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  "Feng Ao saw that he was unwilling to answer and did not ask further. 'Tonight accompany master to rest.'"

  "Yes." Lan Jing lowered her head, not daring to look at her, but a thread of joy welled up in her heart.

  After the two of them had finished bathing and were about to go to bed, they heard a sharp voice coming from outside the palace, "Master, you haven't drunk your medicine yet."

  Feng Ao Tian coldly said, "Bring it in."

  "Yes." The tom cat replied, and immediately stepped forward, entering the bedroom. He walked to the inner hall and saw Feng Ao Tian lying on the bed with Lan Xuan Shu sleeping peacefully beside him.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and stared at him, seeing that he was unusually quiet, holding the soup and walking over without a word.

  She took over the medicine soup and drank it in one gulp, then put down the bowl, raised her hand, "Honey candy."

  The old cat hastily pinched up a piece and put it in her mouth, carefully watching her.

  Feng Ao Tian finished the candied fruit, and Cat Gong Gong hurriedly ordered Si Xi to bring over some mouthwash tea. He brought it over and said, "Master..."

  Feng Ao Tian took it over, rinsed his mouth, and lay back on the bed, ignoring him.

  He gazed at Feng Ao Tian with a sorrowful and resentful look in his eyes, standing still beside him.

  Feng Ao Tian didn't care about him, but instead, with a flick of his finger, the palace lanterns in the inner hall went out, and then he turned sideways, hugged the Blue Crystal Book into his arms, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

  Lan Yun's body was taut as she leaned against Feng Ao Tian's chest, her heartbeat clear and the faint scent of perfume wafting from her.

  He closed his eyes tightly, but no matter what he couldn't fall asleep, and could only hold his breath, not daring to move.

  Feng Ao Tian tightened his arm again, gently stroking his back. Her fingertips seemed to have some kind of magic, letting his tense nerves slowly relax. These days were indeed exhausting, and before he knew it, his even breathing sounded.

  The tom cat stood like a stone pillar on one side, staring straight at Feng Ao Tian's back, his heart was so distressed that he bit his already red lips and twisted the handkerchief, almost crying.

  Qinghui Palace, Mu Hanjin and Mu Han Yao sat under the bamboo forest, raised their eyes to look at the moonlight like water. Mu Hanjin personally poured a full cup of wine for Mu Han Yao, then held up his cup, "Big brother, second brother respects you with a cup."

  "Good." Mu Han raised his cup with a refreshing and pleasant expression, then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. He also personally poured a full cup of wine for Mu Han Jin, then raised his cup again. "Big brother wants to toast you too, these years, big brother has been at the border, all the affairs of the mansion have been borne by you alone, big brother owes you too much."

  "Big brother, we are brothers, between brothers what is the need for a debt, second brother respects you." Mu Hanjin said, and then raised his cup, drinking it all in one gulp.

  Mu Han Yao looked at Mu Han Jin, the emotions he had suppressed for a long time finally erupted at this moment. He then turned to Huan Xi beside him and said, "Bring a large bowl."

  "Yes." Huan Xi replied, then hastily took out two large bowls and placed them in front of the two men.

  Mù Hán Yáo Jìng poured himself a full cup of wine, looked at Mù Hán Jǐn and continued, "Everything is understood without saying a word, let's not say anything else. Big brother respects you."

  He said, then picked up the big bowl and drank it down in one gulp.

  Mu Hanjin smiled shallowly, then picked up the wine bowl and tilted her head back, gulping down the liquor. The wine spilled down her white neck, flowed into her chest, and soaked through her clothes.

  "Today we gather, but eventually we will part ways. I don't know when we can reunite again. You and I, brothers, have been apart more often than together over the years. Big brother respects your decision, as long as you're doing well."

  "Big brother, second brother respects you." Mu Hanjin raised his eyes and looked at Mu Han Yao. He was fortunate to have met a brother like Mu Han Yao in this life.

  Mo Han's laughter echoed, revealing his heroic demeanor. He picked up the bowl and took another sip, then looked at Mu Hanjin and said, "Tomorrow, come with me to pay respects to my mother. This unfilial son has finally returned to see her."

