C40 There Are Many Love Rivals

The second night of hunting.

The Emperor held a banquet and all the staff could participate. Mu Ruqing sat in the back row and looked at the vast scene as she sighed in her heart. Last time, as a servant, she became the beloved daughter of an important official of the Emperor. Ah, that would make it easier for her to take revenge. She raised her head and looked at Yu Longchen. Blood slowly climbed into her eyes. Yu Longchen gave her a doting smile. Her heart ached, and she couldn't hate him anymore.

Mu Ruqing sat blankly and drank her tea. After an unknown period of time, she heard someone call her name. It was Lingyue.

"En?" Mu Ruqing did not understand. Lingyue pointed at the person performing. The white clothes on the stage danced. Her figure was enchanting, her eyes were bright, and her teeth were white. She looked quite good. Why did she cast so many unfriendly glances at me? I have never offended her.

"Who is it?" Mu Ruqing raised her eyebrows and asked.

"Miss, this is Shang Qin, the official daughter of the Ministry of Rites official." Xiangyi replied in a low voice.

Mu Ruqing did not speak and looked at her carefully. When Shang Qin felt Mu Ruqing's gaze, a chill rose in her heart. She looked at Mu Ruqing who was staring at Yu Longchen and bit her lips angrily.

After the dance, the Emperor rewarded Shang Qin and after she expressed her thanks, she respectfully said, "Reporting to the Emperor, this official's daughter was bold to hear that the Prime Minister's Fourth Miss Mu Ruqing. Her appearance was like a hibiscus and her zither skills were exceptional and were not seen before. Now it was better to let Fourth Miss play the zither. And let this subject's daughter interact with her. "

"Mu Aiqing, how is it?" The Emperor was also curious about this woman. What exactly did his son take a fancy to?

When Mu Ruqing saw the look in the girl's eyes when she looked at Yu Longchen, she knew that she thought of herself as a rival in love. The news of yesterday's horse riding and sightseeing must have spread, so it was unknown how many misunderstandings there would be.

"Replying to the Emperor, my daughter has just recovered and I am afraid that it would be an insult to your ears." Mu Po returned the courtesy and was delighted in his heart. Mu Ruqing was outstanding and he naturally wanted everyone to know that he had such a daughter.

"No matter." The Emperor smiled calmly.

"Then this official has made a fool of herself." Mu Ruqing got up on the stage and said humbly.

The Emperor looked and indeed had a unique temperament, like a hibiscus. As the saying goes, One by one, the pavilion is decorated with a beautiful pond, and the beautiful face is not covered with makeup.

Mu Ruqing was somewhat flustered in her heart. When she was in King Chu's Mansion, she would naturally reveal her true appearance to Yu Longchen. He made me learn a lot of things, including playing the zither. However, she was not as good as the real Mu Ruqing. Now that I think about it, it turns out that I have always had a motive, the daughter of the Prime Minister's Estate. Had it been planned long ago? I was deeply in love at that time, but it turns out that it was just a chess piece in his hands.

If I want to escape everyone's eyes, I have to play a song that no one has ever heard before. Mu Ruqing thought of the song that she had been practicing since she woke up. If it was not from this world, then it should be safe.

Mu Ruqing's nimble fingers gently stroked the strings. The sound of the zither was euphemistically continuous - like a mountain spring meandering from the secluded valley, slowly flowing. It seeped into her heart. While the crowd was enjoying the music, suddenly, the sound of the flute started to sound. It was crisp and gentle in response. It was euphemistic and clear at the same time. The sound of the zither and the sound of the flute intertwined with each other. It was like the sound of nature. It was pleasing to the heart and spleen!

No one knew when, but Yu Longchen walked out from his seat and greeted Mu Ruqing beside him.

Mu Ruqing was a little surprised. She didn't expect him to come out. Besides, he had only heard this song a few times. Now, it was actually so good to be able to close it so well. This time, she didn't have to worry about being discovered.

When the song ended, the two of them bowed together.

"Good!" The Emperor's face was full of joy, "As expected of Mu Aiqing's daughter."

"The Emperor is too kind. This official only learned a little, her zither skills are not even half as good as the Royal Highness's flute music. " Mu Ruqing lowered her head and said softly.

"Miss Mu is being modest." Yu Longchen also started to act.

The Emperor was satisfied. Not bad. Knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and knowing when to advance and when to retreat, he smiled and said, "Reward!"

Mu Ruqing thanked him and withdrew. In the second half of the banquet, she was even more unaware of the content. She only found that there was one more person who looked at her - Yu Longzi.

She understood Yu Longchen and Shang Qin, but she understood why Yu Longzi looked at her. Yu Longzi did not show any emotion. She looked over and Yu Longzi returned with a polite smile. If you don't want to think about it, just let it be. Mu Ruqing held her head with her hand. She actually closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Seeing Mu Ruqing sleeping, Yu Longzi's curiosity became even stronger.

After the meal, Shang Qin was looking for something behind. Mu Ruqing brought Lingyue and Xiangyi around them to avoid getting into too much trouble. Behind them, Yu Longtang and Yu Longchen slowly followed.

