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At that moment, Shen Hansheng was also a little hesitant. Even if Qing Que had let him see for himself that the name in the imperial edict had already been changed to him, but at that time, he had never agreed to Qing Que's request. Without the imperial edict, it would have been understandable if he had captured Shen Hanxin in front of the palace. However, now that he had the imperial edict, it was no different from treason! Silence filled the entire throne room. Everyone's gaze followed the movement of Qing Que's figure, and even Wang Yi and Li Xiao had expressions of unease and trepidation on their faces.

Finally, in front of the throne room, Qing Que slowly turned around. Her watery eyes emitted a solemn light, and her hands slowly spread out the imperial edict. When everyone saw this, they all kneeled on the ground.

"Obeying the fate of the heavens, the imperial edict …" Qing Que's cherry lips parted slightly as she shot a glance at Shen Hansheng kneeling on the left side. Her cold face still had an expression that would confuse her. How could she escape from such a man?

"I am already old, and I am unable to keep up with the affairs of the nation. Over the past few years, my second son, Shen Hanxin, and Shen Hansheng, are both outstanding in martial arts and literature. After many observations and tests, I have finally decided to pass on the throne to them …" Qing Que paused again as she glanced at Shen Hanxin on the other side. The death of Lifei had undoubtedly proved that this person was vengeful. Offending him would probably lead to her suffering from shock in the future.

At this moment, if even a single silver needle fell onto the throne room, it would all be heard clearly. Everyone held their breath, and a bowstring seemed to tighten at the bottom of their hearts, as if it would snap if they used even a little bit of force.

"I have finally decided to pass the throne to my fourth son, Shen Hansheng! I hope that my son will not live up to my expectations! To thank you for this! " Shen Han had never expected that the name that Qing Que finally read out would be his own. Although he found it unbelievable, he still greeted his with an expressionless face, then stepped forward to receive the imperial edict.

In the instant that Shen Hansheng received the imperial edict, Qing Que's jade-like fingers quietly swiped across her palm, her eyes sparkling with a brilliant splendor.

"This is the only thing that Qing Que can do to help you, your highness. In this lifetime, if you fall in love with your highness, even if it's a tribulation, Qing Que will have no regrets …" A soft voice entered Shen Hansheng's ears, the warm warmth of his breath made his heart warm. He could understand Qing Que's sincerity, and he would repay her, but he could not give her everything she wanted.

Almost at the same time, Shen Han Xin's handsome features instantly froze, cold air flowed out in all directions, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. Almost at the same time, Shen Han's handsome face instantly froze, and cold air spread out in all directions, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes, and his fists clenched tightly.

An oppressive atmosphere enveloped the entire throne room, the silent air currents seemed to be tightening, making Shen Hanxin unable to breathe, almost suffocating. Shen Han Xin was about to speak up, but then she swallowed the words that were in her throat. He was very clear, if Duan Mu Yan's identity was known by all the officials in the court, Shen Han Sheng would naturally protect her, but all of them would do everything they could to use her as a hostage to threaten Mo Da, and maybe even take Duan Mu Yan's life!

Initially, he thought that in order to obtain the throne, he could abandon everything, even family. But at this moment, he was unwilling to let Duan Mu Yan suffer even the slightest bit of injury.

"This old official greets Your Majesty!" Under Wang Yi's lead, all the ministers within the court kneeled to the ground. Shen Hansheng's thin lips tightened, his gaze fell upon Shen Hanxin who was still standing at the same spot, a cold light flashing across his eyes.

"Imperial brother congratulates fourth brother …" The corners of Shen Hanxin's lips curled up into a bitter and mocking sneer. Without hesitation, he turned around and left the throne room in large strides. He couldn't admit to Shen Hansheng's title as emperor. The game wasn't over yet, and he still had the ability to continue fighting!

"King Mu! "How dare you!" Seeing Shen Hanxin's reaction, Wang Yi coldly reprimanded, but was stopped by Shen Hansheng.