  Mo Hanjin nodded in agreement, at this moment, the emotions exchanged between them were thick and unbreakable familial bonds. The two of them drank wine while reminiscing about their childhood stories, with the moonlight casting a soft glow on them.

  After washing up, he saw Gu Ye Feng with a gloomy face, staring at the white paper in front of him, but not writing. He chuckled and said, "I and Jing Shu kept giving you meaningful glances, but you spoke more and more recklessly. Now it's good that the Emperor punished you so lightly. If it were according to her previous temper, your tongue would have been cut out by now."

  "Hmph." Gu Ye Feng snorted, "If he was still the same as before, I wouldn't have entered the imperial court. Now, is it still necessary to be like this?"

  Yi Mu looked at him and said, "You... are just stubborn."

  Gu Ye Feng irritably crumpled up the white paper in front of him and threw it away, "I'm going to take a bath."

  "Go." Yi Mu didn't mind, his slightly frail body leaning against the soft couch, his light pink undergarments fluttering in the wind, his black hair scattered behind him, not tied up. He picked up a yellowed painting scroll, his eyebrows and eyes still gathering melancholy clouds. However, his mouth corners were subtly curved into a faint smile as he gently stroked the plum blossoms on it. "The fragrance of flowers is gone, leaving only the beauty of the small garden. The sparse shadows are slanted, the water is clear and shallow, the fragrance floats in the yellow dusk. The frost bird wants to land but first steals a glance, the pink butterfly seems to know how to break one's soul. Fortunately, there is a gentle hum that can be shared, no need to use the golden cup."

  Gu Ye Feng behind the screen also heard Yi Mu's low hum, his mouth curled up, "Are you indulging in self-admiration?"

  Yi Mu smiled shallowly and said, "I am indulging in self-pity." Then she rolled up the painting, lay down by the window, propped her chin with one hand, raised her eyes, and gazed at the sparse moonlight, with a faint fragrance floating around.

  After bathing, Gu Ye Feng was lifted into a wheelchair by the palace attendants. He was pushed out and looked at Yi Mu's seven parts melancholy appearance and three parts noble figure. Then he moved forward, walked to the desk, picked up his brush, gritted his teeth, and wrote down the contents of the ancient books in his mind.

  Yi Mu still leaned against the window and lay down, admiring the moonlight.

  This night, what can't be expressed is the sorrow of parting, what can't be said is the countless worries.

  Feng Ao Tian woke up before dawn the next day, turned over and looked at Master Cat who was still standing there, his slender eyes still staring at her. She helplessly sighed and got up, "What are you doing standing here? Don't you have to attend to Young Master's morning routine?"

  Master Feng, the cat gentleman still had a gloomy face, his eyes flashed with a faint melancholy, then he stepped forward, holding Master Feng's arm, and leaned his head on her shoulder. "Master, I was wrong, it's not good enough."

  Feng Ao Tian coldly snorted, "How could I not know where you went wrong?"

  "I shouldn't have not rolled away obediently when Master told me to roll away, I shouldn't have not disappeared quickly when Master told me to disappear. I was wrong." Cat Gonggong shook Feng Ao Tian's arm, on the surface, he was admitting his mistake, but in reality, he was complaining.

  Feng Ao Tian knew his thoughts, and didn't bother to argue with him anymore. He shook his shoulder, moving him away from himself, "Still not leaving? Do you really want me to chase you out?"

  The old cat smiled and looked at Feng Ao Tian, naturally knowing that Feng Ao Tian had lost his temper. His face was full of smiles, and he turned around, stepping out of the palace with a happy pace. Si Xi was already waiting outside the palace, waiting for the summons.

  The old cat happily accepted the golden basin and stepped into the bedroom.

  Lan Jing had slowly stood up, standing beside Feng Ao Tian, just about to move forward and take the golden basin from Cat Gong Gong's hands, but was fiercely glared at by him.

  Lan Yun Shu immediately withdrew his hands, stood to one side, Feng Ao Tian stepped forward, holding Lan Yun Shu's hand, "You don't need to attend to me here, you can go wash up too."

