Mu Chenshuang held the cup in her hand, her eyes deep and silent.
Feng Ji calmly picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and said, "If my judgment is correct, the answer to this matter will not change the current situation."
Mu Chenshuang was well aware of this as well.
"Since the carefree prince is so knowledgeable about court affairs, doesn't he intend to make changes? After all, even if you are the carefree prince, when the throne really changes, the carefree prince may not be as carefree as he is now."
Feng Ji chuckled lightly, "What can a powerless prince like me change?"
Mu Chenshuang teased, "There's no one else here, so Prince Xiaoyao doesn't need to pretend with me. Or have you already harbored ulterior motives?"
Feng Ji drank his wine and ate his food, without answering Mu Chenshuang's question. "It is an inevitable trend. This world is constantly changing. How can the things that we desperately try to hold onto withstand the overwhelming sweep and engulfment of the tide?"
Mu Chenshuang stared intently at Feng Ji, listening to his words, and she always felt that there was a hint of weariness and helplessness in them.
"It seems that Prince Xiaoyao has already seen through everything."
The carefree prince said, "The Marquis's mansion now only has one path: to choose."
He stopped there and didn't say anything more.
Mu Chenshuang knew perfectly well that Feng Mozhan was looking for him because she had to choose between him and the Crown Prince.
On the surface, the Crown Prince has a much stronger backing.
But Feng Mo Ran is more like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, capable of delivering a fatal blow at any moment. His power is absolutely not to be underestimated, and the key question is how many people are behind him.
"I saw the Empress Dowager today. How is she?"
Mu Chenshuang told her the truth.
Feng Ji listened to Mu Chenshuang's words, his handsome face showing little change. He simply drank his wine, as if everything was within his expectations.
"Even if the Empress Dowager were to regain her senses, she might not be able to persuade His Majesty. His Majesty today is no longer the His Majesty of the past."
Mu Chenshuang's expression turned solemn. "So Zhu Qin has already betrayed us and harbors ulterior motives."
If the Imperial Observatory were truly loyal to Feng Guche, how could they allow the current situation to develop? This can only mean that Zhu Qin is no longer the emperor's man.
Feng Ji remained silent, which was tantamount to acknowledging her words.
At this moment.
A guard came to report that Fu Junheng had arrived.
Could it be that he only left the palace at this time?
soon.
Fu Junheng walked in from outside the door, his expression unchanged, his emotions still unreadable.
The servants quickly prepared a new set of bowls and chopsticks.
Fu Junheng sat down, and Mu Chenshuang asked him, "Are you only leaving the palace now?"
Fu Junheng hummed in agreement.
"What does His Majesty want with you?"
Feng Ji looked at the two of them.
Fu Junheng replied, "I'll play a few games of chess with His Majesty."
Mu Chenshuang frowned slightly, "I'm afraid it's not as simple as just playing chess."
"We did discuss some important matters between the two countries."
Hearing him say this, Mu Chenshuang clearly had no intention of speaking yet. If it was between the two countries, it probably involved important secrets that he was unwilling to disclose, so Mu Chenshuang did not press him further.
"Since His Majesty can still discuss politics with you, it means that His Majesty is still quite lucid."
"It's probably just a temporary lucidity. What were you talking about just now?" Fu Junheng asked.
Feng Ji gave an explanation.
Fu Junheng stroked the cup in his hand. "So Feng Moran is giving Shuang'er another chance to win you over. Shuang'er, what are you thinking?"
Mu Chenshuang slightly raised her chin, "It is naturally impossible for me to collude with Feng Moran."
"That's the Crown Prince?"
Mu Chenshuang's eyes darkened as she looked at Fu Junheng. "Weren't your words to me today a reminder that I should have chosen the Crown Prince and the Shen family instead?"
Fu Junheng narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly, "It seems you haven't considered that there's another option."
Mu Chenshuang clenched her fingers tighter. How could she not understand what he meant? He meant she was choosing him.
"If I choose you at this time, wouldn't that give others a handle to spread rumors that I, or even the Marquis's mansion, have betrayed the country?"
Fu Junheng looked at her, his deep golden eyes seeming to draw her in. "If that were truly the case, why would I let anything happen to you?"
Mu Chenshuang withdrew her gaze, her expression cold and aloof. She took a deep breath and did not answer Fu Junheng's question, but simply said, "It's getting late, I should go back to my residence first."
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