The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

At this time, the restaurant was bustling with people coming and going, and noises rising and falling.

In the lobby, drinkers gathered in groups of three or five, toasting each other and chatting, while waiters shuttled around, busy and non-stop.

At a table by the window, several scholars were reciting poems and composing couplets while looking at the scenery outside, occasionally clapping their hands in applause for a brilliant line.

In a corner, several people who looked like businessmen sat together, discussing business matters in low voices, their expressions sometimes solemn, sometimes relaxed.

At the stairs, a young swordsman was drinking alone, with a hint of loneliness and unruliness in his eyes.

At this time, a young man in gorgeous clothes walked in from outside, followed by several followers. As soon as he came in, he attracted the attention of many people.

In the private room on the second floor, several officials were enjoying fine wine and delicious food while discussing the situation in the court.

The whole restaurant is filled with the breath of life and the smell of fireworks.

The guests were talking and whispering to each other.

"Hey, have you heard that the Regent Princess who disappeared for five years is back?" A middle-aged man said in a low voice.

Another person said in surprise, "You mean, the fourth daughter of the Duanmu family, Duanmu Li. She's a useless person who can't practice cultivation. I heard that she gave the Regent that drug at the Duanmu family head's birthday banquet, and that's why His Majesty granted her marriage."

The people around were all shocked when they heard this.

"Is there such a thing? Duanmu Li is too shameless!" Someone couldn't help but sneer.

"Shh, keep your voice down and don't talk nonsense. After all, she is still the Regent Princess." Another person hurriedly reminded.

"Hmph, so what even if she is the Regent Princess? After doing such despicable things, it's no wonder she disappeared for five years." The previous man curled his lips in disdain.

"But is there any misunderstanding here? Even if the fourth young lady of the Duanmu family cannot practice cultivation, she would not destroy her reputation like this." Someone also raised the question.

"Who knows? Maybe she covets the power of the Regent."

Everyone was talking about it, with mixed opinions on Duanmu Li.

I heard that the regent spent five years searching before he finally found the person.

"What? The Regent has been looking for five years?" someone exclaimed, his face full of disbelief.

"It seems that the Regent still has feelings for Duanmu Li, otherwise why would he spend so much time looking for her." An old man said thoughtfully.

"Hmph, who knows? Maybe it's just for face. After all, it wouldn't look good if the news of one's princess' disappearance got out." A young man said sourly.

"I don't think so. If it's just for face, why would you be so persistent in looking for it for five years?" someone next to him retorted.

"What is the charm of Duanmu Li that makes the Regent pay so much attention to her?" a woman asked curiously.

Everyone fell into deep thought, speculating about the Regent's thoughts and Duanmu Li's fate after his return.

It's absolutely true. I heard from my relatives who work in the Regent's Palace that the Regent fell into a devastating blow five years ago because the Regent Princess disappeared.

"Ah? Is this true?" Everyone was shocked.

"That's right. It is said that the Prince Regent locked himself in his study for several days and didn't see anyone." The man described it vividly.

"It seems that the Regent has fallen in love with this princess." Someone sighed.

"But since Duanmu Li can make the Regent so in love with her, why would she disappear?" A question arose in everyone's mind.

"Maybe there is something he can't hide." Someone guessed.

"Hmph, I think she just doesn't know what's good for her. She doesn't know how to cherish the favor of the Regent." A sarcastic voice sounded.

"That's not the case. Maybe there's something hidden that we don't know about." Someone came out to smooth things over.

Everyone was discussing it lively, waiting to see how this big drama, which had not been seen for five years, would unfold.

At this moment, four men and women dressed in strange blue clothes and cloaks walked into the restaurant. Wherever they went, blue rain fell.

Everyone was stunned by the bizarre sight, and the originally noisy restaurant suddenly became quiet.

The blue raindrops fell like dreamy water, vanishing the moment they touched the ground. The faces of the four men were obscured by their strange clothing, making their expressions unclear. However, the mysterious aura they emanated made it difficult to approach them.

"This...how strong are the auras of these people?" someone asked in a trembling voice.

Yes." The person next to him nodded.

The restaurant owner stepped forward tremblingly and said cautiously, "Dear guests, may I know... may I know what you would like to drink.

The four of them didn't answer, but quietly found a corner to sit down. The atmosphere in the entire restaurant became extremely tense and strange, and everyone's eyes were constantly cast towards the four mysterious people, their hearts filled with doubts and fear.

They took off their cloaks to reveal their faces, and their hair was blue.

Under the lights of the restaurant, the blue hair shone with a strange light, like a gem in the deep sea or a mysterious star in the night sky. Everyone couldn't help but gasp, shocked by this unprecedented sight.

"This hair... could it be that they are from a foreign land?" someone whispered.

"Judging from their appearance and attire, they are definitely not from our dynasty," another person echoed.

Beneath their blue hair lay a delicate yet stern face, their eyes revealing an elusive depth. Their skin was as white as snow, emitting a chilling aura unlike any other.

People in the restaurant were whispering, full of curiosity and vigilance towards the four mysterious blue-haired men.

One of the men, dressed in blue exotic clothes, took out a portrait and asked the restaurant owner, "Have you ever seen this person?" The woman in the portrait looked almost 70% similar to Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li), but she looked a little sadder than Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li).

The restaurant owner took a closer look at the portrait, his eyes widening as he trembled, "This, this, isn't this the Regent Princess?"

The blue-haired man frowned and said in a deep voice, "Are you sure? This is the female regent princess."

The restaurant owner wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Sir, I am absolutely not mistaken. Although the person in the painting looks like a woman, her demeanor is very similar to that of the Regent Princess."

The blue-haired man and his companion exchanged glances, both faces filled with confusion.

"Is there some hidden secret that we don't know about?" the blue-haired woman said softly.

