C115 What a Good One Sister Lin
Xiangyi could not stop. Ever since the white lotus came, Yu Longchen had only come once or twice. He was at the white lotus every day.
Mu Ruqing could only hear her dissatisfied words. She only smiled and did not say anything. It had been five days and Yu Longchen had come three times. She had already recovered from the cold.
Seeing this scene, Lingyue and Mei were also troubled by Xiangyi. She had to look outside seven or eight times a day and she was even more eager for Yu Longchen than Mu Ruqing.
Mu Ruqing ate dinner and only took a bite before putting down her chopsticks and said with some sadness, "Sigh, you all went to wait for His Royal Highness and no one accompanied me to eat. It is really lonely."
The three of them looked at each other and helplessly smiled, "Coming, coming." Sitting by the table, they picked up the bowls and chopsticks that they had prepared earlier and ate together with Mu Ruqing.
This was an unwritten rule in Mu Ruqing's courtyard. As long as there were no outsiders, the three of them could go to the table and eat with her.
This was the place they admired Mu Ruqing the most. Logically speaking, their status was low. They were not qualified to eat with Mu Ruqing, but Mu Ruqing never treated them as servants. Just like sisters, all good people thought of them. Whatever they did wrong, they would also tolerate them.
The second day after they married, Mei splashed water on them. If Mu Ruqing did not punish her, Yu Longchen was afraid that she would be even heavier. It was only after Lingyue and Xiangyi told her afterwards that she knew that her resentment towards Mu Ruqing had turned into respect!
After the meal, Mu Ruqing was taking an afternoon nap and a person came. Lingyue and the other two did not expect it.
White Lotus came. He was wearing a plain green robe and was originally of ordinary material. On her body, it actually appeared to be exquisite. Her hair was casually inserted into the back of her head with a wooden hairpin. A few strands of black hair hung down on her chest. Her eyes were like soft waves. Her face was a little rosy, and her body was feminine, as if she would collapse with a gust of wind.
The one who disliked the most was naturally Xiangyi. She stood at the door with her hands on her waist. Because Mu Ruqing was taking an afternoon nap, she did not dare to speak loudly and only had unconcealable anger, "Why are you here? You are not welcome here!"
"Miss, I just want to thank the Princess. A few days ago, I was really unable to get out of bed. Today, I feel more comfortable so I want to see the Princess." White Lotus was not angry. With a humble look, she took a light step forward.
"Stop. The Princess is taking an afternoon nap. You are not allowed to disturb her." Xiangyi changed her posture. She put her hands on her chest and stood sideways. She slightly turned her head to look at her.
Lingyue saw that Xiangyi's temper was too violent and pulled her back. She said apologetically, "Miss, may I ask. The Princess is taking an afternoon nap and there should be one or two hours left. Why don't you come back in a few days."
"No worries. I will wait for the Princess here." White Lotus did not retreat. Her smile did not leave her face. She had a delicate appearance, and her tone and eyes were filled with determination.
"Then just wait and see." Xiangyi was already anxious and could not bear to see the delicate look of the white lotus. In Xiangyi's eyes, it was all an act. She forcefully dragged Lingyue into the house. Lingyue did not have time to speak and only gave an apologetic smile to the white lotus.
Outside the house, the white lotus' hands that were frozen red were at the side of her lips that were somewhat pale. She rubbed her hands as she yawned and paced back and forth. Her footsteps were light as she was afraid of disturbing Mu Ruqing.
Mei stood by the window and looked at the white lotus outside through the transparent white window. She knew that she could only guard outside all the time when she was in the villa. She could not enter the house. The villa was at the top of the mountain. It was much colder than at the foot of the mountain. The wind was strong... Now, she could not help but feel sorry for the white lotus.
He looked at Xiangyi and probed, "It has already been two hours. It is so cold. Why don't we burn charcoal in the small house at the side to warm her up?"
"No..."
" Who should we heat up for? " Mu Ruqing had just woken up when she heard Mei's words. She immediately interrupted Xiangyi and stretched.
