Fu Junheng clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his handsome face calm and composed, and said, "Nephew will certainly prepare a birthday gift even more precious than this dragon blood ginseng, and Uncle will surely be satisfied."
Feng Guche smiled. "It seems that Mu Chenshuang has truly won your heart. Alright, go down and get some rest."
After Fu Junheng left, Feng Guche's face immediately darkened.
Feng Ji had been waiting outside the Imperial Study. When he saw the person come out, he asked, "Is everything resolved?"
Fu Junheng responded indifferently.
Feng Ji followed Fu Junheng's footsteps and slowly said, "You deliberately threw that earring there, didn't you? You so openly showed your goodwill to Mu Chenshuang and rescued her. Aren't you afraid that she will suspect you? You even personally expressed your feelings to His Majesty. It really surprised me that the usually indifferent Crown Prince Junheng would say such a thing."
Fu Junheng ignored him and walked straight ahead.
Feng Ji followed beside her, talking non-stop, "Also, when I saw you bring her back, there seemed to be some red stuff on your lips. It shouldn't be any dried fruit or candied fruit, right? Let me think what it could be?"
As Feng Ji spoke, he frowned, looking deep in thought.
Suddenly.
Fu Junheng stopped in his tracks.
Feng Ji took a step forward, then stopped and looked back at him. The man had a serious and silent expression, and he said coldly, "You're observing me so carefully that it makes me think you really have feelings for me."
With that, he started walking forward.
Feng Ji chuckled and followed, "Hey, so Jun Heng, you can joke like this with me too. But seriously, why did you do that?"
"What do you mean by a thank-you gift?" Feng Ji asked, puzzled.
"She promised to cure my eye disease."
Feng Ji was taken aback and asked in astonishment, "She promised to heal your eyes?"
Junheng's eyes cannot be exposed to light, so he always wears eye patches. Because of habit, he often wears them when he goes out at night. This eye disease has been with him since birth, and even he has not been able to cure it. Where does Mu Chenshuang get her confidence?
Looking at Fu Junheng's expression, she suddenly understood something and said, "I think you don't hope that she can cure you, but rather that she can always be within your sight."
Fu Junheng did not answer, but said coldly, "Do your job well and mind your own business."
Feng Ji sighed and said sadly, "You are really heartless. Fine, fine, you can do whatever you want, I don't care. That's good, it will also prevent others from thinking that you and I have an ambiguous relationship."
"However, your trick did work. Father has long been wary of Lord Mu's authority. When he made Mu Chenshuang the Crown Princess, it was in accordance with the will. In order to keep Lord Mu in check, the military generals in the court are now more powerful than the civil officials, and military power is in the hands of outsiders. This is a sign of the maternal relatives monopolizing power, which is not what Father wants to see. In addition, a group of civil officials are instigating this, which makes Father even more wary."
He secretly wanted to reclaim Marquis Mu's military power, and the Crown Princess wasn't his most satisfactory choice. Your appearance could alleviate some of his concerns, and it seems the divorce decree will be issued soon.
Fu Junheng listened to Feng Ji's words but did not respond.
"By the way, Mu Chenshuang is still in the Empress's palace. Shall we go and see her?"
Fu Junheng got into the carriage directly. "She will come to find me in person. You should also go back to your residence as soon as possible."
Feng Ji watched the carriage slowly drive away.
Inside the carriage.
Fu Junheng reached out and took off the eyeband, revealing a pair of unique golden eyes. He slowly raised his right hand, placing the pads of his index and middle fingers on his lips, then lowered his hand, a faint, wicked smile curving his thin lips.
Inside the Phoenix Palace.
Shen Biyun said solemnly, "Shuang'er, are you really determined that there is no room for negotiation no matter what your mother says?"
Mu Chenshuang said resolutely, "Mother, my mind is made up. The Crown Prince is not someone I can stay with. My heart is numb. Even if you discipline him now, it will not change my mind. My heart is dead and will never be rekindled."
Shen Biyun tightened her grip on the armrest and said helplessly, "You and Nanzhi were childhood sweethearts, a perfect match. Nanzhi didn't want to return to the capital because of you. If he knew you wanted a divorce, he would probably rush back as fast as he could!"
Mu Chenshuang remained silent. She could only feel sorry for the original owner of this body. Shen Nanzhi was the right match for her.
Unfortunately, she is no longer herself, and she is afraid she will have to let down General Shen.
"And what's going on between you and Junheng?"
If someone else's private affairs were discovered, they would certainly not be discussed so easily; they would have been imprisoned and severely punished long ago.
But right now, the other party is Fu Junheng.
Even though everyone knew that Mu Chengshuang was having an affair with another man behind the Crown Prince's back, no one dared to report it and punish her severely. At most, they would just curse Mu Chengshuang in private.
"The matter of divorce has nothing to do with Crown Prince Junheng. As for other matters, it is not convenient to inform the Empress Dowager at the moment."
Right now, she has absolutely no idea what Fu Junheng means or what he will say to Feng Guche.
Now everyone thinks she and he are having an affair.
Could it be that this man wanted her to be a shield to stop people from talking about him and the Prince of Xiaoyao, but in doing so, he ended up pointing the finger at her instead?
He's truly an extremely cunning and ruthless man.
"Since you are unwilling to speak, your mother will not force you. If Junheng says something to His Majesty today, or directly asks you to divorce, His Majesty may really give in to his wishes."
The words were spoken.
Mu Chenshuang was startled. Could it be that he would tell the emperor about this?
"But it is absolutely impossible for him to agree to your marriage to the Western Moon Kingdom."
Mu Chenshuang understood, of course, that she was the daughter of a first-rank marquis of the current dynasty. Marquis Mu held military power, and if she, as his daughter, were to marry into another country, and that country was to become the established emperor, there was no guarantee that Marquis Mu might betray them in the event of war between the two countries.
Besides, it's impossible for her to marry Fu Junheng.
"You're probably a thorn in the side for many people now. There are quite a few who admire Junheng. His Majesty originally wanted to find him a marriage partner when he came here, but Shuang'er, you should know that it's impossible for you."
"Your Majesty, I know that my relationship with Crown Prince Junheng is merely that of gentlemen. I will carefully consider my future marriage, and I will report the matter of divorce to Your Majesty again."
Seeing that her attitude was so firm, Shen Biyun didn't say anything more.
"Now that things have come to this, it seems there's no point in me saying anything more. You should go back now!"
"Your subject takes his leave."
Mu Chenshuang left Zhaoyang Palace and looked at the boundless darkness. Her eyes darkened. It seemed that she would need to find Fu Junheng tomorrow and ask him what he really meant.
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