C67 He Was Still a Pawn

In the blink of an eye, it was August. It was getting closer and closer to the day Mu Ruxuan and Eldest Prince got married. Mu Ruxuan also got busy.

Mu Ruqing's injuries had just recovered a few days ago and was currently resting when Lingyue came to tell her that Yuan Zhen had returned and was waiting for her at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.

Mu Ruqing had some doubts but she still went and simply tidied up. She brought Lingyue and Xiangyi out the door. The Imperial Capital was still as bustling as before. After Young Master Qin's matter, the Drunken Immortal Restaurant was reorganized for a few days. It opened once again. Although its business was not as good as before, it was still much better than ordinary restaurants.

The restaurant was still the same as before. There were also many customers, and the singers were there as well.

Mu Ruqing found the private room and entered. The one sitting inside was Yu Longzi. He wore a dark blue brocade and a silver jade crown on his head. His ink-black eyes revealed a sense of disobedience and disobedience.

Although it was within her expectations, Mu Ruqing was still a little surprised. She did not have any special relationship with him. No matter what, no matter what, she was polite and blessed. "Chennu greets Eldest Prince Zi."

Yu Longzi flicked his sleeve. He looked at her with a fake smile and said, "Fourth Miss, quickly sit."

Lingyue and Xiangyi wanted to come in. Yu Longzi drank a mouthful of tea and his aura leaked out. He said faintly, "The two of you wait outside."

The two of them did not have an idea for a moment and only went out after seeing Mu Ruqing nod slightly.

"I wonder why Eldest Prince is looking for this female official today?" Mu Ruqing sat upright and her temperament was excellent.

"We will get married in a few days. Why are you still so unfamiliar with me?" Yu Longzi saw that she was examining him, but his smile did not decrease at all.

"Is Eldest Prince joking?" Mu Ruqing smiled doubtfully and lowered her head to straighten her skirt. " A few days later, it would be Eldest Prince's and his sister's wedding day. This subject should congratulate you." After that, he poured a cup of wine and picked it up, indicating that he should drink it all in one gulp.

Yu Longzi felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart, but his expression was the same as before, "You actually don't want to be this prince's Imperial Concubine? What's wrong with that?"

"Eldest Prince is overthinking. It's because this subject's identity is lowly and unworthy of Eldest Prince."

"If it's about status, your elder sister..."

"Elder sister is smart and smart, and she looks like an immortal. She is a perfect match for Eldest Prince, a perfect match."

"What if this prince insists on you?" Yu Longzi looked at her forcefully, and placed his hand on his lips.

Mu Ruqing got up and gave a big bow, "Master Eldest Prince, don't make fun of this subject's daughter anymore. This subject's daughter has a weak physique and has returned to the manor for less than two years. She still wants to serve her father and mother for a few more years."

"Oh, you don't have to do that. If you become Imperial Concubine, why can't you serve her?" Yu Longzi did not want to let her go. His tone was indifferent, but he did not know that his words had caused a huge ripple in Mu Ruqing's heart.

"Does Eldest Prince like to force others to do so?" Mu Ruqing stood up and spoke in a strong tone. There was a fierce look on her face.

Yu Longzi's interest was piqued. Initially, he only wanted to test her out because she was his daughter. But now, it aroused his desire to win. The more he could not get what he wanted, the more he wanted it.

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard a voice from the door, "This servant greets Your Highness." Yu Longzi's face darkened.

Yu Longchen opened the door and walked in with a smile, "Big Brother, you are not sincere. If you didn't see your guard at the door, you wouldn't have brought me along when you came to the Immortal Indulgence Restaurant. I really didn't know that you were here." After saying that, she directly sat at the place where Mu Ruqing had just sat.

Yu Longzi gently shook his head and placed his hand on the table. He looked at Yu Longchen from the corner of his eye. "When was Fifth Younger Brother not here?"

Yu Longchen looked at Mu Ruqing who was standing and casually said, "Miss Mu is also here. Come, sit here." He moved the chair beside him.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Mu Ruqing bowed and politely sat down, maintaining a distance from him.

"Big Brother, it will be your wedding day in a few days. Why are you still having fun in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant?" Yu Longchen's smile was very gentle, as if he and Yu Longchen were very good brothers.

"There's no need for Fifth Younger Brother to remind me. I have already prepared everything. Now, I'm just waiting for the bride." Yu Longzi did not look at Yu Longchen. He only looked at Mu Ruqing, his eyes filled with anxiety.

