Chapter 119 Qin Ruoyu harbors delusions and prepares to cause trouble
As the eldest sister, Xu Chuming never once considered abandoning Mu Mu.
In this life and the next, even if this illness cannot be cured, she is still her sister.
Xu Chumian watched Old Madam Zhao leave. After going around in circles, she still ended up at the Duke's Mansion.
Xu Chumian took a deep breath and returned to the courtyard. Not long after, Zhao Lingyao arrived with Qin Ruoyu.
Zhao Lingyao smiled, with a hint of arrogance on her face.
"Oh, you, Chumian, you kept this from me for so long. It turns out that Mumu is my own sister."
Xu Chumian poured tea for the two of them and said with a light smile, "At the time, I didn't know how to bring it up. Later, I thought that my sister and I would come to the Duke's Mansion to pay our respects after we had settled down in the capital."
His words were filled with politeness.
Qin Ruoyu's expression changed slightly.
Qin Zhitong and his sister are both able-bodied and wealthy, yet they live in the Duke's mansion.
Meanwhile, the two sisters who were truly connected to the Duke's mansion were still struggling to survive outside the mansion.
Xu Chumian's words only made Qin Zhitong and his sister seem like ignorant vampires.
Qin Ruoyu's expression changed, and she bit her lip, feeling increasingly disliked Xu Chumian.
Zhao Lingyao didn't notice Qin Ruoyu's change and was still excitedly saying to Xu Chumian, "Sister Chumian, from now on you will be the Princess of Jinyang and have your own mansion."
As she spoke, Zhao Lingyao actually stood up and bowed to Xu Chumian.
"This humble woman, the third daughter of the Zhao family, greets Princess Jinyang."
Xu Chumian smiled and quickly pulled the person down to sit, "Grandma, that's enough."
Zhao Lingyao covered her mouth and laughed, while Qin Ruoyu beside her became even quieter.
Xu Chumian remained expressionless. "After you move in, you'll have to come and stay for a few days."
Zhao Lingyao: "Of course."
Suddenly, something popped into Zhao Lingyao's mind...
Today, everyone in the capital saw Zhao Yu riding out of the city with Xu Chumian...
Zhao Lingyao wanted to ask, but didn't know where to begin.
Qin Ruoyu suddenly spoke up: "Miss Xu, did the young master already know your identity?"
Zhao Lingyao's smile faltered, and she frowned, staring at Qin Ruoyu with displeasure.
Xu Chumian glanced at it indifferently and said calmly, "We've met a few times."
Qin Ruoyu, holding her handkerchief, said meaningfully, "Miss Xu doesn't want the Duke's mansion to know, but she's quite close to the young master."
The implication is that Xu Chumian has ulterior motives.
The maids serving inside were all people arranged by Madam Zhang, and they couldn't help but look at Qin Ruoyu upon hearing the sound.
Qin Ruoyu realized she had said the wrong thing, clenched her fists, and her face turned red and white.
Xu Chumian curled her lips into a smile.
"The young master is a man of great virtue and compassion. It is only natural for him to care for his younger sister. Miss Qin, since you are so concerned, why don't you go and ask the young master?"
Qin Ruoyu calmed down and resumed her obedient and polite demeanor.
"It was just a casual question, Miss Xu, you don't need to take it seriously."
Xiao Tao poured tea for the three of them and said to Xu Chumian, "Princess, the princess has just woken up and wants to see you."
Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, "Lingyao, I'll take my leave now."
Zhao Lingyao smiled and said, "Princess Jinyang, hurry up and go."
Xu Chumian smiled, turned around and left the house.
As soon as Xu Chumian left, Zhao Lingyao's smile faded. She said to Qin Ruoyu, "Ruoyu, we've known each other since we were little. There are some things we can do and some things we can't do. Even I understand this, so you should understand too, right?"
Qin Ruoyu pursed her lips. "Lingyao, what are you saying? I only said two words, and you're already unhappy? Right now, you only have Chumian in your heart, there's no place for me at all."
Each and every accusation.
Zhao Lingyao's face froze for a moment: ?
She frowned. "Let's go back first. We're not staying with the princess anymore."
Qin Ruoyu bit her lip, got up angrily, and followed Zhao Lingyao away.
Xu Chumian went to the next room.
