In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

So, tonight's visit to persuade Mu Wanqing was not only to help her avoid some detours, but also to help her share some of the pressure.

Although Mu Wanqing was somewhat confused, she could tell that Zhong Ling was thinking of her, and while she was touched, she became even more curious.

Their conversation became increasingly in-depth.

At this moment, Gu Hanyuan had no idea what the two people in Mu Wanqing's room were talking about.

I have no idea what pressure Zhong Ling is under.

He was stealthily moving through the silent night.

With his current cultivation level and lightness skill, the small town of Nanwang Mansion was truly like an empty place for him.

They evaded the night patrol guards and arrived at the backyard.

The backyard was filled with maids and servants who didn't know martial arts, so they didn't notice anything amiss.

Because they had subtly inquired with Duan Yu beforehand, they easily found Dao Baifeng's room.

Although Dao Baifeng and Duan Zhengchun had been separated for many years and later moved to Yuxu Temple, the Prince's Mansion still had Dao Baifeng's room, which was right next to Duan Zhengchun's.

If Duan Zhengchun hadn't changed rooms, it would have been easy to notice the commotion.

Because Gu Hanyuan was sharp-eared and sharp-eyed, he heard a strange sound as soon as he arrived outside Dao Baifeng's room.

Gu Hanyuan gently pushed open the door, but the person inside was clearly too busy to notice.

However, he did not look down on Dao Baifeng. After all, considering Duan Yu's age, it had been almost twenty years, and he had been constantly quarreling with Duan Zhengchun and had moved to Yuxu Temple.

After finally moving back home, I've been dealing with a lot of upsetting things for just a few days.

First, Duan Zhengchun's lovers caused a ruckus at the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, and Duan Yu almost married Mu Wanqing.

Then, in Wanjie Valley, she unexpectedly encountered Duan Yanqing, whom she least wanted to see.

Then came Gan Baobao's experience, which left her feeling both exhilarated and lonely.

She felt even more satisfied than when she sought revenge on Duan Zhengchun by confronting Duan Yanqing.

He was lonely again when Gan Baobao appeared with a happy and satisfied look on her face.

She was also angry that Duan Zhengchun still had feelings for Gan Baobao even after all this, and tried to win her back but didn't realize how heartless he was.

In addition, it was inevitable to make some connections when I heard Zhong Wanchou describe it at the time.

Unfortunately, she met the male lead during the day, which made her mind a bit confused. In the end, she could only pretend to be dissatisfied with Zhong Ling and say less.

Fortunately, Duan Zhengchun did not suspect anything.

It's understandable to want to relieve loneliness at night.

Gu Hanyuan spoke only after he had watched the whole spectacle:

"The princess is in high spirits."

The sudden sound startled Dao Baifeng.

Gu Hanyuan looked at the tools that had fallen to the ground and asked curiously:

"Your Highness, can you tell me what this thing is made of? It's pure white and smooth. Is it ivory? Or rhinoceros horn?"

It just goes to show how ingenious the working people are; they had this kind of thing back then, and it was quite lifelike.

After Dao Baifeng managed to cover herself properly with the quilt, she saw Gu Hanyuan's gaze and, considering what he had just said, realized he had been staring at her for quite some time. She was utterly humiliated and indignant.

"Wu Tian! What are you doing here! Aren't you afraid I'll call for help?"

Despite his stern demeanor, Dao Baifeng's fear remained undisguised.

"I am truly curious, in this situation, is it I who am afraid of being seen, or is it the Princess who is afraid of being seen?"

Gu Hanyuan was fearless and confident.

"What exactly is your purpose? If you have nothing else to say, please leave!"

Dao Baifeng, feeling guilty, stopped calling for help.

"I did have important business to discuss with the Princess, but I didn't expect to be treated to such a spectacle first. I guess I'd say I came out ahead?"

Gu Hanyuan shook his head and smiled subtly.

"Business?"

