C303 Strange

Mu Ruqing arrived at a manor. Before she could say anything, a servant came over and led her to a private room.

The place Consort Long chose was very good. She landed on the windowsill and could see the lake not far away.

"What does Princess think Consort Long wants to do?" Lingyue looked around the private room. The interior was rich and the color matched perfectly.

"I don't know." Mu Ruqing sat in her seat and looked at the scenery in the distance. She was very satisfied.

"Princess, you are hungry. Do you want to order something first?" Just as Lingyue finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Lingyue walked to the door and Mu Ruqing also looked back.

"This lowly one brought pastries to the benefactor."

A respectful voice came from outside the door and Lingyue opened the door.

The one who came in was the servant from earlier. He carefully looked at Mu Ruqing and lowered his head to display the desserts. "The benefactor's expression is not very good. What happened in the coming days?"

"It is just some ordinary things. As a person, it is inevitable that he will not be happy." Lingyue originally wanted to say that the servant was talkative but Mu Ruqing was generous and leisurely replied to the servant.

"That's true. For example, if we were to make a mistake, we would be scolded by the manager. And we'll be fined silver. If we do that, we won't be able to get much money in a month. " The servant did not expect Mu Ruqing to answer him. In the past, he had never thought that Mu Ruqing would answer him. Whenever he opened his mouth, he would be scolded by the subordinate of the benefactor. Indeed, looking at the noble and gentle person, it was easier to talk to him.

"Everyone has difficulties." Mu Ruqing smiled and looked at the pastries but did not move, "Your family's shopkeeper manages such a large manor. The people who come are either rich or noble. Naturally, there cannot be any big mistakes."

"You are right." The servant held the plate and had a look of agreement. If it was someone else who said these words, he might not want to hear it and did not speak up for him. He even explained it to the shopkeeper, but from Mu Ruqing's mouth, it was convincing.

"If you don't leave now, your manager will deduct your salary." Lingyue walked over and sat beside Mu Ruqing.

The servant had a look of regret, "It was not easy to steal half a day of free time, so deduct it."

"You are quite open-minded." Mu Ruqing felt that this servant was somewhat interesting. "How many years have you been here? The person I have been waiting for has not arrived yet. Why don't you tell me a few interesting things to pass the time?"

"Thank you for your respect." The servant became more and more respectful. "I repeat those things every day. Where would the interesting things come from? There are no interesting things, but I have encountered a strange thing. "

"Tell me about it." Mu Ruqing had stayed in the Imperial Residence for a long time and also wanted to hear about the interesting things that happened in the Imperial Capital.

"That night, I just finished tidying up the mess of the guests. When I went out to pour slop water, I heard a sound." The servant was in the midst of thinking about it when he turned around and smiled sheepishly. "This little one is bold and likes to ask about things. When he raised his head, he saw a person in a cloak, lighting a lantern, walking over from the entrance of the manor.

The little one put down the slop bucket and quietly followed. It was as if the two of them had walked through two alleys before coming to a stop.

It looked like it was a woman. Then another person came. It was too dark to see what he looked like. The sound of the voice was as if something was blocking his neck. They were too far away, so they didn't hear their conversation. They only heard a few words from time to time.

However, after a while, the man spilled something, and the woman fainted. The little one blinked and the two of them disappeared.

I ran over and there was nothing. I almost thought that it was an illusion."

" You sure are bold. " Lingyue chimed in and teased him, "Aren't you afraid that it will be a ghost? I will catch you then!"

"What happened after that?" Mu Ruqing pursed her lips and smiled at Lingyue's mischievous look.

"This little one picked up something. It was dark and I could not recognize the words on it." As the servant spoke, he slightly raised his eyes and seemed to be recalling the appearance of that thing and suddenly came to a realization, "It looks like a token."

Mu Ruqing's gaze sank and she asked somewhat, "That token is still there. Could you let me take a look?"

