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"I'm fine... "Yu Xuan, is it difficult? It would be better if you could call him out!" Tears welled up in her eyes. Duan Mu Yan could clearly see that Xiao Yu Xuan's body was uncontrollably trembling. Even so, he was still smiling at her.

"It's alright, I can still hold on …" Xiao Yuxuan's forehead was already covered in sweat, and the trembling of her body had reached a point where it was unconcealable. Her two hands, in particular, were itching to tear the brocade into shreds. It was impossible for her to remain refined even if she wanted to.

"Err …" Mu Yan... Go and make me a bowl of soup... I... "I really want to drink it …" Xiao Yuxuan did his best to suppress the pain of his heart biting as his thin lips curled up in an unnatural curve. He knew that Xiao Yuxuan wouldn't be able to hold on any longer, but she didn't want to appear helpless in front of his. He wanted to maintain a little bit of dignity in front of his. Even though he knew that he should be by Xiao Yuxuan's side right now, she was clear about his temper. If he did not leave, even if he died from the pain, he would not let out a cry in front of his.

The moment the door closed, Xiao Yuxuan's body fell onto the bed. He rolled around on the bed with all his might, both hands constantly tearing at the quilt. The sudden addiction made him wish he was dead.

Outside the door, Duan Mu Yan's tears fell like rain as she helplessly leaned against the door and squatted down. What should she do now?! If she could, she would have shared all the pain and suffering with Xiao Yuxuan. But now, as she listened to the waves of agonized howls, her heart broke.

The struggle within the house continued, and not far away, Yao'er called out to Duan Mu Yan in a soft voice. Duan Mu Yan glanced up, and after a short while, she silently left the room.

"Royal Consort … Are you crying? Is the Ping Wang okay? " Yao'er's eyes turned red as worry flashed in her heart.

"I'm fine, the Ping Wang will also last until the end. What's the matter? " Duan Mu Yan endured the pain in her heart as she calmly spoke.

"Reporting to wangfei …" Yao'er looked around her and saw that no one else had spoken, "Just now, when I went to the Spring Festival, I met Madam Qi. She came to ask us to save her, and I heard that Wu Bingcheng is becoming more and more rampant, actually going to General Qi Hu's mansion every day to search. Every time he goes there, he would hurt the servants, and he would even cause some trouble." Yao'er truthfully reported.

"Wu Bingcheng..." I think he's really tired of living, and can't be this arrogant. Go and discuss this with Yan Wuhen, if not, get rid of this scourge, and remember not to make a move at Qi Hu's and Dou Jing's residences! " Perhaps it was because of Xiao Yuxuan, but he did not think deeply about it.

"Yao'er understands!" After Yao'er received her orders, she turned and left. Duan Mu Yan glanced back at the room as a trace of pain flashed past her eyes before she walked towards the imperial kitchens. She was confident that Xiao Yu Xuan wouldn't take any more of the Five Stones Powder.

When Yao'er walked out of the imperial hospital, she saw Zheng Ting Ze coming towards her with a medicine box on his back. Heart thumping, Yao'er deliberately slowed her steps. When Zheng Tingze neared, he bent down to pay his respects.

"Yao'er greets Physician Zheng …" Although Duan Mu Yan had once reminded her that Zheng Ting Ze was already over a hundred years old, she was still a young girl and love was a thing that couldn't be forgiven. During the time that Zheng Ting Ze had treated her, Yao'er had been utterly disheartened and her legs had been disfigured, so she had thought that even if she was still alive, she would only be able to last a little longer. There were several times when she thought of dying with Zheng Ting Ze by her side, constantly persuading her that everything would be alright. There were many times when she wanted to confess to Zheng Tingze, but she didn't know how to do so. Furthermore, her master hadn't succeeded in his great endeavor, so she had no choice but to keep her love in her heart.

"Miss Yao'er? are you here to look for Princess Qi? " Zheng Tingze suspiciously looked at Yao'er, his eyes still as gentle as the moonlight.

"We've already met …" Yao'er nodded her head, momentarily at a loss as to what to say.

"That's good. I still have to hurry and boil some medicine. I'll be leaving first!" There was no trace of nostalgia in his eyes. Yao'er did not stop him because she could not find the reason. Yao'er's heart was still beating rapidly as she watched Zheng Tingze's back. She was unable to calm down for a long time.

In the imperial kitchens, there was a place for concocting soup. When the eunuchs inside saw that it was Duan Mu Yan, they naturally understood what was going on and retreated. Even though no one had mentioned Xiao Yu Xuan's matter, it had already spread throughout the imperial harem.

But just as the young eunuchs were about to leave, an ice-cold voice rang out leisurely.

"Don't you have to do something?" The crowd looked up and was immediately frightened to the point that their faces turned ashen. They only saw the beautiful purple dress standing there with hands tied behind its back. It had a solemn expression and a cold look in its eyes. The eunuchs naturally retreated to the kitchen when they heard the noise. Duan Mu Yan didn't expect Duan Xingyi to appear here, so she instructed the eunuchs to prepare the ginseng soup. She definitely had to explain this to Xiao Yu Xuan.

"Your subject greets the Crown Prince." There was no trace of anger or joy in her clear voice. Duan Mu Yan leisurely saluted before standing up and looking straight at Duan Xingyi.

