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

His mind was now completely occupied by Chu Yingge's words, and he had no extra thoughts to pay attention to Xin'er.

Before, he still held a sliver of hope, but now that Xin'er had said this much, he had lost even the last bit of hope.

Never mind, the Empress Dowager's birthday is coming up soon anyway, I'll find an opportunity to ask her then.

The Imperial Study was deathly quiet; only Mu Jingyu's breathing could be heard.

……

Guozi's health has recovered very well, and she can now get out of bed and walk around freely.

Mu Zi helped Guo Zi walk around the yard, and seeing the fine beads of sweat on Guo Zi's forehead, she quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe them away.

"Are you tired? If you are, let's stop and rest for a while."

"OK."

Perhaps because of her illness, Guozi's tone was much gentler, and she obediently followed Muzi to sit down at the stone table.

Such a kind and loving scene did not escape Chu Yingge's eyes.

As Chu Yingge stepped out of the room, she glanced at the fruit and then turned her gaze to Mu Zi.

"Go to the study and see what the Prince has been busy with lately. I have a few words to say to Guozi."

"Oh."

Although Mu Zi was somewhat puzzled, she ultimately didn't say anything more. She nodded to the fruit, turned around, and walked out of the Bamboo Garden.

After Mu Zi left, Chu Yingge looked at the fruit with an ambiguous expression on her face.

Feeling uncomfortable being stared at by her young mistress, Guozi pouted and asked, "Miss, is there something you want to tell me? Otherwise, the way you're staring at me gives me the creeps..."

"I do have something to say to you."

"Miss, please feel free to speak."

This was the first time Chu Yingge had spoken to Guozi so seriously, and this attitude surprised Guozi, but also made her a little flustered.

Although, I don't know why I'm panicking.

Chu Yingge tapped her fingers on the stone table, pondering how to begin, when she saw the fruit in front of her suddenly kneel down on the ground.

"What are you doing?" Chu Yingge asked.

With tears streaming down her face, Guozi complained, "Miss, I know I've embarrassed you this time, but you can't abandon me because of this. I've been with you for so long, don't you have any feelings for me at all?"

"You've been with me for less than half a month," Chu Yingge coldly exposed the truth.

Guozi felt a wave of despair wash over her, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably: "Even so, Miss, you can't just discard me after I've served my purpose!" After saying this, Guozi herself froze, and upon reflection, it seemed that these weren't exactly kind words.

Is she comparing herself to a donkey, implying that she's been used and discarded?

Chu Yingge found it somewhat amusing; with such a fruit and such low intelligence, she couldn't help but question her judgment of people once again.

"I didn't mean to abandon you."

"That's not what I meant." Guozi breathed a sigh of relief and got up from the ground. "Why didn't you say so earlier, Miss? I had to kneel for so long."

"How about I change my mind so that you don't kneel for nothing?"

"No, no, no." Guozi shook her head like a rattle drum: "Miss, please don't keep torturing me like this, I'm still injured."

"Ahem." Chu Yingge cleared her throat and said seriously, "Actually, I just want to know about your identity."

Chu Yingge had never been interested in this before, but after this incident, she suddenly felt that she needed to learn about it.

This is also about being responsible for the fruit.

Upon hearing Chu Yingge's question, Guozi visibly swayed. She had long known that this matter couldn't be kept secret, but she hadn't expected the confession to come so quickly.

"Miss, didn't you say you didn't care about my identity?"

"I may not care, but that doesn't mean I don't have the right to know."

"But..." Guozi bit her lip and remained silent.

Her identity has always been a source of pain for her; who would willingly reopen their own wounds? Similarly, she didn't want to tell anyone, even though that person was Chu Yingge.

Chu Yingge saw Guozi's reluctance and seemed to have expected this situation. She was not surprised, but felt a little disappointed.

A large part of the reason why Guozi refused to tell was that she didn't trust her at all.

Thinking like this, I felt a tightness in my chest.

Frowning, Chu Yingge looked at the silent, head bowed, and for the first time in her life, she made a compromise.

"If you don't want to say, then forget it. There's no need to make things difficult for me. I don't necessarily need to know." After saying that, Chu Yingge stood up and was about to leave.

Guozi raised her head, her face full of anxiety, and called out to Chu Yingge, "Miss, you...you wait...I, I'll talk."

Chu Yingge stopped and turned around. Looking at the fear in Guozi's eyes, her heart tightened. That gaze... how familiar it was! It was that person...

"It's okay if you don't want to say. I won't make things difficult for you because of it. You are still my only personal maid."

“Miss…” Guozi choked up a little. Yes, she really didn’t want to say it.

But she was afraid, afraid that if Chu Yingge didn't tell her, she would abandon her. She had finally integrated into this big family, and of course she didn't want to be separated so soon.

Besides, she might not find a good place to go if she leaves here.

But hearing Chu Yingge say that, Guozi felt much more at ease. Chu Yingge was always the kind of person who meant what she said, and she could definitely do what she said. With this assurance, she felt much more at ease.

Sniffing, Guozi said solemnly, "Miss, wait for me. One day I will tell you everything. I just haven't figured it out yet."

“Okay, I’ll wait for you.” Chu Yingge nodded.

Mu Zi, watching this scene from a distance, was filled with mixed emotions. He knew, of course, that Guo Zi was no ordinary person, but he didn't know what Guo Zi's true identity was.

He was going to the study, but halfway there he remembered something he had forgotten. When he turned around, he heard these words.

He heard every single word clearly.

This wasn't a big deal, but I don't know why, I just felt a little down, like something was pressing down on me.

After this incident, he was certain of his feelings for Guozi, but now he had a very bad feeling.

Guozi's identity is likely the biggest obstacle between him and Guozi.

Thinking about this made Mu Zi even more agitated. She glanced at the figure not far away, turned around, and strode away.

Forget it, forget it. We'll deal with the future later. Why should he make things difficult for himself by thinking about a question that has no answer?