However, at this time, Tong Qian said anxiously outside the carriage: "Your Highness, the secret guard just came to report that there was an accident in the palace......

Before Tong Qian's words were finished, he was coldly interrupted by Mu Lingzhi: "If it's their business, there's no need to tell me anymore." ”

Of course, he meant the women of the palace. Looking at the coldness on his face, Yu Ruyan became curious, called out the copper coin, lifted the curtain and asked, "What happened in the palace?" ”

Without waiting for the copper coin to reply, Mu Lingzhi's voice came coldly: "No need to ask, nine times out of ten, there is a fight between them again - in the future, let a few of them fight well, and I will live in another garden with you, out of sight!" ”

Yu Ruyan didn't think so, she looked at the copper coin, waiting for him to speak.

Tong Qian looked at Mu Lingzhi's undepressed face, and whispered: "Back to the princess's words, it's just that Mrs. Na'an is about to give birth in the near future, but ...... But I accidentally fell a few days ago...... The adult saved, but the child in the womb ...... Although she was also born, she was still a stillborn......"

Yu Ruyan's expression was awe-inspiring, and her eyes couldn't help but look at Mu Lingzhi-

His expression didn't look as big as Yu Ruyan's reaction, but the pursed lips still revealed the gloom of his mood, but he stubbornly tilted his head to the side, and said coolly: "I said, I don't have hope for the child in their womb!" ”

Yu Ruyan knew that he did this to make up for the humiliation she had endured in the palace before, so she couldn't help but sigh and turned around and asked Tong Qian: "Why did Mrs. An fall?" ”

"This ...... Not very clear! Copper Coin said embarrassedly.

"Let's go down!" Yu Ruyan waved him down, lowered the curtain, turned around and sat opposite Mu Lingzhi, looked at his closed eyes, reached over and took his hand, and said gently: "Your Highness, if the heartache is to say it, you don't have to endure it, that ...... It's your kid after all! ”

Hearing this, Mu Lingzhi suddenly opened her eyes, and after seeing the worried look on her face with deep eyes, she relaxed slightly, and said in a deep voice: "An Lan, like that Chen Yanfei, also spent undue means to ......."

"At that time, my mother asked me to take more concubines every day, and with the intercession of Concubine An, I kept her, but now that I think about it, she is not as gentle as she seems, and her thoughts are so dark...... I didn't want to see them again. ”

Looking at the helplessness and determination on his face, Yu Ruyan knew the sorrow of being an emperor's family, never paying attention to feelings, only paying attention to interests, especially for a prince like him, marrying a wife and taking concubines is all related to interests, and there are very few people who can really be with their beloved.

Thinking that Mu Lingzhi was reluctant to go back to the palace to live in the future, and his stomach was not angry, he had not moved, but he couldn't have no heirs, but now she was unwilling to let her send him to other women's beds......

Looking at her frowning brows, Mu Lingzhi thought that she was worried about the embarrassing scene she would face after going back, after all, she had entered the palace as a military prostitute and a slave before, and now she went back as the princess of Daqi and Shuo, I was afraid that it would also make people suspicious!

Others can ignore it, but King Liang and Concubine Xie don't know how to explain the past?

explained well, King Liang and the concubine may not care about anything and are willing to accept her identity again, but if it is careless, let King Liang blame her for committing the crime of bullying the king, I am afraid that it will be troublesome.

Thinking of this, Mu Lingzhi was also worried in his heart.

Before he left Daqi, he had asked Mu Chenzhi to bring a letter back, telling him that when he went back this time, the first thing he would do was to return Yu Ruyan to a church salute, and to marry her into the door in a beautiful manner, hoping that Chenzhi would help him explain a few words in front of King Liang and his mother, and I believe that King Liang and his mother would no longer care about the previous grievances and grievances when they saw that Yan Yan had saved Chenzhi, and accept her again!

