Chapter 423 A trivial matter

Chapter 423 A trivial matter

Lin Mu sneered to himself and gave compliments at the right time.

"Your Majesty is infatuated, I admire you."

He made up his mind to continue the conversation.

"Your Highness is a man who is not at all heartless and ungrateful. It is conceivable that he has treated the princess unfairly before, and he must have some unspeakable reasons like the engagement, right?"

Gu Nianting walked slowly, gradually covered with a touch of sadness.

"There are indeed some unspeakable secrets that I cannot tell her; I am afraid of being discovered, and I have to pretend to be indifferent. Outsiders believe the rumors and say that Xier has had a hard time since her marriage, but they don't know that I have also been in torment and distress for this year."

Unintentionally asking about an important matter, Lin Muqian declined the inquiry.

"Your Highness, I cannot bear to see you suffer so much. May I ask what is your unspeakable secret? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Gu Nianting hesitated to speak.

"This……"

Seeing him hesitating and pondering for a long time without saying anything, Lin Mu asked gently.

"Your Majesty, can't you elaborate?"

Gu Nianting frowned and tried hard to squeeze out four words.

“It’s hard to say.”

There was no need to rush the test, so Lin Mu took a step back and did not force it.

"I am rude, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Gu Nianting smiled and shook his head, being very tolerant towards Lin Mu.

"No problem."

Following the unspeakable secret, his thoughts turned and he explored the doubts in his heart.

"Master Lin, have you ever heard the rumors about the emperor's uncle and Xi'er?"

Lin Mu immediately understood what he meant.

"Yeah, I've heard some."

Gu Nianting continued to ask puzzled questions as if he was telling his own secrets.

"Master Lin, do you think the rumors are credible?"

Considering the princess's reputation, Lin Mu answered with certainty.

"Not credible."

Feeling the pain in his heart, Gu Nianting sighed deeply.

"Alas, but Xi'er said that the rumor is true."

Lin Mu was stunned, not knowing what was going on.

When did the princess say that?

I think it's to lay the groundwork for a beauty trap and to adapt to the situation?

He felt helpless in his heart, but he still cooperated with the plan on the surface.

"Mr. Gao also said something like this."

When talking with Lin Mu, Gu Nianting felt pleasantly surprised, and his heartache disappeared.

"Really?"

Without waiting for an answer, he made some guesses with great interest.

"If you're talking about Qiu Bi's rumors, it's Master Zhuang."

"I heard before that they seemed to have some contact. However, I know Zhuang Wei's true identity, so I guess that the so-called lovers meet only to pass on information."

Lin Mu made his statement carefully, making sure to arouse sympathy without damaging Sister He's reputation.

"She said frankly that giving gifts in the street was a way for lovers to meet each other, not to pass on information. In addition, they had several appointments to enjoy the flowers and the bright moon together."

Then he analyzed the matter carefully.

"There is a medical theory that this is all caused by anger and impulse, and it is definitely not from the heart."

"After all, I was the one who made the mistake first. It was reasonable for her to say some angry words and do some annoying things to relieve her anger. After that, we reconciled, and she corrected everything and never saw Master Zhuang again."

Gu Nianting nodded gracefully.

“It turns out there is a medical reason for this.”

He turned to ask.

"You don't mind them, or have facts?"

Lin Mu flatly denied it.

"It's just angry words, no one will put it into practice."

"Besides, I have confirmed that Mr. Gao has a pure heart and is sensible. He has not done anything reckless."

Gu Nianting asked in confusion.

"How can you prove it?"

Lin Mu answered calmly and seriously.

"A doctor has his own way of diagnosis."

These few short sentences had a subtle awakening effect. Gu Nianting suddenly understood and couldn't help but think deeply.

When Xier said that she was going to promise herself to someone else, was she just speaking in anger, just like Qiubi?

They are of one mind, so there must be no difference between them.

Thinking of this, he was secretly ecstatic.

So, Xier is still a boudoir-like woman, right?