After leaving the palace, Mu Mu held Xu Chu Mian's hand tightly, her mind tense. She only fell asleep exhausted when they arrived at the Duke's mansion.
She had just woken up and, not seeing Xu Chumian, began to cry softly again.
"Sister, will I be living in the palace in the future?"
"Will I never see you again?"
The little girl cried her eyes out, sobbing in Xu Chuming's arms.
Xu Chumian was also heartbroken. The two sisters had relied on each other for many years. Mu Mu couldn't bear to part with her, and she was also worried about leaving her younger sister alone in the palace.
Emperor Mingde had only two sons, the Crown Prince and Prince Cheng. The Crown Prince was sickly, and Prince Cheng was disliked by the Emperor because of his birth mother, Consort Ning.
But once King Cheng gained power, Mu Mu became a sitting duck for him to attack while she was alone in the palace.
The palace is a deep, unfathomable undercurrent, where danger could strike at any moment.
Xu Chumian patted the little girl's back and could only comfort her, "Don't be afraid, your sister will come to see you every month."
Mu Mu sobbed, "Then when can I live with you again?"
Xu Chumian gently wiped away her tears, "I will stay in the capital and come to the palace to see you every month. When you grow up, we will be able to see each other more often."
Mu Mu lowered her head, looking very dejected.
There was a noise outside the door.
Xu Chumian looked up and saw Zhao Yu leaning against the door, looking at the two sisters with a calm expression.
Xu Chumian: "Why are you here?"
Zhao Yu entered the room and patted the little girl's head.
“From now on, I will visit the palace often, and when you are taking classes in the Imperial Study, I will be able to come and see you.”
Mu Mu looked at Zhao Yu and pouted, "But I want to see my sister."
Zhao Yu: ...
A smile appeared on Xu Chumian's somewhat tired face.
The two comforted the little girl for a while before leaving.
Zhao Yu stood beside Xu Chumian, shielding her from the wind. "His Majesty feels guilty towards her mother. At least for the next few years, she will be safe in the palace. I also have people I've arranged in Minghua Palace, so don't worry."
Xu Chumian glanced at Zhao Yu but didn't say anything.
"Mu Mu's background has been exposed, and she is inextricably linked to the Zhao family. Whether it is the Prince or the Crown Prince, they will have to take the Zhao family into consideration when they want to do anything."
Mu Mu wasn't only behind Xu Chumian.
There is also the Duke of Zhao's mansion.
Zhao Yu lowered his eyes, the woman's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyebrows were still not relaxed.
Zhao Yu raised his hand, but before he could touch her, Xu Chumian stepped back.
She pursed her lips. "Go back and rest."
Zhao Yu hasn't closed his eyes much these past two days either.
Zhao Yu remained motionless, his gaze deep and unfathomable as he looked at Xu Chumian, his eyes seemingly holding a thousand unspoken words, which ultimately condensed into a single sentence: "There is a family banquet at the manor tomorrow, so please make your arrangements in advance."
After saying that, Zhao Yu walked away.
Xu Chumian watched Zhao Yu's figure disappear, and the surroundings seemed to quiet down again in the dead of night.
On his way back to Songchi Academy, Zhao Yu ran into Qin Zhitong and his sister.
Qin Zhitong forced a smile onto his face.
"Big brother."
Zhao Yu's gaze sharpened slightly as he glanced at Qin Ruoyu, whose face was bowed.
Qin Zhitong said with a forced smile, "Ruoyu and I were just taking a walk and we arrived here in no time. We won't bother you any longer, brother."
Zhao Yu hummed in response, not even glancing at Qin Ruoyu.
When the Qin siblings returned to the courtyard, Qin Zhitong slapped Qin Ruoyu across the face.
Qin Ruoyu looked incredulous. "Brother?"
"I'm warning you, don't get any more ideas."
"Xu Chumian is a princess, her sister is a princess, and the elders of the Zhao family are all on their side. Before you do anything bad, you should think twice about your own status!"
"Ruoyu, there are many things in this world that cannot be obtained. This is true for me, and it is true for you. Forget about things that you shouldn't even dream about."
Qin Ruoyu covered her swollen face and stammered, "Brother, but Xu Chumian is just a merchant's daughter, not even as high-ranking as us. Does Zhao Yu like her just because of her face?"
Qin Zhitong shook his head. "You really are stubborn and incorrigible!"
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