Outside of Luo Du, in the suburbs, there is a place with extremely beautiful scenery, where stands a green tomb.

  The tomb is newly erected, but it has been carefully covered with green grass and repaired to be round and delicate. In front of the mound stands a stone tablet, on which only one line of words is engraved: "Tomb of Mu Qingge's wife, Qin Shi, also pitied".

  Mochizuki Kyouya sat cross-legged in front of the grave, her back to the red cloak that fluttered like a fan and lay spread out on the grass. Behind her, all the Dragon's Fang guards knelt on one knee, silent as statues, with no one making a sound to disturb their master.

  Qin Yi Lian was not buried in the imperial mausoleum of the Qin royal family.

  She let Qin Jincheng persuade Yun Fei to bring out Qin Yilian, and personally chose a place with a clear environment, a pleasant scenery, as her resting place.

  Can't save Qin Yilian, maybe it will become a regret in her heart, but it won't make her sink.

  A gentle breeze rustles through the treetops, bringing a soft "shhh" sound.

  Like a song, like tears, gentle and lingering.

  Mù Qīng Gē's hands were placed on her knees, staring at the words she had personally engraved on the stone tablet, saying in a low voice: "Liàn Liàn, I can only fulfill your wish like this, may you rest in peace."

  On the green mound, the grass tips swayed in the wind, as if responding to Mu Qing's words.

  In the distance, Mu Qingyue seemed to see Qin Yilian's figure appearing on the green mound, with a pure and beautiful smile looking at her. A pair of big eyes, still simple and transparent, without any contamination.

  She narrowed her eyes slightly and raised her chin, looking towards the illusory figure.

  She didn't know if it was Qin Yiluan's soul returning or her own illusion, but she knew that at this moment, she didn't want to break all of this. If it was a dream, then let it continue...

  "..." Mu Qing Ge murmured a sentence. She saw Qin Yi Lian smiling at her. The smile was so sweet and warm, just like the first time they met, making her feel wonderful.

  "Little brother, I'll dance for you." In a daze, Mu Qingge heard Qin Yili's voice, as gentle and sweet as it was when he was alive.

  She nodded unconsciously.

  This time, she didn't refuse coldly again.

  On the green mound, a phantom figure danced lightly, like a rainbow-colored mist, and like a butterfly dancing in flight. This was the most beautiful dance that Mu Qingge had ever seen.

  She watched intently, missing no expression or movement. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised as a result.

  The dance ended, and before I knew it, snowflakes had begun to fall from the sky.

  Snowflakes like goose feathers slowly fall, landing on the grass, sprinkling among the green mounds.

  Everyone in Longyawei was astonished, looking at the snowflakes floating down from the sky. The strong and cold faces were all filled with doubt. This was not the season when it should be snowing.

  Soon, the earth was dyed white, and a thin layer of silver armor also spread on Mocheng Ge and Longyawei's body.

  They remained motionless, their eyes still fixed intently on the red figure shrouded in silver.

  Still proud and upright, but with a hint of sorrow.

  "Little brother, does Lian look good jumping?" A phantom figure with a cute back and hands behind her back, eagerly waiting for Mu Qing's answer.

  Those big eyes, curved like a crescent moon, shining with starlight through the gaps.

  It was as if she had poured all her energy into this one dance, just to get a nod of approval from Mu Qing Ge.

  Mo Qing nodded heavily, and the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened a few more degrees.

  In her clear and transparent eyes, for the first time, rationality was dispelled, leaving only Qin Yili's delicate figure, etched in his heart.

  Her clothes were not stained with blood, her heart was not shattered by that arrow, she could still wear a pure and beautiful smile, as usual, surrounded by people calling her 'little brother' in soft, sweet voices.

  "Little brother, I'll treat you to some candy. This is Ling's favorite candy." Mu Qingge's acknowledgement made those crescent-shaped eyes curve even more. She stretched out her hand, holding a piece of candy, and handed it to Mu Qingge.

  Would you like some candy too?

  Mù Qīng Gē's mouth corners rose a bit higher. She remembered that when they met again in the Peach Forest, this little princess had asked her to eat sugar, but she had ignored her.

