"So you want me to test it out?" Duan Xingyi raised his eyebrows.
"Bing'er doesn't dare. According to Meng Yan's character, mortal people cannot enter her eyes." However, Leng Bingxin had this intention.
"Yes, nothing will happen to the palace in the next two days. On the other hand, Xiao Yuxuan's departure tomorrow might not be a bad thing. Ye Li, have you settled the matter I asked you to do?" Duan Xingyi solemnly said.
"Please rest assured master, as long as you make a move, Dou Jing will not be able to survive." Ye Li swore solemnly.
"Good!" As for Shen Hanxin, oh, you must not let me return to the Southern Mountain Pass safely, otherwise, his good days will come to an end! " Duan Xingyi slightly narrowed his cold eyes that carried a radiance that couldn't be underestimated. In fact, as the youngest and most capable prince of the Southern Yue, no one had ever dared to look down on him.
The night was as cold as ever, and the Xiao manor was completely silent. Within the cold wind, that lonely figure stood silently outside Duan Mu Yan's room, his hand gripping his jade flute shaking even more. After a long while, Xiao Yuxuan finally did not take a single step forward. He lowered his eyes and turned around. Right at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared from within Duan Mu Yan's room.
"Ping Wang, Master will invite you in." Zi Min said faintly. Xiao Yuxuan's voice shook as she subconsciously glanced towards the room. Her elegant figure was wandering by the window.
Xiao Yuxuan didn't know how he managed to enter Duan Mu Yan's room, but after he did, Yao'er and Zi Min naturally stood guard outside.
The candles in the room flickered, and the flickering light from the candles illuminated Duan Mu Yan's face, making his look increasingly ethereal. Despite being so close, Xiao Yuxuan could not feel the heart that he had once missed.
"I know... I shouldn't have stopped you because I thought you'd come in... I was wrong. The moment you turned around, I had a premonition that if I did not call you back, Mu Yan would lose you, who loved me so much, for the rest of her life … Jade Xuan... "Sorry …" Her tears were crystal clear. It had been a long time since she had truly shed tears like this. Looking at the only man she was concerned for in her life, Duan Muyan could no longer suppress the weakness in her heart.
Without hesitation, Xiao Yuxuan rushed forward and tightly embraced Duan Mu Yan. He allowed the tears to fall onto his smooth forehead, fusing his cheeks with her own tears.
"Why …" "Why did you say such cruel words that day …" Xiao Yuxuan opened his mouth in pain, his heart was as sharp as a knife. If it weren't for that sentence, how could he have drank so much, and how could he have been a commoner …
"Sorry …" Yu Xuan, I want to forget about you, but your name is etched in my heart. What should I do!? Unless your heart is taken out, what will happen if you are here?! " In this world of Yan Muyan, the only person she could rely on was a man who had almost left without saying goodbye. She suddenly became afraid, afraid that one day, she would be separated from the world.
"Mu Yan... "You will always have me. No matter how the stars change, I will always stay by your side …" He had thought that he would be able to let go of the worry in his heart. Turns out that Duan Moyan had long branded an indelible mark in his heart.
"Jade Xuan …" I know I'm going further and further away from you, but I can't stop... Will you wait for me? Give me time. As long as all of this is over, I will fulfill our previous promise. In Mu Yan's heart, you will always be the only one! " Her curly eyelashes were covered in tears. In the end, Duan Mu Yan could not let go of her relationship with Xiao Yu Xuan.
"Mu Yan... What are you trying to do? Revenge? Who is it? Duan Xingyi? As long as you say it, I will definitely help you! " It had been a long time since Xiao Yuxuan had heard Duan Moyan's confession. These words were enough to make him forget all that was wrong with her and protect her from the bottom of his heart.
"No …" Jade Xuan... Give me time, will you? " Duan Moyan looked at Xiao Yuxuan pleadingly. Tears rolled down his cheeks.
"Good!" I'll wait for you! I will leave the Imperial City for a period of time tomorrow. But don't worry, no matter where I go, I will still think of you! " This was the reason why Xiao Yuxuan had come. He didn't want to leave without a sound.
"Thank you …" "Yu Xuan …" Duan Mu Yan once again embraced Xiao Yu Xuan. That kind of deep emotion, that perfect ending, had always been something that was impossible to come by.
Outside, the wind and snow were mixed, and the cold wind mixed with the cold was blowing in the air without leaving a trace of warmth.
There was only one day left before Xiao Jin Feng's concubine ceremony, and the Xiao Residence suddenly became lively. All of the servants were preparing for the happy event tomorrow. Only Duan Mu Yan could be considered a little more relaxed.
"Mistress, must we go today?" After all, tomorrow was the day of truth. It was not a good time to leave.
"I must go!" Duan Mu Yan's tone was firm and persistent. Yao'er and Zi Min glanced at each other before they obediently followed Duan Mu Yan out of the room.
At the entrance of the mansion, Xiao Jin Feng appeared with a dejected expression in front of Duan Moyan. The past was still fresh in her mind. His marriage with Duan Moyan hadn't even been half a year, how could she endure this?
"Mu Yan... You... Do you have time? " That handsome face grew paler and paler as Xiao Jingfeng spoke awkwardly. Ever since he agreed to let Su Jin become his concubine, he had never really talked to Duan Mu Yan.
"Is the prince busy?" Her expression was as calm as a calm lake.
