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

"But..." Chu Yanran wanted to say something, but seeing Zhang's gloomy face, she naturally stopped talking.

Zhang Shi was naturally heartbroken that her daughter had been wronged, but Chu Yinge's matter couldn't be rushed.

The more impatient you are, the easier it is to fall into Chu Yingge's trap. This matter needs to be handled slowly.

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Inside the palace, in the imperial study.

Mu Jingyu looked at the memorials on the desk and felt a series of headaches. It wasn't the memorials themselves that were the problem, but the fact that the person next to him was staring at them, making him feel very uncomfortable.

After a long while, he finally looked up at the person in front of him and said helplessly, "Seventh Brother, you've been standing here for half a day now. What exactly do you want to do?"

"Your Majesty, I have something to ask of you, but there's no rush. Let's wait until Your Majesty finishes what you're doing before we talk," Mu Ziyuan said respectfully from the side.

Mu Jingyu frowned. With Mu Ziyuan standing beside him, how could he possibly handle state affairs with peace of mind? This was clearly forcing him to agree to his demands. Fine, fine, he wanted to see what this person in front of him was up to.

Closing the memorial in his hand, Mu Jingyu put it aside, stood up from his desk, walked to Mu Ziyuan, and his eyes held a hint of probing.

"Let me hear what you want from me."

"Of course, it's a major life event for my younger brother," Mu Ziyuan said calmly, his eyes concealing his true thoughts.

Mu Jingyu was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained his composure. Although he had already guessed a bit of what was going on, he couldn't help but confirm it again.

"Is Seventh Brother referring to marriage?"

Mu Ziyuan nodded gently: "Of course."

"Haven't I already arranged a marriage for you? Is it because Seventh Brother is not satisfied?" Mu Jingyu's brows furrowed even deeper.

He had placed Chu Yingge as a pawn by Mu Ziyuan's side. If Mu Ziyuan was unwilling or realized something at this time, all the hard work he had put into this arrangement would be in vain.

Mu Ziyuan bowed slightly to Mu Jingyu, his face calm and composed: "Your Majesty, I am very satisfied with this marriage, which is why I have come to ask Your Majesty to grant us permission to complete the marriage as soon as possible."

"Get married soon?" Mu Jingyu seemed unconvinced and repeated himself.

Mu Ziyuan raised the corners of his mouth, his smile deepening: "Yes, let's get married soon."

This truly left Mu Jingyu completely baffled as to what the person in front of him was thinking. She had already brought forward the wedding date before, and now she wanted to get married as soon as possible. This Chu Yingge was too cunning, managing to make the unassuming person in front of him reveal his thoughts time and time again.

But who knows if this is just an act?

Mu Jingyu pondered. It wasn't that he was unwilling to do so; after all, getting married sooner would be beneficial for him, as it would allow him to monitor Mu Ziyuan earlier.

However, the thought of them getting married soon makes me feel a little down.

Seeing Mu Jingyu's expression, Mu Ziyuan's eyes darkened. He was all too familiar with that look; it was clearly jealousy.

That's right, when he saw Chu Yingge and Chu Yinnan together that day, his gaze was filled with the same intense jealousy.

This little woman is really something. In just a few days, she's managed to make the otherworldly Mu Jingyu have worldly desires.

However, it seems it's too late; his little woman is already his, and that's a fact that no one can change.

"Your Majesty, do you agree?" Seeing that Mu Jingyu remained silent, Mu Ziyuan asked again.

Upon hearing Mu Ziyuan's voice, Mu Jingyu snapped out of his reverie, the emotion in his eyes quickly vanished, and his signature smile returned to his face.

"I'm afraid we should ask Chu Yingge's opinion on this matter; it's not appropriate for me to issue an order directly!"

Mu Ziyuan could tell at a glance that Mu Jingyu was deliberately making excuses. When did a dignified emperor need a woman's consent to make a decision? If that were the case, did he ask for the consent of any of them when he bestowed the marriage upon him?

Seeing through it but not saying it, Mu Ziyuan's smile deepened, but his eyes were icy cold.

“Yinge is a young woman, how could she say such a thing? Actually, this is what Yinge wants. She hopes that we can get married soon, so I came to ask Your Majesty for help.”

"What does Chu Yingge mean?" Mu Jingyu's voice suddenly rose several octaves, clearly indicating his disbelief.

But looking at the person in front of him, who didn't seem to be lying, Mu Jingyu's face gradually became uneasy. He knew that if his imperial decree were issued, then Chu Yingge would be the rightful and real Seventh Prince's Consort.

However, since things have already come to this point, it's naturally difficult to refuse. Besides, this marriage was originally arranged by my own hand, so how could I go back on my word?

Even if they don't get married sooner or later, they will still get married sooner or later. So what difference does it make if they get married a little earlier or a little later?

After a long pause, Mu Jingyu finally nodded, walked to the desk, spread out the imperial silk brocade in front of him, picked up his brush and dipped it in ink, his movements as smooth as flowing water, completing the task in one go.

"This is an imperial edict, ordering you and Chu Yingge to marry in three days. Are you happy?" Mu Jingyu said, handing the imperial edict to Mu Ziyuan.

He opened the imperial edict and saw that it was indeed true. A smile played on Mu Ziyuan's lips. This was the only good thing about not having to tear off the mask of civility.

Mu Jingyu would not make things difficult for himself openly. Moreover, in order to play the role of a good emperor and a good elder brother, he would not refuse any requests that Mu Jingyu was unwilling to make.

In that case, he really needs to think carefully about when to break ties with Mu Jingyu, because once he does that, he will no longer be able to enjoy such benefits.

"Now that my wish has been fulfilled, I will not disturb Your Majesty any longer in handling state affairs. I will take my leave now."

"Hmm." Mu Jingyu responded faintly and didn't say anything more.

Watching Mu Ziyuan's departing figure from the Imperial Study, a deeper meaning appeared in Mu Jingyu's eyes. It seemed that he needed to keep a close eye on Chu Yingge and Mu Ziyuan, so that he could be prepared in case they turned against him.

Besides, he understands women very well. Before marriage, they might have other thoughts, but after marriage, all they think about is their husbands.

Although Chu Yingge was not a typical young woman, she was still a woman after all, and probably couldn't escape the little fantasies in her heart.

It seems he should give Chu Yingge a good talking-to, lest she become so engrossed in her wedding that she forgets everything and chooses the wrong side.

By then, it might really be too late.

Chu Yingge, you must not disappoint me!