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"I... "It is because I cannot let Mu Yan go that I have secretly stopped drinking the medicine these two days …" Mu Yan could not let him go, but how could he let his sister go?!

"There's a problem with the soup …" Could it be Duan Xingyi?! " Xiao Yuxuan's sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together as that enchanting face appeared in his mind!

"I'm not sure about that. Is royal father …" Duan Jingyang's words caused Xiao Yuxuan's heart to ache!

"No!" He was like a tiger that wouldn't eat its prey! "You are still the emperor's biological son after all …" Before Xiao Yuxuan could finish speaking, Duan Jingyang suddenly spoke with excitement!

"Isn't Mu Yan the biological daughter of royal father?!" A malicious light burst out from his deep eyes. From the moment mufei died from hatred and her own sister married into a concubine, he had already lost his last hope for the royal father who had been called for more than twenty years!

He had originally thought that as long as he did a better job, he would be able to win! Better! One day, royal father would nod at him, and even smile! But it turned out that it wasn't … No matter how good he did, that person … He was still as cold as a passerby.

"Jing Yang, wait until I return to the Xiao Residence tomorrow!" If I can persuade Mu Yan to come with me, we can leave together! If... I'll come back and find out for you, no matter what! Even if the whole world gives up on you! But there was still Mu Yan! And me! You must pull yourself together! " Her clear, black eyes became dark and profound. Xiao Yuxuan resolutely spoke and held Duan Jingyang's shoulder with one hand, as if she wanted to give him endless strength!

When he returned to the Tutor Hall, it was already the time for nostalgia. Xiao Yuxuan stepped into the hall thoughtfully, not knowing that Duan Zitong had already waited for nearly four hours!

"The honored tutor is back?" Her gentle voice didn't have the slightest hint of reprimand. Duan Zitong slowly rose up, her beautiful eyelashes fluttering as she walked towards Xiao Yuxuan!

"Ugh …" "Yuxuan didn't know that the princess would come, so she wasn't waiting for you. I hope that you can punish her …" Xiao Yuxuan looked up and saw Duan Zitong. Her heart trembled, and she lowered her eyes to humbly beg for forgiveness! However, his heart was uneasy. Could it be that there had been a change in her departure from the palace?

"Honored tutor, what are you saying? This isn't the time for studying yet, it's the sudden arrival of a catechism …" Duan Zitong's cherry lips slightly pursed. Her limpid eyes seemed to be attracted by Xiao Yuxuan's elegant and refined appearance, unable to shift her gaze away!

"I wonder if the princess has business with this humble subject at such a late hour?" Xiao Yuxuan went straight to the point. If Duan Zitong changed her mind and refused to let him leave the palace, then even if it would cost him her life, he still wanted to make this trip!

"There's nothing important to discuss here. Since entering the palace, Zitong has never gone out. Yuxuan, you return tomorrow, so I too plan to follow you out and relax my mind …" Duan Zitong casually spoke, her gaze fixated on Xiao Yuxuan's reaction! Sure enough, a trace of astonishment flashed through his eyes that were as bright as stars!

"This... This cannot be done. The princess' identity is noble and honorable. If anything were to go wrong, this humble subject will not be able to take responsibility! " Xiao Yuxuan's sword-like eyebrows creased, and his heart was instantly filled with ripples. If Duan Zitong were to follow his, how would he be able to bring Mu Yan away?!

"Respected? "Before the catalpa tree entered the palace, she was only a wild girl in the mountains and fields. What's more, you're by her side, so I believe you won't let me suffer even the slightest bit …" Duan Zitong said softly, her eyes filled with adoration!

"But …" Xiao Yuxuan wanted to continue, but was cut off by Duan Zitong!

"Enough …" It's getting late, so I should go back! "Tomorrow at dawn, at the east gate of the imperial city, you will see everyone …" Not giving Xiao Yuxuan the chance to reject, Duan Zitong left the Hall with a sway! Only Xiao Yuxuan was left alone in the main hall, hesitating!

The night was sad, the starlight dim, the room filled with incense was quiet and soundless, candles flickered, and a gentle and beautiful figure was outlined on the window! As the autumn wind blew, a wave of chilliness tore through the window. Duan Mu Yan, who was leaning against the window, couldn't help but shudder as her tears fell from her eyelashes!

A month's time, to her, was akin to a year's worth of hard work. As she gazed in the direction of the Royal Capital, Duan Mu Yan's heart was in a state of confusion and helplessness. And him.

The door opened with a 'squeak'. Duan Mu Yan's gaze was still the same as before, as she indifferently spoke.

Speechless, the footsteps behind her suddenly stopped. Duan Mu Yan frowned slightly, and when he looked back, he saw Xiao Jin Feng standing in front of his with an ice-cold expression. As far as he could remember, they hadn't met since the last time they had acted in front of Duan Xingyi!

"Chenqie pays her respects to Your Highness …" Originally, as a princess, there was a difference in status between monarch and subject. Even if Duan Mu Yan were to marry into the Xiao manor, there was no need to pay respects to Xiao Jin Feng. However, Duan Mu Yan really disdained her identity as a princess … If she could choose, she would rather have nothing to do with the ice-cold palace!

"Forget it!" This king came to know that tomorrow's jade … The Prince of Ping and the Seventh Princess would come to the Xiao manor! Do you know about this?! " Even though Xiao Lingfeng did not directly interrogate her, Duan Mu Yan could still hear the mockery in his words!

