The legendary character was killed in one move.

"Your Majesty, this..."

Ji Yaotian wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Emperor Haoyue's stern gaze.

The queen remained silent on the side, unable to assist her father in this matter.

"You dare to be so arrogant and domineering! Do you know that I, the Emperor, owe a debt of gratitude to the previous dynasty's benefactor? Even if I were to see him, I would show him respect. He must be pardoned by the previous dynasty's emperor. In the territory of Haoyue Country, he can come and go freely without any need for formalities."

Su Zimo despised the use of identity to pressure others, especially this old man who was responsible for his master's isolation at the bottom of the Top Cliff. Seeing him now, Su Zimo had no intention of showing mercy.

"He injured my beloved disciple. I have already transcended worldly constraints. All I know is that he hurt my beloved disciple, and he must pay for it with his life."

Hades Di Yi remained stubborn, ignoring the presence of Emperor Haoyue and still insisting on killing his target in his own way. In everyone's eyes, his behavior was disrespectful and unsightly.

So many people were present, including Emperor Haoyue. It was an insult to his dignity! Emperor Haoyue's anger flared, as he was the ruler of a country, and he couldn't allow such presumptuousness under his nose.

"Hades Master, the ring is a matter between two individuals, and Xu has witnessed it. It is your apprentice's inferior skills that led to his defeat. Su Li spared his life. You should be grateful. Yet, you come to the ring and insult Xu. Have you no respect for me? You are a highly respected individual in Haoyue Kingdom, and I have respected you because you saved my father. But that cannot be a reason for you to be so disrespectful in front of Emperor Xuan."

Emperor Haoyue's anger grew, realizing that the king of a country should not allow such insolence in his presence.

"I also ask for forgiveness, Your Majesty. I have already stated that I am not bound by worldly matters, and my actions reflect my personal behavior. I apologize for any offense caused in this place and seek your understanding."

Hades Di Yi's response diminished the respect people had for him.

"How can Hades Master behave in such a manner? It's unreasonable. No wonder Ji Hong Gongzi is also so arrogant."

"Yes! He's learning from such a person."

"Hmph! If only I had known he was like this! I wouldn't have wasted so much money."

As the surrounding discussions went on, Hades Di's invincible facade was shattered.

Hades Di couldn't help but focus his attention on Su Zimo, blaming her for cleverly tarnishing his reputation in just a few words. When had he ever been slandered like this?

"Who are you? When did Haoyue Country have someone like you as the number one?" Hades Di directed the conversation towards Su Zimo.

"Why do I need to explain myself to you?" Su Zimo retorted without hesitation.

"A good woman should know her place and spare your son's life if you know what's good for you, or else..."

"Or else what?" Su Zimo sneered, her words filled with strong sarcasm.

He underestimated Su Zimo when he saw the sharpness in her eyes. He thought she wouldn't dare to do anything to him with his reputation in Haoyue Country. But he was mistaken. If he had encountered anyone else, they might have been afraid of him. But he encountered Su Zimo.

Mu Yunxuan had been unable to tolerate him for a long time. If it weren't for Su Zimo's sudden appearance, he would have taken action earlier without wasting time on pointless conversation.

"Father, Hades Master has always been accustomed to doing as he pleases. Given his temperament, if he can't gain any benefits today, he won't easily give up."

Jun Shaochen frowned, questioning why Grandpa Huang granted privileges to such a person.

"Indeed, this person is too arrogant. Even with your grandfather's pardon, he has crossed the royal bottom line."

Emperor Haoyue expressed his dissatisfaction with Hades Di's behavior.

While they spoke, Liu Shiyu, He Yunting, and Murong Shaofeng had already entered the ring.

They stared at Hades Di like wolves.

Ling Qiushui and Su Ziyun shared the same thought. They were surprised to see so many people standing up for Su Zimo, and they kept their eyes fixed on her.

Seeing the confrontation, Hades Di maintained his arrogance.

