Everything happened too quickly. Even though Mu Yunqi had already rushed forward, he only managed to grab the corner of Xu Ling 'er's clothes. With a " splat ", Xu Ling' er fell into the pond.
Mu Yunqi could not care less about anything else. He hurriedly jumped into the water and hugged her tightly in his arms.
Fortunately, the water at the end of spring was not that cold. Although Xu Ling 'er could not swim, Mu Yunqi went down in time and was fine.
At this moment, her entire body was drenched, and her clothes stuck tightly to her body, outlining her beautiful figure. Mu Yunqi hugged her soft body.
For some reason, Mu Yunqi's heart trembled violently. An indescribable sense of familiarity welled up in his heart.
The people on the shore panicked and rushed to the shore to help the two people up.
The maid hurriedly stepped forward and draped the cloak over Xu Ling 'er. He took another one and wanted to put it on Mu Yunqi, but his face was cold. He waved his hand and looked at Xu Zhen, who had a pale face. His eyes were about to spew fire.
He had clearly seen what had happened. He wanted to see how this woman would explain herself.
Xu Ling 'er wrapped her cloak around herself and stepped forward. She bowed and said,""Please don't blame the Empress, Your Highness. This is Shi Ling 'er's fault. I was just joking with the Empress. The Empress didn't want to attack me, I was careless.”
"Are you joking?" Xu Zhen snorted and took a step forward." How did you look like you were joking? You're already coveting my position. You still say that you're joking?"
Xu Ling 'er pretended to panic and took a step back." Your Majesty, I was just following the rumors." He also apologized to the Empress. Please don't blame me, Empress. This official's daughter has never thought of fighting with the Empress for anything, so please do not think too much about it.”
Mu Yunqi was secretly delighted. Since she had said such words, she must have had such thoughts in her heart.
Then he had a chance.
Xu Ling 'er thought for a moment and felt that these words did not carry much weight. "Besides, Your Majesty, you're so dignified, how could I dare?"”
Her words made Mu Yunqi's heart tremble. He subconsciously turned his head to look at Xu Zhen.
If it wasn't for her repeated interference, Xu Ling 'er wouldn't have been frightened.
Ruining his plans.
Mu Yunqi weighed his options and was about to speak when Xu Ling 'er took a step back. He felt that something was amiss and turned his head. Xu Zhen looked at him with a gloomy expression.
"That's enough. I came here to apologize to Ling 'er, but you ended up like this!”
"Your Highness shouldn't blame the Empress.”Xu Ling 'er said timidly," I'm fine. It's all my fault."
Mu Yunqi frowned and did not say anything else. He could only ask the servant girl to help Xu Ling 'er to rest. After that, he sent people to deliver many tonics and jewelry. As compensation.
However, this matter still flew to every corner of the capital like it had wings.
Rumors of Xu Zhen deliberately pushing Xu Ling 'er into the water out of jealousy had made Xu Zhen's reputation extremely ugly.
He did not know if it was because of the rumors outside or because of Xu Ling 'er's cold attitude towards Mu Yunqi.
Mu Yunqi was getting more and more annoyed with Xu Zhen. He had not entered her room for several days.
Xu Zhen had never suffered such humiliation. Naturally, she told her family about it.
In order to allow Xu Zhen to continue to stand firm in the Crown Prince's Residence, the Right Prime Minister had no choice but to put pressure on Mu Yunqi in the court, which made Mu Yunqi even more frustrated. His attitude towards Xu Zhen was even worse.
All of these changes seemed to have nothing to do with Xu Ling 'er. She sat quietly in her room and read a book. His slender fingers gently flipped the pages of the book.
When Mu Yunlan came in, she was a little tired and gently rubbed her eyes. When she opened her eyes, Mu Yunlan had already sat down in front of her. He took the book from her hand.
"It's about to turn the world upside down outside, but you're so relaxed.”
"They flip through their books while I read mine. Are you ready for what's to come?”
Mu Yunlan nodded." Leave the rest to me. You should take good care of your body." There will be a banquet in the palace next month. Come with me.”
Xu Ling 'er's eyes flashed with a hint of a smile, but it was extremely chilling.
"Now that Xu Zhen has received such a cold reception, she definitely won't let me off easily. They will definitely attack me at the banquet in the palace. Although she was simple-minded, it didn't mean that the Right Prime Minister's family were all fools.”
"Okay, I will protect you."
Xu Ling 'er's heart skipped a beat. Her heart, which was already like a pool of stagnant water, trembled slightly.
A self-deprecating smile appeared on her face. She took the book back and started reading it seriously. It was as if nothing had happened.
The banquet in the palace soon arrived.
During this period of time, Xu Zhen had not gone out. This time, she was finally able to go out. He asked the maid to dress him up beautifully. At a glance, he looked like a bewitching peony.
Mu Yunqi looked at her and frowned slightly.
The banquet in the palace was not a place for her to show off. She was so gorgeously dressed that it was annoying.
Why didn't he realize before that this woman was so brainless?
In comparison, Xu Ling 'er, who was wearing a light blue dress, looked more intelligent. The aqua blue dress accentuated her jade-like skin. Her eyes were even more alluring.
Her beauty was so obvious, but it was not dazzling. It made people feel very comfortable.
In this kind of hot weather, her outfit made people like her even more.
The banquet had yet to begin. Xu Ling 'er was standing by the pond, looking at the goldfish. Just as Mu Yunqi was about to step forward, he saw Mu Yunlan walking over.
He smiled mysteriously." Give me your hand.”
Although Xu Ling 'er was puzzled, she still reached out her hand.
Mu Yunlan placed a handful of fish food in her hand.
She smiled slightly, her eyes rippling with a moving luster. Mu Yunqi's heart shook.
Perhaps she noticed Mu Yunqi's gaze, Xu Ling 'er turned her head slightly and bowed slightly when she saw him.""I didn't know that Your Highness the Crown Prince was here.”
Mu Yunqi smiled and slowly stepped forward." After Ninth Brother had this woman, his temper has really restrained.”
Mu Yunlan raised her eyebrows and smiled, her words full of affection." It's all because she always likes to throw tantrums at me."”
Xu Ling 'er pouted unhappily and looked at him with a reproachful look. The slight ripples in her eyes made Mu Yunqi's heart tremble violently.
"I don't always throw tantrums at you, and you'll accuse me wrongly.”#
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