the upper hand, then we''ll be tired in the future!" Peony analyzed carefully.


    "However, we are completely ignorant of the situation in the Mu King''s manor. If we rashly encircle and annihilate them, we might have a good chance of winning ¡­" Cai Die disapproved.


    "Shh ¡­" Peony hissed and looked around. Only when it saw that no one was around did it turn to look at Cai Die.


    "We must not let others know about this. If we can''t catch them off guard, then our chances of winning will be even less!" Peony asked solemnly.


    "Forget it ¡­" "Anyway, when Young Master Shen becomes the Emperor tomorrow, we can go back to the Moon Flower Hall. Coming out from there these few days, we really miss home ¡­" Cai Die said in frustration.


    "I hope everything goes well ¡­" Peony frowned, deep in thought.


    "Big Sis is worried about Young Master Shen? "There''s no need for that. If you don''t have complete confidence, how could Young Master Shen take the risk ¡­" Seeing Peony''s worry, Cai Die said disapprovingly.


    "Perhaps. It''s getting late. I should rest early ¡­" Peony slightly nodded, and immediately walked to her room with Cai Die.


    Night. Silence. In the room, Duan Mu Yan heard the conversation between Cai Die and Peony in her heart. Her eyebrows were filled with doubt; Shen Han Sheng had just finished dealing with Xia Hou Bo, so his vitality was severely damaged. Following Cai Die''s instructions, it seemed that they were going to attack the Mu King''s manor tomorrow. Had Shen Hanxin received the news in advance? He looked at the sky and saw that it was already past Yin. At this moment, it might still be too late to go out and report!


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was deep in thought, the sound of slow footsteps could be heard approaching her room. Her heart trembled slightly as she subconsciously cleared her throat. She didn''t even dare to breathe loudly, afraid that the people outside would find out that she hadn''t fallen asleep.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" "Are you asleep?" A hint of sorrow could be heard in Qing Yue''s voice as Shen Hansheng slumped back down, leaning against the door. He lifted his deep gaze and looked at the bright moon in the sky, his eyes flickering with a sense of loss and despondency.


    "Is amnesia a good thing? That way, you can forget all the sadness, hatred, reluctance, and yearning of the past. Those people''s matters are far away from you, they will no longer bother you, they will no longer become your nightmares. Even if you can''t remember everything, it doesn''t matter because from this moment on, I will always be by your side and will never part from you ever again ¡­ In this world, no one will ever take you away from me again ¡­ "Meng Yan, I love you so much. From the first moment I was in the Badlands Palace, I have already loved you beyond redemption ¡­" Shen Hansheng pursed his lips bitterly as a crystal light flashed in his eyes. For Duan Mu Yan, he could only succeed tomorrow and not fail.


    Suddenly, she felt an ice-cold feeling on her face, and when she lifted her hand to touch it, it was actually a tear. Borrowing the moonlight, Duan Mu Yan was unable to believe that her fingertips were sparkling and translucent. Unfortunately, she could not find an answer. Let''s just treat it as tears of hatred, Duan Mu Yan thought.


    After sitting there for an unknown period of time, it was only when Duan Muyan''s legs were numb did she hear any sounds coming from outside. Staring at the faintly lit sky, Shen Hansheng finally stood up and left, unwilling to part with her. Only when the sounds of the footsteps gradually disappeared did Duan Mu Yan dare to move her body, but in the next second, she felt her entire body stiffen to the point that she couldn''t move at all. Only after half an incense stick of time had passed did Duan Mu Yan finally get up from the ground.


    After Shen Hansheng left the Residence of Han in his palanquin, the seven saints, as well as Ye Li and Leng Bingxin, left their respective residences as well.


    "Master? Why did you come alone? " The moment he opened the door, Xiao Jin Feng looked at Duan Mu Yan, who had a flustered expression. He then looked around and made sure that no one was following him before allowing her to enter the room.


    "There''s no time to explain! The seven Holy Maiden would harm the Mu King''s manor today, so you have no regrets. Take my hairpin and immediately rush to the Mu King''s manor. Find the Wind Blade or Yin Shang Rong. "What about the others?" Duan Mu Yan swept her gaze across the entire room, only to see Xiao Jin Feng standing alone.


    "They have just left. Master, do you have any other orders?" Seeing the cold glint in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Xiao Jin Feng didn''t ask for the reason and asked for permission.


    "It''s gone! Go to the Mu King''s Manor right now! " After speaking urgently, Duan Mu Yan turned around and left the room. The main street in front of her was the only path from the Mu King Manor to the Imperial Palace. She might still be in time to warn Shen Han Xin about everything. A trace of gloominess flashed in Xiao Jin Feng''s eyes as he watched Duan Mu Yan''s departing figure. He then leapt up and headed straight for the Mu King''s Manor.


    Although it was already morning, the streets were already bustling with noise and excitement, Duan Mu Yan was hidden within the crowd and was constantly looking in the direction of the Mu King Manor. Suddenly, a beautiful sedan chair appeared, causing the surrounding citizens to retreat left and right, only Duan Mu Yan instinctively rushed up, but was stopped by the sabre guards.


    "How dare you cause trouble for the people, didn''t you see the sedan belonging to the Duke of Mu? "How dare you barge in like this!" The guard ruthlessly pulled on Duan Mu Yan''s arm, showing no intentions of letting go.


    "If I want to meet Prince Mu, I''ll have to trouble you to let me know!" Duan Muyan hurriedly spoke, her eyes filled with worry.

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    "Who do you think you are!?" How can you just meet Duke Mu whenever you want to! "Still refusing to let go ¡­" Unexpectedly, Duan Muyan lowered her head, and bit the guard fiercely. The guard was in pain, but her other hand was merciless as she smashed Duan Mu Yan to the ground.


    "How dare you cause trouble for the people!" Just as the blade was about to land on Duan Mu Yan''s body, a mournful howl suddenly sounded out. When Duan Mu Yan raised her head, she saw Shen Han Xin strike the palm of the guard a hundred meters away, and the guard spat out a mouthful of blood. Without even knowing what had happened, he had already died.


    "How is Lady Meng Yan?" She couldn''t imagine what would have happened if she hadn''t casually lifted up the curtain of the carriage just now. When she saw Duan Mu Yan''s helpless arm blocking the blade, Shen Han Xin felt as if there was a ball of cotton stuck in her chest, almost suffocating. In that moment, he suddenly realized how important this woman was in his heart, so much so that when she thought back to the scene just now, she felt a chill in his heart, wishing that she could throw the guard''s corpse out and feed it to the dogs.


    "Lady Meng Yan ¡­" Right at the moment when Duan Mu Yan extended her hand, Ye Li''s voice suddenly sounded from within the crowd. In her heart, Duan Mu Yan was secretly shocked. She abruptly stretched out her hand to hold Shen Han Xin''s hand.


    "If necessary, reveal my identity ¡­ "Remember!" Duan Mu Yan whispered into Shen Han Xin''s ear, and then calmly left Shen Han Xin''s ear.


    "Many thanks to Prince Mu for saving us ¡­" At this moment, Ye Li had already flashed to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    No worries, it''s all because of that blind guard. I will teach him a lesson in the future!" "However, it is really my pleasure to meet Lady Meng Yan here ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up as a smile appeared on her face. She cast a meaningful glance at Duan Mu Yan before opening her mouth lazily. Her words contained a hint of coldness, but deep inside her heart, her words were like billowing waves, unable to calm down for a long time. If her identity was revealed, how could she still have a chance to live? Shen Hanxin was puzzled.


    "It is almost time for the assembly. Meng Yan will not disturb you, your highness. Today, I will save your life. Some other time, Meng Yan will definitely come to thank you." Duan Muyan bent her body and retreated a few steps. On one side, Ye Li had seen all of this, and although she always felt that something was amiss, she still couldn''t say what was going on. It was only when Shen Hanxin left in his palanquin that Ye Li finally opened her mouth and said worriedly.


    "Luckily Miss Meng Yan is fine. Otherwise, even if Ye Li had 100 lives, he wouldn''t be able to take this responsibility!" Ye Li said in a low voice, his heart full of fear.


    "I was just bored, so I came out to take a walk. I didn''t expect this to happen, but fortunately, I was not in any danger so Night Protector didn''t have to worry about me." Duan Muyan replied in a gentle voice, her tone was calm and composed.


    "In the future, if Miss comes out, all you need to do is to instruct Ye Li so that he can stay by your side. Otherwise, your highness will definitely blame Ye Li for not protecting you well." Duan Mu Yan could only nod her head as she walked thoughtfully back to the Residence of Han. With Shen Hanxin''s intellect and intelligence, he should be able to understand the meaning of what she just said, right? Duan Mu Yan thought.


    In the throne room, the court officials were divided into two groups. Just as they were discussing amongst themselves, Shen Hansheng and Shen Hanxin walked into the throne room at the same time. As they looked at each other, an unfathomable glint appeared in Shen Hansheng''s eyes.


    "Fourth Brother must have met with some good fortune to be in such high spirits. Rather than saying that he wanted to come out and listen, it would be better to let royal brother have a taste of happiness with him." Shen Han Xin narrowed her eyes and teased.


    "If being paralyzed by your father is a good thing, then you might as well smile. Han Sheng will definitely not stop you." Ignoring the other party''s words, Shen Hansheng took his place first. Shen Hanxin raised his eyebrows and didn''t say a word. He paced to the other side, cold flames dancing in his eyes.


    When all the court officials had arrived, the Prime Minister, Wang Yi, took the lead and walked to the center.


    "Last night, the Emperor was harmed by a traitor, and now he is lying paralyzed on his Dragon Couch. From today onwards, he cannot go back to the morning assembly without a king. During his stay in bed, we need to select a virtuous person to take charge of the situation. What do you think, my fellow colleagues?" Wang Yi was originally Shen Hansheng''s subordinate, so he naturally knew of the events that had transpired last night. With that said, all the ministers cast their gaze at Shen Hansheng and Shen Hanxin, and the noise was a complete mess. At this moment, Minister Zuo, Li Xiao, walked to the center of the room and met Wang Yi''s gaze with a look of disapproval.


    "What is the Prime Minister''s method of selection?" As a courtier who supported Shen Hanxin, Li Xiao was naturally unwilling to give in.


    "It''s simple, this old man had just said that the Emperor was harmed by a traitor. Amongst the three princes, who has the ability to find the culprit? What do our colleagues think? " Wang Yi coldly replied.


    "Li Xiao thought it was inappropriate. I have to admit, Duke Han was really quick. Not only did he catch Hua Fei on the spot, he even annihilated the entire Duke Rong Mansion, leaving not a single person alive. Therefore, it is not considered that Prince Rong died unjustly because of this matter, but if someone was to be appointed to inherit the throne, it would be too biased. The Prime Minister had also just said that they would elect a virtuous person, so who would not know that the Mu King has been assisting the Emperor in the administration of the country for the past year? There is a direct relationship between the prosperity of the nation, the peace of the people, and the dedication of the Mu King. Li Xiao argued.


    "If the Duke of Han was also in the Southern Yue this year, he would have done just as well!" Wang Yi coldly stated.


    "If Mu Wang knew the information beforehand, he wouldn''t have let Hua Fei off!" Li Xiao was at odds with him. Seeing the two of them engaged in battle, Shen Hansheng only turned to look at Shen Hanxin coldly, a cold glint flashing across his eyes. At this moment, Shen Hanxin finally understood what Duan Mu Yan was trying to say. He must have gotten into a bad mood in order to say those words to his. That''s right, if he were to point out Duan Mu Yan''s true identity at this moment, with Shen Hansheng''s personality, he definitely wouldn''t hand his over. In that case, no matter how great his achievements were, he wouldn''t be able to ascend to the throne.


    Shen Hanxin remained silent, waiting for Shen Hansheng to use his trump card.


    "Right now, the Emperor is lying paralyzed on his bed, unable to say what he is thinking. Since Lord Shang Shu thinks that this old man''s idea is too biased, how about we let the court decide by voting for him?" Wang Yi suggested.


    "We can vote, but we can''t just vote for our comrades. The soldiers stationed at the border should also be included in the voting!" At least eighty percent of the people present in the imperial court were disciples of Wang Yigao, and they had already expressed their intention to support the Duke of Han. But if you added in the fact that the warriors of the border region all followed the lead of Xia Hou Bo, then if they knew that Xia Hou Bo was killed by Shen Hansheng, they definitely wouldn''t have voted for Shen Han.


    Just as Li Xiao finished her sentence, she heard a sharp sound coming from outside.


    "Lu Prefect Zhao Han greets you!" Ji Prefecture''s General Li Yuan came to see him! "The Pingzhou General Sun Chu sees you ¡­" Following the eunuch''s report, generals dressed in court uniform entered the hall one by one and stood by Shen Hansheng''s side.


    Seeing this scene, Li Xiao subconsciously glanced at Shen Hanxin and couldn''t help feeling apprehensive. Not to mention Li Xiao, even Shen Hanxin didn''t expect Shen Hansheng to have such a move. He didn''t even know when Shen Hansheng had recruited these military generals under his command.


    "Minister Li, right now the Emperor is lying on his dragon bed. If we wait for the border martial general to return, it will take at least half a month. These are all military generals of the Southern Yue. I believe their attitude should be able to represent the choice of a military general of the Southern Yue?" On the surface, Wang Yi seemed to be asking a question, but if Li Xiao didn''t agree, who knew what kind of expression Zhao Han and the rest would have on their faces.


    "Pa Pa Pa ¡­" While Li Xiao was silent, Shen Hanxin strolled over to Wang Yi.


    "Old Prime Minister, if I''m not wrong, you can be considered an elder of the Third Dynasty. I have an iron law to pass on my eldest son to you, don''t you know this? Right now, it is a fact that royal father is bedridden, and should be chosen to represent the imperial government. According to the Ancestor, second royal brother should be the one to assume the responsibility! " Shen Hanxin''s slow words came out one by one from his lips, as a sinister light shone in his dark eyes, causing Wang Yi to feel extremely guilty.


    "That''s right!" Now that the Second Prince was ill, it was not easy to put in effort. Thus, according to the royal family''s ancestral law, the one who had to take on such a heavy responsibility was the Third Prince! If anyone disagrees with this, it would be a violation of the royal family''s ancestral rules, and would be tantamount to rebellion! " Li Xiao suddenly realized why he had forgotten about this.


    The court was completely silent. One had to admit that Shen Hanxin''s words had intimidated a lot of people. Some of the court officials had lowered their eyes slowly from their previous confident and confident demeanor, and their steps were unsteady. Until the end, no one wanted to offend any of them prematurely.


    "Although the Ancestral Law is important, the Emperor''s appreciation of King Han is clear to all. I believe that in the Emperor''s heart, King Han is the best candidate to inherit the throne!" He stood there without saying a word, but his deep eyes were actually filled with a terrifying coldness. In his plan, if he could not resolve this issue peacefully, he would use force, and even if he had to bear the eternal humiliation, he would not hesitate to do so. In short, today, he could only succeed and not lose!


    Li Xiao disagreed.


    "Saint''s Will is not something that you can casually guess!" Unless the Emperor himself says that he will succeed the throne of the Frigid King, he shall, according to the rules of his ancestors, recommend the Mu King to ascend the throne! "


    Once he gave the order, they would subdue Shen Hanshi and Li Xiao, and then push Shen Hansheng onto the throne. This plan was not mentioned to Wang Yi, so at this moment, Wang Yi''s forehead was already beaded with sweat.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was about to raise his hand to signal the Emperor, a cold and solemn voice abruptly sounded from outside the throne room.


    "The Emperor cannot speak right now, but he has left behind an imperial edict!" With that, the crowd of court officials turned to look at the person outside the hall in unison, only to see Qing Que, dressed in plain white robes, holding an imperial edict as she walked into the throne room.


    The moment Qing Que appeared, Shen Hanxin''s heart suddenly shook. Last night Qing Que clearly said that she didn''t succeed? Why did she suddenly appear here? Shen Han Xin was confused, but he still had a bit of luck in his heart. If Qing Que were to recite the imperial edict in front of all the court officials, with evidence, even if Shen Han Sheng wanted to settle the matter by force, he would not have a name for himself! As Qing Que walked step by step into the throne room, everyone began to guess who the name in the imperial edict was.

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    At that moment, Shen Hansheng was also a little hesitant. Even if Qing Que had let him see for himself that the name in the imperial edict had already been changed to him, but at that time, he had never agreed to Qing Que''s request. Without the imperial edict, it would have been understandable if he had captured Shen Hanxin in front of the palace. However, now that he had the imperial edict, it was no different from treason! Silence filled the entire throne room. Everyone''s gaze followed the movement of Qing Que''s figure, and even Wang Yi and Li Xiao had expressions of unease and trepidation on their faces.


    Finally, in front of the throne room, Qing Que slowly turned around. Her watery eyes emitted a solemn light, and her hands slowly spread out the imperial edict. When everyone saw this, they all kneeled on the ground.


    "Obeying the fate of the heavens, the imperial edict ¡­" Qing Que''s cherry lips parted slightly as she shot a glance at Shen Hansheng kneeling on the left side. Her cold face still had an expression that would confuse her. How could she escape from such a man?


    "I am already old, and I am unable to keep up with the affairs of the nation. Over the past few years, my second son, Shen Hanxin, and Shen Hansheng, are both outstanding in martial arts and literature. After many observations and tests, I have finally decided to pass on the throne to them ¡­" Qing Que paused again as she glanced at Shen Hanxin on the other side. The death of Lifei had undoubtedly proved that this person was vengeful. Offending him would probably lead to her suffering from shock in the future.


    At this moment, if even a single silver needle fell onto the throne room, it would all be heard clearly. Everyone held their breath, and a bowstring seemed to tighten at the bottom of their hearts, as if it would snap if they used even a little bit of force.


    "I have finally decided to pass the throne to my fourth son, Shen Hansheng! I hope that my son will not live up to my expectations! To thank you for this! " Shen Han had never expected that the name that Qing Que finally read out would be his own. Although he found it unbelievable, he still greeted his with an expressionless face, then stepped forward to receive the imperial edict.


    In the instant that Shen Hansheng received the imperial edict, Qing Que''s jade-like fingers quietly swiped across her palm, her eyes sparkling with a brilliant splendor.


    "This is the only thing that Qing Que can do to help you, your highness. In this lifetime, if you fall in love with your highness, even if it''s a tribulation, Qing Que will have no regrets ¡­" A soft voice entered Shen Hansheng''s ears, the warm warmth of his breath made his heart warm. He could understand Qing Que''s sincerity, and he would repay her, but he could not give her everything she wanted.


    Almost at the same time, Shen Han Xin''s handsome features instantly froze, cold air flowed out in all directions, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. Almost at the same time, Shen Han''s handsome face instantly froze, and cold air spread out in all directions, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes, and his fists clenched tightly.


    An oppressive atmosphere enveloped the entire throne room, the silent air currents seemed to be tightening, making Shen Hanxin unable to breathe, almost suffocating. Shen Han Xin was about to speak up, but then she swallowed the words that were in her throat. He was very clear, if Duan Mu Yan''s identity was known by all the officials in the court, Shen Han Sheng would naturally protect her, but all of them would do everything they could to use her as a hostage to threaten Mo Da, and maybe even take Duan Mu Yan''s life!


    Initially, he thought that in order to obtain the throne, he could abandon everything, even family. But at this moment, he was unwilling to let Duan Mu Yan suffer even the slightest bit of injury.


    "This old official greets Your Majesty!" Under Wang Yi''s lead, all the ministers within the court kneeled to the ground. Shen Hansheng''s thin lips tightened, his gaze fell upon Shen Hanxin who was still standing at the same spot, a cold light flashing across his eyes.


    "Imperial brother congratulates fourth brother ¡­" The corners of Shen Hanxin''s lips curled up into a bitter and mocking sneer. Without hesitation, he turned around and left the throne room in large strides. He couldn''t admit to Shen Hansheng''s title as emperor. The game wasn''t over yet, and he still had the ability to continue fighting!


    "King Mu! "How dare you!" Seeing Shen Hanxin''s reaction, Wang Yi coldly reprimanded, but was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "Prime Minister, there''s no need to get angry. Let him do as he pleases!" Shen Hansheng''s eyes turned cold. He believed that the seven Saintess had already plundered the Duke of Mu. If he were to return, he would be walking right into a trap. It wasn''t because he was ruthless, but rather because he didn''t want any more mishaps to happen.


    After leaving the palace, Shen Hanxin did not sit in the palanquin, but went around the guards and returned to the Mu King Manor alone. He knew very well that the current situation was extremely disadvantageous for him, the imperial city would not stay long, and he had already sent people to replace all of the border soldiers with his own under the name of Xia Hou Bo.


    Just as Shen Hanxin was deep in thought, a figure suddenly appeared in front of his.


    "Wuhen greets the Mu King!" Qing Yue''s voice was filled with respect. Yan Wuhen stopped Shen Hanxin with a solemn expression.


    "You ¡­ This king recognizes you. You are one of Mu Yan''s men? " Shen Hanxin''s sword-like eyebrows slightly raised as he lightly said.


    "In reply to Your Highness, this subordinate follows Master''s wishes and informs Your Highness to never return to the Mu King''s manor, otherwise, you''ll be throwing yourself into a trap!" Yan Wuhen spoke the truth.


    "What did you say?" Shen Hanxin frowned upon hearing that, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.


    "When you first came to court, Duke Han had already dispatched people to surround and annihilate the Mu King''s manor. But Prince, don''t worry, Master has already ordered people from the Mu King''s manor to move to a secret location outside the eastern suburbs. Please follow me, Your Highness. Master is also waiting for you there!" As Yan Wuhen spoke, he tapped his feet and leaped up. Shen Hanxin hesitated for a moment before following suit.


    It was only when the temple was in the eastern suburbs that Shen Hanxin finally saw the Wind Blade, Yin Shang Rong and the rest were waiting for them.


    "Your Highness! What had happened? If it wasn''t for this young master who didn''t regret luring us out of the Mu King''s Manor this morning, we would have already been engaged in an intense battle with the Holy Maiden of the Yue Hua Palace! " Yin Shang Rong rushed to Shen Hanxin and asked worriedly.


    "No regrets?" Shen Han Xin followed Yin Shang Rong''s gaze and saw Xiao Jin Feng standing by the side, holding his hands.


    "This humble one does not regret. According to Master''s instructions, I brought everyone from the Mu King''s manor here this morning. I did not ask for Your Highness'' permission beforehand, so I hope that you do not blame me!" Shen Han Xin could tell at a glance that this masked man was no ordinary person. However, given the current urgent situation, he couldn''t care less.


