Oops, the princess is surrounded by the male protagonists

"Qingchen?"

When Bai Yue caught a glimpse of the familiar figure, a bright smile instantly blossomed on the corner of her mouth. She ran lightly to the other side. However, Yun Qingchen ignored this enthusiasm. His gaze passed over her and pierced Mo Xuanche beside him, cold and resolute.

"Your Majesty, what were you doing to my Crown Princess?"

"doing what?"

A playful smile appeared on Mo Xuanche's lips, his eyes moved between Yun Qingchen and Bai Yue, and finally fixed on Yun Qingchen. There was a bit of provocation and arrogance in that smile.

"Xiaoyue worked hard all night to save me yesterday. Is there anything wrong with me showing concern for this lifesaver?"

"Had a hard night?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a subtle tension seemed to fill the air. A dark cloud instantly gathered between Yun Qingchen's brows, and his tightly pursed lips revealed his unspoken anger.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid that what you say is against the rules of propriety and morality!"

"Etiquette and law? Haha, Yun Qingchen, don't forget, this is Wu Lie's territory. I am the law of this world. Etiquette and law, naturally, are decided by me!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Xuanche not only did not restrain himself at all, but became even more flamboyant. He stared directly at Yun Qingchen with a sharp gaze, and his voice was filled with unquestionable dominance and majesty.

"That's enough. You two are both royal descendants. Arguing in front of everyone like this is beneath the dignity of the royal family."

Just when Bai Yue was puzzled by the sudden dispute between Yun Qingchen and Mo Xuanche, Mo Yingyun on the side interrupted the farce with a stern voice.

Then, he turned to Chu Lingyun, who was standing awkwardly on the side, and spoke in a calm tone.

"Chu Lingyun, since His Majesty has returned safely, please tell us the results of the interrogation."

"Yes, after rigorous interrogation by our officials, the captured assassins have all confessed everything. They were secretly assigned by Liu Yanzhi to assassinate Your Majesty!"

Chu Lingyun bowed and reported to Mo Xuanche.

"Liu Yanzhi? Oh, did they mention why he was so bold as to plot rebellion against me?"

Mo Xuanche heard this and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"According to the assassin's confession, ever since his daughter entered the palace as a concubine and was greatly favored by His Majesty, Liu Yanzhi has harbored ulterior motives, plotting to seize Wu Lie's throne. He plans to use this autumn hunt as an opportunity to assassinate His Majesty, then have Concubine Liu falsely claim to be pregnant. Using the fictitious Dragon Descendant as leverage, he can then hold the Emperor hostage to control the other princes and achieve his ulterior motives!"

Chu Lingyun revealed the assassin's confession word for word, and Mo Xuanche couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh after hearing it.

"Very good, very good. This excuse is really brilliant. Where is Liu Yanzhi now? I must personally meet this ambitious figure!"

When Liu Yanzhi was dragged in front of Mo Xuanche, he burst into tears instantly and kowtowed and wailed.

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of assassinating Your Majesty! These accusations are nothing but malicious slander by treacherous villains. I hope Your Majesty will see through this!"

"I am well aware of Censor Liu's loyalty to me. But this assassin keeps saying you're the mastermind. I'm really unsure how to make this judgment."

Mo Xuanche's eyes were as deep as a pool as he spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty, this is a complete and utter false accusation! I beg Your Majesty to make a judgment and clear my name!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yanzhi kowtowed even more hastily, and his crying became more sorrowful.

Mo Xuanche turned to look at Chu Lingyun beside him and asked with a smile.

"Lord Chu, I'm curious how the assassin managed to sneak into the Autumn Hunting Grounds despite all the security?"

"Your Majesty, these assassins are incredibly cunning, having disguised themselves as the family members of fourth- and fifth-rank officials. I have captured all those implicated and await your Majesty's decision!"

After saying that, Chu Lingyun gently winked at the guards beside him, and then a group of officials tied up with ropes staggered out. When they saw Mo Xuanche, they were all scared and their faces turned pale. They knelt on the ground, trembling and begging for mercy.

"Your Majesty, spare your life, Your Majesty, spare your life!"

"How dare you dare to kill the king, and now you still expect me to spare your lives?"

Mo Xuanche's eyes were as cold as ice as he glanced at the people in front of him.

"Let me ask you, who dared to send assassins disguised as your family members to commit such an evil act?"

His voice was low, and the air was filled with a tense feeling as if a storm was about to break out.

"It was Imperial Censor Liu. He promised us that if we helped him hide the assassin, we would enjoy endless wealth and glory after the mission was accomplished!"

Suddenly, a middle-aged official pointed his trembling finger at Liu Yanzhi, his voice sharp with fear.

When Liu Yanzhi heard this, his face suddenly changed and he hurriedly explained.

"Ridiculous! We have no close acquaintance, so how could I have ordered you to do something? Besides, I remember you..."

His words came to an abrupt halt, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, as if an unspeakable secret was locked tightly between his lips and teeth.

Seeing this, Mo Xuanche raised the corner of his mouth in a sarcastic arc, and his tone was full of teasing.

"Lord Liu, oh Lord Liu, you've become the target of public criticism, yet you're still hesitating. Are you still trying to play that old game of officials protecting each other?"

Liu Yanzhi's face was pale, and the struggle in his eyes was even more intense, but Mo Xuanche was unwilling to waste any more words. He turned and gave cold orders to the guards beside him.

"Anyone who dares to plot to kill their master will be guilty of an unforgivable crime and will be beheaded immediately! All members of their family will be exiled to the frontier and will never be pardoned!"

"According to the order!"

The guards responded in unison, and the air was immediately filled with the breath of death. When those people heard what Mo Xuanche said, they immediately roared like crazy.

"Your Majesty, please have mercy on us. We know we are wrong. Please have mercy on us!"

"Your Majesty, Liu Yanzhi is the culprit. We are all accomplices. Please show some mercy, Your Majesty!"

"Xiaoyue, don't look!"

As the first heart-wrenching wail pierced the sky, Bai Yue was immediately pulled into a warm harbor by a gentle force. Her cheek was pressed tightly against Yun Qingchen's solid chest, and her ears were gently covered by the big hands, blocking out all the heart-pounding sounds.

"I've seen more horrific scenes than this. This little scene is nothing!"

Bai Yue murmured secretly in her heart, but she was ultimately grateful to Yun Qingchen for his care and love for her, so she just quietly snuggled in his arms, like a small boat in a storm, waiting for the wind and waves to subside.

"Your Majesty, the execution is complete, and the criminal has been executed!"

The guards, holding sharp blades that gleamed coldly, saluted Mo Xuanche respectfully. The undried blood on the blades gleamed ominously in the sunlight.

Mo Xuanche's gaze passed over the guards and fell on Bai Yue, who was held tightly in Yun Qingchen's arms. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and then he slowly spoke, his voice mixed with a hint of imperceptible tenderness and helplessness.

"Forget it, clean up this place quickly. This devastated place is really unsightly."

"Yes!"

Although the guards were puzzled as to why Mo Xuanche, who was always known for his iron-blooded tactics, wanted to clean up the execution scene today, they still acted quickly and wiped out the blood and cruelty here one by one.