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Xue Jing smiled mischievously, "Young Master Chu is truly a man of character, speaking so frankly that it puts me, someone who always beats around the bush, to shame."

"Actually, every aristocratic family has someone under the Dragon Lord's command; that's not a secret. If not, it just means the Dragon Lord doesn't value them."

"His Highness has important matters to discuss this time, and Young Master Chu naturally knew this when he arrived at the Crown Prince's residence."

Chu Yang didn't ask any more questions, and glanced at the Gu siblings, whose expressions had been solemn ever since Xue Jing appeared.

He stood up and went to the back row, sitting down next to Gu Shuofeng, and asked in a low voice, "What happened?"

Gu Shuofeng's expression showed slight unease.

At this moment, Gu Shengyao also came to the back row and sat next to Chu Yang. Her aura, which was deadly alluring, made Chu Yang feel uneasy for a moment, so he quickly began to chant a calming mantra.

"The person you are to kill is the one who serves the Crown Prince."

Chu Yang was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Is your father, Gu Qiong, a retainer of the Crown Prince?"

Gu Shengyao's expression turned serious, and she pressed her red lips close to Chu Yang's ear.

"I suspect Gu Qiong knew my brother and I had come to the capital; this is his conspiracy. We'll kill Xue Jing, then go into hiding, remain in the shadows, and do something else."

Chu Yang's heart stirred slightly.

But he had to go to the Crown Prince's residence.

"Just stick close to me. The Crown Prince isn't going to set up a trap for us today."

Gu Shengyao paused for a moment, then finally nodded: "I'll listen to you."

Back in his seat, Chu Yang nudged Hua Xiyue's arm.

"Take Xiaoman and Tangtang to a hotel to stay in."

Hua Xiyue shook her head and said, "No need! The Hua family has businesses in the capital, I can just take them there. Take care of yourself."

After the car stopped halfway, Tangtang reluctantly got out, muttering that she hadn't been able to visit the Crown Prince's Mansion.

The vehicle started again, and Xue Jing asked with a smile, "And these two are...?"

Chu Yang laughed: "If Steward Xue doesn't know who they are, he'd be guilty of dereliction of duty, wouldn't he?"

Xue Jing laughed along, "That's one of my old habits. Alright, alright, I won't ask anymore."

Upon arriving at the Crown Prince's residence, led by Xue Jing, the group quickly arrived at the banquet hall inside the residence.

As soon as I entered, I saw a table laden with food and wine.

The person in the main seat was a slightly overweight middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties.

No need to ask, this is Crown Prince Mo Yuan.

To his left was an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face.

Beside the old man was a man in his fifties with gray hair and a thin build.

What made Chu Yang's pupils dilate slightly was a woman beside Crown Prince Mo Yuan, who was wearing a wine-red strapless evening gown, with an elegant demeanor and stunning beauty.

The burgundy silk evening gown clung tightly to her breathtaking curves, creating a powerful visual impact.

When the woman saw Chu Yang, her body stiffened and her pupils contracted slightly, clearly she was also taken aback.

"Chu Yang! Who sent you?" the woman said instinctively, her voice tinged with anger.

Gu Shengyao frowned slightly and looked at Chu Yang: "Old flame?"

Chu Yang's lips twitched. "Yeah, we're really good friends."

The woman was none other than Murong Lan. The moment she saw Chu Yang, she felt a surge of rage.

"Chu Yang! You...you're shameless!"

Chu Yang smacked his lips, feeling that the sentence sounded familiar.

Mo Yuan quickly smoothed things over: "Haha, Xiao Yang, you've grown so much. I even saw you before when I visited the Zhenwu Prince's Mansion."

Chu Yang bowed slightly: "Greetings, Your Highness. These are my friends, Gu Shuofeng and Gu Shengyao."

"Haha, guests are always welcome. Please sit down!"

Mo Yuan was already chubby, and with his ever-smiling face, he gave people a very easy-going and approachable feeling.

Mo Yuan introduced, "This is Chu Yang, son of the famous God of War Chu Tian. This is Elder Murong Qingyang and the future head of the Murong family in the capital, Murong Zhi."

