Hongying lowered her head, tears glistening in her eyes. She bit her lip gently, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated. Finally, she mustered up the courage, raised her head, and looked into Duan Yu's eyes: "I was wrong, I really regret it. I shouldn't have drugged Miss Qiu and Ah Ji. It's all my fault." Her voice was trembling, with deep remorse.

After saying this, Hongying collapsed on the ground.

What awaits her is not only death, but also something else.

Du Minting was furious.

Hongying is indeed loyal, but she is really too stupid.

"In that case, you may as well die." Duan Yu drew out the sword of the guard next to him and chopped off Hongying's head.

Du Minting looked at the scene in horror. Hongying's blood gushed out like a fountain, splashing on her face. Her eyes were full of despair and fear. For a moment, she couldn't believe what was happening in front of her. The blood flowed down her cheeks, staining her clothes red, and also left a deep shadow in her heart. Du Minting's body began to tremble. She tried to wipe the blood off her face with her hands, but the red liquid had already penetrated deeply into her skin. The smell of blood filled the air, making her feel nauseous. Hongying's screams echoed in her ears. The voice seemed to come from hell, tormenting her soul: "Hongying..."

"Okay, ma'am, it's so late now, have a good rest." Duan Yu smiled and walked over to pat Du Minting's shoulder.

Du Minting was still standing there in shock.

Duan Yu glanced at Aji and ordered the people around him to carry him away.

After they left, only Duan Yu and Gu Yufei were left.

"Does your wound hurt?" Duan Yu asked.

Gu Yufei didn't understand at first, but then she realized what was going on and her face turned red like a persimmon: "It's okay now. Thank you for sparing Ah Ji just now."

"Why are you thanking me?" Duan Yu lowered his eyes.

Even he didn't understand why his mood fluctuated so much.

"Your Majesty, there is a man outside who wants to see you. He said you know him and asked me to give you this letter."

Duan Yu took the envelope, opened it, and his face instantly turned gloomy. He crumpled the letter into a ball and held it tightly in his hand.

"Gu Yunfei..." Duan Yu muttered to himself, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He turned to look at Gu Yufei, only to see her looking at him with confusion.

"You go back and rest first." Duan Yu said calmly.

Gu Yufei nodded. Although she was full of doubts, she still left obediently. She was exhausted tonight and she had to catch up on some sleep.

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Duan Yu sat alone in the room, silent. His eyes kept glancing at the letter in his hand, his mind full of thoughts.

The contents of the letter kept appearing in his mind, and Gu Yunfei's words hit his heart like a whip.

Those who are involved see things more clearly than bystanders.

At this moment, he realized that he could no longer hide his feelings for Gu Yufei.

However, as a prince consort, he has too many responsibilities and constraints. He can't give up everything easily, but he is even more reluctant to let Gu Yufei go.

Even though the reason for keeping her here was lame.

He wants the kingdom of Du.

Gu Yufei, he wants her even more.

He wants to have his cake and eat it too!

Thinking of this, Duan Yu smiled. To others, his smile was a little creepy.