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Murong Yu hurriedly rushed towards the Imperial Palace, but before he could even reach the Imperial City gates, he met the crown prince's guard. After reading the letter, he ignored the persuasion of the imperial guards and returned to his residence, rather than directly entering the Imperial Palace.

As soon as he entered, he realized that something was wrong. There was no one at the entrance, and while he was still in doubt, a guard hurried over. When he saw him, he immediately let out a sigh of relief.

"Prince, it's good that you're back."

"What's going on?" Murong Yu said coldly.

"Your Royal Highness, the brothers from the Black word camp are not in the mansion. A moment ago, Mister Hong suddenly kidnapped Madam Jue and rushed into the study room. All the other guards rushed in and surrounded the study room.

"Humph!" Murong Yu snorted coldly before bringing Hei Er and the others with him to the Clear Mo Courtyard.

"Your Highness." Seeing that Murong Yu had returned to the manor, the guards and servants in the study immediately made way for him. Red Willow and Lu Ping looked at Murong Yu with flustered expressions. They were so nervous that they couldn't say a word.

Housekeeper Liu stepped forward and said, "My lady has been taken in. I don't know what to do with Hong Wentao, but there was no sound at all from the inside at all."

"Hong Wen Tao, this king is outside. Get out right now!" Murong Yu channeled his inner energy and shouted.

He twisted Chen Jue`er's hand to block her, and also placed a shining sword on her neck. He did not seem to have the slightest intention of showing mercy to the fairer sex, Chen Jue-er's hair was loose, one side of his mouth was already bruised, his neck had been cut by the sharp sword, and his blood flowed a little red, which was rather frightening.

Seeing that Murong Yu, Chen Jue'er's tears were flowing even more profusely, she cried out in a somewhat hoarse voice: "Your Highness, save me! "Your Highness, quickly save me. Jue'er is so afraid …"

When Murong Yu saw Chen Ju`er's miserable appearance, he was already infuriated. "Hong Wen Tao, I don't care what your intentions are. What kind of man are you to force a weak girl into submission?"

"Hur hur." Hong Wentao disapprovingly smiled and said, "The victor is the king and the loser is the bandit. As long as it can be accomplished, there is no need to use any means. I, the diligent king, only want one thing."

"What the hell!"

Hong Wentao scanned everyone and said, "There are too many people in this courtyard. I'm a bit nervous."

"All of you, go down!"

"Your Highness! "This person specializes in using poison weapons …" Hei Er reminded him.

Hong Wen Tao's hand strength increased by a bit. Chen Jue'er screamed in pain and Murong Yu shouted in a low voice: "All of you, get down!"

Everyone had no choice but to leave. Hong Wen Tao said with satisfaction, "Duke Qin, you must think that I am here for the formation diagram, right? "Actually, I want an old item …"

"If you have something to say, just say it, there's no need to beat around the bush." Murong Yu interrupted him coldly.

Hong Wentao was stunned for a moment. He gritted his teeth and said, "I want Chen Bailian's Spirit Mountain diagram."

"Spirit Mountain Diagram?" Chen Jue`er's eyes also flashed and she hurriedly lowered her gaze. She also did not expect that Hong Wentao did not enter the manor for the sake of setting up the formation diagram.

"Yes!" It's the famous painting you took out of the items you received from Pingyuan that year. "Didn't you like Chen Baili's landscape painting? I only found out after asking around for many years that the painting was in your hands. You didn't even care about the wealth in the past and just accepted some of the paintings, right?"

"That's right!" Murong Yu narrowed his eyes and asked, "What do you want from that painting?"

"You don't need to care about that. Just use that painting to exchange for this woman's life!" This humble one has already stood for too long. If Your Highness does not hurry up and pick up the painting, I'm afraid that the sword in my hand will not hold steady. " After Hong Wen Tao finished speaking, he slightly withdrew his sword, and another bloody wound appeared on Chen Jue`er's neck.

Chen Ju`er screamed again as he glared hatefully at Hong Wentao, but the latter completely ignored him and only kept on urging Murong Yu on.

This was the first time Murong Yu had been threatened by someone face to face, and this was also the first time this had happened within his own residence. Just what kind of background did Hong Wentao have for him to have this kind of courage?

He was worried that the useless woman in his hands didn't have enough chips, so he could only keep his composure on the surface. On the other hand, he started to agitate: "Murong Yu, I didn't think that you, the diligent king, wouldn't even be able to protect your own woman. One of you is running away with someone, and the other one is about to die in front of you …"

In addition, he didn't want to be easily threatened. "I have already given that painting to the crown prince a long time ago, and if you know what's good for you and let me go, I can let you go this time. Otherwise, next year will be the day of your death."

"You!" He had indeed underestimated Murong Yu and had also overestimated the foolish Chen Jue`er. He had allowed her to stay safely in the Duke's Mansion for three years; other than sending him to his bed, it didn't seem that she had received his favor. This chess piece seemed to be of little use.

Looking at Murong Yu's cold expression, he did not seem to care much about Chen Jue`er's life and death, Hong Wentao was a bit panicked, "Good, good, the person is better off than the heavens." Seeing Murong Yu's cold expression, he did not seem to care much about Chen Jue`er's life and death, Hong Wentao was a bit panicked, "Good, good, the god knows the best.