  "Yes." Lan Jing's book fell as he nodded in response. He then turned around and Jing Xi hastily stepped forward to attend to him.

  After Master Meow carefully helped Feng Ao Tian wash and dress, "Master, where will you have your meal?"

  "Let's just stay here." Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and looked at him, "Go take a look at how the two brothers are doing?"

  "They drank all night yesterday, wailing and howling, making a racket to the death." The cat official's ears and eyes were extremely sharp, and he naturally heard it clearly yesterday. He raised an eyebrow and looked at Feng Ao Tian.

  Feng Ao Tian nodded and said, "Then there's no need to go investigate. Anyway, today they don't have to attend the imperial court."

  Master Meow couldn't help but smile as he hurriedly supported Feng Ao Tian out of the inner hall, bringing over a bowl of already simmered soup. "Young Master, drink it while it's hot."

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Weren't you here all day yesterday? How did you have time to cook soup?"

  "The servant had already warmed up the soup on his way over. Now, the timing is just right." The cat butler handed it over with a treasured expression.

  Feng Ao Tian hooked the corner of his mouth, immediately picked up the soup and drank it down, pinched a piece of candied fruit, raised his eyes, and saw that Lan Jun Shu had already washed up and walked over.

  She looked at his complexion and asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"

  "Hmm." Lan Jingxian nodded slightly and sat down beside Feng Ao Tian.

  Master Cat can't figure it out, what's so good about this Lan Jing book? Looks-wise, compared to Mu Hanjin, he's slightly inferior. As for personality, he's even more gentle than Mu Hanjin. These days, I haven't seen him take the initiative at all. I really don't know what he's thinking, nor do I know how Master thinks. Why is he being so good to him?

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Lan Jing Shu, outsiders couldn't see her goodness, but she naturally understood that many times, not fighting or grabbing wasn't about not caring, it was just that he was using his own way to do what he should be doing.

  Lan Jing also knew about Master Cat's attitude towards him, but what could he do? He was now very clear about his own position and what he should do.

  Today's breakfast was somewhat deserted compared to the past. After finishing breakfast, Feng Ao Tian stood up and Lan Jun Shu followed closely behind him, heading to the Golden Hall.

  Gu Ye Feng spent the entire night, pulling out a large amount of his already fragile hair, writing with one hand and gritting his teeth in anger, sighing and lamenting, and shouting at the sky. He continued to toss about restlessly until dawn, when he finally finished transcribing that damned ancient book. Staring at Yi Mu's dark eyes, he asked, "What is described here is a scene of love between men and women. Does this emperor, as a man, need to use it with another man?"

  Yi Mu looked at him, still with an indignant expression to this day, shaking his head helplessly. Anyone with discerning eyes could see that the Emperor was trying to teach him a lesson, but he himself refused to understand, thinking that the Emperor really wanted him to copy down the ancient book silently.

  After the two of them washed and dressed, they changed into a set of morning clothes. Yi Mu was still wearing a pink official robe, which was specially tailored for him by Feng Ao Tian and had been rushed to completion a month ago.

  Yi Mu raised her eyes, looking at him wearing a pink official robe, and smiled shallowly, "This emperor is indeed clever and calculating, and had specially prepared this unique official robe for you early in the morning."

  "She had me figured out from the very beginning, including you." Yi Mu smiled at him, "Alright, it's getting late, let's go."

  Gu Ye Feng was also done with his early meal, and Yi Mu pushed him towards the Jinluan Hall. Gu Ye Feng thought to himself that since he had just taken office, it would be more convenient for him to stay in the palace for a few more days. Fortunately, Yi Mu's place was quiet, and they were old friends who had known each other for many years, so living together made things much easier.

  Mo Hanjin and Mo Han Yao had been drinking all night until dawn, Mo Hanjin's capacity was naturally no match for Mo Han Yao. Now, he was lying on the stone table asleep, while Mo Han Yao stood up, hands behind his back, raised his eyes to look at the sky in front of him, wondering what he was thinking about.

