Chapter 43: My Lord, something bad has happened! Young Master Su has asked the Princess out!
Ruan Yunsheng's brows were filled with a serious expression, and he thought to himself: Could it be that General Sun was colluding with the State of Yin?
In addition, she discovered an unexpected person who had a private connection with Sun Taiwei...
It’s Su Muyan’s elder brother—Su Muci.
Logically speaking, Su Muci and his brother and Princess An are cousins, so Su Muci should be closer to Princess An.
But unexpectedly, he had private contact with General Sun.
However, Prince An has no chance of becoming emperor, so it is understandable that Su Muci privately supports Prince Duan.
But... things seem to be getting more and more confusing.
She felt that her elder brother's demotion was not just because he was against Xie Yan and lost the gift from the emperor.
If General Sun was behind this, then... would Su Muci know anything?
Ruan Yunbo continued to ramble, "Actually, as soon as you followed that maid from the Grand Marshal's Mansion out of the living room, Third Brother regretted it. I should have just dragged you away. If anything had happened to you, Third Brother would have died..."
He chattered for a long time, and seeing Ruan Yunsheng's serious expression, he quickly waved in front of her.
"Shengsheng, you're not still thinking about that attic in the Grand Marshal's Mansion, are you?"
"Listen to Third Brother and don't even think about anything! Third Brother will never allow you to go to the Grand Marshal's Mansion again!"
Ruan Yunsheng collected her thoughts and decided not to tell her third brother about this for the time being, otherwise her brother would never allow her to take risks again.
Including the fact that she planned to go to the underground black market with Xie Yan to look for the 'Sun and Moon Jade Bi' in a few days, she couldn't let her third brother know.
Ruan Yunsheng smiled and said, "I'm not thinking about anything. I've just been entangled with those people from the Taiwei Mansion for a long time. I'm a little tired, so I'm just daydreaming."
Ruan Yunbo sighed, "It's all because of Third Brother's uselessness that Shengsheng has to suffer. If only the eldest or second brother were here, it would be much better."
Ruan Yunsheng narrowed his eyes, "Who said Third Brother is useless? Which of my clothes and jewelry wasn't given by Third Brother? He also always has the best food, clothing, housing, and transportation."
"Even the princesses and empresses in the palace probably don't live as luxuriously as I do."
Ruan Yunbo ruffled his sister's hair and said lovingly, "You are my only sister. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?"
He said with fear, "But something like today must never happen again. I believe my eldest brother would never allow you to take such a risk. You stayed in the inner courtyard of the Taiwei Mansion for such a long time, and you almost scared my third brother to death!"
…
The carved wheels rolled over the bluestone slabs, and before anyone knew it, the carriage had stopped steadily in front of the vermilion lacquered gate of the marquis's mansion.
Housekeeper Feng had been waiting at the steps. Seeing the two of them, he hurried forward and bowed, "Princess, Third Young Master, Young Master Su has been to your house!"
Ruan Yunbo raised his eyebrows slightly, "Is he still in the mansion?"
"When Mr. Su learned that you and the princess were out, he left a visiting card and left." Butler Feng took out the gold-sprinkled paper from his sleeve.
Ruan Yunsheng took the visiting card and her white fingertips brushed across the gold-plated cloud pattern.
Su Muyan actually invited them, brother and sister, to go to Taoranzhai for tea tomorrow.
Ruan Yunbo stared at the line of words, feeling mixed emotions.
He also knew that Su Muyan's character and talent were both top-notch, but when he thought about his sister marrying him, he still felt unhappy and always felt that his sister deserved better.
"Shengsheng, if you don't want to go, why don't you go by yourself tomorrow?"
He also wanted to talk to Su Muyan about marrying into the wife's family. If Su Muyan was unwilling, that would be perfect. After all, there were so many young talents in Shengjing and he could take his time to choose.
Ruan Yunsheng's eyes moved, "Third brother, otherwise, you shouldn't go..."