    "You''re being too serious, where''s your master?" Shen Hanxin nodded slightly and asked suspiciously. My master is waiting for you inside! " Xiao Lingfeng stepped aside to make way for him. Without a word, Shen Hanxin strode into the cubicle inside the dilapidated temple.


    The moment she saw Shen Hanxin, a faint glow appeared in Duan Mu Yan''s clear eyes.


    "Mu Yan thanks Prince for not revealing Mu Yan''s identity, even though this was not Mu Yan''s intention." The corners of Duan Moyan''s lips curled up as a trace of gratitude appeared in her eyes.


    "How do you know?" Shen Han Xin''s eyes flickered with billowing light, her eyes glimmering with resplendent splendor as she stared at Duan Mu Yan.


    "If the Prince were to reveal Mu Yan''s identity, he should be kowtowing to the court officials right now. Even if he is unable to, he would definitely not be able to leave the throne room so quickly." Duan Mu Yan said confidently.


    Without rebutting, Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up as he took two steps forward.


    "This King is not at the point of no return. However, this time, I have Princess Luosha''s help. Otherwise, Shen Hansheng would definitely be able to cut off This King''s right hand!" Shen Hanxin was sincerely grateful. If not for Duan Mu Yan admitting defeat, he might not have had the chance to leave the Royal Capital.


    "There is no need to be courteous to Mu Wang. What does Mu Wang plan to do next?" Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze slightly as she asked doubtfully.


    "The Imperial City cannot stay, but I have already controlled the troops of the eighteen counties at the edge of the city." The Imperial City cannot stay, but I have already controlled the troops of the eighteen counties at the edge of the city. Shen Hanxin''s eyes gleamed with anticipation as he stared at Duan Mu Yan.


    Based on the current situation, Mu Yan feels that staying by Shen Hansheng''s side is better. It''s getting late, I believe that the seven saints will definitely report this to Shen Hansheng, so the prince should leave quickly with the people outside. The horse carriage and rations Mu Yan has already prepared for you, your journey should be smooth! Duan Mu Yan reminded her. Although Shen Hanxin was reluctant to leave, she knew that once Shen Hansheng caught up to her, everything would be for naught.


    "Hanxin will definitely not disappoint the Princess. Ten days later, she will definitely rebel at the border and go straight to the Imperial City! "See you later!" Shen Hanxin cupped his hands in greeting, then turned and left.


    Outside the temple, Yin Shang, led by Shen Hanxin, boarded a horse carriage and sped towards the north. Watching the procession of carriages moving further and further away, Xiao Jingfeng subconsciously walked to Duan Mu Yan''s side.


    "Master, do you think Shen Hanxin is a match for Shen Hansheng?" Xiao Jingfeng disapproved.


    "Don''t you still have me ¡­" Duan Mu Yan pondered. Hearing these words, Xiao Jin Feng and Yan Wu Hen looked at each other, a trace of bitterness in their hearts.


    Inside the carriage, Shen Hanxin looked at Yin Shang.


    "Have you settled the matters at the border?" Shen Hanxin frowned and asked suspiciously.


    In reply to your highness, the merchant had already sent someone to coax his subordinates together with Xia Hou Bo''s face, and then retrieved all of the military talismans and silenced them. Now that all of the military talismans from the eighteen counties of Border Town are in our hands, your highness can rest assured. Yin Shang Rong said confidently.


    "What about the wind blades?" Since he entered the dilapidated temple, Shen Hanxin did not seem to see any wind blades.


    "Master, the Wind Blades are in the carriage at the back, and ¡­" Yin Shang Rong wanted to say something but hesitated, her eyes slightly twinkling.


    "And Xia Hou Yuying is also inside?" Her cold voice spilled out, and Shen Hanxin''s eyes turned cold. The anger in her heart suddenly rose. The current Xia Hou Yuying was like a hot potato, she didn''t even have time to throw it. How could the Wind Blade be stupid enough to bring her along!


    "Prince, please calm your anger. Because Feng Ren didn''t know how to talk to you, he would secretly bring him inside the car. Actually ¡­" "This subordinate can see that Feng Dao is infatuated with Xia Hou and Yuying. It would be better if master could fulfill his wish ¡­" Yin Shang Rong recalled the scene when Feng Dao begged his to return to the Mu King''s manor, and could not help but feel disappointed.


    "Since when were you as confused as the wind blades! That woman will only be a disaster! " Shen Hanxin interrupted Yin Shang Rong''s words, reprimanding him coldly. Seeing this, Yin Shang didn''t say anything else. He knew that Xia Hou Yuying definitely wouldn''t be able to live.


    Due to the discussion over his ascension, Shen Hansheng only returned to the Residence of Duke of Han at noon. Upon entering the Residence, he saw the seven sacred daughters sitting listlessly in the main hall.


    "Young master Shen, you''re finally back!" Seeing Shen Han Sheng walk into the main hall, Cai Die resentfully opened her mouth.


    "You''ve all come back so early. Where are you?" Shen Hansheng''s heart sank slightly as he asked doubtfully.


    "Who is it!?" Ever since we arrived at the Mu King Manor, there has been no one there! Not to mention a human, he didn''t even have a dog! We''ve waited for a good six hours and we still haven''t seen Shen Hanxin come back. It''s obvious that he''s got wind of the situation and ran away! " Cai Die said with confidence.

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    "How is this possible? This plan was only drawn up last night, how could Shen Hanxin have prepared this beforehand? " Shen Hansheng frowned, disagreeing with the other party''s words. With Shen Hanxin''s reaction in the throne room, it was likely that he did not know of his plans. Otherwise, with his temper, he would not have put himself in such a difficult situation.


    "There are only two possibilities. First, Shen Han Xin was prepared for a rainy day. She had already expected that you would have such a move, so she made her preparations. Second, there is a spy from the Han Residence!" Cai Die unceremoniously analyzed it.


    "Cai Die, don''t randomly guess!" Peony lightly berated, but in her heart she was thinking the same thing as Cai Die.


    "What do you mean randomly guessing? It''s basically!" If Shen Hanxin had not known about this beforehand, how could the Mu Family not have a sweep of the floor ¡­? cause us to come here for nothing. " Cai Die anxiously said.


    "This King will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. Thank you all for your hard work. Go to your rooms and rest first. Han Sheng will host a banquet to entertain everyone in a while!" Shen Hansheng suppressed the doubts in his eyes and lightly replied.


    "Oh yeah, is the Han Dynasty going smoothly?" Peony''s words returned to their original meaning as they closed their mouths. The eyes of the seven Holy Maiden also landed on Shen Hansheng.


    "Thanks to everyone''s help, this king ascended the throne ten days later!" Shen Hansheng''s thin lips slightly pursed, a look of relief flashing across his eyes. He originally thought that he would have to undergo a tough battle in order to gain the throne, but he didn''t expect it to go so smoothly.


    "Then I must congratulate you, Your Highness!" Peony bowed slightly to show her respect.


    After Peony and the others left, Shen Hansheng sat quietly in the main hall, his eyes filled with gloom. If it was as Cai Die had said, there was really a spy in King Han''s Manor, then this was no small matter. With his understanding of Shen Hanxin, he believed that he would not let this go easily. It seemed that it would take some time for the throne to settle down. Thinking of this, Shen Hansheng immediately called for Ye Li.


    "Since last night, is there anyone suspicious in the manor?" Ye Li was also aware that the seven saints had missed their target at the Mu King Manor. He knew of Shen Hansheng''s intentions, but he didn''t think that there was anyone suspicious.


    "In reply to Your Highness, this subordinate did not discover anything unusual, but ¡­" However, this morning, Miss Meng Yan had secretly left the palace to meet the Mu King on the street. However, the two of them did not interact much, and this subordinate has always been there. " Ye Li didn''t doubt Duan Mu Yan''s intentions, but he did report it to his.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" It couldn''t be her! "Alright, you can leave now. Tell the kitchen that This King will entertain the Holy Maiden tonight, and tomorrow, you can move into the Imperial Palace with this king so that you can prepare for the inauguration ceremony ten days from now!" Shen Hansheng instructed in a low voice before waving his hand to withdraw from Ye Li. Waiting until Ye Li had left, Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but feel vexed. Perhaps he had overthought things. Shen Hanxin had always been crafty and scheming, so it was understandable that he had a plan after this.


    At ten in the evening, the main hall of the Residence of Han was filled with delicacies, all kinds of delicacies. Beautiful nectar, fine grapes, fine wine, and a luminous cup all added to the elegance.


    "Smelling the aroma of wine before even coming in? Young Master Shen is truly generous. This wine is quite aged ¡­" She was dressed in a long dress that revealed his neck and dragged the floor along her waist. The hollow design on her waist accentuated his figure perfectly, and when he walked into the main hall, Shen Hansheng slowly stood up. He thought that the other Holy Maiden would follow, but after waiting for a long time, he still did not come.


    Young Master Shen does not need to wait any longer. Big Sis has already left, and Yue Hua Palace has some matters to settle in the near future. Since Han Wang has temporarily put an end to this matter, then Big Sis will naturally return to take care of her own affairs. But Young Master Shen need not worry, the sisters have asked Feng Jiao to stay behind. The delicate Feng Yun gently spoke as she sat down.


    "He left? Could it be that you''re mad at This King for not greeting you properly? " Shen Hansheng''s eyes darkened as he asked awkwardly.


    "Of course not, Young Master Shen and our Palace Master are close friends. We came to help Young Master Shen according to Palace Master''s orders, so we''re not too picky. It''s just that Moon Flower Palace has been in trouble recently, that''s why Big Sis went back. Young Master Shen, please don''t think too much about it!" The delicate phoenix gently explained. Her phoenix eyes were like silk, and the light within them constantly carried an intoxicating charm that would make one yearn for it.


    "Since Miss Jiao Feng has said so, then I don''t have to worry ¡­" Shen Hansheng nodded slightly, feeling a sense of loss in his heart. At this moment, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li also walked into the main hall.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, Miss Meng Yan said that she is not feeling well and will not come out to eat." Leng Bingxin spoke truthfully. Upon hearing those words, Shen Hansheng''s body shuddered uncontrollably, worry and worry evident on his face.


    "Not feeling well?" Have you looked for an imperial physician? " Shen Hansheng spoke in a rush, but due to the banquet where he was invited, he didn''t rush out immediately. By the side, he noticed his anxiety and couldn''t help but sneer.


    "Since Young Master Shen is worried about Meng Yan, you can accompany her. It''s enough for Jiao Feng to have Ye Li." Jiao Feng was a person of the martial arts world, he did not care about these things. Furthermore, she felt that it would be boring to eat with Shen Hansheng, so he suggested a way out.


    "I''m afraid I have neglected this young lady ¡­" Even though Shen Hansheng had this intention, he did not stand up.


    "If Young Master Shen is so courteous, then Jiao Feng can''t stay any longer!" Just as Jiao Feng was about to get up, he was stopped by Shen Hansheng.


    "Since that''s the case, Ye Li, Bing Xin, you two stay here and accompany Lady Jiao Feng. I''ll go see Meng Yan first. If there''s nothing serious, I''ll come back immediately!" After which, he stood up and headed straight for Duan Mu Yan''s room.


    The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly turned incomparably awkward. Ye Li woodenly sat opposite the delicate phoenix. Leng Bingxin did not want to stay, but since the prince had ordered it, she could only choose a seat and sit down.


    "Little big brother, how are you going to accompany me to taste the wine when sitting so far away ¡­" Seeing that Ye Li was sitting far away from his, he stood up and went straight to Ye Li''s side. His soft and jade-like fingers subconsciously rested on Ye Li''s body, and a strange fragrance assaulted Ye Li''s nose. Ye Li couldn''t help but choke as he shot an unnatural glance in the direction of Leng Bing Xin.


    There was an indescribable depression in her heart. He clearly didn''t like the man in front of his, but when he saw how attentive and attentive Jiao Feng was, Leng Bing felt as if a fish bone was stuck in her throat, making his feel extremely uncomfortable. When he thought of how Shen Hansheng looked so anxious just now, a bitter feeling flashed across Leng Bing''s heart. She knew that he would never be able to be together with the man he loved in his entire life, and that knowledge caused her heart to feel as if it was being hammered by a heavy hammer. Thinking of that, Leng Bing Xin gulped down the wine in his cup, but when the wine entered her throat, there was only bitterness.


    Seeing Leng Bing Xin like this, Ye Li felt extremely upset. He knew very well that the depression between Leng Bing''s brows was not because of him, so he could not help but feel lonely. He knew that he could not get her, but would he still persevere? Ye Li''s heart suddenly began to waver.


    "The expression on little brother''s face really makes Jiao Feng at a loss. If little brother hates Jiao Feng, then you don''t have to follow the wishes of your highness." His eyes seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist, making his seem so lovable that it would attract tender affection towards his. The bitter smile on her face made it harder for people to leave.


    "Lady Piaomiao is too serious, Ye Li doesn''t have such an intention!" As a man, there were a few who did not have a tender heart for the fairer sex. Ye Li immediately denied it when he saw Jiao Feng act this way. He lifted the wine pot with one hand and poured his a full cup.


    "Young Big Brother, are you really sincere about this goblet of wine?" The delicate phoenix blinked its watery eyes, and a gentle light shot straight into Ye Li''s eyes.


    "Of course I am sincere. I only hope that young lady can enjoy the wine to her heart''s content." Ye Li nodded his head slightly. Just as he was about to put down the wine jug in his hand, he was received by her.


    "Drinking alone is boring. Little brother will accompany Jiao Feng to drink a few cups ¡­" The jade wrist that was resting on Ye Li''s body had no intention of moving away from him at all. While he was pouring Ye Li a cup of wine, Jiao Feng deliberately shifted his body to Ye Li. The proud curves of his body were even more enticing when matched with his tight clothes, and he inadvertently rubbed against Ye Li''s chest.


    "Ye Li will do it himself ¡­" As a man, this kind of teasing was undoubtedly fatal. Ye Li instinctively wanted to retreat, but Yu Feng''s hand was on his shoulder, so he could only endure it silently, ignoring Yu Feng''s teasing.


    "Isn''t it different who has come? Come, let''s toast our tender phoenixes to you. You have taken care of the seven of us since we entered the Residence of Han. Here, let''s toast our sisters!" As she spoke, she suddenly raised her chin and gulped down the entire cup of wine. When she placed the cup down, her red lips seemed to accidentally move closer to Ye Li.


    "Little brother, drink up ¡­" A humid and hot Qi slowly pounced on Ye Li''s ears. A numbing feeling caused Ye Li''s heart to beat even faster. It was difficult to refuse such a passionate request. Ye Li hurriedly picked up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp, and just as he lifted the cup, the delicate phoenix filled it up. By the side, Leng Bingxin was already depressed, and after seeing Ye Li and Jiao Feng once more, her mood worsened to the extreme.


    When she heard the sound of someone knocking on her door, Duan Mu Yan''s eyebrows slightly raised. She knew in her heart that someone was coming, and a cold light flashed in her eyes.


    "Please come in ¡­" Outside the door, Shen Hansheng pushed the door open and entered. He closed the door behind him and placed the tray on the table.


    Hearing Bing''er say that you are not feeling well? Where is the discomfort? This King will call the imperial physician over right now! " Shen Han Sheng worriedly asked, before turning to leave. However, he was called back by Duan Mu Yan.


    "Duke of Han shouldn''t worry, Meng Yan just doesn''t have any appetite, nothing serious will happen to her." As she spoke, she got up from the bed and walked towards the table. Looking at the food on the tray, her eyes were like the autumn moon, rippling with ripples.


    "Your highness is about to become the Ninth Paragon, and now you''re even deigning to bring food to Meng Yan. Meng Yan really can''t take this anymore. In the future, Meng Yan can just come by herself with all these trifling matters ¡­"


    "Do you and I still need to be so courteous? If it was not for the fact that This King had yet to learn the art of crafting, I would have personally made two for you to taste! " Seeing how unfamiliar Duan Muyan was with him, Shen Hansheng felt a bitter pain in his heart. However, when he thought about it again, this might not be a bad thing. As long as he was patient enough, he would definitely get back the heart of a beauty.


    "Actually... Has Your Highness ever thought of bringing Meng Yan back home? " Duan Mu Yan didn''t seem to have the intention to speak as she subconsciously glanced at Shen Hansheng''s handsome face. Even though it only went that way, she was still able to catch a glimpse of the conflict and gloominess in Shen Han Sheng''s eyes.


    "How can you think like that?" Shen Hansheng''s black eyes flickered as the light in them dimmed.

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    "It''s nothing, I just heard from a servant that Your Highness is about to become the Emperor of the Southern Yue, and Meng Yan is just an ordinary girl, and now she doesn''t even remember who she is, rather than staying with Prince, it''s better to go back to her own home to avoid implicating her, and Meng Yan has stayed here for a few days already, but she can''t remember anything at all. Maybe when she comes home and sees her parents and brothers, she might think about it even more." Duan Mu Yan suggested.


    "Actually... "Actually, I don''t know where your home is either. When I met you that day, I only called you Meng Yan. As for the others, I have never asked about them ¡­" Since she had already forgotten about it, she might as well forget about it for the rest of her life.


    "Is that so ¡­" Duan Mu Yan lowered her gaze when she heard that, a cold light flashing past her eyes. Shen Han Sheng, just how long are you trying to fool me? Noticing the peculiar expression on Duan Mu Yan''s face, Shen Han Sheng stretched out his hand and grabbed onto Duan Mu Yan''s wrist, a resolute glint of light shining in his deep gaze.


    "Meng Yan, in my heart, you are not an ordinary woman! In this world, there is nothing more precious than you. As long as you are willing, ten days later, when This King ascends the throne, he will announce to all the officials that he is to be your successor! "How about it?" Close at hand, Duan Mu Yan could clearly see Shen Han Sheng''s eyes brimming with emotions. Those eyes were filled with sincerity, and for a moment, Duan Mu Yan actually lost herself as her eyes grew increasingly filled with emotion. She even forgot to retract her wrist and just looked at him silently.


    "Prince, please don''t joke with me. Meng Yan has no morals, so how could she be the empress ¡­?" If not for the image of her royal brother suddenly flashing through her mind, Duan Mu Yan really would have lost herself in that beautiful oath. Upon seeing Duan Mu Yan retract her wrist, a dim glint flashed past Shen Han Sheng''s eyes.


    "In this king''s heart, you are the only wangfei, and also the only empress of the Southern Yue. Meng Yan, this king begs you, follow me to the palace tomorrow. No matter what, this king can wait until you are willing!" Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded her head, then she simply lowered her eyes and focused on her meal, no longer looking at Shen Hansheng. At the bottom of her heart, a throbbing sensation quietly spread out, filling her entire heart, but she herself did not feel it.


    Min Prefecture Inn.


    The room was filled with a faint fragrance, the candle flame was dim and dim, that handsome and feminine face appeared to flicker between light and darkness under the candlelight. At this moment, Shen Han Xin sat upright, her long and narrow eyes slightly narrowed, her gaze as sharp as a blade, staring at the two in front of her, the entire atmosphere in the room suddenly dropped to a freezing point.


    "Master ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s sharp gaze was directed at him, piercing his back like a thorn. In the end, Wind Blade couldn''t help but open his mouth, but he was stopped by Shen Hanxin who waved his hand.


    "Princess Yu Ying, now that I''m on the run, it doesn''t seem appropriate for you to follow us ¡­" Shen Hanxin slowly waved her fan, his thin lips curled up in a cold, stinging smile. In front of him, Xia Hou''s beautiful face was as pale as paper. His eyes were empty, and they were even a bit sluggish. His body shook like a leaf in the wind, and blood was already flowing from his lower abdomen.


    "Master, I beg of you. Right now, Princess Yuying is homeless, we''ll temporarily take her in ¡­" Wind Blade opened his mouth in a begging manner, but stopped when he met Shen Hanxin''s cold eyes. Deep in his heart, there was a myriad of emotions.


    "It''s not that I don''t want to take Princess Yuying in, it''s just that I feel powerless. You should know that our journey has not been easy. With Princess Yuying''s temper, if she were to go with us, I''m afraid she would be wronged. What do you think?" Shen Hanxin''s gaze once again fell on Xia Hou Yuying. His eyes were as cold as ice. It was already a great honor for him not to kill Xia Hou Yuying.


    "I can help you regain the throne!" Xia Hou Yuying''s face froze. Her red eyes flashed with a cold light, like a sharp arrow. It made people''s hearts tremble, and as her lips moved, the words slowly leaked out.


    Shen Hanxin raised his eyebrows, the curve of his lips deepened.


    "Oh? This King would really like to know how Yuying County will help me fight for the throne right now? " Shen Han''s words were taunting to him. He was too used to being arrogant. The current Xia Hou Yuying had already lost her home, yet she was still able to say such big words. She had truly overestimated herself.


    "Father and Aunt were both hurt by Shen Hansheng. Yu Yingming will definitely fight with all of the generals at the border to seek justice from Shen Hansheng!" A bloodthirsty coldness burst forth from that sinister voice. Xia Hou Yu''s eyes suddenly opened, looking straight at Shen Hanxin. The undercurrent that surged within them was like a violent gale that shook the hearts of those who looked into her eyes. For a moment, Shen Hanxin was truly intimidated by the rage in Xia Hou''s eyes, but in the next second, Shen Hanxin could not help but smile.


    "A princess who has been raised to live like a prince, on what basis are you mobilizing the warriors of the border? Based on your arrogance and arrogance? Or is it based on your words? How much do you know about military affairs? Martial Generals normally only recognize weapon tokens, do you have one? " Shen Han Xin snorted disdainfully, not knowing if he should say that the girl before him was naive or foolish!


    "I have the soldier token!" While speaking, Xia Hou Yu Ying took out an exquisite glazed ball and opened it, revealing Xia Hou Bo''s weapon token.


    "As long as I use the military seal, the border generals will listen to my orders. As long as you can help me take revenge, the position of the Emperor of the Southern Yue will be yours!" Xia Hou Yuying''s tone was as cold as a cone, and her eyes seemed to be on fire. Seeing the soldier token in Xia Hou''s hands, Shen Hanxin could not help but sigh with emotion. Xia Hou Bo must have doted so much on his daughter, to actually have placed such an important item on her. If he did not have a meticulous plan, then this token would undoubtedly be the most useful, but now, in his eyes, it was nothing more than a piece of trash.


    "It''s a pity that right now, the border marquis is no longer a subordinate of the Duke of Rong. If it wasn''t for that, the princess would have been able to command all four sides ¡­" Shen Hanxin''s words pushed Xia Hou Yuying into the cold pond. She looked at the man in front of her in disbelief, her cherry lips quivering.


