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"Elder sister, what are you looking at?"

Mu Qingling saw that Shen Zhu was looking out of the window in a daze.

It was pitch black, and he really couldn't understand why his sister was so engrossed in it.

"Nothing, what did the princess just say?"

Shen Zhu regained her senses and the smile on her face became more polite. The candles in the room were not particularly bright, if not Mu Qingling would definitely realize how bitter her smile was.

Mu Qingling intimately held onto her arm, then moved closer to the woman's side, and said in a slightly spoiled manner: "It's because big sister said something just now, I didn't hear it clearly."

Shen Zhu realized that Mu Qingling was very simple, like half a Jingshu. Even if he had heard that sentence clearly, he probably wouldn't have been able to get a reply, so he didn't say anything to cover his eyes.

"It's not important."

When Mu Qingling heard his calm and slightly sad tone, he finally vaguely felt that something was amiss. He finally realized that his elder sister wasn't very happy.

Shouldn't family be happy to see each other?

She remembered that Rong Yin said this when he asked her to come visit his sister.

"Big sister, let me tell you a secret."

Mu Qingling lowered his voice, his face red, his tone slightly more reserved than before, with more of the bashfulness of a little woman.

En, she had kept this secret in her heart for a long time. Her sister was unhappy, so she hoped that this topic would make her sister feel better.

Shen Zhu nodded politely, afraid that Mu Qingling would feel cold at night, so he pulled on her blanket and said, "Princess, please speak."

"I've always liked people. I've liked them since I was young. But, I don't know if he likes me or not, but I'm a girl, so I can't ask. Elder sister, what do you think I should do? "

Mu Qingling laughed bitterly as he looked at Shen Zhu, and then lowered his head and clasped his hands.

If she had to choose a matchmaker this time, would her secret love end without being told?

Unfortunately, the person she liked was just a fool.

Everyone knew about her secret crush, but he was the only one who didn't …

There was already someone he liked since he was young?

Shen Zhu frowned, and recalled carefully what Mu Qingling had said to make sure that he did not misunderstand.

Since there was someone he liked, why would he agree to a marriage alliance? Then if she didn't want to marry Su Zongwen, what use was it to get so close to him?

Other than her identity as Su Zongwen's wife, she was just an ordinary civilian. How could she, a princess of a country, be treated like this by Jinzhi and Jinzhi Jade Leaf?

"But what's the use of saying all this now?"

Mu Qingling suddenly sighed, interrupting Shen Zhu's train of thoughts, and muttered, "Big sister, you don't know, I actually don't want to get along with your mother at all, I have also caused trouble for you at the Royal Father, but it was all to no avail."

She and Dummy also mentioned it, and they even hinted at running away, but in the end —

He had brought her here to find her elder sister.

Along the way, even if Dumplings showed the slightest bit of affection for her and dared to cross even the tiniest bit, she would still not have the status of a princess.

Available... No.

She accepted her fate!

"I was born a princess. I grew up in the prime of my life, and was doted upon by a myriad of people. I've had enough trouble in the past while, so I'll take it. "

Mu Qingling rested his head on Shen Zhu's shoulder lightly, he no longer had that happy look on his face, but instead, had a look of worry, causing others to feel pity for him.

Shen Zhu was startled, seeing her like this, he felt uncomfortable, and really wanted to comfort her.

"Princess, why do you trust me so much?"

Shen Zhu patted the back of his hand comfortingly.

After understanding all these things, she began to feel a bit more sympathy for Mu Qingling.

Ordinary people didn't know how much they admired the prince, but they didn't understand that there were some things that no matter how prestigious a position one had, no matter how much gold, silver, or jewelry one had, they wouldn't be able to make up for it.

They would never live for themselves, and they envied ordinary people for being with people they liked.

"Because we are relatives!" Mu Qingling raised his head and said with a silly white smile.

Family? Isn't this still too early?

"Princess, you've spoken too prematurely. Once you've passed through the gates, we will naturally be your family."

Shen Zhu's tone was far more distant, her expression indifferent. It was clear that this sentence had once again provoked the thorn in her heart.

She cursed herself: "Is it because I've been a mother for too long?

Hearing that, Mu Qingling knew that Shen Zhu had misunderstood her, and became anxious, his mouth became stupid, he was unable to utter a word for a long time, so he could only take out a jade pendant and showed it to her.

"This is the keepsake, take a good look."

She stared at Shen Zhu, and in her heart, she could already imagine the scene when Shen Zhu recognized the jade pendant, where the two of them cried bitterly together.

Shen Zhu flipped the jade pendant over and over again. In the end, he could only shake his head and return it to her.

"Princess might have admitted her wrongs, but I have no impression of this."

Mu Qingling's face was filled with disbelief, this jade pendant was so fast that it looked exactly the same as the treasures his big sister carried since she was born, but her big sister didn't look like she was lying.

What should he do?

"Really, you are my sister. I will not recognize you wrong." Mu Qingling put away the jade pendant and held onto Shen Zhu's arm tightly, as if he was afraid that she would run away.

Seeing that she was so serious and also thinking about the things that Rong Yin asked her about, the doubt in Shen Zhu's heart deepened.

Elder sister …

The woman repeated the words in her heart as she stared at their similar faces. Suddenly, she had a bold idea …

She did not dare to think about it.

"Princess, let's talk about this later."

Shen Zhu felt his mind was in a mess, seeing the sky turning white, he unknowingly chatted with Mu Qingling for the whole night.

She took a glance at the troubled Mu Qingling from the corner of her eyes and thought: This Qi Kingdom isn't really close to here. If I had lost or lost it back then, I would not have been able to remember it.

Shen Zhu knew that he was not the Shen family's child, but as for whether he was Mu Qingling's older sister, he was still not sure.

Seeing that she was standing by the window with her brows knitted tightly, Mu Qingling immediately walked to her side and sternly said: "Big sister, I don't have any intention of snatching brother-in-law from you!"

She raised three fingers and swore.

Shen Zhu was amused by her actions and pressed her hand down.

Just like Mu Qingling had said, she didn't have that intention, but wasn't she going to marry him?

He couldn't help it!

Forget it, seeing as Su Zongwen also had the intention to marry a princess, it was all Su Zongwen's fault.

"It's daybreak, I will instruct Chun Cao to help you wash and prepare breakfast."

Shen Zhu's expression softened as he called Chun Cao in to take care of the princess, and after washing up, he went back to the kitchen.

She didn't notice the pitiful way the princess was looking at her …

In the morning, everyone liked to be a little calmer.

Shen Zhu scooped rice and put it in the pot, then cut a pumpkin and put it in, after that he made sesame cake and small steamed buns, finally preparing a few refreshing dishes.

Just as the small dishes were done, Su Zongwen entered the kitchen.