The next morning, just after the sun rose, Lu Tingyan could not wait to come to Lu Tianyuan's residence. However, by coincidence, when she arrived, she ran into Lu Tianyuan who was about to go out. Lu Tingyan took a deep breath, mustered up her courage and walked forward, calling out to Lu Tianyuan.

When Lu Tianyuan heard the voice, he turned around and looked at Lu Tingyan, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Lu Tingyan asked without hesitation: "Brother Yuan, I already know everything. It turns out that you are the Crown Prince. So, do you have any unspeakable difficulties? If so, can you tell me?" Her eyes were full of concern and determination, as if she must get an answer.

Lu Tianyuan looked at her, his eyes flashing with complex emotions. After hesitating for a moment, he took a deep breath and decided to tell the whole truth: "Yan'er, in fact, I am the prince of the dynasty. My mother is the current queen. However, due to the jealousy and fear of the imperial concubine, she colluded with the prime minister and framed my grandfather for treason. The Duke of Zhenguo was loyal to the country all his life, but he suffered such unfair treatment, resulting in the loss of 108 innocent lives. At that time, I was also assassinated, and then I was rescued by you when I was exiled to a foreign land. All this was planned by the prime minister, with the purpose of getting rid of me so that my second brother could take advantage of the opportunity and ascend to the throne. Fortunately, I was able to save my life with the careful care of you, my parents. Now, Liang Yu has found me, and my injuries have fully recovered, but it is not easy to return to Beijing to expose the prime minister's conspiracy. The road ahead is full of difficulties and dangers."

Upon hearing this, Lu Tingyan looked at Lu Tianyuan with a firm gaze and said fearlessly, "Brother Yuan, I am not afraid of danger." Her voice was sonorous and powerful, revealing her incomparable determination.

Lu Tianyuan was moved by her courage and determination. Tears welled up in his eyes and he nodded with emotion: "Thank you, Yan'er. But I really don't want to put you in danger." He held Lu Tingyan's hand tightly, as if he wanted to convey his inner worry and care in this way.

"But I can stay by your side and face it with you." Lu Tingyan looked at Lu Tianyuan firmly, "Brother Yuan, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, I am willing to move forward with you side by side."

Lu Tianyuan's heart moved. He didn't expect Lu Tingyan to be so brave and determined.

"Yan'er..." Lu Tianyuan reached out and held Lu Tingyan's hand, "Okay, we'll go together. However, this trip is full of dangers. It is very likely that the Prime Minister will send assassins. You must protect yourself."

Lu Tingyan nodded vigorously, "Don't worry, Brother Yuan, I will be careful, let's go talk to Dad and Mom."

Then Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan walked into the house together, "Dad, Mom, my daughter and Brother Yuan are going to Xiafu City. We will be back soon. Don't worry about me. I will take good care of myself."

Doctor Lu and Mrs. Su looked at each other, their eyes full of worry, but they also understood their daughter's determination.

Su stepped forward and gently stroked Lu Tingyan's hair, "Yan'er, you must come back safely."

Lu Tingyan hugged Su, "Mom, I will."

Afterwards, Lu Tingyan, Lu Tianyuan and Liang Yu set out on the journey to the Dark Abyss Gate together. They knew that the road ahead was difficult, but their steps were extremely firm.

They finally arrived at Yuncheng, a bustling place. Lu Tingyan was deeply attracted by what she saw: "Brother Yuan, it's so lively here!" She said to Jun Moyuan excitedly.

Jun Moyuan smiled slightly and responded gently: "Yan'er, although Yuncheng is prosperous, it is still far behind the capital. When there is a chance, I will definitely take you to visit the capital."

Lu Tingyan nodded happily and thanked him gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Yuan!"

Then, Jun Moyuan suggested: "Yan'er, let's go to Piaoxiang Tower first."

