38: You don't want Duan Yu to know your secret, do you?

Meanwhile, when Duan Zhengchun and the others returned, Duan Zhengchun secretly instructed Ba Tianshi to continue digging the tunnel.

Ba Tianshi naturally guessed Duan Zhengchun's thoughts and readily agreed.

The next day, the group returned to the Prince's Mansion.

Duan Zhengchun raised his cup and sincerely thanked Ning Yuan, "This time, we owe it to Young Master Murong. If it weren't for you, it would have been very difficult for us to bring Yuer back. Madam, let us toast Young Master Murong together."

Duan Zhengchun looked at Dao Baifeng.

Dao Baifeng could only reluctantly stand up, pick up her wine glass, suppress the awkwardness in her heart, and say, "Thank you, Young Master Murong."

"Uncle and Aunt, there is no need for such formality. Brother Duan Yu and I are sworn brothers; saving him is simply what I ought to do."

Ning Yuan waved his hands repeatedly.

"Yes, I want to become sworn brothers with Big Brother Murong. I wonder if Big Brother Murong would be willing to accept a younger brother like me?"

Duan Yu also stood up, eagerly asking.

When Duan Zhengchun heard this, he was about to say something, but Ning Yuan directly said, "Since Brother Duan Yu is willing, I, Murong Fu, naturally agree. From today onwards, you and I are brothers."

Ning Yuan said in a clear voice.

Duan Yu immediately smiled broadly, cupped his fists, and shouted, "Big Brother!"

"Second Brother!"

Watching the two suddenly become sworn brothers, Duan Zhengchun and Dao Baifeng were momentarily stunned, neither of them having reacted.

By the time they wanted to stop it, it was already too late.

If they were to deny it at this moment, it would probably only make Murong Fu feel that the Dali Duan Family looked down on Murong Fu.

Therefore, Duan Zhengchun opened his mouth but could only choose to remain silent.

He thought to himself, "Murong Fu is a top expert in the Jianghu. It's a good thing for Yuer to become sworn brothers with him. Moreover, Wan'er is also going to marry him. Although the seniority is a bit messy, it's not a big deal."

Duan Zhengchun comforted himself this way in his heart.

But Dao Baifeng was now filled with mixed emotions, both shame and anger.

After all, what her son's sworn big brother and she, his mother, had done was clearest to both of them.

As soon as she thought of this, Dao Baifeng felt a darkness before her eyes, almost fainting.

But the matter was not over yet.

"Uncle Duan, Aunt, since my second brother and I are sworn brothers, I will treat both of you as parents."

Ning Yuan cupped his fists and said solemnly.

A smile appeared on Duan Zhengchun's face, "Get up quickly. It's a joyous occasion for Yuer to be sworn brothers with Southern Murong. My wife and I will also treat you as our son or nephew, won't we, Madam?"

Duan Zhengchun said, looking at Dao Baifeng.

Dao Baifeng's face was now ashen. Even though she tried her best to suppress it for fear of revealing something, her mind was in a turmoil. "I'm a bit tired. I'll go back to the palace to rest first."

Dao Baifeng stood up, swayed slightly, and then excused herself and left.

"Mother?"

Duan Yu looked puzzled.

Duan Zhengchun also felt strange, but immediately explained, "Worthy Nephew Murong, please don't take offense. My wife was probably worried about Yuer earlier and overworked."

"Uncle Duan worries too much."

Ning Yuan immediately shook his head.

"Alright, you two chat first. I'll go check on my wife."

Duan Zhengchun also stood up and excused himself...

"My wife, are you still angry with me?"

"Look, isn't Yuer already rescued?"

Duan Zhengchun came outside the door and apologized sincerely.

But at this moment, Dao Baifeng was extremely annoyed and said irritably, "I don't want to see you right now."

"It's a good thing Yuer is alright. If anything had happened to him, I would have faced you in life and death."

"Alas!"

Duan Zhengchun sighed, "My imperial brother told me that he is about to become a monk at Tianlong Temple and will pass the throne to me. But you know, I have no interest in the throne. This position will eventually be Yuer's. As parents, shouldn't we also..."

Hearing this, Dao Baifeng's face showed complexity, but then she said, "That's your Duan family's business; I don't want to get involved. If you have nothing else, please leave. I want to be alone."

"So be it."

Seeing that Dao Baifeng still had no intention of seeing him, Duan Zhengchun had no choice but to leave.

In any case, Dao Baifeng had already returned to the Prince's Mansion. With his methods, he would eventually be able to recapture Dao Baifeng's heart, so he was not in a hurry.

That night.

Duan Yu, drunk, was led back to his room by a maid to rest.

Ning Yuan, however, like a ghost, entered the Princess's bedchamber again.

Dao Baifeng was combing her hair when she was embraced from behind. Her face instantly changed. Just as she was about to scold, she realized who the person was and angrily said, "What are you doing here?"

"Madam, I've missed you so much!"

Ning Yuan came to face Dao Baifeng and said.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Dao Baifeng suppressed her nervousness and anxiety, scolding in a low voice, "What did you mean by becoming sworn brothers with Yuer in broad daylight?"

"What, don't you wish for us to be sworn brothers?"

Ning Yuan asked playfully.

"You clearly know why."

Dao Baifeng looked angry.

"Don't worry, our relationship is separate. Duan Yu brought this up; I couldn't possibly refuse in public, could I? Besides, if I don't become sworn brothers with Duan Yu and let him call me Big Brother, could I make him call me Dad instead?"

"What Dad?"

Dao Baifeng's cheeks flushed, and she said angrily, "Now that you're sworn brothers with Yuer, our relationship ends here. Don't come looking for me again. If someone sees us, how would Yuer accept it?"

"Princess, you promised me that as long as I rescued Duan Yu, you would fulfill my request."

Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow and said with a cold face.

"You!"

Dao Baifeng looked ashamed and angry, "Are you threatening me?"

"I just hope Princess you can keep your promise."

Ning Yuan said earnestly, then put his arm around Dao Baifeng's waist, "Princess, it has come to this; we can't turn back."

"You don't want our secret to be known by Duan Yu, do you?"

Ning Yuan earnestly persuaded her.

At this moment, Dao Baifeng finally understood that she had gotten on a pirate ship.

"You are truly despicable..."

Dao Baifeng cursed in a low voice.

Ning Yuan, however, looked wronged, "Princess, I didn't force you. Wasn't everything your own request?"

"You wanted to get revenge on Duan Zhengchun, which is why you did those things. I was just helping you."

"Now, if you put all the blame on me, I'm afraid it won't convince anyone."

"Hmph, I only agree to this one time, to repay your kindness for helping me save him. After today, I don't want to see you again."

Dao Baifeng said with a cold face.

Ning Yuan sat on the bed and smiled, "Then let's talk after today's matter is over."

Dao Baifeng expressionlessly moved to get on the bed, but Ning Yuan stopped her, "Princess, have you forgotten what you promised before? It was to use..."

Ning Yuan looked at Dao Baifeng's lips.

Dao Baifeng's face instantly turned red, "Who promised you that!"

"Princess, one must be trustworthy. If you don't keep your word, then our matter isn't over."

Ning Yuan shook his head.

Hearing this, Dao Baifeng's face showed struggle.

After a moment, she gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, just this once. After this, we are even. If you dare to threaten me again, I would rather die than let you have your way."

Dao Baifeng uttered harsh words.

"Princess, come on!"

Ning Yuan pointed to the ground at his feet.

Dao Baifeng hesitated for a long time before reluctantly getting down.

Her dark hair was coiled up.

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