  It also seems that from then on, Little Princess realized her refusal and never invited her to eat sweets again.

  Originally, inviting someone to eat sugar was a way for Little Princess to express her liking for that person.

  Mù Qīng Gē slowly raised her hand and opened her palm to receive the candy, a gesture of sharing something she loved.

  The figure waiting anxiously, upon seeing Mu Qingge stretch out his hand, revealed a delighted smile. She carefully placed the candy in her hand onto Mu Qingge's palm.

  White candy, feels very cool in hand.

  The hazy color in Mu Qing's eyes receded like the tide, and Qin Yilian's figure was no longer in front of her. But in her palm, a snowflake that was melting fell.

  Is it an illusion?

  Mochizuki withdrew her hand and gazed down at the snowflake that had melted into a single drop of clear water in her palm.

  She clenched her fists and let the snow water seep between her fingers. She looked at Qin Yiliang's tombstone and said softly, "Liangliang, I'm leaving. I'll come back to see you again."

  Having said that, she stood up and the snowflakes on her fell off.

  Longya Wei also stood up instantly, and the snowflakes on his body were shaken off to the ground, merging with the white snow on the ground.

  "Go." Mu Qing Ge turned around and gave a command to Long Ya Wei.

  With Long Ya Wei, she left this place and also completed her mourning for Qin Yi Lian in her heart.

  After she left, the heavy snow gradually stopped. In the clear sky, transparent as a mirror, everything on the ground was reflected in it.

  Creak... Creak...

  On the snowy ground, a string of footprints appeared, and a tall, slender figure emerged in front of Qin Yiliang's tomb.

  She slowly squatted down, lifted her hand to gently stroke a line of words on the tombstone, and her cold as ice beautiful face showed a complex and melancholic emotion.

  "Pitifully, I didn't know you also had a crush on him," she said.

  Her eyes fell on the word "wife" on the tombstone, her mouth curled up in a bitter smile, and she said with an envious tone: "I suddenly envy you." Envy that you can love so purely, love so bravely.

  "Perhaps, only someone like you can make him stop in his tracks." She withdrew her hand and slowly stood up. Gazing at the green mound covered with thin snow, a hint of pain flashed across her clear eyes: "And what about me, then?"

  ……

  Qin Huanggong, after Qin Jincheng finished handling some government affairs, returned to his temporary palace where he resided.

  As soon as I walked in, I saw an unexpected figure.

  Her slender figure stood in the shadows, as if she would dissipate like a wisp of smoke at any moment. Wearing simple white clothes, her plain black hair was undecorated, which didn't match her cold and elegant features, but added a few points to her charm.

  "Chang Le?" Qin Jincheng walked over and called out this person's name.

  Qin Yiyao slowly turned her gaze, and her clear eyes fell on Qin Jincheng: "Imperial brother, today I went to see Lianlian."

  Qin Jincheng's footsteps slowed down, and he nodded slightly in response to Qin Yiyao's words, for a moment not knowing how to answer.

  Qin Yiyao looked at him, sizing him up for a long time before saying: "I didn't expect that in the end it would be you. And yet you can so carefreely give up the imperial throne that's within your grasp."

  Qin Jinchens eyes were calm and distant, without a ripple.

  He curled up the corner of his lips, but there was no warmth in his smile: "You probably think that I am the one who plots the deepest."

  "No." Qin Yiyao slowly shook her head: "If you really had your eyes on this land, you wouldn't be backing down today."

  "Why wouldn't you think that I pushed the Seventh Prince to the throne, just so I could control everything from behind the scenes?" Qin Jinchen's calm eyes fell on her, and the atmosphere in the hall seemed to cool down a few degrees.

  Qin Yiyao smiled wryly and lowered her eyes: "Whether it is or isn't, has nothing to do with me anymore. I came to see you today just to ask a favor of you."

  Qin Jincheng's eyes flashed, and she pursed her lips without speaking.

  "Remove my name from the imperial family register. From now on, there will be no more Qin Yiyao in the Qin Imperial House."

  Qin Jincheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he guessed her intention. "You plan to leave? Never to return again?"

