Thousands of miles away in Pingchuan, near the border in Daning. It is remote and bitterly cold, and supplies are scarce. In summer, it's extremely hot. In winter, it is very cold.

Twelve years have passed, and the eldest princess of Pingnan has long been accustomed to life here. A princess who has been clothed and fed since she was a child has become accustomed to coarse tea and light rice and coarse cloth clothes. Her fair skin was tanned, and her face was wrinkled. The previous slender figure no longer exists, and the whole person looks very strong.

The night sky is dotted with these stars. The surroundings are very quiet.

The eldest princess of Pingnan was wearing a thick coarse cotton robe, and now in the humble courtyard, she looked up at the dark night sky. Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes were sad.

During the day, Mo Hanyun sent people to send clothes, medicinal materials, jewelry, and gold and silver tickets. Money, Pingnan didn't ask for it. Because even after many years of downfall, the innate pride in her heart has not been exhausted. However, she took the rest of the stuff. Because their family's life is indeed a bit embarrassing. It's nothing to suffer a little with the maid, so she is worried about suffering her husband and children.

In fact, occasionally, Ping Nan would also recall his previous time in the imperial capital. Thinking about it, if he had obeyed the emperor's words at the beginning, he would still be in his own Pingnan Eldest Princess's mansion, with fine clothes and food, singing and dancing.

Whenever this happens, Ping Nan smiles self-deprecatingly. After so many years, she actually has no regrets. Holding a jade gold inlaid peacock hairpin in his hand, he has not seen such valuable jewelry for a long time. Her previous jewelry, after coming here again, slowly fell away.

Scenes of the past came to Pingnan's mind. The Imperial Garden, Concubine Xian, and her last time in the palace. Concubine Xian lay quietly in the coffin, as if she was asleep. The palace maid whispered secretly. The medicine residue behind the rockery on the south side of the Imperial Garden.

Ping Nan suddenly felt a headache, and the mourning hall, the palace maid, and the medicine residue kept flashing in her mind. She shook her head vigorously, trying to get rid of the memories. My heart beats so fast that I can't tell if I'm nervous or scared.

Ping Nan slowly squatted down and sobbed lowly: "Concubine Xian, I know that your death is not clear. However, I have no evidence to point against anyone. I am not in a position to testify against anyone. The harem has always been dangerous. Ten years have passed, and Yun'er is still investigating the cause of your death. After all these years, how can there still be evidence left? If you have a spirit in the sky, bless Yun'er. ”

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed. Ping Nan was frightened and hurriedly stood up.

A voice came from behind him: "Since Her Royal Highness the eldest princess knows the cause of Concubine Xian's death, why don't you tell the truth." ”

Ping Nan turned around and was slightly relieved to see that it was someone sent by Mo Hanyun. She hurriedly wiped away her tears.

"Why haven't you returned to the Imperial Capital yet?" Pingnan asked.

"Because the subordinates feel that Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is not telling the truth." The man in black said.

Ping Nan calmed down a little and said, "I'm just guessing, I'm not completely sure." It's been ten years, and the investigation is just in vain. Even if you know who the murderer is, what's the use? Although Yun'er is the prince, the harem and the previous dynasty affect the whole body. The emperor will definitely be worried about dealing with it. ”

"It seems that the other party plays an important role in the harem."

Ping Nan nodded: "I advise you not to tell the prince." He couldn't find anything, and after a long time he gave up. Otherwise, knowing who the murderer is, but not finding evidence. I'm worried that he's going to do something impulsive. ”

"The subordinates will weigh the pros and cons and not let the prince take risks. A few days ago, after the subordinates came down to see the eldest princess, they had already sent the news back to the capital. In the next two days, the prince should be able to get the news. What the eldest princess said, her subordinates didn't hear it. The man in black said.

Ping Nan smiled bitterly: "That's right." Yun'er is safe and sound, and Concubine Xian can only be blinded under the nine springs. ”

"Disturbed in the middle of the night, please atone for the eldest princess. After saying goodbye, he quickly left.

A voice came from inside the house: "Princess, who are you talking to outside?" ”

"Nothing." Ping Nan hurriedly said.

Suddenly, there was a scream of "ah" from inside the house, it was a colt. Ping Nan was shocked and hurriedly ran towards the house. But I heard another scream from inside the house, the voices of two maids.

As soon as I entered the house, I felt a cold neck and a knife in front of me. Two men in black appeared in front of her.

Ping Nan couldn't help but take a breath. She looked into the house, and her husband and maid were lying on the ground, blood gushing out of their chests.

"Sir!" Pingnan shouted loudly, but did not respond.

The knife was on her neck, but it was like a stab in her chest. The heart seems to be cut into thousands of pieces. In an instant, the pain was unbearable, and tears flowed wildly.

"Who are you?" Ping Nan looked hateful.

"The one who wants your life, who makes you say more!" One of the men in black said viciously.

Ping Nan looked at her husband who fell to the ground, and suddenly grabbed the blade and slashed her neck. In an instant, blood gushed out.

"There's one more." The other man in black said.

Footsteps could be heard outside, and someone was on the run. The two Assassins heard this and hurried out to look.

The person who escaped was none other than Pingnan's son, Xiao Chuhuan. He had just returned from outside and heard his mother talking to the man. After that, he witnessed the killing of his mother. Fearing discovery by the Assassins, he fled in panic.

