Feng Ji stared at her, then suddenly smiled and teased, "Princess Weiyang, could it be that you've decided to cling to me?"
Mu Chenshuang chuckled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "Do I need to rely on Prince Xiaoyao? Prince Xiaoyao would probably be eager to come and check on me. I'm wondering, who is so influential that you, Prince Xiaoyao, would condescend to protect me time and time again? My identity as a child is probably not simple either, don't you think, Prince Xiaoyao?"
Feng Ji's handsome face revealed little emotion. "I don't understand what Princess Weiyang means by that?"
Mu Chenshuang scoffed, "Why pretend to be confused, Prince Xiaoyao? I'm not that stupid that I can't see this."
Feng Ji's eyes darkened, and he lowered his gaze, his expression becoming more serious. He lowered his voice and said, "I can only say... this child is indeed precious."
After a few seconds of pause, he added, "Of course, Princess Weiyang is the same."
Mu Chenshuang withdrew her gaze with cold eyes, turned to the side, and looked into the distance. "Prince Xiaoyao, there's no need for you to add that last sentence."
"What I said is true."
Although Junheng said he only wanted a child, his attitude towards Mu Chenshuang didn't seem to be limited to just the child. It's possible he had already developed feelings for her at first sight.
Otherwise, given Junheng's personality, he wouldn't allow a woman to get so close to him, let alone kiss someone else. He absolutely doesn't believe that Junheng has no ill intentions towards Mu Chenshuang.
"So, the Carefree Prince isn't planning to tell me the truth, is that it?"
Princess Weiyang understands this in her heart, so why ask any more questions?
Mu Chenshuang didn't ask any more questions; it seemed she would have to figure out a solution herself.
The two were about to leave the palace together when a eunuch came over and whispered something in Feng Ji's ear.
“Princess Weiyang, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now. Farewell.”
Mu Chenshuang didn't think much of it and watched him leave.
Not long after Feng Ji left, a handsome man in a purple official robe walked towards them. His features were sharp and cold, his masculine aura was too strong, and his ambition could not be hidden in his fierce eyes.
It was none other than the Fourth Prince, Feng Yunqi, who was granted the title of King of the City.
After Feng Xilan was confined to the Eastern Palace for a month, the power to oversee the country temporarily fell into the hands of Feng Yunqi.
Feng Yunqi is the eldest son of Consort Xian, whose status is second only to the Empress and Imperial Noble Consort. However, the Imperial Noble Consort is now chanting Buddhist scriptures in a temple, far away from the palace, so Consort Xian is now below the Empress.
The virtuous concubine's grandfather was a founding general, and her family had made outstanding contributions.
The only difference between her and the Empress is that the Empress's family's achievements lie in the present, while Consort Xian's achievements lie in the past, and her glory remains. Her father and uncle were both high-ranking officials of the first rank.
Therefore, the boost to Feng Yunqi is not small. Who would believe that Feng Yunqi has no intention of seizing the throne?
The Crown Prince and Feng Yunqi have been vying for power for so many years, and the Emperor has turned a blind eye to it, simply because he wants the two to keep each other in check.
As the man approached her, Mu Chenshuang curtsied slightly, "This humble woman greets the Prince of the City."
When Feng Yunqi saw Mu Chenshuang, he strode forward, grabbed her wrists with both hands, and helped her up. Mu Chenshuang jerked back, took a step back, and distanced herself from him.
Feng Yunqi's hand stiffened slightly, then he smiled and tried to get closer to her: "Although Miss Mu is not the Crown Princess, she is still a princess, so there is no need for you to be so polite with me."
Mu Chenshuang looked up at Feng Yunqi and said, "Etiquette must not be neglected; this is basic etiquette."
Feng Yunqi smiled slightly, but did not continue to argue about this issue. "It is said that Princess Weiyang is willful and capricious, and she beats people at the drop of a hat. She can even cripple people and threaten Consort Yu to prevent her from getting close to the Crown Prince."
However, during my father's birthday banquet, I felt that Princess Weiyang was not as unreasonable as the rumors suggested. Now, seeing her again, I am even more convinced that those rumors are utterly absurd.
A woman like Princess Weiyang, who is not only stunningly beautiful but also possesses a lifetime of skills, is truly rare. For the Crown Prince to mistake a pearl for a fish eye is a real loss for him.
Feng Yunqi's gaze towards Mu Chenshuang grew increasingly intense, and his words were full of praise and flattery.
The day she fought against Morty Flower, her stunning figure in red remained unforgettable in his heart.
Upon closer inspection today, she possesses both the heroic spirit of a female general and stunning beauty. Her skin is like solidified cream, her black hair flows like a waterfall, her eyebrows are like wisps of smoke, her eyes are like pools of water, and her thin lips are crimson. She is truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms.
Although Xiao Qingyu is known as the most beautiful woman in the capital, compared to Mu Chenshuang, she is simply too petty.
Mu Chenshuang listened to Feng Yunqi's words with a smile on her lips, but her eyes remained stagnant and unmoved.
"Your subject thanks the Prince of Cheng for his kind words. As for the Crown Prince, I no longer care about him. It seems that Your subject has come to see His Majesty, so I will not disturb you any longer. I will take my leave."
Although she looked down on some of Feng Xilan's actions towards the original owner, in terms of governing skills, Feng Xilan was not lacking; in fact, he was a qualified crown prince.
But Feng Yunqi is the kind of person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals; he is too greedy for profit.
If he becomes emperor, it will not be good for the Tianzhao Kingdom.
Therefore, she didn't want to talk to Feng Yunqi much.
Mu Chenshuang had just taken a step when Feng Yunqi blocked her way.
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