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

Through their back-and-forth conversation, Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye completely figured out the identities of Qingyanzi and Wei Ming.

Finally, Mu Lingye added a crucial point: according to the Imperial Household Department's records about her great-grandfather's beloved pet, she came from the Li Huo Clan, from Qunxi Island, an extremely remote place, and was skilled in control techniques. Now it seems that this so-called control technique was actually Gu magic.

"Ah Ling, do you mean that Wei Ming and Qing Yanzi might have taken Su Li to Qunxi Island?" Gu Junxi asked uncertainly.

A glint of wisdom flashed in Mu Lingye's dark eyes: "If I'm not mistaken, it's true that once people suffer a setback, they always retreat to what they consider the safest place. Qunxi Island is both their great-grandmother's hometown and the place they first came from."

"Once you've recovered a bit more and finished dealing with matters in the court, if you still haven't found Su Li, I'll go with you to Qunxi Island."

"No need, I can go first." Just as Mu Lingye finished speaking, Murong Yuan's voice came from outside the door.

Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye exchanged a glance before Gu Junxi got off Mu Lingye again. They opened the door together and saw Murong Yuan standing in the doorway holding a stack of official documents.

"Ah Yuan, you..." Mu Lingye had just started to speak when Murong Yuan interrupted him.

Murong Yuan explained, "I came here to hand over official business with you, but I didn't expect to hear you mention Qingyanzi and Wei Ming's identities. Originally, I was planning to go find Su Li on my own, but now that I have a target, I shouldn't wait any longer. That evil Taoist Qingyanzi is not human. He's down on his luck right now, and who knows if he'll take his anger out on Su Li. The sooner I find her, the less she'll suffer."

As he spoke, he placed the stack of official documents heavily into Mu Lingye's hands, and as he turned to leave, the hem of his snow-white robe fluttered in the wind.

"Ayuan."

Mu Lingye called out reluctantly from behind.

Without turning his head, Murong Yuan waved casually at Mu Lingye: "Don't worry about me. You'll be ascending the throne soon, and you won't need me for the time being. The child is grown up and should leave his mother."

While this analogy is somewhat inappropriate, it's barely suitable for Mu Lingye and Murong Yuan. After all, they've been inseparable since they became friends and started working together.

Mu Lingye watched Murong Yuan's retreating figure, opened her lips as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed her words. The Murong Yuan of the past lived only for revenge; he had no pursuit in life and nothing that mattered to him.

Now that he finally has a woman he cares about, that's a good thing. He should support her no matter what.

Mu Lingye sighed and pulled Gu Junxi into his arms: "I will send more people to follow A Yuan. Don't worry, as long as we have a clue, with A Yuan's abilities, he will definitely be able to find Su Li. I will keep my word. Once things are stable in the capital, I will definitely take you with me to find them."

"Mmm." Gu Junxi nodded and nestled in Mu Lingye's arms.

Gu Junxi is still able to distinguish between good and bad.

She is currently pregnant, and the poison in her body has not yet been neutralized.

Forcing yourself to go with Murong Yuan to find Su Li will not only be of no help, but will also become a burden.

If that's the case, then why go? Going there won't prove that she's a good older sister.

She only hoped that Su Li would be alright.

As it turned out, Mu Lingye's analysis was correct. After Qingyanzi, along with Su Li, Qingyan, and Qingmiao, met up with Wei Ming, they set off for Qunxi Island. In addition, some of Wei Ming's forces stationed elsewhere also escorted them on their journey.

There were nearly twenty people of all ages, dressed as a caravan, traveling together.

Everything went exactly as Wei Ming and Qing Yanzi had planned, with no other obstacles. The only exception was Mu Lingxuan, who was like an inescapable leech, always clinging to them.

The group eventually stopped at an inn for a meal. News of the incident spread throughout the capital, and several traveling merchants gathered to discuss it.

