It scares the baby.

"Madam, you are truly sincere," Mu Yunxuan feigned grievance. This woman always had a tendency to be duplicitous. Despite genuinely worrying about him, she always felt the need to express it in a harsh manner.

"Is your concern genuine?" Su Zimo stared at him coldly. Her eyes had been swollen all day. Couldn't he give her a break?

"Alright, alright, I won't talk to you about it anymore," Mu Yunxuan smiled affectionately and led her into the kitchen.

Once inside the house, the fear in Su Zimo's heart gradually diminished.

Mu Yunxuan looked at her intently, feeling a pang of pain in his heart.

"Madam, why would you...?"

"I know what you're trying to ask. But I won't tell you. Go fetch some firewood and come back. We'll light a fire in the yard. I'll go clean Xin'er's body, and when I return, I'll make some barbecue for you."

Su Zimo said coldly. This girl was too intrusive. If she were to tell him, Su Zimo would lose face.

"Barbecue?" Mu Yunxuan's eyes lit up. Was she worried that he hadn't eaten enough?

Fortunately, he would gradually uncover the things he wanted to know. In these five days, he had to make her develop some emotional attachment to him.

Mu Yunxuan turned around and walked out, then suddenly turned back and said, "Madam, I have already sent a message to Li'er and the others, informing them not to worry about Xin'er."

"Oh, don't say I forgot. Thank you."

Su Zimo sincerely expressed her gratitude. She had forgotten about it.

"We are family, Mom."

After Mu Yunxuan finished speaking, he left with a smile.

Su Zimo watched his departing figure and shook her head. It wasn't like her at all. If it were before, she wouldn't have hesitated to kick Mu Yunxuan away. It would have been a miracle if she hadn't.

..................

In Murong Shaofeng's courtyard.

Murong Shaofeng had just finished bathing. During this time, he had developed a habit of sitting by the window every night with a drink. His gentle and elegant face, unparalleled in beauty, carried a deep sadness in his eyes. He gazed at the dark night outside the window, feeling a sense of unease in his heart.

"Momo, why wasn't I the one by your side when you had an accident? Why didn't I come to mind when you were in pain? For the first time, I detested my identity as a prince so deeply, and for the first time, I wanted to keep you by my side."

The door creaked open.

Zhu Yan walked in, accompanied by Liu Shiyu.

Observing Murong Shaofeng's sorrowful expression, the two exchanged quick glances.

"Your Highness."

"Your Highness."

They both respectfully greeted him.

"What's the news?" Murong Shaofeng asked without turning around, his tone calm.

"Your Highness, the Ghost Doctor is in Sanqing Mountain. Qi Er received the news, and for now, Xin'er is safe," Liu Shiyu replied.

A sigh of relief washed over Murong Shaofeng. He tightened his grip on the wine glass.

He inquired, "Has Mu Yunxuan returned?"

Zhu Yan hesitated for a moment but eventually answered, "No."

"Bang!" The wine glass in Murong Shaofeng's hand shattered into pieces, and a bright red droplet of blood dripped down, appearing enchanting.

Zhu Yan and Liu Shiyu couldn't help but be alarmed.

"Your Highness, your hand is bleeding," Zhu Yan exclaimed, feeling anxious. The cup shattered without the use of any profound power.

"You two, leave. The main palace is fine," Murong Shaofeng's voice was faint yet carried an air that no one dared to defy.

"Yes."

"Yes, Your Highness," they both replied before leaving the room. However, Liu Shiyu stopped outside.

"Zhu Yan, take a good look at His Highness. His feelings for the owner are gradually being revealed. I fear that it will be His Highness who will end up hurt. His highness is constrained by his identity, and it may be difficult for him to establish a good relationship with the owner."

"I understand this well in my heart. His Highness has always been cautious and won't cause any trouble. But seeing him mourn alone every night, it pains me. I wonder when His Highness will be able to let go," Zhu Yan sighed, feeling the burden of their situation.

"I received news that King Yu will also attend the state banquet. We must ensure that he doesn't find any leverage," Liu Shiyu expressed concern. Given His Highness's current state, they couldn't underestimate King Yu, who was highly ambitious.

"His Highness only acts this way when it concerns the owner. In other matters, he remains the same as always. Don't worry too much. You should go back now!" Zhu Yan's expression turned serious, unsure of what might transpire at the upcoming celebration banquet.

"Alright then. I'll go back," Liu Shiyu agreed, looking back one last time before departing.

Zhu Yan watched Liu Shiyu leave, pursed his lips, and was about to return to his room when he encountered Murong Xingchen.

"King Chen, why are you here so late?" Zhu Yan was puzzled, knowing that King Chen preferred to reside in Cloud City.

"Sigh! Nayun City has become unbearable lately. The atmosphere is oppressive, so I moved in to stay with my royal brother," Murong Xingchen sighed, his expression careless, indicating a bad mood.

"When my royal brother entered just now, he saw Shiyu by your side. Aren't you afraid that one day you might fall into the oil pot?" Murong Xingchen was aware that Liu Shiyu was the right-hand man of the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa. However, wasn't he also under the authority of the royal brother?

