"When the wind blows and it rains, even if the peach wood plaques don't fall off, they'll probably be corroded by the rain." Feng Guang looked up and saw many peach wood plaques hanging on the lush green trees. The red ropes on them looked like blooming flowers from a distance.
Qi Mu smiled slightly. "Actually, every three days, monks will clean up the things hanging on the trees."
"ah?"
"Otherwise, Miss Xia, why do you think there's always a long line of people seeking marriage at Linggan Temple, yet there's still room for this tree?"
"That's true..." she said, somewhat disappointed.
He added, "As Miss Xia said, it's good to have a beautiful expectation."
“Yes.” She quickly regained her composure. “No matter the outcome, this sign-hanging activity can be treated as a fun game.”
"Miss, I've obtained a peace charm." Yun'er ran over with the peace charm in her hand.
"Yun'er, thank you for your hard work." Feng Guang looked at Qi Mu, paused for a second, and said, "Young Master, I should go back now."
"May Miss Xia rest in peace."
"When we meet again..." she paused for a moment, then smiled sweetly, "Could Your Highness tell me what the sound of the wind is like?"
Her slender figure was reflected in Qi Mu's obsidian-like eyes. Even though he couldn't see her, he knew he was "watching" her. After a long while, he let out a short chuckle. "Alright, I'll tell Miss then."
Having received an affirmative answer, Feng Guang bid farewell and left with Yun'er, satisfied. No sooner had she left than Princess Xiao arrived.
"Mu'er, her figure has disappeared."
"I know." After a moment, Qi Mu turned his gaze to Princess Xiao. "Mother, is everything packed?"
"Granny Guo has already loaded it onto the carriage. Mu'er, don't change the subject. Which family's young lady is that?"
Why is Mother asking this?
"Isn't this the girl I mentioned to you before?" Princess Xiao said meaningfully, "Mu'er seems to know her well. Do you know if she is engaged to someone?"
If Qi Mu still didn't understand after his mother had asked so clearly, he would truly be unworthy of his reputation for scheming against his brothers and using any means necessary. "She only recently broke off her engagement. Is Mother satisfied with this answer?"
"If Mu'er could tell me which family this young lady belongs to, I would be even more satisfied."
"If Mother knew, she would probably no longer be satisfied, but rather filled with displeasure."
Princess Xiao hummed in response, "What do you mean by that?"
"This young lady's surname is Xia, and she is the daughter of the Xia family in the city."
She was taken aback. "The Xia family?"
Qi Mu said calmly, "It is the Xia family, the richest family in Luocheng."
Princess Xiao's expression changed, and she clenched the Buddhist prayer beads in her hand. She knew that Qi Duan and the Xia family's daughter had been betrothed since childhood. This was because Prince Xiao and Xia Chao had a friendship when they were young, which led to the betrothal. The Xia family's daughter had visited the Prince's residence a few times, but each time Princess Xiao was either out on business or going up the mountain to worship Buddha. In addition, the Xia family's daughter's health deteriorated later, and she left her room less and less. Princess Xiao had never formally met her once, which is why neither of them recognized each other when they were talking in front of the Buddha just now.
"Mother," Qi Mu called out, bringing her back to her senses.
Princess Xiao said coldly, "I don't care what you think of her, from today onwards, I will not allow you to have any contact with each other."
“I know my mother is thinking of me, but…” He smiled slightly, forming a handsome curve, “This is my business.”
"Mu'er." Princess Xiao's face was solemn, her hand holding the Buddhist prayer beads trembling slightly. "Have you forgotten that your father and Consort Min were also engaged back then?"
"I am not Father, and she is not Consort Min." Qi Mu lowered his eyes slightly and said respectfully, "Mother, it would be best if you didn't worry too much."
A loving mother and filial son may have masked a deep-seated estrangement, but his current attitude goes beyond mere estrangement...
Princess Xiao opened her mouth, but was speechless. A look of pain flashed in her eyes, and in the end, she did not say another word.
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