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Shangguan Wu Ye exhaled a breath of cold air. What a great 'Duan Mu Yan', you actually made me lose so much face! After Shangguan Wuye left, Yan Wuhen withdrew his ion sensitivity and looked at Zi Min in embarrassment.

"I'm so sorry. If it hadn't been for that, I wouldn't have been able to escape Shangguan Wuye's notice …" Yan Wuhen was at a loss for words. If he hadn't seen Ye Li's back when he left the Spring Festival, and subsequently worried about Duan Muyan's safety, he wouldn't have met Shangguan Wuye spying on the inn's roof.

"None …" You are doing this for the sake of the young mistress. That... Is he gone? " After Duan Mu Yan stealthily left, Yan Wu Hen wordlessly hugged her in his embrace. The moment her lips covered his, she felt as if her soul had flown into the sky, that indescribable beauty made her lose her mind, and she responded to Yan Wu Hen's kiss as much as she could. If it wasn't for Yan Wu Hen pulling himself away in time, she would have probably forgotten about me even more.

"Let's go. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first …" How could Yan Wuhen not feel Zi Min's warm response at that moment? It was just that his heart had already been promised to Duan Moyan. Even though his friendship had been buried deep within his heart, it did not mean it had disappeared.

Seeing Yan Wuhen leaving in a hurry, Zi Min couldn't help but sit in his chair. His fingers slowly caressed his cherry lips. The throbbing just now hadn't disappeared, but she could still feel his heart pounding.

Night was deep and dark. Sitting alone at the table, Duan Mu Yan was finally able to calm down, but the moment she calmed down, her mind was filled with Xiao Yuxuan's figure, the once loyal Mountain Alliance, and all the unforgettable memories she had accumulated in her heart. She did not dare to imagine what kind of state the current Xiao Yuxuan was in, nor did she dare to imagine how decadent his white figure would be.

"I never would have thought that just as I arrived, I would see the tears of a beauty. Why is that?" Shangguan Wu Ye, dressed in a colorful robe, was sitting opposite of Duan Mu Yan, with no trace of politeness in his expression.

Speechless, Duan Moyan wiped away her tears as she coldly gazed at the man before her. He was still as bewitching as ever. Ever since she had witnessed Gui Luosha's ghostly appearance, Duan Moyan was unable to look directly at this sort of beauty that was even more enchanting than a woman.

"What's the matter?" When Yan Wuhen had rushed in earlier that day, he had clearly said that Shangguan Wuye was on the roof. Could it be that he had discovered something?

"What is it? If you have nothing to do, you can't come to this Prince Xiao Palace to reminisce with your old friends? " Shangguan Wuye raised his sword-like brows, his thin lips curled up as he poured himself a cup of tea.

"Is there an old friend of yours here?" I know him? " Duan Mu Yan disapproved.

"These words are really hurtful. At least we've met a few times, and …" "You still owe me a huge favor …" Shangguan Wuye suddenly felt that it was a wise choice to save Xiao Lingfeng.

"Mu Yan doesn't understand!" Duan Muyan could only say that Shangguan Wuye must know something, and had threatened his with the matter of him disguising himself.

"We will understand sooner or later, Lady Meng Yan …" Shangguan Wuye said bluntly, his bright eyes constantly sizing up Duan Mu Yan's delicate appearance.

"What do you mean?" However, his relationship with Duan Xingyi was not shallow. If this matter were to spread to Duan Xingyi's ears, then everything he had done would be for naught.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking, is Meng Yan more beautiful, or is the one in front of me better?" Shangguan Wuye pressed his beautiful jade fingers against his almost perfect jaw, as he looked at Duan Mu Yan thoughtfully. That kind of vulgar gaze caused Duan Muyan to feel extremely uncomfortable.

"What do you want?" Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point.

"How can you say that? I don't want to threaten you. You are mistaken!" If it wasn't for me today, that brat Duan Xingyi would know who you are. However, you're not very upright, and actually let Duan Xingyi see that scene. Right now, Duan Xingyi thinks of me as a scoundrel! "You said that I'm innocent …" Shangguan Wuye looked depressed.

"You really don't plan to tell Duan Xingyi about this?" Duan Mu Yan stared at Shangguan Wu Ye. No matter how she looked at him, he didn't seem like a kind person at all.

"Of course, if you tell that kid, it won't be fun!" However, I really want to know why you, the dignified Third Princess of the Badlands Court and the concubine of the Xiao Residence, want to go to the brothel and become a renowned courtesan? Could it be that you are caused by the emptiness, so... If that's really the case, the gates to my Moon Palace will always be open for you! " Shangguan Wu Ye was just teasing him a little bit, but before he could finish, a teacup flew towards him. Fortunately, Shangguan Wuye's kung fu was unparalleled. With a flip of his hand, the teacup had landed on the table.

"If you dare to spout nonsense again, then get me out!" Duan Mu Yan coldly berated, his face ashen.

"Alright, then I won't say it anymore …" But you should at least tell me the real reason, right? " Shangguan Wuye asked curiously.

"I don't want to say it!" However, she was actually guessing how much of what Shangguan Wuye had said was true. If he told Duan Xingyi, she would have to change her plan.

"Then forget it. But I've already come, so you can't leave empty-handed …" Shangguan Wu Ye's eyes looked around the room, finally landing on Duan Mu Yan.

"What do you want?" Duan Mu Yan knew that Shangguan Wu Ye wouldn't leave so easily.