"Hmph! What can a few of you do to me? I'm invincible!" Hades Di's arrogance persisted.

"In addition to Hades, today will be your last day."

Mu Yunxuan's dark tone sent chills down everyone's spines.

As he spoke, he swiftly moved to Hades Di's side, exuding a strong murderous aura. This old immortal dared to kill his son and woman. Who gave him the audacity to act recklessly in his presence?

Watching the Cloud City Saint Lord make his move, Ji Yaotian couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Was this Cloud City Saint Lord here to mock them?

"You are the Holy Lord of Cloud City, it's none of your business. Do you want to intervene for this married woman...?"

"Bang!" Hai Di's sarcastic words were cut short as Mu Yunxuan swiftly attacked. His palm struck like a powerful force, hitting Hai Di's fatal point.

In horror, Hai Di looked at Mu Yunxuan.

He thought he could handle Mu Yunxuan's attack, but he was mistaken. Mu Yunxuan's cultivation surpassed his imagination. With just one move, Hai Di bled, fell to the ground, and died.

People were left in shock, their jaws dropping as they stared at Mu Yunxuan.

Was this the pinnacle of Xuanqi cultivation that legends spoke of? How could someone die in just one move?

Everyone had the same question in their hearts.

"Wow! Daddy is amazing!" Suzie happily exclaimed in a voice only she could hear.

Su Zimo looked at Mu Yunxuan in surprise. This girl was incredibly strong! Knowing his power, she didn't need to waste her breath. Hai Di had died a good death, indirectly satisfying her master's anger.

"Hades, Master Hades, this..."

Ji Yaotian found himself in a difficult situation. Previously, he was afraid that Emperor Haoyue would be angered if he didn't step forward, and he was afraid that Hai Di wouldn't die and would seek trouble with him. Now, he was in a predicament as a small figure riding a high horse.

Mu Yunxuan looked at the surprised Su Zimo and smiled proudly. He had eliminated a major problem for her, and she should be grateful to him.

"I'm sorry, may I know what level of cultivation you have?"

Su Zimo's admiration made her forget her resentment. She held Su Li, blinking her eyes as she looked at Mu Yunxuan. As far as she knew, Hai Di was at least at the ninth rank of the Saint Xuan Period, not far from the peak. Yet, these two easily killed him with one move. Mu Yunxuan was so powerful that it would be a hundred times easier for him to crush her like an ant.

"Do you want to know?" Mu Yunxuan leaned in close to her ear, his voice filled with charm.

Su Zimo's body stiffened, feeling a tingling sensation run through her. This girl had the ability to enchant without even speaking.

"I don't want to know anything about you!" Su Zimo glared at Mu Yunxuan. She was disgusted! Why was she suddenly admiring him?

But in his deep, smiling eyes, like stars shimmering in obsidian, she couldn't help but be drawn in, wanting to unravel his secrets and unable to free herself.

His actions also angered many people.

First among them was Ling Qiushui, who stood up from her seat with a look of hatred directed at Su Zimo.

The second was Murong Shaofeng. He clenched his fists, extremely dissatisfied with Mu Yunxuan's actions. Why would he make such ambiguous moves towards Momo?

"Yunfan, your elder brother is incredible! He's going to become famous now," Murong Xingchen shook his head. He didn't expect that his royal brother would also try to stand up for Mingyue Villa.

"My elder brother is already famous," Mu Yunfan said with a smug smile.

"Momo, give me the child! He fell asleep," Murong Shaofeng said, concealing his emotions as he approached Su Zimo's side with a gentle expression, interrupting their gaze.

Upon hearing Murong Shaofeng's words, a flame of anger surged in Mu Yunxuan's heart, and his eyes immediately emitted a dangerous aura.

"Momo, so affectionate. Have I ever called you that?"

Mu Yunxuan's heart was filled with jealousy and anger as he glared at Murong Shaofeng with a gloomy expression.

The change in his emotions was too obvious, and everyone present watched the three of them silently, each with their own thoughts.

