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

The intense gaze made Chu Yingge's expression change slightly. She was well aware of the meaning behind such a look, because that's how Mu Ziyuan saw her.

Mu Jingyu actually fell for her?

Thinking of this, Chu Yingge hurriedly denied the answer in her heart. If a man really likes a woman, how could he give her up for the sake of his country?

It was probably just an act.

"Your Majesty is too kind."

"You know me..."

"Your Majesty, may I have that?" Chu Yingge pointed forward, her voice filled with immense joy.

Mu Jingyu was interrupted and had no choice but to give up. He followed Chu Yingge's gaze and saw that it was a dagger.

"You have a good eye. Do you know what kind of dagger that is?"

"I don't know, Your Majesty, please enlighten me." Although she said this, Chu Yingge's eyes clearly showed that she had found a treasure.

Walking up to the dagger, Mu Jingyu picked it up and pulled it out. Instantly, a cold glint appeared, and a murderous aura emanated from it.

This dagger was a tribute from the Turks. It had been in the palace since Mu Jingyu was still the crown prince, and now it can finally find a master.

"This dagger is forged from millennia-old cold iron. It can cut through iron like mud. Want to try it?"

"think."

"Here." Mu Jingyu handed the dagger in his hand to Chu Yingge: "Chop down this iron pillar."

"Yes." Chu Yingge replied verbally, but in her heart she was making a different assessment.

Of course she could tell that Mu Jingyu was testing her abilities. If Mu Jingyu saw through her immediately, would she still be Chu Yingge?

Walking to the iron pillar beside her, Chu Yingge examined it for a moment, then chopped at the hardest and thickest part of the pillar. Of course, she only used a fraction of her strength, controlling it with remarkable precision.

The dagger sliced ​​through the iron pillar, leaving a deep gash.

Chu Yingge's eyes lit up with surprise. She hadn't even used all her strength to achieve such an effect, which was enough to prove that this dagger was a divine weapon.

Standing next to Chu Yingge, Mu Jingyu noticed the hole in the iron pillar and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

The person in front of him seemed different from what he had imagined. Oh well, as long as he could be of use to him, he didn't care about anything else.

However, any woman who saw him would be eager to throw herself into his arms, but just now, when he extended an olive branch to the person in front of him, she pretended to be crazy and laughed it off.

It seems that the probing must continue.

"Do you like it?" Mu Jingyu asked softly.

Chu Yingge nodded: "Yes."

"Then I'll give it to you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Without any hesitation, Chu Yingge accepted the dagger.

After all, she had been coveting a good weapon for a long time.

After leaving the treasure pavilion, Chu Yingge looked at the sky, thinking she should go back, but unexpectedly, Mu Jingyu took her to the imperial study.

Judging from this, Mu Jingyu didn't completely believe her at all. Chu Yingge herself was too lazy to argue. She wanted to see what tricks Mu Jingyu was going to pull!

……

The palace is a breeding ground for gossip; if this were in the 21st century, it would be equivalent to the entertainment industry.

Before the time it takes to drink a cup of tea is over, the news that Chu Yingge had been taken into the Treasure Pavilion by the Emperor had spread throughout all the palaces.

Some people were so angry they were gritting their teeth.

"How could His Majesty allow someone with no official title to enter the Treasure Pavilion?!"

Some people made sarcastic and cynical remarks, gloating over the misfortune.

"The emperor is just indulging in a passing fancy. Anyway, it's time to add a new concubine to the palace."

Some people are indifferent and don't care.

"Why do you have to say so much? This is the Emperor's business, so we shouldn't worry about it."

But these were all insignificant bystanders. When the rumors reached Lianxi Palace, the person inside could no longer sit still.

Lin Wan had long heard that the Seventh Princess Consort whom Mu Ziyuan was going to marry was no pushover, and she even asked Yun Nuo, who was by her side, to investigate. Unexpectedly, instead of going to her, Yun Nuo started causing trouble. What a troublesome person.

Looking at the tea set placed in front of her, a hint of ruthlessness appeared in Lin Wan's eyes. Since Mu Jingyu ascended the throne, she had gradually withdrawn from the court and stopped caring about these worldly affairs.

If Mu Ziyuan had never come, she would have spent her life slowly in Lianxi Palace. But Mu Ziyuan not only returned, but also caused such a commotion.

The woman he was to marry was the ninth young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion, and this ninth young lady was not one to be content with her lot.

She had previously misled Mu Ziyuan into giving the Prime Minister's residence eight kinds of precious gifts as a betrothal gift. Now, she has misled Mu Jingyu into taking her into the Treasure Pavilion. And that's not all; she even went to the Imperial Study.

How can Chu Yingge navigate between two men, both of whom are of high status, with such ease? She is truly remarkable!

"Yun Nuo, I ask you, what is your opinion of the ninth young lady of the Prime Minister's residence?" Lin Wan asked.

Standing behind Lin Wan, Yun Nuo was speechless, unsure of what to say. Although she had only seen Chu Yingge once from afar, she was still able to guess something based on her keen perception.

But guesses are just guesses, and there is no evidence to support them.

Not hearing Yun Nuo's reply, Lin Wan turned around, staring at Yun Nuo with displeasure between her brows.

"I'm asking you a question, why won't you answer?"

"Because Yunnuo didn't know how to answer."

"Why?"

Yun Nuo said with a somewhat complicated expression, "Although I have only met this Ninth Miss once, I can tell that she is different from ordinary young ladies, and she looks a lot like someone I know."

"Oh?" Lin Wan drawled, "Who do you resemble?"

“And…” Yun Nuo hesitated, not daring to say it out loud.

Lin Wan's eyes sharpened, but a smile played on her lips: "Yun Nuo, Yun Nuo, when have you ever needed to hide anything from me?"

"Then Your Majesty, please don't blame Yun Nuo. Forgive Yun Nuo for speaking frankly, but she...she and...she looks very much like Your Majesty."

"Do you resemble me a lot?" Surprisingly, Lin Wan wasn't angry when she heard this.

Because she herself felt the same way; it was precisely because they were so similar that she couldn't help but feel uneasy.

She could help Mu Jingyu ascend the throne, and so could Chu Yingge, but who she would help was unknown. Keeping someone who could overthrow a dynasty alive would ultimately be a disaster.

"He's nothing but a lowly creature; how can he be compared to me?"

"Yes, Your Majesty is right. It was Yun Nuo who was blind," Yun Nuo said respectfully from the side.

Lin Wan snorted coldly and beckoned to Yun Nuo, signaling her to come over.

"Since you've already said you resemble me, then bring her here. I want to see if this woman really dares to cause trouble!"