Feng Xilan frowned as she stared at Mu Chenshuang, seemingly trying her best to suppress the anger simmering in her chest.
He stepped forward, his brows furrowing slightly, and stared coldly at the woman reclining on the bed, saying, "Are you satisfied with today's result?"
Mu Chenshuang chuckled, tossed a strand of hair behind her ear, and mocked, "Isn't this the punishment the Crown Prince deserves? It's just a pity that this result is not what I'm most satisfied with."
As he spoke, a ruthless glint appeared in his eyes.
What she wanted was to pull Feng Xilan down from the position of crown prince, to make him taste what it felt like to lose what he had always dreamed of.
"Mu Chenshuang!"
Feng Xilan clenched her fists, her narrowed gaze fixed on Mu Chenshuang like a sharp blade.
Completely unfazed by the anger in his eyes, Mu Chenshuang raised her eyes dismissively, "Does Your Highness think I'm still the Mu Chenshuang you and Xiao Qingyu used to bully? What you owe me, I will take back one by one."
As she finished speaking, her eyes turned exceptionally cold and sharp.
Feng Xilan stared at her with his pupils narrowed, and such a gaze made him feel uneasy. If it weren't for this identical face, he would never have believed that the woman in front of him was Mu Chenshuang, who only showed weakness in front of him.
"Mu Chenshuang, I'm warning you, you'd better not get too cocky. It's true that you have Marquis Jingbian behind you, but don't even think about using Marquis Jingbian to threaten me. It won't do you any good."
Mu Chenshuang smiled coldly, "When did I say that I would use Marquis Jingbian to threaten the Crown Prince? The Crown Prince is overthinking things."
She wasn't that stupid. The power of the Marquis of Jingbian was a double-edged sword. He could be admired by thousands, but if he wasn't careful, he could be falsely accused and ruined forever.
Feng Xilan clenched her fists tightly under her sleeves, wishing she could strangle her.
Mu Chenshuang indifferently withdrew her gaze, "Since things have come to this point, why doesn't the Crown Prince explain to the Emperor that he wants a divorce?"
"Mu Chenshuang, don't think that everything will go your way!"
Feng Xilan coldly uttered these words and turned to leave.
If they divorce, it means that Feng Xilan will lose the support of Marquis Jingbian. The royal family seems calm now, but the position of crown prince is still being coveted. If they divorce at this time, it will be a losing proposition for him.
Feng Xilan disliked the original owner of the body and tormented her, yet she still wanted the support of the Marquis of Jingbian. She was truly a selfish and treacherous villain.
But now that things have come to this point, Feng Xilan should understand in her heart.
"Cough cough cough!"
Mu Chenshuang suddenly coughed a few times.
Seeing Feng Xilan leave, Linglong quickly closed the door, walked briskly to the table, poured a cup of hot water, and handed the cup to Mu Chenshuang.
"Your Majesty, please have some water."
Mu Chenshuang reached out and took the teacup, took a sip, put her hand down, and asked, "Has the Prince of Xiaoyao been here?"
Linglong responded, "Crown Prince Junheng came along; he carried Your Highness into the room."
Mu Chenshuang's eyes darkened.
Fu Junheng.
This man, as noble and aloof as a flower on a high mountain, is truly unfathomable.
Feng Ji knew she was pregnant, and Fu Junheng must have known too. Why did he do this? Even if Feng Ji was helping her out of respect for Marquis Mu, what did that have to do with Fu Junheng? Why would he help her?
He couldn't help but think of praying for blessings in the main hall, how he reached out to help him, and how he and Feng Ji came together to help him out of a predicament that day.
She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she had a feeling that the man was intentionally helping her up.
But upon closer inspection, that's not possible.
There was absolutely no connection between them.
Furthermore, he and Feng Ji were always together, almost everywhere they went, making it hard for anyone not to believe that they had a relationship.
So, did Feng Ji request his help? That seems to be the only possibility.
But Feng Ji's protectiveness was beyond her memory of him. Could it be that Feng Ji knew the person who was monitoring her every day, and that's why he was helping her?
After all, a man who can come and go freely in the inner palace is no ordinary person. He cares so much about the child in her womb, so he must be secretly observing her somewhere today.
It seems she needs to test Feng Ji further.
"Your Majesty, is there something you're hiding from me?" Linglong suddenly asked.
Mu Chenshuang paused, then looked up at Linglong.
The icy gaze startled Linglong, who quickly stood up and said, "This servant didn't mean anything by it; this servant was just worried about Your Highness."
Mu Chenshuang handed the teacup in her hand and said gently, "There are some things I can't tell you right now, but you'll understand later."
Linglong didn't press further. "Yes."
"After today, Pear Blossom's life will likely hang by a thread. Are you worried?"
Xiao Qingyu is a shrewd person. By keeping Lihua, she made Lihua the perfect scapegoat for her evil deeds, a pawn that could be discarded at any time.
Linglong's face was solemn, and she lowered her head in sorrow, saying, "From the moment she betrayed the Empress and implicated me in an unjust situation, my relationship with her is over."
"You've seen what happened today. I'm in a very difficult situation. If I'm not careful, I could fall into someone's trap and be doomed. If Linglong wants to leave, I'll guarantee you a life of comfort and security."
Mu Chenshuang spoke earnestly.
Linglong hurriedly knelt down and said excitedly, "No matter how difficult it is, Linglong will always stay by Your Majesty's side. I belong to Your Majesty in life and in death. Please, Your Majesty, do not send this servant away."
Mu Chenshuang reached out and pulled Linglong's hand up. "Get up. Since you're going to stay by my side, you must be more careful in the future and never trust others too easily."
Linglong nodded, "This servant understands."
afternoon.
Mu Chenshuang rested inside the palace.
A eunuch entered carrying medicine and said, "Your Highness, this is medicine that Prince Xiaoyao ordered me to bring."
Linglong took the medicine and handed it to her.
Mu Chenshuang glanced at it. Since it was sent by Feng Ji, there should be no problem with the medicine. Just to be on the safe side, she took a small sip and found that it was indeed fine.
I took the medicine.
Mu Chenshuang lay down to rest. As soon as she closed her eyes, the image of the thousand-year-old dragon blood ginseng appeared in her mind, and she felt a strange and strong pull in her heart, as if it were calling her.
It seems she has to go and find out what's going on.
If we could steal the Dragon Blood Ginseng, that would be wonderful.
There's a fireworks display tonight, which would be the perfect time.
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