Dao Baifeng didn't believe Gu Hanyuan's words. Did he really have to come to her room in the middle of the night to discuss important matters? Did he think she was a three-year-old?

"I overheard a phrase that was neither quite poetry nor quite a verse: 'Outside Tianlong Temple, under the Bodhi tree, a disheveled beggar stands beside Guanyin with long hair.'"

Gu Hanyuan's voice sounded somewhat distant, yet also somewhat eerie.

Upon hearing his words, Dao Baifeng's expression changed drastically, her previously rosy complexion turning deathly pale.

"Then, out of curiosity, I investigated and discovered a great secret. I never expected that Duan Zhengchun, who was a womanizer all his life, would end up raising a son for his enemy."

Gu Hanyuan didn't keep Dao Baifeng hanging; he directly revealed his trump card.

Dao Baifeng was already somewhat dazed and unable to hold onto the quilt anymore.

Gu Hanyuan was also somewhat amazed; it seemed to glow with white light even at night, truly deserving of the name "White Jade Guanyin."

"Although I don't care about Duan Zhengchun's feelings, this matter will be very harmful to the Princess and Duan Yu if it is exposed. I am not a bad person. As long as the Princess agrees to my conditions, I will naturally keep it a secret."

Although Dao Baifeng had a gut feeling that Gu Hanyuan had ill intentions, when people are drowning, they don't care whether what they grab is a straw or not.

"What are your conditions?"

Gu Hanyuan glanced at the tools on the ground and smiled knowingly.

"I only hope that the princess can tell me whether this thing is better than mine."

After hearing this, Dao Baifeng's expression, which had eased somewhat, turned ugly again.

"Is this your purpose?"

"Isn't this a win-win situation? What's the point of something without warmth?"

Gu Hanyuan's eyes, visible through his mask, held a profound meaning.

"Shameless!"

Dao Baifeng looked resistant.

Gu Hanyuan let out a familiar, wicked laugh.

"Your Highness, you don't want Duan Zhengchun to know that Duan Yu isn't his biological son, do you?"

These words shattered Dao Baifeng's spirit.

The secret she had kept hidden for so many years was exposed to the light of day, making her as defenseless as a hedgehog with its belly exposed.

She glared at Gu Hanyuan angrily.

"you win."

As he spoke, he simply lifted the quilt.

The commotion inside the room grew louder, but unfortunately Duan Zhengchun had moved out of the next room and knew nothing about it.

"Is this how you treat Gan Baobao?"

"It hasn't reached that point yet."

"I want to be like her. No, I want to be stronger than her."

"Your Highness, are you sure?"

"Wait! I changed my mind! You bastard!"

. . . . . .

At this moment, Duan Zhengchun couldn't sleep because of Gan Baobao, Zhong Ling, and Mu Wanqing.

Opened the window.

Looking at the lush green trees outside the courtyard, bathed in moonlight, my agitated mood calmed down considerably.

"This big banyan tree is growing really well."

P.S.: There was a power outage at home, so it's a bit late.

Chapter 43: Kumārajīva's Havoc at Tianlong Temple

The next day, everyone except Duan Yu got up very late.

Duan Zhengchun's reason was the simplest: insomnia.

Mu Wanqing and Zhong Ling got up relatively early. They talked late into the night, and Zhong Ling even talked about many private topics.

Of course, Gan Baobao hasn't revealed her details yet, as she's afraid Mu Wanqing won't be able to accept them.

Dao Baifeng didn't appear before everyone until noon. Her face was rosy, like a flower that had just received rain after a long drought, looking delicate and beautiful.

As for Gu Hanyuan, he had just met his match and had also expended a lot of energy.

She was the one who had been alone in her room the longest, and even with the "Su Nu Jing" (a classic text on female immortality) in her possession, she almost couldn't withstand it.

It's possible that Duan Zhengchun neglected his wife at home to go out and have affairs because his body couldn't take it anymore.