Chapter 173 – Zhong Xuan’s Calculation Fails (Second Shift) (2 / 2)

“Patrol.” Jun Qianhao said frankly, “Father’s decree.”

“It seems like I can’t get rid of you,” Mu Zi Yan said in a cold voice.

“It’s just the same road.” Jun Qianhao said indifferently.

Mu Zi Yan raised her eyebrows, so she also ignored him and continued to rush.

Seeing her like this, Jun Qianhao merely hooked his lips in a shallow smile, and then followed her as she steered her horse away.

Inside the Third Prince’s mansion, Zhong Xuan’s eyes shattered into a horrifyingly cold light, “He’s gone to Funan.”

“Yes, Master.” The henchman whispered, “And it was accompanied by “

“Who,” Zhong Xuan said in a cold voice.

“Second Miss Lu.” The henchman hung his head and returned.

“He intercepted the letter and gave it to Lu Erniang right away” Zhong Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly as she remained silent for a moment, “Wait, who did you say followed him there”

“Lu Erniang.” The henchman whispered.

“You send someone to the Imperial Tomb to see where Mu Zi Yan is” Zhong Xuan then sat down, seemingly realizing something.

“Yes.” The henchman answered, turned around and went to order.

Mu Zi Yan in order to be cautious, since the identity of Lu Erniang out of the capital, a man’s dress, wearing a human skin mask on the face, and stay inside the imperial tomb since her double.

At this time, Mu Zi Yan and Jun Qian Hao had been rushing around all night, she turned her eyes to look at him, “Doesn’t Third Highness bring an entourage with him on his rounds”

“Isn’t it more comfortable to be alone,” Jun Qianhao rolled over and dismounted, then looked at her, “Rest here, I’ll go get some food.”

“No need, I have it here.” Mu Zi Yan said in a cold voice.

“How can you eat this alone,” Jun Qian Hao said with dissatisfaction as he looked at the dried food Mu Zi Yan had taken out from within her bag.

Mu Zi Yan didn’t pay any attention to it, but took the water bag, tilted her head and took a sip, then picked up the dry food and bit into it.

Jun Qian Hao at this moment has turned to go nowhere, and so on back again, the hands have been carrying two fish, will fish down, in a side built a fire, then baked up, he from the side of the brocade bag took out some some tiny bottles, will be inside the things sprinkled up.

Mu Zi Yan up and down to look at him, pampered prince, at this moment wearing a silver gray embroidered with light-colored bamboo pattern of the robe, head wearing a jade crown is not in the past, but the silver bundle of crowns, handsome face more than a few points different from the past of the debauchery of the uninhibited, so dressed up but like a very walk in the jianghu of the chivalrous, at this moment is ripe with a pattern of grilled fish.

She sat aside, but the thoughts pulled back to the previous life of Jun Qianhao, hands and feet through the noble and extraordinary atmosphere, never seen him so debauched, and never seen there has been a moment beyond the rules of the Prince of the thing, always hanging warm smile daily, circling around the court, no doubt, Jun Qianhao is an extremely difficult opponent.

Straight away, before she could return to her senses, the smell of fish coming from between her nostrils, she saw that a grilled fish had been placed in front of her.

“Taste it.” Jun Qianhao said and sat down to eat, his movements elegant not to mention.

She took in hand, since there is not too much pretense and twisting, since people give, which do not eat the million can not treat themselves.

She tore off a piece and put it into her mouth, soft and fragrant, she turned her eyes to look at him, “Your Highness is very familiar with this, you must have traveled a lot in the past.”

“En.” Jun Qianhao nodded his head and responded, “I traveled outside three years ago.”

“Three years ago” Mu Zi Yan thought carefully, he did go out, instead she forgot.

Jun Qianhao turned his eyes to look at her, “How”

“The flavor is good.” Mu Zi Yan whispered back, then no more words, since the feast up, straight until the whole fish finished, took the handkerchief to wipe his hands.

Jun Qianhao turned his eyes to look at her, “You can’t be too aggravated when you’re out and about.”

Mu Zi Yan said in a low voice, “Now that we are in a hurry, where is all the preoccupation.”

“Once in a while, it’s not too much.” Jun Qianhao said indifferently.

“Catch the road.” Mu Zi Yan got up and stopped talking nonsense, the two of them turned on their horses since and continued to rush.

Inside the Marquis Mu’s mansion, it was even more lively since Zhu Yue was in labor.

That night, Mu Qinglin rushed to, since the old lady agreed with the day to correct Zhu Yue, since the guests should be invited to come to give Zhu Yue some honor, the old lady is smiling, but the eyes of the low overflowed with anger.

