Zhong Muyu blinked and managed to come up with a very flimsy excuse: "It was an accident, an accident."

"Accident?"

Lu Ziyuan sneered, then his face darkened: "Zhong Muyu, don't think I don't know about your dirty secret. If it weren't for marrying Rou'er, I wouldn't have married a woman like you! You'd better behave yourself!"

Rou'er? Su Zhirou?

Rumor has it that the Prince of Ling was indeed interested in Su Zhirou, but Su Zhirou's father did not hold a high official position, and the Emperor did not want him to marry her. In the end, the Empress Dowager came up with a compromise: Lu Ziyuan would marry Zhong Muyu as his principal wife, and Su Zhirou would be a concubine.

Lu Ziyuan was quite dissatisfied with this matter.

Zhong Muyu was on the verge of tears. She knew that the Empress Dowager was trying to find her a good match, but this act of tearing lovers apart was just too immoral.

Zhong Muyu suddenly raised her head, her bright eyes calm and unwavering: "Your Highness's words are really misleading. What nonsense is this? I grew up by the Empress Dowager's side, and my every word and action is being watched. The way you're talking makes it sound like the rules of the harem aren't strict."

Lu Ziyuan did not expect Zhong Muyu to refute him like this. Wasn't it said that Princess Emerald was very taciturn?

"I had no such intention, but you know your own situation perfectly well. You married me and are still so eager to die for another man. You have wasted your grandmother's teachings!"

Zhong Muyu immediately retorted, "Get this straight, this is a marriage bestowed by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, not because I'm so eager for you to marry me! You've already set your sights on someone else, and I don't want to marry you either! If possible, let's get a divorce right now and promise to keep to ourselves!"

"you!"

Zhong Muyu's expression was one of utter disdain, leaving Lu Ziyuan speechless with anger.

"How dare you speak to me like that!"

Zhong Muyu found it utterly ridiculous: "So what if I talk like that? You were the one who disliked me first, and now you won't let me dislike you? If you don't like me, then leave. Or, shall I leave?"

Lu Ziyuan's hands trembled with anger. He had been on the battlefield and killed enemies, but he was not good at verbal sparring.

And this is completely different from the legendary Jade Princess!

"I will ask the Emperor for a divorce, but as long as you stay in the Prince of Ling's residence, you must behave yourself and not cause trouble or bring shame to the Prince's residence!"

"Then I look forward to your success soon. As long as you don't bother me, I promise to behave myself."

"snort!"

Lu Ziyuan flicked his sleeves and strode away.

After everyone had completely disappeared, Zhong Muyu let out a long breath and lay back on the bed.

Arguing is so tiring!

This Lu Ziyuan, no matter how handsome his appearance is, can't hide his terrible temper. You can't associate with this kind of person, you must stay away from him!

"Your Highness! Your Highness!"

Outside, Zaochun and Granny Zhang came in together.

Both women wore the same worried expression. Zaochun asked, "Your Highness, I saw the Prince leave in a very angry manner. Did he say something?"

"What can he say? It was just an argument, don't worry."

"You had a fight with the prince?"

These words stunned Zaochun and Zhang Mama.

"Oh, Your Highness! How could you quarrel with the Prince? Didn't you agree to all the advice we gave you before you got married?"

Granny Zhang looked like something terrible had happened, and then she took out her "Outline of Women's Virtues," which included the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, and the principle that the husband is the head of the wife, and began to talk incessantly.

Zhong Muyu quickly interrupted her: "Granny, I know all that. Don't worry, I will definitely change. But I need to rest now. Can I have a good rest?"

"Sigh, I hope the princess will really listen to me."

Granny Zhang stopped her long-winded speech, but Zaochun felt that Zhong Muyu clearly did not know her mistake and wanted to correct it, and she would definitely make the same mistake again.

Moreover, she always felt that Zhong Muyu was different after being rescued from the water, as if his originally quiet body had been infused with spiritual energy.

Since Zhong Muyu said she wanted to rest, the two of them didn't want to disturb her, so they left together.

The front hall was still hosting a banquet for guests, with noise filling the air, a stark contrast to the solitude of the Fragrant Courtyard.

In stark contrast to Xinxiang Courtyard is Tingzhi Courtyard, which is located next door.

Although she was a concubine, because Lu Ziyuan valued her, Su Zhirou's marriage was treated with almost the same level of respect as the principal wife. The entire courtyard was bustling with people and filled with joy.

Sitting in the room, Su Zhirou was also infected by the festive atmosphere, and her face was beaming with joy.

She finally got her wish and married Prince Ling.

The only drawback is that she is a concubine, and she wears a rose-red dress, but so what? As long as the prince likes her, she has the possibility of being promoted to the position of principal wife.

The door opened slightly, and Su Zhirou's maid, Lianye, cautiously entered.

Su Zhirou asked impatiently, "How is it?"

"Your Highness, the Princess Consort has been rescued again and appears to be in good health. His Highness has not arranged for a doctor to examine her."

Su Zhirou felt a pang of disappointment: "It would be better if she just died like this. How could we let someone save her?"

After hearing about Zhong Muyu's accident, Su Zhirou was secretly pleased, but she didn't expect her happiness to disappear so quickly.

"Your Highness, don't worry. I think the Prince is very angry. The Princess Consort has embarrassed the Prince. How could the Prince possibly like her? His heart has always been with you."

Su Zhirou said smugly, "You're right, I need to prepare well for the Prince's arrival tonight!"

...

Xinxiang Courtyard.

When Zhong Muyu groggily woke up, it was already completely dark.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, but the rumbling of her stomach quickly brought her back to reality.

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