After a while, Mu Jinan presented the peeled walnuts to Li Huaijin, and she added a few more words of concern:

"Your Majesty, you have been reading for so long, you should take a break. Reading for too long is bad for your eyes."

Li Huaijin looked at her coldly. Seeing that she ate well and slept well every day, she was very energetic and never cared about herself, he asked curiously:

"Today, are you concerned about me?"

Although Mu Jinan didn't know how to coax a man, she knew that gentle and coquettish women were popular, so she said delicately:

"My Lord, I care about you all the time."

Li Huaijin's lips curled up into a smile, knowing that she wanted to see Li Heng, so he pretended to be seductive, seeing through her but not saying anything:

"I understand your intention. Please eat this walnut."

Mu Jinan asked tentatively: "I heard that there will be a palace banquet. I haven't seen it yet. Can you take me with you?"

Li Huaijin flipped through the books and hesitated deliberately:

"Your identity has not been confirmed yet, it is not appropriate to take you there"

Mu Jinan suddenly had an idea and praised him profusely. It was the first time in his life that he praised a man:

"Your Majesty is the most powerful, handsome and handsome man in the world. How about I change into men's clothes and become your follower?"

Seeing that Li Huaijin remained silent, she started to act coquettishly again, pulling at Li Huaijin's clothes:

"Good prince, please take me with you. I promise not to cause you any trouble and will do my best to serve you in the future."

Seeing her acting coquettishly, soft and cute, Li Huaijin was affected by the poison of love and pretended to be reluctant:

"Then I'll take you there."

Mu Jinan happily pulled Li Huaijin's sleeve upon hearing this, accidentally touching his hand:

"Thank you, Your Majesty"

Mu Jinan just felt that men just needed to be praised more and things would be done.

A hint of warmth brushed across the back of Li Huaijin's hand, and a hint of tenderness shone in his eyes.

She raised her eyes slightly and unexpectedly met his gaze. The heat in their eyes gradually gathered into a cluster of strong light.

Li Huaijin's back was burning and his breath was hot.

Heartbeat.

The sound outside the house broke the ambiguous atmosphere at the moment.

Mu Jinan quickly withdrew his hand and said shyly:

"My Lord, please help me find a low-key men's suit."

After she left, Wurong came into the house and knelt down in front of Li Huaijin. He said coldly:

"What's the matter"

Wurong raised her head, smiled and said:

"I am here to help you take a bath."

Li Huaijin looked indifferent and sneered:

"Keep your duty, I will let you stay in the palace. If you put your heart on me, I will send you out tomorrow."

Wu Rong said calmly, "I know I was wrong," and then bowed and left. She thought to herself:

"It seems that the prince will not like me easily"

"Got to find a way"

Soon the day of the palace banquet arrived. In the wing room of the Qi'an Pavilion, Mei Luo was helping Mu Jin'an dress up. Mu Jin'an was holding an octagonal mirror with mother-of-pearl inlay in his hand and sighed inwardly:

"The back of this mirror is exquisitely crafted, with lotus petals blooming inside, interwoven with luxuriant branches and leaves. It is made of red jade, lapis lazuli, shells, and amber. This is a cultural relic, what a pity..."

She was quite cautious. She didn't use any rouge or powder today and just drew her eyebrows thicker.

Although she changed into men's clothes, she was still recognizable as a woman.

Jing Li approached Mu Jinan and whispered, "Madam, I saw the two of them were very close recently."

Mu Jinan ordered: "When I'm not around, please pay more attention"

When the group left the house, they saw Li Huaijin wearing an emerald-black half-sleeve, a white tea-colored robe, and a gold and jade belt around his waist. He looked elegant and reserved.

Mu Jinan had a silver hairpin in his hair, and wore a jade-green robe with narrow sleeves and a round collar. The collar opened outwards on both sides, and he wore a sachet on a leather belt, looking like a handsome young man.

She sat in the carriage, admiring herself and talking to herself:

"If I were a man, I would be a handsome and suave man"

"But this jade green color is too attractive. Why doesn't Your Majesty find me some darker clothes?"

Li Huaijin's eyes flickered. He secretly looked at her size that day. As a prince, he actually peeked at a woman:

"This is the clothes I wore when I was a teenager. This is the only one that fits your body shape."

A trace of surprise flashed across Mu Jinan's eyes, and he smiled faintly:

"Your Majesty is so attentive?"

Mu Jinan was completely unaware that a deep gaze was falling on her. Li Huaijin's eyes sank slightly, as if thinking about something.

It was already the hour of You when Mu Jinan arrived at the Nanneiqing Palace. She followed Li Huaijin with her head down.

