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Yin Luo's shoulder injury had almost healed by the end of the year. As Capital City became busy, the entire Jin Wangfu also started to bustle.
She began to take the initiative in managing the affairs of the royal residence, and regarding this, Mu Changqing said not a word, even instructing the steward to let her do as she pleased, as long as it was what she wanted to do.
During her recovery, Ye Qingge was also healing. It was said that her Bullet had nearly crippled her leg, but fortunately, Mu Li's medical skills were exceptional, and he managed to save her. However, due to the severity of her injuries, her recovery took much longer than Yin Luo's. By the time Yin Luo had fully healed, Ye Qingge was still lying in the Purple Pavilion recovering.
After taking over the affairs of the royal residence, Yin Luo first restricted Ye Qingge's daily expenses. Her reasoning was quite sound: since the Prince served the court diligently, their family members should also help maintain his good reputation by saving money from their original allowances each month to donate to the impoverished citizens of Capital City.
Ye Qingge, who was used to being spoiled and had always received the best from Mu Changqing, had no concept of what money truly meant. When Yin Luo reduced her expenses to that of an ordinary young lady, it drove her to restlessness, and that very night she went to find Mu Changqing.
Unexpectedly, what Mu Changqing told her was even more heartbreaking than Yin Luo's actions. If saving a little could help countless suffering citizens, it would be a good deed for both him and for the world. Such a method should be encouraged. Moreover, not only in the royal residence's backyard but in his own expenditures as well, he would also set aside a certain amount monthly to distribute to the poor.
Having been extravagant all her life, when suddenly faced with restrictions, Ye Qingge found everything troublesome. At this moment, those young ladies noticed she hadn't left the royal residence for an entire month and came to visit her. Who was Ye Qingge? She was Mu Changqing's most beloved sister and one of the wealthiest women in all of Li Country. How could she allow these young ladies to show off?
Even though she was injured, she immediately got up and instructed her maid to help her dress up.
However, just as she finished styling her hair and was about to put on jewelry, she discovered that her jewelry box was completely empty except for a few pieces. She immediately questioned why this was so. The maid couldn't answer her and asked another maid outside; only then did she learn that a few days ago, when Ye Qingge was asleep, Lady-in-waiting Yingxia, who served the princess, had come and taken away her unused jewelry and clothing.
When Lingxiang nervously relayed this information to Ye Qingge, she could no longer sit still. Even though her leg injury had just healed and it wasn't suitable for her to move around too much, she went straight to outside Cold Jade Garden, demanding that Yin Luo come out.
But Yin Luo ignored her completely. In the freezing winter weather, after shouting for an hour outside, she finally returned home frozen and later faced ridicule from those noble ladies after meeting them. This only added fuel to her frustration. At this moment, Yin Luo, accompanied by He Xin and Yingxia, slowly arrived outside the Purple Pavilion.
Yingxia, speaking on behalf of Yin Luo, saluted Ye Qingge and said: “The jewelry belonging to Cousin Miss has already been pawned for silver and distributed among the citizens of the capital. The princess thought of Cousin Miss, specifically using her name to help a total of one hundred thirty-eight impoverished households. They are extremely grateful to Cousin Miss, saying you are their benefactor.”
"Those poor, wretched commoners, what use do I have for their gratitude? Nie Qingcheng, don't think that just because you are a princess, you can flaunt your power in front of me. Let me tell you, you are merely enjoying the temporary affection of your cousin. One day, when he sees through your true nature as a venomous woman, your end will surely be very tragic!"
Yin Luo remained silent. It was indeed strange; even though Capital City said her voice was only temporarily lost, more than a month had passed, and she still couldn't speak.
"What? Not speaking? Heaven has eyes; it's only right that you became mute. Next time, who knows, you might go blind or deaf. Better yet, may you lose all five senses and die in despair!"
Suddenly, Yin Luo smiled brightly and glanced at Yingxia. Receiving the cue, Yingxia stepped forward and said, "Cousin Miss, don't be angry. The princess is here today mainly to discuss something with you. But seeing how furious you are, it seems you have no mood for this matter. Your elder brother is like a father to you; Prince is your only relative. If not, then let Prince and the princess decide everything for you regarding marriage."
"Marriage?" Ye Qingge exclaimed in shock, looking at Yin Luo. "You want to marry me off?"
Her face turned pale instantly as she glared at Yin Luo and then at Yingxia. "You wish! Let me tell you, as long as I don't leave the royal residence, I will never marry out. Lingxiang, show them out!"
