ebookland Chapter 121 Hope is as Young Master Mu said
Chapter 121 Hope is as Young Master Mu said
"Your Highness is too kind," Mu Yunchao replied, bowing slightly in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant.
"It's not an exaggeration. Yun Chao's demeanor is indeed as elegant and dashing as the rumors say. It's not appropriate for Yun Le to be in the same room with us older folks. Yun Chao might as well take his sister out for a walk so she can relax." Princess Pingyu smiled, looked at her beloved daughter, and took a sip of tea.
"Yunle, quickly grab your brother Yunchao and go out together."
Although Princess Pingyu appeared gentle and mild-mannered, her words were exceptionally firm, giving Mu Yunchao no chance to refute her.
Mu Yunchao was stunned for a moment. Before he could come to his senses, Princess Yunle grabbed his sleeve and pulled him away, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
“Princess Yunle, I believe that we have already made things very clear last time. Why are you still so insistent? You are not yet married, and this action may damage your reputation,” Mu Yunchao said helplessly.
If it were just Princess Yunle, he might have been able to easily deal with her and persuade her to give up; however, as Princess Pingyu was an elder, he simply could not directly disobey her orders.
Princess Yunle stood gracefully before him, her beautiful eyes clear as water, gazing intently at him, and asked softly, "If my reputation is truly damaged, would Second Young Master Mu be willing to marry Yunle?"
Mu Yunchao lowered his eyes slightly, his eyelashes trembling, and said calmly, "Princess Yunle, with your status and talent, you should seek a more suitable husband."
Princess Yunle's eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up. She suppressed the surging emotions within her and choked out, "Am I really so unworthy of you?"
Mu Yunchao's expression remained indifferent as ice, his gaze unwavering, as he calmly replied, "Matters of the heart are inherently complex and difficult to explain, and there are not many reasons to investigate. If the princess has no desire to tour, she should return to her residence to rest as soon as possible."
Princess Yunle bit her lip, raised her head to look directly into his cold and deep eyes, her voice trembling slightly, "Mu Yunchao, you must understand that you may never meet someone as devoted to you as I am again. Looking across the entire capital, no one can compare to me, no one is worthy of you."
Mu Yunchao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. His tone was gentle but carried a hint of aloofness, "Then I wish the princess to find a suitable husband who respects you, loves you, and has only you in his eyes soon."
After Princess Yunle married Nasha in her previous life, one could probably guess what kind of life she would lead. Nasha's hostility towards the Yue Kingdom's royal family was almost immediately apparent.
After enduring so much hardship, in this life in the capital, she should find someone who understands and values her.
Not someone like him.
Princess Yunle's eyes were red, and her smile was stiff. "I hope it's as Young Master Mu said."
Just a few years ago, he hadn't so clearly rejected her, but it's as if overnight, he wanted to isolate himself from her.
She didn't know what she had done wrong. If she had been more reserved before, would Mu Yunchao have agreed to the arranged marriage?
Or is it that no matter what she is like, he will never see her?
"Young Master Mu, if you were to marry in the future, please send me an invitation. I would like to know what kind of woman would catch your eye?" Princess Yunle smiled as she looked at him, her eyes filled with nothing but his gaze.
But there was also a sense of relief.
It seems that all her long-held persistence has vanished.
Mu Yunchao sighed inwardly; he probably wouldn't get married. "If I were to, I would personally deliver the invitation."
"Alright, Second Young Master Mu, don't worry, I'll handle things with Mother and won't bother you anymore," Princess Yunle said gently with a smile.
"Thank you, Princess."
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When Musiliao heard that Madam Ning and her daughter had been invited to the mansion, she stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning.
Ning Xiaohe's words still echoed in her ears, making her stiffen and follow the Duchess's maid with heavy and hesitant steps, her heart filled with resistance.
If the Duchess had invited Lady Ning to discuss the marriage and the selection of a daughter-in-law before this incident, she would have been overjoyed and excited.
However, she is now trapped in an irreversible predicament. She has done something irreversible; what can she do?
If Ning Xiaohe really exposes all of this...
Moreover, she might not be a member of the Mu family.
If the Mu family finds out, will she even survive?
How shameful it is to raise someone else's child! It's probably something that should be buried forever.
"Madam." Mu Siliao respectfully performed a standard curtsy to the Duchess, then slightly curtsied to Madam Ning, a faint smile playing on her lips, "Madam Ning."
Madam Ning's smile appeared rather stiff, after all, for the Ning family, being able to marry a concubine's daughter from the Mu family was already a great honor.
In fact, she once harbored a sliver of hope that she could form a marriage alliance with Mu Yunnan, the eldest daughter of the Mu family.
It should be noted that Mu Yunnan does not fully meet the expectations of aristocratic families for the matriarch. Most sons of prominent families would probably not prioritize Mu Yunnan. However, since her son works under Mu Yunnan, such a marriage is not entirely unacceptable.
The Duchess did indeed take a liking to her son, but she was somewhat disappointed when she learned that the boy was the third daughter of the Mu family, who was born out of wedlock. She looked down on him even more after learning that he was an illegitimate daughter.
"The Third Miss is truly stunningly beautiful." Madam Ning forced a smile, her words full of praise.
Ning Xiaohe stared expressionlessly at Mu Siliao's slightly pale face, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
She guessed that the reason Musile was so eager to propose marriage was simply because she had learned that Princess Lanyue had gone to the national temple to practice Buddhism while still keeping her hair, and felt that the leverage she held in her hands had lost its purpose.
Therefore, he couldn't wait to have the Duchess of the State come to his door to act as matchmaker.
That's incredibly audacious...
Musiliao lowered her eyes slightly and replied obediently, "Thank you for your kind words, Madam Ning."
The Duchess smiled softly at Madam Ning and slowly said, "What are Madam Ning's thoughts on this matter? Perhaps we could discuss it further?"
Madam Ning forced a smile and explained in a tactful tone, "Third Miss is indeed a rare and wonderful girl, but as you know, my Ning family originally came from the countryside. Before this, there was still an engagement between our family and a girl from the countryside that has not been dissolved, so we really cannot give a definite answer at the moment."
"The countryside?" Upon hearing this, the Duchess frowned slightly, pondering to herself.