"Prime Minister, there's no need to get angry. Let him do as he pleases!" Shen Hansheng's eyes turned cold. He believed that the seven Saintess had already plundered the Duke of Mu. If he were to return, he would be walking right into a trap. It wasn't because he was ruthless, but rather because he didn't want any more mishaps to happen.

After leaving the palace, Shen Hanxin did not sit in the palanquin, but went around the guards and returned to the Mu King Manor alone. He knew very well that the current situation was extremely disadvantageous for him, the imperial city would not stay long, and he had already sent people to replace all of the border soldiers with his own under the name of Xia Hou Bo.

Just as Shen Hanxin was deep in thought, a figure suddenly appeared in front of his.

"Wuhen greets the Mu King!" Qing Yue's voice was filled with respect. Yan Wuhen stopped Shen Hanxin with a solemn expression.

"You … This king recognizes you. You are one of Mu Yan's men? " Shen Hanxin's sword-like eyebrows slightly raised as he lightly said.

"In reply to Your Highness, this subordinate follows Master's wishes and informs Your Highness to never return to the Mu King's manor, otherwise, you'll be throwing yourself into a trap!" Yan Wuhen spoke the truth.

"What did you say?" Shen Hanxin frowned upon hearing that, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.

"When you first came to court, Duke Han had already dispatched people to surround and annihilate the Mu King's manor. But Prince, don't worry, Master has already ordered people from the Mu King's manor to move to a secret location outside the eastern suburbs. Please follow me, Your Highness. Master is also waiting for you there!" As Yan Wuhen spoke, he tapped his feet and leaped up. Shen Hanxin hesitated for a moment before following suit.

It was only when the temple was in the eastern suburbs that Shen Hanxin finally saw the Wind Blade, Yin Shang Rong and the rest were waiting for them.

"Your Highness! What had happened? If it wasn't for this young master who didn't regret luring us out of the Mu King's Manor this morning, we would have already been engaged in an intense battle with the Holy Maiden of the Yue Hua Palace! " Yin Shang Rong rushed to Shen Hanxin and asked worriedly.

"No regrets?" Shen Han Xin followed Yin Shang Rong's gaze and saw Xiao Jin Feng standing by the side, holding his hands.

"This humble one does not regret. According to Master's instructions, I brought everyone from the Mu King's manor here this morning. I did not ask for Your Highness' permission beforehand, so I hope that you do not blame me!" Shen Han Xin could tell at a glance that this masked man was no ordinary person. However, given the current urgent situation, he couldn't care less.

"You're being too serious, where's your master?" Shen Hanxin nodded slightly and asked suspiciously. My master is waiting for you inside! " Xiao Lingfeng stepped aside to make way for him. Without a word, Shen Hanxin strode into the cubicle inside the dilapidated temple.

The moment she saw Shen Hanxin, a faint glow appeared in Duan Mu Yan's clear eyes.

"Mu Yan thanks Prince for not revealing Mu Yan's identity, even though this was not Mu Yan's intention." The corners of Duan Moyan's lips curled up as a trace of gratitude appeared in her eyes.

"How do you know?" Shen Han Xin's eyes flickered with billowing light, her eyes glimmering with resplendent splendor as she stared at Duan Mu Yan.

"If the Prince were to reveal Mu Yan's identity, he should be kowtowing to the court officials right now. Even if he is unable to, he would definitely not be able to leave the throne room so quickly." Duan Mu Yan said confidently.

Without rebutting, Shen Hanxin's thin lips curled up as he took two steps forward.

"This King is not at the point of no return. However, this time, I have Princess Luosha's help. Otherwise, Shen Hansheng would definitely be able to cut off This King's right hand!" Shen Hanxin was sincerely grateful. If not for Duan Mu Yan admitting defeat, he might not have had the chance to leave the Royal Capital.

