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"What are you worried about? Even if Duan Mu Yan were to seek revenge, what does this have to do with me? Su Jin Xiu, what are you reminding me of? " A suffocating sense of oppression caused Su Jin Xiu to step back involuntarily. She was extremely nervous, she understood Duan Zitong's words very well. She had originally wanted to seek out Duan Zitong for help, but now it seemed like she was plotting something against him.

"This servant doesn't dare. This servant will return now and carefully observe Duan Moyan. If there's any movement, please report it to the princess." Su Jin Xiu cowered and spoke. She lowered her eyes to pay her respects and then quickly left.

Looking at Su Jin's back, Duan Zitong bit her teeth.

"Princess, you don't believe Su Jin Xiu's words?" Qing Lan walked in from outside and asked doubtfully.

"Not only do I believe, I even heard it in my heart. To be able to make Su Jin Xiu this scared, it seems that Duan Mu Yan has really changed quite a bit. Qing Lan, if she wants to take revenge, who would she look for first?" Duan Zitong secretly sighed and sat back down at the table.

"Reporting to the princess, this servant thinks that it's Su Jinxiu who killed Autumn Moon and dragged Duan Mu Yan into this chain of events." Qing Lan analyzed.

"Perhaps. Then what about after Su Jin Xiu's embroidery?" Duan Zitong's eyes grew darker and darker. If Duan Mu Yan really wanted revenge, then Su Jin Xiu wasn't the only one.

"This... This servant doesn't know. " Qing Lan hesitated for a moment before replying.

"I don't know either. Perhaps there might be me, or the crown prince or even … Forget it … "It's still too early to say these things now. I want to see just how strong Duan Moyan is. Just now, Su Jinxiu said that she bought two maids. Go and check on the origins of those two maids …" Duan Zitong lightly waved her hand to withdraw the blue light, but she remained seated at the table for a long time.

Ever since Yao'er and Zi Min entered the Xiao manor, Duan Mu Yan's room was bustling with noise and excitement. Yao'er wasn't much of a talker, but she was careful and prudent with her work, so Yao'er would definitely be at ease in handling all matters. In comparison, Zi Min was a bit more straightforward, and would ask anything she wanted to her.

"Mistress, it's almost time for lunch. Are you going to the main hall or your room?" Yao'er looked at the time before letting go of the feather duster in her hand and walked to Duan Mu Yan's side.

Duan Mu Yan didn't reply, she merely cast a glance at Zi Min before shifting her gaze to Yao'er.

"Zi Min, what are you thinking about?" Yao'er also felt that something wasn't right with Zi Min today. Normally, she would chase after her mistress and ask her questions, but today, she was as quiet as a sheep.

Only after Yao'er spoke did Zi Min stand up. She lowered her head as she walked to Duan Mu Yan's side. She looked at her with eyes that seemed to be void of expression, hesitating to speak.

Seeing Zi Min like this, Duan Mu Yanhong smiled and stood up.

"Let's eat outside today. Let's go …" Duan Mu Yan ignored the reluctance on Zi Min's face and walked out of the room. Zi Min sighed viciously and before she could follow, she was dragged out of the room by Yao'er.

When Duan Mu Yan arrived at the front courtyard, she saw Xiao Jin Feng walking out of the study.

"Mu Yan, where are you guys going? "It's almost time for lunch …" Xiao Jin Feng asked suspiciously.

"Reporting to Your Highness, chenqie is a bit bored, so I asked them to accompany me for a walk. I won't be accompanying Your Highness for lunch …" Facing Xiao Lingfeng, her smile was like a flower.

"Then This King will accompany you out?" Even though they treated each other with respect, they still lacked a bit of tacit understanding. Xiao Lingfeng only wanted to get along with Duan Mu Yan a little more.

"Your highness takes care of everything everyday. It's rare for me to have time to rest. Your concubine should just have them to accompany her …" Duan Mu Yan rejected. Seeing that Xiao Jin Feng was about to speak again, Yao'er took a step forward.

"Your Highness, don't worry. With us accompanying you, we won't let anything happen to you." Since Yao'er had said so, Xiao Jingfeng had nothing else to say and slightly nodded.

After leaving the Xiao family's residence, Duan Mu Yan and Yao'er walked towards the most bustling and bustling street in the imperial city. Only Zi Min followed them, looking depressed. Only until they reached the entrance of Lone Moon Restaurant did Duan Mu Yan and Yao'er prepare to enter. However, they saw that Zi Min still continued to walk forward, as if she didn't intend to turn around.

"Zi Min..." "Where are you going?" Yao'er doubtfully asked as she turned around and walked over to Zi Min's side.

"Ugh …" Sorry... I... "I didn't see …" Hearing Yao'er's shout, Zi Min finally reacted and said awkwardly.

"Enough …" "I'm hungry …" Duan Mu Yan looked meaningfully at Zi Min as she stepped into the Single Moon Restaurant first. Yao'er then pulled on Zi Min and followed behind her.

The Solitary Moon Restaurant was located in the middle of the most bustling city streets of the Imperial City. The fourth floor was located in the middle of the most bustling city streets of the Imperial City.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Duan Mu Yan went straight up to the fourth floor before finding a room near the window to sit down. Zi Min and Yao'er sat opposite of her.

"What would the three esteemed guests like to order? We have everything here, and I'm sure you'll be satisfied with it. " The waiter spoke out in a courteous manner. Anyone who could come to this restaurant to eat was either rich or wealthy. Thus, the waiter had a bit more to think about.

"Whatever, as long as I have a few." Duan Mu Yan waved her hands and retreated, her gaze directed at Zi Min.

