The soft-waisted princess was pinched and pampered by the ascetic prince after her rebirth

No one went to check whether Mu Wanqing was really dead. After the young eunuch hurriedly reported to the guard, the guard impatiently waved his hand and told him to drag the person out and bury him.

Mu Wanqing closed her eyes tightly as she was picked up on a shabby mat and then put on a simple cart. The little eunuch pulled her and walked on the street. Passers-by looked at her with disgust and contempt and avoided her.

Mu Wanqing felt desolate in her heart. She recalled Xiao Chenyan's indifferent expression towards her just now, and felt that the Jiji camp for many years was just a joke.

Xiao Chenyan, this name was like a cold blade, splitting her heart and lungs, and injuring her to pieces. Even to the last moment, she was trying her best to get rid of Prince Yu, but as soon as she turned around, this man killed him in order to protect himself. She pushed under Emperor Yong'an's butcher's knife.

As night falls, the people on the street gradually disperse. The cart turned into a secluded alley, and Mu Wanqing took the opportunity to get out of the cart and bowed deeply to the little eunuch to express her gratitude.

The little eunuch didn't dare to accept the courtesy, so he hurriedly stepped aside and urged: "Miss, you should leave quickly under the cover of night. Don't let anyone see you."

"I know. I'll go back home, pack my things, and leave Beijing immediately." Mu Wanqing nodded in agreement. She knew very well that she couldn't stay in Kyoto now.

It was a gloomy night, with only a lone moon hanging high in the sky. Mu Wanqing walked in the quiet alley, feeling cold and lonely.

She passed through the west door of the backyard of Prince Yu's Mansion, quietly returned to her room, and began to quickly pack up her gold and silver items.

Suddenly there were two knocks on the door, and then someone asked softly, "Miss, are you back?"

Mu Wanqing's originally tense back relaxed after hearing this question. She opened the door and saw her secret guard Yan Qi standing respectfully outside, "Yan Qi, what are you doing here?"

"Miss, my subordinates have verified what you asked me to check earlier." Yan Qi said, taking out a letter from his sleeve and handing it over.

Mu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then took the letter and opened it, with a look of surprise on her face. She never expected that the late empress's legitimate son, whom she had worked so hard to track down for so long, was actually Lu Huaining.

Originally, she planned to go to Xiao Chenyan to ask for credit once the matter was verified, and then use this credit to sit on the position of the crown princess. But now, all this means nothing to her.

Mu Wanqing was silent for a while and then suddenly reacted. This news is enough to make Xiao Chenyan's position as the crown prince unstable. This is the best way to retaliate against a betrayed man.

A sinister smile appeared on her lips, "Yan Qi, send this letter to the Prince Regent's Palace."

At the same time, in the palace, the ceremony of the Supreme Emperor was still going on. Xiao Chenyan, dressed in white, knelt at the front with a sad and silent expression.

Behind him were the Seventh Prince and the Ninth Prince kneeling.

Emperor Yong'an had many heirs, but many died in infancy, and now only these three are left.

It was made clear that Xiao Chenyan was demoted to the imperial mausoleum to observe filial piety. This news caused quite a shock in the palace. The Seventh Prince and the Ninth Prince were quite gloating about the misfortune, and they started talking quietly in front of the Emperor's mourning hall.

Although their words were lowered as much as possible, they reached Xiao Chenyan's ears word for word. Xiao Chenyan turned back quickly, his eyes seemed to be filled with the entire winter, and the coldness was frightening.

The Seventh Prince was shocked when he saw him, his neck shrank, and he was as silent as a chill.

The Ninth Prince turned pale and hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to express his anger.

"Brothers, national funeral etiquette is strict, please pay attention to your speech and behavior." Xiao Chenyan said coldly, with unquestionable majesty in his voice. The Seventh Prince and the Ninth Prince hurriedly agreed, knelt down and did not dare to say another word.

