A cold light flashed in Yan Tiannan's eyes. He was a little more clear-headed now, but he felt extremely uncomfortable as if there was a huge rock in his chest. The Empress choked and said, "Your Majesty, the person who killed Yin 'er must have a deep grudge against him, or Yin' er's death would benefit him greatly. We must start our investigation from this aspect. " Her second son was already dead. As a shrewd woman, she suppressed the sadness in her heart and secretly fought for her eldest son.
Yan Ji naturally understood his mother's meaning and added fuel to the fire, "Father, as far as I know, fifth brother just came back this morning."
Yan Tiannan's eyes flashed with anger, "You mean Yun 'er did it? No, that's impossible. Yun 'er is a kind-hearted person, how could he hurt his own brother? "
Seeing Yan Tiannan's anger, Yan Ji hurriedly said, "No, father, that's not what I meant. I just want to ask you to send more people to protect fifth brother, in case he is hurt by the assassin. "
Hearing Yan Ji's words, Yan Tiannan's expression softened a lot. He nodded and said, "That's right. Ji 'er, you may leave. Tell Yun' er to come see me."
Yan Ji knew that although Yan Tiannan didn't say it on the surface, he was already suspicious of his fifth brother. At this time, he was very excited. Although he had been working with Yan Yin, he and Yan Yin were very clear that once the fifth prince was defeated by them, they would inevitably have to fight again. Now that Yan Yin was suddenly dead, he naturally had one less competitor. As long as he used some tricks, it wouldn't be difficult to win over the people who supported his second brother in the past. Although he wasn't sure if Yan Yun was responsible for Yan Yin's sudden death, how could he give up such a good opportunity to attack Yan Yun? Yan Ji's mind was definitely not as rough as his appearance. In fact, he was even more sinister than Yan Yin.
At this time, a voice came from outside, "Fifth Prince Yan Yun requests to see Your Majesty."
Yan Tiannan's eyes flashed. "Tell Yun 'er to come in." The Empress's eyes revealed a trace of dissatisfaction. From the way he addressed his fifth son, it was clear that Yan Tiannan still doted on him the most.
Yan Yun strode into the bedroom. At this moment, he was extremely nervous. He had just returned to his own residence. Before he could sit down properly, the news of Yan Yin being assassinated came. He was instantly shocked. He naturally understood what this meant. In Ice Moon City, there was no one who could oppose Yan Yin. Soon, the throne would belong to him. In order to fight for the throne, who knew how many secret conflicts had occurred. Now that Yan Yin had suddenly died, if he hadn't asked his subordinates in detail and confirmed that it wasn't done by them, even he would have doubted himself. After all, he didn't know how many times he had thought about killing his two brothers who were vying for the throne with him. It was just that he had always restrained himself from making a move. After a brief moment of pleasure, panic ensued. He didn't hesitate at all. He immediately rushed to the Imperial Palace.
"Father, are you feeling better?" Yan Yun quickly walked to Yan Tiannan's bedside. He looked at his father with concern.
Seeing Yan Yun, Yan Tiannan's gaze softened. "Yun 'er, you're back. Have you found any clues leading to Luo Rou's escape? "
Yan Yun sighed softly and said, "Luo Rou is indeed worthy of being called a wise woman. She actually didn't leave behind any clues. I've tried to mobilize all my forces, but there's still no news. Father, I rushed to see you as soon as I came back. Just now, I heard that something happened to second brother. What happened? Second brother, he … "Speaking of this, his eyes unconsciously turned red.
The Empress snorted coldly. "You don't have to put on an act here."
Yan Yun was stunned. "Mother, why would you say that? I just came back. Are you suspecting me? How could it be? Second Brother and I are blood brothers! "
The Empress's eyes were filled with intense hatred. "Really? Do you really think he's your brother? "
"Enough." Yan Tiannan unhappily stopped the Empress from continuing. "Ji 'er, help your mother to rest. She's too sad. Let Yun 'er stay here with me for a while. "
A trace of jealousy appeared in Yan Ji's eyes. He knew that no matter what he did, in front of Yan Tiannan, his position would always be inferior to his younger brother. He was very smart and did not say much. He only sighed and helped the Empress down.
