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"Did I say something wrong?" Jinghao's calm and cold gaze fell on his gradually reddening eyes. "The Emperor has been on the throne for many years, yet the power of the court has never been in his hands. Not to mention the women in the palace, even a maid—if Prince Jin wants someone, no matter how much the Emperor loves them, he still has to obediently let them go."
Mu Fengyan was furious, his eyes stained with anger, as if possessed. He stared at Jinghao: "Yes, you are right. So what? No matter how incompetent or useless I am, I can still deal with you right now!"
After saying this, as if to prove a point, he directly reached out and grabbed her arm, leaning down to kiss her.
"Mu Fengyan, wake up!" Jinghao turned her head aside, and his kiss landed on her cheek.
Perhaps startled by Jinghao's call, Mu Fengyan stopped his movement and looked down at her, his gaze turning cold: "Is my name also something you can call?"
Jinghao turned back to look at him for a moment, then suddenly reached out and placed her hand behind her ear. Suddenly, with a tearing sound, she pulled off a mask from her face. Mu Fengyan's expression darkened instinctively as he took half a step back. Then he saw that beneath the mask gradually appeared a face as smooth as cream. Finally, as the mask was completely torn away, she lowered her fingers to reveal an extraordinarily beautiful face—stunningly beautiful.
"It’s me, Yin Luo."
Mu Fengyan was shocked for three seconds before suddenly coming back to his senses. He embraced her tightly, laughing and crying at the same time: "Luoluo... is it really you?"
As if feeling that this wasn't enough, he directly picked up Yin Luo and spun around, watching her face clearly come into view before finally feeling relieved and laughing heartily: "It really is you! It really is you!"
"Your Majesty! Put me down!"
Yin Luo patted his shoulder, but Mu Fengyan refused to let go and continued to spin with her for quite a while. Eventually, due to spinning too long and feeling dizzy, he fell to the ground while still holding Yin Luo.
Up close, he laughed breathlessly and reached out to touch her face, realizing that she truly existed. He couldn't help but grin widely like a child who had eaten honey: "Luoluo, are you planning to stay in the palace this time?"
Seeing him so playful, Yin Luo reached out and flicked his forehead lightly, replying: "I originally planned not to leave, but look at you—spending all day without learning anything. If I don't reveal my identity soon, I'm afraid I won't have a good outcome!"
Yin Luo said this while carefully observing him. After not seeing him for a year, not only had he grown taller but he also looked even more handsome—more like a real man—and there was also a hint of imperial dominance about him; that was the most important!
Hearing this, Mu Fengyan turned his face aside for a while before finally looking back at her and muttering: "From now on, you mustn't deceive me like this. If I accidentally hurt you, I would definitely regret it!"
Yin Luo looked at him for a while, then sat up, and Mu Fengyan followed suit.
"Does your head still hurt?" Yin Luo reached out and touched the back of his neck.
"It doesn't hurt anymore, just a bit sore."
He turned away from her, signaling her to massage him. Yin Luo showed a helpless smile and pinched the back of his neck, saying, "You mustn't reveal anything about my identity. Otherwise, I won't be able to play with you in the palace."
Mu Fengyan paused, recalling something as he turned back and asked, "Does the Emperor know?"
"He only thinks I'm cultivating myself in Yunwu Mountain. I've made a three-year agreement with him; until three years are up, he won't come looking for me."
"Three years?" Mu Fengyan calculated the time. "There's still a little over a year left."
"Yes, so I can only accompany you for this little over a year."
Mu Fengyan paused, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes. He looked at Yin Luo and said, "Luoluo, why do you have to deceive him? The Emperor... he cares for you deeply. If he finds out, your life might not be easy."
Yin Luo's gaze froze for a moment before she replied, "My life is already difficult. The Jin Wangfu is like a cage; if I don't find a way to escape on my own, he will never let me go."
Mu Fengyan looked at her and also paused. "Do you really not like the Emperor at all?"
His gaze fixed on her, unusually filled with a glimmer of emotion.
Yin Luo withdrew her fingers and stared into his eyes, her gaze cold. "I will not develop feelings for anyone; this is a vow I made since childhood."
Mu Fengyan was taken aback, the glimmer in his eyes fading instantly. He lowered his gaze and after a moment raised his head again. "What about me?"
