Framed

"You are being chased by the people from Tianmen."

A trace of anger flickered in Su Zimo's eyes.

"Who else but them? Is there anything to eat? I'm starving."

He Yunting sat down on a chair.

"Yunting, go wash up before eating! Can you eat with all that blood on you?"

Muran Shao Feng frowned, disliking the smell of blood.

"Shao Feng, are you even a friend? You're still complaining at a time like this. I almost couldn't make it back. Every person from Tianmen is a high-level expert at the third stage of the Divine Profound Qi. It's manageable to deal with one or two, but more than ten is like risking half your life. If it weren't for Hongxiang and Wu Jiang rushing over, I wouldn't have been able to come back."

He Yunting looked at He Yunting with a complaining expression.

"Don't you know that feelings fade away as time goes by? By the time you want to cherish someone, they're already leaving."

Muran Shao Feng said jokingly.

"That's right! Love and emotions are just being tortured. That's why I'll be more cautious in making friends from now on."

He Yunting said irritably, making everyone chuckle.

"Uncle He, stop complaining. Here, have a Divine-level Tier 3 Yuan-replenishing Pill. Uncle He will soon be full of energy."

Su Qi walked over with a pill in his hand.

He Yunting's eyes lit up, looking pleasantly surprised at Su Qi.

"Oh, Qi'er still cares about me. Unlike someone who doesn't even say a word of concern."

He Yunting glanced meaningfully at Su Zimo.

Su Zimo's lips twitched. Did he really look like he had something on his mind?

"The kitchen has prepared your favorite boiled fish and dishes you love. Go wash up and eat. Qinghe is waiting for you over there."

"Did you personally cook, Mo Mo?" He Yunting's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he couldn't help but salivate.

"What do you think?" Su Zimo glanced at him.

"I knew Mo Mo treats me the best. Then I'll go ahead. You guys can chat."

He Yunting quickly stood up. "Mood is something personal; it should be pleasant."

As He Yunting walked away, he muttered to himself.

Everyone smiled as they watched him leave.

"Mo Er, you guys talk. I'll go out for a moment."

Mu Yunxuan got up, and Su Zimo understood that he meant going to Cloud City.

"Take care of yourself."

"No worries, I'll be back within half an hour."

Mu Yunxuan gave him a reassuring look and left.

"Mo Mo, five days from now, I will leave Haoyue Kingdom with you all."

In the end, all good things must come to an end; they will eventually part ways.

"From Haoyue Kingdom, we can travel together for five days."

Su Zimo calculated and said.

"Okay!" Muran Shao Feng nodded, deeply looking at her.

Nalan Lixing's gaze kept shuttling between the two of them. She pouted, looking unhappy. She was gentle towards Sister Zimo but why did she give her the cold shoulder?

"It's good to have a companion on the journey. It won't be peaceful along the way."

Nalan Wenhao spoke up.

"There are monsters and bandits on the road. It's indeed not very peaceful."

Muran Shao Feng agreed with Nalan Wenhao's words.

"Mom, can we also go to Li Xia Country?" Su Qi blinked his big eyes. He also wanted to visit Li Xia Country. They said there are vast grasslands and many cows and sheep there, right?

"Qi'er, Lier, you are from Li Xia Country, so naturally, you should go back to your own home and see. The grasslands of Li Xia Country are beautiful, especially at this time of the year."

Nalan Wenhao said, preempting the answer.

"Wow! Grandpa, does that mean we can have a whole roasted lamb? Mom roasted a whole lamb once, and it was so delicious." Su Qi said, his mouth watering at the thought.

"There are plenty of cows and sheep. When the time comes, Qi'er can eat as much as he wants."

Seeing Su Qi's adorable eager expression, Nalan Wenhao burst into laughter.

In Cloud City, Mu Yunxuan returned to Yunxiao Hall.

Mu Yunhan, Zimo, and Jincheng were all present.

"Big brother, you're back?"

Seeing his big brother return, Mu Yunhan no longer found it strange.

But after some thought, his big brother hadn't stayed in Cloud City for nearly a month. It seems that his sister-in-law's charm is really great, and his big brother has completely changed.

"Yes." Mu Yunxuan nodded, then walked in quickly. "Zimo, Jincheng, have you found the location of Tianmen?"

"We still haven't found it, but we can confirm that it's near the Fumo Mountain. Ji Yu disappeared near the Fumo Mountain last time."

"Fumo Mountain." Mu Yunxuan's face flashed with determination.

