bayedsolid Chapter 254 Using as a Gun
Chapter 254 Using as a Gun
Duanmu Chuze's words really made Mu Xinnuan start to think. Was she really that obvious?
"Don't feel pressured. Now that you're leaning on me, just relax completely and don't overwork yourself. You need to know that you're just a delicate woman, and not all the burdens are yours to bear!"
After a slight pause, Mu Xin Nuan seemed unsure how to respond to him.
"Relax, I won't do anything to you. I'm just thinking that since you've come out of the manor to have fun, you should enjoy yourself. Why always put pressure on yourself?"
Mu Xin Nuan thought about it and realized it made sense. Why couldn't she see things as clearly as he could? Or was it just because men and women think about problems differently?
"You, don't you have court tomorrow? This is outside the city. If you miss court, you'll probably get scolded, won't you?"
"Don't worry. I've just made a great contribution, so I can't be too dedicated. Otherwise, people might become suspicious of me again."
"It seems that being born into royalty is only superficially glamorous; in reality, every step is fraught with difficulty."
“You’re right. In any wealthy family, there will inevitably be some infighting and strife, let alone in the powerful royal family. Although I have made my position and attitude clear, I have done a great service this time, so I should try to put others at ease.”
"Doesn't the Crown Prince believe you?"
Duanmu Chuze shook his head and smiled, "Of course not! My elder brother, the Crown Prince, naturally trusts me implicitly. However, his advisors may not think the same way. I've been away from my brother for three years, and now that I've made such a great contribution, it's inevitable that I'll attract jealousy!"
"That's true. It's easy to befriend a gentleman, but hard to guard against a petty person! Among the officials of the court, there are many who always act in a despicable and vile manner! Just like that Prince Ming, who has repeatedly resorted to some underhanded tricks, which is really unworthy of his status as a prince."
“Little Anuan, have you ever thought that perhaps the Prince of Ming is so powerful that he could overthrow the Crown Prince and eventually ascend to the throne? If that happens, if you marry him, you will eventually be made a concubine.”
Mu Xin Nuan sneered, "So what if I ascend to the throne? I'm nothing but a coward! The honor of being a Noble Consort, none of that is what I want."
"Oh? Then what do you want?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "My original plan was very simple: to do everything in my power to protect both mansions. But I never expected that you and Prince Ming would be such unexpected variables. Now, I'm at a loss."
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she lowered her eyes slightly, "I'm telling the truth. Originally, I only thought that if I had to get married in this life, I would marry someone who would treat me sincerely. Power and wealth don't matter. I just want him to be devoted to me."
Mu Xin Nuan's face didn't flush with embarrassment; instead, it was tinged with melancholy. Then she gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Actually, I know I'm just daydreaming. How could such a person possibly exist in this world? And if they did, how could they possibly be so lucky to have taken a liking to me? And how could I have run into them?"
Duanmu Chuze looked at her little face thoughtfully. He didn't know if it was the reflection of the crabapple blossoms around her or if she really had some melancholy in her eyes, but he felt that the little girl in front of him was already full of sorrow.
The thought of the autumn begonia among the crabapple blossoms, a creature often associated with sorrow, filled Duanmu Chuze with displeasure.
"You see how loving Lord Mu and his wife are, so you hope to find someone who treats you the same way, someone who will be devoted to you and never take a concubine?"
Mu Xin Nuan smiled sadly, "If it were before, I would naturally still have some hope, but now?"
"And what about now?"
"Now that I've reached a consensus and made a contract with you, how could I possibly think about these things anymore? If you were an ordinary person, like any other commoner, I might still have some hope. But you are not! You are the invincible prince of the Great Yong Dynasty! The object of affection for countless noble ladies in the capital! There are countless people in this world who are more beautiful than me, more talented than me, and more suitable for you. Tell me, how could I dare to have such thoughts again?"
"Little do they know, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment? If that's the case, I'd rather just be content with my lot and do my job well. How dare I even dream of anything else?"
"you can!"
"Huh?" Mu Xin Nuan didn't react for a moment. "What?"
"You can continue to hold onto hope! You can think that after we get married, you will be my only wife, and no one else! What's wrong with that?"
"How could that be?" Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, then chuckled. "Duanmu Chu Ze, although I don't know why you chose me, I do know that you, a prince, could not possibly have only one wife. Even if you are truly deeply in love with me, do you think the Emperor and Empress would agree?"
Duanmu Chuze frowned slightly. "Alright, let's leave this matter aside for now. However, this conversation tonight has certainly made my trip worthwhile."
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow, clearly not understanding what he meant.
"Don't understand? It's alright. You'll understand eventually. I've said it before, I'm determined to marry you. As long as you agree, I'll naturally find a way to make the rest. Now that you're a young lady from the Earl's Mansion, your status is much higher than before. In addition, your mother is the legitimate daughter of the General of the State's Mansion. So, there are hardly any obstacles to you becoming my wife."
Mu Xin Nuan was stunned for a moment, then turned her head to look at him, "Could it be that you also begged for my father's title?"
Duanmu Chuze smiled but remained silent. Some things don't need to be explained too clearly, otherwise, the little one beside him would feel burdened.
"Has the Ming King left?" Mu Xin Nuan didn't get a response from him, but suddenly thought of that annoying person.
"He's gone. In his eyes, you are important, but ultimately not as important as his grand ambition."
"I feel relieved now."
"Don't get too excited yet. If I'm not mistaken, he'll definitely come again tomorrow. Ah Nuan, listen to me, it's best not to go out alone these next two days."
"You mean, he's determined to scheme against me this time? And who's he partnering with this time? Is it the Kim family?"
It's no wonder Mu Xin Nuan thought that way, after all, the idea of going out to worship Buddha was first proposed by the Jin family.
Duanmu Chuze shook his head. "It shouldn't be. Haven't you considered that the Jin family might also be being used as pawns?"