She turned and walked inside, originally intending to confront them but now clearly showing signs of fleeing.
Yin Luo watched her unsteady steps as she hurried into the Purple Pavilion and shut the door tightly. A smirk appeared on her lips as she gracefully left the place.
After dinner, Yin Luo chatted with Yingxia in the room. Compared to Su Yi, Yingxia was less composed but much more lively and straightforward, often talking a lot.
Seeing that Yin Luo still couldn't speak, she surrounded her daily with jokes. Gradually, Yin Luo emerged from her previous gloom and occasionally picked up a brush to converse with her.
Recently, Mu Changqing had been busy with affairs and returned home just as the lights began to glow.
As soon as he arrived at Cold Jade Garden, he heard laughter coming from the room across the hall. He paused his steps; originally heading toward his room, he suddenly turned and walked toward Yin Luo.
When he pushed open the door, Yin Luo was handing a piece of paper to Yingxia. Whatever was written on it made Yingxia burst into laughter, and Yin Luo joined in, her eyes curving into crescent shapes. The usual coldness in her gaze seemed to fade away, replaced by a soft, gentle smile that made her appear like a particularly endearing young girl.
Mu Changqing fixed his gaze on them. When Yin Luo looked up and saw him, her smile abruptly halted.
Yingxia noticed Yin Luo's pause and turned around. Upon seeing Mu Changqing, she immediately composed herself, stood up, and respectfully greeted, "My lord."
As she stood, Mu Changqing noticed the thick stack of papers piled up where Yingxia had been sitting. It seemed they had been chatting, with Yin Luo writing something.
"I'll take my leave now," Yingxia said, taking the stack of papers with her. Yin Luo stood up and poured a cup of tea at the table, placing it across from herself. Seeing this, Mu Changqing's expression softened as he stepped forward to sit down.
Unable to speak, Yin Luo found a piece of paper and wrote a message with a feather pen, conveying that she had helped several people today.
She seemed unaccustomed to using a brush; she usually wrote with a feather pen. Mu Changqing took the paper from her, glanced at it, and smiled slightly. "Is that so? With so many people you've helped, have you ever used your own name?"
Yin Luo shook her head and took back the paper, writing on the back: I am just an unknown person; there is no need for recognition.
Seeing this, Mu Changqing's expression darkened slightly. He remained silent but took the paper from Yin Luo's hand and wrote beneath her elegant script with a brush: You are my princess, the most powerful woman in Exiled Nation; how could you be an unknown person?
He held the paper up for Yin Luo to see. When she looked at the words written on it, her gaze was shallow and she did not respond.
Mu Changqing then reached out and held her hand that rested on the table. "If you are troubled by what I have done to you in the past, I can assure you that from now on, for as long as I live, I will never harm you again. If you hold resentment towards me for what has happened before, I will accept whatever punishment you deem fit. Or if you simply need time to come to terms with our past, I can wait."
This was the first time he had used the word "I" in front of her.
Yin Luo looked at him, her gaze slightly trembling, but she still withdrew her hand. This time, instead of using paper, she opened her palm and slowly wrote: "I have been away from home for too long. I want to go back and take a look."
Mu Changqing was taken aback. Without hesitation, he replied, "When do you want to go? I will accompany you back."
Yin Luo wrote again: "After the New Year. No, just take me to the border of the Moon Cherry Dynasty. You have harmed them before, and they fear you. If you are worried, you can let He Ren or He Xin accompany me. Also, I will only stay for a month."
Her gaze gradually revealed a hint of earnestness as she looked at Mu Changqing, filled with anticipation.
If she had been confrontational like before, he might not have agreed so painfully, but now that she was showing such a vulnerable side, how could he resist?
"Alright, in a few days, I will send a letter to your father."
Yin Luo looked at him and slowly nodded.
Ye Qing Ge was frightened by the fact that Yin Luo wanted to choose a husband for her, so she stayed inside the Zixuan Pavilion without stepping out the door. She even refused to join the family reunion dinner on New Year's Eve and remained in her room. Once the New Year passed, she couldn't wait to pack her things and leave the Jin Wangfu, returning to her Duchess's Residence.
It was then that Yin Luo realized that Ye Qing Ge actually held the title of Princess; however, her Duchess's Residence was not in the capital. Therefore, unless there was something important, she would not return. The last time she went back was after she came of age when Mu Changqing suggested choosing a suitable husband for her. She ended up staying there for over half a year before coming back.
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