Heart-wrenching things happen one after another.

About half of the hundreds of prisoners held at the Casting Terrace escaped in the chaos. The Chaoyan soldiers under Mo Nanhao, who were responsible for defending Yinzhou, pursued them overnight in the city, breaking into the streets and alleys of Xicheng to search for fugitives.

The people of Panye had a disappointing attitude towards Chaoyan's army, and as they went back and forth, there were more and more incidents that escalated from verbal quarrels to insults and then to fights, which eventually led to a riot in the entire Xicheng of Yinzhou.

The Banye Forbidden Army, who hurried to maintain order, first tried to mediate the contradictions between the two sides and helped the Chaoyan soldiers search for fugitives. However, seeing the scene of the continuous killing of their blood compatriots, these noble children who had been pampered since childhood could no longer bear the condemnation of conscience, and turned the spearhead one by one, no longer obeying the command of their superiors, and fought with Chaoyan's soldiers.

Fang Shanxiu, who was leading the army outside the city, received a report from Ning Hao, so he dispatched a large number of crossbowmen from the camp outside the city, each driving his mount, and killing the fleeing crowd with rockets. At dawn, the entire Xicheng of Yinzhou, the soot steamed, wailing and became a sea of fire!

Within a day, Emperor Hao's imperial edict also came from Lingxiao City, saying that Fan Ye "forbade the army to rebel, resist the king's division, and kill civilians, and its opposition is obvious, and there is no forgiveness for the punishment", and Chaoyan has always been "virtuous princes, orders the world", and such "insults and disrespects, and evil spirits" must not be tolerated. Ordered the generalissimo of the soldiers and horses of the Chaoyan Empire, Mo Nan'anshan, to immediately lead the troops to seal the palace of the Yan Ye Palace, depose the Ye royal family from all their privileges, and escort all the clan relatives within three generations of the royal family into Beijing.

As soon as the imperial decree came out, Yinzhou City was even more chaotic.

The current lord of the Fenye Kingdom is Mu Chen's cousin, who has a cowardly and timid temperament, and when he heard the news, he collapsed to the ground and shouted injustice. The queen, by contrast, was much calmer, and hurriedly left the palace with a few young princes and concubines, and found children of a similar age to dress them up.

When the lord of the Leaf Kingdom found out, he angrily reprimanded the queen, saying: "If the Emperor is discovered, you and I will be even more guilty!" ”

The queen sneered proudly, "He wants to get rid of the leaves, and he has been planning for a long time, how can you stop it by blindly enduring humiliation and obedience?" It's a foregone conclusion that we don't take any chances. If you can succeed by luck, you can leave a little blood for the royal family! ”

He personally led the prince and Wang Ji into the outer city, but unexpectedly, the Chaoyan army had already sealed the way out of the city, and it could be said that there was no way to go to heaven and no way to go down. In desperation, he rushed to the hospital and asked for help from the Xuan Wangfu where Mu Chen temporarily lived.

In the palace, Qingling has been taking care of the unconscious Li Zhong in front of the sickbed.

She had also heard a little about the movements in Yinzhou City, but when she was exhausted and sad and hesitating, she really couldn't muster up the energy to pay attention to everything related to her ambitious father, who finally got his wish.

Until the courtyard on the other side of the study, there was a sudden cry of a child.

Qing Ling was suspicious in his heart, and listened attentively, only to hear that in addition to crying, it seemed that someone was arguing about something.

She let go of Li Zhong's hand, ordered the attendants who were standing by the couch with her to keep an eye on it, and got up and went out.

In the courtyard outside the study, there were five or six children of different ages, all of whom bowed their heads and wept bitterly, and an old woman next to her also covered her sleeves and wept.

On the steps, Wei Yuan was facing a man kneeling in front of him and said angrily: "You are talking about it now, when Your Highness was suffering, why didn't you see your master come to recognize your relatives!" ”

The man kowtowed to the ground, "If there is no other way, the little ones don't dare to ask to come here!" I also beg the prince to help us for the sake of the eldest princess! ”

Mu Chen stood behind Wei Yuan, with a look of exhaustion on his face. After the Xicheng riots, he has been locked in the study and discussed with his confidants, day and night, without a moment of rest.

