Chapter 642: Do You Want Me to Become a Widow?
Liu Liang’s sudden identity reveal had a huge
impact on Mu Yunyao. She looked troubled on the way back to the palace.
Jin Lan was a bit concerned: “Miss, are you alright?”
“It’s nothing. I just feel a bit unprepared.” Mu Yunyao
thought back to the way Helian Liluo had left and couldn’t help but sigh. Liu
Liang’s identity would be made public sooner or later, and when it was, there
would definitely be another storm. After all, both she and Yue Wang had
sensitive positions, and with Liu Liang being from the fallen Beijiang royal
family, things were bound to get messy.
“Miss, if it really becomes too difficult, why don’t we let
Liu Liang leave for a while?” Jin Lan suggested.
“Although Liu Liang rarely appears in public, his existence
is not a secret. Many people know about him. If we let him leave now, people
will only think that there is something hidden between us, which could invite
unwanted gossip.”
Jin Lan nodded. “That’s true. But although Liu Liang is from
Beijiang, you didn’t know his true identity when you took him in. If we really
think about it, there’s no big problem.”
“That’s true, but I have a clear conscience. However, others
may think differently, especially given the attitude of the Beijiang Princess.
Even if nothing happens, this could still stir up trouble.” Beijiang’s
intentions this time were definitely not simple. Add to that the interference
from the Li family, and they wouldn’t let this rare opportunity slip by.
Jin Lan couldn’t help but feel upset. “I am too foolish to
come up with any good ideas to help you, Miss.”
“It’s alright. For now, we will face whatever comes. We’ll
take it one step at a time.”
“But, Miss, the wedding date with Yue Wang is getting
closer...” Jin Lan said. It had been so difficult for Miss and Yue Wang to
finally be together, and now, with the wedding day almost here, the thought of
others ruining their happiness made Jin Lan angry.
A cold gleam flickered in Mu Yunyao’s eyes. “Don’t worry. If
they dare to interfere… then I will use our wedding to teach them a lesson!”
She and Yue Wang had made a promise to each other, and
whether the wedding went smoothly or not didn’t matter to her. It would just be
a mess if others meddled, and as for those who wanted to harm them, let’s see if
their methods were enough.
For the next period, there was no further movement from
Beijiang, and Ling Wang, Jin Wang, and the Li family all fell mysteriously
silent. The entire capital maintained an eerie calm, but beneath it, hidden undercurrents waited for an opportunity to erupt.
Mu Yunyao instructed Caiyi and the others to keep an eye on
Niyun Workshop, then stopped leaving the palace and stayed there, awaiting her
wedding.
According to customs of the Da Li Dynasty, engaged men and women
were not allowed to meet for three months before the wedding. However, due to the
hasty wedding arrangements and a lack of supervision, she and Yue
Wang had both tacitly forgotten this rule.
But now, with the Lantern Festival just around the corner,
in three days they would be married. It was not suitable for them to meet at
this time.
The Lantern Festival also marked Yue Wang’s birthday. Though
they regretted not spending it together, they comforted themselves with the
thought that they would soon be married and would be together forever.
Mu Yunyao stood on the steps, looking up at the night sky,
her gaze as cold as the night air.
Jin Lan brought over a fox fur cloak and draped it over Mu
Yunyao’s shoulders, gently brushing the hair falling behind her back. She
softly said, “Miss, the weather is cold. It’s better to return to the hall.”
Mu Yunyao shook her head. “I just feel uneasy. You and Jin
Qiao should go back and rest first. I’ll stay here for a little longer.”
“...Yes.” Seeing Mu Yunyao’s determined attitude, Jin Lan
didn’t dare to persuade her any further. She went back into the hall, stoked
the charcoal fire, and instructed Jin Qiao to prepare ginger soup before
quietly waiting.
The night wind blew, and the coldness grew stronger. Mu
Yunyao raised her hand to her lips, exhaling gently. At this moment, she missed
Yue Wang greatly. His hands were broad and always dry and warm, capable of
warming hers instantly.
Lost in thought, she suddenly felt a chill on her forehead.
Looking up, she saw snowflakes softly falling from the sky.
Mu Yunyao was stunned for a moment, then she smiled faintly
and picked up the palace lantern Jin Lan had left for her. Stepping through the
falling snow, she walked out of the hall.
The Yuhua Palace was specifically designated by the emperor
for Grand Princess Yide to reside in. The palace was luxurious, and the
courtyard was vast, second only to the Taihe Hall in the entire palace. Even
the emperor’s residence in Yangxin Hall didn’t compare.
Behind the main hall, there was a plum orchard, planted with
cold-resistant and early-blooming plums. The gardeners had cared for them
meticulously, and just two days ago, buds had started to appear. They should be
blooming now.
Mu Yunyao carried the palace lantern and walked toward the
back of the hall, passing through the corridor, when she suddenly stopped.
In the plum orchard, a figure was busy setting up. Snow had
fallen lightly on his hair and shoulders, but he didn’t seem to care,
occasionally squatting down to carefully take out and place small ice lanterns
from a large box on the ground.
Mu Yunyao’s lashes trembled as snowflakes landed on them,
melting into tiny droplets that made her eyes sting. She suppressed the feeling
in her throat, trying to make her voice sound lighter. “Fourth Master, are you
busy scaring people at this hour?”
The figure in the plum orchard froze, quickly turning
around. Yue Wang’s handsome face looked like ice and snow, but there was a trace of
frustration and urgency in his eyes. “Yao’er, why are you suddenly here in the
plum orchard? I… I haven’t finished setting up.”
Mu Yunyao walked forward and took out a handkerchief to
brush the snowflakes from his hair and shoulders. “Fourth Master, the snow is
already heavy. Why are you still working so hard?”
The warm light of the palace lantern shone on Mu Yunyao’s
face, adding a hazy beauty to her. Yue Wang lowered his head and saw the deep
concern in her eyes. Unable to resist, he reached out and held her wrist. It
was only then that he realized his fingers, which had been handling the ice
lanterns, were cold. He quickly pulled his hand back into his sleeve. “I… I
heard from the emperor’s aunt that you couldn’t leave the palace to admire the
lanterns. I didn’t want you to feel regretful, so I set up this lantern sea in
the plum orchard for you.”
Mu Yunyao bit her lip, feeling a warmth spread through her
heart. “When did Yue Wang become so foolish? How long are you planning to be alone? Didn’t you see the snow? You didn’t even wear a cloak. If I hadn’t
come, you would have frozen yourself into an ice lantern by the time you were
done.”
Yue Wang couldn’t help but smile, then hugged Mu Yunyao
tightly. However, he felt that this alone didn’t fully express his joy, so he
rocked her gently in his arms as if she were the most precious treasure. “For
the sake of setting up ice lanterns for you, Yao’er, even if I freeze to death,
it will be worth it.”
Mu Yunyao pressed both hands on his chest. “If you freeze to
death, do you want me to become a widow?”
Yue Wang quickly shook his head. “Wearing the cloak is
inconvenient, and I might accidentally knock over the ice lanterns. But my
internal strength is deep, and I’m not afraid of the cold. You don’t need to
worry, Yao’er. I still need to accompany you for the rest of our lives. I can’t
leave you alone.”
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