The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

Murong Jin leaned against Xiao Yan's chest, smelling the fresh and elegant sandalwood scent emanating from him, and her mood immediately improved.

The carriage traveled at a moderate pace, and Murong Jin drifted off to sleep.

Xiao Yan felt Murong Jin's breathing gradually become even, so he moved and found that Murong Jin's arms were wrapped around his waist, so he reached out and carried her to the bed to lie down.

Then I covered her with the brocade quilt and tucked her in.

Xiao Yan sat beside her, gazing at her tenderly.

He had been busy with official business and neglected her during this time. She had lost weight, and her cheeks had become sunken.

Xiao Yan reached out and touched her face, then sighed.

His Ah Jin is always so hardworking.

When Murong Jin woke up, it was already daylight. Opening his eyes, he saw a handsome face so close to his own and couldn't resist leaning in to kiss him.

Xiao Yan was caught off guard by Murong Jin's sudden attack. He paused for a second before reacting and flipping Murong Jin down. "Ah Jin, stop fooling around."

Murong Jin raised an eyebrow, "Are you sexually frustrated?"

Xiao Yan was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this; this girl was becoming increasingly audacious.

"Ah Jin!" Xiao Yan shouted through gritted teeth.

Murong Jin blinked and asked playfully, "Husband, did you call me?"

Seeing her sly smile, Xiao Yan couldn't help but lower his head and seal her lips with his.

“Ugh…” Murong Jin’s eyes widened in surprise, then she struggled, “Xiao Yan!”

Xiao Yan released her, pressed his forehead against hers, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Ah Jin, do you know how tempting you were just now?"

A blush crept onto Murong Jin's fair cheeks, and she playfully punched Xiao Yan, "You rascal!"

"Hehe..." Xiao Yan laughed with pleasure.

Murong Jin seized the opportunity to get up. "I'm leaving the palace. I've made plans to go boating on the lake with Aunt Lin and Uncle Liu today."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Xiao Yan stood up and said, "I'll see you off."

"No need, you didn't sleep a wink last night, go catch up on your sleep! I'm leaving now."

"Ah Jin," Xiao Yan said, his smile fading as he watched Murong Jin's figure disappear behind the door.

As soon as Murong Jin stepped out of the Imperial Study, he encountered Xia Yanglingfeng, who had rushed over.

"Lord Murong!" Xia Yanglingfeng called out from afar.

Murong Jin stopped and turned back to look at Xia Yanglingfeng, who was rushing towards him, with a puzzled expression. "Good morning, Young Master Xia Yang."

Xia Yanglingfeng stopped about five meters away from Murong Jin, panting heavily, looking like he had something urgent to attend to.

"Lord Murong, I have something urgent to discuss with you. May I speak with you in private?"

Seeing his anxious expression, Murong Jin hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "Okay."

Xia Yanglingfeng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Murong Jin had agreed.

Murong Jin followed Xia Yanglingfeng, and the two bypassed the Imperial Study and arrived at the lotus pond in the Imperial Garden.

Xia Yanglingfeng stopped and turned to look at the woman behind him.

"Lord Murong, I have something very important to ask you."

Seeing his serious expression, Murong Jin assumed it was about the Crown Princess. "Yes, go ahead and tell me."

"Lord Murong, why did the Emperor suddenly appoint you as the Crown Princess?"

Murong Jin also found this matter strange, which is why she chose to keep it a secret back then.

"I don't know either, maybe it's because he owes our family."

Xia Yanglingfeng frowned upon hearing Murong Jin's reply, "Owes our family?"

"Yes. My father saved the emperor's life, and the emperor bestowed upon us a mansion as a reward. This can be considered a favor."

After Murong Jin finished speaking, he looked up at the sky and sighed softly.

Although Yang Ling is the crown prince, Murong Jin has a premonition that the royal family is too murky and is also involved in power struggles.

Xia Yanglingfeng noticed that Murong Jin didn't seem happy about being named the Crown Princess, and couldn't help but wonder if she really didn't want to be a prince's wife. But she didn't seem to be faking it.

Murong Jin seemed to notice his gaze and turned to look at him. "Young Master Xia Yang, is there anything else?"

Xia Yanglingfeng shook his head. "It's nothing, Lord Murong. I'll take my leave now." After saying that, he left in another direction.

Murong Jin watched his retreating figure and murmured, "I hope this matter won't escalate any further."

-

When Murong Jin returned to the manor, he found that Yang Ling was already there, drinking tea in the main hall.

Murong Jin was somewhat surprised. "Your Highness, why are you back so early today?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling put down her teacup, stood up, and greeted Murong Jin, "Ah Jin, you've come at just the right time."

"Hmm?" Murong Jin was puzzled, looking at the relief on Yang Ling's face.

“A young eunuch just came to report that someone from the palace has come and wants to see you. I told him to wait a moment.”

Murong Jin's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. "The palace has sent people?"

Yang Ling nodded, gesturing for her to come with her.

Murong Jin dared not delay and followed Yang Ling to the side hall.

At this moment, apart from the eunuch who came to deliver the imperial decree, there was only a young eunuch standing to the side in the side hall. Upon seeing Yang Ling and Murong Jin arrive, he immediately knelt down and said, "This servant greets Your Highness Prince Rui and Princess Rui!"

Yang Ling waved her hand, "No need for formalities, rise! You just said there was an imperial edict to be read, who sent you here?"

Upon hearing this, the young eunuch immediately replied respectfully, "Your Highness, it is Her Majesty the Empress."

Murong Jin frowned. She remembered that the Empress had not previously intended to grant her an audience.

"Lead the way," Yang Ling said to the young eunuch.

The young eunuch responded with a "Yes" and led them into the palace.

"Your Highness, Crown Princess, please follow me."

Along the way, the young eunuch kept telling Yang Ling and Murong Jin about the Empress's decree.

"What is the content of the imperial edict?" Murong Jin asked.

The young eunuch shook his head. "This servant is merely following orders and dares not utter a word."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling glanced at Murong Jin and said, "It's alright, please continue."

Murong Jin nodded. "Okay."

The young eunuch breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this and repeated the contents of the Empress's decree.

Yang Ling pondered for a while, then said, "Let's do as the Empress instructs."

"Yes."

The young eunuch withdrew after receiving the order.

Murong Jin glanced at Yang Ling, "You believe what this little eunuch said?"

Yang Ling curled the corners of his lips into a slight smile. "What he said is true, and I believe him."

Murong Jin nodded. No matter what, she had to go to the palace.

"Let's go, let's go to the palace!"

……

Yang Ling brought Murong Jin with her into the palace.

The two arrived outside the Qianqing Palace, where Murong Jin stopped. "Your Highness, I will not go in."

Yang Ling nodded, "If you are tired, you can go back to your residence to rest."

Murong Jin chuckled, "No need, I'm not sleepy."

Yang Ling nodded, "Alright, then I'll go in first." After saying that, Yang Ling turned and went inside.

Yang Ling had only taken a few steps when Murong Jin reminded him, "Your Highness, be mindful of your behavior. Don't forget that you are the Crown Prince of a nation."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling stopped in her tracks, turned to the side, and bowed to Murong Jin, saying, "Thank you for the reminder, A-Jin."