0p0 Chapter 850 Reconciliation!
Chapter 850 Reconciliation!
Upon hearing this, Duanmu Jing's fingertips trembled slightly. "You're heartbroken?"
After saying that, he gave a bitter laugh, "That's right, no matter what, she's still your sister, how could you not feel sorry for her?"
“Jing’er, don’t be like this. I’m telling you this not because I feel sorry for her, but because I want to tell you that no one in the Chu family is pleading for her. She brought this upon herself. Even if you are willing to forgive her for committing such a heinous act, the Chu family can no longer tolerate her.”
Duanmu Jing composed herself and slowly stood up. "Help me back."
Looking at his wife with her eyes lowered, Chu Rong felt a pang of heartache for some reason.
This is his wife, the one he will spend his life with!
How could he let her suffer injustice again and again?
He thought of how she had once been the emperor and empress's precious jewel, but since marrying him, she seemed to have rarely shown her former charm and smile. At least, in the last six months, she had been having a very difficult time.
Chu Rong didn't help her up, but instead picked her up in his arms. "Would you like to see plum blossoms? I heard the plum blossoms at His Highness the Crown Prince's villa are exceptionally beautiful. Anyway, the Crown Prince isn't staying there now. How about we go to the Chang Le Prince's residence together tomorrow? You can keep the Crown Princess company, and then ask her to let me accompany you there for a few days to relax?"
The shock Duanmu Jing felt was almost indescribable.
Who is Chu Rong?
When will I have such an idea?
Seeing Duanmu Jing's surprised expression, Chu Rong's eyes darkened slightly. It seemed that her husband was far inferior to the Crown Prince.
"Don't look at me like that. I just want to make you happy. I'm a military officer, and I can't be home with you every day. I might have to stay in the barracks again in a few days. Do you understand?"
Duanmu Jing blushed. Did this mean he wanted to spend more time with her?
The initial negative emotions vanished instantly because of Chu Rong's statement.
The next day, Duanmu Jing and Chu Rong indeed went to the Chang Le Prince's Mansion together.
Throughout the journey, Duanmu Jing was actually quite uneasy.
She was well aware of Chu Rong's feelings for Mu Xin Nuan. Was his trip to the Chang Le Prince's residence also intended to see Mu Xin Nuan?
Upon arriving at the Prince of Changle's residence, Chu Rong didn't even enter the second gate, but went straight to the Crown Prince's study. Duanmu Jing watched his back without any hesitation and felt a sudden warmth in her heart.
Several years into their marriage, it wasn't until this moment that she truly felt she had married the right person.
"Jing'er is here. Come in and sit down."
When Duanmu Jing came in, she saw that Duanmu Jing looked very healthy, and then her gaze fell on Duanmu Jing’s stomach.
"Ah Nuan, your belly looks a bit pointed. Could it be another son?"
Mu Xin Nuan glared at her, "What? Can't I have two sons?"
"Why not? I just hope you have more and more children."
"You're making this up again. You look better, though you've lost weight. It's all in the past now. The Chu family has made their stance clear, and the Emperor has punished them severely. You mustn't be angry with the Chu family anymore."
Duanmu Jing nodded. "Actually, I know that apart from Chu Moli, the Chu family has treated me quite well. I'm not just talking about respect. Although my mother-in-law spoils her children a bit, she has also taken good care of me. I'm not an ungrateful person."
"That's good. Yesterday, your fourth brother and I were just talking about whether you and Chu Rong would get into a fight."
"How could that be?" Duanmu Jing's eyes widened. "She's a lady, after all."
The two looked at each other and smiled, their previous gloom gone.
Before long, Li arrived with Mu Liushi.
"Greetings to the Crown Princess, greetings to Princess Jing."
"Please, no need for that, Madam Mu. You are an elder. If you keep bowing to me, my fourth sister-in-law will beat me again."
Madam Mu smiled and said, "Look at what Princess Jing said, our Crown Princess is the most gentle and graceful of all."
"Hehe, I knew you were on my fourth sister-in-law's side. And who is this?" Duanmu Jing's gaze swept over Mu Liu Shi, who was standing to the side.
"This is my aunt, Mu Qingye's mother. Do you remember her?"
Duanmu Jing's bright eyes flickered as she thought seriously for a moment, "Is it the one who used to study with your two younger brothers?"
"Exactly."
This was the first time Mu Liu had come to such a place, and she had just met two distinguished guests, so she was naturally a little reserved in her words and actions.
"Auntie, please sit down. Don't be shy. Jing'er and I have always been close. Just listen to whatever she says that you find agreeable."
"Ah Nuan, I called you Fourth Sister-in-law, and you actually dared to laugh at me? When have I ever said anything unpleasant?"
Madam Mu was naturally aware of the way the two of them got along, so she didn't say anything, picked up her teacup, and gestured for Madam Mu Liu to have tea together.
"Auntie, are you settling in well since you've just arrived in the capital?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Liushi immediately put down her teacup, stood up, bowed respectfully, and prepared to reply.
"Aunt, there's no need for that. Just sit and talk. We're all family. If everyone treats us like this, wouldn't it be exhausting to talk to me?"
Mu Liu smiled somewhat awkwardly, then sat down. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I have also heard that the house was originally Your Highness's dowry, and all the furnishings inside were provided by my brother and sister-in-law. I really don't know how to repay you."
“Aunt, please don’t say that. A-Ye has always been highly valued by Father. As you know, Father’s title has been promoted again, which is an honor for Father and also for our Mu family. The Mu family has received the Emperor’s favor and this honor, but it’s not something we can just accept for the sake of it. Father often says that he is getting old and the prosperity of the Mu family depends on the younger generation. My second uncle is unreliable, and I believe you have heard about that.”
"Yes, I've also heard that even the Third Miss's marriage was thanks to the Crown Princess."
"What's this talk of good fortune? All I can do is bring them together. Once they're married, it's up to them to live their own lives. It's not something I can interfere with anymore."
"Yes, but without the Crown Princess's protection, how could the Third Miss have secured such a good marriage?"
"By the way, why didn't you bring Xin Hong with you today?"
"We just moved to the capital yesterday, and there are many complicated matters in the mansion, so we left her here to manage them."
"Oh? Little Sister Xinhong is already helping Auntie manage the household?"
"She doesn't have that ability. She's just helping to organize A-Ye's books."
Mentioning Mu Qingye again, Mu Xinnuan smiled and said, "I'm afraid it won't be long before A Yuan and A Ye return to the capital. Auntie still needs to ask A Ye what he wants to do next."