A short night is hard to please! A stunningly handsome prince dotes on her exclusively.

Why blame her? (Chapter 172)

"Your Highness, Mo'er has gone far away."

A slightly mocking voice came from beside him. Xuan Yuan turned around and stared at him with an extremely terrifying look in his eyes, "You did this on purpose."

"That's not true. I only want Prince Xuan to see some things clearly."

He stared at the bright yellow figure disappearing around the corner, then snorted coldly, "You don't need to worry about me."

Xie Cangming remained expressionless, but a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes. "Then this national teacher will wait and see."

After speaking, Xie Cangming turned and left. Wherever he went, all the palace servants respectfully made way for him.

"Your Highness?" Seeing the intense killing intent emanating from his master, Liu Qing called out tentatively. He hadn't expected that Emperor Yuan and the Imperial Preceptor would disrupt his master's plans for today's tribute.

"Return to the palace."

"Yes."

Inside the carriage, Xin Moyan saw her brother frowning and remaining silent, and she didn't know how to start the conversation.

"Yan'er, what's wrong?"

“Brother, I didn’t know Zhao Yao was the Crown Prince of Qi Yun Kingdom. Buyu said that she saved Zhao Yao two years ago and that’s how she met Zhao Yao. I think Buyu probably didn’t know that either. Please don’t blame her, okay?”

"Is Yan'er afraid that this will make her brother angry?"

"Hmm." She nodded, although besides the matter of Xuan Yuan, she still felt that Buyu was hiding something from her.

Xin Moling got up and sat down next to her, reached out and touched her head, and patiently explained, "Brother is not angry. I already recognized Yun Zhaoyao's identity that day at the manor."

"what?"

Xin Moyan's eyes widened instantly. "Brother, are you saying you knew all along that Zhao Yao was the Crown Prince of Qi Yun? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Firstly, I don't know why Yun Zhaoyao came to the capital ahead of schedule. Secondly... I sent troops to the border a few days ago, and although Yun Kuang suffered a defeat, he did not appear on the battlefield. In addition, I have heard rumors recently that he may take advantage of Yun Zhaoyao's visit to Yuanqi to try to force the emperor to revolt again."

"Who is Yun Kuang?"

"Yun Kuang is Yun Zhaoyao's royal uncle and the regent of Qiyun Kingdom. He is ambitious and powerful. Several years ago, he launched a palace coup in Qiyun Palace, but for some reason, he failed to force the emperor to abdicate at the last moment. After that, the emperor of Qiyun was bedridden, the empress died, and Yun Zhaoyao and her siblings were young. For many years, he has held the power of the entire Qiyun court in his hands."

"That regent is so despicable! So, he's been coveting the throne of Qiyun Kingdom all along? Zhao Yao is so innocent and cute, he must have had a very difficult time these past few years."

Xin Moyan was startled, and the image of Yun Zhaoyao's innocent and bright face flashed through her mind, making her feel a little sad.

"Yes, Yun Zhaozhao was sent to Yuanqi for a marriage alliance on his orders. Yun Kuang has become even more ruthless in recent years. This time, he let Yun Zhaoyao come to Yuanqi, and he might take this opportunity to attack him. If something happens to Yun Zhaoyao in Yuanqi, he can rightfully be crowned emperor and find a pretext to target Yuanqi and launch a war."

Hearing this, Xin Moyan became even angrier and felt more and more sorry for Yun Zhaoyao's plight.

"Brother, is that why His Majesty said yesterday that he wanted to protect Zhaoyao from harm? It was to prevent the Regent's conspiracy from succeeding?"

"Ah."

"Then brother, please ask His Majesty to send more people to protect Zhao Yao! Look how innocent and lively Zhao Yao is, and he's also very good to me. I don't want to see Zhao Yao get hurt."

Xin Moyan frowned deeply, but her eyes were full of expectation as she looked at Xin Moling.

"Don't worry, His Majesty won't let anything happen to him." He wasn't worried about Yun Zhaoyao now; instead, he was annoyed by what had happened today.

"OK then!"

"Yan'er".

"What's wrong?" She turned her head, her eyes still clear and bright as ever.

"...You must be tired from getting up early this morning. You should rest well after you get back to the manor so that you will have the energy to attend the banquet tonight."

He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He had originally planned to live a good life with Yan'er, but now not only was there Yuan Huaixuan, but even His Majesty and Xie Cangming treated Yan'er differently. He didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Okay, brother! You won't blame me for not speaking, will you?"

Xin Moling's eyes flickered slightly as she recalled Qingque's report upon her return, her thoughts gradually becoming complicated.

"Why should I blame her? By the way, where is Hua Buyu right now?"

"Hehe, it's good that you don't blame me for not saying anything, brother. As for her whereabouts... to be honest, I don't know either."

Xin Moyan touched her nose guiltily. She wasn't sure if Buyu was at the Xuanwang Mansion. She had been planning to take Buyu to the palace for dinner tonight.

"Hmph! It seems she knew we would see Yun Zhaoyao today, and had the foresight to find a place to hide!"

"This...this..." Her eyes darted around, and her silence couldn't be for that reason!

In fact, Hua Buyu was only afraid to show herself in order to avoid Yun Zhaoyao. At this moment, she was stubbornly staying at the Xuanwang Mansion and refusing to leave.

"Boss! Young master! Your Highness! Brother! Please let me stay here!"

When Xuan Yuan returned from the palace, he had nothing but a burning rage.

"Return to the General's Mansion. Tonight, I will accompany Yan'er to the palace for a banquet."

"I do not want!"

He raised his eyes, gave Hua Buyu a cold glance, and seemed somewhat confused. "Aren't you the one who loves to join in the fun the most?"

Hua Buyu's previously ferocious and shameless expression froze, and she explained in an unnatural and insincere manner, "For such a grand banquet as the state banquet, of course I, a commoner woman, cannot enter the palace to cause trouble for Yan Yan!"

"You're afraid to see Yun Zhaoyao."

"Bullshit! I'm not afraid to see that brat! It's just that they say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I think I've been spending too much time with Yan Yan lately. We should separate for a few days. Maybe she'll miss me."

"..."

The moment Xin Moyan was mentioned, the man's expression darkened even further.

Seeing the somber atmosphere, Hua Buyu quickly asked, "Brother, you've seemed a bit off since you came back. What happened?"

Xuan Yuan didn't answer, but instead asked again, "Are you sure you won't go to the palace tonight?"

"Confirmed." She nodded hastily. Although she was very curious about the grand scene of the state banquet, she thought of Yun Zhaoyao's always eager look. Oh well, she would wait until he returned to the capital in triumph before showing herself!

"Then you may leave. I wish to take a short rest."

He flicked his sleeve, propped his head up with his other hand, and slightly closed his eyes, which were as dark as night.

"Young Master, you haven't told me about what happened in the palace today. Where's Yan Yan? She must have gone to see the court ceremony, right? There must have been a lot of good treasures there. What were they?"

"Liu Qing, throw Hua Buyu out."

"Yes, master."

"..."

Liu Qing pretended to grab her, but Hua Buyu was so frightened that she took a big step back before reluctantly leaving the room.