So, the three of them walked towards Piaoxianglou. As soon as they stepped into the door, a smart waiter came up to them and asked attentively, "Dear guests, please come in! Do you want to eat or stay overnight?"

Jun Moyuan answered without hesitation: "Waiter, we want to eat. Bring us a serving of 'Flying Dragon in the Sky' and send it to our room."

"Okay, sir, please wait for a moment." The waiter enthusiastically led them upstairs and arranged for them to stay in a spacious and bright guest room.

After settling in, the waiter hurried downstairs to find the shopkeeper and whispered, "Shopkeeper, someone is looking for you in Room No. 1."

When the shopkeeper heard that someone was looking for him from the Dark Abyss Gate, he was shocked and did not dare to be negligent. He hurried to the Tianhao room. After entering the room, he saw two young men and a little girl. Although he was a little surprised, he did not show contempt, but asked politely: "Shan Wuling, who is looking for me?"

One of the young men took out a jade pendant from his bosom calmly, handed it to the shopkeeper and said, "The river is dry, old man, this is my jade pendant."

The shopkeeper took the jade pendant and examined it carefully. His eyes widened instantly, and his face was filled with astonishment. It turned out that the young man in front of him was the emperor who had never appeared before! He knelt on his knees without hesitation and shouted respectfully: "Your subordinate greets the emperor!"

Jun Moyuan and the other two were startled by this sudden scene. Jun Moyuan was very puzzled and asked in confusion: "Excuse me, old man, why do you call me Emperor?"

The shopkeeper raised his head and answered seriously: "The sect master once said that only the person who holds this jade pendant is our real master."

Hearing this, Jun Moyuan was still confused. He continued to ask: "So, does the Sect Master know about my identity?"

The shopkeeper nodded and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, the master is well aware of the truth that being too successful will frighten the master, and he expected that one day he would be killed. Fortunately, when the family was raided, the master cleverly used a substitute to stay in the mansion in his place. It's a pity that the Duke and others..." At this point, the shopkeeper's voice became a little low, revealing a hint of sadness.

"The sect leader is..." Jun Moyuan asked curiously, with curiosity gleaming in his eyes.

"It's the prince who's busy with the affairs of the sect." The shopkeeper replied, his tone revealing his respect for the prince, "There are many people in the Dark Abyss Sect who have fought on the battlefield with the Duke."

Hearing this, Jun Moyuan's heart moved, and he asked anxiously: "Old man, where is my uncle now?" There was a hint of anxiety in his voice, as if he couldn't wait to see his uncle.

The shopkeeper smiled at Jun Moyuan and said softly, "Emperor, you don't have to be so anxious. In fact, I also followed the Duke back then." Then, he introduced himself, "My name is Zhang Liang. Now the sect leader has personally gone to investigate the murder of the Duke's mansion."

Jun Moyuan nodded to show his understanding. He looked at Zhang Liang gratefully and continued, "Uncle Zhang, if you see your uncle next time, please tell him that he can find me in Lujia Village, Fengxi Town." He hoped to get in touch with his uncle in this way.

Zhang Liang responded respectfully, "I understand. Your Majesty, please rest assured. I wonder if Your Majesty is planning to go inside the gate to take a look? This may help you gain a deeper understanding of the Dark Abyss Gate."

Jun Moyuan thought for a moment and felt that this was a good suggestion. So he answered readily, "Okay, then I'll have to trouble Uncle Zhang to lead the way."

Afterwards, Jun Moyuan and the others followed Zhang Liang into the secret passage. When they walked out of the secret passage, a quiet path appeared before them.

The trail is lined with dense forests, and you can occasionally hear the cheerful chirping of birds, giving people a feeling of tranquility and peace.

However, at this moment, a gust of cold wind blew, causing Lu Tingyan to shiver. She held Jun Moyuan's hand tightly and found that his hand was also shaking slightly. Although the surrounding environment seemed calm, the inexplicable chill made people feel a little uneasy.