    "You ¡­ What did you say? " Perhaps it was because of her excitement, but Xia Hou Yuying staggered back, clutching her token with one hand. This was her only hope for revenge. If it was destroyed, how would she avenge her father''s death? Seeing Xia Hou Yu Ying about to fall to the ground, the Wind Blade immediately stepped forward to steady her.


    "Wind Blade!" This is not real... No matter how fast Shen Hansheng acted, it was impossible for him to change all of his father''s subordinates in the span of a few days! "It won''t ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying looked at the Wind Blade in fear, her eyes were filled with expectation.


    "Shen Hansheng indeed doesn''t have that capability, but This King does have it. Currently, the border martial generals are all in This King''s control. As long as This King gives the order, they will naturally respond and turn the tables in the Imperial City!" Shen Hanxin decided to inform Xia Hou Yuying, telling her to give up on that idea as soon as possible.


    "You ¡­ How could this be ¡­ royal father has only left for a few days, how can you be so fast ¡­ " Xia Hou Yu''s face was as pale as paper, and her body was trembling like a sieve. In the next second, she seemed to have thought of something and raised her eyes.


    "So you are the same as Shen Hansheng, you have harming my father''s heart from the very start! You guys are too sinister! " Xia Hou Yu Ying said mournfully, pointing at Shen Hanxin with his trembling hands like a loom.


    "You are wrong! I have never thought of harming Prince Rong because Shen Hansheng tried to kill me, so I have no choice but to think of a way out. Furthermore, the ones who are scheming are not me and Shen Hansheng, if your royal father had no other intentions, how could he let Hua Fei poison your father''s wine? [Oh innocent princess, I don''t know if Prince Rong is protecting you too well, or if your talents are so stupid, but this duke believes that if Xia Hou Bo had a worthy son, he wouldn''t have ended up like this today!] "Wind Blade, send the princess away ¡­" Shen Hanxin looked at Xia Hou Yuying with a cold smile, feeling some sympathy for Xia Hou Bo.


    Shen Hanxin''s words were like a blade that stabbed into Xia Hou Yuying''s heart. Every stab would cause blood and gore to fly out of her body. That''s right, if it wasn''t for the fact that he was too weak to accomplish anything, how could his father have died? He was the one who harmed his father! Now that the military emblem was useless, what should he do? What should he do!


    At the side, Feng Ren looked at Shen Hanxin with a begging look. Giving Xia Hou Yuying away now was undoubtedly pushing her to the edge of death. How could a princess who lived like a prince be able to survive on her own?


    "Windblade, is This King not clear enough?" Shen Hanxin''s eyes turned cold as he looked at the Wind Blade. Just as the Wind Blade was about to speak, Xia Hou Yuying unexpectedly dropped to his knees.


    "Mu Wang, Yu Ying1 requests you to accept her as your disciple. Whatever you do is fine. As long as you can keep her, even if I have to be a horse or a cow, she will do it willingly!" He had never felt that such an arrogant and despotic princess could be humble to such a degree. He had to admit that this was due to Xia Hou Yuying''s improvement, it was a good thing that she understood how to bend her knees.


    "Princess has truly destroyed This King. How can I accept such a great gift ¡­" Even so, Shen Hanxin had no intention to get up. He only looked at the girl in front of his with interest. Since her hatred for Shen Hansheng was so deep, perhaps leaving her behind might be of some use. When Xia Hou Yu Ying heard this, she was startled for a moment before immediately kowtowing to him.


    "Yuying sincerely begs the Mu King to keep her. As long as Yuying can see Shen Hansheng''s death with her own eyes, you can let Yuying do whatever you want!" She was very clear on the direction that Shen Hanxin would take to escape. As long as she reached the border, she might have a chance to take revenge. If she were to be left in Min Prefecture by Shen Hanxin like this, she really did not know if she would live to see the day that Shen Hansheng received his retribution.


    "Do I really have to do anything?" Shen Hanxin looked at Xia Hou Yuying, his thin lips curving into a strange smile. At the side, Wind Blade had a bad premonition and could not help but look worriedly at Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Your Highness commands!" Xia Hou Yuying could only say that at this moment, she had already endured a great deal of humiliation, but when she heard Shen Hanxin''s words, her mind went blank.


    "Fine, take off your clothes!" "Naked!" The person he had personally trained turned out to be a traitor because of a woman. Today, he would let Feng Ren see that the princess in his heart could be married off to anyone. Xia Hou Yuying stood there stunned for a long time.


    "Since Princess has no sincerity, then Wind Blade ¡­" Shen Hanxin was about to open his mouth, but Xia Hou Yuying had already slowly untied the belt at her waist. One by one, she took off her clothes, leaving only her undergarments and pleated pants.

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    "If This King did not remember wrongly, what This King said just now was to be completely naked!" Shen Hanxin''s voice was as cold as ice. At the side, Wind Blade''s face was as pale as paper. His hands subconsciously clenched into fists, but what could he do? Were they really going to drag Xia Hou Yuying away? This would undoubtedly put him and Xia Hou Yuying in an irrevocable situation. Endure. Other than enduring, what else could he do ¡­


    Tears filled her eyes, and Xia Hou Yu Ying slowly stood up, and took off her undergarments, revealing her proud beauty in front of Shen Han Xin and Feng Dao. Seeing Shen Han Xin did not say anything, Xia Hou Yu gritted her teeth, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes. Thinking of this, Xia Hou Yu Ying tore open the pleated pants on her waist, exposing her body to the two of them.


    "I wonder if Yu Ying''s sincerity is good enough ¡­" Her pale face was devoid of blood. Xia Hou Yu fiercely bit her lip, and blood slowly flowed from the corner of her lips. She knew that Shen Hanxin was insulting her. As long as she could get revenge, she would throw caution to the wind.


    "Mm ¡­" "Not bad, come here ¡­" Shen Han Xin slightly crooked her finger as her evil eyes swept across Xia Hou Yuying''s body. In Shen Han''s eyes, there were only two types of women in this world, one that was suitable for him to keep in his heart, such as Duan Mu Yan, and the other that was suitable for him to put on the bed, such as Xia Hou Yuying.


    After a slight hesitation, Xia Hou Yuying slowly walked towards Shen Hanxin. The wound on her abdomen slowly split open, and blood also flowed out.


    "This King is very interested right now. You should know what to do when you untie This King''s belt!" Shen Hanxin''s long and narrow eyes narrowed as he looked at Xia Hou Yuying with a provocative gaze. He wanted to see just how lowly this princess in front of him was.


    Shen Hanxin''s words were like thunder in the ears of Xia Hou Yuying and Feng Dao. Xia Hou Yuying looked coldly at Shen Hanxin, but did not make a move, and by his side, the wind blade was unable to endure it any longer. As long as Xia Hou Yuying refused, he would not hesitate to pull Xia Hou Yuying away, and even if he could not recover from this humiliation, he did not want to see Xia Hou Yuyin suffer.


    Unexpectedly, Xia Hou Yuying finally knelt on the ground, and her hands obediently undid Shen Hanxin''s tie, slowly unfolding her dark blue dress. Facing Shen Hanxin''s insult, Xia Hou Yuying was surprisingly calm, and her delicate hands slowly ¡­


    Despite the Wind Blade being right next to his, Shen Hanxin still mercilessly struck Xia Hou Yuying until he was satisfied. No one knew how difficult this process was for Xia Hou Yuying and Wind Blade. Shen Hanxin had told Wind Blade that Xia Hou Yuying was very despicable, but he had never thought that this action would strengthen his resolve to protect Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Since Princess is sincere, This King will not be a heartless person. Windblade, take good care of Princess along the way!" Shen Hanxin tidied his clothes, then turned and left. When the door was tightly shut, the tears that he had stored up for a long time rolled down his face and fell like broken beads onto the ground, turning into pieces of glass. Xia Hou Yuying slumped down on the ground, and sobbed softly, now she no longer had the power to live, and even berating his loudly was a luxury he could only hope for, the glory of the first half of her life, the humiliation of the second half of her life, Xia Hou Yuying was ultimately unable to escape the teasing of fate.


    To the side, the Wind Blade slowly walked to Xia Hou Yu Ying''s side and placed the clothes on the ground over her delicate body. In the next second, Xia Hou Yu Ying threw the clothes away.


    "Do you also want Yu Ying to serve you?" As she spoke, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s hands tugged at the belt of the Wind Blade. There was not a single trace of light in her empty eyes, and her stiff expression was as if it was frozen. Watching Xia Hou Yu Ying desperately tugging at her own belt, the Wind Blade suddenly grabbed Xia Hou Yu Ying''s hands and tightly hugged her.


    "It was Wind Blade who was incompetent. Wind Blade promised the old prince that he would take good care of the princess, but now he has caused the princess to suffer such grievances. I''m sorry ¡­" A deep voice entered Xia Hou Yuying''s ears. At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying could no longer suppress the pain and grievance in her heart, and she began to cry loudly. She slammed both her hands against Feng Dao''s back, and the tears converged into a river, soaking his clothes, and also annihilating his heart.


    The main hall of the Residence of Han.


    It was unknown how much he drank, but Ye Li felt even more dizzy. The cold ice heart on the other side of him was drinking until the sky went dark.


    "Little brother ¡­" "Have another drink ¡­" At this moment, Ye Li already had the strength to resist the alcohol. Any girl who poured wine into her mouth would only feel her entire body getting hot and dry, and on the other side, Leng Bing Xin would immediately leave the main hall, swaying. Seeing Leng Bing leave, Ye Li also followed along, but no matter how Jiao Feng called him, he did not respond, and seeing Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li leaving one after the other, Jiao Feng could not help but sigh.


    Shen Hansheng had been gone for a long time, but she was still worried. When they passed by the fake mountain, Leng Bing Xin felt her body shaking more and more, and her legs became unsteady, and she fell down abruptly. Luckily, she had a pair of thick arms supporting her, so she did not fall down.


    Maybe it was due to the alcohol, Leng Bing Xin felt that those arms were strong and strong, the warmth emitted from them was enough to make her heart burn, thus, she was not in a hurry to break free from those arms, so she just leaned on her chest, seeking more warmth.


    Behind him, Ye Li seemed to have felt Leng Bing Xin''s enthusiasm, and couldn''t help but lower his lips to Leng Bing Xin''s earlobes. With the help of the alcohol in his mouth, he unexpectedly, unrestrainedly, drew the outline of Leng Bing Xin''s earlobes with a desire that was shallow yet deep. He slowly moved his hands up, and even through his clothes, Leng Bing Xin subconsciously let out a soft moan from the excitement.


    "Ugh ¡­" This low chant seemed to give Ye Li endless courage, and his hands seemed to be unsatisfied with the current situation. He untied his clothes, and Ye Li''s thin lips moved from Leng Bing Xin''s earlobes to his snow-white neck, moving to the deepest parts of her body. Ye Li slowly pulled Leng Bing Xin''s tender body to the fake mountain, and then kissed Leng Bing''s full red lips without restraint.


    "Ugh ¡­" "Master ¡­" Leng Bing Xin lifted her dazed eyes slightly, and the man before her became the object of her dreams. Looking at the passionate look in his eyes, Leng Bing''s hands wrapped around Ye Li''s neck, turning from passive to active. She could not help but lean forward. Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin, overwhelmed by the favor, his hands even more unrestrained!


    "Hanshi ¡­" This was the first time that Leng Bing Xin had been so intimate with the name Shen Hansheng, immersing himself in joy. But at this moment, Ye Li stopped all of his movements, and the lust in his eyes disappeared without a trace. Looking at Leng Bing Xin''s blurry eyes, Ye Li felt his heart ache. No matter how much he liked her, he shouldn''t have seized her with alcohol.


    Seemingly sensing Ye Li''s pause, Leng Bingxin suddenly extended her hand towards Ye Li. In the next second, Ye Li left as if he was running for his life, and she didn''t look back.


    "Why didn''t you give me a chance ¡­" Leng Bing Xin leaned powerlessly on the fake mountain, her gaze stared straight at the figure that was gradually disappearing, the disappointment in her heart was as unfathomable as a bottomless pit.


    In the main hall, the delicate phoenix was bored out of her mind and wanted to return to her room, but in the next second, she saw Ye Li run in with a panicked expression and without saying a word. Ye Li abruptly picked up the wine jug and gulped it down one by one, only stopping after he had gulped down the last of the wine on the table.


    "Little big bro, what''s going on ¡­" Before Jiao Feng could finish, Ye Li had already pulled his close to him and fiercely kissed her cherry lips. That kiss was hot and strong, filled with surging passion, and Jiao Jiao Jiao felt like he was suffocating, but Ye Li''s demand did not decrease at all. Feeling Ye Li''s enthusiasm, he cleverly led Ye Li from the main hall into his room, then turned around and closed the door.


    Yu Feng''s body had always been the dream of men. At this moment, Ye Li''s mind went blank. He could only say that he wanted this woman in front of him. She had no feelings, only the most primal of impulses.


    The man who wanted to take down the wooden fish''s head could now have his wish granted. For no other reason than that she wanted to know what Ye Li''s reaction would be after taking possession of her. The combination of the delicate phoenix nourished Ye Li''s madness.


    Her voice was like a charming voice that quietly rang in Ye Li''s ears. That bewitching voice made Ye Li unable to hold back the excitement in his heart as he suddenly carried her onto the bed, placing his body above her.


    With Ye Li''s madness, the lovely phoenix''s gentle voice dragged its tone. Both of his hands left scratches on Ye Li''s back, and his hair would occasionally rise up, rippling like a spring pond. After the storm, Ye Li eventually fell asleep on the bed of the lovely phoenix due to the alcohol.


    The next day, when the first rays of sunlight shone through the windows, someone suddenly knocked lightly on the door.


    "Miss Jiao Feng, Prince ordered Bing Xin to wake you up for a meal, and we shall enter the palace together in the morning." A clear and melodious voice rang out. Jiao Feng leaned on the couch and leaned his body to the side towards Ye Li who was still sleeping soundly. His jade-like fingers gently caressed the man''s cold and handsome face. Hearing Leng Bingxin''s voice, the delicate phoenix''s long eyes narrowed slightly. Afterwards, it kissed Ye Li''s thin lips until Ye Li woke up from his slumber. Ye Li''s eyes suddenly widened, and when he pushed aside the delicate phoenix, he couldn''t help but cry out in alarm.


    "Why am I here?" The sudden voice caused the door of the cold ice to be pushed open. She had thought that the delicate phoenix would be in some danger, but when she saw the spring light in front of her, her heart felt as if it was being pressed down by a heavy stone.


    "Heart of Ice ¡­" Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin in astonishment. Just as she was about to get up, she discovered that she was completely naked. She immediately pulled up the blanket to cover her body behind him, exposing Jiao Feng to him. The ambiguous scene, which was supposed to make people daydream, became even more enchanting.


    "Master is waiting for you in the main hall ¡­" After throwing down those words, Leng Bing Xin hurriedly left Jiao Feng''s room. Her footsteps were a little messy, until the figure left. Only then did Jiao Feng pull back her quilt, looking at Ye Li with her long eyelashes raised, a trace of anticipation flashing through her eyes.


    "Does little brother really not know why he is in Jiao Feng''s bed? Then, about the matter last night, did little brother intend to not admit it? " His eyelashes sparkled as he cast his gaze down, feeling pity for him. Seeing the mess on the floor and the tender phoenix on the bed covered in tears, Ye Li curled up dejectedly at the corner of the bed. In his mind, he gradually recalled the scene from last night. Ye Li didn''t know what to do, so he could only shake his head in frustration.

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    Seeing Ye Li act like this, Jiao Feng wiped the tears at the corner of his eyes and hopelessly walked off the bed.


    "Jiao Feng knows, in your eyes, I''m a man who can marry anyone. Don''t worry, Yu Feng will pretend that it never happened last night. Go!" Her soft voice had a trace of sadness and sadness to it. Yu Feng then got down from the bed and picked up the undergarment on the floor and slowly put it on. Ye Li''s eyes dimmed as he looked at the messy bedding on the bed and the lonely and delicate figure of Feng Feiyun in front of him. In the end, he opened his mouth.


    "This matter was caused by Ye Li''s drunken disorder. But don''t worry young lady, Ye Li will definitely be responsible for young lady!" The low voice concealed a few moments of helplessness. Ye Li resolutely spoke, his eyes staring straight at Jiao Feng. Hearing this, Jiao Feng turned around in surprise and looked at Ye Li in pleasant surprise.


    "You ¡­ Are you serious? " Now that she heard Ye Li''s words, her heart was excited and her eyes were shining brightly. Practicing her Charm Art had already made her tired of the beautiful weather and the ethereal words. Perhaps it was because of this, she just wanted to find someone who had the same thoughts as her. Even if she did not use her Charm Art, she could still rely on her own cultivation to sustain the inner strength in her entire body.


    "Seriously! As long as Miss is willing, Nighteyes is willing to marry Miss! " Ye Li knew very well that he and Leng Bing Xin would not have any results in this life. He originally wanted to protect her for a lifetime, but now that an accident happened to her, he was naturally responsible for her. Even if it had nothing to do with love, it was a man''s responsibility.


    It wasn''t until Ye Li had draped the gown on the ground over his shoulders that he finally threw himself into his embrace. He sobbed happily, and tears rolled down his cheeks like beads that had been cut from a string. After searching for so many years, she finally found a man he could entrust his entire life to!


    After an unknown period of time, when Ye Li and Jiao Feng appeared together in the main hall, Shen Hansheng was astonished. By his side, Leng Bing Xin looked at Ye Li indifferently as he walked into the main hall.


    "Lady Jiao Feng, please take a seat!" Shen Hansheng''s thin lips pursed as he gestured for Ye Li to sit down. He was speechless as he looked at Ye Li, who was standing beside his. Ye Li suddenly grabbed his by the wrist as he bent down to sit down.


    "Reporting to the prince, Ye Li has a request ¡­" As he spoke, Ye Li plopped down on his knees, but his hand still held onto the delicate phoenix, not letting go.


    "Speak!" Shen Hanshi''s sword-like eyebrows raised slightly as he looked at Ye Li and spoke in a light tone.


    "In reply to Your Highness, after Your Highness ascends to the throne, Ye Li wishes to marry Lady Jiao Feng as his wife!" Everyone in the main hall was shocked by his words, especially Jiao Feng. Although Ye Li had already promised his, she had not expected Ye Li to announce the matter so quickly. At this moment, Ye Li was gripping his hand tightly, and a warm feeling flowed through his heart.


    By the side, Leng Bing Xin looked at Ye Li with disbelief in her eyes. Her heart felt like it was overturned in a jar. It was hard to describe her current state of mind. It was sour, bitter, salty, except for the lack of sweetness.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" What did you just say? " Shen Hansheng found the situation unbelievable as well. He wanted to confirm it once more.


    "In reply to Your Highness, Ye Li wishes to marry Miss Jiao Feng!" Ye Li''s voice was sonorous and forceful, and there was not a trace of hesitation in his eyes. From the moment he spoke, he had already made up his mind to wholeheartedly devote himself to Jiao Feng.


    "This... This depends on Lady Piaomiao''s intentions. If Lady Piaomiao doesn''t have any objections, then this prince will be rather happy. " Shen Hansheng''s thin lips curled up into a smile.


    "Of course, Jiao Feng is willing, but the matter of the wedding is not urgentHee has to wait for the return of my sisters before he can make any plans." The delicate phoenix''s cheeks flushed a deep crimson. At this moment, she was like a young girl who had just experienced a taste of love. She was bashful and bashful at the same time.


    "Very good! This King agrees to this matter! " Shen Han Sheng nodded his head slightly. Subconsciously, he glanced at Duan Mu Yan, who was seated beside him, deep in thought.


    Although it was not the inauguration ceremony, in everyone''s eyes, the moment Shen Han had stepped into the palace, he had already become the emperor of the southern Yue. According to the rules, all of Shen Ao Tian''s concubines were invited to the Phoenix Lai Xuan, and her title was immediately promoted to Grand Concubine. However, no matter how the chief eunuch explained, Qing Que refused to move away from the Yiqing Pavilion.


    This was not the first time that Duan Muyan had entered the Southern Yue Imperial Palace. As she walked on the shining azure marble, a few images flashed through her mind.


    "Meng Yan, what are you thinking about?" Before she even entered the Imperial Palace, Shen Hansheng had ordered people to renovate the Xin Yu pavilion, which was closest to her chambers, so that Duan Mu could temporarily live in it. At this moment, Shen Hansheng was bringing Duan Mu Yan to familiarize with the environment of the Imperial Palace, and when they arrived at the secluded garden, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but stop her steps as she looked at the words'' You Garden ''with a thoughtful expression on her face.


    "None ¡­" He remembered that when Duan Mu Yan first came to the Southern Yue, she was once imprisoned here by Xia Hou Yu. Now that she had stopped here, did it mean that she was already thinking of something? If Duan Mu Yan''s amnesia was an accident, he was willing to let this accident continue. He had enough patience to cultivate a new relationship with Duan Mu Yan, but he wasn''t sure if Duan Mu Yan would be willing to stay in the Southern Mountain if she remembered everything.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was about to probe further, QingQue suddenly walked over from a distance away, followed by Xing''er and Eunuch Zhou.


    "This old servant pays his respects to Duke Han ¡­" Walking up to him, Eunuch Zhou bowed respectfully. Before the inauguration ceremony, Shen Hansheng still maintained his original title.


    "What is it?" Seeing the anger on Qing Que''s face, Shen Hansheng''s eyes turned cold as he asked suspiciously.


    "Replying to the Arctic King, according to the Ancestor''s rules, all of the imperial concubines should be brought to Phoenix Laixuan. As for the other concubines, only Imperial Concubine Qing ¡­" Eunuch Zhou wanted to speak, but his meaning was obvious.


    "I don''t know if it''s convenient for you, King Han. I have some important matters that I wish to discuss with King Han in Yi Qing Palace. It concerns the Supreme Emperor ¡­" As she spoke, her dark eyes turned to look at Duan Mu Yan, who was standing beside Shen Hansheng. Although this was the first time she had met her, but Qing Que had already investigated and clearly knew that this woman was the one that Shen Han Sheng was willing to offend, even Xia Hou Bo would have to protect. Somehow, a surge of jealousy rose up from the bottom of her heart.


    Feeling the unexplainable malice in Qing Que''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan sneered to herself. She liked this kind of gaze; a jealous woman is the most impulsive and the easiest to use. This woman is undoubtedly the first scapegoat she chose after entering the palace!


    "Since Your Highness has matters to attend to, why don''t you take a look for yourself ¡­" Her gaze was as gentle as water, causing Shen Hansheng to be reluctant to move away from her gaze.


