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Spring Festival.

Leng Bingxin and Ye Li looked at each other, their eyes filled with the luster they had been waiting for.

"Master, are we really going to return to the Southern Yue in three days?" Leng Bingxin was clearly slightly excited as she looked at Duan Xingyi in disbelief.

Originally, I could have done more, but that old fool Duan Chen actually wanted to pass on the throne to me so urgently. I want to become the Emperor, but it's not at the Great Mo, and since Duan Chen can't wait any longer, then it should be time for us to succeed and retreat. Bing'er, tomorrow you should return to the Southern Yue to prepare for everything, and I believe that my three emperors have been looking forward to this day for a very long time. Ye Li, you stay here. In the grand ceremony three days from now, you will order your men to transport all of the silver taels back to the south. We have won this battle completely, we have only returned to the southern Yue, there is still an even more difficult battle waiting for us! Do you understand? " His deep eyes emitted a resplendent cold light. Duan Xingyi's thin lips curled up slightly, and that faintly discernible curve made people feel fear. The king's domineering aura that was naturally emitted from his body was astonishingly revealed.

As he looked at the lit candle in the room, a warm feeling rose up in Duan Xingyi's heart. Three days later, he was going to bring the woman inside to leave the Badlands and return to his own place. Although he did not know what Duan Mu Yan's reaction would be, his determination had never changed; as long as he returned to the Southern Yue City, he would use all of his love and affection to slowly make Duan Mu Yan accept reality. He swore …

Suddenly, a series of screams came from within the valley. Qian Ruming looked at Zheng Ting Ze with a different expression. It took him a long time to react.

"Senior Brother, are you alright?" If the Emperor abdicates his throne and the Crown Prince ascends the throne, does this have anything to do with you? Is there a need for you to have such a huge reaction! " Qian Ru Ming disapproved and said resentfully.

He saw that Zheng Tingze's sword-like brows were tightly knitted and the light in his eyes was abnormally heavy. The light that was emitted from his eyes revealed the anxiety and unease in his heart without any concealment.

"Senior Brother, could it be that you're hiding something from me?" If you were not a good doctor, why would you stay with me? You... Could it be that you've been killed by someone so the royal family won't tolerate you anymore? " Qian Ruming looked at Zheng Tingze doubtfully. At this point, Zheng Tingze only told the truth.

"Actually... I just noticed something very important. When we came to your place that day, didn't a lot of people secretly follow us? Zheng Tingze said with a stern expression.

"Yes, how about it?" Qian Ru felt that something was wrong, so she asked in a solemn tone after putting away her usual playful and disrespectful attitude.

"Those people were sent by Crown Prince Duan Xingyi to silence everyone. If it weren't for your sudden visit, I wouldn't have discovered them and that's why I chose to stick around." He had never expected that the Emperor would pass the throne to Duan Xingyi so quickly. He believed that Duan Mu Yan had already started plotting to turn the tables on him, and if he was unable to prove that the cup of tea contained a hidden secret within, then he was afraid that it would be too late.

"Kill you? "Why?" Qian Ruming also felt the seriousness of the situation. For the current crown prince to go through so much trouble, this senior brother of his must have caused quite a bit of trouble.

"Because I discovered that the Emperor's body was weak because he was infected by a chronic poison. Moreover, it's very likely that the person who poisoned him was Duan Xingyi. That day at the Imperial Hall, I intentionally knocked down a cup of tea. Perhaps this action caused Duan Xingyi's murderous intent to rise, but it also proves that there's a problem with that cup of tea." Zheng Tingze said confidently.

"It can't be? Your son wants to harm your father? Sooner or later, there will be Duan Xingyi in this world. He wouldn't go to such extreme ends, right? " Although it sounded incredible, Qian Ruming was somewhat convinced when he saw the solemn expression on Zheng Ting Ze's face.

"Junior brother, you're the only one who can help me right now. I hope you can study it together with me. Just what kind of sandalwood fragrance would cause you to slowly be poisoned without me knowing?" Zheng Ting Ze originally didn't want to pull Qian Ru Ming down with him, but now, he had already reached the bottleneck of his research. If he didn't have external support, he wouldn't be able to find the source of this problem within three days.

"Blood Bath Orchid Core? Am I hearing things? This sort of thing was not a natural thing. Rather, it was deliberately made by a person. If it was really Duan Xingyi who poisoned it, then he was truly scheming. "Whatever, since you asked for it, I can help." Qian Ru Ming was slightly surprised, but he readily agreed.

As time neared, the string became more and more taut, and the gains and losses only lasted for a single thought. No one dared to relax; to them, this contest would change the fate of too many people.

Although it was already spring, the night wind still blew fiercely, bringing with it a cold air. The place was a deathly still, and it let out a few caws from time to time, causing the air here to be extremely cold.

Tears fell from the corners of her eyes and were quickly dried up by the wind, leaving behind faint traces of tears. Her empty and helpless eyes silently stared at the cemetery for almost an hour, her heart felt as if it had been slashed by a dull blade, any blood dripping but indifferent, her jade hands tightly clenched in the cold wind, her joints turning white, her veins popping out, and she could vaguely remember mufei's loving smile and the wine she brewed. As she thought of the past, Duan Mu Yan suddenly knelt on the ground, her lips trembling, her eyes misty with tears.