  Qin Yiyao's smile was tinged with melancholy: "What's the point of coming back? Is there anything here that's worth me lingering for?"

  "Where are you going? Mu Qingge? Are you also planning to never see him again?" Qin Jincheng asked.

  Qin Yiyao's eyelashes trembled slightly, she turned her face away, evading Qin Jincheng's gaze: "Where to go? I haven't thought of it yet. Linchuan is so big, there will always be a place I like. And him...now, how should I face him?"

  "Do you hate him?" Qin Jincheng took a step forward, unwilling to miss any expression on her face.

  Qin Yiyao's body trembled, she bit her lip, and said with a complex gaze: "Hate? How can I hate him? If I hate him, can I kill him? Or if I kill him, will I stop hating?"

  "Since you can't forget him, why don't you stay. He'll fight to get you back for your happiness, proving he has you in his heart..."

  "Stay here, can I just pretend nothing happened and get along with him without any grudges?" Qin Yiyao interrupted Qin Jinchens words.

  Stay, it hurts her.

  She was torn between love and hate. She knew she could never avenge Mu Qing's song, but nor could she stay by his side as if nothing had happened.

  Leaving is the best choice.

  Whether it's for oneself or for others.

  Qin Jincheng watched Qin Yiyao leave, that cold and clear back figure left him speechless.

  He was never a person who liked to interfere with others' business, but whenever he encountered people and things related to Mu Qingge, he became unlike himself.

  He furrowed his brow and turned away.

  There are still many details for the new king to deal with. Until now, he doesn't quite understand how he ended up on this pirate ship called Mu Qing Ge, cleaning up her mess.

  ……

  Tukuo, the most remote country in the northwest of Linchuan.

  Here, the wind and sand are all over the sky, and the grassland stretches far. When there is no windy weather, you can see the beautiful scenery of cattle and sheep everywhere. But if you encounter a sandstorm, you will have a feeling of falling into hell.

  The climate here is extremely cold and extremely hot, with every day experiencing two extremes.

  This country has always been synonymous with barbarism and evil in the eyes of other nations.

  The people here are fond of fighting and looting, and etiquette is nothing but a ridiculous doctrine to them.

  The capital of Tūguó is called Wángtíng.

  Deep into the night, the royal court was still bustling with activity. The men of Tu Guo were enjoying their nightly drinking and revelry, while the women sat together, boasting about their husbands' prowess.

  Furthermore, if it's mutually consensual, men and women from the conquered nation can also freely find a place to release their abundant energy.

  In the Wangting Taizi Palace, the rough architecture looms in the dark night like a ferocious beast. The totems of various beasts are carved as decorations on the beams and pillars, adding an air of terror.

  A fire pan hung from the beam of a house to illuminate, and the flickering flame dispelled the darkness in the palace and also isolated the cold outside.

  In the palace, on the ground, thick animal hides were spread out, and in the air, a bloody smell wafted, mixed with strong wine fumes.

  Behind the animal hide screen came a flirtatious giggle.

  The temperature inside the palace also rose a few degrees, and the flames took on a somewhat enchanting color.

  In the dark corner of the palace, a dozen or so girls were huddled together in thin clothing, their eyes dull and lifeless. Whenever a seductive moan came from inside the palace, their eyes filled with fear, their bodies involuntarily trembling, and they wrapped their arms around themselves even tighter.

  "Ah——!"

  Suddenly, a sharp and mournful cry rang out in the palace.

  The girls all changed color, and the terror in their eyes increased exponentially. Before long, suppressed sobbing sounds floated out, and many of the girls buried their faces between their knees to hide their fear.

  "Hmph, useless indeed. You died after just a few rounds." A violent and cold voice came, the overbearing tone making the girls tremble even more.

  It's as if the speaker is the devil in their hearts.

  Soon, a naked female corpse was dragged out from behind the screen.

  The ruthless guard lifted her by one foot and dragged her out like trash, exposing her to the eyes of all the girls.

  Those bulging eyes, the blurred flesh and blood between her legs, made all the girls shiver like they had fallen into an ice cave, constantly shrinking back.