"Release the news that the Eight Great Profound Artifacts are in Fumo Mountain."

"Big brother, do you think anyone will believe it? There have been rumors in the four nations that the Eight Great Profound Artifacts are in the hands of our sister-in-law."

Mu Yunhan felt that this method was not appropriate.

"There's no smoke without fire. The Eight Great Profound Artifacts are not entirely in the hands of our sister-in-law," Mu Yunxuan said as he sat down on a chair.

"Yunxuan is right. There will still be people who believe it. Let's narrow down the scope. We can confirm that Tianmen is located inside the Fumo Mountain," Jincheng said with certainty.

"Then I'll have someone release the news tomorrow," Su Zimo also found this method feasible.

"Oh, by the way, big brother, the day after tomorrow is the fifteenth, the day when the Demon Capital appears. This time, the Demon Capital will stay for half a month. Every year at this time, Mo Wuya launches a strong attack on Cloud City, and it gets more severe every year. This year, we have made preparations for defense. It would be best for you to return to Cloud City the day after tomorrow!" Mu Yunhan reminded, feeling helpless about Mo Wuya, who has been relentlessly pursuing them even though Cloud City didn't kill their father.

"Since peace cannot be achieved, everyone seeks their own interests. We can only offend him," Mu Yunxuan's face darkened, remembering the words Mo Wuya said last time, which made him angry.

"Oh, by the way, Yunhan, when you have time, prepare the betrothal gifts. I will go to Li Xia Country at the end of the month to propose," Mu Yunxuan said.

"Propose?" Both Jincheng and Mu Yunhan exclaimed at the same time.

"Big brother, why do you still need to propose? Aren't you already together with our sister-in-law?" Mu Yunhan asked.

"Even if your sister-in-law is not the princess of Li Xia Country, according to customs, I will welcome her into our family in the next proposal ceremony," Mu Yunxuan replied.

"Okay! Yunhan will prepare it as soon as possible," Jincheng turned his head aside, wondering what he was thinking.

Mu Yunxuan looked at him and said, "Yunhan, Zimo, you can go down first."

Zimo and Mu Yunhan exchanged glances and then left the room.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive. Mu Yunxuan looked at Jincheng and after a long time, he asked in a low voice, "Jincheng, do you like Mo Er?" Mu Yunxuan mustered up a lot of courage to ask this question.

Jincheng fearlessly looked at Mu Yunxuan.

"Jincheng, we are good friends, good brothers. I don't want there to be any distance between us."

"Since then, I haven't seen her again," Jincheng said with a painful expression.

"You..." Mu Yunxuan clenched his fists tightly and asked, "Can you tell me how you met?"

Mu Yunxuan turned his face away, not looking at Jincheng's painful expression.

Jincheng turned around and looked at the night scene outside the window, slowly sinking into memories.

"Two years ago, didn't you ask me to go to the border to deal with the unauthorized shops? I heard that there was a Hewan Orchid in the Yufeng Mountain on the border. There were birds flying in pairs in paradise, singing all night until dawn. You also knew that I favored spiritual herbs and flowers, so I went to Yufeng Mountain. But unfortunately, my luck was bad, and I was stung by a venomous demon bee. At that time, I had already collected the spiritual herb and was captivated by its unique colors. I momentarily forgot to be cautious and got stung by the venomous demon bee. I lost consciousness all over my body, and just when I was desperate, she appeared. Her appearance gave me hope in the face of despair. She saved me and stayed with me overnight. At that time, she was pure and beautiful, her smile was clean and pure. On her, one could feel her vibrant and passionate energy. That night, because I couldn't move, she stayed by my side. However, that night, she seemed very uneasy, always looking at the sky. I didn't know who she was worried about, but I only knew that she was restless. Even so, she stayed with me until dawn, until I regained consciousness, and then she hurriedly left. A few days ago, I met her again and understood that she was worried about her three children at that time."

After listening, Mu Yunxuan tightly clenched his fists. Two years ago, Lier and his siblings had just turned three years old. A woman had to earn money to support her family while taking care of three children. How much hardship had she endured? Mu Yunxuan regretted it deeply. He should never have given up on finding her. No matter how much he tried to make up for it, it couldn't make up for the suffering she had experienced at that time.

"Yunxuan, I hope you treat her well. She is really wonderful!" Jincheng said, lowering his head, concealing the pain in his eyes. "She is like the Dream Winter Flower, weaving thousands of knots with one heart, and her fragrance lingers in the air."