Yan Tiannan waved his hand and dismissed the people around him. Only then did he allow Yan Yun to sit on the edge of his bed. "Yun 'er, tell me the truth. Did you send someone to do this?" Compared to his previous gentleness, Yan Tiannan's voice was now filled with coldness.
Yan Yun's face was filled with terror. He fell to his knees with a thud. "Father, are you suspecting me too? If you're really suspicious of me, I'm willing to die to prove my innocence. "
Yan Tianfu stared deeply at his son. Even though Yan Yun didn't show any flaws on the surface, he didn't completely trust his favorite fifth son. In the past, he had also walked through the same path. How could he not understand the bloodshed in the dark for the sake of the throne? Actually, he did not completely believe that this was Yan Yun's doing. After all, with Yan Yun's intelligence, how could he do such a stupid thing? However, in Ice Moon City, although there were many people who had a reason to kill Yan Yin, there were not many who had the ability to do so. Especially when the assassin had used the Kiss of the Death God.
Yan Tiannan was very familiar with the Kiss of the Death God. Back then, he had used this peerless weapon to secretly kill two officials who had opposed his succession to the throne. That was how he had achieved his current position. Two years ago, he had just passed the Kiss of the Death God to his favorite fifth son. At that time, the Kiss of the Death God still had three chances to fire. Only the father and son knew this secret. Therefore, when the First Prince Yan Ji said that Yan Yin had died under the Kiss of the Death God, he began to suspect Yan Yun.
"I believe you. I have always believed in you. If the Empress had not pressured me too much, I would have made you the Crown Prince long ago. You have not disappointed me these days. The voices of support for you have grown louder and louder. However, with such a sudden incident, what do you want me to do? Yan Yin is dead. This is definitely not the work of the Empress. As the saying goes, even a vicious tiger will not eat its cubs. She does not have the courage to do so. Yan Yin is dead. Not to mention others, even I cannot help but suspect you.
Tell me, how can I exonerate you now? Let me warn you first. The Empress will not let this matter rest. Behind her were the Grand Preceptor and Marshal Hu Ben, who were extremely powerful. Yan Yin is suddenly dead. The Empress' target will definitely be you. “
Yan Yun's eyes flashed. "Father. Then, then what should I do? Should I confront the Empress directly? They have no evidence to prove that I killed Second Brother! I am innocent. "
Yan Tiannan said indifferently, "Do you know how Yan Yin died? He died under the Kiss of the Death God. Others may not know about the Kiss of the Death God.
However, the Empress played a huge role in my ascension to the throne. She knows almost all of my secrets. It is because she helped me that I allowed her to do as she pleased in the harem after I ascended to the throne. Where is the Kiss of the Death God that I gave you? Don't tell me you lost it. “
Yan Yun said bitterly, "But in fact, it is already lost. Father, someone must have framed me this time. Could it be? Could it be Big Brother? "
Yan Tiannan snorted and said, "You are too careless. I know Ji 'er very well. Although he is very scheming, he is also very smart. Moreover, he and Yan Yin are born from the same mother. They are more or less brothers. Even if one of them ascends to the throne in the future, he will not make things difficult for the other. You don't have to say anything more. When you go back, protect yourself carefully. Try not to show your face outside during this period of time. Even if the Empress and the others attack you. You have to endure for now and wait for an opportunity. I have already ordered people to go to the Ice God Tower to invite the Ice Goddess Priestess. When she comes to the Ice Moon City, I will forcibly announce you as the heir to the throne. With the support of the Ice Goddess Priestess, no matter how bold the Empress and the others are, they will not dare to do anything to you. Zhi 'er, I hope you can understand Father's painstaking efforts. Your mother, Consort Ru, is my favorite woman, and you are my favorite son. I believe that with your talent and wisdom, the Empire will definitely develop better. "
"Father, I …" Yan Yun looked at his old father. This time, he was really moved. Although Yan Tiannan looked like he had one foot in the grave, he was still so clear-headed when confirming the heir to the throne. It seemed that he really had to pay a visit to Miss Bing Yun.
