Li Zaoji lowered his head and approached her, whispering in her ear: "How about letting me guess your purpose?"
Jiang Mu didn't seem to care, and her tone was nonchalant. She was a little sleepy, and said lazily, "Palace Master Li, please do as you please."
Li Zaoji has always been popular with the opposite sex, and there is no woman he cannot get that he wants. However, the woman in front of him seems to have no feelings for him at all. Her attitude has been particularly cold every time they met.
Could it be that you think he is not good-looking enough?
Her attitude towards Gu Jue just now was not like this.
Li Zaoji didn't think he was inferior to Gu Jue.
How come Gu Jue is so excellent in her words?
Li Zaoji was a little concerned and tried to scare her, "Aren't you afraid that I will tell others about your identity? If I do, all your efforts will fail."
Jiang Mu showed a puzzled look and asked with a smile: "Of course I am afraid, but will Palace Master Li do this?"
Li Zaoji raised his eyebrows slightly, "That depends on you. If you don't want me to tell anyone, you have to exchange something. My Piao Miao Palace will not do business at a loss."
Jiang Mu turned around, pushed him away, and said calmly: "Palace Master Li is really a qualified businessman. He always thinks about doing business."
"Then, Princess, are you willing to do this business with me?" Li Zaoji did not hide his interest in Jiang Mu.
Jiang Mu looked up at him, her eyes clear and frank, "What do you want?"
Li Zaoji's eyes were burning, "I will help you achieve your goal, and you come with me, how about that?"
Jiang Mu smiled, "Go with you? Palace Master Li, have you forgotten my identity? I can't just leave whenever I want."
Li Zaoji: "Of course you don't have to worry about that. If I say I'll take you away, I can ensure that you leave safely."
Jiang Mu smiled and shook her head, as if Li Zaoji's benefits did not seem to be very attractive to her.
"I am not interested in the business that Palace Master Li mentioned. If Palace Master Li has nothing else to do, you can leave."
Jiang Mu's words made Li Zaoji suspicious.
Not only did he know her identity, he also had multiple evidence against her, yet she was still able to negotiate with him so calmly.
He really don't know whether she is confident or just risking her life.
However, no matter which possibility it is, Li Zaoji will not reveal her identity. After all, it is not good for him.
If he wanted to get Jiang Mu, he wouldn't do anything to hurt her at this time.
"Aren't you afraid that the emperor will find out your identity? Although you have hidden it very well, if he really wants to find out, it is only a matter of time."
After all, if Li Zaoji could find it out, it is impossible that the current emperor's spies could not find it out.
The reason why Li Zaoji was able to take the lead was related to his business being spread all over the world. He had connections and informants everywhere, even in Xunhuanju he had people.
"Since I've done it, I'm not afraid of him finding out." Jiang Mu smiled confidently.
Even if it is found out, what does it matter? He slept with his own brother's sister-in-law. Do he have to make it public?
Moreover, it was impossible for Murong Heng to deal with her secretly. One reason was to consider the royal family's reputation and Murong Yan's dignity, and the other was that she was Jiang Yongwei's only daughter.
Jiang Yongwei is a man of many troops under his command, and he will not let it go if he knew the cause of Jiang Mu's death.
Jiang Mu had already figured out everything here clearly, so Li Zaoji could not threaten her at all.
Not only could he not pose a threat, but if he were to expose her plan, she could also initiate the second plan.
There is more to revenge than just one plan.
Li Zaoji looked at Jiang Mu who was not afraid at all, and suddenly felt like he had met a worthy opponent.
This woman was indeed the one he had chosen, and she did not disappoint him at all.
Li Zaoji quickly changed his words, "How about I help you with the work and get a little compensation?"
Jiang Mu stared at him for a few seconds and asked with interest, "What reward do you want?"
Li Zaoji took a step forward, put his arm around Jiang Mu's waist and pulled her up. Jiang Mu's body involuntarily pressed against him, and she stayed close to him very closely.
"What does Palace Master Li mean?" Jiang Mu's eyes flickered with doubt.
Li Zaoji is finding Jiang Mu increasingly unpredictable; she seems to be changing all the time.
She was so cold and indifferent the last second, but now she is so charming and alluring.
Li Zaoji looked at her obsessively and said in a deep voice, "Of course I want you."
Jiang Mu frowned slightly, as if she didn't understand what he meant, "What does Palace Lord Li want me to do?"
He thought this sentence would make Jiang Mu shy.
Little did he know that Jiang Mu's straightforward question would stump him.
Before Li Zaoji could speak, Jiang Mu took the initiative to touch his shoulders, put her arms around his neck, and looked at him charmingly, her eyes moving with all her charm, "Is this so? Or do you want it this way?"
Jiang Mu pressed her body against him, stood on tiptoe, and left a light lip print on his lips. Then she moved her lips down and bit his chin hard. The rouge on her lips fell on his chin and remained with her bite mark.
Li Zaoji's breathing became disordered and there seemed to be a fire burning in his eyes.
"Of course I want both." Li Zaoji picked up Jiang Mu.
Jiang Mu her hand on his chest to block it, and said with a smile: "Palace Master Li is too impatient, you said you would help me do something, but you want a reward before you do anything?"
Li Zaoji paused, then put her down with a smile, "Okay, then tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Jiang Mu: "I want you to arrange something."
Li Zaoji: "You say."
Jiang Mu stood on tiptoe and whispered something into Li Zaoji's ear. Li Zaoji's expression changed slightly, and after a while he nodded, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Jiang Mu: "Yes."
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Not long after Jiang Mu returned to the palace, before she had time to remove her makeup and change her clothes, Murong Yan arrived.
It's so late, what is Murong Yan doing here?
Jiang Mu frowned and asked Xue Teng to go out and delay for a while so that she could change her clothes first.
