Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

A voice suddenly rang out from the table next to them, shattering the silence. "Is the young lady's injury healed?" The speaker, realizing his abruptness, quickly stood up and bowed repeatedly to apologize. "I'm truly sorry for my rudeness. I'm relieved to see that the young lady is safe and sound." He then bowed to Mu Yunxi and Qin Lan as if they were his equals.

Yongle naturally understood the other party's intentions, but at this moment she had to feign ignorance. In reality, she had already noticed Chen Ruopeng's presence and had been waiting for him to show up. The reason she chose not to rest in the private room was to create an opportunity for Chen Ruopeng to strike up a conversation with her.

"Who are you?" Yongle deliberately put on a curious look and turned to look at the man. Then he made an expression as if he was surprised by the man's appearance.

Mu Yunxi scanned the man like an X-ray, taking in every detail. He was tall and slender, his posture erect, the demeanor of a modest gentleman. His face was like jade, and a heroic air lingered between his brows. His eyes were deep, his nose was high, his lips were pale red, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if concealing an endless tenderness. His hair, half-tied, cascaded down his shoulders. His whole person exuded a gentle, jade-like presence, a truly unforgettable presence.

"I have to say, he does have a nice appearance. No wonder Ayin fell in love with him at first sight in his previous life! It's a pity that he has a black heart." Mu Yunxi thought to herself.

Feeling Mu Yunxi's naked, scrutinizing gaze, tinged with a touch of hostility, the man's heart trembled. He had met many women who would blush and shy upon seeing him, but the woman before him was examining him so openly, even with obvious hostility, which surprised him greatly. Meanwhile, Qin Lan, standing nearby, stared blankly at Chen Ruopeng; but she was simply admiring his appearance, her eyes devoid of possessiveness. In comparison, Qin Lan's reaction seemed more normal. Mu Yunxi's reaction was truly different, which only made him more curious about her. Despite his inner turmoil, he maintained a gentle and warm smile, as if nothing had changed.

Sensing Yongle's infatuated gaze, the man calmly explained the situation. "That day, I was out hunting and found the girl severely injured at the foot of a mountain outside Ping County. I went over to check on her and found she was still breathing, so I rushed her to the nearest Ping County clinic. However, due to important matters, I couldn't stay long, so I left. Later, I went to the clinic again to look for the girl and learned that she had been taken away by the Qin family. The Qin family is well-off and should be able to take good care of her, so I didn't bother them again."

Yongle pretended to be extremely surprised and said, "So you are my benefactor!" But in her heart she was complaining, "Thank you so much! If you hadn't been there, I would have woken up later." In fact, she had already woken up on the way to Ping County, because she just didn't want to see him.

Yongle called Bi'er and ordered: "Go and get all the items I just bought, and pick out some of the best ones to give to this young man." Then, she deliberately asked the man: "May I know your name? Where do you live? How old are you? Are you married?" After asking, she seemed to realize that her questions were a bit abrupt, and hurriedly explained: "It's just... I just want to know so that I can better repay you for saving my life. I hope you don't blame me." After speaking, she lowered her head and pretended to be extremely shy.

Seeing Yongle's performance, Chen Ruopeng was extremely pleased. His face flushed from neck to cheeks, yet he pretended to be a gentleman, hesitating slightly as he said, "My last name is Chen, and I'm the second child in my family. Miss... Miss, you can just call me... Chen Er. I'm... not married yet." Mu Yunxi couldn't help but admire his expression, as if he were also captivated by Yongle, yet he maintained a humble and gentlemanly image. She gave Yongle a look that said, "You can't do it!" as if to say, "Look at how good he is at acting." Unseen, Yongle pinched her hard. Mu Yunxi gritted her teeth, swallowing the pain, staring at Yongle with wide eyes.

Then, Chen Ruopeng said, "There's no need to repay the favor." When he saw Bier coming over with something in her arms, he quickly refused and said, "Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Miss, don't worry. As long as you are safe, I will be relieved." After saying that, he quickly glanced at Yongle and quickly lowered his head. His eyes were full of emotions that were hard to ignore, and then he forced himself to suppress them.

Mu Yunxi exclaimed in her heart again: "What amazing acting skills! No wonder Ayin couldn't resist him in the previous life. He's just a little too eager. Could it be that... he has learned that Ayin is about to leave?" Then, Mu Yunxi leisurely picked up the teacup, savoring the tea fragrance in it, and no longer paid attention to Chen Ruopeng.

