The faint moonlight seeped in through the window, casting a delicate layer of silver upon Su Zimo's exquisite face, enhancing her beauty even further.
Mu Yunxuan looked at her, his heart skipping a beat as he became completely entranced by her stunning appearance.
"Mu Yunxuan, do you dare?" Su Zimo immediately regretted her words as a hint of unease flashed across her slightly reddened face. Mu Yunxuan couldn't help but feel taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor.
"Hehe!" Mu Yunxuan chuckled softly, his voice resonating deep within people's hearts as if it were an instant release. "Mo'er, do you think I dare?" Mu Yunxuan's seductive lips approached Su Zimo's ear, his gentle voice overflowing from the depths of his heart, enticing and alluring. The warm breath made Su Zimo's body tremble slightly.
Su Zimo closed her eyes, already familiar with his touch, and her gaze instantly became hazy.
Observing Su Zimo's reaction, Mu Yunxuan's smile grew even more wicked as his slender fingers gently lifted her chin, his exceptionally deep and intense eyes fixated on her. Her snow-white skin, pearl-like lips and teeth, and affectionate gaze resembled a lotus emerging from water, silently inviting.
"Mo'er," Mu Yunxuan held her tightly, rubbing his handsome face against Su Zimo's hair, greedily inhaling her subtle fragrance.
"Tonight, you shall receive my punishment! For what you said just now..."
Su Zimo's eyes widened abruptly. What did she say just now? No, the punishment this girl mentioned...? Then she wouldn't get any sleep tonight, damn it! Su Zimo cursed inwardly, realizing the consequences of letting a man taste the sweetness.
"Mu Yunxuan, if you continue like this, I'll make you go back to Cloud City... Mmm..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Mu Yunxuan silenced her with a passionate kiss, transforming her words into a coquettish whimper.
Moments later, inside the hibiscus tent, stormy passion unfolded...
In King Yu's mansion...
Murong Zeyu lazily leaned against the soft bed, his deep, dark eyes coldly fixed on Yiyun.
"Yiyun, still no news?" His icy voice was so suffocating that it took one's breath away.
Yiyun remained composed, calmly replying, "My Lord, nothing yet." The Ji siblings seemed to be searching for the Xuan Artifact's whereabouts as well. Their followers have been closely monitoring Su Qi and Su Li's every move. Yiyun wondered if the Ji siblings had discovered any trace of the artifact.
In an instant, Murong Zeyu's gaze turned intensely cold as he glared at Yiyun.
Under Murong Zeyu's fierce and frigid glare, Yiyun felt an intense chill, as if he had stepped into the depths of hell.
"Do not overlook any clues. We have limited time. If there are any suspicions, I will personally investigate day and night. We must ascertain the location of the artifact before the celebration ceremony."
Murong Zeyu kicked over a small table by his feet, causing the two maids standing behind him to retreat in fear.
"Yes, my Lord. I will assign more personnel to investigate," Yiyun responded, about to turn around when he was stopped by Murong Zeyu.
"Now that Emperor Haoyue has arrived, let's also investigate the movements of the Xuanming Palace! The Xuanming Palace is a mysterious entity, and few people from the four kingdoms have witnessed the true appearance of its master. If we can bring the Xuanming Palace under our control, it will be advantageous for us in the future."
"Yes, my Lord. I will look into it," Yiyun quickly turned and left.
At that moment, a white-robed woman emerged from behind the tent. She possessed a charming figure, exquisite beauty, and a seductive smile as she approached Murong Zeyu. With a wave of her hand, she signaled the two maids to step back.
Gracefully bowing, she spoke softly, "Congratulations, my Lord, on finding the whereabouts of the Eight Great Xuan Artifacts. With the artifacts in hand, there will be no need to worry about not obtaining what my Lord desires."
"Yurou, come here," upon seeing Yurou, Murong Zeyu's menacing gaze gradually softened.
Yurou's gaze softened, and with graceful steps, she hadn't even settled in place when Murong Zeyu pulled her into his embrace.
"My Lord," Yurou lowered her head, her face filled with shyness.
"Yurou, you have been by my side for nearly two years. Haven't you adapted to me yet?" Murong Zeyu's large hand gently caressed Yurou's silky skin.
A hint of shyness flashed in Yurou's lowered eyes, and her face blushed.
"My Lord..." Yurou's voice sounded reproachful with a touch of coquetry, "Doesn't my Lord know Yurou well?"
"Know what?" Murong Zeyu's deep and sinister eyes filled with desire, deliberately asking, as his restless hands also began to wander.
"Yurou, I can't wait any longer for you," he said in a disordered and infatuated manner.
"My Lord, for now, we should think about how to find the Eight Great Xuan Artifacts as soon as possible. As for Su Zimo... mmm..."
Yurou didn't finish her sentence as Murong Zeyu sealed her lips with a kiss.
After a while, Murong Zeyu said in a bewitched manner, "Yurou, serve me first, and then we can discuss this matter. Murong Shaofeng is currently staying at the Mingyue Villa."
