Both worlds are like dreams

In the early spring of the 781st year of the Liuyun calendar, Emperor Beiling was seriously ill. He and a group of old ministers including Duke Jingguo went against the majority opinion and issued an edict to appoint the fifth prince Mo Ruilin as the crown prince.

At that time, the situation was changing.

The old story of Beiyuan’s destruction of the country has surfaced.

In March, Xue Huang wandered the streets and heard all the rumors.

Now everyone is saying that the destruction of Beiyuan was a conspiracy of General Dingguo. In order to obtain the secret treasure of Beiyuan royal family, he assassinated the hostage sent by Beiyuan, spread false information, provoked war between the two countries, and massacred Beiyuan royal family.

The news spread like thunder and lightning and could not be suppressed.

Wei Yunzhou sent her a message before, but there was no way to find out who spread the news. It spread throughout the streets and alleys overnight and could not be suppressed at all.

Xue Huang also found it strange. If not Xu Yao or Wei Yunzhou, who else would spread such news?

Rong Yu accompanied her in the Nuan Yang Tavern to listen to rumors for a whole day, but learned nothing.

He poured a glass of wine for Xue Huang, "Eat something."

"Uncle, don't you think it's strange?"

"what?"

"From the beginning of the spread of this news, Shen Congfeng suppressed it with thundering means, but it still couldn't stop the rumors."

"What does it mean?"

Xue Huang thought for a moment, "Does that mean the person who spread the news is more powerful than him?"

Rong Yu smiled and said, "I don't really understand these things."

"Don't be so modest." Xue Huang said helplessly.

"What did Yunzhou say?"

"He said he didn't find anything. I always felt like he was lying to me."

"If he doesn't want to tell you, he must have his reasons. You have a special identity, so you should be more cautious to avoid falling into a dilemma."

"I understand. Don't worry. But what are they doing recently? They are so secretive."

Rong Yu picked up some food for her and said, "I have no idea about this."

Xue Huang took a bite of shrimp and looked up at Rong Yu's calm face. "Uncle, you are not here to watch over me, are you?"

"What are I looking at you for? If you want to run, can I stop you?"

"That's true." Xue Huang smiled slightly, "But don't worry, I won't make any trouble."

After they finished their meal, they headed back.

The weather in early spring was still a little cold. Xue Huang had no mood to wander around and returned home early.

Yun Qing came out early to greet her, "Princess."

Xue Huang raised an eyebrow, "I remember the last time you showed this expression, it was when someone came uninvited."

"It's the same this time." Yun Qing said. "It's in the pavilion in the middle of the lake at the back door."

"I gonna go see."

Rong Yu said, "I'll accompany you."

Xue Huang came to the back door and saw a figure in red when she opened the door.

Ever since the last fight with him, Xue Huang has never returned to the palace, and Mo Yunchen didn't say anything and let her live in his palace.

Xue Huang also lived a comfortable and carefree life, wishing that such days could continue forever.

However, the reality is cruel and she cannot escape it at all.

She walked silently to the pavilion in the middle of the lake and looked at the lake where the ice had not yet melted.

"What's up?"

Mo Yunchen turned his head to glance at Rong Yu who was waiting at the back door. His eyes changed slightly, but he didn't say anything. He stood up and walked towards the lake.

The cold air spread under his feet and the icy surface was as smooth as flat ground. It was obvious that he didn't want Rong Yu to hear their conversation.

Xue Huang followed, and the two of them soon walked a long way away.

Mo Yunchen turned around and looked at her. She looked much better than before and was not as thin as before.

"Don't you have anything to tell me?"

Xue Huang was puzzled, "What did you say?"

Mo Yunchen remained silent.

Xue Huang didn't say anything either, because she really didn't know.

Mo Yunchen smiled indifferently, "Although the fifth prince has been appointed as the crown prince, this matter is far from over. Whether he is destined to be the crown prince is still unknown."

"If you just come here to talk nonsense, there's no need to do that." Xue Huang said indifferently.

She and Gu Qinglan were not so complacent as to lose their vigilance.

Shen Congfeng has been very active recently, but Gu Qinglan and the others have not been idle either.

It has come to this point, there is no way out except to fight to the death.

"I'm here to help you." Mo Yunchen handed a box to Xue Huang.

"what is this?"

"Antidote. Every killer who joins Phantom will take a poison called Grit, which is used to control all killers, so they have to work for Shen Congfeng."

"Why do you have the antidote?" Xue Huang asked. "Did you poison me?"

