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"Yuxuan?" The moment she saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Zitong dashed forward, only to see her in Duan Mu Yan's embrace, looking at Qing Lan.

"Qing Lan, help Imperial Tutor Xiao!" Qing Lan accepted the order and immediately stepped forward to help Xiao Yuxuan out from Duan Mu Yan's embrace. However, this was not what Duan Mu Yan intended.

"Sister, now is an extraordinary period, the Qi King has just been killed, and has yet to even reach the top seven. If others were to see this, how is it possible for you to do so? Qing Lan is not the same, she is only a servant girl, it's only right for her to serve the master. I hope Sister can understand the painstaking efforts of the catalpa." Duan Zitong said this softly, but the jealousy in her heart soared to the heavens.

Speechless, although Duan Moyan was unwilling, she had no choice but to send Xiao Yuxuan into Qinglan's arms. At that moment, Qinglan felt as though her heart was about to leap out of her chest. She even doubted if she heard it.

"Seventh royal sister really came at the right time." After which, she turned around and returned to the mourning hall.

"Qinglan, help Imperial Tutor Xiao into my palanquin and wait upon him carefully!" I still have a few words I want to say to my royal sister. " Duan Zitong gave the orders in a light voice, and Qinglan naturally helped Xiao Yuxuan out of the Xiao family.

Walking into the mourning hall, Duan Zitong took out the incense and offered it as a sacrifice before walking up to Duan Muyan's side.

"The dead are already dead, the living are like this, the Qi King is no longer here. My royal sister mustn't be too sad. If my body is injured, my royal father will feel heartache …" When Qing Lan reported that she was still alive, Duan Zitong suddenly had a premonition that she would be the bane of her life. When he saw Xiao Yuxuan leaning in her embrace, she was even more certain of this.

"Seventh royal sister is too kind …" Duan Mu Yan replied with a bow.

"However, there's still something that Ziteng must remind her royal sister. Although the Qi King has passed away, her royal sister still has to abide by her duty. She won't be recognized as the successor of the marriage in the Badlands …" Duan Zitong chuckled, seeming to have a deeper meaning to her words.

"If royal sister wants to say something, feel free to say it." Duan Mu Yan already knew that Duan Zitong was going overboard and wouldn't leave just like that.

"It's nothing much, royal sister, you are now the Qi King's widow, you should guard your chastity memorial archway and not do anything that would disgrace the royal family or the Xiao family. Furthermore …" The death of the Qi King is more or less related to you. For the Qi King to treat you like this, it could be said that it was a deep friendship. "Do your best …" Duan Zitong snorted and turned around to leave.

"Seventh Sister, just because Mu Yan doesn't say anything doesn't mean that she doesn't know about it!" Duan Mu Yan stood at her original position as she replied indifferently. Hearing her words, Duan Zitong trembled before turning to look at her.

"Then what are you going to do to me? "Haha …" Looking at Duan Zitong's departing figure, Duan Mu Yan's eyebrows furrowed as she clenched her fists. She had to admit that Xiao Jin Feng's death was indeed related to her. If Xiao Yu Xuan knew that she had set this up, what would be the result? Duan Muyan didn't dare to think any further. She knelt in front of the brazier with a dejected look in her eyes.

"Princess, are we just going to let the Seventh Princess bring the Ping King away?" As Duan Mu Yan's trusted aide, Yao'er naturally knew Xiao Yu Xuan's place in her master's heart.

"What else can I do? Yao`er, I want to be alone. You can leave first …" Although she had avenged Qiu Yue, she was not happy at all. At this moment, she was even thinking whether she had done the wrong thing.

"Esteemed wangfei, I heard from Steward Zhou that the old prince is rushing back to the imperial city without stopping. He'll be here in three days. Should we make some preparations?" Yao'er reminded.

"Father... "That's right, it's about time for him to return. There's no need, you can leave now …" In order to prevent herself from being bullied, she had even given the dragon staff to him to keep in custody. However, in the end, she had failed to live up to his good intentions and failed to protect herself, indirectly causing his son's death.

Yao'er, upon seeing the sorrowful expression on Duan Mu Yan's face, wanted to continue speaking, but she resisted the urge to turn around and leave.

The mourning hall was silent once more. Duan Mu Yan quietly knelt there, her white gauze fluttering in the cold wind, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.

"Senior Feng …" Is that you? You're back? Mu Yan has been waiting for you for a long time … Mu Yan just wanted to know, do you regret it? You should be regretting trying to save someone who doesn't love you with your life … Sorry... Sorry... "Senior Feng …" Duan Mu Yan's tears fell like rain as she kowtowed on the ground and tightly held her forehead with her hands as her small, beast-like sobs slowly flowed out.

The Phoenix Storage Pavilion.

Duan Zitong lightly sat on the edge of the bed. Her beautiful eyes cast a shadow under the candlelight, and her jade-like fingers caressed that incomparably handsome face. She was unwilling to part with her, but at the same time, she couldn't stop herself from doing so.

"Brother Wang …" Don't die... Mu Yan … Mu Yan, how are you … Mu Yan! " In her daze, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly grabbed Duan Zitong's hand and tightened her grip. The light in Duan Zitong's eyes suddenly turned cold, but when Xiao Yuxuan opened them, it was as gentle as the moonlight.

"Yuxuan, you're awake?" Duan Zitong said worriedly as she leaned forward slightly.

"Princess... "Ugh …" Why is Yu Xuan here? " The moment she saw the person in front of her, Xiao Yuxuan released her hand. She wanted to get off the bed, but was stopped by Duan Zitong.