"There is no need to be courteous to Mu Wang. What does Mu Wang plan to do next?" Duan Mu Yan raised her gaze slightly as she asked doubtfully.

"The Imperial City cannot stay, but I have already controlled the troops of the eighteen counties at the edge of the city." The Imperial City cannot stay, but I have already controlled the troops of the eighteen counties at the edge of the city. Shen Hanxin's eyes gleamed with anticipation as he stared at Duan Mu Yan.

Based on the current situation, Mu Yan feels that staying by Shen Hansheng's side is better. It's getting late, I believe that the seven saints will definitely report this to Shen Hansheng, so the prince should leave quickly with the people outside. The horse carriage and rations Mu Yan has already prepared for you, your journey should be smooth! Duan Mu Yan reminded her. Although Shen Hanxin was reluctant to leave, she knew that once Shen Hansheng caught up to her, everything would be for naught.

"Hanxin will definitely not disappoint the Princess. Ten days later, she will definitely rebel at the border and go straight to the Imperial City! "See you later!" Shen Hanxin cupped his hands in greeting, then turned and left.

Outside the temple, Yin Shang, led by Shen Hanxin, boarded a horse carriage and sped towards the north. Watching the procession of carriages moving further and further away, Xiao Jingfeng subconsciously walked to Duan Mu Yan's side.

"Master, do you think Shen Hanxin is a match for Shen Hansheng?" Xiao Jingfeng disapproved.

"Don't you still have me …" Duan Mu Yan pondered. Hearing these words, Xiao Jin Feng and Yan Wu Hen looked at each other, a trace of bitterness in their hearts.

Inside the carriage, Shen Hanxin looked at Yin Shang.

"Have you settled the matters at the border?" Shen Hanxin frowned and asked suspiciously.

In reply to your highness, the merchant had already sent someone to coax his subordinates together with Xia Hou Bo's face, and then retrieved all of the military talismans and silenced them. Now that all of the military talismans from the eighteen counties of Border Town are in our hands, your highness can rest assured. Yin Shang Rong said confidently.

"What about the wind blades?" Since he entered the dilapidated temple, Shen Hanxin did not seem to see any wind blades.

"Master, the Wind Blades are in the carriage at the back, and …" Yin Shang Rong wanted to say something but hesitated, her eyes slightly twinkling.

"And Xia Hou Yuying is also inside?" Her cold voice spilled out, and Shen Hanxin's eyes turned cold. The anger in her heart suddenly rose. The current Xia Hou Yuying was like a hot potato, she didn't even have time to throw it. How could the Wind Blade be stupid enough to bring her along!

"Prince, please calm your anger. Because Feng Ren didn't know how to talk to you, he would secretly bring him inside the car. Actually …" "This subordinate can see that Feng Dao is infatuated with Xia Hou and Yuying. It would be better if master could fulfill his wish …" Yin Shang Rong recalled the scene when Feng Dao begged his to return to the Mu King's manor, and could not help but feel disappointed.

"Since when were you as confused as the wind blades! That woman will only be a disaster! " Shen Hanxin interrupted Yin Shang Rong's words, reprimanding him coldly. Seeing this, Yin Shang didn't say anything else. He knew that Xia Hou Yuying definitely wouldn't be able to live.

Due to the discussion over his ascension, Shen Hansheng only returned to the Residence of Duke of Han at noon. Upon entering the Residence, he saw the seven sacred daughters sitting listlessly in the main hall.

"Young master Shen, you're finally back!" Seeing Shen Han Sheng walk into the main hall, Cai Die resentfully opened her mouth.

"You've all come back so early. Where are you?" Shen Hansheng's heart sank slightly as he asked doubtfully.

"Who is it!?" Ever since we arrived at the Mu King Manor, there has been no one there! Not to mention a human, he didn't even have a dog! We've waited for a good six hours and we still haven't seen Shen Hanxin come back. It's obvious that he's got wind of the situation and ran away! " Cai Die said with confidence.