Chapter 25

Mu Ge gained some understanding from Mu Lianrong’s words.

It must be very helpless for someone like Mu Xiong and a family background like the Mu family’s to tolerate Mu Qingge’s nonsensical actions. This was because they’d rather see a humiliating son than Mu Qingge’s corpse.

What people thought to be the honorary and powerful Mu Residence was actually living with much grievance.

Mu Ge’s blood boiled.

For a moment, she could not differentiate if the feelings came from herself or Mu Qingge’s body.

“Also, Xiyue is quite nice. I can tell that she’s genuine to you. Even though you can’t marry her as your legitimate wife, you should give her a concubine status. Think about it clearly,” said Mu Lianrong suddenly.

Mu Ge was stunned. What legitimate wife? What concubine? Did Mu Lianrong want her to marry someone and carry on the descendants line for the Mu family?

As if lightning struck her, Mu Ge yelled in her heart, “I can’t do it!”

Mu Lianrong did not stay at Chi Yun Court for long and left after You He brought food over. After Mu Ge ate some food, had a hearty bath and changed into clean clothes, she fell into deep sleep, before she could detect if there were any changes in her body.

Early in the morning, Mu Ge was woken up by Hua Yue’s coy voice.

Mu Ge sat on the chair drowsily and allowed Hua Yue and You He to help her wear clothes and tie her hair. Mu Ge was so exhausted until she was too lazy to open her eyes.

“Little Lord, do you want to wear this jade crown engraved with blossoms?” asked You He as she took out a crown with intricate engravings and encrusted with a faint red ruby.

Mu Ge opened her eyes a little and glanced at the crown in You He’s hands. She said lightly, “It’s too bright.” Then, she casually picked up a crown on the table and threw it to You He. “This is not bad.”

You He looked down and noticed that Mu Ge chose an ordinary traditional crown that had no accessories whatsoever. As Mu Ge’s personal servant, she could not even remember when the crown appeared in Chi Yun Court.

You He picked up the crown and was shocked at Mu Ge’s choice.

Hua Yue looked at the traditional and simple crown and said quickly, “Little Lord, don’t you want to dress yourself up nicely every time you meet Prince Rui? This crown…”

Feeling the coldness that Mu Ge was about to shoot out from her eyes, You He hurriedly glared at Hua Yue. The latter stuck out her tongue and lowered her head, not daring to say anything else as she focussed on straightening the creases on Mu Ge’s shirt.

After a moment, Mu Ge left Chi Yun Court in a fiery red robe and the traditional and unmatching crown was right on the top of her head.

In the front yard and the living room of the Mu Residence. Mu Xiong was accompanying the visiting Prince Rui – Qin Jinhao -, who sat at the main seat in the room, and they were casually talking over some tea.

Qin Jinhao’s appearance was not surprising. After all, he had said that he would come over to the Mu Residence before he left the day before. They just did not expect it to be so soon.

If it were not for Qin Jinhao visiting them so early in the morning, Mu Ge might still be lazily sleeping at home.

Mu Ge arrived at the living room with You He and Hua Yue. Just as she was about to walk in, she strangely noticed that Bai Xiyue, who was not supposed to be here, was currently sitting beside Mu Xiong and Qin Jinhao and serving them tea.

Mu Ge raised her brows and heard Hua Yue muttering behind. “Ms. Bai is so awesome. She’ll coincidentally appear every time Prince Rui comes to the residence.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Ge’s gaze silently swept across Bai Xiyue and Qin Jinhao.

“Ge’er, since you’re here, why are you standing outside?” shouted Mu Xiong when he discovered Mu Ge standing outside the door.

Mu Ge stepped in and before she walked to the rest, a weak and gentle voice which made people want to protect her sounded, “Brother Mu, you’re here. I-I… didn’t mean to purposely appear in front of Prince Rui. Grandfather told me to boil tea for him. I’ll leave when the tea is done.”

As soon as she finished her sentence, everyone’s eyes landed on her. Her slightly trembling shoulders and pitiful look was enough to stir up males’ protective desires.

“How horrible! Little Lord merely warned her not to appear in front of Prince Rui the last time. She had even said that she had nothing to do with Prince Rui. Now, she’s acting pitiful when Old Lord and Prince Rui are here.”

Hua Yue’s words immediately made Mu Ge realize that there was such a contorted story behind Mu Qingge and Bai Xiyue.

“What’s going on? Prince Rui talked about Xiyue’s skills of making tea, so I got her over,” explained Mu Xiong.

Qin Jinhao, the person in question, did not say anything, but his pitiful gaze that he used to look at Bai Xiyue with did not escape Mu Ge’s sharp eyes.

Mu Xiong’s words made Bai Xiyue look even more innocent.

Mu Ge looked at her sarcastically and smiled at Mu Xiong. “Grandfather, I don’t think I’ve said anything yet since the start.” After she finished her sentence, she walked past Bai Xiyue and sat at the empty seat beside Mu Xiong.

Bai Xiyue’s face turned white and she hung her head lower. No one noticed the faint hatred in her pair of clear and innocent eyes.

Once Mu Ge sat down, she broke into a smile towards Qin Jinhao. “You’re too kind to visit me, Prince Rui. However, isn’t it a little early?” Afterwards, her eyes turned and she jokingly said, “Do you miss the tea fragrance in the Mu Residence so you came here early in the morning?”

Her words filled with another meaning made Bai Xiyue’s face flush red, while her eyes filled with hope and coyness glanced at the cold Qin Jinhao.

Mu Xiong scolded, “Ge’er, don’t talk nonsense.”

Mu Ge frowned, and her eyes were sparkling with playfulness.

Fury flashed in Qin Jinhao’s eyes, but he still smiled. “I happened to try Ms. Bai’s tea when I came to the Mu Residence the previous time, so I brought it up when I was casually talking to Old Lord.”

He paused and said in an indulgent tone, “I promised that I’ll give you some toys to ease your fear, but I couldn’t think of a suitable gift after much thinking, so I decided to bring you out of the residence to walk around today. If you find anything that you like, you can just tell me about it.” From the start till the end, he did not even look at Bai Xiyue, as if this person did not exist at all.

Bai Xiyue, who had been secretly looking at Qin Jinhao the entire time, could not hide her jealousy and disappointment in her eyes upon hearing his words.

“I see.” Mu Ge smiled and her gaze suddenly landed on Bai Xiyue. She asked, “Sister Xiyue, do you want to come with us?”