Who understands whose struggle
Chapter XIV
Murong Ze completely shattered my hopes of temporary peace. He told me bluntly about his relationship with the Crown Prince, but I didn't tell Murong Cang what I knew. As for Qing Feng, he was now completely obedient to me. Actually, I didn't think Murong Ze would win either, but his tone was so determined that he didn't hesitate at all. This made me wonder if he had any other trump cards. Thinking about it, she couldn't help but laugh-he naturally wouldn't really hold back from me! I'm just too stupid!
Thinking of Murong Ze's suggestion, I couldn't help but sneer. Letting Murong Cang go back to Xirong alone and leaving me in Tiandu? What emperor handing over the country to me and him, it was simply holding me down as a hostage, but…is this hostage really effective against Murong Cang?
I smiled bitterly. We'll know when the time comes!
I still wonder why I agreed to Murong Ze's suggestion. Why would I agree to such a ridiculous suggestion? Why? Is it because I suddenly realized that his eyes were so sincere when he begged me? Or do I really believe that I will one day think the same as him? Or was he really tempted by the benefits he said about letting Murong Cang and I go far away after the matter was done?
Was Murong Che really not a good candidate for the throne? No, it's actually my selfishness!
If Murong Che succeeded to the throne, could Murong Cang really leave? Probably not? So I made that selfish decision. Who should I help? How can I help? Everything is the will of the heavens. No matter how I fight, I'm not their match. I can only stay away!
It doesn't matter to me who becomes the emperor. I only hope that the people I care about are all well!
It seemed that spring was always very short, especially after what happened to Liu Siyan. When I think of the cold and warmth of human feelings and the coldness of the world, I can't get excited.‘The Handkerchief Party was still held every month, but the current leader was Miss Zhen Zhen. As expected of a young lady from a noble family, Miss Zhen's actions were appropriate, and the Handkerchief Party was not inferior to Liu Siyan's. However, what made my heart sink was that none of Liu Siyan's close friends mentioned her again. Occasionally, they would talk about her with an extremely disdainful tone. It was nothing more than saying how stupid she was, how unworthy she was, and even how she treated Murong? H's infatuation was actually wishful thinking. After I heard it, I was angry and really didn't want to interact with them anymore. So far, I couldn't be bothered with Miss Zhen's post this month. I didn't want to find trouble!
Recently, Murong Cang has been very busy. I know what he is busy with. Now that the situation in Tiandu has been triggered, which Murong brother isn't nervous? Actually, what was the trigger? I thought sadly,'That's the news of Murong Feixuan's funeral!'
Murong Ze's sudden appearance to support the Crown Prince's fight for the throne had shaken the tense sky. This was like a drop of water in a pot of boiling oil. It would be strange if it did not explode.
Although Murong Zhan and Murong Che didn't completely look down on him, they didn't really take him to heart. Murong Ze kept on saying that he wanted to support the Crown Prince's ascension, but Murong Su was not interested at all. Instead, many officials in the court suddenly became enthusiastic and expressed their firm support. These days, they often gathered together. I can't help but admire Murong Ze's brilliant plan. He seemed to have predicted that I would definitely hold back on Murong Cang, which was why he didn't hold back on some matters. He was helping Murong Su on the surface, but in fact, it was Murong Su who was helping him. Everyone else thought that the Crown Prince didn't care about the throne, but they didn't know that the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind! With Murong Su's 30,000 Royal Guards, the situation in the capital is under his control. If he can really get Murong Feixuan's posthumous edict, he will be able to do it smoothly. As for military power, don't you still have me to restrain Murong Cang? Besides, did Murong Ze really not have any military power? I don't believe it! He must have hidden an ambush somewhere. Even if Murong Zhan and the others could successfully escape from Tian Du after the coup and return to the Northern Barbarians to mobilize the army, Murong Ze would have already succeeded to the throne by then. No matter how many troops Murong Zhan had, he would still be a traitor. His name would not be justified!
I'm thinking about such things all the time now. I always say that I'm heartless, but now I'm gradually becoming a character in the drama. He thought he could escape, but in the end, he was still caught in the center of the storm. Although I was a little unwilling, there was still something worth celebrating. I was becoming more and more proactive. Murong Cang still doesn't know what kind of deal I've already made with Murong Ze. If he knows, it would be strange if the weather doesn't change! Actually, Murong Cang was not suited for official battles at all. If it wasn't for his third brother, why would he be like this? I don't know why I trusted Murong Ze so much. Maybe it was because of Murong Feixuan! In short, if Murong Ze can get everything he wants, then I can also get everything I want! It's not that I didn't think about the aftermath, but Murong Che is different from Murong Zhan. Although I don't know much about governing the country, but judging from people, if Murong Che can get seventy points as the emperor, then he can at least get ninety points as a virtuous king and good minister! So even if Murong Che loses the competition, he won't remain silent. On the contrary, Murong Ze will definitely put him in an important position. Don't ask me why I think so, Murong Ze must be such a strange person!
