Tomorrow, you two will move me to the Crown Prince's mansion.

  Her words made both the father and son present fall silent, but their expressions revealed a deep sense of discontent.

  It's better to be calm and think clearly, after all, from the moment he saw the jade coffin, he knew that the person inside had died of poisoning, now it's just a matter of figuring out how to catch the murderer.

  But Xia Gao was different, if what Bai Xincheng said was true, then it meant that he had been a fool for over twenty years, being misled and deceived by others from the very beginning, and even his most beloved woman had fallen victim to someone else's sinister plot without him knowing.

  This is more than just a word of regret can describe his mood at this moment.

  After saying so much, Bai Xinzhi also knew that he had to give the two of them time to digest. People are often not clear-headed when facing their loved ones, especially the emperor. At first, he had to face his beloved woman taking his child and marrying another man, and then face his beloved woman and another man dying together at the same time. In such a situation, being misled was not something he could control himself.

  Even if he is an emperor, he is still just a man after all.

  The atmosphere in the cave had always been gloomy and oppressive, and it was unclear how much time had passed when Xia Gao suddenly turned around to look at Yan Moyu. Something emerged from the depths of his dark eyes, causing his low voice to be tinged with a few hints of hoarseness.

  "My son, I..." He only now remembered that he had yet to acknowledge his son.

  But the words "I am your father" suddenly stuck in his throat, and to make matters worse, the son he had expected to recognize him suddenly turned around.

  "Qian Er, you haven't rested much on this journey. Let's go outside with your husband to get some fresh air and take a short rest."

  Xia Gao stared blankly at the departing couple, his entire body from head to toe filled with a sense of loss. "......?!"

  He hasn't had a good rest for some time either...

  How can a son only want his wife and not his father?

  "Your Majesty." Dequan hastily stepped forward to support him. In fact, he had expected the Crown Prince's reaction a long time ago. The Emperor was also too impatient and didn't think about it. The Crown Prince hadn't had a father for over 20 years, and suddenly a father appeared out of nowhere. He definitely couldn't accept it in such a short period of time. "Your Majesty, please give the Crown Prince some more time. I believe he will soon recognize you."

  Although Dequan comforted him by his ear, Xia Gao's heart was still chilly. Others didn't know Cheng Wang's temperament, but he understood it clearly. If he insisted on not acknowledging him, there was nothing he could do about it.

  But he has waited for so many years, just to wait for him to call himself Emperor Father, is such a request too difficult?

  "Ying'er..." Xia Gao walked towards the jade coffin, his eyes revealing a deep pain and helplessness.

  His beloved wife lies here, and his only truly loved son does not want to have anything to do with him. Should it be said that the mother and son are both heartless or should it be said that he deserves the retribution he is receiving today?

  "Ying'er, if you were still alive, how wonderful it would be..."

  Looking at the man muttering to himself in front of the jade coffin, Dequan shook his head and sighed.

  The emperor is majestic again, but in the end he's just a man. As long as it involves his own family, the emperor is no longer an emperor, but an ordinary man.

  Among them, the one who can still be happy is Yin Du, who has been by their side all along.

  As a bystander, Yin Du was not very concerned about the grudges and right or wrong of those people. At this moment, he did not feel the depressing atmosphere around him, but instead his heart was racing with excitement because of Yan Mo's background.

  It turned out that their grandfather was actually the emperor's son...

  He is actually surnamed Xia and named Huangzi...

  Maybe Grandpa will also sit in that position in the future...

  Thinking of Grandpa recovering his status as a prince, he felt so excited and unbelievable...

  Outside the cave

  Sitting on the cliff edge, listening to the faint sound of wind blowing past her ears, Bai Xinzhen had always been nervously paying attention to the man beside her.

  "Mo Yu, have you felt better?"

  "Uh-huh." Yan Mo brought her back to reality, holding her in his lap and wrapping his arms tightly around her. Looking down at her worried expression, he suddenly curled up the corner of his mouth, "Don't worry about me, I'm just thinking about some things."

  White heart stained with a scornful mouth. At this time he is still arrogant! She's not afraid that he has too much to do in his heart and it's easy to get depression.

  Looking at her obviously disbelieving appearance, Yan Mo Yu lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against her cheek, lightly laughing: "You think being a husband is so fragile?"

