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At this moment, he was only worried about Duan Mu Yan's life. Duan Zitong's voice echoed in his ears, 'What do I do?' What should he do?

"This humble subject accepts Seventh Princess's request. I only hope that Seventh Princess can protect Duan Mu Yan's life …" Xiao Yuxuan finally gave in.

"Good!" Yuxuan, remember what you said just now. I will do my best to protect Duan Mu Yan, but after that, you must be willing to marry me as your concubine! " Duan Zitong had always wanted to obtain Xiao Yuxuan's heart, but now it would seem that it was too distant a matter.

Seeing Duan Zitong return to her room and dress, Xiao Yu Xuan staggered and fell onto his chair. 'I agreed to it?' He didn't even believe his own reaction.

Imperial Hall.

When Duan Mu Yan was pushed forward by the guards, Duan Chen sat upright, his gaze sharp like a blade.

"Mu Yan greets Your Majesty …" There wasn't a trace of fear in her cold voice. Duan Mu Yan stood silently in front of Duan Chen, her expression as cold as ice.

"Do you know that you aren't worthy of being called my royal father? Duan Mu Yan! What reason do you have to kill King Jing? Don't you know that Jing Wang is your royal uncle? Don't you know that killing people is a matter of life and death? " When he heard this news, Duan Chen didn't believe that his daughter would do something so outrageous like this. Even if Jing Wang was at fault, he still had the imperial court order to control him, so he didn't need his daughter to do anything. What made him even more confused was that his daughter was always so gentle and skilled, why would she raise her sword to kill him? He suddenly discovered that the Duan Muyan before his eyes had changed, had become something that even he, his royal father, could not recognize.

"King Jing deserves to die, this official's wife is only acting on behalf of the heavens!" As matters stood, she did not plan to leave this place alive either. Thus, she would not call this man her royal father anymore, because he was not worthy of her.

"Acting on behalf of the heavens? Who do you think you are? A hero from the martial arts world? Or was it an elder of the imperial court, whose achievements were in the Badlands Court? When did my mountains and rivers need you to carry out justice on behalf of the heavens?! Duan Mu Yan, you overestimate yourself! " When he heard of his subject's wife, Duan Chen's heart ached. Could it be that she didn't know how to beg for mercy? Didn't she know that as long as she submitted, he wouldn't hold her accountable no matter how heinous the crime was!

"Does the emperor not know that your mountains and rivers are full of holes!" The moment those words were spoken, Duan Chen abruptly stood up and angrily walked in front of Duan Muyan.

"Duan Mu Yan!" "Don't challenge my patience!" Duan Chen was enraged. Was this woman still his daughter? Once upon a time, she was so obedient and obedient, but now, her every word was like a blade, as if she was facing her own enemy.

Do not you think that your servant's words challenge the patience of the Emperor?" She raised her eyes and stared straight at Duan Chen. The light in her eyes contained too many emotions, to the extent that Duan Chen was shocked.

"Good!" I am asking you, what did King Jing do to make you hate him so much, to the point of not paying attention to family matters to kill him? " Duan Chen retreated backwards as he sat on his chair. Duan Mu Yan's gaze earlier was actually unable to meet his gaze.

"Duan Yu has truly done more heinous things than the stars in the sky. Adding on his son, Duan Rui, these two father and son colluded together. The common people are all enemies in the Imperial City, so when has the Emperor ever heard of the lives of commoners while sitting on the high throne room? As for family love … Ever since mufei and royal brother passed away one after the other, Mu Yan has already forgotten what it feels like to be family … " Duan Mu Yan stared coldly at Duan Chen and couldn't help but snort in disdain. Family love? The man in front of him was worthy of discussing family love with him!

Duan Mu Yan's words caused Duan Chen's heart to tremble. He looked at his daughter in disbelief. How could she possibly say such heartless words? Even if mufei and imperial brother died, she still had a royal father! When he thought about the past 20 odd years, he suddenly realized that he had never done anything for his daughter. The only time he had worried about her was when he had bestowed her on Xiao Lingfeng.

"Even if King Jing has a thousand mistakes, you shouldn't have killed him yourself! You do not have the qualifications or the authority to do so. If you do this, the national law will not be able to tolerate it. " Duan Chen's voice became more and more downcast. Even when he heard that Jing Wang had been killed, he had never thought of taking Duan Mu Yan's life. What he wanted was only her submission, her begging for mercy, and even her tears of gratitude.

"Mu Yan never thought that the country's laws could accommodate this subject's wife, so before she came here, she had already made her preparations. It would be fine even if the Emperor wanted to kill this subject's wife!" Duan Mu Yan decided not to pester her any further and asked coldly.

Duan Chen's heart was once again wounded to the extreme. He raised his eyes to look at his daughter, his heart aching at the sight of her determined death.

At this moment, Duan Zitong had already walked out of the Phoenix Storage Pavilion in her luxurious attire.

"Yuxuan, you don't need to go. It's not good if you go to such an occasion. Don't worry, since I've promised you, I'll definitely do it. Wait for me at the Tutor Hall!" Although her wish had been fulfilled, she was not happy at all. Although Xiao Yuxuan really wanted to follow her, what Duan Zitong said made sense. If she went by herself, it might make Mu Yan even more agitated than Mu Yan, or maybe she couldn't control her emotions any longer than Mu Yan.

Qing Lan carefully followed behind Duan Zitong. She initially wanted to say something, but she held it back before she could.