Yin Luo was startled and furrowed her brows as she looked at him. "You are different; you are my only friend in this world, the only person I can trust, and the only one I rely on."
"Just friends?" Mu Fengyan asked aloud, then immediately laughed. He reached out and took Yin Luo's hand into his palm, saying, "Alright, you must remember, no matter what happens, no matter what I become in the future, I, Mu Fengyan, will always be a friend you can trust!"
Yin Luo smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I will remember!"
The two sat on the floor of the hall chatting for quite a while until it was time for lunch. Li An De reminded them from outside, and Mu Fengyan had to end his deep conversation with Yin Luo.
"From now on, you will stay at Qinghua Palace and won't go anywhere else!"
Yin Luo pursed her lips and glanced at him but said nothing.
After putting his mask back on, Mu Fengyan had someone bring in the meal and then sent all the servants away, pulling Yin Luo to eat together.
He filled her bowl with all the delicious dishes and smiled at her after taking a bite. Anyone who didn't know would think he was acting foolishly.
Yin Luo sighed and had no choice but to serve him a few dishes, saying, "Your Majesty, please don't keep looking at me and smiling; it's quite unsettling."
Mu Fengyan couldn't help but smile again. He turned back to pick up a piece of fish, carefully removing the bones. "I haven't seen you for almost two years; am I not allowed to smile for a while? Who was it that promised to treat me as a friend? In the past two years, I've been so worried about you!"
Yin Luo could only respond, "Alright, alright, it's all my fault. Just look at me; don't smile too much!"
Mu Fengyan laughed again and placed the boneless piece of fish in front of her. "I was born with a golden key in my mouth; I don't usually serve others like this. However, I enjoy serving you. From now on, you must accompany me for every meal to make up for your silence over the past two years!"
Yin Luo smiled at him and replied, "Whatever Your Majesty says goes; I will obey!"
Mu Fengyan's smile became even sweeter.
After finishing lunch, it was time for the usual review of the Imperial Edicts. Li An De brought all the edicts into the bedroom. Mu Fengyan casually picked up some to glance through. Looking at the red characters he had already reviewed, he tossed the edicts onto the table and said, "Every time it's just a formality; what good is there for me? And these are all trivial matters. Are those ministers useless? They don’t give me what I should see but send a pile of unnecessary things instead!"
As he spoke, he flung the Imperial Edicts onto the table, causing a number of them to fall to the ground. Li An De watched carefully and dared not respond. Meanwhile, Yin Luo stepped forward to pick up the scattered edicts one by one.
Mu Fengyan originally wanted to tell her not to pick it up, but seeing Li An De there, he held back and merely pursed his lips, clearly standing there in anger, silent.
"Your Majesty, trivial matters can actually reflect a person's ability to handle affairs. If Your Majesty can manage them well, it might not be a bad thing. Perhaps in the future, it could provide many ideas for handling state affairs."
Mu Fengyan was evidently a bit impatient, even though it was Yin Luo who said this.
He frowned, his displeasure still evident on his face as he looked at Li An De and said, "Alright, you may leave now. I will review these matters myself."
Upon hearing that the Emperor would review them, Li An De did not delay and immediately turned to exit.
Once Li An De secured the palace door, Mu Fengyan finally sat on the dragon throne and said to the table full of Imperial Edicts, "Luoluo, you have no idea how annoying these Imperial Edicts are; they make my head spin!"
"Your Majesty, as the Emperor, wanting to seek revenge is a good thing. However, if your own abilities are not solid and you cannot even convince yourself, how can you persuade the ministers?" Yin Luo arranged the Imperial Edicts neatly on the table and looked at Mu Fengyan. "Also, from now on, my name is Jinghao. Remember that!"
Mu Fengyan curled his lips and glanced over the Imperial Edicts without speaking, his expression somewhat gloomy.
Yin Luo naturally knew what he was displeased about and understood why he looked this way. She paused her actions and took out an important memorial regarding state affairs. Then she found a blank sheet of paper and a pen to write down the details of that minister's request as a reference. Afterwards, she said, "Since Your Majesty feels that your talents are sufficient to handle matters independently but Prince Jin does not give you opportunities, why not take a look at how this disaster situation should be dealt with?"
Mu Fengyan paused for a moment and glanced at Yin Luo. She handed him a red brush and said, "Your Majesty might as well write down what you want to express."
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