  He's a man, how can he be so decadent and useless?

  He also wants to cheer up and find the murderer for his mother. He also wants to be her pillar, raise a family and support her...

  Bai Xin's hand gently touched his smiling mouth, her fingers tracing the curve of his lips to make sure he wasn't forcing a smile before she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

  She tightly grasped her slender fingers in the palm of her hand, and a hint of playfulness and evil spirit flashed through her deep and mysterious eyes: "Is it because you've been neglected these past few days, so... you want to now?"

  "......?!?" Bai Xin's face turned pale with a black line, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood. This shameless person, actually still had the mood to flirt with her?!

  Looking at the man's sinister expression, she was in a bad mood and lightly punched him on the shoulder. "I'm worried to death here, but you're still thinking of other things."

  He hooked up his lips and had a strong affection for her in his eyes.

  To this day, he is most grateful for having met her. This sharp-tongued and cunning woman has a meticulous mind and courage that others do not have, and also has the tenacity and strength that others cannot possess...

  With a deep sense of satisfaction, he suddenly covered her red lips with his own, not waiting for her to come back to herself, and deeply entwined their lips together.

  Having her by his side seemed to dispel all his gloom and worries, and even inadvertently brought him joyful emotions.

  He was so lucky to have picked up such a treasure for himself.

  Bai Xin didn't know what kind of madness he had contracted, thinking that his mood was not good, so she didn't refuse him, her arm wrapped around his neck, and gradually responded to him.

  Two people embracing each other, seemingly forgetting everything around them, under the bright and clear sky, constantly absorbing the warmth given by each other.

  Don't go too far, it's hard to avoid being moved, when Bai Xin felt the changes in his body, he pulled back some reason and hurriedly pushed him away, but unexpectedly was sucked into an even more crazy situation.

  Until finally, I felt myself almost out of control, and then we parted ways. Both of us were panting, our foreheads pressed against each other, our eyes locked in a gaze, seeing the thick emotions in each other's eyes.

  His physical changes made Bai Xincheng very uncomfortable. Originally wanting to move a bit and get some distance from him, but instead he was held even tighter.

  "Don't move." Yan Mo whispered softly in her ear.

  This place is desolate and barren, plus there are other people in the cave, even if he had that kind of thought, he wouldn't dare to take action.

  Her pale face flushed red. Is she afraid or what with such an obvious reaction?

  There are still several people under the stone cave!

  Looking at her awkward and shy appearance, Yan Mo's lips curled up high.

  Bai Xin couldn't help but feel a little disgusted by his current appearance and punched him lightly on the chest.

  He took her small hand and placed it on his lips for a gentle kiss, the corner of his mouth curled up higher as he gazed into her eyes which grew increasingly tender.

  The two of them spent a good while in this playful and teasing manner, until Bai Xinzhi saw that his emotions had finally returned to normal. Only then did he carefully steer the conversation back on track.

  "What about the one in the mansion? Have you thought of how to deal with him?" She didn't say who it was, she believed he would understand.

  Upon hearing this, Yan Mo's eyes sank and she suddenly asked her: "Yan'er, what do you think should be done?"

  Bai Xin's face turned solemn, and he said in a serious tone: "For now, everything is just my inference, without any evidence. Naturally, we can't spread it around casually. If that Qiu Shuiyan really is the one who killed your mother, if we confront her rashly, not only will she not admit it, but on the contrary, we'll be alerting her. This matter, let's discuss it carefully when we get back and see how to monitor her. Also, we need to get Saint Physician over as soon as possible to examine North Yuan Wang's body and find out what poison he was poisoned with. As long as we can find the source of the poison, that means we've found a lead."

  His face was cold and stern, a hint of killing intent flashed across his eyes, but compared to his previous emotions, he seemed much better. At least it felt like he had adjusted his mood, rather than being trapped in that pain.

  "I will arrange for these matters to be handled by someone."

  She knew he must have had a certain plan, so Bai Xinzhen nodded slightly. Suddenly, she asked softly again: "Don't you want to recognize him?"

  She believes he understands too.

  He pressed his thin lips tightly together and stared into the distance for a long time, before whispering softly: "I won't acknowledge him until the matter of my mother is investigated clearly."