Ignoring the gazes of others, Mu Yunxuan reached out and took Su Li from Su Zimo's arms.

"I'll hold Oak," he declared, whether Su Zimo agreed or not, Su Li was already in his embrace.

Su Zimo was surprised. She didn't know how the child ended up in his hands. Were these two much stronger than she had imagined?

A certain woman felt helpless and on the verge of tears. Her hopes of revenge were shattered!

"Well, since Su Li has fallen asleep, we'll save the reward for next time!"

Emperor Haoyue was also a little tired after this commotion.

Glancing at Hai Di, who lay dead on the ground, Emperor Haoyue felt no regret for his demise.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Li'er is just a child and doesn't need any rewards. I hope Your Majesty will spare his life," Su Zimo didn't want to get involved with the royal family. There were people in the dynasty who were good at handling such matters, but she, Su Zimo, didn't care about them.

"No, he deserved it. He spoke recklessly and got what he deserved. You've given birth to a remarkable son. Seeing the cultivation of Xuanqi masters like him in Haoyue Kingdom, I'm very pleased. The reward will be delivered in three days."

The Haoyue Emperor didn't care whether Su Zimo agreed or not; he always maintained a clear system of rewards and punishments.

Su Zimo, the daughter of the people, expressed her gratitude to the emperor for his consideration of Li'er.

Yao Guifei narrowed her eyes at Su Zimo, thinking that this woman was just like her son, not knowing her place.

"I heard that you are the owner of Bright Moon Villa?"

Yao Guifei couldn't help but ask, although she was sure that this woman couldn't be Su Zimo, as Su Zimo didn't possess such great abilities.

Su Zimo paused for a moment, thinking that it wouldn't hurt to listen. She replied respectfully to avoid causing any trouble.

"Alright, Yao Guifei, I am tired. Let's return to the palace," Haoyue Emperor suddenly spoke up, interrupting Yao Guifei's words.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Jun Lantian said, casting a cold glance at Su Zimo. He had intended to test her, but now it seemed unnecessary.

After the Haoyue Emperor left, the tension in the air dissipated, and people began to disperse, discussing the events of the day.

Meanwhile, Mu Yunxuan and Ji Yaotian were present, so Ji Yaotian didn't dare to act too presumptuously. He directed the people from the Zhenguo Mansion to handle Hai Di's body. Today, the Zhenguo Duke Mansion suffered a significant loss, but Ji Yaotian was not in a hurry. Hai Di's death was not important; his grandson was still alive. However, Ji Yaotian attributed all the blame to Mingyue Villa.

Mu Yufeng and Jun Zixi approached Su Zimo, and Jun Zixi's expression revealed her dissatisfaction. How could a married woman seduce her son?

"Xuan'er, when do you plan on returning the child? Don't keep holding him," Jun Zixi said, making her displeasure clear.

Mu Yunhan, displeased, hugged Su Xin and spoke up, questioning his mother's actions.

"Why are you doing this, Mother? Look at your two brothers. One is the Holy Lord of Cloud City, and the other is the Second Young Master of Cloud City. One is holding a child. If this woman dares to provoke any gossip, she won't get away with it," Jun Zixi said firmly.

"Mother, please stop. You are scaring the child," Mu Yunhan pleaded, concerned for his own child.

Mu Yunxuan frowned but had no intention of returning Su Li to Su Zimo.

"Owner, please don't take offense, but as the mother of three children, please be mindful of your behavior in the future. We are a renowned family in Yuncheng, and we don't want any rumors spreading. Xuan'er is soon to be engaged to Qiushui, and your actions are making her sad," Jun Zixi said, her eyes filled with contempt.

Listening to Jun Zixi's words, Su Zimo sneered inwardly. She was being pressured by her identity. She had nothing but disdain for the Mu family, but she didn't want to stoop to their level. Why should she be ridiculed by this woman?

"What have I done to warrant such comments, Princess?" Su Zimo asked coldly.