  The female corpse was finally out of sight of the girls and was dragged into a dark room.

  However, the fierce beast roar that came from the room made them even more fearful and desperate. As if the fate of the female corpse was their not-too-distant future.

  The sound of armor echoed, from far to near. This voice, as if like a malevolent spirit urging them towards death, made the girls' wails even louder.

  It wasn't until a shadow enveloped them that some of them nervously lifted their eyes to steal a glance.

  The apathetic guards blocked the faint light, and the fierce air in their eyes seemed like a man-eating devil that inspired terror in the girls' eyes.

  He expressionlessly swept his gaze over the girls.

  He suddenly raised his hand and pointed to a girl in the corner who was shaking the most, coldly saying: "Take her away."

  As soon as these words came out, the girls looked up at him with fear in their eyes.

  When he saw that the finger was not pointing at him, he let out a sigh of relief and quickly moved his body to reveal the girl in the corner.

  The two men behind the guard walked out and went straight to the girl.

  Other girls had a mixture of relief, fear and sympathy in their eyes. But everyone remained silent.

  "No, no......please......" The girl in the corner, who thought she was safe, didn't think she would still be picked out.

  She looked at the apathetic guard in terror, her hands wildly struggling to prevent herself from being taken away.

  Unfortunately, such resistance was useless in the eyes of the guards. The two men grabbed her arms and dragged her out of the crowd, ignoring her pleas, and pulled her into that terrifying beast-skin screen.

  Half an hour later——

  "Ah——!"

  Another shrill cry echoed through, making the girls in the corner even more fearful and worried about their fate.

  They look forward to the arrival of dawn.

  Only then will the nightmare end and they can barely survive for another day.

  But after the girl's body was taken away earlier, no one came to pick people again, and they didn't know what had happened that changed the prince's habit.

  But he could keenly feel that the atmosphere in the Crown Prince's palace was even more terrifying than before, as if there was a stormy eye that would explode at any time, pressing on everyone's head.

  Inside the beast skin screen, it is also a thick ground covered with countless beast skins.

  In the middle there is a square fire pit with a bonfire burning inside, warming up the indoor temperature.

  Next to it, on a huge round bed, was a mess. There were still bloodstains on it, some darker and some brighter.

  At this moment, on the round bed, there was only one person sitting naked, with eerie patterns tattooed all over his body, muscles bulging and veins protruding. His hair was tied into countless small braids, each of which had a golden skull decoration hanging from the string used to tie it up.

  The bonfire's light shone on him, casting half of his body in shadow. The exposed other half, however, gave off an air of sharpness.

  His five senses are not outstanding, but they are as cold and hard as a knife cut through an axe.

  His face was filled with ferocity and cruelty.

  Like a demon who eats human flesh and drinks human blood.

  Kneeling on the beast skin, there was also a figure shrouded in darkness.

  He clenched his fist and pressed it against the ground, burying his head extremely deep, as if he wanted to disappear in front of this terrifying man.

  "Are you saying that Helian Badao and the Qin State Princess are both gone?" A low, ominous voice came from Helian War's mouth, as if every word was imbued with murderous intent.

  "Yes." The man on his knees bowed even lower.

  Kerlin's eyes gleamed with a fierce light, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a cold, bloodthirsty smile: "According to schedule, they should have entered the Butcher Country several days ago."

  "Yes. According to plan, the barbarian king should have returned home seven or eight days ago. However, a few days ago, my subordinate went to the border city to investigate and found that the barbarian king had not appeared at all. I thought it was possible that something happened on the way and delayed him, so I waited for a few more days, but still did not see the barbarian king. My subordinate investigated along the official road and only found intense signs of fighting outside a forest near the border city."

  "Scars from a fight? Someone dares to lay hands on the barbarian king of my Tucheng? How interesting." He Lianzhan laughed with cold intent.

  He then said, "Since the barbarian king disappeared while on a diplomatic mission to Qin, let's send troops to Qin. We must get an explanation from Qin." After finishing speaking, his eyes flashed with a murderous aura, and all the factors that made him eager for battle were stirring restlessly.