"Your Highness, save me..." Chen Jue-er let out a sorrowful cry as he was led out of the manor by Hong Wentao.

However, his respected teacher had taught him that in the eyes of those with a higher position, when threatened, he must not show weakness. Otherwise, the person who had lost would be even worse, and he could only harden his heart and not agree to any conditions, which would make him more likely to use his power to suppress others.

Although Chen Bailian's painting was priceless in Huan City, it wasn't something that Hong Wentao had come here for. Murong Yu thought as he chased after him with his men, keeping a certain distance between them and Hong Wentao.

"You bastard, let me go! I'm going to die from the pain! " After exiting the manor, Chen Jue'er was enraged. She grabbed Hong Wentao and shouted like a cat.

Hong Wentao said with a sneer, "If not, Murong Yu would have suspected you as well. That night, Yunsheng might have seen you and told Murong Yu everything. If it wasn't for you remaining in the manor, I would have left long ago. I don't need to care about your life."

"She might not have seen me, but look at Prince's expression. He was still very worried about me, or else he would have already had you captured." Chen Jue`er said stubbornly.

"I said you're stupid, but you're really stupid. If you want to stay in the Mansion of the Duke, you'd better admit your mistake to Murong Yu. Say that I threatened you with poison to get the formation diagram …" Hong Wen Tao said halfway, "Forget it! Letting you enter the Duke's Mansion is my biggest mistake. You better be more quick-witted for me in the future, otherwise, what's the use of having you stay in the Spirit Eagle Palace! "

"What if the prince still suspects me?" Chen Jue`er started to worry. She really did not want to leave the Duke's Mansion, but she also knew the viciousness of the people of the Spirit Eagle Palace. It was simply too easy for them to kill her.

Hong Wentao chuckled and said, "Then we can only let you suffer a little more." After saying this, without waiting for Chen Jue`er's voice, he had already ruthlessly imprinted a palm on her back, causing her to spit out blood and fall to the ground. Then, he turned his head back, charged towards Murong Yu, gave a provocative smile, and quickly left.

"Mom, are you feeling better?" The roses in the yard were blooming brilliantly. Yunsheng helped Madam Zhou walk around while the weather was still fine.

Madam Zhou gave two light coughs and said, "Mother feels much better. Yue Er, you don't have to worry."

After parting ways with Murong Yu for a day, she had persuaded the guards to change horses and continue on their journey, night and day. Thus, they were only two days late compared to Baili Yu.

"Mother is very happy that you've come to accompany her, but Yue'er, you've already married into her family, so you should take your husband as your priority. You should return to the palace after staying for a few more days, don't stay here for too long." She did not want to implicate her daughter. Her daughter was also aware that this was Jiangnan and Baili Yu was here, so she was very afraid of Yun Sheng's willfulness. If he did not go to the Prince's Mansion, what would happen then?

"Yue Er wants to accompany mother for a bit. Don't worry mother, I'm here to accompany you because Murong Yu agreed. He wants me to be at ease because he's the one who called the doctor here yesterday."

"Yue Er, how can you call your husband by his full name? Your mother doesn't know much, but the imperial family values etiquette the most. This way, you will give others information." With a solemn expression, Madame Zhou asked, "I heard you say that it was the prince who allowed it. In that case, does the prince treat you well?"

"He …" Yun Sheng faltered for a moment before saying after a moment of thought, "It's alright. Although there are times when you are extremely ferocious, you don't feel sorry for me."

Your child's temper should be put away for now. This person, even though you entered the house later than the lady in the house, you are still the principal wife, so you should treat him well. He will naturally understand that there will be a long time left for him and his mother will not be able to see it.

"Mother, what are you talking about?" The doctor has already said that you are getting better. Yue Er will accompany you, and she won't go anywhere else. Please don't say any more depressing words. "

"Alright, Mom won't say anymore. Mom is just …" Mrs Zhou looked at Yun Shengyue and shook her head without saying a word.

Yun Sheng Yue picked a red rose and put on Madam Zhou's hair. She said with a smile, "Mother, these flowers look so beautiful."

Madame Zhou's pale face blushed. "Silly girl, mother is already old. Why are you still wearing these flowers? You should wear them yourself."

"It doesn't matter if Madam is wearing it. This humble servant will take some of these red festivities later and insert them back into the bottle." Ruo Lan's face was also brimming with smiles. She was relieved that the princess had come. She had been worrying a lot these past few days.

Yun Sheng picked another two small powders and stretched out his hand to put on Ruo Lan's makeup. He said with sincere emotion, "Alright, Ruo Lan. You've worked hard these past few days."

"That's right, it must have been really hard on this child. Ai, I finally managed to get out from that deep palace. After a day of not living, he ended up suffering alongside a sick person like me." Mrs. Zhou said with guilt.

Ruo Lan hastened to say, "Madam, wangfei, quickly don't say it like that. These are all part of this servant's duties."

"Mother, when I first saw Big Sister Ruo Lan after entering the palace, I felt that I was very lucky. At that time, I was thinking how great it would be if I could have such a big sister!" Yun Sheng pulled Madam Zhou with one hand and Ruo Lan with the other. She said, "Big Sister Ruo Lan, your parents are no longer here. If you don't mind, you'll recognize me as your younger sister. My mother is your mother, alright?"