The weather was sunny and a gentle spring breeze was blowing.
Mu Run disembarked from the boat and looked at Liu Yu and Cen Shi on the dock, along with the constables behind them. There was no one else there.
Not long ago, the docks were bustling with activity, teeming with people. Now, it's eerily quiet.
When Cen saw Mu Run being helped off the boat by Fu Yunchen, she secretly glared at Liu Yu.
Liu Yu was bewildered by the glare, then began to recall what he had done in the past few days to anger his wife… As he thought about it, sweat began to bead on his forehead! Did his wife know about his secret plan to adopt his nephew?!
Liu Yu said to Madam Cen, "Madam, I spoke carelessly while drunk, so it doesn't count. Please don't be angry."
"What did you say?" Seeing Fu Yunchen and Mu Run's affection reminded her of her own relationship with Liu Yu, but now Liu Yu no longer showed her the same affection. She glared at him, moved by his reaction. She hadn't expected him to be hiding something else from her!
"Go back and confess properly, and try to get lenient treatment, otherwise..." The words didn't need to be finished; the deterrent effect was enough.
Liu Yu was immediately panicked and at a loss. What should he do? His wife looked really angry.
Fu Yunchen frowned slightly upon seeing Liu Yu's expression. "Prefect Liu, has something happened in Shuncheng?"
Liu Yu knelt down with a thud. "Your subject respectfully welcomes the Prince of Chongyang and his consort."
Seeing Liu Yu kneel down, Cen Shi also knelt down, saying, "This concubine greets the Prince of Chongyang and his consort."
"No need for formalities." Fu Yunchen looked at Liu Yu. "Prefect Liu has not yet answered my question."
Liu Yu was so flustered that he broke out in a cold sweat. "Your Majesty, apart from the corpse reanimation incident, there is nothing else."
"..." Is he that scary?
"Have high walls been built around the military camp?"
"Everything has been completed and is ready, Your Majesty. The Chongyang Palace is also ready. Please, Your Highness and the Prince of Chongyang, move to the palace to rest."
"Mm." Fu Yunchen nodded.
Mu Run beckoned to Liu Xiaohuan, who was waiting behind her, "Come here."
Liu Xiaohuan walked to Mu Run's side, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Mu Run smiled and said, "I'll give you a few days off. Go back to your parents. Come back when you've rested enough."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Liu Xiaohuan didn't stand on ceremony; she did indeed have a lot to say to her parents.
Cen secretly scolded Liu Xiaohuan, then quickly said, "No need, Your Highness. She serves by Your Highness's side, and I can see her just like her father."
"She needs to rest properly; it's necessary." A girl who has always been raised in seclusion suddenly found herself on the battlefield. Although she performed very well, she was still somewhat unaccustomed to it. She wouldn't show her fear and anxiety, but she could probably unleash them without reservation in front of her parents.
Mu Run patted Liu Xiaohuan on the shoulder, "Go ahead, it's a paid vacation."
"Hehe~ Thank you, Your Highness." Liu Xiaohuan nodded happily.
...
Mu Run and Fu Yunchen returned to Chongyang Palace.
Liu Xiaohuan then went back with Cen Shi.
On the way, Cen looked at the box Liu Xiaohuan had given her and remained silent for a long time.
"You're saying you killed Liang Shaozhan, the governor of Yongzhou and the top martial arts scholar?" Shaking the ten thousand taels of gold notes in her hand, Cen felt like she was dreaming.
Liu Xiaohuan nodded hurriedly, "Yes. The princess gave me the gold notes herself and praised me for doing a great job."
“…You little rascal, you’re really fearless.” Madam Cen sighed.
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