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In the middle of spring, the mountains outside Sky Flame City had become a lot greener.

The convoy that escorted Duan Chengxuan and Duan Chenrui met by accident, and the matter of the Gu Liuyan's carriage being ambushed entered their ears at almost the same time. Under the gazes of everyone present, Duan Chengxuan flew into a rage and knocked Duan Chenrui off the carriage, and if it wasn't for Duan Chengyu sending people to stop them, the two of them probably would have both come back with missing arms and legs.

When this matter was reported to the Imperial Court, the Emperor flew into a rage, requesting the two to be imprisoned at the same time in Duan Chengyu's residence after the two returned. On the other hand, he had the justice court official work with the court official to first find the person who poisoned the two, and then sent people to the Imperial Court to collect evidence of the Jing King's private army not reporting any traitors to the Third Prince.

But even at this moment, the two of them were trapped in Duan Chengyu's mansion with an indifferent expression.

Qi Rou originally wanted to stay out of this matter and contact Liu'er and Zi Ming in the inn to look for Gu Pingyan's whereabouts, but both Zi Ming and Liu'er were not around, so she could only give up. Duan Chengyu begged her to stay at his house for a few days while crying and begging her to, so she could only hand the matter over to Yin Gou and Qi Lin, bringing the things herself.

Today, as soon as they entered, they saw Duan Chengxuan and Duan Chanrui eating at the same table, but the two of them didn't say a single word.

She coughed lightly twice, then respectfully saluted before daring to sit down. As she sat beside Duan Chengyu, she picked up her chopsticks and heard Duan Chengrui's voice, "I have indeed cooperated with Gu Cheng before, but all of Gu Cheng's remnants are now for my use. These people who are impeaching me in the imperial court are another group of people."

"If that's the case, then these people might be other princes. After all, Duan Feng's men have their roots cut off." Duan Chengxuan continued to eat without a change in expression, but if one were to take a close look, they would be able to see traces of cracks on the fragile bowl.

Qi Rou was slightly stunned and didn't even dare to move her chopsticks. Duan Chengrui spoke again, "Sixth Prince may suspect."

"I just want to know …" The bowl and chopsticks in Duan Chengxuan's hand finally broke into pieces, and the white rice landed on his body. "Who exactly took Yan'Er away!?"

The chopsticks in Qi Rou's hand almost fell off as she looked in astonishment at the usually calm Duan Cheng Xuan, whose eyes were bloodshot.

"We should calm down and analyze the situation." Duan Chengrui spoke as if he was accustomed to it, then he bit his tongue and said, "Royal Uncle."

Duan Chengyu quickly stood up and walked to Duan Cheng Xuan's side. "Royal Uncle, I've already sent people to look for him …"

"When will the ninth prince arrive at Sky Flame City?" Duan Chengxuan grabbed onto Duan Chengyu's clothes, and the pressure on his body practically caused a thin layer of sweat to appear on Qi Rou's forehead.

"There's still about half a month. Before that, shouldn't we act according to plan and find the mastermind in the palace as soon as possible?" Duan Chengyu carefully put his hand behind his back and gestured to Qi Rou.

Qi Rou frowned as she looked at Duan Chengxuan.

She had never thought that Duan Chengxuan would go crazy because of women. Moreover, in her mind, even if this group of people used the name of the Black Cloaked Army to bring Gu Danyan away, it was only to stir up a temporary alliance between Duan Chenxuan and Duan Chengrui. The true mastermind was still hidden behind it.

For example, Duan Feng had always been a puppet under his command, while Gu Cheng had temporarily stood by their side.

Thus, all the blame was placed on the Sixth Prince's side. That group of people remained neutral and, after becoming the new overlords, maintained a neutral attitude and only expressed allegiance to the Emperor. In this way, the suspect of the Sixth Prince was very high.