"Yuxuan, you've just woken up and your body is still weak. It's hard to avoid fainting when you get out of bed. Rest a bit more. Qinglan will go and get the ginseng soup!" Duan Zitong's hand reached out to stop Xiao Yuxuan, but Xiao Yuxuan avoided it cleverly. At this moment, Xiao Yuxuan had already left the bed and turned to pay his respects.

"Princess, my brother has met with misfortune, and now that Yuxuan has returned to the Imperial City, it is natural that he would stand up for him!" "Please forgive Yuxuan for not being able to accompany you!" When Xiao Yuxuan woke up, all the scenes were in front of her. Although she didn't know how he was carried into the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, she knew what he should do now.

"Yuxuan, it's already too late. Besides, you've also paid your respects at the Qi King's spiritual hall. Can't you rest for a bit before returning? "It would be good if I could even finish the Clear Orchid Conifer Soup …" Duan Zitong's voice was choked with sobs as she stepped forward to block Xiao Yuxuan's path.

"Princess, please forgive me!" Xiao Yuxuan insisted on walking forward, completely ignoring Duan Zitong's pleas. At this moment, he only wanted to kneel before Brother Wang's spirit. He really didn't have much time left to accompany Xiao Jingfeng.

"Good …" Since Yuxuan insists on returning to Duke Xiao Palace, then I will accompany you! " She definitely wouldn't give Duan Mu Yan and Xiao Yu Xuan a chance to be alone together.

"Princess is free!" Xiao Yuxuan didn't want to be bothered by this, so he took a few big strides and circled around Duan Zitong to leave the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Duan Zitong swallowed all the tears in her eyes and chased after her. She didn't even have time to put on a robe. Just as Duan Zitong was about to follow, Qing Lan returned to the Phoenix Storage Pavilion with the medicine. When she saw this scene, she hurriedly put down the medicine and took out a cloak to chase after him.

"Where are you in such a hurry to go?" A clear and melodious voice rang out, that purple dress of his was impressively standing in front of Qing Lan. His deep eyes flickered with a cold light, and although Duan Xingyi's voice was gentle, it caused those who heard it to involuntarily shiver.

"Reporting to Your Highness, this servant wants to send a cape to the Seventh Princess." Qing Lan subconsciously stopped and respectfully responded.

"With Xiao Yuxuan here, we won't ignore her. Follow me in!" Duan Xingyi's voice gradually turned cold as he bypassed Qing Lan and directly entered the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. Qing Lan hesitated for a moment before she turned back. After the door was tightly shut, Duan Xingyi lazily leaned on the Imperial Consort's chair. His pretty peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed as he sized up Qing Lan, causing her to feel uneasy.

"May I know the reason why Your Highness has called me here?" Qing Lan warned.

"How did Xiao Jingfeng die?" Duan Xingyi raised his sword-like eyebrows as his gaze was as sharp as a blade.

"Reporting to the crown prince, the Qi King was burned to death in his room by the mansion's servant, Su Jin Xiu. Now Su Jin Xiu has committed suicide." Qing Lan lowered her eyes and responded respectfully.

"This has nothing to do with you and my royal sister?" Duan Xingyi disapproved.

"This servant dares not, even if this servant has the guts, I would not dare to kill an important official of the imperial court. Furthermore, the princess has no enmity with Qi Wang Su, so it doesn't hurt his heart. Please let me know!" When Qing Lan heard this, she kneeled to the ground, her heart filled with worry. She was very surprised that Duan Xingyi would care so much about this matter.

"It's just a casual question. Why are you so scared? Stand up …" As for this cloak? Forget it, just stay in the Phoenix Storage Pavilion. " Duan Xingyi stood up leisurely as a wisp of light flashed past his deep eyes.

With Xiao Yuxuan here, there was a high chance that the princess would not like him disturbing her. Thus, Qing Lan hung up her cloak, but when she turned around, she was suddenly hit with an acupoint with a 'pa' sound. Before Qing Lan could even react, a black shadow suddenly carried her and strode into the inner room.

Under the light of the candle, Qing Lan could not help but turn pale with fright. The person in front of her was none other than Qian Ru Ming. The pain and humiliation from that night flowed out smoothly, and Qing Lan furiously looked at Qian Ru Ming. As if he had gone mad, Qian Chao placed Qing Lan on the bed and covered her with his blanket. Qing Lan was powerless to stop it. She could only silently cry.

Tears rolled down her cheeks. Qing Lan's body was suffering the pain of being burned once again. She had been careless the first time she was insulted by Qian Ru. However, now that she was bullied by Qian Ru, who could she blame!

At this moment, Qian Ru Ming had already made his move.

"Qing Lan, I really want to die like this these few days …" Qian Ru Ming slowly retreated from Qing Lan and tidied up his clothing. At this moment, Qing Lan had already broken through her acupoints and tied her clothes with lightning speed. She then pulled out the dagger at her waist and stabbed at Qian Ru Ming!

However, Qian Ruming was already prepared, so he subdued Qing Lan with one hand.

"Qing Lan, why reject my good intentions? I must have a reason worthy of you giving it to me. Gui Luosha has already appeared in the Imperial City …" When Qing Lan saw this, she immediately took a few steps back and looked at Qian Ruming with her crimson eyes.

"Don't you want to ask me where she is?" Qian Ruming glanced at his lips and looked at Qing Lan sincerely. He had never tried to find another woman in his life ever since the first night. Qing Lan was a woman he had chosen. No matter the means, he must obtain her heart.

"Where is she?" Qing Lan endured all the humiliation and questioned him coldly. She swore to herself that one day, she would make Qian Ru suffer a fate worse than death.

"I don't know the exact location, but Jin Ye appeared near the east gate two days ago. It's clear that Gui Luosha herself has already entered the Imperial City. As for her purpose …" I do not know if you will come here to find the jade pendant that you did not find back then! " Qian Ruming answered truthfully.