Chapter 46
At this moment, Mu Yulu's mind was in complete chaos.
She was a little confused about what Mu Qinhan had said, but she clearly heard him say that they still had a long time to be together.
Hearing him say that, she felt that theoretically she should be overjoyed, but for some reason, she did not feel happy at all. Instead, an indescribable bitterness welled up in her heart.
It's as if she had waited her whole life for those one sentence from him, but her life was too short and ended too abruptly. It seems she never had the chance to truly experience what it feels like to be loved.
With her mind wandering, Mu Yulu's consciousness gradually became hazy. The fingers that had been tightly gripping his clothes loosened their grip and fell limply to the ground.
Before she completely fell into a deep sleep, she nestled in Mu Qinhan's arms and whispered, "You have no idea how much I love you. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you, and I swore then that I would marry you."
"Let's not get a divorce, let's stay together happily, okay? Please stop bullying me, be nicer to me..."
Mu Yulu's voice gradually lowered, her breathing became long and even, and she curled up in Mu Qinhan's arms, falling asleep again.
Mu Qinhan did not immediately let go of her. He kept embracing her until he was sure that Mu Yulu had really fallen asleep. Only then did he adjust his position and gently place her back on the pillow, carefully tucking every corner of the blanket in.
He sat quietly on the edge of the bed, his tall figure stretched even longer in the candlelight beside the bed, enveloping her as she slept.
After a long while, he reached out as if possessed, his fingertips brushing against her slightly swollen lips, trembling slightly before quickly withdrawing his hand.
She had just said that she liked him and vowed to marry him the moment she saw him. Although her voice was soft, her tone was firm.
Just as resolute as when she said she wanted a divorce.
Faced with this unpredictable woman, he suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
He knew that once she woke up from her slumber and became fully conscious, all the things she had just said would be meaningless.
All her feelings for him would vanish, replaced by inexplicable hatred and disgust.
If at first he was just curious about her transformation, now he feels like he can't handle the difference anymore.
He gazed at Mu Yulu one last time before finally getting up and leaving the room.
As he pushed open the door, the people waiting outside turned their backs and turned their heads away, indicating that they had seen and heard nothing.
Mu Qinhan glanced at Mu Yugang and gestured for him to come over.
Mu Yugang hurriedly moved closer.
Mu Qinhan stood still, his gaze calmly fixed on Mu Yugang's face. His eyes carried the natural pressure of a superior, which made Mu Yugang's heart tremble. He subconsciously lowered his head and bowed: "What are your orders, Your Highness? Please, please speak freely."
Mu Qinhan didn't say much, but instructed, "Later I will order the imperial physicians from the palace to come to the Mu residence to treat her. For the next month, the Prince's residence will send tonics every day. You need to follow the imperial physicians' instructions carefully. The prescriptions must be decocted and taken on time. The ginseng soup for warming and nourishing should not be interrupted. Someone needs to stay by her side at night to prevent her high fever from recurring."
This was the first time Mu Yugang had ever heard Mu Qinhan speak so much in one breath, and he responded very attentively with a "yes" to each of her sentences.
Anyway, he didn't invite the imperial physician or buy the tonics. As long as Prince Mu doesn't punish him, he can treat Mu Yulu like his own father.
After giving these instructions, Mu Qinhan shifted his gaze from Mu Yugang to the Mu family members standing below the steps.
Everyone cowered and lowered their heads, especially Mu Wanyi, who trembled and hid in Mu Zhaoshi's arms, almost bursting into tears.
"Master Mu," he said, glancing around at the people below before speaking again. His voice was not loud, but every word was clear and struck Mu Yugang's heart: "Her injuries have not yet healed, and her mind is still wounded. During this time, I require you to take care of her personally and ensure her safety."
Mu Yugang nodded repeatedly: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will personally supervise the brewing of her medicine and the preparation of her tonics. We will also personally select more maids and servants for this courtyard."
After giving these instructions, the gloom in Mu Qinhan's eyes dissipated slightly. He raised his hand and gently pressed his brow, then suddenly asked, "What exactly caused this commotion at the Mu residence today?"
His voice was very soft from beginning to end, as if he was afraid of disturbing Mu Yulu who was resting in the room. But even in such a soft voice, there was a natural pressure. Moreover, there was a slight anger in his tone. Such a seemingly casual question was enough to frighten the others.
Mu Wanyi finally couldn't hold back her tears.
Mu Qinhan looked in the direction of the sound, seemingly finding it somewhat amusing, yet also somewhat annoyed.
He stared intently at Mu Wanyi for a moment, then turned to ask Mu Yugang, "Why is she crying? Is this related to her?"
Mu Yugang dared not lie and told the whole story of what had happened that day. After explaining everything, he gritted his teeth and ordered his men to quickly retrieve all the house deeds he had confiscated.
