Is she something like me?

Sensible children are always troubling, and Su Xin's words deeply affected Mu Yunxuan, who had always been cold-hearted.

"Dare I ask, Your Highness..."

"Oh! Holy Lord, Second Prince, I still have some matters to attend to today, so I won't keep you long. I will visit another day."

Murong Shaofeng quickly interrupted Mu Yunhan, as he and his mother and son were still unaware of his true identity. Over the past two years, his relationship with Momo had been developing subtly. If Momo were to discover his identity, she would surely distance herself.

"Uncle Murong, are they your friends?"

Su Xin wiped away her tears and noticed Mu Yunxuan and Mu Yunhan standing there. Qinglian had already recognized Mu Yunxuan's identity and regarded him with some caution.

But Su Xin's gaze was fixed on Mu Yunxuan.

"Uncle looks so familiar, have we met before?"

Su Xin didn't hesitate to ask, and Mu Yunxuan felt the same when she posed the question.

"Xin'er, you couldn't have seen him. Don't forget, it's your first time in the Haoyue Kingdom's capital! Come, uncle will take you to enjoy some delicious food."

Murong Shaofeng nodded towards Mu Yunxuan and Mu Yunhan, then hugged Su Xin and turned to leave. Qinglian followed suit.

"Goodbye, uncle."

Su Xin waved her hand towards Mu Yunxuan and smiled happily.

Mu Yunxuan watched as that knowing smile grew distant, feeling as if he had lost something precious, creating an intense desire within him to grasp it.

"Brother, don't you think she looks familiar?"

Mu Yunhan touched his nose, feeling a sense of unease in his heart.

"Is she somehow connected to me?"

Ultimately, Mu Yunxuan spoke up.

"What?" Mu Yunhan looked at his elder brother in shock, unable to comprehend his vague words and therefore failing to grasp the situation.

"Let's go to the auction house."

Having said those words, Mu Yunxuan strode away, his mind consumed with Su Xin's pale face. She appeared frail, as if she could perish at any moment. Whenever he contemplated the possibility of her demise, his heart ached.

An impulse welled up within him. He wanted to confirm the suspicions in his heart. Based on her description and the information Yunhan had provided, this girl was the daughter of the owner of the Mingyue Mountain Villa.

Su Xin's presence had caused Mu Yunxuan's heart, which had long remained stagnant, to once again stir. If that woman were truly alive, still living, then what about those three children...?

Mu Yunxuan dared not entertain those thoughts. He feared their potential reality, as he was not mentally prepared to face such a significant twist in his life.

Today was the Mu family's annual auction. Early in the morning, Su Zimo got ready. Her purpose for today was the three Silver Plants being auctioned by the Mu family. The rest held no relevance to her.

Su Xin hadn't informed her about Murong Shaofeng's arrival in Haoyue Country. If she were to do so, her secret outing would be exposed. Furthermore, Murong Shaofeng had an agreement with her not to disclose his presence to Su Zimo just yet.

"Momo, let's go once we're ready!"

He Yunting entered the room. The auction wouldn't begin until noon, but they had other matters to attend to, so they needed to leave early.

"Very well! Let's go!"

Su Zimo didn't dress extravagantly. She wore a simple purple dress, a purple orchid mask, a purple bead flower slightly tucked into her hair, and a pair of purple orchid earrings. Her attire was modest yet elegant, accentuating her ethereal charm.

Purple was a color Su Zimo favored. Most of her clothes were purple, as she found the purity of white somewhat dazzling. However, she occasionally wore white dresses.

"We'll head to our auction house first. After more than ten days of preparations, it's almost ready."

"Great! Is the auction scheduled for today?"

"In about a month."

They conversed as they walked.

"Big brother, now that Mother and the others are going to the auction house, what should we do?"

Su Qi's mischievous nature resurfaced as he watched his mother leave.

"Let's go to the Misty Forest."

"Misty... the Misty Forest?"

Su Qi gulped, taken aback by his brother's sudden decision. If they went to the Misty Forest, would his peaceful days only last for two days? Why was his elder brother causing trouble again?

"It's fine for now. These days, accompany me to the Misty Forest to cultivate our powers. I'll slay the demon beasts, and you can search for spirit grass. It's crucial to find as many spirit grasses as possible that can cure Xin'er."

Seeing Xin'er's illness and the anxiety in their mother's eyes filled him with worry.

"Alright!" Su Qi nodded in agreement. Only by curing Xin'er could their mother find happiness, and they could finally find some peace of mind.

"Then let's go now."

Having said that, the two brothers bid farewell to Su Zinian and left Mingyue Villa.

At noon, on Jianyue Street, it was considered the most prosperous street in Haoyue Country's capital. The Mu Family Auction attracted a large crowd, primarily consisting of dignitaries.

Anyone with silver could participate in the bidding for the treasures being auctioned. The highest bidder would claim the item.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Su Zimo and He Yunting sat in a corner, but they still attracted the attention of Jun Lin Tian and Su Ziyun. Jun Lintian was naturally present on such an occasion, and wherever he was, Su Ziyun followed. They had noticed Su Zimo entering and exiting the premises.

Not far from Su Zimo, a pair of eyes filled with malicious intent stared at her intently. The gaze was so piercing that Su Zimo couldn't help but take notice.

Frowning, Su Zimo realized it was the woman who had come to find Mu Yunxuan that day. She had an impressive memory to remember someone she had only met once.

"Yunting, who was that woman who came to find Mu Yunxuan that day?"

Su Zimo asked in a hushed voice.

"Momo, I thought you weren't interested in her identity."

He Yunting covered his face with a fan, a smile playing on his lips.

"Her eyes carried a murderous intent. To live a little longer, it's better to know more."

Su Zimo didn't share the same sentiment. She truly didn't know many people from the Haoyue Kingdom.

"Her name is Ling Qiushui. She's not from Haoyue Country but from the Purple Sang Country. Ling Qiushui is the daughter of Ling Jiufa, a wealthy merchant. She is the Holy Lord Lady appointed by the Mu family and has only been with the Mu family for a few days. It's said that the eldest princess holds her in high regard. She possesses Xuan Qi cultivation and is an alchemist. Although the Ling family's business may not compare to the Mu family's, Ling Qiushui's mother once saved the eldest princess, which established a connection between them."

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