These two days Mu Qinglin did not move an inch to guard Zhu Yue, holding Mu Lingfu can not be put down.

Zhu Yue looked at Mu Qing Lin like this and just smiled meekly and lightly.

On this day, Mu Qinglin went to the morning court since, and after Zhu Yue got up, Ruqin carried the child inside and whispered, “Ma’am, the fifth young master has woken up.”

“En.” Zhu Yue faintly responded, then she saw Ruqin carrying Mu Ling Ful over, she raised her hand to take it, looking down at the child in the swaddling clothes, the corner of her mouth rarely showed a faint smile, she fought to the death to give birth to him, no matter who his real father was, he was her son, Zhu Yue would never allow the old pious woman to hit him.

“Your Ladyship, the slave girl saw just now that the maid from Sister had sought out the maid in the courtyard.” Ruqin whispered.

“Looks like the old pious woman still won’t die.” Zhu Yue’s eyes shattered into a cold smile, “Don’t make a sound, I’ll let His Lordship personally see what the old madam has done.”

“Yes.” Ruqin answered with her head hanging down, and then she retreated.

Five days later, Mu Zi Yan finally arrived in Funan, and Jun Qian Hao went with her to the Funan Yamen.

Mu Qinyuan had just returned and had been summoned, and when he came out and saw Jun Qianhao and Mu Ziyan, he was obviously stunned, and raised his steps forward to bow respectfully, “I refer to Your Third Highness.”

“There is no need for the Marquis to be courteous.” Jun Qianhao spoke modestly and courteously.

Mu Zi Yan, on the other hand, quietly followed Jun Qian Hao’s side, she could not expose her identity now, so she did not say anything more.

When the three entered the hall, Mu Zi Yan went up to look at Mu Qing Yuan, “My daughter has seen father.”

“This,” Mu Qingyuan looked at Mu Zi Yan, and then at Jun Qianhao, but it was only a split second before he responded, “Get up.”

“Yes.” Mu Zi Yan answered and then stood aside.

“I don’t know what Third Highness has come for,” Mu Qingyuan asked in a low voice.

“Father has decreed that I should go out of the capital for a tour, and it just so happens that the Marquis is in Funan, so I thought that the county princess had not seen the Marquis for a long time, so she came to Funan on the way.” Jun Qianhao said nonchalantly.

Mu Zi Yan listened to Jun Qian Hao’s words, obviously the corners of her mouth twitched, considered acquiescence, to be Jun Qian Hao was guided forward to rest, while she looked to Mu Qing Yuan, “Father, how is it in the mountains”

“It’s not safe.” Mu Keng Yuan whispered.

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded her head and responded, “Father, my daughter wants to go see for herself.”

“Then Third Prince” Mu Qingyuan looked at Mu Zi Yan and asked, “What the hell is going on here”

“This matter is a long story, let’s wait until my daughter returns.” Mu Zi Yan spoke in a low voice.

“Good.” Seeing Mu Zi Yan say this, Mu Qingyuan thought that there must be a hidden agenda that he didn’t know about.

Mu Zi Yan since went to the mountain, rare is Jun Qian Hao did not follow up, there are people waiting inside the mountain, she entered the mountain, raised her eyes to look at, and then said, “This mountain within the recent can be suspicious people”

“Master, the mountain villa is heavily guarded, no one else can enter.” The men whispered back.

“En.” Mu Zi Yan raised her eyes and looked around before saying, “This place is not safe, move as soon as possible.”

“My lord, it will take some time.” The henchman looked at her and said, “My subordinate found out about the assassin who burned the quilted clothes.”

“It’s Uncle Two’s men,” Mu Zi Yan said faintly.

“Exactly Second Master.” The henchman hurriedly replied.

“It seems that Second Uncle is still not dead in the water.” Mu Zi Yan snorted coldly and left the mountain villa after giving some instructions.

When she returned to the government office, Jun Qianhao was chatting idly with Mu Qingyuan, her eyes flashed with a flash of ghostly light as she slowly stepped inside and bowed respectfully, “Third Highness, Father.”

“Back.” Mu Qingyuan looked at Mu Zi Yan and whispered, “But you’re tired.”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan responded obediently.

“In that case, go and rest.” Mu Qingyuan said amiably.

“Yes.” Mu Zi Yan saw that father was intentionally trying to sidetrack his own, so he did not linger any longer, turned around and left the hall.

To return to the prepared guest room, she was bathed and washed up, and then changed into a clean robe, outside the maid sent a meal, to be used by her after, then see someone come in.

