Su Jingyang slowly grasped the armrest of the recliner, his wide eyes were filled with astonishment, he didn't know what to say.

The leader of the Demon Sect surnamed Lin, jumped off the building while pregnant... It's not a coincidence, too many factors were the same!

The Lin Que and Lin Zhao described by Rong Hua must've been the descendants of Lu Qian and Lin Jia! Did Lu Qian's child survive?! And his grandson also had a relationship with Rong Hua!

Su Jingyang was stunned. He turned to Rong Ci and saw his expression change slightly. He seemed to have thought of this possibility. Their sights met, and they were both silent.

In the following story, Su Jingyang guessed something: the person Rong Hua encountered that made him fall into the abyss should be Ming Jiasheng.

Sure enough, Ming Jiasheng, who was still a Prince at the time, inadvertently learned from the Empress Dowager that there had been a verbal marriage contract with Full Moon Villa. He was young and couldn't restrain his curiosity, so he quietly slipped out of the Palace to find Mu Rong Hua, who was promised to marry him. By coincidence, he met Mu Rong Hua who had just escaped from home.

Rong Hua told softly: "He knew my identity from early on, but he deliberately called me brother¹ Mu Rong. He told me that he wanted to be close friends with me and approached me... He accompanied me on my way to find Lin Que. The funny thing was that I actually believed he was a magnanimous, upright gentleman. I believed his lies like a fool and regarded him as a friend."

Ming Jiasheng's dark pupils watched them sadly, his fists were clenched so hard that his knuckles turned white. When he first saw Rong Hua's scorching figure like a fiery red lotus, his dazzlingly bright and beautiful face was branded on his mind. No matter how many years have passed then, he could still feel the biting temperature deeply imprinted at the depths of his heart.

He only had one thought at the time, the devil lingered in his mind— he must get this person.

He later got his wish, however...

Rong Hua continued: "My father wounded Lin Que and became enemies with Lin Que's father. I escaped from the house to find Lin Que, but Lin Que's father refused to let me talk to him. He met me and told me that Lin Que was about to get married. Of course, I didn't believe that Lin Que would abandon me like that, but... he really wanted to marry someone else."

Su Jingyang noticed that Rong Hua's hand holding the hip flask was shaking slightly, a hint of hatred flashed across his black tearful eyes.

When he saw Lin Que once again at the wedding banquet a month later, Mu Rong Hua felt betrayed and completely lost his mind. He was so enraged at the wedding scene that he almost killed Lin Que's new wife. Lin Que seemed to have changed, he personally guarded the bride, even fighting against Mu Rong Hua. He said that he had enough of him troubling them and didn't want to see him again in the future.

Mu Rong Hua became heartbroken because of his unfeeling words, but he still refused to give up and tried to take Lin Que away. Ming Jiasheng who accompanied him also helped but was seriously injured by Lin Que in the chaos.

Mu Rong Hua finally stopped, he completely broke off his relationship with Lin Que and decisively left with Ming Jiasheng.

Mu Rong Hua loved deeply and was determined to leave. He never heard anything about Lin Que since then. Even though his heart felt like it was being minced and crushed, he still gritted his teeth and forced this person out of his world.

Mu Rong Hua felt guilty for the wounds inflicted on Ming Jiasheng, he took him back to Full Moon Villa to take care of him. During that time they both got along, Ming Jiasheng's gentleness and honour even healed some of the scars in his heart.

After Mu Yun knew that his son severed his relationship with Lin Que, he was relieved and started to find someone suitable for him, forcing him to meet with various men from other prestigious families practically every day.

Mu Rong Hua was annoyed, but under his father's stern reprimands and supervision, he still reluctantly attended.

But the strange thing was that every time he would go out and meet them, those 'dates' would either fall from their horses and get themselves hurt, or they would have some other accidents that made them unable to come. After these incidents mysteriously happened several times, Mu Yun branded it as Mu Rong Hua's handiwork. He angrily utilised the family law to discipline his son, but Ming Jiasheng, who was still recovering in Full Moon Villa, came out in time to intercede for Rong Hua.

Mu Yun had vaguely guessed his identity, so he didn't dare to be disrespectful, temporarily suppressing his temper.

Unexpectedly, Ming Jiasheng suddenly confessed his identity and feelings for Mu Rong Hua then and there, asking Mu Yun to marry Mu Rong Hua to be his Princess.