Ling Qiushui, wearing a smug smile, knew that Madame had witnessed their previous actions. She believed that her reputation was intact, and she wouldn't allow a woman from Cloud City to tarnish it.

"Lord, how can you speak so shamelessly to the main palace? The main palace has shown you mercy, so don't be ignorant," Ling Qiushui said, her words filled with contempt.

Shameless? Su Zimo narrowed her eyes slightly. Did this woman think she could bully her?

Su Qing wanted to step forward and argue with Jun Zixi, but Su Qi held her back.

"Grandma, how can you speak about my mother like that? She hasn't done anything wrong, and you can't treat her this way," Su Xin, at the tender age of five, didn't fully understand the implications of their words, but she defended her mother.

Jun Zixi angrily scolded, "Who do you think you are, calling me 'grandma' so casually? Su Xin, your grandmother is supposed to show respect to Jun Zixi."

However, Jun Zixi heard it differently, sensing that Su Xin's words had a different meaning. She thought that this shameless woman was trying to seduce her son.

"Mother, that's enough," Mu Yunxuan said, his face gloomy. He had never seen his mother behave so unreasonably.

Mu Yufeng was also in disbelief. Was this still his wife? How did she become like this?

On the other hand, Jun Zixi was even more astonished. Did her son really have feelings for this woman?

"Sigh...!" Su Xin felt uncomfortable in her heart, and Jun Zixi's attitude towards her mother made her even sadder.

"Xin'er, don't cry." Su Zimo quickly took Su Xin from Mu Yunhan's arms, and her little body was already trembling.

"Xin'er."

"Xin'er..." Anxious voices filled the air.

"Xin'er..."

Mu Yunxuan didn't expect things to escalate to this extent. His deep eyes were filled with worry as he looked at his daughter's trembling body, feeling both distressed and perplexed.

"Xin'er, calm down. Don't think about anything, don't get angry. Your mother is begging you, please..."

Su Zimo embraced her daughter with tears welling up in her eyes. She rarely shed tears, but she couldn't hold them back at this moment, and they streamed down her face.

Tears filled Su Xin's eyes as well, and her once clear gaze widened. She couldn't comprehend what Su Zimo was saying.

Su Qi quickly took out a pill for Su Xin, but found that she was gritting her teeth tightly.

"Mother, quickly lay Xin'er on the ground. Hurry!"

If she doesn't take the pill, Xin'er...

"Oh!" Su Zimo obediently laid Su Xin flat on the ground.

Su Qi forcefully opened Su Xin's mouth and swiftly fed her the pill. It was a seventh-grade pill made from spiritual herbs, which would surely have an effect on Xin'er.

Jun Zixi was at a loss. She hadn't done anything, so how could the child be affected like this?

Meanwhile, Ling Qiushui stood by, observing Mu Yunxuan, who was filled with anxiety. Someone else's child was in trouble, yet he had the same expression as if it were his own child. Could it be that Mu Yunxuan was mistaken about this woman?

At that moment, Su Li, in Mu Yunxuan's arms, slowly opened his eyes after his cultivation had stabilized.

Upon seeing his sister lying on the ground, he swiftly moved to her side.

He anxiously called out, "Xin'er, Xin'er..."

Su Xin tightly shut her eyes, showing no response.

"You didn't take good care of Xin'er! How did you let her end up like this?"

Su Li shouted at Su Qi.

Su Qi glanced at her brother with a sense of grievance but remained silent. Xin'er was fine before. Who would have thought that their so-called "grandmother" would say such hurtful things and anger everyone?

"Mother, Brother, Xin'er is already fine. Let's wait until she wakes up and feed her the pill."

Sitting on the ground, Su Zimo felt a mixture of relief and exhaustion.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as well.

Mu Yunhan patted his chest, feeling as if he had narrowly escaped a catastrophe. If anything had happened to his eldest brother, he would have definitely taken action.

Throughout the entire ordeal, Mu Yufeng remained the calmest. He observed everyone's expressions, especially Mu Yunxuan's. The worry and pain in his eyes seemed so genuine...

