Black Hawk sent people to search everywhere for Nangong Shang, but there was no trace. Suddenly, he thought of something. "Quick! Send a pigeon to report the truth."

At the Duke's Mansion, Feng Yunjin, untied, sat on the couch, a bottle of wine in hand, his face drooping in his drink, looking decadent for several days. He showed no sign of triumph, having achieved a promotion.

Suddenly, the secret guard reported, "My lord, there is news from Black Hawk."

Feng Yunjin suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Bring it here quickly."

The secret guard presented the report. Feng Yunjin read it and suddenly showed surprise. Then he laughed, "Haha, Your Highness... you made it so hard for me to find you."

Feng Yunjin stood up and said, "Prepare the horses!"

...........

The next day, Nangong Shang opened his eyes and saw Feng Zhaoyun. The corners of his mouth curved slightly, and he reached out and gently touched her face. At this moment, Feng Zhaoyun was awakened and opened her eyes. Nangong Shang quickly pretended not to wake up.

Feng Zhaoyun looked at herself, hugging Nangong Shang's waist, so close to him. When he was quiet, he was truly handsome, every bit as handsome as Feng Yunjin. Seeing that he was still unconscious, Feng Zhaoyun gently reached out and touched his eyebrows. She had spent these past few days with him day and night, and now that he was leaving, she suddenly felt a little reluctant.

Feng Zhaoyun was startled when his hand was suddenly grabbed. Nangong Shang had already opened his eyes and looked at him, "Why...are you touching me?"

Feng Zhaoyun had been caught in the act, and the sudden blunt words made her blush suddenly. She then pulled her hand back, "I...I didn't. There was a bug on your face. I helped you get rid of it."

Nangong Shang smiled evilly, "Hmm? You took advantage of me and you still refuse to admit it. So this is the War King of Shang."

Feng Zhaoyun was stunned. "Since you know I'm the War King, you should know that the War King doesn't like men, so you must have misunderstood just now."

Nangong Shang stood up and put on his clothes, "Shameless."

Feng Zhaoyun pointed angrily at him, "You...do you think you're good-looking? So what if I touched you, humph!"

Nangong Shang chuckled, "Shameless."

Feng Zhaoyun was speechless. At this moment, Jiuyi knocked on the door and said, "Master, the house is surrounded."

"Who is it?" Feng Zhaoyun quickly stood up and put on his clothes.

"The troops of the Duke's Mansion." Jiuyi replied.

Feng Zhaoyun looked at Nangong Shang, but Nangong Shang remained silent.

Jiuyi glanced at Nangong Shang carefully and quietly. His master was really lucky. Where did he find so many handsome men? Oh, it was really amazing. I wonder what the person in the Duke's Mansion would do if he knew.

Feng Zhaoyun looked at Nangong Shang with a worried look on his face, "Wait two more days, and I will definitely send you out."

He then approached Jiuyi and whispered a few words in her ear, and Jiuyi took the order and retreated.

"I'm going to go out for a while. You stay in the house. Don't leave."

Nangong Shang seemed to be indifferent. He made tea gracefully and read the book in the room without even looking at Feng Zhaoyun. "Yeah."

Feng Zhaoyun walked towards the main hall. At this time, County Magistrate Guo was already waiting in the main hall. Seeing Feng Zhaoyun, he knelt down excitedly to salute.

He heard the noise last night, and since it concerned the princess, he didn't dare to interfere. He came to the main hall early this morning to wait.

"Get up." Feng Zhaoyun sat in the main seat.

"Please, Magistrate Guo, keep the news of my return a secret for the time being. I need to stay in your house for two more days. Unless necessary, do not enter my yard, including the maids in your house." Feng Zhaoyun said coldly.

County Magistrate Guo quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes! Your humble servant obeys." Although the Fifth Princess's words were harsh and she had once threatened to kill him, without her, the people would not be able to receive help. So he naturally respected her.

After Feng Zhaoyun returned, he played chess and drank tea with Nangong Shang in the courtyard. "Zhaoyun, why didn't you go to fight in the Northern Frontier this time?"

Feng Zhaoyun was concentrating on studying the chess game and answered casually, "Because I don't want to go," and then made a move.

Nangong Shang raised his eyes to look at her, as if he was dissatisfied with her answer, "Will we meet on the battlefield in the future?"

Feng Zhaoyun paused, "Of course not." Then she smiled sweetly, "If we meet, would you be willing to kill me?"

