"Your Highness is wise."
"Also, inform Master Mu of our plan." Bei Ming Feng fell silent for a moment, his deep pupils flickering with an unfathomable, dark light.
In the early morning, Chu Chen woke up early. After washing up, he pushed open the door and stepped outside.
The moment he stepped out, Chu Chen saw a familiar figure.
Clad in a snow-azure brocade robe that accentuated Mo Yun Qing's perfect physique, his exceptionally handsome face was graced with a faint smile.
He stood with his hands behind his back, the sunlight falling upon his pair of azure eyes, making them appear exceptionally captivating.
"Chu Chen, are you alright?" Mo Yun Qing asked, his brow furrowed with concern as he looked at Chu Chen, whose face was somewhat pale.
Although he didn't particularly like Chu Chen, this man hadn't caused him any trouble and had even helped him. He didn't want him to die here.
"I'm fine," Chu Chen replied, shaking his head.
"That's good," Mo Yun Qing smiled faintly. "You should rest and recover. I have other matters to attend to."
"Mm, alright." Chu Chen watched Mo Yun Qing leave, only retracting his gaze after the figure disappeared around the corner.
"Young Master, what are you looking at?" a servant emerged from the side.
"Nothing," Chu Chen said, calmly withdrawing his gaze and stepping towards the outer courtyard.
Little did Chu Chen know that moments after he left the courtyard, several figures in black suddenly emerged from the nearby bushes.
"Hurry, we absolutely cannot let Chu Chen escape!"
At the leader's command, the figures in black immediately rushed into the courtyard. Soon, Chu Chen's residence was ransacked.
"Damn it, he actually got away!" The leader cursed through gritted teeth, staring at the empty room.
"Brother, what do we do next?" a figure in black asked.
The leader glared fiercely at the other man. "Return and report to the King that Chu Chen has escaped!"
With that, the leader turned to leave. At this moment, Chu Chen was hiding in the shadows, witnessing the entire scene.
Who were these people? Why were they trying to capture him? Could it be Mu Chen's doing? His mind raced with thoughts as Chu Chen quietly followed behind them.
In less than half an hour, Chu Chen discovered that the group had arrived at a luxurious mansion. His heart immediately sounded an alarm, and he stealthily infiltrated the residence.
In Chu Chen's opinion, these people were definitely after Mu Chen.
However, as Chu Chen crept closer, he suddenly felt an extremely powerful aura.
This aura made Chu Chen tremble uncontrollably. The feeling of fear seemed to spread from his bones to his entire body, making it difficult for him to even move.
"Who is it? Get out!" a cold shout suddenly rang out, followed by a figure clad in purple and gold leaping down from the rafters and landing steadily on the ground.
Chu Chen's eyes widened in shock. The purple and gold clad man before him was tall and slender, with a face as handsome as a demon. His dark eyes glinted with a chilling coldness.
He exuded a fierce and dangerous aura. Even standing still, he made people tremble, let alone meet his gaze.
"Chu Chen, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Mo Yun Qing looked at Chu Chen indifferently, a bloodthirsty and cruel curve forming on his lips.
The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived. Mu Chen, his life, he would take it himself.
"Do... do we know each other?" Chu Chen asked nervously, swallowing hard.
The aura emanating from this man was too dangerous; it was beyond his ability to resist. He had a feeling that if he angered this man, his fate would be dire.
Chu Chen couldn't recall when he had offended such an enemy.
"Of course, we know each other. We're old acquaintances." Mo Yun Qing slowly stepped forward and grabbed Chu Chen by the neck.
A cold, sharp smile appeared on his handsome face. "Chu Chen, do you remember when you were a guest at the Northern Ming Prince's mansion and you molested a woman?"
Chu Chen's face turned pale, and he nodded with difficulty. "I... I remember... she was the Northern Ming Princess Consort... what do you want with me?"
"Heh heh," Mo Yun Qing let out a cold laugh and released his fingers. A mocking smile played on his peerlessly handsome face.
"That woman's name was Mo Qing Wu, the princess of the Southern Stream Kingdom. Because of you, she was disfigured and nearly died by your hand. Do you need me to tell you why I'm looking for you?"
Chu Chen stared blankly at Mo Yun Qing, his mind recalling Mo Qing Wu's appearance. He had indeed molested a woman at the restaurant that day.
But that woman was clearly Mo Qing Wu's maid.
He had never imagined that the maid would be the princess of the Southern Stream Kingdom. He had always thought she was the daughter of some prominent family.
"You... you are Mo Yun Qing?" Chu Chen's mouth gaped in astonishment, his eyes complexly gazing at the man in red before him.
"That's right." Mo Yun Qing raised an eyebrow and chuckled, casually waving his hand. "You may leave."
"Thank you." As the words fell, the figures in black retreated swiftly.
Watching the receding figures in black, Chu Chen smiled bitterly. So, the one who had saved him back then was Mo Yun Qing...
"Chu Chen," a weak voice suddenly called out.
Following the sound, Chu Chen was startled and only then noticed a woman lying on a tree not far away.
Bathed in moonlight, the woman's face was delicate and gentle. She seemed to be severely injured, her chest bleeding profusely.
"Miss." Chu Chen walked towards the tree.
"Young Master." Yue Lian Er forced out a faint smile. "Young Master, you saved my life. I have no way to repay you, but perhaps..."
Chu Chen was taken aback and looked at Yue Lian Er with confusion. He didn't recall knowing this young lady.
"You don't need to repay me," Chu Chen shook his head. "You should leave here quickly to avoid being discovered by those assassins."
Hearing this, Yue Lian Er's gaze dimmed, and she lowered her eyes. "Young Master, I don't want to escape."
"Why?" A faint bitterness touched Yue Lian Er's lips. "My family is all in Mu Chen's hands. If I escape, I will never see them again. It's better to stay here than to do that." Hearing this, Chu Chen frowned. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "Can I help you?"
Yue Lian Er looked at Chu Chen in surprise, then shook her head. "Forget it, Young Master. I don't want to cause you trouble."
"Since you're unwilling to tell me the reason, I won't force you."
Before he finished speaking, Chu Chen left. He wasn't a saint and wouldn't meddle in others' affairs.
Moreover, this matter had nothing to do with him, so there was no need for him to get involved.
The night was deep, and the bright full moon hung high in the sky, adorned with twinkling stars. The moonlight was serene and pleasant.
Chu Chen sat alone in the courtyard, gazing up at the night sky, his eyes distant and lost. He didn't understand why there were so many entanglements of grievances and hatred in the world.