“Your Highness…” Mu Jingyan hurriedly supported Xiao Yujue and looked at his brother for help, “Brother, please save Your Highness…”
Seeing his sister so anxious that she was at a loss, Mu Jingrui couldn't help but frown.
He went forward and carried Xiao Yujue on his back, then turned to look at his sister and said calmly, "You go back first. I will take His Royal Highness the Crown Prince back home."
"Brother, I'm going too..."
"Why do you want to go?"
Mu Jingrui's words choked Mu Jingyan to the point of being speechless. She also saw unquestionable majesty in her brother's eyes.
She stepped back subconsciously and lowered her head guiltily. "Then... Brother, you have to take good care of him..."
he?
Mu Jingrui secretly blamed himself for being careless. He had been so immersed in his own affairs these days that he had completely neglected it.
He sent Xiao Yujue back to the Prince's Mansion and immediately summoned the imperial physician to treat Xiao Yujue.
Fortunately, the assassin's sword did not hurt Xiao Yujue's vital parts.
However, the assassination of the prince on the street was definitely a major event that shocked the court and the whole country. It was announced at the morning court the next day and everyone knew about it, causing a sensation.
The question of why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not bring his attendants to view the lanterns became a topic of conversation among people after dinner.
Mu Jingrui sat in the main hall with a gloomy face.
Mu Jingyan walked over carefully with tea in his hand and whispered, "Brother, would you like... a cup of tea? I've asked the kitchen to prepare breakfast, would you like...?"
"Your Excellency, the Crown Princess is here." The butler walked in and looked at Mu Jingyan meaningfully.
Mu Jingyan's face turned red instantly and he lowered his head even deeper.
Mu Jingrui went out to greet them, and You Zhenzhen sat down at the top with the help of her maid and nanny.
"Lady Mu, I'm here today for two things." As You Zhenzhen spoke, she looked at Mu Jingyan, nodded and smiled at her.
Mu Jingyan subconsciously hid behind his brother.
"Please ask the Prince's Mansion for instructions." Mu Jingrui's attitude was very calm.
"The first thing is to thank you for risking your life to save His Highness last night. I will definitely repay you handsomely in the future."
After You Zhenzhen finished speaking, she asked the accompanying guards to carry up two boxes. "Here are some small gifts from me, please accept them, Master Mu."
"It's my job, I don't dare to accept the reward."
"This is what you deserve." You Zhenzhen said, then stood up and walked in front of Mu Jingyan, "Second thing, I'm here to propose marriage."
Mu Jingrui frowned, revealing an unhappy look, but remained silent.
"Miss Mu is a talented and virtuous lady. She is a rare good lady. I also know that it is unfair for her to marry into the palace and become His Highness's concubine, but... there is no other way. The rules of our ancestors are not something I can break alone."
"But please rest assured, Lord Mu, if Miss Mu is willing to come in, I will definitely treat her well and regard her as my own sister. We can also get along with each other in daily life regardless of age. As long as Your Highness is happy, that's all."
You Zhenzhen had already humbled herself by saying this, and it seemed that no one had any reason to refuse.
but……
"I am grateful for the Prince's kindness. However, my brother and I are both martial artists, so it is inevitable that we are careless. She has not been able to read poetry and books since she was young, and I am afraid that she will cause trouble for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess after she enters the house, so..."
"Master Mu, you worry too much. Since ancient times, women without talent are considered virtuous. I don't know how to write poetry or songs. I only know that after marriage, I should obey my husband. Your Highness's comfortable life is my greatest blessing."
Mu Jingrui suddenly became upset.
He didn't want Mu Jingyan to marry Xiao Yujue. It wasn't that Xiao Yujue was not good, he just felt that she was not suitable.
Mu Jingyan has a frank and upright personality and is not suitable for the intrigues in the palace at all.
Now it seems that Xiao Yujue is particularly fond of her, but he is also a man and he knows all the fickle minds of men very well.
In the future, Xiao Yujue will always have a steady stream of women around her, but Mu Jingyan can only have one husband in this life.
You Zhenzhen still has the status of the legal wife, what does Mu Jingyan have?
"Master Mu?"
"Prince's Mansion, please allow me to discuss this with my sister. After all, this is a major matter of marriage, and we should consider it carefully."
Mu Jingrui didn't want to get entangled with You Zhenzhen, so he wanted to go directly to Xiao Yujue and talk things out.
"Okay, I'll wait for good news from General Mu."
After You Zhenzhen led everyone away, the huge main hall suddenly became quiet again.
"What do you think?"
Mu Jingrui sat down, playing with the lid of the teacup, watching the tea leaves in the cup gradually expand.
"I..." Mu Jingyan was a little shy and looked at Mu Jingrui secretly, "I will follow my brother's arrangements."
"Okay, I will go to the Prince's Mansion tomorrow to reject this marriage."
Mu Jingyan looked up, surprised. "Brother, why?"
"Since you said you would listen to me, don't ask why."
"No, this is my own business and I have the right to know." Mu Jingyan was a little angry.
"Xiao Yan, haven't you heard that once you enter a noble family, it's like entering a deep sea? His Highness is a good man, but he is not a good man. He is not suitable to be your husband, do you understand?"
"I understand. Brother, I know what you are worried about. But His Highness told me that no matter what happens in the future, he will love and protect me wholeheartedly and will not let me suffer any injustice."
Mu Jingrui looked at his innocent sister and didn't know whether to cry or laugh. "Do you believe the sweet words a man says to get you?"
"I believe it, just like Wan Ning believes in you." Mu Jingyan looked at his brother and asked, "Could it be that the oath you made to Wan Ning was also false?"
"Of course not." Mu Jingrui immediately denied, "I am confident that I will love her forever."
"You are also a man. Why do you think you can do it and other men can't?"
"This..." Mu Jingrui was actually speechless after being asked this question. He said domineeringly, "Anyway, if I say no, then it's no."
"You are clearly unreasonable." Mu Jingyan couldn't help crying.
Mu Jingrui felt that his attitude was too tough. Seeing his sister crying, he felt distressed, so he had to slow down his tone.
"Xiaoyan, His Highness is different from me. I can make my own decision and only marry one person in my life, but he can't. I do this for your own good."
"Brother, I understand. I understand everything. But... my heart is already with him. If I can't marry him, I won't be happy no matter who I marry. Can you bear to... watch me be depressed for the rest of my life? You know how painful it is to not be with the one you love."
Mu Jingrui closed his eyes helplessly, and the image of Shangguan Wanning reappeared in his mind.
This pain... is unforgettable.
"Xiaoyan, I hope...he won't let you down for your deep affection."
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