The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

At this time, the Regent's Palace,

Xing Xuanli walked lightly in front of Yun Mohan, her beautiful eyes filled with concern and confusion as she asked softly, "Han, why didn't you go to the morning court today?

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) said, now that you and I are by my side, why should I go to court?

There was a hint of laziness and satisfaction in his words, and his eyes were fixed on Xing Xuanli, full of affection.

Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) glared at him coquettishly, "What nonsense are you talking about? You are shouldering the heavy responsibility of the country, how can you neglect the affairs of state because of me?"

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) disagreed. He reached out and pulled Xing Xuanli into his arms. "Li'er, in my heart, you are a thousand times more important than the affairs of the court. Those tedious government affairs are nowhere near as exciting to me as you are."

Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) struggled slightly, "Don't be so willful. You are the regent and should consider the country and the people."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) hugged her tighter, "I have fought for my country for many years, and now I just want to spend time with you and enjoy this moment of peace and warmth."

Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) shook her head helplessly, "You, you are always so childish."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) smiled and said, "In front of you, I don't need to pretend, I just want to be the most authentic myself."

In the richly decorated room deep within the palace, flickering candlelight illuminated the figures of Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) and Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) leaning against each other. At this moment, they were immersed in a warm and sweet tenderness.

Xing Xuanli's (Duanmu Li) delicate face flushed like a blooming peach blossom, her eyes sparkling with happiness as she nestled in Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) arms. Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) held her tightly, feeling her body temperature and heartbeat, his face full of tenderness and love.

However, this tranquility and sweetness was soon broken by a rapid knock on the door. The housekeeper hurried over and knocked gently on the door, his voice filled with anxiety: "Prince, Princess."

The two people in the room were slightly startled. Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face, but he quickly regained his composure. Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) shyly rose from Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) arms and straightened her somewhat disheveled clothes.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) cleared his throat and said, "Come in."

The butler pushed the door open and entered, immediately bowing and saying, "Your Highness, Princess, Master Lin and Master Gu are requesting an audience. They say they have something important to discuss with you, Your Highness."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) looked stern, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, and asked, "Do you know what this is about?"

The butler quickly replied, "I don't know. Master Lin and Master Gu look very hurried, as if this matter is quite urgent."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li), his eyes full of apology. Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) smiled understandingly and said softly, "Your Highness, business is more important. Please go and deal with it."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) gently shook Xing Xuanli's (Duanmu Li) hand and said, "Then you should have a good rest. I will come back to accompany you after I finish dealing with this matter." After that, he turned around and left the room with the housekeeper in a hurry, secretly guessing the purpose of Master Lin and Master Gu's visit.

In the room, Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li) watched Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) leave. Although she felt reluctant to let him go, she also understood the heavy responsibility he had as a prince. She slowly walked to the window, looked out at the moonlight, and silently prayed that everything would go well.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) walked quickly to the hall with a gloomy face. As soon as he entered, his eyes pierced Lin Luochuan and Gu Beichen like a sword, and he said in a somewhat dissatisfied tone: "What's the matter with you two? Tell me!"

Lin Luochuan and Gu Beichen were stunned and exchanged glances, both secretly muttering in their hearts. Lin Luochuan thought to himself, "What's going on? This guy looks so angry. Could it be that we came at the wrong time and interrupted his good fortune?"

Gu Beichen also muttered quietly beside him: "Looking at this look, it seems that he is in a bad mood."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) heard the two of them whispering, his brows furrowed even tighter, and he shouted angrily, "What are you two whispering about? Just say what you want to say!"

Seeing Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) face becoming increasingly gloomy, Lin Luochuan and Gu Beichen immediately shut up.

After a brief silence, Lin Luochuan coughed lightly and said in a caring tone: "Nangong, you have to take it easy and don't work too hard. Your sister-in-law is in delicate health." After saying that, he carefully observed Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) expression, feeling uneasy in his heart, knowing that what he said was a bit inappropriate.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) felt a sudden wave of embarrassment upon hearing Lin Luochuan's words, and the anger that had been building up from being offended was extinguished much like a bucket of cold water poured over him. He looked away, not daring to meet Lin Luochuan and Gu Beichen's meaningful gazes.

After a moment's silence, Yun Mohan seemed to have finally made up his mind and slowly said, "Brother is right, I should consider Li'er." Although his voice was not loud, it was full of sincerity and self-reflection.

Yun Mohan recalled every moment he had spent with Xing Xuanli (Duanmu Li), her gentleness, kindness, and endearing fragility resurfacing before his eyes. He knew full well that his love for Li'er was intense and passionate, and that sometimes, in his overwhelming passion, he had indeed overlooked her ability to endure. This thought brought a wave of guilt to his heart.

"Li'er is always so considerate and has never complained to me." Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) gaze softened, as if he saw Xing Xuanli's (Duanmu Li) beautiful smile through the void before his eyes. "But I was so careless and didn't take good care of her."

Seeing that Yun Mohan had realized the problem, Lin Luochuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Third brother, you think this way. It's a blessing for your sister-in-law. From now on, third brother, please be more considerate of your sister-in-law. You two will surely be more loving and harmonious."

Gu Beichen also nodded and responded: "Yes, Third Brother. A woman as beautiful as your sister-in-law is worthy of your care and love."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) took a deep breath and nodded solemnly, "I understand. I will pay more attention in the future and will not let Li'er suffer any grievances." He secretly made up his mind to treat Li'er with more tenderness and care, so that she could always feel his full love, but not feel tired or uncomfortable because of it.

At this time, the atmosphere in the hall also eased a lot. Yun Mohan's embarrassment gradually dissipated, and was replaced by beautiful expectations for getting along with Li'er in the future.