Mu Yun was shocked. He naturally knew about Full Moon Villa having a verbal agreement with the Empress Dowager, but at that time, it was made without them knowing about the Empress Dowager's true identity. Now that he was in a high position, Mu Yun didn't expect that the Master of the Eastern Palace, his grandson, would try to keep the promise of that year and agree to marry their descent.

Compared with the Lin family associated with the Demonic Sects, the Royal lineage naturally evoked less resistance from Mu Yun. But at that time, two consecutive Ming Emperors married only one spouse in their lifetime. The Emperor's favour supposed to be shared by thousands were only for that one person, leaving the harem vacant. It was unprecedented in the history of their dynasty, and the common folk's affection for these Two Emperors was passed down in praise. Various evocative romance novellas were compiled based on their lifestyles, which sold well all over the country. Rumour has it that the Empress herself had seen it, but just laughed it off and didn't control it.

Mu Yun observed the young Prince's strong affection for his son that didn't seem to be false. He hope in his heart that this future Emperor would be like father and grandfather, devoted to only one person all his life.

Mu Yun was still hesitating, but Mu Rong Hua had already recovered from the shock of learning Ming Jiasheng's identity. He answered Ming Jiasheng coldly, decisively saying four words: I'll never marry you.

Mu Rong Hua grew up amongst the rivers and lakes, he yearned for a beautiful loyal love and freedom like the wind. He did have a slight favour for Ming Jiasheng, but it was limited to friendship. He wasn't willing to be locked like a prisoner inside a big Palace for him.

For the next few months, Ming Jiasheng entangled with Mu Rong Hua in every possible way, chasing after him, not concealing his passionate emotions, yet Rong Hua remained unmoved.

Ming Jiasheng was extremely eager to get his heart, he didn't want to wait any longer. In the end, he directly took out a Royal decree and threatened the lives of everyone in Full Moon Villa. He finally got his wish and whisked Mu Rong Hua, who had no way out, into the Palace.

After marriage, Ming Jiasheng loved Mu Rong Hua in every possible way, obeying all his whims and request, solemnly promising that he would be the one person in his life. After a few years, he gave birth to a lovely daughter named Xue Yao.

However, the good times didn't last long. Mu Rong Hua had a tough temper, he can't tolerate even the tiniest sand in his eyes. Mu Rong Hua showed no mercy to those who tried their best to get close to Ming Jiasheng, or those who would try to bring disadvantage to Ming Jiasheng, and his methods of solving them were harsh. There were too many eyes watching the Palace, even if it is hidden, there'll still be some noise. Rong Hua's means and methods were spread secretly by people who took the opportunity to add oil to water, giving him the bad name of "Raksha".

Ming Jiasheng actually didn't agree with Mu Rong Hua's actions. He was afraid that he'd make too many enemies and make too many people hate him. At that time, the two often argued about big and small things. They could never stay at a topic and resolve anything, after a fierce collision of words, they finally broke up unhappily.

Mu Rong Hua had never been willing to bow his head. Ming Jiasheng was born as the proud son of heaven. The loneliness and arrogance in his bones were raised into him. In the past, he loved him passionately, but after a long time, the unhappiness secretly accumulated in Ming Jiasheng's also broke out.

Ming Jiasheng counted the days and waited for Mu Rong Hua to become submissive to him, but Mu Rong Hua didn't care. He went to spend his time inside the Empress Dowager's Palace every day. In the afternoon, he would come back to take care of his daughter, read, write, and practice the sword, completely leaving Ming Jiasheng in the cold.

They were at. a stalemate for nearly a month, in the end, Ming Jiasheng couldn't bear it and took the initiative to reconcile with Mu Rong Hua.

Mu. Hong Hua never thought that this matter would be tangible proof that he didn't love him at all.

Even though their relationship was already turbulent, the two of them had stayed with each other for six years, until Ming Jiasheng became Emperor and Rong Hua was made the Empress.

Of the first two Empresses, one was the son of Taishi Lin, and the other was of noble origin. Not only did she have the full support of the monarch, she also had the support and shelter of her natal family. Only Mu Rong Hua, although having the loyalty of Full Moon Villa, the world's largest Villa, had no foundation in the ruling and the opposition, he was alone in this high position.