Mu Yunxuan reached out to pick up Su Xin.

"Don't touch my daughter."

Su Zimo's icy tone made Mu Yunxuan's hand freeze in midair.

"Please stay away from us, my mother and son, in the future. Otherwise, don't blame me for being unforgiving."

Su Zimo spoke each word seriously, her eyes filled with indifference and determination, causing an inexplicable fear to well up within Mu Yunxuan.

She didn't want him to get involved in their lives.

She thought that Mu Yunxuan had forgotten about that night. As she fell off the cliff, she believed that everything about her would disappear. Upon returning, she found that Mu Yunxuan had never cared about a woman named Su Zimo. She even thought that a woman like her wouldn't be remembered by a man for six years. But she was wrong. She hadn't expected Mu Yunxuan to recognize her so quickly. These were all things she hadn't anticipated.

He Yunting crouched down and gently picked up Su Xin, knowing that Su Zimo was currently overwhelmed and couldn't hold Xin'er properly.

Mu Yunxuan glared fiercely at He Yunting, feeling overwhelmed with all that had transpired.

"Mo'er, let's go back!" Su Zinian took Su Zimo's hand. He couldn't imagine the suffering that would befall them once Momo's identity became public.

"Okay!" Su Zimo nodded, feeling as if all her strength had been drained.

As they left, Su Li and Su Qi didn't even glance at Mu Yunxuan. In their hearts, anyone who harmed their family would be regarded as a villain.

Mu Yunhan watched their retreating figures and felt a little upset for his brother. Those two youngsters had no gratitude. What was wrong with his eldest brother? Even when his sister-in-law hadn't forgiven him, his eldest brother still kept their identities hidden from the world to protect them.

Jun Lantian and the Su family observed the scene coldly.

Jun Lantian couldn't help but harbor doubts several times. Yet, based on his impression, Su Zimo didn't possess the capability to capture Mu Yunxuan's attention.

And with that, the entire city buzzed with discussions about Su Li's affairs. Wherever one went, the name Su Li would be heard with thunderous recognition.

Su Zimo felt a tinge of melancholy in her heart. She had thought that time would wash away everything, but she was mistaken. Life was like a game of chess, and time was the opponent. When time abandoned you, not everything could be left behind.

Su Li glanced back one last time, his heart filled with anger, and he flew into a rage, suggesting that the little boy who had been following them be thrown to the ground.

"Why are you sneakingly following us?" he asked angrily.

Everyone stopped and turned their attention to the boy.

The boy stood up, visibly afraid, and knelt on the ground.

"Young Master, Tongzi has no ulterior motives. I simply wanted Young Master to accept me. I watched Young Master's game today, and Young Master's bravery impressed me. I want to learn from Young Master, so I followed. If I have been impudent, please forgive me, Young Master," Tongzi said with a hint of fear, but his tone was neither humble nor arrogant.

Su Zimo furrowed her brow, guessing that he might be another homeless child or a descendant of a fallen family. Judging by his appearance, it seemed to be the latter.

Su Li also frowned but quickly made a decision. He felt that he needed a capable follower, and this boy seemed loyal. He spoke up, "Mother, I want to give him a chance."

Su Zimo responded, "It's your decision."

She had always been kind and charitable. If the boy hadn't approached them today, she would have found him in the future and still welcomed him into Mingyue Villa once she discovered his true identity.

"Thank you, mother-in-law!" Su Li expressed his gratitude with a warm smile.

Upon hearing this, the boy raised his head, looking at Su Zimo gratefully.

"Thank you, Young Master. Thank you, Madam."

"Get up and come back to Mingyue Villa with us. We will investigate your background, and if everything checks out, you can stay in Mingyue Villa for a long time," Su Li offered.

Although Su Zimo was kind-hearted, she wouldn't show mercy to those with ill intentions.

The boy's eyes showed a hint of pain upon hearing this.

