In danger, he traveled through time to save her, and the black-bellied prince doted on her

Mu Jinan wanted to learn a few more words, but when she heard the second wife outside the courtyard talking nonsense and insulting her mother, how could she tolerate it? She put down the book, took the bow and arrow and went out of the house. She stood in front of the door and looked down at the second wife in front of her:

"How can you have any say over this princess's mother? This is my Mu family, how dare you act so arrogantly here?"

Seeing that Mu Jin'an dared to hold a bow, Xiao Wan wondered, Emperor Ming forbade reading and martial arts, why did Mu Jin'an look so heroic, did he learn martial arts secretly? But she was not afraid, because she knew that Emperor Ming would not make a decision for Mu Jin'an.

Mu Yun, who was standing next to Xiao Wan, was also surprised. She was not Mu Chen's daughter and had no right to compete with Mu Jin'an. However, the Xiao family had been in charge of the mansion for the past ten years. She would not be afraid of the little girl who had been imprisoned for ten years. She shouted:

"Everyone, come in. She dared to disobey her elders. Take her to the ancestral hall."

Many servants, about twenty in total, rushed into the Moon Cave Gate in an instant. All of them followed Xiao Wan's orders and went towards Mu Jinan.

"Swoosh!" The arrow flew through the crowd with a loud bang and headed straight for Xiao Wan, embedding itself firmly into her shoulder. Xiao Wan's eyes were filled with shock and pain. Blood soaked through her clothes and she looked incredible.

"Ah!" More than a dozen people flew up instantly. This man's footsteps were as fast as the wind, his figure was erratic, and every move he made was fatal. No one could see his whereabouts at all. The breeze blew by, and blood fell.

Xiao Wan was injured and worried that she would die, so she left immediately and asked a doctor to see her, and the servants dispersed.

Mu Jinan raised her eyes to look at the young man. He was wearing a green shirt, had a handsome face, and compassionate eyes. He was looking at her tenderly. She lowered her eyes shyly:

"Who are you?"

The young man raised his thick eyebrows slightly and smiled gently: "Gu Wenxuan, I have been in Yuzhou for ten years. I have just arrived in Sheng'an City after receiving the pardon from His Majesty. My mother is Princess Rongying, and I am your cousin."

Mu Jinan didn't know who Princess Rongying was, but since she had just returned to Sheng'an City, she came here to help her out, so she must not be a bad person. The two of them went into the house, sat at the rosewood table, looked at each other, and didn't know what to say.

Gu Wenxuan saw that she looked very much like Princess Rongde in the portrait, with a dazzling lotus figure and gorgeous peony face, a beauty that could overwhelm a country and a city, a rare beauty. When he saw her holding a bow and arrow, he said in disbelief:

"Your Majesty forbids you to study and practice martial arts, but you can draw a Mongolian bow and shoot a target?"

Mu Jinan said nothing. Ever since Li Jingye tried to kill her and grabbed her wrist, she could not resist the force. At night, when Qiu Shui was asleep, she often lifted the Buddha shrine, drum stool, table, practiced arm strength, and used dry branches as darts. She laughed and said:

"I came across this by accident, cousin, are you going to get married?"

Gu Wenxuan looked up in surprise, as if he had heard it wrong. How could she ask such questions when they first met? However, it was the same as what his mother said, and his eyes revealed the shyness of a young man:

"We haven't talked about marriage yet. My mother said that she would wait until you reach the age of marriage and then ask you in Sheng'an City. If you are willing, we can meet each other. If you are not willing, I will meet other girls."

Mu Jinan vaguely felt that Emperor Ming would not let her go easily. Her father and brother could only return to Sheng'an City when she got married. She wanted to see her brother. The girl lowered her eyes and stole a glance at him:

"Then I will marry you. I have a dowry."