Yan Tiannan weakly closed his eyes and said, "Alright, I am tired. You can leave. One of my sons died. I don't want this to happen again. No matter what you think of your brother and your other brothers, I hope that after you ascend to the throne, you will not stain your hands with blood. I am not a good Emperor. With the support of such a powerful force like the Ice God Tower, I can only hold on to my original achievements. But you are different. I have long seen that if you were to take charge of this country, the Ice Moon Empire would become the nightmare of the other four countries. What I'm doing for you is to recuperate and build up strength. Right now, although the Ice Moon Empire's territory hasn't changed, it has actually reached its most powerful period. As long as you can grasp it well, you will definitely be able to contend against the Hua Rong Empire as an equal. Remember, to you, the most important thing is talent. "
"Father, I understand. I will definitely not disappoint you." Yan Yun took a few steps back and knelt on the ground. After respectfully kowtowing three times to Yan Tiannan, he turned around and left the palace. Although Yan Tiannan had always doted on him, this was the first time that he had expressed his full support. As expected of the ruler of a country. Father is still the one who thinks far ahead! That's right. With the support of the Ice Goddess Priestess, in addition to his original prestige, how could his brother compete with him?
Right now, all he had to do was to do nothing and wait for the arrival of the Ice Goddess Priestess. Yan Yun, who had originally come with apprehension, was already full of ambition when he left the palace. He had even begun to think about what he should do in the future to make the Ice Moon Empire more and more powerful. However, how could he have known that an underground hand was constantly reaching out to him? Was it really that easy to sit on the throne of the Ice Moon Empire?
The situation in Ice Moon City suddenly became tense because of the death of the second prince, Yan Yin. Just as King Yan Tiannan had expected, the supporters of the first prince immediately used this matter to launch a fierce attack on the fifth prince. The spearhead was pointed at the fifth prince from all aspects. However, Yan Yun was able to keep his composure. He did not make any movements and only stayed in his residence every day. He did not go out at all and completely ignored all the rumors outside. Yan Tiannan was already seriously ill. Although the empress had cried and complained in front of him more than once, he had always brushed her off with the excuse of recuperating. The supporters of the fifth prince had all received a secret notice from the fifth prince. The notice only had two words, and that was to endure silently. Wait. The fifth prince was waiting for the opportunity that Yan Tiannan had mentioned. The glory of the first prince, Yan Ji, could not affect his good mood.
At the same time, compared to the first prince, Yan Ji, and the fifth prince, Yan Yun, there was another person who was the most active in the Ice Moon Empire's imperial family. This person was the seventh prince, Yan Feng.
Every morning, a large number of red roses would appear at the entrance of the residence of Marshal Xue Po. Yan Feng rode alone to the entrance of Marshal Xue Po's residence and stood there as if waiting for something. It was like this every day. Five days passed in a row. Yan Feng's unusual actions and his identity as a prince immediately attracted the attention of many people. Every day, he would attract a large number of people to watch him when he went to the Marshal's residence.
On the morning of the sixth day, when Yan Feng came to the entrance of Marshal Xue Po's residence again, the door opened. Marshal Xue Po's only daughter, Xue Yu, walked out in a splendid dress. What made the crowd stunned was that the marshal's daughter actually held onto Yan Feng's arm. Thus, Yan Feng announced that he was officially pursuing Miss Xue Yu. This news immediately caused a huge commotion in the hearts of the commoners. The seventh prince, who had always been thought of as a homosexual, was actually pursuing the daughter of the three marshals, who was known for her ruthlessness. Xue Po did not appear to object. Looking at how close Xue Yu and Yan Feng were, it seemed that they had been together for quite some time. Instantly, in the commoner's world, the commoners who originally thought that Yan Feng was a homosexual began to have some doubts.
From then on, Yan Feng still brought flowers to welcome Xue Yu every morning, as if the political turmoil in Ice Moon City had nothing to do with him. Although his matter had reached the ears of the first and fifth princes, the two powerful princes were working hard for the throne. Who would care about a younger brother who had no power? Therefore, the political turmoil did not affect Yan Feng in the slightest. Every morning, he would come to Xue Po's Marshal's Mansion and bring Xue Yu around Ice Moon City to play. In the city, as long as it was a slightly famous place, their footprints would appear.