"Is that so …" "Chenqie doesn't know …" Duan Mu Yan's eyes were as clear as water as she replied indifferently!

"You really don't know?" Xiao Jin Feng's gaze was as cold as a blade, his narrowed eyes suspiciously looking at Duan Mu Yan!

"Since Your Highness doesn't believe me, why do I need to ask?" Duan Mu Yan calmly spoke. She turned around as though no one was present, and her gaze continued to stare in the direction of the Imperial Palace …. Tomorrow... Is he coming back? How long had it been since he last saw him? If he didn't want it to be fake, then so be it! But so what if they did?! It was just sadness.

"You! This King is here to remind you! Don't forget your status! " Xiao Jin Feng spoke harshly, intending to leave with a flick of his sleeve!

"As long as Your Highness doesn't forget …" Her gentle voice was as calm as a calm lake. Duan Mu Yan was still leaning against the window, and her heart was filled with bitterness!

Xiao Jin Feng was startled when he heard that. His black eyes suddenly swept past Duan Mu Yan's lonely figure. After a moment, he flicked his hand and left!

The night became increasingly dark and gloomy. The autumn wind gradually grew colder, but it could not be colder than the human heart.

"This humble subject greets the princess …" Xiao Yuxuan dismounted from his horse and walked up to Duan Zitong in a few steps to pay her respects. With a jade-like face and bright eyes, Xiao Yuxuan seemed to have gained a bit more clarity of mind and vigor!

"There's no need for formalities, it's about time!" Clear Orchid! Take control of the Xiao Duke Palace! " Duan Zitong's cherry lips pursed, a strange light appearing in her eyes that were as black as midnight! Duan Mu Yan! We're going to meet again! I'd like to see how well your side of the imperial concubine is doing!

Because of some news from the palace, Housekeeper Zhou got busy before dawn. Around the time of the morning, there was the sound of horses galloping outside. Housekeeper Zhou was excited. Since leaving the Xiao family, it must have been a month since Ping Wang returned!

"Princess, please …" Xiao Yuxuan was the first to arrive at the Xiao manor. Even though he wished that he could immediately rush into the manor to see Duan Moyan, he couldn't ignore the honor of being the sovereign when he had Duan Zitong accompanying him!

"This Duke Xiao Palace is much more imposing than what I imagined … However, it is no wonder that the Xiao family received great favor from royal father from the three dukes of the First Prefecture … " Duan Zitong stood leisurely in front of the Xiao family's residence. She had no intention of entering! She was waiting!

There was no response. Xiao Yuxuan only stood silently by Duan Zitong's side, his clear and cold eyes surging with ardent anticipation as he gazed into the manor's entrance!

When that figure appeared in front of him, Xiao Yuxuan had the urge to embrace her, but today was no longer the same. In the eyes of the world, that dignified, elegant, and devastatingly beautiful woman was no longer his childhood sweetheart, he was Prince Moqi's secondary wife, his royal sister-in-law! His heart suddenly hurt so much that he could barely breathe. It was so painful that he had to struggle to even stand!

"This humble subject's Xiao Lingfeng and concubine Duan Mu Yan pay their respects to Seventh Princess …" There wasn't a trace of warmth in his clear voice. Xiao Lingfeng naturally kept his distance from Duan Xingyi's sister!

"Hurry and rise!" If they were in an ordinary household, Zi Tong would have to call him brother-in-law … "We're all family now, there's no need to be so formal!" Duan Zitong's eyes narrowed as she sized up the so-called battlefield legend, Xiao Jingfeng!

Dressed in a dark blue robe with the collar high up, the one on her waist was similar to the one on Xiao Yuxuan's waist. With her long black hair fluttering in the wind, she gave off a sense of vicissitudes.

Her eyebrows were like swords, and her nose was straight. Her thin lips were pursed into a nearly perfect curve. Her cold and handsome face was in stark contrast to Xiao Yuxuan's! A man like this, if he loved her, would definitely love her with determination! Since he had given all his love to Chu Shirou, then Duan Mu Yan … What capital do you have to save his heart?! Or maybe you're getting used to being a widow.

"The ruler is the ruler, and the subject is the subject. Such etiquette is unavoidable …" Hearing Duan Zitong's words, Xiao Jingfeng naturally cupped her hands in response! Xiao Lingfeng did not have a good impression of this Seventh Princess who came from a foreign land!

"Whatever …" "Then do as you wish, Prince Qi wishes …" Duan Zitong's eyes narrowed. No wonder Xing Yi said I can't hand him over! It seemed like not just anyone could smooth over her domineering attitude! It would be better to just get rid of them cleanly!

Duan Zitong's gaze shifted to Duan Mu Yan as her red lips parted into a smile.

"Third Sister, it's been a long time! Last time, if it wasn't for the fact that the body of the catalpa had failed, he definitely wouldn't have missed the Third Sister's wedding! It must have been unprecedented … "What a pity …" Duan Zitong swayed her body, wanting to rush towards Duan Mu Yan, but Xiao Yu Xuan stopped him!

"Yuxuan is right, then come in with me …" Duan Ziteng's willowy eyebrows slightly raised. As he spoke, he placed his slender finger on Xiao Yuxuan's wrist! Xiao Yuxuan hadn't expected such an intimate action! However, just as he was about to withdraw his hand, he felt Duan Zitong's hand pull back!

"Princess …" Xiao Yuxuan was startled at first, but then quickly spoke up. He wanted to remind the princess to be more respectful, but Duan Zitong beat his to it.