Upon leaving the palace, Helan Min followed closely behind Su Zimo. As she watched Su Zimo's footsteps quicken, she ran ahead and knelt before her.
"Miss Su, I beg you to spare me! I was foolish and almost manipulated by others. I'm here to apologize to Miss Su and the two young masters. I only hope that Miss Su can forgive me this once."
Helan Min was filled with emotions. It would have been better if Su Zimo said something, but her silence made her anxious and uncertain.
Su Zimo's body slightly stiffened as she coldly looked at Helan Min. Did she make a mistake in seeking her forgiveness?
"Momo, hand Qizi over to me."
Muyun Xuan reached out to take Su Qi from Su Zimo's arms.
"No need, I can hold him."
Su Zimo smiled as she looked at her son. Both her son and daughter were growing up so quickly, and she didn't know how much longer she could effortlessly hold them like this.
In Su Zimo's arms, Su Qi appeared drowsy.
"Give him to me. Your hands will get tired, and Qizi is already asleep." Regardless of Su Zimo's agreement, Muyun Xuan reached out and took Su Qi. Qizi, at the age of five, was still a child who enjoyed eating, and he had some weight to him.
"Fine! Qizi is getting heavier." After handing her son over to Muyun Xuan, Su Zimo shook her hand.
Helan Min watched them with envy. Muyun Xuan was the wealthiest man in Haoyue Kingdom and a member of the royal family. His status in the capital city was highly respected. However, for Su Zimo, he abandoned all his nobility and stayed by her side. Moreover, the way Muyun Xuan looked at Su Zimo was full of tenderness.
What kind of love was this? She had never been loved by anyone before, but she could feel Muyun Xuan's affection for Su Zimo.
Muyun Xuan looked at her with a sense of guilt. He had missed so much, and now he wanted to make up for it.
"Miss Helan, please rise."
Upon hearing Su Zimo's calm tone, Helan Min's eyes, filled with despair, gained a glimmer of hope.
She knew that if Su Zimo wanted to kill her, it would be easier than squashing an ant. Based on today's events, Su Zimo seemed to be a reasonable person. Su Li had taught her a lesson and enlightened her. The saying that capable people are talked about while incapable people only gossip about others seemed to hold some truth.
"Miss Su, please forgive Min this once." Helan Min stubbornly refused to stand up, repeatedly pleading with Su Zimo to spare her.
There was a trace of compassion in Su Zimo's heart, but she wouldn't easily believe in someone's sudden change. She coldly replied, "You've asked the wrong person. It is Ji Yu whom you have offended. Why are you begging me instead?"
Helan Min was taken aback. Wasn't it right to plead with her? Su Li had already discovered her actions and her motives. He had made it clear before entering the palace, and his words were indeed true. If she had truly become a witness today, she would already be dead.
"Miss Su, last night I personally witnessed what happened between Ji Yu and Ji Rui. As for the rumors this morning, I did have intentions, but when I wanted to inform others, someone had already spread the news. Ji Yu found me and asked me to go along with the plan, spreading the rumor that Ji Rui was responsible for what happened last night. Before entering the palace, I carefully considered everything and made a calculated decision to turn against him."
"If that's the case, besides you, there must have been others who noticed what happened last night and took advantage of the situation," Su Zimo's eyes flickered with a hint of severity. If someone connected the incident to Qizi, did he really go to Duke Zhen's residence last night?
Su Zimo glanced at her son in Muyun Xuan's arms, her thoughts spinning quickly.
Muyun Xuan's eyes flashed, guessing what she was thinking.
"Momo, Duke Zhen's residence has offended many people. It's inevitable that someone would use this incident to their advantage."
Su Zimo looked at him without saying a word.
"Miss Helan, you may leave."
"Ah!" Helan Min's face lit up with joy, and her eyes filled with excitement. "Thank you, Miss Su." Helan Min sincerely thanked her. As long as she settled things with Su Zimo, she would have her father send her away from Haoyue Kingdom's capital. Ji Yu was formidable, and he wouldn't be able to find her easily for a while.
"You may go now!" Su Zimo's expression remained indifferent.
"Thank you, Miss Su!" Helan Min stood up and quickly left.
"Daughter-in-law, the truth of this matter will soon be revealed. If you need Yunhan's help in any way, just ask."
"Yunhan, thank you! Muyue Villa is being taken care of by Yunting, and I trust him."
It wasn't that Su Zimo wanted to reject Muyun Han, but she didn't want to involve the Muyun family in the affairs of Muyue Villa.
