bayedsolid Chapter 762 Meddling in Others' Business?
Chapter 762 Meddling in Others' Business?
With Duanmu Chuze back, Mu Xin Nuan could no longer keep quiet about what she had been doing behind his back.
The Emperor also took the time to discuss matters concerning the Crown Prince with Duanmu Chuze, hoping that he would move into the Eastern Palace as soon as possible.
Duanmu Chuze, however, refused to move. At the same time, he learned that Mu Xinnuan was actually following the Empress's wishes and had begun to arrange various matters for him to become a concubine, which made him furious.
"What did I tell you before I left? Have you forgotten everything?"
Seeing his cold face, Mu Xin Nuan knew he was truly angry.
“I didn’t really agree. But my mother said that if I couldn’t make preparations beforehand, she would issue an imperial decree to grant the marriage. In that case, wouldn’t there be no room for reversal?”
"Are you still reasonable?"
Having understood this, Duanmu Chuze's anger had largely dissipated.
Even so, he was still somewhat annoyed that Mu Xin Nuan was paying lip service to his words.
If she was only trying to appease her mother, why would she have so many portraits of beautiful women displayed in her study?
Not only was there a portrait, but it also specified which family the girl belonged to, her birth order, her specialties, and so on. Was it done so obviously because they were afraid he wouldn't want to take a concubine?
"Aze, listen to me."
"What else is there to say? Do you really want me to take a concubine?"
Mu Xin Nuan's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately had a very bad premonition.
"Your Highness, there is a woman outside the door who claims to be an old friend of yours and insists on seeing you."
Mu Xin Nuan originally intended to explain, but upon hearing that a woman had come to her door, she swayed and her face immediately turned pale.
Duanmu Chuze, who was initially furious, was stunned upon hearing this. What old friend? What woman?
Why do you say it as if he did something shameful outside?
When he finally understood, he looked at Mu Xin Nuan and saw that her face was deathly pale. Before he could speak, Mu Xin Nuan said, "No wonder you have always refused to let me help you take a concubine. It turns out that you already have someone you like. In that case, bring her in."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't know where she got her confidence from. After saying that, she flicked her sleeves, turned around, and left.
Back in his courtyard, he suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Someone, close the gate. Tell them I'm going to attend to Buddhism and won't see anyone."
"Yes, princess."
As soon as Mu Xin Nuan entered the house, she seemed to have lost her soul, staring blankly at everything in the room. After a while, she began to sob softly.
Thinking of her status, she dared not let the servants know even when she cried.
Duanmu Chuze was completely dumbfounded.
He genuinely had no idea when he had gotten involved with a woman.
Who is this person deliberately trying to smear him?
When we arrived at the door, the first thing we saw was Zi Yi.
"What's going on? Where did this random person come from?"
"Your Highness, it was a girl named Qiu Wan'er from Xingzhou. Her brother, Deputy General Qiu, died in the battle against Keli."
"Vice General Qiu?"
Duanmu Chuze thought about it carefully, "Isn't he the deputy general stationed in Xingzhou? He's not my subordinate, so why would his sister want to see me?"
"Your Highness, perhaps you don't remember. At that time, Miss Qiu was crying so pitifully. You felt sorry for her and asked her a few simple questions. She only said that she only had this Deputy General Qiu as her family, and now that he is dead, she has become a pitiful person with no one to rely on."
"Oh, I think that's true."
Duanmu Chuze finally remembered.
He slapped his forehead. "Oh no! Did I say that if she couldn't make ends meet, she could come to the capital?"
Zi Yi's lips twitched. "Your Highness, you did more than just say that. You paid for the funeral of Deputy General Qiu. Later, this Miss Qiu said she had nowhere to go and her sister-in-law at home couldn't tolerate her. At that time, you didn't care about anything else and just had your subordinates arrange a place for her to stay."
"So, she came back to the capital with us?"
Duanmu Chuze's premonition grew increasingly bad; he felt that he had shot himself in the foot this time.
As the saying goes, mind your own business!
Duanmu Chuze lowered his head and thought for a moment, "Let's go. Since we're already here, we should at least go and take a look."
The woman was kneeling at the gate, and a large crowd had gathered outside.
Duanmu Chuze's gaze lingered sharply on her for a moment, "Are you a girl from the Qiu family?"
Upon hearing the voice, Qiu Wan'er knew it was the prince. She immediately raised her head with tears in her eyes, "Greetings to Your Highness. Your Highness, I have nowhere else to go, so..."
"Alright, since you are Vice General Qiu's sister, and he sacrificed his life for the country, he is naturally a hero of our Great Yong. Well then, since you have come to me seeking help, I cannot ignore it. However, you are just a woman, Chunyu!"
"Your Highness, this servant is here."
"Since she is a young lady, you shall take care of her. Later, remember to inform the Princess that she is Vice General Qiu's younger sister and is still quite young. Later, remember to ask the Princess to help arrange a marriage for her."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Qiu Wan'er was stunned. She really didn't expect the prince to bring up her marriage in front of so many people.
She had originally thought that if a delicate woman like herself knelt here, what did it mean? Everyone would probably be unable to help but guess.
At that time, all I need to do is pretend to be a victim.
Her reputation is ruined, and the prince may not want to take her as a concubine anymore, but that may not be the case now.
Besides, her brother died on the battlefield. Surely the prince wouldn't be so heartless as to let the soldier's sister live a life of helplessness?
Qiu Wan'er's idea was good, but she didn't expect Duanmu Chuze to be even harsher, directly stating his attitude that the two of them were completely innocent. Now, naturally, there was no way for people to speculate anymore.
"Miss Qiu, please."
Chunyu didn't move, but sent a maid to help her up.
Behind Qiu Wan'er was a little maid, whom Zi Yi had bought on the way to take care of her because she was worried that no one would take care of her.
Chunyu arranged for the girl to be placed in the place furthest from the main courtyard, and of course, even further from the study.
After arranging everything, Chunyu went straight to the study.
Duanmu Chuze was worrying in his study when a young lady suddenly appeared, catching him completely off guard.
"Your Highness, what are your plans for this Miss Qiu?"
Duanmu Chuze thought for a moment, "Her brother just passed away, so there should be somewhere for her to stay for a year or two."
"Your Highness, the Princess is crying in the room right now. The gate to Yijing Garden is also bolted. It seems they don't intend to let you in anymore."