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The court had a five-day holiday for the New Year. Murong Xuanyi and Yuan Ying stayed in the palace for two days and then returned to the mansion. Not long after Murong Xuanyi arrived at the mansion, Wei Ruchi came.

Murong Xuanyi was a little surprised that Wei Ruchi, who usually regarded Dali Temple as his home, suddenly visited. This was also the first time that Wei Ruchi came to visit since he moved into this mansion.

Murong Xuanyi pretended to tease, "Lord Wei, is the sun rising from the west today?" After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled. The atmosphere was relaxed with a bit of teasing.

Upon hearing this, Wei Ruchi raised his lips slightly and asked, "Why? I can't come to my Wei Mansion."

Murong Xuanyi rolled his eyes at him and said, "Tell me, what do you want from me?"

Wei Ruchi pretended to be innocent and replied: "Can't I just come here to visit you?"

As he spoke, Murong Xuanyi rolled his eyes in response. The interaction between the two was full of tacit understanding and friendship.

Murong Xuanyi shook his head and said with a smile: "I would rather believe that there are ghosts in the world than believe what you said. If you have something to say, please tell me."

Wei Ruchi sighed softly, as if he was considering his words in his mind: "Um...how is Princess Anyang these days?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Murong Xuanyi's expression instantly became solemn. He stared at Wei Ruchi with a sharp gaze and asked in a deep voice, "Why are you asking her?" His tone revealed a seriousness and concern that should not be underestimated.

Seeing this, Wei Ruchi quickly explained, "I was just asking casually. She seemed to be in a bad mood when she was riding alone at the horse farm last time. As the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, it is my duty to show some concern."

"It seems that caring about the princess is not within the scope of your duties in the Dali Temple, right? Murong Xuanyi could not fail to see his thoughts and sneered: "I think you have ulterior motives."

Wei Ruchi spread his hands helplessly: "We have been brothers for many years, don't you know what kind of person I am? I just..."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense." Murong Xuanyi interrupted him, "What do you want to say?"

Wei Ruchi took a deep breath, as if he was carrying a heavy burden, and said firmly: "I admire Princess Anyang, but I don't know how she feels about me. I came to you today and beg you to help me."

Murong Xuanyi was secretly surprised when he heard this. Everyone in the capital knew that Wei Ruchi, the son of Wei Taifu, was not interested in women, but now he had fallen in love with Princess Anyang.

"A spur of the moment? Or has it been planned for a long time?" Murong Xuanyi asked in a stern voice.

Wei Ruchi looked at Murong Xuanyi, his eyes full of sincerity and pleading: "Xuanyi, you and I have been brothers for many years, I will be honest with you. Five years ago, at your father's 50th birthday banquet, I fell in love with Princess Anyang at first sight. I have kept this feeling hidden for many years."

Murong Xuanyi stared at Wei Ruchi for a long time, and suddenly felt like joking, and said with a smile: "You are too old, and you and Anyang may not be a good match. What's more, Anyang may not favor an old man like you."

Upon hearing this, Wei Ruchi hurriedly explained, "How can I be old? I am still half a year younger than you." He paused, and then added, "Age is not an obstacle. If I am lucky enough to marry Anyang, I will treat her as my life. Heaven and earth are my witness! You can rest assured."

He continued, "Besides, you are several years older than Lord Yuan. If you can marry, why can't I?"

When Murong Xuanyi heard Wei Ruchi mention Yuan Ying, he looked inexplicably flustered: "How did you know this?"

Wei Ruchi smiled calmly and explained, "You don't have to be nervous. I will never say anything nonsense. In fact, this matter is not difficult to guess. You asked me to buy a mansion, and you don't need a concubine. How can I believe that you are a homosexual? Therefore, I guess that Master Yuan is a woman."

Murong Xuanyi thought of something and asked, "So, at the Imperial Concubine's birthday banquet, you specifically came to her rescue for this reason?"

Wei Ruchi nodded, revealing a bit of helplessness and heartache in his expression: "Princess Anyang is so innocent that she can't tell that Lord Yuan is a girl. She is deeply in love with her and is heartbroken. Seeing her like this, my heart is broken. I have waited for so many years. If I don't take action now and she is deceived, what should I do?"

Murong Xuanyi pondered for a moment and replied, "I can't make the decision for Anyang on this matter. However, I can arrange a meeting for you. Whether it can be accomplished depends on your luck."

Wei Ruchi's eyes flashed with excitement: "That's great, thank you!"