"Even if you investigate, Tongzi is from the Yue family in the western city of Haoyue Country. Our family was involved in the tea business, and our situation was passable. But half a year ago, our family encountered a disaster. Both my parents died inexplicably, our property was seized, and I became homeless. I've been wandering around the capital of Haoyue Country, trying to make a living," the boy explained, tears streaming down his face as he touched a painful memory.

Su Zimo asked, "Who killed your parents?" hoping that she could find out what had happened half a year ago.

The boy's eyes filled with intense hatred, and he hesitated to speak.

Su Zimo frowned, realizing that he didn't want to disclose the information. She decided not to press further. It was enough to see the pain and hatred in his eyes.

"Get up," she said, acknowledging his pain. If he didn't want to talk about it, she wouldn't force him. She could sense the depth of his pain and hatred.

"Thank you, Madam," Yue Tongzi expressed his gratitude towards Su Zimo for her trust and willingness to take him in.

Previously, under the protection of his parents, he had believed that everyone was kind. However, after half a year of wandering, he had learned that the outside world was much harsher than he had imagined, and human relationships were as thin as paper.

"Let's go! Come back with us! You will live in Mingyue Villa peacefully, and no one will bully you there," Su Qi said, showing her liking for Yue Tongzi at first sight.

"Thank you, Second Prince!" Yue Tongzi expressed his gratitude, feeling truly thankful.

He Yunting shook his head, witnessing yet another tragedy. This world was so cruel. The poor lived in the bustling cities, ignored by everyone, while the wealthy had distant relatives in remote mountains. This child's family fell in between, with no relatives to take him in.

In Cloud City, tension filled the air. On the way back, Mu Yunxuan remained silent, his face dark and frightening. In his mind, he couldn't help but replay his daughter's frightened and helpless expression. The thought of Su Zimo enduring such bitterness and fear over the years made his heart ache. Mu Yunxuan wished for Su Li's demise. If he continued searching, he wanted to witness his corpse, and if he caught him alive, he wanted to see him suffer. Could he have found them, his wife and son, earlier if he had persisted?

"Xuan'er, pull yourself together. Look at you, losing your soul over a woman who isn't worth much," Jun Zixi couldn't bear it any longer. Seeing her son's desolate state pained her deeply.

"Mother-in-law..." Mu Yunhan felt a little helpless as his mother started her lecture again.

Mu Yunhan glanced at Ling Qiushui, wondering why she had no sense of propriety. The atmosphere was tense, yet she didn't plan to leave.

"Miss Ling, you must be tired after a long day. Let's go down and rest!" he suggested, hoping to diffuse the situation.

Ling Qiushui bit her lip, reluctantly stepping back. It seemed that they still didn't consider themselves a family. But she wasn't willing to give up. How could a woman with children back down?

"Zixi, just say a few words. There's no evidence. You always accuse others without giving them a chance to explain," Ling Qiushui protested, feeling frustrated.

Mu Yufeng, always reasonable, believed that there must be a reason behind his son's behavior. He wanted to know the truth.

"Xuan'er, then tell your mother what's going on with you?" Jun Zixi asked, concerned and wanting to understand the situation.

Mu Yunxuan raised his eyes, pain evident in them.

"Mother, when I was unconscious, how did you feel?"

"What do you mean? I was devastated. I cried so much that my heart felt like it was being cut by a knife. You can't possibly understand that feeling," Jun Zixi replied, her face turning away. She didn't want to hear his answer.

"I understand how much pain you felt then because I'm feeling that pain now," Mu Yunxuan said, his voice filled with anguish. He stood up and walked away.

"Xuan'er, you've become so presumptuous. You're losing control," Jun Zixi scolded, feeling helpless as she watched her son leave. Anger filled her beautiful face.

Mu Yufeng contemplated Mu Yunxuan's words. He believed that Yunhan might know the answer, but when he looked around, he realized that Yunhan had already disappeared.

Mu Yufeng pondered for a moment. It was clear that both of his children were hiding something from him.

