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"Your highness, this is a very important matter. Your highness, please think twice before acting. We have been lurking in the Mo for more than a year, is it for this reason?" It seemed like the rumors in the outside world weren't groundless rumours. Master truly had a different feeling towards Duan Mu Yan, and Ye Li and her guess was wrong as well. At this moment, Leng Bing Xin was suddenly glad that he did not tell the man where Duan Mu Yan was, otherwise, it would have caused a tremendous change in the world. They all knew very well that by refusing this marriage, they would offend Xia Hou Bo, and it would also cause the emperor to lose all face. The result of this was that Shen Hansheng would no longer have the chance to ascend to the position of crown prince.

Shen Hansheng was still silent. His dark eyes were filled with an enigmatic chill, and a layer of frost gradually covered his cold face. Shen Hansheng was clenching his fists as darkness filled his eyes. How could he not know what the result of resisting the sacred will was? He was not afraid of death, nor was he afraid of losing, what he was afraid of was that if he were to fall to the ground, he would no longer have the ability to protect Duan Mu Yan, and now that he was on equal footing with Shen Han Xin, if he were to lose, Shen Han Xin would no longer have any fear, and it was only right now that Mu Yan …

When his thoughts reached this point, Shen Hansheng suddenly turned around and knelt on the ground. He then received the imperial edict from Eunuch Zhao. Then, he took large strides and left.

"Thank you, Eunuch Zhao!" Although Eunuch Zhao was just a eunuch, he had been by the emperor's side for so long that even they were unable to trace his words back. Such a person might not be a big shot, but his words might sometimes change the will of an emperor.

After seeing Eunuch Zhao off, Ye Li walked in with a worried expression.

"Did you just see it?" A clear and cold voice filled with resentment came from the bottom of her heart. Leng Bing Xin looked at Ye Li with a solemn expression, and her eyes gradually revealed a murderous intent.

"Could it be …" How is that possible? " Ye Li frowned. Even if he were to say that his master had fallen in love with Duan Mu Yan, he would find it hard to believe it even if he was beaten to death. Back then, if it wasn't for Duan Moyan ruining her master's plans, they wouldn't have ended up in such a state after returning to the Southern Mountains.

"Now that you have seen it with your own eyes, you still won't believe it!" If Master is so stubborn, then what have we been up to all these years?! "So …" Leng Bing's eyes turned cold, and a murderous intent could be seen in them.

"You want to kill Duan Mu Yan?" You're crazy! If you let Master know, you will know the consequences! " Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin in disbelief, her eyes filled with madness.

"So what? Do I have to watch my master spend so many years of hard work on that woman, Shui Dongliu? "I can't do it!" Leng Bing Xin clenched his fists and said while gritting his teeth. Speechless, Ye Li looked at Leng Bingxin for a long time before finally speaking.

Perhaps you don't want to let Shui Dongliu pay you back for your hard work …. Ye Li said in a low and deep voice. Although his voice was soft, it was like a clap of thunder that resounded in the depths of Leng Bing's heart.

"You … "What do you mean?" Leng Bing Xin asked with a guilty conscience, the light in her eyes becoming brighter and brighter.

"No, I just want you to think twice before deciding." She believed that in this world, there was no one who loved Shen Hansheng more than she did. Because of her love, she could tolerate, and even accept, the marriage of Shen Hansheng to Xia Hou Yuying. Yet, she could not stand by and watch as Shen Hansheng ruined his entire life for someone who was not willing to give up on his own behalf.

In the room, that lonely figure sat by the side of the table, his deep eyes staring fixedly at the imperial edict in his hand, his fists slowly tightening, his joints turning white. Shen Hansheng was very clear, even if he received the imperial edict, he would not marry any woman, other than Duan Mu Yan.

Just as Shen Hansheng was deep in thought, a wave of sinister laughter suddenly came from outside the door. When Shen Hansheng turned to look at him, Shen Hanxin had already walked in.

"This King wants to congratulate Fourth Brother!" Now that you have received the royal father's decree to climb up the Xia Hou family's branch, wouldn't that mean that the position of crown prince is yours? " Just now, in the dark, Shen Hanxin had thought that Shen Hansheng would reject this marriage because of Duan Mu Yan, so the moment he saw Shen Hansheng receive the imperial edict, he was greatly surprised, but he felt an inexplicable sense of relief in his heart.

"You still dare to come? Where is Meng Yan? " At the sight of Shen Hanxin, Shen Hansheng shot to his feet, his dark eyes darkening even more. This was the Residence of the King of Han, he did not need to give face to Shen Hanxin, and he did not need to fear anything.

"Tsk tsk …" Why does fourth brother still remember this woman? This King thought that Fourth Brother was thinking about how to prepare for his wedding... " Shen Hanxin opened his mouth leisurely, waving his sleeves and sitting across from Shen Hansheng.

"I'll ask you one last time, where is Meng Yan? You should know my temper and even more so know my strength! " Shen Hansheng narrowed his eyes. The dangerous aura exuded from his body was sufficient to cause others to tremble in fear. Seeing Shen Hansheng angry, Shen Han Xin disapproved, so I sat there.

