At first, the boat was shaking. Xu Ling 'er lost her balance and was about to fall. Mu Yunqi hurriedly reached out to help her up, but in the next second, Xu Ling 'er fell into Mu Yunlan's arms.
His outstretched hand froze on the spot.
Xu Ling 'er's face turned red as she stood up and distanced herself from Mu Yunlan.
The wind blew gently. Xu Ling 'er sat by the side of the boat, holding the lotus flower that Mu Yunlan handed over with a smile on her face. Compared to this lovey-dovey couple, Mu Yunqi and Xu Zhen were like a pair of strangers.
Perhaps he felt the awkwardness in the air, Mu Yunqi coughed lightly and said,""Ninth brother, did you bring anything interesting back for Ling 'er?”
"Yes, of course." Mu Yunlan said as she supported her head," There are many interesting things in Yuezhou. Ling 'er likes them very much too.”
"Oh, really? You've done a good job with the disaster relief this time. Imperial Father is very happy."
Mu Yunlan shook her head with a smile. She broke off a lotus leaf and placed it on Xu Ling 'er's head.
"Actually, it's all thanks to Ling 'er that the disaster relief this time could go so smoothly.”
Mu Yunqi was shocked." What do you mean?"”
"This girl always has some strange ideas. She helped me think of the new ideas for disaster relief this time.”
Xu Ling 'er rolled her eyes at him." Your Highness, listen to his nonsense. I'm not that powerful." As she spoke, she brought the lotus flower to her nose and sniffed it gently. The delicate lotus flowers made Xu Ling 'er's face look pink and tender, making her look very beautiful.
Mu Yunqi's heart was in turmoil. There were indeed many policies that had never been used before in this disaster relief, and every one of them was very effective. He didn't expect those to come from Xu Ling 'er.
It seemed that the prophecy of the chosen one was not without reason.
He had to get his hands on this woman.
When Mu Yunqi thought of this, he smiled slightly." Ling 'er, how are the preparations for your wedding going?”
"The preparations are almost done," Mu Yunlan replied.”
"Oh, I see. Ling 'er wasn't in the capital before, so she didn't know if she had heard of something.”Mu Yunqi paused for a moment. When he saw Xu Linger's curious gaze, he said,"This ninth brother of mine is elegant and handsome, but unfortunately, he has the bad reputation of being a jinx to his wife. Many women didn't dare to marry him. From this, it could be seen that Ling 'er was really a hero among women.”
Xu Ling 'er was slightly taken aback and chuckled.
"I heard that he killed the woman he wanted to get close to because he had someone in his heart. Is there such a saying?"
Mu Yunqi was stunned. He did not expect her to say that and nodded.
"There is indeed such a saying."
Xu Ling 'er lowered her head and smiled. She turned to Mu Yunlan." If I don't die after we get married, does that mean that I'm the woman in your heart?"”
The seductive look in her eyes made Mu Yunlan's heart tremble violently.
The rumor about being a jinx was just a reason he made up to not marry someone else.
There was indeed someone in his heart, and that person was the one in front of him.
It was just that she had never known.
Sometimes, Mu Yunlan thought that he should thank Mu Yunqi for his indifference.
Even though they were just a fake couple, he was still very happy.
Mu Yunqi looked at the two of them awkwardly, and a strange atmosphere filled the air.
Xu Ling 'er realized what she had just said and hurriedly covered her face with the lotus flower in her hand.
"It seems that Ling 'er really loves you, Ninth Brother.”
Mu Yunlan lowered her eyes and smiled, suppressing the throbbing in her heart." Your Highness, you must be joking."”
Xu Zhen looked at the disappointment on Mu Yunqi's face and snorted coldly. She looked into the distance. She wanted to see how Mu Yunqi was going to separate these two people who were in love with each other and take over them.
Mu Yunqi's mind was racing, but he could not find any way to convince Xu Ling 'er.
After returning from the lotus pond, Xu Ling 'er really listened to Mu Yunlan's words and obediently stayed in her room, not going anywhere.
After all, she had achieved her goal.
She wanted Mu Yunqi to know that she had played an important role in the disaster relief.
Mu Yunqi wanted her no matter what. It would further weaken the Right Prime Minister's help to him.
The capital seemed to have regained its peace. In this hot summer, nothing happened again. It was just that the Crown Prince would often send people to deliver interesting things. He wanted to make her happy.
Because of the disaster relief, Mu Yunlan's reputation in the imperial court grew stronger by the day.
He was getting busier and busier every day, so he didn't have much time to visit Xu Ling 'er.
Summer passed quickly and the Mid-Autumn Festival arrived.
The banquet was held in the palace as usual. The Crown Prince and the other princes naturally entered the palace. Xu Ling 'er stood alone in the corridor, looking at the brightly lit Prime Minister's Estate. The desolation in her heart drowned her entire being.
She thought that she would have the most perfect future, but the heavens always liked to joke with people.
Suddenly, a stone was thrown in front of her.
Xu Ling 'er was shocked. She looked around and saw Mu Yunlan leaning against the wall, smiling at her.
"Why are you here? Shouldn't he be in the palace at this time?”
"I told Consort Mother that I came to see you. I'll take you out to play." Mu Yunlan jumped down from the wall.
"As a prince, your ability to leap on roofs and walk on walls is really not bad.”
Mu Yunlan clapped her hands and raised her eyebrows slightly. She had only learned this in the past so that she could secretly meet her. Otherwise, who wouldn't leave the door and climb over the wall?
"Don't worry about this. Let's go.”
Mu Yunlan said as she held Xu Ling 'er's hand and led her out through the back door.
The street outside was very lively. The long lights along the lake looked like a string of pearl necklaces.
Mu Yunlan held her hand and walked to another street. This wasn't the main street, so there weren't that many people. Mu Yunlan gave her a mysterious smile and pulled her up the city tower.
When the soldiers saw them, they laughed and walked away.
Just as Xu Ling 'er was feeling strange, a shocking scene appeared before her.
All kinds of lanterns were placed on the ground along the city wall. They stood in the middle, surrounded by the lanterns.
"Does it look good?"
"Yes, it looks good."
Mu Yunlan smiled and took out one Kongming Lantern after another from behind the lanterns.
"Tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's light up the Kong Ming Lantern to pray for the uncles of the Ling family.”
Xu Ling 'er was stunned. Her nose was sore, and she almost cried.
Mu Yunlan was probably the only one who still remembered her and the Ling Family…
Mu Yunlan smiled as she walked up to her. She passed the Kong Ming Lantern to her and lit the wax below. The candlelight illuminated his face. It was a little surreal.
Xu Ling 'er's heart skipped a beat. She reached out and gently touched his face.
Mu Yunlan's body stiffened as she looked at her in shock.
"Sorry, I just suddenly felt like I was dreaming.”
As she spoke, her gaze fell on the Kongming Lantern again.
With a gentle wave of his hand, the Kongming Lantern flew into the sky.#
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