The east wind was blowing, as warm as the summer wind. Gu Wenxuan's ears turned red and his tender eyes were suddenly shocked. He had never met such a frank and cheerful girl. He was stunned for a long time, staring at her face. The girl was as graceful as a startled swan and her beauty was the most beautiful in the world. How could he be so worthy of her?

Mu Jinan's eyes were full of tears, and she smiled charmingly:

"After we get married, we will leave Sheng'an City and go to the frontier. You will teach me to read and practice martial arts, and I will give you four children, all of whom will be as smart and beautiful as me. Are you willing, Brother Wenxuan?"

Gu Wenxuan was stunned. How could her voice be so nice? He felt as if he had lost his soul. It was the first time someone called him Brother Wenxuan like this. The young man’s eyes were tender:

"Okay, I don't like Sheng'an City anyway, we can go wherever you want to go."

Mu Jinan thought that she must stay away from Emperor Ming to avoid being plotted against. She never wanted to enter the palace again. She raised her eyes and smiled tenderly and coquettishly, her eyes full of expectation:

"Then can you hold me in your arms, just like my mother held me? In all these years in the palace, no one has ever cared for me or held me in their arms. I miss my mother."

Surprise and shyness filled the boy's beautiful eyes. Gu Wenxuan also had heartache in his eyes. He thought, she was only five years old when she entered the palace. He wondered how lonely she must have been in the past ten years. His heart ached. He put his arms around her, but he didn't dare to get close to her. He gently patted her back with his palm, tears in his eyes:

"Don't be afraid, I'll be there for you in the future."

Mu Jinan did not feel his embrace, and wondered why he only patted her on the back. However, it seemed like he was comforting her, and she also felt a little like she was home. She had just seen that he was very skilled in martial arts, and if he could teach her everything he knew, she would immediately say:

"Come to my room tonight."

Gu Wenxuan's fingers moved stiffly, her ears turned red, and she was extremely shy. She wondered if she was so lonely as no one had cared for her for so many years. But he was a man, so how could she let him come to her room without any hesitation?

"You come and teach me martial arts, teach me swordsmanship." Seeing that he was silent, Mu Jinan did not think much about it. She just wanted to become stronger quickly. She leaned close to his ear and whispered like a child expecting, "When I was a child, my mother often kissed me on the face."

Gu Wenxuan's face flushed, he heard it clearly, this should not be a dream, he has never kissed a woman, his heart was beating like a drum, looking at her pair of bright eyes full of longing and expectation, his cheek gradually approached hers, so close that his lips lingered on her face.

Mu Jinan opened her eyes and looked at him. Seeing him approaching, she also moved closer to him, blinking her eyes and waiting for him to kiss her face.

Gu Wenxuan's cheeks flushed, and his hands trembled with nervousness. Looking at the girl's creamy face and snow-white skin, the boy's heart beat violently and his eyelashes trembled: "Close your eyes."

Mu Jinan closed her eyes immediately. She felt the breath getting closer and closer. She smiled slightly and waited for him.

"What are you doing?" Mu Jinan was frightened. Before he could kiss her, he was interrupted by an evil voice coming from nowhere.

She looked up and saw the man standing in front of the door, with the bright light shining behind him. He was wearing a scarlet brocade robe, and a white jade belt outlined his perfect waistline. The young man was full of heroic spirit, with an imposing manner and a handsome face, illuminated by the warm light. He was handsome to an excessive degree, and even the peach blossoms lingering behind him were not as stunning as him. His eyes were like ink, and the surging tide was hidden in his pupils. He looked at her with gloomy and resentful eyes.

Mu Jinan looked at his face carefully, as if she had seen him somewhere before. She frowned slightly. In these years, she had only seen one man with a vigilant look in his eyes. He chased her to her house. After so many years, he still had not forgotten the hatred. She immediately hid behind Gu Wenxuan:

"Who are you?"

Li Jingye's eyes were deep as he stared coldly at the two people in front of him. They were so close when they met for the first time. He moved his feet and looked down at her:

"Who taught you that? You're not married yet, how can you be intimate with a man? Do you really not remember me?"