"I'm sorry, Jincheng. I can give you anything, except Mo Er," Mu Yunxuan lowered his gaze and let out a deep breath.

"Yunxuan, because it's you, my long-cherished wish has already been let go. You don't need to care about my feelings," Jincheng turned around and patted Mu Yunxuan's shoulder heavily.

The two of them exchanged smiles, and many things were understood without words.

"I'll go back to Mingyue Villa first." Mu Yunxuan looked at Jincheng, relieved and happy. The person he least wanted to hurt was the person he cared about.

"Go with peace of mind! As for Tianmen and business matters, we'll take care of them," Jincheng smiled knowingly. This was the best choice. That beautiful and unique night would forever be cherished in his heart, becoming his most precious memory.

Late at night, in Mingyue Villa.

"Mo Er."

"Yes."

"Momo."

Su Zimo suddenly turned around and looked at Mu Yunxuan, confused.

"After returning to Cloud City for a while, why do you seem like a different person?"

"I'm sorry?" Mu Yunxuan looked at her with a pained expression, his slender jade hand gently touching her smooth cheek, his deep eyes filled with deep affection like the sea.

"I'm sorry?" Su Zimo frowned, looking at Mu Yunxuan in doubt.

"Tell me, did you do something to apologize to me?"

Su Zimo pulled Mu Yunxuan's big hand away, dampening the atmosphere.

"Hehe!" Mu Yunxuan chuckled softly, but his heart ached.

"I did something to apologize to you?"

"Yes, I did! If it's unforgivable, it's better for you not to let me know, because with my temperament, you know the consequences."

Su Zimo warned with a serious expression, her soft and boneless fingers circling on Mu Yunxuan's chest.

Mu Yunxuan suddenly grabbed her restless hand and lightly bit it against his lips.

Su Zimo couldn't help but tremble lightly.

Mu Yunxuan was satisfied with his achievement and gently drew closer to her.

"Go to sleep! Tomorrow morning, we can see Xiner when we return to Cloud City."

Su Zimo looked puzzled. "Are you... alright?"

Su Zimo always felt that something was off about him.

Mu Yunxuan gazed deeply at her and said, "Momo, can you tell me about your past few years?"

Suddenly, Su Zimo widened her eyes. "Those are all things of the past. What is there to talk about?"

Su Zimo lowered her gaze, a flicker of sadness passing through her eyes. These past few years, she had endured various hardships. Even though she had a 21st-century soul, in this conservative era, there were always restrictions on what she wanted to do.

"I want to hear about it." Mu Yunxuan closed his eyes, feeling a wave of anguish in his heart.

"It was difficult and tiring." Su Zimo summed it up in four words.

For the first time, she spoke these four words in front of someone. While she was tired, she was also happy during those times because her three children were well-behaved...

Mu Yunxuan spent a sleepless night, watching the sleeping figure in his arms. He had been worried and tormented all night. "Difficult and tiring," four simple words that weighed heavily on him, making it hard for him to breathe.

The night grew late, the darkness shrouded the streets of the capital city, devoid of any people. The spring breeze rustled the leaves on the sides of the road, creating a faint sound. In a quiet alley, the sound of footsteps echoed.

A pair of imperial guards escorted a luxurious red sedan chair adorned with gold carvings. Jun Yuerong sat quietly inside the sedan, her wrist adorned with a string of small bells that jingled with the sway of the sedan.

Suddenly, a dark figure flashed through the night.

"Bzzz..." Jun Yuerong looked up and saw a red dragonfly biting her hand lightly. In an instant, a red light quickly entered her body through the bite.

"Ah!" Jun Yuerong let out a scream, alarming the imperial guards.

"Stop the sedan!"

The sedan came to a halt, and the leader of the imperial guards waved his hand, surrounding the sedan with his men.

The leader quickly walked to the front of the sedan and asked, "Princess, are you alright?"

For a long while, there was silence inside the sedan, no sound could be heard.

"Princess, forgive me!" The leader found it strange and suddenly lifted the curtain, looking at Jun Yuerong. His eyes widened in astonishment!

He exclaimed, "Princess!"

Suddenly, the scene fell silent. Dozens of black figures swiftly approached from behind the dark figure.

The swords in the hands of the dozen imperial guards glistened with cold light in the night.

In the blink of an eye, the black figures were upon them.

Before the dozen imperial guards could draw their swords, their heads were already flying in the air. In the next moment, another silence descended. The bodies of the dozen imperial guards and the sedan bearers lay beside the sedan. The black figures disappeared into the night as if they had never appeared, without making a single sound.

