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Everything was the same as before. All the furnishings were exactly the same as when she left, and at this moment, Duan Mu Yan had already walked into the inner room, rummaging through the cabinet for the mask she hadn't used in a long time. Seeing Duan Xingyi's current appearance, as the ruler of a nation, how could he possibly reach the fireworks grounds?

No matter how late it was, the Yichun Courtyard would always be as bright as day, singing and dancing, and the obscene sounds would never cease. When Feng Guihua saw Duan Mu Yan, she could not help but ruthlessly rub her eyes.

"Ouch!" I say, Meng Yan, where have you been these past few days, making it so that I can find you easily? You talk about you, first you, then Ni Chang, and finally even Bing'er disappeared from the face of the earth. "Now that you're back, you're not allowed to leave. If you have any conditions, just say them. Other than my life, you can say whatever you want, and I won't bargain for them!" Feng Guihua was clamoring incessantly beside Duan Muyan. At this moment, how could Duan Muyan possibly have the mood to listen to her ramble on like this?

"Sister Hua, don't worry, since Meng Yan is back, she won't leave, it's just that she is a little tired tonight, so she wants to go upstairs to rest, and tomorrow she will discuss the condition of staying with Sister Hua, but tonight Meng Yan wants to stay in Miss Bing'er's room, I wonder if Sister Hua has any objections?" Her jade-like hands rested on her forehead, exuding an extremely drowsy feeling.

Feng Guihua understood tacitly.

"Of course, you can pick any one of the doors to the second floor. If it's too small, you can connect all three of them together!" Feng Guihua said eagerly.

"Since that's the case, Meng Yan will go up first. It's getting late, Sister Hua, you don't need to be served." Duan Mu Yan forced out a smile before heading up to the second floor.

In the innermost area of the second floor was Leng Bingxin's Ju Xian Residence. Duan Mu Yan slowly walked to the door and lightly knocked twice. Seeing that there was no response, she lifted her hand and pushed open the door to enter.

As there was nobody in the room, the entire room was pitch-black. Duan Mu Yan fumbled to close the door before walking over to the candle flame. The moment the candle's light lit up, a familiar handsome face astonishingly appeared in front of her.

"Ah …" "Ah!" Duan Muyan cried out involuntarily as she retreated a few steps back. When she clearly saw the person before her, she spat out a mouthful of cold air.

"I should have guessed it long ago. There was the word 'Yan' in the name, and it looked so similar. Moreover, its movements were extremely strange. Besides my good imperial sister, who else could it be …" A clear voice that carried a trace of appreciation flowed out from Duan Xingyi's mouth. His deep gaze was still as resplendent as ever, and the calmness within it was as usual. The only difference was that Duan Xingyi was no longer the prince of the Badlands Court.

"What exactly did you do to royal father?" Duan Mu Yan suppressed the ineffable panic in her heart as she coldly questioned.

"Father?" Duan Xingyi looked at Duan Muyan with a slightly astonished gaze. He had originally thought that the old fool Duan Chen would reveal everything. However, since she was being questioned by her, it must be because she knew nothing about her identity.

"No matter what, royal father has given all his love to you! In order to help you, royal father even disregarded the righteousness of the ruler and his subjects, disregarding Dou Jing and Qi Hu's lives. Duan Muyan sternly replied, her eyes as cold as ice.

"If Xing Yi remembers correctly, royal sister should hate royal father? When these words come out of your mouth, it makes people feel that it's a bit far-fetched. " He slowly waved the fan in his hand. Duan Xingyi's black eyes shone like stars as her thin lips curled up slightly, causing Duan Muyan to become even more nervous.

"Now is not the time to discuss me. Have you taken away mufei's remains? As long as you hand over the mufei's remains, I can let you go, and this is what I promised Imperial Father. No matter what you've done before, I won't pursue this matter. As he spoke, Duan Mu Yan retrieved a silver note from his sleeve and casually tossed it on the table. His long and thick eyelashes were flickering with a assured light. Right now, Duan Xingyi was already in a dangerous spot and he had no choice.

Looking at the thousand taels of silver on the table, the curve of Duan Xingyi's lips became even more pronounced. His bright eyes flickered with an enchanting brilliance.

"I almost forgot, the one standing before Xingyi right now is no longer Duan Mu Yan, who was bullied by Palace Master Yue Hua back then. He's no longer Duan Mu Yan, who was falsely accused of being wronged, nor is he Duan Mu Yan, who was eliminated by the princes on the throne room!" Although her voice sounded calm, it caused ripples to form in Duan Mu Yan's heart.

He had to admit that in this period of nearly a year, when he was at his most helpless and in need of comfort, the person who had appeared in front of him wasn't Xiao Yuxuan, nor Xiao Jin Feng, nor was it Imperial Father, but rather the man in front of him. He still remembered that day at the Moonlight Palace, Duan Xingyi, who was as handsome as ice, had saved him from Shangguan Wuye's embrace. That night in the Jadeite Sword Palace, if it wasn't for Duan Xingyi, how could he have been so filial? Furthermore, Duan Xingyi had solemnly vowed on the night before the incident.