  "Crown Prince! This is probably... " was not suitable. After meeting He Lian's cold eyes, the person kneeling on the ground swallowed back his last three words.

  He knew his master's temperament was arrogant and violent, fond of war and cruel.

  Forming an alliance with Qin was already an insult to his pride. Now, the disappearance of the King of the Barbarians and the vanishing of the Princess of Qin had provided him with a perfect excuse for war; how could he possibly let it slip away?

  It seems that Qin's expedition was not aimed at Helian Bobo, but rather to wash away the shame of being related to him by marriage.

  The person kneeling on the ground sighed sorrowfully.

  The struggle for the throne of the butcher country is fierce. It's not easy for one's own master to sit on it, but now that internal troubles have not been eliminated, he wants to start a war again, which is simply handing his own handle over to the enemy.

  He is sure that the opposing forces of the prince will not stop this expedition to Qin State, but will push the waves and help them. Once this war affects the national situation of Chu State, regardless of the outcome, they have a reason to attack the prince.

  Those officials' sharp tongues and glib words are enough to pull their own master down from his throne.

  But he didn't dare say these words to Helian War, fearing that if he uttered a single word, he wouldn't be able to leave the palace alive.

  ……

  Qin State, Luoyang Capital.

  The Mu Mansion regained its tranquility once again. It seemed that everything that had happened in the Qin Imperial Palace had no impact on a single blade of grass or tree here.

  However, those who are clear-minded all know that today's Mu Manor is no longer yesterday's Mu Manor.

  If it is said that the former Mu Mansion was under the deliberate promotion of the previous emperor, with unlimited honor and glory. Enjoying the highest glory, but also carrying the crisis of destruction. Now the Mu Mansion is truly above all others.

  All the officials in the court knew that one night, the most powerful people in the Qin imperial family were killed by the young master of the Mu manor. The ruler had changed, although still with the surname Qin. But everyone knew who really called the shots in the Qin state.

  The Mu government stepped down quietly, but no one dared to provoke it.

  I'm afraid that if I accidentally provoke the young master of Mu Fu, there will be another bloodbath in the imperial city and Luodu, and I won't even know how I died.

  Even the one who is about to ascend to the throne has to be looked upon favorably by that young master from the Mu family.

  In the eyes of many, the Qin imperial court is already a mere shell of its former self. Perhaps, all the Murong clan needs to do is wait for an opportunity to rise up and take its place, so that no one would dare say "the name is not correct, the words are not smooth".

  But they couldn't guess that Mu Fu, Mu Xiong and Mu Qing Ge didn't have any ambition to become emperor at all. After resolving the crisis in Mu Fu, Mu Qing Ge even hid herself inside Mu Fu, keeping a low profile as if she had disappeared. She didn't participate in any discussions about Qin Guo's affairs or the new emperor's ascension, nor did she care about them.

  Anyway, she had already made it clear to Qin Jincheng. The emperor could let anyone sit on the throne, as long as they didn't provoke the Mu family. If anyone dared to move against the Mu family, even if it was just a thought, she would be able to launch another coup like the one that overthrew Emperor Xian of Han.

  In the Chi Yun Garden, Mu Qingge's door was tightly closed, as if no one was inside.

  You Nuo and Hua Yue no longer studied embroidery together, but instead honed their skills in the courtyard. This time, Mu Qing Ge's big move didn't bring them along, which made the two women feel hurt and even more motivated to become stronger.

  In the room, the bed curtains were drawn, and it seemed as if Mu Qing was sleeping.

  However, there was no one on the bed.

  In a world where Mu Qing Ge and the space were integrated, the thumb-sized Moe Moe jumped back and forth on Mu Qing Ge's shoulders, while Mu Qing Ge sat cross-legged in the Thunder Pond, receiving the tempering of thunder power.

  A purple-blue electric light flowed through her body, but she seemed to have no feeling at all, calm as a statue.

  Outside Leichi, it is no longer a few thatched cottages, but has become a courtyard with blue bricks and white tiles, with more rooms, more exquisite furnishings, and larger spaces.

  Outside the courtyard, that ancient tree still supported its massive canopy, blocking the sky above the courtyard.

