The Crown Princess is reborn and returns to subvert the world

The translucent white jade pendant drew a graceful arc in the air. Under the moonlight, the phoenix pattern on the pendant seemed to come alive, spreading its wings as if ready to fly.

Tian Muyu was stunned, and subconsciously reached out to catch the jade pendant. The warm texture of the touch made his heart tremble, as if his obsession for many years finally came to fruition at this moment. He looked down at the jade pendant in his hand, and after confirming that it was correct, he looked up at Tian Muqiong, his eyes full of confusion and vigilance: "Brother, are you going to return to Beijing with me?"

Tian Muqiong stood there, with his hands behind his back, looking calm, as if the fierce confrontation just now had never happened. He smiled faintly, with a bit of relief in his tone: "Fourth brother, you and I are brothers, why do you have to make such a fuss over this jade pendant? Since you are so persistent, then this jade pendant should be returned to its original owner."

Tian Muyu was stunned, a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.

Tian Muqiong sighed, with a hint of emotion in his tone: "Fourth brother, you have been very smart since you were young. I have been waiting for you to come back all these years."

Tian Muyu didn't quite believe it, "Does the Third Brother really think so?"

Tian Muqiong smiled helplessly, "What happened back then was complicated and not as simple as you think. If you want, I can tell you the truth. But the premise is that you must let go of the hatred in your heart and don't do anything to my mother again."

Tian Muyu was startled, "Did Concubine Shu participate in what happened back then?"

"My mother was also used by others."

"Let's go downstairs and talk." Tian Muyu endured the pain in his heart and motioned Tian Muqiong to go downstairs with him.

The two men leaped into the yard, and the guards who had gathered there immediately gave up their places.

Tian Muyu and Tian Muqiong landed steadily, their robes fluttering gently in the night breeze, looking calm and unhurried. Although the guards were holding weapons, no one dared to step forward to stop them. They just stood around vigilantly, their eyes moving back and forth between the two of them, obviously confused by the situation in front of them.

Tian Muqiong glanced around and said in a dignified but calm tone: "Everyone, please leave. You have nothing to do here."

Upon hearing this, the guards looked at each other, but soon responded in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty!" Then they quickly retreated to the outside of the courtyard, leaving only a few trusted men to guard the door in case of any accidents.

The yard suddenly became quiet, with only the rustling of wind through the treetops as the sound remained.

Tian Muqiong gestured to Tian Muyu to sit down at the stone table on the side.

As soon as the two of them sat down, Tian Muqiong sent away the few guards who remained.

"I am talking to the Emperor here. No one is allowed near this courtyard!"

"Yes!" Several guards retreated immediately.

After the figures of the guards disappeared into the night, Tian Muqiong looked at Tian Muyu and whispered, "Fourth brother, I have made it very clear just now. I return this jade pendant to you in the hope that you can let go of the obsession in your heart and never kill again because of what happened to Concubine Rong."

Tian Muyu was stunned. "Your mother is dead, Kou Peilin also died in Jiangnan, and you still want to protect them?!"

"No, I'm doing this for your own good."

Tian Muyu was stunned again.

"Do you know why I sent Cui Hao to the capital?"

Tian Muyu was stunned again.

"Because I want you to take him down! He is Guo Ziyi's man, and he is also the most important bargaining chip in Guo Ziyi's hand."

Tian Muyu was extremely surprised, "Brother, are you saying that everything you did in the Northwest was just acting?!"

Tian Muqiong nodded, his eyes deep: "Yes. My father's death has deeply touched me. Without my father's Great Saint Dynasty, you and I, as princes, are hidden dangers in the eyes of the Sixth Uncle."

"So after you were held hostage by Cui Hao's men, you deliberately created the illusion that we were at odds with each other?"

"The situation in the court was complicated at the time, and various forces were secretly watching our every move. If they knew that we were of one mind, they would probably take the opportunity to stir up trouble. So, I deliberately walked in with Cui Hao just now, just to conceal our tracks."

Tian Muyu was shocked when he heard this, and couldn't help but be moved: "Third brother..."

Tian Muqiong smiled, with a hint of emotion in his tone: "Fourth brother, this is all I can do for my father and our Great Saint Dynasty. I hope that from now on, no matter what happens, you can firmly believe that I am on your side."

Tian Muyu's hand holding the jade pendant loosened slightly, and his tone was moved: "My mother's matter, even if Shufei made an unforgivable mistake, I will not pursue it."

The two brothers smiled at each other, as if the years of estrangement had disappeared at this moment. The moonlight shone on them, reflecting two resolute and similar faces. They were ready to fight side by side.

"Cousin, Senior Ouyang!" Tian Muyu shouted into the night sky.

With a whoosh, the sound of the hem of a piece of clothing cutting through the night sky was heard, and two black shadows fell behind Tian Muyu.

Tian Muqiong looked at it, but was not panicked. He just smiled faintly.

"My people want to come in and see me." Tian Muyu explained.

Tian Muyu smiled, "Senior Ouyang and Young Master Jiang are both not ordinary people." Then he stood up and bowed to the two of them, "Senior Ouyang, Young Master Jiang."

Ouyang Qingfeng and Jiang Renhe didn't expect Tian Muqiong to greet him first, so they quickly bowed and saluted, "Your Majesty!"

"Go tell General Xiong that the prince is stationed in the northwest, which is a blessing for our Great Saint Dynasty. With King Qiong in the northwest, we don't have to worry."

Jiang Renhe and Ouyang Qingfeng looked at each other, nodded, and leaped into the darkness again, soon disappearing from sight.

In the palace, Jixiang received Tian Muyu's letter and happily walked around the hall several times.

"That's great, that's really great. I didn't expect that the third brother would endure and do so many things for the Great Saint Dynasty! Someone come!" she shouted outside.

"What does the Queen want?" The new chief eunuch Sun Lin walked in quickly.

"Go inform the Ministry of Rites and prepare to welcome the Emperor back to the capital!"

When Sun Lin heard this, he was very surprised. He turned around and took the order and left.

Princess Linglong just came in and heard that Tian Muyu and his men were going back to Beijing. She happily asked, "Sister-in-law, has my brother taken down the Northwest Army?"

"King Qiong didn't plot treason at all."

"What?!" Princess Linglong was stunned, but after frowning and thinking about it, she couldn't help but nodded.

"That's right. Although Prince Qiong had some thoughts in the past, he no longer has the support of his mother and Minister Kou. He really has no power to rely on in the court. But how did he deceive Cui Hao and let Cui Hao hand over the military power of the Northwest Army to him?"

The people in Linglong looked curious.

Jixiang smiled and said, "Then wait for him to come back and ask him in person."

Seeing that Jixiang didn't want to tell her, Princess Linglong pretended to be unhappy, but then she seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Then Brother Jiang will come back too, right?"

"Brother Jiang?" Jixiang frowned.

"That's your cousin! Didn't he also follow the emperor to the northwest?"

Jixiang suddenly laughed, staring at Princess Linglong with a sly look on his face, "Princess, why are you suddenly asking about my cousin? He is not the only one who followed the emperor to the northwest, there are also General Xiong and Senior Ouyang..."

"Stop, stop, just pretend I didn't ask." Princess Linglong quickly turned around and ran out, "I'm going to see my three lovely nephews and nieces!"

Seeing Princess Linglong running away shyly, Jixiang couldn't help but smile. Yes, it was time for her cousin Jiang Renhe, who was so suave and capable, to get married.