"No, His Highness assured me of this matter. Rest assured! The owner of Bright Moon Villa trusts His Highness," Zhu Yan reassured, aware of the intricate dynamics at play.

"Is that so? It appears that the relationship between the two of them is extraordinary. A prince and a businessman—rarely do two people trust each other like this," Murong Xingchen remarked.

"King Chen, His Highness has not yet revealed his true identity to the owner, so please don't say anything in front of the owner," Zhu Yan cautioned, recognizing the complexities of their situation. There were many factors at play that couldn't be easily resolved.

"Oh!" Murong Xingchen seemed taken aback by this revelation.

The owner of Bright Moon Mountain Villa was unaware of the royal brother's identity.

"King Ben, go and see the royal brother. You keep yourself busy!" Zhu Yan instructed.

"Alright," Murong Xingchen nodded and Zhu Yan opened the door for him.

Taking advantage of the cover of night, the two figures swiftly flew towards Cloud City.

Before long, they arrived in Cloud City and surveyed their surroundings with keen eyes.

"Brother, this place is heavily guarded. Last time, Qi Er came here in secret, and the defense at the back mountain is relatively lax. I just don't know where Ling Qiushui lives. While Xin'er was saved, our grandmother couldn't be saved. The Silkworm Ice Poison can't be cured by ordinary means. It's a unique poison from the Wu clan, caused by the Silkworm Ice Moth. We have to inform Uncle about this," Murong Xingchen explained.

"Hmm. Let's enter through the back mountain," Su Li said decisively.

Su Qi grabbed Su Li, but Su Li, now at the ninth rank of the Golden Xuan Period, was much faster than Su Qi. Su Li would rather carry Su Qi than have his brother slow him down.

Su Qi wore a bitter smile, accepting his fate. With his low cultivation, being dragged by his own brother by the collar felt suffocating.

Sticking out his tongue, Su Qi thought to himself that his brother had initially thought he wasn't fast enough and wouldn't let him come along. If he dared to complain now, his brother would surely reprimand him.

"Who's there? Come out!" A deep roar suddenly sounded as soon as the two brothers landed on the rooftop.

Killing intent flashed in Su Li's eyes, while Su Qi's spirits were stirred. If they were discovered so quickly, then their next move would be futile.

"Come out!" Zi Mo's voice boomed, and she quickly glanced at Mu Yunhan.

At such a late hour, there were still intruders daring to enter Cloud City without being detected. It was clear that these intruders possessed formidable cultivation.

"Brother, should we go out?" Su Qi asked.

"Why are you asking such a stupid question? Of course, we should go out," Su Li retorted, looking at Su Qi as if he were an idiot.

Su Qi scratched his head. Did he really look like an idiot? His brother always treated him as such.

Suddenly, a wave of sword qi swept towards them, prompting Su Li to swiftly position himself in front of Su Qi for protection. He jumped and evaded the sword attack.

Zi Mo didn't expect that the two children could effortlessly dodge her sword strike. Her eyes widened in surprise.

"Zimo, stop immediately!" Mu Yunhan anxiously shouted.

"Li'er, Qi'er, what are you doing here?"

"Li'er, Qi'er, are you Yun Xuan's sons?" Zi Mo looked at the two brothers, noticing their striking resemblance to Yun Xuan.

Su Li remained silent, his expression cold.

Su Qi grinned mischievously like a fox.

Zi Mo felt her heart skip a beat. Why did that smile give her a creepy feeling?

"Uncle, do you really need to ask when you see our faces? We're all family here. Can you put away your sword? You scared the little one just now. If he starts crying, you'll have to bear the consequences, Uncle. Su Qi didn't smile, emanating a peak ninth-rank Golden Xuan Period aura of killing intent. If it weren't for his brother holding him back, he might have shaken the rooftop.

"Do I look like someone who gets scared?" Zi Mo didn't believe Su Qi's words, but she still sheathed her sword.

"Let's go down and talk," Zi Mo suggested. She realized that these two children were not to be taken lightly. They managed to enter Cloud City undetected until they arrived at the Cloud Sky Temple, indicating their ability to move freely in many places.

"Uncle," Su Qi called out sweetly upon arrival.

"Hmm!" Mu Yunhan nodded, surprised to see the two brothers in Cloud City.

Su Li merely nodded in response. Mu Yunhan was accustomed to his indifferent demeanor and didn't mind.

Zi Mo observed Su Li, noticing how similar his personality was to Yun Xuan's. She was truly curious about their relationship when they were together.

"Quercus, Qi'er, let's enter the room and talk," Mu Yunhan suggested, knowing that the two brothers wouldn't come to Cloud City without a reason.

"Okay!" Su Qi happily agreed, his mischievous eyes darting around.

"Wow! Uncle, your house is really grand," Su Qi exclaimed.

"This is your home too," Mu Yunhan replied, ruffling Su Qi's hair.

"Li'er, is there a specific reason for coming so late?" Zi Mo inquired.

"Yes! Uncle, Qi Er found Ling Qiushui's body and came here late to take care of it," Su Qi responded.

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