"Brother Yuan, I'm a little scared." Lu Tingyan said softly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Jun Moyuan comforted her. He held Lu Tingyan's hand tightly to give her strength.

They continued to move forward, and soon they came to a valley. The valley was filled with a thick fog, and the road ahead could not be seen clearly.

"Is this the entrance to the Abyss Gate?" Lu Tingyan asked.

Zhang Liang nodded, "That's right, Your Majesty, please follow my steps closely and be careful of the traps."

They walked into the valley cautiously. The fog became thicker and thicker, and it was almost pitch dark.

Suddenly, a shrill cry was heard, and Lu Tingyan was so scared that she almost screamed. Jun Moyuan quickly covered her mouth and signaled her not to make a sound.

They looked around vigilantly, and saw a black shadow flash past them. The black shadow shuttled through the thick fog, and Jun Moyuan and Lu Tingyan took a lot of effort to catch up with it. When they saw the true face of the black shadow, they couldn't help but be shocked.

It turned out that the shadow was a man in a black robe with a mask on his face, so his face could not be seen clearly. He was holding a sharp dagger in his hand and looking at them coldly.

"Lao Zhang, who are they? Why did you bring them to the Abyss Gate?" the man asked coldly.

Zhang Liang quickly said, "Old Ma, don't be impulsive. This is the Emperor, and his identity has been confirmed."

The man looked them up and down, then said, "Come with me."

The man led them through the thick fog and arrived in front of an ancient building. The door of the building was closed and there was a mysterious atmosphere around it. "This is the headquarters of the Abyss Gate." The man said.

Jun Moyuan pushed open the door. It was dimly lit inside, and some figures could be vaguely seen. They walked into the hall, and a figure slowly approached.

"Uncle!" Jun Moyuan exclaimed in surprise.

The person who came was the sect leader. He looked at Jun Moyuan, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

"Yuan'er, I'm so glad that you're okay." The uncle, the sect leader, walked forward and held Jun Moyuan's hand tightly.

Jun Moyuan nodded, "Uncle, didn't you go out? Uncle, I was able to be safe this time, thanks to Sister Yan'er and her family."

As he spoke, he pulled Lu Tingyan over to him and said, "Uncle, this is Lu Tingyan. She and her family saved me."

Lu Tingyan lowered her head shyly, "Hello, uncle."

He looked at Lu Tingyan carefully, with a look of approval in his eyes: "You came back when you had something to do, what a good girl."

Jun Moyuan then told his uncle about his experience, and his uncle remained silent after listening.

"Uncle, I want revenge." Jun Moyuan said gritting his teeth.

The sect leader patted his shoulder and said, "Yuan'er, this matter needs to be carefully considered. The prime minister is full of tricks."

Jun Moyuan nodded, "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely do it."

My uncle went on to say, "Miss Lu, thank you for saving Yuan'er. If you need any help, please feel free to ask. We at Junmen will definitely do our best to help you."

Lu Tingyan waved her hands quickly, "Uncle, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

"Okay, you are tired too. Go down and rest first." The sect leader said with a smile.

Jun Moyuan took Lu Tingyan out of the hall. They came to a quiet courtyard, which was the residence prepared for guests inside the gate.

"Sister Yan'er, you can live here. You can come to me anytime if you have any problems. We will go back tomorrow." Jun Moyuan said gently.

Lu Tingyan nodded and said, "Brother Yuan, I know, you go ahead and get busy!"

Jun Moyuan looked at Lu Tingyan, his heart full of gratitude and love. He couldn't help but gently stroked her hair, then turned and left the yard.

Lu Tingyan walked into the room, looked around, and felt a sense of peace in her heart. She walked to the window, opened it, and felt the fresh breeze on her face.

As night fell, Lu Tingyan lay on the bed, her mind racing. She thought about what happened today, and how Jun Moyuan had cared for her. She knew that her feelings for him had also changed without her realizing it.

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