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However, during this period of time with the Emperor, it could be seen that the Emperor was very interested in Xue Muyun. Even when the two of them were discussing military matters, they didn't forget Imperial Physician Xuan inquiring about Xue Luoyun's health. This caused Mu Sheng to feel a little jealous, but at the same time, he also felt a little worried.

Mu Sheng would occasionally think of that night when she had fallen asleep in Xue Ruyun's courtyard. She didn't know if she was watching the moon or watching her after she fell asleep. Mu Sheng did her best to control herself from thinking about these things, but Xue Ruoyun's face only jumped out more and more. With his heart set on something, he walked unnaturally towards Xue Wangfu's residence.

Arriving at the area outside of the Listening Rain Pavilion, Mu Ying was slightly more careful this time. He stood on top of the wall and casually picked up a rock to throw into the yard. This throw hit the mechanism, and a dozen arrows shot out from all directions. Soon after, a large net fell down from the treetops. Mu Sheng smiled bitterly. It was precisely this little trap that had entrapped him the last time. He was unable to escape from it, so he felt a little awkward when thinking about it.

"This time, I must break her traps one by one to save face from last time." As he spoke, Mu Ying jumped down from the wall. Unexpectedly, as soon as Mu Yong touched the ground with his feet, he felt something was wrong and quickly flew up into the sky. There was a row of bayonets densely packed under the wall.

"That was close!" Mu Ying muttered to himself, nearly falling into her trap. This Xue Luoyun was truly strange. Why did he make this little courtyard so complicated every day? Mu Sheng jumped onto a tree branch as he thought about it. Only after he was certain it was safe did he lie down on it leisurely.

Hearing the sound of the small courtyard, Yun Zhi hurriedly walked out with a lamp in her hand. She checked the traps skillfully, but to no avail.

"Young mistress, this is strange..." Yun Zhi yelled as she hurried back into the house to report to Xue Luoyun. Following that, Xue Ruoyun walked out with a piece of feathered clothing and looked around. At this moment, she heard the sound of wind in her ears. She raised her head to look and discovered that Mu Ying was sitting leisurely on a tree branch, looking at Xue Ruyun with a provocative gaze.

"Since you're here, why are you hiding? Come down here." Xue Ruyun glanced at Mu Rong Hao, let out a sigh of relief, and sat on the stone bench.

Mu Ying directly jumped up from the tree, scaring Yun Zhi into retreating. However, Xue Ruoyun's expression didn't change; he only tidied up the leaves that had fallen on his clothes.

When Yun Zhi saw it was Mu Ying, she hurried forward to greet him.

"You can leave now." Xue Ruyun instructed.

"Yes, miss." Yun Zhi understood and ran to the door, closely guarding it so that no one would see and gossip about it.

"Why is it that every time you come here, you don't go through the main entrance, instead you go over the wall and enter?" Xue Ruyun poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Mu Ying.

Mu Sheng didn't answer her question. Instead, she put down her sword and leisurely said, "I remember what Ben Wang said last time. If I rest well, destroying these little traps will be easy. It won't take much effort." Mu Sheng flicked her fingers as she boasted.

Seeing him say these words the moment he started, and even intentionally destroying his own trap, Xue Ruoyun let out a light laugh. "Heh, I remember that last time you were stuck in this trap for a long time, so this destruction is naturally normal."

Seeing her mention the incident last time, Mu Ying was a bit angry. "Even if you reset these mechanisms, I'll still be able to come and go as I please." In front of Xue Luoyun, he refused to admit defeat.

"Oh, really? If I were to reset my settings, I'm afraid that you would be wrapped up like a dumpling." Xue Ruyun's eyebrows raised as he confidently said this.

"If I can't reach this courtyard within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, then even if I lose, I'll admit defeat." Mu Ying stretched out his hand. His expression was cold, but his entire body was brimming with confidence.

"I accept your challenge. Just wait and call me master." Xue Ruoyun smiled sweetly as she extended her hand, holding onto Mu Sheng's hand.

Seeing her smile that was like a flower, warm waves came from her slender hands and her face turned red again.

"Why are you blushing again?" Xue Ruyun looked at his body, this time he was even more hidden than last time.

Early in the morning the next day, Xue Luoyun left the house with Yun Zhi. Last night, after Mu Sheng had left, she had immediately designed a lot of blueprints and had the blacksmiths help her create them. These weapons were all exquisite, of great use, flexible in shape, and highly praised by the blacksmith's master. There was only one condition for requesting that she forge these items for free, and that was that these items would be sold just like how they were before.

"If you like it, take it." Xue Luoyun generously agreed. He hadn't thought that he had talent in this aspect. After returning, the two of them busied themselves in the small courtyard for a long time, perfectly setting up layer after layer of traps.

At dusk, Mu Ying was pacing back and forth as he looked at the sky. Dark Guard Ming, who was beside him, saw it and was a bit confused: "Why is Your Highness so anxious? But there's something I need to do. "

Ever since the prince had come back last night, something had been amiss. Sometimes he would look at his hands in a daze, sometimes he would take out the blueprints and draw something. After the afternoon had passed, he began to walk around the mansion. He seemed to be in a good mood, but why was he so anxious? Wei Ming couldn't tell what he was thinking at all.

Ever since he had returned from seeing Xue Ruyun yesterday, all that appeared in Mu Sheng's mind was her frown and smile. She accepted the pride of her challenge, the confidence of never admitting defeat. She held it in her hand with the same ease, without hesitation. Every word she said, every word of hers would be played a thousand times over in Mu Sheng's head. From the moment he turned to bid farewell to Xue Mo, Mu Sheng had been looking forward to meeting with her again tonight.

"We don't even know what kind of trap Xue Luoyun is going to set. We should be careful ourselves, or else she will become a joke."

When he finally saw the midnight moonlight, Mu Ying tidied his clothes and impatiently left the manor with his sword in hand, heading straight for the Xue Manor.

Mu Rong walked out of the building and jumped onto the wall, as if he was familiar with the place.

"This is bad!" The moment he jumped onto the wall, he immediately felt that something was wrong. At this moment, he felt a strong suction force coming from below his feet. Mu Ying wanted to move forward, but he couldn't.

It turned out that Xue Ruoyun had already known that he would jump on this wall every day, and then jump into the courtyard. As such, last night, he specially created an extremely viscous and viscous strong glue to rub on the wall, waiting for Mu Ying to come. Mu Sheng's shoes were firmly glued to his body. At this moment, the lights in Xue Ruoyun's room lit up, as if she already knew that Mu Ying was coming. Her shadow was getting closer and closer to the door, and she was about to open it.

"I can't let her see me like this." In a split-second, Mu Sheng drew his sword and slashed out. The power of the sword was so strong that it sliced up a thin layer of stone on the wall. Mu Sheng put on the stone shoes and released himself. However, the sword was stuck with a lot of glue and could not be pulled out after being stuck.