Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Ying Yufu was drinking tea and resting in the spacious hall, while in the inner room, the Crown Prince was helping Yu Li disguise herself.

Two Flying Tiger soldiers stood not far away, both now dressed as江湖人士 (jianghu figures, people from the martial arts world).

Seeing that Ying Yufu was glancing at them from time to time, the two Flying Tiger soldiers clasped their hands and gave her a respectful salute.

"Are you really going to escort goods this time?" Ying Yufu asked curiously.

"Yes, young master, we really are escorting goods this time. We've taken on a job for the Marquis of Wuding's residence and are delivering them to the Governor-General's office at the border."

Ying Yufu raised an eyebrow. "What are you escorting?"

"It's said to be a birthday gift, but a month later is the Governor's Madam's 90th birthday."

Ying Yufu nodded. Just then, the Crown Prince and Yu Li came out one after the other.

However, the Crown Prince is still the Crown Prince, but Yu Li is no longer Yu Li.

Instead, it was a middle-aged man with a dark complexion.

Even his eyebrows and eyes, down to the strands of hair, exude an air of worldly experience and hardship.

Even the way he walks has changed.

Anyone who takes a glance at him will know that he is a highly skilled bodyguard.

If Ying Yufu hadn't known beforehand that he was Yu Li, she would never have recognized him if they met outside.

The two Flying Tiger soldiers standing nearby also stared in shock.

"Your Highness's disguise skills are truly superb; even I almost didn't recognize myself," Yu Li said with a smile.

He used a slightly controlled voice, which was a bit low and hoarse.

But in reality, his original voice was clear and magnetic.

Even the voice has changed.

"Commander, if your weapon hadn't been unchanged, we would have really thought you had been replaced."

A Flying Tiger soldier said.

"Yes, weapons, General Yu. If you don't want to be exposed, your weapons must be changed," the Crown Prince reminded him.

Finally, Yu Li changed her weapon from a spear to a red-tasseled broadsword.

As dusk deepened, Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince stood at the street corner, silently watching Yu Li and the others depart.

They walked in the bright moonlight, their figures growing farther and farther away until they disappeared from sight.

Ying Yufu's eyes held worry, but even more so, anticipation.

The Crown Prince said, "Wu Xiaotian and Yu Li are no ordinary people. With the two of them here, the border will surely be safe."

"Thank you for your kind words." Ying Yufu smiled and looked at the Crown Prince.

She was soft and cute, and her smile was even more endearing. The Crown Prince smoothed his sleeves to hide his frantically pounding heart.

"It's getting late. I'll take you back. We still need to go to Huangjue Temple tomorrow."

The prince loosely clenched his fist, brought it to his lips, and coughed lightly.

Ying Yufu couldn't help but notice his series of subtle movements.

Huh?

She looked at the crown prince with suspicion.

What is he feeling guilty about?

She couldn't figure it out, but she was certain that the Crown Prince meant no harm, so she shook her head and didn't think about it further.

Upon arriving at the gate of the Mu residence, as Ying Yufu alighted from the carriage, she turned back with concern and asked, "Your Highness, where are your attendants? Why aren't they with you?"

Now there's only one coachman, and the Crown Prince has no one else by his side, which makes her a little uneasy.

If anything were to happen to the Crown Prince, she would be in real trouble.

The crown prince smiled brightly at her: "Don't worry, I have secret guards by my side."

Ying Yufu looked around, but everything seemed normal, and she couldn't tell where the hidden guards were hiding.

She held her breath and focused intently, and indeed sensed a very faint breath on a large tree not far away.

Huh? There really are secret guards.

"That's good. Your Highness, please take care. I won't see you off."

Once she was certain that His Highness the Crown Prince was protected by someone, she had nothing to worry about.

After Ying Yufu entered the Mu residence, the Crown Prince lifted the carriage curtain and watched the gate slowly close.

He was so focused on watching that he didn't notice the extra figure in the car.

"Stop looking, they've all gone inside." A hoarse female voice came from behind the prince.

The crown prince turned his head, glanced at her, and then said with a look of infatuation, "You saw her too, didn't you? Isn't she adorable?"

The woman wore a silver-white mask, which emitted a cold, chilling light in the dimly lit carriage, exuding an invisible sense of menace.

Hearing this, he replied matter-of-factly, "She is quite cute."

The prince immediately became smug, "Right? Haha, it's mine."

woman:"……"

……

Early the next morning, Ying Yufu and Shangguan Tang set off for Huangjue Temple.

"Grandma said she was too old to go through all that trouble, and my second aunt was pregnant, and Tan'er was in the process of recuperating, so she wouldn't be coming with us."

Ying Yufu said.

Shangguan Tang chuckled: "Didn't you say you were going to watch the excitement? Watching the excitement will definitely involve some noise, but your maternal grandmother prefers quiet."

"Well, at least there's the Crown Prince."

Ying Yufu said with a smile.

As she was speaking, the carriage jolted, and as the curtain swayed, she saw another carriage outside.

