Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 393 This young lady will accept a little loss and allow you to like it.

Gu Qingyue was startled and turned around, only to see Mu Yun Chu standing behind her at some point. Jiang Wan was nowhere to be seen in the pavilion.

"Oh, what brings you here?" Gu Qingyue asked in surprise. Mu Yun Chu should be in the front yard with the old Duke and the others right now. Why did she come to the garden?

Seeing Mu Yun Chu's teasing gaze, Gu Qing Yue felt a little embarrassed. She had just been lazily leaning against the fence, looking very lazy, and Mu Yun Chu had seen that, hadn't he?

However, that feeling only lasted for a moment, and then it was gone without a trace.

Mu Yun Chu had already seen her dressed as a man, so what if she didn't sit properly?

When two people are together, comfort is the most important thing.

Mu Yun Chu chuckled and sat down on the bench next to her. He couldn't resist reaching out to pinch Gu Qing Yue's smooth little face, and looked at her leisurely. "What, can't I come and see my little princess?"

The little girl's eyes were shining brightly; she was becoming more and more beautiful.

"Hmph, look," Gu Qingyue pointed to the artificial hill in the distance, "Why are you laughing at what I just asked? Do you think men like this?"

Mu Yunchu glanced into the distance and raised an eyebrow.

He had just intended to come and find Gu Qingyue when he saw Zhao Lingyun and her maid sneaking up behind Gu Qingyue and her maid. That's why he asked Zhang Qingxuan to go and stop them.

However, it seems that he has been entangled with Zhao Lingyun?

Mu Yun Chu's lips twitched.

Thinking about whether to treat Zhang Qingxuan to He Taifeng's rose honey duck a couple more times next time, since that's his favorite dish, it would be a way to make up for it.

Zhang Qingxuan, who was getting annoyed by Zhao Lingyun's pestering: Thank you, Prince Li. You can eat here a few more times.

"I only like A-Yue. Whether you are as delicate as a willow in the wind or whatever, I like you." Looking at Gu Qingyue's probing and scrutinizing gaze, Mu Yun Chu was full of survival instinct.

Gu Qingyue was very satisfied upon hearing this, but she couldn't let the corners of her mouth turn up; she couldn't let this guy get too cocky.

She touched the tuft of hair on her head and said, "You have good taste. I'll accept your preference, even if it's a bit of a loss."

'Oh-----'

Mu Yun Chu's lips curled into a pleased smile. He loved the little girl's occasional mischievous and cunning demeanor, like a cute little fox, lively and vibrant.

"Okay, thank you, Yue. I'll remember your words."

"Why are you in the garden? Have you met your grandfather?" Gu Qingyue looked at Mu Yun Chu with curiosity, who was smiling dotingly at her.

"Yes, I've seen him. I have to go now, so I wanted to let you know."

Mu Yun Chu held Gu Qing Yue's delicate fingers, her expression somewhat solemn.

Gu Qingyue immediately sat up straight. "Why are you leaving now? The luncheon hasn't even started yet. What's the rush?"

Mu Yun Chu paused for a moment, then said, "The news just came back that Uncle An has made a move. I'll go take a look."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue immediately stood up and said, "I'll go too."

Mu Yun Chu couldn't help but pull her hand and make her sit down again. "Don't rush. I'm just watching from the shadows. It's not appropriate for me to take action. Today is your grandfather's birthday. You should be here."

Gu Qingyue realized it was a big day and slumped her shoulders in dejection. "I was too excited and forgot. Be careful."

When Gu Qingyue heard that it was such an interesting thing, she was so anxious that she completely forgot that today was her grandfather's birthday and that she was supposed to offer her birthday wishes.

I really can't leave.

Mu Yun Chu chuckled and patted the top of her head, her eyes filled with undisguised doting affection and tenderness.

"Be good, I'm leaving. I'll just watch from a distance and won't do anything, don't worry," Mu Yun Chu said, then tucked the wind-blown strands of Gu Qing Yue's hair behind her ear before reluctantly standing up.

Even after Mu Yun Chu had hurriedly walked away and disappeared from sight, Gu Qing Yue was still silently pondering what the Prince An's Mansion was up to.

What's going on? Gu Qingyue asked curiously, but Mu Yun Chu didn't say anything.

Gu Qingyue turned around, but Zhang Qingxuan and Zhao Lingyun were nowhere to be seen near the rockery.

"My lady, shall we go over now? I heard that the princes are all watching the play." Jiang Wan, who had somehow reappeared in the pavilion, asked tentatively.

The little girl was very happy. The Prince of Li came today, and her master seemed very pleased. She had seen him from afar.

"Princes?"

Gu Qingyue snapped out of her daze.

Thinking of the princes still in the front yard, Gu Qingyue felt a little worried.

I had heard that the Third Prince, Prince Ying, and the Sixth Prince, Prince Sheng, had come, and the Crown Prince and the other princes who hadn't come had also sent gifts.

It has to be said that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is indeed in the eye of the storm; my grandfather was right.

Of all the princes, only Mu Yun Chu was certain to come because of her engagement to him. It would be in accordance with the rules for the other princes to send birthday gifts, but Prince Ying and Prince Sheng both came in person.

The purpose is obvious.

The Third Prince has always been cunning. He is the same mother as the Crown Prince. As for whether he and the Crown Prince are working together or whether he himself intends to compete for the throne, it seems that both are possible at present.

The fifth prince, due to his mother's favor with the emperor, also has a strong chance of becoming the heir apparent.

According to Mu Yun Chu, the Fifth Prince's confidant was eventually punished by the Emperor for embezzling disaster relief funds, but because of his mother, Consort Liu, the matter did not implicate the Fifth Prince.

Although he lost an arm, he wasn't seriously injured.

It is evident that the Fifth Prince, Prince Jing, was still quite favored by the Emperor.

She had heard her elder brother say before that the Fifth Prince and the Sixth Prince were actually very close, so it was quite obvious why Prince Sheng would personally attend the Duke of Zhenguo's birthday banquet this time.

Then there are Mu Yun Chu and the Kang Prince brothers.

Gu Qingyue understood Mu Yun Chu; he had no intention of vying for the throne. As for Prince Kang, Gu Qingyue couldn't see through him yet, but she had a feeling that Prince Kang was far from simple.

After pondering these random thoughts, Gu Qingyue returned to Tinghe Pavilion.

At this point, most of the girls had gone to see a play.

Only Cui Jiaojiao, Zhao Yunnan, and Zhang Yuying remained.

"You finally decided to come back?" Cui Jiaojiao covered her mouth and giggled as soon as she saw Gu Qingyue.

They saw it; Gu Qingyue was disturbed by the group of young girls and ran away. It was funny to think about.

"Excuse me, I just went to calm down," Gu Qingyue said without feeling embarrassed.

"Hahaha------", Zhao Yunnan and Zhang Yuying laughed too, thinking that Gu Qingyue was a really frank and cute younger sister.

"Where are they? Did they go to watch the play?" Gu Qingyue found a chair, sat down, and quickly picked up a cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp.

comfortable.

"Yeah, they've tried everything here. They heard the show was about to start, so they all left in a swarm," Cui Jiaojiao said, shrugging.

"That's good. Let's rest for a bit and then go over to see how the famous singer from the capital that my sister-in-law mentioned performs," ​​Gu Qingyue said, smoothing her clothes and sitting up straight.

Seeing the three of them looking over, Gu Qingyue smiled.

But... why do these three girls have such strange expressions?