Phi-Fic Chapter 366 Being Eavesdropped On!
Chapter 366 Being Eavesdropped On!
"Mu Xin Nuan, you really are ruthless! You think I'll let you off the hook just because you said that?"
The pain in her arm seemed to have almost reached the point of numbness. Mu Xin Nuan's mind raced, and a look of pain appeared on her face. "Your Highness, are you treating me like an assassin?"
Seeing the change in Mu Xin Nuan's expression, and even noticing the fine layer of sweat on her smooth forehead, Duanmu Chen realized that he had used too much force!
Hastily letting go, a hint of regret and self-reproach flashed in Duanmu Chen's eyes. "I didn't mean to. Are you alright?"
"Ha! Not intentional? Does Your Highness mean that if it was intentional, my arm would be ruined?"
Duanmu Chen's expression was slightly gloomy. "If you were willing to stay here obediently and say a few words to me, would I need to do this?"
"Men and women should not be alone in a room. Is it a sin for me to leave as soon as possible? Where does Your Highness place the morals of our Great Yong? Where does the dignity of the royal family stand? If people find out that Your Highness is making things difficult for a weak woman like this, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
Duanmu Chen's face was pale and bluish, looking extremely unpleasant!
"Mu Xin Nuan, do you have to be so stubborn? Can't you just talk to me properly?"
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I really don't know what to say to you. Besides, today is a banquet hosted by Her Majesty the Empress. Do you expect me to follow your wishes first and ignore the Empress's decree?"
"You know perfectly well that's not what I meant! Mu Xin Nuan, you're right, we're both betrothed by the Emperor. I will have a principal wife, and you will become my fourth uncle's principal wife. But, A Nuan, I'm not reconciled! In what way am I inferior to my fourth uncle? In terms of status, I may be inferior to him now, but what about in the future? As soon as my father ascends the throne, I will immediately become the crown prince, and then I will truly be second only to the emperor. A Nuan, wouldn't it be better to be my woman?"
Mu Xin Nuan was stunned by his words!
Has Duanmu Chen taken the wrong medicine, or has someone damaged his brain? How dare he casually utter such blasphemous words? He's practically courting death!
"Your Highness, please be careful with your words."
Duanmu Chen was taken aback, but quickly understood. His expression was slightly embarrassed. He reached out halfway, but then, as if remembering that he had just hurt her, he hesitated and pulled his hand back.
“Anuan, I just want to talk to you. Can’t we just have a simple chat? I know my future wife is Wang Xinyan, and it was my grandmother who arranged it for me. But I just can’t control my heart! I know you are my fourth uncle’s fiancée, but I just like you. What can I do? Anuan, I really don’t have any feelings for Wang Xinyan.”
These words were utterly despicable to Mu Xin Nuan!
You don't like her? If you don't like her, why pretend to be so enamored with her?
He doesn't like her? If he didn't like her, why send her gifts and wait for her at the palace gate? Who is he trying to convince himself? Isn't this clearly just using Wang Xinyan? Or is he just using lies to deceive himself in order to change his mind?
Mu Xin Nuan scoffed. She really didn't know where this Duanmu Chen got his confidence from. How could he be so sure that he would fall in love with her?
"Your Highness, it's getting late, and I really can't stay any longer."
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she seemed to catch a glimpse of a figure outside the window out of the corner of her eye. Suspicious, she spoke with even more deliberation, "Your Highness, the Wang family's young lady is a lady of noble birth. Whether in terms of status, upbringing, or etiquette, she is more than a match for Your Highness. I know Your Highness has had some wine today, so I will not hold it against you. However, please do not say such things again in the future."
Mu Xinnuan curtsied and quickly walked to the door. Chunyu heard her footsteps and opened the door immediately.
Such a simple action dispelled Duanmu Chen's intention to keep him around.
After Mu Xin Nuan and Chun Yu came out, they did not leave immediately. Instead, Mu Xin Nuan gave a wink to the left and hurriedly walked out, while Chun Yu went to check out the place Mu Xin Nuan had just hinted at.
Before long, Chunyu came looking for her again.
"Reporting to Miss, we found nothing amiss. However, we did seem to see a flash of blue, and judging from the figure, it was a young master."
"Blue? Can you tell what kind of material it is?"
"Miss, I didn't see it clearly. However, I did see that there seemed to be white patterns embroidered on his sleeves, but he was moving too fast at the time and I didn't see what they were."
"A light blue robe with embroidered floral patterns on the cuffs, and a man's image. He must be one of the young masters from some family whom Her Majesty the Empress invited to the palace today. Perhaps we'll run into him soon. Let's go."
"Yes, ma'am."
After looking around a few times, Chunyu lowered her voice and said, "Miss, when I was guarding the door outside, I seemed to hear someone mentioning that Miss Xie."
"Xie Yilin?"
"Yes, Miss. I heard she arrived early this morning, but went straight to the East Palace. I reckon she's with the Crown Princess at Qinghua Water Pavilion right now."
"Okay, I understand. The Xie family is a prestigious family, far superior to our small Mu family. No matter what happens later, don't panic."
"Yes, ma'am."
After winding their way through many twists and turns, the master and servant finally came into view of the four large characters "Qinghua Water Pavilion." From afar, they could hear the sweet laughter and chatter of women.
In the past, if Mu Xin Nuan had appeared in this place, she wouldn't have attracted much attention. After all, Mu Chang An's official position wasn't very high before, but things are different now.
Not only did Mu Chang'an's official position rise, but Mu Xin Nuan herself also became the Emperor's chosen Princess Consort of Chang Le. Therefore, her appearance immediately attracted a lot of attention.
Mu Xin Nuan seemed oblivious to the scrutinizing, appraising, disdainful, envious, and jealous gazes she received. She quickly found Sun Ruo Xiang and walked towards her with a smile.
As soon as Sun Ruoxiang saw her coming, she immediately stood up to greet her. "Let me see you, tsk tsk, you've become even more beautiful than before after just a few days. Mu Xinnuan, were you born to put people down?"
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled softly, but her eyes quickly scanned the central hall of the waterside pavilion. Sure enough, on the corridor outside the window, a man leaning against the railing was wearing a set of blue clothes, with orchids embroidered on the sleeves with white silk thread.