  Inside the Golden Hall, Feng Ao Tian's eyes were cold and stern as he announced the news that all officials did not want to hear. In six days' time, a precedent would be set for the first time since the creation of heaven and earth - a woman would enter the imperial court as an official. Now, it was Feng Ao Tian who had broken this precedent. He swept his gaze over the faces of the ministers before continuing, "Now that the women's examination has been properly prepared, everything will be settled after the examination. I will naturally evaluate and announce the top three winners."

  All officials secretly thought to themselves: what can a woman possibly do? She's just an ignorant woman after all.

  Gu Ye Feng naturally had the same idea as others, that women were to be kept in the inner chambers, like beautiful flowers, waiting for them to appreciate, rather than being on the court, doing things that didn't conform to etiquette.

  Feng Ao Tian swept his gaze over the hundred officials, and his eyes landed on Gu Ye Feng's face. Just as he saw a slight curl of his lip, he heard a low laugh, "What is it that you are dissatisfied with, Lord Gu?"

  The officials hastily raised their eyes, looking at Gu Ye Feng, some of them revealing a schadenfreude expression, while others put on a "you're doomed" look, staring at him. They thought that they had struggled for a lifetime and finally climbed to this position, but he was just a young man who had not yet shed his baby teeth, yet he could rise to prominence so easily. Now, looking at Gu Ye Feng, Yi Mu, and Wen Qing laughing together, there were many people who couldn't help but think that they already knew what would happen to Gu Ye Feng next?

  Gu Ye Feng hastily raised his eyes, meeting Feng Ao Tian's gaze, wondering what he had done to provoke her again?

  "Hmm?" Feng Ao Tian said loudly.

  Gu Ye Feng took a deep breath, pushed his wheelchair to the center of the grand hall, and bowed, saying, "I humbly report to Your Majesty, I merely think that since the creation of heaven and earth, there has never been a precedent for women holding official positions. Now, Your Majesty suddenly establishes the women's examination, I couldn't help but feel some worry, can these women really bear the weight of important responsibilities?"

  All the officials listened to Gu Ye Feng's words, took a cold breath, and in this imperial court, who dared to say a word of disagreement or doubt about the emperor's decision. When they looked at Gu Ye Feng again, they couldn't help but add a few more points of admiration for him. He was indeed a brave man, fearless like a newborn calf facing a tiger.

  Feng Ao Tian gazed coldly at Gu Ye Feng, "Whether or not you can bear the weight of responsibility, it must be tested to know for sure. You've only just taken office a few days ago, do you have the courage to take on such a heavy burden?"

  Gu Ye Feng raised his eyes and gazed at Feng Ao Tian, saying calmly and confidently, "I will definitely be able to take on the role of Ducha Yuan within a month."

  Feng Ao Tian coldly laughed and said, "What if you can't handle it within a month?"

  "Let the emperor deal with it." Gu Ye Feng was naturally confident about this, and besides, he had always hated being looked down upon by others. This was also due to his unique upbringing since birth, which made him have a personality that was both self-abased and strong-willed.

  "Alright, all of you can hear clearly. If within a month, he is unable to take on the task, I will deal with him accordingly." Feng Ao Tian continued to stare at Gu Ye Feng, his eyes flashing with cunning.

  All the officials in their hearts are already happy, but also have concerns. As for Gu Ye Feng, at such a young age, he is so reckless with his words, and can boast about such a grand promise, it's truly not an exaggeration. If within a month he fails to live up to it, they will have the opportunity to counterattack. On the other hand, if he succeeds in winning within a month, wouldn't that mean the Emperor's judgment is extremely good?

  After dawn, Yi Mu looked at Gu Ye Feng with a helpless expression and pushed him away from the Golden Hall.

  Feng Ao Tian also returned to the Emperor's bedroom, where Cat Gong Gong stuck to Feng Ao Tian's body and whispered, "Master, that whatever Gu Ye Feng is simply a fool. What exactly do you see in him?"

  "You're so clingy, what exactly did he see in you?" Feng Ao Tian turned his head and asked.

  The cat's eyes slightly turned, then revealed a hint of shyness, looking at Feng Ao Tian, "Master, you're really bad."

  Feng Ao Tian's footsteps paused, he raised his eyes and looked at him, "What did you do wrong?"

