The next day, Yue Xiyuan woke up early, preparing to go to the morning court session. Yun Yao suddenly appeared on the main street of Nanshi, blocking Yue Xiyuan's way.

"It's not even dawn yet, where is the Regent heading?" Yun Yao's long eyelashes curled upwards, her blinking was incredibly alluring, her figure was slender and graceful, and her gait was full of charm.

But in Yue Xiyuan's eyes, the person blocking his way was not worth mentioning, just like Yan An.

"Who are you? How dare you block my way?" Yue Xiyuan looked at him coldly, a hint of anger in his eyes, and his whole body exuded a chilling aura.

Anyone else would have been terrified by Yue Xiyuan, but Yun Yao was no ordinary person; she actually went to greet him.

"Your Highness, you really have a short memory. Didn't you see me back in the Southern Border that day? How long has it been, and you've already forgotten me? Could it be that the God-Devouring Gu hasn't worked?"

Just as Yun Yao's slender fingers were about to brush against Yue Xiyuan's clothes, Yue Xiyuan struck Yun Yao's head with a palm. Yun Yao immediately dodged, but not in time, and the hem of her skirt was shattered by the force of Yue Xiyuan's palm strike.

Yun Yao glanced at the wall that Yue Xiyuan had punched through and the tattered hem of her skirt. "The Regent really has no mercy for women. I wonder how that young lady from the Yan family managed to endure this..."

Yue Xiyuan's eyes were filled with coldness, and he became even more sinister and ruthless. "Whether the God-Devouring Gu has worked or not, I am not sure. I suppose you know better."

Yun Yao's expression flashed, the backlash from that day sending chills down her spine, but she quickly returned to her charming demeanor. However, Yue Xiyuan caught the fleeting panic in her eyes. It seemed that the backlash was quite unforgettable. His An'an was really capable, and he would reward her properly in the future.

Thinking of that warm person, her eyes were filled with tenderness, completely different from the person who had just tried to take Yun Yao's life.

"What is Yue Zhixiao hiding today that makes you willing to sacrifice yourself to prevent me from attending court?" Yue Xiyuan's voice grew increasingly cold.

"The Regent is indeed wise, but it's too late." Yun Yao unsheathed the soft sword at her waist and stabbed at Yue Xiyuan. Her attack was swift and ruthless, the blade sharp and whistling.

Yue Xiyuan arrived at the morning court without any weapons. His punches were swift and lightning-fast, leaving afterimages and whistling sounds, stirring up gusts of cold wind that chilled people to the bone.

The two fought fiercely, and in the blink of an eye, they had moved from the South Market to the East Market.

When Yan An woke up in the space, he found that the Tianshan Snow Lotus had bloomed. It was crystal clear, sparkling with starlight. "So this is the Tianshan Snow Lotus. It's so beautiful."

Yan An had never seen one before when he ate it, but now, seeing the Tian Shan snow lotus in bloom, he was amazed!

Yan An quickly tidied herself up, put on a brand new purple dress, and wore a sandalwood harp hairpin. With a slight smile, her dimples were shallow and her beauty was captivating. This was the perfect way to see him!

"Yue Xiyuan, wait for me!" Yan An's consciousness flashed out of the space and opened the door.

"Miss, please come out! I've been so worried about you these past few days." Bai Lan almost burst into tears.

"Now you're not worried about your young lady anymore, are you? Has Yue Xiyuan come by?"

"Speaking of the prince, he has suffered these past few days, sleeping on the eaves above the young lady's boudoir every day."

Yan An never expected that Yue Xiyuan would accompany her day and night in this way, and she felt a surge of emotion.

"I understand, I'm going out for a bit." Yan An slipped away, now even more eager to see him.

At the morning court session, Yue Zhixiao put yesterday's imperial edict into a box and appeared at the Qianqing Palace with the box in his arms.

Yan An had already arrived outside the palace and happened to meet Eunuch Wang, who was pacing anxiously at the palace gate. "Eunuch Wang, what are you doing here?"

“Princess An, you’ve finally arrived! This old servant has been waiting for the Regent. He’s been late for the morning court session. Prince Xiao is already presiding over the morning court session at the Qianqing Palace. Normally, the Regent would have been there long ago. I hope nothing has happened.” Eunuch Wang asked anxiously.

"Please lead me to the Qianqing Palace, Eunuch Wang. Yue Xiyuan and my father are not here. If Yue Zhixiao has any schemes, we can prepare a response!"

"Princess An is absolutely right, this way please!"

As soon as Yan An arrived at the door, he saw Yue Zhixiao take out an imperial edict from the box.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Yue Zhixiao prepared to unfold the imperial edict with both hands, but Yan An flashed to Yue Zhixiao's side and grasped the edict together with Yue Zhixiao.

“Princess An, this is the Qianqing Palace, where our court officials hold their morning court sessions. You, a mere woman, have entered the Qianqing Palace alone. Do you know that this is a capital offense? I'm afraid even the Fourth Prince cannot protect you.”

Yue Zhixiao threatened Yan An, saying that even if he had feelings for her, it wouldn't stop him from ascending to the throne, and anyone who stood in his way would die!

"Your Highness, do not panic. I am here in Qianqing Palace today out of necessity. It is said that someone is plotting to usurp the throne. I am the Regent's fiancée, the current Princess Yue'an, and the daughter of General Yan. I am here to protect our Emperor and our great Yue Kingdom. If any villain is trying to seize power because the Emperor is unwell, I, Yan'an, will be the first to take the lead and cut off that person's head. Your Highness, you know that princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. Surely you are not the one plotting against us today?"

Yue Zhixiao gripped the imperial edict and tugged at it a few times, but to his surprise, Yan An held it firmly. Yan An looked at him mockingly: "You can't even compete with a woman, yet you want to be the ruler of a country."

Yue Zhixiao seemed to sense Yan An's mockery, and anger welled up in his heart. His male pride exploded, and he suddenly snatched the imperial edict from Yan An's hand.

The people kneeling before His Highness dared not breathe, letting the two fight over it.

Yue Zhixiao snorted, opened the imperial edict, and read aloud: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Southern Border is perilous, and I hereby order Princess Yue'an..."

The more Yue Zhixiao looked at the imperial edict, the more confused he became. This edict was completely different from yesterday's. What was going on? The edict had never left his sight for a moment. Yue Zhixiao panicked. Today was supposed to be his golden opportunity to become king, how could it have turned out like this...?

Yan An looked at her and smiled gently. "Isn't Prince Xiao going to continue reading? A few days ago, a thief came to the Yan residence, but unexpectedly, the thief took nothing but the Emperor's edict. It turns out this edict is in Prince Xiao's hands. I wonder what the charge is for possessing an imperial edict? Prince Xiao~"

Yue Zhixiao's face was ashen, trembling with rage as he pointed a finger at Yan An, "You! You! You're really something!"

It was obvious that Yan An was behind today's events, but Yue Zhixiao was puzzled as to how she managed to switch the imperial edict right in front of him. He figured that Bai Qing must have given Yan An a lot of good things when she returned to the capital. A hint of greed flashed in his eyes. If he couldn't get what he wanted today, he would want both the treasure and the person in the future.