  Looking at his furrowed eyebrows, the pain that couldn't be hidden, Bai Xinzhen naturally raised her hand to stroke them, her fingertips gently brushing over his tightly furrowed eyebrows. She said softly, "Why don't you follow your heart? Don't put too much pressure on yourself. All these years, it's clear that he cares about you deeply, I think you should understand. He may have been wrong, but all these years, only he has been silently caring for you, at least he has fulfilled his duty as a father. Having someone who loves and cares for us is a luxury for people like us. If you feel that he's worth your love, then try to accept him."

  Listening to her soft words of advice and comfort, Yan Mo closed his eyes slowly and nodded: "I know. I just want to give myself some time to accept him."

  Things that were unclear and puzzling before are now understandable.

  Why is he so concerned about himself, why does he overly favor himself in the imperial court. Why does he trust himself enough, why...

  All of these have been found answers.

  In the mountains, things won't be arranged for eating and lodging like in other places.

  On this small hilltop, there isn't even a single weed that can be seen, let alone eaten.

  Fortunately, there were many wild game in the mountains, and along the way, several people made a living by hunting wild game.

  In the late afternoon, Xia Gao came up with a reason for Dequan to suddenly summon Bai Xinzhi.

  In the stone cave, Dequan Shou stood by the stone gate. Inside, there were two stools. Xia Gaobai occupied one of them, while Bai Xinzhuang stood before him with his head bowed.

  "Your Majesty, I don't know what business you have with me?"

  Listening to her polite yet distant tone, especially that self-proclaimed name, Xia Gao's eyes couldn't help but flash a hint of loss. It seems this young couple really didn't plan on recognizing him?

  "Girl, I'm feeling a bit down and was thinking of asking you to come over and chat with me." He omitted his usual self-address, and even set aside his dignified demeanor, now resembling a kind elder, warmly facing his junior.

  Feeling his deliberate flattery and closeness, Bai Xintong was somewhat unaccustomed for a while.

  "Your Majesty, is it because of my mother-in-law's matter that you are so worried?"

  Xia Gao shook his head and sighed: "Since you can call her 'mother', why don't you want to call me 'father'?"

  "My wife doesn't dare overstep her bounds." This old man wants to recognize his son, he should go win over the husband of that family, why is he trying to win her over instead?

  Xia Ga stared at her for a moment, but there was no anger on his face.

  "You've also made significant contributions along the way, especially in your mother-in-law's matters, which have made me understand many things. I'm asking you, is there something you've been wanting? As long as I can do it, I'll definitely fulfill one of your wishes."

  "......?!" Bai Xin raised her head in surprise, thinking that Xia Gao was joking with her, but when she met the serious and gentle eyes, she confirmed that the person in front of her was not joking.

  She indeed has a wish, but this wish may be somewhat cruel for the person in front of her...

  "Your Majesty, did you really intend to grant me a wish?" She asked with a feigned uncertain tone, her eyes fixed on Xia Gao's expression.

  "Yes. What's your heart's desire? Speak freely."

  Bai Xin's lips pursed slightly as she looked at him seriously: "I hope Your Majesty will abolish the crown prince."

  Upon hearing this, Xia Gao suddenly widened his eyes. "Why? What did the Crown Prince do to offend you?"

  Bai Xin's face turned pale as she shook her head, a mocking smile playing on the corners of her mouth. "Your Majesty just said you would grant me a wish, and I've only just spoken it out loud. This is your reaction? It seems that 'the king's words are not to be taken lightly' is nothing but an empty phrase. I knew my request was absurd, even enough to provoke you into killing me on the spot, yet I still spoke it. Not just me, but our family's Wang Ye also shares the same wish as mine. Since Your Majesty finds it difficult, then there's no need to say more. This minister's wife takes her leave."

  Hmph, and they say they like Mu Yu's family, but it's all just a scam!

  He gave the crown prince a complete home, but in the end, the crown prince was so ungrateful to him that he didn't even know about it. Not to mention recognizing each other, if the crown prince is not abolished, once Mo Yu's identity is exposed, there will be more people who want to deal with Mo Yu, and the first one to bear the brunt of this will probably be the crown prince himself.

  She wouldn't agree with her family's Mo Yu becoming an imperial prince unless she could bring down the crown prince!

