After descending the mountain, Mu Yunjin was still shaken by what she had witnessed in the cave.

“Mistress, the Black Robe and Shen Wanning came here earlier. Could they have been visiting Qin Munan?” Qiqi walked beside Mu Yunjin, turning to look at her.

Mu Yunjin pursed her lips, recalling what Qin Muyue had said about the Black Robe poisoning Qin Munan with a lovesickness potion, and nodded slightly.

“Qin Munan was unwillingly drawn into the Qin family’s schemes, and now he’s been poisoned and imprisoned here, driven to madness…” As Mu Yunjin finished speaking, she let out a deep sigh.

Qiqi frowned, “With the old Qin villain dead, only the brother and sister remain in the Qin family. Qin Muyue is just a woman—why can’t she live her life in peace instead of getting involved in those imperial schemes?”

“Now she’s even keeping her brother locked away from daylight. Such a woman must be unique in this world.” Qiqi let out a cold sneer, her voice filled with mockery.

“She won’t come to a good end,” Mu Yunjin said softly, clenching her fists, her eyes determined.

Qiqi nodded in agreement, “That’s right. Next time we see her, we’ll take her down!”

The two returned to the edge of the stream, where two people were standing—Huang Yan and Huaying.

…

…

Upon seeing them, Mu Yunjin immediately quickened her pace and walked over, “How is it? Where is Chu Li?”

Hearing Mu Yunjin’s voice, Huang Yan’s face showed hesitation, “His Highness…”

“What happened to him?” Mu Yunjin’s heart sank as she bit her lip.

“Emperor Ximing sent His Highness to the Nanting Kingdom…” Huang Yan lowered his voice.

Mu Yunjin’s body stiffened as she widened her eyes in shock, “What did you say? He went to the Nanting Kingdom?”

“Yes. It’s said to be because of the matter with Consort Rong. The relations between the Xiyuan Empire and the Nanting Kingdom are now tense. Emperor Ximing, having listened to someone’s incitement, sent His Highness to the Nanting Kingdom to try to ease the relations between the two countries,” Huang Yan replied.

“Damn! Is that old man Emperor Ximing suffering from dementia? He can’t manage his own country properly as an emperor, yet he sends Chu Li to ease relations? Does he still want to sit on that throne? If he’s not capable, he should step down!” Mu Yunjin was furious.

Qingzhou was already a mess back then, and then there was the chaotic reception for the Holy Maiden. Now they’ve directly sent Chu Li to the Nanting Kingdom!

It was truly unbearable.

“Where is Chu Li now? Has he already left?” Mu Yunjin steadied her emotions and looked at Huang Yan.

“He left two days ago. He should have reached the Nanting Kingdom by now,” Huang Yan said.

Mu Yunjin bit her lip, lowering her eyes in thought. Given Chu Li’s temperament, he wouldn’t obediently follow Emperor Ximing’s arrangements. At this moment, he was either going to the Nanting Kingdom to handle other matters, or he hadn’t gone to the Nanting Kingdom at all.

With a change of thought, Mu Yunjin looked at Qiqi, “Qiqi, can you track Chu Li’s whereabouts?”

“I’ll try, but let’s return to Fengyu Pavilion first. We’re too conspicuous here,” Qiqi said.

Mu Yunjin nodded and walked back to Fengyu Pavilion.

Upon returning to Fengyu Pavilion, Qiqi immediately channeled her inner force, drawing out her tracking technique to locate Chu Li.

Mu Yunjin’s heart was in suspense as she watched Qiqi with unwavering eyes.

He had missed their very first appointment.

But it was alright. She could go find him.

“Mistress, the distance might be too great. I can’t track him.” After a while, Qiqi withdrew her inner force and frowned.

Mu Yunjin’s eyes narrowed slightly as she gripped her sleeves, pondering for a moment about her current situation, “What do you think? Should I stay here and wait for him to return, or should I go find him…”

She was now with child and couldn’t do anything rash. Going to find Chu Li might only create more trouble for him.

“Princess, His Highness is meticulous. He won’t be in any danger. Once he’s finished his business, he’ll naturally return to see you,” Huang Yan comforted Mu Yunjin, knowing her special physical condition, and didn’t dare encourage her to find Chu Li.

“Yes, yes, we don’t need to worry about Prince Ning at all. Let’s wait for him here,” Qiqi also chimed in.

Mu Yunjin furrowed her brow and slowly nodded, “Mm, I’ll wait for him.”

…

That night, Mu Yunjin lay on her bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

After a while, she turned over and let out a heavy sigh, talking to herself, “I can’t help at all…”

Since Chu Li lost his memory, although their relationship was still good, he always lacked the tenderness and care he had for her before. He had returned to being the Chu Li who used to shoulder everything himself.

Mu Yunjin gently stroked her abdomen, feeling deeply emotional at this moment.

After an unknown amount of time, drowsiness overtook Mu Yunjin, and she gradually fell asleep. That night, in her dream, there was an incredibly beautiful scene—

“Hey, wooden face, why do I always meet you every time I come under this tree?” A young girl in red clothes with a pretty face pouted in displeasure at the black-clothed man sitting under the tree.

Hearing this, the man in black slowly raised his eyes, “What did you call me?”

“Hmm…” The girl in red elongated the sound, then flattened her mouth, her eyes showing grievance, “I don’t like calling you ‘Lord Minggod’ like everyone else. It’s not special at all.”

Hearing this, the handsome and cold face of the man in black softened, and a passionate light burst forth in his dark eyes, “You can call me by my name.”

