Chapter 481: What exactly does Miss Xu want to do?

Although he said this, Mo Jinchuan's body was extremely honest.

He bent down slightly, closing the distance between them, a suspicious blush on his face.

The two faced each other, as if they could feel each other's breath.

The atmosphere around him became increasingly ambiguous.

Suddenly, a cold little hand was placed on Mo Jinchuan's forehead, completely extinguishing the beautiful feeling in his heart.

Song Yanxi murmured, "It's not hot, why are you talking nonsense and your face is like this..."

Mo Jinchuan quickly stood up straight, looking a little embarrassed as he said, "I'll go get a basin of water. You wait here for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left decisively.

Song Yanxi looked at the direction he left and reminded him, "Your Highness, the inner courtyard is just ahead."

He was a foreigner, and if he rushed over rashly, he would probably be beaten out with a big stick by the gatekeeper.

Mo Jinchuan's body stiffened slightly. He responded hurriedly and strode in the opposite direction.

Not far away, An, who was in charge of keeping watch, looked at his nose with one eye and then at his heart with his nose, pretending that he had seen nothing.

It’s not good to know too much.

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"Sister Yan Xi, why are you sitting here?" Qiu Ling came over with Xu Ruyue and was frightened by the blood-stained handkerchief in her hand.

Song Yanxi explained with a smile: "It was just an accidental bump, it's not a big deal."

Qiu Ling said distressedly: "It must be very painful after losing so much blood, right?"

She looked around and muttered, "The prince is really something. My sister is injured, how can he take care of her?"

Xu Ruyue handed over a handkerchief and said gently, "Don't panic, Sister Ling'er. I think the princess's bleeding has stopped, so she should be fine."

She moved closer and lowered her voice, saying, "Your Highness is of noble status, so please don't say those words again.

If anyone hears it, it will only cause more trouble."

Qiu Ling said sullenly, "I know. I won't tell anyone."

Xu Ruyue frowned slightly and wanted to say something else, but suddenly she caught a glimpse of the blood-stained handkerchief in Song Yanxi's hand.

She smiled faintly and said, "The handkerchief in the princess's hand is dirty, so you should use mine."

Song Yanxi took the fragrant handkerchief and thanked her, but ignored her hand that was still hanging in the air.

Seeing that she didn't offer it, Xu Ruyue said gently, "The princess's handkerchief is dirty. I will take it down and clean it for her."

"It's such a small matter, so I won't bother you, Miss Xu."

As Song Yanxi spoke, she carefully folded the blood-stained handkerchief in front of her and put it into her sleeve.

As the two of them exchanged words, Qiu Ling couldn't help but notice something was going on. She frowned and said, "It's just a handkerchief. I have plenty in my room. If Sister Ruyue likes it, just go ahead and pick one."

Xu Ruyue's smile remained appropriate, "Sister Ling'er, you're welcome."

Qiu Ling didn't want to be polite, but she couldn't hit someone who smiled at her. Even if she was annoyed, she could only put on a smile.

But he couldn't do what he did before, holding Xu Ruyue's arm and talking and laughing in an intimate manner.

Even when he was standing there, his figure was unconsciously leaning towards Song Yanxi.

She herself couldn't notice it, but she couldn't hide it from other people's eyes.

Xu Ruyue's smile froze, and she pretended to be surprised and asked, "Didn't Sister Ling'er just say that His Royal Highness Prince Jin was also drinking tea in the pavilion? Why isn't he here?"

Qiu Ling said, "Perhaps he was called away by my father. The prince came here to look for my father and had something important to discuss."

Xu Ruyue just looked at Song Yanxi, smiling without saying a word.

She has gentle eyes and a calm and quiet demeanor, and doesn't seem to have any aggression.

But for some reason I just can't like it.

Especially since Song Yanxi knew that she was interested in Mo Jinchuan, it was hard for her not to think too much about every word she said.

Qiu Ling raised her sleeves to shield Song Yanxi from the sun and said in surprise, "I was feeling chilly just now sitting in the pavilion, and now the sun is so bright outside."

She looked at Xu Ruyue, who was standing in the sun without changing her expression, and asked curiously, "Sister Ruyue, don't you mind the sun?"

Xu Ruyue smiled lightly and said, "I've had a cold body since I was young, and I like heat."

Qiu Ling smacked her lips. "Is that so? Then you need to take good care of yourself. I've heard from my mother that it's difficult for women with cold constitutions to conceive."

As she spoke, she glanced around, patted her mouth with her hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

Xu Ruyue held her hand and said nonchalantly, "It's not a serious matter. You don't need to take it to heart."

After saying this, Song Yanxi couldn't help but look at her twice more.

Men in this world marry in order to have children and prevent their family from becoming extinct.

When the sons of the aristocratic families in the capital get married, they pay attention to the family background and whether the wife's family can bring help to their family in the future.

But the most important thing is whether his wife can give birth to a legitimate son for the family and continue the family bloodline.

The most serious of the seven grounds for divorce is having no children.

Even though Song Yanxi did not agree that women were useless if they could not give birth to children, she would not choose to speak directly when diagnosing problems for women.

Because some families would rather divorce their wives and marry another than try to treat the disease even if they hear the slightest hint of trouble.

In this world, not being able to have children is a huge mistake.

Xu's father served as the Minister of War in the court. Although his official rank was not even the third grade, he could be considered a close minister to the emperor.

The Xu family is a scholarly family, and Xu Ruyue, as the eldest daughter in the family, must be aware of its importance.

Not to mention just having a cold body, even if she was born a barren woman, she would never tell others about this.

Not to mention, he blurted it out in front of her, an "outsider".

She should know that if she, as a princess, casually revealed to others that the Xu family's daughter was difficult to give birth to,

Not to mention Xu Ruyue, even the future marriages of her illegitimate sisters would be affected.

Any family of some respectability in the capital would not allow their son to marry a woman who might not have children.

What exactly does Miss Xu want to do?

Meeting Song Yanxi's scrutinizing gaze, Xu Ruyue smiled sweetly, looking a bit well-behaved.

Just like what I said just now, it was just an unintentional mistake, nothing to worry about.

Qiu Ling was unable to open her eyes due to the sun, so she hurriedly helped Song Yanxi up and said, "Sister, it's too sunny here. I'll take you back to my room to rest for a while."

Song Yanxi nodded. She needed to find a place to wash up in her current state.

Xu Ruyue bowed towards her and said, "I heard that my aunt is not feeling well. Ruyue will go see her first and come back to talk to the princess later."

Qiu Ling hurriedly said, "Sister Ruyue, please go quickly. I'll be with you here."

Afraid that she would mention going out again, she added, "Sister, your nose is injured, so you won't be going out today. If Sister Ruyue wants to go shopping, you can go first."

Xu Ruyue smiled and nodded, then was taken away by the Qiu family's maid.

As soon as she left, Qiu Ling's face instantly fell, and she said with some regret: "Sister, I'm sorry, I couldn't stop Sister Ruyue."

Song Yanxi comforted her, "This is not Ling'er's fault. Miss Xu is very thoughtful and seems to have come prepared today.

It would be strange if you could stop her."

Qiu Ling frowned, "Why is it strange?"