  In the distance, a medicinal field is faintly visible, with wafts of fragrance occasionally drifting over.

  In the distant white mist, the outline of a magnificent building can already be vaguely seen. According to Mengmeng, after Mochou breaks through the Violet Realm, she will be able to open the first palace and obtain the treasure stored within.

  As for what the treasure was, Mengmeng kept it a secret and only said that she wanted to leave a surprise for Muxiang Ge.

  Slowly opening her eyes, Mu Qing's clear and transparent pupils seemed to flash with a purple-blue electric light.

  "Master, Master, you've made even more progress in the Violet Realm." Mengmeng saw Mu Qingge open her eyes and directly jumped onto her hand, looking up with a delicate and lovely little face, smiling sweetly.

  Mochizuki lowered her gaze and remained silent, but she could naturally sense that the spiritual energy within her had increased again. However, breaking through the barrier to enter the Purple Realm was not something that could be accomplished overnight.

  "Master Yin, what are you thinking about?" Mengmeng flew in front of Mu Qing's face, curiously blinking her eyes.

  Her lovely appearance made Mu Qing Song smile slightly. She said, "I was thinking that if I didn't have the Thunder System's special ability, it would probably be very difficult to adapt to cultivating in the Thunder Pool."

  "This is Master Yin's opportunity. Is Master Yin going to refine the elixir? Should Mengmeng prepare the medicine?" Mengmeng's clever words are easily misleading.

  However, Mu Qing didn't neglect the sparkling eyes staring at her.

  Looking at the expectant expression on that little face, Mu Qingge nodded slightly.

  Meng Meng suddenly cheered and disappeared in front of Mu Qing Ge, to prepare the medicine. Moreover, she chose all her favorite flavors... Cough cough...

  Ever since Mu Qing sang here and refined the first batch of elixirs, every time she refines elixirs, two-thirds of them become Mengmeng's snacks.

  She is simply using Dan medicine as sugar beans, brutally consuming Mu Qing's labor results.

  If it weren't for Mu Qing's strict orders, I'm afraid even a third of them wouldn't have stayed.

  So, nowadays Mu Qingge can refine high-grade elixirs, and Mengmeng also has half the credit for it. If it weren't for her existence as a big foodie, Mu Qingge might not be so diligent in refining elixirs either.

  Soon, Mu Qingge had refined a furnace of Dan medicine.

  At present, refining high-grade elixirs is a trivial matter for Mu Qing Ge, and it won't consume too much of her energy.

  "Ga ga~, ga ga~! Master, when are you going to activate the Blood Vessel Power and start refining equipment for real?!" Mengmeng asked while chewing on a medicinal pill.

  Although the master's own invention of the refining method shocked her, she still felt that if the master had triggered the power of blood veins, it would be even better.

  Mocheng Song put the remaining elixirs in a porcelain bottle and said to Mengmeng, "After we've settled the remaining matters in Qin State, we'll set off to find the strange fire."

  Yi Huo, may be able to activate her Bloodline Power.

  One day, Meng Meng suddenly told her that she had found the information in an ancient book, but the book couldn't be brought out for Mu Qing Ge to see.

  What exactly is hetero-ignition, Mengmeng said unclearly, and Muxing Ge didn't quite understand either.

  This vague feeling makes her think that finding it is still a matter of luck!

  "What else is there? Didn't the master already beat those bad guys to a pulp?" Momo said, then stuffed several dan medicines into her mouth, instantly puffing up her small face.

  This time, Mu Qing Ge did not respond.

  Her eyes narrowed slightly, calculating in her heart. She killed He Lian Ba and took Qin Yi Yao away. The side of Tu Guo would not be quiet about this matter, it was she who stirred up the trouble, naturally she had to clean up before leaving.

  After some thought, Mu Qingge said to Mengmeng who was focused on eating the dan medicine: "You save some for later, I'll go out first."

  After saying that, the whole figure disappeared in front of Mengmeng's eyes.

  After another blink of an eye, Mu Qingge had returned to Chi Yunyuan's own room.

  Just then, outside the door came Yohou's questioning voice.

  From her words, Mu Qingge heard that it was Mu Xiong who had come, and he seemed to have something to do with himself.