A month passed in the midst of the political turmoil. Ice Moon Empire's King Yan Tiannan's health was getting worse and worse. However, he was still holding on. He was waiting for someone. He was not willing to die yet.
Marshal Xue Po's residence.
"No, how can this be? Nian Bing, we can talk about other things, but I definitely won't agree to this. "
Yan Feng's breathing was a little chaotic. Looking at the smiling Nian Bing and Marshal Xue Po, Xue Yu, who was sitting at the side, lowered her head. She was blushing shyly, covering her beautiful face and slender white neck.
Nian Bing smiled, "Why not? It's just a matter of time anyway. "
Yan Feng looked at Xue Yu awkwardly, "But, but this will damage Yu 'er's reputation! Although it's fake, I don't want people to talk behind Yu 'er's back. "
Xue Po smiled. These days, although Yan Feng and Xue Yu's actions were for outsiders to see, he could see that his daughter was living a happy life. When Yan Feng first got together with Xue Yu, he was still a little awkward. However, his heart had been opened by Nian Bing's words. He was originally a normal man. Under Lun Bing's guidance, he was gradually developing towards a normal man. It was impossible for Xue Po not to be worried. However, Nian Bing had promised him that if Yan Feng could not give Xue Yu happiness, he would not force them to be together. He had also secretly asked his daughter about it. Xue Yu told him about Yan Feng's childhood. In front of Nian Bing's noble status and his daughter's happiness, Xue Po reluctantly compromised. As time passed, the changes in Yan Feng were very obvious. He was no longer as cold as before. Moreover, he had a lot more confidence. Yes, it was strong confidence. Yan Feng gradually revealed another side of him. Xue Po was surprised to find that in terms of talent, bearing and performance, Yan Feng's overall qualities were not inferior to Fifth Prince Yan Yun. Sometimes, he even looked more profound than Yan Yun. Later on, he understood that although Yan Feng seemed to be dispirited these years, he had been working hard in secret, constantly enriching himself. Although he knew that it was difficult to achieve anything, he did not truly give up. This time, Nian Bing found him and gave him a chance to take a risk. Yan Feng knew that this might be the only chance in his life. When his mother died, he was already tired of this world. Life was not important. Now that he had this chance, how could he not grab it? Therefore, he had been working hard and following Nian Bing's plan step by step.
These days, Xue Yu was the happiest one. She did not know what her father and Nian Bing were planning. She only knew that her father suddenly changed and seemed to want to support Yan Feng to build a new image in Ice Moon City. Yan Feng's heart was no longer hidden like before. He opened up his heart to her. Xue Yu's heart was filled with happiness as the hope in her heart suddenly became a reality. Nian Bing was no longer a chef in Xue Po Manor. Instead, he was a guest. For a month, Nian Bing still left during the day and came back at night. No one knew what he was doing.
Xue Po said, "Alright, Seventh Highness. You don't have to think so much. As your father, I am not against it. Why should you? Only by doing this can you truly change the impression you give people in Ice Moon City. Only then can you truly prove that you are a man. You just need to remember how much Yu 'er sacrificed for you. As long as Yu' er can be happy, I don't ask for too much. "
Yan Feng sighed deeply and looked back at Xue Yu. Xue Yu was also looking up at him. Their eyes met and feelings flowed in the air. Everyone had feelings. Ever since he met Xue Yu, Yan Feng knew what warmth was. It was not that he didn't have a good impression of Xue Yu, but he had been suppressing himself. He didn't dare to hope for anything. Even though he was a prince, his reputation was so bad. How could he hope for the marshal's daughter? However, Nian Bing's appearance gave him this opportunity. He and Xue Yu did not need to hide their feelings anymore.
Turning around, Yan Feng suddenly walked in front of Xue Po and knelt on the ground. Xue Po was shocked and hurriedly reached out to support him, "Seventh Highness, what are you doing?"
Nian Bing pulled Xue Po and smiled, "Marshal Xue, just let him kneel."
