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Will you?

She held her head up with one hand, her black hair hanging loose at her waist. Moonlight shone on her white clothes as she blended into the night. A beauty under the moon, she was even more devastatingly beautiful.

Xue Ruyun was tired from watching. She didn't want to go to sleep yet. She blinked her eyes and only saw the leaves slightly move. The corner of Xue Luoyun's mouth revealed a hint of a smile. Then a figure appeared on the wall and jumped down.

Xue Ruyun's smile instantly blossomed like a flower. She restrained her emotions and withdrew her smile.

"It's so late, and the conquest has already passed through the wall. Could it be that you want to steal some treasure from my yard?" Xue Ruyun said half-jokingly.

"Why aren't you sleeping so late?" Mu Sheng didn't answer her and instead asked a question. She walked straight to the table and put down her sword. She saw that Xue Luoyun was only wearing a white robe, his hair was let loose, and his neck was white and slender. She sat leaning against the table, seductive, like a beauty in a painting.

"Then I'll go to sleep." Xue Ruyun deliberately teased him, then turned around and was about to walk back into the room.

"Hey, wait a moment." Mu Sheng grabbed her arm. Seeing that Li Feiyu didn't even take back the hand that was holding onto him, he instead sat down with a smile.

"Today, I have come to discuss something with you. No, I have come to inform you. I don't know if you're willing. " Mu Yong said in a low voice, as if he was shy.

"You can't refuse." As if it was to bolster his own confidence, Mu Sheng said it domineeringly.

"What happened? Why did you become so serious?" Xue Ruyun stared at him, his eyes wide and bright, full of spirit energy.

Mu Sheng didn't dare to look at her directly. She turned her head and looked off into the distance. "Mm. About that, the empress dowager wants to give us a marriage. I wonder if you're willing?"

"Huh?" When Xue Luoyun heard this news, he was very surprised. Back then, he was the one sent by the empress dowager, Senior Servant Gui, to end the engagement. Even Xue Ruyun was wondering if he misheard. Could it be that the empress dowager was toying with her?

"Are you joking with me?" Xue Ruyun tentatively asked. When he saw Mu Ying's serious expression, he didn't seem to be joking.

"I'm not kidding." Mu Sheng was actually angry.

"Then you've never liked me. You should have refused, right?" Xue Luoyun tentatively asked.

Hearing her say this, Mu Ying knew that she was referring to the matter of annulling the engagement. With an awkward expression, he avoided answering.

He asked back, "I asked you first, but instead you asked me."

"Then I have to know whether this is true or not." Xue Luoyun boldly and confidently spoke.

"It's true. I personally heard it from her mother."

"Oh …" Xue Luoyun's mood was complex, and he didn't know how to answer.

"If that's true, are you willing?" Mu Ying stared at her as he asked with a look of anticipation. When he saw the reflection of her own face in her eyes, he suddenly felt secretly delighted.

"I... "Think about it."

"What else are you thinking? If you're right, then you're right, if you're wrong …" Mu Sheng was apprehensive, afraid that she would reject her.

When Mu Zheng, who was rushing over from outside the wall, heard this, he stopped himself from opening the door.

"Your majesty, do we need to open the door …" Xue Duan Sheng asked in a fawning manner. Mu Zheng stretched out his hand and made a stopping motion. No one dared to say anything as they stood outside the door, quietly listening to the response inside.

At this time, Mu Zheng was standing outside the door without moving. However, his heart was already in a state of panic as he scratched his heart with all his claws. He also wanted to hear the thoughts in Xue Muyun's heart and see what her intentions were.

If she was unwilling, then even if she disregarded relationships to become enemies with Mu Ying and disobeyed the empress dowager, he still had to protect her and prevent Mu Ying from forcing her. However, if she truly wanted to win, then even if she had to endure the pain, she had to respect her freedom. He also didn't need to mention this matter to her to avoid embarrassing her in the future. He couldn't even be a friend. He just needed to see her happy.

But how much did he hope for her to reject him? That way, he would still have a chance. Mu Zheng had never felt so apprehensive towards a country before. He felt as if a single word from Xue Ruyun would cause his heart to jump in fear.

Xue Ruyun turned around and sat on the chair. She lowered her head and played with the silk handkerchief in her hand. As she turned the handkerchief over and over, all kinds of feelings were mixed in her heart. This was all too sudden, and she wasn't prepared for it, but for some reason, there was a hint of surprise mixed in with it. Xue Luoyun also didn't know what she was thinking in her heart. Perhaps this was her first time. If she encountered something like this, then Xue Luoyun had no experience.

"Are you willing or not?" Mu Ying walked over and squatted in front of Xue Ruyun. He held her hand and raised his head to look at her.

Xue Luoyun's face was flushed red from embarrassment from her bold move, and she struggled to withdraw her hand. However, this was the first time Mu Ying boldly gripped her hand tightly. His eyes were sincere, and his tone was soft. "Can you tell me?"

"Hmm …" Xue Ruyun thought for a while.

Hearing her voice, everyone's hearts were in their throats, and even the air seemed to have become still.

It was as if a century had passed when he heard Xue Ruyun whisper, "Mm, I don't object."

"What?" Mu Sheng was pleasantly surprised, unable to believe his own ears. However, the hearts of the people outside the door were as cold as ice as they stared at the cold pond. Mu Zheng seemed to have been struck by lightning as he retreated a few steps back. Eunuch Wei's hands were quick as he quickly supported them.

"Your majesty, are you alright?" Xue Duan Sheng asked concernedly, in fear and trepidation.

Mu Zheng waved his hand to indicate for everyone to quiet down. He slowly walked a few steps forward and sat on the soft chair brought over by a servant to support his head.

"You may leave." With great difficulty, Mu Zheng opened his mouth. Xue Duan Sheng led the crowd down with a worried expression, leaving Eunuch Wei by his side.

"Say it again." In the small courtyard, Mu Yong excitedly shook Xue Luoyun's hand, as happy as a child.

"I say, I don't object." Xue Ruyun stood up, turned his head, and softly said. At this moment, the pressure in his heart dissipated and he felt more at ease.

This was the first time she saw her shy little daughter's expression. She was becoming more and more fond of her, and more and more tempted. She actually didn't object, didn't resist. This answer already made Mu Ying satisfied. Never in his dreams would he have thought that Xue Ruyun would give such an answer. Before this, he had been worried that he would be throwing his life on the line. If he was rejected, what would he do?

For the entire day, happiness had come too suddenly. Mu Yong felt dizzy. Even though he had received the empress dowager's bestowal, Xue Luoyun didn't refuse. Looking back, today should be the happiest day of his life.

A satisfied smile was revealed on his face as he waved his hands. He didn't know where to put his hands, nor did he know what to do. He saw the sword on the table. Walking forward, he picked up the sword, unsheathed it, and began to dance.

Xue Ruyun lowered his head and peeked at him with his eyes. He only saw that under the moonlight, his body was like a swimming dragon, his clothes were fluttering, and his beautiful side view under the moonlight was indescribably beautiful. The angular face was filled with an imposing heroic aura. In the deep eyes, the black eyes seemed to become more prominent, like shining stars. No, better than all the stars in the sky.