*
The next day.
Ruan Yunsheng persuaded his third brother to go to Taoranzhai alone to keep the appointment.
Han Ying hurried back to the palace: "Prince, this is bad! Master Su has made an appointment with the princess!"
Xie Yan was handling official business in the study. Upon hearing this, his fingertips paused and he almost stood up and rushed out to stop it.
But the letter that almost killed Ruan Yunsheng and the dangerous situation she encountered when she broke into the Taiwei Mansion suddenly exploded in her mind.
He closed his eyes, suppressed his restlessness, and picked up the document again, but his eyes slid across the words and not a single word entered his mind.
After a moment, he asked in a hoarse voice, "Is Ruan Yunbo following?"
"No, only the princess brought her maid to the appointment." Han Ying replied.
Xie Yan slammed the document on the table, his voice tinged with anger: "How can Ruan Yunbo be a brother? He actually let Shengsheng meet a man without her!"
Han Ying asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, how about... I take some people to stop Young Master Su's carriage?"
Mo Ying added, "Even if the carriage is dismantled, he can still make an appointment with the princess another day."
Xie Yan's face was as frosty as ice, his knuckles were clenched white, and it was obvious that he was trying hard to suppress the impulse in his heart.
He shouldn't have interfered, but what if something happened to Shengsheng?
He just took a look and did nothing...
*
Taoranzhai is a teahouse built in Shengjing in the past two years. It is located deep in the garden and shaded by lush bamboos.
Pushing open the carved wooden door, you will see a small courtyard with winding paths, rockery and ponds.
The furnishings in the studio are simple and elegant. Exquisite tea sets are placed on the rosewood table, and famous calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls, showing the literary interest everywhere.
Ruan Yunsheng was wearing a lotus-colored brocade dress with wide sleeves today. Her bright eyes were full of radiance and she was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off her.
Her silky hair was casually tied behind her head, and a butterfly-shaped hairpin made of red gold and inlaid with rubies was inserted diagonally into her temples, sparkling in the sunlight.
Su Muyan blushed at the sight and quickly stood up and bowed, "Princess, you're here."
Ruan Yunsheng curled his lips slightly and said, "Mr. Su, there is no need to be so polite. Please take a seat."
Su Muyan glanced at the door and subconsciously asked, "Isn't the Third Young Master here?"
Ruan Yunsheng said, "My third brother has some things to do and doesn't have time to come."
Su Muyan nodded and hurriedly asked the waiter to bring some refreshments.
In the private room, there is a pearwood round table by the window, an ink and wash orchid sketch hangs on the wall, and a celadon vase is placed on the antique shelf in the corner. Everywhere is elegant and exudes warmth.
Ruan Yunsheng looked around, then looked out the window, smiling and saying, "I never thought there was such an elegant place in Shengjing."
Su Muyan poured her tea personally and placed the cup in front of her. He said a little awkwardly, "I didn't expect the princess to honor me. If I haven't entertained you well, I hope you will forgive me."
Ruan Yunsheng took the teacup and said, "I've been away from Beijing for five years. Some of my old friends are married and have to take care of their husbands and children, so it's inconvenient for them to go out. Some have left Shengjing and gone far away. Now I need a companion when I want to go out for a walk. I should thank Master Su for inviting me."
Su Muyan's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "As long as the princess is willing, I can accompany you anytime!"
Ruan Yunsheng smiled slightly, "That day in Prince An's mansion, Master Su's flute playing is still fresh in my memory."
Su Muyan hurriedly said, "My Lord, you are too kind."
Ruan Yunsheng asked again, "My third brother told me that Master Su is now working as a compiler at the Chongwenguan?"
Su Muyan nodded, a little embarrassed, "My official position is low, I am sorry to have made you laugh."
"Everyone has their own aspirations," Ruan Yunsheng said gently, "Young Master Su's flute skills are unmatched in Shengjing, which is already rare."
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