  Bai Xin's heart was filled with resentment, and Xia Gao's hesitant attitude made her face turn cold in an instant. She didn't even want to give him a good face, so she turned around and was about to leave.

  The emperor is so powerful! If it weren't for his wife, he would have been killed and hung long ago!

  "......?! Xia Gao Leng stood still on the spot, looking at Bai Xindian's figure about to walk out of the stone gate. He slightly raised his voice with a hint of anger and shouted, "Halt!"

  This girl doesn't take him seriously at all!

  Why fear his wrath and have her punished for disrespect?

  Bai Xin stopped in her tracks, her back still turned to him: "Your Majesty, if you have something to say, just say it directly. I'm not the kind of person who can tolerate beating around the bush or being treated with false courtesy. If you think I've offended you in some way, then please go ahead and order our entire family to be killed. I believe my husband and I would be more than happy to accompany my mother-in-law. That way, we can all be reunited as a family."

  "......?! Xia Gao was laughing and crying at the same time. Is this girl thinking too much?

  When did he say he was going to kill them?

  It's still a family reunion, she really knows how to think about it, but that depends on whether he agrees or disagrees!

  This girl, not only is she bold, but also cunningly uses her child to threaten him. She really made him underestimate her too much!

  "You come back first!" In order to maintain his own dignity and prestige, Xia Gao had no choice but to calm down and straighten out his identity.

  Listening to his obviously displeased tone, Bai Xinzhen didn't get angry, but instead subtly raised the corners of her mouth in a place where others couldn't see.

  She turned around and pretended to obey, walking back and standing in front of Xia Gao again.

  "Tell me, why would you want me to abolish the crown prince? Are you trying to get the king to take the place of the crown prince?"

  Bai Xin's face turned red as she shook her head, looking straight at the emperor with a stern expression. "Your Majesty, it is not that I deliberately want to help Cheng Wang contend for the position of Crown Prince, but rather that I am unwilling to see him being treated unfairly. In terms of character, Cheng Wang has a broad and upright heart, with a noble and elegant demeanor, unlike common people. In terms of talent, Cheng Wang stands out from the crowd, excelling in both literature and martial arts, with exceptional abilities and adaptability. Moreover, he is born to be an imperial prince, so why can't he be considered as a candidate for the position of Crown Prince? I don't want Your Majesty to appoint Cheng Wang as Crown Prince, but rather to give him an opportunity to compete fairly with other princes on an equal footing. Does Your Majesty think that I am being overly ambitious or do you not acknowledge Cheng Wang as your own son? Since Cheng Wang has such outstanding virtues and talents, why can't he be given this fair chance?"

  After finishing speaking, Bai Xin's face turned red with embarrassment. Emma, if she didn't brag about it, that would be fine, but once she started bragging, she couldn't believe how many good qualities her own husband had...

  She's just a little scallion from the mountain, how can she keep up with them and feel a bit inferior?

  Xia Gao's face was solemn as he listened to Bai Xincheng finish speaking. The majestic dragon-like countenance had its eyes slightly lowered, making it impossible to discern his emotions. This made Bai Xincheng feel a bit apprehensive in her heart. Indeed, this emperor still has some tricks up his sleeve. She spoke so much, yet he didn't show any signs of joy or anger on his face. Ginger is still spicy when it's old, being an emperor can't be underestimated after all.

  After a long while, Xia Gao finally lifted his eyelids, and in his piercing gaze, a hint of appreciation flashed: "Girl, I appreciate your straightforward words, and I'm also relieved that you care for Cheng Wang's well-being. However, the matter of appointing an heir concerns the fate of my Shu Xia kingdom, and I will not easily agree to it. This matter, let me return to the capital first and then give you a reply, can do?"

  White heart stained in the heart, roll your eyes. You're really good at talking!

  Who believes you? Who is the fool!

  "Since Your Majesty has spoken, I, your subject's wife, dare not have any differing opinions. If Your Majesty has no further instructions, may I be excused?" Xiang Xia bowed her knee and performed a curtsy, and this time Bai Xincheng left even more decisively than before.

  It doesn't matter if the crown prince is not abolished, anyway, it's not someone else who will regret it later. She just did her best to fight for equal opportunities for her own man with other princes. If she can't get it, she believes that with her own man's strength, he won't lose to anyone!