He looked at the people in the courtyard silently, and for a long time, he said coldly: "My father's will has been given, and if I help you, I will also become a great rebel." Because I am my mother's son, I can't accept that outcome no matter what. You don't need to understand, you can hold a grudge against me, but I won't change my decision. ”

After speaking, he turned around and instructed Wei Yuan: "Send them out of the house!" ”

Seeing this situation, the man and the old woman who knelt on the ground knew that it was difficult to reverse, but they still refused to give up the last ray of hope and kowtowed desperately for help.

The children realized something from the adults' reactions and cried louder.

One of the older and slightly childish girls stood up abruptly, rushed forward a few steps, and said with a crying voice: "Uncle Cousin, please, save us!" We will definitely be obedient! I won't get you in trouble! Jena doesn't want to go to jail! ”

The girl was well-behaved and lovely, with big tearful eyes overflowing with infinite fear. With her little face up, she stretched out her hands to Mu Chen in despair and begging, but was immediately stopped by the guards next to her.

Mu Chen maintained a slight turning posture and never looked back at the girl.

Qing Ling leaned against the moon gate, seeing everything clearly.

She raised her hand and grabbed the placket of her clothes, as if she wanted to use this action to relieve the pain a little, but she still felt heavy and breathless.

Wei Yuan and the guards drove the people who asked for help out of the courtyard.

When passing through the Moon Gate, Wei Yuan and the others saw Qingling, stopped and saluted her.

The children who were being pushed also stopped crying, sobbing, and looked up at Qingling.

At this time, her black hair was lightly pulled, a white jade hairpin was held, and a dark rose-red long skirt lined the already somewhat pale complexion, which was even more gloomy and haggard.

She took a slight breath, suppressed her emotions, slowly walked in front of the child named Zhen'er, squatted down and said, "Your name is Zhen'er?" ”

Zhen'er nodded.

Qing Ling raised her hand to wipe her tears, her eyes wandered around the faces of the children around her, and she said slowly: "You are the bloodline of the Fanye Royal Clan, and your ancestors were once the most powerful monarchs on the Dongzhou Continent. You have the same courage and strength as they do! No matter what kind of difficulties you encounter in the future and how much hardship you endure, don't be cowardly, let alone give up hope! No matter what method you use, you must live well! Lingxiao City wasn't scary, it just ...... paused for a moment, "Remember not to trust anyone there." ”

Zhen'er wiped her face with the back of her hand, gasped, and respectfully gave Qing Ling a salute, "Thank you, sister." ”

Although he was depressed and miserable, the children from the royal family still maintained decent words and deeds, and after listening to Qing Ling's words, his sad emotions were even more controlled.

Qing Ling stood up, stepped aside, and watched Wei Yuan walk towards the gate of the mansion with the children who had calmed down a little.

When everyone's backs disappeared, she turned around slowly, and saw that Mu Chen was still standing under the eaves of the corridor, her dark and deep gaze silently condensed on her.

Qing Ling walked over and shook his hand.

The slender cold fingers were still slightly trembling.

No one is born with a ruthless heart, but many times, there are too many things to protect, and the two are weighed, and they have to choose indifference and have to abandon one side......

This truth, yesterday's Qingling could not understand and accept, and today, in a different place, she will make the same decision.

After silently shaking each other's hands for a moment, Qing Ling spoke: "If I hadn't destroyed the Casting Ding Platform, they wouldn't have suffered this ordeal. Don't worry, I will intercede for them in front of my father. The father takes care of the emperor's face, and may not embarrass the child. ”

Mu Chen held Qing Ling's hand with one hand, and raised and stroked the corner of her eyes with the other, "If it weren't for the destruction of the Casting Ding Platform, how could you come out alive?" If anything happens to you, I'll ......."

He twitched on his fingertips and fell silent.

