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Looking at the empty room, Duan Muyan slumped into her chair, her heart sinking into the depths of the valley. Her initial excitement and joy had long since completely faded away. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan's eyes swept past the writing on the table. Without any hesitation, she swiftly picked up the writing. Perhaps Xiao Jin Feng had something important to do, so he wouldn't just leave like that.

"Mu Yan, I'm sorry, I didn't fulfill my promise to you. I'm leaving now, take Shi Rou's spirit tablet and leave together with me. It doesn't matter whether you hate me or hate me. No regrets.

Tears flowed down her face without warning. Duan Muyan's heart ached, as though a thorn was stabbing into her heart. It was impossible to touch, impossible to pull out, causing her to feel a heart-piercing pain. Wiping away her tears, Duan Muyan dashed out of her room and headed straight for the ancestral hall in the backyard.

"Esteemed wangfei, all the servants are waiting in the main hall. King …" Upon seeing Duan Mu Yan walking out, Yao'er was just about to report when she saw Duan Mu Yan circling around her like the wind, and her thick eyelashes were clearly filled with tears. Yao'er frowned and hurriedly followed him.

However, Duan Mu Yan was completely unaware of all this. All she knew was that Xiao Jin Feng had left in order to achieve her greatest goal, and the moment she had saved him with her life, she knew that she would never be able to repay him in her entire life. If she had not encountered him with her life, those deep eyes would clearly be familiar to her, and if not for her carelessness, she would not have let Xiao Jin Feng receive such treatment. Her heart felt as if it was being tightly entwined with millions of silver threads, causing her heart to ache.

"Princess, what happened?" Yao'er cautiously walked to Duan Mu Yan's side as she asked doubtfully.

"Wait for me at the manor!" After throwing down those words, Duan Mu Yan abruptly turned around and walked towards the entrance. She wouldn't give up just like that. Perhaps there might be someone who would know the whereabouts of Xiao Jin Feng.

Every time he saw Shangguan Wuye's face, Duan Mu would reject him from the bottom of his heart. The man's beauty was not a good sign, but at this moment, Duan Mu Yan was only concerned about one thing.

"It's truly a great honor for the Third Princess to be able to come to the Moon Flower Hall. Please come in …" Shangguan Wuye's thin lips pursed slightly, the curve of his lips grew even deeper, but before Shangguan Wuye could give way, his collar was already in Duan Mu Yan's hands.

"Where is Xin Feng?" The icy-cold voice was filled with absolute dominance. Duan Mu Yan questioned in a stern voice, her gaze as cold as a thousand year old profound ice.

Shangguan Wu Ye didn't expect Duan Mu Yan to be so rude. He was startled and didn't know what to say. On the other hand, Peony rushed forward and bowed.

"The third princess has something to talk about. To make such a move against you, it would truly be demeaning of your status as a princess." The peony spoke gently, causing Duan Mu Yan to frown. Although she was unwilling, she still withdrew her hand.

"Cough, cough …" "Peony, don't neglect your esteemed guest. Go prepare lunch. I'll have a hearty drink with the third princess. We didn't even get the chance last time …" Shangguan Wuye coughed lightly to dissolve the awkwardness, but before he could finish his sentence he was interrupted by Duan Mu Yan.

"I'm not here to drink with you, I'm here to ask for someone!" Duan Mu Yan coldly spoke, her gaze as cold as ice.

"This is not a good place to talk, please, inside the third princess …" Shangguan Wuye shrugged, he made a gesture of 'please' with one hand, and a hateful smile still hung on his lips. Duan Mu Yan was speechless. She walked straight into the room at the back of the corridor.

The moment Shangguan Wuye closed the door, Duan Muyan suddenly turned around and stared straight at Shangguan Wuye.

"Actually, it's better to be muddleheaded sometimes. If you didn't recognize Xiao Jingfeng's identity, perhaps you wouldn't have regretted staying by your side even longer …" Shangguan Wuye said resentfully, his almond-shaped eyes shining brightly.

"You already knew his identity. Why didn't you tell me? What was going on? Back then, I clearly saw the room being submerged in a sea of fire, so no one was able to escape! " Duan Mu Yan could tell that there were too many secrets hidden within those phoenix eyes of hers. The only things she wanted to know were the details regarding Xiao Jin Feng.

"Since you already know his identity, there is no need for me to hide some things from you. On that day, when the Qi King accepted your concubine, some people worried that you would be in danger and especially begged me to protect you from the shadows. Actually, I was already on the roof the moment you exposed Su Jin Xiu's identity. Cough cough … Originally, I also advised him to return, but he insisted on wearing that mask. That was the way things were, actually you should respect his decision, since he did not want to return to the Qi King, why must you insist on doing so … " Shangguan Wuye said indifferently, every word was like a sharp knife that stabbed into Duan Mu Yan's heart. From the great Moqi King that everyone admired to the face Wu Dao who had no regrets for his relatives, what kind of change was in between? Not everyone could withstand such a huge gap.

"Where is he now?" Her ice-cold voice was laced with too much guilt. Duan Muyan spoke with a dejected tone, her eyes filled with anticipation. Even if she couldn't make Xiao Lingfeng stay, he should at least let her meet him once.

