The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Dongfang Jincheng was much more polite to Li Anjin: "I have something to discuss with her."

Li Anjin: "Is there anything that can't be said face to face?"

Dongfang Jincheng looked at Li Muxia, indicating that she should explain.

Seeing more and more people gathering at the door and looking in their direction, Li Muxia didn't want to make a scene, so she said to Li Anjin, "Brother, it's okay. Prince Rui really needs to see me. We'll be back soon."

Li Anjin looked at Li Muxia, not worried about her safety, but if Li Muxia went with her, even if they were innocent, her reputation would be ruined.

Dongfang Jincheng saw his worry and said, "Don't worry, we're right here in Qiushui Pavilion, in public. What are you worried about me doing to your sister?"

Upon hearing Dongfang Jincheng's words, Li Anjin finally let go of his hand. However, he did not stay in Yongshou Palace but went to a place where he could see Qiushui Pavilion and watch everything that happened inside. Many curious people followed him there.

Dongfang Jincheng led Li Muxia along the corridor, and many people watched this unbelievable scene as their Prince Rui was actually holding hands with a woman.

Seeing this, Wei Shuyue clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh, drawing blood. At the same time, she felt a surge of nervousness, worried that Li Muxia would expose her lie.

Long Xinya: "That despicable Li Muxia."

A hint of jealousy flashed in Nangong Yuqing's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

Inside the Autumn Water Pavilion, Dongfang Jincheng released Li Muxia's hand, took a deep breath with his back to her, and turned to look at her, saying, "Why did you do this?"

Li Muxia's gaze, which had been avoiding hers, returned to Dongfang Jincheng because of those words.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Dongfang Jincheng: "You're still pretending to be confused with me."

He tossed the note to Li Muxia and said, "Read it yourself."

Li Muxia opened it, and there was a message inviting Dongfang Jincheng to Yuexin Pavilion. The handwriting was hers, and even the signature was hers.

Thinking about the matter that Wei Shuyue had asked her for help today, she instantly understood what was going on. She hadn't expected that Wei Shuyue would impersonate her and write a letter to Dongfang Jincheng.

"Your Highness, would you believe me if I said I didn't write this?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng calmed down slightly and said, "Go on."

Li Muxia briefly recounted what Wei Shuyue had asked her for help with that day. Finally, she reiterated, "I really refused her."

After hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng felt a little better.

Looking at Dongfang Jincheng, whose mood had improved, Li Muxia asked, "Your Highness, did you go?"

Dongfang Jincheng felt nauseous at the thought of Wei Shuyue confessing her feelings to him earlier, and snorted coldly, "Yeah, I'm going."

Li Muxia: "So what did you talk about?"

Dongfang Jincheng squinted, moved closer to Li Muxia, and said, "You really want to know."

Li Muxia was startled by Dongfang Jincheng's sudden approach and took a step back, quickly waving her hand and saying, "It was this humble woman who overstepped her bounds."

Looking at Li Muxia's expression, Dongfang Jincheng suddenly found it quite amusing to tease her like this.

He kindly told her about Wei Shuyue's confession to him, adding, "I rejected her."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia felt conflicted. She was somewhat happy to hear Dongfang Jincheng reject Wei Shuyue, but at the same time, she felt guilty because she knew she could never be with him. Dongfang Jincheng had met another woman who liked her so much, and she felt guilty if she missed out on him because of her.

So he said, "Your Highness, actually, Wei Shuyue is the most suitable for you. She has both beauty and talent. Only a woman like her is worthy of Your Highness. Your Highness may wish to try accepting her."

Dongfang Jincheng's face grew darker and darker as he listened to her words. He said coldly, "Say one more word and I'll do it to you right here."

Li Muxia quickly covered her mouth, shook her head, and regretted her loose tongue.

Dongfang Jincheng's anger did not subside because of Li Muxia's obedience. Looking at Li Muxia's evasive eyes, Dongfang Jincheng said helplessly, "Do you really have no feelings for me at all, and are you so eager to push me to someone else?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia dared not look at Dongfang Jincheng and turned her head to the side.

However, only she knew that her heart was also in agony at that moment.

Looking at Li Muxia's silence, Dongfang Jincheng suddenly felt powerless. He knew he shouldn't press her any further, so he turned around and said calmly, "Alright, I understand what you mean. You may go back now."

Li Muxia then looked up at Dongfang Jincheng. Although she only saw his back, she felt that Dongfang Jincheng looked so lonely at this moment, and she wanted to hug him and comfort him.

"Your Majesty, please retire."

Those who had been watching from a distance speculated about what had happened between the two of them after Li Muxia left.

Shangguan Wenya and Li Anran quickly stepped forward.

Shangguan Wenya: "Mu Xia, you and Prince Rui, you two..."

Seeing the concerned looks on their faces, Li Muxia smiled and shook her head at them: "It's nothing, there was just a misunderstanding, but it's all been cleared up."

After saying that, he saw that the Third Princess and the others had also come over.

Li Muxia bowed to the Third Princess and the Fourth Princess and said, "Third Princess, Fourth Princess, I am not feeling well and would like to return first. Please forgive me."

Seeing that Li Muxia's complexion was indeed not good, the Third Princess nodded in agreement and said, "In that case, you should go back first and get some rest."

Li Muxia bowed again: "Thank you, Princess. This humble woman will take her leave."

Shangguan Wenya, Li Anran, and Su Lanzhi were worried about Li Muxia, so they also asked the princess for permission to resign.

Jun Mochen arrived at Qiushui Pavilion. Dongfang Jincheng sensed the person behind him and asked, "Senior brother, what should I do with her?"

Jun Mochen stepped forward, patted Dongfang Jincheng on the shoulder, sighed, and said, "Since ancient times, only love has hurt people the most. Although I don't know what happened between you two, I can see that Xiaxia has feelings for you. I just don't know why she is unwilling to accept you."

Dongfang Jincheng sighed: "Even you, Senior Brother, can see it, but why can't she face her own feelings? At first, I thought she couldn't forget Long Ziheng, so I was willing to wait for her, wait for her to see how good Dongfang Jincheng is, wait for her to let go of that relationship. But recently I've realized that maybe Long Ziheng has nothing to do with us. So what is it? What is it that makes her unwilling to accept me?"

Jun Mochen looked at Dongfang Jincheng and sighed. Men and women in love, indeed.

"Jincheng, I have a way that might help Xiaxia see her own heart clearly. Do you want to give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng turned to look at Jun Mochen: "Senior brother, why are you keeping me in suspense?"

Jun Mochen smiled and uttered four words: "Playing hard to get."