But what if—

He took Yu Ruyan's hand again, hesitated for a moment and finally said: "If you go back this time, the mother concubine will still embarrass you as before, please bear with it for the time being, as long as you become the prince in the morning, I will take you out of the Eastern Capital, go back to Daqi to accompany your mother concubine, go to the place you want to go, after all, I will not let you live such a difficult life before, believe me!" ”

Looking at the worry in his eyes, Yu Ruyan suddenly understood the worry in his heart, and his eyes dimmed slightly!

In fact, before leaving for Da Liang, she had already thought of everything Mu Lingzhi had just thought of, and she also knew that King Liang and the concubine had criticized her in their hearts, not to mention that there was still an unsolved case between Gu Qing'er and her child, and the concubine had always thought that it was her poisoner.

The concubine values her imperial grandson too much, and if she can't give her a good explanation when she goes back this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to accept herself again.

However, the more this is the case, the more Yu Ruyan wants to go back with Mu Lingzhi openly and honestly, and tell those who have bullied her that she is not a military prostitute, but the noble princess Heshuo of Daqi; She is not a slave by his side, but his real only princess!

Thinking of this, Yu Ruyan smiled indifferently: "Your Highness, don't worry, I once survived in the palace with such a humble identity, I believe that no one dares to embarrass me with my current identity, even if the concubine Niangniang does not accept me, I am not afraid, because, I know that the concubine Niangniang has no ill will towards me, but because of the Gu family's matter, the Niangniang misunderstood, so as long as the real murderer who killed the Gu clan is found out and the grievances on my body are cleared, I believe that the Niangniang will no longer blame me." ”

"Moreover, I also know that His Highness will always protect me."

Listening to her words, Mu Ling's worries were put down, and he hugged her and said happily: "I like to hear this very much, you just need to remember, everything will be fine with me!" ”

Stopping and stopping all the way, they finally crossed the border of Daqi and came to the realm of Daliang, and they also came to the place where the Daliang army once camped, and it was also the place where the two met for the first time.

The wide, secluded valley is still there, and the babbling stream is still there, but the green leaves of the mountains are slowly turning yellow, with a bit of a bleak taste.

Mu Lingzhi ordered the convoy to stop and stay here for the night tonight.

The starry sky on the autumn night was particularly distant and quiet, Yu Ruyan went to the stream to wash up accompanied by Brother An, and then went to the temporary tent to rest for half an hour, and when she was attracted by the tempting smell of meat and walked out of the camp, she saw that next to the bonfire in front of her, Mu Lingzhi was actually in charge of the spoon and made braised pork for her on the stove built by the temporary tower.

When Yu Ruyan was resting, Mu Lingzhi led the copper money and them up the mountain, originally wanting to hunt a few pheasants and rabbits for Yu Ruyan to improve her food, because along the way, they didn't eat anything well, they all ate some dry food brought on the carriage.

Although Yu Ruyan is thin, she likes to eat meat, so Mu Lingzhi wanted to catch some game and roast it for her, but she didn't expect to accidentally hunt a big wild boar.

The accompanying convoy is all soldiers of the Great Liang, and there are no cooks and no one who can cook Qi national cuisine, so for the sake of Yu Ruyan, Mu Lingzhi specially cooked in person and cooked a meal of braised pork for her that she likes to eat!

The meat of wild boar is more strong and elastic than the meat of domestic pigs, and it tastes better, Mu Lingzhi cut the meat into square pieces, put it into the pot and add the condiments brought back from Daqi to braise and boil, and after a while, the pot came out with an attractive aroma of meat, which attracted Yu Ruyan.

Seeing him squatting in front of the stove sweating profusely, Yu Ruyan walked over in disbelief, looked at his skillful appearance with a pot and spoon in his hand, and said in surprise: "Your Highness...... You—you cook it yourself?! ”

Seeing that her chin was about to fall to the ground, Mu Lingzhi smiled knowingly and said, "Yes, my husband is going to cook for the lady today, put away your chin, and keep it for the delicious food." ”

After that, he turned his head to Brother An, who was also dropping his chin, and said, "Go to the carriage and get two pots of wine, set up the dishes and chopsticks, and ask the princess to sit on the side, don't let her saliva fall into the pot." ”

Hearing this, Tong Qian and Brother An couldn't help laughing, Yu Ruyan also wanted to laugh, she stepped forward and asked with a smile: "Does Your Highness really not need my help?" Let me just sit and wait for it to eat, why don't I dare? ”

Mu Lingyi was busy flipping the dishes in the wok, and said, "You just need to help move your mouth and eat more, and you don't have to worry about anything else." ”

Hearing his words, Yu Ruyan was very moved, and took a cotton towel to help him wipe the sweat beads on his forehead.