  Jumping down from bed, Mu Qingge opened the door. The three people standing in the courtyard fell into her line of sight.

  "Grandfather." Mu Qing looked at Mu Xiong and said.

  Mu Xiong responded with a gentle voice, walking towards her, his tiger-like eyes filled with affection: "Song Er, have you rested well?"

  Mo Qingyu smiled and nodded, leading him to sit down in the hall.

  After serving tea and snacks, they withdrew, leaving only the two of them in the room.

  "Grandfather came over today with something on his mind?" Mu Qing Ge asked aloud.

  Mo Xiong nodded and said to Mo Qingge, "Qingge, the current situation in Qin Guo is still relatively stable, and the Mu estate has also stabilized a lot. Grandfather wants to find an opportunity to announce your identity as a woman to the outside world, what do you think?"

  Mo Qing's eyebrows rose slightly as she asked, "Why?"

  Mu Xiongtiger's eyes widened in anger, and he said, "What's going on? The crisis of the Mu Mansion has been resolved, there is no need for you to make any more sacrifices. You don't have to pretend to be a man outside, are you still thinking of keeping your male identity and never getting married?"

  Not to mention, she also had this intention.

  Mu Qing smiled and said, "I've gotten used to being a man, and I don't think there's anything wrong with it. There's no need to make such a big fuss about it."

  "No way! You're a girl after all, how can you keep pretending to be a man?" Mu Xiong insisted.

  Mo Qingge seemed to have understood. Emotions, Lao Yezi had been planning this for a long time and was ready to confront her today, forcing her to nod in agreement.

  "Grandfather, let's discuss this later. For now, I don't have the heart to think about it. Don't forget that the Butcher Country is still eyeing us covetously. If the news of the Qin imperial family's upheaval reaches them, who knows what will happen." Mu Qingge adopted a roundabout policy, dragging things out as long as possible. By the time she left the Qin country to travel, would Mu Xiong still be able to catch up with her?

  As expected, when mentioning Tú Guó, Mù Xióng's eyes also sank.

  The Qin state seems calm on the surface, but in reality, there are still internal and external troubles. The internal worry is that the young emperor who is about to ascend to the throne has an unstable position and still needs to rely on Xiang Wang and the Mu family for support. As for external affairs, the Tuo Guo state, which has always had ambitions towards Qin, must indeed be guarded against. Moreover, his granddaughter even killed the barbarian king of Tuo Guo and brought back the princess who was supposed to be married off.

  This matter will eventually spread to the King of Chu's court, he must make some preparations in advance.

  Thinking of this, Mu Xiong couldn't sit still in Chi Yun Yuan either. He said a few more words to Mu Qing Ge and then hastily bid farewell and left.

  Watching Mu Xiong leave, the young master's ability to change the subject is truly more and more admirable. He has deeply grasped everyone's weaknesses! Knowing what makes Husband Ye anxious in his heart.

  Not long after Miao Xiong left, King Xian Qin Jincheng brought a person wearing a cloak into Chi Yun Garden.

  That person seemed to be not very tall, only reaching Qin Jinchen's shoulder, yet was so mysterious. It made both You He and Hua Yue feel curious.

  After Mo Qing sang and sent the two women away, her gaze fell on that mysterious person.

  Qin Jincheng pulled open his cloak, revealing a young and inexperienced face. His facial features were somewhat similar to those of Qin Jincheng, Qin Jinhao, and Qin Jinxiu, several brothers who shared some resemblance. Although he was not very old, he exuded determination and firmness. In a few years, he would probably grow into another elegant and refined handsome man.

  "Hello Brother Mo, I am Qin Jinyang." The young man declared his identity as soon as he opened his mouth.

  From his eyes, Mu Qing Ge did not see any unpleasant emotions. He looked very humble and polite.

  Is this the young emperor that Qin Jincheng found for the Qin country?

  Mu Qingge looked at Qin Jincheng and also gave a few more glances to Qin Jinyang. This underage Seventh Prince, she had almost no impression of him.

  Qin Jincheng said: "In two more days, Seventh Brother will ascend to the throne. Today, he asked me to bring him to see you of his own accord."

