However, Shen Muxue is not an easy lamb to deal with. Her return this time is not without purpose. She mainly wants to work hard to promote a good interactive relationship between Shen Luoxi and King Xuan. After all, she still has an unfinished marriage constraint with the latter, which is one of the very unfavorable factors for completing the task assigned by the emperor.

Besides, now that she knew that Lord Anguo and Prince Xuan were both at home, it was estimated that this lady would not act too rashly.

As if God had heard her wish, as soon as Shen Muxue stepped into the mansion, Prince Xuan came to visit and asked to see her specifically.

The two had known each other since childhood and had met countless times in the Empress Dowager's Palace. They were no longer bound by the boundaries between ordinary men and women.

Under Shen Luoxi's jealous gaze, the two came to a pavilion and started chatting.

Shen Luoxi's eyes were full of envy and unwillingness, but she didn't say anything, just stood aside silently.

"Sister Xue'er, you've worked so hard. You've been out there for the past twenty days. I really don't know how much I've missed you. Is your body adapting well? I've sent you a lot of supplements. Remember to take more."

Prince Xuan said with a smile, his tone full of concern, but the meaning in his eyes made Shen Muxue confused.

There seems to be a different purpose behind these words.

Shen Muxue looked at King Xuan in confusion. What was this guy planning? Did he want to abandon Shen Luoxi and treat her well again?

She speculated secretly in her heart, but maintained a polite smile on her face: "Your Highness, thank you for your trouble, but the Queen Mother and the Emperor have already given me a lot. I can't finish so much by myself. If Your Highness doesn't mind, you can give it to my sister. She has obviously lost a lot of weight recently."

Shen Muxue's words were gentle and appropriate, but they hinted at a hint of sarcasm.

Prince Xuan's face flushed instantly, and his tone was filled with dissatisfaction: "Do you think I'm interested in Shen Luoxi? Are you angry? Actually, you misunderstood. I only love you in my heart."

He paused and continued, "Some time ago, you always lived in the palace, which gave Shen Luoxi the opportunity to get close to me, but I have already told her very clearly, no matter whose child you are, the person I really want is you - Shen Muxue."

"You've made great contributions in this fight against the epidemic. Is there any woman in the world who can compare to you? How about we go and ask the Queen Mother and the Emperor to decree our marriage now? I want everyone in the world to know that you are the only one in my heart."

King Xuan's voice became increasingly gentle, as if he had truly poured all his emotions into it.

Shen Muxue understood instantly: It turned out that King Xuan had acted too weak during the epidemic before, and now that she was in the limelight, he just wanted to take advantage of it.

If they get married at this time, the good reputation accumulated by Shen Muxue will naturally benefit Prince Xuan's Mansion. This prince has indeed made a good calculation.

She sneered in her heart, but remained calm and rational on the surface.

However, it is not easy to take advantage of this.

Just when Shen Muxue was about to refuse, she inadvertently glanced at a tree next to her and found a little maid eavesdropping.

This unexpected discovery gave her an idea, and she immediately changed her mind and asked, "Are you sure Shen Luoxi is not in your heart? After all, you two have been very close recently."

"How is that possible! She and I are just ordinary friends. I have always treated her as my own sister. I love you wholeheartedly."

In order to express his intentions, King Xuan's tone was full of determination.

To convince the other party, Prince Xuan practically swore in his heart, "We have been childhood sweethearts for so many years. The feelings we have for each other are very deep. How can anyone else easily replace us? Please believe me, Sister Xue'er."

After hearing such a promise, "Okay, as long as you don't meet her again in the future, I will choose to trust you."

Shen Muxue's voice was calm but with unquestionable power. It was obviously a very important request.

Seeing that the conversation seemed to be making some progress, King Xuan felt delighted and reached out to hold Shen Muxue's hand to express his gratitude, but he didn't expect the other party to coldly avoid him.

Sensing the other party's cold attitude, Prince Xuan felt a little embarrassed, but he still mustered up the courage to make his next suggestion: "How about we go find the Queen Mother and discuss our marriage now?"

Regarding the sudden invitation, "The country is in danger, I don't have the mood to talk about love. Besides, I want to see how the prince will behave next."

Shen Muxue responded indifferently, her words revealing her great concern for the current situation and her curiosity about the future actions of the person in front of her.

After King Xuan left, Shen Muxue did not rush anywhere, but walked calmly towards where Shen Luoxi might appear.

According to the information, the little maid who was hiding behind the tree should soon tell the future "opponent" the content of the conversation that just took place.

When the two finally met face to face, they saw that the person standing in front of them looked unhappy, especially the red eyes.

"Sister, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell? I noticed that you seem to have lost a lot of weight these days."

Shen Muxue showed a concerned expression on the surface, but in fact, she was full of satisfaction in her sense of control over the current situation.

Faced with such caring words, Shen Luoxi forced a smile.

"Since returning home, we two sisters haven't been able to get together properly. Do you know that I'm getting married soon? I'm really reluctant to leave this place soon."

"What? You're getting married?"

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, shocking Shen Luoxi completely, and her face became even paler.

There was news before that Shen Muxue had clearly expressed her disagreement with Prince Xuan’s proposal, so why has the situation taken such a big turn now?

Does this mean that I have completely lost my chance?

Shen Muxue looked at Shen Luoxi with a smile, a sly look in her eyes: "Sister, don't you know? Prince Xuan comes to me every few days to ask for marriage, and every time he is so happy. Today he was so anxious that he wanted to drag me to see the Queen Mother. I flatly refused at the time, but seeing how eager he was, I feel a little regretful now. I think I should agree to him. I will ask him to come over again tomorrow and we will discuss it properly."

"Sister, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell? Oh, sister, don't faint, stay calm first..."

Early the next morning, King Xuan arrived as promised.

As soon as I walked into the yard, I saw that the flowers and plants in the yard looked particularly bright.

Shen Luoxi followed in soon after, with a barely perceptible nervousness on her face.

"Sister, father has something urgent to discuss with you. Please come over quickly. I will entertain the prince for a while."

As soon as Shen Luoxi finished speaking, a hint of uneasiness and expectation flashed in her eyes.

Shen Luoxi was in deep thought and obviously had some plans for this arrangement.

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