The Empress Dowager sighed and said, "Xue'er was also involved in this matter."
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes and remained silent. Feng Anxue and Xiao Qingyu were different after all.
Feng Anxue is a beloved princess, and even if she does something wrong, it can be overlooked.
The Empress Dowager's expression darkened slightly as she continued, "Shuang'er, what stage have you and Junheng reached now?"
Mu Chenshuang met the Empress Dowager's deep eyes, which, though of mixed race, were exceptionally shrewd.
"Your Majesty misunderstands. I have no relationship with Crown Prince Junheng, and there is no question of us reaching any stage of our relationship."
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes and answered calmly.
She wouldn't forget the Empress Dowager's warning to her, but Fu Junheng's behavior was beyond her control.
The Empress Dowager continued, "Shuang'er, you just said that you weren't the only one who heard Consort Xiao and Xue'er's conversation. Was the other person Junheng?"
He paused for a few seconds.
Mu Chenshuang then replied, "Yes."
Looking at Mu Chenshuang's calm expression, the Empress Dowager understood exactly what had happened yesterday.
"It seems that Junheng has a very special feeling for you, Shuang'er."
Mu Chenshuang replied, "I only know Crown Prince Junheng as a friend. After all, he is going back to Xiyue Kingdom, and there won't be much interaction between us in the future."
The Empress Dowager raised her head slightly and looked at her intently. "Shuang'er, it's good that you know the truth in your heart. I won't say anything more. In order to continue the hard-won peace between Tianzhao Kingdom and Xiyue Kingdom, Xue'er will be married to Xiyue Kingdom as a princess for a political marriage."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chenshuang's eyes darkened slightly. As expected, this was the result she had anticipated, but why did she feel an inexplicable sense of oppression in her heart?
"I see."
The Empress Dowager continued earnestly, "Now that Nanzhi has returned, you must not let him down again this time."
Mu Chenshuang hummed in agreement.
The Empress Dowager didn't say anything more. "Let's let this matter go today. I will have the Empress discipline Consort Xiao strictly."
"yes."
Mu Chenshuang turned and left Cining Palace.
As soon as she stepped out of Cining Palace, she saw Fu Junheng standing at the palace gate.
Hearing the noise, Fu Junheng turned around and looked at her.
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes and withdrew her gaze, taking a step forward and saying in a distant tone, "Why is Crown Prince Junheng waiting here instead of accompanying His Majesty?"
Fu Junheng stepped forward and said calmly, "The sacrificial rites of Tianzhao Kingdom have little to do with me. You have already explained yesterday's matter to the Empress Dowager."
Mu Chenshuang did not answer Fu Junheng's question. Suddenly, she stopped and looked up at Fu Junheng, saying abruptly, "I wonder if I could ask Crown Prince Junheng for a favor?"
Fu Junheng was slightly taken aback. She was now determined to sever ties with him. What exactly was she planning?
"you say."
Mu Chenshuang looked at him and said, "Then let's talk in private."
The two walked to the relatively quiet lakeside, where the spring breeze still carried a hint of coolness.
The two walked side by side along the lake.
"I would like to ask Crown Prince Junheng to meet someone. I have something in his possession, and I hope Crown Prince Junheng can help me get it back."
The words were spoken.
Fu Junheng's eyes darkened, but his handsome face showed little emotion.
Who is it?
Mu Chenshuang stopped in her tracks, raised her eyes, and stared at him with cold, sharp eyes. "The person who got me pregnant."
She stared at him as if trying to glean something from his expression and reaction.
Fu Junheng's golden eyes, hidden by a black veil, were difficult to see clearly, and his handsome face showed no emotion whatsoever.
He asked in a deep voice, "What do you want with him?"
Mu Chenshuang gazed at him, "My hairpin is in his hands, and I hope Crown Prince Junheng can retrieve it for me."
Although he asked for his help, his tone was not pleading at all, but rather like he was giving an order.
Fu Junheng lowered his eyes to look at her, and his hands, which were behind his back, tightened involuntarily.
The wind blew, lifting strands of his silver hair, revealing an unfathomable expression on his handsome face.
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