Shen Muqing, who was in Tingyuxuan, also learned that Song Jinhe had returned. He was worried for her, wondering if she had still managed to escape.
Shen Muqing couldn't quite describe her feelings. She felt a pang of sadness when she learned that Song Jinhe had abandoned her and left, but now that she knew Song Jinhe hadn't run away, she felt heartbroken for her.
"Zhuqiu, let's go to Luoxia Pavilion to see Ahe."
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince has ordered that no one is allowed to visit the concubines, including you."
"......"
That two-faced bitch Mo Yunjing, she insisted on going even though she was told not to.
Openly going is definitely not an option, so I can only sneak off late at night when everyone is asleep.
Inside the imperial study, Mo Yanye and Mo Yunjing stood below, their father looking troubled at the memorials in his hands, his aged voice...
"An urgent report has arrived from the border: the Jin Kingdom is making moves. What are your thoughts, Jing'er and Ye'er?"
"Then let's fight."
Mo Yanye remained calm and composed, yet his words were arrogant.
"Jing'er, what do you think?"
Mo Yunjing's mind was still on Song Jinhe, and he remained silent for a while before speaking, "Fight."
The Emperor of Mo frowned, pondering whether their words were feasible. This was no ordinary war; the Jin people were powerful and difficult to deal with, but there was no better way than to fight them. It was just a hardship for the people of Mo.
"Then let's do as you say and accept the challenge, but this battle needs a leader."
"Father, I will go." Mo Yanye volunteered. He wanted to win this war and then use his military merits to exchange for Shen Muqing. He had been planning this for a long time.
"Ye'er, have you thought this through? This journey is extremely dangerous."
"I've thought it through, but could Father Emperor grant me one request?"
"oh?"
The Emperor of Mo was surprised. His son, who was usually so unambitious, now had something he wanted. "What is it? If we win this war, I will grant your request."
"Very well, Father, I will come to ask you for it the day you bring the victory back to the capital."
"Alright!" The Emperor of Mo Kingdom readily agreed. Mo Yunjing, standing to the side, twitched at the corner of his mouth. He knew exactly what Mo Yanye was planning.
"Father, I will go too."
Mo Yunjing spoke up, saying that if they could defeat the Jin Kingdom this time, he could also ask his father, the Emperor, to appoint Ahe as the Crown Princess.
"You? Well, you should get some exercise eventually."
"Father, I also have a request."
What's going on today? One after another, something's happened. The Emperor of Mo thought to himself that even the biggest problems were trivial matters to him.
"Very well, I grant your request. You may prepare to set out on the expedition immediately."
"Your subject obeys!"
After the two brothers left the Imperial Study, Mo Yunjing said, "Ah Ye, you had this all planned out in your mind long ago, hadn't you?"
"Isn't my imperial brother the same?"
Mo Yanye did not deny it. He had received an urgent report from the border early on, and he had already had his own thoughts at that time.
"Hmph, you'd better marry Shen Muqing as soon as possible. I get annoyed just looking at her." Mo Yunjing felt a headache coming on when he thought about what happened yesterday, but he couldn't do anything about it because his younger brother was so fond of her.
"I want to too."
He had imagined the scene of his wedding with Shen Muqing countless times in his mind, and he would definitely give Qingqing a grand ceremony.
"Shall we chat in my study?"
"Um."
Naturally, the topic of conversation was this war, which was something that could not be taken lightly.
The two didn't finish their conversation until evening. "Would you like to stay for dinner, Your Highness?"
Mo Yunjing made a polite remark, not expecting him to agree.
“Okay.” Mo Yanye nodded in agreement.
Mo Yunjing raised an eyebrow, not surprised, after all, Shen Muqing was also there.
At the dinner table, only the three of them were present; Song Jinhe was nowhere to be seen. Shen Muqing couldn't help but ask, "Where did Ahe go? Isn't she eating?"
"Shut up." Mo Yunjing's temples were throbbing; the sight of Shen Muqing gave him a headache.
"My brother does not speak during meals or while sleeping."
Mo Yanye picked up a piece of food that Mo Yunjing didn't like and gave it to him, showing his protectiveness towards his wife.
"Qingqing, please try this dish."
Shen Muqing picked up the food that Mo Yanye had given her, her eyes darting between the two of them, seemingly thinking that Mo Yunjing dared not offend Mo Yanye.
She tried to put a piece of food on Mo Yunjing's plate, smiling, "Your Highness, please try this dish."
As expected, Mo Yanye's face darkened instantly, and he glared fiercely at Mo Yunjing, "Royal brother."
"One should not speak while eating or sleeping." Mo Yunjing said this, but still put Shen Muqing's food on Mo Yanye's plate. Shen Muqing was up to her old tricks again.
Upon seeing this, Shen Muqing seemed to have discovered something new, "Where did Crown Prince Ahe go?"
“She has someone who delivers her meals.”
"Oh, why are you being so fierce?"
Shen Muqing spoke softly, and Mo Yanye understood her meaning, "Isn't Your Majesty always known for your refined manners? Why are you being so rude now?"
Mo Yunjing slammed his chopsticks heavily on the table in anger. "I'm full. You can eat slowly." He was full of anger.
"Brother, please take care." Mo Yanye said unhurriedly.
"Your Highness, please wait!"
Shen Muqing spoke cheerfully, as if Mo Yunjing's departure was something she was happy about. Indeed, she was very happy to see Mo Yunjing's angry but unable to speak out, which made her extremely happy.
"Are you happy now?"
Mo Yanye looked at her with a smile in his deep eyes.
"Of course, it would be best to make him so angry that he dies."
Shen Muqing's funny expression held a hint of schadenfreude.
"Qingqing, I have to go to the border to fight in half a month. You stay here and wait for me to come back, okay?"
The day he returns will be the day they are granted their marriage.
"Alright, what about the Crown Prince?"
"He's going too."
Upon hearing that Mo Yunjing was also going, Shen Muqing was overjoyed. The annoying guy was finally gone, which would make it easier for her to see Song Jinhe.
For the past two weeks, Shen Muqing has been very obedient, staying in Tingyuxuan and waiting for them to go to the border.
The day she had been waiting for finally arrived, and she stood on the towering city wall, watching Mo Yanye leave.
Mo Yanye changed out of his casual clothes and put on shiny black armor, which made him look even taller, more imposing, and unapproachable.
His gaze was fixed on the woman in the green dress above, their eyes burning with passion as she waited for him.
As a bugle sounded, the large contingent set off. Looking at the magnificent procession, Shen Muqing was filled with emotion. It was so much better to be born in a peaceful era, free from the ravages of war, where people lived in peace and contentment.
Shen Muqing's figure quickly disappeared on the city wall; she couldn't wait to return to the East Palace to find Song Jinhe.
Outside Luoxia Pavilion, there were still people on guard, but there were far fewer than before.
"I am the Crown Princess. Are you sure you want to stop me?"
Shen Muqing maintained a composed posture, her tone cold.
The guards hesitated. With the Crown Prince absent, the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace held the highest position.
"I wouldn't dare."
Then Shen Muqing went in smoothly, and found that the once vibrant courtyard was now lifeless. She hurriedly ran inside and finally saw Song Jinhe.
Song Jinhe was lifeless, her eyes were devoid of light, her face was deathly pale, and her body was so thin that she could be blown away by the wind.
What exactly happened in the past two weeks? What turned someone who was once so aloof into this person?
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