  "Master, would you like to stay here and watch or go back inside to watch?" The cat servant said with his head lowered, twisting his waist, speaking in a charming manner.

  Feng Ao Tian's mouth twitched and he pushed him away from his side, "I don't see anything."

  "Master, if you don't look, how would I know where you've taken a liking to me?" Cat Gonggong said with a bashful expression, looking at Feng Ao Tian.

  Feng Ao Tian suddenly shivered, then turned around and walked into the study, ignoring him.

  The old cat hurried forward and blocked in front of him, "Master, are you going to read in the study?"

  "Get out." Feng Ao Tian said in a deep voice.

  "Master, are you going to let me roll around naked in front of you?" The cat eunuch said with a blush, tugging at his own sleeve and lowering his head.

  Feng Ao Tian turned around, pushed the cat eunuch away, and then closed the door of the study. As the saying goes, when a scholar meets a soldier, he can't reason with him; when an emperor meets a eunuch, it's even more hopeless to ask for justice from heaven.

  Feng Ao Tian sat on the soft couch, flipping through the confidential letters in front of him. When he saw one letter, his eyes flashed with a cold glint, and then he said in a low voice, "A small country dares to collude with Qiu Guo."

  Master Tom heard Feng Ao Tian's voice and hastily gathered his sorrowful emotions, then pushed the door and stepped into the study room, "Master, what happened?"

  "Take a look yourself." Feng Ao Tian tossed the confidential letter in his hand over to him.

  The cat took over, looked carefully, closed the secret letter, and looked at Feng Ao Tian, "Master, let the slave go, and in one day, the slave will trample that insignificant small country."

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes, looking at him. Among the twelve countries, there were also levels of distinction. Feng Guo and Qi Guo were within the third-tier countries. The three countries that worshipped gods and spirits were slightly larger than them, so they were named Cai Yun Yu, namely Cai Guo, Yun Guo, and Yu Guo. These three countries were listed as second-tier countries, serving as vassal states for the three major powers, and also paying homage to the three major countries, swearing to be loyal unto death.

  Originally, Fengqiu Country was also listed as a second-class country. Unfortunately, it split later and was downgraded to a third-class country, along with three other countries: Wuyue Country, Beili Country, and Nanhuai Country. These five countries were listed as third-class countries.

  Among them, Wu Yue and Bei Li are vassal states of Le Qi, while Bei Li is a vassal state of Yu Luo. The Ji and Feng countries also pay tribute to the three countries and have not been specifically separated as vassal states of which country.

  Next, there are four countries that are inferior to the Feng country, which is smaller than a弹丸之地. They worship flying birds and are called Tianying Country, Yangui Country, Feihe Country, and Lingjiu Country. These four countries depend on Xuánmò Country, but because they are too small, in the eyes of Xuánmò Country, they are just like a county town and will not be taken seriously.

  However, nowadays this small country actually dares to secretly collude with the Qīguó, on the surface it is said that they have obtained the permission of Xuánwǔ Huáng Xíngyuè, in reality, they want to annex Fèngguó.

  "Feng Ao Tian coldly laughed and said, 'Dare to move against the heart of Feng Guo? Then you must be prepared to bear my wrath.'"

  The cat's usual cheerful expression had long since disappeared, and now its entire body was emitting a cold aura. Anyone who dared to make the master of the house angry would have to see if they had the ability to do so.

  Feng Ao Tian sidled a glance at Cat Gonggong, "I heard that this Lingyue Kingdom is rich in black pearls. Now, if you want to take them by force, it's not bad either."

  Master, let me go.

  "How will you go about it?" Feng Ao Tian raised an eyebrow and looked at him.

  "Of course, we will flatten these four small countries." The cat official replied fiercely.

  "Then no one will give me the black pearl anymore." Feng Ao Tian shook his head and tapped his fingers on the desk, raising his eyes, a flash of bloodthirsty light flickering in his gaze. "Aren't all officials dissatisfied with my establishment of female officials? I'll let them see how women should be officials."

  "The master's intention is..." The cat butler's mouth curled up with a hint of a smile, "Master, those two in the mountain are suffocating, and now you're willing to let them out?"