A person dressed in a black robe and masked landed in front of the sedan. Murderous intent flickered in their eyes, seemingly satisfied with the result.

Then, the person in the black robe raised their hand, and a white light flashed. The sedan curtain swayed a few times, and the figure disappeared into the night.

"Brother, who could it be? That princess seemed to be Princess Yuerong. Who would want to kill her?"

On a nearby rooftop, Su Qi and Su Li hid in the darkness.

"Don't just focus on the dozen black-robed men in front. The man who appeared later also had a high cultivation level. Judging from their actions, it seems like they had planned this beforehand."

Su Li furrowed his brows. They had come tonight to gather information from the Ji Family, but they didn't expect to encounter such a situation on their way back.

"Brother, don't you find it strange? The black-robed person could have just left, so why did they use light to block the sedan? What did they do to the princess inside?"

Su Qi observed carefully. He felt that the black-robed man's actions were unnecessary.

"We'll find out by going down."

"Mmm!" Su Qi nodded.

The two brothers landed with their small figures.

Su Li was about to lift the sedan curtain.

"Princess!"

Not far away, a woman's anxious shout could be heard.

Immediately, a series of hurried footsteps followed.

"Brother, it's the imperial guards from the palace."

Su Li and Su Qi exchanged a glance, and a sense of unease rose in their hearts.

"Capture those two children! They must be the ones who killed the princess."

The leading woman turned out to be Jun Yuerong's maid, Cheng Jiu, followed by ten imperial guards.

The imperial guards drew their swords and surrounded Su Qi and Su Li.

"Princess." Cheng Jiu hurriedly walked to the front, quickly lifting the sedan curtain. She saw Jun Yuerong's face turning black, already lifeless.

"The princess is dead," Cheng Jiu said mournfully.

She turned around and looked coldly at Su Li and Su Qi.

"Why did you kill the princess? The princess had no grievances with you."

"Hmph!" Su Li snorted coldly. "Did you see me kill that woman with your own eyes?"

Su Li frowned, looking at Cheng Jiu with a murderous gaze. He and Qi'er had fallen into a trap. This woman had long hidden in the shadows and brought others as scapegoats.

"So many people saw you standing in front of the princess's sedan. Do you dare to argue?"

Cheng Jiu squinted at Su Li and shouted in a stern voice. She couldn't believe that it was these two children, Su Li and Su Qi from Mingyue Villa. Facing these prodigious brothers, it seemed... No, she had no way out now. Looking at a five-year-old child who analyzed the situation calmly in the face of such a situation, she couldn't help but feel a trace of fear. These two brothers were indeed as renowned as rumored.

"Take the two of them back to the palace and let His Majesty decide! Seek revenge for the princess."

Cheng Jiu forced herself to shout!

"Yes." The imperial guards obeyed, each one glaring fiercely at Su Li and Su Qi.

"Don't even think about touching us." Su Qi gathered the profound energy in his hand, preparing to take action.

"Qi'er, stop."

Su Li quickly shouted. There was something fishy about this matter, and he had to investigate it thoroughly.

"Brother, are we just going to let them frame us like this?" Su Qi disagreed. He didn't want to end up in a prison cell where there was nothing but rats.

"Hmph! Do they have the ability to frame us? When the truth of the matter is revealed, I will let you strike back fiercely."

Su Li said with a grim look, staring coldly at Cheng Jiu.

Cheng Jiu felt a chill run through her body. A five-year-old child could make one feel such a devastating fear!

"Take them away." In the end, Cheng Jiu said with a brave face.

Late at night, news of Jun Yuerong's death spread throughout the palace.

Emperor Haoyue was furious and ordered that Su Li and Su Qi be thrown into the heavenly prison, charged with the murder of Princess Yuerong.

At Mingyue Villa, Qingfeng urgently knocked on Su Zimo's door.

Mu Yunxuan, who was not asleep, heard the hurried knocking and knew that something had gone wrong. He quietly got out of bed and quickly went to the door. Seeing Qingfeng's anxious face, he furrowed his brows and asked, "What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Lord, something terrible has happened. The eldest young master and the second young master have been thrown into the heavenly prison by Emperor Haoyue, accused of killing Princess Yuerong."

"What?" Mu Yunxuan's eyes flickered with surprise! Li'er and Qi'er went to bed earlier than them tonight. Could it be that the two brothers sneaked out again?

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