  See her?

  Why?

  Mo Qing's eyes flickered slightly.

  At this time, Qin Jinyang stepped forward and said: "Brother Mu, I came here just to say one thing to Brother Mu. From now on, as long as there is a day for the Qin State, there will be a day for the Mu Family. The imperial family will no longer have any doubts or distrust towards the Mu Family because of anything or anyone. The glory of the Qin State, I am willing to share it with the Mu Family."

  His eyes didn't show a hint of deceit, which made Mu Qingge shift her gaze to Qin Jincheng: "Is this what you taught him to say?"

  Qin Jincheng slowly shook his head.

  He didn't expect that his seventh brother would ask to see Mu Qingge just to say this. This not only surprised Mu Qingge, but also left him stunned.

  It seems that his seventh younger brother is more intelligent than he knows.

  Seeing Qin Jincheng deny, Mu Qingge looked at Qin Jinyang again, carefully sizing him up before saying with a hint of depth: "You're very clever. It seems that with you ruling Qin State, it will usher in a prosperous era."

  Qin Jinyang showed a humble expression, smiled slightly, and didn't respond.

  Neither denied nor confirmed.

  However, Mu Qingge and Qin Jincheng both saw a hint of ambition and confidence in his eyes.

  This low-key young prince seems to be a person who is not willing to be ordinary either.

  Qin Jincheng's calm and peaceful eyes fell on Qin Jingyang, and after a moment, he said to him: "Your Majesty, would you please wait for me in the carriage for a while?"

  Qin Jinyang nodded and then paid his respects to Mu Qingge with a familial gesture before leaving.

  After he left, Qin Jincheng said to Mu Qingge: "Chang Le has left. Before she left, she came to me and removed her name from the imperial family."

  Qin Yiyao left, Mu Qingge had already anticipated. So, he didn't feel surprised, just calmly said "uh-huh".

  Her calmness gave Qin Jincheng a stinging feeling in his eyes, and he blurted out: "Why don't you go chase her back? If you're reluctant to part with her, then don't let her slip away. Chang Le is very good."

  This urgency broke his usual calmness and loneliness, adding a bit of human touch.

  His words made Mu Qingge turn around, and her clear eyes were full of astonishment. For him, her astonishment was not so much his abnormality as the meaning in his words.

  "Qin Jincheng, when did you become enthusiastic about matchmaker's business?" Mu Qingge spoke with sarcasm.

  Qin Jincheng's eyes flashed with a momentary panic, and he lowered his head to cover it up: "I just don't want you to regret it, that's all. Since that's the case, let's just forget I said anything. Goodbye."

  He turned around and left abruptly, as if enraged by Mu Qing's song.

  But he alone knew that he was fleeing.

  Is he enthusiastic about being a matchmaker? No, he didn't. Qin Jincheng, who escaped from the Mu residence, smiled bitterly in his heart. Since when did he find that his feelings for Mu Qingge had changed? It was no longer as simple as before, but he wanted to greedily look at her every moment, accompany her. Even... sometimes being alone with her made him want to hold her?

  This strange emotion made him feel afraid and resistant, yet he was constantly tempted.

  So, he hopes that Mu Qingge and Qin Yiyao can settle down, so that he won't think wildly anymore. After all, he is still selfish, in order to let his own heart return to calmness, cutting off the strange and unexisting emotions, he will be so enthusiastic about Mu Qingge and Qin Yiyao's affairs.

  Otherwise, with his cold and unfeeling, lonely temperament, how could he have become so... like a matchmaker?

  Gathering up the scattered emotions in her heart, Qin Jinchen's jade-like face showed no signs of anything amiss as she accompanied Qin Jinyang back to the Qin Imperial Palace.

  After sending off Mu Xiong and Qin Jincheng, Qin Ji Yang, Chi Yunyuan returned to its tranquility.

  This peace and quiet did not last for many days before being disrupted by news from the border regions.

  Before sunrise, when the bright moon was slowly falling, Mu Qingge and Mu Xiong were hastily summoned into the imperial palace by an urgent edict from within the palace...

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