  "Hmm, it's just right to let him out now." Feng Ao Tian looked at the cat and said, "After the college entrance exam, we'll talk about it again. For now, I'll accompany Xue Guo and have some fun."

  "Master, taking down the Qī Guó is merely a trivial matter, why go to such great lengths?" The cat butler believed that as long as the master liked something, even if it meant taking it by force, he would get it for him, just to see his master smile.

  "Feng Ao Tian chuckled softly and said, 'It's just a small country, but I want more than that. The power of the three countries is not to be underestimated now. This little country of mine has just gone through a difficult time and hasn't even had time to recover yet. If they catch wind of it, I won't even have this tiny piece of land.'"

  "Master means to use a long line to catch big fish?" The cat's eyes flashed with a hint of cleverness as he leaned in close to Feng Ao Tian's ear and whispered.

  "Alright." Feng Ao Tian nodded and then looked at him, "Okay, you go prepare now."

  "Yes." The cat hurriedly replied and turned around to leave. However, he still didn't forget what had just happened, "Master, I'll be waiting for you to take a look."

  Feng Ao's eyes dimmed for a moment, then he turned his gaze to the cat and shot out a cold glance, "What are you looking at? You can't eat me even if you look, so don't look."

  Master, you won't know if you don't try. I can use other methods to ensure that you can eat it.

  "Feng Ao Tian's mouth twitched, 'Before I lose my temper, you'd better disappear.'"

  "Alas." The tom cat let out a sigh of regret, "Master, you're really heartless to your humble servant."

  Feng Ao Tian no longer paid attention to him, but instead continued to look at the secret letter in his hand.

  After Gu Ye Feng finished his morning salutations, he suddenly reacted and looked at Yi Mu, asking, "Wasn't I just talking about opening the women's examination department? How did it become a matter of making me take an oath?"

  "You've only just realized now?" Yi Mu couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder you were beaten to death by the Emperor."

  "So it seems that just now I was played by the Emperor?" Gu Ye Feng suddenly came to a realization, and with a wave of anger, he raised his hand and heavily slapped his own wheelchair.

  "Alas, it's really pitiful." Yi Mu sighed slowly and then looked at Lan Junshu beside him, "Let's go, first to the Ducha Yuan, and then come back to review the memorials."

  "Hmm." Lan Jing Shu nodded in response, turning her gaze towards Gu Ye Feng's annoyed expression, "You, you're getting what you deserve."

  Gu Ye Feng raised his eyes, glared fiercely at Lan Xuan Shu, and sighed, "It seems that in the future, I'd better not speak, lest she grasps another handle against me."

  "You're really not clever." Yi Mu had a resentful look, "The Emperor did this for your own good. Now, all the officials in the court are watching you and me. If you don't do anything, they can take the opportunity to suppress you or wait for your joke. In that case, it's not just you who will lose face, but also the Emperor will become a laughing stock."

  Gu Ye Feng angrily said, "How was I supposed to know there were so many twists and turns in this?"

  Lan Xuan stood on one side and looked at him, "Later, you will understand."

  Yi Mu didn't say anything else. This kind of thing, only by experiencing it personally can you truly understand, others' words won't be able to make him change his mind.

  At this time, Mu Hanjin and Mu Han Yao had already left the palace and were heading towards the government office. On the day Mu Han Yao returned to Beijing, he was in too much of a hurry, and it was also at night, so he didn't get a good look at what the city looked like now.

  Compared to what he saw many years ago, it seems different. He put down the carriage curtain, sat upright inside the carriage, and looked at Mu Hanjin, "How does this capital look different?"

  "Hmm." Mu Hanjin raised her eyes and looked at him, "The emperor has promulgated some regulations that benefit the people, which are being implemented in the capital. Although it was robbed not long ago, but within a short period of several months, the capital has restored its vitality and become even more prosperous."

  Mu Han looked at Mu Han Jin from afar, "If that's the case, in a few years, the entire Feng Guo will undergo earth-shaking changes?"