"That Miss Bai who pretends to be beautiful." Xiangyi spoke sourly and helped Mu Ruqing put on her clothes.
"Quickly let her in. How can we let her stand outside for two hours?" Mu Ruqing knew that it was a white lotus. She did not bother to put on her clothes and went to open the door.
"Princess..." The three of them chased after her with their clothes.
What they saw when they opened the door was not the white lotus trembling in cold, but Yu Longchen's slightly angry expression.
Yu Longchen took off his cloak and personally draped it over the white lotus. When he saw Mu Ruqing open the door, the white lotus ran over with a happy face. Just as it was about to bow, Yu Longchen pulled it up. "What bow?"
"Your Royal Highness..." The white lotus called out harmless and then looked at Mu Ruqing." The white lotus is here to thank the Princess. "
"She did not do anything for you or thank her for anything. Instead, she made you stand in the ice and snow for more than two hours." Yu Longchen once again used a reproachful look and tone to Mu Ruqing. "Let's go. Your body is weak and you haven't recovered yet. Others don't care about you, but why do you care about others? "
Just like that, before Mu Ruqing could say a word, Yu Longchen wrapped his arm around the white lotus' shoulder and went down.
Mu Ruqing felt a little sad. What the hell was this? But every time she saw the white lotus, it reminded her of a person. She muttered to herself, "Sister Lin, who fell from the sky..."
Xiangyi originally wanted to help Mu Ruqing seek justice but when she heard her speak, her thoughts also moved elsewhere. She turned to Lingyue and Mei, "Who is Little Sister Lin?"
The three of them naturally did not know that she was a character from another world's novel.
Being misunderstood by Yu Longchen, Mu Ruqing was not angry and instead laughed as she played with them. After a while, Changxu entered the room.
"You are here. Quickly come and roast the fire. Go and get rid of the cold." Mu Ruqing put down the teacup and looked at Changxu with concern.
The two of them had known each other since a long time ago and Changxu did not care about that much. Only the few of them were there and they received Mu Ruqing's orders and did not need to bow. Mei brought over a small stool and Changxu sat beside the charcoal fire and did not do anything extra.
"How is it?" Mu Ruqing moved her feet and maintained a position for a long time. Her legs became numb.
"I have checked it out. It was indeed her gambling father who bought the brothel. All the villagers in their village knew her and had investigated everything. There's no doubt about it. " Yu Longchen had already handed over the task of checking her identity to him, and Mu Ruqing had also asked. When the investigation was almost done, she came to tell her.
Mu Ruqing thought of one thing. What if the entire village was fake? She immediately denied it. The village was developed over hundreds of years. A person could be a fake identity, but if a village was fake... He turned to another question. "Do you have any whereabouts of Lau Fenglan?"
"No. She only found a corpse in the outskirts of the forest. The physical characteristics were the same as hers, and the sign of the Prime Minister's residence was tightly held in her hand. It was just that its skin was missing."
" Hm? Dead?" Mu Ruqing remembered the dream she had a few days ago. It was the same as the one she had in her dream. She could not help but feel excited.
"Yes." Changxu answered straightforwardly.
"I didn't expect to die just like that." Mu Ruqing actually felt pity, but that was also fate.
"Alright, I should also leave. Wang Fei, rest well." Changxu withdrew. Mu Ruqing looked at him. He should have gone to Yu Longchen's place.
She looked at the fiery red charcoal fire and knocked her head. She had forgotten about Mingliang when she was sick a few days ago. My heart should be ready now. Mu Ruqing thought about it and looked forward to it. "Quickly bring the clothes over. I have something to do."
"Okay." Lingyue started to move and Xiangyi was still helping Mu Ruqing to be angry with Yu Longchen. She fanned the charcoal fire and did not move.
"I am going out. I am in the small courtyard on the west side of the Imperial Residence. Do you want to go?" Mu Ruqing wanted to leave but Lingyue and Mei had already followed behind her. These words were directed at Xiangyi.
"Go." Xiangyi still obediently followed.