“Really?” The girl in red’s eyes brightened, and the red plum blossom on her forehead also became brilliant and dazzling.

The man in black nodded, the corner of his lips curving upward.

“Si Qing, Brother Qing…” The girl in red immediately became excited, walking to the side of the man in black and sitting down, hooking her arm with his.

The man in black turned to look at the girl in red, his eyes gentle.

…

When Mu Yunjin woke up, she remembered last night’s dream vividly.

This wasn’t the first time she had dreamed of this couple under the Floating Life Tree, but it was the first time it had left such a deep impression.

With this thought, Mu Yunjin got out of bed, picked up the bronze mirror on the table, and looked at the red plum blossom on her forehead. Before her eyes, the laughter of the girl in red seemed to appear again.

Mu Yunjin put down the mirror and was slightly stunned for a moment. She and that girl in red had the same face…

Even the red plum blossom on the forehead was identical.

In a flash, she remembered the scene where Fish Granny called her Fu Huan…

Who was that man called Si Qing? In the dream, it was also mentioned that he seemed to be the God of the Underworld.

The God of the Underworld isn’t he the one who rules the Netherworld?

The more Mu Yunjin thought, the more confused she felt. She quickly changed her clothes, washed up, and left the room.

Walking out of the residence, Mu Yunjin looked down from the mountainside, and upon seeing Fish Granny, she immediately went down the mountain.

When she approached Fish Granny, the old woman was talking to Qiqi. Seeing Mu Yunjin, she smiled slightly, “Young mistress, good morning.”

“Good morning, Granny,” Mu Yunjin greeted Fish Granny.

“Do you have something to say?” Fish Granny noticed her hesitant expression and asked.

Mu Yunjin nodded.

“Mistress, you chat with Granny first. I’ll go prepare some food for you,” Qiqi stood up and ran off.

After Qiqi left, Mu Yunjin sat down and looked at Fish Granny, “Granny, do you know about a person called Si Qing, the God of the Underworld?”

“God of the Underworld? In this world today, where would there be gods?” Fish Granny laughed lightly.

“Then what about Fu Huan that you mentioned last time? What’s that about?” Mu Yunjin asked again.

Fish Granny chuckled, “That’s the name of the Phoenix Lady, and you are the Phoenix Lady.”

“…” Mu Yunjin was speechless.

In the time that followed, neither she nor Fish Granny spoke. Mu Yunjin leaned against the chair, her eyes unfocused, her mind recalling what Ding Xian had said before she left the Prince’s Mansion—that the thousand-year-old tree had regained its vitality.

The Floating Life Tree in her dream looked very similar to that ancient tree.

She would go and see it again when she had time.

Mu Yunjin sighed. There was no point in dwelling on that dream now.

At this moment, Fish Granny stood up, leaning on her cane, preparing to leave. After taking a few steps, she turned back to look at Mu Yunjin, “There is a book pavilion in the hall. There might be records about the God of the Underworld there.”

With those words, she slowly left.

Mu Yunjin’s recently settled heart, upon hearing about the book pavilion, stirred again with ripples.

Seeing that Fish Granny had left, Qiqi immediately ran over, “Mistress, breakfast is ready. Let’s go eat.”

“Qiqi, where is the book pavilion here?” Mu Yunjin asked.

“The book pavilion is over there,” Qiqi pointed in the direction behind Mu Yunjin.

Mu Yunjin nodded.

“Mistress, do you want to go to the book pavilion? Do you want me to accompany you?” Qiqi asked Mu Yunjin.

“No need, I’m not going yet,” Mu Yunjin pursed her lips. She was afraid that after reading about the God of the Underworld, her thoughts would become confused again.

Since she had come to Fengyu Pavilion, she shouldn’t waste this opportunity to rest and recuperate.

…

During breakfast, Huang Yan was not present.

“Where did Huang Yan go?” Mu Yunjin took a sip of porridge and looked at the empty seat in front of her.

“It’s said he went to the black market,” Huaying answered.

Mu Yunjin pursed her lips. Mentioning the black market, she felt somewhat inclined to go see it. She had only gone there once with Chu Li before, and afterward, Chu Li had never shortchanged her on the monthly profit sharing.

Now, in her little treasury, she had more money than she could spend.

“I’ll also go to the black market for a while. Do you want to come?” Mu Yunjin asked Qiqi and Huaying.

The two were a bit surprised but then nodded.

After breakfast, the three left Fengyu Pavilion and headed toward the black market.

Before long, they arrived at the entrance of the black market.

Before leaving, Mu Yunjin had specially chosen to wear a veil, while Qiqi and Huaying both wore cloaks with hoods, concealing their unusual appearances.

The black market was as bustling as when she had last visited. A stream of visitors flowed in and out of the gambling houses, while the banks and pawnshops were also filled with people pawning items or exchanging money.

However, today Mu Yunjin was more cautious. Whenever someone approached, she would dodge to avoid being bumped into several times, like last time.

She couldn’t afford to be bumped into now.

“Hey, Young Master Huang is gambling today. Hurry and take a look!” Two passersby hurriedly walked toward a gambling house ahead.

Mu Yunjin and her companions were startled and followed behind those two.

After entering a gambling house, they truly saw a gambling table inside surrounded by people.

Mu Yunjin stood on tiptoe to look inside. Seeing Huang Yan sitting at the gambling table, she stroked her chin and looked at Qiqi and Huaying, “This kid ran here early to gamble?”

“I don’t know…” Qiqi shrugged, “He looked quite serious when he left.”

“Let’s see who he’s gambling with.”

With those words, Mu Yunjin looked across at Huang Yan’s opponent…