Mu Lingzhi is a noble prince, let alone stir-frying, I am afraid that he has never even set foot in a place like the kitchen, so although Yu Ruyan was moved to cook for himself, she did not have much hope for his cooking skills, because even she herself was not very good at cooking.

However, when Mu Lingzhi took a piece of meat and fed it to her mouth, her jaw really fell-

The meat is soft and delicious, salty and light, and it is rare that the meat is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, not greasy at all, spicy and delicious, and it is not at all different from the imperial chef in the Great Qi Palace.

Yu Ruyan was busy eating a large piece of food, and asked with a vague tongue: "When did Your Highness actually learn to cook Qi national dishes?" And it's done so well, it's better than the imperial kitchen in the palace...... Hmm, delicious! ”

Seeing that her forehead was sweating from eating, Mu Lingzhi looked at her dotingly, gently helped her wipe the sweat on her forehead, and said with a smile: "Don't talk when eating, be careful to bite your tongue." ”

And the copper coin on the side couldn't help but speak: "The princess doesn't know, when His Royal Highness was in the Qi Kingdom, whenever he had time, he went to the imperial dining room to learn from those imperial chefs to cook Qi national dishes, which was secretly learned by the princess for more than a month, just waiting for the princess to show her hand well today, so that you can be happy and happy......"

Before the copper coin finished speaking, Mu Lingzhi glared back, and said, "Just count your mouth the fastest!" ”

Yu Ruyan was so stunned when she heard the words of the copper coin that she couldn't close her mouth-

He often didn't see anyone before, but he didn't expect to go to the imperial dining room to steal the master to learn the arts, a dignified Liang Three Princes, the undefeated god who shocked the world, actually nested in the imperial dining room The kind of smoke where the smoke is billowing to learn to cook, this, I'm afraid that no one will believe it!

Of course, Yu Ruyan knew that everything Mu Lingzhi did was for herself, and she couldn't help but be grateful: "Your Highness......"

"You don't have to be moved, you are willing to leave everything and live with me in Daliang, what is there to do if I learn to cook for you. This will also save you from regrets when you are homesick in the future and want to eat Qi national cuisine! ”

"But Your Highness, Daliang also has a cook who can cook Qi national cuisine, Your Highness doesn't have to work so hard to learn this!"

"After all, the chef of Daliang is not as authentic as Daqi, so I still learned it myself, so that I can make it for you every day in the future."

As she spoke, Mu Lingzhi had already piled the pieces of meat into her bowl into a small mountain bag. And seeing him eating leisurely, Yu Ruyan was surprised again-

He couldn't touch any chili peppers before, but when did he even practice the ability to eat spicy food, he didn't change the color of his face.

was a little blushing when she stared at her, Mu Lingzhi said: "Don't make a fuss, during this time in Daqi, I have completely understood the charm of spicy people, so now that my husband can accompany you to eat the soup pot well, I don't need you to help me with a job first." ”

He said it lightly, but Yu Ruyan knew what he was talking about, and he couldn't help but think of last year's Hanrui Festival, when he accompanied her to the night market to eat Qi Guo's soup pot, and the result was ......

Pretty face flushed, Yu Ruyan glanced at him, but her heart was sweet.

In order to hurry, the convoy went out early the next morning, and when Yu Ruyan climbed into the carriage, there was now a green jade vase on the low table, and a cluster of bright wild chrysanthemums was offered in the vase.