  In the midst of the capital city——

  Man's paradise, Beijing's largest beauty village

  In the luxurious room, a beautiful figure danced elegantly, with red sleeves and green skirt, white jade arms, every scene was a breathtaking view that made men infatuated. Under the light gauze and thin skirt, who knows how many men's hearts were captivated.

  Among this group of stunning beauties, the man with an air of nobility, even sitting in a wooden wheelchair, still exuded an aura of coldness and superiority. However, at this moment, surrounded by many beautiful women dancing around him, he seemed somewhat absent-minded. His slightly narrowed eyes always appeared to be looking down on others from a high place, unapproachable and proud. Yet, his discerning gaze would occasionally sweep towards the entrance, where there was seemingly no one, but somehow it was more captivating than those enchanting figures.

  The little servant standing behind the man and accompanying him to watch the dancing girls dance saw that the man was obviously absent-minded, and couldn't help but bend down and ask in a low voice: "Your Highness, is it that these beauties don't meet your expectations?"

  The man came back to his senses, and a hint of desolation flashed in his lonely eyes.

  Every time he entered this place of smoke and flowers, there would always be a figure following him to find him here. Either making a big fuss at the beautiful woman's mansion or hurting those beautiful women chosen by him. Every time, he came with excitement and left in defeat.

  For many years, he was pursued by that woman. The most ridiculous and infuriating thing is that not only did he fail to sleep with a beauty, but even when he returned to the mansion, he couldn't muster up any interest in those beautiful concubines.

  He relied on his wealth that could rival a country's, but he, who had long passed the age of twenty, had never had a woman, and if this were to be told, probably no one would believe it!

  But he had never been intimate with any woman, this beautiful villa, he didn't know how many times he came, which time wasn't ruined by that woman's lack of interest, even if he returned to the mansion, seeing the beautiful concubines in the mansion, he would involuntarily think of that woman's face, like a tigress, ruining his appetite, making him lose interest in those beauties.

  Now she says she won't chase after him anymore...

  "Gao Yuan, keep an eye on that woman, is there any movement?" He asked the young servant, collecting his thoughts.

  Upon hearing this, Gao Yuan's servant immediately responded with respect: "Your Highness, are you worried that Miss Liu will come to Meiren Manor again and ruin your plans? Don't worry, I've sent someone to keep an eye on her. She definitely won't be coming to Meiren Manor today, so please go ahead and enjoy yourself."

  Xia Li Xun suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked over slantingly: "What's the meaning of this? Where did that woman go?"

  As soon as he heard the question, Gao Yuan seemed somewhat excited, and even his expression took on a gossipy tone: "Your Highness, you didn't ask earlier, so I forgot to report it to you. Miss Liu is actually out boating with the White Young Master from the University Chancellor's residence at South Lake today. You can have a good time playing today. I dare to guarantee that Miss Liu will absolutely not come to disturb your elegant gathering."

  Xia Lixun suddenly froze, his hand subconsciously tightening around the wine cup, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes without him even realizing it.

  Gao Yuan didn't understand his reaction either, and continued to say excitedly: "I thought Miss Liu would keep chasing after Your Highness, but unexpectedly she knows her limits and knows that Your Highness won't give her a second glance. Now that she's no longer bothering Your Highness, it can be seen that she still has some self-awareness. However, I don't know what White Langzi likes about Miss Liu. In terms of status, he is the son of a university scholar and can have any kind of woman he wants, yet he took a liking to that... Anyway, I heard that the Liu family and the White family are going to be in-laws, and the wedding date has been set for two months from now. After that, Miss Liu will get married and will no longer bother Your Highness."

  Listening to Gao Yuan's words, Xia Lixuan's face grew colder and tighter, like it had been frozen, even the corners of her lips were imbued with a thick coldness. In the depths of those cold and arrogant eyes, a dark cloud was faintly swirling, like the black clouds before a storm, so dark and heavy that it made one's heart tremble.

  Gao Yuan finished speaking, only to find that his expression was not quite right. Just as he was about to say something else, he saw his master sliding out of the room in a wheelchair, leaving behind a cold wind that rushed towards him, making him shiver inexplicably. His heart also suddenly filled with confusion and bewilderment.

  The king seems unhappy?

  No way!