"Big brother..." Mu Yunhan hurriedly called out to Mu Yunxuan from behind.

Mu Yunxuan ignored him and kicked open the door to his study. He flopped down on the soft bed, closed his eyes, and shut everyone out.

"Big brother, calm down. Didn't Qi Er say that Xin'er will be fine?" Mu Yunhan tried to reassure him, knowing that his elder brother couldn't rest easy about Xin'er.

At the mention of Xin'er's name, Mu Yunxuan sat up abruptly, his face filled with worry. The depth of his eyes revealed his distress.

"Yunhan, you've seen for yourself how Xin'er can't handle any more shocks. Even the slightest mistake could cause her condition to worsen. Su Zimo must have endured tremendous hardships and exhaustion taking care of the three of them all these years. And here I am, living in luxury and leisure. Su Zimo is right—I don't deserve to be their father."

"Big brother, are you giving up just like that?" Mu Yunhan couldn't believe that his elder brother would give up. He believed that his elder brother had feelings for Su Zimo.

"Give up? No, not only will I not give up, but I will also give them a happy life—the four of them," Mu Yunxuan declared resolutely. He refused to back down. "Big brother, you're right to think that way. What our mother did today was truly disappointing. How could she treat Xin'er like that in front of so many people?"

Mu Yunxuan didn't want to say anything more. It was his fault, after all.

In the Three Kings Mansion, a masked man dressed in black swiftly appeared in front of Jun Lintian.

Respectfully, the man said, "Wang Ye, I couldn't find anything abnormal, but I did come across a servant on the way."

"Hmm! Continue the investigation. Report to me immediately if you find any clues," Jun Lintian replied coldly, his eyes exuding a menacing aura. He had a sense that something bad was about to happen, as if there was a massive net waiting for him.

"Yes, Wangye."

As the black-clad man retreated, Su Ziyun stepped out from behind the door.

"Wang Ye, judging from the figure and back, it does resemble Su Zimo. Could it really be her?" Su Ziyun gritted her teeth. They didn't know whether Su Zimo was alive or dead after the incident back then. After the Mu family took her away, they made sure she couldn't be saved.

"Whether it's her or not, the answer lies with the Mu family. Yun'er, you go back first. I'm going to Cloud City. If you want to know if Su Zimo is still alive, the answer lies with Mu Yunxuan," Jun Lintian instructed.

"Yes, Wangye," Su Ziyun obediently nodded, shrinking nervously. She didn't want to hear the news of Su Zimo's survival.

"Big brother, the Third Prince is here. He said he wants to see you," Mu Yunhan entered and informed Mu Yunxuan.

Mu Yunxuan, still lying listlessly on the bed, didn't respond for a while. Mu Yunhan knew he didn't want to see anyone, but the person was right outside the door!

"Big brother..."

"Let him in," Mu Yunxuan said, sitting up slowly. His face returned to normal instantly.

"Hmm!" Mu Yunhan turned and left, bringing Jun Lintian inside.

"Yun Xuan, it's been difficult to see you," Jun Lintian greeted. He and Mu Yunxuan were cousins, but they weren't close. Mu Yunxuan had always maintained a strong stance, with their Mu family refraining from involvement in imperial court affairs. Jun Lintian had tried several times to win over Mu Yunxuan, but he was always rejected.

"What brings you here?" Mu Yunxuan didn't want to waste time. He didn't have a favorable impression of Jun Lintian, especially considering the matter with Su Zimo.

"It's not something significant. Seeing you today, holding the child with such warmth, reminded me of something from six years ago," Jun Lintian said meaningfully, his gaze fixed on Mu Yunxuan.

Mu Yunxuan's hand, which was about to pour tea, paused momentarily. But he remained silent, unwilling to beat around the bush.

"What do you want to say? If it's not a topic I'm interested in, it won't make me feel any better. Just say it," Mu Yunxuan replied, his tone curt. He didn't have the patience for Jun Lintian's flattery, especially given the situation with Su Zimo.

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