"Let's ignore that for now and ask somewhere else." said the blue-haired man in the lead.

Just as the four were about to leave, the people in the restaurant began to whisper and talk.

"Why does the woman in this portrait look like the Prince Regent?"

"Could it be the Regent Princess's sister?"

"Is there some unspeakable secret?"

Amidst the discussions of the crowd, the four blue-haired men hurriedly left the restaurant, leaving behind people full of confusion and speculation.

Do you still remember the concubine of Master Duanmu? The person in the painting is her.

The Regent Princess and the Princess are somewhat similar, they should be mother and daughter.

Everyone nodded when they heard this. Yes! Why didn’t I think of that?

But hasn't she been dead for more than ten years?

"Why are those people looking for her?" someone else raised a new question.

At this moment, in the Regent's Palace.

The subordinate stood respectfully in front of Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) and told him everything that happened in the restaurant.

Yun Mohan sat at his desk, his brows furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt and contemplation flashing in his deep eyes. After listening to his subordinate's report, he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.

"Those four blue-haired people? Portraits?" Could it be related to Li'er's mother? He muttered to himself.

"Your Highness, this matter is quite strange. Do you need me to investigate further?" the subordinate asked cautiously.

Yun Mohan was silent for a moment, then said, "First, send someone to monitor the movements of those four blue-haired men and see what they are planning to do."

"Yes, Your Highness." The subordinate accepted the order and was about to retreat.

"Wait." Yun Mohan stopped him, "Also, check if this matter is related to Li'er's biological mother."

"I understand." After saying that, the subordinate turned and left.

Yun Mohan stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

He would never let anyone take Li'er away from him.

Yun Mohan's eyes flashed with a firm and resolute light, as if he had made some great resolution. He clenched his teeth, and his hands turned white from the excessive force.

"Even if it means making the whole world my enemy, I will do it." He swore secretly in his heart.

At this moment, he exuded an inviolable majesty, which was the extreme protection for his beloved.

The atmosphere in the room seemed to grow heavier because of his determination, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

He came to the Yueli Palace, the bedroom of Xingxuanli (Duanmu Li).

The palace appeared exceptionally tranquil and graceful under the moonlight. The vermilion gate was tightly closed, as if shutting out the outside world's clamor. Yun Mohan stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and calmed his slightly agitated mood.

He raised his hand and gently pushed open the door. The sound of the door hinge turning was particularly clear in the silent night. Walking into the hall, he saw Xing Xuanli sitting in front of the dressing table.

He walked to Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li)'s dressing table, lifted Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li)'s chin, and asked her to look up into his eyes.

When Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) was confused, he kissed the red lips that he had been longing for for five years.

Xing Xuanli's eyes widened instantly, her mind blank, and she didn't react at all. Yun Mohan's kiss was hot and overbearing, as if it wanted to swallow up all her breath. She wanted to struggle, but his hands were tightly grasped, unable to move.

Gradually, Xing Xuanli stopped resisting and immersed herself in this kiss filled with longing and desire. Time seemed to stop, and the only sounds in the world were the breathing and heartbeats of each other.

After an unknown amount of time, Yun Mohan finally let her go. Their eyes met, both filled with complicated emotions.

"Li'er, I've missed you so much in these five years." Yun Mohan's voice was low and hoarse, filled with endless longing.

Xing Xuanli's face flushed and she lowered her head slightly, not knowing how to respond.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) picked up Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) and carried her horizontally to the bed.

Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) screamed, stepped on her feet, and slapped Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) on the chest, "What are you doing? Put me down!"

Yun Mohan, however, acted as if he hadn't heard anything, and his arms around her tightened even more. Xing Xuanli's slapping was like a tickle to him, completely ineffective.

"Nangong Han, don't do this, put me down." Xing Xuanli's voice was filled with a hint of anger.

Yun Mohan looked down at the coquettish person in his arms, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "No, I will never let you go in this life."

Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) was angry and anxious, her cheeks flushed, "If you do this again, I will be angry."

However, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) remained unmoved and walked steadily towards the bed, "I won't let you go even if you're angry. You are mine, forever."

Xing Xuanli sighed helplessly, stopped struggling, and just turned her head to one side, no longer looking at him.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) gently placed her on the soft bed, then leaned over, supporting his arms on both sides of her body, gazing at her with affectionate and passionate eyes.

"Li'er, I have been thinking about you every day for the past five years." Yun Mohan's voice was low and magnetic, filled with endless attachment.

He cautiously asked Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li): "Li'er, is it okay?" He said that he would not touch Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) until Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) truly forgave him.

Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) looked at his nervous yet expectant eyes, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

Can she let go of her grudges and love him forever?

This question weighed like a heavy rock on Xing Xuanli's heart. She looked at Yun Mohan's affectionate and resolute eyes, feeling a mixture of emotions.

The hurt she'd experienced was like a sharp thorn, piercing deep into her heart. Every time she recalled it, it brought back waves of pain. Those lonely and helpless days, those tear-soaked nights, filled her with doubt and fear about this relationship.

However, Yun Mohan's sincerity and persistence at this moment made her heart waver a little. The love in his eyes was so real, and his promise was so heavy.

Xing Xuanli closed her eyes, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart. She knew that letting go of grudges was not easy, and it required great courage and determination. But if she didn't let go, how could she embrace future happiness?

Time seemed to freeze as she wandered in the inner struggle. Finally, she slowly opened her eyes, a trace of confusion and hesitation flashing in them.

"I don't know, Nangong Han, I don't know if I can do it." Her voice trembled slightly.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) held her hand tightly, "Li'er, no matter how long it takes, I am willing to wait until you make a decision."

The road ahead is full of unknowns, and whether she can let go of the past and spend her life with him remains an unknown.