The princess has super powers and space, so what's wrong with being a little arrogant?

Compared with previous fundraising, this time Mu Xiyue and Jiang Yurou, the daughter of Master Jiang, became the center of discussion.

If it weren't for this fundraising, Mu Xiyue would have already forgotten about Jiang Yurou, the one who caused trouble at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

Mu Xiyue became the center of discussion because she donated the five thousand gold coins awarded by the emperor. Jiang Yurou became the center of discussion because she said she admired Mu Xiyue for donating so much, so she donated all the dowry money her mother had saved for her, a total of fifteen thousand taels.

The people of Beijing compared the two, and although Mu Xiyue donated more, public opinion still favored Jiang Yurou. Everyone said that Jiang Yurou had no other income, and that donating all the dowry money her mother had saved for her was truly a noble act.

Mu Xiyue has many assets and a good income, but the five thousand taels of gold were obtained for free, so it can only be considered as a gift to someone else. She is not as generous as Jiang Yurou. Some people in the community even counted Mu Xiyue's assets.

Word of the generous betrothal gift offered by Prince Jin spread throughout Shangjing. It was also widely known that the art gallery on Nan'an Street was co-owned by Mu Xiyue and Prince Jin. Furthermore, Mu Xiyue also owned four shops, two farms, and a hundred acres of fertile land. Furthermore, as a princess personally appointed by the emperor, Mu Xiyue received a stipend from the imperial court.

In this way, it was rumored that Mu Xiyue had a very high income, and as the rumor spread, it became known that she earned hundreds of thousands of silver coins per month.

Mu Xiyue's original intention of donating money was not for fame, so she didn't care about the people's discussions outside. Unexpectedly, these rumors changed after two days.

Basically, it means that Mu Xiyue has such a high income but only donated such a small amount. It is not even her own money, but she wants to use the donation to gain a good reputation. This behavior is too shameless. Moreover, Mu Xiyue is just an orphan who grew up in the countryside. She is not worthy of the elegant Prince Jin.

Jiang Yurou is beautiful, kind-hearted, and the most talented woman in the capital. Only Jiang Yurou is worthy of Prince Jin. I don’t know what kind of charming tricks Mu Xiyue used to bewitch Prince Jin, otherwise why would Prince Jin choose Mu Xiyue instead of Jiang Yurou.

After listening to Xiao Tao's indignant story, Mu Xiyue understood that there must be someone behind the rumor, fanning the flames. It would be impossible for it to spread like this without someone's guidance. She just didn't know who was the mastermind behind it.

Xiao Yibai hurried through the hanging flower gate and came to Mu Xiyue's courtyard, and saw Mu Xiyue sitting on the lounge chair in the corridor with a thoughtful look on her face.

Mu Xiyue smiled at him when she heard the footsteps, "Aren't you busy? Why are you here?"

Xiao Yibai walked to her recliner, lifted her feet and sat down on it, then put her feet on his legs before speaking to her.

"You should have heard about the rumors outside. I've already ordered people to investigate. I came to see you because I was afraid you might think too much. I'm not familiar with Jiang Yurou. Even if I hadn't met you, I wouldn't like someone like her."

Mu Xiyue teased him deliberately, "Miss Jiang is the most talented woman in the capital, and she's incredibly beautiful. Her grandfather is the Imperial Tutor and a renowned scholar, and her father is the dean of the Imperial Academy. How come she's not in your eyes? Tell me the truth, have you ever fallen in love with her? After all, she's completely devoted to you, so why don't you just take her in as your concubine?"

Xiao Yibai looked at the woman who was talking and laughing, pulled her up from the recliner with force, turned around and lay down on the recliner himself, and Mu Xiyue was pulled to lie on him.

"So generous of you to let me take a concubine? Yueyue is really willing to push her husband to another woman, huh?"

Mu Xiyue rested one hand on his shoulder and gently pinched his Adam's apple with the other. "I'm worried that you'll regret it. If you really dare to support another woman, I'll support two gigolos for every woman you support. Anyway, I can't afford to suffer any loss!"

Xiao Yibai's eyes darkened. He raised his hand and pressed it against the back of her head, blocking her lips. The kiss came suddenly, like a violent storm, wanton and fierce, with a sense of punishment and conquest. His tongue ravaged her mouth. Every touch was like an electric current running through her body, making her tremble. She felt as if her breath and her thoughts had been taken away by him, and she could only let him do whatever he wanted.

After the kiss, Xiao Yibai licked his lips and said in a hoarse voice, "Want to keep a gigolo? I won't give you that chance. After having tasted a man as handsome as my husband, how can you still eat other ugly things?"

Mu Xiyue took a deep breath before she said with a look of resentment, "Who's eating who? You used so much force, are my lips swollen?"

Xiao Yibai looked at her shiny and rosy lips, which looked like a delicious peach. He smiled softly and pecked her lips again.

"My Yueyue is so beautiful. Your husband really wants to enter the bridal chamber right now."

Mu Xiyue felt that what Xiao Yibai said was not entirely a joke. The desire surging in his eyes and the changes in his body when his thigh touched him made Mu Xiyue feel that it was very dangerous for the two of them to maintain this position.

"Shaopin, let me go. I'm tired of looking up like this."

Just as Mu Xiyue was struggling to get off him, the courtyard door was pushed open and Xiao Tao's voice came, "Miss, Your Majesty, it's time to eat. Um, I didn't see anything, you guys continue."

Then the courtyard door slammed shut. Outside the courtyard, Qi Yun put his arm around Xiao Tao's waist and said with a smile, "You ran so fast that I couldn't even pull you back. Don't be so reckless next time and ruin the good thing between me and Miss Mu."

Xiao Tao pushed Qi Yun's hand and whispered, "Let me go quickly. We are outside the yard and someone might see us."

Qi Yun couldn't do what she wanted. "It's okay if they see us. We're getting married soon anyway. Everyone in the mansion knows about it. Besides, no one will come here at this time."

Xiao Tao blushed and tried to pry the hand off her waist, "Stop it, let go."

"Then kiss me and I'll let you go." Qi Yun smiled and lowered his head to put his face close to her lips.

Xiao Tao quickly kissed Qi Yun on the face and lowered her head, "Okay, let go."

Before letting her go, Qiyun pecked Xiaotao on the cheek, "Smells so good!"

In the afternoon, Mu Xiyue stayed in Xiao Yibai's study. In less than a day, the secret guards had found out the person behind the rumors.

Jiang Yurou had the fire-stoker at the Imperial Tutor's residence spread the rumor. After a day of spreading it, she realized it wasn't outrageous enough, so she hired someone else to add fuel to the fire. She hired the fire-stoker herself, who rarely left the Imperial Tutor's residence. She thought she wouldn't be able to track her down, but she didn't expect Xiao Yibai's people to find out everything in less than a day.

Mu Xiyue was speechless. "Don't these people have any other tricks? They just spread rumors outside. Xiao Yibai, that Jiang Yurou really loves you!"

Xiao Yibai hid the murderous intent in his eyes and said softly, "A trick doesn't have to be old-fashioned. A good trick is one that works. I'll handle this matter. Also, don't insult true love. The love between Yueyue and my husband is true love."

It was so easy for her to say "husband" that Mu Xiyue didn't even bother to correct him. Anyway, in half a month they would be officially husband and wife.