"Zi Min, is there something on your mind?" Duan Moyan's lips parted as she spoke in an indifferent tone.

"Ugh …" Return to Master... No... "No." Firstly, there were too many people here, and he couldn't even talk about killing Duan Rui. Secondly, this was his enemy in the first place, so she didn't want to go empty-handed. Actually, ever since morning, she had wanted to take a leave of absence from Duan Mu Yan and kill Duan Rui. She couldn't wait any longer.

"It's better if it really isn't there. If you have something on your mind, feel free to tell me. I will do everything I've promised you …" Duan Mu Yan seemed to have a deeper meaning as she turned her gaze towards the window.

At this moment, there was a commotion at the entrance of the Lone Moon Restaurant.

"What are all of you still standing there in a daze for!?" Go and capture that little brat for this prince! " A man in green dress was holding a folding fan in his hand, pointing it at a subordinate beside him, as he scolded angrily.

The five lackeys beside the man didn't dare to hesitate. They immediately flew out and caught the plain-clothed girl who had run out a few meters, her hair and clothes in disarray.

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk …" Young lady, you really don't know what's good for you. Being chosen by me, the prince of Rui, is a blessing that you've gained by many times. Why are you running away … Someone! Bring this king some wine. This King will accompany this lady in the street and have a drink … " The man before him was none other than the only son of the King, Duan Rui. At this moment, someone behind Duan Rui had already passed wine over to Duan Rui.

"Don't... I beg of you, your highness, please let me go … "Save me …" The girl's face was pale and her eyes were filled with fear.

"What is it? Not drink? This King will feed it to you! " Duan Rui had a lecherous smile on his face as he drank a mouthful of wine. His mouth that was puffed out like a frog's slowly moved towards the woman's cherry lips, then he changed directions midway and kissed the woman's neck. Before the girl could react, an ice-cold feeling flowed from her neck into her collar.

"Ah …" You... What are you doing? " It was the beginning of winter, and the woman felt a chill in her body. The clothes on her chest were tantalizing and beautiful, as they were soaked in wine.

Duan Rui's eyes went green when he saw this scene. He slapped the wine jug out, then rolled up his sleeve and walked over to the woman.

"Aiyo …" Look at me, why are you so careless, come … This king will wipe your body dry, tsk tsk... Wow, so weak! " Duan Rui's hands unrestrainedly covered the woman.

Upstairs, Zi Min could no longer bear to continue watching. She immediately stood up and attempted to stab Duan Rui to death through the window, but she was stopped by Yao'er.

"Zi Min, don't be too impulsive. There are so many people now and you came with Master. Do you want to die on your own and implicate Master?" Yao'er forcefully suppressed Zi Min as she spoke.

"Can we just let him get away scot-free?" Zi Min's eyes were crimson red. He saw that Duan Rui was right in front of her, yet he couldn't take revenge. The pain he felt caused her heart to feel as if a knife had pierced through her heart.

"Zi Min, it's too early to say that!" Her gaze was still fixated on Duan Rui.

At this moment, Duan Rui's hands were even more unrestrained, and his loathsome mouth was fiercely covering the woman's snowy neck, leaving behind a deep red mark. The woman's face was filled with pain as he screamed for his life.

The streets were filled with more and more people. Everyone was angry, but no one dared to say anything. There were also a few people who had ill intentions who were watching from the sidelines. The woman's shout made Duan Rui even more excited until finally, Duan Rui fiercely grabbed the woman's jade wrist and pushed her against the wall of the pawnshop opposite of the Single Moon Restaurant. The five retainers knew what they were supposed to do and immediately surrounded Duan Rui and the woman inside. Only from the fourth floor, Duan Mu Yan, Zi Min, and Yao'er could see everything happening. Duan Mu Yan even heard Zi Min's fist cracking.

Inside the circle, Duan Rui fiercely pressed the woman against the wall, and his mouth slid down the woman's neck. The woman's cry for help became weaker and weaker, until in the end, all that remained was a low gasp.

After attacking the city, Duan Rui tidied up his clothes and cast a sidelong glance at the woman who had collapsed on the ground.

"I say, green perky, your acting is quite good. This king is very satisfied. In a while, I'll go to the Jing King Manor to receive the reward …" Duan Rui looked at the woman before him with satisfaction as he said bitterly.

"The Prince ordered it. Of course, Lu Qiuyu has to put in all her effort, it's just that the Prince was just too mighty, so Lu Qiuyu almost couldn't hold on any longer …" Prince … "You're too amazing …" The woman, who had a sad look on her face, was suddenly overjoyed. She slowly propped herself up and straightened her clothes. Only now did the five followers retreat to the side. One of the retainers passed the alcohol that was already prepared to be drunk to Duan Rui.

Hahaha …" Oh, oh … You really know how to talk! Fine! Just based on your words, this king will give you an extra five hundred silver! " Subsequently, Duan Rui took out five hundred silver taels and threw it into Gongzi's hands. He then picked up the wine jug and took a big gulp. This was his hobby. As Duan Rui saw it, women and good wine were his lifelong pursuits!

After Lu Ling received the silver, she obediently left. At this moment, the crowd realized that everything was just a farce and scattered like a bird.

In the Lone Moon Restaurant, Zi Min watched everything that was happening with astonishment. Her eyebrows locked even tighter. She had just been trying to get justice for that woman, but she didn't expect it to turn out this way.

"It is better to be careless. If you had acted earlier, this matter might have turned the tables. Let's continue watching …" A look of gratification flashed past her eyes. If Zi Min wanted to make a move, how could Yao'er stop her?