  Miss Liu used to make a big fuss at the Beautiful Woman's Villa, and the king was so angry that he wanted to kill her. As a result, every time they met, they either quarreled or fought, and the Beautiful Woman's Villa was renovated more and more luxuriously each time, all of which were caused by their fights. The king didn't even know how much silver he had lost.

  Now that Miss Liu is no longer causing trouble, shouldn't Prince Wang take advantage of the opportunity?

  What a great opportunity, and with so many stunning women, how could the prince not be delighted?

  At this moment on the South Lake in Beijing

  In a beautifully decorated boat, a man and a woman sat opposite each other across a low table, perhaps for the first time alone together, both looking somewhat awkward.

  Liu Xue Lan did not expect that the white young master in front of her would be so handsome, no wonder he was the eldest son of the University Scholars' Mansion, his elegant and refined appearance really made people feel delighted.

  She was somewhat at a loss. Afraid that her words would be inappropriate and scare away this handsome young man.

  After all, it's not easy to find someone she fancies, and the other person doesn't even mind her bad reputation. If she doesn't seize this opportunity, isn't that just stupid?

  Lao Liu indeed did not deceive her, this Bai Yuhao really is someone who can't be picked out for any flaws. He has a gentle and refined temperament, just one look and you can tell he's a good person to get along with.

  Although she was only seventeen, two years younger than herself, and had no achievements to speak of, she was already quite satisfied.

  At a young age, what's there to fear? Doesn't everyone say that when a girl turns three, she'll be holding gold bricks? He has a good temper and can control himself. Without achieving success or fame, what is there to fear? His father is a university scholar, plus he's still young, just wait another two or three years, as long as he participates in the imperial examination, who knows, maybe he'll even become a top scorer and return with honors, won't that be achieving success and fame?

  Anyway, no matter how you look at it, for the elegant and refined Bai Yuhao in front of her, Liu Xuelan felt that she was more and more suitable for herself.

  Being with him feels like a never-before-experienced ease, he is like the water of Nanhu Lake, exuding an aura of elegance and serenity all over.

  Thinking back to the scenes of her being with another man, she found it laughable again. Given that every time she met that man, they either quarreled or fought, she should have thought that they wouldn't have any future together.

  Just as she had thought before, if you can't have the one you love, then choose someone who loves you.

  It's just like now, physically and mentally relaxed, no need to worry about arguing or fighting with others, no need to worry about being insulted by others...

  "Ling'er, don't you think the scenery here is beautiful? If you like it, I'll often bring you here to tour the lake in the future, okay?" Bai Tianhao personally brewed a pot of tea, and as he poured tea for Liu Xue Ling, he asked warmly. Whenever he looked at Liu Xue Ling, his elegant eyes would always be tinged with a few hints of shyness.

  This girl he actually knew long ago, and also knew what kind of temperament she was. The reason why he liked her was because he saw the lively spirit in her bones, which other women wouldn't have or dare to have. Others said she was as fierce as a yaksha and unreasonable too. But in his eyes, he thought that was her genuine and straightforward side, not pretending at all, very natural and lovely.

  Especially her delicate doll face, the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

  Liu Xuelan nodded slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed. This was the first time someone had called her name so intimately, not even Old Man Liu had done so before.

  She picked up the white porcelain cup that Yu Hao had poured for her, blew it lightly, and took a small sip. Suddenly, she smiled and said: "Yu Hao, I didn't expect your tea to be so delicious."

  For the first time, a man personally brewed tea for her to drink, and this feeling was actually quite good.

  Bai Yu Hao's face turned red with embarrassment at the praise, especially when he looked into those sparkling eyes shining with a smile. "As long as you don't mind, if you like it, I'll often cook it for you to drink in the future."

  "Alright." Liu Xuelan didn't exchange pleasantries with him either, and jokingly added, "When the time comes, I'll be bothering you to drink the tea you brew, so don't think I'm a nuisance."

  The two of them chatted simply on the painting boat, and for a long time they were both relatively silent. But in Liu Xue Lan's view, this quiet scene was something she had never experienced before, and now the young man in front of her brought her a different feeling.

  When people are tired, exhausted and weak, they can't help but want someone to comfort themselves, even if it's just a simple sentence or a simple action, which will make them feel calm in their hearts.

  Maybe this is the sense of belonging she wants.