These past few days, Murong Yan had been going to Qiuya Pavilion as soon as he came back, just like he always did. But for some reason, he felt more and more that Huanruo had become a different person these days.
Not only has her temper gotten worse, but her personality has also become worse than before.
In the past, she was so talented and proud, and she would talk to him about poetry and books, and the two of them always had a lot to talk about. But in recent days, her focus has been on trivial matters, which makes him feel very bored.
These changes were gradual. Murong Yan didn't think much of it at first, but now that their conflict had escalated twice, he became even more sensitive. Thinking about it carefully, he felt more and more that he might not have understood Huanruo's character clearly from the beginning.
In his eyes, Huanruo seemed to be covered with a sacred veil, which made her look so noble. Now that the veil was torn, some obvious shortcomings were exposed.
Murong Yan felt that the one he liked was not the current Huan Ruo.
He was in confusion. The love he thought was real now seemed to have become a mess. It had completely lost its original romance and beauty and had become like a stagnant pool of water.
He thought of Jiang Mu.
The woman who was once despised and hated by him.
It seemed like she had always been by his side, never changing, and her love for him had always been so strong that she was even willing to sacrifice herself.
For his love, she has been staying with him till now, and wants him to be happy even if she can't get him.
This idea took root in his mind and he couldn't forget it.
Just now he had an argument with Huanruo in Qiuya Pavilion again. Although it was just a minor quarrel, he should be used to it, but for some reason, he couldn't calm down for a long time.
Those thoughts grew wildly and occupied his entire mind.
He looked at Huanruo, who was still sulking and waiting for him to coax her, and he seemed to have suddenly come to his senses.
He finally realized that his love for Huanruo had faded because of the quarrels and arguments in recent days. When their love was strong, he felt that Huanruo was everything.
Now he cares more and more about some details, and he always thinks of Jiang Mu and compares the two.
Compared with Jiang Mu, Huanruo might not love him at all.
Otherwise, why would she choose someone else in the first place?
Only Jiang Mu remained faithful, always loved him and gave so much for him.
Maybe the person he should cherish is Jiang Mu. At least she is the only one in the world who is willing to sacrifice for him like this.
After Murong Yan thought it through, the person he wanted to see most was Jiang Mu.
He walked out of Qiuya Pavilion and turned to Mingyue Residence.
Now the people in Mingyueju will no longer be startled by the prince's arrival.
In recent days, Murong Yan has come more often than in the previous year.
Compared to them, Jiang Mu was much calmer. Seeing that their master was so calm, the servants decided not to embarrass their master. Later, when they saw Murong Yan coming, the maids did not cheer excitedly like before, but saluted him calmly and reported to Jiang Mu in a proper manner.
Murong Yan himself was a little uncomfortable with it.
The treatment he received in Mingyueju seemed to be a little worse than before.
When Murong Yan came in, Jiang Mu had just wiped off her eye makeup. She hurriedly wiped the rouge on her lips, then turned her back to Murong Yan and untied her hair.
Murong Yan happened to see Jiang Mu's long black hair loose. Under the light, her profile was extremely beautiful. Murong Yan had noticed Jiang Mu's beauty before, but the feeling he got from it was never as strong as this time.
For a moment he thought of the pleasure-seeking girl.
He finally understood why he thought they were alike.
Jiang Mu heard the voice and slowly turned around.
"Is the prince here?"
Jiang Mu's voice was soft and graceful, and the delicate tone made people feel itchy.
Although she was born into a family of military generals, Jiang Mu was brought up to be very delicate and graceful. Her bright facial features were unforgettable, and her temperament was even more outstanding.
Murong Yan thought back to the past, Jiang Mu was also liked by many young men from aristocratic families, but she insisted on marrying him and did not hide her feelings at all, and she insisted on marrying into the palace.
At first, Murong Yan hated Jiang Mu for being like this, but maybe his mood has changed now.
He felt that the innocent impulse at that time was the cutest and most touching.
"It's me. I came to see you."
Murong Yan walked behind Jiang Mu.
Jiang Mu stood up and said with a smile: "Why did you come so late, Your Majesty? You are wearing so little, don't catch a cold."
Murong Yan: "I suddenly thought of you, so I came to see you."
Jiang Mu said: "Really?"
Her surprised look made Murong Yan feel very happy.
Sure enough, any little bit of kindness from him would make her so happy.
Just do more of this kind of thing in the future.
Seeing Jiang Mu happy, he seemed to be in a good mood too.
"Are you ready to rest?" Murong Yan asked.
Jiang Mu: "Yeah, I'm a little sleepy."
Murong Yan: "Why are you sleepy so early today?"
Chun Tao, who was standing next to him, helped Jiang Mu explain, "Reporting to the prince, the princess usually goes to bed early, but she went to bed a little late today."
Jiang Mu blinked.
She usually pretended to be asleep and then sneaked out, so the maids in the house who didn't know thought she went to bed early recently.
But Chuntao, this fool, said something that made Murong Yan quite embarrassed.
Murong Yan felt a little guilty. He really didn't understand Jiang Mu at all. He didn't even know her daily routine.
Jiang Mu smiled and said, "Don't listen to the maid's nonsense. I just have nothing to do sometimes, so I go to bed early. This morning I heard the magpie calling, and I thought something good must be happening today, so I went out for a walk and came back late. I was just about to wash up when I didn't expect the prince to come. It seems that the magpie was calling right, and something good really happened."
Murong Yan couldn't help but smile. He looked at Jiang Mu and couldn't help feeling pity for her.
He just came to see her, but for her it was a good thing that made her so happy. This shows how important he was in her heart.
Murong Yan decided to stay in Mingyueju at night. He had thought it through. He wanted to be a legitimate couple with Jiang Mu and treat her well from now on.