When they returned to the Prince's mansion, Qi Mu and Lou Huan sat opposite each other on the green jade carved stone chairs. The irises that had passed their flowering period were still in full bloom. They swayed gently, sending forth waves of fragrance. The flowers were as beautiful as brocade, and they were relaxed and romantic. They seemed calm, but there was a murderous aura flowing in them.
"This trap is not simple, is it?”Lou Huan said coldly, her complicated gaze landing on the calm and composed person opposite her. Even she could see that something was wrong. She did not believe that this person, who had been immersed in palace politics for many years and could do anything with a flip of his hand, could not see it. Or rather, it was not that he did not know, but he had made up his mind not to make a move and was prepared to watch from the sidelines.
Qi Mu's slender fingers tapped on the jade table again and again with great interest. After a while, he slowly said," Yes, if I'm not wrong, it's still a game within a game.”
Lou Huan frowned slightly. Something flashed across her mind. She seemed to understand something, but at the same time, she seemed to not understand anything." What do you mean?”
"Have you heard of Yao Xiyun?”
"The number one talented woman of the Qi Dynasty."
Qi Mu curled his lips into a smile that was not a smile and said lightly," This is just a good name that the world has for her. Actually, she has another title, Female Zhuge. Fourth Brother had a great military service and his famous battles were talked about by the world. Of course, Fourth Brother was born to be a general. This was undeniable. However, his godlike use of troops was mostly because of his princess, Yao Xiyun.”
As Qi Mu narrated, Lou Huan gradually sorted out her thoughts.
" Huan 'er, don't underestimate Yao Xiyun. How could a woman like her be captured so easily? Her performance in the palace today was too abnormal. She's no better than anyone in the court. If Wan' er wasn't the Phoenix Girl, she would have been the Crown Princess.”On this point, Qi Mu was also sad. Yao Xiyun was too obedient today. Other than a symbolic explanation, she didn't say anything else. She didn't have the usual witty words at all. What exactly was she planning?
Lou Huan sighed lightly. She had always known that Yao Xiyun was not a simple person, but she did not expect that even Qi Mu was afraid of her. It seemed that the honest and proud Lord Fourth's ability to compete with the Crown Prince was most likely related to his delicate wife. No wonder there was the saying that Yang Xianwan had fixed the phoenix girl. If the Crown Prince and Yao Xiyun were to get married, it would be even more troublesome for Qi Mu.
Then, did Empress Zhao and the Crown Prince ever regret giving up such a powerful ally for an unknown destiny?
"So, Huan 'er, it's best if we stay out of this matter. I don't want you to interfere.”Qi Mu's tone was faint, but it was filled with a domineering tone that could not be rejected. No matter what the outcome was, he had no direct interest in the fight between his third brother and fourth brother, so there was no need for him to expose himself.
Qi Mu always understood her and rejected her request before she could speak. However, Lou Huan was stubborn. She owed Fourth Master a favor, so she couldn't just sit back and do nothing. She never liked to owe others. She smiled bitterly." What if I have to interfere?”
"Then you'll only make this situation more chaotic. Huan 'er, you're a smart person. I don't think you'll do such a thankless thing.”Qi Mu's deep eyes stared at Lou Huan. Outside the snow-white and cold, there was always elegance and gentleness, making people unable to hide.
"Mu, you're talking about Lou Huan, who lived carefully in the Lou Mansion. Have you forgotten? On the second day after we got married, I asked you what kind of person you wanted me to be. What was your answer?”
Qi Mu's expression was complicated, but there was a hint of anger in his dark eyes. His once graceful and gentle voice suddenly turned cold at this moment. He said mockingly," I thought that the Fifth Miss of the Lou Mansion and the Lord of Weiyang Mansion were the same in some aspects.”
Such sarcastic words were so harsh to Lou Huan's ears that her heart felt as if it had been thrown into an ice cellar. She smiled, her smile unparalleled, so beautiful that no one could bear to look at it." Qi Mu, if you only want a princess who listens to you, then you shouldn't have said those words when I asked you that day!”
Be yourself…
How could she have forgotten that her husband was a king who had his eyes on the world? How could his painstaking efforts fail because of his personality? Lou Huan, even if you are the love of his heart, you are too arrogant.
"Huan 'er, why are you so obsessed with this?”Qi Mu sighed silently. His slightly furrowed brows were clear and filled with helplessness." You clearly know that Concubine Rou is not simple. The moment she appeared, she made Imperial Father change his mind with just a few words and only imprisoned them. Even if Empress Zhao and the Crown Prince's goal is Fourth Brother, with Concubine Rou and Fourth Sister-in-law protecting them, they won't be able to cause any trouble.”
Lou Huan understood what Qi Mu said. However, understanding was one thing, and doing it was another. She felt bitter and said in a low voice," Even so, I can't sit idly by.”
"Since you've made up your mind, it's useless for me to say anything more.”Qi Muqing's elegant face could not differentiate between joy and sadness. She stood up and left, leaving Lou Huan alone in the courtyard.
" He's really angry." Lou Huan smiled bitterly. He had tried so hard to persuade her, but she still refused to come to her senses. Wasn't that hateful? But Mu, do you know how precious a person who could save you at a critical moment without asking for anything in return is to me?
At night, the evening breeze was blowing, mixed with the intoxicating fragrance of irises. Lou Huan leaped and stood outside Qi Mu's study. Her slender figure was reflected on the light green window paper, making people feel inexplicably sad.
Qi Mu raised his eyes and looked at the window. The anger from the afternoon still hadn't subsided, but he still couldn't harden his heart. He asked first," What's the matter?" Let's talk inside."
"No, I'll leave after I finish speaking outside.”
It was a kind gesture, but she rejected it immediately. Qi Mu's handsome face was as cold as frost as he said coldly," Up to you."”
"I know I was being willful this time. I won't let go of Fourth Master's matter, but I promise I won't implicate you. Tonight, you can go back to the Snow Breath Pavilion to sleep.”After Lou Huan finished speaking, she quickly left.
It was still as quiet as ever outside, and there was no trace of anyone coming. Qi Mu threw down the pen in his hand and leaned back lazily. He closed his eyes tiredly, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. It had been a long time since he had such a feeling.
How could he not know that she wanted to repay her kindness and believed that she had the ability to do so? It was obviously not a complicated matter. Wasn't his reaction a little too extreme? However, he didn't want her to worry about another man. He didn't want her to do something that was hard and unrewarding, even if it was to repay a favor!
Qi Mu, oh Qi Mu, you think you're smart, but are you possessed…
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