The moment Xuanming stepped out of the palace, the atmosphere around the palace subtly changed.

The atmosphere that had been hidden deep within the palace instantly became restless and uneasy.

Several powerful and mysterious auras intertwined and collided above the palace, revealing a hint of panic.

"Where is the Mu residence located?"

"Could it be... that he's fallen in love?"

"Immediately issue the order! Secretly protect the eldest daughter of the Mu family, and remember, do not harm her!"

"Xuan Cang finally has a successor! This is no small matter; we must protect her at all costs!"

"You old geezer, you're always here for me! Fine, here are your orders: don't let a single hair on her head be harmed!"

"Furthermore, immediately send people to other continents to search for renowned doctors; no matter what, the eldest daughter of the Mu family must be properly cured."

"It's not even close to being settled yet, and you old folks are already busy as bees."

"He's personally leading the operation this time, so we mustn't let our guard down."

"We need to prepare in advance."

Immediately afterwards, a soft, almost imperceptible sigh was heard.

The sigh seemed to possess some kind of magic, causing the previously intertwined auras to scatter rapidly as if electrocuted.

The shadow below seemed to have keenly sensed something unusual.

He strode out of the palace and looked up at the pitch-black night sky.

However, apart from the endless darkness and the faint moonlight, there was nothing unusual before my eyes.

The shadow couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that what I just saw was just my imagination?

He gently shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions, and turned to walk towards the dungeon.

There were more important things waiting for him there...

Braving the biting cold wind, Xuanming used his unparalleled lightness skill to quickly make his way to the Mu residence.

He concealed himself like a ghost, easily avoiding everyone's attention thanks to his familiarity with the Mu residence's layout, and successfully arrived at that secluded and quiet courtyard.

Standing on a tall, lush tree outside the courtyard wall, Xuanming couldn't help but hesitate for a moment.

At this moment, the entire courtyard was shrouded in endless darkness, utterly silent, without even a single lamp lit.

Has he not yet woken up?

After pondering for a moment, Xuanming lightly tapped his toes, and his true energy instantly flowed throughout his body. He floated silently into the courtyard like a light, falling leaf.

He looked around, and everything in sight was so familiar.

It's as if time has left no trace here.

However, the scene before him made Xuanming wonder: "Didn't you say he had already fainted?"

Why is there not a single person to serve or care for us here?

Thinking of this, Xuanming couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied with the Grand Tutor.

Such behavior is far too casual and unrestrained.

He was unaware of the truth: Mu Zhi had simply fallen asleep from exhaustion.

He never dreamed that he would be misled by his shadow.

The Grand Tutor only wanted Mu Zhi to get some rest.

So he specifically instructed everyone else to retreat outside the courtyard gate, and to leave only one maidservant inside the courtyard.

Unfortunately, the maid had just gone out to fetch medicine for Muzhi.

Xuanming stood quietly by the window, listening intently to the sounds inside through the window.

All that reached my ears was the soft, steady sound of breathing.

It was clear that there was only one person inside.

Xuanming made no sound, quietly pushed open the door, and stepped into the room.

Just as he hesitated for a moment, his body had already moved involuntarily to the bedside.

Under the dim moonlight, Xuanming silently gazed at the woman lying quietly on the bed.

Her face was unusually pale, as white as paper, and the redness at the corners of her eyes was particularly striking, showing just how miserable she had been crying.

She appeared to have lost a lot of weight.

Could it be that you haven't been eating properly these past two days?

Xuanming's gaze lingered once again on Muzhi's red-rimmed eyes.

"So heartbroken?" Xuanming murmured to himself.

Looking at the faint bitterness and sorrow on her lips, he couldn't help but feel a strange pang of sadness.

She was already so heartbroken just because I casually mentioned wanting to cancel the engagement.

What will she do if she really passes away someday?

Xuanming couldn't help but recall some of the words written in the book that Mo Beichen had given him.

At this moment, he had to admit that he was indeed feeling a little flustered.

He couldn't understand why he felt so anxious when he heard her crying.

He even couldn't wait to see her.

As he walked, he kept telling himself: just take one look, and once he was sure she was safe and sound, he would turn around and leave immediately.

However, things have come to this point.

He found that his feet were as if they were nailed to the ground, and he could not move them at all.

He gazed silently at Mu Zhi's face.

He fell into complete silence and lost all ability to move.

I dare not imagine how sad Mu Zhi would be if I weren't there.

Suddenly, Xuanming's brows, which had been as calm as a deep pool, furrowed slightly.

At that moment, a very faint sound of footsteps came from outside.

As if it were an innate instinct, Xuan Ming slightly raised his head and quickly scanned his surroundings.

In that instant, his figure vanished from the spot without a sound, like a ghost.

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