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Time slowly flowed by like fine sand on the tip of her fingers. In the following days, Duan Mu Yan secretly sent people to protect King Wei while she watched Duan Xingyi's every move. Her days passed by in peace.

On this day, Duan Muyan relied on her memories to find the entrance to Moon Flower Hall, with only Xiao Lingfeng by her side.

"Pavilion Master …" "Where is this place?" He had never expected that Duan Mu Yan would be able to find the Moon Flower Hall. Ever since he had discovered that the hairpin in his bosom had been missing, he had searched for it on the way back and forth between the imperial city and the Pingyang City, but to no avail. At this moment, he was most worried that the hairpin was already in Duan Mu Yan's hands.

"I have an old friend that I haven't seen for a long time, so I came to take a look …" Her voice was devoid of any hints. Xiao Jin Feng choked, not knowing when Duan Mu Yan had met Shangguan Wu Ye.

Not long after that, the doors of the Moon Palace opened and Shangguan Wuye's red robe began to move. His light purple hair accentuated the mysteriousness of his face, especially the curve of his lips. Although he looked unparalleled, it made Duan Mu Yan want to punch him.

"No wonder I saw two magpies chirping outside the window when I woke up early in the morning. So there's actually a guest visiting!" "What kind of wind brought such a venerable Buddha like you to my Moon Palace?" Shangguan Wuye's handsome face was beaming with smiles, but the opening words did not please Duan Mu Yan.

"Cough …" That's why she thought of your old friend. I wonder if Asgard Master would welcome her? " Her voice was filled with an unconcealable coldness. Duan Mu Yan cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Jin Feng, not knowing what expression was hidden beneath that mask.

"For Princess to be able to make Wu Ye her old friend, Wu Ye is truly honored … "Inside, please …" Shangguan Wuye raised both his brows, his phoenix eyes bewitching and enchanting. When Duan Muyan was one step ahead of him, Shangguan Wuye subconsciously glanced at Xiao Jin Feng, knowing that something was wrong. The two of them looked at each other, and Shangguan Wuye quickly followed.

"Princess …"

"Call me Qi Wangfei or Duan Mu Yan!" She did not like the word 'princess'. In her heart, she had nothing to do with that ice-cold palace.

"Then... Mu Yan, please come in Mu Yan. Cai Die, Yanzhi, Peony. Shangguan Wuye waved his hand, and the Holy Maiden who was on her left and right immediately bowed down to receive her orders, before retreating.

When they reached the last room in the corridor, Shangguan Wuye stepped forward first and opened the door.

"Miss Mu Yan, this way please. You should be familiar with this place, right?" Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips and said with a faint smile. Duan Mu Yan also stopped in front of the entrance, glancing back at Xiao Jin Feng.

"No regrets, just wait here. No matter what happens, without my order, no one is allowed to enter." Hearing her words, Xiao Lingfeng nodded his head and retreated to the side, but he was feeling increasingly uneasy. He really did not know if this trip of Duan Muyan's was aimed at Shangguan Wuye or was related to him.

Shangguan Wuye's smile was still as bewitching as before. Duan Muyan turned around indifferently and walked straight into the room. Behind her, Shangguan Wuye glanced at Xiao Lingfeng before entering.

"Relax, I won't speak carelessly …"

"Thank you very much." While Xiao Jingfeng was thanking him, Shangguan Wuye had already entered the room.

This was not the first time Duan Muyan had entered this room. Whether it was the bed, the table, the floor or even the windows, they were all so white that it caused one's hair to stand on end.

"The Palace Mistress is very special. His room is like a mourning hall. He is truly a craftsman." Duan Muyan's voice was neither cold nor hot, Shangguan Wuye did not reply, but three black lines immediately appeared on his forehead. Without waiting for Shangguan Wuye to speak, Duan Moyan sat on the white chair and looked at him coldly.

"Cough, cough …" Lady Mu Yan is too serious. Your personal preferences are different, isn't white bad? White symbolizes purity and nobility. " Shangguan Wuye said resentfully. Even a jinx like Duan Xingyi had never evaluated his meticulously crafted room like this.

"So palace master is lacking something to supplement her …" Duan Moyan did not seem to care, and a cold sweat dripped down the back of Shangguan Wuye's head. Even a fool could tell that Duan Moyan was here to cause trouble. Even so, Shangguan Wuye still revealed an extremely refined smile.

"I never thought that Miss Mu Yan would be so vengeful. Even if I was lacking that little bit of purity, I wouldn't be able to accomplish it even if I wanted to!" "This humble one has been wrongly accused …" Shangguan Wuye looked at Duan Mu Yan with a harmless look, but he couldn't help but admit in his heart that the Duan Mu Yan in front of him was indeed much different than before. Just from her sharp and domineering eyes alone, he could tell that she had been reborn.

"Stop looking around and talking about him! Why did you have to spy on me! " Her ice-cold voice suddenly spilled out, and Duan Moyan's gaze abruptly turned cold as she questioned in a stern voice.

Shangguan Wuye was slightly startled, but immediately hooked his thin lips.

"I do not understand Miss Mu Yan's meaning …" Without a doubt, Duan Mu Yan was definitely suspecting Xiao Jin Feng. Looking at those eyes that seemed to want to slow him down, Shangguan Wuye suddenly felt a little guilty.

'Pa... ' With a sound, Duan Muyan took out a hairpin from her bosom and threw it onto the table, staring at Shangguan Wuye with cold eyes.

