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Chapter 55: Infatuated



"You look at yourself, when did you become so cold when speaking?"

Concubine Ying felt a sense of melancholy, her eyebrows slightly furrowed with a tinge of sadness as she said,

"If you don't want to, then don't. I won't force you."

Concubine Ying looked at Rong Zhen, just gazing at his figure like this, she already felt satisfied.

Lu Yun brought over a shawl and draped it over her flat shoulders. Looking at the Imperial Concubine whose eyes seemed to be reddened, she couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, who were you talking to just now?"

"It's nothing, just an old friend. We haven't seen each other for a long time, so I wanted to talk to him for a while."

Lu Yun wanted to look for the person's figure, but it was already gone. Looking at the Imperial Concubine, who was originally very happy but suddenly became so sad, she must have had a great deal of affection for that person in her heart.

Qianxi Palace.

The Concubine Shu was lying lazily on the bed, sipping the newly offered wine with a depressed expression.

"Your Highness, someone from the Mu Xiu Palace came to report that they saw Prince Zhao passing by the Mu Xiu Palace and seemed to have said something to Ying Concubine. After seeing Prince Zhao, Concubine Ying became so emotional that tears filled her eyes, as if they had known each other before."

Zi Luo added embellishment to the news she heard and told it to the Concubine Shu. Upon hearing this, the Concubine Shu immediately perked up, nothing could be more exciting than news about that despicable woman.

"Is this information reliable?"

Concubine Shu confirmed once again, looking at Zi Luo with a skeptical expression.

"Absolutely true, Your Majesty. Although Concubine Ying appears to be noble and unattainable, who knows who she has had an affair with outside the palace? These things are always difficult to explain. Now that Prince Zhao has come to the palace, he will likely stay for a few days. Who knows what will happen between him and Concubine Ying?"

Concubine Shu's eyes shone brightly. After hearing this news, the frustration on her face subsided by half. She tightly held the folding fan in her hand and said, "This is good news indeed. I had no idea that Concubine Ying was hiding so much. With her foxy face, she seduced the Emperor. Obviously, there are secrets that people don't know about. Send someone to investigate and see what they can find."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

As Gu Yunru was about to return to her own courtyard, she was suddenly pulled to a corner by two hurried palace maids. One was Hong Xin, and she didn't quite remember the other one. Before she could ask what was going on, she was taken to Ming Lan Ju, the princess's residence.

The princess was sitting on one side, holding a jade cup, and wearing relatively simple clothing, which added a layer of charm to her. She was like a snow-white orchid in a secluded valley, unforgettable.

"Greetings, Your Highness. Your Highness... what is this about?"

Gu Yunru walked up, somewhat puzzled, and looked at the princess's bright and shining eyes. She cleared her throat and said, "Your Highness, I've heard about your situation. It seems that you've done well these past few days."

"Well? You've ruined this princess's entire life. How shall I punish you for your crimes?"

"The princess spoke with anger, and as soon as Gu Yunru heard her words, she quickly knelt down with a fawning expression and said,

''But we have no other choice. Besides, you're a princess, who dares to gossip about you?''

She carefully watched the princess's facial expression. Gu Yunru was someone who relied on reading people's faces for a living, and she could tell what someone was thinking from just a single look. But today, the princess seemed to have become a bit deeper, and she couldn't figure out what was on her mind.

''Rise, I was just joking with you. You look scared,'' the princess suddenly revealed a smile and helped her up.

Gu Yunru breathed a sigh of relief. She thought her head was going to be chopped off. It seemed that the people in the royal family loved to scare people!

''Everyone, you can all leave. I want to have a good talk with Miss Gu,'' the princess ordered.

''Yes.''

Watching the numerous palace maids and eunuchs leave in a grand formation, Gu Yunru was surprised that even a single Minglan palace had so many servants waiting on them.

Gu Yunru was still a little scared, and when she saw the princess's smile, she knew that her plan must have worked.

''How did it go? Did the empress dowager and the emperor not trouble you?'' Gu Yunru was concerned that she would accidentally reveal her own secret and embarrass herself.

''They didn't trouble me. The more people gossip about me in the palace, the happier I am. Although my reputation is infamous, I have gained the love of my life.''

Seeing the princess's appearance of being immersed in love, Gu Yunru immediately caught on and asked, ''Princess, are you interested in a eunuch?''

''Pfft, who would be interested in those rootless eunuchs? I am interested in a talented, charming musician who is roughly the same age as me. He understands my heart and is like a kindred spirit. You know how hard it is to find a kindred spirit. I have to thank you for introducing me to Ziqiao.''

''Wait, who is Ziqiao?'' Gu Yunru was confused and couldn't keep up with the princess's pace.

"There's just one stick of incense left before he comes to perform for this princess. You don't know how precious his hands are," said the princess.

Gu Yunru stared at her with wide eyes. It seemed like the princess was truly in love, but how could she possibly end up with a low-ranking musician? She had really gotten herself into trouble this time.

"Wait, princess, don't be too impulsive. As they say, 'great talents are appreciated in both lofty halls and humble cottages,' but sometimes you can't be too hasty..."

"I've never been this level-headed before. I have no interest in those wastrel sons outside the palace. I've waited until today not to enter into a marriage alliance, but just to find someone who understands me."

Hearing this, the princess's eyes shone brightly, as if the person she loved was right in front of her. Gu Yunru knew that people who were in love like this had basically lost their intelligence and couldn't be pulled back.

"Princess, are you really sure?" Gu Yunru looked at the princess's sweet smile and couldn't bear to tell her the cruel reality. Half a stick of incense later, the musician named Chu Ziqiao also arrived at Minglan Residence.

"Hurry, he's here! Sit with me and listen to his music. You'll be able to know his state of mind," the princess said eagerly, inviting Gu Yunru to sit with her. Chu Ziqiao walked in, his thin and handsome face exuding a deep, impenetrable blackness in his eyes. As soon as he entered, it seemed like all the radiance was enveloped around his tall figure. His eyes and hair were both pure black, and every move he made was incredibly charming. It was no wonder the princess was so captivated.

Watching him play the zither, every note seemed to strike straight into her heart. Seeing the princess's infatuated expression, Gu Yunru knew it would be difficult to pull her back from this love affair. In just a few short days, both she and Chu Ziqiao had fallen deeply in love and couldn't extricate themselves.

As the music ended, the princess eagerly pulled back the pearl curtain and ran towards him. Seeing the two of them embrace, Gu Yunru quickly turned her head, pretending not to have seen anything. She couldn't believe she was being fed dog food right in front of her.

"I didn't know there was a guest here. Excuse me, excuse me," Chu Ziqiao said apologetically.




Shishiballs rumbles:

How I wish he is her soon to be husband that she's been trying to avoid off that must be super exciting