"I didn't expect His Highness the crown prince to have the leisure to come here …" However, she was feeling somewhat apprehensive in her heart. Every time she faced Duan Xingyi, she would feel that her eyes, which were as deep as the sea, contained feelings that she could not understand.

"If even the third sister can come, then why can't I?" Duan Xingyi disapproved. His thin lips curled up into a slight smile.

"Your Highness the crown prince is too serious. You have a body of gold, how can this subject compare …" Although Duan Muyan's words were humble and respectful, they caused people to feel extremely uncomfortable when they heard them. Duan Xingyi shifted his gaze towards his as he suddenly approached his.

"If it wasn't for my appearance, this golden body would have been your royal brother, so you've always kept my identity in your heart. If one day I become a Crown Prince, will your royal sister still act this way?" Wet and hot breath sprayed onto Duan Mu Yan's face without any warning. Duan Mu Yan instinctively retreated into Duan Xingyi's embrace, and her pair of beautiful eyes became as black as midnight. Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt that she was unable to breathe, or even think.

"Your Highness, please behave yourself. This is the palace! It would not be good for the crown prince if anyone saw it! " Duan Muyan suppressed the fear in her heart and spoke angrily.

"Imperial sister's walking is too careless. If it wasn't for this crown prince supporting her, it wouldn't have been so good where she would have fallen …" However, he refused to let go. The short distance between them made Duan Xingyi's desire grow even stronger. If he could, he would never want to let go in his entire life.

Sensing Duan Muyan's struggle, Duan Xingyi shrugged and took a few steps back. However, a devilish smile still hung on his face, causing one to want to punch him.

"If there's nothing else, Mu Yan will be taking her leave!" Duan Mu Yan really didn't want to have such a close conversation with Duan Xingyi. Furthermore, the words he said earlier had caused his to be slightly perturbed. What did he mean by 'not a crown prince'? Could it be that he was testing his, that he had been exposed?

The one who should be leaving isn't the imperial sister, but the one who should be cooking the soup. However, Xing Yi still has to remind the imperial sister, that there's someone living in the imperial hospital. However, your imperial brother in law is also the seventh princess' consort. The last sentence had a sour taste to it, and Duan Xingyi's bright gaze finally shifted away from his.

Looking at Duan Xingyi's departing back, Duan Mu Yan suddenly felt a heavy feeling in his heart. This person was definitely not a simple person. If she were to meet him face to face in the future, he would definitely need to be prepared.

"Qi Wangfei, you asked for the ginseng soup." At this moment, the words of the eunuch interrupted her train of thoughts. Looking at the bamboo basket in her young eunuch's hands, Duan Mu Yan couldn't help but sigh.

In the Qi King's Manor.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, Yan Wuhen, Zi Min, and the rest would never have expected Wu Bingcheng to be so arrogant.

"Madam Qi, don't look at this official with such a gaze, this official is only following orders. Ever since the execution of Dou Jing and Qi Hu, the chaos in the military has intensified. Now that the culprit has escaped from the military camp, this official will investigate his hiding place! Someone! "Search!" The same excuse, the same trick, Madam Qi dared not meet force with force even if she was angry. There was no need to say it, but if Wu Bingcheng went crazy and wanted to take his son, what should she do?

"Sir Wu, there's no need to explain. How do you want me to follow you?" Qi Feng, on the other hand, had bloodshot eyes and wished he could tear Wu Bingcheng into a thousand pieces.

"Heh …" Madam Qi, this official won't stand on ceremony! Search carefully! If you can't see it, then smash it open. " Wu Bingcheng had always held a grudge against his for taking revenge. Although it wasn't because he wasn't killed by Madam Qi, she was still responsible. Since the crown prince was alive, how could he give up such a good opportunity to take revenge?

At this moment, a small group of people walked over to Wu Bingcheng with an elderly man in tow.

"Sir, his whereabouts are very suspicious!" These soldiers had naturally been ordered by Wu Bingcheng to pull a helpless old man to make trouble.

"This lowly one has been wronged …" This little one is just cleaning in the backyard, I don't know how these people took this little one away! "Madam, save me …" The white-robed, white-haired elder looked at Madam Qi with a face full of grievance and fear.

"Sir Wu, this man is the butler of the Qi Residence. He has never been to the military camp in the past thirty years of his life. He is not the person you're looking for!" Madam Qi said angrily.

"Madam Qi, this is not up to you to decide. Men, hit him until he says it!" Wu Bingcheng resentfully said, and immediately ordered the soldiers to attack Steward Zhao.

"Don't, I'm really wronged …" Steward Zhao knew that this beating was inevitable. Ever since Wu Bingcheng had started causing trouble for King Qi, he was not the first to be beaten.

"Stop! Wu Bingcheng! You're going too far! If you dare to be so impudent in the Qi Residence today, I, Qi Feng, will not be able to show my face anymore! Someone! Take my spear! Today, I will kill this person in front of the Qi Residence! Even if I have to kill your head, I will accept it! " Qi Feng spoke in a ruthless tone, his eyes staring like copper bells. This roar did indeed have some effect, Wu Bingcheng immediately retreated to the direction of the residence and pointed at Madam Qi with a trembling finger.