After being thoroughly violated, he ran away with the enemy emperor's child.

The killing intent vanished in the next moment. Chu Junci closed his eyes, his mind in turmoil.

At the same time, Wu Xu's voice came from outside the hall: "Your Majesty."

"Come in."

Leading Chu Junci to sit on the chaise lounge, Mo Yan heard Wu Xu report: "Your Majesty, everything has been prepared according to your instructions."

"Yes, strengthen defenses, and don't allow any accidents to happen."

Playing with Aci's fingertips, he continued, "Wu Xu, you know the intention behind what I did."

"…yes."

Their conversation was somewhat ambiguous. Chu Junci looked them over and suddenly spoke, "Mo Yan, I'm thirsty."

"Wait."

Upon hearing that he was thirsty, Mo Yan hurriedly got up and went to the table, completely unaware that Wu Xu and Chu Junci were exchanging words in silence behind him.

"Tomorrow night at midnight, in the southeast direction." Wu Xu moved his lips, but no sound came out.

Chu Junci nodded slightly and didn't look at him again.

"Aci".

Mo Yan appeared with a teacup, and Chu Junci took it and drank a few sips. After listening to Mo Yan give a few more instructions, Wu Xu took his leave.

After Wu Xu left, Chu Junci put down his teacup: "What were you two talking about just now?"

"It's nothing, just some thieves infiltrated the hunting grounds. I've ordered Wu Xu to increase patrols."

"oh."

Chu Junci didn't ask any more questions. It was getting late, so he drank a glass of water and went to bed.

Mo Yan followed closely behind and pulled him into his arms: "Aci, tomorrow we will ride together on one horse, and I will take you somewhere."

"Where to?"

You'll find out tomorrow.

Day two.

On the high platform, Mo Yan and Chu Junci stood side by side, while the soldiers who had participated in the hunt stood below.

Among them, Lin Chen and others from Yong Kingdom were arranged to be at the very end, far away from the high platform.

This was of course Mo Yan's idea. He didn't want Aci and Lin Chen to run into each other, so he arranged for them to be as far away as possible.

His gaze swept across the faces of the crowd, and Mo Yan began to speak: "Now, in accordance with the season, we are going on a spring hunt to practice military skills and strengthen our defenses. All generals, listen to my command: within the hunting grounds, commands must be obeyed in unison. Do not disrupt formations or violate military discipline. Those who perform meritorious service will be rewarded, and those who disobey orders will be punished."

"May all our soldiers be blessed with abundant game, so as to demonstrate the might of our nation and secure our country."

"We obey Your Majesty's decree! Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Empress!"

"Then let us begin. I await your good news."

"yes!"

At his command, the soldiers mounted their horses and galloped into the forest.

Before long, only some civil officials, soldiers' families, and Mo Yan and Chu Junci remained in the same spot.

A gentle breeze lifted the veil on Chu Junci's head, and beneath it, he looked towards the southeast before turning his gaze away.

"Aci".

Mo Yan took his hand and led him to the front of Ta Xue.

Ta Xue was majestic and its fur was shiny. However, when it saw Chu Junci, it rubbed against him again, as if urging him to hurry up.

Mo Yan was already used to this. He helped Chu Junci onto the horse and was about to mount himself when he suddenly heard Aci call out to him, "Mo Yan."

"Um?"

He paused, stood still, and looked at him.

"Take a few steps back."

"?"

The two looked at each other, and Chu Junci said again, "Didn't you say you'd listen to everything I said?"

"..."

Mo Yan obediently took a few steps back, looking up at Chu Junci's face: "Aci, what's wrong?"

"I want to ride by myself for a while."

"?"

Before he could react, his Aci had already shouted "Giddy up!" and Ta Xue ran after him, quickly widening the distance between them.

"Aci!"

Mo Yan chased after him for a few steps, but Ta Xue's speed was beyond the reach of ordinary people. Before long, the man and the horse disappeared from Mo Yan's sight.

"You rascal, Ta Xue!"

Mo Yan gritted his teeth, chose an ordinary black horse that was within sight, and chased after Chu Junci in the direction he had left.

His heart was pounding, and he couldn't help but wonder: Is Aci going to run away again?

Is Aci leaving him again?

His hand holding the reins trembled slightly, Mo Yan's face darkened, and his heart sank to the bottom.

Ahead of him, Chu Junci chased after the direction Lin Chen and the others had left in, saying as he passed them, "Meet here at midnight tonight."

He didn't stop, but walked straight through them and then stopped in a relatively wide flat area in the woods.

The curtains were drawn back, and we awaited the appearance of Mo Yan.

As expected, Mo Yan quickly appeared before him, holding the reins, his eyes filled with suspicion: "Aci, you..."

"Mo Yan," he called him again.

"Come here, I'm tired."

"..."

Mo Yan remained silent for a few seconds, then flew behind him and wrapped his arms around his waist.

"Aci..."

He wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, he shut his mouth.

He was lost in thought, wondering why Aci was riding alone, and whether Aci was going to run away.

Thoughts churned within him, causing him to tighten his grip on the person, "A-Ci."

He whispered in his ear, "Don't even think about running away."

"..."

With her fingertips slightly curled, Chu Junci lightly kissed his right cheek like a dragonfly skimming the water: "No... I didn't want to run away."

Mo Yan froze.

The sensation on his face was palpable, his pupils dilated suddenly, his heart pounded wildly, and Mo Yan was speechless.

His breathing became heavy. At this moment, he forgot all about riding alone and escaping. All he could think about was: Aci kissed him.

Aci kissed him!

"Aci, Aci..."

He lowered his head and anxiously tried to kiss his lips, but Chu Junci blocked him with his hand.

"No."

Pushing Mo Yan's face away, Chu Junci stared straight ahead, as if nothing had happened.

"Ah..."

"Don't tell."

"..."

Mo Yan remained silent.

They didn't speak again, and slowly walked forward through the snow, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

On horseback, Mo Yan held the person even tighter, the fragrance of lotus blossoms wafting into his nose, making him even more restless.

Taking a deep breath and calming his racing heart, he tightened the reins: "Aci, I'm taking you somewhere."

This was something I had already discussed with Aci last night.

"drive!"

Running through the snow on the road, the cold wind blowing against his face ruffled his hair. Chu Junci stared straight ahead, his heart as calm as a still well.

Fifteen minutes later, they stopped at a cliff edge.

Sitting on horseback, the two looked into the distance. From here, they could see the capital city and take in the entire vast imperial capital.

The once vast and magnificent capital city was now reduced to a small patch. Mo Yan pointed to a spot: "That's the direction of the imperial palace."

"That's Suzaku Street, that's the moat..."

He introduced them one by one, and finally said, "I have acquired private properties in all these places, and they are registered in your name."

"Everything in the palace that belongs to me is yours."

"Aci can have whatever she wants."

"As long as you don't leave me," he silently prayed.

He knew that material possessions couldn't hold onto Aci, but he still wanted to give him the best of everything.

His Aci deserves everything.