Xiao Chenyan withdrew his gaze and thought to himself. He knew that Lao Qi and Lao Jiu were no match for him at all. Even if he was demoted, he would have plenty of ways to come back and the throne would still be his.

At the same time, the atmosphere in the Regent's Palace was even colder and more solemn than in the palace.

Beixiu Yan was unable to attend the palace ceremony due to the news that he fell into the water and disappeared in Yongzhou, which further spread rumors in Beijing that his regent had returned to the west. There was panic in the house, and all kinds of speculations and discussions continued.

As a disciple of Beixiuyan, Lu Huaining knew that his master was safe and sound, but in the face of the chaos in the house and the rumors from the outside world, he had to work hard to deal with various matters.

He understood that now was the time when he needed calmness and firmness the most. He had to stabilize the situation and wait for the master's return.

Lu Huaining carefully wrote a confession for Beixiu Banquet, explaining the situation of his master's whereabouts and promising that he would still do his best to search for him.

It took him more than half an hour to finish writing and walked out of the study, rubbing his brows.

Just as he was about to order someone to send the memorial into the palace, the housekeeper ran over eagerly, "Young Master, someone just nailed a letter to the door with a dart."

Lu Huaining's heart moved, he took the letter and quickly opened it to read.

There wasn't much in the letter, but he read it for a full quarter of an hour before raising his head.

He, he was actually the late empress's lost child and the legitimate son of Emperor Yong'an.

This news was so shocking that Lu Huaining's eyes were filled with disbelief, and he was stunned in the wind.

The butler didn't know why and called softly, "Young Master, Young Master..."

After shouting several times, Lu Huaining still didn't respond.

The housekeeper was worried and stepped forward to push Lu Huaining. He was relieved when he saw that the other party came to his senses.

"Young Master, what is written in this letter?"

"It's nothing." Lu Huaining quickly put away the letter. He would not reveal anything before the authenticity was confirmed.

Just when Lu Huaining was thinking about how to confirm it, he heard the housekeeper say again, "Young Master, before the Emperor left, he had someone deliver a brocade box, and he specifically asked you to open it in person."

"The Emperor's brocade box?" Lu Huaining murmured once, and hurriedly asked the butler to bring the brocade box over.

When the brocade box was opened, Lu Huaining's eyes once again showed a look of shock. There was actually a gold medal for immunity from death inside. There is a letter underneath.

In the letter, the Supreme Emperor stated Lu Huaining's life experience and asked him to decide whether he wanted to return to the court to recognize his ancestors or live freely in the wild. If he encounters difficulties in the future, he can protect him by taking out the gold medal for immunity from death.

At this moment, Lu Huaining completely confirmed his identity.

He pressed his hands tightly on the brocade box, his knuckles turning white from the force. The words Bei Xiuyan taught him were recalled over and over again in his mind.

While he was deep in thought, the door was pushed open by a slender white hand. Lu Huaining turned around when he heard the sound, and Xiao Ruohan walked in.

She looked worried. As soon as she entered, she carefully closed the door and asked in a low voice, "Huaining, tell the truth to Sister Xiao. What happened to the Regent, him...?"

When Lu Huaining saw this, he immediately comforted her with words, "Master is fine. Sister Xiao, don't listen to the rumors outside."

"Really?" Xiao Ruohan raised his eyes in surprise and grabbed Lu Huaining's arm with both hands, "What about others, why don't they come back with you."

Hearing this, Lu Huaining hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to tell the truth, "Master is in trouble and can't show his face for the time being."

Xiao Ruohan's beauty turned pale. She knew that the only thing that could make Bei Xiuyan afraid to show up was that the secret was revealed.

Seeing that she looked like she was in danger, Lu Huaining couldn't help but comfort her and said, "Don't worry, sister, I will be here from now on if there is any big trouble. I guarantee that no one will dare to touch Master."

A wry smile appeared on Xiao Ruohan's lips. She originally wanted to say that this trouble was too big to deal with, but she couldn't bear to hit Lu Huaining. Finally she patted him on the shoulder, turned and left.