freenovelworld Chapter 324 A Long Talk!
Chapter 324 A Long Talk!
Mu Xin Nuan paused. Why did Chu Rong suddenly come?
This is a rather sensitive time. If Duanmu Chuze finds out, who knows what he will think?
"Miss, what do you think, should we see her or not?"
Mu Xin Nuan wanted to refuse to see him, but after spending several years together, she knew that Chu Rong could be too stubborn at times. If she insisted on not seeing him, he might not give up, and he might not only stay but also cause a huge scene.
Mu Xin Nuan felt a slight headache coming on. She really shouldn't have been so gentle with him back then. Now, had she really brought this upon herself?
Mu Xin Nuan thought for a moment. Given Duanmu Chu Ze's abilities, he must already know that Chu Rong had arrived at the Mu residence. In that case, it would be better to make things clear once and for all.
"First, invite the eldest and second young masters to my place, and then invite Young Master Chu in."
"Yes, ma'am."
Although Mu Qingxuan and Mu Qingyuan entered Yuexuan, they roughly understood why their sister had invited them. The two were smart enough to obediently go into the main room, eat snacks and drink tea, and talk about what the two people in the pavilion outside were talking about.
Rong Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud when she heard the two young masters whispering to each other.
"Are you still laughing? If your sister finds out you're making fun of her behind her back, see how she punishes you!" Mu Qingyuan said with a smile.
Rong Yue pouted; she was clearly laughing at the two young masters, wasn't she? However, she naturally couldn't say that aloud. She could only silently suppress her smile and carefully serve the two young masters.
"Chu Rong, I'm sorry." After a long silence, Mu Xin Nuan finally spoke first.
Chu Rong gave a bitter smile. "What are you apologizing for? I'm just not fortunate enough to have that. Ah Nuan, I've always wanted to ask you a question: if my sister hadn't made things difficult for you time and time again, would you have been willing to marry me?"
Mu Xin Nuan was slightly taken aback. How should she answer this question?
If that's the case, wouldn't Chu Rong and Chu Moli become completely estranged from now on?
But if I say no, wouldn't I be hurting him even more?
Seeing Mu Xin Nuan's dilemma, Chu Rong chuckled and said, "You don't need to think about it anymore, I understand."
"Chu Rong?"
"Anuan, I love you. I loved you before, and I still love you now. No matter if you become Mu Xinnuan or Princess Chang Le in the future, you will always be irreplaceable in my heart. Anuan, I said I would protect you, and that promise will always stand."
"Chu Rong, why did you do this?" Mu Xin Nuan's voice was choked with sobs. How could she have no feelings for Chu Rong at all?
However, that sibling-like bond was ultimately different from the feeling I had towards Duanmu Chuze!
In fact, she had indeed considered that if she were to marry in the future, Chu Rong would be her best choice. After all, the elders of both families were on good terms, and Madam Chu genuinely loved her. If she married him, at least she wouldn't repeat the mistakes of her previous life.
But things always take unexpected turns!
Who knew that Duanmu Chuze would suddenly appear?
Who would have thought that the man had been planning how to abduct her for four years?
"Chu Rong, I'm sorry. I hope that one day I can repay you in some other way."
Other ways?
Chu Rong gently closed his eyes, concealing all the helplessness and pain in them.
“Anuan, Prince Chang Le has not returned to the capital for three years. Now that he has returned, he has only been back for a short time. Most people’s understanding of him is only superficial. You must keep your eyes wide open and not be deceived by him.”
Mu Xin Nuan was taken aback. "Huh?"
Chu Rong opened his eyes again and forced a smile. "I'm not saying anything bad about him, I'm just reminding you that he's a member of the royal family, so you have to be careful about everything."
Mu Xin Nuan then understood that he meant to remind her not to involve the Mu family in the struggle for the throne, lest she regret it later.
Mu Xin Nuan nodded. "I understand. Chu Rong, thank you."
"Between us, there's no need for thanks. Ah Nuan, to be honest, ever since I first met you four years ago, I've never been able to forget you. The name Mu Xin Nuan has long been etched in my heart. Even if the Emperor has bestowed a marriage upon you, so what? You will always be Mu Xin Nuan in my heart!"
Mu Xin Nuan was so moved that she was a little confused.
After finally calming herself down, Mu Xin Nuan said, "Chu Rong, you deserve your own happiness. There are plenty of good girls in the capital, why bother?"
"Anuan, don't you understand? No matter how many good girls there are, there will never be another one like you."
Mu Xin Nuan remained silent. What else could she say to Chu Rong in this situation?
Should we continue to urge him to quickly find a suitable girl to marry? Wouldn't that be deliberately making him feel bad?
Neither of them spoke again; the only sounds in the pavilion were the occasional rustling of wind and the chirping of birds.
Mu Xin Nuan naturally thought of the lark. She had heard that such birds were extremely difficult to catch alive, but Chu Rong, upon hearing that she liked them, disappeared for half a month and caught one.
Looking back now, Chu Rong's feelings for her were truly extraordinary!
But in the end, it was still me who let him down!
Mu Xin Nuan felt a pang of guilt. Such a good man, yet she had hurt him so badly. She felt that she had been too cruel and heartless!
Suddenly, I remembered that I had told myself more than once before that I shouldn't easily give my feelings to someone. Now that I think about it, it seems a bit inappropriate to apply that to Chu Rong!
However, things have already come to this. While it's difficult to defy the Emperor's will, the most important thing is that one's own heart is not with him at all.
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly felt that she had really let Chu Rong down.
She had indeed considered marrying him back then; after all, in her and her family's eyes, he was the best match for her. But now?
"Chu Rong, how is Jasmine now? I heard she was punished quite a bit because of what happened to me."
Left with no other option, Mu Xin Nuan could only think of changing the subject.
But as soon as the words were out, Mu Xin Nuan regretted them. Of all people to say, why did she have to bring up Chu Mo Li again?
Sure enough, Chu Rong's expression was rather unpleasant. "She's fine. Mother only confined her to her quarters; she didn't punish her anything else."
Mu Xin Nuan gave an awkward smile. But when she thought about how Chu Rong was now being given important positions in the court, her eyes suddenly sharpened. There were some things she should talk to him about first, so as not to be put in a passive position in the future.
"Chu Rong, since we've brought up Jasmine, there's something I'd like to remind you of. She's a bit too impulsive, which might not be a good thing for her, or even for your Chu family. I know your whole family feels sorry for her, and I don't mean to speak ill of her. But as you know, the capital city is full of rich young ladies."