The word "应" was prominently displayed on the carriage.

Ying Yufu glanced at it once and then looked away, her face visibly sour.

"What's wrong, Fu'er?" Shangguan Tang asked.

Ying Yufu said unhappily, "Mother, it's a carriage from the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion. It seems they're also going to Huangjue Temple."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Tang's expression also calmed down. "Ignore them."

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather is clear and crisp, and the air is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus. The vast expanse of golden osmanthus blossoms is a magnificent sight at Huangjue Temple, and the aroma is intoxicating.

Huangjue Temple is the royal temple of the Northern Xuan Kingdom, and its incense is already very popular, with a constant stream of worshippers throughout the year.

Above the temple, the rich aroma of incense slowly rose into the air, and the temple was filled with a peaceful and solemn atmosphere.

After offering incense in the main hall, Ying Yufu and Shangguan Tang strolled leisurely around the temple.

The sunlight felt warm and cozy on my skin, making the golden osmanthus forest in the distance appear even more dazzling.

There is a natural spring nearby, and artificial hills are scattered around the spring.

At that moment, the voices of a man and a woman could be heard coming from behind the artificial hill.

Ying Yufu and Shangguan Tang stopped in their tracks.

"You must help Chengting. Ying Nanyao has been demoted by the Emperor, and Shangguan Tang has been restless lately. The mansion is in complete chaos."

Cheng Ting and Zhi Er's future has also been affected. Cheng Ting will ask you for the love potion later, and you must give it to him.

With the love potion, Ying Nanyao could make Shangguan Tang fall head over heels for him again.

"Yan'er, Chengting and Yan'er are not young anymore. When are you going to tell them their true background?"

A seductive male voice rang out, his pronunciation slightly slurred, suggesting he was doing something else while speaking.

"Xunlang, it's not the right time yet."

Liu Xueyan suddenly whimpered, "Xunlang, don't do anything rash. Mother-in-law and Ying Nanyao are both here today. We can't let them see anything."

"What are you afraid of? They're all idiots. It's impossible for them to see that you're carrying my child right now, and they haven't even noticed, have they?"

Ying Nanyao still considers you a treasure and wants to request an official title for you.

Liu Xueyan said angrily, "Xunlang, you are so mean! You always bring up the things you don't want to talk about."

"If you ask me, Ying Nanyao is a good-for-nothing; he can't even give you an imperial title."

"Xunlang, don't talk about him like that. He's had a tough time too..."

"Yan'er, I'm getting jealous of you protecting him like this!"

After saying that, Liu Xueyan exclaimed in surprise, followed by an even more ambiguous tone.

Shangguan Tang covered Ying Yufu's ears, his face full of shock.

The person behind the artificial hill was actually Liu Xueyan!

Liu Xueyan is having an affair!

Not only was it an affair, but also, none of the three children from the first wife's family were Ying Nanyao's.

Shangguan Tang felt a sense of disorientation, as if the world was so absurd.

So what exactly is her life?

The eldest son's wife cheated on Ying Nanyao with another man, yet Ying Nanyao treated her like a treasure.

Her sincere heart was trampled into the mud, and even her children were betrayed.

Ying Yufu was equally shocked.

[Little Dian, you never said Liu Xueyan cheated on you, and the child isn't even Ying Nanyao's.]

[Host, this secret was originally meant to be revealed at the last moment.]

You were already dead by then, Ying Hengzhi became empress, and Ying Chengting entered the cabinet.

Ying Nanyao accidentally discovered that Liu Xueyan was having an affair and overheard the truth. Although he was furious, he could only swallow his anger and accept it.

And because he was afraid that Liu Xueyan would run away with someone else, he treated her even better than before, and even turned a blind eye to Liu Xueyan's occasional affairs.

Moreover, fearing discovery by Old Madam Liu, Ying Nanyao had also acted as a lookout for Liu Xueyan and her lover.

Xiao Dian explained.

hiss!

Ying Yufu couldn't help but gasp.

Truly amazing!

She felt this gossip was even more exciting than the drama surrounding the Marquis of Anqing's mansion.

"Zhi'er, you're here too? Perfect timing, I came with Grandmother to offer incense as well!"

A girl's voice suddenly came from not far away.

Immediately afterwards, Ying Hengzhi's voice rang out: "Lingyi, congratulations, you have found your true family."

Fortunately, your family found you, otherwise you would have been exiled with the Xue family. You're so lucky!

"Yes, I'm lucky," Xue Lingyi said. Now, her surname is Xu and her name is Xu Lingyi.

Ying Hengzhi felt a little uncomfortable. In the past, she was the eldest daughter of the Marquis's family, while Xu Lingyi was just a daughter of a minor Earl's family. It was always Xu Lingyi who was climbing the social ladder by associating with her.

But unexpectedly, the change came so quickly.

She doesn't call her Sister Ying anymore; she just calls her by her name.

Xu Lingyi and Ying Hengzhi walked towards them while talking, their voices growing louder and louder.

