Mu Yao's trusted maid interrupted the singer playing the pipa behind the spinning screen, saying in an unfriendly tone, "You can go down now. Come back later if you are summoned."
The singer, carrying her pipa, emerged from behind the screen with hesitant steps. Her gaze turned to Xiao Ziwu, and she moved slowly toward the outside, clearly unwilling to leave so hastily.
I just hope this young master will say something to keep me here!
The reason was that from the moment she entered the room, she was captivated by this aloof and refined young man, and even her pipa playing became distracted.
Seeing her dawdling, the maidservant gave her a push with disdain in her eyes and whispered, "Hurry up and go!"
Dressed so lightly and revealingly, what kind of elegant lady is she? She's clearly a seductive vixen here to seduce people!
To her surprise, she didn't even get a glance from the young master when she reached the door. Disappointed, the singer withdrew her shimmering eyes; those alluring glances were just for the blind.
As soon as the music stopped, everyone tactfully stopped exchanging pleasantries, looked at each other in bewilderment, and finally fixed their gazes on Xiao Ziwu.
At this moment, the rain outside suddenly intensified, with large raindrops pattering on the leaves of the bitter vines outside the window. Thunder rumbled in the cold night, and the fierce north wind rustled the branches outside, making the eerie silence inside the house even more palpable.
"When did you start paying so much attention to me?" This was a response to Mu Yaozhi, but Xiao Ziwu didn't even raise his head, his mind only focused on getting out.
Her face was so red and she was still running around. If I didn't hold her hand tightly, what if she got kidnapped by a bad guy?
Mu Yao glanced at Liao Yixuan lightly. "I've already held them off for you, why don't you hurry up and get to work?"
She then turned to Xiao Ziwu and smiled slowly. Her voice was clear and bright: "Your Highness is of marriageable age. Be careful not to be misunderstood if you say such things. Everyone knows that I am in love with Brother Ziyan. Your Highness, please don't ruin my reputation."
Seemingly finding her words somewhat inexplicable, Xiao Ziwu frowned deeply and finally glanced at her, coldly saying, "I have no feelings for you."
Although she didn't like him, his ruthless humiliation still made Mu Yaozhi's face darken. He was truly a perfectly straight wooden stake!
Brother Ziyan is still the most gentle and considerate, worthy of entrusting one's life to.
Ever since being humiliated by Tianyun, Yu Shanlai had kept quiet for quite some time and dared not appear in public. Now, seeing Mu Yaozhi's embarrassment, she couldn't help but laugh sweetly: "The Third Prince is a man of strong character and speaks frankly. Miss Mu, please don't feel embarrassed."
Xiao Ziwu didn't let her off the hook either: "Naturally, it's not as bad as your tendency to take detours and make sarcastic remarks."
Yu Shanlai: "..."
Everyone's smiles froze: "..."
The world has changed.
The once taciturn and silent Third Prince is dead!
The current Third Prince is Niohuru Xiao Ziwu!
Liao Yixuan, who had received her signal, was restless and fidgeted on the stool, his bottom never settling down for a moment. This made Xiao Ziyan glance at him with a half-smile and say in a low voice, "You sit still and don't go anywhere."
There was a strong sense of warning in his eyes.
Liao Yixuan was startled: "Your Highness..." Could it be that Your Highness knows something?
But I was sent by Consort Lin. Could it be that the Consort Lin did not speak to His Highness about this matter, and His Highness disagrees with it? Or is it that His Highness and Consort Lin, mother and son, have different opinions?
But the beauty of the Chinese medicine was right outside, waiting for his caresses, and Liao Yixuan was really itching for a kiss!
His face flushed red, and avoiding his disdain, he lied again, trying to find the answer: "Your Highness! I...I need to use the restroom! I really can't hold it in anymore."
Xiao Ziyan took a sip of tea, pressed down on his restless shoulder, and said casually, "Alright then, I'll go with you. I'm feeling the same way too."
That lustful, stupid dog wants to gnaw on a tough bone without even considering whether it's qualified.
The two spoke in hushed tones so that no one else could hear them.
Liao Yixuan slumped his shoulders in dejection; the Second Prince had indeed found out.
Xiao Ziyan turned his gaze to Xiao Ziwu and smiled enigmatically: "Third brother, you are truly awe-inspiring now. Even I, as your older brother, feel completely unfamiliar with you."
"Has this been the first time I've seen my brother's true colors? Or has it been that he's always been so good at disguising himself... that he's managed to deceive everyone?"
Only the Second Prince would dare to say such things; who else would dare to chime in? They could only awkwardly smile and raise their wine cups to cover their mouths.
Aside from being used to following Xiao Ziyan in bullying the Third Prince, he dared not be the first to speak out, fearing that Xiao Ziwu would criticize him and Yu Mu together.
The other timid women thought bitterly to themselves: the two princes were locked in a fierce confrontation, and even listening to or seeing the slightest bit of such royal secrets was tantamount to risking their lives!
I wish I could disappear into the ground on the spot.
"Is Your Majesty blaming me for offending Miss Mu Yaozhi with my words, or Miss Yu Shanlai?"
Although Yu and Mu appeared reserved, they were actually hoping that the Second Prince would protect them.
His words piqued everyone's curiosity. Who would ultimately win the heart of the two women vying for the same man?
As a result, the focus of everyone's attention shifted to Xiao Ziyan.
Xiao Ziyan was momentarily dazed, but his focus veered completely off course. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise. Ever since he had tormented the black dog named "Fu Lu" to death when he was five years old, he had never heard him call him "Royal Brother" again. Hearing him call him "Royal Brother" again today felt like a lifetime ago...
He really has changed!
He used to just endure and keep quiet, but now he's learned to be flexible and can even call his own brother "Royal Brother" without batting an eye.
What was it that caused such a big change in him?
The tea on the table had cooled to lukewarm, and Xiao Ziyan picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp. He was increasingly unable to understand his third brother.
...
But what can we do about it?
Once he returns to the capital, the position of crown prince will be his for the taking, and not only the throne, but anything else as well.
Xiao Ziyan smiled and said, "Sister Yao and Sister Yu are both daughters of ministers who are trusted advisors of the Emperor, so they should be treated with respect. Your Highness has never been involved in court affairs, so you probably don't know much about them." He changed the subject and straightened his clothes, saying, "Please excuse me, everyone. I've had too much tea. I'll go change my clothes first."
"Your Highness!" Liao Yixuan, dressed particularly flamboyantly today, called out to him with a bitter face, but couldn't say anything to keep him from leaving, and could only stand there dumbfounded for a moment.
"What? Yi Xuan wants to go too?"
Liao Yixuan was intimidated by the coldness in his eyes, and shrank back in fear, quickly sitting down again: "I, I'm suddenly not in such a hurry anymore, Your Highness, please do as you please!"
The crowd was noisy, and no one noticed when Tianyun left. They didn't know when she left her seat. Xiao Ziyan was different; his every move was under scrutiny. Now, his departure was also seen by everyone, who all smiled and watched His Highness leave. Only Mu Yaozhi's face turned pale instantly.
The girl had been gone for so long and had not returned. Xiao Ziwu could no longer sit still, but he was too lazy to even inform her and left on his own.
Liao Yixuan didn't make a move; instead, it was Brother Ziyan who went out!
Things took an unexpected turn. Mu Yaozhi stopped trying to stop them, and instead nervously twisted her fingers together.
Xiao Ziwu must catch up!
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