The moment her body touched Yun Zhuo, Ye Qingxue finally realized that the atmosphere was strange, making her heart race.

When Yun Zhuo spoke again, his voice was already hoarse: "I had no concubines or maids. I entered the army at a very young age, and then followed my master to the battlefield. Not long after returning to the capital, I was deposed. I didn't have any women."

Ye Qingxue blinked.

It's surprising that he's never been with a woman.

Ye Qingxue suddenly remembered the kiss Yun Zhuo gave her last night in the Zichen Palace.

Although it was just a light touch, his kiss was urgent and forceful, as if carrying infinitely deep emotions as he pressed down on her.

Unfortunately, before she could fully appreciate it, he stepped away, and now...

Ye Qingxue stared at Yun Zhuo's lips.

Although his lips were somewhat pale and he had scars on his cheeks and neck, it did not diminish his good looks at all.

Ye Qingxue unconsciously moved closer to Yun Zhuo's lips.

Like Ye Qingxue, Yun Zhuo also thought of the kiss last night. The atmosphere was just right, no one was around, and the room was dimly lit. He slowly moved closer and closer to Ye Qingxue's lips.

Whoosh!

A sudden, loud noise erupted from the backyard, like a thunderclap, shattering the romantic atmosphere inside the house and waking Yun Zhuo and Ye Qingxue.

Ye Qingxue abruptly pushed Yun Zhuo away, "I'm going to change my clothes!"

She took the night clothes, turned around and went behind the screen, quickly changed into the night clothes, and hid her own clothes in the secret passage.

Adjusting her expression and smoothing her hair, Ye Qingxue took a deep breath before emerging from behind the screen.

When I looked at Yun Zhuo again, he had recovered completely. His expression was calm, and his clothes and belt were neatly arranged, as if he had never been flustered or moved at all.

...as if what had just happened was merely an internal monologue she was putting on.

Knock knock knock!

A knock sounded at the door, and Yun Zhuo went to open it.

The person who appeared at the door was Zhuang Xin.

He was stunned for a moment when he saw Ye Qingxue, but quickly regained his composure.

"Your Highness, His Highness Prince Xuan has arrived with his men and is currently in the front courtyard. Please come over."

Yun Zhuo and Ye Qingxue exchanged a glance. Just as they had guessed, people had arrived so quickly.

There was commotion in both the front and back yards, indicating that they had split into two groups and were determined to kill him.

Without Ye Qingxue tonight, he would indeed have a very difficult time.

Yun Zhuo nodded to Zhuang Xin, "Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night. Arrange for a few trustworthy people to obey Miss Ye's orders."

Zhuang Xin couldn't yet imagine what would happen tonight, so he glanced at Ye Qingxue again.

But he still solemnly replied, "Yes!"

Ye Qingxue gave Yun Zhuo a deep look. Although neither of them spoke, they understood the emotions in each other's eyes. After looking away, Ye Qingxue turned and left.

Yun Zhuo gave Zhuang Xin a look, and Zhuang Xin immediately bowed and then chased after Ye Qingxue.

Yun Zhuo changed into a black brocade robe and wore a silver hair crown. He was followed by another guard as he walked towards the front courtyard.

On the way, he picked up two paving stones and twirled them in his hands.

The night was deep, but the front courtyard of Prince Jing's mansion was brightly lit, and the guards brought by Prince Xuan Yunxun almost filled the entire mansion.

"Greetings, Prince Jing." Yun Xun stepped forward and bowed to Yun Zhuo.

Yun Zhuo looked at him, his gaze sweeping over everyone behind him, and said coldly, "I really didn't expect that my seventh brother would come to my Jingwang Mansion with so many guards so late at night after my father placed me under house arrest."

Yun Xun said, "Your Majesty did not mean to disturb you. It is only because Father Emperor was worried about Prince Jing that he sent me here with the guards."

Yun Zhuo raised an eyebrow: "Oh? How are you worried?"

Yun Xun said, "Father said that mobilizing troops without authorization is a serious crime, but Prince Jing is the child that Father values ​​most, and he cannot bear to send Prince Jing to his death."

"Therefore, I have sent my younger brother with guards to search Prince Jing's residence to confirm that Prince Jing's unauthorized troop deployment was solely for the purpose of rescuing the Emperor, and not for rebellion."

"Once this matter is confirmed tonight, the only charge against Prince Jing will be unauthorized troop deployment. Anyone else who wants to embellish the story will have no chance."

"As time goes by, the crime of Prince Jing's unauthorized troop deployment will be forgotten by the world, and then Prince Jing will be able to regain his former glory."

After Yun Xun finished speaking, he straightened up and looked up at Yun Zhuo.

Yun Zhuo laughed and said, "According to what you're saying, Father Emperor convicted me of illegally mobilizing troops in order to protect me?"

"My seventh brother brought so many guards tonight, intending to search my Prince Jing's residence. Is it to prevent others from taking advantage of the situation? Is it all for my own good?"

Yun Xun's eyes didn't flinch; he just stared straight at Yun Zhuo, seemingly without any guilt, as if he had come here entirely to do something for Yun Zhuo.

He said, "That's right, Brother Jing."

Yun Zhuo suddenly let out a cold laugh, his eyes seemingly blooming with a thousand splendors, but his gaze was as cold as ice.

The night breeze stirred his robes, making him look like a god detached from the world, but Yun Xun frowned slightly.

Yun Zhuo said, "What if I don't agree?"

Yun Xun suddenly stepped forward, leaned close to Yun Zhuo's ear, and said quickly, "Brother Jing, I'm doing this entirely for your own good. Someone is targeting you and will try to link your unauthorized troop deployment to rebellion. If they search your Jing Prince's residence tonight, they won't even have the chance to accuse you of rebellion tomorrow."

Yun Xun's behavior made it seem as if he was very close to Yun Zhuo, and also as if he was extremely anxious and worried about Yun Zhuo.

He continued, "Brother Prince Jing should cooperate with me and have the guards search thoroughly to prevent future troubles!"

Accompanying Yun Xun tonight was Fan Tieshan, the newly promoted deputy commander of the Palace Guard.

When he heard Yun Zhuo say he wouldn't agree, he strode forward, looking fierce: "Prince Jing won't agree? Is it because Prince Jing's residence is hiding some evidence of rebellion, so he doesn't dare let us search?"

Yun Xun stepped back slightly, shrugged, and looked at Yun Zhuo with an expression that said, "See, I told you so."

It also conveys the message that "even if it wasn't me, someone else would have come."

Resisting will only give others cause for gossip.

It's better to just obey orders and cooperate properly.

Yun Zhuo smiled and flicked a pebble from his hand, which hit Fan Tieshan squarely in the mouth.

Fan Tieshan cried out "Ouch!" as he touched the blood in his mouth. His anger flared up instantly, and he was about to make a move.

But suddenly she met Yun Zhuo's cold and arrogant gaze.

Everyone was standing on the same land, but Yun Zhuo seemed to be looking down from above.

He said, "What nonsense! You dare to accuse me of rebellion without finding any evidence? Did you come to my Prince Jing's residence with a mission to smear me?"