"Of course." The servant answered very straightforwardly, "But I don't have it with me now. Why don't I go and find it now?"

"Thank you." Mu Ruqing was very polite.

This caused the servant to be stunned. The guests who came here to talk to him were all orders and their tones were rare. There was no need to say thank you. For a moment, his heart was filled with joy. "Benefactor, please wait for a moment."

"Princess, could it be..." After the servant left, Lingyue had an idea in her heart.

"Most likely." Mu Ruqing had already thought of what Lingyue was thinking.

Before she had time to say anything, Consort Long brought Chunrong into the private room.

"Chenqie greets Consort Long." Mu Ruqing got up and bowed. This was a necessary etiquette and now, she did not know whether Consort Long was a friend or foe.

"We are all family so there is no need for these formalities." Consort Long's attire was simple but her entire body's luxurious temperament was not the least bit different. She went forward and helped Mu Ruqing up.

"I wonder what Your Ladyship has to look for today?" Mu Ruqing went straight to the point.

"The Imperial Court is constantly changing. Chen'er was faced with such an unforeseen event, and only today did he come out to take a look at him." Consort Long had a kind expression, "Why did Chen'er not come?"

"Did Your Ladyship forget that the Royal Highness was in the circle?" Mu Ruqing reminded with good intentions but in her heart she was sizing up Consort Long's objective.

"Blame Bengong for not remembering well." Consort Long smiled apologetically. Actually her objective was... It was Mu Ruqing who mentioned Yu Longchen just to make Mu Ruqing lower her guard. "How is it going in the morning? He had a stubborn temper since he was young. He was afraid that he would not listen to the Emperor's discipline this time. He offended the Emperor again..."

" Your Ladyship rest assured. His Royal Highness has his own ways of doing things. " Mu Ruqing poured a cup of tea for Consort Long.

"You don't look too good, but Chen'er made you angry again?" Consort Long came today to inquire about Yu Longchen's news and decide whether she should abandon this chess piece or not.

"His Royal Highness treats Chenqie very well, but he did not sleep well last night." Mu Ruqing did not lower her guard and instead raised it.

After such a long time had passed, Consort Long finally pretended to console him. She was most likely the one who did Yu Longchen's things. Moreover, with her out, Mu Ruqing really could not imagine that there was still that Your Ladyship in the Imperial Palace who had such great ability. Making the Emperor ruthlessly punish Yu Longchen and promote Yu Longtang to Crown Prince.

"That's good. It wasn't a big deal for me to come. Since you can't enter the Palace, I'll come out and take a look. That way, I can write a letter to Tang'er so that he won't miss you all. "

" Your Ladyship has thought it through thoroughly. " Mu Ruqing nodded, "It was Chenqie who did not think it through and did not report Your Ladyship and the Crown Prince's safety."

"One family, do not talk about two families." Consort Long took the opportunity to pull Mu Ruqing's hand and lightly pat a few times, "Do Chen-er know about King Yi's actions these few days?"

"Your Ladyship is joking again. Right now, His Royal Highness does not care about these things. " Mu Ruqing tactfully replied and slapped Consort Long's face again.

Consort Long's expression changed. This Mu Ruqing was truly a figure. After saying so much, she was actually unable to get any words out of her.

"Princess, it is time for you to take your medicine." Lingyue said from the side.

"It's still early, what's the hurry? Your Ladyship finally left the Palace, so I naturally have to accompany her." Mu Ruqing spoke and coughed twice.

Consort Long frowned slightly. Even if she knew that this was their excuse to leave, she could not force herself to stay." Since your health is not good, you should return to the residence earlier. After leaving the Palace these few days, Bengong should also return. "

"Then Chenqie will send Consort Long off respectfully." Mu Ruqing directly gave a big bow and Consort Long could not not not leave either.

Consort Long did not say anything and left in a muffled voice.

The servant returned and gave Mu Ruqing the token.

Holding it in her hand, Mu Ruqing looked back. It really was you.