Mu Jinan lowered his eyes with a guilty conscience, but felt that he had done nothing wrong. He pulled Gu Wenxuan up and motioned him to stand in front of her, fearing that Li Jingye would kill him. He said frankly:

"Prince Liang, I miss my mother. She used to hug me and kiss me. I'm going to marry Gu Wenxuan soon, so why not kiss her? What does it have to do with you?"

Gu Wenxuan glanced at Li Jingye. The two had known each other since childhood and often exchanged letters. He protected Mu Jinan with his arms. In the past, the imperial decree did not allow him to return to Sheng'an City, so he could not take care of Mu Jinan. Now that he was back, he would never let anyone bully her again. His eyes were calm and unyielding:

"Prince Liang, it was your majesty who killed the prince by mistake. It has nothing to do with Jin'er. If you hate her, you must kill her. Why not take my life? She is my wife-to-be. I will bear all the consequences for her."

Mu Jinan looked up in surprise. He was willing to sacrifice his life for her. Even if it was just a casual remark, at least he stood in front of her. In terms of martial arts, she was no match for Li Jingye. What was wrong with using force? The emperor also used his power to oppress her.

Li Jingye's eyes curled up, and he saw clearly what Mu Jinan was thinking. She wanted to get married as soon as possible to avoid Emperor Ming, and it would be best if she left Sheng'an City. He thought, they just met for the first time, and he said so much, and they almost kissed. People who didn't know would think they were childhood sweethearts. The young man looked unhappy, with a half-smile on his lips, and said in a weird tone:

"Humph, she said before that she would marry me when she reached the age of marriage and bear three children as atonement, but now she wants to marry you?"

Gu Wenxuan clenched the girl's sleeve with his fingertips and looked at her tenderly. She had been imprisoned for ten years, and it must have been difficult for her to smile. This must be a helpless statement, even if it was true. The boy turned his eyes and smiled provocatively:

"Even if she marries you, I still want to marry her. Don't men have three wives and four concubines? I don't care about these things. She said she wanted to give birth to four children for me. I guess she likes me more."

Li Jingye's heart stagnated. Seeing her hiding beside Gu Wenxuan like a kitten, a subtle emotion flashed across the boy's eyes. He felt a little bitter in his heart and his expression was sad and lost. Then he calmed down:

"You just returned to Sheng'an City, why don't you go to the palace with the princess to meet His Majesty? If I want to kill her, I will kill you. Once I say something, I can't go back on my word."

Gu Wenxuan knew the importance of this matter and believed in Li Jingye's character. He signaled Mu Jinan not to be afraid and left in a hurry.

The two of them were in the same room. The spring chill in March was colder than the winter snow. Mu Jinan's soul had already flown three miles away. She was trembling a little, stole glances at him many times, and asked:

"Your Highness Prince Liang, what brings you to the palace? Do you still hate me so much? Do you still want to kill me?"

Li Jingye's mind flashed back to the way Gu Wenxuan approached her. For some reason, he felt a little jealous in his heart, and his eyes were full of anxiety. Her red lips and delicate face, her pair of peach blossom eyes made her even more charming, which really made people pity her. Even if she was not allowed to study, she was so smart. On the first day after leaving the palace, she planned to leave the place of right and wrong and escape from the control of the imperial power. He concealed the strange emotions in his eyes, and his deep eyes were teasing, but also full of inquiry:

"I am here to collect a debt. I want three children."

Mu Jinan's heart tightened. He didn't say he would kill her, but did he not hate her? Three children, this is what she said herself. The girl loosened her grip on the teacup, and the scalding tea splashed on the back of her hand:

"what!"

