"What are you two doing?" Duan Chen asked suspiciously as he laboriously pounded the bed with his elbow. At the side, Eunuch Li hurriedly walked forward and supported Duan Chen with his arm as he leaned against the bed rail.
"This old official is guilty, on that day in the throne room …" At that time, the righteous indignation that had been building up in him had vanished like smoke in thin air. After all, he had been a sovereign for dozens of years. If he didn't have any feelings, who would believe him?
"That day in the throne room, you all saved the entire Badlands Court. It was because of old man Duan Chen's blurred vision that he was unable to differentiate between good and evil, and he actually kept Duan Xingyi in the dark for half a year. If it wasn't for you all helping Mu Dayan stir up trouble in the throne room, I really don't know what kind of miserable state the current Badlands would have been in …" At that time, Duan Xingyi's words were astonishing. Even now when Duan Chen recalled it, it still made his heart ache.
"Your Majesty …" You don't blame us? " Long Yin looked suspiciously at Duan Chen. Even though Duan Xingyi had committed many evil deeds, he was still a prince. If he were to say that Duan Chen did not resent him in the slightest, Long Yin would find it hard to believe him.
"Blame you? It's all my fault! Do you know!? That Duan Xingyi isn't my son at all! It was the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea! My poor son died long ago in his hands! In order to push him to the throne, I did not hesitate to ignore your two lives and even forced Jing Yang to commit suicide! It is my fault! "It was Zhen's fault …" Duan Chen stomped his chest and stomped his feet, his tears flowing uncontrollably. If not for Duan Mu Yan and these old officials, he would have long become a sinner of Mo Fan!
"Supreme Emperor … Is what the Emperor said the truth? " Long Yin and Dou Jing looked at Duan Chen in astonishment. They didn't expect Duan Xingyi to be the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain. In this way, all of Duan Xingyi's abnormal actions over the past half year could be explained.
"At this time, what else do I need to hide!" The reason I let Haonan out, I just want to save some face for myself! Could it be that everyone will know that I am blind and can't recognize my own son? Also, before Mu Yan disappeared, she said that Duan Xingyi would ask her to go out and that child swore to me that he would let Duan Xingyi live. Mu Yan is a good child, I have let her down! I have let you down! Sorry... "Sorry …" Duan Chen sobbed silently. His past was still vivid in his mind. He suddenly realized how a person could be so defeated.
"If that's really the case, then the Third Princess must have been taken away by Duan Xingyi?" Long Yin suddenly understood. No wonder they couldn't find him even after searching for a long time.
"How preposterous! Even if this old official were to put his life on the line, I will definitely flatten the entire Southern Mountain Range! " His life was saved by Duan Mu Yan, and now that he knew where Duan Mu Yan was, he had no reason to sit idly by and watch!
"General Dou!" Don't be impatient! Since the Emperor has sent his majesty out, he naturally has his own arrangements. Let's listen to him! " Long Yin pulled Dou Jing, who was on the verge of going berserk, and spoke solemnly.
"That's right!" First, we don't have any evidence. We can't rashly ask for people from the Southern Yue. Second, Haonan had only just ascended to the throne. If they were to launch a large-scale war, it would be very difficult to stabilize the hearts of the people. That's why I didn't want to make this matter too public, that's why I kept you all here. It's because of me that Mu Yan suffered so much. No matter what, I have to save her! Dou Jing, Dragon Yin, I have never asked for anything in my life, but now I'm begging you, no matter what means you use, you must save Mu Yan! Please! " As Duan Chen spoke, he used both hands to pound the bed, intending to bend over.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. No matter what, the two of us will bring the Third Princess to you without a problem!" Dou Jing enunciated each word forcefully.
"Thank you!" Duan Chen fiercely nodded as tears flickered in his eyes. He really missed his daughter so much. If he really wanted to …
The night was dark and dark. The moonlight shone through the branches, illuminating the surroundings. In the secret chamber of the Prime Minister's Residence, almost everyone had already arrived.
"Master is in the Southern Yue? This... How is that possible? " Kong Ziming looked at Long Yin in disbelief, her eyes full of suspicion.
"That's right, Master should not have any relationship with the Southern Yue. How come he suddenly came to the Southern Yue?" Yao'er asked in puzzlement.
I am about to speak of this matter and everyone present is a member of the Pear Blossom Pavilion. All of you are extremely loyal to Mu Yan and Doctor Zheng Yu is Mu Yan's master so there is naturally no need to hide his words. Long Yin slowly stood up and said with a serious expression.
"Prime Minister, rest assured, we will not reveal a single word of what happened tonight!" Yan Wuhen spoke in a solemn tone, his eyes shining with determination.
In fact, Duan Xingyi was not the Emperor's son, but the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountains. His heaven's will was not the slightest bit different from the real Duan Xingyi, so he snuck into the palace, and in the past half year, he flipped the entire Mo Imperial Court upside down, almost destroying the entire Mo Dynasty. Luckily, the Third Princess took him down at such a crucial moment, or else the consequences would have been unimaginable. Long Yin's words were astonishing. Everyone present felt all the blood in their bodies congealing, and thunder resounded in their ears.
"How can this be? Wouldn't it be a narrow escape for her master? " Kong Ziming spoke in fear, her body subconsciously taking a few steps back. Luckily, Yan Wuhen was able to steady her, preventing her from falling to the ground.