    "I will wait for you at Yi Qing Pavilion!" Qing Que said coldly, then turned and left.


    "Meng Yan, your highness will be back soon. Eunuch Zhou, please follow Lady Meng Yan around. If there is any accident, I''ll ask you!" After Shen Hansheng passed on his instructions, he was just about to leave when Duan Mu Yan stopped him.


    "Meng Yan wants to walk alone, so why don''t you let Eunuch Zhou go ¡­?" Duan Mu Yan said indifferently. Shen Hansheng hesitated for a moment before retreating from Eunuch Zhou. After all, this was the Imperial Palace and there shouldn''t be any danger here.


    After Shen Hansheng left, Duan Mu Yan turned around and walked into the quiet garden. If she had a faint impression of this place before, the moment she walked into the garden and heard the familiar sound of nature, the image of a man in pink dress suddenly appeared in her mind. The image in his mind was exactly the same as the image in front of his eyes.


    In the center of the sea of flowers, there was a man dressed in pink, with long hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, an unparalleled appearance, his slender jade-like fingers moved nimbly on the Jade Zither, a heavenly melody was emitted from his fingertips, the beauty of the music was as warm as the spring sun, as cool as a spring in summer, it could even temporarily cause Duan Mu Yan to forget about her troubles, as she indulged in the melodious music, intoxicated.


    Unfortunately, in the next instant, the music abruptly stopped. Duan Muyan only felt a cold wind gusting past her as the man stood right in front of her, her gaze filled with hostility.


    "Madam Jade ¡­" When the man heard her, he was slightly startled and couldn''t help but size her up.


    "You know me? Then you must recognize the cold tea! "Where is he? Why isn''t he back yet?" The coldness on his handsome face disappeared without a trace, and what he got in return was a pair of eyes brimming with anticipation. Suddenly, Duan Mu Yan recalled that the person before her was Shen Hanming! The Second Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea Realm, who was trapped in this place because of his feelings. Thinking about it, he should be Shen Hansheng''s royal brother, right?


    Royal brother ¡­ A thought flashed through Duan Mu Yan''s mind. Since Shen Han Sheng had killed her royal brother, should she return the favor by killing this man to vent her anger?


    "Play another song. Perhaps after that, he might come back ¡­" The corners of Duan Moyan''s lips curled up as she smiled, but her smile didn''t reach the bottom of her heart.


    Yi Qing Pavilion.


    Qing Que was sitting by the table with a cold expression on her face. When Shen Hansheng came in, Xing''er tactfully retreated out of the room, closing the door behind her.


    "The Empress should be doing it for the three million gold, right? "Empress, don''t worry. This prince has already made preparations. As long as the Empress leaves the palace, this prince will naturally hand over the three million gold to the Empress. I just wonder when the Empress is planning to leave?" Since Qing Que had taken out the imperial edict in the throne room, he had to agree that she would not be able to fulfill the promise of the deal between them. She would not have been able to become the Emperor of the Southern Yue so easily if she did not have the imperial edict from Qing Que.


    "Why do you think I''ve come looking for you for that three million gold?" Her heart, a moment of disappointment, QingQue slowly rose up and walked towards Shen Hansheng.


    "If it wasn''t for this matter, why would the Empress be looking for me?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows twitched as he retreated a few steps back. He knew what Qing Que was thinking, but he did not give her an answer.


    "Now that Eunuch Zhou wants to move Qing Que out of the Yi Qing Pavilion as per Ancestor''s rules, it''s just that Qing Que has been living here for a long time. I wonder if Duke Han can say a few words for Qing Que, and have me continue to stay here?" A soft voice came out from her red lips, her eyes full of love.


    "This ¡­" Shen Hansheng hesitated.


    "Could it be that Duke Han can''t even accept such a small request as Qing Que?" Right now, Shen Hansheng had already moved into the palace. As long as he had enough patience, he believed that he would definitely be able to get Shen Hansheng''s men!

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    "Alright, This King will tell Eunuch Zhou about this, but ¡­" "Consort Qing doesn''t plan to leave the palace?" Shen Hansheng asked doubtfully.


    "Why does the Duke of Han really want Qing Que to leave?" Qing Que knows that there is no place for Qing Que in the Duke of Han''s heart, but this place is filled with the Duke of Han. Now, Qing Que has no other requests, she only hopes to stay in the palace and take a look from afar. Qing Que''s jade-like hand pressed against her chest, a sour, self-mocking, bitter smile surfaced on her face, a trace of seeming arrogance rose from her tall eyebrows, and her words were filled with helplessness.


    "Han Sheng thanks the Empress for her kindness. It''s just that their identities are different. There isn''t much Han Sheng can do for the Empress!" Shen Hansheng''s words were tactful, but the meaning behind them were clear.


    "Then what if I''m just an ordinary girl?" Hope flashed past Qing Que''s heart, her gaze was as bright as a flower. She did not have many requests, she only wished for Shen Hansheng to have her own existence in her heart, even if it was just a tiny bit.


    "But the Empress is no ordinary woman, after all." Shen Hansheng didn''t want to hurt Qinghou too much, so he replied in a low voice. That''s right, if she was an ordinary girl, how could she be so close to such a man who looked like a god''s residence? Forget it, there will be a lot of time in the future, one day, she will definitely make this man kneel down under her skirt, no matter the method!


    "That''s right, since the Duke of Han has promised me, I will live here peacefully. I believe that the Duke of Han will still be busy during the enthronement ceremony ten days from now, so the Duke of QIng will not keep the Duke of Han here to eat!" Qing Que said indifferently, then turned and sat back on the table. After Shen Hansheng left, Qing Que called Xing''er.


    "What orders does the Empress have?" Xing''er bowed respectfully.


    "Other than Meng Yan, did King Han bring any other women?" QIng QIng asked coldly.


    "In reply to the Empress, there is no one else!" Xing''er truthfully reported.


    "Ha!" He was quite devoted. Have you finished with the things that I told you before? " Qing Que cast a sidelong glance at him, and raised her eyebrows.


    "It''s done! "Right now, the various divisions all have people from the Empress. In this imperial palace, as long as the Empress wishes for someone to die, that person will definitely not live past the next day." Xing''er confidently said, a cold ruthlessness that shouldn''t exist at her age flashing across her eyes.


    "Don''t be careless. You must find out the details of these people. If there are any mistakes, we will not be too passive, understand?" Qing Que calmly ordered, there was only one dead person left in this harem!


    "Empress, don''t worry. Xing''er has already arranged everything. If there''s a chance, they will risk their lives to protect you!" Xing''er confidently said.


    In the garden.


    Closing his eyes, Shen Hanming slowly rose to his feet. A trace of longing had condensed in his eyes, which were as deep as a pool of water.


    "Why hasn''t Han Ming come back yet?" At the side, Duan Muyan was originally about to speak up to console him, but when she saw that familiar figure, a cold light suddenly flashed in her eyes.


    "Your cold tea won''t come back, he''s changed his mind, there are so many celestial beauties outside, how can he still remember you? "Men are always young, do you really think that Han Liu is an exception?" In the next second, a gale of wind from a palm struck her chest, causing her to feel an oppressive force that caused her to fly several meters away. Before she could even react, Shen Hanming''s palm had already clamped onto her neck.


    "Who are you? What was his motive? Why did you have to say that to her! " Shocking waves rose in his harmless eyes. Shen Hanming''s voice was icy as he tightened his grip.


    Duan Mu Yan only felt a frightening suffocating pressure approaching menacingly. Other than the pair of bloodthirsty and cruel eyes in front of her eyes, her rationality was gradually in disarray. Her thoughts were also starting to become muddled. Was she going to die? Duan Moyan was unwilling. She had yet to take revenge!


    In the nick of time, that familiar purple dress appeared, slashing towards Shen Hanming with both palms. Shen Hanming''s eyes flashed, and he had no choice but to release his grip on Duan Mu Yan to dodge Shen Hansheng''s attack.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" After finally losing her restraints, Duan Muyan embarrassedly crawled on the ground, gasping for breath, blood trickling out from the corner of her lips due to her internal injuries.


    "Meng Yan!" Just as she was about to extend her hand to support Duan Mu Yan, Shen Hanming suddenly rushed over, a sharp sword appearing out of nowhere in her hands.


    "I''m going to kill you, you bitch! You are the one who killed Madam Jade! Return my Madam Jade! " Shen Hanming''s eyes were bloodshot as his sword moved like a dragon, each sword strike aiming straight for Duan Mu Yan''s vitals.


    "Second Imperial Brother! I am Han Sheng! "Stop ¡­" However, no matter how much he tried to wake Shen Hanming up, it was of no avail. Seeing Shen Hanming''s attacks becoming more and more threatening, Shen Hansheng could only retreat slowly. Amongst the four princes, Shen Hanming''s swordsmanship was the highest, so naturally, when facing off against him, Shen Hanming had to struggle to win.


    "Mu Yan... "Hurry up and leave!" In his moment of desperation, Shen Hansheng actually blurted out the words'' Yan ''. His heart turned ice-cold, and Duan Mu Yan once again confirmed the words of Yan Wuhen and the rest. Speechless, Duan Moyan quietly leaned against the fake rock as he coldly watched as Shen Hansheng avoided Shen Hanming''s sword attacks time and time again.


    Clang! As the battle raged, the sharp sword in Shen Hansheng''s hand was sent flying by Shen Hanqing. Seeing Shen Hanming''s sword tip flying towards Duan Muyan''s throat, Shen Hansheng couldn''t care less and abruptly stood in front of his.


    Only ''puchi'' was heard. A faint drawing appeared in her mind. Under the sharp sword, a person was covered in blood, but he was still tightly protected by his chest, and was born together! Die together! Just as she was trying her best to see that person''s face, her brain felt as if it was being pierced by ten thousand silver needles. It was so painful that she wished she was dead.


    "Ah ¡­" Duan Moyan fiercely clutched her head and screamed out. In the next second, she had fallen into darkness, unconscious!


    "Meng Yan ¡­" Seeing Duan Mu Yan in such a state, Shen Han Sheng couldn''t care less about the wound on his left arm. Immediately, he turned and embraced her in his embrace. At this moment, Shen Han Ming was also momentarily wide awake.


    "Fourth brother?" Why is it you? " Shen Hanming held his forehead with his hands, his sword-like eyebrows knitted together as he watched the scene unfold before him. Undoubtedly, he must have injured his fourth brother when he was out of his mind, and amongst Shen Ao Tian''s four sons, Shen Hanming and Shen Hansheng were closer to him. Ever since Shen Hanming''s mother passed away, he had been under the care of Shen Hanming''s mother, thus, in the depths of his heart, Shen Hanming was no different from his own royal brother.


    "It''s fine, Royal Brother. I will first bring Miss Meng Yan to the Imperial Hospital for treatment. I will come visit you later!" As she spoke, Shen Han Sheng had already grabbed Duan Mu Yan in her embrace and was swiftly leaving the secluded garden.


    Xin Yu faction.


    As the night fell, the new moon rose into the east. A few hazy rays of night passed through the treetops, scattering a tranquil radiance over the entire Southern Yue Imperial Palace, adding a bit of mysteriousness to this inky dark night. In the room, the windows were ajar and a gentle breeze blew past. Shen Hansheng''s black hair fluttered in the wind, bringing up an aura of vicissitudes and curves that would make anyone''s heart palpitate.


    In front of the bed, Shen Hansheng tightly held Duan Mu Yan''s hand and placed it on his own face, his eyes filled with deep emotions staring at the beauty lying on the bed. Right now, his beautiful face was as pale as snow, his eyebrows were furrowed, and his cherry lips were pursed tightly. Shen Hansheng did not know what Duan Mu Yan was dreaming about, what sort of dream had made her so terrified and flustered, and other than tightly holding her hand, there was nothing he could do about it.


    Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the twisted red dress flashed past the window and disappeared. Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows trembled, he turned to look at Duan Mu Yan on the bed, then placed her finger under the blanket and left. The moment the door closed, the person on the bed suddenly gritted her teeth and muttered.


    "Shen Hansheng... "I will definitely make you pay with your life for royal brother''s ¡­"


    In the bedroom, the two hanging thorns and Heavenly Jewels lit up the hall as if it was daytime, contrasting with that enchanting and charming face of Shangguan Wuye. At this moment, Shangguan Wuye was leaning against a luxurious wooden sculpture, happily crossing his legs, grabbing a grape in his hand and savoring it.


    "When did you come back?" Shen Hansheng pushed the door open and entered, closing the door behind him.


    "I''ve already met Jiao Feng. You''re not bad ¡­" I''m so regretful for having your men hook up with the Holy Maiden of the Moonlight Palace. I really shouldn''t have sent a wolf into the tiger''s mouth! " Shangguan Wuye pretended to thump his chest and stomp his feet, while Shen Hansheng raised his eyebrows in disapproval.


    "Perhaps you should figure out who is sheep and who is wolves! What was the situation on the other side of the border? "It seems like it''s not the right time for you to come back ¡­" Shen Hansheng''s pupils constricted slightly as the corners of his mouth lifted slightly. Seeing the uneasy expression on Shangguan Wuye''s face, he could guess what was going on.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" When I arrived, all of the border guards had already been replaced by his men. It seems that this battle is unavoidable! " Shangguan Wuye shrugged in reply.


    "I knew he wasn''t easy to deal with, but I didn''t think he would make a move so early! Counting the military strength of the border area, there are eight hundred thousand soldiers, which is about the same as the military strength that I possess, this battle is indeed a little tricky! " Shen Hansheng knitted his brows. Although he had prepared himself for a confrontation, he had never expected that Shen Hanxin would recruit all of Xia Hou Bo''s soldiers. Now that they were equally strong, it would not be easy for him to win.


    "It seems that Shen Hanxin is indeed outstanding. How about this?" Shangguan Wuye cast a sidelong glance at Shen Hansheng, asking doubtfully.


    "Rather than letting him take the initiative, I might as well take the initiative and take back the general talismans. If they are unwilling to hand over the talismans, then we can just use the rebels as an example. When the time comes, I will be famous!" Shen Hansheng''s gaze turned frosty as he spoke coldly.


    "Forget it, I am not as good as you in this matter of war. However, if we really fight, I will definitely ask Peony to lend you a hand!" Shangguan Wuye opened his mouth solemnly, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.


    "Tell me about Duan Mu Yan? What are you going to do with her? "


    "Naturally, it will be sealed!" Shen Han Sheng spoke without hesitation, his eyes gleaming with determination.


    "Is this your wishful thinking? "Today, it''s really easy to coax her because of her amnesia. If she were to really remember, I don''t think she would feel at ease with the current situation ¡­" Shangguan Wuye reminded him with interest.


    "So I''d rather she never think of it ¡­" Shen Hansheng muttered to himself, but Shangguan Wuye disapproved.

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    "It''s hard to say. What if? She is after all the Empress of the Great Mo, and even if she is not right now, she is still Princess of the Great Mo, and just by her strength alone was enough to find out that she is not an ordinary woman. If she has you in her heart, that is still fine, but if she does not have you in her heart, then I am afraid that you will end up like Xiao Jingfeng. " Shangguan Wuye seemed to have a deeper meaning.


    "Regardless of the outcome, regardless of the price, I will not allow her to leave!" Shen Hansheng''s words were like sharp blades, as if these words were engraved into his heart. Seeing how determined Shen Hansheng was, Shangguan Wuye did not say much as well. Some things were fated by the heavens to happen.


    She really wanted to escape, but her legs wouldn''t obey her. Everything happened too quickly, and in the midst of the sword and saber lights, she closed her eyes in despair. In the next second, when the expected pain didn''t come, she opened her eyes only to see a white figure tightly holding her in his arms!


    "Don''t ¡­" Duan Mu Yan wanted to see that person''s face very much. However, in the next second, the light from the saber flashed again, and Duan Mu Yan urgently called out. When she suddenly stood up, she had already regained consciousness. Suddenly, she felt her face turn cold. Subconsciously, Duan Mu Yan raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eyes, only to discover that a single tear was sparkling and translucent. Looking at the wetness on her fingertip, Duan Mu Yan felt a pain in her heart as if her heart was about to burst. He didn''t want his own life. He wanted to live together. To die together ¡­


    Just as Duan Mu Yan was deep in thought, a figure suddenly jumped in through the window. It was still that emotionless silver mask. Xiao Jin Feng hastily walked to the side of Duan Mu Yan.


    "Master, are you alright?" Xiao Lingfeng spoke worriedly, his eyes as deep as the ocean revealing unconcealable concern.


    "It''s fine. Did you find anything when you came in?" Duan Mu Yan retracted the emotions in her eyes as she solemnly spoke.


    "Don''t worry, Master. It''s only because I''m confident that I dare to come in." Xiao Jin Feng replied confidently.


    "That''s good. Is there any news about Shen Hanxin?" Now that Shen Hansheng has claimed that the emperor has already taken over the overall situation, if he is unable to turn the tides, then all of our previous efforts will be for naught! " The expression in Duan Moyan''s eyes gradually turned darker, as unease arose in her heart.


    Replying to Master, Shen Hanxin and the others have already reached the border, and they have an army of eight hundred thousand in their hands. Shen Hansheng can be said to be a strange tiger, so this show still has to be acted out, and just a few days ago, I received a secret letter from Shen Hanxin, they are already preparing for war, and could turn back to the imperial city at any time. Xiao Jingfeng truthfully reported.


    "That''s good ¡­" "Oh yes, no regrets. Recently, there have been some images floating about in my mind. I want to ask you, why is it that when I first met you, a sea of fire appeared in front of my eyes?" Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to be bothered by these strange images. She really wanted to find the source of the problem.


    When Xiao Lingfeng heard this, he trembled slightly. The gloominess in his eyes disappeared in a blink of an eye.


    "Reporting to Master, I do not regret that I was framed before I joined the Pear Blossom Pavilion, and almost lost my life in the sea of fire. It was also because my appearance was ruined that I wore a mask, and this is something that I mentioned to Master before. Every time he thought of it, his heart would still ache for her. He thought back to the suffering and framing that Duan Mu Yan had endured at the Xiao manor, and at that time, even if he had accompanied her to her death, he would be willing to do so.


    "Is that so ¡­" "What is this?" Duan Mu Yan nodded her head as she inadvertently caught sight of the hairpin that was exposed on Xiao Jin Feng''s chest. Hearing that, Xiao Jin Feng lowered his eyes. In the midst of his shock, the hairpin had already been pulled out by Duan Mu Yan. Speechless, Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked at the hairpin in her hands. She felt that she was familiar with this hairpin, but she couldn''t recall where she had seen it before.


    "Master, that hairpin is a relic of my wife. Master has seen it before ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng had an extremely nervous expression on his face. Perhaps it was because he had accidentally thrown her out of his embrace when he had snuck into the palace earlier on that he was able to be seen by Duan Muyan.


    "Relics... "I''m sorry." Upon hearing these words, although Duan Mu Yan had some doubts, she still returned the hairpin to Xiao Jin Feng.


    "One more thing, do I have anyone I like?" Duan Muyan solemnly asked as she recalled her nightmare from earlier. Xiao Jingfeng was startled for a moment, and then she spoke.


    "Everyone in the entire Badlands is aware of the fact that the master and the Prince of the Badlands Territory are childhood sweethearts, Xiao Yuxuan." Ever since he had found Duan Mu Yan, he had wanted to tell his brother about this matter. However, no matter what methods he used, he was unable to contact Xiao Yu Xuan. If it weren''t for the fact that they were in the wrong, how enviable would they be?


    "Xiao Yuxuan ¡­ Will he die for me? " Duan Mu Yan felt that this name was extremely unfamiliar to her.


    "I wonder how many times he''s died." Xiao Jin Feng spoke softly, disappointment and disappointment in his eyes.


    "That might be him ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng raised his eyes upon hearing her words and looked suspiciously at her.


    "Master, what did you say?"


    "It''s nothing. Shen Hansheng will definitely take action during this period of time. If I have any news, I will leave a secret signal for you to spread the news. This battle, I will make Shen Hansheng lose miserably!" The coldness and coldness in Duan Muyan''s eyes returned, and not a trace of warmth could be detected in her voice.


    "Yes, sir!" Xiao Jin Feng nodded slightly and left the pavilion immediately.


    Looking at the constantly swaying windows, Duan Moyan''s eyes grew more and more misty. Xiao Yuxuan ¡­ Since he was a childhood sweetheart, why didn''t she have a single impression of him?


    As soon as Xiao Jin Feng left the imperial city, he felt someone following him. After passing by the main street, Xiao Jin Feng''s figure suddenly flashed and he headed towards an alleyway.


    "Come out!" If it was Shen Hansheng''s men, he definitely could not leave them alive. Otherwise, Duan Moyan would definitely be in danger!


    "Kid, your martial arts are not bad ¡­" The next second, Baili Chuxiong was already striding over from the alleyway. Under the moonlight, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle''s, and the light in his eyes made Xiao Jin Feng feel a sense of awe.


    "Big brother Feng ¡­" At almost the same time, Xiaoxiao also walked up from behind Xiao Lingfeng and looked at the man in front of her with a sorrowful expression.


    "Kid, it''s not a good habit to leave without saying goodbye. We saved your life after all. We''ve taken good care of you along the way, yet you didn''t linger at all?" Baili Chuxiong said bitterly, his tone was filled with dissatisfaction.


    "I don''t regret thinking that God Thieves have always been alone and unwilling to travel with others. That''s why I left tactfully." When Shen Hansheng was about to take action, Xiao Lingfeng already knew of Baili Chuxiong''s identity. Baili Chuxiong was slightly shocked when he heard this, and could not help but laugh heartily.


    "That''s right, we are hiding our identities, but you are not any better off. We do not regret ¡­" Is that your real name? Furthermore, you are old acquaintances with the Palace Master of the Yue Hua Palace, so you are definitely not an ordinary person. Of course, I do not care who you are, but you must explain yourself today! " Xiao Jin Feng slightly narrowed his eyes, knowing that he was no match for him, so he spoke with some politeness. After all, he was not an enemy, and there was no reason for him to make such a strong enemy for no reason at all.


    "What do you mean?" Xiao Jingfeng disapproved.


    "You stole something from my disciple, so of course you have to return it!" Baili Chuxiong said confidently.


    "Master ¡­" At the side, Xiaoxiao spoke in a low voice, her cheeks slightly red.


    "Do not regret when I stole your things?" Xiao Jin Feng was extremely speechless. Who would dare to play with a sword in front of a Divine Thief?


    "When did this old man not know? But you do have a tiny heart. Either you give that little heart back to her, or you marry her!" Baili Chuxiong was silent. His small face, which was already blushing red, turned into a red persimmon.