Nangong Shang was stunned by her smile, then worried that she might discover something. He looked away and glanced at the chessboard, "Of course I'm willing to give it up."

Feng Zhaoyun seemed not to have expected his answer. His smile disappeared and he lowered his head without saying a word.

Nangong Shang held the next child, "What about you? If you were given the chance, would you be willing to kill me?"

Feng Zhaoyun didn't look up, thinking for a long time, "Of course I can't bear to leave."

Nangong Shang was stunned, and his heart warmed, "Why?"

Feng Zhaoyun raised his head, his eyes burning. "Because you saved me, even if someone else kills you, I will protect you."

Nangong Shang had a blank expression on his face when he heard this, "You'd better protect yourself!" But the ice in his heart was slowly melting.

Nangong Shang, born a man and with a father of low status, was looked down upon and bullied by the other princes and princesses from a young age. After his father's death, the palace inhabitants, seeing he had no one to rely on, bullied him even more. It wasn't until he enlisted in the army as a teenager and earned military merit that he gradually gained recognition from his mother, the monarch, and became the God of War of the Moon Kingdom.

At night, Feng Zhaoyun asked Nangong Shang to stay in the house and not come out, while he sat in the yard drinking.

After a while, Jiuyi came in with two Huajuns who came from Jiangnan Huajun Pavilion.

Xiao Qingyue also arrived with them.

The two Huajuns had not expected that they would be able to serve her once more, and were very happy. Seeing Feng Zhaoyun sitting in the yard waiting, they hurried over and began to serve her, one on each side.

Xiao Qingyue stood at the door with Zhuqing, looking at Feng Zhaoyun, tears in her eyes. So good, she's alright... When she heard the news of her murder, she hadn't eaten or drunk anything for days, refusing to accept reality. She'd spent her days drinking and avoiding the reality, not even daring to look at the river where she'd been killed. She only wanted to go with her.

But now that she was fine, he stood at the door, unsure whether he should go in. The first thing she did after returning wasn't to inform him, but to send Jiuyi to Huajun Pavilion. He also followed her after discovering what was going on. What if this drama was real?

Nangong Shang's expression froze when he saw the two Huajuns enter. Then he heard laughter outside. Suddenly, a dull pain welled up in his heart. He fetched a pot of wine and drank alone in his room.

Just like that, Xiao Qingyue stood at the gate of the yard, Nangong Shang drank alone in the house, and Feng Zhaoyun laughed and talked happily in the yard.

After a while, Xiao Qingyue turned around and said, "Let's go, Zhuqing. We'll come back tomorrow." Zhuqing nodded and followed her. He didn't know whether the princess was really looking for Hua Jun this time...

Just after they left, there were two loud bangs, and the two Huajuns fell onto the table. Jiuyi calmly led his men out to clean up and sent the two men to the next room.

Feng Zhaoyun drank too much and stood up staggeringly and went back to the house. When she opened the door, she saw Nangong Shang drinking alone, without even looking at her.

What a heartless man! I was planning things for him, and he was so drunk, but he didn't even look at me.

Feng Zhaoyun was drunk and a little angry. He ignored Nangong Shang, took off his outer robe, shoes and socks, and lay down on the bed. He closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Nangong Shang stood up, blew out the candle, and looked at Feng Zhaoyun. He lay beside her. He watched her sleep, reaching out to touch her lips. They were incredibly beautiful, like cherries, crystal clear. He really wanted to take a bite. Then he withdrew his hand, turned his back to her, and kept telling himself that he shouldn't get too involved with her anymore. A woman like her wasn't worth his heart. Then he closed his eyes.

The next day, Nangong Shang had already gotten up, washed up, and sat at the table drinking tea and reading.

Feng Zhaoyun woke up and looked around, but no one was there. She stood up and dressed, but Nangong Shang, who was sitting at the table, didn't even glance at her. It was like they were two strangers.

Feng Zhaoyun felt that this man was acting strangely today. After washing up, he sat across from him and looked at him with his chin resting on his head. "Nangong Shang! Why are you acting strangely today?"

Nangong Shang remained silent.

"Could it be....what did I do to you last night?"

Nangong Shang was slightly stunned for a moment, still ignoring her.

Feng Zhaoyun was about to continue to annoy him when Jiuyi came in. "Master, Young Master Xiao wants to see you."

Feng Zhaoyun was delighted. "How did he know I was here?"

