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"Mm …" Duan Mu Yan slightly nodded his head, his steps becoming increasingly heavy.

When she saw Xiao Yuxuan, Duan Mu Yan couldn't help but be shocked. It had only been half a month since they last saw each other, and her previously elegant and outstanding facial pet was now so emaciated.

"Is the Ping Wang busy?" Suppressing the pain and shock in her heart, Duan Mu Yan spoke softly, her voice containing no traces of anger or joy.

Speechless, the moment Duan Moyan entered the room, Xiao Yuxuan's burning gaze never left her weathered but still as strong and beautiful. Sensing that Xiao Yuxuan's gaze was different from before, Duan Moyan deliberately coughed. Just as she was about to speak, her entire body was tightly embraced by Xiao Yuxuan. The embrace that she had not felt for a long time had caused her heart to collapse in a relaxed manner. In addition to Xiao Jin Feng's farewell, at this moment, her tears had fallen without any forewarning.

After a long time, when Duan Mu Yan woke up, she wanted to break free from Xiao Yu Xuan's embrace. However, Xiao Yu Xuan's embrace was extremely tight, as though if she were to let go, the person in front of her would disappear.

"Yuxuan, let go of me!" Duan Mu Yan's jade-like hand pressed against Xiao Yu Xuan's chest, his voice slightly filled with anger. However, no matter how much Duan Moyan reprimanded his, Xiao Yuxuan remained silent. His hands tightened around his.

"I have let you down. I promised you that I would protect Jing Yang …" "But I didn't do anything …" A hoarse voice came from Xiao Yuxuan's lips as she choked on her words. Duan Mu Yan's body trembled slightly as her gaze shifted to that haggard face. Her eyes that were as clear as water was currently filled with a layer of mist.

"Yuxuan, what happened?" He had never seen Xiao Yuxuan's sorrowful and desperate expression before. Even though he was addicted to drugs, she had never cried. Just what kind of blow could cause him to feel so depressed? After a long while, Xiao Yuxuan finally let go of Duan Mu Yan, his face was as pale as snow, his lips trembled slightly, but he could not utter a single word. Since he knew what Duan Mu Yan was thinking, there was not a single moment where Xiao Yu Xuan did not hate his, and if he had not broken his promise and protected Duan Jingyang, how could the girl in front of his not have returned to this path, no one would know his better than she did.

"Mu Yan, I'm sorry … "This is all my fault …" He was afraid that Duan Mu Yan would blame him for not being able to keep her brother, and he was even more afraid that Duan Mu Yan would take back all the letters and push him out of this mess. No matter what, he had to do something for Duan Mu Yan, even if it was muddy water, he had to go and live, live together, die together, die together!

"Yuxuan, you've already said this many times, and I've explained it to you many times. You haven't let me down, this is fate, and since fate isn't here yet, why should we keep it in our hearts? You should leave, it's already so late, and the Seventh Princess will definitely be looking for you everywhere. She's pregnant right now, you should take good care of her." Now that she saw Xiao Yuxuan again, she no longer had her original state of mind. Perhaps she had given up hope, perhaps she could be at ease, or perhaps the weight of love in her world was getting smaller and smaller.

"Mu Yan …" Xiao Yuxuan unwillingly looked at the girl in front of her. Just as she was about to speak, Yao'er's voice came from outside.

"Your servant greets the Seventh Princess." Ever since he had pretended to be pregnant, Xiao Yuxuan's attitude towards him had indeed changed. Even though he insisted on living in the Tutor's Hall, he came to see her twice a day at the Phoenix Storage Pavilion, thinking that this improvement would allow her and Xiao Yuxuan's relationship to slowly improve. But now, she finally understood that even though Xiao Yuxuan had been by his side all day, his heart had always been so far away from him that she couldn't even catch up to his heartbeat.

"Your servant greets the Seventh Princess." Duan Mu Yan bowed slightly as she spoke in an indifferent tone. At the side, Xiao Yuxuan felt slightly awkward and didn't know how to explain.

"Forget it, I came looking for Prince Consort Ma. I didn't see him in the Tutor Manor just now and thought he might have gone back to Prince Xiao's estate, but it looks like I guessed right. If Prince Consort Ma wants to go back next time, he'll call Ziteng to come with him. Otherwise, Ziteng will also want to come back and visit the third imperial concubine …" Duan Zitong said gently as she walked over to Xiao Yuxuan and wrapped her arm around her.

"You're pregnant, how can you walk so far …" Xiao Yuxuan said embarrassedly. When he turned around to face Duan Mu Yan, his gaze was extremely unnatural.

"Many thanks for Prince Consort's concern. The imperial physician said that I should walk around from time to time. This is the best course of action for children!" The last four words, Duan Zitong emphasized the last words as if to remind him of something. Speechless, Xiao Yuxuan felt as though his face was on fire. He looked at Duan Mu Yan with a downcast gaze, unable to retort.

After leaving Prince Xiao's Mansion, Duan Zitong did not choose to return to the palace in her palanquin. Instead, she walked slowly around Xiao Yuxuan's arm, the moonlight pouring down and covering the entire street with a layer of hazy light. Stepping under the silvery white moonlight, Duan Zitong could not help but feel at a loss. Until one day, when she discovered that her love had already become an unbreakable bondage for Xiao Yuxuan, she finally realized that letting go was also a type of love …

Duan Xingyi brought some green tea to the side of the hall.

