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"This little one understands!" "This lowly one will definitely follow the instructions of my consort …" Zhao Yu Xun hurriedly expressed his thoughts and firmly said.

"That's for the best. Here's five hundred taels of silver. Take it and find a good wife for your wife. Since my illness is fine, drink the prescription you gave me previously …" The moment Duan Mu Yan opened the door, Yufeng turned around and Zhao Yu Xun followed closely behind.

"Princess, are you alright?" Steward Zhou worriedly asked upon seeing Duan Mu Yan walking out of the Medicine Hall.

"Don't worry, I'm just feeling depressed. The prescription that Zhao Lang gave was the right one, it's getting late, rest early, especially the madam. Pregnant women have the hardest time, if Zhao Lang dares to bully you, you have to tell me, although I'm a side concubine, I still have some strength in my words …" Duan Mu Yan took two steps towards Mrs Zhao, her jade-like fingers slowly stroking her bulging lower abdomen as she looked at Zhao Yu Xun.

"Esteemed wangfei, don't worry. I'll definitely treat my wife well. I'll definitely …" Zhao Yuzhe immediately stepped forward to protect Madame Zhao and Feng Shi. His eyes seemed to show signs of dodging.

"That's good …" Housekeeper Zhou, let's go … " Duan Moyan pursed her lips. Her bright eyes seemed to have a deeper meaning as they stared at Zhao Yuxu for a moment, before she left together with Zhou Jing!

"Yu Xun, this is the Qi King's concubine, the Third Princess of the Dynasty? "He looks kind and unassuming. He actually resembles the first wife of the Qi Wang …" Mrs Zhao Feng commented as she watched Duan Mu Yan's departing back. Zhao Yuxu was speechless. He only supported Madame Zhao Feng as they walked back to their room.

"Yu Xun, are you alright? Why are you sweating so much? " Only when Madame Zhao Feng asked with suspicion did Zhao Yuxu realize that he'd long since been drenched in cold sweat.

After leaving the Keats Clinic, Duan Mu Yan didn't return to the Xiao manor.

"Princess, where are you going?" Seeing that this path was not the way back to the King's Manor, Zhou Han asked suspiciously. At this moment, the wind was blowing harder and harder, scraping against their bodies, causing them to feel a slight pain.

"Go around everywhere. You won't be able to sleep when you go back. Housekeeper Zhou, if you're tired, you can go back first. I'll be fine by myself …" Duan Mu Yan's footsteps grew increasingly hurried, she was currently heading towards the unmarked cemetery.

"How can that be, don't worry, wangfei. This old servant will follow behind you and won't disturb wangfei in any way!" Zhou Jing understood the meaning behind Duan Mu Yan's words. She wanted to be alone.

"Thank you very much." Without saying anything, Duan Muyan's footsteps became even more disorderly. Her curling eyelashes had already been stained with sparkling and translucent light. Under the moonlight, her devastatingly pale face was as white as snow. The words of the palace maid were like sharp blades that stabbed into her heart, unable to be pulled out. Never in her wildest dreams would Duan Muyan have imagined that the day of her wedding would be when her mother was abandoned in the wilderness.

After approximately an hour, Duan Mu Yan finally arrived at the unmarked cemetery that the palace maids were talking about.

"Royal Consort … Do you want to go on? " The sight of an ownerless corpse filled his mind. He did not understand why Duan Mu Yan would want to come here.

"Housekeeper Zhou, just stay here and wait for me!" Duan Muyan tried his best to control her voice so that no one could hear her trembling voice. Although Zhou Jing was confused, he stopped.

Duan Mu Yan walked step by step towards the cemetery, her steps becoming heavier and heavier, as though every step left a clear mark on the ground. Her tears couldn't help but flow down uncontrollably.

"Mufei …" Mu Yan is unfilial and has only come to see you. Why must royal father be so heartless … Twenty years of being wronged is not enough, you actually want to abandon your corpse in the wilderness! Mufei … Sorry... Mu Yan was unable to protect her royal brother … "Sorry …" Duan Muyan's eyes turned red as tears fell like rain. Her frail body knelt on the ground as she silently sobbed, suppressing her immense grief.