Yu Ruyan's mood instantly brightened, and she asked Brother An, "Did you pick this in the early morning?" ”

Brother An pursed his lips and smiled: "It's not a slave, it's His Highness who personally went to the stream early in the morning to pick it up." ”

As he was talking, Mu Lingzhi also came in, and Yu Ruyan pointed to the flowers in the vase and smiled at him: "When did Your Highness start to like these wild flowers too!" ”

Mu Lingzhi said: "I like everything you like." In fact, if you take a closer look, these ordinary mountain flowers are more beautiful and natural than the famous products raised in the garden. These are specially picked for you. ”

While the two were talking, Tong Qian rushed over with a serious expression, and handed a secret letter to Mu Lingzhi's hand, he looked at it carefully in front of Yu Ruyan, his expression was shocked, and then he said happily: "There is good news from the Eastern Capital, Chenzhi has replaced the eldest brother as the new prince, and on August 15, the crown prince was officially awarded, and my father asked us to go back early, and return to the Eastern Capital before August 15 to participate in the Chenzi Seal Ceremony." ”

Suddenly hearing such news, Yu Ruyan couldn't come back to her senses for a long time-

In her heart, Xiaodao has always been just a child, and then she didn't expect that in a blink of an eye, he was going to be the prince, or the mighty prince of Liang!

She stayed on the spot in a daze for a long time and couldn't come back to her senses, and the copper coin whispered a few words in Mu Lingzhi's ear, Mu Lingzhi listened, his face instantly became serious, and he ordered: "Starting from today, speed up the trip, and be sure to get to the Eastern Capital before August 15!" ”

The next journey was fast and urgent, every time she saw Yu Ruyan's tired appearance, Mu Lingzhi felt very guilty in her heart, but when she thought of the news from the secret guard, she was also anxious, and she had to work hard to rush to the east with him day and night!

On August 13th, the group finally arrived in Luyang County, the eastern capital - also in sight!

I still remember that a year ago in this Luyang County, Yu Ruyan was jealous for the first time after seeing Mu Ziyue, at that time, she was bitter and unspeakable, and now, the situation has changed, she and Mu Ling are in love, and they have also recovered their identity, and they can stay by his side openly, this mood is really rare.

Seeing her tiredness, Mu Ling led her to the inn where they stayed last time, planning to rest here for one night, recuperate and return to the Eastern Capital early tomorrow morning.

The shopkeeper still vacated the best private courtyard for them to live in.

After not bathing properly for several days, Yu Ruyan took a comfortable bath, changed into a clean dress, lay in the courtyard to dry her head, and fell asleep unconsciously.

Mu Lingzhi was called out by the copper coin as if he was busy with something, Brother An led a group of maidservants to be busy with entering the city tomorrow, leaving only Yu Ruyan there in the courtyard, covered with a thin blanket, sleeping deeply......

Suddenly, the closed courtyard door was gently pushed open, and a figure gently walked into the courtyard, and when he saw Yu Ruyan lying down and sleeping, his eyes became hot.

The person who came sat down beside her gently, looked at her in his sleep stupidly, and couldn't help but touch the delicate face that appeared in his dreams day and night......

Looking at her delicate red lips, his Adam's apple rolled hard, and he couldn't help but lean down to kiss her red lips, but just when his lips were about to cover it, he finally lost his courage and left tremblingly.

His hands gently touched her face, and he muttered sadly, "Sister, do you really have to marry your brother?" Sister, I am the one who loves you the most, why...... Why is Heaven so cruel to me, I can compete with anyone in the world for you, but not with him...... Is this providential? ”

Tears overflowed from Xiao Dao's eyes, although he was now wearing a prince's robe embroidered with a golden dragon, and his nobility and majesty made people dare not look at him directly, but at this moment in this quiet small courtyard, he was still lying beside Yu Ruyan like usual, loving every trace of breath on her body.

After not seeing Yu Ruyan for several months, Xiaodao was already crazy in his heart, and heard a report from his subordinates, saying that His Royal Highness and the third princess had arrived in Luyang County, the closest to the Eastern Capital, and he couldn't bear the pain of thinking in his heart anymore, and rushed from the Eastern Capital to greet her.