Suddenly, the person beneath him trembled violently, and the watery eyes were filled with astonishment and pain.
Murong Zeyu smiled as he enjoyed the expression on her face.
Murong Shaofeng, anything you like, I will snatch it away from you, including the women who have caught your eye.
Subsequently, breaking free from Yurou's astonishment, they untangled from each other.
The room was filled with a dim light, tinged with resentment and anger.
At the same time, in Murong Shaofeng's room, Zhu Yan had also returned.
Murong Shaofeng was still awake, reading a book.
Upon hearing footsteps, he gently closed the book, displaying his noble and elegant demeanor.
"Your Highness, Prince Yu is secretly investigating the whereabouts of the Eight Great Xuan Artifacts and has already found some leads on Su Qi and the others."
Upon hearing this, Murong Shaofeng furrowed his brow. "Do whatever it takes to block his clues. He only suspects that the artifacts are with Su Qi and the others, but he doesn't have any evidence."
"Yes, Your Highness, and also..."
Zhu Yan raised his gaze and looked at Murong Shaofeng, uncertain whether he should speak or not.
"What else?" Murong Shaofeng met Zhu Yan's gaze squarely.
"What else?" Murong Shaofeng stared at Zhu Yan.
"Well, Your Highness, Miss Chu Yurou is here too."
"Oh!" Murong Shaofeng let out a soft exclamation and didn't say anything further.
"Your Highness, Prime Minister Chu has been secretly collaborating with Prince Yu, supporting him for over a year now. Miss Chu has also been with Prince Yu. According to the news from Xingyue Kingdom, the Emperor has ordered that the chosen crown princess to be married to Your Highness is Miss Chu Yurou. Prince Yu brought her to Haoyue Kingdom so openly, there might be other motives involved."
Zhu Yan expressed concern, as Murong Zeyu had always been jealous of Murong Shaofeng since childhood. Whenever there was something that caught Murong Shaofeng's interest, he would snatch it away, including this time's selection of the crown princess, for which he had already made his move.
"A Chu family can't stir up much trouble. What you need to do is not to deal with the Chu family but to protect Momo and her child."
Murong Shaofeng listened but didn't take it seriously. In his eyes, Prince Yu was not much of a rival.
Zhu Yan listened obediently, a hint of a smile playing at the corner of his lips. In the heart of His Highness, there had always been only Su Zimo's presence. But alas, His Highness was destined to be tormented, as the person he loved could never be with him.
"Yes, Your Highness. Zhu Yan will take care of it!"
Zhu Yan turned and left, while Murong Shaofeng picked up the book again, but he couldn't focus on a single word.
He got up and went to the garden alone to appreciate the flowers.
In the Duke Zhen's Mansion, Su Qi's small figure kept moving on the rooftops. The heavily guarded mansion was like a paper tiger to him.
During the day, on his way back to the Mingyue Villa, he accidentally saw Ji Rui and Helan Min. Thinking of that wicked woman Ji Rui, he secretly followed them. The two women were discussing how to sabotage the opening of the shops at the Mingyue Villa. Did they really think he, Su Qi, would let them succeed? Hmph! Ji Rui, I'll make you kneel down and beg for mercy, and give you a kick.
Su Qi sat on the rooftop, swinging his short legs, muttering to himself, "This Duke Zhen's Mansion is almost as grand as the palace. It's so big. Which room does Ji Rui live in?"
"Mmm...!"
Su Qi softly heard a seductive voice. He furrowed his brow. The voice clearly came from the room beneath his feet. Looking around, the guards were noticeably less vigilant than before.
Su Qi gently shifted his body, allowing his small figure to lie on the roof tiles.
He lifted a piece of tile to take a peek inside.
"Ah!" The surprised voice was drowned out by the wind. Su Qi quickly averted his gaze. Wow! Not suitable for children! His little heart couldn't handle it.
However, the voice and figure just now were both very familiar.
Unable to resist his curiosity, Su Qi looked down again.
Wow! Unbelievable! This Ji Yu is truly despicable! That woman is not Ji Rui, then who is she? These siblings never seem to get enough of each other. After that incident, they can still indulge in such intimate pleasure. It's inhuman.
But this is perfect! Su Qi's evil thoughts turned, and he remembered the incident at the Dan Pavilion's back mountain, where Ji Yu falsely accused him of monopolizing the Ronghun Ginseng. He had a plan in mind. Just you wait, I won't let you bully a little child like me without facing consequences.
A devilish smile appeared on Su Qi's delicate face. He took out a packet of powder from his ring and carefully sprinkled it into the room.
Su Qi looked around, estimating the distance from the Duke Zhen's Mansion's main gate. If he were discovered by the guards, he wouldn't be able to escape the mansion in time. Right, Su Qi thought of the river he saw when he entered the Duke Zhen's Mansion. It leads outside the mansion and isn't far from here. He could escape from there.