"It seems I missed a good show today," a cold and mocking voice came from afar, belonging to Jun Lin Tian.
Su Zimo raised her gaze, carrying herself with grace and elegance in every move she made.
As Jun Lin Tian looked at the beautiful Su Zimo, his hands involuntarily clenched.
"Third Prince, watching a show comes at a price," Su Zimo said coldly. She didn't want Jun Lin Tian to join in on the fun.
Observing Su Zimo's current state, Jun Lin Tian made up his mind that he must have her.
"I can afford that price, and congratulations, Mo'er. Your Thirteen Shops will open soon. I wish you a prosperous business," Jun Lin Tian said with a hint of mockery.
"Yun Xuan, let's go," Su Zimo didn't want to exchange another word with Jun Lin Tian. Since she sent him the letter of annulment, he had done nothing except throw a tantrum. This was not like Jun Lin Tian at all.
As they walked away, Jun Lin Tian had a cold smile on his face.
"Third Prince, are you just going to let things be with Miss Su like this? Let Muyun Xuan reap the benefits, along with three children?"
Jun Lin Tian turned around, "King Yu?" How did he end up here? And why did he bring up his and Su Zimo's marriage again? Su Zimo was too excited that day and didn't take the annulment letter with her, but now she had given him one. That infuriating woman was both loved and hated.
"Third Prince, comparing the Su Zimo of six years ago to the one now is like comparing heaven and earth!" King Yu's tone was cold, looking at Jun Lin Tian as if he were looking at a coward.
Jun Lin Tian's eyes flickered for a moment, then he said in a deep voice, "What do you want to say, King Yu?"
"Haha!" King Yu laughed and approached Jun Lin Tian.
"Talking with a clever person is truly effortless," King Yu furrowed his brows, his eyes flashing with calculation.
"Seeing your expression, Third Prince, do you still have feelings for Su Zimo?"
Caught in his actions, Jun Lin Tian's face instantly turned cold.
"Third Prince, how about we make a deal?"
Muyun Zeyu's eyes swept over Jun Lin Tian, sharp and calculating.
"A deal?"
Jun Lin Tian's lips twitched slightly as his thoughts quickly turned.
"Fine! King Yu, let's discuss it at my mansion."
"Good! The Third Prince is indeed straightforward..."
In Mingyue Villa, Qingfeng quietly informed Mingyue Xuan about what happened between Jun Lin Tian and Muyun Zeyu. Muyun Xuan didn't say anything, but he asked Qingfeng to keep an eye on Jun Lin Tian and King Yu. Then he returned to the study with Su Zimo, accompanying her while looking at the account books. Recently, he shamelessly moved the accounting office into Su Zimo's study.
After Su Zimo finished reviewing the account books and closed them, Muyun Xuan stood up and walked behind her, embracing her.
"Mo'er, let's set a date for our wedding! I want the whole world to know that you are my wife, Muyun Xuan."
Suddenly, Su Zimo's body slightly stiffened. She didn't expect Muyun Xuan to say such words.
"Muyun Xuan, do you really know what you want?"
A wedding, those two words were so full of anticipation, especially for her. Since having children, she hadn't anticipated those words.
"Mo'er, if until now I, Muyun Xuan, still don't know what I want, then I wouldn't have said such irresponsible words."
Muyun Xuan gently toyed with her earlobe with his lips. With him holding her in his arms, his heart felt content and reassured.
"Muyun Xuan, do you really understand what marriage is?" Su Zimo's heart was pounding.
"Mo'er, I used to be clueless about these things, but now, after truly becoming a part of your and our children's lives, I've come to realize that a marriage isn't just a formality or a grand declaration of love. It's about responsibility. No matter how many doubts or arguments we have, because we are husband and wife, we will accept and tolerate each other. We will never be apart. I am ready to commit to a lifetime with you."
Ghost marriage was just a ceremony between the two of them, but he wanted to have another wedding ceremony. He wanted Mo'er to experience being married to him, just like any other woman, and he wanted her to feel his love.
Hearing Muyun Xuan's words, a warm and tender feeling washed over Su Zimo.
It was rare for Muyun Xuan to understand all of this. She had thought that he was like other idle playboys who couldn't stand being denied.
Indeed, marriage was more than just love. It was a responsibility, acceptance, and understanding. It was about living a grounded life. That was the essence of marriage.
To have these thoughts in his heart was truly rare. His heartfelt words deeply touched her.