  "Hmm." Mu Hanjin also counted the time, "The Emperor said that within two years, he will make Feng Guo prosperous, more prosperous than it was two years ago."

  "She must be very busy every day." Mu Han Yao thought that although Feng Guo was small, it had all the necessary organs, and there were also various trivial matters in different places. She was able to make such calculations, allowing Feng Guo to gradually recover its comfortable life amidst the great chaos, and she must have put in a lot of effort.

  "Often busy until late at night." Mu Hanjin looked at Mu Han Yao, a faint smile playing on his lips, and continued, "Half a year ago when the Emperor returned from the border, the imperial court was shaken, no one could be used, the Emperor single-handedly turned the tide, and even more decisively dismissed many officials. Later, I accompanied her to review memorials together, those days were truly bitter."

  Mu Han gazed at Mu Han Jin, his eyes filled with tender feelings. He lowered his eyelids, perhaps many things can only be understood after experiencing them personally, just like drinking water, one knows whether it's cold or warm by themselves.

  The two of them chatted idly and before long, they arrived at the shogunate.

  Mrs. Mu had received the news early and was already standing at the gate of the mansion, shaking her head in anticipation.

  Mu Han lifted the curtain of the carriage, raised her eyes and saw Mrs. Mu with a head full of silver hair, hastily got off the horse, walked quickly to the front, knelt down in front of Mrs. Mu, "Child sees mother."

  Mrs. Mu gently lifted her hand and stroked Muxiao's face, then helped him up, "As long as you're back, it's all good."

  "Mother, how are you?" Mu Han still looked calm and composed as ever, despite the fact that he was now facing his own birth mother. His face remained steady even when it showed a hint of emotion.

  "Good, very good." Mrs. Mu hurriedly nodded and turned her gaze, when she looked at Mu Hanjin, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "Jin'er, your hair..."

  Mu Hanjin walked forward with a slow pace, neither too fast nor too slow. He then held onto Mu Old Madame's other hand and said, "Mother, don't worry, it's just that she was poisoned."

  "What poison is this?" Mrs. Mu raised her eyes, looking at Mu Hanjin in disbelief, no wonder he hadn't returned to the mansion to see her for many days, it turned out that he had become such a sight.

  Mu Hanjin still smiled faintly and said, "Mother, today is the day when big brother returns, let's talk about it after we enter the mansion."

  "Good." Mrs. Mu looked at Mu Hanjin's gentle eyes and also calmed down, then turned around, and the group entered the mansion.

  "Big brother." A clear and elegant voice sounded, and then saw Xia Die Wu standing on one side, slightly bowing to Mu Han Yao.

  Mo Han was taken aback, looking at the woman in front of him, he really couldn't remember who she was, and couldn't help but ask, "Who are you?"

  "This is your cousin, Die Wu." Mrs. Mu said, patting Mu Han's hand.

  Mu Hanjin raised her eyes and looked at Xia Diewu, then looked at Mrs. Mu again, the meaning was obvious, hadn't she already arranged for her to go home last time?

  Mrs. Mu sighed, "Butterfly Dance was seriously ill a few days ago and almost died. Now she's just recovering."

  "Second Brother." Xia Die Wu raised her eyes, looking at Mu Han Jin, seeing his head full of silver hair, her heart ached, and her eyes were filled with tears.

  Mo Hanjin simply nodded politely, "Since Butterfly Dance's body is uncomfortable, let's go back to the house and rest."

  "Second Brother... I..." Xia Die Wu looked at him, feeling even more distant from himself, and made up her mind. With a worried expression, she replied, "Die Wu takes her leave."

  As she spoke, she walked towards the west wing with the support of her maid.

  Mo Han Yao naturally saw something, then turned around and glanced at Mo Han Jin, thinking that initially, the Emperor was only aware of Leng Pei Han's feelings for him, yet he became so enraged. He must have known about Xia Wu Die, but allowed her to do as she pleased, which was quite strange.

  Digression

  Waaaah, dear readers, hugs! These two days have been tough on me, so the update is late. I don't want to sacrifice the quality of the text just to meet the word count, so please forgive me, dear readers! Hugs! There will be a second update before midnight, yay...