"Fourth Miss, stop for a moment. I have something to ask you!" Shang Qin passed Yu Longchen and Yu Longtang and caught up with them. There was a little pride in her eyes. Her Royal Highness and Second Prince were both here. Now, let's see how shameful you are!

Mu Ruqing thought for a moment. She hated Yu Longchen for treating her closer. The seat was close to her, and she seemed to be looking for something just now.

Mu Ruqing knew more than half of it and replied gently, "May I know what is Miss Shang's matter?"

"We are close to each other. The night pearl that my mother gave me is missing. Have you seen it before?"

"I have never seen it." Mu Ruqing wanted to leave.

Lingyue stood up and held the pigeon egg-sized luminous pearl with her slender hand. Her eyes dodged, "Miss Shang, is it this?"

Mu Ruqing's expression changed and she scolded sternly, "bitch, you still want to keep it for yourself after picking it up! Since you saw Miss Shang looking for something, why don't you return it? ! You have embarrassed me for no reason!"

"Miss, this servant was wrong!" Lingyue knelt down to admit her mistake and tears almost came out, "This servant thought that the Night-Luminescent Pearl is hard to come by and must be something that only a noble person would have. When I saw that Miss Shang seemed to be looking for something, this servant did not think too much about it."

"Forget it, Miss Mu. bitch is bitch after all. This miss will not fuss about it!" When Shang Qin heard that only noble people had Night-Luminescent Pearls, her heart became even prouder and she stared at Mu Ruqing with a mocking smile.

"Still not thanking Miss Shang!" Mu Ruqing was still angry.

"Thank you, Miss Shang, for your forgiveness!" Lingyue quickly kowtowed.

Shang Qin reacted. Just now Lingyue was scolding him for not being worthy of that night pearl and was furious in her heart, but with the two princes around, she did not dare to act up.

"Miss Shang, why don't I give you something so that I can ease the guilt in my heart!" Mu Ruqing said humbly and asked with a frown, "Lingyue, where is my purple jade pendant? Didn't I ask you to keep it just now?"

Lingyue's eyes were flustered as she cried out, "Miss, this servant deserves to die. The thing is lost."

" Lost? !" "Pa!" Mu Ruqing slapped Lingyue on the face, "Not to mention that you took something wrong just now, you even lost the jade pendant. What do I need you for? If you can't find it and throw it away. I'll throw you away!"

" Miss, please spare Lingyue! " Xiangyi also knelt down and pleaded.

This time, Shang Qin could tell that Mu Ruqing was saying that my things were not worth her. She glared at Mu Ruqing angrily.

Yu Longtang went forward and smiled gently. "Miss Mu, don't be angry. Give her a chance too. Let her think about it."

"Second Prince is right." Mu Ruqing calmed down a little and looked up at Lingyue with a serious face. "Speak!"

"Just now when young miss wanted to eat the candied fruit, this servant came back to get it and accidentally bumped into young miss Shang on the way." Lingyue covered her face that was slapped and cried her eyes red. " Since then, the jade pendant could not be found. This servant looked back and forth but did not see anything. Miss, on account of this servant serving you for so many years, spare this servant! "

"You mean to say that my servant girl stole your jade pendant?" Shang Qin was angered, "If I can't find it, I want to see how you will explain it!"

As Shang Qin spoke, she searched her body. When she touched the object on servant girl's waist, her movements slowed down and she looked at servant girl in disbelief.

"Pa!" servant girl was caught off guard and was slapped heavily. She knelt on the ground and asked puzzledly, "Miss, what did this servant do wrong?"

"What is this?" Shang Qin raised the jade pendant and angrily questioned servant girl.

"Could it be that you want to say that Lingyue framed him? Could it be that you don't feel anything by placing such a large jade pendant on Miss Shang's waist? It was originally for Miss, I didn't think that... " Mu Ruqing mocked and then supported Lingyue with heartache. "It was I who wrongly blamed you." After saying that, she left with her people.

Back in the tent, Mu Ruqing touched Lingyue's face and said with a heartache, "Does it still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt." Lingyue smiled happily. Mu Ruqing knew martial arts and controlled her strength. Her voice was very loud but not very painful.

"Come, put it on." Mu Ruqing took the ice bag that Xiangyi brought over and personally applied it on Lingyue.

On the other side.

Shang Qin lost face in front of Yu Longchen and vented all of her anger on servant girl.

Yu Longchen and Yu Longtang did not stay much longer and returned to the tent.

"That Lingyue's martial arts is not bad. Return one and send one back. She stuffed things into the tent without revealing anything. Their acting was also very good. " Yu Longtang smiled, then his expression became serious, "Tomorrow is the Heaven-Worshipping Ritual, he hasn't done anything yet. He won't let go of this opportunity. He will definitely keep an eye on the Ministry of Rites. "

Yu Longchen pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes." I'm also curious. Our people are involved in every detail. He won't be able to get involved. "

"Now we can only deal with changes with constant changes!"

"Yes!"