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

Chu Yinnan's request really put Mu Zi in a dilemma. Others might not know what kind of person his prince was, but surely he did?

Once a decision is made, it cannot be easily changed.

But the person in front of him was not someone to be offended; he was the princess's own brother, a distinguished guest of the royal palace.

For a moment, there was a dilemma.

Chu Yinnan wasn't one to force people to do things against their will, and judging from Mu Zi's expression, she knew that this matter was probably impossible to accomplish.

"Fine, I won't make things difficult for you. Since you're unwilling, I'll go and talk to them myself."

"it is good."

Mu Zi had been waiting for Chu Yin Nan's words. He didn't want to end up like Zhu Bajie looking in the mirror, neither being a good person nor a bad one. Since Chu Yin Nan was willing to handle this matter himself, he couldn't be happier.

As if he had overheard Mu Zi and Chu Yinnan's conversation, Mu Ziyuan pushed open the door with a creak and walked out of the room.

He glanced at Chu Yinnan, then at Mu Zi, before walking to the stone table to sit down. He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea, but did not put it in his mouth; he simply played with the teacup.

Seeing this, Mu Zi hurriedly walked behind her master and stood properly. It seemed that Young Master Chu would not be able to take the princess away today. Hopefully, Young Master Chu could read the room, otherwise, he could only pray for good luck.

Chu Yinnan curtsied, cupped his hands, and bowed his head, thus completing the greeting: "Yinnan greets Your Highness."

"No need for formalities," she said softly, but her eyes remained fixed on the teacup in her hand.

Chu Yinnan raised her head, looked at the person in front of her, and recalled the label she had used to describe him: a good-for-nothing with the title of prince. But now it seemed that such a label was about to become obsolete.

"Your Highness probably knows the purpose of my trip."

“Hmm.” is another monosyllabic character.

Chu Yinnan was speechless. She gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and said, "Since that's the case, please don't make things difficult for me, Your Highness. Let me take my sister away so that she won't cause you any trouble."

"I don't mind the trouble."

"..." Chu Yinnan choked, and her gaze towards Mu Ziyuan became somewhat strange.

Standing behind Mu Ziyuan, Mu Zi suppressed her laughter, her gaze towards Chu Yinnan carrying a hint of anticipation.

His prince has the ability to infuriate people to death.

Letting out a long breath, Chu Yinnan calmed herself down and spoke again: "I'm sure Your Highness knows how important reputation is to a girl. Although my sister is the Emperor's chosen consort for the Seventh Prince, she hasn't married Your Highness yet, so it might not be appropriate for her to stay in the Seventh Prince's residence."

"Is there something wrong?" Mu Ziyuan asked softly.

Chu Yinnan was taken aback, but quickly realized: "Of course it's inappropriate. If a woman's reputation is damaged, she will be looked down upon by her husband's family in the future."

"I do not find it offensive."

"..."

Chu Yinnan was speechless after being choked by Mu Ziyuan's words, and could only turn to Mu Zi behind Mu Ziyuan for help.

Upon receiving Chu Yinnan's pleading look, Mu Zi ignored it, turned around, and faced away from Chu Yinnan. He had finally managed to extricate himself from this matter, so why would he jump back in?

Putting down his teacup, Mu Ziyuan's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression. He knew that Chu Yinnan was acting in Chu Yingge's best interest, which was why she dared to speak to him so rudely. If it were anyone else, he would have dragged them out and beaten them to death long ago!

"I know you are worried about the Princess, but I will absolutely not let her leave until I see her wake up."

"Your Majesty..."

Chu Yinnan thought about it for a moment but ultimately didn't say the rest. He was very gratified to see his younger sister find a good home.

Oh well, he'd be a member of the Seventh Prince's Mansion sooner or later anyway, so why should he be bothered by these things?

“Since Your Highness insists on this, then Yin Nan will not say anything more. However, the rumors in the capital still need to be dealt with. After all, my sister is still a member of the Prime Minister’s household. It would not be good if she were talked about like this.”

"I will handle this." After saying that, Mu Ziyuan looked at Mu Zi behind him. Before he could speak, Mu Zi already understood what he meant.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will take care of it immediately."

Watching Mu Zi's departing figure, Chu Yinnan sighed deeply, bowed to Mu Ziyuan, and then left the Seventh Prince's Mansion.

The bamboo garden became quiet again.

Chu Yingge stood by the door in the room, a hint of tenderness in her eyes. She had heard everything Chu Yinnan and Mu Ziyuan had said.

What have I done to deserve meeting these two men, one a family member and the other a lover? This life is already enough.

Feeling a mix of emotions, Chu Yingge hurriedly returned to her bed and lay down when she heard Mu Ziyuan walking towards the room.

His eyes were tightly closed, as if he had never woken up.

Mu Ziyuan walked into the room and looked at the person lying on the bed. A sense of worry rose in his heart. So much time had passed and the person in front of him still hadn't woken up. It seemed that he should send a message by carrier pigeon to ask that person to come over!

Just as Mu Ziyuan was about to walk towards the desk, the person on the bed suddenly moved. Hearing the noise, Mu Ziyuan hurriedly went over.

The person on the bed slowly woke up, and Mu Ziyuan's tense expression could finally relax.

"How are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?"

"It hurts." Chu Yingge wasn't lying; her whole body really hurt, especially the places where she had been hit, where the wounds burned with pain.

Mu Ziyuan felt a pang of heartache mixed with exasperation: "You deserve it. If you dare to gamble with yourself again, you're finished!"

"This isn't a gamble; it's the best plan so far. Only by pushing me out can we protect you." Although Chu Yingge knew that Mu Ziyuan was worried about her, she still felt uncomfortable hearing these words.

Mu Ziyuan's face was tinged with anger, and the temperature around him dropped instantly. Chu Yingge naturally noticed this as well, and kept her lips closed, not uttering a word.

"If I need your protection to survive, then I am not worthy to be with you at all!" In a fit of anger, she brought up the title of "King".

"But I want to protect you," Chu Yingge said hastily.

She lowered her head, took Mu Ziyuan's hand with the ring on it, and intertwined the fingers of her own hand with his, the two Gu poison rings fitting together perfectly.

Chu Yingge raised her head, staring at Mu Ziyuan, and said without moving, "From the moment you gave me this, I knew that you were the only man in my life, so it is only natural for me to protect you."

"But you can't risk your life to protect me." Mu Ziyuan shook his head helplessly and reached out to pull the person in front of him into his arms.

"Promise me you'll never do something like that again."

"it is good."

Chu Yingge reached out and hugged Mu Ziyuan, a slight smile playing on her lips. Suddenly, she felt that the beating she had endured was worth it.

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