"Yun Xuan, did you beat Rui'er?" The Haoyue Emperor clearly noticed the clue.
"Yes, it was indeed me," Mu Yunxuan openly admitted.
If his wife didn't allow him to say it, he wouldn't say it. But someone else would eventually reveal the truth, and then his wife couldn't blame him.
The queen's expression immediately changed. "Your Majesty, why did Rui'er offend you?"
The queen's tone was clearly displeased. She had always harbored anger towards Yuncheng, even though they didn't support the prince. They still mistreated her family openly.
"Why don't you ask your dear sister? She can still speak, and she should thank you for being here," Mu Yunxuan said.
Dressed in black, Mu Yunxuan exuded an imposing presence. His face was as exquisite as jade, his posture was regal like a dragon and phoenix, and his deep eyes sparkled with coldness. His aura was intimidating, making it impossible for people to meet his gaze directly.
"Rui'er, come forward!" The Haoyue Emperor knew Mu Yunxuan's temperament, and unnecessary explanations were unnecessary.
"Brother Huang, there's nothing more to say. Ji Rui dared to insult my grandson by calling him a bastard. Since the royal brother and sister-in-law support her, then I will stand up for my grandchildren," Jun Zixi stepped off the carriage with an angry expression.
She was resolute when it came to protecting her grandchildren. She wouldn't allow anyone to insult them even in the slightest.
"Xi'er, what do you mean by that?" The Haoyue Emperor looked at Junzi Xi with confusion. When did Xi'er have grandchildren?
Ji Rui's body trembled uncontrollably. Could it be...?
Everyone present fell into silence, waiting for Jun Zixi's response.
"Brother Huang, this is Su Zimo, the one who married Xuan'er in the past. Those three children are the bloodline of my Mu family, the grandchildren of my husband. Should we let them be insulted?" Jun Zixi answered with determination.
Upon hearing this, anger surged through Su Zimo. She lowered her face and retorted, "Madam, are you joking? They are all Su Zimo's children. When did they become the bloodline of your Mu family?"
Su Zimo openly challenged her, wondering if this woman wanted to snatch her son away from her.
Mu Yunxuan gazed deeply into her eyes.
"Wife, I made a mistake in the past, causing you to lose your position and fall off the cliff. But Li'er, Qi'er, and Xin'er are our children. Why can't you generously acknowledge them and give them a complete family?" Mu Yunxuan's surprising words left everyone in disbelief. The cold and distant Mu Yunxuan actually said such things.
There was an undeniable tone of helplessness, yet it carried deep affection. Most importantly, the three children were the offspring of him and Su Zimo.
The crowd was stunned, unable to react.
Ji Yu and Ji Rui were dumbfounded, their mouths wide open in shock.
"Mu Yunxuan, you shut up!" Su Zimo was furious. She truly wanted to strangle Mu Yunxuan. This man could cause trouble for her no matter where he went.
Murong Shaofeng tightly clenched his fists. There was no longer any chance for him now that Mu Yunxuan had said this.
Hehe! Murong Shaofeng sneered inwardly. This was his secret love, hidden deep within his heart. It was better this way. His love, which could never be known by Momo, would only hurt her if it were revealed. So he wouldn't say it, and he would silently accompany her like this.
"Lady, please forgive me. I was wrong. I will take care of you and our son from now on," Mu Yunxuan apologized to Su Zimo in front of the entire capital of Haoyue Kingdom. People were even more stunned, looking at Mu Yunxuan in disbelief.
Who was Mu Yunxuan? His status was no less than that of the prince. It was truly astonishing to see him apologize to a woman in front of so many people.
On his cold expression, gentleness overflowed. His voice was soft, but it carried tenderness and indulgence.
"You..." Su Zimo was seething with anger. If she said something nasty, she, Su Zimo, would be an unreasonable woman.
Su Li remained silent. For him, his mother's choice was his choice.
"So, the Holy Lord and Miss Su have known each other for a long time, even before the Third Prince's withdrawal... Is that so?" The queen was the first to speak, wearing a cold smile as she stared at Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan.
