The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 683: Will the 9th Prince marry me?

The next day, the news that Murong Yu brought gifts to Ning Garden to visit Shen Yanxi quickly spread throughout the imperial city.

Although he only sat for a while, walked around the garden and then left, the news still caused a lot of discussion.

Some people even started to spread rumors that Prime Minister Shen and the Ninth Prince of Xilin got along very well and had a very pleasant conversation with each other.

"I checked, and those rumors were indeed deliberately spread by Xilin."

Lin Ziqing walked into the back garden and looked at Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining who were drinking tea in the garden. He raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but said.

"As expected of you, Prime Minister. You can remain calm even when being plotted against by others."

"He knows very well that Murong Yu just wants to muddy the waters in the imperial city, but these rumors won't have much effect." Shen Yanxi picked up the teapot beside him, poured a cup for Lin Ziqing, and motioned for him to sit down.

Lin Ziqing didn't hesitate and sat on a stone bench nearby. "Although these rumors are indeed useless, who knows if they have a backup plan. I don't know much about your court, but according to the information collected by Tianyin Pavilion, Murong Yu is definitely not an ordinary person. You should be careful."

"Yes." Shen Yanxi nodded. "Murong Yu and the Xilin envoys have always been watched by someone. Rather than them spreading rumors and making moves, I am more afraid that they will stay in the posthouse and do nothing."

He always felt that Xilin's mission this time was definitely not that simple, and it would definitely not be just for the purpose of marriage. Moreover, Xilin had been restless on the border, so how could he suddenly want to reconcile the two countries and consolidate diplomatic relations?

"Is the emperor's attitude still the same as before?" Jiang Suining asked Shen Yanxi.

Shen Yanxi nodded, "Although the Xilin spy incident ended in vain, perhaps because there have been too many things happening recently, the emperor still hopes that the relationship between the two countries can continue to maintain peace, and he is more inclined to believe in marriage."

He had mentioned his suspicions about Xilin in front of the emperor, but according to the emperor's orders, Beiyang must not take the initiative to cause trouble unless Xilin made any extraordinary instructions.

Even if Xilin is really ready to make a move, the best way is to find a way to nip the war between the two countries in the bud.

"Speaking of marriage, is the fifth princess really willing to marry Xilin? I heard that after the imperial decree of marriage was issued, she went to the imperial study and made a scene?" Lin Ziqing asked.

"You are well-informed. You can even find out the news in the palace so carefully." Jiang Suining said.

"Thank you for the compliment. After all, Tianyin Pavilion has been developing for such a long time, it must have made some progress." Lin Ziqing said with a smile, and then asked curiously, "So the fifth princess is really unwilling?"

Jiang Suining nodded, "Yes, but the imperial decree has already been issued, and the emperor will not allow her to go back on her word."

"That's right. Even as a princess, I can't disobey the emperor's order. It seems that there is no room for change in this matter."

"That may not be the case." Jiang Suining chuckled, "As long as she hasn't set out for Xilin, things may turn around. What's more..."

"What's more?" Lin Ziqing asked.

Jiang Suining shook his head and said nothing, but spoke softly in his heart.

What's more, Xiao Yue seemed to have started secretly planning since yesterday. It seems that she already has a target.

……

As night fell, it was already dark.

Xiao Yue did not rest, but paced back and forth in the bedroom, waiting for Qiao Fu, whom she had sent out, to return.

It was almost midnight when Qiao Fu hurried in from outside and handed the paper in her hand to Xiao Yue.

"Princess, I have already found out that the Ninth Prince of Xilin has rarely stayed in the inn these days. He is either sightseeing or visiting some court officials. I spent a lot of money to ask someone to ask the servants in the inn. Tomorrow, the Ninth Prince of Xilin will go to Huayue Tower in the south of the city."

"Huayue Tower? What is that place, a brothel?" Xiao Yue frowned as she looked at the address in her hand.

"No." Qiao Fu shook her head quickly. "I have already asked. The Huayue Tower is a gathering place for flower appreciation. There are many rare flowers in the building. It is not a place for romance."

Xiao Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded at Qiao Fu, saying, "You did a good job. Go down and get ready. Come with me out of the palace tomorrow and go to the Huayue Tower."

Qiao Fu looked at her own princess, and the words of persuasion came to her lips, but she finally swallowed them.

Forget it. Looking at the princess like this, I’m afraid she won’t listen no matter what she says.

The next day, Xiao Yue, on the pretext of wanting to take one more look at the imperial city before leaving because of her upcoming marriage, swaggered out of the palace and went all the way to Huayue Tower.

It is spring now, and the weather is just right. People can enjoy flowers and go for an outing everywhere, so there are not too many guests in Huayue Tower.

After Xiao Yue entered, she looked around and soon found Murong Yu on the second floor.

Xiao Yue walked straight forward and stood in front of Murong Yu, "Ninth Prince."

Murong Yu was wearing a purple robe today, and was sitting on the second floor leaning against the railing, admiring the flowers and drinking. When he saw Xiao Yue, his seductive eyebrows raised and a hint of smile appeared on his face.

"I didn't expect to see the fifth princess here. What a coincidence."

"Unfortunately, I came here specifically to look for the Ninth Prince." Xiao Yue suppressed the amazement in her eyes, went straight to the point, and sat down directly opposite Murong Yu.

Murong Yu seemed to be somewhat interested and put down the wine glass in his hand, "Oh, then I wonder why the fifth princess is looking for me?"

This time, Xiao Yue did not speak immediately, but looked at the guard standing behind Murong Yu.

Murong Yu understood and raised his hand, ordering the guards to retreat, while Xiao Yue asked Qiao Fu to wait in the distance, and only spoke when they were the only two left.

"Ninth Prince, you should know about the marriage. The person chosen is this princess, but this princess does not want to marry your father."

Murong Yu looked at Xiao Yue, without any surprise on his face, he just kept smiling.

"The marriage was decided by Emperor Beiyang and my father. I am just a middleman. It is useless for the princess to tell me."

Xiao Yue frowned and spoke again: "Ninth Prince, are you willing to marry me?"

These overly straightforward words finally caused Murong Yu's expression to change slightly.

He met Xiao Yue's gaze with some surprise, and shook his head after a moment.

"Princess, your words are really shocking, but I don't have the courage to disobey my father, let alone snatch someone from him. And..." Murong Yu smiled indifferently, "I think the fifth princess doesn't know my origins yet, you..."

"I know." Xiao Yue interrupted Murong Yu firmly, "This princess has someone spend a lot of money to go to Tianyin Pavilion to inquire about the news. The ninth prince's origin and past are clear to me now, so I want to choose you even more!"