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

"I was wrong in every single one of these cases."

"Aci, I was really wrong. I want to make it up to you, okay?"

"I will definitely be good to you and... from now on."

"In my heart, you are more important than me."

"..."

Chu Junci's lips trembled, unsure of what to say.

On his knees, Mo Yan knelt on the ground, his face full of pleading.

His mind suddenly felt a bit chaotic, reality and dreams intersecting, causing him to purse his lips and remain silent for a long time.

Mo Yan noticed the hesitation and confusion in his eyes and asked directly, "Aci, what are you afraid of?"

"I……"

His gaze shifted to the right, looking at Mo Yan's face. Unlike Mo Yan's passionate and dramatic approach to love, he preferred a quiet and enduring kind of mutual support.

Like the Emperor and Father.

My father was eight years older than the emperor. When he was sixteen, the "loyal army" led by him and Xie Yun overthrew the reign of the emperor.

At that time, his father was eight years old and was still an unfavored prince.

Later, this unfavored prince was put on the throne, and his father also became the regent.

Having known each other for decades, the two are intimately familiar with one another, and their relationship is already inseparable.

But he and Mo Yan...

We've only known each other for a few months.

Aside from the one time they met when they were young, they saw each other very few times over the long years.

He didn't trust Mo Yan, nor himself, and even less did he trust this relationship that was on the verge of collapse.

Love is fleeting, and both he and Mo Yan have their own responsibilities to uphold. Compared to other relationships, being allies is the best choice.

Can……

Recalling a certain unexpected event, Chu Junci frowned and ruthlessly shook off Mo Yan's arm.

"Mo Yan, get up."

He looked displeased. Mo Yan watched him for a while, then slowly got up.

Standing to the side, Mo Yan stared at his face: "Aci, what are you thinking about?"

"Is it... the relationship between the two kingdoms of Yong and Zhao?"

"Don't worry, I've already sent a letter by carrier pigeon to deliver the contract, and I've also brought a craftsman skilled in mechanical arts with me."

"I know that Yong is somewhat weak in this area. From now on, our two countries will share these technologies."

"In addition, I will open up border trade to allow people from both countries to trade with each other and increase ties."

"Aci, whatever else you want me to do, I'll do it."

"..."

From the perspective of the Yong Kingdom, Mo Yan's proposal is excellent, especially the second point.

But from the perspective of the Zhao Kingdom...

Chu Junci's brows furrowed even more: "Mo Yan, do you even remember your place?"

"I remember, Aci, I haven't forgotten."

"I'm telling you this not just to get your forgiveness, but also because peace between the two countries is entirely beneficial to the people."

"Compared to now, I was so much more wrong before."

As he spoke, he bent down and tugged at Chu Junci's sleeve again: "Aci, I'm dumber than you, and I haven't thought this through."

"If there's anything I've forgotten, you must tell me."

"..."

Chu Junci kept his lips tightly closed, his heart filled with mixed emotions and in utter turmoil.

Mo Yan quietly moved closer to him, and just as he was about to say something, a voice called "Brother" drifted in from outside.

It is Chu Li.

For some reason, Chu Junci felt a little guilty. "Mo Yan, quickly hide."

"..."

Mo Yan was taken aback, then Chu Junci pushed him into the inner room: "Hurry up."

"…oh."

Quickly concealing himself, Mo Yan listened quietly to the sounds coming from the outer room.

He heard Chu Li's "da da da" sound and then stood in the hall: "Brother."

"Ali is here."

"Yes, yes, I promised my brother I would come today."

Sitting down opposite Chu Junci, Chu Li looked him up and down and asked, "How are you feeling today, brother?"

"fine."

"That's good."

Chu Li tilted his head and leaned on the table to look at him: "Brother, I heard from A Jin today that last night, that old geezer Mo Yan didn't sleep in the middle of the night and went up to the roof to get some fresh air."

"...Old man?"

"Yes, Mo Yan is several years older than my brother, isn't he an old man?"

"..." Chu Junci opened his lips, but said nothing.

"elder brother."

Chu Li continued, a hint of guilt in his eyes: "A Li is hiding something from her brother."

"What is it?"

"Didn't my brother tell Ah Jin yesterday to take good care of the old man? But what I told Ah Jin was to send him as far away as possible, preferably to live in Lengqi Palace, and to have someone watch over him so that he wouldn't be allowed to go out even once."

Chu Junci already knew what Chu Li was talking about, and now, hearing his "confession," he was both amused and exasperated: "You..."

"Mo Yan is, after all, the Emperor of Zhao. From the perspective of etiquette, we cannot treat him poorly in terms of food and lodging."

"oh."

Chu Li pouted unhappily: "Brother, I'm sorry, I was wrong."

"Your brother doesn't blame you."

Reaching out, Chu Junci gently patted Chu Li's head and whispered, "Brother knows you're standing up for me."

"With such a wonderful younger brother, how could I possibly blame you?"

"elder brother……"

After hearing this, Chu Li became happy again, unable to contain her joy. "Then I'll have Ah Jin arrange a new place for Mo Yan to stay."

"Okay." Chu Junci naturally had no objections.

The conversation between the two drifted into Mo Yan's ears. He stroked his chin and thought to himself: So the person who arranged for him to stay in the Cold Palace was not A Ci.

A sweet feeling rose in his heart. Mo Yan looked at them carefully without making a sound.

As rumored, Emperor Yong and his younger brother shared a deep brotherly bond, having developed an extremely strong relationship under the care of the late emperor and the regent.

This is completely opposite to the situation in Zhao State.

As Mo Yan was thinking, he suddenly heard an annoying voice: "Your Majesty!"

It is Yuan Jin.

Yuan Jin, travel-worn and with a face full of anxiety, cried out, "Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened!"

"Ah Jin? What's wrong?"

Chu Li hurriedly stood up: "What happened?"

"Your Majesty, A-Li, Mo Yan has disappeared!"

"What?!"

Chu Li exclaimed in shock, "He's gone! Where did he go?"

"According to the guards who have been secretly watching him, he knocked out Physician Lin half an hour ago, and then disguised himself and left Lengxi Palace. His whereabouts are now unknown."

"How could this happen?!"

Chu Li looked surprised: "Where would Mo Yan go in disguise?"

Yuan Jin shook his head: "I don't know either. If I had to say who Mo Yan cares about, it would only be..."

"Only who?"

Chu Li pressed, "Tell me quickly..."

After a slight pause, Chu Li and Yuan Jin simultaneously looked at the silent Chu Junci. The three of them exchanged glances, and for a moment, no one spoke.

After a long while, Chu Li asked, "Brother, have you seen Mo Yan?"

Chu Jun Ci: "..."

He was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "No."

"call."

Chu Lisong breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart jumped again a moment later: "Mo Yan didn't come to my brother's place, so where did he go?"

"Ah Jin, quickly send people to search the palace thoroughly. You must find him as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, A-Li. I've already sent people to search the palace. I expect to have results soon."

"That's good."

Listening to their conversation, Chu Junci rubbed his fingertips together: "Perhaps... Mo Yan has something to do, he might appear soon, there's no need to worry too much."