Yan Feng looked at Nian Bing gratefully. His expression became unusually solemn. He slowly raised his right hand and pointed his index, middle, and nameless fingers at the sky. "Marshal Xue, I, Yan Feng, swear in front of you that as long as I'm alive, no matter what happens to my identity in the future, I, Yan Feng, will only have Yu 'er as my woman in my life. I will never regret it. If I break my promise, I am willing to die with ten thousand poisons piercing my heart. "He said each word resolutely and decisively, without a trace of hesitation. This was the only vow Yan Feng made in his life. It was also the most important vow.
Xue Po was a little stunned. Xue Yu had also stood up and quietly knelt beside Yan Feng. Her gentle eyes were a little more sparkling than before.
Xue Po looked at the determined Yan Feng. Although Yan Feng was only an ordinary prince now, his vow was so solemn. If he could really become the king of the Ice Moon Empire, then his vow meant that he would only have one wife. He would not have a harem of three thousand women. In the history of the Yangon Continent, no emperor had ever done this.
Xue Po looked at Yan Feng, "Good, Nian Bing did not misjudge you. You are indeed a hidden shield worth nurturing. Yan Feng, from now on, I will not treat you as a prince. I heard from Yu 'er that you have never experienced any familial love since you were young. A son-in-law is also half a son. From now on, you are my son. Your vow has also helped you obtain the marriage agreement with Yu 'er. I give you my blessings. "
Yan Feng was overjoyed. He quickly knelt on the ground and respectfully kowtowed three times to Xue Po, "Dad …"
In the morning, although the weather was very cold, there were still many commoners passing by the entrance of Marshal Xue Po's residence. Most of them wanted to see if the Seventh Prince, who had a special hobby, was really going to pursue the Marshal's daughter. At this moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard. A fast horse was riding towards Marshal Xue Po's residence at lightning speed. The commoners all turned to look. It was the Seventh Prince, Yan Feng. However, Yan Feng today was different from before. He had changed a lot. There were no more flowers. He was actually bare-chested and only wore a pair of long pants as he rode the horse. He carried a thick and long thorn on his back. In the blink of an eye, he had arrived at the entrance of the Marshal's residence. The surrounding commoners were shocked to see that Yan Feng's back had been scratched by the thorns. His skin was also steaming due to the cold weather.
The commoners immediately started discussing. What was going on? Why was the Seventh Prince dressed like this today? Was this the legendary 'carrying a thorn to ask for punishment'? What did he do? Was he really gay? Was he here to ask for punishment because he could not be with Miss Xue Yu? All sorts of guesses appeared. For a moment, the surroundings were in chaos. However, the commoners still made way for Yan Feng, allowing him to ride his horse to the entrance of the Marshal's residence.
As he got closer, the commoners could see that Yan Feng, who had always been thought of as a gay, was extremely muscular. His granite-like muscles looked like they were filled with explosive power. In addition to his cold aura and stable posture, at this moment, no one thought of him as a gay anymore.
Yan Feng jumped down from his horse and tied it to a large village. He did not care about the surrounding commoners at all. He strode to the entrance of the Marshal's residence and said to the two guards at the entrance, "Please inform Marshal Xue Po that Yan Feng is here to ask for punishment." As he spoke, he actually knelt down on one knee. One had to know that he was a prince. Although he was a prince without any power or influence, he could only kneel on both knees in front of King Yan Tian Nan. At this moment, kneeling on one knee was the highest etiquette he could perform.
The two guards were clearly nervous. One of them hurriedly went into the residence to report. Yan Feng just knelt like that. The biting cold wind kept creating layers of heat from his body. The traces of the thorns on his back were very obvious. However, he had a determined expression on his face, as if no one could stop him at this moment.
After a while, the door of the Marshal's residence opened. Xue Po walked out with a frosty expression. Nian Bing, who was wearing a white robe and had long white hair, followed behind her.
