When he just lay down, Li Shushu's mind was still full of thoughts: What a coincidence, I took the wrong bus and ended up in Qinglong Village?

This was just a simple favor, but he saved the village chief? The village chief might actually be the prince?

However, it was obvious that the prince now disliked her in every way. What should she do?

…

Perhaps because of the fatigue from days of work, Li Shushu, who was a little nervous and unable to sleep at first, was unknowingly hit by sleepiness and slept soundly all night. When she woke up again, the sun was already shining brightly and the person on the bed was nowhere to be seen.

The village was originally built in the mountains. The weather was very good today. The birds were singing and the cicadas were chirping in the woods, making it very lively.

Li Shushu got up quickly, opened the door and saw Xia Muyan standing with his hands clasped behind his back. Next to him was a sturdy young man who was reporting something in his ear, and his eyes kept glancing at her.

Perhaps sensing something, Xia Muyan also turned her head with him, her cold eyes like a sharp sword, as if she could see through her.

"Li Shushu, Li Shu..." Xia Muyan repeated these five words in his heart, and the fists in his sleeves gradually tightened.

Li Shushu suddenly felt murderous intent.

She subconsciously took two steps back, greeted the person awkwardly, and then asked casually, "Thank you for the hospitality. I'll be leaving the mountain today."

In fact, she was not in a hurry to go down the mountain. After all, she had not yet achieved the purpose of this trip.

I wonder if the prince is really in Qinglong Village? I wonder if the person in front of me is really the prince?

But you have to pretend.

Xia Muyan, however, was uncharacteristically calm and said, "No hurry, since we're already here, why rush to leave now?"

"Uh..." Li Shushu clearly remembered that this was not what he said when he let her get in the car yesterday.

At that time, he was giving her alms, emphasizing that he would only let her stay for one night and there was no way he would let her stay any longer.

Why did he change his mind so quickly? Did something happen that she didn't know about?

"You don't want to?" Seeing her doubt, he casually raised his wrist to stretch his muscles.

"I'm willing, in that case, let's stay for two more days. The environment in the mountains is elegant and the air is fresh. I quite like it. Thank you."

Li Shushu achieved his goal and quickly admitted defeat.

Xia Muyan knew Li Shushu's identity, but he did not immediately restrict her actions. He wanted to see what this woman's purpose was in sneaking into their village.

As the crown prince of the current dynasty, he has been hiding in Qinglong Village for three years.

If nothing unexpected happened, he would have stayed there until he died.

But a few days ago, when his brothers went to the city to sell mountain products, they received a piece of news that made him, who had no attachment to the outside world, take it seriously.

I heard that the current emperor is seriously ill and is looking for a good doctor throughout the country. I hope that capable people will actively respond to the call for applications.

Xia Muyan now has basically no worries in the world. If there is one thing he cares about, it is his father who has always recognized him and firmly supported him to be the crown prince!

In his impression, although his father had a weak personality, he was always strong and healthy.

I don’t know whether his illness is real or fake?

But he thought that he must go to see his father this time. Even if it was a trap, he had no choice but to go at this time.

After all, his inexplicable disappearance three years ago must have made his father very sad for a while. If he didn't go to visit him this time, he was afraid that if he wasn't careful, there would be a life-or-death situation.

What's more, the Third Prince Xia Muyu is about to get married in the next few days. If we can disrupt his marriage, it will be even more gratifying!

The palace had indeed set up a tight net, just waiting for him to fall into it.

He did see his father, the old emperor, who was bedridden. When he saw him, he was extremely excited and burst into tears.

She begged him panting, "Yan'er, it turns out you are still alive.

Since you are alive, listen to your father and come back.

I don't trust anyone to take over this kingdom, and you are the only heir in my heart."

When Xia Muyan was very young, the old emperor saw that he had extraordinary talent in governing the country and was much better than himself, so at that time, he often held him on his lap and went to court with him to review memorials.

He was also very satisfied with Xia Muyan's performance. He just wanted to wait for the right time to pass the position to him, but he didn't expect...

Although Xia Muyan's heart was cold, he said, "Father, I am here simply to check on your health. As for the throne, you must take good care of your illness and take medicine, and strive to live a long life. If that doesn't work... then just consider your son dead and find another good master."

He didn't want to say harsh words to his father, the only one who had truly protected him since childhood, but the reality was that he was no longer qualified to be the crown prince...

The emperor was deeply moved, "My dear son, why are you so stubborn now?

Can't you think more about your father and the common people?

Many people covet my position, and they bribe or threaten me;

I can compromise and be weak in other matters;

But the only thing I have been holding on to is the crown prince, for the sake of my country and the people.

Ahem, can't you understand your father's painstaking efforts?"

Xia Muyan: ...

He wasn't so cold-hearted from the beginning!

The truth is, although he looks young and strong, his body is probably not much better than his father's. If the current situation continues to develop, it is not certain who will take the lead. How can he agree to take on this important task?

In addition, his appearance... can only be concealed by a mask now. What king would wear a mask to court?

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