"How is the young master? Is he alright?"
Emperor Li Hongwen asked anxiously, because he knew that this child was very important to Li Mufeng.
"Your Majesty, Prince Longxuan, the young prince is fine thanks to timely treatment."
The imperial physician who came to see me was surnamed Wang, he said respectfully.
"What's wrong with you, kid? Why would you suddenly want to do something stupid?"
Seeing the little guy staring at her, "Blood Purple Rose" couldn't help but poke him.
"I wasn't thinking anything of doing anything, it was just too dark and I accidentally fell into the water."
The little one puffed out his cheeks stubbornly, mumbled something, and then his eyes welled up with tears.
"Mother, do you not like Chen'er? You don't want to be with Father because of Chen'er. Chen'er can leave, sob sob..."
Li Jingchen was in tears. "Blood Purple Rose" felt a pang in her heart, as if she were the culprit who caused the little one to fall into the water, and her heart was filled with guilt.
But she couldn't lie; she did mind that Li Mufeng had a child.
"I……"
"Blood Purple Rose" didn't know how to begin; the little one blinked again and again with her glassy eyes.
“My father and mother are both dead. My father only kept me by his side out of pity. I am just his adopted son. He is still a virgin.”
If Mother minds, I can go back to my hometown. *sobs*
After the little guy finished speaking, he choked up again.
"What? Adopted son? You mean you're not Li Mufeng..."
"Blood Purple Rose" glanced back at the man behind her, and heard him speak in a gentle voice.
"His father was named Zhu Yi. He was one of my subordinates and died three years ago while saving me."
Before he died, he entrusted his wife and children to this king's care. That year, his wife was pregnant with Chen'er.
When I found her, she was nearing her due date. I promised to take her and her child to live in my manor and to adopt her son or daughter as my godson or goddaughter to repay Zhu Yi for saving my life.
This matter was overheard by the malicious Zhou Fengyun. Taking advantage of her sisterly affection, she approached Chen'er's mother and drugged her right under the king's nose, causing Chen'er's mother to have a difficult childbirth.
I consulted many doctors to save Chen'er's life. Zhou Fengyun, citing Chen'er's young age and the fact that he was her sister's only child, demanded to take care of him personally. I had no choice but to bring him back to the manor as well.
Later, I learned that Zhou Fengyun had harbored improper thoughts about Zhu Yi in the past, but Zhu Yi rejected her and forbade her from coming to his home. Zhou Fengyun held a grudge and had no contact with him for many years.
My appearance rekindled her unrealistic desires; she wanted to rise above her station and become a phoenix, but...
At this point, Li Mufeng sighed again.
"It was I who harmed them, and I bear responsibility for their fate."
Li Mufeng felt extremely guilty. The little guy sensibly wiped away his tears, tugged at his clothes, and said in a soft, sweet voice...
“Father, it’s not your fault. It’s my aunt who is too cunning and vicious.”
Looking at the father and son in front of her, "Xue Ziwei" suddenly realized how narrow-minded she was. She had been bothered by him for so long, but she never expected that he was Li Mufeng's adopted son.
He was still a poor child without parents.
Perhaps noticing that "Blood Purple Rose" was staring at her, the little one called out in a soft, adorable voice.
"Mother."
"Blood Purple Rose" touched his little head and suddenly realized that he was quite cute.
The little girl placed her hand next to Li Mufeng's hand.
"Mother, please don't ignore Father, okay? I won't be an obstacle for you, I'll stay away from you, I won't get in your way, sob sob..."
As the little one spoke, he burst into tears again, suddenly realizing that he had nothing left.
"Shut up."
Looking at the little guy crying his heart out, Xue Ziwei spoke authoritatively, then placed a lollipop in front of him.
"If you cry again, I won't give you any lollipops."
His tone was fierce, but his eyes held a smile. The little one, seeing the lollipop in front of him, instantly stopped crying. Watching the harmonious interaction between "Blood Purple Rose" and his son, Li Mufeng cleared his throat.
"Can we go for a walk together?"
"Go, go. I think you two are a good match. I will take care of Chen'er."
Li Hongwen volunteered, grinning from ear to ear.