A cold light flashed in Xue Po's eyes. She stood on the steps and looked at Yan Feng who was kneeling below. "What are you doing here? Your Highness the Seventh Prince? We are just a small family. We can't tolerate you. Please leave. "
Yan Feng slowly raised his head. He pulled out the thorns on his back with his right hand. Instantly, blood spurted out. He held the thorns in his palms and slowly extended them forward. "Marshal Xue Po, although I made a mistake, I, Yan Feng, am a man. I will definitely admit my mistakes. Today, I will ask for your forgiveness in front of all the elders and neighbors in Ice Moon City. I shouldn't have had sex with Miss Xue Yu behind your back and made her pregnant. Marshal Xue Po, no matter how you punish me, I will admit it. Even if you want my life, Yan Feng will not be stingy. However, Miss Xue Yu is already mine. She is already pregnant with my flesh and blood. Please don't make things difficult for her, okay? I, Yan Feng, am the only one at fault. Please punish me. " Yan Feng's words instantly caused an uproar among the commoners. The scene instantly became very chaotic. Although there were many guesses, none of the commoners would have thought that the Seventh Prince, who had always been called a homosexual, not only slept with Xue Po's daughter, but also had a child. What kind of homosexual was this? He even had a child! Seeing Yan Feng not afraid and daring to admit his mistakes, the commoners' impression of him instantly changed. They even sympathized with him.
"You …" Xue Po was so angry that her face was slightly distorted. "Fine, fine, fine. I don't know what sins I have committed in my previous life. I …" She reached out to grab the thorns, but her hand stopped in midair. No matter how hard she tried, she could not grab it.
Yan Feng knelt there, but his upper body was straight. He did not look scared at all. He looked straight at Xue Po. "Marshal, please do it. As long as you can forgive me and let Miss Yu marry me, I am willing to give up everything."
Xue Po was so angry that her entire body was slightly trembling. "You are a prince, a member of the royal family. I am a subject. How do you want me to punish you? Sin, this is really a sin! "
Nian Bing, who had been behind Xue Po, walked over. She sighed and said, "Yuan Kun, the mistake is already made. With the Seventh Prince's identity, he is worthy of our Miss. Do you want our Miss to suffer for the rest of her life? Just forgive the Seventh Prince. Although the Seventh Prince was wrong, he was able to bravely admit his mistakes. He is a true man, so you should forgive him. I believe that Miss Yu 'er will definitely be happy with His Highness the Seventh Prince. Don't you think so, everyone? "He deliberately raised his voice for the last sentence.
Nian Bing's greeting immediately caused a commotion among the crowd. "Yes! Marshal, please forgive them … "
Xue Po closed her eyes "painfully". After a long while, she sighed. "Fine, fine. What else can I do? Come in with me. "As she spoke, she turned and walked towards the Marshal's residence.
Seeing this, the crowd cheered. Nian Bing walked up to take the thorns in Yan Feng's hand and threw them to the side. She helped him up. The two looked at each other and smiled. They had done what they wanted to do. Yan Feng bowed to the surrounding commoners. "Thank you all for your help. Yan Feng thanks you all." As a prince, he actually bowed to the commoners. Instantly, the commoners felt a strong sense of closeness. The cheers became even louder. Nian Bing then led Yan Feng into the Marshal's residence.
The moment the door was closed, Xue Yu had already rushed up with tears streaming down her face. She used her cloak to wrap around Yan Feng's body. "Ah Feng, you, are you hurt?"
Yan Feng gently hugged Xue Yu. "It's okay. This injury is nothing to me. Don't forget, I'm close to a martial arts master in terms of strength. Nian Bing had already planned so carefully for me. What's this small sacrifice? If I can't become the King, why should I want you? Just now, I didn't want to prove to others. I wanted to prove to you that I'm already a real man. I won't go back on my words. "
Xue Yu hugged Ren Yanfeng tightly. "Ah Feng, I believe in you. Even if you're not the King, in this life, I'll only be yours."
Nian Bing coughed. "I say, the two of you, should we go in and treat Yan Feng first? Although the injury on his back isn't serious, it seems to be bleeding. "
"Ah!" Only then did Xue Yu wake up. She hurriedly pulled Yan Feng into the room.
In the inn.
FrozenCloud looked at the sleeping kitty, and a rare trace of warmth appeared in her eyes. Kitty's sleeping appearance was very ugly. She was hugging the quilt, and saliva was flowing out of her mouth. It seemed like she was dreaming of something delicious. But her cute appearance reminded FrozenCloud of herself when she was young. 'If only I could have such a little sister!'
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