Xiao Chuhuan ran wildly all the way, and he couldn't tell where he was running, so he plunged into the woods.

The woods in winter are only bare trees and there is no shelter to hide. Luckily, there was no moon tonight and it was pitch black in the woods.

The Assassins were unfamiliar with the terrain and the surrounding light was too dark. After looking for a long time, I didn't see Xiao Chuhuan. Until the sky was slightly bright, they had to give up.

Xiao Chuhuan hid under the slope and didn't dare to move. He did not dare to come out, for fear of making a slight movement and being heard by the Assassins.

"That's it, if you stay any longer, someone will come."

"How can I regain my sight to the prince when I go back? If you don't cut the grass and don't eradicate the roots, you will leave trouble! ”

"The daughters of the eldest princess of Pingnan are all married early, far away. Only the youngest son remained. It's not hard to kill him, but you can't kill his sisters and even his family! Don't worry, when the prince asked, I said that I missed. ”

"Someone's coming, let's go!"

After the two finished speaking, they left in a hurry.

Xiao Chuhuan heard the footsteps gradually disappearing, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. But he didn't move, he was afraid that they would come back. It's cool on my body, and my clothes are soaked with sweat last night.

When I came back to my senses, I felt cold. The legs are weak and I can't stand up. When the sky was bright and people passed by, Xiao Chuhuan slowly stood up and walked in the direction of home. However, when he returned, his home had been burned to the ground.

Xiao Chuhuan ran too far last night and didn't see the fire. It was the middle of the night again, and the surrounding neighbors were asleep. By the time someone found out, it was almost burned.

Pushing aside the crowd of onlookers, Xiao Chuhuan saw that the courtyard was in disarray, and he knelt on the ground. A seven-foot man, crying silently.

The prince in those two mouths must be Mo Hanyun, it must be him! Otherwise, why was the parents killed as soon as that person left! They're definitely in this group! Giving something away with false affection, and killing people!

Xiao Chuhuan was overwhelmed with grief and wept bitterly. A flame of anger rose in his heart. He looked up at the ashes in front of him, hatred in his eyes.

I want revenge! Xiao Chuhuan secretly made up his mind.

Cloud King's Mansion.

"Lord Wang, there is news from Pingchuan. The jewelry, clothing, and medicinal materials sent by the prince were accepted by Her Royal Highness the eldest princess. But the princess of the gold and silver tickets resolutely refused to accept them. Lifeng said.

Mo Hanyun took a sip of tea and put down the teacup: "This king knows that my aunt won't accept it, so I ordered you to prepare some more clothes and medicinal herbs." Remote and bitter cold places, can be used. ”

Mo Hanyun raised his head and looked at Lifeng: "It seems that the people sent there didn't find out anything. ”

"The prince atoned for his sins, and when it came to the virtuous concubine, the eldest princess was still very sad. However, the eldest princess did not know the cause of Niangniang's death. Lifeng said.

"When my mother died, my aunt had been away from Beijing for two years. This king is just delusional to find a clue. ”

Mo Hanyun frowned slightly. He didn't have much hope for this. I just heard it with my own ears, and I still couldn't avoid disappointment.

"Lord Wang, today's matter?" Lifeng asked tentatively.

Mo Hanyun smiled bitterly: "Are you asking why this king is not in a hurry at all?" ”

"The subordinates are just curious, Lord Wang, there has been no movement in the palace until now, does it mean that the emperor will not agree to Mo Haocheng's request?"

"It won't be long before the emperor will marry the county lord and the fifth brother." Mo Hanyun said, with a bored expression on his face.

"If the emperor does this, isn't he openly slapping the prince and Concubine Xie in the face?"

A trace of coldness flashed in Mo Hanyun's eyes: "The emperor gives marriage, no matter who the county lord marries, as long as it is not Mo Haocheng, it is openly slapped in the face of Concubine Xie and their mother and son." It's just that it's all a slap in the face, so let's do it earlier. After all, the later it is, the more ugly this face will be. This truth is understood by the king, by His Royal Highness the Prince, and even more by his father. ”

"What the prince means is that if it doesn't work once, the prince will continue to beg the emperor." Lifeng said.

"Even you know what Mo Haocheng will do, how can my father not know? So it's better to finish this matter early, so as not to be troubled. gave marriage to Mo Zixiang, with the queen mother and the imperial concubine behind him, and Concubine Xie did not dare to openly express her dissatisfaction. Mo Hanyun picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"The tea is cold." Mo Hanyun frowned and put down the teacup.

Lifeng hurriedly said: "My subordinates will ask someone to change the cup." ”

Mo Hanyun waved his hand: "No need. Do you still have something to say. ”

Lifeng hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Actually, my subordinates just wanted to ask the prince why he thought that the emperor would definitely give the prince Xiang and the county lord a marriage." After all, in addition to the twelve princes, the princess is no longer there, except for Prince Xiang, there are also you. However, the subordinates thought about it carefully, the prince knew the emperor and the situation in the harem, so the subordinates were too worried. ”

"She wants revenge, and this king wants to take care of her in everything. However, there is only a limit to what this king can help her after all, and she still has to rely on herself. ”