0p0 Chapter 243 Mutual Affection?
Chapter 243 Mutual Affection?
When Rong Yue came in, she saw such an ambiguous and eye-catching scene!
The incomparably handsome Prince Chang Le had one hand on the table and the other hand gently touching his young mistress's forehead. His eyes were filled with tenderness and care, making him a pleasing sight to behold!
Rong Yue only came to her senses after Mu Xin Nuan made a very inappropriate and heartbreaking gesture.
Duanmu Chuze, his hand trembling from the heavy slap she'd given him, looked at her with a reproachful expression. "Don't you have any conscience? If I wasn't worried about you getting hurt by that bottle, would I have done this?"
"You still dare to say that?" Mu Xin Nuan glared at him.
"Okay! Although I did have some intentions towards you, I didn't expect it to be such an intimate gesture! It's not my fault that your head almost bumped into this vase, is it?"
Mu Xin Nuan had no other recourse but to glare at him. She gave Rong Yue another fierce look and said, "What are you still standing there for? Where's the tea?"
"Uh? Oh!" Rong Yue quickly put the tea down, then put away the tea tray, and stood behind Mu Xin Nuan.
With an outsider suddenly present, Duanmu Chuze felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"Are you sure you want this little girl to hear what I'm about to say?"
After a moment's thought, Mu Xin Nuan realized that Rong Yue was really not suitable to stay here, so she reluctantly told Rong Yue to leave.
"Although the Empress did not directly grant Ming Wang's request, Ming Wang probably won't give up so easily, right?"
"Of course! How could someone as stubborn as him give up so easily? But don't worry, Father and Mother will never agree to bestow a marriage upon him. However, you still need to be careful. If things don't work out with Mother, Prince Ming will definitely think of other ways."
"Other? Could it be that he would invite a matchmaker? As a dignified prince, isn't he afraid of being ridiculed?" Mu Xin Nuan said with great disdain.
“You’re right. He certainly wouldn’t directly ask a matchmaker, but what if the Princess Consort, or a concubine of the Prince Consort, came to visit?”
"What?" Mu Xin Nuan said incredulously, "That's impossible, isn't it? The Princess Consort of Ming would personally come to my mother's door to persuade her just to create a rival for her love? Is she crazy?"
Duanmu Chuze curled his lips, "The Prince of Ming is a man of deep thoughts! Who knows? Besides, since he has this idea, and now that Mu Chang'an has gained the Emperor's favor, isn't it perfectly normal for him to use the name of marriage to win him over?"
"How could that be? Father wouldn't even agree to let me be your concubine, so how could he possibly agree to Prince Ming's request?"
Duanmu Chuze chuckled a few times, "Yes! That's right! Exactly. I'm many times better than King Ming! At least for now, I'm still keeping myself pure for you! Just in that respect, Brother King Ming can't compare to me. Right?"
"You're talking nonsense again!" Mu Xin Nuan glared at him, but knowing that glaring was useless, she simply said, "Let me ask you, what should we do if the Prince of Ming refuses to give up?"
"Don't worry. He's a prince, he wouldn't do anything too low-class! Besides, he has to consider his status and reputation, wouldn't he? How could he possibly do something like seizing a subject's daughter? Even Father Emperor would never allow it."
Mu Xin Nuan thought about it and agreed. After all, the Prince Ming was a prince, and there was no need for him to risk his reputation for her sake.
"However, you should be careful with Princess Ming. You should also discuss with Madam Mu later, and try to decline any occasions where Princess Ming is present. If you really can't refuse, try to have as little contact with her as possible."
Duanmu Chuze's eyes flickered. "Princess Ming is no pushover, and there's also Consort Luo. The Ming Prince's residence is quite lively!"
"Yes. I understand. Ming Wang and Mu Xinyao are clever enough to use this trick to divert my mother's attention! However, since I'm determined to do this, how could I possibly give up halfway?"
"what do you mean?"
“Since both families have expressed their willingness, it’s best to finalize it as soon as possible.” Mu Xin Nuan said, giving him a meaningful look. “Your Highness, persuading Marquis Dingyuan and his wife shouldn’t be too difficult, right?”
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow. "You little brat, you've got your eye on me again! Fine! Leave this to me. I'll make sure you get what you want, how about it?"
"You said it yourself! At the very least, I want their marriage to be finalized as soon as possible. Once they've exchanged betrothal gifts, then the matter will be half settled!"
"Okay! I'll arrange it as soon as possible. Don't worry."
After Duanmu Chuze finished speaking, he felt that he had overlooked something again. When he looked at Mu Xin Nuan's slightly flushed cheeks, he remembered the purpose of his visit today. His handsome face immediately fell, and he looked at the beauty in front of him with a slightly resentful expression. He looked as pitiful as could be.
Mu Xin Nuan noticed his gaze, looked up, and was surprised to see this scene, which she found somewhat amusing!
He was clearly an invincible general, a valiant and mighty man, yet now he's putting on such a pitiful act. It's truly hilarious!
In fact, Mu Xin Nuan did chuckle.
When Duanmu Chuze saw her smile, although her expression still held a hint of sorrow, her eyes softened considerably, and the light in them became gentler and more indulgent.
"You really have no conscience! She ran around for you, and you were having an affair with another man behind her back. Mu Xin Nuan, just how hard is your heart?"
"Stop talking nonsense! Don't ruin my reputation." Mu Xin Nuan suppressed a laugh and said coquettishly.
"You really are heartless! All you care about is your reputation, and you don't care about my feelings at all? I've done so much for you, and you won't even give me a kind look! It's really heartbreaking."
As he spoke, Duanmu Chuze seemed to feel that his expression was not sorrowful enough, so he even made a gesture like Xi Shi clutching her heart, as if his heart was really in great pain!
Seeing him like this, how could Mu Xin Nuan possibly hold back? She laughed even more heartily!
Seeing her smiling happily, Duanmu Chuze also grinned. Although he didn't say anything, the warm smile on his face, full of doting affection, truly touched the soft spot in Mu Xin Nuan's heart, making her heart unable to calm down for a long time!
The three guards outside, listening to the laughter coming from inside the house, looked at each other, all thinking the same thing: it seemed that their mistress's true love must be this gentleman inside!