Murong Xuanyi looked at him expectantly and shook his head, thinking: Love really makes people blind. But at the same time, he also hoped that Wei Ruchi could get what he wanted.

Inside Yikun Palace

Li Yongjun, the general of the southwest, said to the imperial concubine with a serious look: "Sister, please be at ease. I will find an opportunity to teach Yuan Ying a lesson. During the sacrificial ceremony, I have seen his true strength. Although he has some brute force, he is just an ant to me. I can subdue him with one hand. Humph! I swear to seek justice for my third brother."

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Concubine's eyes slightly reddened. She pretended to wipe away her tears and gently warned, "Brother, you must be cautious in your actions and do not underestimate the enemy. Even the Crown Prince could not do anything to him, which shows that this man is not an ordinary person. Moreover, he is extremely cautious in his actions and even avoided the New Year's Eve banquet, which shows that he is very scheming."

Upon hearing this, the Southwest General snorted with disdain and said firmly, "Don't worry, sister! You just need to wait for good news and watch how I will put on a good show so that Yuan Ying will have nowhere to hide."

On the fourth day of the first lunar month, Murong Xuanyi specially sent someone to the palace to tell Princess Anyang that he had carefully prepared a New Year gift for her and sincerely invited her to come to the palace to receive it.

Upon hearing the news, Princess Anyang happily stepped into the gate of Wei Mansion.

As soon as they met, she asked Murong Xuanyi in a clear and pleasant voice: "Fifth brother, what kind of mysterious New Year's gift have you prepared for me?"

Murong Xuanyi looked at her, a gentle smile on his lips, and casually took a brocade box from the table and handed it to her.

Princess Anyang gently opened the brocade box, revealing a golden hairpin. A hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes, and she whispered, "Is this it?"

Suddenly, her eyes inadvertently swept across the dazzling coral bracelet in the brocade box beside her. Her eyes suddenly lit up with surprise, and she asked with a smile as beautiful as a flower: "Fifth brother, is this coral bracelet for me?"

Murong Xuanyi's smile was mixed with a hint of cunning, and he replied: "Why don't you try it and see if it suits your taste?"

Princess Anyang couldn't wait to put it on. The bright color of the coral made her hands look even whiter. She exclaimed with joy, "Thank you, Fifth Brother. You are so kind!"

Murong Xuanyi responded calmly: "This is not mine, you don't need to thank me."

Princess Anyang heard this and couldn't help wondering, "If it's not yours, why did you give it to me?"

At this moment, Wei Ruchi walked into the hall and saw Princess Anyang. He said excitedly, "Princess Anyang, long time no see."

Princess Anyang felt somewhat embarrassed when she saw Wei Ruchi. After all, her previous gaffe was still fresh in her mind. She forced a smile and responded, "Master Wei is fine."

Wei Ruchi seemed to sense her discomfort, so he said in a relaxed tone: "Princess, your fifth brother and I are like brothers. I am half a year younger than him. You can just call me Brother Ruchi."

Princess Anyang blushed slightly, lowered her head shyly, and called softly, "Brother Ruchi."

Murong Xuanyi looked at the coral bracelet in Princess Anyang's hand and said, "Anyang, this coral bracelet is from Ruchi."

Upon hearing this, Princess Anyang quickly took off the bracelet and tried to return it. Wei Ruchi stopped her and explained, "Princess, this is a New Year's gift I prepared specially for you. It came all the way from the Western Regions."

As he said this, he personally walked to Princess Anyang, gently put the coral bracelet on her hand again, and said softly: "It really looks beautiful on you, I hope you like it."

Princess Anyang looked at Wei Ruchi's sincere eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She bit her lip lightly and whispered, "Thank you..."

When Murong Xuanyi saw this scene, the corners of his mouth slightly raised and a barely perceptible smile flashed in his eyes.

At this time, Yuan Ying also came over. Princess Anyang saw that Yuan Ying was a little embarrassed, then she laughed, walked over, took Yuan Ying's hand and said, "Yuan Ying, you are here."

"Well, your fifth brother asked me to come over for hot pot."

Princess Anyang glanced at the two of them and smiled silently.

At this time, Yuxi had prepared lunch and placed a pot of steaming hot pot on the table. After her improvements, the taste became more unique and more tempting.

The room was filled with warmth, and the four of them sat together, chatting and laughing. Princess Anyang and Wei Ruchi had a great time talking, and the distance between them gradually narrowed.

Snowflakes were flying, time was passing, and this winter afternoon became particularly warm. In Murong Xuanyi's heart, there were also ripples that he himself had not even noticed...