Seeing Yu Ruyan again, Xiaodao was so happy that he couldn't help himself, but when he thought of the letter he received from Mu Lingzhi before, he knew that the first thing they did when they came back this time was to get married, and the matter of Xiaodao was even more uncomfortable than knife cutting-

If my sister really marries her eldest brother, then she can really only be her sister-in-law, and it is impossible to be with him again in this life.

Thinking of this, Xiao Dao's eyes flashed with anger, and the hand that held Yu Ruyan suddenly forced, but he held her too tightly and woke her up.

Yu Ruyan was suddenly awakened by the pain in her hand, and opened her eyes in a daze, but she didn't expect to see the knife sitting in front of her.

At that time, the sky had darkened, and the obsidian-like eyes of the knife flashed with cold light, and her heart was shocked.

But after not seeing him for so long, Yu Ruyan ignored the gloomy look on his face, sat up happily and said, "Little knife, why are you here?" ”

Xiaodao pressed the sadness in his heart, and replaced it with a joyful description: "Xiaodao misses my sister so much, so as soon as I heard that my sister has arrived in Luyang County, I can't help but run to greet my sister, sister, how are you doing?" ”

Looking at the heat in the knife's eyes, Yuru Yan suddenly thought of the feelings he shouldn't have for himself, and couldn't help but pull his hand out of his hand, stood up away from him without a trace, and said with a smile: "Sister is very good, but it's you, I didn't expect that after only a few months of not seeing you, you will become the prince of Daliang, and you will never be a ...... anymore It's not a knife that needs to be taken care of by my sister before, congratulations, sister! ”

Listening to Yu Ruyan's words, Xiaodao's face darkened, and he said sadly: "Sister, do you mean to be estranged from me?" ”

"It's not...... It's just that now you are the crown prince, and I ...... After all, there is a difference in identity, besides, you have grown up now, in the future, you will be the emperor, and you will marry the queen in the harem, there will be many people around you who love you and take care of you, and my sister will be relieved. ”

"No!"

Listening to Yu Ruyan's words, Mu Chenzhi was so flustered that he couldn't help but shout: "I'm not uncommon for the crown prince, let alone three thousand in the harem, I just need ...... As long as I am with my sister, just like I was in Daqi, I depend on my sister for my life, even if the days are hard, I am happy. ”

His sudden confession made Yu Ruyan's face turn pale, and his heart was flustered-

I thought that during the days of separation, Chen Zhi returned to his father, the queen and the concubine, and regained the previous family affection, he would gradually forget her and let go of the feelings he shouldn't have for her, but according to his current description, his feelings for himself not only did not let go, but became more fanatical!

However, she is his sister-in-law, and such feelings should never be!

If so, if it is to let Mu Lingzhi know in the future, or even let King Liang and the concubine know, I am afraid that it will ......

As soon as the evening breeze blew, it was obviously a hot and humid weather, but Yu Ruyan's whole body couldn't help but tremble, a chill spread all over her limbs, and she trembled and said to Xiaodao: "Xiaodao, you are mistaken, I am your sister-in-law, and I am about to marry your brother, so in the future, I will only follow His Highness, and I can't be with you everywhere all the time, and you must marry your own son......"

Yu Ruyan's words were like inserting a steel knife into the boiling chest of the knife, listening to her words, his mind couldn't help but think of the scene he saw with his own eyes in the military camp that night, endless hatred and loss, as well as indescribable emotions and vinegar, and even the fear and panic of losing Yu Ruyan, all made Xiao Dao lose his last reason, his eyes flashed red, and he could no longer restrain the love and desire for Yu Ruyan in his heart, and suddenly stepped forward, hugged her into his arms, and pressed her on the couch-

Seeing the body of the knife pressed down, as well as the uncontrollable heat of his whole body, Yu Ruyan struggled in pain, reached out against his chest, and said in horror: "The knife, I'm your sister, no, no......"

But Xiaodao didn't seem to hear her words, and muttered to himself as if he was caught in a magic barrier: "I don't care, I only want you, I only want you ......"

However, just when the two were entangled, the courtyard door was kicked open with a 'bang'!