"I heard that the palace bells tolled nine times yesterday morning, marking the passing of that man. The entire court is now preparing for the new emperor's ascension. He even issued an edict of self-reproach, admitting to all the evil deeds he committed against the new emperor. I have never seen such a petty and ruthless father."

"Who says otherwise? Those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. That scoundrel who allowed that damned imperial advisor to forcibly abduct women was so disgusting; he deserved to die."

"Shut up! How dare you talk about the Emperor? You're asking for trouble!" Several traveling merchants were having a heated discussion when Mu Lingxuan, dressed in a gray cloth robe and wearing a bamboo hat, suddenly rushed out from the corner.

He released his sword and swiftly placed it against the neck of one of the traveling merchants, slashing it sharply until blood gushed out.

He simply couldn't believe that his father, who loved and doted on him, was gone.

He could not tolerate these lowly people, who were like ants, slandering his father.

The Emperor doesn't like Mu Lingye; it's because Mu Lingye himself is unlikable. What does it have to do with the Emperor?

He dared to issue a self-criticism in the name of his father to clear his name, only because he was not in the capital. If he were, how could he allow Mu Lingye to do whatever he wanted?

Mu Lingxuan's eyes were bloodshot. He killed one, then the second, and the third.

He has no intention of stopping.

"what!"

Instantly, screams and shouts of fleeing filled the entire restaurant.

"Mu Lingxuan, are you crazy? Don't you know you'll attract the pursuers?" Seeing Mu Lingxuan's high-profile behavior, Qingyanzi, who had been ignoring him, stepped in and stopped Mu Lingxuan's blade.

Mu Lingxuan's wound was still dripping blood.

He glared at Qingyanzi with displeasure. Qingyanzi lowered his voice, so he deliberately raised his voice: "So what? My father is dead, and the only person who could protect me is gone. I have nowhere to go now, so the sooner I die, the sooner I can be reborn. And all of this is your fault, so you might as well die with me."

Mu Lingxuan appeared to possess an aura of destruction.

Wei Ming stood up from his seat, saw through Mu Lingxuan's true intentions, and snatched the sword from his hand: "Alright, stop acting. You just want to leave with us, right? I agree."

"Let's go." Wei Ming tossed the sword back to Mu Lingxuan, then turned and led his men out of the restaurant.

If we don't leave now, it won't be long before pursuers arrive.

Wei Ming didn't care about the small shrimp and fish, but dealing with too many of them would be troublesome.

Wearing a veil, Su Li walked at the back of the procession. She glanced at the dead body on the ground and looked at Mu Lingxuan: "You played a good hand so badly. You're incredibly stupid. I really don't know what's wrong with your head."

Faced with Su Li's sarcasm, Mu Lingxuan found himself unable to refute her.

Because these are all facts.

He remained silent, sheathed his longsword, and followed behind.

Soon he was with Su Li. He glanced at Wei Ming and Qing Yanzi in front of him and retorted, "And what about you? Your elder sister is about to become empress, and you're still hanging out with a bunch of rebels. Are you trying to make things difficult for yourself?"

He thought that Su Li could at least be speechless like him when she was roasted, but he didn't expect Su Li to raise the corners of her mouth nonchalantly and deliberately squint her eyes into crescent shapes, making her look particularly harmless.

"Yes, maybe I just enjoy hardship."

Typical nonsense.

Although Su Li and Gu Junxi are twins, their personalities are completely different.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Today is Mu Lingye's coronation ceremony. Mu Lingye is wearing a dragon robe, and Gu Junxi is wearing a phoenix robe. The two are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and they look like a perfect couple.

Regardless of their abilities, the two of them are undeniably good-looking. One can only imagine how beautiful their future children will be.

Mu Lingye took Gu Junxi's hand and walked step by step toward the dragon throne. All the ministers knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

As evening fell, with red candles and longan, Mu Lingye gave Gu Junxi another wedding night.