"One by one, you all left Mu Yan, leaving her in this ice-cold world. Mu Yan is really tired, mufei … Royal brother … Where are you... Mu Yan missed you two so much … I really want to be with you guys even in my dreams … But Mu Yan could not, mufei! Mu Yan swear to you, from now on, everyone who wrongly accused you will receive their due retribution! My royal brother will not die in vain!] Mu Yan wanted to take revenge … Mu Yan will definitely stand up for you in front of everyone in the world! "I will definitely make that almighty man regret everything he did …" Her choked voice was ice-cold, the flames of her hatred had already ignited in the depths of her heart. Even if she were to burn herself to death, she would have no regrets!

In the dark corner of the room, that pair of eyes which were as deep as the ocean became even darker. Looking at Duan Muyan who was crying sorrowfully, Duan Xingyi's hands slowly clenched into fists, her heart aching to the extreme. How could he not know what kind of burden this woman was carrying that pressured her to the point that she couldn't breathe.

"Master …" Would Duan Mu Yan be able to harm you? " At the side, Ye Li sensed Duan Xingyi's abnormality and spoke worriedly.

"I'm not the one she hates …" Duan Xingyi choked heavily. He swore that he wouldn't let Duan Mu Yan know that he had killed Duan Jingyang. He wouldn't let her know for the rest of his life.

"Master, you mean …" Ye Li said doubtfully.

"Ye Li, do you believe that this woman in front of you will turn the world upside down? "We just need to watch the show. I am already the crown prince and everything is within my control. Go back and remind Bing'er that she shouldn't make any moves for the time being, especially not to look for Xiao Yuxuan!" Duan Xingyi coldly spoke, his gaze still focused on her. How long would it take for her to kneel in such a cold sky?

Even though Duan Mu Yan had dried her tears, Zhou Jing was still able to see the inklings.

"Royal Consort … Are you okay? " Zhou Jing spoke softly, his voice filled with worry.

"It's fine, the wind blew into the sand, it's much better now. Let's go back …" Duan Mu Yan retracted the emotions in her eyes and slowly walked towards Xiao Wang Manor, her first battlefield.

The next morning, while Duan Mu Yan was still unconscious, there was a knock on the door.

"Who?" Duan Muyan opened her eyes slightly. She only felt her eyes turning sore. Perhaps she had cried too much that she felt uncomfortable. Noticing that there was no response from the door, Duan Mu Yan slowly rose and casually put on a set of clothes as she walked towards the door. When she opened the door, she saw Xiao Jin Feng holding a tray, anxiously standing outside.

"Your Highness? "Prince, please come in. Your concubine is being rude …" Duan Mu Yan was surprised at Xiao Jin Feng's appearance, and she stepped out of the door. Even though Xiao Jin Feng had never hurt mufei or royal brother, he was still the killer who hurt Qiu Yue! She hated his indifference, his ruthlessness, his cruelty and selfishness. If he hadn't wanted her to keep watch for him that day, how could she not have seen his mufei one last time?

"Ugh …" I... "I'm here to give you breakfast, and to take a look at how your body is doing …" Xiao Lingfeng lightly put down the tray as he awkwardly spoke. This was the first time he had taken the initiative to express his goodwill towards Duan Mu Yan.

"How dare I trouble Your Highness with such a small matter? Your servant has already recovered and can go to the main hall to eat. Your Highness, please sit!" Duan Mu Yan tightened her clothes, and was about to pour Xiao Jin Feng a cup of tea, but she discovered that the tea had already turned cold.

"I'm truly sorry, but chenqie loves to sleep. Mu Yan will make a pot of hot tea for Your Highness now!" Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to take the pot of tea and leave, she was stopped by Xiao Jin Feng.

