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Amidst the flowers, Shen Hanming was still immersed in his own music. Duan Mu Yan didn't want to disturb him, so she just stood there in the pavilion from a distance.

Originally, he had wanted to be like a direct descendant of the immortal, yet he was born in the emperor's house. This was Shen Hanming's misfortune, and also his own, and he thought back to when his mother had died from hatred, his royal brother had been poisoned, and he had forced his father down from the throne step by step. Memories of the past came back to him. And now, the hatred that filled her heart had completely wrapped around it, not a single strand of warmth was able to flow into it.

"How long have you been here?" A clear and melodious voice rang out, causing Duan Mu Yan to be slightly startled. After which, she slowly walked towards the flower bush with a robe in her hand.

"This is a robe prepared for the Second Prince!" Her lowered head and eyes were pleasing to the eye, and her tone was not as stiff as before.

"I recognize you, you must be the woman Han Sheng loves, I'm sorry …" Her calm and elegant voice was like the melody of nature. Duan Mu Yan couldn't help but be stunned as she looked at Shen Hanming in astonishment. For a moment, she couldn't tell whether the person before her was Shen Hanming or Madam Yu. He never expected him to be so humble.

"The second prince is being too serious …" When Duan Mu Yan nodded her head, Shen Han Ming was already holding onto his robe.

If you don't mind, how about a cup of tea in the Youlan?" Shen Hanming had a smile on his face, the gentle light in his eyes that were as beautiful as peach blossoms made Duan Mu Yan unable to reject him. As Shen Hanming walked into the quiet garden, Duan Mu Yan once again examined her surroundings. It was still like a woman's sleeping quarters, light pink in color. Duan Mu Yan casually sat down on a chair, while Shen Han Ming passed the tea over to Duan Mu Yan.

"You … is it the Second Prince? " Duan Mu Yan asked doubtfully.

"Do you think so? Isn't this robe for me? " Shen Hanming pursed his lips and smiled, the light in his eyes harmless.

"Meng Yan is just asking, don't send the wrong person." Duan Moyan smiled awkwardly before drinking a cup of tea. It was different from the previous times. At this moment, Shen Hanming looked so serene and peaceful, as if a golden light was shining from above his head, causing others to be unable to feel any sense of desecration. Seeing Duan Mu Yan's silence, Shen Han Ming spoke up.

"Tomorrow is the enthronement ceremony for Han Sheng. Does he have any plans to make you his successor?" Shen Hanming's words astounded Duan Mu Yan, causing her to choke on the water as she coughed violently.

"Why would the Second Prince ask that? Meng Yan is just a commoner, she has never coveted or had any extravagant hopes. Moreover, Meng Yan had lost her memory before, so there are some things that she cannot understand …" Suddenly, a hint of fear appeared in Duan Mu Yan's eyes. Her eyes were clear and transparent, as though they could pierce through the hearts of people. At that moment, the desire to kill him and vent her anger gradually began to waver.

"Han Sheng isn't like me. If he thinks about it, regardless of your identity, he will unhesitatingly look after you. If I was as determined as he was back then, then Madam Jade wouldn't have died …" Shen Hanming opened his mouth sadly, his eyes were misty. Duan Mu Yan suddenly wanted to know what had happened that year to cause a man who looked like an immortal residence to be reduced to such a state.

"What has happened has already happened. Moreover, after so many years, the Second Prince should finally be relieved. Meng Yan believes that the spiritual being of Madam Jade does not want to see the Second Prince so self-reproachful." Duan Muyan consoled her in a light voice, her heart filled with pity.

"This King also thought that with the passage of time, the painful memories would become fainter and fainter until they disappeared. But that's not the case. Those unforgettable pains seem to be buried deep within the heart, but after the baptism of time, they are even clearer. " Her deep eyes bloomed with a clear luster, that luster was like a sharp blade that pierced the bottom of Duan Mu Yan's heart. Yes, too much pain and hatred was like a rock that was coiled around her heart, no matter how hard she tried to forget it, she could still remember it.

Seemingly resonating with Shen Hanming, Duan Mu Yan drank all the tea in her cup. If it were wine, how great would it be …

"I can see that Han Sheng likes you so much. If I hadn't recognized him that day, neither of you would have been able to walk out of the garden." Shen Hanming spoke in a low voice as he lifted the teapot and filled it to the brim.

"Perhaps he knows that you won't harm him. After all, you two are blood-related brothers." At that time, her head hurt so much that it felt like it was about to burst. She didn't remember the incident very clearly, but the result could explain everything. At the very least, Shen Hansheng only suffered superficial wounds.

"If I could restrain myself, why would I be imprisoned here for seven or eight years? Meng Yan, right? "You're happier than Madam Yu …" Shen Hanming sighed lightly as he picked up his teacup and started drinking.

At that moment, Shen Hansheng suddenly strode into the quiet garden, worry written all over his face.

"Meng Yan!" Before Duan Muyan could stand up, Shen Hansheng had already walked to his side, subconsciously standing in front of his to protect his. When Shen Hanming lifted the cup, his clear eyes were filled with hope.

"Hanshi …" Have you seen the cold tea? I haven't seen him in days. " Shen Hanming's eyes narrowed as he spoke softly. Duan Mu Yan was secretly surprised. Just now, she was no different from an ordinary person. In just the blink of an eye, she had become Yuniang. Was it because of Shen Hansheng? For a moment, Duan Moyan even suspected that Shen Hanming was simply faking it!

"Jade..." "Madam Jade …" Shen Hansheng looked at Shen Hanming in shock, a tinge of grief flowing out from his eyes.