"What do you mean, Queen? It's well known that Xuan'er has never been close to women. Who would have known Su Zimo before their forced marriage? Queen, don't think too much. Although it was a forced marriage, Su Zimo is also the daughter-in-law of our Yuncheng Ming Media. Don't let your harem biases affect my daughter-in-law," Jun Zixi glared angrily at the queen. She didn't want her imperial sister-in-law to be disrespected.
Su Zimo was taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Just moments ago, at Mingyue Villa, she was treated as the second wife, and now she was being acknowledged as the daughter-in-law. It was hard for her to trust the sincerity behind these words spoken in public, considering the hidden intentions that may lie beneath the surface.
Mu Yunxuan, too, was surprised by his mother's admission of Su Zimo's identity. He hadn't expected her to openly acknowledge their relationship.
Ji Rui glared at Su Zimo with venomous eyes. She had spent the entire night plotting to humiliate Su Zimo, but instead, it seemed like Su Zimo was flourishing. How could she be involved with Mu Yunxuan? Mu Yunxuan's and Jun Zixi's words left no room for doubt, leaving no chance for any women in the world. Ji Rui considered Su Zimo a worthless first-class waste, an insignificant insect that anyone could deceive. How could she sit in the position of the Holy Lord Lady of Cloud City?
Jun Zixi tried her best to suppress her anger. Even though she didn't like Junzi Xi, she couldn't allow others to disrespect her daughter-in-law.
"The queen simply wants to know what happened, especially since after six years, three grandchildren suddenly appeared. It's only natural for people to feel curious," the queen said, wearing a forced smile as she glanced at the Haoyue Emperor, who had a gloomy and handsome face.
The queen's smile didn't reach her eyes, and she seemed to be mocking Junzi Xi, as if saying that her daughter-in-law was unwanted and insignificant.
Jun Zixi fought hard to contain her anger. She couldn't allow others to speak ill of her daughter-in-law, even if it was the queen.
"Empress, have you forgotten that Jun Lintian withdrew from the marriage long ago? You married Lintian instead. What do you mean by all this? Your Majesty, does the queen want to create trouble with this matter?" Junzi Xi's words were sharp, and she cast a dark gaze at Ji Wu'er. She was the Haoyue Emperor's maternal sister, and he had always cherished her. Naturally, he wouldn't side with the empress.
The Haoyue Emperor's tone was displeased, showing impatience. He didn't want the queen to continue provoking Junzi Xi.
The queen forced a smile on her face, aware that Junzi Xi held some influence over the emperor. However, she couldn't stand Junzi Xi's disrespect towards her. After all, she was the emperor's sister-in-law, and Junzi Xi always targeted her whenever they met. It made the queen want to retaliate.
The audience fell silent, their eyes fixed on Su Zimo, eager to catch a glimpse of her appearance.
Su Zimo lifted her hand and gently removed her mask, revealing a unique and breathtaking face.
Her features were exquisite, with a cold and elegant aura. People couldn't help but be captivated by her extraordinary beauty, surpassing any descriptions in books.
Gasps of astonishment filled the air. Such a stunning woman existed under the heavens.
Dressed in purple, she exuded an air of grace and elegance, with a subtle frostiness in her brows. The corners of her beautiful lips curled up slightly, giving off an icy yet captivating vibe.
"Madam," Mu Yunxuan approached her with a stern expression, his tall figure shielding her from everyone's gaze. His presence brought the attention back to him, diverting everyone's thoughts.
Jealousy, envy, and desire were evident on the faces of the onlookers, especially Ji Rui, whose jealousy couldn't be concealed. How could Su Zimo be so beautiful? It was unimaginable.
As she observed the gazes directed at her, Su Zimo sneered inwardly. Indeed, wherever she went, someone with exceptional talent or outstanding beauty would inevitably cause an unprecedented sensation.
"Miss Su is truly a natural beauty, as evident from Nian'er's appearance. Your sisters are all rare beauties in the world," the prince said affectionately while looking at Su Zinian.
Su Zinian's eyes flickered, and she chose not to respond to the prince's words. Su Zimo had already suffered enough grievances, and Su Zinian didn't want to bring any more trouble to her.