"What's going on? "I remember very clearly that you took this from me. How could it be on someone who doesn't regret taking it?" Duan Mu Yan questioned her harshly.

"Ugh …" So you have it? I've been looking for a long time! " Shangguan Wuye said in surprise, with an expression that said he would rather die than admit it.

"On the day of Xiao Yuxuan's wedding, a masked man tried to capture him, but ended up in prison himself. In the nick of time, someone rescued the masked man, and it was really a long time before I realized that the masked man did not regret his actions. Furthermore, the one who rescued him was the Mistress of Moon Glow Palace!" Duan Moyan could not take the risk. She could not allow such a dangerous character to stay by her side without feeling regret, as it concerned the lives of so many people. She could not afford to make a mistake.

"It's me?" Shangguan Wu Ye asked suspiciously. Duan Mu Yan didn't say anything, and her eyes became even colder.

"Cough, cough …" That... I seem to have some impression of him, but there seems to be someone else here. If I remember correctly, it should be the Prince of Great Mo, Duan Xingyi. Shangguan Wu Ye already understood the purpose of Duan Mu Yan's visit.

"But you and Duan Xingyi are old acquaintances, you shouldn't deny that, right!" The events of that day were indeed strange. If he did not regret that he was Duan Xingyi's person, then he had no reason to kidnap Yuxuan. However, Shangguan Wuye's appearance made the originally simple relationship even more complicated.

"Cough, cough …" I can only tell you, even if everyone in this world would betray you, I will not regret it! As for my relationship with Duan Xingyi? "Maybe it's not as simple as old acquaintances …" Shangguan Wuye said indifferently, the look in his eyes became more and more lonely. No one could believe that his handsome face, which would forever shine brightly in front of others, would also have such a decadent expression.

Duan Mu Yan wanted to ask, but the words in her throat were forcefully swallowed back down.

"Mu Yan really wants to know if you've told Duan Xingyi about Mu Yan's identity?" The tone of Duan Mu Yan's voice was a bit more relaxed, and the light in her eyes was not as sharp as before. She could tell that there was definitely a love story hidden behind Shangguan Wu Ye's back.

"Would you believe me if I said no?" Shangguan Wuye took a deep breath, his expression returning to its usual lustre.

"If you say so, I'll believe you!" Duan Mu Yan resolutely replied. The simple words surprised Shangguan Wuye beyond belief.

"Since Miss Mu Yan trusts me, I can tell you two things. Firstly, I have never said a single word about you to Duan Xingyi, even though he threatened me by smashing the Moon Flower Palace. Secondly, you should learn to believe in the issue of not regretting it. " Shangguan Wuye's thin lips parted slightly, his eyes showing the sincerity and resolution he rarely showed.

Inexplicably calming her heart, Duan Mu Yan nodded her head before standing up.

"Asgard Master is right. This time, Mu Yan has chosen to believe him!" Only after seeing Duan Mu Yan's departing figure did Shangguan Wuye finally react.

"Does Miss Mu Yan not plan on eating at the Moon Flower Hall? "The food here is exactly the same as the food in the palace …" Shangguan Wuye sincerely wanted to stay.

"Since we have the answer, Mu Yan does not wish to disturb you." Duan Moyan rejected the idea as she continued walking forward.

"Then what about this hairpin?"

"What has already been sent out is not what Mu Yan belongs to. Asgard master, you can do whatever you wish with it …" As the door opened, Duan Mu Yan left unhurriedly. Outside, Xiao Jin Feng looked at her with a perturbed expression, his heart filled with unease.

"Let's go …" Without saying much, Duan Muyan decided to keep Xiao Jin Feng by her side. Although there were too many unanswered questions, just as Shangguan Wu Ye had said, she should learn to believe him.

After a period of hibernation, Duan Xingyi finally made his move. Within the Xiao Residence, Yan Wuhen was currently reporting the information he had gathered to Duan Mu Yan.

"Reporting to Pavilion Master, Min County has been a drought for three consecutive years. Duan Xingyi's first aid supplies were shipped here, but unexpectedly, the original three million gold and five hundred thousand grain from the capital only remained one million five hundred thousand silver and two hundred thousand grain when they arrived in Min County! There's less than half. What's even more inconceivable is that Duan Xingyi did not pursue the matter and the local officials did not report it to the imperial government! "

Upon hearing those words, Duan Mu Yan frowned. He was completely puzzled.

"Esteemed wangfei, according to Wu Hen's words, it wasn't easy to get rid of so many silver taels for disaster relief. Even if Duan Xingyi's reaction wasn't extreme rage, he should at least investigate to the end. "Unless …"

"Unless he's full of himself!" A glint of light flickered in the depths of her eyes. What in the world was Duan Xingyi thinking of for him to even dare to pocket the money needed for disaster relief?!

"Duan Xingyi is already the crown prince. In the future, the entire Badlands will be his. What does he need that money for?" At the side, Zi Min was puzzled.

"No matter what he does, this is a good opportunity for us! Wu Hen, send Brother Shu and the others to monitor Duan Xingyi's movements closely. Find out which segment brought the silver and grain away, and if possible, find out where they stored them! " Originally, she had been thinking about how to obtain more wealth, but it was Duan Xingyi who gave her the opportunity to do so. Duan Moyan, who had been stuck in a dilemma for a long time, finally felt at ease. Maybe the mufei and her royal brother were helping her out in the shadows.