"Ugh …" It wasn't anything important, but … "If you don't like it, you can …" Xiao Xinfeng was at a loss for words.
"Your Highness, don't worry. Mu Yan definitely won't miss a thing. If Your Highness is fine, Mu Yan wants to go out and take a look. Yao'er, let's go …" After bowing, Duan Moyan bypassed Xiao Lingfeng and left the Xiao manor.
Xiao Lingfeng's eyes turned slightly red as he stared at the departing figure of Duan Muyan. His heart was filled with an incomparable amount of unwillingness, and luckily, he managed to catch up to her.
The Spring Festival was still bustling. Just as Duan Mu Yan was about to step onto the second floor, she heard a familiar voice coming from a corner.
"The graceful steps of a lotus are really the number one card of the Spring Festival. In the end, it's completely different from those ladies." The pure voice was a bit ambiguous, and a few praises came from the figure behind the curtain.
Duan Mu Yan trembled when she heard his voice. Just as she was puzzled, a familiar figure appeared in front of her.
"May I ask who this young master is?" Looking at the purplish-red dress, Duan Mu Yan couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Even if she didn't become Duan Mu Yan, she was still unable to shake off the devilish handsome man in front of her.
"I am just a nobody. If Lady Yan'er does not mind, you can call me Yi." Duan Xingyi curled his lips and lightly waved his jade-like fingers. The folding fan in his hand spun in a circle.
"Ugh …" Young Master Yi's heart must belong to this place as it is extremely fertile and thus, I apologize for the absence of Yan'er. " Duan Mu Yan didn't want to have any relationship with Duan Xingyi in the Spring Hall. Seeing that Duan Muyan was about to turn and leave, Duan Xingyi's figure flashed and with a speed so fast that he had already arrived beside his.
"Miss …" Zi Min immediately stood in front of Duan Moyan, protecting her as she coldly stared at her.
"It's fine. I believe Young Master Yi won't hurt Yan'er …" Duan Moyan silently exhaled a breath of cold air, her brows furrowed as she smiled while using a light tone to speak.
"Naturally, how can I bear to part with such a beautiful and alluring dewdrop …" Duan Xingyi's beautiful phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as his gaze landed on Duan Mu Yan.
"What does Young Master Yi want?" Duan Moyan went straight to the point, but didn't stop in her tracks. Based on the estimated time, Xiao Yuxuan's army would pass by this place soon.
I just want to have a long drink with Lady Yan'er. Would Lady Yan'er like that?" Duan Xingyi sized up the girl in front of him. Her face was like a lotus flower in water. Her appearance definitely matched her identity. However, her eyes emitted a gaze that seemed to be filled with anxiety and annoyance.
"Young master, please!" Duan Muyan did not want to delay any longer. As she spoke, she had already pushed open the door of the Violet Butterfly Pavilion.
"Min'er, go prepare a jar of good wine and some pastries …" Both Zi Min and Yao'er naturally understood each other. They recognized Duan Xingyi, and their master telling them to leave was undoubtedly to prevent them from being found out.
After Yao'er and Zi Min left, Duan Mu Yan swayed towards the window sill and pushed open the window. In the next second, a gust of cold wind blew in and Duan Mu Yan couldn't help but shiver. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt the weight of her body.
"Ugh …" Ease... I, Mu Yan, am grateful for Young Master Yi's good intentions. " Just as Duan Muyan was about to refuse, she suddenly heard a loud and clear sound of a battle drum coming from outside the window.
Through the window, an imposing, dragon-like army appeared before her. The horse in the lead was a deep red in color, and with a single glance, one could tell that it was a top-grade Ferghana Horse. The person on the horse was dressed in a military uniform, appearing valiant and valiant.
As he watched Xiao Yuxuan's figure slowly pass through the window, Duan Mu Yan's body couldn't help but tremble. At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten about Duan Xingyi behind his, and in his eyes, there was only the man before his. But in the end, the man she loved slowly left her sight, and the man who had saved her time and time again, never once left her side.
"It is unexpected that Lady Yan Er already has a partner in her heart …" Duan Xingyi's words pulled Duan Mu Yan back from her daze. When the warm aura rushed towards her, Duan Mu Yan subconsciously retreated, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes.
Everyone in the entire Badlands Court knows about it, and everyone knows about it. Being able to see the Ping Wang once, is a blessing that Yan'er has built up over the years. Of course, Yan'er knows that the Ping King is just a person who admires him and has no ulterior motives. Earlier, she had been too focused, so if she denied it now, it would draw suspicion from others.
"Heh, what a handsome and unparalleled young man. I wonder what Miss Yan'er thinks of the Second Prince of the Badlands? In other words, the current crown prince?" Duan Xingyi lightly smiled as he slowly put away the folding fan in his hand. He then stared fixedly at Duan Mu Yan.
"Yan'er does not dare to speak carelessly before meeting someone she has not met. "Since the food and wine have arrived, how about we drink?" Duan Mu Yan replied as he walked to the side of the table. Duan Xingyi didn't pursue the matter any further. He strolled over and sat opposite of Duan Mu Yan, his eyes never leaving her.
"Could it be that there's something wrong with Yan'er's face?" Her heart was trembling slightly. The so-called feeling of being a bandit should be as she was now.
"No, this face is like a crescent moon-like flower. It can be said to be peerless in its generation, but …" Duan Xingyi placed his folding fan on the table and grabbed the wine cup in front of him.