Upon hearing this, Mu Zhi's cheeks instantly flushed with a charming blush, like the sunset. She said coquettishly, "Magpie, stop talking nonsense."
However, despite saying that, she couldn't help but feel a surge of joy inside.
After all, what woman doesn't want to present her most beautiful and charming side to the one she loves?
At this moment, Mu Zhi's heart was also filled with anticipation...
While tidying her clothes, Magpie said excitedly, "How dare this servant talk nonsense? Our young lady is the undisputed number one beauty in the capital."
It's a pity that you live a secluded life and rarely appear in public, which is why the outside world knows very little about you.
Well then, someone of such noble status as Miss is not someone that ordinary people can easily meet.
"Once you marry into the royal family and become the mistress of the Sumeru Continent, you will naturally let everyone witness your unparalleled beauty and noble, elegant demeanor."
"Magpie! Shut up! Stop talking nonsense!" Mu Zhi was startled.
Although she and that person did have a marriage contract, they were not yet married, and many things were still uncertain.
If such remarks were to spread and be heard and exploited by certain people with ulterior motives, it could cause a lot of trouble or even controversy.
So she quickly rebuked, "Such words must never be mentioned again, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."
Seeing this, the magpie pouted dismissively and muttered, "I know, Miss. Oh dear, it's getting late! If you don't hurry up and wash up and get ready, you'll be late for the palace!"
After saying that, he hurriedly turned around and left to prepare his toiletries.
Mu Zhi traveled without any obstacles and arrived directly at Xuan Ming's bedchamber.
Yingzhu and Yingmei, who were waiting at the door, were stunned.
This...this...
No one mentioned yesterday that Miss Mu would be coming to the palace.
Even the side halls have been cleared out.
Why did they suddenly come?
Seeing that Yingzhu's expression was off, Mu Zhi asked gently, "Did I come at an inopportune time?"
Before Yingzhu could react, Yingmei, whose mind was already on high alert, immediately smiled and replied, "You've come at just the right time. For some reason, His Highness hasn't gotten up yet today. We dare not intrude without permission, so we'll have to trouble Miss Mu."
Mu Zhi was startled and somewhat embarrassed. "You, you want me to go in and wake Xuan Ming up?"
Yingmei nodded innocently, "When Miss Mu usually arrives early, she goes in to watch over His Highness while he washes up. Today, she's just waking His Highness up, so His Highness certainly won't blame her."
Mu Zhi thought for a moment, "Where's the shadow?"
Isn't he always inseparable from His Highness? Why isn't he here today?
Yingmei quickly replied, "Shadow Lord went out early this morning to take care of some matters; otherwise, he would have gone to call His Highness long ago."
Yingzhu, standing to the side, watched Yingmei blatantly lie, unable to get a word in edgewise, and could only watch anxiously.
This Shadow Demon, she knew perfectly well that His Highness hadn't slept all night and had only just fallen asleep, so why did she send Miss Mu to wake His Highness up?
If they hadn't grown up together, Yingzhu would have suspected that she was on Muzhi's side.
Mu Zhi nodded and tentatively asked, "Shall I go in and take a look?"
Yingmei didn't speak, but gently pushed open the door and gestured for her to come in.
Mu Zhi bit her lip and went inside.
The door was slammed shut instantly.
Yingmei glanced at the furious Yingzhu outside the door, then peeked over and whispered, "Have you noticed that Miss Mu looks exceptionally beautiful today? The dress is beautiful, but it makes Miss Mu even more beautiful."
Yingzhu nodded, then disagreed, "That's no reason for you to let Miss Mu in so casually. When Yingzun left, he clearly said that no one was allowed to disturb His Highness's rest."
Yingmei helplessly spread her hands, "But Shadow Lord didn't say anyone, including Miss Mu."
"That's just sophistry."
"You're still so stubborn. Really, why didn't His Highness sleep all night? Could it be because of you?" Yingmei rolled her eyes as she spoke.
"It's because you're worried about Miss Mu that you couldn't sleep all night. The one who tied the knot must untie it. Do you want to experience that oppressive atmosphere again last night?"
Yingzhu's expression changed slightly.
Although they didn't go in to serve His Highness last night, they could feel the oppressive atmosphere emanating from him even through the heavy door. It was easy to imagine how bad His Highness's mood was last night.
Seeing Yingzhu deep in thought, Yingmei waved her hand and said, "Hurry up and find someone to rearrange the side hall. Now that they've arrived, we can't be negligent, otherwise the Grand Tutor will come to the palace again and disturb His Highness's peace."
Yingzhu initially wanted to argue, but upon hearing the second half of the sentence, she silently walked away.
Yingmei curled her lip, thinking, "She really is a stubborn person who only believes in the law."
When Mu Zhi entered the hall, the vigilant Xuan Ming had already woken up.
I caught a cold last night, and my blood and qi were inflamed. I didn't sleep a wink all night, and I finally couldn't stay awake any longer and fell into a deep sleep when it got light.
Xuanming didn't even hear the voices they were talking outside the door.
It was only when Mu Zhi entered that Xuan Ming sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar aura and suddenly woke up.
Xuanming turned his head and looked at Mu Zhi, catching her red-handed as she was sizing him up.
Both of them were startled at the same time.
Xuanming almost thought he was dreaming.
Didn't they sever ties last night? Why is she coming to the palace today?
Mu Zhi was surprised by Xuan Ming's dark circles and poor complexion.
Xuanxiang wanted to sit up to get a better view, but Muzhi quickly stopped him.
"You should rest and rest. Why do you look so pale? Have you called the imperial physician to take a look? Could it be that you caught a cold last night?"
Mu Zhi nagged and pressed Xuan Ming back onto the bed so he could continue lying down.
She reached out to touch Xuanming's forehead, then touched her own, before finally letting out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness, it's not hot. Did Your Highness not sleep well last night because you weren't feeling well? The dark circles under your eyes are so obvious."
"Your health had just improved a little bit, and now it's deteriorating again. Sigh, I should have called you home earlier last night. You could have had breakfast first, then taken your medicine and slept for a while to rest and rejuvenate."
Xuanming watched Muzhi bustling around without moving, listening to her mutterings, and his heart, which had been soaking in bitterness, seemed to feel a little sweetness.
She was no longer so cold and aloof.
Mu Zhi turned around and saw Xuan Ming staring at her. She frowned slightly. "Your Highness, did you hear what I just said?"
Xuanming snapped back to reality, coughing lightly to cover his distraction. "I heard it."
Mu Zhi didn't pay attention to the details; at that moment, she only wanted to watch Xuan Ming eat his breakfast.
"Lie down first, I'll call someone in to help you wash up."
After Mu Zhi finished speaking, she went to open the door. As soon as the door opened, light streamed in.
Xuanming then noticed that Muzhi had changed into a new dress today.
The light blue skirt flowed gracefully, shimmering with a flowing light under the fiber optic beams. Xuanming looked at her back, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.
Did she wear it specifically for herself?
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