"The culprit behind this is no longer important. As long as both the Sixth and Ninth Prince are swept out, Duan Chengrui can ascend to the position of Crown Prince." Duan Chengxuan loosened his grip on Duan Chengyu's clothes, and supported himself on the table with one hand while massaging his forehead with the other. "Compared to going around in a roundabout way, I like to attack more."

Those who had not yet lost their wits over women suddenly calmed down. Duan Chengyu and Duan Chengrui both did not expect this.

Qi Rou hurriedly added in, "But the two of you are not in a good situation yet. If you want to fall …"

"Mother is here and there is only a lot of evidence to prove us wrong. We can leave the so-called evidence to the people from the Wind Listening Pavilion to settle, and before Duan Feng returns, we must first get rid of the Sixth Prince. I know of his personnel and her abilities, even if they change, it would be very easy for them to completely dissolve it." Duan Chengxuan put down her other hand and looked straight at Duan Chengrui. "Push all the evidence on him and kick him out of the competition first. The condition is that after you ascend the throne, you have to help him turn the tables on him."

Duan Chengrui was first stunned, but he also thought of how Duan Chengye had been swept out of the competition like this all those years ago. He frowned and said, "It's impossible to use this method twice."

"Because he thinks so too, so of course we can use it a second time." "After clearing you of the evidence, push the entire matter of the Black Cloaked Army onto Duan Feng. I'll think of a way to bring him along to prison. After that, no matter if Gu Cheng is loyal or not, ask for Mother's opinion until she finds a way to thoroughly settle Gu Cheng."

The 'mother' he was referring to was naturally 'Yun Que'.

However, as a result …

"You may be stripped of all rights." Duan Chengrui refused to believe that Duan Chengxuan would really give up everything.

"However, this is the fastest way to save Yan'Er from someone else. I don't want to be a headless fly and search for them one by one. I just want to destroy all the enemies and get what I want." Duan Chengxuan spoke extremely quickly, his every word and sentence resonating with force.

He never knew what defense was. Whether it was combat tactics that gave priority to offense, or his domineering return that year that relied on the protection of his Imperial Brother to unrestrainedly enlist troops, Duan Chengxuan was born enviable.

Duan Chengrui tightly clenched his fists. "I hope you can remember this phrase for the rest of your life. After all, I once made an agreement with her."

"What kind of agreement?" Duan Chengxuan had a serious expression.

"You'll never know in your life." Duan Chengrui stood up, then looked at Duan Cheng Xuan arrogantly as if she'd been struck by a heavy burden. "You only need to know that the Emperor in the future will be me, and you will be my subject from start to finish."

Domineering and arrogant.

Duan Chengrui practically used his chin to look at Duan Chengxuan, then he looked at his ashen face before continuing, "Everything that I have was given to me by Gu Daiyan. But you're only worthy of atoning for your sins, you've never defeated me."

Finished speaking, Duan Chengrui straightened his chest and left, but his eyes flashed with a bit of extremely weak sparkling light.

It was time for him to let go.

On the other hand, Duan Chengxuan, who was behind him, violently smashed his fist onto the table, and his eyes were bloodshot. "Yeah, I'm never worthy …"

Qi Rou looked at the two of them, and only pulled Duan Chengyu out. She instructed everyone to leave, and only stood under the roof as she looked at the sprouts growing from the trees nearby. She said to Duan Chengyu, "I'm not jealous of Gu Danyan anymore."

"Are you jealous that so many people like her?" Duan Chengyu was stunned as he gently pulled her into his embrace.

"Yes, and I was jealous that she always got out of her predicament." Qi Rou obediently leaned on Duan Chengyu's shoulder, and said in a low voice, "But I'm not jealous anymore, because I'm unable to give love to someone, and also give up the most supreme thing in the world to another man. If it were me, I'd want my love and the best things to be given to one person. "

Duan Chengyu smiled lightly, "That's why I'm the luckiest person there."

"Who asked me to spoil you." Qi Rou also laughed, hoping that the chaos would stop one day.