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"But what?" Duan Moyan sat beside him, listening intently.

"However, Miss Yan'er's eyes are especially beautiful, almost like a person's!" A wry smile appeared on Duan Xingyi's lips. Even in the land of fireworks, his mind was still thinking of Duan Mu Yan.

"It's not surprising that humans are similar." Duan Mu Yan said in a gentle voice, feeling indescribably frantic in his heart.

"Does Miss Yan'er not want to know who that person is?" Duan Xingyi raised his brows as he looked at Duan Mu Yan, his gaze like silk.

"It doesn't matter who is Yan He." Duan Mu Yan ignored her and casually poured herself a cup full of wine.

"I've heard that the number of guests that Lady Yan'er has received is very few. It is my honor to be able to enter this Purple Butterfly Pavilion for three lifetimes. I am honored to be with Lady Yan'er!" Duan Xingyi raised his hand to drink the wine before turning his gaze towards Duan Mu Yan, who was covering her sleeves to finish the wine as well. Just as Duan Xingyi was about to speak again, Zi Min walked in quickly from outside.

"Miss …" Zi Min looked at Duan Mu Yan with a troubled expression before shifting her gaze to Duan Xingyi.

"What is it?" Duan Mu Yan looked at Zi Min in astonishment as she asked doubtfully.

"Miss, the doctor just told me that Grandma Feng is very ill …" "We're almost at the end of our rope …" Zi Min sobbed in response as tears welled up in the corner of her eyes.

"What!?" How could it be like this? Let's go quickly … "Ugh …" Duan Muyan rose to her feet, a grave expression on her face. However, just as she was about to leave, she turned around and looked at Duan Xingyi.

"Since Miss Yan'er has urgent matters to attend to, I won't stay for long. May I ask if there is anything I can do to help?" Duan Xingyi raised his chin and said indifferently.

"I appreciate Young Master Yi's kindness, but it's better if you don't mind if I greet you. Excuse me, Min'er, let's go!" When facing Duan Xingyi, she was truly speechless. Any casual word from his would cause him to be suspicious of his.

After Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min left, the door of the Desire Immortal Pavilion opened and Duan Xingyi walked in without hesitation.

"Master, is that Meng Yan suspicious?" Leng Bing Xin asked suspiciously.

"There was originally no suspicion. However, when they mentioned Grandma Feng just now, it seemed like she wanted me to leave on purpose. What is she afraid of?" Or cover up what? No one knew. And Ye Li had told him to secretly follow her. If there really was a mother-in-law, then there was no denying it. If there wasn't … Then this Meng Yan is very problematic. " As Duan Xingyi spoke, Ye Li, who was waiting outside the window, had already accepted his orders and left.

"Bing-Er, you should know Ye Li's heart …" In the end, Duan Xingyi couldn't help but speak.

"Bing-Er only knows to be loyal to her master, to the Dark Group. The rest is not on Bing-Er's mind." "Rest assured, Master. Once Ye Li has any news, he will definitely notify Master." Leng Bing Xin immediately leaned forward and clenched her fists. She didn't want Duan Xingyi to continue speaking. She was afraid that a single order would destroy all her hopes.

"Alright, then I'll be going! You guys must be careful. " Duan Xingyi's eyes dimmed as he left the Spring Festival.

At the outskirts of the southeast side of the Imperial City, a luxurious carriage stopped outside a run-down temple.

"Qinglan, are you sure the army will pass by?" Duan Zitong asked with her hands folded inside her sleeves, her voice trembling slightly.

"Reporting to the princess, Qing Lan is certain!" Qing Lan said affirmatively outside the car. At this moment, the sound of horses galloping could be heard from afar. Duan Zitong was suddenly overjoyed and immediately got off the carriage.

"Princess, are you still going to wait in the car for a while? The sky is cold and the earth is freezing. Seeing the longing on Duan Zitong's face, she knew that her master had deep feelings for Xiao Yuxuan and that his methods might sometimes incite criticism, but her heart couldn't be faked.

