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"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.