Half a year after the ascension, Mu Rong Hua was poisoned and injured his body. Originally, it was already very difficult for Mur Rong Hua to get pregnant. After so many years of union with Ming Jiasheng, there was only one Princess Xue Yao under his knees. Not the mention being poisoned till half dead? It wasn't impossible to presume that he would never give birth again.

Ming Jiasheng preserved for half a year and used various precious medicinal materials to treat Mu Rong Hua's body, yet Mu Rong Hua's stomach continued to remain silent. In the end, Ming Jiasheng couldn't withstand the pressure of the officials and the embarrassment and urgency of not having a Crown Prince, so he no longer waited. He began to expand the harem.

Promises are easy to make and easy to break. Mu Rong Hua said nothing from beginning to end.

On the day Ming Jiasheng accepted his first concubine, Mu Rong Hua stayed quietly in Yongning Hall and never showed up. In the evening, Ming Jiasheng came to look for him but was turned away.

Since then, Mu Rong Hua frequented the Empress Dowager's Xi'an Temple more than his own palace. In this entire Palace, only there could Mu Rong Hua finally find a sense of peace of mind and feel at home. He wasn't as pitiful in the eyes of outsiders.

In that life, Mu Rong Hua had difficulty learning to please and bow his head. The harem welcomed the new concubines, but instead of trying to win Ming Jiasheng's heart, he became more and more indifferent. Ming Jiasheng hit a wall with him again and again, the guilt he felt at the beginning gradually turned into frustration.

The new Prince was born, the mother concubine was soft-spoken, considerate, and immersed Ming Jiasheng in a gentle joy. He began to become less willing to come to Yongning Hall and ruin his leisurely mood, his visits only decreased from thereon.

A few years after Ming Jiasheng got the throne, he had the majesty of an Emperor, but he also had the harem of an Emperor.

The original promise with Mu Rong Hua had already turned into a cloud of smoke, even though there were already a few princes, the concubine and beauties still filled one after another. Ming Jiasheng's attitude towards Mu Rong Hua was getting colder and colder, there was little affection to speak of between them.

The harem was full of joys and secret battles, only the Yongning Hall seemed immersed in cold winter, cold and deserted. Even the little beauties who just entered the Palace knew that the current Empress wasn't favoured by the Emperor, those who dared to laugh and belittle him both overtly and secretly weren't small in number.

Until one day, a beauty who relied on her favour spoke insults towards the Empress, she happened to be heard by Ming Jiasheng, who turned around and imprisoned her, eventually putting her to death.

The people in the harem were silent, and after a period of peace, went to Yongning Hall to greet the Empress every day. Later on, Ming Jiasheng went to Yongning Hall symbolically on the fifteenth day of each month and left after sitting for a while. He wasn't very enthusiastic about the Empress, and although everyone was puzzled, they didn't dare to provoke the Empress for the time being.

Rong Hua was straightened up for a moment, he chuckled lightly, "He said that he loves me and arrogantly expresses his temperament, yet he's also the first to become bored. Jingyang, you say... is he sad, or I am sad?"

Su Jingyang's nose was sore, the tears in his eyes were in danger of falling. He really couldn't imagine how someone with a temper like Rong Hua's could endure in that deep Palace, and he also understood why Rong Hua, even though he lost the memory of his previous life, kept crying after seeing Ah-Li. Ah-Li was probably the only warmth Rong Hua could get in the Palace, even if his mind couldn't remember, his heart will never forget.

Ming Jiasheng had rushed into the room at some point, his eyes were bloodshot eyes, and his chest was heaving heavily. He looked at Rong Hua's face with a trace of madness, his voice low and hoarse, "Rong Hua..."

Rong Ci glanced at him coldly, he whipped out a hidden weapon and tapped Ming Jiasheng's acupoints. Ming Jiasheng's approaching steps suddenly stopped, unable to move.

Rong Hua didn't seem to hear Ming Jiasheng's voice. He disregarded him and continued: "Once I was seriously ill in bed, his conscience somehow became uneasy, and he frequently came to see me, caring about me. After that, he gradually treated me well again, like had remembered some of his former affection. I thought at that time... he had probably tasted enough of the warm fragrant jadeite, and comes to me to find some freshness."