I didn't go to the 'Handkerchief Gathering' and didn't expect that the next day, Miss Zhen and He Molan would come to my manor together.
Since they came to visit me personally, I naturally didn't dare to neglect them. I personally invited them in and even apologized for not arriving yesterday. I gave them all sorts of excuses such as being unwell. The two of them let me make things up and smiled without saying a word. I actually felt that it was boring after explaining. I rubbed my nose and laughed awkwardly.
Mo Lan finally opened her mouth when the good tea was served. However, the moment she opened her mouth, I had a headache.
"Why didn't the princess say anything? Recently, I've heard that the princess is unwell. I didn't want to disturb the gathering yesterday, but I haven't seen the princess for a long time and the sisters really miss her. Secondly, I feel uncomfortable being cooped up in the residence for a long time. I wanted to invite the princess out to relax, but I didn't expect you to not come!”
Aiyo, Mo Lan was really direct. She had no way to defend herself the moment she opened her mouth. I felt cold sweat dripping down my forehead. I laughed dryly and was about to continue explaining when Miss Zhen interrupted me with a smile.
"Mo Lan is always so rude. I was originally here to visit the princess, but now that you're so aggressive, people will think that you're here to punish me!”
Eh? Aren't you here to denounce me?
" It's just that I wasn't happy when I didn't see the princess yesterday. I even boasted about the princess's talent and appearance to my sister-in-law who came here for the first time. I didn't expect…" Mo Lan glared at me. I felt ashamed when I heard her praise my talent and appearance!
Ever since I attended the Crown Prince's birthday banquet, I didn't remove that useless veil. For a time, the heavens were all talking about how Princess Wuyou looked. In short, she was the most beautiful woman in the world. When I heard the gossip from Little Jing, I only smiled bitterly. Moreover, with this appearance, what was the saying? There was no such thing as the most beautiful, only more beautiful? Hahaha…
As for talent, I had just gotten rid of the stage of being illiterate. Occasionally, I would say a few witty words. Could it be that I had plagiarized something from an ancestor or a descendant? Every time, I would feel extremely ashamed. However, I was born with a personality that liked to be in the limelight. When I saw that others liked it, I would ignore it. If one had to say, it was that island that had harmed me. After being isolated from the world for too long, I always wanted to gain the recognition of others.
I didn't expect them to use me to attract little girls to join them. What joining? Do you think you're going to rob people?）What should I say? I'm flattered by your respect? Cold sweat ~~
The two of them won't be so easy to get rid of today, so I might as well-
He sighed faintly and said in a muffled voice,""Thank you for coming to see Yunxi today. I really don't deserve it. He was also very ashamed that he couldn't keep his promise yesterday. Although it wasn't entirely because his body wasn't feeling well, he was really tired recently. He couldn't lift his spirits. The emperor even sent the imperial doctor to take a look. He only said that his heart was depressed and that he should recuperate well. Sigh!”
They naturally knew what I was feeling depressed about. The gossip of 'Princess Wuyou crying bitterly at Miss Liu's funeral' had already spread throughout the world. I was really depressed that there were no newspapers or media in this era. Otherwise, I would have done this job.
"Princess is a person of character. That day, Miss Liu…" Zhen Zhen paused and continued,"I'm not a woman."Actually, whether a person lives well or not depends on their own choices. We regret that she broke away from the mortal world at a young age, but we don't know that this is what she wants.”
I have to say that a talented woman is a talented woman. Zhen Zhen's words are very reasonable. Yes, how can I think for her? I never really tried to understand Liu Siyan. Just based on my ridiculous pity and sympathy, I thought I was a saint. How merciful was that? Then why am I so angry?
So it wasn't Liu Siyan's death, but rather, I was the one crying at the funeral! I thought Liu Siyan wanted to use death to punish Murong? H and Murong Zhan, so when I saw how cold they were, I couldn't calm down my anger. Actually, I'm feeling indignant! Because I asked more than once, would Wang Chen be sad if I died? Will my brothers really feel a little guilty if I die? Could it be that he was as indifferent as Murong Zhan and the rest? For a moment, he hated himself for dying for nothing. Rather than hating Liu Siyan's recklessness, he hated himself for being naive.
I was still in a daze when Mo Lan's words pulled me back from the fog.
"I heard that Miss Liu came to visit the princess a few days before her accident. Is this true?”