"The jade pearl hairpin on your hair." Ever since he had met Duan Xingyi, he had not seen which woman's heart Duan Xingyi had fallen for. Since Duan Xingyi cared so much about Duan Mu, he wanted to properly enjoy this show, and the special status of Duan Muyan would only make it more interesting.

"Here you go!" Duan Mu Yan ignored Shangguan Wu Ye's intentions and casually tossed the pearl hairpin to Shangguan Wu Ye.

"Then I will take my leave!" "Don't worry, I didn't say it, I just didn't say it …" After Shangguan Wuye left, Duan Muyan let out a long breath of cold air. No matter what, she had to speed up her actions and rebel against Zhu Xu.

Moonflower Palace.

When Shangguan Wuye walked into the main hall leisurely, he saw Xiao Jingfeng standing by the phoenix head spring in a daze.

"What are you thinking about?" Shangguan Wuye sighed in his heart. The previously mighty King Qi had now become an iron-masked man who could not show his true face. If it was him, he might not even have the courage to live on.

Xiao Jingfeng did not turn around, a trace of sadness flitting past his eyes. Seeing that Xiao Jingfeng was speechless, Shangguan Wuye took out the hairpin from his bosom and lightly waved it in front of Xiao Jingfeng.

"Where did you get it?" Xiao Jin Feng made his move, but failed to snatch the pearl hairpin. Seeing how Xiao Jin Feng cared so much, an uproar broke out in Shangguan Wuye's heart. Shen Hansheng, oh Shen Han, I'd like to see how you'll make Duan Muyan follow you with all her heart in the hands of the Xiao family's brothers.

"You know him?" Shangguan Wuye knew what was going on and asked. His long, jade-like fingers played with the hairpin in his hands.

"Have you been to the Xiao Palace? Mu Yan, she … Are you okay? " Ever since the day of Xiao Yuxuan's wedding, he had glanced at Duan Mu Yan from afar and had never gone to the Xiao family. It was not that he did not want to go, but he was afraid that he would be unable to hold back and reveal his identity.

"Tell me first, what were you thinking about just now?" Shangguan Wuye's thin lips curled up slightly, a glimmer flashed across his eyes.

"I've been to the palace. Yuxuan, he … He's addicted to drugs, but I can't help him … " He had failed to fulfill his responsibilities to Duan Muyan, Xiao Yuxuan, and Chu Shirou. If he had not married her back then, perhaps everything would have been different. However, there were no 'ifs' in this world.

"What a pity …" I never thought that the two princes of the Xiao family would fall to such a state. It's hard for you to return home, but Xiao Yuxuan is willing to fall, sigh … " Shangguan Wuye sighed softly, a trace of sympathy welled up from the bottom of his heart.

"Is Mu Yan doing well?" Xiao Lingfeng asked anxiously, his eyes filled with concern.

"That's good, but she's getting more and more mysterious!" Shangguan Wuye said sincerely.

"Mysterious? "What do you mean?" Xiao Jin Feng looked suspiciously at Shangguan Wuye and his heart tightened. Shangguan Wu Ye shrugged and looked at Xiao Jin Feng. He casually glanced at Xiao Jin Feng with the hairpin and left with a grunt.

"I don't know, she won't tell me …" Xiao Jin Feng suddenly jumped up and gripped the Chai Chai tightly in his hands. Looking at Shangguan Wuye's back, a trace of unease arose in his heart. Perhaps, he should go and see Mu Yan.

It was already deep into the night. The bow shaped Crescent Moon hung lonely and cold in the vast sky, peeping into the human world's warmth. The stars were sparse and scattered across the horizon, the number could be counted on one's fingers. After Yan Wuhen confirmed that no one was secretly watching the Prime Minister's Estate, Duan Muyan entered the Residence of Prime Minister from the back door, accompanied by Zi Min.

"This old official pays his respect to Princess Qi." Zhu Xu had received a letter from the dart before, so he was mentally prepared. However, he was unable to guess why Duan Mu Yan had come to see him so late in the night.

"Old Prime Minister, there is no need to be so courteous …" He extended his hand to help him up.

"I wonder what business does Princess Qi have for her sudden visit? Is it about Old General Xiao? " Zhu Xu had lived in the government for many years, so he naturally understood Duan Mu Yan's concerns. Thus, he gestured for Duan Mu Yan to leave while Zi Min waited outside the room.

Inside the room, after Zhu Xu shut the door tightly, Duan Mu Yan was the first to speak.

"The old prime minister shouldn't have gone to court in half a month, right?" Although Zhu Xu was old, he was not muddle-headed. He had clearly seen the current situation, but as a subject, he could only use this method to protest Duan Chen's actions.

"Princess Qi is blaming this old official?" Zhu Xu let out a sigh. His eyes dimmed.

The old prime minister has misunderstood, and Mu Yan does not have any intentions of blaming him. Mu Yan only wants to know what the old prime minister is going to do next, for example, if he were to use the general's slash today, or escape, the generals who were promoted would not have any experience. Duan Muyan calmly analyzed the situation before gesturing for Zhu Xu to sit down.

"Since Princess Qi has asked all this, this old official may as well speak frankly. Old General Dou's death has disheartened this old official, but I beg your pardon for saying such disrespectful words, but the Emperor did not even consider that he had saved Your Majesty, or that your father, Xiao Yin, had not persuaded him to stay. This old official had thought that she understood Your Majesty very well, but it seems that this old official has overthought." Zhu Xu bitterly said, his words causing Xue Nu's brows to furrow with indescribable sorrow. He had originally thought that their relationship was unshakable after so many years, but it turned out to be so fragile.