"With his personality, if he really wanted to leave, would he come here to find me? I didn't lie to you, he really didn't come. " Shangguan Wuye spoke with rare seriousness. It turned out that what was natural for her was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Even if she didn't care about that ruined face, Xiao Xinfeng cared. As Shangguan Wuye had said, since this was his choice, what else could he do other than to respect her? Perhaps a silent blessing was more meaningful than a speechless meeting.

No longer conflicted, Duan Mu Yan heaved a sigh of relief. As she lifted her gaze, a trace of warmth could be seen in her ice-cold eyes.

"No matter what, Mu Yan thanks you for saving my life. Earlier, you said that you were entrusted by someone to protect me. Who was that person?" Even she did not know that Shangguan Wuye had been present that day when the incident had occurred.

When Shangguan Wuye heard his, he suddenly chuckled lightly. His fiendish eyes flashed as he looked teasingly at Duan Mu Yan.

"You really can't guess who asked me to protect you? Who in this world would care so much about you? " A soft voice came out from Shangguan Wuye's lips. Duan Mu Yan's heart trembled slightly, and the image of Duan Xingyi's unparalleled handsome face suddenly appeared in her mind.

"Duan Xingyi?" Duan Mu Yan frowned, not daring to say anything.

"If that fellow was able to hear you say these three words, he would definitely be overjoyed. It is likely that in your heart, you will understand how that fellow treats you!" Shangguan Wu Ye seemed to be very satisfied with Duan Mu Yan's answer, his almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly with an uncomfortable glint.

"Don't speak nonsense, he is my royal brother. It is reasonable for him to care about me!" Sensing the mockery in Shangguan Wuye's eyes, Duan Mu Yan coldly replied. Such ambiguous words, if others were to listen to them, wouldn't they be suspected of incest?

"Of course! "But don't blame me for not reminding you, this royal brother of yours is not ordinary …" Shangguan Wuye seemed to have a deeper meaning.

"Since Xin Feng isn't here, Mu Yan will be taking his leave!" Duan Mu Yan did not want to be entangled with Shangguan Wu Ye anymore. As for Duan Xingyi, she naturally knew that he was not an ordinary person. To be able to play everyone in his palm, how could he not be a mortal?!

Seeing Duan Mu Yan's figure slowly fade away from his line of sight, that pair of deep eyes finally revealed a look of reluctance.

"Since you can't bear to leave, why must you leave? Actually, you don't want to be the Qi King, and she won't force you. Isn't it the same if you don't regret it?" Looking at the man beside him, Shangguan Wuye couldn't help sighing lightly. How many people in this world could escape from love? Even he himself had never come out of the prison of love.

"Thank you!" His raspy voice was tinged with a tinge of desolation, and Xiao Jingfeng turned to look at Shangguan Wuye, his eyes full of gratitude.

"I didn't hide it from her on your behalf because I wanted you to thank me. Where are you planning to go from now on?" Shangguan Wuye pursed his lips and asked suspiciously.

"As long as I leave the Imperial City, it's the same no matter where I go. Perhaps I'll go find my father. Since the day he disappeared until now, as the eldest son, I've never searched for him. It's truly unfilial." Xiao Jin Feng spoke in disappointment, a bitter look in his eyes. He had never felt that being a human being was such a failure, and now he could only be filial.

"Can you really put down everything here? I can tell that your love for Duan Mu Yan surpasses yours! " Shangguan Wuye had hit the nail on the head. Although he hoped that Duan Muyan would be able to walk together with his lost friend, in comparison, Xiao Jingfeng's sacrifice was definitely not less than Duan Xingyi's.

"It's because I love her that I have to leave. Xiao Jingfeng's rebirth isn't a good thing for her. I've already brought her too much misfortune, and the only thing I can do for her now is to completely disappear from her world." Xiao Jin Feng's hoarse voice was deep as he bitterly spoke, and then he turned around and left.

Looking at Xiao Jin Feng's lonely and desolate back, Shangguan Wuye couldn't help but sigh. Since ancient times, there had been love and infatuation, but the seemingly cold and indifferent Xiao Jin Feng had continued to love Duan Mu Yan until the end. Shen Hansheng, oh, you better not lose to Xiao Jingfeng …

Along the way, Duan Mu Yan was completely immersed in her remorse and remorse towards Xiao Lingfeng. Outside the Xiao manor, Yao'er hurriedly greeted her as she saw Duan Mu Yan walking over with a forlorn expression.

"Princess, are you alright?" The current situation did not allow for any mistakes to occur. Every move she took was related to their life and death, and it was precisely because Yao'er understood this that she was so worried about Duan Mu Yan's sudden anomaly.

"It's nothing, let's go in …" When she saw Yao'er, the disappointment in her eyes disappeared as she indifferently spoke. Xiao Lingfeng's departure had already become a reality; no matter how sad she was, it was all in vain. Now, the only way for her to live up to those who cared for her was by continuing onward.

"Royal Consort … Prince Ping has been waiting for you for a long time. " Yao'er replied in a low voice as her gaze swept past Duan Mu Yan. His heart trembled slightly, as if someone had pinched him hard. Originally, they could have been reunited as brothers, but now, everything was just a dream.