Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

But now, thinking about what happened today, and considering how much her younger sister had suffered over the past three years, Chu Yinnan found herself in a difficult position.

Chu Yinnan is kind-hearted by nature, so her reaction is perfectly normal. Chu Yingge didn't press Chu Yinnan to make a decision anymore. As long as Chu Yinnan always stood by her side, that was enough.

“Brother, I won’t force you anymore, but promise me that if they ever dare to plot against us like this again, you will not be lenient.”

"it is good."

Chu Yinnan breathed a sigh of relief; this subtle action naturally did not escape Chu Yingge's eyes.

This older brother is too kind and easily bullied. It seems she'll have one more burden to bear in the future.

……

In the dead of night, in the quiet of the night, a figure suddenly flashed out from the backyard of the Prime Minister's residence and quickly disappeared.

Not long after the first figure left, another figure hurriedly followed.

Chu Yingge stopped and quickly slipped into a dark alley. Although she didn't know internal energy, she could still sense that someone was following her, and that someone was a master.

Turning around, in the moonlight, Chu Yingge naturally recognized the person who had been following her as the man who had saved her time and time again.

He frowned involuntarily, stood with his hands behind his back, looking aloof and lonely.

Why are you following me?

"Are you sneaking around like this because you're up to something shady?" Mu Ziyuan didn't answer Chu Yingge's question directly, but instead looked at Chu Yingge with a meaningful expression.

The woman he set his sights on is no ordinary woman; she discovered him in such a short time. It's getting more and more interesting.

She stepped back, as if to maintain a safe distance. A gentle breeze swept through Chu Yingge's heart. She had seen all kinds of men, but she had never met such an elusive man.

Her intuition told her that the man in front of her was too dangerous and she should stay away.

"What I do has nothing to do with you? You and I are just benefactors to each other."

"Speaking of my benefactor, I really remembered something." Mu Ziyuan walked towards Chu Yingge with a smile on his lips.

"I remember you promised me that if I wanted anything, you would give it to me without hesitation. You haven't forgotten, have you?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten that." Chu Yingge stood still, letting Mu Ziyuan approach, but her hand quietly went to her waist.

Have you decided what you want?

"I want you."

The three words, spoken softly by Mu Ziyuan, carried a hint of warmth, causing Chu Yingge's heart to skip a beat for no apparent reason.

She had never been good at matters of the heart, and when she suddenly heard someone say that, she felt a strange sensation in her heart, but that feeling quickly disappeared.

Clearing her throat, Chu Yingge quickly regained her composure, and the smile in her eyes became even brighter.

"This matter is indeed a bit tricky. As you've probably heard, I am the Seventh Prince's consort, personally betrothed by the Emperor. If you can win over the Seventh Prince, I will naturally come to you willingly. But if you can't, then don't blame me."

"Would you obediently marry the Seventh Prince?" Mu Ziyuan thought of Chu Yanran lying on the bed earlier, and he was already certain that the person in front of him was absolutely unwilling to marry him.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have pulled this stunt out of nowhere.

Upon hearing Mu Ziyuan's words, Chu Yingge's smile vanished, she crossed her arms, and her eyes were filled with coldness.

“I was reluctant at first, but now I’ve changed my mind.”

"Why?"

"Because it's good to have a big tree to lean on for shade!"

Mu Ziyuan was naturally dissatisfied with Chu Yingge's reason and couldn't help but ask another question.

"As everyone knows, the Seventh Prince is not a powerful person, so how could he be a big tree?"

"Because I will make him a big tree!"

Chu Yingge didn't press the matter further. The meaning was clear enough; if the person in front of her wanted to ask anything more, she could only remain silent.

She has the power but no official status, while the Seventh Prince has the official status but no power. If the two of them join forces, they can definitely become a force that Qingshui Kingdom cannot ignore.

After passing Mu Ziyuan, Chu Yingge's figure quickly disappeared into the darkness.

Looking in the direction where Chu Yingge disappeared, Mu Ziyuan's eyes became even more meaningful. This woman was becoming more and more interesting to him; she actually wanted to rely on a powerful figure for protection.

But it doesn't matter, he's willing to be her support.

Once Chu Yingge was sure no one was following her, she slipped into the Seventh Prince's mansion.

She came tonight to negotiate with her soon-to-be husband.

A remark from Chu Yinnan during the day reminded her that she would have to get married sooner or later, and it was better to marry someone who could benefit her than someone else.

Although she had never met this so-called Seventh Prince, they could benefit from each other as long as they reached a consensus. She just didn't know if this Seventh Prince was that sensible.

Chu Yingge had already visited the Seventh Prince's Mansion once, so the second time was naturally easy for her, and she quickly found the Bamboo Garden.

She gently pushed open the door, but before Chu Yingge could see anything clearly, she was surrounded by darkness.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely panic, but Chu Yingge was different. She didn't sense any killing intent, so she naturally had nothing to be nervous about.

"Is this how the Seventh Prince treats his guests?" he said coldly, without the slightest hint of panic.

Mu Ziyuan chuckled. This composure under pressure was exactly what he wanted. He deliberately lowered his voice and spoke slowly.

"Sneaking into my room in the dead of night, that's hardly something a guest would do."

"Of course I'm not a guest anymore, because soon I'll be one of us."

Feeling in the darkness, Chu Yingge found a place to sit down. Since she was there to negotiate, she naturally had to adopt a negotiating posture.

Mu Ziyuan chuckled. Indeed, he liked the term "one of their own" quite a bit.

Unlike other young ladies, the person in front of me was surprisingly attractive because she lacked any affectation.

“Even so, you shouldn’t be here at this time.”

"I'm here to negotiate with the prince."

"Is that so?" Mu Ziyuan deliberately drew out his words: "In that case, I'd like to see what you have to offer me in exchange for negotiation?"

"I have made ample preparations for my arrival, but isn't it a bit unreasonable for Your Highness to conceal your true identity?" Chu Yingge said calmly, her tone clearly carrying dissatisfaction.

She came here today for mutual benefit; if she wasn't on a level playing field from the start, things will only get more unfair in the future.

She has always preferred to be in charge of her own affairs, and she would never do anything that is not under her control.