Now that her son and daughter-in-law have cleared up the misunderstanding, she will soon be able to hold her grandson, instead of this fake grandson in front of her.
Although Chen'er was very cute, he was not Emperor Li Hongwen's biological grandson, so Emperor Li Hongwen still felt a little regretful.
Seeing the expectant looks on everyone's faces, "Blood Purple Rose" nodded.
"good."
As the two strolled through the back garden, Li Mufeng hesitated for a moment before taking "Blood Purple Rose's" hand.
"Ziwei, we..."
"I'm sorry, let's just be friends!"
"Blood Purple Rose" interrupted Li Mufeng, her refusal obvious.
"Why? What is wrong with me? I have no concubines, nor have I touched any other woman. My body and soul are pure. I swear here and now that I will only love you, Han Ziwei, in this life. If I break this vow, may I be struck by lightning..."
Li Mufeng extended three fingers, but "Blood Purple Rose" grasped them firmly.
"Your Highness, I think you've misunderstood. The reason I refused you wasn't just because of Chen'er, but also because of your distrust of me."
Whether it was the Zhou Fengyun incident, your elder brother Li Mutian, or Chu Yunmo, you have never trusted me, so we…”
"I swear, from now on..."
Before "Blood Purple Rose" could finish speaking, Li Mufeng hurriedly expressed his opinion, but before he could finish speaking, he saw a black shadow flash past behind "Blood Purple Rose".
"Who's there? Stop right there."
Li Mufeng chased after him with lightning speed, with "Blood Purple Rose" close behind.
"There's no one here! Could Your Highness have mistaken it for a stray cat?"
Looking around and seeing no one suspicious, "Blood Purple Rose" had a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"Impossible, I clearly saw a human figure."
Li Mufeng spoke with certainty, his blood-red, glassy eyes sweeping around once more.
Where is this place?
"Le Workshop".
Upon hearing this, the two of them tacitly uttered the same name.
"Chu Yunmo".
Inside a hall, Chu Yunmo had already rested. Sensing footsteps, she sat up abruptly and rushed towards the dark figure with lightning speed.
Just as he was about to seize the shadowy figure by the throat, a voice rang out.
"It is I, young master."
"Mu Chun, you're not..."
Chu Yunmo had only said a few words when there was a knock on the door.
"Chu Yunmo, open the door. I need to speak with you."
"Li Mufeng?"
The two looked at each other, but neither of them said a word.
"Could we be mistaken, and he's already asleep?"
After all, it was already midnight, so it was understandable that "Blood Purple Rose" would think this way.
“Besides him, I can’t think of anyone else. The unusual behavior between Father and Han Ruyi must also be his doing. I asked around, and today, everything Father used in the Cining Palace was checked, except for Chu Yunmo’s zither music, which could not be verified.”
After Li Mufeng finished speaking, he kicked open the door.
"who?"
On the bed, Chu Yunmo seemed to be startled. When she lifted the bed curtain, her clothes were disheveled. Li Mufeng quickly covered "Xue Ziwei's" eyes.
"Chu Yunmo, hurry up and get dressed. I need to see you."
Despite Li Mufeng's tone leaving no room for refusal, Chu Yunmo stretched languidly.
"What brings Your Highness to my room so late at night? You don't actually have any needs in that area, do you?"
Speaking of which, I glanced at "Blood Purple Rose".
"Miss Han has come too. Does Your Highness perhaps want to try something new and different? Three people..."
Seeing that Chu Yunmo's words were becoming increasingly outrageous, Li Mufeng's voice suddenly turned cold.
"If you don't want to die, hurry up, otherwise I won't mind finding someone to help you."
"I'll wear it then! Why is Your Highness so fierce? You scared me to death."
Chu Yunmo spoke in a soft, coquettish voice, slowly putting on her clothes. "Blood Purple Rose" naturally knew it was inappropriate for her to be there, so she said something...
"I'll go out first."
"good."
Seeing "Blood Purple Rose" leave the room, Li Mufeng had no more scruples. He instantly drew his sword and walked towards Chu Yunmo's bed.
As the footsteps drew closer, Mu Chun gripped his sword tightly on the bed.
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