"Qinglan, help me stop Xiao Yuxuan. Quickly go …" After almost half a cup of tea's worth of time, Qing Lan suddenly stepped forward and charged towards the grand army in front of her. The closer she got to Xiao Yuxuan, the more deeply she felt humiliation she felt. If it wasn't for money, she would have at least had a dream.

"Stop!" With a loud roar, the great army came to a screeching halt. Xiao Yuxuan urged his horse to the front of Qing Lan, and from the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Duan Zitong standing by the side of the carriage.

"Qing Lan pays her respects to the Ping King, and the princess invites the Ping King to come over for a chat." Qing Lan respectfully kowtowed on the ground, not daring to raise her gaze. She was afraid that her eyes would stain Xiao Yuxuan's divine appearance.

Xiao Yuxuan hesitated for a long time before finally dismounting and walking towards Duan Zitong.

"This humble official pays his respects to the princess." Xiao Yuxuan fell to one knee, a complicated expression on his face.

"Yu Xuan, why are you being so courteous? Hurry up and get up …" Duan Zitong extended his arm to support her, but Xiao Yuxuan dodged it cleverly.

"I wonder if the princess has any important matters for you to attend to?" As Xiao Yuxuan spoke, his gaze shifted to the long line behind him. The meaning behind his words was obvious.

Originally, you wanted to ask royal father to let you go with him, but your reputation didn't go according to the plan. The young man knew what you were thinking, so he wouldn't press the issue. This jade pendant was the one and only one Imperial Consort had left for the young man to keep him safe for life. Now, the young man wants to give it to Yuxuan, and he hopes that you can keep Yuxuan safe and sound. Duan Zitong carefully placed the jade pendant before Xiao Yuxuan.

"Princess is such a heavy item, Yuxuan doesn't dare to accept it." Xiao Yuxuan fearfully said as he bent down to refuse. Unexpectedly, Duan Zitong hung the jade pendant on Xiao Yuxuan's belt while he was bending over his.

"Princess... "This can't be …" Xiao Yuxuan was about to remove the jade when she was stopped by Duan Zitong.

"Yuxuan, can you not reject my good intentions?" I don't ask for anything anymore. I just hope that you can come back safely and accept this jade pendant … "Let me be at ease, please …" Duan Zitong choked with sobs as she spoke. Tears welled in her eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall.

The words of rejection stuck in his throat. Xiao Yuxuan's hands finally stopped trying to untie the jade pendant. He felt guilty towards Duan Zitong.

"Yuxuan, thank you …" "The catalpa wishing you a safe journey …" Xiao Yuxuan saluted and turned around to leave. The moment Xiao Yuxuan turned around, Duan Zitong's face was covered in tears. There was reluctance, hesitation, love, and hatred. All of these feelings rushed into her heart.

At an alleyway within the Imperial City.

"Mistress, someone is following us …" Zi Min's ears trembled slightly as she quickly walked to Duan Mu Yan's side.

"Is Yao'er ready?" Other than Duan Xingyi, she couldn't think of anyone else who would follow her at this time. However, she really couldn't understand why Duan Xingyi would suspect her. In Duan Xingyi's eyes, he was just a renowned courtesan from a brothel.

"Don't worry, Mistress." Zi Min nodded slightly and remained silent. In the darkness, Ye Li, who had been following behind Duan Mu Yan and Zi Min the entire time for around an hour, suddenly saw the two of them step into a thatched hut.

Ye Li's body shook, then he leapt onto the thatched hut and gently opened up a small crack.

"Grandma …" Our Miss is here... Open your eyes and take a look! " Tears streamed down Yao'er's face as she spoke in a sorrowful voice, her hands tightly gripping the withered old man on the grass bed.

