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Dong Fang Su nodded: "I will naturally take good care of Princess, Brother Mu, you just need to be at ease." Saying that, he turned his gaze onto Mu Qian Xue, "Princess has yet to answer me, when did Shi Jiu wear the human skin mask?"

Xia Yue, who was at the side, also had a face full of curiosity. Along the way, she seemed to be following Mu Qian Xue every inch of the way, how could she not know about this?

The light in Mu Qian Xue's eyes changed slightly, and she said indifferently: "Earlier, at the inn, I unintentionally heard Shi Jiu mention the human skin mask, and it just so happened that she had one. So I put it on for a look, it's not bad."

"Shi Jiu is good at altering and voice changing techniques, too bad he didn't know what Chu Di looked like at that time, if not it would have been more convenient when he first entered Miyagi to save you." Dong Fang Su did not suspect her words.

"Brother Dongfang entered the palace to see the Emperor Zhou this time. Did he blame you?"

"I said a few words, but royal brother was also worried about me." As he spoke, he looked at Mu Qian Xue and said, "Right, there's something I need to tell you. It will be the birthday of the empress dowager in a few days' time.

's expression changed. He had been in the Jinling for so long, yet the Emperor Zhou had never ordered them to meet. Now that Qianxue had just arrived in the Jinling, the Emperor Zhou wanted Dong Fang Su to bring her into the palace.

The empress dowager's birthday was just an excuse, her real purpose was to see if Xiao Ruo Ao's sudden rise was related to Qianxue. Once he discovered that Qianxue had the skills of an emperor's master, he would use all means possible to firmly grasp her in his hands and use her for his own purposes, so as to achieve the goal of unifying the Central Plains.

And the day that Mu Qian Xue succeeded would be the day that she would lose her life. Just like not too long ago, everything that she had experienced in the West Chu, the only difference was that this time … No one would be able to save her.

Emperors – they were always the most merciless ones. Even if they had once been in love, after sitting in that position, for various reasons, their hearts would gradually turn cold and their hearts would turn to stone.

Seeing that everyone was quiet and the atmosphere was strange, Dong Fang Su asked curiously: "What's wrong?"

"Can you not go?" The one who spoke was Mu Qian Xue.

Dong Fang Su was startled, he did not expect her to reject his good intentions, even though it was difficult for his, but he still said: "If you really don't want to go, then I'll just ask my royal brother tomorrow, it should be fine."

Looking into his eyes, Mu Qian Xue smiled slightly, "I'm just joking with you, you must be serious. Emperor Zhou is graciously inviting me, how can I not go.

Indeed, she did not want to see Emperor Zhou, but she knew in her heart that if she did not see this side of things, Emperor Zhou would not rest.

Mu Lin Feng also understood this principle, so she endured the words that came out of her mouth.

After leaving the west yard, it was already dusk. The sun was setting in the west, and the heat was no longer unbearable. Occasionally, a breeze would blow past, leaving a trace of coolness.

On the way to the Eastern Courtyard, Mu Qian Xue kept her eyes downcast without saying a word. The rays of the setting sun shone on her jade-like face, and one could clearly see the worry that lingered between her eyebrows.

"Are you still worried about Brother Mu?"

Seeing that he had seen through his thoughts, Mu Qian Xue did not hide anything, "Although third brother promised me that he would not act rashly, I cannot help but worry when I think about how he will go to the Nanzhao that has already become a place filled with tigers and wolves by himself."

Dong Fang Su nodded, "How about … royal brother also thinks that this person will be a huge threat. As long as the time is right, I have a large chance of persuading royal brother to use troops against West Chu. Brother Mu, actually, you don't have to be in such a hurry to go to Nanzhao. "

"Princess looks forward to it." Dong Fang Su thought for a while, then said: "How about this, I will choose two of my most capable subordinates to accompany Brother Mu to Nanzhao. Firstly, they will look after each other, and secondly, they will travel together. Without waiting for Mu Qian Xue to speak, he had already said a step ahead: "I will also not easily change the things that I have decided upon.

Mu Qian Xue laughed involuntarily, "Is this considered forcing a laugh?"

Dong Fang Su could not hold back his laughter, "Princess is right, a good man does not fight with women."

When Shi Jiu came over, he just so happened to see Dong Fang Su's smiling face under the light of the setting sun, and couldn't help but become infatuated for a moment. Dong Fang Su's facial features were clear, and he was an extremely handsome man.

Shi Jiu had followed Dong Fang Su for two years, but this was the first time he saw him smiling like this from the bottom of his heart.

Shi Jiu secretly clenched his hands, endured the nagging in his heart, and walked forward to pay his respects, "Prince."

Seeing that she treated her master as air, Xia Yue became so angry that her cheeks puffed up. Luckily she still remembered Mu Qian Xue's instructions and did not go and provoke Shi Jiu, but she secretly sulked.

Dong Fang Su did not notice the undercurrent that flowed between the three women, and casually asked: "Is the East Branch ready?"

"Yes, everything has been arranged according to Prince's instructions, and the servants have all been sent over."

"Alright." Dong Fang Su replied, then turned his eyes and said: "I'll accompany Princess to take a look, if there's anything that's lacking, let Shi Jiu prepare them immediately."

Mu Qian Xue looked at Shi Jiu, "Shi Jiu has done everything perfectly, I think everything is settled, there is no need for it, but I have something that I want to discuss with Prince, let's go to the east courtyard to discuss."

They arrived at the East District, and as soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw a large blue and white vase filled with water. There were a few white and pink water lotuses blooming, and they emitted a faint and delicate fragrance, causing the dragonflies to stop at the lotus's tip while flapping their transparent wings, lingering around it.

Through the dark green lotus leaves, one could see a few rarely seen red carp swimming leisurely in the water. Their twisted tails were like the most beautiful red silk, spreading out in this clean and clear water.

Xia Yue was amazed, this courtyard was much better than the Western Courtyard. As for Mu Qian Xue, no matter how the scenery looked to her, it would only be black, white and gray, beautiful scenery. She would probably never have the chance to see her again.

Other than the large blue and white flower pot, there were also many other trees on both sides of the yard. With so many trees blocking the way, it shouldn't be too hot in summer.

Seeing them enter, they hurriedly packed up the stick and went forward to pay their respects to Dong Fang Su. When they saw Mu Qian Xue, regardless of whether it was male or female, all of them revealed stunned expressions, as it was their first time seeing such a beautiful lady, and wondered if she was the rumored Xuan Ji who was coming to the east yard to stay.