When Mu Chenshuang heard this voice, which sounded like frost and snow, her nerves tightened. Why did it feel so familiar?
Feng Xilan saw who it was, her eyes narrowed, she suddenly released her grip, and snorted coldly, "The words of a poisonous woman cannot be trusted!"
After Mu Chenshuang was relieved, she lost her footing and her legs went weak, causing her to stumble back a few steps.
Sudden.
A force, both restraining and distant, covered her waist, stabilizing her posture, before silently moving away.
A man's voice rang in her ears, "Crown Princess, be careful." It was a deep, mellow yet cold voice.
Mu Chenshuang was stunned for a few seconds, then turned her head and looked up. The face that met her eyes made her freeze on the spot.
A peerless young face, yet with flowing silver hair, a purple-gold crown binding his hair, and strands of hair hanging down from his earlobes, swaying gently in the cold wind.
Above his eyes was a black silk band with gold cloud patterns, obscuring his eyes and making him mysterious and captivating.
His temperament was unlike that of an ordinary person, more like that of a celestial being, with a face as beautiful as jade and a figure as graceful as flowing wind and swirling snow.
Even if she tried to remain calm, the man in front of her was so handsome that words could not describe it.
"Junheng, the Crown Princess is completely dumbfounded by your gaze, hahaha!" The purple-robed man following Fu Junheng said jokingly.
Mu Chenshuang was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses. Even though she was used to seeing all kinds of handsome men, she was actually distracted by this man, which was quite embarrassing.
According to the remaining memories in my mind, if I remember correctly, the man in front of me is Fu Junheng, the Crown Prince of Xiyue Kingdom, the nephew of the Emperor of Tianzhao Kingdom, a favored son of heaven who enjoys immense honor.
Feng Xilan lowered her eyes slightly, frowning as she stared at Mu Chenshuang, "Shameless!"
A sharp shout interrupted Mu Chenshuang's thoughts.
The man in purple robes stepped forward, patted Feng Xilan's shoulder lightly, and said with a chuckle, "Ah, Your Majesty, you can't blame the Crown Princess. Who wouldn't take a second look at Jun Heng?"
As she spoke, she raised an eyebrow and looked at Fu Junheng.
With an indifferent expression, Fu Junheng strode towards the pavilion. As he passed by Feng Xilan, he said in a deep voice, "Today is Crown Prince Lan's wedding. If rumors of him slept with his wife and favoring his concubines really spread, it will likely have a negative impact on Crown Prince Lan's reputation."
The sound, without any variation, carried an invisible pressure.
"Yes, Your Majesty, since your Crown Princess is claiming innocence, we should investigate this matter thoroughly."
Feng Xilan frowned, lowered his eyes and withdrew his gaze. He flicked his sleeve, stood with his hands behind his back, and said, "You don't know, this woman is a vicious shrew. She has framed Yu'er many times. The evidence is conclusive. Today, I'm just teaching her a lesson."
"Is the evidence conclusive?" Mu Chenshuang retorted coldly. "It's freezing cold and the road is slippery. Who knows if she accidentally fell and framed me?"
Feng Xilan's anger intensified. "Your personal maid has already confessed that you pushed Qing'er down with your own hands. How dare you still try to deny it?"
Mu Chenshuang's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her eyes unusually calm. Even though she stood disheveled in the cold wind, she exuded a detached and aloof temperament that drew everyone's attention.
"I may be a viper, a venomous woman, but I, Mu Chenshuang, am never afraid to admit my mistakes. Why should I take responsibility for things I didn't do?"
He was open and honest, showing no fear of Feng Xilan's anger.
"Even brothers can turn against each other, let alone a personal maid who would betray her master for personal gain. It's perfectly normal!"
Feng Xilan clenched her fists and angrily retorted, "That's just sophistry!"
Fu Junheng scrutinized Mu Chenshuang. This woman was different from the rumored madwoman. She was unusually calm and left Feng Xilan speechless with just a few words.
"Your Majesty, have that maid brought in and interrogate her again. We must not truly wrong the Crown Princess,"
Feng Xilan stared at Mu Chenshuang with a sinister look in her eyes. "Bring her up here."
Then.
Mu Chenshuang's personal maid was brought over, and Lihua knelt down to pay her respects tremblingly.
“Pear Blossom, tell me everything you saw. If you dare to lie even a single word, I will not let you off easily.”
Feng Xilan's cold words frightened Lihua so much that she trembled all over. She lowered her head and replied in a trembling voice, "Reporting to Your Highness, the Crown Princess was enjoying the snow in the pavilion when the Consort came to serve tea. The Crown Princess and the Consort had a conflict, and the Crown Princess accidentally pushed the Consort into the lake. I beg Your Highness to spare her life. My lady did not do it on purpose."
Pear blossoms, tears streaming down their faces, kowtowed and begged for mercy. What a loyal and devoted servant!
Feng Xilan then asked sternly, "What did the Crown Princess and Consort Qing say?"
"The Crown Princess said... that the Crown Prince belongs to her alone, and anyone who tries to take him away will die."
The last sentence was spoken very softly, whether out of guilt or fear, it was unclear.
But Mu Chenshuang was indeed crazy about Feng Xilan, and any woman who got close to him would be severely warned by her.
Once Pear Blossom said this, given the original owner's habits, there was indeed no way to doubt it.
"Mu Chenshuang, what other excuses do you have?!"
Mu Chenshuang sneered, her cold gaze falling on Lihua. This traitorous lackey had long been Xiao Qingyu's man.
He walked slowly toward Pear Blossom. "Pear Blossom, as my personal maid, don't you know that I suffer from a serious old illness and cannot be exposed to cold winds? Once the cold enters my body, I will be bedridden for a long time. Why would I disregard my health to go to the pavilion to enjoy the snow?"
Pear Blossom was taken aback. How come she didn't know that Mu Chenshuang suffered from a serious old illness?
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