Murong Zhi smiled and clasped his hands in greeting: "So you are the son of the God of War of Chu Tian. You are indeed a man of great bearing, and one look at you is enough to tell that you are an outstanding person."

Murong Qingyang looked Chu Yang up and down, his eyes full of inquiry.

"It seems the old man still owes you an apology."

Chu Yang was taken aback. "You ate the Soul-Gathering Pill?"

Murong Qingyang laughed loudly, "As I guessed, that Soul-Gathering Pill was made by you."

As he spoke, he stroked his beard, his eyes softening.

Chu Yang nodded: "You ate them all, and besides, you didn't steal them."

Murong Qingyang waved his hands repeatedly: "That piece of land is not worth a Soul Condensing Pill at all. I will remember this favor. If you need help, just ask."

Chu Yang didn't reply, but simply nodded slightly.

By this time, the servants of the Crown Prince's residence had already replaced all the wine and dishes with fresh ones.

Mo Yuan smiled and said, "It's great that Xiao Yang and Lan Lan know each other. I heard you're both in the East Sea, so Xiao Yang, please take good care of Lan Lan for me."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang frowned slightly and looked at Murong Lan with a slightly puzzled expression.

"This is... an engagement?"

When Chu Yang asked Murong Lan this question, her previously furious mood suddenly changed, and she became inexplicably somewhat guilty.

"I... Your Highness and I are about to get engaged."

Chu Yang said "Oh" and then fell silent.

Mo Yuan seemed to suddenly remember something, and turned to look at Murong Lan:

"You said there's a troublemaker at the Su Group who's always causing you trouble. Why don't you let Xiao Yang stand up for you? You can give him some of the Su Group's shares then."

Murong Lan blushed upon hearing this.

Chu Yang smiled and said, "The troublemaker she was referring to is me."

Mo Yuan's expression turned to surprise: "Huh? This... isn't this like a flood washing away the Dragon King's temple?"

He quickly turned around to look at Murong Lan.

"Lanlan, in my opinion, let's just forget about it. We're all family here, what do you say?"

Murong Lan nodded reluctantly, "Alright!"

Chu Yang waved his hand: "No way! One thing at a time. Unless she apologizes to Su Wanning right now, I'm determined to fight this business war."

Having been publicly humiliated by Chu Yang, Mo Yuan simply smiled calmly.

"Alright, alright, you young people are full of energy, let's have healthy competition, but don't let it ruin the harmony."

After speaking, he checked the time and picked up the teacup next to him, shaking it.

Murong Qingyang quickly stood up. "It's getting late, Your Highness. You should rest early. We should head back now."

Murong Zhi and Murong Lan also immediately got up to take their leave.

Although it was Mo Yuan who served tea to see the guests off, he did not respond to the farewells of the three generations of the Murong family, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Murong Zhi quickly looked at Murong Lan: "Lanlan, you're about to get engaged to His Highness the Crown Prince, so you should communicate more and get to know each other better. Why don't you stay tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Lan's body stiffened, and the color drained from her pretty face instantly.

"Dad, I..."

Murong Zhi straightened his face. "What? You're not listening to your father anymore?"

Murong Qingyang's eyes were full of helplessness as he pondered, "Lanlan, if you really want to leave tonight, just tell me."

Anyone could see the doting look in Murong Qingyang's eyes.

Murong Lan was momentarily at a loss for words.

Mo Yuan smiled and said, "Lanlan, no one is forcing you. It's your decision."

After hesitating for a moment, Murong Lan bit her red lips and nodded.

"Um, I...I'll stay."

As she left the banquet hall with the servants, she glanced at Chu Yang with despair, her eyes filled with resentment.

Chu Yang was completely confused. This woman was willing to climb the social ladder, so why was she looking at him like that?

If you dress up nicely and deliver something to someone's door, it would be strange if they didn't eat it.

But then I thought, maybe Murong Lan was just using that kind of coy tactic to make men want to conquer her.

At this moment, only Chu Yang and his two companions, along with Crown Prince Mo Yuan, remained in the banquet hall.

Mo Yuan smiled as he raised his wine cup, his gaze sweeping over the Gu siblings with an air of composure as if he were in complete control.

"Xiao Yang! Let me toast you, and then I'll introduce you to someone."