First annul the engagement, then sever ties with the empress; the empress reigns supreme.

Gu Junxi clenched her fists, closed her eyes, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Mu Lingye's lips, ignoring the gazes of those around her.

Their lips lightly touched, and Gu Junxi pulled away slightly. Her eyelashes fluttered as she opened her eyes, raising them to meet Mu Lingye's stiff and blank gaze. Her cheeks flushed slightly as she softly called out, "A-Ling!"

Mu Lingye's raven-wing-like eyelashes fluttered slightly.

He didn't speak, but Gu Junxi could clearly feel that his rationality was gradually returning.

In front of everyone, they kissed without any reservations. Gu Junxi was initially worried that it was inappropriate, but Mu Lingye's reaction encouraged her.

She gently bit her lip and stood on tiptoe to kiss him again.

Their lips met again, and this time Mu Lingye reacted. He gently kissed and rubbed Gu Junxi's lips, then unexpectedly kissed her fiercely.

The kiss was so intense and fierce, as if he wanted to swallow Gu Junxi whole.

Gu Junxi felt her breath being taken away, her chest feeling squeezed and painful, and something being forced into her teeth.

Gradually, she began to adapt, breathing in sync with Mu Lingye's steps, and becoming immersed in the kiss.

This kiss was lit by Gu Junxi, but it was Mu Lingye who ignited the fire completely.

"Wow, I never expected His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess to be so loving. Looking at them now, they are a perfect match."

"Therefore, those who say that His Highness the Crown Prince and the First Prince of Yan have an unusual relationship are absolutely spreading rumors and misinformation. To not like such a beautiful wife as the Crown Princess and instead like a man, would be crazy or stupid."

"Yes, yes!"

Gu Junxi's kiss was only meant to soothe Mu Lingye's emotions, but unexpectedly, it helped Mu Lingye clarify the rumors about his ambiguous relationship with Leng Xuanjue.

Leng Xuanjue didn't force Mu Lingye to fight him in the street; instead, he witnessed Mu Lingye and Gu Junxi displaying their affection in front of him. Especially after hearing the whispers and comments, he was so angry that his gaze sharpened, and he almost couldn't resist taking action.

Fortunately, a servant came close behind him and whispered a few words of comfort, which helped him suppress his temper.

Mu Lingxuan felt the same way, as if he had shot himself in the foot.

Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye didn't care what Mu Lingxuan and Leng Xuanjue thought; they were immersed in their own world and could only see each other.

When the kiss ended, Gu Junxi's lips were cherry red, and her lipstick was gone.

She took the opportunity to grasp Mu Lingye's hand tightly, afraid that Mu Lingye's emotions would be swayed by Leng Xuanjue's plea again.

"Ah Ling, shall we go back to the Crown Prince's residence first?"

Seeing the deep worry on Gu Junxi's face, Mu Lingye felt a pang of guilt. He had married Gu Junxi to protect her and bring her under his wing, not to make her worry about him.

Mu Lingye's slender fingers gently stroked the corner of Gu Junxi's eye, his voice magnetic and husky, still tinged with desire from their recent kiss.

He nodded gently, as if holding a priceless treasure: "Alright, let's go back to the manor now!"

Having received Mu Lingye's promise, Gu Junxi smiled again and took the initiative to lead Mu Lingye into the carriage.

The carriage curtains were drawn, blocking the view from the outside.

Mu Lingxuan finally came to his senses and shouted from outside the carriage, "What does Your Majesty mean by this? Are you really planning to just leave our distinguished guests outside the city like this? Aren't you afraid of losing the dignity of our Great Sheng?"

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Gu Junxi poked her head out: "Your Highness, weren't you going to apologize to me? Forget about the apology, but we can reciprocate. Your Highness and I have helped you see Princess Fengwu off, so please help us receive the Crown Prince of Yan!"

"Ah Xi..." As soon as Gu Junxi finished speaking, Mu Lingye's voice, filled with desire, came from inside the carriage again.

Then, Mu Lingxuan saw Gu Junxi being forcibly dragged back by the people inside the carriage.

The carriage curtains were drawn, blocking the view while also sparking endless imagination.

The image of Mu Lingxuan holding Gu Junxi's soft waist in his arms flashed into his mind.

