freenovelworld Chapter 689 The Prince of Chang Le's Defenses!
Chapter 689 The Prince of Chang Le's Defenses!
Mu Xin Nuan knew that Gao Chunhua was reminding her.
The journey to the capital was unlikely to be smooth sailing.
Thinking of the Xie family, the Crown Princess who has never settled down, and the fact that Consort Luo, the Prince of Ming, will likely accompany them on this trip to the capital.
This trip to the capital is bound to be a lively and exciting one.
As for the Empress, Mu Xin Nuan wasn't too worried.
After all, the Empress doted on Duanmu Chuze, and if Duanmu Chuze himself said that he did not want to take concubines or secondary wives, then the Empress would naturally not force him.
The three beauties sent over before, none of them had any official status.
Mu Xin Nuan leaned against Duanmu Chu Ze's chest, watching Rong Yue holding Xiao Zong Hua and looking out happily. She felt a little depressed.
What if I really can't avoid it this time? I'm afraid I'll face a lot of difficulties from all sides when I return to the capital.
At the very least, neither the Luo family nor the Xie family will allow themselves to live a comfortable life.
Hearing Mu Xin Nuan sigh, Duanmu Chu Ze looked down at her and asked, "What's wrong? We haven't even arrived in the capital yet, and you're already worrying unnecessarily?"
"It's not that I'm worrying unnecessarily, Aze, but I have a feeling that this trip to the capital won't be very pleasant."
Are you worried that someone will try to force people into our lives?
Duanmu Chuze was a martial artist, and although Gao Chunhua's voice was low, how could it escape Duanmu Chuze's ears? He naturally heard it clearly.
“Aze, it’s not that I’m worried. I just think this trip to the capital is going to be really difficult. Why don’t I go back and you go by yourself?”
Duanmu Chuze chuckled, "Hasn't my Anuan always been smart and brave? How come she's suddenly so timid just because she's going to meet her in-laws?"
Mu Xin Nuan rolled her eyes at him in an extremely inelegant manner. "Are those just ordinary relatives? Putting everything else aside, just one mother-in-law is enough to scare people. Not to mention your several cannibalistic sisters-in-law! One Crown Princess is already enough to drive people crazy, let alone so many more coming to the capital this time?"
Duanmu Chuze was amused by her somewhat childish appearance.
"Anuan, you can only show this to me. If other people see you like this, who knows how much they'll be infatuated with you."
Mu Xin Nuan blushed slightly, then glared at him again, "What are you saying?"
"Really! You have no idea how adorable you were just now. To be honest, I'm starting to regret bringing you to the capital. Maybe after we get back to the Prince's residence, you should stay home as much as possible."
Rong Yue chuckled softly. Having served her two masters for so long, how could she not know about their affection?
Mu Xin Nuan's initial frustration was dispelled by his words.
"Don't worry, in a place like the capital, I won't wander around even if you don't tell me. I definitely won't go out unless I have a warrant or something. However, after returning to the capital, I will naturally go back to the Mu residence first, and then to the Zhenguo General's Mansion."
"Well, after we get back and settle in, we'll accompany you back to the Mu residence. As for the palace, we'll have to wait until the next day to submit our credentials before we can enter."
"Are you sure? Isn't your mother the one who loves you the most? Knowing you're back in the capital, she's probably eagerly waiting for you to come to the palace to pay your respects to her."
"My mother loves me."
As Duanmu Chuze spoke, his expression darkened slightly. "My mother is a reasonable person. She loves me, so naturally she will love you too. Because she knows that her son's heart is with you, so she can't let her son be in a difficult position."
Mu Xin Nuan paused for a moment, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, I know that my mother is a very good person. Otherwise, she wouldn't have let us live so easily and freely these past two years. To be more precise, she let me live so casually."
“Anuan, I didn’t mean to blame you. Mother loves me, so she won’t force me. But if others want to do something, Mother may not be able to stand up for you, understand?”
Mu Xin Nuan snuggled closer into his arms. "I know. I didn't expect Mother to favor me. I just thought that as long as Mother doesn't side with the Crown Princess, that's enough."
"Don't worry, given the current situation, it's impossible for Mother to side with the Crown Princess."
I don't know when it started, but Duanmu Chuze stopped calling her "elder sister-in-law" and instead always called her "Crown Princess".
There was nothing inherently wrong with this, but it was clear that there was a growing distance between them.
"why?"
"Your Majesty has thoroughly investigated everything the Crown Princess did to Princess Ming. Some things, no matter how perfectly one thinks they've done them, can't escape everyone's eyes. Your Majesty has ruled the harem for decades. Do you really think Your Majesty is only as kind and benevolent as she appears? Your Majesty's methods are far beyond what the Crown Princess can match."
After a moment of stunned silence, Mu Xin Nuan realized that it seemed the Empress also harbored more dissatisfaction towards the Crown Princess.
“Aze, the Crown Princess and the Xie family are not in a very good position in the capital right now. Of course, the Luo family is in an even more awkward position. If it weren’t for the fact that there is still a princess, I’m afraid the Luo family would be ignored by the noble families in the capital.”
"Indeed. It is because of this princess that the Luo family has been able to continue to exist."
These words made Mu Xin Nuan tilt her head.
Upon closer examination, could it be that the Emperor actually intends to keep the Luo family alive?
Although the Luo family had a relatively close relationship with the Ming King, they were still considered a meritorious family in the Great Yong Dynasty. It would be excessive to completely eliminate the Luo family.
"Aze, after we return to the capital, shouldn't we also make sure to pay a proper visit to the Duke of Lu and the Duke of Ying?"
"Of course! Wherever you go, I must accompany you whenever you go out. I don't want any accidents to happen."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't understand what he meant by "accident." Was he worried that the current situation in the capital was chaotic and that someone might harm her?
Little did she know that the only person Duanmu Chuze needed to guard against from the beginning was Duanmu Chen!
Now, Duanmu Chen has moved out of the East Palace and established his own residence outside, the Anjun Prince's Mansion.
Once he leaves the palace, his chances of encountering Mu Xin Nuan will be even greater.
Although their stay in the capital this time would not be long, it still made him a little nervous.
Mu Xin Nuan might not know Duanmu Chen's methods, but Duanmu Chu Ze had witnessed them firsthand.
To be able to happily marry Wang Xinyan under such circumstances, and then take Sun Ruoxiang as a concubine, this Prince An is no pushover.