"What are you doing?" The Imperial Guards looked at Mu Jingyan with dissatisfaction.

Mu Jingyan took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, tried his best to adjust his mentality, and said softly: "Brothers, this chess set is His Highness's favorite, can you keep it?"

Xiao Yujue doesn't have any other hobbies, she just likes to do it.

These chess pieces and chessboards were all custom-made by Xiao Yujue.

Unique and priceless.

"Stay? Who do you think you are? Do you think he's still the Crown Prince? Let me tell you, a phoenix that falls into the water is no better than a chicken. Someone like him is no longer worthy of use."

"You..." Mu Jingyan was so angry that he was shaking all over, but he still wanted to keep his favorite person for Xiao Yujue.

She pulled out the hairpin on her head, took off the bracelet on her wrist, and stuffed them into the hands of the royal guards.

"Please be kind and give me some convenience."

The two imperial guards who were carrying the box looked at each other and took Mu Jingyan's jewelry, but did not leave the chess pieces behind.

Mu Jingyan watched the two men preparing to leave without any shame, and became so angry that he rushed over and slapped them on the back.

The two were caught off guard and flew out and fell to the ground, grimacing in pain.

Xiao Yujue's face changed and she hurriedly grabbed Mu Jingyan who was acting impulsively.

"Xiao Yan, what are you doing?"

"They're going too far. I..."

"Shut up."

Xiao Yujue increased the strength of her wrist and held Mu Jingyan's hand tightly.

Mu Jingyan saw anger in his eyes.

They had been together for so long, and this was the first time she saw him get angry.

She calmed down, stood beside him silently, and whispered: "I'm sorry..."

Xiao Yujue sighed helplessly.

"Okay, Xiao Yujue, I didn't expect you to be so arrogant until now. I will definitely report it to the emperor and punish you severely."

Only then did Mu Jingyan realize the seriousness of the situation, and it was too late for her to apologize.

Given Xiao Yujue's current situation, there is no telling how many people want to kill him.

"What's up?"

Ling Yuwen walked in and saw the two fallen imperial guards. He looked at Xiao Yujue. "Did my men fail to do their job well and make His Highness unhappy?"

"Lord Ling, Xiao Yujue has disregarded the laws of the court."

The imperial guard got up and told the whole story. He was expecting Ling Yuwen to praise him and stand up for them, but he didn't expect Ling Yuwen to slap him in the face.

"Who do you think you are? Do you think you can call His Highness by his name?" Ling Yuwen snorted heavily, then walked in front of Xiao Yujue and bowed, "Your Highness, I am sorry for my incompetence and for making you suffer."

"I am no longer the prince."

"Sorry, I've gotten used to calling you that." Ling Yuwen lowered his voice and said, "Brother Xiao, there's no need to be discouraged by a temporary setback. There are eight out of ten things in life that don't go as planned. I'll find a way to send your favorite item to the Mozhu Forest for you."

"Master Ling, don't worry about it. They are all external things. I just beg Master Ling not to report Xiaoyan's beating. Thank you very much."

Ling Yuwen nodded. "No problem."

Xiao Yujue's demotion was a huge earthquake for the entire dynasty. He moved into the Mozhu Forest, and the prince's party fell completely silent.

Mu Jingrui really wanted to enter the Mozhu Forest to see Xiao Yujue, but the situation was tense and he could do nothing.

"grown ups."

The housekeeper came in and saw Mu Jingrui standing by the window at a loss. He walked up to him and whispered a few words in his ear.

Mu Jingrui's face changed suddenly.

"Are you sure?"

"No mistake. I found him for you, so I won't make a mistake."

Mu Jingrui's heart was in a knot. He waved his hand to signal the butler to go out, and his thoughts gradually became clear.

It was a dark and windy night. Mu Jingrui changed into night clothes and sneaked into the charity cemetery.

He came to a coffin, lit three incense sticks, bowed, and then opened the coffin.

There was a girl lying inside, her body covered with wounds and her death was extremely tragic.

"I'm sorry."

Mu Jingrui began to carefully examine the woman's body. Many of the scars on her body were exactly the same as those of previous victims.

only……

Mu Jingrui found that there was blood in the gaps between the nails of the four fingers on her right hand.

Her fingers were not injured, so the blood...

Could it be that she scratched the murderer before she died?

Originally, Mu Jingrui always thought that Ling Yuwen was not the person they were looking for, but now that he thinks about it carefully, Ling Yuwen is still very suspicious.

At least, the death of this girl in front of him could put him on the list of suspects.

Mu Jingrui closed the coffin lid. He felt a little guilty. If he hadn't asked her to test Ling Yuwen, perhaps she wouldn't have died.

"Don't worry, I will definitely seek justice for you."

Mu Jingrui not only wanted those dead to rest in peace, but also wanted to clear Xiao Yujue of the charges.

After leaving the charity cemetery, he did not go home but went to Ling Mansion.

It was late at night and the Ling Mansion was completely silent. Most people were asleep and only the patrolling guards were looking around with lanterns in their hands.

Mu Jingrui avoided the guards and searched for Ling Yuwen room by room.

He walked almost all over the main courtyard, but could not find Ling Yuwen's whereabouts. He secretly wondered, Ling Yuwen was the only heir of the Ling family, could it be that he lived in the side hall?

How is this possible?

Just as Mu Jingrui was thinking about what to do next, a man holding a jar of wine walked over.

His steps were unsteady, and he was cursing as he walked, crying and laughing at the same time.

Mu Jingrui leaped up and jumped onto the beam in the corridor.

He looked down and found that the person was indeed Ling Yuwen.

His brows furrowed slightly, his mind moved slightly, and he suddenly hit Ling Yuwen on the top of his head.

Ling Yuwen was quite drunk, but he also sensed the danger. He dodged the attack by moving sideways, but his scalp was still numbed by the internal force, and he was half sobered up by the fright.

"Who are you?"

As soon as Ling Yuwen finished speaking, Mu Jingrui grabbed his shoulder.

"hiss."

Ling Yuwen was unable to dodge and his right sleeve was torn off by Mu Jingrui.

No scratches or bruises.

Mu Jingrui did not give up and continued to attack Ling Yuwen.

Ling Yuwen dodged and ran, and the fight between the two had alarmed the patrolling guards.

Mu Jingrui seized the opportunity and grabbed Ling Yuwen's chest, and a large piece of his clothes was torn on his chest again.

Ling Yuwen saw through the other party's intentions, but he was confused.

Mu Jingrui continued to attack, and when he pulled down Ling Yuwen's left sleeve, he was standing at an angle that allowed him to see four long scratches on Ling Yuwen's back.

Is it a new injury?

Mu Jingrui had achieved his goal. He drew out the long sword wrapped around his waist and used the sword energy to drive back the guards who were besieging him. He turned around and used his lightness skills to jump onto the roof. However, a strong palm wind came towards him, forcing him to return to the ground.

He had just stood up when there was another person in front of him.