When she raised her eyes and saw Jun Qianhao, it was only a faint glance, and she hung her eyes.

Seeing her like this, Jun Qianhao smiled instead of being angry, and then sat on the chair opposite her, “When do you plan to go back”

“I will return tomorrow.” Mu Zi Yan came this time but to confirm the doubts in her heart, as well as to leave the capital for a few days to interfere with the eyes that were secretly watching her.

Jun Qianhao nodded his head and responded, “I will return with you.”

“Did Third Highness only come to patrol Funan” Mu Zi Yan sneered.

“Going back all the way on patrol is good since.” Jun Qian Hao looked at her, “Nowadays, everyone in the capital knows that you accompanied me out of the capital.”

“In that case, I also have to thank Third Highness for siding with me” Mu Zi Yan raised her eyebrows and hooked her lips in a cold smile.

“En.” Jun Qianhao responded frankly.

Mu Zi Yan said in a deep voice, “Words are not enough.”

“Then sit like this for a while.” Jun Qianhao turned the cup in his hand, so he stopped talking as well.

Mu Zi Yan raised her eyes and glanced at the sky, then she got up and stepped out of the house.

Jun Qianhao, however, was still sitting motionless, obviously waiting for her to return.

She went to Mu Qinyuan’s place, and since then, she talked about the situation in the mountain village, and then she talked about her own intentions, and the hidden killing opportunities behind this matter.

“Father, Second Uncle is hiding extremely well, it seems that someone is instigating behind the scenes, and it’s not just Old Lady.” Mu Zi Yan said in a low voice.

“I will be careful here, I will personally handle this evacuation matter.” Mu Qingyuan then said, “You should also be more careful at your place, the third prince’s mind is unpredictable, since he has his eyes on you, he must have some plans, you must not be careless.”

“Yes.” Mu Zi Yan hung her head and answered.

“Alright, you go rest yourself, you still have to catch the road tomorrow.” Mu Qinyuan stepped forward and stroked her silky hair, “That child, I will treat her like a daughter.”

“Father.” Mu Zi Yan’s eyes glistened with tears, “Many thanks, Father.”

“Silly child.” Mu Qingyuan looked at her, “You were able to obtain the Fourth Princess’s dying promise, so I’m sure that the Fourth Princess must have given you something, and since you promised, you can’t go back on your word.”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded and answered.

“Alright, you and go.” Mu Qingyuan said as he looked at Mu Ziyan.

Mu Zi Yan respectfully bowed, and then she went out of Mu Qing Yuan’s house.

When they returned to the house, they saw that Jun Qianhao had not yet left.

“Third Highness, now that the hour is late, is it time to rest” Mu Zi Yan asked in dissatisfaction.

“I was just wondering how I should go back tomorrow,” Jun Qianhao said as he looked at her.

“This is the condition” Mu Zi Yan sat down gracefully, her eyes looking at him calmly.

“Going back too hastily will inevitably attract suspicion.” Jun Qianhao said indifferently, “It is only natural to go slower.”

Mu Zi Yan nodded and responded, “Then Third Highness is going to bed”

“You also rest early.” Only then did Jun Qianhao get up in satisfaction and lift his steps to leave.

Mu Zi Yan closed the door at that moment, secretly shaking her head, “Jun Qian Hao, let’s see how I’ll clean you up.”

Early the next morning, Mu Zi Yan left Funan with Jun Qian Hao, along the way since there was no need to hurry like when they came, riding slowly and enjoying the scenery along the way.

This journey needless to say, originally five days will be able to return, but it took half a month to go back.

After Mu Zi Yan returned to the capital, she went back to the capital magistrate’s office, while Jun Qian Hao went back to the palace to resume the decree.

Seeing that she had finally returned, Lady Lu whispered, “What took you so long?”

“It’s fine.” Mu Zi Yan spoke faintly, “It’s just that I accompanied the imperial prince on a trip.”

“This third prince is strange.” Zhang Zong came forward, “put a good capital not to stay, but followed you to a trip to Funan, you know that the capital is rumored, maybe one day, the third prince will ask for a decree to give the marriage.”

Mu Zi Yan coldly snorted, “That also depends on whether he has the ability.”

“You, who can tolerate him for so long, must have something in mind” Niangzi Lu, however, saw Mu Zi Yan’s thoughts.

The corner of Mu Zi Yan’s mouth hooked, “It’s still Sister Lu who understands me.”

“Well, talk about it.” Lady Lui smiled and spoke.

“It must not be said now.” Mu Zi Yan said back mysteriously, this time when she went to Funan, she had gained a lot, especially her renewed knowledge of Jun Qian Hao, it seems that in the future, she can’t take Jun Qian Hao lightly.