I came back to my senses in shock and thought to myself, Since she asked this question, she must know some inside information. If I want to avoid it, I'm afraid I can't. Thinking of this, I can only reply softly,"There is such a thing!"
" Oh." Zhen Zhen also noticed this and interrupted,""If it's convenient, can you tell us why?”
This request was rather abrupt. I didn't know why Zhen Zhen, who had always adhered to etiquette, would make such an absurd request, but no matter what reason she had, I could only apologize to her. However, with their intelligence, I just need to give them a little hint and it won't be difficult for them to guess the twists and turns!
"I'm sorry. It concerns the reputation of the deceased. Please forgive Yunxi for not saying anything more!”
Mo Lan and Zhen Zhen looked at each other and exchanged a knowing look."Then I won't make things difficult for the princess. Zhen Zhen was rude!”
On the surface, I was naturally humble and didn't mind. The three of us chatted happily.
I looked out of the window. It was getting late and it was almost dinner time. I called Xiao Jing in and instructed,
"Madam Qin and Miss Zhen are having dinner in the residence today.”
Xiao Jing was about to leave when Mo Lan stopped her.
No, no, I'd better go back early." After saying that, he looked at the sky and sighed."Sigh, it was really nice chatting with the princess. I didn't expect the sky to turn dark in the blink of an eye. I really didn't dare to disturb her anymore.”
Oh, I don't think it's good for me to break up a married couple, so…
"Since Madam Qin has her husband waiting for her, Yunxi naturally wouldn't dare to force her to stay. I just don't know if Miss Zhen also has a lover waiting for her. If it were me, I wouldn't dare to stay either. If it wasn't for the fact that I would like to stay for a meal, firstly, I've disturbed you last time, and secondly, I feel guilty about yesterday's matter.”
Mo Lan rolled her eyes at me again and said,""You're not forcing me to stay?" Then, he said to Zhen Zhen," We'll just accept the princess's invitation and send someone back to the manor to greet uncle and auntie. We'll have a good taste of the food in the princess 'manor. I'll join in the fun next time!"”
Mo Lan went back to her assistant minister's mansion first, and Miss Zhen stayed behind to eat. Just as we were about to sit down, Qing Ming came to report…
His Highness Prince Li and His Highness Prince Rui had arrived at the same time!
What the hell? Are they all here to make a living?
I don't know why the happy dinner with Miss Zhen Zhen has turned into this situation…
Alright, dinner went on as usual. The dishes were all my favorite, and they made me drool. If it wasn't for the strange atmosphere, I would definitely be in a daze. However, the atmosphere at this moment couldn't be described as strange anymore. It was simply strange!
Murong Cang didn't look at anyone, nor did he eat. He only kept drinking. H's eyes moved back and forth between Murong Cang and me. Zhen Zhen's eyes moved back and forth between the three of us. My eyes were fixed on the delicious food in front of me, but I didn't move my chopsticks.
Who, who, who? Hurry up and say something!
" Uh, that…" I braced myself and opened my mouth. I couldn't squeeze out a single word after a long time. I broke out in a cold sweat. It was fine if I didn't open my mouth, but when I opened my mouth, they all looked at me.
"That, it's already cold. Eat it while it's hot!”
Was I the one who said such unprofessional words? Sigh!
However, they didn't object and began to eat quietly. I heaved a sigh of relief!
After dinner, Miss Zhen left in a hurry as if she was running for her life. I saw her interesting expression and thought for the first time that she was cute!
After sending Miss Zhen out of the residence, I stomped back to the living room where the two Murong hunks were at a turtle's speed.
The two of them didn't look at each other, like two Bodhisattvas each occupying one side. I felt that the atmosphere around me was stagnant. When I walked over, they actually didn't notice me. I didn't know why, but I suddenly felt strange and uncomfortable.
Hmph, TyD, who did I provoke? Why are you all putting on a face?
You…
Murong? H, I'm so angry with you, and you still think you're bullying me in my territory?
And you…
Murong Cang, do you think that just because you sweet-talk me every two or three days, I should be dead set on you? I don't know ten percent of all the tricks you've done behind my back, but I already know seventy percent of them. I'm being magnanimous by not questioning you, and you still dare to give me a look?
Also, you guys eat and drink my food, and you still have the cheek to do so. Your skin is not ordinary!
"Bang!"
I pushed the chair hard, making an extremely ear-piercing sound. I successfully let the two of them see me!
"So you guys still have eyes!”
I looked at them coldly, feeling unhappy!
"Fourth Sister-in-law, today I actually came…" H hurriedly said,"Actually, it's for the sake of-"
" Stop, I don't want to talk about that again." He didn't mention it, but I got even angrier when he did." Just because you're cold-blooded doesn't mean others are heartless!”