"This subject has also been out for some time. It is time to return." Mu Ruqing blessed herself and elegantly walked out.

Looking at her back, Yu Longchen looked at Yu Longzi playfully. "Big brother, prepare well for your wedding with Third Miss. What is not yours is ultimately not yours."

"If you don't snatch it, how would you know if it isn't?" Yu Longzi got up and looked at him sideways. "The bill has been paid. Fifth Younger Brother, enjoy it."

Yu Longchen was not in a hurry. He slowly drank the wine on the table.

"Qing, Qing?" Yu Longchen's face was red. His steps were unsteady, and he reeked of alcohol. He was like a cat outside Mu Ruqing's room, calling out intimately.

Mu Ruqing slowly woke up. It was already the third night. What was Yu Longchen doing? She thought about it and was a little angry, but she still opened the door. It would not be good if she woke the others up.

Yu Longchen narrowed his eyes at her and fell down. He muttered, "Qing, Qing..."

"Your Royal Highness? Yu Longchen?" Mu Ruqing saw that she could not wake him up and supported him to sleep on her own bed. She gently patted his face, "Are you awake? Aren't you good at drinking? Why did you drink like this? Where did you go?"

" Qing is concerned about me. " Yu Longchen closed his eyes. He did not know if he was talking in his sleep.

Mu Ruqing ignored him. She pushed him in and slept by the side. In the dark night, Yu Longchen had succeeded. The corner of his mouth curled up and he spat out a breath of alcohol. He acted like a spoiled child and said, "Qing, Leng, hold my hand."

Under the blanket, Yu Longchen's large palm reached between the two of them. Mu Ruqing heard his tone as a child and felt somewhat helpless. She reached out her hand and felt his warmth. "Quickly go to sleep."

"En..." Yu Longchen curled the corner of his mouth and muttered a few times. He fell asleep with satisfaction.

As usual, when Mu Ruqing woke up, there were only traces of Yu Longchen sleeping on the bed and the remaining warmth. Mu Ruqing reluctantly got up from the bed.

"Miss, Eldest Prince invites you out..." Lingyue combed her hair and said while putting a hairpin on her hair.

"I'm not going." Mu Ruqing answered without thinking and seriously picked the earrings she wanted to wear.

"Eldest Prince said it has something to do with His Royal Highness." Lingyue put down the comb and took a veil to help Mu Ruqing put it on. Mu Ruqing frowned. Yu Longchen was indeed a little unusual last night.

"Then follow me." Mu Ruqing tidied her outer shirt and could not laugh anymore.

In the long corridor outside the palace of Second Prince, there was a bamboo curtain hanging on a red pillar. Yu Longchen was wearing a purple gold-rimmed robe with a jade pearl crown on his head. His back was facing the glorious palace. Yu Longtang was wearing a Rank One red robe and stood at the side.

"Do you really like that Fourth Miss of Mu Prefecture?" Yu Longtang looked around and took a step closer.

"Fourth Miss is the daughter of the Prime Minister. If we can get her, is it still far from the Prime Minister helping us?" Yu Longchen's left hand was naturally vertical and his right hand was placed in front of his abdomen. He said emotionlessly.

"If that is the case, why do you still care about her so much?"

"Only by using feelings can one ensure absolute loyalty..."

Mu Ruqing could not hear the conversation at the back anymore. She walked away in a daze, but her feet weighed a thousand kilograms. Every time she lifted them, she felt tired. Yu Longzi walked behind her and did not say anything.

Mu Ruqing slowed down. When she reached the palace entrance, her expression had already returned to normal, but her actions were still somewhat sluggish. Mu Ruqing quickly entered the carriage. Yu Longzi asked softly, "Is it possible that you will be the one getting married a few days later?"

"Eldest Prince Zi must treat this official's sister well. She will be loyal to Eldest Prince Zi with her heart." Mu Ruqing was stunned for a moment and laughed self-deprecatingly as she entered the carriage.

Seeing the carriage getting further and further away, Yu Longzi's eyes became clear. He waved his hand and walked back.

Mu Ruqing sat in the carriage, her eyes lifeless. She knew that this was Yu Longzi's scheme. But if Yu Longchen's feelings for her were partly because she was useful. Or rather, he first fell in love with her, and then saw her appearance. He would naturally use her as a chess piece, just like what Yu Longchen had said. He would definitely be loyal to her if she used her feelings?