Mu Yangrun paused for a moment, sat on the bed, and hugged Xiao Ruyan in his arms again. Looking at the deep and shallow cleavage on Xiao Ruyan's body, he asked in confusion, "Why did Mother want to kill you? Did you do something to anger Mother?"
Xiao Ruyan felt a lump in her throat, and wished she could slap him across the face!
What do you mean she did something wrong? She worked diligently and tirelessly for his important cause. If it weren't for the Empress targeting her, her life would have been much easier!
How did Mu Yangrun become emperor in his previous life? He was so clueless!
However, she appeared aggrieved and said softly, "I don't know where I offended the Empress. She tried every means to prevent me from befriending those officials in the capital. Also, when you wrote to me asking me to come over, somehow the Empress found out and imprisoned me, torturing me terribly. If I hadn't sensed something was wrong beforehand and cooperated from the inside, I'm afraid I'd still be locked up in the dungeon..."
"What?" Mu Yangrun was shocked. "How could the Empress Dowager treat you like this?"
Xiao Ruyan bit her lip and hugged Mu Yangrun's arm with her soft, boneless hands: "Third Prince, I always feel something is strange. If I'm wrong, please don't blame me."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yangrun hurriedly asked, "Tell me about it."
Xiao Ruyan lowered her eyes slightly and said slowly, "The Empress often says that she likes you the most and looks down on the Crown Prince, but whenever you have a problem, the Empress can never help you. Logically speaking, this should not be the case."
"And this time, you accompanied the Emperor on his incognito visit. Although the Empress is in the Cold Palace, she still has many connections. Why can't she cause trouble for the Crown Prince? You don't know, the capital city now speaks highly of the Crown Prince."
"It is said that the Crown Prince is indeed worthy of being the heir apparent; his actions already demonstrate the demeanor of a ruler."
“When I interacted with officials, I discovered that the Empress’s maternal family still had members helping the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. Do you think the Empress has already compromised and started helping the Crown Prince?”
"asshole!"
Mu Yangrun slammed her hand on the table, glaring angrily ahead: "If this is how Mother Empress is, then don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Third Prince, please don't be angry. I will definitely help you. In my dream, you are the ultimate winner. However, we need to change our strategy now."
Xiao Ruyan finished dressing, her face showing an indescribable solemnity: "The Emperor doesn't have a good impression of you, Third Prince, because of Cui'er's matter... Third Prince, you were too hasty."
Mu Yangrun is now filled with regret, but what's done is done, and she can only think of other ways.
"If we can't get the Emperor to agree to our terms, then we'll return to the capital."
"Once we return to the capital, we'll work our way up to those ministers. If all else fails, Third Prince, we'll have to resort to drastic measures."
Xiao Ruyan's words made Mu Yangrun's heart skip a beat, but he quickly made up his mind, grasped Xiao Ruyan's hand, and said, word by word, "Then I'll listen to Yan'er!"
“However, Third Prince, don’t be too hasty.” Xiao Ruyan took a deep breath, a faint smile appearing on her face. “This time I have presented the glass formula, and I believe the Emperor will treat you differently.”
At the same time, the Emperor handed the prescription to Bai Tuantuan and Ning Nanxiao, then looked at Ning Nanxiao and said, "Just as you said, so she carries memories of her past life?"
"yes."
A dark glint flashed in Ning Nanxiao's eyes: "If you don't believe me, you can continue to test me."
The Emperor waved his hand: "Since you've said so, how could I not believe you?"
Mu Yangzhi was stunned. He snatched the prescription from Bai Tuantuan's hand, looked at it from left to right but couldn't figure it out. Then he looked at Ning Nanxiao: "Nanxiao, what's with this talk of past lives? What are you talking about?"
Ning Nanxiao didn't hide anything from Mu Yangzhi and briefly explained the situation.
Mu Yangzhi was shocked: "Is this something I can hear?"
"This matter must not be spread." The Emperor narrowed his eyes. "You may all leave."
After Ning Nanxiao and the other two left, the Emperor said to Eunuch Cai, "Go and bring Xiao Ruyan to me."
Eunuch Cai's eyelids twitched, and he quickly agreed.
That evening, Xiao Lan brought news that the martial arts competition had ended and Wu Meirong had won.
Bai Tuantuan's eyes lit up: "Really? Then Wu Meirong will be working at the county government office?"
Xiao Lan nodded, her eyes filled with longing: "Yes, the county government has already posted a notice."
After asking a few more questions, Xiao Lan left.
After finishing her meal, Bai Tuantuan was going to visit the county government office.
Just as I stood up, I saw Grandpa Li and Cui'er rush in.
"My esteemed guests, you must stand up for us!"
Bai Tuantuan was startled and looked at the two of them, her brows furrowing.
Xiao Lan and the others rushed over, trying to get Old Master Li and Cui'er away, but Old Master Li grabbed the door of the room and cried out in a hoarse voice, "Even if you are noble people, you can't humiliate us common people like this!"
The Emperor frowned and nodded to Eunuch Cai.
Eunuch Cai quickly said, "If you have any grievances, just speak them out. You must not falsely accuse people."
As he spoke, he and Ning Chengzhu pulled in the grief-stricken Old Master Li and the weeping Cui'er.
Old Master Li knelt on the ground, heartbroken: "Honorable sir, I know you look down on us common folk, but you have humiliated my daughter. Even if I die, I will clear my daughter's name!"
Cui'er also knelt down, sobbing, "Father, they didn't bully me, it was my own choice..."
"Shut up!" Old Master Li slapped Cui'er across the face. "How could I have raised a daughter like you!"
"What exactly happened?" Eunuch Cai asked, frowning. "Explain yourself clearly."
Old Master Li was silent for a moment, then said, "The Third Young Master ruined my daughter's innocence, you..."
"No, it was my own choice to follow the Third Young Master. It has nothing to do with him. It's all my fault!"
Bai Tuantuan was astonished and looked at the Emperor, only to see that his face was dark and the veins on his hand holding the teacup were bulging.
"Bring that rebellious son here!"
Bai Tuantuan quickly walked to the corner, took out some snacks and melon seeds, her eyes sparkling with gossip.
"I really didn't expect the Third Prince to act so quickly!" Bai Tuantuan couldn't help but chat with the soup spoon and the iron pot.
Tang Shao scoffed lightly: "Cui'er used to have feelings for Ning Nanxiao, how come she suddenly changed her mind to Mu Yangrun? Mu Yangrun is no match for Cui'er, there's no comparison!"
Iron Pot nodded: "Indeed."
Bai Tuantuan's face flushed slightly: "Ning Nanxiao isn't that great, except that he's a little good-looking and a little capable... okay."
Bai Tuantuan looked up at the sky: "He is indeed much stronger than Mu Yangrun."
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