Mu Xue and Mu Xue

The hall was instantly so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone's gaze was riveted on the mysterious person being treated so respectfully by the emperor. Their hearts felt like they were being tickled by an invisible hand, tingling with confusion: Who is this person? Why would even the emperor show her respect?

This question surged in everyone's mind like a tide, but no one dared to ask it out loud.

After all, those present here are people who have been working in this deep palace for many years. Which one of them is not a shrewd person who can adapt to the situation?

They all knew in their hearts that knowing too much about some things was not necessarily a good thing, not to mention the current situation, where they could be killed if they were not careful.

"Okay, this little episode is over. Everyone please return to your seats. Next, I will introduce to you my real daughter, the real princess of Hua Yan!" Yun Jingliu's voice broke the silence, majestic and unquestionable.

Everyone seemed to have just woken up from a dream. Not daring to be negligent for a moment, they hurried back to their seats, their movements as orderly as if they had just rehearsed.

Their eyes showed curiosity about the mysterious man and anticipation for the princess who was about to appear. The whole hall was filled with a tense and exciting atmosphere.

After seeing everyone seated in an orderly manner, Yun Jingliu nodded with satisfaction and announced loudly, "Next, please welcome my biological daughter, the true princess of Huayan—Yun Yuyao!"

Yun Yuyao, who was sitting in front of Muxue, stood up gracefully, took light lotus steps, and slowly walked to Yun Jingliu.

She bowed slightly and performed a standard court salute to everyone present. Her movements were smooth and flowing, showing her royal style.

"Eunuch Li, please announce the decree." Yun Jingliu turned around and whispered to the eunuch beside him.

Eunuch Li hurried to Yun Jingliu, bowed respectfully, then carefully held out a bright yellow imperial edict with both hands. He cleared his throat and began to read: "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: My daughter is of a gentle and kind nature, soft and amiable.

He was intelligent and kind-hearted since childhood. Whenever he saw the suffering of the common people, he always felt compassion. Within the palace, he was respectful and polite, and lived in harmony with his relatives.

His virtue and conduct are worthy of being a model for the royal family.

Today, I specially confer the title of Princess Roushan on the Emperor's daughter, grant her a golden book and a golden seal, and increase her fiefdom by a thousand households.

I hope the princess will accept this honor, cultivate her virtues, bring glory to the royal family, and pray for blessings for the country.

I decree this." His voice rose and fell, echoing in the hall, and every word seemed to carry supreme authority.

Yun Yuyao took the imperial edict with both hands, slowly bowed her head and thanked him: "Your Majesty, Father, is so kind and gracious that I cannot accept it.

"I will remember my father's teachings, faithfully follow the princess's responsibilities, cultivate virtue and conduct, live up to my father's expectations, and do my utmost for the imperial family and the people of the country." With these words, she gracefully performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows, her movements meticulous and precise.

This should have been a happy occasion, with all the guests in the hall smiling and offering their blessings.

However, Mu Xue keenly noticed that Yun Yuyao's face did not show the joy she should have.

This made Mu Xue feel puzzled. She thought to herself, "Isn't Sister Yuyao happy? Isn't this a great joy?"

Although Mu Xue was full of doubts, she also knew that she absolutely could not ask these questions at this time and place.

She could only bury this doubt deep in her heart. Just at this moment, Ziyuan secretly stuffed a chicken leg into Muxue's mouth.

Mu Xue had no choice but to chew slowly. The tender chicken spread in her mouth, but she had no intention of tasting it.

The main tasks of today's banquet have been completed, but Mu Xue has no interest in participating in the following parts.

As for communication and conversation, she didn't know many people in the hall and couldn't get a word in; exchanging ancient poems was her weak point, and she was completely confused by all the complicated words and phrases; as for games, she had never been interested in them.

So, for the rest of the banquet, Mu Xue just sat there, eating the delicious food on the table, from exquisite pastries to fresh dishes, until the end of the banquet.

The banquet ended in the bustle and bustle. After saying hello to Yun Yuyao, Muxue and Ziyuan turned and left the brightly lit palace.

"Sister Ziyuan, please take me back with you!" Muxue pulled Ziyuan's sleeve, her voice full of pleading, and her big watery eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"What? Are you anxious to read your novel?" Ziyuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly and teased, but his eyes were full of pampering.

Mu Xue nodded vigorously, and then shook her head as if she suddenly thought of something. "It's too late today! Let's go home and take a shower and go to bed! We'll see tomorrow! We're going to stay here for a long time anyway."

Ziyuan smiled and shook her head. Without saying a word, she gently put her arms around Muxue's waist, tapped the ground with her toes, and flew towards their residence like a pair of birds in the night sky.

The moonlight fell on them, leaving a dreamy silhouette.

When the two returned to their residence, it was almost midnight.

The whole world seemed to have fallen asleep, quiet and silent.

With Ziyuan's help, Muxue carefully took off her jewelry.

Those exquisite hairpins and gorgeous jade pendants, each one is priceless, but after wearing them for a whole night, Mu Xue felt exhausted.

"Ah - I feel so relaxed all over after taking it off! Wearing so many jewelry, my neck is about to be broken!" Mu Xue said exaggeratedly while rubbing her sore neck.

"Haha, if you are tired, Xue'er, go to bed quickly. I'll go take a shower first." Ziyuan smiled gently, patted Muxue's shoulder lightly, and then pushed the door open and went out.

Mu Xue was an obedient girl. She responded obediently and then fell headfirst onto the bed.

The soft bed wrapped her up, and soon she fell into a sweet dream with a faint smile on her lips.

Time is like a naughty child, running very fast. In a blink of an eye, it is the sixth day that everyone from Dragon and Tiger Academy has been practicing [Time Dome Reversal]. Today is the day for them to come out.

Mu Xue woke up slowly, stretched herself, opened the door and walked out.

The scene before her made her stunned. The ground and roof outside the door were all covered in white. She didn't know when it started snowing.

Snowflakes fluttered down like a group of dancing elves, making the whole world look like a dream.

"I don't know why, but I've been feeling a little uneasy these past few days. Oh, forget it, I won't think too much about it. It's probably because I'm too dependent on my brother, and I feel a little uncomfortable after being away from him for so long!" Mu Xue frowned, thinking secretly in her heart, trying to put this inexplicable uneasiness behind her.

Just then, a snowflake slowly fell and landed on her hand.

Mu Xue subconsciously looked down and was surprised to find that the snowflake did not turn into a small puddle of water as most people thought when it touched the warm palm. Instead, it maintained its original crystal clear state and flickered with a cool light in her palm.

Tomorrow's chapter will be about Lin Mo's offline, uh... maybe it's been a bit long...