"Yeah, you don't recognize me anymore?" Shen Hanming looked at Shen Hansheng doubtfully, his face filled with melancholy. After exchanging a few words with Shen Hanming, Shen Hansheng pulled Duan Moyan away from the garden.

"Meng Yan, don't ever come back here again!" Shen Hansheng warned him with some lingering fear.

"Why? Because of what happened last time? " The concern in his eyes couldn't be faked.

"Your royal brother has been provoked and has always been unable to distinguish between right and wrong. What if he hurts you?" Shen Han Sheng worriedly asked, pulling on Duan Mu Yan's hand tighter and tighter.

"I saw Grand Concubine Qing this morning. You want to send her out of the palace? Just because of yesterday's slap? " Duan Mu Yan changed the topic and asked.

"She shouldn't have hit you!" Shen Hansheng said casually, his face not revealing much of an opening.

"I heard that there's going to be a war, is that the Mu King? Will the Prince leave? " Duan Muyan asked in a gentle voice, seeming to be concerned.

After this king ascends the throne tomorrow, I will issue an edict to take back the authority of the troops. If they resist, war will immediately break out, and this King will set off together with General Dan Long! "" Alright! Shen Hansheng didn't hide anything from Duan Mu Yan, nor did he want to. In this world, the person he cared about the most was Duan Mu Yan, and the person he trusted the most was her.

Duan Mu Yan's heart trembled slightly. She suddenly understood why Shen Hansheng did not immediately send troops despite knowing that Shen Han Xin had already occupied the border. He was waiting for his master to become famous, and for the people's hearts to rule the world, the first step was especially important.

"What about Meng Yan?" Duan Muyan's brows furrowed as she asked in a low voice.

"Meng Yan, once I set off for the battle, I could only keep you in the palace. Although it is lonely, I do not want you to be too close to danger. Rest assured, I will finish all this as soon as possible and return to see you!" Shen Han Sheng wrapped his arms around Duan Mu Yan's shoulders as he solemnly vowed.

"Your highness should prioritize national affairs. Meng Yan will be waiting in the palace for news of your highness' victory …" Duan Moyan pursed her cherry lips as a peculiar light flickered in her eyes.

Outside the palace, Leng Bingxin handed over the bill for three million gold to Qing Que.

"Your Highness's intention is to wish for Lady Qing to leave the Imperial City. This is a place of conflict and is not suitable for Lady Qing to stay. These three million silver taels are the price Your Highness has given to Lady Qing. From now on, there will no longer be such a person like Qing Que in this world." Leng Bing Xin said indifferently, Qing Que took the bill, a cold glint flashed past her eyes.

"Besides these, does Your Highness have anything else to say?" Qing Que asked unwillingly. Leng Bingxin shook her head slightly, only to be met with a cold laugh from Qing Que. After Qing Que and Xing'er left, a hint of solemnity flashed in Leng Bing's eyes.

"Your highness should kill this woman!" Even though she sympathized with Qinghou, it did not mean that she could be soft-hearted.

"Since Your Highness does not intend to do so, we had better do as Your Highness says." Ye Li was used to Leng Bingxin's ruthlessness, so he indifferently replied before turning around and leaving.

"Why are you so eager to return to her gentle homeland?" Seeing Ye Li leave expressionlessly, Leng Bing Xin suddenly turned around and spoke in anger.

"I'm just going back to report." Ye Li stopped in his tracks and indifferently responded.

Who would believe that! Ever since you were with Jiao Feng, you've changed! He became indecisive, indecisive! "This woman is the root of all this. If I don't kill her, she will definitely be a source of trouble in the future!" Leng Bing Xin said coldly, her eyes filled with a look of anger.

"It shouldn't be the first time you've met Ye Li. I've always been like this. I'll do whatever Master commands me to do." Ye Li indifferently replied, a trace of sadness flashing through his heart.

"You love Jiao Feng?" Seeing that Ye Li was about to leave, Leng Bingxin finally couldn't help but ask. Ye Li trembled slightly upon hearing that and turned around, seeing the doubt in Leng Bingxin's eyes.

"You … Don't misunderstand, I was just casually asking. " Leng Bing Xin pretended not to care, but deep down in her heart, there was a string of tension.

"I'm not sure." Is that what Nighteyes meant, love? He wasn't sure, but he had to marry.

"Then why did you marry her? Because of that night? "You should know that she cultivates a charm art. On her …" Before Leng Bing Xin finished her sentence, she saw Ye Li's cold eyes that were like blades staring at her.

"I have nothing to do with whatever cultivation method Jiao Feng cultivates. The reason I want to marry her is because I have her in my heart!" As for the rest, it's not within my consideration. Not only is she my fiancée, she's also one of the Five Saintess of the Moon Flower Palace. Leng Bingxin was a bit stunned. Ye Li had never used this kind of attitude to speak to her, but his eyes were full of warning. It was as if if if Ye Li would fight with his life on the line for her if she said another insult to Jiao Feng. His heart burned with an unbearable pain, as though it was being ruthlessly grabbed by someone.

"Then you …" Did you ever love me? " Leng Bing Xin didn't know why he asked such a stupid question, maybe she just wanted to prove his charm, to prove that he was also wholeheartedly loved by others. Ye Li felt powerless. How could he respond to Leng Bing Xin's question: Love her? He had loved her with his life, but did she care? In the end, Ye Li did not respond. He turned around and indifferently left.

Behind her, Leng Bing Xin's tears silently fell. She suddenly felt that as a person, she had failed so badly. The person who loved her had already left her, but the person she loved could never reach her.