Yun Mohan frowned and said with a little doubt: "Brother, is it true that my fourth brother came to your house today just to say this?" His eyes swept back and forth between Lin Luochuan and Gu Beichen's faces, trying to find out more unspoken things from them.

Lin Luochuan looked a little hesitant. After a moment's hesitation, he slowly spoke, "Third brother, to be honest, this is just one of the reasons. The situation is complicated now, with various forces secretly competing against each other. We are also worried."

Gu Beichen then said, "Yes, Third Brother. Recently, a group of mysterious people have arrived in the capital. Their whereabouts are cryptic. Our people have been following them for many days, but we still haven't been able to figure out their background and purpose."

Yun Mohan's eyes grew darker, and he asked in a deep voice, "Is this really true? Do you have any clues?"

Lin Luochuan shook his head and sighed, "These people are extremely cautious. All we know is that they often appear in remote streets and alleys at night and come into contact with unidentified people."

Gu Beichen added: "Moreover, according to our observations, they seem to be collecting various intelligence in the city, including the whereabouts of officials, troop deployments, etc."

Yun Mohan folded his arms across his chest, lost in thought. After a long moment, he said, "This matter is of no small importance. We must quickly investigate their origins and intentions to prevent any changes."

Lin Luochuan nodded and said, "There's one more thing, Your Highness. The fighting on the border is intense, but military pay and food have yet to arrive, and the soldiers are complaining."

Yun Mohan's face darkened and he angrily asked, "Who is causing trouble?"

Gu Beichen said: "It has not been investigated yet, but if this matter is not resolved, it may affect the morale of the army and endanger the safety of the border."

Yun Mohan paced back and forth, thinking for a moment and then said: "Send someone to investigate immediately and find out who is behind this. At the same time, transfer some money and grain from this palace to help the urgent needs of the border.

Lin Luochuan looked at Yun Mohan's slightly lonely figure, and a trace of pity could not help but well up in his heart. He took a few steps closer to Yun Mohan and said softly, "Third brother, let your second brother handle this matter."

Yun Mohan paused slightly, but didn't turn around. Lin Luochuan continued, "Third brother, your second brother has been in the martial arts world for many years, weathering many storms and accumulating a wealth of experience and connections. He's confident he can handle this difficult matter."

At this moment, Yun Mohan slowly turned around, his eyes filled with hesitation and worry, "Brother, this matter has far-reaching implications. I'm afraid it will cause a lot of trouble for my second brother."

Lin Luochuan stepped forward and placed his hand on Yun Mohan's shoulder, his eyes gentle yet firm. "Third brother, don't you know what kind of person your second brother is? He has never been afraid of difficulties or obstacles. Besides, if you can't even face this little challenge, how can you survive in this world?"

Yun Mohan bit his lip, frowning. "Brother, it's not that I don't believe in Second Brother's ability, but this matter is truly extraordinary. The forces involved are complex and intertwined. If we're not careful, we could end up in an irretrievable situation."

Lin Luochuan nodded slightly and said earnestly, "Third brother, I understand your concerns. But your second brother is thoughtful and tactful, and he will definitely be able to find a breakthrough in this complex situation. Moreover, if we brothers work together, is there anything we can't accomplish?"

Yun Mohan pondered for a moment, then raised his head, a hint of uneasiness still in his eyes: "Brother, even so, we must be fully prepared. If Second Brother encounters danger, we will be able to help him in time."

Lin Luochuan patted Yun Mohan on the shoulder and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, third brother. Your second brother won't act rashly. We will also closely monitor the development of the situation in the rear and be ready to provide support at any time. Believe in your second brother, he will live up to everyone's expectations and resolve this matter."

Yun Mohan took a deep breath and nodded: "I hope so. I hope everything goes well for Second Brother."

In the courtyard, the breeze blew gently, but the hearts of the three brothers were closely connected, facing the upcoming challenges together.

Not long after, elsewhere, in a quiet courtyard amidst the bustling town, Yu Yixuan was quietly painting in his study. Sunlight streamed through the window lattice, softly casting a shadow on the paper before him.

At that moment, a servant came hurriedly, looking a little anxious. "Sir, there's a letter for you." The servant handed the letter to him with both hands.

Yu Yixuan took the letter, gently smoothed the slightly wrinkled paper, and slowly opened it with anticipation and trepidation.

The familiar handwriting on the letter paper was written in a flamboyant and flamboyant style, as if every stroke was filled with the writer's eagerness and sincerity. Yu Yixuan's eyes wandered eagerly between the lines, and his heartbeat unconsciously quickened.

The opening greetings brought a warm smile to Yu Yixuan's face. However, as he read deeper, his expression grew more serious. In the letter, his good brother detailed his predicament. It was a complex political struggle, with those around him scheming against each other. The situation was a tangled mess, leaving him exhausted both physically and mentally.

Yu Yixuan's brow furrowed deeper and deeper, and he unconsciously increased the strength in his hands, causing shallow wrinkles on the letter paper. He seemed to be able to see through these words the struggle and helplessness of his brother in his predicament.

Continuing to read, the brother expressed his thoughts and trust in Yu Yixuan in the letter, hoping to get his support and help. Yu Yixuan's eyes became firm, and he secretly vowed in his heart that he would never let his brother face all this alone.

When he read to the end, the familiar name at the end of the letter made Yu Yixuan's eyes water slightly. He pressed the letter tightly to his chest, feeling the emotion conveyed by his brother through the words.

After a long pause, Yu Yixuan took a deep breath, calming himself. He carefully refolded the letter and placed it in his arms. He gazed into the distance, his mind already made up. He would act immediately, go to where his brother was, fight alongside him, and together, break through the fog and embrace the light.