When Ming Jiasheng, who was standing by his side, heard this, his pupils shrank fiercely. His body trembled uncontrollably, and the veins bulged from his forehead. He stared in Rong Hua's direction, there was a loud noise from his throat. His face had purple and he seemed to want to say something, but because his acupoint was blocked, he couldn't squeeze even a syllable out.

Rong Hua laughed tauntingly, "Because I was so despised in the Palace, Xue Yao also suffered. I felt sorry for her and finally stopped insisting. I took the opportunity to reduce my temper and dealt with him for a while, but unexpectedly, he acted like he had fallen in love with me again. Those concubines also generously gave me attention, I was really flattered."

Su Jingyang had a splitting headache, he sighed silently. Rong Hua should've never entered the palace at the beginning, it wasn't where he belonged. As Rong Hua himself said, it was an abyss. Once he stepped in, it would be difficult to look back.

But sometimes, you can only bend to the will of the world.

"I thought it would be the same for me and him, I don't want anything else, I just need peace. I wanted Xue Yao to grow up well and get married, it's best if I could leave the Palace, but..." Rong Hua must've thought of something, his tears suddenly flowed. His expression looked pale and fragile, Su Jingyang couldn't bear to see him like this.

Rong Hua trembled: "But, it took me more than ten years of marriage to see his true face!"

Mu Rong Hua once went for a walk in the Imperial Garden to relax, he saw there an ordinary-looking imperial guard, Mu Rong Hua felt that he was a little familiar, but he couldn't say how. Later, that guard was transferred to Mu Rong Hua's Yongning Hall.

Mu Rong Hua would deliberately go out in some days just to see him, and the more he watched, the more frightened he became. Finally, he tricked him into the hall and confronted him.

It was as Mu Rong Hua thought, this chief guard was one of Lin Que's!

Under forced questioning, he learned that Lin Que had been in the Palace for three years. He searched for him discreetly, but Lin Que said that he just wanted to see him and protect him.

Mu Rong Hua didn't understand the meaning of his actions, he found him ridiculous and hateful.

Mu Rong Hua coldly drove him away, but Lin Que said that if he was driven away, he would immediately go to Ming Jiasheng and confess his identity. Mu Rong Hua knew that he would definitely do it because of his personality, but he was angry and didn't want to be threatened by him. He let him go. Lin Que turned around without saying a word and headed towards the Qin Zheng Palace, where Ming Jiasheng was discussing the country's affairs.

He was halfway there when Mu Rong Hua finally rushed to stop him. From then on, Mu Rong Hua acquiesced to Lin Que's existence, but the two never talked and they acted like strangers.

Until two years later, because of the poisoning of a Prince, Ming Jiasheng was furious at Mu Rong Hua and put him under house arrest for several days.

Although Mu Rong Hua finally proved his innocence, the fragile beauty between the two could no longer be maintained.

Mu Rong Hua's heart was desolate as he drank wine in the temple. Lin Que suddenly sneaked inside, he faced him with red eyes repeatedly saying that he would take him away to leave the Palace. Mu Rong Hua naturally refused to pay attention to the person who had abandoned him.

Lin Que has been guarding him silently for so many years. he knew that he was unhappy, he used to be carefree and dazzling. Now he could only indulge in drink after drink to drown his grievances. No smile could be seen in his gloomy face.

Lin Que couldn't stand it anymore, he told Mu Rong Hua the truth of what happened that year.

It turned out that he didn't marry another person because fell out of love, it was because he was targeted by Ming Jiasheng. There was an undetectable Gu that made their host forget all their previous romantic feelings, no matter how deep the love is, it'll be forgotten quickly.

After Mu Rong Hua left with the injured Ming Jiasheng, Lin Que didn't continue the wedding banquet. He stood still for a long time in panic and then turned pale, vomiting blood and fainting.

Lin Que's heart felt so unbearably empty, but he couldn't figure out why. He was confused, leaving the Demon Sect and walking all over the world alone. He remembered Mu Rong Hua and occasionally had a racing heart and some chest pains, but he knew that he had cut off his love for him a long time ago.

Finally, by coincidence, he met a friend from the Wu clan, and it was then that he knew he had been poisoned.

The man who put the Gu in him was extremely ruthless, he was given three of them at once to make him never remember again!

It took Lin Que's friend five years to get rid of the Gu one by one. He was deeply hidden in a mountain corner when everything came back and hit him like a giant wave- he finally remembered everything!