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The hall was empty. Mu Fengyan asked Yin Luo to stay inside while he stepped out for a moment. Not long after, a table full of dishes was brought in. Afterward, he sent everyone away and pulled Yin Luo out, saying, "Hey, don't be in such a hurry to scold me. This is my private hideout, and ordinary people wouldn't dare to come here, so it's absolutely safe. You can rest assured!"
He pointed to the table full of dishes and said, "These are made by the chef at the Palace. Such delicacies are something others can only dream of in their lifetime. Today, you are in for a treat! I had the chef prepare the signature dishes from the Palace; come and have a taste!"
Yin Luo looked around and indeed saw that there was no one outside the courtyard. Seeing this, Mu Fengyan quickly added, "You can trust me; this place is one hundred percent safe. I guarantee it with my life!"
When Yin Luo still seemed unconvinced, he stood up and took her to an inner room. He directly moved a vase from the cabinet, and with a "crack," a gap suddenly appeared in front of his feet. Mu Fengyan pointed at the gap and said, "See that? Just between us, this is a hole I had dug for sneaking out of the Palace. If someone discovers you, you can escape through here. Don't worry; besides me, no one knows about this place. It's absolutely safe!"
Yin Luo looked at him, unsure whether to praise his cleverness or criticize his lack of skills.
Seeing her expression, Mu Fengyan returned the vase to its place and pulled her outside, saying, "No need to look at me with such admiration; I know plenty of things. Come on, eat up; it's all good stuff!"
Although food didn't hold much appeal for Yin Luo, she had never tasted ancient palace cuisine before, so it did whet her appetite.
After finishing the meal, it was already dusk. Yin Luo wanted to go back, but Mu Fengyan insisted on taking her out for some fun since it would be harder to be noticed at night. Plus, with Mu Fengyan as her shield, Yin Luo reluctantly agreed.
However, once they were outside, Yin Luo regretted it!
At Lake Pavilion at night, with a cool breeze blowing, Mu Fengyan had her crouched under a large tree waiting for something to happen.
Mu Fengyan explained that Lake Pavilion was secluded and had always been a popular dating spot for couples from the Palace. Yin Luo was astonished; she never expected that this emperor found amusement in eavesdropping on others' dates. The idea that women from the Palace secretly met outsiders—a scandalous act—was merely entertainment in his eyes.
He didn't know whether he was open-minded or simply indifferent.
However, they waited for an hour and didn't see a single person.
Yin Luo couldn't hold back any longer and asked him, "Didn't you say there would be people? Where are they?"
Mu Fengyan's face showed a hint of embarrassment as he chuckled awkwardly, "Actually, I haven't been here for over half a year. They might have moved to another place..."
Yin Luo immediately wanted to leave, but Mu Fengyan reached out to stop her. Just then, they heard faint footsteps approaching.
A figure dressed in a cloak appeared; her features were hidden beneath the hood, making it hard to see her clearly. However, judging by her gait, she seemed to be a woman.
The two quickly held their breath and concealed themselves. Sure enough, after the woman stood in the pavilion for a long time, another voice approached.
This time, the source of the footsteps was clear—it was a man who made no effort to hide himself. The Ghost Mask he wore was extremely conspicuous; at a glance, it was obvious that he was Jin Wang Mu Changqing.
Yin Luo instinctively shrank back but noticed that Mu Fengyan remained frozen in place.
Suddenly, she sensed something was off. Jin Wang must know him. Looking at his expression again, she realized that there wasn't a trace of a smile on his face; instead, it seemed to exude... hatred.
Yin Luo was taken aback, thinking she had misread the situation. Just as she wanted to take another look, Mu Fengyan turned to her and made a shushing gesture. Although he didn't have a playful smile, there was no unusual expression on his face either. She paused for a moment and had no choice but to conceal herself alongside him, watching silently.
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