Qing Ling looked up into his eyes and saw that there seemed to be a blazing fire in the dark pool, which made her frightened and looked away in a panic.

The little bit of skin under his finger in the corner of her eye also burned, burning her upset.

She tilted her head and smiled, "If I'm really cornered, I'll also drag Mu Han to die together!" He is dead, and you are the prince of Chaoyan. When you become the emperor, the world will be peaceful, and I can be regarded as having made a great contribution to the Eastern Continent and died a well-deserved death. ”

Mu Chen let go of his hand and pulled the corners of his lips bitterly, "If I can't even protect you, how can I talk about peace in the world?" ”

Qing Ling was silent for a moment, then looked up at the sky, "I won't let myself have trouble." The more they try to get rid of me, the more I have to live in a way that makes them jealous all the time! One day, I want them to pay for everything they have done! ”

Mu Chen stared at her side face, seeing that her gaze was solemn, the once clear and agile was replaced by a persistent coldness, her red lips were still soft and delicate, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously tightened a resolute line unique to people who have been on the battlefield for many years.

His heart tightened, and he ached slightly.

The girl in the red dress under the misty valley tree was light and slender, the smile on her lips was pure, but her posture was a little cramped, and her clear eyes flashed with stubborn wisdom.

The peach and plum are full of romance.

These eight words gently crossed his heart, and a soft and mysterious feeling rippled out.

Looking back on the years, things are not people.

In just two years, fate made them fall in love, made them brothers and sisters, and let them stay together, but asked her to fade her innocence for him, get involved in deceit, and finally lose her loved ones, and became a woman who has been burdened with heavy long-cherished thoughts and lived for revenge......

Mu Chen raised his head and followed Qing Ling's line of sight to the sky.

One day,

He silently promised in his heart,

He will hold his fate in the palm of his hand!

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That night, Mo Qian came to Yinzhou with his eldest disciple Chenyue.

His expression was still cold and unchanged for thousands of years, and he didn't seem to be sad, nor did he blame Qing Ling for kneeling in front of him.

When he walked into the hall where Yuan Qing's body was parked, he stumbled slightly, and then suddenly closed his eyes and stopped in place, before he opened his eyes again and stepped forward.

The cold jade ice crystal coffin kept Yuan Qing's appearance lifelike, and his eyebrows and eyes were as gentle and quiet as when he was alive. The dark green robe wrapped around a slightly thin figure, with his hands folded in front of his chest, holding a dark brown wood-seeking sword.

Qing Ling knelt in front of the coffin and told the story of the front and back with tears in her eyes.

“…… The person Mu Han wanted to kill was me. The target of Mo Ninghao's arrow shooting is also me. Fourth Senior Brother ...... to save me"

She suppressed her emotions and said to Mo Qian: "When the fourth and fifth senior brothers are sent back to Chongwu, I will go to Lingxiao City and report the truth to my father." ”

Whether Emperor Hao believes it or not, or believes it but doesn't plan to deal with the queen and Mu Han, she will stand in the bright light from now on and become the mortal enemy of Mu Han and Fang Shan! In the future, if Emperor Hao wants to use her identity or Qingyun Sword, he must consider her position!

She has no way out, and she doesn't care about it!

Becoming a king or losing a villain, she is willing to gamble her life and future, and never die!

Mo Qian looked at Qing Ling, his eyes melancholy and a hint of exhaustion.

When she was left in Lingxiao City, she said that she would fight for power.

He thought that she was just a teenager, and her life was boring when she was young, so she longed for a new, bright and lively environment.

He thought that she would live freely like Chongwu, relying on her agility and wisdom, and gaining some of her father's grace.

He thought that when she said that Mu Chen was just an elder brother, he would no longer be desperate to get involved in his schemes......

He let her go free, not without worries, not without fear, but he didn't expect that more than 300 years of pure teaching and efforts to make her weak-hearted still go down the drain after all.

Mo Qian was silent for a long time, and instructed Chenyue, who was quietly weeping on the side:

"Let's go, take your junior brother home."