"Since Fourth Brother is so obsessed with Lady Meng Yan, then this duke would like to help you out. Actually, Fourth Brother asked the wrong person, and I admit that I was the one who kidnapped Miss Meng Yan, but regretfully, Miss Meng Yan is no longer in my hands. If Fourth Brother wants someone, then he should go and find Hua Fei." Shen Hanxin replied truthfully, her eyes seemingly harmless.

"Hua Fei?" Shen Hansheng's sword-like eyebrows creased as he looked at Shen Hanxin warily.

"As your royal brother, I have already done my best. Of course, I also have my own selfish thoughts. I really want to know how much my fourth brother loves that Lady Meng Yan!" Shen Han Xinxin narrowed her eyes and left after saying that.

Duan Mu Yan was in the hands of Hua Fei? He was very clear that Shen Hanxin had not lied to him just now. He was also very clear on his intentions and intentions in telling this to him, but no matter what, since he knew of Duan Mu Yan's whereabouts, he had to bring her back to the Residence of the Duke of Han.

The night was getting darker, and the twinkling stars could not illuminate the dark land. A figure suddenly appeared and dived into the harem, leaving behind only a sense of surprise in the air.

Feng'er rushed into the palace from outside.

"Reporting to the Empress, Meng Yan is still in the secluded garden. It seems like she is in a relationship with the Second Prince." Feng'er had spoken truthfully. Every night, she would follow Xia Houyu's instructions and investigate Duan Mu Yan's situation.

"That's strange, that Shen Hanming has always forbidden outsiders to enter the garden, I never thought that this time it would be an exception, I originally thought that I could use Shen Hanming's power to kill Meng Yan without anyone noticing, but now it seems that this woman is quite lucky, forget it, I'll temporarily let her live until the day that Ying`er marries." Now that the emperor had decreed that the jade would be given to Shen Hansheng, this was the only thing that touched her heart. If Shen Hansheng were to inherit the throne in the future, Ying`er would definitely become the Imperial Mother, and even in the future, her Xia Hou family's momentum wouldn't falter. This was the only thing she could do for the Xia Family.

"Who is it?" Without waiting for Xia Houyu to speak, Feng'er suddenly dashed out of the palace door. When she opened the door, she saw Shen Hansheng standing outside with a solemn expression on his face.

"Duke Han?" Feng'er was startled at first, but then she looked towards Xia Hou Yu.

"Feng'er, wait outside!" Xia Hou Yu was slightly startled. However, she was still a little apprehensive as to whether the words she had said earlier had reached Shen Hansheng's ears. However, she was extremely confident in Feng'er's martial arts skills.

The man in front of her was not the least bit different from the Shen Ao Tian she met when she first met him. At that moment, Xia Hou Yu's heart was beating extremely quickly, she was very clear of the relationship between Liu Yu'er and Shen Hanxin, and at that moment, she suddenly understood why Liu Yu'er was so bold, compared to the old Ao Tian, this Han Shen Sheng was even more manly. Just a glance was enough to make her heart tremble.

"Please forgive me for disturbing you late at night!" After all, she was his father's concubine, and she was also Xia Houbo's younger sister. Shen Hansheng naturally had a little respect for her. Shen Hansheng's voice interrupted Xia Hou Yu's thoughts. Xia Hou Yu subconsciously choked, feeling extremely ashamed. How could he have such a lustful and lecherous heart toward his nephew?

"I believe that Duke Han must have an urgent matter to come to Hua Qing Palace at this time of day. May I know what is the purpose of Duke Han's visit?" Xia Hou Yu was sitting upright as he solemnly looked at the man before her. The throbbing in his heart was being suppressed by her. She was different from Liu Yu'er; she came from a prestigious family, so such an ethical matter was practically a crime in her eyes.

"I don't know how Meng Yan offended Hua Fei, but if there's anything wrong with Meng Yan, please forgive me. I came here this time to take Meng Yan away, I hope that Hua Fei will not make things difficult for me, I am deeply grateful." Shen Hansheng's expression turned cold, his eyes were like torches, clearly showing that he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

Xia Hou Yu's face was expressionless, but deep in her heart, there was a monstrous wave. She was acting in such a secretive manner, how could Shen Hansheng know that Meng Yan was in her hands?

"Meng Yan? I have heard of this woman before, and the rumors are spreading outside, saying that the Duke of Han is in love with this Miss Meng Yan, and that he might even throw away his life for her, and I wonder if the rumors are true? Seeing Shen Hansheng's solemn expression, Xia Hou Yu's heart was filled with a trace of anger.

"The rumours in the market are not to be trusted. Lady Meng Yan is my esteemed guest. Since I have reached the southern border, I have my own responsibility to protect her. If anyone hurts her by even a hair's breadth, I will pursue this matter to the end." Shen Hansheng could sense Xia Houyu's hostility, so he decided to give a perfunctory explanation.

"Oh? "This is for the best. Today, the Emperor will issue an imperial edict that will allow Duke Han and that girl Yu Ying to get married on a different day. I wonder which day Duke Han will choose?" Xia Hou Yu tried to change the topic, but did not mention a single word of Duan Mu Yan.

"There is no need for Imperial Concubine Hua to worry about this matter. Han Sheng has his own plans. Han Sheng will definitely bring Meng Yan away tonight. I hope that Imperial Concubine Hua can help out this time." Shen Han Sheng was certain that Duan Moyan was in the hands of Hua Fei. There was no need for him to seek confirmation, he just wanted her to stay.