'If royal sister needs anything, even if Xingyi were to go through fire and water, she would definitely attain royal sister's wish … ' Her heart jolted as she turned her gaze towards Duan Xingyi.

"You heard me at the cemetery that night?" An indescribable shock suddenly arose from the bottom of Duan Mu Yan's heart. No wonder she felt that Duan Xingyi seemed to have known beforehand what was going to happen in the throne room.

"Imperial Sis should understand Xingyi's feelings. In Xingyi's heart, she doesn't have a thousandth of her feelings. As long as her wish is fulfilled, Xingyi will be willing to go through fire and water, or even get scolded by the world!" Duan Xingyi slowly walked towards Duan Mu Yan, and an invisible pressure caused Duan Mu Yan to subconsciously retreat until his entire body was stuck to the wall.

"You … You should know that we are impossible! "We are half-siblings, how can we …" It was not the first time that she had seen such a gaze. However, at this moment, the possessiveness that was emitting from within caused her to feel fear from the bottom of her heart.

Before she could finish, Duan Mu Yan felt her lips suddenly sink as Duan Xingyi's lips pressed down heavily. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan's mind went blank as the heaven and earth turned upside down, and the entire world was in chaos. The touch of his lips and teeth stirred up Duan Xingyi's long-suppressed desire. His kiss became thicker and thicker, carrying a deep sense of attachment and dependence. Duan Xingyi didn't seem to be satisfied with his current possession. His hand reached out to Duan Mu Yan uncontrollably, moving along the smooth curve of her body.

The instant he felt his skirt being lifted, Duan Mu Yan suddenly became clear-headed and his teeth chomped down fiercely. The smell of blood filled the air between their lips and the sudden pain forced Duan Xingyi to suddenly retreat a few steps. Duan Xingyi's slender fingers slowly wiped away the blood at the corner of his lips as he looked at the furious Duan Mu Yan with a gaze filled with unsatisfied desire.

"Are you crazy!? "Hand over the body of mufei and take this silver note and leave the imperial city. Zhen doesn't want to see you again …" She had never expected that Duan Xingyi's actions would be so frivolous. Even though she could sense Duan Xingyi's friendship for her, they were still siblings, so how could something like this happen between them?

"Me?" Heh, Xing Yi forgot. The 3rd royal sister is now the empress of the Badlands. What a mighty word. Is life really what the 3rd royal sister needs? As a woman, could it be that her royal sister really didn't wish for there to be a man to rely on, and that Xiao Yuxuan was already out of the question? As long as her royal sister was willing, Xingyi would protect her and never leave. Duan Xingyi's eyes flickered with a resplendent light. He wanted this woman. His original conviction had become even more resolute after that kiss.

"Duan Xingyi! Do you know what you're saying? I have already given you the chance. If you don't leave now, don't blame me for not remembering the kindness of the old and for not taking you to the guillotine when the day comes. I hope you don't regret it! " Feeling the faint glow in Duan Xingyi's eyes, a chill ran down Duan Mu Yan's spine. She suddenly regretted his overconfidence. Perhaps it would be wiser for his to bring Yan Wuhen and the rest along with his.

Seeing that Duan Mu Yan was about to turn around and leave, her purple gown started to flash. With two bangs, Duan Mu Yan was no longer able to move. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan was looking at the man before her with a terrified expression.

"What are you going to do?"

"Your royal sister's wish has been fulfilled by Xingyi for you. Now, Xingyi also has a wish. I hope your royal sister can fulfill it for Xingyi …" Her voice was clear and melodious, giving off an air of charisma unique to men. Duan Xingyi's thin lips curled up into an arc, causing Duan Mu Yan to involuntarily choke. An unprecedented fear filled her heart.

"You … What do you wish for? " Duan Mu Yan frowned and his voice trembled visibly.

"Bring the woman I love back to the place that belongs to me …" The faint sound of her voice seemed to echo out from Brahma. Duan Muyan initially wanted to resist, but she felt her eyelids slowly moving downwards. Everything before her slowly turned blurry, until she sank into complete darkness.

The night was cold and enchanting. The bow shaped Crescent Moon hung high up in the vast sky like a beautiful woman. The spring breeze carried a trace of warmth as it gently caressed the surface of the sky. The serene night was indescribably wonderful.

On the bed, a beautiful figure was quietly lying there. Her skin was creamy, and her eyebrows were crescent like the moon. Her long and dense eyelashes cast a shadow in the depths of her eyes, and her rosy lips were alluring.

At the edge of the bed, a man wearing a blue robe stood there. His dark eyes flickered with an abnormal luster. The man's thin lips slightly curled up as the folding fan in his hand pressed against his almost perfect lower jaw. Suddenly, a black figure jumped in through the window.

"Reporting to the third prince, there's been some news. Duan Chen's third princess, Duan Muyan, has already succeeded to the throne. As for the Fourth Prince …" He was nowhere to be seen. Now, only Leng Bing Xin has returned to the Southern Yue. " The black-clothed man spoke truthfully. When the man heard the voice, his eyes slanted, and the curve of his thin lips deepened.