HCB Chapter 229 Maybe?
Chapter 229 Maybe?
"Actually, I asked you to come here today not just because of Jincheng's matter. You went to the street with Sister Mu during the day, and Sister Mu mentioned your matter today, so I asked you to come." Jiang Li bit his lip, and finally couldn't help but said this.
"Oh, really? It's because of her? I wonder what she said?" Mu Jiuchen looked at Jiang Li curiously, with anticipation flashing in his eyes.
"She...she said you like me. But I..." Jiang Li's voice became smaller and smaller, and at the end it was almost as soft as a mosquito. However, at this moment, she suddenly found that Mu Jiuchen was staring at her intently, and his blazing gaze seemed to be able to penetrate her soul. In an instant, Jiang Li's face turned red, like a ripe apple, and she was so shy that she couldn't say a word.
"Oh, so that's the case. Then I have to thank her very much! But speaking of her, she may leave Beijing and return to the northwest recently. Your third brother..." Mu Jiuchen frowned slightly, as if he was thinking of some troubles.
"Maybe?" Jiang Li keenly sensed the uncertainty in the word, and her heart tightened. She stood up abruptly and asked anxiously, "That means Sister Mu hasn't really decided on a time to return to the northwest, right?"
"Hmm..." Mu Jiuchen nodded slightly, frowned and fell into deep thought, and said slowly: "In the past few days, she has stepped into the palace every day and respectfully asked the imperial brother for permission to return to the northwest. However, what makes people feel helpless is that the imperial brother has always resolutely suppressed the matter and has been reluctant to agree." After that, he sighed softly, his eyes looked into the distance, as if he saw the stubborn imperial brother through the palace walls.
In fact, Mu Jiuchen knew his brother's innermost thoughts and calculations. But when he thought of the stubborn temper that person had developed since childhood, he couldn't help but feel worried. Judging from that person's usual character, it would be difficult for him to nod and agree easily, right? After all, it is not easy to change a person's will, especially when that person has made up his mind.
"The emperor actually doesn't allow Sister Mu to return to the northwest? Why is that? Could it be that the emperor intends to keep Sister Mu in the capital? If so, it would be a great thing! I just don't know if Sister Mu is willing? Right?" Jiang Li murmured to himself, and the resolute and independent figure of Sister Mu emerged in his mind.
"Hmm..." Mu Jiuchen nodded slightly, frowned slightly, and seemed to be lost in memories. "Murong Xue has always had her own unique ideas and opinions, and my royal brother naturally has his own considerations and plans. As for the specific reasons, I really can't reveal too much to you at the moment." As he said, Mu Jiuchen shook his head gently, with a hint of helplessness on his face.
Mu Jiuchen couldn't help but think of the past events many years ago. Although he was still young at the time, he knew everything his brother had experienced. That past was like a fog, making it difficult to understand. Even now, when he recalled it, he still felt a headache.
Jiang Li quietly stared at Mu Jiuchen's slightly apologetic face, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, a faint smile blossomed, and she said softly: "If you can't say it, then don't say it. Don't I also have reservations about Jincheng's affairs? We each have our own secrets, so this way, we're even!" Her open-minded and cheerful look made Mu Jiuchen feel a little funny.
Then, Jiang Li seemed to remember something, and she changed the subject and began to talk about her encounter with the Wanyan siblings during the day, as well as the various things that happened during that time. She described the scene and details with great excitement, as if everything was still vivid in her mind. Mu Jiuchen comforted her, "If you don't want to go out for social events, you can just reject the invitation tomorrow, and don't worry about it. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I don't think the Wanyan siblings will cause much trouble."
After he finished speaking, his eyes slowly moved to the hourglass beside him. The fine sand was flowing slowly, just like the footsteps of time. Then he said softly, "Okay, it's getting late, the night is getting dark, you should rest, I'm leaving now." Before he finished speaking, Mu Jiuchen stood up, straightened his sleeves, and pretended to turn around and leave.
Seeing this, Jiang Li hurriedly followed him and saw him off. The two walked silently, one in front of the other, and the atmosphere seemed a little quiet and subtle. When they were about to reach the door, Mu Jiuchen suddenly stopped without any warning, so that Jiang Li, who was following closely, had no time to react and bumped into him.
The collision was really severe. Jiang Li felt a sharp pain and tears flowed uncontrollably. She subconsciously covered her nose with both hands to try to relieve the pain, but the tears still flowed down her cheeks.
Mu Jiuchen heard the noise behind him and turned around to check the situation. He saw Jiang Li standing there with tears in his eyes, his hands tightly covering his nose, his eyes turned red from the pain and crying, as pitiful as a wounded little rabbit.
"Why is your back so hard? It's like it's made of stone! Ouch, it hurts so much!" Jiang Li complained while gently rubbing the bruised area.
Seeing Jiang Li like this, Mu Jiuchen couldn't help but feel guilty, and quickly apologized softly: "I'm so sorry, a thought suddenly flashed through my mind just now, so I stopped unconsciously, and I didn't expect to hurt you. Let me see, is the injury serious?" As he said, he gently took away Jiang Li's hand covering his nose and looked at it carefully. Sure enough, the small nose was slightly red at this moment, obviously caused by the collision just now.