Mu Qinhan's expression changed when he heard that Mu Yulu had inexplicably purchased a large number of house deeds some time ago. After seeing the house deeds with his own eyes, his expression became even more gloomy and terrifying.
Mu Yugang was so frightened that his legs were trembling: "Your Highness, the deed is right here, is there something wrong?"
Mu Qinhan remained silent, only frowning as he stared at the stack of house deeds in his hand.
All the shops that Mu Yulu bought were old and dilapidated, and were of no use whether she wanted to live in them or use them for business.
However, they all share a common characteristic: they are all located in places that are about to be reclaimed and rebuilt by the imperial court.
The Third Prince's birthday will be coming soon. He is the only adult prince of the ailing emperor, and naturally holds a prominent position in the Vermilion Bird Kingdom. On his birthday, all nations will come to offer their congratulations, and all these dilapidated houses will be demolished before that day arrives.
With so many property deeds, the money from selling these houses alone will probably be enough to ensure her a worry-free life.
Why would she buy so many old houses in such a remote place? Could it be, as he suspected, that she wanted to swindle money from the imperial court?
After much thought, Mu Qinhan concluded that this was the only possibility.
However, he only learned a few days ago that the Third Prince wanted to demolish and rebuild all the old houses in the capital.
How did Mu Yulu find out in advance?
His gaze turned somber as he stared at the house deeds.
Could it be that what Mu Yulu said when she had a fever wasn't actually nonsense?
He felt he had touched the edge of an unbelievable truth.
Is there really such a thing as reincarnation or rebirth in this world? Mu Yulu is living with the experience of her previous life, so she is able to predict the future.
Once the idea appeared, it was hard to get it out of my mind, and suddenly all of Mu Yulu's contradictory statements and actions became reasonable.
The rain outside the eaves had stopped, and the sunlight broke through the clouds, making him feel a little dizzy.
Is she trying to save money to leave the capital? He thought to himself, she should give up on that idea. With him around, she won't be able to go anywhere.
He tucked all the house deeds into his sleeve and left without a word.
Mu Yugang quickly led everyone from the Mu family to kneel and see them off. Only after Mu Qinhan's carriage disappeared at the end of the long street did he stand up shakily with the help of his maid.
Finally, the Mu family breathed a sigh of relief after seeing off this big shot.
Mu Yugang, now energized, turned around and instructed Aunt Wang with his hands behind his back: "What are you all standing there for? Quickly pick out more servants to serve that ancestor, and have them guard the courtyard carefully, day and night. If anything happens to that girl, immediately send someone to report it. Don't delay!"
Aunt Wang quickly responded.
Mu Yugang thought for a moment and then said, "Let's get another doctor to take a look at those two girls, especially Xinyun, and see if her leg can get better."
After giving these instructions, he turned around angrily and glared at Mu Wanyi: "Look what you've done! You've brought in such a living devil, are you happy now?"
Mu Wanyi's face was still streaked with tears. Hearing Mu Yugang's words, she was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears again: "What does this have to do with me? I didn't hit him..."
Mu Yugang slapped her across the face: "You're still crying! You're crying away all the good fortune in our family!"
Mu Zhao stepped forward to protect Mu Wanyi, "This matter is clearly Xiaolu's fault, what's the use of blaming Wanyi? No one could have predicted that Prince Mu would come in person, how can Wanyi be blamed for this?"
Mu Zhao's words only fueled Mu Yugang's anger: "Why didn't you warn me when I made my move? Why didn't you wait until I was dead to say anything? And now you dare to blame Xiao Lu? Let me tell you, she's my ancestor now! Not even I can say a word against her, let alone you."
He was so angry that he kept yelling, "You better pray that she's alright and wakes up soon, or we'll be in for a world of hurt."
As he spoke, he glanced at Mu Wanyi again: "This girl is getting more and more outrageous as she gets older. How can she ever marry into a good family like this?"
He instructed Mu Zhaoshi, "Keep a close eye on her during this time, and make sure she doesn't run around. Keep her in the manor to learn proper manners. What kind of behavior is she, running around like a madman all day? By the way, you don't need to worry about her marriage. This girl is getting older, and I will make arrangements for her."
Before Mu Zhaoshi could reply, Mu Wanyi asked anxiously, "What are your plans? Who do you want to marry me off to?"
Mu Yugang raised his hand and pointed at her in the air, looking at her with a disappointed expression. "What did I tell you? I said this girl doesn't follow the rules, but you still insist on protecting her."
He glared at Mu Wanyi, puffing out his beard: "Do I need to discuss my arrangements with you beforehand? I'm your father, and your marriage is naturally my decision. Your mother and I will discuss it ourselves. What business is it of yours?"
Mu Wanyi glanced at Mu Yugang, then turned to look at Mu Zhaoshi, her eyes reddening with anger, and she turned and ran away.
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