bayedsolid Chapter 367 The troublemakers are here!
Chapter 367 The troublemakers are here!
Mu Xin Nuan glanced to the side and caught a glimpse of the man's profile. It was none other than Wang Ziyu.
Mu Xin Nuan felt a little relieved. After all, she had saved Wang Ziyu's life. He shouldn't spread what happened today, right? If so, it would not benefit Duanmu Chen, would be detrimental to her own reputation, and would not benefit the Wang family's reputation either.
Mu Xin Nuan's thoughts shifted slightly. She realized that Wang Xin Yan was a generation younger than Wang Zi Yu, making her his cousin. In that case, even if he didn't tell anyone, she wondered if Wang Xin Yan might already know.
Sun Ruoxiang took her hand and found a relatively quiet corner to sit down. "Look at you, now you attract attention wherever you go."
"Alright, I heard your marriage is settled? When will the wedding be held?"
"Hey! Don't change the subject, we're clearly talking about you. By the way, now that Mu Xinyao is married, things have calmed down quite a bit in your Mu family. I've heard that the second branch of the Mu family is acting much more reliably than before. I wonder if the second mistress has come to her senses?"
“My second aunt? Ha, she’s not stupid, she’s just been a bit greedy all along. Now I’m just putting in a little effort to let her know that her two cousins’ future is more important than money.”
"That's true!" Sun Ruoxiang's eyes lit up. "What is this? A diversionary tactic? A covert maneuver? My goodness, Anuan, you can use these strategies so well? It's a good thing you're a woman; if you were a man, you might even surpass the Prince of Chang Le!"
"Alright! I'm not as exaggerated as you say."
After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, she looked around again, lowered her head, and asked softly, "Which one of you is a young lady from the Wang family? I heard that two young ladies from the Wang family came today. I wonder if His Highness Changsun's daughter has arrived?"
"No. I didn't see them. They are the Empress's niece and grandniece; they must have gone to Kunning Palace."
With that, Mu Xin Nuan felt completely at ease!
Since Wang Xinyan hasn't arrived yet, it means that Wang Ziyu hasn't had a chance to tell Wang Xinyan what he just saw and heard! In that case, I must find a way to suppress Wang Ziyu's thoughts.
Mu Xin Nuan leaned out and looked outside. "Oh, I see Prince Wang is outside too. Let's go and see him. First, we can get some fresh air, and second, I can also ask him how he is. Have the medicines worked?"
"Okay. Let's go."
The fact that Mu Xin Nuan had prescribed medicine for the heir of the Duke of Lu was naturally known to everyone in the capital.
Sun Ruoxiang was quite curious about this Prince Yu. Everyone said that he was very talented, but unfortunately he was born with asthma, which had tormented him for many years. She never expected to meet a miracle doctor like Mu Xinnuan, who actually made a few prescriptions effective!
The two women, accompanied by their maid, went outside and discovered two young ladies chatting and laughing not far from Wang Ziyu, their eyes frequently glancing towards him. As soon as they came out, Mu Xin Nuan sensed the two women's interest in Wang Ziyu.
"Greetings to the Crown Prince."
Wang Ziyu hurriedly bowed in return, glancing at Mu Xinnuan's smiling face, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
Mu Xin Nuan caught this complex emotion and immediately became even more certain that the person who had just been in Qingxin Pavilion was definitely him.
"It's been a few days since I last saw Your Highness. I wonder if your health has improved considerably?"
"Thank you so much, Miss Mu. I'm feeling much better these days. I caught a bit of a cold a few days ago, but my asthma hasn't flared up, which has put my parents at ease."
"Your Highness, I've heard you have beautiful calligraphy. If you have some free time someday, could you please give me a piece? Once I take it home and have it framed, if my mother stops giving me my allowance, I'll sell it!"
The group burst into laughter at Sun Ruoxiang's joke.
"The Crown Prince visits the palace more often than we do. Does Your Highness know which section of the Imperial Garden has the best-growing beauties?"
Wang Ziyu was taken aback, his eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, "Speaking of the most beautiful spots in the Imperial Garden, it has to be the Qingxin Pavilion. Does Miss Mu like the most beautiful spots?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "I don't like it."
Wang Ziyu paused, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Then, I wonder what kind of flowers Mu Xinnuan likes?"
“There’s nothing I particularly like. But I did like a few crabapple trees that Prince Chang Le gave me before. However, I heard that crabapple trees in autumn have a bad omen and are associated with sadness. They wanted me to appreciate osmanthus trees more, but I’m a stubborn person. Since I’ve finally come to like crabapple trees, how can I give up so easily? So, I’m thinking of waiting until next spring to see the crabapple trees in spring.”
Wang Ziyu focused his attention slightly, and probably understood the unspoken meaning in her words. Was she expressing her feelings, that she only loved Prince Chang Le? No matter how good other people were, they were not the one for her?
Wang Ziyu nodded, "That's true. It's rare that Miss Mu likes it, so naturally we can't easily change our minds."
Sun Ruoxiang, of course, didn't understand the hidden meaning in their words, and laughed, "Every flower has its own merits. If you ask me, the chrysanthemums in September are excellent. And they're easy to grow. Unlike crabapple trees, which are difficult to cultivate. But osmanthus trees are alright."
"Did the young master enter the residence alone today?"
"Oh, no. I came with my mother, and with me is my half-sister. Right now, she's in Kunning Palace with Xinyan and the others, talking with the Empress."
"I have never met Miss Xinyan, but I have heard that she has always been the apple of the Duke of England's eye. I heard that she has been kept hidden away for many years. If it weren't for the fact that Her Majesty the Empress misses her so much, I'm afraid we common people would not have the chance to see her."
“Miss Mu, you’re too kind. Every young lady from a prominent family in the capital knows your name, Miss Mu. And now that you’re also known as the Princess Consort of Chang Le, it’s impossible for anyone not to recognize you.”
Mu Xin Nuan blushed and found it difficult to reply.
Seeing Mu Xinnuan's discomfiture, Sun Ruoxiang, standing to the side, unkindly mocked her.
The three of them were having a lively and harmonious conversation, but in a place like this, the more powerful and prestigious the family, the more conflicts there would be!
"Is this Miss Mu? I've long heard that Miss Mu is a beauty of unparalleled grace, and seeing her today, I can confirm that her reputation is well-deserved! Otherwise, she wouldn't have been the object of Prince Chang Le's love at first sight."
A very melodious voice, yet tinged with a hint of provocation, came through, causing Mu Xin Nuan's smile to freeze slightly.