novelaction Chapter 661 Testing Fu Hongyang!
Chapter 661 Testing Fu Hongyang!
Mrs. Fu was indeed overthinking things.
However, this cannot be blamed on her. After all, Madam Lu was confined to the Lu residence before, and Madam He suffered a setback at the hands of Prefect He. How could she, the Princess of Chang Le, not be involved in any of these events?
Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Mrs. Fu to feel that something is amiss now.
“Mother, didn’t you say before that you hadn’t seen a shadow puppet show in many years? It’s rare to be able to see one at the Prince’s Mansion today, so we shouldn’t miss it.”
Fu Hongyang's words made Madam Fu nod and smile somewhat awkwardly, "This child, how old are you, and you're still thinking about watching this?"
Mu Xin Nuan smiled faintly, "It's no big deal if Young Master Fu wants to see it. To be honest, Madam Fu, my lord also often takes the children to see it."
Madam Fu then asked with some surprise, "Does the young master also like to watch this?"
“Kids will like anything new and interesting,” Mu Xin Nuan said with a smile, and then Mu Hua picked up the child.
"Let's go, we'll go over there too and see if everything is ready."
After that, Mu Xin Nuan didn't say anything else, she just focused on holding the child and watching the shadow puppet show.
After waiting for a while, Madam Fu saw that the princess was watching intently, so she gradually relaxed and also became somewhat engrossed in the story.
After listening to the two stories, Mu Xin Nuan smiled and said, "The child has wet himself. Well then, Young Master Fu, please stay here with Madam and watch over him for now. I will take the child back to change his diaper and clothes."
"Please proceed, Your Highness."
Mu Xin Nuan carried the child out, and as she passed Fu Hongyang, she winked at him.
Fu Hongyang blinked, unable to figure out what the princess meant.
Fu Hongyang stayed with his mother for a while longer, then found an opportunity to leave.
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Rongyue waiting for him. "Young Master Fu, you have kept me waiting for quite a while. This way, please."
Fu Hongyang opened his mouth, thinking that no matter what, he was an outsider, and it was probably inappropriate to be invited to the backyard of the Prince's mansion like this.
But since the princess is so unconventional, wouldn't it be a bit unreasonable for me to be pretentious as well?
Fu Hongyang returned to the flower hall where he had been before, and saw that in addition to the princess, there were two other young men.
"Young Master Fu, please have a seat. These two are my younger brothers, Mu Qingyuan and Mu Qingye."
"I have long admired Young Master Fu's name; it is truly an honor to meet you today."
"You're too kind. The Mu family is a distinguished family with a century-old tradition of scholarship. It is my honor to meet the two young masters today."
"Alright, we're all family, no need for formalities." Mu Xin Nuan felt a little uncomfortable looking at Fu Hongyang's somewhat worldly smile.
However, when he thought about how he had cultivated to his current state all these years by working for Duanmu Chuze, he felt no anger in his heart.
"I called them over for no other reason than to introduce them to you, and also to keep me company so as not to tarnish my reputation."
Upon hearing this, Fu Hongyang knew that she had something important to say, perhaps related to Chu Chu.
"Miss Chu Chu, are you familiar with her?"
"Your Highness, we know each other very well. Has she come over?"
Seeing Fu Hongyang's eyes sparkling, Mu Xin Nuan felt she really should tease him a little more.
"Now I ask you, do you truly intend to marry Miss Chuchu?"
Seeing the princess's serious expression, Fu Hongyang felt a sudden unease, as if the princess was about to make some decision for Chu Chu.
"Your Highness, I fell in love with Chu Chu at first sight, and I will marry no one but you in this life."
"Love at first sight? But I've heard that she's always been unwilling to marry you?"
Fu Hongyang's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, it had come. "Your Highness, it's because Chu Chu feels she is not good enough for me, which is why she has been refusing to agree to my request."
"Is that so? But why is it that I've heard you spend your days among women? If you truly have Chu Chu in your heart, why would you act this way?"
Fu Hongyang's expression changed, and he cursed Duanmu Chuze no less than a hundred times in his heart!
It's all because of this guy!
If it weren't for him, why would I have frequented such places? Did you really think he wanted to go?
“Your Highness, you have truly wronged me. I was only in that place on business. Moreover, it was all at the Prince’s behest. If it weren’t for the fact that the Prince cares about you, he should have gone there himself.”
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow. "Are you saying that our Prince has wronged you?"
Fu Hongyang's expression froze, and when he saw the princess's slightly annoyed expression, he knew he had said the wrong thing.
It's not just the prince protecting the princess; the princess is also very protective of the prince.
"Your Highness, I dare not. However, most of the places I go to are either my own property or the Prince's property. Most of the time, I am there to gather information or to give orders."
"Hmm, I can reluctantly accept that explanation. But do you think Miss Chuchu can accept it?"
Fu Hongyang looked slightly embarrassed, then put on a pitiful expression and said, "Your Highness, I beg you to put in a good word for me in front of Chu Chu, considering that I am only doing this for the Prince."
"Well, that's not impossible. However, before that, I need to know your sincerity towards Miss Chuchu."
Mu Xin Nuan took a sip of tea as she spoke, "To be honest, Young Master Fu, although I have never met this Miss Chu Chu, I have heard from the Prince that he values this disciple highly. You should think this through. Once you marry Miss Chu Chu, what will happen in terms of seniority?"
"Your Highness, rest assured, I don't care about any of that. As long as I can marry Chuchu, I'll do anything you ask."
"Really?" Mu Xin Nuan's eyes lit up.
"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!" Fu Hongyang was determined to marry Chuchu, and the only person he could turn to now was the Princess. After all, Chuchu was a woman, and getting past her mother's objections would have to be resolved by the Princess.
"Then let me ask you another question: what are your plans for settling that pampered guest in your household?"
"Huh?" Fu Hongyang was stunned for a moment before he remembered that the princess was referring to his cousin.
"Your Highness, I have no feelings for my cousin, only brotherly affection. If Chuchu is willing, I will immediately find a way to send her back to her residence."
"Do you think your mother will agree? Don't forget, that's her own niece!"
Mu Xin Nuan's casual remark made Fu Hongyang's face turn ugly again.