bayedsolid Chapter 257 Don't even think about succeeding!
Chapter 257 Don't even think about succeeding!
Sun Ruoxiang is older than Mu Xinnuan, and their marriage has already been arranged. Since they are good friends, Mu Xinnuan will absolutely not allow anyone to use this as an excuse to cause trouble.
Mu Xin Nuan had just stood up when Mu Xin Yao entered the room.
"How is my sister? The young ladies have already sent people to inquire about her."
"Let's go." Mu Xin Nuan replied calmly, then ignored her and walked out on her own.
Being ignored by Mu Xin Nuan must have made Mu Xin Yao unhappy. However, since she couldn't do without Mu Xin Nuan for today's plan, she could only force a smile and follow behind her.
Upon arriving at the back of the mountain, we found ourselves surrounded by familiar young ladies. A round of pleasantries ensued.
Everything seemed perfectly normal until, a quarter of an hour later, Sun Ruoxiang's skirt was accidentally torn by a dry branch. Although it didn't reveal anything, it was still a bit unsightly!
Qianxia squinted slightly, looking at the thin cut that was about a finger's length long. "Sister Sun is really unlucky! Oh well, I've been sitting for a while, that's enough. I've been praying to Buddha for a long time today, and I'm exhausted. If my sister hadn't dragged me here, I would have gone straight back to lie down."
"You went to worship Buddha?" Sun Ruoxiang asked with some surprise, glancing at Miss Yang beside her as she spoke.
"I prayed with the old lady. Come on, I'll go back with you to change your clothes, or you can just come to my place for a while?"
Sun Ruoxiang naturally understood the implication in Mu Xinnuan's eyes, and vaguely felt that something was wrong. She nodded, and the two of them nodded to the others before walking back.
Once they were a little further away, Sun Ruoxiang asked softly, "Anuan, tell me in detail, what happened?"
"It's nothing. It's just that my dear sister is too worried about me, afraid that I'll be sad if I don't see you all." Mu Xin Nuan's smile remained unchanged, her eyes clear and bright.
As they walked, Sun Ruoxiang felt much more relaxed, thinking that since her clothes were torn, she had inadvertently helped Mu Xinnuan out of a predicament. However, Mu Xinnuan dared not be careless in the slightest.
Mu Xin Nuan and Ming Wang joined forces and plotted against her with great cunning. How could they possibly let her off so easily?
Only after escorting Sun Ruoxiang into the courtyard and watching her enter the main house, and then being greeted by maids and servants, did Mu Xin Nuan finally feel at ease and slowly walk back.
At this moment, Mu Xin Nuan realized that Sun Ruo Xiang's courtyard was not close to her own at all; it would take at least half an incense stick's time to walk there.
Looking up again, the sky was already beginning to darken, and a wisp of bright red cloud on the horizon resembled the smiling face of a shy woman; it was truly beautiful.
However, Mu Xin Nuan only glanced at it, stared blankly for a moment, and then lost all interest in appreciating the sunset!
If she's right, then the problem lies on this road back to the courtyard!
Sure enough, as soon as she turned the corner, Mu Xin Nuan saw a cloud-white figure resting under a Bodhi tree, its head slightly tilted back, as if it were reminiscing about something.
Mu Xin Nuan was only a dozen feet away from that person. Turning around and leaving now would obviously be inappropriate, but if she went any further, it would probably take some effort to get past him safely.
Mu Xin Nuan's steps did not stop, but she slowed down and softened them slightly.
Just as he was about to reach the King, he slowly stopped, then bowed respectfully. He didn't utter a word, then slowly rose again. Under the somewhat surprised gaze of a eunuch beside him, he straightened up and continued walking forward.
Ming Wang frowned slightly, turned around abruptly, and just happened to come face to face with Mu Xin Nuan, who was about to pass by behind him. Their eyes met, and the scene was extremely awkward!
"Greetings to Prince Ming."
Ming Wang's dark eyes narrowed slightly. "No need."
"Thank you, Your Highness." After straightening up, she lowered her head. "Just now, I saw that Your Highness's thoughts seemed to be wandering far away, and I dared not disturb Your Highness. I did not expect that I would disturb Your Highness's peace. I am terrified."
In just a few words, he made his behavior perfectly reasonable!
Ming Wang's eyebrows twitched slightly. He thought that although he hadn't turned around, as a martial artist, he had naturally heard her stop and hear the rustling of her clothes. He knew that she had performed the proper greeting, so he thought she was very gentle and polite.
"It's alright! I was just looking for some peace and quiet here. Miss Mu, where did you come from?"
"Your Highness, I just accompanied Miss Sun for a walk, and I'm tired now, so I wanted to go back. Also, I was worried that my grandmother and second aunt would be concerned."
"It's getting dark, and there might be danger. I'll escort Miss Mu back."
A farewell? A walk to see her off? This is hardly a farewell; it's clearly a public announcement that she has some kind of ambiguous relationship with the Ming King.
If it were broad daylight, things might be a little better, but the sky was gradually darkening. If I were to actually talk to him for a while and deliberately delay him, he was a prince, what could I do to him?
At that point, even if I had a hundred mouths, I still wouldn't be able to explain myself!
"No need! I am but a humble woman, how could I trouble Your Highness? This place is not far from my residence, and besides, this is a temple, the world-renowned Qiyun Temple. How could anyone cause trouble here? I thank Your Highness for your kindness, and I will take my leave."
Mu Xin Nuan's words made Ming Wang blush with embarrassment!
This was clearly a veiled rejection on the surface, but a veiled mockery of him for daring to make any suggestive advances toward a woman in Qiyun Temple!
As Ming Wang watched Mu Xin Nuan's figure recede into the distance, her upright posture, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, appeared even more aloof and cold, deepening the darkness in Ming Wang's eyes and subtly hinting at a storm brewing within them!
"Outrageous! You don't know what's good for you!"
The eunuch's eyes darted around, and he stepped forward, saying, "Your Highness, this time, it seems that it was this Miss Mu who saved you!"
"What?" King Ming was slightly taken aback, and the violence in his expression gradually weakened.
"Your Highness, Miss Mu was just reminding you that this is Qiyun Temple! It's the Empress's favorite place, and also where nobles of the capital usually offer incense and pray for blessings. If you spread any news here that is detrimental to Miss Mu, and it is then used by the Crown Prince's people?"
Before the eunuch could finish speaking, he slightly lifted his eyelids to look at his master. Such a simple truth, there was no need to explain it again, was there?
Sure enough, the deep darkness in Ming Wang's eyes disappeared, and a clear light immediately appeared in his eyes, and his expression instantly became clear!
With his hands behind his back, King Ming pursed his lips and remained silent. After a moment, his expression darkened further.