Judging from the direction, they were heading towards the back of the artificial hill.

"Someone's coming, Xunlang, hurry!"

"Liu Xueyan said in a panic."

There was a rustling sound behind the artificial hill, and Ying Yufu pulled Shangguan Tang along, preparing to leave.

Just then, a stray cat swept past their feet, accidentally knocking a small pebble down with a soft thud.

"Who's there?"

The man behind the artificial hill shouted in a low voice and rushed out.

Ying Yufu pulled Shangguan Tang and quickly dodged, retreating to the nearby Osmanthus Forest.

Hidden beneath the vast expanse of Guilin, they remained under a patch of golden osmanthus trees, their figures perfectly concealed.

But why is the Crown Prince here?

The Crown Prince sat down opposite her with an innocent look on his face: "Fu'er, I just arrived too!"

I knew you had arrived when I saw your carriage outside.

I inquired about your whereabouts with a young novice monk and that's how I found my way here. I never expected to overhear such a great secret as soon as I arrived.

The prince pointed towards the artificial hill, "The adulterer has come out..."

Ying Yufu quickly looked over, and what she saw made her feel terrible.

"Master Xuanjing...?"

That adulterer was actually Master Xuanjing of Huangjue Temple.

Master Xuanjing has become increasingly respected in the capital over the years.

As soon as Xuanjing appeared, he looked around, his sharp gaze unlike that of a monk.

I didn't see anyone, but I did see a cat's tail flash by in the distance.

He visibly breathed a sigh of relief, straightened his clothes, and his expression was quickly replaced by wisdom and solemnity.

Especially those eyes, which were filled with compassion and empathy.

"This change of expression is comparable to that of an empress," Ying Yufu whispered.

The crown prince nodded in agreement.

Shangguan Tang also sighed, "I really don't know who is more clever, him or the Empress."

After Xuanjing left, Liu Xueyan also hurriedly came out, but she went in a different direction.

After they all left, Xu Lingyi and Ying Hengzhi walked by, chatting and laughing.

As Xu Lingyi walked, she laughed and joked, "I just saw the Second Prince."

Zhi'er, did he arrange to come with you?

"Indeed, now that the Second Prince has dissolved his engagement with Ying Yufu, the Emperor will likely bestow a marriage upon you and the Second Prince."

Ying Hengzhi's smile was somewhat stiff.

If she hadn't known that Xu Lingyi was genuinely stupid, she would have almost thought she was deliberately mocking her.

But then she frowned again. The Second Prince had come to Huangjue Temple without inviting her.

Ying Hengzhi's facial injuries hadn't fully healed, her cheeks were still swollen, and she had just had her front teeth filled yesterday. Now, with a veil on her face, no one could tell what she actually looked like.

Their figures gradually disappeared into the distance.

In the golden osmanthus grove, Ying Yufu said, "The Second Prince has also come to Huangjue Temple. His body is really resilient."

I ate double the dose of the "Luan Shen" (a type of poison) yesterday, and yet I'm still able to show up and act up today.

A hint of resentment flashed across the Crown Prince's face. "I am more resilient than him."

Ying Yufu blinked and looked at him. To be honest, the Crown Prince was handsome, but he was a sickly beauty.

Despite his energetic and lively demeanor, everyone in Beixuan knows that the Crown Prince is ill and will not live long.

"There's no need to compare, it's not like you're saying anything nice," Ying Yufu said.

The crown prince expressed his dissatisfaction and challenged him to a contest.

Shangguan Tang chuckled and said, "Aren't you curious about what Xuan Jing is doing right now?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince exchanged a glance, and immediately got up, intending to go and see.

Shangguan Tang's eyes were full of smiles, and she got up and followed him.

They walked slowly through the osmanthus grove and saw a young novice monk standing not far away, with his back to them.

Ying Yufu then stepped forward and asked, "Little Master, have you seen Master Xuanjing?"

The young novice monk turned around upon hearing this.

The moment Ying Yufu met the young novice's gaze, she couldn't help but catch her breath and freeze in place.

This young novice monk was only seven or eight years old, but he had an excessively dark pair of eyes, and those eyes held an indifference and emptiness that was completely out of place for someone his age.

The young novice didn't speak, but simply pointed in a direction.

That's the direction leading to the back mountain.

"Thank you, young master." Ying Yufu thanked the young novice monk and left.

"He's acting strangely," the prince said.

Ying Yufu nodded, and the image of the little novice monk's eyes flashed through her mind once again.

When Shangguan Tang met the young novice's gaze, for some reason, she felt extremely flustered.

Under normal circumstances, no one comes to the back mountain of Huangjue Temple. There are many dense forests there, and wild animals occasionally appear.

Ying Chengting took the bottle containing the love potion from Xuan Jing. Xuan Jing said, "The red bottle is the mother potion, and the blue bottle is the child potion. Don't get them mixed up."

"Thank you, Master. I will remember this."

"Go."