    "Master! What nonsense are you spouting! " Xiaoxiao pretended to be angry.


    "Don''t worry about it, I will decide it for you today!" "Brat, in terms of appearance, this precious disciple of mine is even more than enough to match your martial arts. Just give me the exact words, when are you going to marry me!" Baili Chuxiong had the attitude of forcing a marriage.


    He had only loved two women in his entire life, and for the sake of these two women, he had exhausted all of his sincerity. Now, his heart was like dying embers, how could he ever want to get married again?


    "I''m sorry, but I can''t agree." Xiao Jingfeng flatly refused.


    "Stinking brat!" You''re still putting on airs. Until now, I still haven''t seen what you look like, but that foolish disciple of mine is already dead set on you. Don''t you dare act good! " Baili Chuxiong was already reluctant to part with such a small item, so he was naturally angered by Xiao Jingfeng''s insensibility.


    "Big Brother Feng, is there something you need to say? Earlier, when we saw you leave the palace, there should be a woman called Meng Yan in the palace. Could it be that you ¡­ Do you have your own heart? " Xiao Xiaoxiao held back the tears in her eyes and asked suspiciously. Xiao Jin Feng heard and was shocked, he never expected Xiao Wen to know of Meng Yan''s existence.


    "No!" If it wasn''t for that, he was truly afraid that Baili Chuxiong would harm Duan Moyan.


    "That''s good!" Hearing that, Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, blinked her eyes that were as clear as water, and revealed a big smile.


    "What a fart!" You have to give an explanation today! Marry? "Still don''t want to marry!" Baili Chuxiong was not someone who was easy to talk to. At this moment, he was fuming with rage.


    "Master, let this matter be decided by me! From now on, Xiaoxiao will always be by Big Brother Feng''s side, until he willingly marries Xiaoxiao as his wife! " Xiao Lingfeng smiled brightly at Xiao Lingfeng as he spoke. To Xiao Jingfeng, this smile was no different from a demon''s smile. If it was true, what should he do?


    "You little girl!" If he didn''t listen to his master, he would suffer a loss sooner or later! Brat, listen carefully. It''s Xiaoxiao who is giving you a favor today. This old man will let you go for now! If you let this old man know that you''re not nice to me, don''t blame me for not showing mercy and ruining your plans. Don''t blame this old man for not warning you beforehand! " Baili Chuxiong''s words were filled with threat, and before Xiao Jin Feng could say anything, his gaze had already shifted to his precious disciple.


    "Little girl, this is the path you chose. If you lose in the future ¡­"

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    "I will endure it. There won''t be a single word of complaint!" Looking at his innocent expression, Xiao Lingfeng could only sigh. This was clearly a combination of Master and disciple, forcing him to commit the crime, and he was also very clear that Baili Xiong''s martial arts were enough for him to keep his promise. If he angered him, perhaps he would do something earth-shattering. He was not afraid of being implicated. He was only afraid of implicating Duan Mu Yan.


    "Since that is the case, I still have something to take care of. I shall leave everything to you these few days. If anything happens, let''s see if I can''t pull your head off!" Baili Chuxiong gave up his harsh words and turned around to leave. Seeing the figure that had disappeared into the night, Xiao Jin Feng''s entire body stiffened. What should he do now?


    "Big Brother Feng, let''s go ¡­" As they spoke, they wrapped their arms around Xiao Jingfeng''s arm and spoke intimately.


    "Where to?" Xiao Jingfeng did not think much about it and retreated backwards. He really wanted to break free from the small shackles, but Xiao Lingfeng seemed to be stuck to him, and he could not get rid of it no matter how hard he tried.


    "To the Yun Lai Inn, of course ¡­" "Take Xiaoxiao to meet your friend, you know Master''s temper ¡­" That smile was like a demon from hell, causing Xiao Jin Feng to shudder in fear.


    "How much do you know?" If he had known earlier, he wouldn''t have followed these two weird old men.


    "I won''t tell you!" "Let''s go ¡­" Xiao Lingfeng smiled mysteriously before pulling Xiao Lingfeng with him towards the inn.


    As soon as he arrived at the border, Shen Hanxin called upon the generals of the eighteen counties to draw up a counterattack route and plan, during which he appointed Zhou Chuxiong as the commander of the three armies to choose a day to attack the morning sun.


    Rudi, General''s Estate.


    "What does General Zhou think is the most important thing for us right now?" Shen Han Xin narrowed her eyes, a cold light shining in her eyes.


    "Returning to the Mu King is a reason. A reason to send troops!" At the side, an old man dressed in a handsome suit spoke with a sonorous voice. He had tanned skin, a well-built body, and a pair of bright and spirited eyes. All of them were brimming with vitality from the old man.


    "Then, the old general, with this king''s current situation, what reason do you think is sufficient to convince me?" Shen Hanxin looked at the old man in front of him, and for a moment, he was extremely grateful to his mother. If not for the relationship he had with his mother, with Zhou Chuxiong''s personality, how would he have done such a rebellious thing?


    "Long!" Now that the emperor was paralyzed in his bed, no one could prove that the emperor personally placed the Imperial Jade Seal on top of the emperor''s head. Furthermore, he had secretly mobilized the guards from the surrounding counties to seize control of the city, making it extremely obvious that Shen Hansheng wanted to seize control of the country! As long as it is used as a reason, our army will take it for granted! "With this logic, we have finally made a name for ourselves!" Zhou Chuxiong analyzed calmly, his eyes revealing a sharp light that did not match his age.


    "Since that''s the case, I shall leave this matter to the old general! "He will definitely not mistreat the old general on the day of the Japanese king''s reign!" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips slightly pursed as he firmly said.


    "Your Highness is too serious!" This old official does not seek fame or profit at his age, I only wish to fulfill Your Highness'' wish by giving my all! " Zhou Chuxiong spoke indifferently, a dim light flashing across his eyes. Shen Hanxin saw all of this, and could not help but feel disappointed. In the end, it''s a hero who''s feeling sorry for a beauty. May I ask how many people in this world have the ability to pass through love?


    Waiting for Zhou Chuxiong to leave, Yin Shang Rong hurriedly walked into the main hall.


    "What''s the matter?" Shen Han Xin asked as she hid the light in her eyes.


    "Reporting to the Emperor, just now Xia Hou Yuying secretly left for General Zhou''s estate!" Yin Shang Rong reported.


    "So what? Even if Xia Hou Bo came back to life and asked Zhou Chuxiong for help, it still might not be enough. "What about Wind Blade, didn''t he follow her?" Shen Hanxin''s thin lips curled up into a cold smile. If not for the fact that Windblade had been by his side for so many years, and for the fact that he was the senior brother of Yin Shang Rong, he would have really taught him a lesson.


    "Xia Hou''s Yu Ying secretly went there, Wind Blade is unaware!" Right now, she only wished that Feng Dao could get through the love tribulation. After all, falling in love with that kind of woman would most likely lead to eternal damnation. In the end, she was only a junior brother and sister, so all she could do was to give her blessings.


    After leaving the main hall, Yin Shang Rong walked dejectedly to the backyard. As she passed through the arch of the gate, she encountered a dangerous situation coming her way. Somehow, on the way out of the Imperial City, Yin Shang Rong felt that there was a sense of danger in the way she looked at her.


    Seeing the danger approaching, Yin Shang Rong lowered her eyes and turned around to avoid it. However, the next moment, she noticed a pair of gold embroidered boots on the ground. When she raised her eyes, the danger was already standing in front of her with a smile.


    "Ugh ¡­" Is Young Master in danger? " Yin Shang Rong forced a smile.


    "Can''t I have a chat with you if I have nothing to do?" Although he could see the panic in Yin Shang Rong''s eyes, he still maintained a smile as bright as spring. Ever since he had lost the bet with Cai Die, he had indeed not made a move on Yin Shang Rong. Perhaps because of this, he felt more and more that he had fallen in love with her, not only because of his body''s desire, but also because of his soul.


    "That... "The Prince has just instructed the merchant to find Windblade, and has forgiven the merchant for not being able to accompany him." Yin Shang Rong opened her mouth but was stopped when she turned around.


    "Wind Blade isn''t here. It''s time to find that unlucky princess ¡­" He then opened his mouth and a glint flashed across his eyes.


    "Really?" The merchant replied Master! " No matter what, Yin Shang Rong just wanted to leave the danger. Standing in front of him made her body ache.


    "Aren''t you sad?" He looked at Yin Shang with suspicion and raised his eyebrows. When he talked about the direction of the wind blades, Yin Shang didn''t seem to be disappointed at all.


    "Ugh ¡­" Why should I be sad? " At this moment, his face looked as if it was covered with a layer of faint halo, his eyebrows were sharp, and the elegant curve under his nose was like a pearl. If he was not too indulgent before, perhaps Yin Shang Rong would not have hated such a handsome guy.


    "Don''t you like wind blades?" Hearing Yin Shang''s rhetorical question, a trace of warmth rose up from the bottom of his heart, as if it was still deep inside his heart.


    "The merchant never said that. I''m sorry, but he still has business to attend to. I''m sorry, but I can''t accompany you." When she felt the fire in her eyes, Yin Shang Rong felt uncomfortable and left hurriedly before she could say anything.


    The general''s estate. The estate.


    "How dare you! Old General Zhou is not someone that a commoner like you can go along with! Get lost! " The guards at the gate looked at each other with cold eyes as they forcefully pushed Xia Hou Yu Ying out the door.


    "Please let me know that it is Xia Houbo''s daughter who requests an audience! The old general will definitely meet you! " Xia Hou Yuying struggled to get up from the ground, her jade wrist was bleeding from the friction with the ground.


    "You are Xia Houbo''s daughter?" The guard disapproved.


    "Yes, I am Xia Hou Yuying. Please help me, my two guards." Since she could remember, she had only seen Zhou Chuxiong in Xia Hou''s residence. Other than finding him, there was no other way Xia Hou Yuying could do it.


    I''ll believe you this time. If you dare to lie to us, be careful of your head!" "In the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, a young man came out with his armor. His square face and thick lips were like two fat intestines pressed together, and his eyes were like bells ringing in the air. If it wasn''t for the fact that he was dressed in military uniform, he would be no different from a bandit.


    "Who is Princess Xia Hou?" Seeing this, Xia Hou Yu''s heart turned cold. She was used to living like a prince in the imperial city, but she had never seen such a ferocious looking person.


    "I am. Is General Zhou at his residence?" Xia Hou Yu Ying braced herself and walked towards the door. When Xiao Nuo spoke, she was more than a little afraid.


    "How are you guys off?!" How could he allow the princess to wait outside? "Princess, please come in!" After the man angrily rebuked the guards on both sides, he looked at Xia Hou Yuying with a smile. He then gestured for Xia Hou Yuying to enter the mansion first. Despite his nervousness, Xia Hou Yuying still walked in.


    As soon as Xia Hou Yuying entered the main hall, the man behind her closed the door behind her.


    "You ¡­ "Where''s General Zhou?" Xia Hou Yu Ying forced herself to remain calm and asked suspiciously.


    "The people from the Imperial City are really different, compared to the women from the border regions, their skin is very tender!" The man did not answer her question. His slender eyes narrowed as he looked at Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Who are you?" Xia Hou Yu Ying coldly said as she subconsciously stepped back, looking at the man in alarm.


    "Me? I''m the vanguard of General Zhou, and also the foster son of General Zhou. My name is Sun Ba, how about it? Isn''t this identity worthy of a princess? " Sun Ba''s thick lips curled up into an evil smile, his narrow eyes bloomed with a trace of dark green light.


    "Where''s General Zhou?" Xia Hou Yu choked and asked in a low voice.


    "The general is not here. Perhaps he has come to inspect the camp! "Princess, if you have anything to say, please say it to me, Sun Ba!" As Sun Ba spoke, his rough fingers brushed across Xia Hou''s jade white cheeks.


    "Since General Zhou is not here, then Yu Ying will take her leave ¡­" Feeling Sun Ba''s lust, Xia Hou Yuying quickly bypassed Sun Ba, wanting to leave. Unexpectedly, he was stopped by Sun Ba the next second.


    "It''s the same if you tell me anything! "Other than General Zhou, I have the final say in this general''s estate. As long as the princess asks, there is nothing that I, Sun Ba, cannot do!" Sun Ba patted his chest and solemnly vowed.


    "There''s no need to trouble the vanguard ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying only wanted to leave the main hall as soon as possible. Just as her fingers touched the door lock, her slim waist was suddenly grabbed by Sun Ba''s back.


    "Ah ¡­" What are you trying to do! " Perhaps ¡­ Xia Hou Yuying was like a frightened bird as she turned around and flung her jade-like fingers on Sun Ba''s face. Almost at the same time, Sun Ba''s hand also mercilessly slapped over, causing Xia Hou Yuying to cover his face in pain as she retreated a few steps. Fortunately, her body leaned on the door, preventing herself from falling.


    "Slut!" Do you think you''re still a princess? The imperial government had already sent word that Xia Hou Bo, that old thing, had long since died, and Xia Hou Manor had been annihilated overnight. Your imperial concubine aunt actually dared to poison the Grand Emperor. Sun Ba sneered. His footsteps got closer and closer to Xia Hou Yuying.

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    "What are you doing?" Xia Hou Yu Ying was frightened and immediately retreated step by step. Her lips were covered with blood because of that slap.


    "Don''t you know what I want? Your father is tired of you girls here, your skin is as thick as the earth, you don''t feel anything at all. How about you, the woman from the Imperial City, your son''s foot in a moist place, look at this leather suit, you can squeeze water out of it! Come! Let this daddy touch it! " Sun Ba looked at Xia Hou Yuying with a wretched expression. With one hand, he grabbed Xia Hou Yuying''s wrist and pulled her into his embrace.


    "Let go! How dare you! If General Zhou were to know that you have treated me like this, he would definitely not forgive you! " However, as a martial general, Sun Ba''s strength was not something that Xia Hou Yuying could withstand. In just a few moments, Sun Ba had already tied Xia Hou Yuying to a corner of the wall, and his fat snack had fiercely blocked Xia Hou Yuying''s cherry lips.


    "Mmm mmm ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying felt a wave of disgust at the bottom of her heart. Both of her hands fiercely pressed against Sun Ba''s chest. Abruptly, Sun Ba retreated. His dark eyes shone with a cruel light as blood slowly flowed out from the corner of his lips. Xia Hou Yu Ying took the opportunity to draw her whip and without thinking, swung it towards Sun Ba. Even though she was a fallen princess, she was not a woman who could be married off to anyone.


    Looking at the wound on his shoulder, Sun Ba''s eyes suddenly glowed with a bloodthirsty light. Just as Xia Hou Yuying was about to lash out again, Sun Ba grabbed onto the tip of the whip, and in the next second, Sun Ba had already pulled Xia Hou Yu in front of him. He pulled away the whip, and grabbed onto Xia Hou Yuying''s collar with one hand while opening the bow with the other. With a loud noise and a fierce slap, Xia Hou Yuying''s face swelled up. Her originally fair and delicate face was now imprinted with countless overlapping handprints.


    "You refuse a toast and you refuse a forfeit!" He actually dared to attack this vanguard! "Initially, I wanted to show mercy to the fairer sex. Seems like there isn''t a need for that!" The slaps just now had already caused Xia Hou Yuying to see stars. When Sun Ba let go of her, Xia Hou Yuying''s entire body fell to the ground powerlessly. Almost at the same time, Sun Ba suddenly rushed up to sit on Xia Hou Yuying''s waist, and ruthlessly covered Xia Hou Yuying with his hands through his clothes.


    "Don''t ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying feebly reached out her hand to stop him, but what she received in return were two vicious slaps. The pain spread from her face to her entire body. Xia Hou Yuying desperately shook her head as tears ferociously fell. Just as Sun Ba was about to tear up Xia Hou''s Yu Ying''s clothes, he suddenly heard a ruckus outside the mansion.


    "F * ck ¡­" How depressing! "Listen up, just lie here and wait for me, otherwise I won''t kill you!" After throwing down those harsh words, Sun Ba suddenly stood up and left the main hall. At this moment, Xia Hou Yu Ying''s vision turned black, but she knew that this was her only chance, so he ignored the pain in her body and crawled towards the door with all his strength.


    At the entrance of the mansion, the guards were confronting Feng Ren.


    "I told you to scram, did you hear me?!" The guard said coldly.


    "Under the orders of the king, I have come to look for the princess. I hope the two of you can pass on the message." Feng Dao calmly said, showing no intention of leaving.


    "I already said that there''s no princess here, do you not understand human speech!" He did not want to cause any trouble, but he had just heard that Xia Hou and Yuying were heading in this direction, so he believed that she must have come looking for Zhou Chuxiong.


    "Who dares to make a ruckus in the general''s manor!" A ruthless voice suddenly spilled out. The guards immediately took two steps back when they saw that it was Sun Ba.


    "Lower Wind Blade ¡­" "She''s looking for Princess Xia Hou." Wind Blade cupped his fists and said respectfully. When he looked up and saw the whip wound on Sun Ba''s shoulder, he felt a chill down his spine.


    "What''s Princess Xia Hou?" There''s no one here! "You can leave now ¡­" Seeing that Wind Blade was dressed in an extraordinary manner, Sun Ba only coldly replied, he was not overly arrogant.


    "But just now, someone clearly saw Princess Xia Hou enter the mansion, so please inform me. I was just following orders, so I saw the princess and had an explanation with the prince." Just as Wind Blade brought out Shen Hanxin, a weak voice suddenly sounded out from behind Sun Ba.


    "Wind Blade..." "Save me ¡­" When the Wind Blade heard the sound, it immediately looked towards the direction of the sound. What entered his eyes was Xia Hou Yuying crawling out of the main hall in a sorry state. His heart tightened as the Wind Blade''s eyes turned cold.


    "How could you just walk into the general''s residence like that?!" Seeing this, Sun Ba immediately retreated, and counterattacked with his palm towards the Wind Blade. The two of them clashed, and after ten moves, Sun Ba already felt that it was difficult, so he squinted his eyes and glanced at the guards on both sides, and the guards naturally obeyed his orders and rushed forward, however, the Wind Blade was still angry, and his moves were ruthless and fatal. After knocking Sun Ba and the other two down on the ground, he quickly ran towards Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Princess!" Looking at Xia Hou Yu''s swollen face, Wind Blade felt as if his heart had been ruthlessly clenched. Blood dripped from his heart, and the pain seeped into his bones.


    "Wind Blade..." "Take me away ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying struggled to open her mouth. With every word she said, more blood flowed out from the corner of her lips. Speechless, Feng Dao used both of his arms to help Xia Hou Yuying up. Just as he was about to leave the mansion, he was blocked by Sun Ba''s sword.


    "You dare to barge into the general''s manor, I think you must be tired of living!" Sun Ba ruthlessly wiped off the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes were as cold as ice. At this moment, a sonorous and deep voice came from outside the door.


    "What happened?" Everyone heard the voice and looked in the direction of the voice. They saw Zhou Chuxiong standing at the entrance of the mansion with a solemn face, looking coldly at the three people in front of him.


    "General!" This person trespassed into the general''s manor and even injured the guards there! " Sun Ba was the first to complain, acting like a good person in front of Zhou Chuxiong.


    "General, look at the wounds on the princess'' body. We''ll see for ourselves!" Wind Blade coldly said as he stared at Zhou Chuxiong. Zhou Chuxiong walked towards Xia Hou Yuying after hearing her voice. When his eyes touched Xia Hou''s swollen face, a cold gaze shot towards Sun Ba. At the side, Sun Ba secretly choked.


    "This is a princess? However, she wasn''t the one to reveal her identity! At this moment, Xia Hou Yuying was trying her best to resist the burning pain on her cheeks, as she spoke word by word.


    "Yu Ying originally wanted to meet General Zhou, but was almost tainted by this beast. Yu Ying knows that she is already in dire straits, but with the friendship between General Zhou and Father, she shouldn''t be subjected to such humiliation, right?" Xia Hou Yuying struggled to open her mouth, she originally wanted to ask Zhou Chuqian to stand by her side and expose Shen Han''s evil deeds of seizing the army, but she did not expect such an accident to happen. If Zhou Chuxiong could severely punish Sun Ba, then she had a sliver of hope, and if not, then she really had nowhere to go.


    "Sun Ba!" Is that true? " Zhou Chuxiong looked coldly at Sun Ba, frowning as he questioned him.


    "General, there''s no way this could have happened. Princess Xia Hou, please don''t slander us ¡­" Sun Ba looked at Zhou Chuxiong with a wronged expression, as if he was the most innocent.


    "This princess is slandering you? Then how are you going to explain the wounds on this princess'' face? " Xia Hou Yuying angrily scolded, her eyes filled with a cold light.


    "This Sun Ba really doesn''t know. Wasn''t the princess like this when she first entered ¡­?" Sun Ba glanced at the guards on both sides.


    "Reporting to the general, your subordinate can also testify that when the princess walked in, her cheeks were already swollen." The guards were very confident.


    "You!" Xia Hou Yu was infuriated, cold light overflowing his eyes.


    "In that case, this must be a misunderstanding. Yuying, what business do you have with me?" Xia Hou Yu never expected Zhou Chuxiong to take this matter so lightly. His heart felt a chill. Indeed, people left without tea. Xia Hou Yu pursed his lips and shook his head slightly.


    "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be taking my leave!" Xia Hou Yuying coldly said, and immediately left General Gong''s mansion with the support of Wind Blade. The moment Xia Hou Yu Ying''s figure faded out of the mansion, Sun Ba angrily walked to Zhou Chuxiong''s side.


    "General, this woman ¡­" Without waiting for Sun Ba to finish speaking, Zhou Chuxiong suddenly took action, one palm striking Sun Ba''s chest. Sun Ba''s body fell to the ground like a broken kite, a mouthful of blood spurted out.


    "Do your best!" Throwing down this sentence, Zhou Chuxiong turned around and walked towards the backyard. Looking at Zhou Chuxiong''s back, Sun Ba''s eyes suddenly turned cold!


    Southern Yue Imperial Palace, Royal Garden.


    During the day, Duan Mu Yan spent most of his time in the imperial garden. These days, she could already recall a lot of things, such as how she might be the Third Princess of the Badlands Court, but she had never felt any fatherly love from a young age, such as how her mufei had endured all kinds of humiliations in the past ten years, how her sisters in the palace had bullied her, and how her royal brother had protected her from all kinds of injuries.


