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The man turned, his face covered with a yellow veil. In one corner of the veil was embroidered a dragon with bared fangs and claws, and in the other a phoenix with fluttering wings.

"Shen Bai, I won't waste any more words with you. Are you willing to serve me?"

"May I know the intentions of Your Majesty?" Shen Bai raised his head, looking at Lin Mu with a puzzled expression.

Lai gave a faint smile, walked around Shen Bai, and praised him, "I can see that you are a man of great talent, as the saying goes, golden scales are not something that can be found in a pond. I am also a person who cherishes geniuses. I hope that Young Master Shen is willing to lend me a helping hand and satisfy my thirst and desire!

As he spoke, he slowly approached Shen Bai's ears. The hot air blew through the veil, causing his ears to turn red. Seeing Shen Bai's slightly embarrassed appearance, Lin Dong seemed to be very happy.

Shen Bai took a small step back, opening up some distance between him and Shen Bai. He then said respectfully, "Your Majesty is exaggerating. This commoner is just a commoner in a city. How could I stand such praise from Your Majesty?"

"Since I said that you can bear it, then you can." Lin Feng was slightly displeased with Shen Bai's refusal, but he really wanted to accept Shen Bai for his own use.

Even though it was Jiang Muyi, he only wanted to consolidate his power in the imperial government. Today, there are some radicals in the court who are always dissatisfied with their decisions. When that person was still alive, he could still stand on his side and give both sides a bit of balance. Ever since that person left …

Thinking of this, Lin Xin's heart couldn't help but throb in pain.

"This commoner was flattered by Your Majesty's praise! It's a pity that this commoner really doesn't have any interest. This commoner would be satisfied just by wishing to stay by the side of the person I like. " Shen Bai had no choice but to use the excuse that he had someone he liked as an excuse. He'd heard some secret rumors long ago. Although this empress had achieved outstanding results in political affairs, she was, after all, the ruler of a nation, and there was no shortage of romantic affairs.

He did not want to be taken in as a male pet because the empress had set her eyes on him. No matter how open Jinli Country was to the public, he still could not accept this.

"Oh? A person you like? So it turns out that Young Master Shen already had someone he could depend on! "How about you tell me that I will immediately issue a decree to grant you a marriage?" As if he had already decided that Shen Bai was lying when he said he had someone he liked.

However, Shen Bai was not afraid in the slightest. He gently smiled, and the image of that person's voice and smile unconsciously surfaced in his mind.

"This commoner's little wife still doesn't know about this matter, so I will not trouble Your Majesty to worry about it!" In case you scare her, it's not good. " It wasn't that he didn't know what Lin Ming was thinking. At such a time, how could he push her into such a dangerous situation?

After entering the capital, there were many dangers waiting for her. No matter what, he had to do his best to protect her. This is the promise that Shen Bai made in his heart, and also an oath.

"The person that Young Master Shen is talking about, could he be the Mu clan's chief?"

How could a person who had held a high position for so many years be kept in the dark by such a small trick? He could already guess what would happen after seeing the look in Mu Yi Zi's eyes. However, in his heart, there were not many people who would not be moved by power and authority. Other than the man himself, there was also Mu Youzi and the man in front of him.

Her pair of phoenix eyes narrowed and actually had some sort of resemblance to someone. She slowly nodded before sighing, "Forget it, I'd rather tear down a temple than break off a marriage. Since you already have someone you love, how can I force you to do so? You can go back first, and do not tell anyone about what happened today. "

"This commoner obeys the decree." Shen Bai bowed his head as he slowly retreated out of the hall.

When he returned to the Mu Jun Manor, he didn't have time to think about it as he walked towards Mu Yizi's room.

Shen Bai wondered how this little girl was doing. Thinking of this, he felt a burst of anxiety in his heart.

Only when he saw that she had already fallen asleep did he finally relax.

The next day at dawn, Shen Bai began to call Mu Yizi to get up. After yesterday's headache, Mu Yizi still felt weak in her limbs and almost fell down when she woke up.

"How about we not go today? Send someone to inform His Majesty that you're not feeling well, and pay his respects tomorrow." Looking at Mu Yizi's expression, Shen Bai couldn't help being a little worried. If something were to happen on the way here, what should he do?

Mu Yizi waved her hands, knowing that he was doing it for her own good. "I don't mind if they're all here."

Perhaps it was because she felt uncomfortable being deceived by Shen Bai, or perhaps it was because she didn't want to show her face and was embarrassed to forgive him so early on, but ever since she woke up, she had been avoiding his gaze.

There was nothing she could say, she could only carry her to the front hall to eat something, then under the lead of her father-in-law, they hurried towards the Town Hall.

The Town Hall looked even more majestic. In the middle, there was a large red carpet spread out to the foot of the throne. Several columns within the Town Hall were engraved with the design of a dragon and phoenix. The ministers had already taken their seats, waiting for the woman who was above all the others to arrive.

Today's morning assembly was much later than usual, and even the old officials could not help but whisper to each other. Mu Yizi and the others stood on the red carpet in the middle, their eyes firm, neither humble nor haughty, patiently waiting with the courtiers.

"His Majesty drove here!" A familiar voice sounded from afar, causing Mu Yizi and the others to look towards the source of the voice.

A woman in a court dress, supported by a kind of eunuch, came ambling up the steps. The dragon and the phoenix on the uniform flew around a fire pearl, and even the boots were embroidered with the design of a dragon and phoenix with golden threads.

It was her!

When that person sat on the Dragon Throne, Mu Yurou was able to see her appearance clearly. Wasn't the person sitting on the Dragon Throne the woman who had stayed at Qingfeng Stronghold?

She took another look at the eunuch dressed up as steward. It was the man who called himself Zhou who followed behind her day and day.

No wonder Ji Wei didn't dare to bring anyone to disturb them during the few days they stayed at the Pure Wind Stronghold. He must have received some secret decree, so after they left, he sent his men over to deal with them as soon as he could.

Mu Yizi glanced at General Ji Wei, who was clad in armor. Currently, Ji Wei was the only general in the imperial court. Even so, it was only a mere fourth grade. It looked like this old boy was in a hurry to exterminate the bandits because he was afraid His Majesty would stay in Qingfeng Stronghold for too long. Thus, he took a fancy to her and allowed her to serve as his official. As such, the appearance of two military generals in the court would inevitably mean that their powers would not be divided.

"The Qingfeng Stronghold Chief Mu Jiuzi accepts the decree!" Director Zhou stepped forward and smiled lightly at Mu Yizi as a form of greeting. He had been forced to conceal his identity in the Qingfeng Stronghold. Now that everyone knew about each other's identities, they had to maintain the harmony on the surface.