"Mufei, no matter how hard Mu Yan tries, that man never believed that you were innocent. Since he was so heartless, Mu Yan had no choice but to use her own method to tell the world of your greatness, perhaps Mu Yan's decision was wrong, but I do not regret it. You said that you must not let anyone wrong you, Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan mercilessly kowtowed as a low cry similar to that of a small beast suddenly rang out from the massive Anarchic Lands.

After an unknown period of time, Duan Muyan slowly stood up, and her clear eyes turned sharp as a blade. Victory or defeat would be decided tomorrow.

Just as Duan Mu Yan stood up, she suddenly felt a gust of cold wind attacking her from behind. It was as though a sharp blade was sliding across the back of her neck. A long robe suddenly appeared on his body. Borrowing the moonlight, Duan Mu Yan was able to clearly see the color of the robe. Her heart suddenly trembled, and when she turned her head back, she saw a pair of familiar eyes looking at her with moonlight like gentleness.

"This subject... Your subject's wife kowtows to the Crown Prince. " At this time, he shouldn't be accepting all sorts of ceremonial explanations from the Imperial Palace. Tomorrow was definitely a big day, and there was no way he could afford to make a mistake. What caused Duan Muyan to be even more worried was whether the words she said earlier had reached Duan Xingyi's ears. If it was, he would definitely be suspicious. At this moment, Duan Moyan was feeling extremely vexed. If something were to happen to her at this critical moment, even if she were to die, she would still be blamed for it.

"Royal Sis, there's no need to be so courteous. To come here so late at night, you must be missing mufei, right?" Duan Xingyi's deep eyes remained calm as his thin lips pursed slightly. His voice was gentle, and it revealed a sense of drowning gentleness.

"Shouldn't the Crown Prince be in the palace?" In her heart, she was extremely uneasy, she really wanted to see some information from Duan Mu Yan's eyes. Unfortunately, her eyes were as calm as a calm lake, without the slightest flicker.

"It was too complicated, so I sneaked out …" Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and smiled. Under the moonlight, his sparkling eyes made it difficult for people to shift their gazes away. He originally wanted to stun Duan Muyan and bring her away from Badlands tomorrow, but just now, he suddenly changed his mind.

"The Ascension Ceremony has always been grand and extraordinary, one cannot afford to make mistakes. This official feels that it is better for His Highness to return to the palace, so many people should not be anxious." Her heart gradually calmed down. It was likely that he had not heard what she had said. Otherwise, he would not have appeared.

"I don't care about the anxiety of many people. If Xing Yi truly made a mistake during the grand ceremony, would your royal sister be worried for him?" Her clear voice contained too many emotions. Duan Xingyi's hands subconsciously held onto Duan Moyan's jade shoulders as a look of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

"Your highness, the Crown Prince, is too serious. As long as you can follow royal father's orders step by step, you won't make a mistake." Duan Mu Yan's heart trembled slightly. A mistake? Tomorrow's inauguration wasn't as simple as a mistake. Seeing that Duan Mu Yan didn't directly reply, Duan Xingyi didn't pursue the matter further.

"It's so late. Xingyi, send your royal sister back to her residence." There was no intention to ask or ask in Duan Xingyi's voice. Before Duan Mu Yan could speak, he had already turned around and walked to her side. His lips were pursed into a smile, and his gaze was gentle. Duan Mu Yan was speechless, but she didn't refuse.

"My royal sister, rest assured. After Xingyi ascends the throne, he will definitely move the corpse of Imperial Concubine Li out of the cemetery and bury her in the imperial mausoleum garden with the heaviest funeral, regardless of whether or not Royal Father deserves it." There was no hint of ridicule in the firm voice. Duan Mu Yan subconsciously looked towards the man at her side. Under the moonlight, his handsome face was as elegant as a direct descendant of an immortal, as if he was an immortal when reflected by the moonlight. The wind blew past Duan Xingyi's inclined forehead, making him appear even more elegant and graceful.

"Mu Yan thanks the crown prince for his good intentions, but this will definitely arouse royal father's displeasure, and mufei doesn't just need a tombstone." In the clear, cold path, two silhouettes slowly walked forward. The moonlight dragged their silhouettes along. No one knew that tonight's harmony would soon become history, and tomorrow, the two of them would be at loggerheads.

"Xingyi might not be able to give you whatever Riko wants, but if royal sister needs anything, Xingyi will definitely fulfill royal sister's wish, even if she has to go through fire and water." Duan Xingyi looked in front of him as ripples gradually appeared in his heart. Mu Yan, this is all I can do for you. I only hope that you can hate me less when he is in the Southern Mountains.

"Mu Yan is a person with few desires. I'm afraid that there is no need for her to do so. However, Mu Yan is still extremely grateful for the words spoken by the crown prince." At this very moment, she did not even know what the meaning of Duan Xingyi's words was. Even though they sounded like an oath to the world, he was, after all, her half brother, and he was about to ascend the throne. A wise and farsighted person like her would not play any kind of morally unethical game.