A word from me made Murong? H's expression immediately turned ugly, although he didn't look any better before.
"What is it?" Murong Cang's cold voice drifted over and I was shocked. He had actually forgotten that there was such a huge Bodhisattva sitting there! "It's not a big deal. I'll tell you in detail later!"”Although he hated Murong? However, he didn't want to talk about his meeting with Liu Siyan in front of a third party. After all, it concerned his reputation. Moreover, Liu Siyan had already…
"Oh!" When he saw me talking to him, his expression was much better than Murong's. H was much better. He opened his eyebrows, which was rare." I came here today to discuss something with you. I didn't expect to meet Seventh Brother on the way. It's such a coincidence. But no matter how I asked, this kid didn't say anything. Is there something between the two of you that I can't know?"”
Murong Cang, you bastard vinegar bucket, can you have some brains? Where did your usual cleverness go? Who else would I have a scandal with but Murong? H, this fangirl? You're actually jealous of a love-struck girl and you're even making groundless accusations. How could I have such bad taste? You're really insulting my eyesight! (Editor's note: Worriless is very prejudiced and has poor eyesight.)
"I said I'm fine, but you insist on finding trouble, don't you?”Her tone wasn't fast, so she should just put on the attitude of an unruly princess.
"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, please don't argue for me!”Murong? H interrupted us. I looked back at him and was shocked. Isn't this the Murong I usually see? At this moment, he is just like how he was when he went crazy in my study on the seventh day of the month. I can't see through him and I'm terrified!
That kind of pain and grief had actually appeared on his face, shattering my image of him as a playboy and a lovestruck fool. Such an expression should only be seen by people with infinite affection. Would H be such an affectionate person?
"Seventh Brother…" Murong Cang was also surprised by his change. H had been acting weird." If you really can't say it, then I won't ask anymore. Although we're like brothers, I shouldn't have forcefully probed into your privacy. It's my fault!"”
"No, Fourth Brother, in this life, only Little Seven has let you down. The person who has let you down the most in this world is me!”
What? Where did this come from? Murong Cang and I looked at him with a confused expression, but he didn't continue to talk about this matter." On the seventh day of the lunar month, I met Miss Liu here!”
Oh, you really said it!
I thought that Murong Cang would be surprised, but who knew that he only responded indifferently,""That's not your fault!"
I'm uncomfortable hearing this. Isn't it Murong? Whose fault was it?
"No, Fourth Brother, I should have let her understand. Otherwise, things wouldn't have come to this!”
It turned out that he was still apologetic and not indifferent!
"It's inhumane to get involved if you don't like it, huh? h!”As long as Murong Cang isn't talking to me, it seems like he can always say things that make sense!
But…
"You shouldn't have provoked her in the first place!”
I didn't hesitate to say that. Although it seemed a little cruel to him, it was an indisputable fact that a young girl in her prime had died because of his previous love and ultimately ruthlessness!
This was the reason why love hurt people, wasn't it?
If one had never obtained something, then losing it would not exist at all. The most painful thing was to lose it again!
"Yeah, yeah," Murong said. I didn't pay attention to that glance at that time, but many years later, I suddenly recalled it and couldn't help but regret it. H looked at me with a bitter smile, then looked at Murong Cang. His voice was hoarse,"Before I met her, I thought that I had all the beauty in the world. Miss Liu's love would never be a burden to me, so I gave her hope. "I'm selfish. In order to fulfill my love, I can only shatter the infatuation of others. It's my fault. Fourth sister-in-law is right, but…" He looked at us and asked,"I'm not sure if you're right.""Is love really something we can control?”
We can't answer his question. In fact, the answer is obvious, but we can't say anything. He had changed a lot. He was also a person with a bitter life in the world of mortals! But who was so unfortunate to become his sweetheart?
But now, do we still have the energy to discuss these love flowers?
The situation in Tiandu was about to change, and perhaps tomorrow, the situation would change. H and Murong Cang were actually sitting here discussing the word 'love'? I didn't know what to say, so I finally persuaded him,""It's late at night, Your Highness Prince Rui should go back first. There is still morning court tomorrow.”
Murong? H stood up and glanced at Murong Cang. The latter didn't move.
"Fourth Brother, we should all be careful of Fifth Brother!”
After saying this, he strode away. I looked at his back and felt sad. I didn't hate him that much anymore!
After a long time, I said to the silent Murong Cang,"Do you want to sit here until dawn?”
"Tomorrow, Imperial Father will issue a decree to bestow the marriage. The wedding date will be set on the fifth day of next month!”
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