"Benefactor … You... You're here... I can't take it anymore... Thanks to you taking care of me all this time... Now I'm leaving... This old woman will definitely repay the kindness of her savior in her next life … "Of course …" The old man's rough hands slowly extended towards Duan Muyan, his eyes glimmering with tears, unwilling to part from her.

"Granny, don't worry. Yan'er promises Granny that she will definitely do what she says. Rest assured, you can leave everything to Yan'er!" Grandma …. Watching the old man slowly close his eyes, Duan Muyan's heart ached as tears started streaming down her face without warning.

At the side, Zi Min and Yao'er were also moved to tears. In the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, Zi Min had already wiped her tears away.

"Mistress, that person left!" Zi Min said affirmatively.

"Yao'er, this old lady is …" Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.

"It just so happens that when you asked me and Zi Min to leave Purple Butterfly Pavilion, a girl said that she wanted to sell herself to a brothel on condition that she buried her grandmother. I saw that she was pitiful, and since you really needed a way to get out of it as soon as possible, I decided to go with it." Yao'er truthfully said. As she spoke, a little girl with braids came out from under the bed, her face full of tears.

"Yahh, quickly come out …" Seeing the little girl act this way, the light in Yao'er's heart returned. If not for the fact that she was afraid of being recognized by the person following her, she would not have hidden her away.

"Grandmother …" Yao'er helped Ya'er to her feet, but when she saw the old man on the bed, she immediately began to wail. Duan Mu Yan turned his gaze to Yao'er.

"Mistress, don't worry. Yao'er will definitely properly arrange everything for you." Yao'er understood the meaning behind Duan Mu Yan's words and said resolutely.

By the time they settled in, the sky had already turned dark.

"Master, tomorrow is the day the prince takes in his concubines. Could it be … Do you really want Su Jin Xiu to get what she wants? " Even now, Yao'er still didn't understand Duan Mu Yan's thoughts.

"Yeah, I want her to get what she wants. When she feels like the happiest woman in the world, I want her to lose everything in the blink of an eye!" Duan Mu Yan gritted her teeth as she spat out those words.

"What do you want Zi Min and I to do tomorrow?" Yao'er continued.

"Take the opportunity to act!" Duan Mu Yan inwardly sighed. After scheming for such a long time, she would make Su Jin Xiu pay the price she deserved. Qiu Yue, don't worry. I will make Su Jin Xiu die a thousand times more miserably than you!

The sun was setting, and the new moon was rising in the east. The Imperial Palace, which had been bustling for the entire day, slowly quieted down. Inside the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, candles flickered and dimmed, illuminating Duan Zitong's dark and gloomy face.

"Tomorrow is your good day. I'll congratulate you first …" Duan Zitong lowered her gaze to look at Su Jin Xiu, who was kneeling on the ground, and spoke in an indifferent tone.

"Your servant is terrified …" Su Jin Xiu replied with a tremble and lowered her beautiful eyes.

"Stand up and speak. How are you preparing for the things that I want you to do?" Duan Zitong went straight to the point, her sharp gaze shooting towards Su Jin Xiu like an eagle.

"Return... Returning to the princess, Jinxiu thought that poisoning Duan Moyan while she was in the main hall wasn't the best choice. " If it was a plan like Duan Zitong's, it would be greatly disadvantageous to him.

"Oh? "So you have a plan?" Duan Zitong had originally thought that Su Jinyan would be depressed, but now it would seem that Su JinXiu was even more eager for Duan Mu Yan to return to heaven than he was.

"This servant thinks that after this servant pays her respects and while Prince is toasting, this servant can go find Duan Mu Yan and knock her out in her room. When it gets dark, the princess will arrange for a few experts to burn her room. This way, everything will be safe." Su Jinxiu revealed her own style and style.

"It sounds good, but I think that I'll send someone to pick you up as well. However, I feel that it would be more flawless if you set fire to Duan Mu Yan's room and created an illusion to let everyone know that this was an accident." How could Duan Zitong not know about Su Jin's scheme? She had to agree if she wanted to stay out of this matter.