    In this world, the two people who were good to her were no longer alive, the mufei had died with hatred, and the royal brother had been poisoned even more. Now that her father was paralyzed on the bed, even though she had a relationship with Shen Hansheng, she didn''t mind it at all, but it was Shen Hansheng who had caused her royal brother''s death. This grudge was firmly engraved in the bottom of her heart, and every time she thought of it, her heart would become more and more deeply branded in her heart.


    "Lady Meng Yan is in a good mood ¡­" Hearing her soft voice, Duan Mu Yan turned around and saw Qing Que, dressed in luxurious clothing, standing in front of her. This was not the first time Duan Muyan had seen this woman. The moment she had entered the palace, she had called for Shen Hansheng to leave her side. By relying on her intuition, Duan Muyan was certain that this woman in front of her had ill intentions towards Shen Hansheng, even though she was Shen AoTian''s concubine.


    "Meng Yan greets Grand Concubine Qing ¡­" Duan Mu Yan remained calm and collected. Her charming eyes were downcast, and her voice was light and indifferent. There was not a trace of emotion in her voice. With regards to the two words'' grand concubine '', Qing Que loathed it from the bottom of her heart. Thus, when she heard Duan Mu Yan call her'' grand concubine '', her originally unfriendly eyes became even more sinister and stinging.


    "Forget it!" In this palace, females are either concubines or maids. People like you, who have no name nor sense of place, are truly rare! I wonder how Duke Han plans on settling you? " Qing Que laughed coldly as she spoke, then she walked around Duan Mu Yan and looked at the sea of flowers before her. Just like these beautiful flowers, she was at the prime of her life, how could she be willing to wilt!

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    "If Grand Concubine Qing wants to know, she should ask the Duke of Han. Meng Yan doesn''t know." Duan Mu Yan could feel the enmity coming from Qing Que''s body. It wasn''t a bad thing to be jealous of her, as only jealous women would go crazy. What she wanted was the madness of Qing Que!


    "Do you know the reason why Duke Han was able to ascend to the throne so smoothly? Who was the biggest contributor?" Qing Que turned her body to look at Duan Mu Yan, her eyes glimmering with a cold light. Although she had no other choice, she wanted to monopolize Shen Hansheng''s heart.


    "Meng Yan is just a weak girl who knows nothing about politics." The corner of Duan Muyan''s lips curled up slightly as she calmly replied.


    "It''s me!" Qing Que spoke in a low voice, and a bright splendor flashed in her eyes.


    "Actually, what did Grand Concubine want to say to Meng Yan?" Duan Mu Yan really didn''t like dealing with Qing Que, so she directly asked.


    "Good question!" I just want to tell you this: In Shen Hansheng''s heart, I will always have an irreplaceable position. Qing Que warned coldly, her eyes as cold as ice. Originally, Duan Muyan wanted to be perfunctory. However, before she could open her mouth, she saw that familiar figure.


    Even if Meng Yan were to be sealed in the future, she would definitely be under the imperial concubine. In the end, you are the imperial concubine of the Grand Emperor, at least in name, Meng Yan will never be stronger than you! "It''s a pity, Grand Concubine seems to be a few years younger than Meng Yan ¡­" Duan Mu Yan had a slight smile on her face, but her words were filled with ridicule for Ming Que!


    "How dare you!" How could Qing Que endure such mockery? She immediately slapped Duan Mu Yan''s face with her palm. Just as Ming Que was about to raise her hand again, Shen Han Sheng had already bellowed at him.


    "Stop!" An icy cold voice suddenly rang out as Shen Hansheng strode over to Qing Que, pulling Duan Mu Yan over to his side.


    "Great Concubine Qing, what does that mean?" Shen Hansheng''s sword-like eyebrows creased tightly and his black eyes were filled with rage. At the same time, his cold voice sounded out, causing others to tremble in fear.


    "Why would Duke Han be angry? I was only teaching a silly palace maid a lesson." Qing Que withdrew the coldness in her eyes and spoke softly.


    "Meng Yan is not a palace maid, she is the Queen that I will be bestowing the title of! I hope that Grand Concubine Qing will consider her identity and not do anything that is inconsistent with it! " Shen Hansheng spoke with a sonorous voice, his eyes filled with the utmost resolution. Hearing this, Qing Que''s eyes suddenly turned cold, as she looked at Shen Hansheng in disbelief.


    "Before Duke Han ascended the throne, he wanted to bestow the title of Queen? Isn''t it too early? One must know that right now, the Mu King is watching like a tiger at the border, so I advise the Han King to put first priority on national affairs! Your title of emperor is not easy to come by. If you were to lose it, I wonder how many people would waste their efforts! " Qing Que''s voice was filled with rage as she turned her gaze onto Duan Mu Yan.


    "This King has his own ideas on this matter, so there''s no need for Grand Concubine to worry!" The imperial concubine just needed to remember that Meng Yan was the queen who was about to be conferred the title! "Meng Yan, come with me!" Shen Hansheng was truly infuriated. The woman he was holding in his hands that he was afraid of dissolving was actually being beaten up in front of him. It was as though his identity was not in his way. He really wanted to use a tooth in return!


    Meng Yan was speechless, she could only allow Shen Han Sheng to pull her wrist, allowing him to leave. In that moment, Duan Mu Yan was indeed enjoying the care and care of Shen Han, and looking at her purple face, Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but smile lightly, that smile reaching the bottom of her heart.


    "How preposterous!" Qing Que smacked the white jade railings with one hand, her fingers tightened and tightly gripped the railings. She didn''t even realize that her fingernails had been broken.


    "Empress, this Meng Yan is relying on the love of King Han, she doesn''t put you in her eyes at all. If in the future she really ascends to the last position, what will happen then?" Off to the side, Xing''er''s eyes glittered with a cold light.


    "She wanted to live, but she needed that life! to the palace! " Qing Que coldly said, the corner of her lips curling up into a smile, making people tremble uncontrollably.


    Xin Yu faction.


    Shen Hansheng''s heart ached as he looked at Duan Mu Yan''s flushed cheeks, his lips pursed into a smile.


    "Why didn''t you dodge? Or maybe we can just fight our way over! "


    "Meng Yan just doesn''t want to be too nosy. Imperial Concubine Qing said that the reason why the prince ascended the throne was because she was the most important person. Meng Yan didn''t want to make things difficult for the prince in the middle." Duan Mu Yan replied in a gentle voice, paying no heed to the matter.


    "This King is determined to succeed the throne! No matter who was missing, it would not change the outcome! Meng Yan, I am deeply grateful for you giving in to me, but I do not wish for you to be wronged in the slightest. Even if it''s just a harsh sentence, I am not willing to bear it! " Being so close, Duan Mu Yan was able to clearly see Shen Han Sheng''s eyes that were filled with deep emotions. The light that radiated from them was even gentler than the moonlight, and it seemed to be able to burn Duan Mu Yan''s heart.


    "How can I repay the friendship that the prince has for Mu Yan ¡­" Duan Muyan''s lips parted slightly, as though she was asking something in a low voice, or muttering to herself. She could feel Shen Hansheng''s true feelings, but how could they be any match for her hatred for her brother?


    "This King has never expected anything from you. I only hope that you can lead a good life." Shen Hansheng couldn''t help but reach out to caress Duan Mu Yan''s cheek. When his fingers touched the skin that could be broken with a flick of his finger, the flames he had hidden in his heart suddenly exploded. After loving for so long, it would be a lie to say that he didn''t want to go any further.


    Feeling the blazing fire in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, Duan Mu Yan wanted to cast aside her face, but she suppressed the impulse in passing. She quietly sat there, allowing Shen Han Sheng''s slightly rough fingers to stroke her face, those eyes that were as clear as water seemed to be harmless, but who would have thought that the bottom of Duan Mu Yan''s heart was surging with raging waves, the haze in her heart like a bottomless black hole that was growing bigger and bigger, as though it was about to swallow her entire heart.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" He could not help but half squat in front of Duan Muyan, his thin lips slightly pursing up as they neared her full and smooth lips. The desire in his eyes grew stronger, and the moment those lips bent down, Duan Muyan''s body tilted slightly, before she stood up and walked around the table.


    "It''s getting late, and I should get some rest." Duan Muyan spoke in a gentle voice, her eyes unperturbed. Shen Hansheng was taken aback for a moment before he nodded his head awkwardly.


    "Then you should rest early ¡­" Even though he was reluctant to part with her, Shen Hansheng still turned around and left. He believed that he had enough time to reform Duan Mu Yan, allowing her to fall in love with him once more. That''s why he didn''t care about this moment.


    At this moment, as the doors opened, Xiao Jin Feng was the first to step into the inner room. Following that, his heart felt so small that it felt as though it was about to collapse at any moment.


    "Master ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng was about to speak, but he was caught off guard.


    "Is she the master of the Pear Blossom Pavilion? Was it the princess of the Badlands Court? "So beautiful ¡­" Little by little, she praised him excitedly as she subconsciously placed both of her hands on his shoulders.


    "Who is she?" The vast majority of the females in front of Duan Muyan had no impression of her at all.


    "Master, she is the disciple of the Divine Thief, Baili Chuxiong. It was my bad to offend such a troublesome person." Originally, Xiao Jin Feng and the rest had wanted to take care of her, but her master was someone they could not afford to offend. Under such circumstances, Yan Wu Hen and the rest decided to let Xiaoxiao join the Pear Blossom Pavilion, without her making any contributions, and only hoped that she would keep her mouth shut.


    "Baili Chuxiong..." "Whatever, what''s your name?" As his biting cold gaze gradually softened, Duan Moyan''s lips curved upwards as he looked at Xiaoxiao. For some reason, she did not dislike this uninvited guest. Especially his pair of eyes that were as clear as water.


    "Reporting to Master, this Subordinate is small!" The primary school''s Xiao Lingfeng cupped his hands in reply, looking extremely solemn.


    "Alright, Xiaoxiao, I have something that I need to ask you for. You can leave first." Her tone was filled with a danger that no one could resist.


    "But ¡­" She hesitated a little as she looked at Xiao Lingfeng, afraid that if she didn''t pay attention, the man before her would disappear from her sight.


    "There is only one way out. As long as you watch carefully, will I be able to escape?" Xiao Jin Feng helplessly spoke, his eyes flashing with an extreme sense of helplessness.


    "That''s true! That Brother Feng, you better hurry up, I will wait for you outside! " Xiao Min nodded seriously before leaping out of the pavilion. She might not have been able to do anything else, but her qinggong was still more than enough. She was, after all, the disciple of a godly thief.


    After Xiaoxiao left, Duan Mu Yan suspiciously looked at Xiao Jin Feng, deep in thought.


    "Is Master looking for me for something?" Xiao Jin Feng spoke respectfully, his eyes purposely avoiding Duan Mu Yan''s question.


    "I heard Qing Que say that Shen Hansheng was able to successfully ascend the throne because of her contributions. Thinking about it, if she did not take out Shen Ao Tian''s Imperial Decree, Shen Hansheng might not have inherited the order so rightfully. Right now, I really want to know, what secrets does Qing Que''s Imperial Decree have, you can contact Shen Hanxin, maybe he knows about it and things too! " Duan Mu Yan replied calmly.


    "Yes, sir!" Xiao Jingfeng nodded in response.


    "Also, I suddenly remember that I married King Moqi, Xiao Lingfeng, and the other unpleasant things at the Xiao manor. Zi Min should have accepted them at that time, and master also recognized her at that time, as well as a servant girl named Yao''er, who died miserably, and Su JinXiu was framed. I all remember it clearly, but why can''t I remember how Xiao Jingfeng died?" During this period of time, Duan Moyan''s memories flowed back and forth like a flood. However, she was unable to connect these memories together; there were many things that she still couldn''t recall.


    He did not know why he stood so perfectly straight, and his expression was extremely calm. After being silent for a long while, Xiao Lingfeng slightly lifted his eyes, looking straight into Duan Mu Yan''s questioning gaze.


    "Reporting to Master, Xiao Jingfeng died because of Qi Feifan and Chu Shirou''s sudden death. He had to spend all his time drinking wine to dispel his worries and eventually die of depression." Even though he knew that Duan Mu Yan might be able to think of everything, he was unable to tell her the truth. Xiao Jin Feng had fallen into a sea of fire to save her, and he did not want her to know that the person standing in front of her was Xiao Jin Feng.


    "Chu Shirou? I remember that I was a spirit servant for this woman, and that I was unable to see my mother for the last time. Forget it, since he is someone who isn''t important, there is no need for me to waste my time. Also, why don''t I have any memories of Xiao Yuxuan? Is there really such a person? " Duan Muyan suspiciously looked at Xiao Lingfeng, as she spoke in a disapproving manner.

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    A hint of desolation flashed past his heart. Right, in the end, he wasn''t someone that mattered much to her. Since there was someone who was destined to remember, then there was someone who was destined to forget. Just let Duan Mu Yan forget everything.


    "Xiao Yuxuan is the younger brother of Xiao Jingfeng. Master will definitely remember this person in a few days." Xiao Jingfeng respectfully replied.


    "There''s something else that''s strange. You all said that Shen Hansheng had hidden away before and considered himself as Duan Xingyi. However, no matter how hard I tried to recall, there was no such person in my memories!" "Why?" Duan Moyan could already feel that his memories seemed to have a choice. He tried everything he could to remember, but everything he did seemed to have been completely forgotten.


    "This subordinate doesn''t know. How about I invite Physician Zheng to treat you someday?" According to what Zheng Tingze said, what could cause Duan Moyan to think were those excruciating memories. Perhaps this was the reason why she couldn''t remember Xiao Yuxuan, but why couldn''t she remember Shen Hansheng?


    "Forget it, there''s no rush in this matter. It''s actually about Qing Que. I really want to know as soon as possible what kind of scheme is going on between her and Shen Hansheng. I believe that this secret is extremely beneficial to us!" Duan Muyan''s gaze turned cold, a cold light glimmering in her eyes.


    In his bedroom, Shen Hansheng sat upright and his gaze was icy.


    "Zhou Chuxiong is really on Shen Hanxin''s side?" Shen Hansheng looked solemnly at Wang Yi, his expression as cold as ice.


    With Old General Zhou as a man, he should not help the evil, but I never thought that once Shen Hanxin arrived at the Lu Territory, he would recruit him, and even obtain the support of the eighteen counties'' general. Now that Zhou Chuxiong has started training the troops, it looks like this will be a tough battle. Wang Yigao furrowed his brow, his eyes filled with worry. If not for Zhou Chuxiong, he still had a hundred percent chance of defeating Shen Hanxin, but the current situation was worrying for him.


    "Is there anyone in the court who can match up to Zhou Chuxiong and Qihu?" Shen Hansheng suppressed the rage in his eyes as he slowly spoke.


    "This old official thinks that only Dan Long can assume this role!" Wang Yi suggested.


    "Very well, then the King of Japan will bestow the title of commander of the three armies on Dan Long, giving him a chance to compete with Zhou Chuxiong!" Shen Hansheng said coldly. After Wang Yi left, Leng Bing Xin brought the dinner to the palace.


    "Your Highness, please have a meal." Leng Bing Xin said respectfully, and stood to the side.


    "You should be aware of your responsibilities when you leave this matter to the palace maids." Shen Hansheng glanced at Leng Bing Xin, feeling a sense of disappointment in his heart. Initially, he had intended to betroth Leng Bing Xin to Ye Li, but who knew that a delicate phoenix would suddenly appear in the middle of him.


    "Bing Xin''s duty is to protect Master''s safety." Leng Bingxin said in an indifferent tone.


    "Bing Xin, you should know what Ye Li is thinking about you, but ¡­" Seeing Leng Bing Xin''s blank face, Shen Han Sheng''s lips parted slightly, but before he could finish his sentence, he was stopped by Leng Bing Xin.


    "Ye Li''s thoughts have nothing to do with Bing Xin. Bing Xin can only say that all of her thoughts are on Master!" Leng Bing Xin couldn''t help but spit out everything in her heart.


    "Forget it, you can leave. In the future, if you leave this matter to the palace maids, this king will pass it on to you!" Shen Hansheng coldly replied, no longer looking at Leng Bingxin. Looking at the indifference in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, Leng Bing knew that she would never be able to interact with Shen Hansheng in this life. Seeing the indifference in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, Leng Bing knew that she would never be able to interact with Shen Han in this life.


    As Leng Bing Xin was walking aimlessly in the imperial garden, she bumped into Ye Li and Jiao Feng.


    "Isn''t this Lady Leng? Why are you here alone? " Seeing that it was Leng Bingxin, Jiao Feng subconsciously looked towards Ye Li. His hand that was on Ye Li''s body clearly felt the stiffness from the man''s body beside his.


    "Just passing by!" Perhaps it was the fault of her woman''s vanity. Although she did not love Ye Li, she was used to Ye Li''s passionate feelings, and now that there was a delicate phoenix beside him, she could not help but feel uncomfortable in her heart.


    At this moment, Ye Li''s eyes met Leng Bingxin''s.


    "You ¡­ Are you alright? " Feeling the disappointment in Leng Bingxin''s eyes, Ye Li asked with concern.


    "I''m fine!" Leng Bingxin lowered her eyes, but did not have the intention to leave. To one side, the charming phoenix cherry lips pursed up slightly as she smiled sweetly, lightly patting Ye Li with her jade-like fingers.


    "I''ll wait for you over there ¡­" Just as Jiao Feng took two steps forward, he was pulled back by Ye Li.


    "Since you have nothing else, we''ll take our leave first ¡­" Ye Li said indifferently, before pulling Jiao Feng to walk around Leng Bingxin. His heart once again suffered an unexpected blow. Ye Li''s impassive departure completely shattered Leng Bing Xin''s vanity. For a moment, Leng Bing Xin suddenly wanted to pull Ye Li back, and asked him if he really loved his! However, in the next second, she couldn''t help but sneer. He had never given it to anyone before, so what qualifications did he have to ask for it?


    After she finished leaving Yu Hua, she turned her gaze towards Ye Li, her cherry lips curving into an elegant smile. Her smile reached the bottom of her heart.


    "Why are you laughing?" Even though he was not used to being so close to Jiao Feng, Ye Li did not let go of his hand.


    "Actually, even I can see that she''s very sad. Why don''t you go and persuade her?" The delicate Phoenix laughed enchantingly, and her eyes flashed with a trace of brilliance.


    "Even if I were to advise her, it would do her no good. There are some things that she has to think about herself first, moreover ¡­ And we''re going to get married. I shouldn''t have had too much to do with other women. It''s not fair to you. " Ye Li spoke solemnly, his eyes filled with determination. These few simple words struck like a thunderclap in Jiao Feng''s heart. She looked at Ye Li with a bit of flattered surprise. Her eyes were misty, and under the moonlight, her eyes were sparkling and translucent.


    "You ¡­ What''s the matter with you? " Noticing the sparkling look in Jiao Feng''s eyes, Ye Li was suddenly at a loss.


    "No, I just didn''t know that you would think that way. Actually, you know that I practice the Charm Art, so even if you don''t take responsibility for me, it is still understandable ¡­" "If you go back on your word ¡­" The delicate phoenix bitterly spoke, a trace of disappointment flashing through her eyes. She had yearned for a devoted man, but now that she had truly met him, she actually started to cower.


    "I don''t regret it!" I didn''t care what kind of martial arts you cultivated. I married you because I wanted to do this. This is the kind of duty a man should have. It''s just that ¡­ However, if you want to practice charm arts in the future, can you only choose me? "Don''t worry, I will increase my internal force multiple times!" Ye Li''s expression was solemn as he solemnly said this.


    Hearing this, the delicate phoenix couldn''t help but laugh out loud before leaping into Ye Li''s embrace.


    "With you protecting me, what more do I need to cultivate?" The delicate and beautiful face of the phoenix was pressed tightly against Ye Li''s chest. Listening to Ye Li''s powerful heartbeat, at this moment, she was undoubtedly satisfied.


    In the dark, Leng Bing Xin looked at the two of them in her arms. A cold glint flashed in her eyes. She didn''t know if it was because she had lost something before being able to cherish it, but she did regret it now. At the very least, she should have been nicer to Ye Li ¡­


    Rudi, General''s Estate.


    It was not until the second day after Xia Hou Yuying''s return that Shen Hanxin walked into her room.


    "Xia Hou Yuying, you truly overestimate yourself. Do you think that with the relationship between Zhou Chuxiong and your father, he will give you some face? However, they did not know that they had to rely on themselves to gain face! " Shen Hanxin strolled over to Xia Hou Yuying.


    "Look at your face, how badly did you get slapped!?" This is simply asking to be humiliated! " Shen Hanxin grabbed Xia Hou Yuying by the jaw and forced her to look at him, patting her still swollen cheek with his other hand. Perhaps it was because of the pain, but Xia Hou Yu''s eyebrows suddenly furrowed, and she subconsciously blocked Shen Hanxin''s palm.


    "Listen up. If you want to stay here, then guard your own duty. If there is a next time, I will drive you out of the Lu Territory and let you fend for yourself!" Shen Hanxin warned coldly before sitting across from Xia Hou Yuying.


    "You have taken over father''s military power, and Shen Hansheng wants father''s life! You will all have your retribution! " Ever since he returned from General Zhou''s estate, she had fallen into a deep despair. There were several times when she wanted to die, but he did not have the courage to cut his own wrist, so she was unwilling.


    "Then why are you following This King? Are you trying to find an opportunity to take revenge? " Shen Hanxin''s sword-like eyebrows were raised, and his eyes shone with a cold light.


    "Right now, all I want to do is to see Shen Hansheng live a life worse than death. Everything else is of no importance to me! "As for this matter, only you are able to accomplish it. That''s why I followed you because I want to see Shen Hansheng lose everything that he values with my own eyes!" Xia Hou Yuying said resolutely.


    "This King really likes to hear those words. Since you are clear on this point, This King shall do as you wish. This King promises you that I will make Shen Hansheng hand over everything he possesses!" Including women! Finally, Shen Hanxin swore in his heart: "Duan Mu Yan, I won''t let you down. You''ll still be the most respected queen in the Southern Yue. It''s just that your majesty isn''t Shen Hansheng!"


    As long as he thought of Duan Mu Yan, Shen Han Xin''s body would begin to stir. Every time this happened, he would need someone to help him vent his anger, and Xia Hou Yu Ying was undoubtedly the best candidate.


    "Come here ¡­" Shen Hanxin cast a sideways glance at Xia Hou Yuying, and then her gaze fell between her legs. Xia Hou Yuying naturally knew what Shen Hanxin was thinking, there was no hesitation, no rejection, and Xia Hou Yuying walked up to Shen Hanxin like a walking corpse, kneeling down between Shen Hanxin''s legs without a soul, as long as she could see that Shen Hansheng was living a life worse than death, she would not even care about her own life.


