Earlier, he had used mind reading on Su Yin and discovered that she was afraid.

It turned out that the person who had delivered those messages to Su Yin was someone highly capable.

Su Yin feared being discovered by that person.

At the same time, she wanted to avenge Su Jin.

That was why she had resorted to doing something like this.

Yue Mingxuan found himself both amused and exasperated.

He knew there were many people who wanted him dead.

However, this was the first time he had encountered someone attempting to kill him for a reason like this.

"Sui He is doing very well now," Yue Mingxuan said with a smile. "Su Jin once betrayed me, so Su Jin is already dead. The person by my side now is Sui He."

"Then her appearance?"

"Her appearance was indeed ruined, but it was not because I poisoned her. She was disfigured while saving me. I have also thought of many ways to remove the scars, but there has never been any progress." Yue Mingxuan sighed.

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered that Sui He was still in Beirong.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he could ask Shang Qinghua to bring Sui He back.

"I’m back!"

At that moment, Shang Qinghua pushed open the door and walked in.

The strong smell of alcohol clung to him, and he looked as though he was already somewhat drunk.

Yue Mingxuan was startled and sighed before saying to Su Yin, "This is Shang Qinghua, the ruler of Beirong."

"The ruler of Beirong?"

Su Yin immediately covered her mouth.

She had been struck by one shocking revelation after another today and no longer knew how to face Yue Mingxuan.

"As for the relationship between him and me, we can discuss it another day. Yue Juhua, take Su Yin back and let her rest."

After saying that, Yue Mingxuan opened the door.

Su Yin stared blankly at the place where there had previously been no one, only to see a figure suddenly appear.

The figure was a very cute looking young girl.

"Yue Juhua?"

"I am one of Prince Yue’s subordinates. My name is Yue Juhua."

Yue Juhua was petite and delicate in appearance, looking extremely adorable and making it difficult for anyone to harbor much hostility toward him.

"Your voice..."

"Ah, I forgot."

Yue Juhua stuck out her tongue.

Only then did she remember that she had been using Yue Mingxuan’s voice.

For the past several days, she had been imitating Yue Mingxuan in the palace and had nearly forgotten what her own voice sounded like.

"So it was you all along during those days."

Only then did Su Yin understand everything, although the realization came somewhat too late.

"Can you tell me what misunderstanding exists between you and the prince?"

Yue Juhua’s eyes were full of smiles, yet her tone allowed no room for refusal.

"Why did you only come back now? And through the main entrance, no less?"

There was an unmistakable trace of reproach in Yue Mingxuan’s voice.

He fed the bowl of hangover medicine to Shang Qinghua, then instructed Xie Yunlan to deliver another bowl to Li Xunhuan.

Xie Yunlan sighed.

He had once been one of the managers of the Ten Thousand Wisdom Hall, yet now he was doing errands like a servant.

Still, since it was Yue Mingxuan’s instruction, he had no complaints. He simply nodded and said, "Understood."

"Hehehe, I like you!"

As he spoke, Shang Qinghua suddenly lunged forward.

Yue Mingxuan was unable to dodge in time and was caught directly in his embrace.

Shang Qinghua reeked of alcohol, and Yue Mingxuan had no doubt that his drunkenness was genuine.

Unfortunately, Shang Qinghua’s martial skills far surpassed his own, so even if Yue Mingxuan wanted to escape, there seemed to be nowhere he could run.

Yue Mingxuan sighed inwardly while trying to think of a way to free himself from Shang Qinghua’s grasp.

Shang Qinghua pinned him in place, then lowered his head and pressed a wet kiss against his lips, carrying the scent of alcohol.

He was not the type whose breath became unpleasant after drinking.

Instead, the kiss carried a faint fragrance of wine.

Yue Mingxuan was not particularly fond of alcohol, yet at this moment he did not find it especially unpleasant.

He only felt his entire body growing warm and restless as he repeatedly tried to push Shang Qinghua away.

Fortunately, the hangover medicine proved quite effective.

Shang Qinghua, who had been drunk beyond reason, gradually regained his clarity.

Looking at the situation before him, he smiled and said, "I will take responsibility for you."

"What! You’re clearly a rogue!"

"Even if I am a rogue toward you, what can you do about it?" Shang Qinghua’s smile became even more mischievous.

Yet that smile completely dissolved Yue Mingxuan’s temper.

That was true.

What could he do?

He liked Shang Qinghua as well.

At most, he could throw a little tantrum or act stubborn for a while, but in reality, his heart was still thinking about Shang Qinghua.

He sighed and said, "There really isn’t anything I can do."

Shang Qinghua did not say anything.

He simply leaned forward and gave Yue Mingxuan another sweet kiss.

Yue Mingxuan closed his eyes and quietly immersed himself in Shang Qinghua’s presence.

"I have to leave."

"Mmm..."

Yue Mingxuan knew that Shang Qinghua was the ruler of Beirong.

Therefore, he could not remain indefinitely in Dongyue, a country that was ultimately unrelated to his own responsibilities.

"I’m going to attack Nanxie."

Yue Mingxuan did not speak.

Would Dongyue be next?

He did not know.

"It shouldn’t take very long. The ruler of Nanxie is not a wise monarch either, so dealing with them won’t require much time."

Shang Qinghua sounded extremely confident.

Yue Mingxuan still remained silent.

While holding him in his arms, Shang Qinghua said softly, "I know this must make you uncomfortable, but I... I won’t attack Dongyue. Because of you."

Only then did Yue Mingxuan finally bury his face in Shang Qinghua’s chest.