Chapter 15

  But to this day, he still can't figure out how that foolish third daughter managed to persuade Sima Rui to return Murong Xue?! He knew that Murong Feng was not favored and Sima Rui had never stayed overnight at the Fourth Prince's residence.

  Moreover, he couldn't quite put his finger on it, but he felt uncomfortable all the time. Ever since Murong Feng woke up from his coma that day, he seemed to have changed into a completely different person. He couldn't say what was wrong, but whenever he looked at San Niang, he inexplicably felt timid in his heart.

  Moreover, the matter of Murong Xue, the third daughter had already instructed the eldest daughter to warn him that if Murong Xue was safely returned to the Murong Wang Fu, then they would never mention this matter again. Even if it was infuriating, they would have to swallow their anger. Otherwise, they feared that it would ruin Murong Xue's reputation for a lifetime. Although he was unwilling, he had no choice but to admit that Murong Feng's words were reasonable and the only solution.

  Murong Xuan saw her father's annoyance and had to bear it, so she immediately smiled and said: "A few days ago, my younger sister accidentally caught a cold and stayed at home for a few days. She has recovered in the past few days and told our parents that she misses her elder brother-in-law and elder sister. Coincidentally, my parents haven't seen me for many days either, so they came together to visit me. I'm also happy to take this opportunity to entertain my family members and alleviate their longing. As for Third Sister, I'm afraid she's still on the road and should be back soon."

  Simarui raised an eyebrow, "Your family is quite interesting. A few days ago, Murong Feng caught a cold before her wedding, and now your little sister has also caught a cold. Who's next?"

  The emperor looked at Murong Xue, his expression somewhat dazed. What a lovely and pitiful little girl, no wonder his fourth son was infatuated with her.

  "Murong Ai Qing, your daughter is indeed worthy of the title of the number one beauty of the Great Xing Dynasty. You are fortunate to have such a daughter, even I am envious of you, haha." The Emperor chuckled and gazed at Murong Xue.

  Murong Xue stole a glance at the emperor, who was still vigorous and handsome despite his age, with an air of masculinity that commanded respect. Having weathered the trials of life, his eyes and eyebrows exuded maturity and stability, combined with an innate imperial demeanor that inspired deep reverence. Catching the emperor's gaze on her, she couldn't help but blush.

  The queen saw it and was slightly stunned, hesitated in her heart, but didn't speak.

  Murong Xue was originally beautiful, and today she is even more stunning in her finery. The emperor, who has the most beautiful women in the world at his beck and call, can't help but be moved. This might not be a good omen... With a light sigh, compared to Murong Feng, Murong Xue's beauty seems somewhat ordinary, lacking the elegance and charm of Murong Feng.

  It's strange to say, although they only met once, the queen actually had a few thoughts about Mu Rong Feng, who was as gentle as water. No wonder Mother-in-law liked him, with her vision, those she likes must be extraordinary people.

  All the way by boat and carriage, Murong Feng was exhausted to the point of no strength. The ancient times were good, but the transportation was not convenient.

  From one city to another, in the era of Bai Min, taking a train would take at most a day and a night, and taking a plane would only take a few hours. Now it's great, the scenery along the way is really good, trees are tall and dense, flowers are blooming beautifully, fruits are ripening vigorously, people are born simple and honest, but sitting in a horse-drawn carriage is too tiring and boring.

  Ten days after leaving the palace, I spent the first few days paying respects to Sima Rui at Drunken Flower Pavilion. It wasn't until later that I officially went out. At first, it was still fun, sitting in a horse-drawn carriage with skilled guards by my side and Spring Willow serving me. The scenery along the way was picturesque, and the local customs were quite interesting. I really enjoyed myself. However, after several days of traveling, Mo Rong Feng became dizzy from all the bumping around - it was exhausting! Later, after finishing her respects to her grandmother, she just slept through the journey's fatigue, staying at inns, rushing along the road, rushing along the road, staying at inns, repeating this cycle.

  At last, the carriage stopped outside the Fourth Prince's mansion. Murong Feng stretched his arms and yawned in the carriage, lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage, walked into the Fourth Prince's mansion, saw everything, and felt a little intimacy.

