By then, the worst case would be sacrificing the most pitiful Qian Jiujiu.
Just that there was no need to explain these little schemes to Dong Chen. Regarding his legs, Mu Yexiao himself had no confidence.
Although it might just be a non-existent chance to recover, he did not want to give up.
It seemed like it was also the Qian family's plot to stop Qian Jiujiu from going into the palace. With Qian Jiujiu in mind, Mu Yexiao had a rare glint of a smile on his face.
All the women who came in front of him were ladylike, so it was his first time to encounter such a straightforward girl like Qian Jiujiu.
Although her actions were somewhat vulgar, she was special in a way that did not cause detest. He was suddenly curious about what she was working on the night before.
When he remembered Hong Ling's report about Qian Jiujiu going back to bed straight for not being able to enter the palace, he instantly knew that the two nannies must have given her a hard time last night.
Still immersed in his thoughts, a sudden voice from outside the door woke him. "Your Highness, the Princess Consort is here."
How come she's awake so fast! Mu Yexiao gave an answer, "Come in."
Qian Jiujiu did not want to wake up so early, but she was really concerned about her face!
She still liked her originally smooth and fair skin! However, she did not have a penny on her. So, she had to change her plan and work on Mu Yexiao.
Well, she only had him to rely on now!
Looking at Mu Yexiao, Qian Jiujiu broke into a grin. "Greetings, Your Highness."
The corner of Mu Yexiao's lips twitched. To be honest, other than the really bad skin, Qian Jiujiu's face was rather delicate, especially her pair of eyes. They were exceptionally adorable.
With Qian Jiujiu's smiley face in sight, Mu Yexiao immediately felt his mood lifting. A rare smile appeared on his face as he asked, "Have you eaten breakfast?"
Qian Jiujiu sat beside Mu Yexiao casually. "No, I came to see you right after I woke up. It's good timing, I'll eat with you then."
Dong Chen's gaze was never friendly, but Qian Jiujiu was a fairly thick-skinned person after all.
She could ignore all the unfriendly gazes toward her without breaking a sweat. On the other hand, Hong Ling was smart to have set up two pairs of chopsticks on the table for Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao to have their meal together.
The only thing bothering Mu Yexiao now was Qian Jiujiu's constant stare at him while they ate. Finally, Mu Yexiao could not turn a blind eye to it anymore.
Placing his chopsticks down, he turned to look at Qian Jiujiu. "You need a favor from me?"
Qian Jiujiu gave Mu Yexiao a sheepish grin, rubbed her head, and stared at Mu Yexiao with an expression full of sincerity.
"I want to borrow some money from you."
Finishing her words, a hint of shyness seemed to be glinting on Qian Jiujiu's not-so-good skin.
"Uhm, there's nothing valuable in my dowry and it's hard to go by without money. Besides, we are now partners. Would you not lend me a hand when you see me in trouble?"
She sounded ever so confident. Mu Yexiao moved his finger as he watched Qian Jiujiu's little mouth opened and closed, before letting out a few coughs.
Qian Jiujiu, who was interrupted, locked gaze with Mu Yexiao. "You're not willing to? How about this, think of it as you're buying things from me?"
"But, I'll take the money first to buy ingredients. After they're done, I sell it to you. Detoxification pills, health pills, whatever you like. You have only one chance."
"It's up to you to decide."
Qian Jiujiu was still nervous at heart though she sounded assuring. After all, Mu Yexiao looked like a very stingy person.