Jiuyi clasped his fists and said, "Yesterday I went to Jiangnan to invite Hua Jun, and Master Xiao came with me."

Feng Zhaoyun nodded, "Tell him to wait for me in the main hall."

Then he looked at Nangong Shang and tugged at his sleeve, "Hey, I'll be back soon."

Nangong Shang pulled back his sleeves, still not even looking at her. After she left, he raised his eyes to look at her back. With so many men around her, he shouldn't have been tempted by her.

Feng Zhaoyun entered the main hall. Xiao Qingyue was already waiting. Seeing her come in, Xiao Qingyue stood up to greet her. "Your Highness, are you injured? How have you been lately?"

Seeing Xiao Qingyue's worried face, Feng Zhaoyun felt warm in his heart, and then sat down, "Qingyue, I'm fine. I was rescued and my injuries are almost healed. Why are you here?"

Xiao Qingyue felt a flash of disappointment when she heard her ask this. "I... am worried about Your Highness. I'm glad that Your Highness is alright."

Feng Zhaoyun saw his lost expression and suddenly realized what question he had asked. "Qingyue, don't misunderstand me. I have important things to do these days. Why don't you go back to Jiangnan and wait for me? I'll come find you when I'm done."

Xiao Qingyue was stunned, his face still unable to hide the disappointment, but he forced a smile, his smile was still so gentle, "Well, Your Highness, Qingyue will listen to Your Highness. We will leave soon. Your Highness is here, so please pay attention to your safety and don't let Qingyue worry anymore."

Feng Zhaoyun stood up and took his hand, smiling and nodding, "Yeah!"

After lunch, Xiao Qingyue left.

The next day, Nangong Shang still ignored him, drinking tea and reading during the day and drinking alone in the house at night, while Feng Zhaoyun was still having fun outside the house, but every time, the two Hua Juns were drugged and fell down, and then carried into the side room.

Another day passed like this, and on the next morning, Feng Zhaoyun got up early and waited for Nangong Shang.

Nangong Shang opened his eyes, sat up, and looked at her in confusion.

Feng Zhaoyun smiled sweetly, "You're awake."

Then he walked over to the bed and sat down. "You should leave today. There's a Huajun who's about your height and build who's been here the past few days. You should disguise yourself as him and leave for Jiangnan soon. Leave here first. Someone will pick you up when you get there."

Nangong Shang was stunned for a moment, then finally spoke, "So these past few days, you... just brought them here so that I could pretend to be Hua Jun?"

Feng Zhaoyun nodded unhappily, "Aren't you the Moon Country's God of War? You've only just realized that they were both drugged by me every night. But I can't hold my liquor well, and I get drunk after just two drinks. And you didn't even come over to help me up."

Nangong Shang stared at her blankly after hearing this, then suddenly pulled her towards him and onto the couch. After reversing their positions, he placed his hands beside her ears, his long, wicked eyes fixed on her. Feng Zhaoyun felt embarrassed by his gaze and was about to turn her head away when Nangong Shang lowered his head and kissed her. The touch of his lips startled Feng Zhaoyun, and she immediately placed her small hand on his chest, trying to push him away, but it was impossible.

Nangong Shang didn't take the next step. After a few attempts of restraint, he finally let her go. He sat on the couch and looked at her, "Wait for me to come back. I said I would come back to find you."

Feng Zhaoyun called the secret guards and took the clothes. Nangong Shang changed his clothes, and the secret guards helped him change his appearance. He looked just like one of the Hua Jun who had come in the past few days. It was impossible to tell the real one from the fake one.

The Hua Jun had already been tied up in the woodshed and guarded by secret guards. Feng Zhaoyun walked towards him and said, "Let's go. As soon as the other one wakes up, you can set off."

Nangong Shang looked at her, his eyes reluctant to leave her. Regardless of the presence of the secret guards and Jiuyi, he took her hand, gently placed it on his lips, and kissed her, "I'm leaving. You have to wait for me and don't marry anyone else. Remember! I'm the only one in this life..."

Jiuyi and the two secret guards watched in amazement. The master has been really into men lately...

Nangong Shang left without looking back, and as planned, he boarded a carriage back to Jiangnan. After arriving that day, under the protection of Feng Zhaoyun's secret guards, he left Shang Kingdom within a few days and returned safely to Yue Kingdom.

When the Moon Nation Queen learned of Nangong Shang's return, she was overjoyed. However, since they had suffered a defeat, peace talks would have to begin in a few days.

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