Seeing Mu Zi Yan being so mysterious, Niangzi Lu laughed lowly and said, “You girl, you always make it so mysterious.”

“But the less people know about it, the safer it is.” Mu Zi Yan continued, “Sister Lu, I’m sleepy, I’ll go rest first.”

“Go on.” Lady Lui smiled helplessly.

After Mu Zi Yan left, Zhang Zong looked at her, “What do you think this girl is thinking”

“I don’t know.” Lady Lu shook her head, “But by the looks of it, what this seeks is not simple.”

“What a headache.” Zhang Zong couldn’t help but sigh.

“Cut it out, go about your business.” Lady Lu said with a smile.

“En.” Zhang Zong was now satisfied with himself, turned around and went to the hall, going to busy himself.

Mu Zi Yan went back to the house, and Hidden One then dropped down, “Master, your expectation is correct, the Second Master is secretly colluding with Zhong Xuan, and his true master is the Crown Prince.”

“In that case, the matter of the mountain villa was revealed by him,” Mu Zi Yan said in a deep voice.

“Exactly.” Hidden One continued, “The Crown Prince is also aware of this, could it be that this time the Third Prince went out on a tour of the capital, and that letter was intercepted, the master made a defense, and I’m afraid that this matter will surely fall into the Crown Prince’s scheme.”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Tell Second Auntie about Second Uncle’s true colors.”

“Yes.” Hidden One led the order and left in a flash of his own accord.

After Jun Qianhao left the palace, he went back to the Third Prince’s Mansion, where Zhong Xuan was already waiting for him.

When Zhong Xuan saw him coming, the corners of her mouth hooked into a bewitching smile as she greeted him and softly saluted, “Your Highness has finally returned.”

“Has your body gotten better in the past few days,” Jun Qianhao looked towards Zhong Xuan and asked in a soft voice.

“Much better, thank you for hanging on, Your Highness.” Zhong Xuan lowered her eyes and obediently returned.

Jun Qianhao nodded slightly, and when the two of them entered, Zhong Xuan looked at him with charming eyes, and as soon as her body softened, she collapsed into his arms, her fingertips stroking over his handsome face, “Your Highness must be tired from your rounds outside.”

“Xuan’er has something to say,” Jun Qianhao slowly got up and then sat down on the square couch to the side.

Zhong Xuan hooked his lips and smiled coldly, his heart is very clear, Jun Qianhao has been deliberately keeping a distance from her, she really do not understand, since where is not as good as that Lv Erniang, even if she and Jun Qianhao is to take advantage of each other, but after all, she and he has a husband and wife, is not all of these are not as good as a lowly woman!

“Your Highness is getting colder and colder towards your concubine.” Zhong Xuan did not stick forward, but sat across from him, staring at him with hooked lips.

Jun Qianhao lowered his eyes and smiled faintly, “You and I know it all, so why bother pretending to be cordial?”

“It is said that all men are thin-skinned and unsympathetic, but now that I’ve seen Your Highness, it’s really true.” Zhong Xuan poured a cup of hot tea and hooked her lips in a cold smile.

“There is no love between you and me, so how can there be any love” Jun Qianhao had always been very clear about what he wanted, and understood how important Zhong Xuan was to him, but now he was unwilling to get entangled with Zhong Xuan any further.

Zhong Xuan’s eyes flashed with a touch of coldness, “Could it be that Your Highness has true feelings for that Lu Erniang?”

“This matter has nothing to do with you.” Jun Qian Hao slowly got up, “Intercepting the letter was done by this palace, don’t think that this palace doesn’t know about your secret collusion with the Crown Prince, since you are indecisive, why should I hold on to the agreement I made in the first place”

“It seems that Your Highness has made a decision.” Zhong Xuan rose straight to her feet, “Your Highness knows that without me, you will never be able to climb to that position even if you are capable.”

“What else are you capable of nowadays,” Jun Qianhao snorted, “You’d better settle down a bit, or else, this Palace doesn’t mind destroying you.”

Zhong Xuan raised her voice and laughed, “Your Highness, don’t regret crossing the river and producing a bridge so quickly.”

“Regret,” Jun Qianhao turned his eyes to look at her, “To you, I never regret.”

Zhong Xuan’s eyes shattered with a cold light, “It seems that between concubine and Your Highness, it is bound to be a parting of the ways.”

“You are this Palace’s side consort, your life and death are in this Palace’s hands, you’d better be at peace.” Jun Qian Hao said in a cold voice and left unexpectedly.

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