Chapter 16: The Emperor's Orders Are Difficult to Accomplish

  "Jinjiang, since Xiaowang regards you as his own brother, let's consider that you never said those words today."

  Ji Jinjiang's expression didn't change. "I'm treating you like my own brother, that's why I'm telling you these things. Even if you don't care about yourself, or the Mo family, you should at least think about Jin Hua. The world is vast, and Wen Guo can't cover it with one hand. If you two are together, the Ji and Mo families will be accused of going against the emperor's will. This crown prince may not care, but Jin Hua will carry the shame of being disloyal, dishonest, and unfilial for her whole life. You'll no longer be the respected Crown Prince of Xi'an. Have you really thought this through, or are you determined to persist and spend your life hiding with Jin Hua in a foreign land?"

  Mo Gong Yi's hand grasped the wine cup, his face already cold and stiff. After a long time, he picked up the wine cup and placed it in front of him. The candlelight illuminated those charming and seductive eyes, also illuminating the desolation within them.

  "This is the choice of the Ji family!"

  "It's hard to defy imperial orders!"

  He sneered. "Haha, imperial orders are hard to follow!"

  Ji Jinjiang's face also showed a masculine color, he stood up, his large hand gently placed on the other person's shoulder. "Tomorrow, you will return the brocade painting. Otherwise, Xi Wang's side will be suspicious!"

  Mo Gongyi's distant thoughts were low and humble, with no response.

  But he was very clear that the defense of the capital was in the hands of Ji Jinjiang, and without flying or escaping techniques, no one would be able to leave through the four major gates if he didn't want them to.

  Even if Season Brocade River led people out of Chun Man Lou tonight, it was just to leave a face for the two families of Season Mo. If not considering these, the cavalry guard could have turned Chun Man Lou upside down. Even if nothing was found in the end, they could have surrounded this place and made it impossible for anyone to get out, including Season Brocade Painting.

  The room fell silent, and the people in Chunman Building were also swept away!

  Camellia gently closed the door and took out Long Xilan from the hidden compartment. She called out: "Your Highness, Crown Prince——"

  Long Xilan had just heard their conversation and knew that they were probably going to send her to the Ji family!

  But she was surnamed Long, not that Qī èr Miss.

  But if she were to tell him the truth, Mo Gongyi would have done it for Ji Jin Hua and wouldn't have left any face for her!

  So she had no choice but to pretend to be Ji Jin's painting. "Gong Yi, are you really going to send me back? Marry Li Hua?"

  His straight back was elegant and unrestrained, but there were still times when he went against his own will. He gently turned his face, the profile in the candlelight, extraordinary and handsome.

  "Brocade painting, come over."

  Long Xilan took a few steps forward, and a bad premonition had already risen in his heart.

  "I once only cared about myself, thinking of taking you far away and never asking about worldly affairs again. But your brother was right, the world is vast and boundless, with countless things beyond my imagination. And you, are not suited for this kind of life." As he spoke, he used his muscular arms to personally pour two cups of wine.

  "Hmph, I thought you had deep feelings for me, but it's just that you're afraid of being dragged down by me!" Long Xilan glared at him angrily.

  His eyes flashed and then dimmed. "From now on, you will resent me, it's better this way... You will marry another man, you should have cut off these thoughts long ago. If it were someone else, I wouldn't let go so easily, but Li Hua..." He looked at Long Xilan. "Your engagement is not just an alliance between two families, but also affects the entire Wen Kingdom. Even if I wanted to take you away, where could we go?"

  Long Xilan would not give up, when he entered the capital, he also heard some rumors about Mo Gongyi, who was said to be arrogant and aloof, but what he saw in front of him was completely different from the rumors.

  "Since the prince has already accepted his fate, why say so much nonsense!" Long Xilan slapped the table and stood up, Mo Gongyi was stunned, and she was very unfamiliar with her bold and heroic appearance.

  "In Guanlong Pavilion, I escaped on my own and refused to marry, it was also my own decision. Since you won't help me, then don't stop me either!"

  As she spoke, she strode towards the door.

  No big deal, I'll just force my way out and reveal my identity. Let's see how Ji Jinjiang will handle it then.

  Mo Gongyi saw her rush out like this and hastily chased after her.

  But she walked extremely fast, and even the personal guards of the young master outside didn't stop her, so she rushed out of Chunman Building unimpeded.

  But when the gate opened, she was stunned!