Mo Yunchen raised his eyebrows, "I can't help it, please forgive me."

Xue Huang was speechless. Did she really think of herself as a good person?

"So what do you mean by giving me this now?"

"I'm giving you a favor. It's up to you how you want to use it."

"Giving me the antidote is equivalent to breaking one of Shen Congfeng's hands. Are you really not going to cooperate with him?"

Mo Yunchen placed the box in her palm, turned around and looked into the distance, "That may not be the case."

Xue Huang opened the box, and inside was the antidote formula for the heartbreak grass. She just had to give it to Wei Yunzhou, and he would know what to do.

But Mo Yunchen just gave it to her like that, what exactly did he want to do?

She frowned, but still asked, "What are you planning?"

"I've said here before that I'll allow you one condition, which will be my betrothal gift. I can't break my promise."

"I remind you that what you did is a betrayal to Shen Congfeng. If you choose to betray, you'd better stick to it. Otherwise, you won't end well if you are two-faced."

Mo Yunchen continued: "It's true that I used you, but my promise to you is also true. I don't care what they think."

"What does it matter whether it's true or false?" Xue Huang said calmly.

"I know very well that you don't mind me using you, but before I leave, maybe this is the last thing I can do for you."

"What do you mean?"

"I might have to go back to the North."

Xue Huang was stunned and didn't react to his words for a long time.

Yes. She had forgotten that he had a fiefdom and it was his duty to guard the northern border.

So is she leaving too?

Xue Huang suddenly felt helpless. Even if time could go back, would she still return to Shuanglin City and be trapped by him?

Is she going to go back into that cage again and meet her destined fate?

Xue Huang's body swayed and she was a little unsteady.

Mo Yunchen reached out and held her, looking at the sadness in her eyes, he felt like something was passing through his heart and felt a little uncomfortable.

He was silent for a moment, "You don't have to tell me your answer now. I will give you enough time to make you willing to choose to go with me."

Xue Huang's mood sank to the bottom, her mind was in a mess. She turned around woodenly and walked back silently.

Rong Yu noticed that she was in a bad mood and came over to her, "What's wrong with you?"

Xue Huang shook her head, "I'm a little tired, I want to go rest."

Rong Yu just glanced in the direction of Mo Yunchen without saying anything, and sent Xue Huang back to the room.

Xue Huang sat quietly beside the bed, looking at the wind chimes in front of her, her thoughts in a trance.

The next moment, Mu Guang pulled her into his sea of consciousness.

"Is fate really unavoidable?" she asked calmly.

Mu Guang did not answer this question, "Maybe fate has returned to its original trajectory."

Xue Huang was silent. Time went back. She had eighteen years that were even more carefree than Gu Qingli's, but God gave her a more cruel life.

Or maybe, this was the life she was supposed to have.

She couldn't escape her fate as Gu Qingli, nor could she escape her fate as Wei Xuehuang. But what they couldn't escape was Xiao Jingyu's fate.

“This time, I want to change the ending.”

"The ending has changed." Mu Guang said. "Even if you don't intervene, everyone will still be alive."

"It's not enough." Xue Huang's eyes were firm, "Before I leave, I want to help them as much as possible."

"Are you really determined to leave?"

"Do you think I still have a choice?"

Mu Guang was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Well, let's take it one step at a time."

……

Tutor Zhao died not long after Mo Ruilin was appointed Crown Prince. It was said that he passed away peacefully, lying on a recliner looking at the falling snow, and never woke up again.

His disciples helped Zhao Manqing preside over the ceremony, and everything went in order.

Most of the officials in the court came to pay their respects in person. Mo Ruilin and the two princes also came to pay their respects one after another. The officials who did not come also sent offerings.

Today, the Taifu Mansion held a buffet banquet to thank everyone, and Xue Huang was also invited.

She didn't want to attend such a crowded occasion, but the invitation had already been delivered. In addition, she and Zhao Manqing were acquainted, so she took Yun Qing and Cuinong to the banquet.

However, today's banquet was quite deserted, with most of the guests being women.

Xue Huang followed the maid who led the way all the way to the back house, where Zhao Manqing came to greet her in person.

"See Princess."

Following her greeting, the other female members of the family also stood up and paid their respects.

Xue Huang reached out to support Zhao Manqing, "No need to be so polite."

"This bow is to thank the princess for introducing me to a good doctor that day."

"Serious words."

"Princess, please take a seat."

Zhao Manqing led Xue Huang to the place closest to the main seat at the buffet.