After Chen Ruopeng felt the scrutinizing gaze finally fade, he feigned a casual glance toward Mu Yunxi. The young girl before him was about twelve or thirteen years old. Though still young, anyone with a discerning eye could see she was a natural beauty, destined to blossom into a graceful young lady, perhaps even comparable to Yongle. Chen Ruopeng couldn't help but ponder, "This girl is so young, yet her eyes are so sharp. It gives me a chill. What will she be like when she grows up?" He had a strong feeling that this Mu girl would ruin her plans. This thought fueled Chen Ruopeng's murderous intent. He had recently thoroughly investigated the Qin family and Mu Yunxi and her daughter, who were staying at the Qin residence. He naturally knew the identities of Mu Yunxi and Qin Lan.

Bi'er looked at Yongle's expression, hesitated for a moment, and finally placed the item on Chen Ruopeng's desk. Seeing this, Chen Ruopeng quickly stood up and wanted to refuse, but then he heard Yongle's somewhat resentful voice: "Second Master Chen, do you dislike it? Don't you want to accept it?"

Chen Ruopeng acted as if he was afraid that the beauty would be sad, and quickly waved his hands and said, "No, young lady, it's just that when I saved you, I didn't think about asking you to repay me! I hope you don't misunderstand me." As he spoke, his face showed a sincere expression, as if he was really worried that Yongle would misunderstand him.

Seeing this, Yongle acted as if he admired his selfless attitude and said softly, "Sir, you are so noble and upright. I really admire you." Her voice was so soft and gentle that people couldn't help but feel pity for her.

Chen Ruopeng on the other side also quickly replied: "Miss, you are too kind to praise me. I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it!" There was a hint of humility and embarrassment on his face, as if he was flattered by Yongle's praise.

Yongle nodded slightly and asked shyly, "Mr. Chen, there is no need to be so modest. May I know your name? You haven't told me where you live just now. When the elders of your family come someday... I can go and thank you." After she finished speaking, she lowered her head shyly, her cheeks slightly red, like a blooming peach blossom.

Mu Yunxi just watched the two of them perform quietly, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "They are both good actors!"

Qin Lan, who was standing by, was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth. At first, she was indeed amazed by Chen Ruopeng's appearance, but soon she heard the two of them start chatting. Looking at Luo Ran's appearance, she felt a little unreal. After all, during the time they spent together in the Qin family, she knew very well that Luo Ran was not someone who was easily deceived by beauty. And the way she acted at this moment was more like the state when she was acting with Sister Yun Xi. Qin Lan knew what Luo Ran was doing, so she sat there obediently, eating tea and snacks quietly, neither looking around nor speaking.

After learning Chen Ruopeng's full name and address, the three stood up and prepared to return to the Qin residence. However, as they left, Chen Ruopeng's previously gentle expression instantly vanished, replaced by a determined look. He stared coldly in the direction Mu Yunxi and the others left until they were completely out of sight, then turned and left. Meanwhile, Mu Yunxi and Yongle, who had already left the teahouse, exchanged a smile, then returned to the Qin residence with Qin Lan, chatting and laughing.

Around noon the next day, the men who had come to escort Yongle finally arrived. Their name was Lin Wenyuan, a second-rank minister and Yongle's uncle. He had brought two divisions of soldiers with him. From afar, the soldiers looked dashing and energetic, clearly a well-trained elite force.

Yongle, Mu Yunxi and others were standing at the gate of the Qin family. The only people from the Qin family who came out to greet them were Qin Donglai and his wife. Qin Fusheng and Master Qin were not in good health, so when someone came to report them, Yongle told them not to greet them.

Gazing at the middle-aged man approaching from a distance, he was about forty years old, his air thick with scholarly eloquence, his every step pulsating with the rhythm of poetry and literature. He had a handsome face, his brows revealing a calm and intelligent gaze, his eyes gleaming with a profound insight into the world. His manners were gentle and refined, and he wore regal official uniform, his lapels fluttering, and his gait carried an air of extraordinary grace. Perhaps from the rapid journey, his face was etched with fatigue; but upon seeing Yongle, that fatigue largely faded.

Seeing Mu Yunxi sizing up the newcomer, Yongle smiled and introduced, "This is my second uncle, the current second-rank minister."

Mu Yunxi looked at the second-rank minister and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, praising him: "Everyone in your family is very good-looking."

Yongle couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, and jokingly said, "Of course, our family has good genes! Are you envious? Why don't you consider choosing a husband from among my cousins? I guarantee they'll all be handsome."

Xiao Yao, who was standing by, heard this and helplessly called out, "Princess."

Mu Yunxi and Yongle didn't deliberately lower their voices when they spoke, so Xiao Yao, who was standing nearby, could clearly hear their conversation. The two girls seemed open to all topics, even discussing the type of man they would choose as a husband right in front of her. And her daughter was becoming increasingly bold, daring to discuss everything with the princess. She had previously privately advised Mu Yunxi, but she hadn't expected the girl to directly drag her into the conversation. After spending nearly a month together, the three of them gradually became close friends who could talk about anything.