A crisp sound of horses' hooves came from outside the palace gates.
The next moment, a beautifully decorated carriage slowly drove up.
At this moment, all the officials in front of the palace gate stopped in their tracks and focused their attention on the carriage.
The carriage was getting closer and closer to the palace, but the guards around it made no attempt to stop it.
Upon seeing this, Pei Jianzhi couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Who is this important person? How could they be allowed to enter the palace by carriage without the imperial guards daring to stop them?"
Just as Pei Jianzhi was sighing, Lu Yunxue's expression was rather strange.
Because she could clearly see that the flag hanging on the carriage was the flag of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
This means that the person sitting in that carriage is the only one in the world, the current Duke of Zhenguo, Mu Zi'an.
The moment the carriage approached, all the imperial guards around it knelt down on one knee.
Civil officials dismounted from their sedan chairs, and military officials dismounted from their horses, all bowing respectfully.
Inside the carriage, Mu Zian lifted the curtain, his cold eyes sweeping over the surroundings. His outfit, embroidered with golden python patterns, was strikingly conspicuous.
Just a glance from him and the sense of oppression was overwhelming!
"My colleagues, you have worked hard."
Mu Zian's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
This aloof and cool vibe is simply irresistible.
The women who came to the banquet around Lu Yunxue were all captivated by Mu Zian's appearance and temperament.
"So handsome! Is this the Duke of Zhenguo?"
"Not only does he hold great power at such a young age, but he is also so handsome! I've heard that his martial arts skills are superb. He's practically my dream husband."
"I wonder if the Duke of Zhenguo is married yet."
"So what if I'm married? If the Duke of Zhenguo is willing, I'd be willing to be a concubine."
In an instant, the surrounding praises were like sharp swords piercing Lu Yunxue.
Mu Zian's gaze swept over Lu Yunxue and Pei Jianzhi without lingering for a moment. After lowering the carriage curtain, he drove into the palace.
Only after Mu Zian had walked far away did Pei Jianzhi belatedly ask the question.
"Who exactly is the owner of this carriage?"
Lu Yunxue said with a rather forlorn expression.
"Duke of Dali, Mu Zi'an."
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