Forced love, an inescapable fate

Mu Qingli naturally knew that Wanyue brought up this topic specifically to help her stop having any wild thoughts. Now that she knew her intentions, she naturally went along with her wishes.

"You mean Brother Su? Of course I treat him as a friend."

But this is indeed the case. From the very beginning, Mu Qingli only regarded Su Minsheng as a friend who was easier to talk to. She never thought of anything else.

"My princess, you're really clueless. Didn't you feel that Doctor Su liked you? Every time Doctor Su saw you, his eyes sparkled. No, they were filled with affection. He never showed this expression to other women."

"Really? Why didn't I feel that? You must have seen it wrong. Brother Su is just a gentle person. He looks at everyone like that, including Aunt Lu who sells sweet potatoes. That time when I took Aunt Lu to see him for treatment, he looked at her the same way. So you must have seen it wrong."

"How is it possible, Princess? I am at least two years older than you. Just like you said, I have eaten more meals than you have eaten in two years. How can I not see that he has feelings for you?"

"this......"

Mu Qingli was a little speechless. Wanyue was really studious. She could remember everything he said and use it reasonably. She was really studious.

"Wanyue, you can't tell if someone likes you based on their eyes alone. For example, some people are born with peach blossom eyes, and they look at everyone with the same affectionate gaze. Even if they look at a dog on the side of the road, you would think they are affectionate. Brother Su is not like that, but he is always gentle and polite to everyone, with a smile on his face. So you may have misunderstood."

Wanyue naturally didn't believe her words. She already knew Su Minsheng's feelings the night she left Dongli Town.

Wanyue felt that Mu Qingli was a little slow in terms of feelings, and thought that she should have a good talk with her so that she could not think about other people and other things besides Jiang Ci.

If she had someone she liked, she probably wouldn't be so stupid as to let others take advantage of her.

She made up her mind and continued to persuade him earnestly.

"Princess, honestly, do you think Doctor Su is quite good-looking?"

This is undeniable, Mu Qingli nodded.

"This is natural."

"Then do you think Dr. Su is a reliable person?"

"Of course he is. He dedicated himself to helping my brother cure the poison and treating those elderly people without compensation. This shows that he is kind-hearted and a good person. He is definitely reliable."

Wan Yue patted her thigh. "Isn't that right? I remember the princess told me that the man you like should be good-looking and reliable. Doctor Su meets both of these criteria, so would you consider him?"

Mu Qingli supported his chin with his hand and stared straight at Wanyue, trying hard to see something in her eyes.

Wan Yue felt embarrassed by her stare, "What's wrong, Princess? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Wanyue, do you really want me to choose a man today? Why do I feel like you want to marry me off right away? There's something wrong with you, something very wrong."

Wan Yue felt a little guilty and didn't dare to look her in the eye. She stammered, "No, Princess, you're overthinking it. I just thought you were eighteen years old and it was time to think about the important things in your life. I just mentioned it casually."

"Oh? I would have forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. In terms of age, you are two years older than me. Shouldn't you be more anxious? You are already twenty years old. Aunt Lu's daughter is younger than you and she already has two children. So, what's going on between you and Bai Yu? I've seen you flirting with each other for the past two years. Why don't you tell me about it?"

When Wan Yue heard her mention Bai Yu, she looked incredulous.

"You said I was flirting with him? When have I ever flirted with him? You don't know how annoying he is. I get annoyed just by seeing him, and yet I still flirt with him."

Seeing that Wanyue was a little angry and anxious, and even stood up, Mu Qingli hurriedly pulled the hem of her skirt.

"Why are you so anxious? I just said it casually. But Bai Yu is not bad. He is good at martial arts, asks questions diligently, and his appearance is also within the aesthetic range. Would you like to consider him?"

"Is he good? Apart from his many bad ideas, his bad mouth, and his mediocre kung fu, I don't see any good qualities in him. Even if no one wants him in the future, I won't be interested in him."

Bai Yu, who was being teased by crickets behind his back, sneezed continuously.

"this......"

Wan Yue's words successfully made Mu Qingli doubt his own eyesight. Could it be that seeing the two of them together from time to time in the past two years had made him blind?

Or does Bai Yu also have a pair of peach blossom eyes, and looks at everyone with deep affection?

But it was obvious that he didn't look at me the same way as he looked at Wanyue. Why did he say that when he looked at me? Sometimes I felt that every time he looked at me, I felt a little conflicted, and a little... anyway, it was a feeling that I didn't quite understand.

And how should I put it when he looked at Jiang Ci? He felt a slight sense of respect, the kind of feeling a subordinate has when looking at his boss. Anyway, it was quite complicated.

But every time I saw Wanyue, I clearly saw that his eyes narrowed into slits when he smiled, and most of the time he looked a little flattering. Was all this just an illusion?

Mu Qingli was a little confused, but seeing Wanyue's reaction so big, it must be that the flowing water has feelings but the falling flowers are indifferent.

"Forget it, I just said it. You're reacting so strongly, I must have seen it wrong. But Wanyue, compared to me, I think you're more anxious about your life's major event, don't you agree? How about I ask my brother to help you find someone in the army?"

Wan Yue shook her head like a rattle, "Princess, this is unnecessary. I'm not in a hurry. Weren't we talking about your business? Why are you bringing me into this?"

"You're not in a hurry, and I'm even less so. As for the person you like, it all depends on fate. When fate arrives, you'll naturally meet him or her. But that's all for the future. The most important thing right now is to find a backer for A-di."

Wanyue felt a little powerless. After talking for a long time, she was back to square one. She was a little angry at the lack of fighting spirit.

"Princess, if you think about it carefully, His Highness may not be as fragile as you think. Perhaps he has the ability to gain a foothold in Shangjing. The fact that he was able to escape so many assassins and return to Shangjing safely proves that his skills and strategies are not bad. Even General Feng praised him highly. Think about it, even without General Feng, he could still protect himself. Besides, General Feng has made it clear that he will take care of His Highness. You don't need to burden yourself. Just do your best."