0p0 Chapter 452 Xie Yilin is here!
Chapter 452 Xie Yilin is here!
In the end, Mu Xin Nuan was tricked and coaxed by Duanmu Chu Ze into solving the problem with her hands.
As for the consequences, Duanmu Chuze was kicked out of Yijing Garden by Mu Xin Nuan and lived in Qinghui Pavilion for a month!
At first, Song Jing was quite happy to hear that the prince and princess had quarreled, thinking that her chance had come. But she didn't expect the princess to be so bold as to actually send the prince to sleep in the study!
I thought my chance had come, but now, I can't even get a glimpse of the prince anymore!
Song Jing was anxious. She was already seventeen, and if she couldn't get into the prince's bed soon, she would soon be an old maid. How could she be willing to marry a servant in the manor?
Mu Xin Nuan had no mind to care about this. Just thinking about Xie Yi Lin coming to Yan Zhou made her feel choked up!
It wasn't that she was afraid of that woman, but it was still a bit of a headache that her husband was always being coveted by others. What if one day he was tricked and killed? Who would she cry to then?
After much thought, Mu Xin Nuan decided she needed to find a way to make Xie Yi Lin give up on him. However, since Xie Yi Lin had chased her all the way from the capital to Yanzhou, she clearly wasn't willing to give him up. Could it be that being someone's concubine was really that good?
In the following days, Mu Xin Nuan claimed to be ill and refused to see anyone, not even Liu Shi from the Lu family.
As for Madam Lu's two visits with Xie Yilin, they were unable to even enter the Prince's residence. When she heard that even Lady Liu had failed to see the Princess, she wondered if she was truly ill. Otherwise, why would she refuse to see Lady Liu, whom she had always protected?
Xie Yilin, however, remained calm about this, and even seemed somewhat pleased. This reaction puzzled Mrs. Lu greatly!
She can't even get through the gates of the Prince's mansion, so what's there to be happy about?
Unable to enter the Prince's residence, and with the Prince currently preoccupied with official business at Qinghui Pavilion, how can they possibly meet with him? And without meeting him, how can Xie Yilin possibly win the Prince's heart?
Back at the Lu residence, Madam Lu said angrily, "That Mu Xin Nuan is really petty! In my opinion, she's clearly faking illness and deliberately avoiding us. She must have found out you came to Yanzhou and doesn't want you to enter the Prince's residence or see the Prince."
Xie Yilin smiled faintly, "Aunt, there's no need to be angry. What's the big deal? So what if she can't enter the Prince's Mansion? There's no rush. Can Mu Xinnuan be sick for the rest of her life? Besides, if her illness persists, I have a way to get my sister-in-law, the Crown Princess, to file a complaint against her. How can someone with such a serious illness be a Princess Consort? How can she become the mistress of Yanzhou?"
Madam Lu's eyes lit up. "This is a good idea! That's right, this is how it should be done."
Actually, they're overthinking it.
Mu Xin Nuan didn't really care much about Xie Yi Lin. The reason she kept claiming to be ill was because she was in her room studying several prescriptions, one for the disaster area and the other to help Liu Shi with her pregnancy.
Furthermore, and most importantly, she was still poring over numerous books to see how many medicinal herbs were suitable for cultivation in Yan. At the same time, besides potatoes, she wanted to try and find other crops that could occasionally substitute for staple foods. That's why she declined all visitors.
Finally, that evening, after pacing outside several times, Duanmu Chuze reluctantly entered the courtyard. He had only taken a few steps when he saw Chunyu approaching.
"Greetings to Your Highness. The Princess Consort said that she has been unwell recently and requests that you rest in the outer courtyard."
"I knew she wasn't feeling well, that's why I came to check on her. Alright, go and tell her I'll be waiting for her in this courtyard."
With that, Duanmu Chuze stopped walking. Chunyu glanced at her master, gave him a thumbs-up, and went back to her room to report.
How could Mu Xin Nuan really not give him any face at all? The reason she hadn't let him come back to stay before was because she had already had the courtyard gate bolted and Chun Yu had specifically warned him. But now it was broad daylight and so many people were watching. If she really pushed Duanmu Chu Ze out, who knows what kind of trouble it would cause.
"Alright, let him in."
Mu Xin Nuan sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation. Then she had several copies of the prescription made and handed them to the guards in the outer courtyard to be sent to Zhao Zihe in Huayang County and several other counties.
"Shouldn't your illness be cured by now?" As soon as he entered the room, seeing Mu Xin Nuan bustling around nervously, Duanmu Chuze felt a little jealous. He truly regretted letting her study medicine in the first place. Now, with all these herbs and such, she's neglecting her proper husband.
"Okay, I understand. I'll have someone spread the word tomorrow. If anyone comes to visit again tomorrow, I certainly won't refuse to see them," Mu Xin Nuan said without looking up.
"Anuan, that Xie Yilin, I find her rather irritating. She's a woman from the inner quarters, so even if she comes to the Changping Prince's Mansion, she'll naturally stay here with you. Can you think of a way to send her back to the capital?"
Mu Xin Nuan then straightened up and looked at him directly. "Your Highness, shouldn't this be my opinion? If we're talking about sending her back to the capital, it's up to you to do it! She's a delicate peony, and she came all the way to this wind-swept Yanzhou for you. You really don't know how to cherish a beautiful woman."
"Oh? So, I'll invite her out today, have a chat, and maybe listen to some music or something?" Duanmu Chuze's voice trailed off with a wicked smirk!
"You dare?" Mu Xinnuan glared at him with her phoenix eyes, her slightly coquettish expression pleasing Duanmu Chuze.
"I wouldn't dare! As long as you let me into the room, I'll do whatever you say, my wife."
Looking at her grinning face, Mu Xin Nuan felt a headache coming on. How did she end up marrying such a scourge? How could he say such shameless and disgraceful things?
Thus, the wise and mighty Prince Chang Le finally got his wish and went to rest in Yijing Garden that very night.
It's just a pity for Miss Song Jing. She dressed up so carefully for so long, but the prince didn't even glance at her. It's so heartbreaking.
The next day, Madam He brought her daughter to visit, and Mu Xin Nuan naturally treated them well. Their conversation was polite and harmonious. However, Mu Xin Nuan knew perfectly well that Madam He's visit was probably not so simple.
Sure enough, after only a cup of tea, Madam He pretended to be embarrassed and said, "I'm not afraid the Princess will laugh at me for saying this. You must have heard that one of my cousins from my maternal family has come to Yanzhou. I'm sure the Princess knows her."