Mu Lingxuan bit his lip, tasting a hint of rust in his mouth.

The woman inside belongs to him. Now, right in front of him, she's not only kissing another man, but she's also nestled in another man's arms, and it's even possible she'll have relations with another man soon...

Unable to endure such humiliation any longer, Mu Lingxuan took three steps at a time and was about to lift the carriage curtain, only to see that Xuan Yi, with his keen senses, had already driven the carriage forward, leaving Mu Lingxuan empty-handed.

Xuan Yi stood in front of the carriage, guarding the curtain like a gatekeeper, and spoke loudly.

"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Xuan, for keeping your promise and returning the courtesy to the Crown Prince of Yan. Our Highness and the Crown Princess have to leave, so Your Highness need not stand on ceremony to see them off!"

When Mu Lingxuan tried to see the carriage off, he found no one there. As the carriage drove away, he was speechless, further silenced by Xuan Yi's words.

"Your Highness Prince Xuan!" The envoy from Yan stepped forward to pay his respects.

With people lining both sides of the road and so many people watching, Mu Lingxuan couldn't just leave without a care after Mu Lingye left.

With Xuan Yi making such a loud statement beforehand, it would only make him seem irresponsible and petty.

This would likely worsen his already damaged reputation.

Mu Lingxuan silently swallowed his loss and glanced at the medicine in his sleeve, which was of no use.

It seems I'll have to wait for another opportunity!

Riding on his horse, Leng Xuanjue looked down at Mu Lingxuan with the eyes of someone looking at trash: "Your Highness, if I'm not mistaken, Gu Junxi was originally your fiancée, wasn't she? To be so calm after having your fiancée stolen and being cuckolded, I truly admire you!"

Mu Lingxuan retorted, unconvinced: "Same to you. I've heard that the First Prince has long coveted my elder brother, but has never succeeded. It seems that the First Prince's methods are limited to this."

Mu Lingxuan and Leng Xuanjue locked eyes, their gazes flashing coldly. Afterward, Mu Lingxuan took the initiative to back down: "Actually, in a way, the Crown Prince and I are in similar situations. Perhaps we can become friends, and maybe we can both get what we want!"

My wish has come true!

Leng Xuanjue's gaze followed the direction the carriage had gone, and the image of Mu Lingye's unusually red and thin lips after his forceful and domineering kiss on Gu Junxi flashed through his mind.

He couldn't help but swallow, his Adam's apple bobbing.

He pressed his tongue against his cheek, then withdrew his gaze, a bewitching smile blooming on his lips.

"What His Highness Prince Xuan says makes sense. Wasn't His Highness Prince Xuan going to receive me? Why aren't you entering the city? What are you waiting for?"

Leng Xuanjue's words meant he agreed to the alliance, and the two had reached a preliminary understanding.

A smile also appeared on Mu Lingxuan's lips. He mounted his horse and led the Yan Kingdom's envoys into the city.

It's hard to guard against thieves even after a thousand days. He believed that as long as someone wanted to drug Gu Junxi, they would always find an opportunity.

Now, with Leng Xuanjue's help, they are even more powerful.

He glanced at the medicine in the bottle; there was more than one pill. Perhaps he could spare one for Leng Xuanjue.

As long as Mu Lingye takes the medicine and obeys Leng Xuanjue from then on, he can not only take Gu Junxi away from Mu Lingye, but also get Leng Xuanjue to take Mu Lingye to Yan Kingdom.

It's a win-win situation, beneficial to him in every way.

Mu Lingye and Gu Junxi were completely unaware that Mu Lingxuan had changed his methods of scheming against them, forming alliances with outsiders without any scruples.

As the carriage traveled along, the scene inside it coincided with Mu Lingxuan's imagination.

During the kiss, Gu Junxi's clothes were already half off.

Such a passionate scene made several even more ambiguous and explicit images flash through Mu Lingye's mind.

Under the moonlight, by the river, men and women faced each other with openness and honesty.

The woman sat on the man's lap...

Mu Lingye stopped abruptly as he landed on Gu Junxi's waist, his deep, dark eyes instantly becoming clear.

Those lost memories return.

So... he really was the man who had that one night with Gu Junxi.