  Nineteen years of life, she has lived a hard, bumpy and exhausting life. Now, she really wants someone to give herself a stable and peaceful life...

  "Lan Er, this time I came out, mother specifically entrusted me to take you to more places, do you have any place you want to go?"

  "I heard that a new cosmetics shop has opened in the capital city. I haven't bought any makeup for myself in ages, can you go with me to take a look?"

  "Actually, Linger, you're already beautiful without those things, but if you like to go, I'll definitely accompany you. Next time, let's see what you like and I'll buy it for you."

  ……

  A pot of tea was finished, and a man and a woman walked out of the painting boat. The elegant man walked in front, carefully and intimately supporting the woman to walk down from the painting boat. The woman smiled at the man with an exceptionally sweet smile, her big eyes instantly curving into a crescent shape, a natural and pure smile that was so beautiful it moved people's hearts.

  Watching the two silhouettes walking away hand in hand, the man on another boat was as if possessed by a ghost, his handsome face filled with gloom, his cold and proud eyes piercingly sharp, staring unblinkingly at the two silhouettes, as if he could stare them into countless holes.

  Damn woman, indeed a flirt!

  He had just 'died', and she actually set her sights on another man, even smiling at another man so lewdly!

  Lan Er? Yu Hao? This is the first time we've met, and you're already calling each other such disgusting names. You really are a perfect dog (harmonious) couple!

  How indecent! How shameless!

  And that crappy tea! A man brewed something like horse urine, can you drink it? You're really a stinky woman who has never seen the world!

  What's the point of buying all that makeup, with a face like that, it's ugly enough to make people lose their appetite, and yet you still want to slather it on, aren't you afraid of nauseating others?

  She's obviously a shrew, but she acts like a little sparrow, after knowing her for so many years, he really can't see that her acting skills are actually so good, even better than those actors who can act with such depth!

  How can such a woman still have someone who wants her?!

  As he thought of something, the man suddenly slammed the wine cup in his hand to the ground.

  ……

  It has been a whole day since the fires at Tianlao and Xingbu, and facing these two big messes, Crown Prince Xia Yunhao is in an unprecedented predicament.

  As the prison was burned to ruins today, no one knows whether King Fengde is dead or not. If he died, it would be better, at least he could excuse himself that it was an accident. But if he didn't die, then all his efforts in recent days were in vain, and he would also be blamed for being incompetent as a regent.

  Especially when the people sent out came back to report that they had not yet found any trace of the Emperor, Xia Yunhao couldn't help but feel a little restless despite his calm demeanor.

  On that day, Deng Chaoyi, the Minister of War, was forced to borrow 2,000 soldiers and surround the Wang Mansion.

  When Xia Gao and his party finally rushed back to Beijing, they discovered this shocking scene.

  Thousands of archers surrounded the entire Cheng Wang Fu, not to mention that they also captured everyone inside and even emptied everything in it, leaving no flowers or grass behind.

  The leading general was so frightened when he saw Xia Gao and his party that his legs went soft.

  Deng Chao rushed to the scene and knelt down in front of Xia Gao, kowtowing non-stop: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I was also forced by the Crown Prince to lend him troops. The Crown Prince threatened me, saying that if I didn't lend him troops, it would be tantamount to intentionally shielding the Crown Prince and that he would punish me and the Crown Prince together! I deserve to die, I deserve to die!"

  Looking at the Xing Wang Fu which had been searched and confiscated, Xia Gao was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

  "Deng Chao Yi, tell me, what crime has Cheng Wang committed that you want to arrest him? If you don't give me a clear explanation today, I'll have your entire family arrested!"

  Deng Chaoyi, a man in his fifties, looked dejected and remorseful, prostrating himself on the ground without daring to lift his waist: "Your Majesty, the Tianlao and Xingbu were lost in a fire. By order of Prince Fengde, I was sent to investigate the loss of Tianlao. The Crown Prince said that this matter is related to Cheng Wang, so he ordered people to summon Cheng Wang into the palace for questioning. However, Cheng Wang suddenly disappeared and could not be found. The Crown Prince said that Cheng Wang must have done something wrong, so he fled in fear of punishment. Therefore, I was ordered to lead troops to capture Cheng Wang."

