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

The malice in Chu Yanran's eyes did not escape Chu Yingge's notice. If they hadn't met again, she would have forgotten that Chu Yanran even existed. It seemed that life in the palace was not bad; her complexion was rosy and she was full of vitality.

If she had nothing else to do today, she would have been happy to catch up with Chu Yanran, but unfortunately, her focus today wouldn't be on Chu Yanran.

After all, Lin Wan is the real ruthless character.

As Chu Yingge entered the main hall, the people inside gradually quieted down and stopped their discussions.

Mu Ziyuan pulled Chu Yingge to a seat and sat down, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

He had long known that his princess was radiant, but he hadn't expected her to be so captivating. Especially since, from the moment she entered, Mu Jingyu's gaze had never left Chu Yingge, which made Mu Ziyuan even more displeased.

This displeasure was so obvious that Chu Yingge, who was standing next to him, naturally sensed it as well.

"what happened?"

"Nothing much." Mu Ziyuan paused, "It's just that seeing the way some people look at you makes me want to strangle them."

"..."

Chu Yingge was speechless for a moment. These eyes belonged to other people, and she couldn't control them. Sometimes her husband would get jealous, and the logic behind it was almost zero.

"Actually, you should feel fortunate."

"Why?" Mu Ziyuan asked, puzzled.

Chu Yingge smiled and said, "Because the person he wants belongs to you, and you can never stand by his side in this lifetime. Thinking about this, shouldn't you feel fortunate?"

"If that's what you mean, then that makes sense." Hearing Chu Yingge say that, Mu Ziyuan immediately felt much better.

Chu Yingge felt a pang of shame. Her man was outstanding and mature in every way, but when it came to matters of the heart, he seemed to lack something from birth, acting as childish as a child.

This is something she likes, but it's also a bit of a headache.

Watching the interaction between the two below, Mu Jingyu's eyes flashed, but he slowly concealed the hint of jealousy in them.

"It seems that Seventh Brother and Princess Consort have a really good relationship. I thought you weren't very satisfied with the marriage I arranged for you."

"How could that be? Your Majesty is overthinking it. If I didn't like the Princess Consort, why would I keep asking to get married sooner?"

Mu Ziyuan and Mu Jingyu, these two are indeed brothers. Their words are full of double meanings. Others may not understand what they mean, but Chu Yingge understands everything.

A probing attempt to sow discord, a domineering and forceful assertion of sovereignty—before they knew it, a psychological maneuver had unfolded.

At this moment, Chu Yingge could only lower her head quietly and let the two of them fool around.

All her thoughts were focused on Lin Wan, and she simply didn't have the energy to watch the two of them vying for power.

Who knew that the more Chu Yingge didn't want to get involved, the more she would be dragged into it.

Having gained nothing from Mu Ziyuan, Mu Jingyu changed the subject, turning his attention to Chu Yingge, who was deep in thought.

"Seventh Brother is very satisfied with the Princess Consort, but I wonder if the Princess Consort is also satisfied with Seventh Brother?"

Chu Yingge raised her head, her gaze calm and without the slightest panic. She had long guessed that Mu Jingyu would find an opportunity to ask her about it because of Xin'er's complaint, but she did not expect that he would ask her in public.

"Your Majesty, now that Yingge has become the Seventh Prince's consort, she should naturally live in harmony with the Seventh Prince and grow old together."

"What a perfect match, growing old together in harmony," Mu Jingyu said in a deep voice, his hands clasped tightly together inside his sleeves.

When Xin'er told him, he was still trying to defend Chu Yingge in his heart. Now that he heard it with his own ears, in addition to sarcasm, Mu Jingyu felt a pang of bitterness welling up in his heart.

He actually placed all his trust in a woman who betrayed him!

What Mu Jingyu didn't know was that Chu Yingge was never one of his people from the very beginning, so where did this talk of betrayal come from?

Standing closest to Mu Jingyu, Chu Yanran naturally noticed the change in him at a glance. Looking at the way Mu Jingyu looked at Chu Yingge, she could clearly see a hidden affection in his eyes.

No wonder Mu Jingyu never set foot in the harem; it turns out he already had someone he liked in his heart.

Chu Yingge, it's Chu Yingge again! She's truly a persistent woman. Even though she's already married, she's still not behaving herself and has even hooked up with the man she's set her sights on.

No, she had to find a way to ensure that Chu Yingge had no chance to get close to Mu Jingyu.

The atmosphere in the main hall was slightly awkward. Mu Ziyuan pulled Chu Yingge into his arms, asserting his ownership.

Chu Yingge didn't make any move, letting Mu Ziyuan embrace her and letting Mu Jingyu above her torture her with his gaze.

"The Empress Dowager has arrived!" A high-pitched voice rang out, breaking the awkward atmosphere in the hall. Chu Yingge let out a long breath. Lin Wan's arrival was just in time; otherwise, the banquet tonight might have ended early.

Supported by Yun Nuo, Lin Wan slowly entered the venue, a faint smile on her face. Her elegant and luxurious clothes accentuated her charm.

Although Lin Wan is already the Empress Dowager, she is not very old, and since she has no children, she has maintained her figure very well.

Her face was covered in heavy makeup, giving her a fair complexion and a bewitching look.

Step by step, I slowly walked in.

He glanced at the assembled civil and military officials before finally fixing his gaze on Chu Yinge, a meaningful smile playing on his lips that sent chills down everyone's spine.

The real show is just beginning. She has been meticulously planning this for so long, and now she can finally put it into action. This time, she is determined to trample that bitch Chu Yingge under her feet and make sure she can never rise again!

Lin Wan's gaze was too obvious, and Chu Yingge noticed it immediately. She knew that tonight's banquet was a trap, but she didn't expect Lin Wan to be so blatant. It seemed that she was not afraid at all and had no defenses.

In other words, Lin Wan wasn't afraid of her finding out at all.

Even if they knew, it wouldn't be of any use. It seems they really went all out this time.

"Today's problem is a bit tricky!"

"What is it?" Mu Ziyuan asked softly.

Chu Yingge shook her head and said nothing more. Lin Wan was prepared, but she was not one to be trifled with. No matter what problems arose today, she would take them on.

This was her first real confrontation with Lin Wan, so she was determined not to lose, nor would she allow herself to lose.

With Yun Nuo's help, Lin Wan walked up to the high seat and sat down. The crowd below all stood up and said, "Happy birthday to the Empress Dowager! May the Empress Dowager live a thousand years!"

The deep, resonant voice filled the air and lingered in the spacious hall.