Qin Yulou handed the teacup to Mu Chunxi, then withdrew his hand, leaned back in his chair, turned his body to the side, and rested one hand on his cheek, his fox-like eyes seemingly able to see into people's hearts.
“Chunxi, you must have heard more than just this. Just say what you have to say.”
Mu Chunxi had no intention of beating around the bush and asked seriously, "Did His Highness specifically ask you to make jewelry out of red jade?"
Qin Yulou didn't hide anything and slowly explained, "Indeed, this red jade was originally reserved for a princess in the palace at a high price, but someone His Highness cared about took a liking to it, so naturally His Highness made the decision. You've probably seen the finished jewelry set."
He knew perfectly well who His Highness intended to give it to; His Highness had already taken the set of jewelry yesterday, and it was probably with Mu Chenshuang now.
He knew exactly what Mu Chunxi was thinking when she saw the jewelry set, but they just kept it to themselves.
Even though Mu Chunxi already knew the outcome, hearing Qin Yulou say that it was someone His Highness cared about caused her heart to ache as if it were being cut by a knife.
"Do you think His Highness really cares about her?" Mu Chunxi asked Qin Yulou with a resentful tone, clenching her fingers.
"I have no right to inquire about Your Highness's personal feelings," Qin Yulou said, pausing before emphasizing, "and neither do you, Chunxi."
The reminder and warning in the words couldn't be clearer.
Mu Chunxi lowered her eyes, a suppressed emotion hidden deep within them.
Sudden.
She chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I certainly don't have the right to inquire about Your Highness's personal feelings."
Qin Yulou could easily see Mu Chunxi's hidden injury. He sighed and softened his tone, saying, "Now that you're back, it's fine to pay your respects to His Highness. However, it's best if you don't ask too many questions about His Highness's love life."
Mu Chunxi said in a dejected voice, "I always thought that His Highness would never have any emotions or desires, and would never care about any woman, but he just happens to care about a woman who has been married before."
What exactly is it about Mu Chenshuang that Your Highness should care about? And in what way is she inferior to Mu Chenshuang?
She had thought that His Highness had no romantic feelings. Even if he didn't love her, she was content as long as she was the only one by his side. But why would His Highness care about other women, and of all women, it was Mu Chenshuang?
They've only known each other for a short time, while she's been with him for so many years.
Does he really love her?
Thinking of this, Mu Chunxi's jealousy and hatred deepened.
"I can't give you the answer. The person who knows best is probably Prince Xiaoyao. If you want to know whether His Highness truly loves Princess Weiyang, go ask him."
Mu Chunxi closed her eyes briefly to conceal the deep sorrow in them, then asked, "How long does Your Highness intend to stay in the capital?"
"It's up to Your Highness to decide. Now that you're back, just follow orders. As for other personal feelings, Chunxi, you'd better restrain yourself and not do anything to displease Your Highness."
"I know," Mu Chunxi said, standing up. "I'm sorry to have bothered you today, I'll be leaving now."
Qin Yulou didn't say much. Some things she needed to understand herself, and it was no use for others to say more.
Mu Chunxi got up and left the room.
They left Miaoyu Tower.
Mu Chunxi stood there, her face somber. The spring sunlight shone on her, yet it exuded a cold aura that made people afraid to approach her.
In any case, she had to verify it herself.
Whether it's exploitation or love.
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