After being thoroughly violated, he ran away with the enemy emperor's child.

"…roll."

She forcefully shook off Mo Yan's hand: "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll..."

He remained silent for a while, unsure how to threaten Mo Yan, and simply shut his mouth.

"So what?"

Chu Junci glanced at him, got off his lap, and was pressed back down by Mo Yan after taking only a few steps.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore."

It was a rare and heartwarming moment with Aci, and Mo Yan dared not upset him again.

When Xie Yunzhou heard their casual conversation, he was completely stunned.

Staring blankly ahead, Xie Yunzhou clenched his fists tightly. How could he have forgotten... His Majesty...

After all, that's how the late emperor was.

It's a secret that's not exactly a secret, but it's known to some people in the Yong Kingdom's palace.

Xie Yunzhou was one of them.

His Majesty, having regained his memories, would surely know, but he has lost his past memories, and no one has reminded him.

What if it really happens...?

Xie Yunzhou didn't know.

We can only hope that it's all just his wild imagination.

He couldn't sleep that night; his hands and feet, curled up in the closet, were numb, and his heart sank uncontrollably.

May the late emperor bless us, and let all of this be nothing but his wild speculation...

After daybreak, Mo Yan left again.

Zhou He took leave today, and with no one to get in his way in court, he rested his hand on his forehead and glanced at the faces of the people below.

They were all ugly and deformed, far less pleasing to the eye than his Aci.

Aci...

Thinking of Chu Junci, he blinked, wondering if Chu Junci was awake yet and what she was doing.

Chu Junci was talking to Xie Yunzhou.

Xie Yunzhou rarely gets to leave the wardrobe, mostly only for a short while when Mo Yan is attending court. Usually, he will come out to eat something and take care of some needs during this time.

At that moment, he ate his pastries, his mind filled with hesitation.

He was unsure whether to remind His Majesty. Looking at Chu Junci's profile, he moved his lips, then closed them again.

If nothing has happened, talking about it will only cause more trouble; if it has happened, they are powerless to do anything now that they are on Mo Yan's territory.

The most urgent task is to leave Zhao and return to Yongdu.

"Aci, is there any chance to leave?" He asked urgently, fearing that his nightmare might come true.

"Soon."

Chu Junci offered him a cup of tea: "When chaos reigns in the palace, that will be the time for us to leave."

Both he and Mo Yan were waiting for Zhou He to make a move, or rather, waiting for him to force Zhou He to abdicate.

"Um……"

Xie Yunzhou responded, the pastries in his hand tasteless. After enduring it for a long time, he could no longer hold back and said, "Aci, you... don't let him touch you."

"..."

"I'm doing this for your own good, really."

"There are some things I cannot say, but when you regain your memory, you will know that everything I say today comes from the bottom of my heart."

"...I'll try my best."

Chu Junci didn't want Mo Yan to touch him either, but Mo Yan was simply...

He was always helpless.

"It's not about trying, it's about definitely."

Xie Yunzhou earnestly advised, "I think he treats you quite well. If he tries to touch you again next time, just pretend to be sick."

Even Xie Yunzhou had to admit that Mo Yan treated Aci really well; in front of Aci, he didn't act like an emperor at all.

"Or pretend to faint, but whatever you do, make sure he doesn't succeed again."

"..."

Discussing this matter with a man she wasn't particularly familiar with, Chu Junci pursed her lips and said, "Don't say anything more, I understand."

Seeing that Chu Junci did not want to say more, Xie Yunzhou shut his mouth and stopped talking.

After eating a few pastries and drinking a few cups of tea, seeing that Mo Yan was about to leave court, he once again slipped into the wardrobe.

There were several pieces of Aci's clothing in the cabinet, one of which was a red fox fur coat with a faint lotus fragrance.

His Majesty was born with a unique fragrance, and on the day of his birth, extraordinary signs appeared in the sky. The Imperial Advisor once said: "The Crown Prince is a celestial being descended to earth, an auspicious omen for the nation."

Subsequent events indeed proved this point: after the Chu King's resignation was issued, the long-parched Yong State began to receive rain; and the army, which had suffered several defeats, began to win...

From then on, the Kingdom of Yong prospered, and Crown Prince Chu Junci became the bright moon in the hearts of countless people.

Two years ago, the late emperor passed away, and the regent followed him. Your Majesty ascended the throne, leaving only Your Majesty and the prince in the Yong Kingdom's royal family.

Lost in thought, Xie Yunzhou reached out his right hand to the fox fur coat and sniffed it.

This smell had appeared in his dreams several times, but it was only in his dreams.

In a daze, he heard Mo Yan's voice.

"Aci, I'm back."

After court, Mo Yan went straight to Qiyue Palace, took Chu Junci's hand, and said, "The weather is nice today, shall I take you horseback riding?"

His son, Aci, enjoys riding and archery. He only rode once last time, which probably wasn't enough for him.

"it is good."

"I knew you'd like it."

Mo Yan gently ruffled Chu Junci's hair and walked towards the wardrobe with a smile: "It's cold outside, I'll pick out a suitable fur coat for you."

"..."

The footsteps seemed to pound on Chu Junci's heart, and he quickly called out, "Wait."

"Um?"

Mo Yan did not stop: "I remember there is a newly made blue fox fur coat in the cabinet. You would look beautiful in it."

Seeing that Mo Yan was about to reach the wardrobe, he stepped forward and said, "Mo Yan, come here."

Mo Yan paused, then turned to look at him: "What's wrong?"

"Come here," Chu Junci repeated.

"..."

This was the first time Chu Junci had ever said "come here" to him. Mo Yan was somewhat curious and slowly came to his side: "What's wrong?"

"I……"

Her fingertips curled nervously together as Chu Junci looked up at him: "I don't want to wear those."

"So what do you want to wear?"

"I...I want to wear your dark-colored fox fur coat."

The dark black fox fur coat hung quietly on the rack, a few steps away from the wardrobe.

Chu Junci's request was rather strange, and Mo Yan asked doubtfully, "Why do you suddenly want to wear mine? Could it be...?"

Suspicious eyes slid toward the wardrobe. Mo Yan turned around to investigate, but Chu Junci grabbed his wrist.

"Aci, what secret are you hiding? Do you have some random guy in your life?"

"Why do you suddenly want to wear my clothes? Hmm?"

He grabbed his waist and pulled him into his arms: "Speak."

"because……"

Chu Junci lowered his eyes and said, "I like the scent of you."

"..."

Mo Yan was stunned. "What did you say?"

"I said, I like your scent, that fox fur coat smells like you..."

After speaking, Chu Junci turned his head to the side, his ear tips slightly red.

"..."

Mo Yan was stunned for a few moments, then his expression turned excited as he realized what he had said: "I didn't hear you clearly just now, Aci, please say it again."

"..."

"...Never mind if you didn't hear me clearly."

"Okay, Aci, say it again."

"Say it again, okay?"

"OK?"

At this moment, he had long forgotten about the wardrobe; all he could think about was Aci saying she liked his scent. In other words, didn't that mean Aci liked him?

Aci likes him!!!

This conclusion filled him with elation, and he longed to pin the man down on the bed and...