"What kind of person is he?"
Xing Ru suddenly asked, genuinely curious what kind of man could make Yue Nansang fall in love at first sight.
Yue Nansang's smile deepened, as if the thought of her beloved made her involuntarily excited. Xing Ru could see clearly that Yue Nansang had indeed fallen for the man from the outside world!
"He's very handsome..."
"Pfft..." Xing Ru chuckled. Yue Nansang's words caught in her throat, and she stopped, staring at Xing Ru with wide eyes, not understanding what Xing Ru was laughing about.
"So Sang Sang is swayed by his looks..." Xing Ru teased deliberately. Yue Nansang blushed. Being usually open, she didn't argue, only murmuring, "He really is handsome..."
Seeing Yue Nansang's serious expression, Xing Ru laughed even harder, "The most handsome man I've ever seen is your second prince!"
Xing Ru was always straightforward with Yue Nansang. Yue Nansang's brow furrowed, "Second prince is handsome, but... he has a cold face and looks fierce. But Su Mu is different, I think he's even more handsome!"
On this topic, neither girl would back down. Yue Nansang suddenly said, "You haven't met Su Mu yet! How do you know the second prince is definitely more handsome?"
Xing Ru smiled, "Because I know!"
A shadow appeared at the doorway. It was Yue Beiyang, dressed in blue. His dark hair, long and slightly curled, cascaded down his back.
"What do you know?" His voice was clear and cold, chilling Xing Ru's ears.
"Second Prince?" Yue Nansang was surprised that Yue Beiyang would return to the main hall at this hour. Xing Ru was also surprised. He was usually still handling state affairs at this time, and even if he wasn't busy, he rarely came to the main hall.
Xing Ru looked at Yue Nansang, a vague answer dawning on her.
Although Yue Beiyang was not favored, he had gradually gained power over the years. He must have many informants. He probably knew that Yue Nansang was here, so he came intentionally.
Every time she met him, Yue Nansang was present, and she was always just an observer.
"Princess Consort, what were you just saying?" His gaze swept over Xing Ru. Though her back was to him, Xing Ru could feel his burning gaze.
Once he wanted to know the answer to something, no one could brush him off!
Xing Ru had no choice but to say, "That you are more handsome than that man from the outside world!"
Her directness made Yue Beiyang pause, seemingly not expecting Xing Ru to speak to him so frankly.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Yue Beiyang broke the silence, "Is that outsider still here?"
This question was clearly directed at Yue Nansang.
Yue Nansang pouted, feeling a little guilty. "He's not recovered yet! Her Majesty promised me she'd send him away after he healed..."
Xing Ru could feel the surrounding atmosphere grow colder, emanating from Yue Beiyang.
He was angry!
"Why?" He was still asking Yue Nansang. Xing Ru stood by, only feeling the coldness emanating from him. She had no sense of presence.
"Because his injuries are very severe..." Yue Nansang's explanation was cut short by Yue Beiyang.
He said, "What is his relationship to you?"
His words were brief but allowed no room for evasion.
"I..." Yue Nansang hesitated, looking at Xing Ru as if seeking her opinion. Yue Beiyang, being so perceptive, naturally noticed their subtle exchange.
"Tell the truth!" His voice grew colder. Xing Ru could feel his inner turmoil, but he was suppressing his anger.
She became even more certain that Yue Beiyang knew about Yue Nansang's feelings for the outsider named Su Mu. He had come for Yue Nansang this time.
"Second Prince!" Another person appeared at the door, breaking the tension.
The person entered the room, completely unaware of what had just transpired. Xing Ru recognized him as Yue Beiyang's confidant.
"Wu Han, what is it?"
Yue Nansang visibly relaxed. She clutched Xing Ru's sleeve, her eyes seeming to say, "Thank goodness..."
"Second Prince, the National Preceptor is looking for you!"
Yue Beiyang's expression changed instantly. He then looked back at Yue Nansang, who, feeling guilty, lowered her head slightly. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
He suddenly shifted his gaze to Xing Ru. Their eyes met, and Xing Ru's heart pounded erratically. His gaze was intensely aggressive!
"Princess Consort, I hope you will stay up late tonight..."
He tossed this remark to Xing Ru and then left the room with a flick of his sleeve.
"Xiao Ru'er, what does he mean by that?"
Xing Ru was a little surprised. His words clearly meant he intended to come find her tonight. The mere thought of this possibility made Xing Ru's heart flutter even more chaotically. She didn't have time to answer Yue Nansang; her mind was already in disarray.
"Xiao Ru'er?" Seeing Xing Ru's continued silence, Yue Nansang gently shook her sleeve.
"He probably means he's looking for me tonight?" she stated plainly. Upon receiving a confirmed answer, Yue Nansang quickly asked, "He's not going to interrogate you, is he?"
The thought of this possibility made Yue Nansang hurriedly add, "You can't abandon righteousness for his handsome face just because my second brother is good-looking..."
This statement was incredibly childish, especially seeing Yue Nansang's serious expression. Xing Ru couldn't help but laugh. She said helplessly, "When have I ever abandoned righteousness for looks?"
Yue Nansang thought seriously for a moment, it seemed not. Then she emphasized, "Don't tell my second brother about my feelings for Su Mu yet!"
Xing Ru stopped teasing. She knew how much Yue Beiyang cared about Yue Nansang, and it was difficult for her to lie to him. If she didn't know about this matter, it would be fine, but now she was clearly aware, and if...
Xing Ru said earnestly, "But your second prince... he's not easy to deal with..."
She said this very seriously. Yue Nansang understood Xing Ru's demure demeanor in front of Yue Beiyang. She sighed and said, "Why don't we drug my second brother tonight and knock him out?"
Xing Ru instinctively wanted to refuse. Yue Beiyang was so shrewd, how could she deceive him?
But Yue Nansang asserted confidently, "I have a way..."
Xing Ru had no choice but to compromise. However, she asked earnestly, "But if you truly fall in love with Su Mu, you'll eventually have to tell the King and Queen, and your second prince, won't you?"
Yue Nansang thought for a moment, her brows slightly furrowed. "It's still too early. Su Mu hasn't even said anything to me..." As she spoke, Yue Nansang seemed a little shy, paused, and then continued, "I'm just worried that my second prince will make things difficult for Su Mu when he finds out!"
Xing Ru naturally understood why Yue Nansang worried Yue Beiyang would make things difficult for Su Mu. They had always been extremely wary of outsiders. In all these years, very few people had accidentally entered the barrier and stumbled into Anzhou. This Su Mu was precisely one of them!
But the fate of those outsiders in the past had not been very good!