"Father, how have you been during this period?" As he looked at the withered, white-haired Duan Chen in front of him, Duan Xingyi felt extremely pleased. It was a trick to defeat the enemy without a fight, and now that he had sneaked into the Mo Clan alone, not only did he manage to take care of a few outstanding generals, he had even managed to get the Emperor of the Great Mo into his palm. Such a feat would bring him unparalleled glory.

"It's alright. It's been hard on you to accompany me every day. How is the approval of the report coming along?" Duan Chen reluctantly received the tea from Duan Xingyi and took a sip. He then looked at his son, consoling him with his filial piety.

"In reply to Imperial Father, your son has more or less approved everything. Imperial Father, there is no need to worry about matters of the nation. Right now, the most important thing is to properly nurture the dragon's body. All the ministers in the imperial court are very concerned about you …" Watching Duan Chen drink the tea into his stomach, Duan Xingyi's thin lips seemed to form an arc, but in the next moment, it disappeared without a trace.

"Yi'er, the reason royal father called you here tonight is to talk about this matter. Currently, royal father's body is getting weaker day by day, and the imperial doctors are helpless, so it is likely that you have reached your age where you know your fate." Yi'er, the reason royal father called you here is to talk about this matter. A weak voice spilled out from Duan Chen's mouth. His cloudy eyes shone with a rare luster. Duan Chen extended his hand and heavily patted Duan Xingyi's shoulder.

"Yi'er, royal father has handed the entire Badlands River to you. You must not let father down. The future of the Badlands will depend on you!" He was filled with anticipation towards this son of his. Duan Xingyi had long since predicted that there would be a day where this would happen, and a bright light flashed within his eyes.

"Don't worry royal father, this son will not let you down, I will definitely make the Badlands more powerful!" Duan Xingyi's voice was like a pearl falling onto a jade plate; his words were firm and confident. An indescribable excitement surged from the bottom of his heart. Looking at the date, he had already used Duan Xingyi's identity to travel to Badlands for nearly a year. It was time for him to return.

In order for Duan Xingyi to ascend to the throne three days later, the various divisions in the palace rushed to work day and night. The news quickly reached Duan Muyan's ears.

"Princess, what should we do now? There are only three days left before Duan Xingyi's enthronement. Right now, he has no regrets about going missing, and even the evidence to prove that Duan Xingyi was a rich person has also disappeared. I have long since said that he was a spy. Zi Min said angrily, her eyes looked like they were about to spit fire.

"There is no regret that he is not a spy. There is a reason for his disappearance. Let's not talk about all of this now, I never thought that royal father would be in such a hurry to pass on the throne to Duan Xingyi. It's true that three days of time is a bit rushed, but we can't drag it out any longer. Duan Moyan's gaze turned cold as he resolutely stated this.

"Princess, do you want to break into the throne room in three days?" After all, right now, all preparations weren't sufficient, so naturally, the chances of victory were a lot less.

"I can't do it on my own. Prepare the car, I want to go to Pingyang City!" The more urgent the situation, the more it was. Even if she wanted to make her move three days later, it would depend on the intentions of Zhu Xu and the other old generals. Yao'er knew that this matter was imminent, so she immediately turned around. However, just as she was about to reach the door, she bumped into Yan Wuhen who was rushing in.

"Wuhen greets Pavilion Master." His voice sounded even more anxious. Yan Wuhen hurriedly walked in front of Duan Mu Yan and took out a piece of paper from his chest pocket.

"Reporting to Pavilion Master, this is an urgent secret from Prime Minister Zhu!" Hearing those words, Duan Mu Yan called Yao'er back. Then, she opened her note.

"We've already received the news that all the arrangements for the succession of the Emperor will be in place in three days' time. Pavilion Master, you can carry out your plan without any worries, and at that time, both in and out of the Imperial City will definitely be our Military Department. I will also personally come to the Main Hall to lend a hand to Pavilion Master — — Zhu Xu."

With Zhu Xu and the other generals supporting his, he already had control of the military, and right now, the most important thing for his was the human heart. Now that the Wei Wang had agreed to work with his, the majority of the human heart, he was finally able to come to a stand-off with him. He suddenly felt too many emotions in her heart, hoping that he could avenge his mufei and royal brother in front of all the people in the world.

"Pavilion Master, since Prime Minister Zhu is done for, what should we do now?" Zi Min said excitedly. After such a long period of hard work, they were finally going to get a result.

Wu Hen, Zi Min, on the day of the incident, you two were hiding in the Spring Festival. No matter what method you use, no matter how many people you bring, you have to return the silver and silver Duan Xingyi plundered to the national treasury. Duan Mu Yan instructed calmly.

"Yes sir!" Both Yan Wuhen and Zi Min naturally followed his orders.

"Yao`er, that day, you went to the east gate of the imperial city to meet up with Old General Dou Jing. You must rescue the King of Wei from his prison and send him straight to the throne room." His bright eyes shone with a dazzling light. Duan Mu Yan pointed to the future like a wise man. Three days later, the first female Emperor of the Mo Clan would appear, and the history of the Mo Clan would start anew.