What if the Third Prince asked her if she did this because she liked him, how would she answer?
The more Mu Xue thought about it, the more conflicted she became. Her folded hands slowly curled up, revealing her inner uneasiness.
"No problem, I don't have anything important to do today."
Now they don’t have to go to class with the Crown Prince and their brother, and they can just practice calligraphy and sword skills at home every day.
The third prince ordered tea to be served. Seeing that Mu Xue seemed a little uncomfortable, he waved his hand and asked them to leave. There were only two people left in the room, and it instantly became quiet.
Mu Xue picked up the tea, took a sip, and put it on the table beside her.
"Your Highness, this is a peace talisman for all these years."
She took out a small box and handed it to the third prince.
When the third prince took the small box, he touched Mu Xue's white fingertips and his hand paused.
Mu Xue quickly retracted her hand as if she had been scalded and did not look at the Third Prince.
"Thank you, Princess."
The third prince opened the box as if nothing had happened. Inside was a stack of amulets neatly arranged, some of which seemed to have blood stains on them.
He frowned slightly and picked up a blood-stained amulet. It was indeed blood-stained.
"Your Highness, if there's anything dirty on it, then don't take it."
Mu Xue looked at the amulet in his hand and wanted to take it back.
"I'm sorry," the Third Prince looked straight at Mu Xue with his raised eyes. As they looked at each other, Mu Xue clearly saw herself in his eyes.
"You got hurt at that time."
It turned out that he was apologizing for this matter. Mu Xue suppressed her surprise and shook her head.
"It's okay. I promised Your Highness that year, so I should keep my word."
She remembered the amulet with blood on it very clearly. She had asked for it last year.
Because she had been sneaking out in the past few years, after a long time, her master also found out that she had been sneaking out. She had no choice but to beg her senior brother to help her on New Year's Eve. Her senior brother could not resist her request and finally agreed.
But it would take at least three days to get from the Divine Doctor Valley to the Baiyun Temple, so her senior brother gave her two days. Because time was tight and it was snowing, she accidentally fell and left blood on the road.
Her tone was relaxed, but the Third Prince knew how hard it was to obtain each of these amulets.
"Last time, the princess called me a liar, and I admit it."
The third prince was silent for a while and then uttered these words.
Upon hearing this, Mu Xue didn't know what expression to make when looking at the Third Prince.
She said the third prince was a liar?
Probably because of the last time she drank, a hint of regret flashed across Mu Xue's cold face.
My aunt said she didn't do anything, but it turned out she was lying.
"I……"
Mu Xue opened her mouth when she was interrupted by the Third Prince, "Princess, there is no need to apologize for this. You are telling the truth. I have looked for you over the years, but I couldn't find you."
He wanted to tell Mu Xue that it was not only Mu Xue who remembered, but he had forgotten what little Mu Xue looked like.
Moreover, Mu Xue’s personality now is really different from when she was a child.
"Princess, please wait a moment."
Thinking of this, the third prince stood up and left the main hall.
Mu Xue was still immersed in his words that he had looked for her. When she saw him stand up, she picked up the tea and took a sip to suppress the many emotions in her heart.
Not long after, the third prince came back again, but he had a rolled-up painting in his hand.
He handed the painting to Mu Xue, "Princess, open it and take a look."
Mu Xue hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand to take the painting and opened it.
The painting shows a boy and a little girl, exactly the scene of their meeting that day, except that the little girl has no facial features.
However, judging from her clothes and messy hairstyle, Mu Xue could still tell that the person in the painting was her.
"It was dark that day, so I couldn't see the princess's appearance clearly."
Whether it was because of the painting or something else, Mu Xue felt completely relaxed.
She raised her eyes to look at the Third Prince, "If your Highness doesn't mind, I can complete the painting."
The third prince ordered Zi Yang to prepare pen and ink. When everything was ready, he was so shocked that his eyes almost fell to the ground when he saw Mu Xue pick up the pen to paint.
The prince actually allowed the princess to make changes to his painting at will. It seems that the princess is really different from others in his heart.
The Third Prince didn't notice Zi Yang's expression, but instead focused his attention on Mu Xue, watching her pick up the pen and carefully add facial features to the girl in the painting.
When she put down her pen, a clever and cunning little girl appeared on the paper.
"Alright, Your Highness, take a look."
The Third Prince naturally could not find any flaws in Mu Xue's painting skills. He handed the painting to Zi Yang, wanting to take this opportunity to ask about the doubts in his heart.
"Your Highness, now that the things have been delivered, I should go back."
The third prince nodded and sent Mu Xue to the door. Finally, he asked the question that Mu Xue was most afraid of facing.
"Did the princess ask for the amulet for me simply to avoid breaking her promise, or was it because she liked me?"
Mu Xue's body froze in place, and she didn't speak for a long time.
"Your Highness only needs to nod or shake your head to give me the answer."
"Your Highness, do you really want to know the answer?" Mu Xue didn't know where she got the courage from. She turned her head and stared at the third prince's charming face and asked this question.
Are you pleased with the Third Prince?
The answer is yes. At first, she simply didn't want to break the agreement, but after she knew the identity of the third prince and everything about him, she began to go against her original intention and learn more about him.
I even collect his portraits every time I go out to ask for amulets, and watch him grow from the pretty little boy I first met to a graceful and elegant nobleman who makes people blush just by looking at him.
"Yes." The third prince looked back at Mu Xue.
He has never been liked by his mother since he was a child, and his mother doesn't care what he says.
This was the first time someone remembered his words and even brought what he needed to him. He was a human being with emotions and desires, and it was impossible for him to remain indifferent to what Mu Xue did.
"Then I will answer Your Highness now, yes."
After saying this, Mu Xue quickly turned around and left.
"I see."
Before stepping out of the door, the third prince's words floated into Mu Xue's ears. She paused and left quickly.
What do these words "Third Prince" mean?
Mu Xue went back and thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure out the meaning.
…
In the palace.
Yu Yiluo yawned as she watched the emperor reviewing memorials.
[Such a good time is trapped by the tyrant to watch him scold the ministers, hurt. ]
[Now Shen Yu should have discovered the secret of King Yueqing. The third brother knows what the heroine has done for him, so he should start to take the initiative towards the heroine. ]
[Oh, it's so painful that I can't watch so many interesting things.]
emperor:"……"
He had been listening to Luo'er complaining for a long time, from morning till now.
What is the secret of King Yueqing? Luo'er doesn't explain it clearly.
The emperor threw down his pen and lost interest in reading the memorials.
Eunuch Cao was almost asleep standing by. When he saw the emperor put down his pen, he hurried over to bring water for him to wash his hands.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea first."
After bringing the water, Eunuch Cao served tea before stepping aside.
[Shouldn't the Ministry of Justice punish Meng You today? Why didn't the tyrant eavesdrop this time?]
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