"Be careful." Li Jingye unconsciously cared for her. He pulled her wrist, walked closer to the wooden frame, held the back of her hand, and washed the burned area with cold water. The girl's skin was smooth and delicate. He felt the warmth and softness of his rough fingertips holding the bow and sword. It was the first time he touched a girl's hand. The boy's ears turned red and his heart was pounding. Seeing her surprised expression, Li Jingye hurriedly looked away, thinking:

"I came here to kill her, why would I say something like asking for a child?"

Mu Jinan's brain was working rapidly. As long as she was not killed, there would be one less enemy. As for the three children, her starry eyes turned slightly:

"King Liang, I'm not educated, so I don't know what Ji Ma Chase means. I said before that I would give you a child, but you regard me as an enemy, so I dare not approach you."

Li Jingye held her hand and washed it with cold water for a long time, not believing her words at all. Perhaps because she did not resist his handshake, he was not as nervous as before. The young man pressed forward and she stepped back step by step.

Mu Jinan's back touched the clothes hanger. He was blocked in a small space by him. He felt a strange and nervous feeling, as if he was shy. He stammered:

"You...you don't mess around..."

Li Jingye was confused by her shyness and nervousness, thinking, she was about to kiss Gu Wenxuan just now, why wasn't she so shy? The boy seemed to find it fun, hooked her chin with his slender fingers, stared straight into her beautiful eyes, and said in a low and magnetic voice with a bit of temptation:

"Didn't you say you wanted someone to hug you like your mother? I'll hug you."

"What? Um..." Before Mu Jinan could react, she threw herself forward into his arms, her cheek pressed against his front, her soft body touching his solid chest. The girl was terrified, afraid that he would kill her with the dagger.

She could clearly feel Li Jingye's violently beating heart. His hands gently stroked her back, head, and neck like an adult coaxing a child. His arms held her tightly, just like when her mother held her. She received all the care and warmth.

She had waited for this moment for ten years. Mu Jinan seemed to want to stay in his arms forever. She finally let down all her guard and vigilance. Her arms unconsciously touched his waist and back, and she hugged Li Jingye tightly. She smelled the faint plum fragrance of his clothes, and her heart felt much more at ease.

Li Jingye felt the fear of the girl in his arms gradually calm down. The action of her hugging his waist and back made him look shocked. His body stiffened for a moment, just like the last time his father hugged him when he left that day.

Li Jingye had been holding a grudge for many years, and he missed his father even more. Tears welled up in his eyes. He had never been so vulnerable in front of others. The boy rubbed his cheek against her forehead, and remembered what he said when they were young. They should have been childhood sweethearts, but they had been holding a grudge for many years.

Seven years ago, when he entered Zimu Zhai and saw her imprisoned in a small and cramped room, and saw her longing for death and yet longing to escape from the cage, the murderous intent in his heart faded away.

Li Jingye hugged her tighter again, and the resentment in his heart seemed to disappear. After his tears disappeared, his tone became much gentler:

"You have already embraced me, do you still want to marry Gu Wenxuan?"

Mu Jinan was greedily immersed in it, hiding in his arms, wanting to hold him for a while longer, and said with a smile: "Well, just a hug, I want to marry Gu Wenxuan."

Jealousy flashed in Li Jingye's eyes, and he hugged her tightly with his arms. His eyes were deep and captivating. He lifted her chin and stared at her straightly:

"You haven't read, you don't know, if I hold you, you will get pregnant, with my child, how can you marry him? You can't tell anyone, understand? And you are not allowed to get close to Gu Wenxuan, do you hear me?"

Mu Jinan was stunned. Pregnant? Then how could she escape from Sheng'an City? This would be unfair to Gu Wenxuan. She looked at the charm in his eyes and nodded:

"I know. I heard you."

Li Jingye gently stroked her hair with his fingertips, thinking that this little girl was too easily fooled. He looked at her gently and said, "The peach blossoms in Zhongnan Mountain bloom late. It will take another ten days. When the peach blossoms are in full bloom, I will take you to Zhongnan Mountain."