  "What?! Xia Gao took a step forward, bent down and grabbed Deng Chaoyi's collar, lifting his body up. His furious eyes were filled with shock, "What did you say? The King of Fengde was killed in the Heavenly Prison? Speak! What exactly happened?"

  Yan Mo and Bai Xin, who were listening on the side, couldn't help but furrow their brows. The couple exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's faces.

  Is he just going to die like that?

  Is there also a fire in Tian Prison and the Ministry of Punishment?

  What happened after they left that night?

  The two of them looked at Deng Chaoyi with their eyes, waiting for him to give everyone a clear explanation.

  Deng Chaoyi replied with a crying face: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince suspected that Feng De Wang privately mined silver and smuggled military equipment, so he had someone take Feng De Wang to the Heavenly Prison for interrogation. But that night, for some reason, both the Heavenly Prison and the Ministry of Punishment caught fire at the same time, and everyone inside was burned to death, including Feng De Wang..."

  Upon hearing this, Xia Gao suddenly took a step back, stumbling two steps backward. Yan Mo saw the situation and stepped forward to support him, while coldly staring at Deng Chaoyi who was trembling on the ground: "Lord Deng, when Princess Jing of Japan sent Princess Cheng to your residence, did Princess Cheng not make things clear to you?"

  Deng Chaoyi bowed his head: "I obey Your Highness, but it's not that I want to mobilize the troops. The Crown Prince forced me, and I had no choice!"

  Xia Gao heard the bad news, his face almost lost all its blood color, and Bai Xincheng also couldn't bear to see this, so he stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Prince Fengde may not be dead yet..."

  She hadn't finished speaking when the sound of laughter came, and that laughter was not only ear-piercing but also extremely familiar. Not only did she turn her head in surprise to look over, but others also followed suit.

  Xia Lixuan was seen sitting in a wooden wheelchair, pushed by a young servant as he walked in.

  "Unexpectedly, the princess is quite familiar with me." The man, who was still dressed in his elegant attire despite being temporarily unable to walk, smiled and raised an eyebrow at Bai Xincheng.

  Yan Mo gave a cold stare and glared over, if it wasn't for Bai Xinzhi secretly pulling him back, probably by now a certain half-crippled figure would have been slapped flying out.

  Ignoring the anger of the couple, Xia Lixun had a servant push him in front of Xia Gao, who then suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Your son arrived late and was unable to welcome you back to the capital with the proper respect, please forgive me."

  Looking at his son who suddenly appeared, Xia Gao let out a sigh of relief and his complexion improved significantly: "What's going on here? Didn't they say you were already..."

  It really scared him out of a cold sweat. Although he didn't like this son very much, he also knew that his ambition was not small, so in these years, he would have stripped his power in the court and made him an idle prince. But no matter what, it's still one's own flesh and blood, when hearing the bad news, he really felt a heartache.

  Why are these things so annoying?

  "Your Majesty, I was fortunate to have escaped by the blessings of heaven and your protection. However, I had to hide temporarily because I feared that my imperial brother would cause me trouble again." Xia Lixun's cold and arrogant face showed a rare serious expression.

  Upon hearing this, Xia Gao nodded repeatedly: "Good, good, as long as nothing's wrong."

  As soon as he finished speaking, his piercing gaze stared at Deng Chaoyi: "Deng Chaoyi, I order you to quickly go and bind the Crown Prince for me! I want to personally ask him how he supervised the country?"

  Deng Chaoyi was startled by Xia Lixuan's appearance and didn't come back to his senses for a moment. After hearing Xia Gao's order, he suddenly came back to himself and hurriedly kowtowed to accept the command.

  As he stood up, he took a glance at the empty hall of Cheng Wang Fu and suddenly felt a little guilty and embarrassed, looking towards Yan Moyu.

  "Your Highness, look at this..." He should have known better. Even if the prince had held a knife to his throat, he shouldn't have believed the prince's words. Now... Alas!

  "Moh Yu, we are now homeless." Looking at Deng Chaoyi's expression, Bai Xinyan couldn't help but laugh in her heart, but she didn't forget to add insult to injury.

  Dare to move their home, these people are waiting for death!

  "What is homelessness?" Xia Gao's dignified appearance suddenly became stern, and he glared at Bai Xincheng, "Tomorrow, you two will move to the Crown Prince's mansion for me!"