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

Inside the study of the Seventh Prince's residence.

Chu Yingge sat opposite Mu Ziyuan, looking at the folded document in Mu Ziyuan's hand, and remained silent.

Perhaps sensing the unusual behavior of the person in front of him, Mu Ziyuan waved his hand in front of Chu Yingge's face: "What are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing," Chu Yingge sighed and shook her head.

Mu Ziyuan frowned. Chu Yingge used to say whatever she thought, so this was the first time she had been so secretive and silent.

He put down the folded document in his hand and looked at Chu Yingge with gentle eyes: "What exactly happened?"

"I'm thinking, tomorrow is the Empress Dowager's birthday, what methods will she use to deal with me?" Chu Yingge finally voiced her thoughts.

Mu Ziyuan chuckled: "So you have moments of fear too."

“You’re wrong. This isn’t fear; it’s called being prepared for a rainy day.” Chu Yingge leaned back and said seriously, “Think about it. Lin Wan was able to sit on the throne of Empress Dowager, which means she has some ability. Of course, we need to think things through more thoroughly when facing such an opponent.”

"So, have you come up with any good solutions?" Mu Ziyuan couldn't help but tease.

Chu Yingge shook her head honestly: "Although I have clashed with Lin Wan many times, I still can't figure out her tactics. Moreover, she has been very quiet lately, so I'm afraid she's planning something big for her birthday."

"If that's the case, then why don't you just not go?"

"Impossible." Chu Yingge refused without even thinking.

She has always liked to face challenges head-on and would never back down. She knew better than anyone that she and Lin Wan would eventually clash.

Therefore, it is necessary to test the waters several times to understand the situation.

As if he already knew Chu Yingge's answer would be like this, Mu Ziyuan didn't seem surprised at all, and looked at Chu Yingge with a smile, his face full of doting affection.

"Don't think about this anymore. No matter how hard you try, you won't figure it out. After all, as you said, Lin Wan is not a kind person. If you could figure it out so quickly, she wouldn't be sitting in that position."

“That’s true.” Chu Yingge nodded in agreement.

She hadn't gained any advantage in her previous encounters with Lin Wan, which was enough to show that Lin Wan was by no means an easy opponent.

Fortunately, she wasn't exactly a pushover either.

"Then I'll do as you say. I'll put this matter aside for now, but..."

"But what?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about how to deal with Mu Jingyu tomorrow." Chu Yingge hadn't seen Xin'er, so she naturally guessed that Xin'er had already complained to Mu Jingyu.

She already had enough of dealing with Lin Wan, and now she had to deal with Mu Jingyu too. However, she herself had let Xin'er go, so the trouble was her own doing.

At this point, Mu Ziyuan's expression suddenly darkened: "Don't worry, now that you are the Seventh Prince's Consort, he has no reason to summon you alone."

"There is no reason, but that doesn't mean there is no opportunity."

“I won’t give him that chance.”

Although he already knew that there was no relationship between Chu Yingge and Mu Jingyu, Mu Ziyuan still felt uncomfortable when he heard Chu Yingge say that.

His little woman could only stand beside him.

Seeing Mu Ziyuan's suddenly darkened face, Chu Yingge knew without a doubt that the person in front of her was jealous. Anyway, she was used to it, since Mu Ziyuan was a jealous person by nature.

"Then tomorrow you'll help me deal with Mu Jingyu, and I'll handle Lin Wan myself, how about that?"

"Hmm." Mu Ziyuan didn't say anything more, picked up the folded document on the table and started reading it by himself.

Chu Yingge stayed by Mu Ziyuan's side, the candlelight casting shadows on the west window, creating an unexpectedly harmonious scene.

……

Guozi's health has almost recovered. Originally, Chu Yingge did not plan to bring Guozi along, but Guozi insisted on attending, saying that she had never seen the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration in her life and insisted on seeing the world.

Chu Yingge had no choice but to agree. She felt that since arriving in ancient times, her temper had been worn down by the people around her.

Guozi held the princess's formal attire in her hands, her face filled with undisguised envy. She had never seen such a beautiful dress before.

So luxurious and grand, how many women dream of wearing such clothes!

"Miss, please change quickly, this dress is really beautiful."

"No change." Chu Yingge refused without even thinking. She always preferred clean and neat clothes. Although the princess's formal attire looked nice, it was too cumbersome, and she would only feel burdened when she wore it.

"Don't you have any neater clothes?" Chu Yingge asked.

Guozi tilted her head and thought for a moment, then spread her hands: "Yes, I do, but for such a grand occasion as today, I should dress more formally."

"It's not my birthday, why are you dressed so formally?" Chu Yingge asked, puzzled.

Guozi shook her head helplessly. Her young lady was good in every way, but her lack of social skills and her self-centered way of doing things were somewhat embarrassing.

"But if you dress too casually, not only will you embarrass the Seventh Prince's Mansion, but you will also become a laughing stock. The Empress Dowager might even use this against you."

"Although what you said is absolutely right, I still don't plan to wear it."

"Why?" Guozi really couldn't understand.

Chu Yingge frowned, reached out and picked up the clothes, waving them in front of Guozi: "Can't you see how many layers there are? If I wear this, I'll really be giving others the opportunity to harm me."

Chu Yingge has already said that, so what else can Guozi say? After all, Guozi knows better than anyone that her young lady is a woman of her word, and if she says she won't wear it, she absolutely won't.

"Miss, if you don't want to wear it, then forget it. I'll go find you a lighter one."

"kindness."

Guozi left with the princess's formal attire with some regret. She had absolutely no resistance to such clothes, but her young lady actually disliked them. Sure enough, everyone is different. Her young lady was also the only woman in the world who didn't like pretty clothes.

After rummaging through the wardrobe, he finally found a dress that was neither too sloppy nor too complicated. He took the dress to Chu Yinge, and sure enough, Chu Yinge was very satisfied.

She wore a red dress as a base, embroidered with tiny white pear blossoms, which was both alluring and not frivolous, a style she liked.

"If you had brought this garment over earlier, I wouldn't have made you come all this way. Tell me, why did you have to do it?"

"I thought all women liked that dress, but who knew you weren't an ordinary woman at all, Miss." Guozi pouted, looking a little aggrieved.

Chu Yingge didn't say anything. With Guozi's help, she changed her clothes, quickly put on some light makeup, and set off with Guozi.