Chapter 155 Mu Xin's Warning

"Young Prince, the Prince was scared away by your self-torture." Mu Xin spoke slowly, breaking the silence in the room. Upon hearing this, Ye Qingyu immediately raised his eyes and looked at Mu Xin.

"If you keep kneeling and refuse to get up, I think the prince won't even dare to enter the study in the future." There was a hint of ridicule in Mu Xin's tone.

"..." Ye Qingyu knew that Mu Xin was extremely smart, but she didn't expect that he would see through her intention at once. She felt embarrassed to continue kneeling, so she slowly stood up.

"Do you know why I am kneeling here?" Ye Qingyu had a vague feeling that Mu Xin knew everything.

"I know a little, but I really don't want to know at all." Mu Xin raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Why?" Ye Qingyu asked curiously. He wanted to know how a smart person like Mu Xin viewed him and Qing Yi?

"I am the prince's personal guard, and I will always consider the prince first in everything. However, the prince's ideas may not be consistent with yours. If so, won't I offend you?" Mu Xin said very directly.

"Are you afraid of offending me?" Ye Qingyu smiled.

"I'm afraid, and I'm not afraid," Mu Xin said. "I'm afraid because you're the prince's only son. If you're unhappy, the prince won't be happy, and if the prince's unhappy, life as his subordinates won't be easy. As for not being afraid, we, the 36 Iron-Blooded Riders, are all personal guards, sworn to be loyal to the King of Northwest until death. Our lives depend entirely on the prince's words. Even our lives belong to him, so what is there to be afraid of?"

"Everyone says that Lord Mu Xin has a sharp mind and sees things very clearly. His reputation is well-deserved." Ye Qingyu seemed to be praising him, but there was an elusive meaning in his tone.

"Exquisite heart? Hahaha..." Mu Xin laughed with his head raised, "Bi Gan did have an exquisite heart, but in the end, wasn't it cut out and used as medicine?" There seemed to be self-mockery in Mu Xin's tone.

"Lord Mu Xin still has such concerns? Could it be that my father is still coveting your exquisite heart?" Ye Qingyu was a little curious about what Mu Xin meant. The smarter this person is, the more complicated he becomes, making it difficult for people to see through him.

"I belong to you, Your Highness, with all my heart and soul. I will do anything you ask me to do." Mu Xin continued, his tone full of loyalty. "Young Prince, I know you have always resented me because of Mingyue. I'm afraid that one day you will want my exquisite heart, right?"

"..." Ye Qingyu understood. It turned out to be this matter. If it were with his father's style of doing things back then, he would never have thought of using such an insulting and extreme punishment on Mingyue. All of this was Mu Xin's idea behind the scenes. He was indeed dissatisfied with Mu Xin.

"Forget it, it's all in the past. Mingyue died a long time ago. You should know that I have hated taking medicine since I was a child." There was a hint of relief in Ye Qingyu's tone.

"But now there's Qing Yi." Mu Xin's words startled Ye Qingyu, and she couldn't help but look at the man in front of her. Mu Xin wasn't a big man, with a fair complexion, like a scholar, but in fact, his martial arts skills were not weak.

"What do you mean?" Ye Qingyu's voice unconsciously became a little colder.

"Young Prince, please don't be angry. As the saying goes, those who are involved in the matter are often confused, while those who are on the sidelines can see things more clearly. You are of such a noble status, can you really stay with one person for your whole life? The prince is sincerely protecting you and considering you. People like him are willing to make concessions for you. Why don't you take a step back? Even if you take a concubine or marry a princess, so what? Who cares who you like in your heart and who you sleep with at night? Who cares?" Mu Xin's tone was gentle, but Ye Qingyu sounded heavy.

"So what?" Ye Qingyu murmured to himself and repeated it silently.

"Yeah, so what?" Mu Xin repeated softly, his eyes falling on Ye Qingyu.

"Mu Xin, do you have someone you like?" Ye Qingyu looked at the person in front of him. Who would have thought that this gentle-looking and elegant man in front of him was actually the most ruthless person in Northwest City.

"No." Mu Xin shook his head.

"That's right." Ye Qingyu smiled.

"Hmm?" Mu Xin didn't understand and looked at the little prince in confusion.

"Because you don't have anyone you like, you don't understand."

"..."Mu Xin suddenly felt despised by the young prince.

"Mu Xin, my father trusts you very much. Instead of advising me here, why don't you persuade my father on my behalf? I will definitely remember the favor you did." Ye Qingyu planned to incite the counselor beside the King of the Northwest to rebel.

"..." Mu Xin couldn't help but laugh. The young prince was using both threats and inducements. He had long seen that the young prince was more powerful than the prince. Although the prince was an outstanding defender of the Northwest Kingdom and a leader of troops in battle, he had a hot temper and was straightforward. The young prince was different. He hid everything behind a mask of calmness. If it weren't for this incident, it would be difficult to witness the young prince's strong side.

When dealing with smart people, one must be straightforward, otherwise there is a hidden danger of murder. Of course, Mu Xin did not want to harm Ye Qingyu, but he did not want the young prince to cause trouble for him one day in the future.

"You don't want to?" Ye Qingyu looked at Mu Xin with a slight smile.

"Young Prince, I'm sorry, I can't obey your command." Mu Xin said with a smile, but there was sincerity in that smile.

"Well, there's nothing more to say then."

"Then let me take you back to your bedroom?" Mu Xin asked respectfully.

"It's not like I don't know the way, I don't need you to send me off!" Ye Qingyu walked out of the study.

"But this is the prince's order, and I dare not disobey. Just pretend I don't exist. I will try to walk lightly and not disturb you." Mu Xin didn't care about the little prince's attitude. He still had a gentle smile on his face and followed Ye Qingyu slowly.

"..." Ye Qingyu turned around and glanced at Mu Xin. Why was this person like this?

"Xiao Ye, you're finally back!" When they arrived at the door of the bedroom, Qing Yi was chatting with Qingqing in the yard and saw Ye Qingyu coming back.

"Yeah." Ye Qingyu responded.

"How is it? How did the self-torture plan work?" Qing Yi asked.

"Hey, keep your voice down! Be careful that Lord Mu Xin hears it." Qing Yi was reminded gently from the side.

"What is he doing here?" Qing Yi asked. Of course he saw Mu Xin following Xiao Ye, but he didn't come in. He turned around and left when he reached the gate of the courtyard.

"You were afraid that I would get lost, so you sent me back." Ye Qingyu's mouth twitched slightly and he said unhappily.

"Huh? You're lost?" Qing Yi and Qing Qing looked puzzled. This is the young prince's residence. How could he get lost while returning to his own room?

At this time, Mu Xin, who had just left, also heard it and felt funny in his heart. It was so interesting.

"Master, the self-torture plan must have succeeded, otherwise why would the prince let Lord Mu Xin send you back?" Qingqing analyzed based on clues.

"Half," Ye Qingyu sighed.

"Ah? What do you mean by half? What's going on?" Qing Yi asked.

"I scared my father away. When he saw me kneeling in the study, he felt sorry for me and asked Mu Xin to send me back." Ye Qingyu said helplessly.

"Hahahaha..." Qing Yi laughed loudly, and also covered his mouth and laughed secretly.

The other maids in the bedroom all looked over, curious about what their master had said that made them laugh like that.