"No need, I just came to sit, not to drink tea. Your room is missing a servant girl, how about I let Feng Xue come and serve you?" After experiencing so much, Xiao Lingfeng finally knew that he had a spot in his heart for Duan Mu. Even though he repeatedly denied it, the truth was as such, when he saw Duan Mu in Xiao Yuxuan's arms, he was burning with jealousy. When he heard that Duan Mu Yan had refused to marry Xiao Yuxuan, he was extremely excited! Even though he knew that there was still a gap between him and Duan Mu Yan, someone had to take a step forward.

"It's better if you don't. Qiu Yue has just left and chenqie is unable to accept others. Mu Yan finally understands why Your Highness rejected Mu Yan in such a manner back then. The Mu Yan of now also shares the same sentiments." Duan Mu Yan slowly sat beside Xiao Jin Feng as she spoke in a gentle voice.

"I... This king knows that those who have died cannot be revived. The only thing I can do is to let them feel at ease. Since you don't like Feng Xue, then you can switch to someone else. It's not appropriate for you to be by yourself in the end … " Xiao Lingfeng wanted to continue speaking, but he was stopped by Duan Moyan.

"Let's talk about this later. Your Highness, chenqie wants to know if Your Highness is interested in embroidery …" Duan Muyan changed the topic, a glint of light flashing in the depths of her eyes.

"Mu Yan, whether you misunderstand or not, this king will always clarify to you solemnly that this king doesn't have anything to do with Embroidery. She is Shi Rou's maid and has always been by my and Shi Rou's side. To Shi Rou, she is just like her little sister. Now that Shi Rou is no more, I have the responsibility of taking care of her, that's all!" Xiao Jingfeng vowed solemnly.

"Your highness has misunderstood, your chenqie doesn't want to hear these things. Your chenqie thinks that embroidery is not bad, if Your highness has her in your heart, then accept her. The position of main wife will always be at ease, or you can marry someone else, that will be fine, your chenqie doesn't complain, as for Qiu Yue's matter …" "Since this matter has already passed, there is no longer any point in knowing who is in the right and who is in the wrong. After all, the main concubine is the one who cares the most about brocade. Chenqie will not be so stingy …" Her clear eyes flickered with a light of relief.

"Mu Yan, what must I say to make you believe that this king doesn't have any romantic feelings for brocade. This king …" Xiao Jingfeng still wanted to explain more, but he saw Duan Mu Yan picking up the bowl of porridge instead, as though she didn't care about his explanation at all.

"Eat first. If you need anything, just tell Housekeeper Zhou. I'll go to court first. I'll accompany you when I get back …" Xiao Lingfeng sighed lightly and then got up to leave. Just as he was about to walk to the door, Duan Mu Yan suddenly spoke up.

"Your Highness …" "Many thanks …" The light in Duan Mu Yan's eyes dimmed slightly, and she didn't even raise her head to look at Xiao Jin Feng as she continued to eat. However, this' thank you 'caused a wave of warmth to rise in Xiao Jin Feng's heart. Speechless, Xiao Jin Feng slowly left the room and closed the door behind him.

Sensing that Xiao Jin Feng's footsteps were getting further and further away, Duan Mu Yan suddenly put down the porcelain bowl. She still hadn't forgotten who it was that nearly took Qiu Yue's life because of a porcelain bowl! Xiao Jingfeng, what you owe me is not something that can be repaid with a breakfast meal!

Just as Duan Mu Yan was at a loss for words, the door to her room was opened by someone from the outside. Su Jin Xiu walked in with a tray in her hand and closed the door behind her.

"What's the matter?" Duan Moyan wiped the corner of her mouth lightly with a towel and lifted her beautiful eyes just in time to see Su Jin Xiu walk up to her with a gloomy expression.

"This servant came to deliver breakfast to the side concubine …" Her ice-cold voice didn't have the slightest bit of warmth. Su Jin Xiu forcefully lifted the tray onto the table. Her gaze swept across the breakfast sent over by Xiao Jin Feng, causing her to feel a chill.

"Is that necessary? Did you see that the Qi King had arrived? Su Jin Xiu, there's no one else here, so you don't have to pretend to be so tired. " Duan Mu Yan's willow-shaped eyebrows slightly raised, and her beautiful eyes that were like butterfly feathers looked towards Su Jin Xiu.