"What do you want to ask?" Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at Qing Lan. Her voice had turned chilly, devoid of the gentleness from before.

"This servant doesn't understand. Why would the princess agree to save Duan Mu Yan?" Qing Lan was puzzled.

"Do you really think I would go and save that slut? This kind of opportunity is not present every day. Since Duan Mu Yan wants to die, I have no reason not to grant her wish! " Duan Zitong sneered, but her words caused Qing Lan, who was standing to one side, to shudder.

"Princess, then about that matter with Imperial Tutor Xiao …"

"As long as Duan Mu Yan dies, sooner or later, Xiao Yuxuan will be a member of my sect. Of course, even if I were to wholeheartedly kill Duan Mu Yan, my royal father may not have the heart to do so, and even if I fail, Xiao Yu Xuan will naturally think that I was the one who saved Duan Mu Yan, and he will quickly become my husband. Regardless of whether Duan Mu Yan dies or not, I will still be the biggest winner!" Duan Zitong laughed sinisterly as her eyes glinted with icy coldness.

"Princess is wise." Qing Lan replied, but her heart sank to the bottom. It seemed that she would never have another thought in her life. That man who was like a divine residence was destined to never belong to her.

"I'll go to the Imperial Hall right now. Listen up, when we get to the Prince Su's mansion, I'll send a few royal members to spread this news!" She immediately left the palace. In a sense, she didn't wish for Duan Zitong to get Xiao Yuxuan just like that.

When Duan Zitong arrived at the Imperial Hall, the entire palace was silent. Duan Chen was angered to the point of not being able to speak. Even though he was constantly trying to find a way out for her, she didn't seem to care about his feelings at all.

"Your son greets royal father …" With such a contrast, the bitterness in Duan Chen's heart grew even more intense. One was Duan Mu Yan, who would rather die than be called Imperial Father, and the other was the considerate Duan Zitong. Seeing Duan Zitong walk in, Duan Chen hurriedly waved his hand to signal for him to rise.

Duan Zitong cast a sidelong glance at the stubborn and stubborn kneeling Duan Mu Yan and couldn't help worrying in his heart as he spoke.

"Sister royal …" How can you be so foolish? That Jing King is our royal uncle after all. Even if he committed a grave mistake, he should still be convicted by our royal father. And being seen by so many people, right now, even if royal father wants to help you get rid of your crimes, it will be difficult … " Duan Zitong's eyes became misty and her choked voice sounded full of concern.

"Seventh Princess is too serious. Mu Yan knows that she has committed a crime and never thought of letting anyone get away with it for her wife." As for Duan Zitong's hypocrisy, Duan Mu Yan didn't even bother to settle it with her. She was already prepared to die, so there was no need for her to lie to her.

"Zitong, don't say anymore. This royal sister doesn't admit her wrongs no matter what. It's better if you don't care about this matter!" Duan Chen really wanted to hear a different voice, but Duan Mu Yan's reply caused him to completely give up.

"Father, could it be that you really have the heart to execute your royal sister? I might as well send my royal sister away. If the princes of the various families find out about this matter, they will definitely come to seek justice for King Jing. At that time, my royal sister really won't have any room to turn back! " Duan Zitong's every word caused Duan Mu Yan to be certain that he would die, and Duan Chen was well aware of the severity of this matter. However, he had no way of knowing. Even if he wanted to, Duan Mu Yan had no intention of doing so.

"Duan Muyan, I ask you, do you have any proof that King Jing must die?" You said that you would take justice for the heavens, but there must be a reason that can convince the masses! " At this moment, Duan Chen couldn't care less. After a while, all the princes arrived. Even if he wanted to protect them, he might not be able to.

At the side, Duan Zitong's eyes flashed with a cold light. She couldn't bear to part with her daughter, after all. Luckily, she had asked Qing Lan to inform those direct line princes. Otherwise, Duan Mu Yan might really have escaped this calamity.

"Duan Yu and Duan Rui's sins are known by everyone, so if they wanted to look for them, it wouldn't be one or two. Mu Yan is only asking for death for the people and doesn't have control over any of Duan Yu's sins." She could sense that Duan Chen wanted to spare her life. However, his determination was so low that it could be ignored.

If Duan Mu Yan wasn't fooled by her hatred, she might have noticed the worry and fear in Duan Chen's eyes. How much did he want to lose this daughter of his?

Looking at the stubborn Duan Mu Yan in front of him, Duan Chen couldn't help but feel anxious. There wasn't much he could do, as long as he committed a crime, he would have the excuse of keeping her under his blade.

"Third Sister, you should understand Father's feelings. How can you not know how to appreciate and feel grateful? As long as you say that King Jing is wrong, Father will definitely protect you!" You should know how much royal father dotes on you! " She was very clear on Duan Mu Yan's state of mind. These words undoubtedly strengthened her confidence.

Gratitude? Duan Mu Yan snorted disdainfully. For a royal father like him to ask her to be grateful to him, it would truly mean that she looked down on him.

"Duan Mu Yan!" "Don't be so stubborn. I'm asking you now, do you have control over Duan Yu's crimes?" Time was passing second by second, and soon, this news would spread throughout the Royal Capital.

"No!" Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Mu Yan is the one who will take responsibility for all of this. Duan Yu was personally stabbed to death by this official's wife! " After which, he closed his eyes, no longer paying attention to Duan Chen's hypocritical concern.