Mu Jingyan poured a cup of tea for his brother, and Xiao Yujue and Mu Jingrui sat down face to face.
"You are the first to visit me."
Although the Mo Zhulin is very large, it is still a cage that cannot be escaped, a huge prison for Xiao Yujue.
"Your Highness doesn't have to be sad. There are still many people outside who are willing to continue to serve you. But in extraordinary times, they just can't get in."
"I understand." Xiao Yujue nodded with a smile.
At this time, his life had fallen to a low point.
The Mozhu forest was full of people guarding him inside and outside, and those people were always staring at his every move.
Every time he says something or does something, he must be careful, for fear that someone will catch it and cause death.
"Sister, are you back?"
When Mu Jingyan saw You Zhenzhen walking in, he immediately went up to take the basket and small hoe from her hand.
You Zhenzhen was sweating heavily and her hair was messy, and she was still in shock until now.
She really wanted to tell Xiao Yujue what happened just now, seeking comfort from her husband, but she was worried that her husband would doubt her chastity because of this.
Several times, the words were swallowed back.
You Zhenzhen looked up and intersected Mu Jingrui's gaze, and her heart trembled for no reason.
"See the Crown Princess."
"No...no gifts."
You Zhenzhen dodged Mu Jingrui's eyes, and she began to suspect that the person who saved her just now was Mu Jingrui; she was even more worried that Mu Jingrui would tell Xiao Yujue what had happened just now.
"Jingrui, there are no delicacies in this place, but the bamboo shoots I just dug are tender and delicious. If you don't dislike it, stay for a meal."
"Yes, brother, I'll go cook now." Mu Jingyan looked at You Zhenzhen and smiled, "Sister, thank you for your hard work, go and have a rest."
You Zhenzhen didn't say anything and went back to the room alone.
The meal was very simple, but Mu Jingrui saw Xiao Yujue's embarrassment at this moment.
It is obvious that the Office of the Internal Affairs did not send enough daily necessities to Xiao Yujue in accordance with the regulations. It is a pity that the crown prince of a country has fallen to this point.
After dinner, Mu Jingrui and Xiao Yujue talked alone for a while. Before leaving, he had just stepped out of the door and saw You Zhenzhen passing by him.
"Thank you." You Zhenzhen said softly, but didn't look at Mu Jingrui.
"Xiaoyan, please give me a piece."
"Um."
Mu Jingyan held his brother's hand, and the brother and sister walked among the bamboo forest full of fallen leaves. The gentle breeze blew across his cheeks, and the bamboo leaves rustled.
"Brother, do you have something to say to me?"
"Xiaoyan, I know you have a good relationship with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. But... After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has more than one woman. You should also take into account the feelings of others."
Mu Jingyan was stunned and lowered his head with some sadness. "Brother, are you still unhappy if your Highness loves me?"
"Of course I hope you have a harmonious relationship with your husband, but... there are some things you have to be realistic. You will know his identity and situation when you marry him."
"I see."
Mu Jingyan felt sad, but could not refute it.
In fact, many times, she also sympathizes and understands You Zhenzhen.
Since she married Xiao Yujue, Xiao Yujue gave her most of her favors, and the prince's mansion, You Zhenzhen, has become a decoration.
This time, Xiao Yujue fell into trouble. Mu Jingrui had military achievements and perhaps, there was Shangguan Yue's support behind him because he was not implicated.
But the You family is not so lucky.
Mu Jingyan also wanted Xiao Yujue to be kind to You Zhenzhen, but every time she saw Xiao Yujue approaching You Zhenzhen, she still couldn't help but feel sad.
"Xiaoyan, I also know that this will be difficult for you and make you feel wronged. But you chose this path yourself." Mu Jingrui gently patted his sister's head, "Silly girl, don't be sad, as long as your highness,
It's enough to have you in your heart."
Mu Jingyan's nose was sore, but he still nodded heavily.
After Mu Jingrui left, she returned to her residence with great worries and saw You Zhenzhen trying hard to fetch water from the well.
She was about to come forward to help, but Xiao Yujue walked over one step earlier than her, picked up the water, and poured it into the water tank next to her.
"Your Highness, how can you do these rough work? I can..."
Xiao Yujue looked at You Zhenzhen and reached out to sort out her scattered hair. "I'm sorry, let you follow me to endure hardships. I'm just a commoner now. I know that among the people, men should do the heavy work in the family.
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Tears appeared in You Zhenzhen's eyes, Xiao Yujue felt warm in his heart, and he reached out to take her into his arms.
"I feel wronged..."
You Zhenzhen suddenly burst into tears, leaning against Xiao Yujue's chest, she burst into tears.
Mu Jingyan hid behind the haystack. She felt very uncomfortable, but when she remembered her brother's words just now, she tried her best to endure the sadness in her heart.
It was not until Xiao Yujue and You Zhenzhen separated that she adjusted her emotions and walked in as if nothing had happened.
"Sister, I'll wash my clothes."
Mu Jingyan sat down on the small stool, forced out a smile, and said, "Your Highness's painting has not been finished yet. You can accompany him to finish painting. I know my sister is best at drawing."
Mu Jingyan's sudden change surprised You Zhenzhen. Only Xiao Yujue guessed that it was Mu Jingrui who said something to her.
At night, Mu Jingyan lay alone on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
This was the first time she had stayed alone in the empty room after they came to Mozhulin. She began to experience You Zhenzhen's loneliness and desolation.
She couldn't help crying, and in a daze, she felt someone hugging her from behind.
"Xiaoyan, don't cry, I'm back."
Mu Jingyan listened to the familiar voice in his ears, and the grievances in his heart broke through like a flood. He turned around and snuggled into Xiao Yujue's arms, holding on to his clothes tightly, and tears fell like rain.
Xiao Yujue gently stroked Mu Jingyan's face and sighed heavily.
"You, since you don't want to, why should you pretend to be generous?"
"My brother said..." Mu Jingyan cried so hard that he could hardly breathe, "And, I understand... my sister really needs you too. Your Highness, I... I'm fine, I really hope my sister can do it too.
Happy. I...I won't cry when I get used to it."
Xiao Yujue smiled bitterly.
I'm afraid no one can adapt to this kind of thing.
He gently patted Mu Jingyan's back and sootheed her sad mood.
Outside the bamboo house, You Zhenzhen turned around silently, she bit her lips tightly, and tears fell silently.
She wanted to escape from this place, and she stumbled through the bamboo forest, and fell to the ground with a slippery foot.
A black shadow blocked the moonlight in front of her.
She raised her head and saw a wide palm reaching in front of her.