At the northernmost part of Dongyue State, Marquis Mu Wei stood on the city wall, gazing in the direction of the capital. The cold wind blew on his resolute face. Mu Yan walked quickly towards him from not far away.

"Dad, we got a letter from the capital. Xiao Yuntian's people and our people still haven't found Ah Jin. It says that Ah Jin left Hanshan Village with 17 criminal slaves and moved to another place to live."

Hearing Mu Yan's words, Mu Weihou frowned but said nothing. Seeing that he didn't respond, Mu Yan continued.

"Ajin has been spoiled since childhood, how can he lead others to make a living? There must be something fishy going on here. Don't stop me, I want to go back to Beijing to find Ajin!"

After saying that, Mu Yan clenched his fist and punched the city wall to show his dissatisfaction.

Mu Weihou turned around, walked towards Mu Yan, and kicked Mu Yan without saying a word. Mu Yan took several steps back and looked at him with a frown.

"Have you forgotten the imperial decree that Wu Zhao cannot return, or do you want to disobey it?"

As Mu Weihou spoke, he glared at Mu Yan and continued, "I am more heartbroken than anyone else that Ah Jin is missing. If anything happens to her, how will I explain to your mother in the future!"

"Then what should we do? Just watch Jin disappear and do nothing?"

Mu Weihou paused for a moment and said softly, "The month we return to Beijing to report on our duties is our chance to find Ah Jin."

When Mu Yan heard this, he showed surprise on his face and stepped forward and said, "We have defeated Beiqi this time and captured three cities in a row. Beiqi has also signed a letter of defeat. Can we return to the capital to receive rewards?"

Marquis Mu Wei nodded and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the imperial edict should be on the way.

. . . . . .

In the Huguo Temple not far from the capital, Concubine De Shen Rong was kneeling in front of the Buddha and praying. Every month, Shen Qianqian would accompany Shen Rong here to worship the Buddha. After the worship, Shen Qianqian would help Shen Rong walk out of the temple.

"Aunt, it's been a year. Where did my cousin's wife go with those slaves? The housekeeper has changed several times and still can't find her. What if something bad happens to her?"

Shen Rong sneered: "Why do you still care about this vicious woman Mu Jin? She is about to harm you, and you are still worried about her life or death? You are too kind. Just don't see her. If you can't find her, then don't come back forever."

Shen Rong was still indignant when he thought about the marriage with the Mu family.

At that time, Mu Jin suddenly fell in love with Su Yuntian and wanted to marry him. Shen Rong and Su Yuntian also thought that the marriage with the Mu family would increase Su Yuntian's power. As a result, they did not expect that they would arouse Su Yu's suspicion. After the marriage, not only did they not get any help from the Mu family, but Su Yu took away some important positions, and the Mu family was also transferred to the border. "

Thinking of this, Shen Rong couldn't help but sighed, "It's my fault for not thinking it through at the beginning. I thought it was a great thing. I hurt Yuntian and almost killed you, and caused you to suffer injustice."

Shen Qianqian supported Shen Rong and walked slowly. She lowered her head, shook her head obediently and said, "Qianqian is not wronged. My aunt and cousin have loved me since I was a child. I am very satisfied."

Shen Rong nodded with satisfaction: "You are the most sensible. Auntie wants to ask you, you are almost 17 this year, it is also the age to get married, do you want auntie to find you a marriage in the capital, what do you think of the son of the Earl of Ouyang? I saw that he was a handsome man the other day, if you like him, auntie will ask the emperor to grant you a marriage, then the Earl's son~"

Before Shen Rong could finish her words, she saw Shen Qianqian kneeling in front of her with tears in her eyes.

"I won't get married. I will stay with my aunt and cousin all my life and won't go anywhere. Aunt, please don't chase me away," she said, and started to cry.

Shen Rong quickly helped Shen Qianqian up: "Hey kid, get up quickly and stop crying. Who wants to chase you away? You are the only child left in our Shen family. I love you so much. I know how you feel about Yuntian. If you don't feel wronged, whether I can find that vicious woman Mu Jin or not, I will let Yuntian marry you this year. Okay?"

Shen Qianqian immediately stopped crying and whispered, "I don't want any status, I just want to stay with my cousin and watch over him all the time."

Shen Rong patted Shen Qianqian's hand and said with a smile, "What nonsense are you talking about? How can a good girl from our Shen family be someone without a name and status? First, I will let you marry into the palace as a concubine. If you still haven't found that vicious woman Mu Jin in two years, I will make you my wife. I will find a time to call Yuntian to the palace to discuss your marriage."

Shen Qianqian said shyly, "Qianqian doesn't feel wronged. I'll follow my aunt's arrangements in everything." As she spoke, she leaned shyly on Shen Rong's shoulder.

Shen Rong smiled with satisfaction and scratched Shen Qianqian's nose with her hand again: "You are already 16 years old, why are you still like a child, crying all the time."

Shen Qianqian continued to act coquettishly: "Aunt, you are making fun of me again"

With that said, the aunt and niece happily got on the carriage, left the Huguo Temple, and headed towards the capital.

After Shen Qianqian sent Shen Rong to the palace, she returned to Prince Yun's Mansion. As soon as she reached the gate, Guangfu greeted her: "Miss, are you back from accompanying Concubine De to pray for blessings?"

Shen Qianqian responded to Guangfu, "Yes, has my cousin returned to the palace? I asked for a peace amulet for him today, I'll give it to him."

Guangfu smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I came back with King Yi."

Shen Qianqian just heard Guangfu say that Su Yuntian was in the mansion, and then she happily ran towards Yunjingyuan, without hearing what Guangfu said to her afterwards.

As soon as Shen Qianqian ran to the gate of Yunjingyuan, she called out coquettishly, "Cousin, cousin, where have you been these days? You didn't even come back home. Before you finished saying the word 'home,' Shen Qianqian was stunned.

Xiao Yuntian was not the only one in Yunjing Garden. Standing next to Su Yuntian was a man who was as tall as Su Yuntian, and seemed a little taller.

The man was dressed in a white embroidered brocade robe with borders. His face was as white as jade, his black eyebrows were as sharp as swords, his clear eyes were shining with light, and he held a folding fan in his hand with a smile on his lips. He looked so noble that Shen Qianqian was stunned for a moment.

At this time, Su Yuntian glanced at Su Yi and introduced him to Shen Qianqian: "This is King Yi."

Shen Qianqian immediately stepped forward, bowed to the two men in front of her and said, "King Yi is well, cousin is well."

"Oh, third brother is so lucky that there is such a beautiful woman hidden in his family, but he didn't even bring her out for his brothers to see her." Su Yi said in a charming manner. Shen Qianqian stood beside him with a blushing face, looking so shy and pitiful.

Su Yuntian said with no expression on his face: "On weekdays, even my father has a hard time seeing you, let alone other people. If your carriage hadn't suddenly broken down next to my palace today, and you hadn't met me, I think you almost forgot where my palace is, right?"

Su Yi said with a sly smile: "Oh~ Third brother, you are blaming me for what you said. Then I will come to Third brother's place more often to eat and drink, and look at beautiful women. Just don't find me annoying when the time comes."

Su Yuntian squinted at him and said, "That's all nonsense. When it comes to food, drink and beauties, who in this capital can compare to King Yi?"

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