"No!" If Shen Hansheng was really the one who kidnapped their master, then their master wouldn't be in trouble. Since that Shen Han Sheng is Duan Xingyi, he should know the position and influence the princess has in the Mo Clan. Such a good chess piece would not be wasted in vain. " Despite Yao'er's analysis, it didn't lessen the worry in the hearts of the crowd. Even if her master wasn't in mortal danger, in the hands of Shen Hansheng, she had suffered a lot.
"The Prime Minister means that he wants us to immediately come to the Southern Yue and rescue our master?" Yan Wuhen asked calmly as he restrained the anger and pain in his eyes.
"That's right!" The Third Princess is in the Badlands, and in the Supreme Emperor, she has an important position in the hearts of everyone present. Therefore, no matter what price we have to pay, I ask everyone here to bring the Third Princess back safely! " As Long Yin spoke, he plopped to his knees, his eyes filled with unprecedented determination.
When the crowd saw this, they also kneeled down in front of him.
"Don't worry Prime Minister, Wuhen swore that even if we risk our lives, we will definitely ensure Master's safety!" Yan Wuhen spoke with a sonorous voice, and everyone expressed their views firmly. After leaving the Prime Minister's Estate, Yan Wuhen and Kong Ziming returned to the General's Estate. Along the way, the two of them remained silent. When they had almost reached the end of the street, Yan Wuhen spoke in a low voice.
"This trip to the South Vietnam is fraught with dangers. I hope you can stay. If anything happens to me, at least …" Before Yan Wuhen could finish his words, Kong Ziming's cherry lips had already swallowed the rest of his words. Under the moonlight, Kong Ziming was ecstatically hugging Yan Wuhen's neck, his hot and wet breath blowing on his face. Yan Wuhen was stunned, despite the progress in their relationship, this was the first time he was acting so intimately.
If it were not for the moonlight, Kong Ziming would have been able to see that Yan Wuhen's face was completely red.
It was only when the kiss was stifled that Kong Ziming finally let go of Yan Wuhen. His watery eyes shone with boundless tenderness against the moonlight.
"Regardless of life or death, Zi Min will accompany you with her life. If you go to hell, Zi Min will walk the path of the Yellow Springs with you. If your fate is good, we will return to the Badlands. How about it?" Confucius Min gave up all of her shyness and boldly confessed, her eyes filled with expectation. Looking at the woman in front of him, Yan Wuhen had no reason to reject her. Despite the fact that deep in his heart, Meng Yan from the Spring Festival was still hiding in his heart …
Zheng Tingze's manor.
Yao'er silently walked towards her room. At that time, Duan Mu Yan had made her the imperial physician, and her motive was obvious. However, after such a long period of time, no matter how much she hinted at it, she still hadn't received any response.
"Yao'er …" Hearing the shout of the person behind her, Yao'er couldn't help but turn around. However, in the next second, she felt completely powerless and fell into a deep sleep in Zheng Ting Ze's embrace.
"I'm sorry, I know that you have a deep relationship with the Third Princess and her servants, but going to the Southern Mountain is not child's play. You have no martial arts, so you can't protect yourself. Please forgive me for not allowing you to take the risk!" As Zheng Ting Ze spoke, he hugged Yao'er and suddenly leaped up, heading straight for Qian Ru Ming's Peach Blossom House …
Looking at the unconscious Yao'er on the bed, Qian Ruming shrugged his shoulders as he spoke.
"Do you think Yao will forgive you? One must know that Duan Mu Yan was more important to her than anything else! Maybe it's more important than you! " Qian Ru Ming reminded her with good intentions.
"I am doing it for her own good! "During this period of time, I'll leave it to you two to take good care of Yao'er. If I can come back alive in the future …" Zheng Tingze wanted to say something, but he hesitated. Yao'er, if I come back alive, I will definitely marry you and use the rest of my life to take good care of you.
"Don't say it's so scary. Is it just a trip to the Southern Yue!?" It's not like it's a dragon's lagoon or a tiger's cave! " Qian Ru didn't think much of it, but he was sweating for Zheng Ting Ze from the bottom of his heart.
"That's true! Then I'll be counting on you two! " Zheng Tingze cupped his hands in greeting, then decisively turned around and left the small building in the peach garden …
Southern Yue, Mu King's Manor.
Ever since Duan Muyan came back, she had locked herself in her room even when she was still young. The candle flame flickered and flickered. The flickering light from the fire illuminated Duan Mu Yan's face, making it look like a dream. Relying on her memories, Duan Muyan drew the silver mask she saw on the street earlier that day. The rough outline of the mask already caused her to feel extremely depressed.
"Who the hell are you? "Why do I feel like I owe you …" Duan Muyan held the drawing paper in her hands, and a layer of mist actually appeared in her eyes. It was as though her heart was being slashed back and forth by a blunt blade. It was extremely painful, but was unable to stop.
The sound of someone knocking on her door suddenly rang out. When Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze, she discovered that there was a tear that had fallen from the corner of her eye. That ice-cold feeling made her even more convinced that there was definitely a connection between her and this masked man.
"Please come in …" Since it was possible that Shen Hansheng knew that man, then it was also possible that Shen Hanxin knew him as well. When the door opened, that pair of elegant dark blue coloured clothes entered the room gracefully.
"I heard from the butler that Lady Meng Yan has no appetite today?" Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Shen Han Xin was an enigmatic and mysterious figure, but in the eyes of Duan Mu Yan, this person was also extremely emotional. Whenever she confronted Shen Han Sheng, she would call him Fourth Brother, but she had never heard Shen Han Sheng act so courteously. Just this detail alone, Duan Mu Yan could predict that other days' cold might not be Shen Han Sheng's match.