readsfreenovel Chapter 131 - Princess Chaoning
Chapter 131 - Princess Chaoning
This time the hall was completely quiet, and all the ministers lowered their heads, fearing that they would get into trouble and lose their reputation.
Mu Ziyan smiled faintly as she looked at the ministers, and raised her voice and said, "I am the precious Princess Chaoning of Dongchu. I am well-dressed and well-mannered. I just said some words about courageously pursuing happiness. How could I pollute the ears of you gentlemen?"
"If you think the princess' words are insulting, then won't what Zi Yan said just now make your ears rot?" The elegant voice gradually turned cold, and every sound whipped the already fragile hearts of the ministers.
"May I ask your name, sir?" Shen Junyang felt a little embarrassed. This man not only spoke nonsense in the main hall of Nanyue, but also had the ability to grasp the movements of Nanyue officials. Isn't this a slap in his face?
"Mu Ziyan, the priest of Dongchu, I am sorry for the offense just now. Please forgive me, Uncle Shen." Mu Ziyan turned around gracefully with a bright smile on his lips.
Shen Junyang was filled with anger and gave a vicious smile. He then turned his head and whispered something in Feng Jinhuan's ear.
"Since the princess has such a request, I will agree to it." Feng Jinhuan said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Chaoning will take his leave first." Without waiting for Feng Jinhuan to agree, he turned around and walked towards the palace entrance with his wide sleeves. When Gu Qinghong and Mu Ziyan disappeared at the palace entrance, the hall was filled with buzzing discussions again.
"This priest from the East Chu State is really too presumptuous..."
"This Dongchu Kingdom doesn't even take our Nanyue seriously..."
Shen Junyang, who was sitting on the dragon throne with Feng Jinhuan, had reached his limit. With red eyes, he shouted angrily, "Get out! Otherwise, I will kill you without mercy!"
Outside the hall, Gu Qinghong looked at Mu Ziyan with complicated eyes. She was increasingly confused about this person and asked softly, "Why did you help me in the hall just now?"
"Because you are the princess of Dongchu, how can I allow you to be ridiculed in the palace of Nanyue." Mu Ziyan gradually put away the smile on his face, then turned to the eunuch behind him and said, "What are you standing there for? Lead the way."
"Yes, please follow me this way!"
Soon the three of them arrived at the gate of Yilan Palace, and the young eunuch bowed and retreated tactfully.
Walking in Yilan Palace, Mu Ziyan felt her eyes were burning as if they were about to burn. The familiar winding corridors and paintings of plants and trees all struck her heart. Her heart seemed to be shattered with every step she took.
"Lord Mu seems to be very familiar with the way to Yilan Palace!" Gu Qinghong's puzzled voice sounded.
"It's not wrong to walk along this corridor, right? Your Highness, don't you think so?" Mu Ziyan said calmly. Just like that, the two of them didn't speak again along the way.
"Who are you and why are you in Yilan Palace?" A slightly defensive female voice sounded, which made Mu Ziyan happy. Who else could this familiar voice be but Han Mei? The moment Mu Ziyan looked up, he was stunned.
Although Hanmei was as strong as an ox back then, she was also a typical beauty like a pretty girl next door. How come she has become as thin as a steamed bun now? Her waist is really unbearable to look at.
Han Mei followed Mu Ziyan's gaze and looked at herself. She found that he had been looking at her waist. She couldn't help but said angrily: "Where did this lecher come from! He actually ran to Yilan Palace to be dissolute!"
Mu Ziyan's mouth froze. How could Hanmei be so confident?
Gu Qinghong rolled his eyes at Mu Ziyan. This guy was sometimes so wise that it was frightening, but sometimes he was so stupid that it made people grit their teeth. It was really embarrassing.
"Miss, this is Princess Chaoning of Dongchu. The emperor has just arranged her marriage to the Ninth Prince and allowed her to live in Yilan Palace for three days before the wedding." Mu Ziyan stepped forward to explain.
With a snap, the teapot in Hanmei's hand fell to the ground and shattered.
"Please lead the way, young lady. The princess wants to visit the Ninth Prince." Mu Ziyan raised his voice.
"Come with me." Han Mei's expression gradually calmed down, and then she turned around and led the way calmly, saying as she walked, "When we meet the master later, don't speak too loudly. He will be scared. If you provoke him, no one will be happy."
Han Mei didn't care whether there was a response or not, and continued: "Also, don't mention anything about the little princess in front of the master, otherwise he will be stimulated. If he hurts you, don't blame me for not reminding you."
Hearing the words "little princess", Mu Ziyan felt warm in her heart, but then she thought that after several mistakes, she had actually given him Forget-Me-Not Powder. She was afraid that he had forgotten her completely by now. Was this God's punishment for her that she had not recognized him earlier?
When Gu Qinghong heard the words "little princess", he felt as if a thorn was pierced in his heart. If he had not let him down in the past, would he not have done such a ridiculous thing in a fit of rage and married a nine-year-old child?