    Just as Xia Hou Yuying was about to raise her hand, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open by someone. Wind Blade appeared in front of them with a tray in his hand. Looking at the scene in front of him, the tray in Wind Blade''s hands shattered into pieces. The next second, Wind Blade rushed in and knelt in front of Shen Hanxin.


    "Your Highness! The princess has yet to recover from her injuries. This subordinate will find a woman to serve the prince. May he ¡­ " Without waiting for the Wind Blade to finish speaking, Shen Hanxin suddenly made her move. A sharp wind palm struck the Wind Blade''s chest, causing a mouthful of blood to spurt out from the Wind Blade''s mouth.


    "Wind Blade!" When it comes to This King''s matters, it''s your turn to manage them! " This kind of woman was not worth liking or even showing mercy to, but Wind Blade had disappointed him time and time again. He was clear about the matters of the Zhou Mansion, and for the sake of this slut, he had dared to make a move there. If it wasn''t for the fact that Chu Xiong didn''t mind, how would he have cleaned up this mess!


    "This subordinate knows his wrongs ¡­ I beg the Prince to punish me! " His face turned pale as he clutched his chest. Shen Hanxin''s palm was not light, and he felt as if his internal organs were on fire. The pain was so intense that he could not control it.

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    "Punishment?" This King will tell you to scram now! " Shen Han Xin Guang waved his hand, signaling the Wind Blades to back off. However, the Wind Blades remained kneeling there, with no intention of leaving.


    "Princess is injured, I beg of you ¡­"


    "Shut up! Who do you think you are! I am willing to serve you! Mind your own business, you dog! "Get lost ¡­" The Wind Blade continued to persevere, but was stopped by Xia Hou Yuying''s stern voice. Seeing the disgust in Xia Hou Yuying''s eyes, Feng Dao once again tasted the pain in his heart and didn''t leave. He continued to kneel there, allowing the heart that was stuck in his throat to be swallowed.


    "Wind Blade!" You must not regret your actions today! " Shen Hanxin''s voice was cold as he suddenly got up and left. The door creaked from the violent action. Silence reigned in the room.


    "Wind Blade will prepare a meal for the princess now ¡­" The Wind Blade struggled to stand up. The moment its knee touched the ground, it almost fell down. The dimness in its eyes became deeper.


    "Wait!" "Yes!" Xia Hou Yu Ying said coldly. She stood up and walked over to Wind Blade''s side without any hesitation. Her hands reached between his legs without hesitation. The Wind Blade was startled by this sudden movement and staggered back against the wall.


    "Princess!" What are you doing? " As Wind Blade looked at Xia Hou Yu Ying in fear, he suddenly became angry.


    "Of course it''s to do what you want! Didn''t you want me to serve the prince because you want me to serve a dog? It''s not like I''ve never served her before, this princess doesn''t care. What? To make this princess kneel on the ground? Or in bed? "As long as you ¡­" "Pa ¡­" A crisp sound suddenly rang out. Feng Dao looked at his own palm in shock and saw that blood was seeping from Xia Hou Yu''s lips.


    "Well fought!" So this is what you like! Come on... "I''ve already received more than ten slaps, I don''t need these slaps from you. Come ¡­" Xia Hou Yuying approached the Wind Blade step by step, her eyes were filled with mist. She screamed hysterically, and started to laugh maniacally.


    "Princess ¡­" Wind Blade was not doing this on purpose! "I just don''t want you to continue to waste yourself like this. Before Duke Rong dies, he entrusted you to Feng Dao, and Feng Dao has the responsibility to protect you ¡­" Feng Dao said in annoyance, and wished he could give himself a good beating.


    "Protect me? Did this princess say she wanted you to protect her? I''m doing very well right now! Mind your own business! In this princess'' eyes, you are just a dog! Yes! I''m in dire straits! Even brothel prostitutes couldn''t compare to him! So what! I will! I enjoy kneeling before a man! Get the hell out of here! "I don''t want to see you again ¡­" Xia Hou Yu Ying said in a ruthless tone. The blood at the corner of her lips was so red that it was shocking to look at.


    He silently avoided Xia Hou Yuying and left the room. After closing the door tightly for a moment, the sparkling light that Xia Hou Yuying had been enduring slipped out of her eyes and her body slumped to the ground. Princess? When she saw her father''s tragic death, the annihilation of the Xia Hou clan, and the imprisonment of her aunt, she was no longer a princess ¡­


    Yi Qing Pavilion.


    Qing Que coldly looked at the purple dress in front of her, her eyes filled with resentment.


    "The Duke of Han is not here to denounce us, is he? What? You feel bad for hitting the woman you love? " Qing Que bitterly opened her mouth, a trace of grievance flashed past her eyes.


    "Grand Concubine Qing has two choices. The first is to stay in Phoenix Lai Xuan. Second, leave the palace. " The cold voice did not sound warm at all. Shen Hansheng strolled over and sat opposite Qing Que, his deep gaze filled with an irresistible dignity. Qing Que abruptly stood up upon hearing his voice, looking at Shen Hansheng with disbelief in his beautiful eyes.


    "You! "What do you mean?" Qing Que hadn''t expected that Shen Hansheng would be so heartless to his for Duan Mu Yan''s sake. No matter what, he had helped him ascend to the throne.


    "Is This King''s meaning not clear enough?" Shen Hansheng raised his brows as he looked at Qing Que, a trace of disappointment in his heart. If Qing Que hadn''t flaunted her achievements in front of Duan Mu Yan, he wouldn''t have treated her in such a manner. Of course, even so, he still treated Qing Que with utmost benevolence.


    "Just because of that slap?" Her long and thick eyelashes sparkled, the bottom of her clear and limpid eyes were filled with mist, tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Shen Hansheng, feeling wronged.


    "It has nothing to do with the matters of the day. Why don''t you think about it, Grand Concubine? If you were the Mu King, where would you be now?" In doing so, this king will benefit greatly from both the imperial concubine and myself. I hope that the imperial concubine can understand Han Sheng''s painstaking efforts. " Shen Hansheng threatened.


    How could Qing Que not understand the meaning behind Shen Hansheng''s words? If this matter was swapped with Shen Han Xin, how could she possibly have a chance at survival, but how could she be willing? Yu Hanxin, they were making a deal. Shen Hansheng, she had fallen in love with him, and now Shen Hansheng was killing a donkey. How could she endure this!


    "I understand the painstaking efforts of King Han. Does King Han understand the painstaking efforts of Qing Que?" Tears silently rolled down her face. She was extremely disappointed. It was as if her heart had been mercilessly cut open by someone with a sharp blade. That kind of pain tore at the heart and split the lungs.


    "If the grand imperial concubine wishes to stay in the Phoenix Lai Xuan, this prince will build a chamber for the grand imperial concubine, with all her salary the same as now. If the grand imperial concubine wishes to leave the palace, this prince will also prepare the previous three million silver taels. Shen Han Sheng ignored the deep love in Qing Que''s eyes, as he stood up and prepared to leave.


    Just as she turned around, Qing-QIng suddenly hugged Shen Hansheng from behind, her delicate face pressed against Shen Hansheng''s back. Speechless, Shen Hansheng did not forcefully brush away Qing Que. Instead, he just stood there quietly. After a long while, Qing Que suddenly let go of her hands and slowly turned around to face Shen Hansheng.


    "I''ve decided to move out of the palace. The hug I made just now was worth two million gold taels. I wonder how Duke Han will announce this to the outside world?" Qing Que knew that once she entered the Phoenix Lai Pavilion, she would no longer have any dreams of living. At this moment, there was only a sliver of hope for her to leave this place.


    "Sudden death!" These two simple words squeezed out from Shen Hansheng''s thin lips, almost causing Qing Que''s heart to break. From then on, there was no longer a person called Qing Que in this world.


    On the morning of the next day, after Clear Que had finished preparing, Leng Bingxin and Ye Li had already been waiting outside the palace for a long time. Yi Qing Pavilion''s door opened, and Qing Que, dressed in simple civilian attire, walked out. Behind her, Xing''er was also dressed as a commoner.


    "Miss Qing, the prince ordered for us to send you out of the palace." She knew a little about what Master Que had done, but now that she had ended up like this, it was truly chilling. As a woman, she naturally knew what Que Qing really needed.


    Speechless, Qing-QIng turned around dejectedly. Her long and delicate eyes slightly raised as the light of the morning sun shone upon the three big words, "Yi Qing Palace". It was exceptionally dazzling.


    "Mother ¡­" Miss, it''s time for us to go... "It will be inconvenient for us to wait for daybreak." At the side, Xing''er reminded him in a low voice, her heart filled with unhappiness. She had originally thought that her master would be able to fight with that Meng Yan, but who would have thought that just one slap would result in her being expelled from the palace. Qing Que sighed fiercely inside, then turned around and left Yi Qing Palace. Every step was so heavy, so heavy that she seemed to use all of her strength. At this moment, Qing Que swore that one day, she would return!


    When they were passing by the imperial flower garden, Qing Que saw that familiar figure. Her gloomy eyes were as cold as ice, Leng Bing Xin and Ye Li looked at each other, and wanted to take a detour, but Qing Que had already rushed over.


    "Meng Yan!" However, this time around, Duan Moyan didn''t give her the chance to try and overpower herself. Shen Hansheng wasn''t here, so there was no need for her to go through all this pain.


    "Does Grand Concubine want to give Meng Yan another slap?" Only now did she notice how special the clothing of Qing Que was.


    "Meng Yan!" "Don''t be too proud too soon. What you gave me today, I will definitely return in double the amount in the future!" "Let go of me!" Qing Que fiercely said, as she violently pulled her jade wrist away. Duan Mu Yan did not miss the opportunity to let go, but fortunately, she had Xing''er''s support, otherwise, Qing Que would have fallen down miserably.


    "I wonder where the grand imperial concubine is going?" Noticing Xing`er''s dressing, Duan Mu Yan felt suspicious in her heart.


    "Lady Qing, it''s getting late. Let''s go ¡­" Leng Bing Xin was afraid that Qing Que would reveal her true feelings, so she immediately walked to Qing Que''s side and said respectfully. However, she didn''t expect that Lady Qing had already announced everything. Although she was unwilling, Qing Que could only leave in anger. Looking at the back view of Qing Que and the rest, Duan Moyan pondered for a moment. There must be some trick to the fact that a mere imperial concubine could cause Shen Hansheng to expend so much effort.


    Just as Duan Moyan was in a daze, she suddenly saw two palace maids hugging several exquisite robes as they approached her.


    "In the past, this matter was handled by Imperial Concubine Hua. How long has it been since the people at the palace saw the Second Prince? I really wonder what kind of crazy he is like now. Look at his robe, it''s actually a light pink color. The maidservant was nervous as she spoke, her face filled with unease.


    "Even if it''s Blade Mountain, we still have to go. Otherwise, if this mama finds out, we''ll just have to leave!" The palace maid named Yu''er replied helplessly with a resolute expression, as if she was on the scene of execution. The two palace maids were so afraid that they didn''t notice Duan Mu Yan in the slightest.


    "Where did it go?" The two palace maids stopped in their tracks upon hearing her voice, and raised their heads only to see her leisurely standing in front of the two of them. Ever since Duan Muyan had entered the palace, the various female attendants had already instructed her that the woman before them was most likely the future Empress. If one wanted to live a bit longer, they definitely could not offend this woman.


    "Your servant greets Lady Meng Yan ¡­"


    "Miss Meng Yan, these clothes are sent to the hidden garden ¡­" The palace maids replied truthfully. Upon hearing his voice, a glint of light flashed past Duan Mu Yan''s eyes.


    "The flower garden is good as well. I had something I wanted to discuss with the second prince, so I''ll take this to him ¡­" Without waiting for the palace maids to reject her, Duan Mu Yan had already hugged the robe in her arms and left. When the two palace maids saw this, they originally wanted to go up and stop her, but once they thought of that crazed Second Prince, they silently retreated.


    Entering the Underworld Garden again, Duan Mu Yan had already remembered the few days she spent here with Shen Han Ming, as well as the matters regarding Yuniang. It was just that from start to finish, she didn''t know how Yuniang died.


    It was still the familiar tune, and every time she heard this music, it would make her feel inexplicably sad. The longing in the song was like a cup of wine that made one intoxicated, and Duan Muyan held onto her long robe as she walked step by step towards the sound ¡­

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    Amidst the flowers, Shen Hanming was still immersed in his own music. Duan Mu Yan didn''t want to disturb him, so she just stood there in the pavilion from a distance.


    Originally, he had wanted to be like a direct descendant of the immortal, yet he was born in the emperor''s house. This was Shen Hanming''s misfortune, and also his own, and he thought back to when his mother had died from hatred, his royal brother had been poisoned, and he had forced his father down from the throne step by step. Memories of the past came back to him. And now, the hatred that filled her heart had completely wrapped around it, not a single strand of warmth was able to flow into it.


    "How long have you been here?" A clear and melodious voice rang out, causing Duan Mu Yan to be slightly startled. After which, she slowly walked towards the flower bush with a robe in her hand.


    "This is a robe prepared for the Second Prince!" Her lowered head and eyes were pleasing to the eye, and her tone was not as stiff as before.


    "I recognize you, you must be the woman Han Sheng loves, I''m sorry ¡­" Her calm and elegant voice was like the melody of nature. Duan Mu Yan couldn''t help but be stunned as she looked at Shen Hanming in astonishment. For a moment, she couldn''t tell whether the person before her was Shen Hanming or Madam Yu. He never expected him to be so humble.


    "The second prince is being too serious ¡­" When Duan Mu Yan nodded her head, Shen Han Ming was already holding onto his robe.


    If you don''t mind, how about a cup of tea in the Youlan?" Shen Hanming had a smile on his face, the gentle light in his eyes that were as beautiful as peach blossoms made Duan Mu Yan unable to reject him. As Shen Hanming walked into the quiet garden, Duan Mu Yan once again examined her surroundings. It was still like a woman''s sleeping quarters, light pink in color. Duan Mu Yan casually sat down on a chair, while Shen Han Ming passed the tea over to Duan Mu Yan.


    "You ¡­ is it the Second Prince? " Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.


    "Do you think so? Isn''t this robe for me? " Shen Hanming pursed his lips and smiled, the light in his eyes harmless.


    "Meng Yan is just asking, don''t send the wrong person." Duan Moyan smiled awkwardly before drinking a cup of tea. It was different from the previous times. At this moment, Shen Hanming looked so serene and peaceful, as if a golden light was shining from above his head, causing others to be unable to feel any sense of desecration. Seeing Duan Mu Yan''s silence, Shen Han Ming spoke up.


    "Tomorrow is the enthronement ceremony for Han Sheng. Does he have any plans to make you his successor?" Shen Hanming''s words astounded Duan Mu Yan, causing her to choke on the water as she coughed violently.


    "Why would the Second Prince ask that? Meng Yan is just a commoner, she has never coveted or had any extravagant hopes. Moreover, Meng Yan had lost her memory before, so there are some things that she cannot understand ¡­" Suddenly, a hint of fear appeared in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes. Her eyes were clear and transparent, as though they could pierce through the hearts of people. At that moment, the desire to kill him and vent her anger gradually began to waver.


    "Han Sheng isn''t like me. If he thinks about it, regardless of your identity, he will unhesitatingly look after you. If I was as determined as he was back then, then Madam Jade wouldn''t have died ¡­" Shen Hanming opened his mouth sadly, his eyes were misty. Duan Mu Yan suddenly wanted to know what had happened that year to cause a man who looked like an immortal residence to be reduced to such a state.


    "What has happened has already happened. Moreover, after so many years, the Second Prince should finally be relieved. Meng Yan believes that the spiritual being of Madam Jade does not want to see the Second Prince so self-reproachful." Duan Muyan consoled her in a light voice, her heart filled with pity.


    "This King also thought that with the passage of time, the painful memories would become fainter and fainter until they disappeared. But that''s not the case. Those unforgettable pains seem to be buried deep within the heart, but after the baptism of time, they are even clearer. " Her deep eyes bloomed with a clear luster, that luster was like a sharp blade that pierced the bottom of Duan Mu Yan''s heart. Yes, too much pain and hatred was like a rock that was coiled around her heart, no matter how hard she tried to forget it, she could still remember it.


    Seemingly resonating with Shen Hanming, Duan Mu Yan drank all the tea in her cup. If it were wine, how great would it be ¡­


    "I can see that Han Sheng likes you so much. If I hadn''t recognized him that day, neither of you would have been able to walk out of the garden." Shen Hanming spoke in a low voice as he lifted the teapot and filled it to the brim.


    "Perhaps he knows that you won''t harm him. After all, you two are blood-related brothers." At that time, her head hurt so much that it felt like it was about to burst. She didn''t remember the incident very clearly, but the result could explain everything. At the very least, Shen Hansheng only suffered superficial wounds.


    "If I could restrain myself, why would I be imprisoned here for seven or eight years? Meng Yan, right? "You''re happier than Madam Yu ¡­" Shen Hanming sighed lightly as he picked up his teacup and started drinking.


    At that moment, Shen Hansheng suddenly strode into the quiet garden, worry written all over his face.


    "Meng Yan!" Before Duan Muyan could stand up, Shen Hansheng had already walked to his side, subconsciously standing in front of his to protect his. When Shen Hanming lifted the cup, his clear eyes were filled with hope.


    "Hanshi ¡­" Have you seen the cold tea? I haven''t seen him in days. " Shen Hanming''s eyes narrowed as he spoke softly. Duan Mu Yan was secretly surprised. Just now, she was no different from an ordinary person. In just the blink of an eye, she had become Yuniang. Was it because of Shen Hansheng? For a moment, Duan Moyan even suspected that Shen Hanming was simply faking it!


    "Jade..." "Madam Jade ¡­" Shen Hansheng looked at Shen Hanming in shock, a tinge of grief flowing out from his eyes.


    "Yeah, you don''t recognize me anymore?" Shen Hanming looked at Shen Hansheng doubtfully, his face filled with melancholy. After exchanging a few words with Shen Hanming, Shen Hansheng pulled Duan Moyan away from the garden.


    "Meng Yan, don''t ever come back here again!" Shen Hansheng warned him with some lingering fear.


    "Why? Because of what happened last time? " The concern in his eyes couldn''t be faked.


    "Your royal brother has been provoked and has always been unable to distinguish between right and wrong. What if he hurts you?" Shen Han Sheng worriedly asked, pulling on Duan Mu Yan''s hand tighter and tighter.


    "I saw Grand Concubine Qing this morning. You want to send her out of the palace? Just because of yesterday''s slap? " Duan Mu Yan changed the topic and asked.


    "She shouldn''t have hit you!" Shen Hansheng said casually, his face not revealing much of an opening.


    "I heard that there''s going to be a war, is that the Mu King? Will the Prince leave? " Duan Muyan asked in a gentle voice, seeming to be concerned.


    After this king ascends the throne tomorrow, I will issue an edict to take back the authority of the troops. If they resist, war will immediately break out, and this King will set off together with General Dan Long! "" Alright! Shen Hansheng didn''t hide anything from Duan Mu Yan, nor did he want to. In this world, the person he cared about the most was Duan Mu Yan, and the person he trusted the most was her.


    Duan Mu Yan''s heart trembled slightly. She suddenly understood why Shen Hansheng did not immediately send troops despite knowing that Shen Han Xin had already occupied the border. He was waiting for his master to become famous, and for the people''s hearts to rule the world, the first step was especially important.


    "What about Meng Yan?" Duan Muyan''s brows furrowed as she asked in a low voice.


    "Meng Yan, once I set off for the battle, I could only keep you in the palace. Although it is lonely, I do not want you to be too close to danger. Rest assured, I will finish all this as soon as possible and return to see you!" Shen Han Sheng wrapped his arms around Duan Mu Yan''s shoulders as he solemnly vowed.


    "Your highness should prioritize national affairs. Meng Yan will be waiting in the palace for news of your highness'' victory ¡­" Duan Moyan pursed her cherry lips as a peculiar light flickered in her eyes.


    Outside the palace, Leng Bingxin handed over the bill for three million gold to Qing Que.


    "Your Highness''s intention is to wish for Lady Qing to leave the Imperial City. This is a place of conflict and is not suitable for Lady Qing to stay. These three million silver taels are the price Your Highness has given to Lady Qing. From now on, there will no longer be such a person like Qing Que in this world." Leng Bing Xin said indifferently, Qing Que took the bill, a cold glint flashed past her eyes.


    "Besides these, does Your Highness have anything else to say?" Qing Que asked unwillingly. Leng Bingxin shook her head slightly, only to be met with a cold laugh from Qing Que. After Qing Que and Xing''er left, a hint of solemnity flashed in Leng Bing''s eyes.


    "Your highness should kill this woman!" Even though she sympathized with Qinghou, it did not mean that she could be soft-hearted.


    "Since Your Highness does not intend to do so, we had better do as Your Highness says." Ye Li was used to Leng Bingxin''s ruthlessness, so he indifferently replied before turning around and leaving.


    "Why are you so eager to return to her gentle homeland?" Seeing Ye Li leave expressionlessly, Leng Bing Xin suddenly turned around and spoke in anger.


    "I''m just going back to report." Ye Li stopped in his tracks and indifferently responded.


    Who would believe that! Ever since you were with Jiao Feng, you''ve changed! He became indecisive, indecisive! "This woman is the root of all this. If I don''t kill her, she will definitely be a source of trouble in the future!" Leng Bing Xin said coldly, her eyes filled with a look of anger.


    "It shouldn''t be the first time you''ve met Ye Li. I''ve always been like this. I''ll do whatever Master commands me to do." Ye Li indifferently replied, a trace of sadness flashing through his heart.


    "You love Jiao Feng?" Seeing that Ye Li was about to leave, Leng Bingxin finally couldn''t help but ask. Ye Li trembled slightly upon hearing that and turned around, seeing the doubt in Leng Bingxin''s eyes.


    "You ¡­ Don''t misunderstand, I was just casually asking. " Leng Bing Xin pretended not to care, but deep down in her heart, there was a string of tension.


    "I''m not sure." Is that what Nighteyes meant, love? He wasn''t sure, but he had to marry.


    "Then why did you marry her? Because of that night? "You should know that she cultivates a charm art. On her ¡­" Before Leng Bing Xin finished her sentence, she saw Ye Li''s cold eyes that were like blades staring at her.


    "I have nothing to do with whatever cultivation method Jiao Feng cultivates. The reason I want to marry her is because I have her in my heart!" As for the rest, it''s not within my consideration. Not only is she my fianc¨¦e, she''s also one of the Five Saintess of the Moon Flower Palace. Leng Bingxin was a bit stunned. Ye Li had never used this kind of attitude to speak to her, but his eyes were full of warning. It was as if if if Ye Li would fight with his life on the line for her if she said another insult to Jiao Feng. His heart burned with an unbearable pain, as though it was being ruthlessly grabbed by someone.


