Chapter 335 Beautiful Spider Spirit VS Cold and Ascetic Monk 39
In the early morning, the mist is lingering and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of earth, which is refreshing.

In front of a quiet mansion near Baichuan Academy, it is peaceful and tranquil, like a paradise far away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Xuan Ji stood in front of the carriage, wearing plain clothes, his face calm and steady, but his deep eyes were full of reluctance.

He walked over slowly, gently held Yu Yao's hand, and said in a low and gentle voice: "Yao'er, I'm leaving. Take good care of yourself and the children. I will come to pick you up after the matters in the capital are dealt with."

There was deep reluctance in her eyes, but she smiled and nodded, "Go, don't worry about me and the children. Take care of yourself in the capital, and remember, no matter what happens, you are not alone."

Yueying was observing this scene silently from the side. Although she had many questions in her mind, she was well aware that her status was low and she should not ask too many questions.

Thinking that time is running out, it's time to set off.

He couldn't help but step forward, walked to Xuan Ji's side, and respectfully urged: "Your Highness the Sixth Prince, time is running out, we should set off."

Xuan Ji looked at Yu Yao deeply, finally let go of her hand, and stepped onto the carriage resolutely.

As the wheels rolled slowly, a group of people disappeared into the morning mist, leaving behind only a series of fading sounds of horse hooves.

Lianhua County, the imperial palace not far away.

The sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, sprinkling mottled light into the pavilion. Dugu Ye sat alone in the pavilion, tightly holding an empty wine jug in his hand, his eyes half-closed, as if isolated from the world.

He was filled with a strong smell of alcohol and unspeakable loneliness, and his handsome and evil face looked even paler in the morning light.

Yunyin tiptoed into the pavilion, and seeing the prince in such a state, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He slowly stepped forward, gently shook Dugu Ye's shoulders, and whispered, "Your Highness, wake up."

Dugu Ye's eyelids moved slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes. There was a deathly silence in his eyes, as if they had lost all color and warmth.

"What's the matter?"

His voice was low and hoarse, revealing an indescribable fatigue.

Yunyin felt even worse when he saw this.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now looks like he has been completely abandoned by his beloved, like a wounded lone wolf.

He really couldn't understand. His Highness and Miss Yu had only met twice, so how could their feelings suddenly become so deep? As if they couldn't live without each other?
Yun Yin did not dare to persuade him. Thinking about his purpose, he concealed his thoughts and reported respectfully: "Your Highness, I found that Yue Ying suddenly appeared in Lianhua County and secretly took Master Xuan Ji away."

Dugu Ye sobered up a bit after hearing this. He looked at Yun Yin with a frown on his face. "What's going on? Why is he here?"

Yun Yin shook his head, looking confused: "The specific reason is still unclear, but I saw Yueying appear at Miss Yu's residence with my own eyes. This morning, Master Xuanji left with him. Miss Yu Yao was still seeing him off at the door, and he should have left Lianhua County by now."

Dugu Ye fell silent after hearing this.

Yueying, the leader of the Hidden Dragon Guard, has always obeyed his father. This sudden action must have a deep meaning.
He remembered that he had promised Xuan Ji to find Yun Yan's whereabouts, but because he recalled things from his past life, he came to Lianhua County overnight to look for Yao Er, and that matter was delayed.

I wonder if Yueying’s sudden appearance has anything to do with that incident?

"Could it be..."

Dugu Ye muttered to himself, a guess emerged in his mind, "Xuan Ji is the child born to Concubine Min back then? Otherwise, why would a person from the outside world inquire about Yun Yan's whereabouts?"

Now my father has ordered Yueying to bring Xuan Ji to the capital. I think he must have discovered Xuan Ji's identity.

He didn't know whether his guess was correct, but he was probably sure of it.

Yunyin heard these words clearly and his pupils constricted.

Master Xuanji is the missing Sixth Prince? The son of Concubine Min?

Thinking about how Concubine Min was canonized as Empress Yuan by the Emperor after her death, he trembled in his heart.

Yunyin looked at the prince cautiously, worry flashing in his eyes.

If Master Xuan Ji is really the Sixth Prince, then he is the legitimate son of Empress Yuan and has an extremely noble status.

Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already the Crown Prince, is very capable, and has not made any mistakes.

The emperor is not a tyrant, and no matter how deep his feelings for Concubine Min are, he will not depose her easily.

Unless His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has made an unforgivable mistake.

Thinking of this, Yunyin felt relieved again.

Just as the two were lost in thought, a guard came running over with a panicked look on his face: "Your Highness, there's urgent news from the capital. The Empress has been placed under house arrest in Fengyi Palace by the Emperor. The court and the harem are shocked. The Emperor orders you to return to the palace as soon as possible." Yun Yin also looked at the guard with a worried look on his face.

If something happens to the Queen, who knows if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be implicated.

Dugu Ye's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at the guard: "What's going on? Why is my mother under house arrest?"

The guard shook his head to indicate that he did not know the details, and said respectfully: "I have heard vaguely that this matter seems to be related to the death of Concubine Min."

Dugu Ye didn't say anything, but tapped the table lightly with his fingers, again and again, making a dull sound.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind: the cause of Concubine Min's death, the Queen's house arrest, Xuan Ji's identity...all of these seemed to be connected by an invisible thread.

"Give the order and return to Beijing immediately!"

He ordered in a deep voice.

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Yunyin also knew the seriousness of the matter. His face was extremely serious and he took the order and left.

Dugu Ye stood where he was, looking in the direction of Yu Yao's courtyard, as if he saw her gentle and beautiful face, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

I don’t know what kind of storm will be set off when I return to Beijing this time.

And I don’t know if I will have the chance to come back and see her again.

Thinking of this, he left the palace, wanting to see her before leaving Lianhua County.

The night is as dark as ink, and the moonlight is as bright as a silk thread, gently sprinkling on a quiet courtyard in a corner of Lianhua County.

Yu Yao woke up from her light sleep, and dimly saw a dark shadow standing beside the bed, emitting majesty and coldness that could not be ignored.

She was startled and was about to scream, but the next second, she met those eyes as deep as a cold pool.

She was slightly startled, and when she saw those familiar eyes, all the fear in her heart turned into astonishment and a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

"Why are you here? And in the middle of the night? Aren't you afraid of scaring me?"

There was a hint of reproach, helplessness, coquettishness, and happiness in her voice.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Ye curled up his lips into an evil smile. That smile seemed particularly dazzling in the night, as if it could illuminate the deepest darkness in people's hearts.

"You are a demon, are you afraid that a mere mortal like me will scare you?"

His voice was a bit teasing and a bit affectionate, as if it could penetrate the barriers of time and space and reach her heart.

Yu Yao couldn't help but chuckle when she heard that, and the tension and uneasiness in her heart also dissipated for the most part.

Then the bed sank and he lay beside her, turning sideways and facing her.

He had a bit of the night chill on him, icy cold, and a pleasant scent of Long Yanxiang.

One hand reached out, hugged her, and rested his chin on the top of her head.

Even though she was feeling the chill of the night, she still felt so reassuring. She lay in his arms and didn't push him away.

"You are so casual. You climb into a widow's bed in the middle of the night. Aren't you afraid of people gossiping?"

She glared at him coquettishly and said teasingly.

Dugu Ye's lips curled slightly, a hint of teasing flashed in his deep eyes, and he said softly, "So what? I, Dugu Ye, don't need to care about other people's opinions. However, I will only climb into the bed of a pretty widow like you."

After saying this, he leaned over slightly and kissed her alluring red lips.

After a kiss, the lips are still rosy.

There was a playful smile on his face, but his eyes were filled with deep affection that was hard to fathom.

Yu Yao's cheeks flushed slightly, and she snorted, "Slippery tongue."

Dugu Ye chuckled, hugged her tighter, and whispered in her ear: "What a slick talk! I'm telling the truth."

He changed the subject and his expression became serious, "Yao'er, I came here this time because I have important matters to deal with in Beijing. Before that, I miss you. Otherwise, I am afraid that this separation will be another long wait."

She was slightly startled. Dugu Ye returned to Beijing at this time, probably because he learned the news that Yueying took Xuan Ji back to the palace. Maybe something else happened in the palace.