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Compared to any form of comfort and protection.

Gu Danyan needed more trust and peace of mind.

No one knew the reason why Duan Chengxuan had come here this time. Furthermore, no one knew that he was only here to demonstrate his might, and was not worried that the matter of him being poisoned would be discovered by others, nor did they fear an imperial decree banishing him to the border.

He had to know if Gu Danyan was safe, and Gu Danyan had to know his determination.

This time, there were a lot of strangers by Duan Feng's side, but that tattooed woman was extremely strange. He had practiced martial arts for many years, so he only needed a glance to see how petite her body was under the loose clothes.

Cheng Shan, who was beside him, lowered his head and asked, "Why didn't you just use an excuse to bring him back?"

"There's too much poison in her. I can't guarantee she'll be safe by my side." "Right now, both Duan Chengrui and Duan Feng want to win me over. This isn't to say that they know that the real culprit is me, so rather than letting Yan'er be afraid by my side, why not leave her by my side? In any case, Duan Chengrui won't harm her, and now, Duan Feng won't be able to harm her either, so I've achieved my goal."

Upon hearing these words, even Cheng Shan couldn't help but be astounded.

If it was before, then when would Duan Chengxuan have such thoughts about protecting someone until now?

When he returned to the Zong Ping Royal Manor, the first person he saw was the worried Duan Chengyu. Seeing that Duan Chengxuan had returned alone, Duan Chengyu quickly spoke up, "Senior Sang Ning's brothers were all injured. They said that a woman with tattoos on her face found traces of them. What did you do at Duan Feng's place?"

It's just a bit of a deterrent." As he spoke in a casual manner, Duan Chengxuan thought of the woman with the tattoo on her face and said in a low voice, "Chengshan, go investigate that woman's background and also pay a visit to the Imperial Palace. Tell them that I want to enter the palace and become a saint.

Cheng Shan understood and hurried to report it.

Hong Xiao, who had just heard the news, rushed over as well. He had just saluted when he heard Duan Chengxuan say, "Since it's difficult for Duan Chengrui to take even a single step, let's have Gu Cheng head over to this prince's estate."

"We still don't know who Gu Cheng actually is that he's loyal to. Although the Third Prince said that he was unable to confirm Gu Cheng's identity, he shouldn't be able to hear the truth now that he's been summoned before us." Qi Rou asked in confusion.

After a moment of silence, Hong Xiao did not dare to leave immediately to call Gu Cheng over.

Meanwhile, the sound of crutches hitting the ground came from the doorway. Yun Qingyang, who had been picked up a few days ago, walked in, his eyes clear, "Only at this moment will Gu Cheng speak the truth. We all know the secrets of immortality."

"That's right." Duan Cheng Xuan said.

At this moment, Gu Cheng's heart was still hanging in the air, but when he received the news, his heart turned cold.

At this moment, he was under Duan Chengrui's suspicion that he still needed to stay, and he only wished to bury his own matters properly. As long as he was not in a hurry to gain benefits, and was not in a hurry to obtain the thing he wanted the most, no one would discover his true purpose, and he would remain suspicious.

But Duan Chengxuan's intentions were obviously for him to confront him directly.

No matter how many playthings he played around with, they were no match for the straightforward questions of those on the surface.

As Gu Cheng left, he received another piece of news, "It seems like Miss Gu Zixian is also at the Jing King's side."

"My daughter and son doesn't have an easy target." At this moment, Gu Cheng laughed heartily and climbed onto the carriage belonging to Prince Jing's estate. The curved sabre was pressed against his neck by Hong Xiao, but his expression didn't change the entire time.

Gu Cheng respectfully saluted Duan Chengxuan and smiled as he said, "It's been a long time since we've last met. Prince Jing is still as arrogant and despotic as ever, aren't you afraid that after my identity is exposed, he'll directly send people to kill Gu Danyan?"

"So I told Hong Xiao to call you. Other than the few of us, no one else knows your identity." Duan Chengxuan sat on the main seat as he looked down at Gu Cheng condescendingly, "I can kill you at any time."

"I can kill you at any time." Gu Cheng chuckled softly.

"Where did your confidence come from? For Imperial Uncle to be able to deal with Navy Tide's King Jing, you are nothing more than a traitor." Duan Chengyu frowned as he spoke.

"If I didn't have something behind me, then naturally I wouldn't dare to stand in front of His Highness Duke Jing and Prince Zong Ping." Gu Cheng was still smiling decently, his usually slightly hunched back now standing straight as well. The flattery and kindness on his face had also vanished, leaving behind only a stern expression, "Under the Bodhisattva's face, the empress dowager isn't a kind person."

"What do you mean? The royal grandmother has never interfered with the imperial government! " Duan Chengyu was puzzled.

But at this moment, Duan Chengxuan's face had turned cold, and he seemed to vaguely know something.

When Gu Cheng saw Duan Chengxuan's expression, he already knew most of it. Now, he didn't keep him in suspense and smiled, "Wasn't the person who killed Duan Cong's most beloved person the empress dowager? Back then, she had buried the yellow paper and white bones in Phoenix's Cry Garden. For what reason, it was impossible for Prince Jing to not know. "

Duan Cheng Xuan naturally knew of it.

Looking at his expression, Gu Cheng already knew everything. He lightly glanced at the confused Duan Chengyu, then said, "I'm not trying to use you, but you should know that the empress dowager won't protect them in times of crisis."

"How much information do you know about the White Horse Temple?" Duan Chengxuan's expression turned completely cold.

"The hereditary Imperial Jade Seal has already disappeared. The empress dowager will definitely return to the palace within three months. What do you think the empress dowager will do when she's faced with several princes circling around a woman from the Yun clan and the possibility that she's the key to solving the mystery of longevity?" Not just the empress dowager, but all of the Duan Clan's ancestors have been passed down like this for generations, right? " Gu Cheng looked straight at Duan Chengxuan.

Duan Chengyu had no idea what was going on and what Gu Cheng was restraining himself with.

However, Duan Chengxuan's expression changed. "What do you want?"

"I only want Duan Feng to obtain the throne." With that, Gu Cheng finally lowered his head, not looking Duan Chengxuan in the eye. "I've never let down my guard against the empress dowager. Before the dust has settled, I'll imprison Senior Servant Gui. The Emperor …"

"I know what to do to protect Yan'Er's safety." Duan Chengxuan cut off Gu Cheng's words and sent someone to send Gu Cheng off before Duan Chengyu realised anything.

Duan Chengyu followed closely by Duan Chengxuan's side.

"Uncle Huang, how can you let him leave so easily? Even if what grandma Huang wants to do, he …"

"Imperial Mother wants to blame Gu Danyan for the theft of the Imperial Jade Seal!" Duan Chengxuan abruptly halted his steps and clenched his fists. "If it wasn't for Gu Cheng's reminder, I would've forgotten all about Imperial Mother's actions."

"I don't understand." Duan Chengyu was still puzzled.

"Only I, Yan'Er, and Duan Chengrui are aware of the matter regarding the Legacy Jade Seal. If something were to happen to the Inherited Imperial Jade Seal, do you think Imperial Mother will blame Duan Chengrui and I for it? " Duan Chengxuan turned around and said with a gloomy and cold gaze, "Your Imperial Grandmother wants to push the blame onto Gu Danyan, even at the cost of becoming enemies with Er Dan."