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

Mu Ziyuan stood aside without saying a word, but he could see the emotions on Chu Yingge's face and naturally understood what Chu Yingge meant.

However, there was one thing he didn't understand.

"Yinge, I have no shortage of money, your dowry..." Mu Ziyuan's words were interrupted forcefully by Chu Yinge.

"It's not for you, I just don't want him to have an easy time. I'll extort as much money as I can. Do you think you have too much money?"

"That's true." Mu Ziyuan nodded and chuckled, his gaze towards Chu Yingge becoming ambiguous.

Even with her gentle nature, Chu Yingge couldn't withstand Mu Ziyuan's intense gaze.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"I feel incredibly fortunate to have married such a virtuous wife. Even before we are married, she has already begun to seek benefits for me."

"Then you should cherish it."

"I will cherish it," Mu Ziyuan said softly.

He never makes promises lightly, but once he does, he always keeps them and never lets anyone down.

Looking away, Chu Yingge coughed lightly, a hint of unease flashing across her face. Damn it, she was truly powerless against Mu Ziyuan's deep affection.

"Now that you've finished reading the imperial edict, shouldn't you go back and make some preparations? Are you planning to marry me in such a shabby way?"

"How could that be?" Mu Ziyuan's lips curled up: "Don't worry, I will definitely give you a wedding gift that all the women in the world will envy."

"Then I'll wait and see. If your entourage isn't grand enough in three days, I won't marry you," Chu Yingge joked.

Upon hearing this, Mu Ziyuan became serious. He took Chu Yingge's hand and said with an extremely earnest expression, "Trust me, I will definitely not let you down."

"Yes, I believe you."

"Well then, I'll be waiting to come and marry you in grand style three days from now." After saying that, Mu Ziyuan turned around and walked outside. His back was strong and tall, just like his determination to marry Chu Yingge, which was indestructible.

Watching Mu Ziyuan's departing figure, Chu Yingge's mood improved, but then a heavy look appeared on her face.

Guozi, who was standing to the side, only dared to raise her head after Mu Ziyuan left, her face full of pain.

"Miss, next time could you let me get up first so you can be all lovey-dovey with the Seventh Prince?"

Seeing Guozi's bitter face, Chu Yingge's heavy expression slowly faded. She had genuinely overlooked Guozi's presence. After all, she was used to being alone and had completely forgotten that she had just taken in a little maid.

"You can get up now."

"Miss..." Guozi looked miserable and resentful, "My legs are numb... I can't get up..."

"Pfft!" Chu Yingge couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. After finally calming herself down, she went over and picked up the fruit on the ground.

It would be strange if my legs didn't go numb after kneeling for so long.

"If this happens again, just get up on your own; you don't need to wait for my orders."

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate..." Guozi hesitated.

Chu Yingge abruptly pulled her hand back, and the fruit, which had just managed to stand up, fell to the ground again.

"Miss, what are you doing!" Guozi cried out in pain.

Chu Yingge looked down at the fruit's chubby face and couldn't help but reach out and pinch it. Not bad, it felt quite nice to the touch.

"Didn't you say this is wrong? Then kneel properly until you agree with my point of view before you get up."

"Miss, I was wrong... really." Guozi said with utmost sincerity, looking as if she was about to tear her heart out.

"From now on, Miss's word is law, and Guozi will obey her without question."

"That's pretty much it."

Chu Yingge reached out and helped Guozi up from the ground. She looked around and then helped Guozi to the nearest pavilion to sit down.

"Go see Madam later."

"Miss, are you going to send me back?" Guozi asked anxiously.

Although the person in front of her was not a kind person, he was definitely much better than the madam. She had not been in the Prime Minister's residence for long, but she had been bullied by the young lady and the madam countless times.

Chu Yingge rubbed her forehead in exasperation, looking at the fruit as if it were an idiot. She seriously doubted her own judgment, wondering how she could have accepted such a piece of trash. She wondered if there would be any consequences if she returned it now.

"Since I've already said you're one of my people, I naturally won't send you back. However, this Prime Minister's residence is still Zhang's territory, so you'll have to put up with this for now and help Zhang with his work. After three days, you won't have to be so submissive."

"Does that mean I have to sell the young lady?" Guozi asked, her eyes wide.

Chu Yingge nodded: "There are many kinds of betrayal. One is conscious betrayal, and the other is unconscious betrayal. You're so smart, you should know which one I'm talking about, right?"

"Guozi understands. Miss means that Guozi should be the lady's person on the surface, but in reality, she should only tell the lady some information that is not useful."

"Not too stupid."

"Thank you for the compliment, Miss. I know what to do." As long as she was sure she wasn't being sent back, Guozi felt much more at ease.

Although they had only spent a short time together, she really liked her new master very much.

……

In Fangqing Garden, Zhang looked at the nail polish in her hand with a nonchalant expression in her eyes.

Guozi knelt on the ground with her head down, making it impossible to see her emotions. However, it was obvious without even looking that she was extremely unhappy.

She had just gotten a little better in her legs when she rushed here to report the situation, but a while had passed and the person in front of her showed no intention of letting her get up.

Zhang picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then turned her gaze to Guozi, who was kneeling on the ground.

"You mean the Seventh Prince has moved the wedding date forward again?"

"Yes, the wedding will take place in three days."

"So fast?"

"Well, it seems that the Seventh Prince is truly sincere towards the Ninth Miss, and their relationship is incredibly close." This wasn't something Guozi wanted to say, but something Chu Yingge had instructed her to say.

Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, Zhang slammed her hand on the table and stood up from her seat, her anger barely concealed.

Her daughter was disfigured and confined to her room, while that vile woman Chu Yingge was to get married in style. And that was bad enough, she even managed to win the Seventh Prince's heart. What right did Chu Yingge have?

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it can't be faked." Guozi lowered her head slightly, but the upturn of her lips betrayed her feelings at that moment.

Seeing Zhang Shi so angry, it seems her young lady is indeed no pushover. It looks like following her young lady will definitely bring good days ahead.

Zhang took a deep breath and gradually regained her composure: "Go back now and stay by Chu Yingge's side. Keep an eye on her movements and notify me immediately if anything happens."