  "Spring willow, order the people at the gate of the mansion not to let anyone spread the news of my return. Wait until I take a hot bath and rest for a while before making any plans." Murong Feng knew that he would have to see the Empress Dowager eventually, but after traveling in the wind and dust, he needed to tidy up first.

  Yan Yu followed Busyu, seeing Murong Feng come back, her heart was truly delighted.

  These past few days, the Fourth Prince has been acting strangely. Although he doesn't live here, he's been staying for longer and longer periods of time. Whenever he gets the chance, he asks, "Has that little girl Mu Rong Feng come back yet?" It's not clear what his motives are, but from his tone, it sounds vicious and not like he's missing Mu Rong Feng, yet there's an unmistakable hint of anticipation.

  It made Yan Yu really not understand, but she didn't dare to ask. Moreover, the empress dowager often sent Xiao Dezi over to ask if Murong Feng had returned, and that concern was truly sincere, making her happy for Murong Feng's sake.

  "Fourth Prince's consort, you can be considered to have returned. If you didn't come back, I'm afraid the Fourth Prince would have killed me with his questions. He asked every day when you would return, and I've heard it so many times my ears are about to grow calluses."

  Murong Feng smiled, "I'm afraid it's a teeth-gnashing mantra for me. Yan Yu, if you want to make me happy, why not change the subject and talk about something else?"

  Yanyu smiled, this Murong Feng is really an interesting person, no wonder the Empress Dowager likes her.

  "This carriage is really unbearable," Murong Feng slid into the hot water, and let out a satisfied sigh in the misty air, "Ah, this place is better, the golden nest and silver nest can't compare to one's own grass nest, hehe, of course, this isn't a grass nest. The carriage was shaking all along the way, it shook me so much I almost fell apart, what suffering. The scenery is beautiful, but the transportation tool is really backward."

  Comfortably sitting in the hot water, enjoying the massage of Chun Liu, Murong Feng casually asked, "Yan Yu, have there been any interesting things happening in the mansion these past few days? Has anyone come to visit?"

  "Yes, the eldest prince's consort came over a few days ago and chatted with the fourth prince for a bit. The interesting thing is that there's nothing out of the ordinary, it's just that these days the fourth prince has been staying in the mansion for longer periods than before, but his mood isn't particularly good, sometimes he'll sit alone in the garden staring off into space, and then there's the constant asking, 'Master, when are you coming back?' And also, the little Dezi from the empress dowager's side has been coming over almost every day to ask, 'Master, when are you coming back?', saying that the empress dowager is missing him terribly." Yan Yu said with a smile.

  Murong Feng smiled slightly, looking at the situation, Murong Xue was already fine. This Sima Rui wasn't a completely evil person, but he seemed to be harboring a belly full of anger and couldn't figure out where this Bai Min came from. He was waiting for Murong Feng to return and ask him clearly, otherwise, Sima Rui wouldn't care about Murong Feng's life or death. Glancing at Yan Yu, he smiled and said: "Yan Yu, I want to go see Grandmother, do you want to come with me? Chun Liu, you're also tired, take a rest for now."

  "Master, of course it's good." Yan Yu said happily.

  Wang Bao searched everywhere for a long time but couldn't find the Fourth Prince Sima Rui. He went to all the usual places the Fourth Prince would go, but there was no sign of him.

  Returning with a dejected air, he ran into a eunuch from the Crown Prince's residence on the way and only found out that his master was at the Crown Prince's residence by chance. He hurried over and saw Sima Rui, who didn't need to open his mouth before Sima Rui immediately came out of the Crown Prince's residence. The first thing he said was, "Has Murong Feng returned?"

  "Yes, Master, the Crown Princess has just returned. —Not exactly just returned, I've been looking for you for a couple of hours, I suppose the Crown Princess must have rested already, she must be very tired from the journey." Wang Bao was a eunuch with an official position and a sword-bearing guard by Sima Rui's side.

  Simarui didn't say much either, and without even bidding farewell, he took Wang Bao and left the Crown Prince's mansion.

  Simarui was almost driven mad!