    "Then you ¡­" Did you ever love me? " Leng Bing Xin didn''t know why he asked such a stupid question, maybe she just wanted to prove his charm, to prove that he was also wholeheartedly loved by others. Ye Li felt powerless. How could he respond to Leng Bing Xin''s question: Love her? He had loved her with his life, but did she care? In the end, Ye Li did not respond. He turned around and indifferently left.


    Behind her, Leng Bing Xin''s tears silently fell. She suddenly felt that as a person, she had failed so badly. The person who loved her had already left her, but the person she loved could never reach her.

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    Within the imperial palace, the delicate phoenix looked gently at Ye Li as he walked over. The rays of sunlight illuminated her eyes, making them shine even more resplendently.


    "You ¡­ Why are we here? " Ye Li looked at Jiao Feng in surprise and asked with suspicion.


    "You won''t blame me for following you, will you?" She spoke straightforwardly and without any affectation. As she moved, her hands were already around Ye Li''s waist. She looked very intimate.


    "Of course not!" Ye Li said in embarrassment, his face slightly red, but he had no intention of pushing away Jiao Feng.


    "Why did you protect me just now? What she said is the truth ¡­" Yu Feng smiled gently, as if she didn''t care about what Leng Bing Xin had said.


    "You heard it all ¡­" "Actually, she didn''t do it on purpose ¡­" Ye Li solemnly opened his mouth, seeming to want to explain. The moment she opened her mouth, her delicate phoenix fingers had already covered Ye Li''s thin lips.


    "I don''t care what others think of me, as long as you don''t mind ¡­" Jiao Feng''s face was pressed tightly against Ye Li''s arm. A feeling of happiness filled her heart. At this moment, Ye Li''s eyes were filled with true love. Perhaps being too persistent might not be a good thing.


    After leaving the palace, Xing''er carefully followed behind Qing Que.


    "Miss, are we leaving the Imperial City just like that?" Xing''er looked in the direction that Qing Que had left, and asked with suspicion.


    "Or what? Do you think it''ll be over if Shen Hansheng only sends those two men to escort us out of the palace? There''s someone following us all the way! " Qing Que said softly, a cold light flashing past her eyes.


    "Then what should we do?" The word ''kill'' suddenly appeared in Xing''er''s mind.


    "Don''t worry, I have my own ideas!" "Just follow me!" Qing Que sneered and then left the Imperial City together with Xing''er.


    On the day of Shen Hansheng''s ascension to the throne, the entire imperial harem was filled with a solemn atmosphere. This was precisely the reason why the guards to the harem were slightly lighter than usual. It was easy for Xiao Lingfeng to sneak into the harem.


    Inside Xin Yu faction.


    "Master, I don''t regret that I already found out from Shen Hanxin that the imperial edict was real. However, Qing Que secretly took out the Imperial Jade Seal and sealed it herself after dropping five stones into Shen Ao Tian''s wine, it wasn''t on Shen Ao Tian''s wish at all. It was originally a deal between Qing Que and Shen Hanxin, but he didn''t expect Shen Hansheng to know about it. Xiao Jingfeng had spoken truthfully, never expecting Shen Hansheng to think that he would ascend to the throne in such a manner.


    "I already said that there must be some unspeakable secret between them. As expected. "How is the preparation for Shen Hanxin''s side going?" Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, as a cold glint of light flickered in her eyes.


    "Reporting to Master, everything is prepared on the other side of the border, General Zhou Chuxiong, although he is over the age of a flower, but his prestige in the South is very high, and he uses troops like gods." Xiao Lingfeng had fought with this person before, and even though he had not lost, he had not tasted anything good.


    "You better tell Shen Hanxin to raise his troops and counterattack as soon as possible. Tomorrow, Shen Hansheng will rush back eight hundred miles to call for an order to return to the border. If he refuses, then he has the right to send out his troops. "Don''t let him get the upper hand." Duan Mu Yan solemnly stated.


    "No regrets, I understand ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng cupped his hands and accepted the order.


    "Also, when you go back, make sure that Wu Hen finds Qing Que. This woman is very useful to us."


    "This subordinate does not understand ¡­" Xiao Jin Feng asked suspiciously.


    "Think about it, if the truth of that day''s incident was revealed to the public before the two armies, it would certainly cause a riot. If Shen Hansheng loses the will of the people, there would only be one result if this battle goes on!" The sternness in his eyes caused Xiao Jin Feng''s heart to tremble. Every time he saw Duan Mu Yan, Xiao Jin Feng would feel an inexplicable fear, because the evil aura that was emitting from her body was becoming heavier and heavier, to the point that he was unable to withstand it. Perhaps this was what Zheng Ting Ze was worried about.


    "Does Master think that Qing Que would willingly expose Shen Hansheng in public?" Xiao Jingfeng disapproved.


    "Of course she won''t, but I have my ways to make her do what I want! You can rest assured on that. " The corner of Duan Muyan''s lips slightly pursed as a bright light flashed in the depths of her eyes.


    The enthronement ceremony ended only at the time of Chen''s admission. Shen Hansheng, who had left the throne room, had arrived at Xinyu Pavilion immediately.


    "Long live Meng Yan kowtowing to my Emperor ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s voice was gentle and gentle, and as she leaned forward, she was stopped by a pair of thick palms.


    "Meng Yan, do you know? During the inauguration ceremony, the person I wanted to see the most was you! "What I want to do the most is to hold your hand and walk towards the Dragon Throne together. The thing I want to say the most is to tell everyone that you are my queen ¡­" Ever since he entered, Shen Hansheng''s black eyes were fixated on Duan Mu Yan, as though he wanted to carve her face into his heart and never forget her for the rest of his life.


    "Your Majesty ¡­" Feeling the heat in Shen Hansheng''s eyes, Duan Muyan wanted to retreat, but in the next moment, Shen Hansheng bent over and sealed her cherry lips with a kiss, gently, slowly, affectionately kissing the love in his heart. At such a close distance, Duan Moyan could even count the number of lashes on Shen Han''s face. She indifferently accepted his kiss, neither responding nor rejecting it.


    His slender fingers slowly combed through the long hair on Duan Mu Yan''s chest until it revealed her snow-white neck. Suddenly, Shen Han Sheng''s burning lips were imprinted onto it, following the beautiful line, Shen Han Sheng''s kiss slowly moved downwards, and the hand that held onto Duan Mu Yan''s long hair couldn''t help but stroke her.


    Feeling Shen Hansheng''s hand stroking her body, Duan Mu Yan could no longer remain indifferent. She only wanted to give Shen Hansheng a little sweetness and let him indulge in her body. He never thought that he would hand his over to Shen Hansheng. Furthermore, she suddenly realized that her body was no longer under her control, and instead had a moment to accommodate her.


    "Don''t... "Your Majesty ¡­" Sadly, the hand that was caressing her upper body had already pulled up her pleated skirt, kissing it, but she continued to do so. This action caused Duan Mu Yan to suddenly feel a sense of panic, and subconsciously, she wanted to push him away, but this action had turned into the most primal of movements, causing heat to flow through her body. She became mesmerized, and her body suddenly leaned forward towards Duan Mu Yan as she held onto her bed, gently caressing her waist, caressing her collar or caressing her lips until they fell into her ears.


    "Ugh ¡­" Was this his voice? Duan Mu Yan''s eyes widened in disbelief. It was hard to imagine that her own voice had spilled out of her mouth just now. At almost the same time, Duan Mu Yan could even feel that Shen Han Sheng was about to ¡­


    "Your Majesty! "Stop ¡­" Duan Mu Yan''s body shuddered as she tried her best to push Shen Han Sheng away.


    "Meng Yan ¡­" "Give me ¡­" At this moment, Shen Hansheng was like a ferocious beast in the mountains that caused fear in the hearts. Before Duan Mu Yan could open her mouth, Shen Han''s kiss had once again swallowed all of her resistance into her stomach. If it wasn''t for Duan Mu Yan biting the corner of her lips, she really didn''t know what would happen next!


    "Meng Yan ¡­" Shen Hansheng took a few painful steps back as his mind suddenly cleared up. Looking at the tears and pale face at the corners of Duan Mu Yan''s eyes, Shen Hansheng suddenly realized his invasion just now.


    "Please leave, Your Majesty!" In her heart, however, she was in a state of panic. She had no choice but to admit that in that moment, even she herself seemed to be lost in her own emotions, and she felt a sense of guilt for having such a reaction.


    "Sorry ¡­" I just... It''s just that I drank too much, just now ¡­ Did you get hurt? " He did not dare to step forward, yet he did not want to leave just like that. He did not want Duan Mu Yan to misunderstand him.


    "Today, when the Emperor ascended to the throne, Meng Yan thought that her Majesty was drunk. If there was a next time, Meng Yan would definitely leave the Imperial Palace and find a place the Emperor would never be able to find!" Duan Muyan ruthlessly spoke, her ice-cold eyes as sharp as blades. Upon seeing how excited Duan Mu Yan was, Shen Han Sheng wanted to explain, but in the end, he could only turn and leave Xin Yu''s pavilion in silence. Exactly how long would it take for Duan Moyan to understand her sincerity? The moment she stepped out of Xinyu Pavilion, a hint of disappointment flashed past her heart.


    After the room was tightly shut, Duan Mu Yan powerlessly lay on the floor. Everything just now seemed like a dream, and Duan Mu Yan even suspected that she truly wanted to reject it. At that moment of confusion, she felt extremely guilty.


    Rudi, General''s Estate.


    Shen Hanxin placed the letter in his hand into Zhou Chuxiong''s hands, his sharp eyes flashing with a cold light.


    "What does the general think?" Shen Hanxin raised his brows as he looked at Zhou Chuxiong, but the image of Duan Mu Yan''s clear and beautiful face appeared in his mind. It seemed like she truly hated his fourth brother ¡­


    "If this information is reliable, this old man would think that tomorrow, he would choose a flag and send it out to attack the Yellow Dragon!" Zhou Chuxiong suggested, his eagle-like eyes shining with the light of a war god.


    "Tomorrow? "Isn''t it too hasty?" Shen Han Xin worriedly asked. In this battle of life and death, once it began, there would be people who would lose. He had to be the one to win.


    "This old man thinks that being a teacher is the most important! If Shen Hansheng were to take the initiative, all of our efforts would be wasted! Furthermore, the leader of the group is Dan Long, and this person has never used troops according to the rules. He would often surprise and kill the enemy, so we cannot let this opportunity slip by us. " Zhou Chuxiong calmly analyzed.


    "Since that''s the case, let''s do as the old general says!" Shen Hanxin nodded his head vigorously, the battle had finally begun. Fourth brother, are you ready?


    "Also, these words say that there''s something strange about the imperial concubine Qing''s imperial edict that was read out in the throne room. Does the Mu King know the truth?" Zhou Chuxiong raised his white eyebrows and asked suspiciously.


    "This This King doesn''t know, but since it''s news from the palace, it can''t be wrong!" Shen Han Xin knew that Zhou Chuxiong was an upright person, if she knew that he had made such a deal with Qing Que before, regardless of whether it succeeded or not, it would cause his heart to be filled with resentment.


    "If there''s really such a thing, if Grand Concubine Qing can make the truth of the matter known to the public, it would be beneficial for us!" Zhou Chuxiong said confidently.


    "I believe that the people in the palace have their own arrangements!" Shen Hanxin believed that Duan Mu Yan would make Zhou Chuxiong''s plan come true.


    "Good!" "Then, this old man will go to the army camp and formally raise the flag and turn the tables tomorrow!" Zhou Chuxiong suddenly stood up and strode out of the main hall.


    Within the room, Xia Hou Yuying was sitting in front of a bronze mirror with a blank look on her face. When the door opened, Feng Dao entered the room as usual and placed the meal on the table. Ever since the last time, Feng Dao didn''t speak to Xia Hou Yuying again.

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    When he was about to leave, Wind Blade couldn''t help but ask.


    "Today is the day of Shen Hansheng''s Ascension Ceremony. Tomorrow, His Royal Highness will raise his arms and rebel against the Yellow Dragon." After throwing down those words, Feng Dao immediately opened the door. As the door closed, he heard a "thank you" sound coming from Xia Hou Yu''s mouth. After a moment of shock, Feng Dao quietly closed the door and left.


    The next morning, the hot topic of discussion in the throne room was that Shen Hanxin occupied the border and colluded with Zhou Chuxiong to raise troops and raise rebels. On the Dragon Throne, Shen Hansheng had never expected to let Shen Hanxin be the first to reach the throne. Now, Shen Hanxin was aiming at him for disobeying the rules and seizing the throne, while keeping his Imperial Father under house arrest, an outrageous act. Before even entering the Imperial City, there was simply no other way to know the truth other than listening to hearsay. Moreover, the first impression was that Shen Han Xin had done a lot of work to ''advertise'' for him, and with the support of Zhou Chuxiong, a highly respected person, they naturally believed in the truth.


    "Your majesty, Shen Hanxin''s wolf ambition is obvious and obvious. Since he''s raising his troops to rebel, this old official believes that the most urgent task is to dispatch troops to kill him, so as to eliminate any future troubles!" Wang Yi spoke straightforwardly, his eyes filled with a cold light.


    "Your majesty, as the commander of the three armies, this old official naturally won''t let you go. This old official will definitely kill all the traitors and robbers in this expedition!" In return for the Emperor''s kindness! " Dan Long had already predicted this day would come when Shen Hansheng had conferred him the title of commander of the three armies.


    "Good!" We will follow your wishes! I have also decided that I will personally come to the battlefield and cheer for the warriors of the three armies! " Shen Hansheng''s gaze turned solemn as he spoke coldly. He had to accomplish something when he ascended to the throne, especially in the confrontation with Shen Han. He had to be extra careful.


    Coming down from the throne room, Shen Hansheng called for Wang Yi in the imperial study.


    "Based on your understanding of Zhou Chuxiong, is it his idea for Shen Hanxin to send out troops so quickly?" Judging by the time, Shen Hanxin would not be able to act so quickly even if he wanted to raise his troops against him. He needed to have a thorough plan and analysis of the situation, and he had just come up with a plan with Wang Yi, yet Shen Hanxin had beaten his to it.


    "This old official thinks that there is some trick to this, according to my understanding of Zhou Chuxiong, he would not act rashly without any preparation, and Shen Hanxin can only rely on Zhou Chuxiong, so this matter must be the intention of Zhou Chuxiong!" But why was he moving so fast? Could it be that he knows our plans? " Wang Yi calmly analyzed and was at a loss.


    "No!" This is something only you and I know. It''s impossible for the news to reach his ears! Forget it, since we''ve lost the upper hand, we can only face it head on. This time, I will be going with the army to produce a film, and you will have to take full responsibility for the matters of the imperial government. Thank you for your hard work! " Shen Hansheng''s face was calm as he spoke sincerely. Hearing this, Wang Yi fell to his knees.


    "Your majesty the emperor is too serious. This old subject is duty-bound to serve the emperor!" A sonorous and forceful voice echoed. Shen Hansheng nodded his head slightly. To be able to successfully ascend to the throne, Wang Yigao''s contributions must have been great along the way.


    After what had happened yesterday, he did not know how to face Duan Muyan. However, tomorrow, he would have to set off with the army, and if he did not say something, he would have to wait until the end of the war. He truly could not afford to wait.


    Just as Shen Hansheng was hesitating, Duan Moyan pulled open the door from the inside. The first thing that entered his sight was Shen Hansheng''s slightly embarrassed face. Duan Moyan did not have much of an expression on his face as she simply parted her lips.


    "Is the Emperor looking for Meng Yan?" Shen Hansheng nodded his head upon hearing Zhang Xuan''s words, and his eyes subconsciously shot a glance at the room. Duan Mu Yan naturally understood his intentions, and promptly turned to the side, gesturing for Shen Han Sheng to enter.


    "I wonder what is the emperor looking for Meng Yan for?" After closing the door, Duan Muyan turned and faced Shen Hansheng, yet she didn''t take a step forward. In her opinion, maintaining a distance was extremely important to her.


    "Tomorrow, I will go to the battlefield with General Dan Long to fight against Shen Han Xin. I don''t know how long this battle will last, but I''ve come to bid you farewell." Her voice was clear and melodious, her voice filled with an unwillingness to part. Shen Hansheng stared emotionlessly at Duan Moyan, his eyes shining with a resplendent light.


    "Then, Meng Yan offers her best wishes to the Emperor." Without showing any expression, Duan Mu Yan calmly spoke. However, her heart was already surging like an unstoppable wave.


    "You ¡­ You have nothing to say to me? " A hint of disappointment flashed across Shen Hansheng''s eyes.


    "What does the Emperor want to hear?" Shen Hansheng was speechless. That''s right, after what happened yesterday, he was still yearning for his to say anything to him.


    "I was being rude yesterday. I swear that I will not cross the line without your permission from now on!" But... "I hope to return once more. You can give me a chance to be my empress ¡­" Shen Han Sheng gazed at Duan Mu Yan with anticipation, his heart feeling increasingly perturbed. After a long moment of silence, Duan Mu Yan finally spoke up.


    "If the Emperor is victorious, Meng Yan will do as you wish and become the Empress of the Southern Yue ¡­" Duan Mu Yan had given Shen Han Sheng hope. With this hope, Shen Han Sheng had not given up until he was heavily injured, but in the end, what he got in return was a heart-tearing and lung-splitting despair!


    "You ¡­ You really agreed to it? " At this moment, Shen Hansheng suddenly stood up, his handsome face blossoming into a naive smile akin to a child. That smile reached the depths of his heart. Looking at Shen Hansheng''s innocent smile, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt sarcastic. Could it be that there was no shadow in Shen Hansheng''s heart? After killing his own brother, Shen Hansheng was still hoping that he would fall in love with him? This was the biggest joke in the world!


    "As long as the Emperor can return alive!" Duan Mu Yan replied with determination once again. It was impossible to describe the joy in Shen Hansheng''s heart. At this moment, he was so overjoyed that he didn''t notice the coldness in Duan Mu Yan''s eyes at all.


    "Don''t worry, I promise you that I will come back as soon as possible to meet you!" Shen Hansheng was so excited that he could no longer control himself. The corners of his lips curled up into a smile as he left the room.


    In the morning of the next day, the entire imperial city was filled with citizens who wanted to have a look at the dragon''s face. On both sides of the streets, there was an extremely crowded crowd, and among the crowd, there was a figure hiding in the crowd with a white veil covering his face and the woman dressed as a maid next to him also covered her face with a white veil.


    "Miss ¡­ Shall we go back? " Xing''er looked around warily, her heart filled with worry.


    "I won''t go back without him!" Qing Que''s eyes turned cold as she stared at the direction of the palace door. Not long after, a grand group of people appeared in the north, led by a single dragon, dressed in a military uniform, with a blood-red thousand li horse and a heavenly halberd behind it, adding to its majesty. Behind the dragon, a few of the vanguards were fighting for power, as though they were determined to win the battle, and what caught their attention was the man Qing Que''s hatred and love, the man in the red thousand li horse, dressed in a golden battle robe, her eyes were piercing, his hair was black, his head was covered with a purple crown, and her eyes were sharp like a blade.


    The moment Shen Hansheng appeared, the entire crowd kneeled to the ground and kowtowed reverently. If it weren''t for Xing''er pulling him, Qing Que would have been frozen in place, and when she realized that she had lost control of herself, Qing Que would have bent down as well. However, her eyes never left Shen Hansheng''s face. Shen Hanshi, I, Qing Que, am acting for you. Have you never been moved by my words before? What kind of ruthlessness do you have for you to be so unmoved by me and actually chase me out of the palace?! Do you think that in your heart, I don''t even have the qualifications to look at you from afar?


    Only when the great army left the Imperial City did the crowd slowly disperse.


    "Miss, let''s go back ¡­" "There are too many people here, it would be terrible if we were to be recognized!" Xing''er whispered. Right at this time, Qing Que''s eyes suddenly lit up, before Xing''er could react, Qing Que had already walked towards the alley opposite her.


    "Miss!" Seeing that Qing Que had left, Xing''er hurried to catch up, but this was not the way to the outskirts of the city.


    Outside the alleyway, Xing''er was panting heavily as she caught up to Qing Que. However, in the next second, Qing Que had covered her cherry lips with her hands, following the direction that Qing Que was looking at, Xing''er couldn''t help but look over, and saw Eunuch Zhou in the palace. And in front of him, stood a few masked men dressed in the attire of guards.


    "Listen up, the emperor has an order! Once he found the Great Concubine Qing, he would be done with it on the spot! This is something that must not be revealed to anyone! " Eunuch Zhou said with a cold voice, looking in the direction of Qing Que out of the corner of his eyes.


    "Your subordinate commands!" The black-robed guard immediately cupped his hands and saluted as he heard the order. He then leapt up and left. Eunuch Zhou then turned around and looked around before walking towards the palace.


    "Did you see that it was Eunuch Zhou?" She had only known that Shen Han Sheng was heartless, but she had not expected him to be the same as Shen Han Xin, wanting to silence her. He should know her intentions, so by doing so, how could she endure!


    Miss, Xing''er saw that it was none other than Eunuch Zhou! What should he do now? Since the emperor wants to silence us by killing us, do we have to move far away? " Her eyes were filled with fear.


    "Move away? Could it be that in this world, where can we move to?! Come back with me and pack your things! We''re moving back to the Imperial City! " She was unwilling. There would be a day when she would personally ask Shen Hansheng why he treated her in such a manner! Xing''er looked at Qing Que in surprise.


    "No way, Miss. Are we moving back to the Imperial City? "They ¡­"


    "The most dangerous place is the safest place. No matter what, they did not expect me to be in the Imperial City! I''ll wait for Shen Hansheng to come back and see how he''s going to explain his promise to me! " Qing Que said fiercely, the coldness in her eyes could make people tremble uncontrollably.


    After Qing Que and Xing''er left, that figure slowly walked out from the darkness.


    "Master, looks like they believe!" Zi Min was dressed like a eunuch as she stood by Duan Mu Yan''s side. In her hands, she held the imitation of Eunuch Zhou''s face.


    "I just remembered. When we were at the Great Mo Yi Spring Academy, you made me a face. Meng Yan, she was also named after that time!" Her gaze followed Qing Que''s direction as she looked over. At that moment, within Qing Que''s resentful eyes, Duan Mu Yan finally understood why Qing Que chose to change the name on the imperial edict to Shen Hansheng instead of Shen Hanxin.