There were towering buildings, colorful silks fluttering under the eaves, and thousands of prayer lanterns blooming in the sky. The lights along the way were brilliant, the scenery was picturesque, and the princes and nobles were dressed in bright clothes.

The palace maids held rolling lanterns in their hands and led the way.

Mu Jinan looked down and saw the palace maids holding silk and wooden palace lanterns, which were painted with flowers, birds and plants, and looked lifelike.

After a while, Li Huaijin came into the hall and sat cross-legged at the table, with Mu Jinan sitting behind him on his right.

She lowered her head, raised her eyes slightly, and saw a young couple sitting in front of her. The man was handsome and the woman was like a god from heaven, with fair skin and skin as white as cream.

She whispered, "Who is the most beautiful lady?"

Li Huaijin whispered: "Princess Qi, Shen"

Mu Jinan couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"This is the imperial concubine in the future. The father-in-law took his daughter-in-law by force. She is so beautiful that she can make fishes sink to the bottom of their waters and geese fall to the ground, and the moon and flowers blush. This is her, right? She is truly a deity descended from heaven. What a pity..."

A horse gallops in red dust and the concubine smiles.

Mu Jinan only felt a voice coming into his ears:

"It's her portrait, the concubine of Prince Liang."

"Looks like"

Just as he was about to turn around, he heard the eunuch shout, "The Emperor is here, Madam Xiangying is here."

Everyone stood up immediately. The hall was in a state of silence. Everyone said in unison:

"Your Highness, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty"

Prince Rui Li Heng turned his head to glance at Mu Jinan, with a smile on his face that seemed to have deep meaning.

He remembered that Li Huaijin had no weight before, so why had he become an important figure now?

Is it because of Mu Jinan? She is the heroine, whoever she gets close to will be the hero?

I am the male protagonist, why did I change?

Mu Jinan met his gaze. His eyes showed scrutiny and secret delight. Mu Jinan was puzzled and even had a sense of déjà vu.

When Li Huaijin saw Li Heng staring at Mu Jinan, he felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart. It was not jealousy, but he seemed to want to kill Li Heng.

His heart suddenly stagnated. Why did he have such a feeling? It seemed familiar.

Emperor Ming said, "Today is a family dinner, there is no need to be formal." Your Majesty and Madam Xiangying sat in front of the hall.

Emperor Ming smiled happily and said:

"Heng'er, you have suffered a lot in the Yuhe tribe these years. This banquet is for you. You have been away from Chang'an for many years. I wonder if you can get used to the food."

Li Heng showed his royal demeanor with every move he made. He cupped his hands and said:

"Father, I am ashamed to say that I have seen the precious food at the banquet today. I know that our country is extremely prosperous. All this is due to your wisdom."

"Although I am not in Chang'an, I miss my father day and night. I hope I can always be by his side. I don't ask for fame or fortune, but only for the love between father and son."

As he spoke, Li Heng's eyes became sour and two lines of tears slid down his cheeks. He raised his eyes and looked at Emperor Ming sadly. His Majesty's eyes were full of heartache and he quickly stood up and helped him up.

The tone is full of self-blame and pampering:

"I'm glad you're back. I will make it up to you."

Li Heng pursed his lips and said with a slightly pitiful look: "Thank you, father. With your blessing, I believe that no one will dare to bully me in the future."

Emperor Ming was shocked. His face was serious. He held Li Heng's hand and said anxiously and caringly:

"Who dares to bully my prince? Tell me now."

Li Heng suddenly frowned, with a look of pain on his face, and retracted his arm. His Majesty sensed his fear and was about to raise his hand to look at his arm, but he immediately covered himself with both hands and curled up:

"Do not beat me"

Emperor Ming's eyes were hazy, and he choked up a little:

"Heng'er, it's father, don't be afraid, let me see"

Li Heng slowly lowered his hands. Emperor Ming lifted up his sleeves and saw that his arms were covered with knife and whip wounds and frostbite. Emperor Ming was furious and said:

"Who hurt me? I want to kill him."

Li Heng's eyes were red, and he said aggrievedly: "Father, it's all over. I have no regrets in my heart for being able to see you today."

"Don't let your son hurt your relationship"

Emperor Ming had a murderous look on his face and asked with concern:

"Heng'er, tell father quickly."

Everyone had complicated expressions on their faces, and Crown Prince Li Xu remained silent.

The King of Qi frowned, and Princess Huaiyu looked curious.

Mu Jinan raised his eyes and looked contemptuously: "Why are you crying? It's a self-torture trick."

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