0p0 Chapter 494 What’s the smell?
Chapter 494 What’s the smell?
"You don't understand! Before dealing with them, we have to let them experience the pain of going from hope to utter despair before they truly give up!" Mu Xin Nuan said indifferently, her body still. "First, let them completely give up and understand that from the beginning, all their beautiful dreams were nothing but a dream!"
Mu Qing pondered for a moment, then blinked. "Does Miss mean that if they are intimidated and behave themselves, then they will not be punished?"
“I’ve given them the opportunity, and if they didn’t seize it, they can’t blame me. Both of them are beautiful, but they think that’s their best asset. They forget that in this world, beauty alone can never make you invincible.”
"What you're saying is a bit too profound, Miss."
“It’s not that my words are profound, but that’s just the truth. But there are so many people in the world who can’t understand this point and insist on bowing their heads and crashing into it! I originally wanted to give them a good way out because they are also pitiful people, but they didn’t want it, so they can’t blame me.”
"Miss, aren't you worried about the Prince?"
“The incident with Song Jing last time already angered him greatly. This time, since I had Rong Yue speak frankly to him, he naturally understands my intentions. If he wanted to dote on another woman, he wouldn’t have waited until now.”
"What you say is true, Miss. I was overthinking it."
Sure enough, Duanmu Chuze appeared on the west side of the courtyard that evening, and one of the beauties was unfortunately looking for a piece of jewelry she had lost.
The woman's delicate pink dress swayed in front of him, but Duanmu Chuze seemed not to see it at all. He simply picked a few newly blooming crabapple blossoms, snapped them off, and then returned to his Yijing Garden without any hesitation.
The woman watched his indifferent back, bit her lip lightly, her face full of resentment!
Where she couldn't see, a pair of very ordinary embroidered shoes were fleeing the place at lightning speed.
"Miss, let's go back first. The prince has already gone far away."
"Enough! You don't need to laugh at me here, I saw it myself!" the woman said, turning around and giving a light scolding. Seemingly still not satisfied, she actually reached out and pinched the maid's arm several times.
The little maid grimaced in pain, but dared not cry out, for fear that her master would pinch her even harder.
Inside a room in Xiangyuan Garden, a beautiful woman dressed in a green dress listened to the news her maid had gathered, and a contemptuous smile appeared on her lips.
"How useless! The opportunity was right in front of her, yet she couldn't seize it. It's clear that the Prince has absolutely no feelings for her. A person like that is of no use in living."
"Miss, what is your opinion?"
"She's useless, so there's no need for her to stay any longer. Let's take advantage of her humiliation today and let her commit suicide."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Remember to do it cleanly and efficiently. I don't want to see anything else come up behind this. For now, although I can't get close to the prince, these peaceful days are very advantageous for me. At least, they make it easier for me to get things done."
"Yes, Miss, I've got it."
"Prince Chang Le? Ha! So you really only have Mu Xin Nuan in your heart? I'd like to see if you are truly infatuated with Mu Xin Nuan, or if you have other motives?"
When Duanmu Chuze returned to Yijing Garden, dinner had already been prepared.
"Here are the crabapple blossoms you requested. Are you satisfied?"
Looking at the delicate pink flowers, Mu Xin Nuan met his teasing gaze and naturally understood his meaning. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. Go and wash your hands, or the soup will get cold and won't taste good."
Duanmu Chuze shook his head and chuckled, then turned and went to the side to change his clothes and wash his hands.
Mu Xin Nuan's brow furrowed slightly. How many times had this happened? She always smelled a faint medicinal scent on Duanmu Chu Ze. Although she couldn't identify what kind of medicine it was, she was certain that the smell was indeed coming from him.
Having slept in the same bed every night, she was quite certain that Duanmu Chuze was not injured. Moreover, judging from his behavior in bed, he was so strong and energetic that he did not seem to be suffering from any illness. So, how could she explain the smell of medicine on him?
Or perhaps it's not him taking medication, but someone he works with who is taking medication?
Mu Xin Nuan's eyelids twitched at this guess. She wasn't entirely sure, but she felt there was no need to ask, since the medicinal smell wasn't present every day. As long as Duanmu Chu Ze was alright, wasn't that enough?
Suddenly, Mu Xin Nuan's heart skipped a beat!
wrong!
It's strange precisely because this medicinal smell isn't present every day!
Because the smell of the medicine she detected was the same every time! She was a medical practitioner, so she certainly wouldn't be mistaken about that! So, what exactly was going on?
Mu Xin Nuan saw Duanmu Chu Ze come out with a faint smile on his face. She wanted to ask him something, but she didn't know where to start.
After dinner, Duanmu Chuze cautiously asked, "What's wrong? You don't look well. Are you sick?"
"No!" Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "A Ze, have you been feeling unwell lately?"
"Me? No! You should know very well whether I'm healthy or not." As he spoke, he winked at her in a very ambiguous way.
Mu Xinnuan blushed, naturally understanding what he was thinking about again.
"Don't interrupt! Why do I smell medicine on you?"
Duanmu Chuze's eyes flashed, but it was only for a split second, so fast that even Mu Xinnuan opposite him didn't notice.
"Really? I've been quite busy lately. As you know, Father has already approved the matter concerning the Censorate. So, these days, I've been focusing my attention on that, and I also have to summon some ministers from outside from time to time. I haven't noticed anyone smelling of medicine on them."
After hearing what he said, Mu Xin Nuan understood.
It's because he would summon unpredictable people at irregular intervals that the smell of medicine on him would sometimes be present and sometimes absent, which is understandable.
"Aze, didn't you see any celestial beauties in the west courtyard today?"
“I did see a celestial beauty. But not in the west courtyard, but here.” Duanmu Chuze said, putting his arm around her waist. “Anuan, I originally thought you would just let those two fend for themselves in the manor. I didn’t expect that you, who are usually so good-natured, would finally give in this time?”
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes turned slightly cold. "She shouldn't have tried to bribe the servants in the manor. If I don't do something about it, who knows what might happen later?"