Lin Mu was also silent. He repeatedly considered his words, but always felt that they were not appropriate, so he requested in a deep voice.

"Master Gao's angry words, please keep it secret, Your Majesty."

Gu Nianting agreed without hesitation.

"You don't need to tell me. I will keep my mouth shut."

"You care about Qiu Bi and don't want to see her being criticized. I understand."

He stopped and turned around, looking at Lin Mu and smiled.

"I understand even more. You have put aside her reputation and confided in me. You value me more than your lover. Your sincerity speaks for itself."

After the walk, Gu Nianting personally sent Lin Mu back to Jianjiaju, and then left on his own.

The leaves are falling, the willows are rustling, and Gu Nianting is practicing sword alone in the yard.

He practiced until he felt slightly tired and sleepy, then he stopped practicing and prepared to go back to his room to sleep.

I remember that when Xier was at home, she would endure her sleepiness and wait for him to finish practicing sword skills, and then bring him a bowl of calming and relieving medicine.

At first, he just wanted to pretend to be indifferent and deliberately provoke her to stay away. Gradually, he realized her sincerity and became complacent and spoke casually.

He fully believed that his handsome appearance and noble bearing would be enough to make her reluctant to leave him, and that no matter how much he hurt her, she would not abandon him.

Who could have expected that she would leave so suddenly without even looking back.

Perhaps because Lin Mu moved into the palace, Gu Nianting missed Ning Yunxi especially at this moment.

If she could come back, if everything could start over again, he would definitely live up to her love and love her alone.

Just as he was thinking about it, a familiar light apricot color appeared vaguely in the distance, and Gu Nianting was immediately surprised and happy.

"Xier!"

After taking a closer look, I realized that the person coming was Lin Mu.

He did not feel disappointed, but instead cherished the memory even more, and went to meet her in person.

"Master Lin, what brings you here so late at night?"

Lin Mu walked over quickly, glanced at the medicine in his hand, and answered at the same time.

"Your Majesty, you have been practicing sword skills hard, so you must be sweating. I have made a bowl of medicine for you to take..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Gu Nianting in surprise.

"Your hands are burning red, but you don't know it?"

Lin Mu smiled awkwardly.

"How could I not know? I just tried my best to endure it."

Gu Nianting was extremely anxious.

"Why are you enduring this? Put it down now."

He quickly took the medicine bowl, placed it on the stone table, and then loudly instructed the servants waiting outside the yard.

"Someone, go get the burn ointment quickly."

Lin Mu acted embarrassed and declined politely.

"It's just a minor burn, it's nothing serious. Your Majesty, go to bed early, I will go back and apply the medicine myself."

Gu Nianting looked uneasy and worried.

"No, I will personally apply the medicine to you before you can rest assured."

Gu Nianting helped Lin Mu sit on the stone chair and carefully checked his injuries.

Fearing that there would be any flaws, Lin Mu deliberately burned his hands, and the injuries naturally did not appear unusual.

Gu Nianting had no doubts, but was worried.

After a while, the servant brought the burn ointment, and Gu Nianting followed his word and applied the ointment himself.

Lin Mu slowly explained the cause of the burn.

"I said before that I wanted to take care of the prince's health, but I haven't had the chance yet. Before going to bed, I happened to hear the servants talking about how the prince would practice swordplay here every night, so I went to get some medicine and boil it, and brought it here to offer. Unexpectedly, as I walked along, the bottom of the bowl became hotter and hotter..."

He smiled modestly and expressed his humility.

"My medical skills are rudimentary and cannot be considered as a great doctor. I hope Your Majesty will not mind if the decoctions and medicines are ineffective."

Gu Nianting's brows were moved, as if waves were rising and falling.

"Mr. Lin's medical skills are excellent, and I admire him. Moreover, his concern for me is like a treasure to me."

"Thank you very much for your kindness."

Lin Mu smiled as he said.

"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. This is just a small matter, not a great favor."