Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

The four of them breathed a sigh of relief as they walked down the long street, and looked at each other with unbearable smiles.

Hao Yu: "Is the emperor's uncle also in such a state of distress?"

Xie Ying: "The king's uncle is also a minister."

Li Zhengzhong: "Isn't the Grand Master also running after evil spirits?"

Liu Xun: "I was careless for a moment."

Ran Qianxi finished washing up in Huanle Center. When she opened the door, she saw Baili Yong standing in front of the door with his hands behind his back.

"His Majesty."

Baili Yong smiled faintly and walked over with his hands behind his back: "Xier, are you awake?"

Ran Qianxi: "Yeah, Your Majesty woke up so early."

He did not continue the pleasantries but chose to test: "Oh, by the way, I did not see my brother this morning. Xier, do you know when he left?"

Ran Qianxi: "It should be like this at midnight."

The person in front of him actually remembered the time when the other person left so accurately. I think they must have been very close last night. His expression suddenly became sinister, but his mouth corners raised insincerely: "Xi'er remembers it so clearly."

Ran Qianxi seemed to realize that she had said something wrong, but was worried that explaining would only make things worse, so she chose to avoid the main point: "Zi Shi is the time when His Majesty goes to sleep, so I remember it so clearly."

Baili Yong smiled and lifted her chin to kiss her without knowing why. In less than two seconds, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her uncontrollably, their lips and tongue making ambiguous sounds.

Every time Ran Qianxi moved back a little, he would move closer to her. After a while, she had no choice but to give up struggling.

The other party's nerves have reached a high pressure, and he is still saying ambiguous love words: "Xi'er, hug me."

After hesitating for a moment, Ran Qianxi pushed him away.

"Your Majesty, you should calm down."

This push sobered him up instantly. He looked at his lover in front of him and smiled sadly: "Yes, I should calm down."

After a moment, he stretched out his right hand and grasped her wrist: "What if I don't mind? Like them, I don't want to monopolize you, I just want to have you. If so, can you..."

"No."

A resounding "can't" came from behind Ran Qianxi, and Tan Qianhuan calmly stepped forward, pulled her back and protected her behind him.

"Your Majesty, the way of a monarch is the way to govern a country. A monarch is the country, and he should be respected and trusted by all the people."

Baili Yong: "Are you saying that I am a person who does not keep his word?"

Tan Qianhuan: "When water is not controlled, it cannot be stopped; the human heart is in danger, and it is also in danger."

After hearing what he said, Baili Yong was immediately furious: "How dare you! How dare you teach me a lesson!"

Tan Qianhuan: "How dare I? I just read some sage books and don't understand their meaning. Please teach me, Your Majesty."

Baili Yong glared at him, and a hint of dullness gradually appeared in his handsome and contemptuous phoenix eyes.

"I will not forgive you for stealing my wife in this life. In the next life, I will also cut you into pieces!"

Tan Qianhuan: "Your Majesty, I think you know that life is not easy, so it's useless to talk about the afterlife!"

Baili Yong smiled contemptuously and said, "You think you won? It's just that I don't want to see Xier in a dilemma."

Tan Qianhuan stared at him coldly and did not intend to continue the confrontation. Instead, he raised his Tianyi and bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."

Not saying anything made Baili Yong leave in anger, with a lot of resentment in his heart that he couldn't get rid of.

Seeing him leave, Ran Qianxi slowly pulled down Tan Qianhuan's sleeves, and looked back with a doting look on her face: "Are you hungry?"

Ran Qianxi: "Well, I drank more and ate less last night."

Tan Qianhuan: "I'll take you to the street to eat, and then we'll take the pregnancy-preserving medicine when we come back."

Ran Qianxi: "Okay. Are you... not angry?"

Seeing the other party's cautious expression, he smiled and put his arm around her: "Xi'er, you are so much stronger than him, so you are wise not to show off. I believe in you, so you won't be angry."

The other party suddenly hugged him tightly, and his words were full of guilt: "But I have been here for a few days... and I have done other things that are not very prominent..." Despite this, he still smiled lightly and did not get angry: "It would be better if you can get rid of this lustful habit."

Ran Qianxi: "I tried my best to restrain myself."

Tan Qianhuan: "Then be more restrained. After all, we have our own children."

Ran Qianxi felt instantly ashamed by what he said. She lowered her head and nodded delicately.

"I swear I'll never mess around again after we get married."

Tan Qianhuan gently touched her hair with a doting look on his face: "What can I say to you?"

The Prince's Mansion in Beijing

Baili Shang did not sleep all night, and his confidante sat with him silently all night.

Meng Yue: "Your Majesty has not slept all night, and the dark circles under his eyes make me feel distressed."

Baili Shang smiled and touched her hair, but when she put her hand against his chest and stood up again, she became sad for a moment.

Meng Yue: "My Lord..."

Baili Shang: "Thank you for accompanying me all night last night. Go back and have a rest first."

Meng Yue: "I don't want to leave. Your Majesty is ambitious and not bound by love. I should accompany you. You are always unwilling to give me a status. I don't force you, but why are you unwilling to let me serve you?"

Baili Shang: "I am tired today, let's talk about it another day."

Mengyue: "Because of Miss Ran?"

Baili Shang slowly turned around and touched her cheek: "You are a good girl, even better than her. I didn't touch you not because of other people, but because I don't want to hurt you."

Meng Yue: "But I just want to serve you, my lord."

He then withdrew his hand and said, "You know I don't want to get married. Following me will only waste your time."

Meng Yue: "I am willing to wait for you."

Baili Shang sighed impatiently and turned to leave the room: "Whatever you want."

Mengyue sat back on the bed dejectedly, fatigue finally showing on her face. Ever since Baili Shanglin encountered a pack of wolves three years ago and was saved by chance with extraordinary martial arts skills, she has been following him ever since. She watched him get drunk with many beauties and visit many famous actresses without any complaints. It was supposed to be a story of love at first sight, but it was ruined by the prince's romantic bones.

She couldn't blame him for celebrating Ran Qianxi's birthday with such joy. Even the gift was chosen by him for Baili Shang.

Unexpectedly, he was stopped by Steward Sun as soon as he walked out of the palace.

"Your Highness, please accept the order."

Baili Shang slowly knelt on the ground: "I accept your order."

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, summons you. Today, our country is peaceful and the people are safe. However, the people of Dongyu and Beichuan are eyeing us covetously. My brother You'an is brave and fearless, wise and courageous. He is the best choice to go to the border city. Three days later, he will wear military uniforms and grow his hair. I hope he will cut through the thorns and protect our Dachang land. I decree this."

Baili Shang took a deep breath and bowed. Even though he pretended to be drunk and stupid last night, he still couldn't fool his brother. "Your humble servant Baili Youan accepts the order."

Stationing at the border town was just his way of justifying himself, but in fact it was a secret demotion of Baili Shang. Although his troops remained the same and his title of king was still there, it would be difficult for him to return to the Central Plains.

Sun Long: "Then your highness should take a good rest these few days and avoid meeting those who should not be met."

He just smiled sadly. His closest brother for more than 20 years had forced him to this point because of a woman. He regretted that he knew the pros and cons of it very well, but why did he still take the chance of being seduced by her?

"I understand. Please ask the steward to present this to His Majesty."