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Chapter 137 Don't coax me

"I do agree, but I don't know if Sangsang is willing to meet the young master."

Murong Jing was very surprised and almost asked:
Isn't this the Prime Minister's residence?

The way you're saying that makes it sound like you can't even make decisions for Sangsang.

However, he rarely displayed such emotional intelligence, simply nodding and saying, "Thank you for your approval, Uncle. If Sangsang doesn't want to see me, I... won't force her."

Despite saying that, the hands beside him were clenched tightly.

Will he really not force it?
[Host, what are you thinking about? 】

Having just checked the progress of the strategy, and seeing the Crown Prince's increased favorability, the system is in a good mood towards everyone right now.

Qin Su looked at the teeth marks on her wrist, her beautiful eyes revealing no emotion: "Is he a dog?"

system:? ? ?
This is probably because...

Before it could figure out how to make up a story, Qin Su had already pulled herself out of her emotions, opened the medical system, and started checking her current physical condition.

She controlled the dosage, so although it looked serious, it didn't actually have a significant impact on her health.

but……

"Her health is really bad."

So how did someone with such a terrible body manage to endure so much suffering and still live to the end?
She's even considering having someone dissect it to see what's going on.

Could this create a new "medical miracle"?
The system, having inadvertently detected the host's thoughts, fell silent: So what should I call it? I'll dissect myself?
Is it so outrageous?

However, before the system could circulate for long, it detected another unexpected presence: [Host, the male lead is outside; he really wants to see you.]

As if to verify the system's words, a knock came at the door shortly afterward, and a maidservant whispered an inquiry from outside:

"Miss, the heir apparent of the Duke of Jin is requesting an audience. Would you like to see him?"

When Chunfeng said this, she secretly hoped that Qin Su would refuse.

However, the commander had instructed her beforehand that she only needed to take good care of Miss Qin's health and ensure her safety, and absolutely prevent a repeat of the previous incident; she should not concern herself with anything else.

Qin Su was about to say she wouldn't see him, but the words caught in her throat and turned into a hoarse, weak voice: "Please invite Brother Murong in."

That voice could make even a woman's bones melt.

I wonder how Your Highness managed to withstand it.

"Yes."

While the maid went to "invite" someone, Qin Su checked the man's physical data from his unconscious state again.

Seeing the smile on the girl's lips, the system felt inexplicably uneasy...
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"Sangsang, are you alright?"

As soon as Murong Jing entered, he saw the frail and pitiful girl on the bed, her pale and bloodless face just like in his dream.

His heart felt like it was about to break.

"I had no idea you were in such a terrible situation. If I had known, I definitely wouldn't have..."

As Murong Jing spoke, he stepped forward and tried to take the girl's hand to express his concern, but before he could touch her, an arm suddenly stretched out from the side and blocked his way.

He was taken aback, only then noticing that a strange maid had appeared beside him at some point.

"who is she?"

The little girl shook her head: "It's the maid my father arranged to take care of me, her name is Chunfeng."

Qin Su only said two sentences before her brows furrowed, as if she was starting to feel unwell again.

Upon hearing this, Murong Jing's expression darkened slightly: "Get out, I have something to say to your young lady."

Spring breeze remained unmoved. She was a secret guard of the Eastern Palace, whose duty, besides protecting Miss Sangsang's safety, also included—preventing dangerous men from getting close to her!

In the list given by the commander, this "Duke's Heir Murong Jing" was listed first. If she were to let him be alone with Miss Sangsang like this, something really fishy would happen.

The spring breeze remained still.

"This servant is responsible for taking care of Miss and must not allow any irrelevant people to disturb her rest." She said curtly, while inwardly complaining about the Prime Minister's mansion.

The people in the Prime Minister's mansion are truly insane to allow outsiders to freely enter and leave the young lady's boudoir.

She has completely forgotten that she let the Crown Prince in yesterday.

Murong Jing's face darkened, but Qin Su curled her lips into a smirk and spoke in a manipulative tone:
"It's alright. Brother Murong and I are as close as siblings; everyone in the family knows that. If you're really worried, just stay here and watch over us."

It was originally a very normal sentence, but for some reason Murong Jing felt a little uncomfortable.

Are he and Sangsang really just "brother and sister"?

What else could they be but siblings?
Isn't this what he's been emphasizing all these years?
She should be happy that he said that.

But, but...

Thinking of the scene in his dream, Murong Jing couldn't manage a smile.

"Why were you locked up?" Murong Jing was genuinely worried about Qin Sangsang and spent money to inquire, but unexpectedly found out nothing.

It's obvious that they've been silenced.

He originally thought that given his relationship with Sangsang, he would definitely know the answer if he asked.

But to everyone's surprise, Qin Su paused for a moment and shook her head: "You can't tell Brother Murong."

He was taken aback: "What?"

Then the girl looked up and said, "This is a secret between me and someone else."

The little girl had a gentle smile on her fair face, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with tiny stars.

It was clearly his usual gentle and beautiful appearance, but for some reason, his heart felt as if a piece of it was empty.

The hand resting on her lap tightened inexplicably, yet she still smiled and asked, "Who is it? Can't I even tell you?"

The little girl shook her head without saying a word, but her attitude was resolute.

At that moment, Murong Jing's heart suddenly felt empty, as if something important was gradually disappearing. He wanted to grab it, but he couldn't grasp anything.

"Sangsang!"

He suddenly raised his voice, drawing a questioning look from the girl, only to realize that he had overreacted.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little surprised. When did you and I start having secrets between us?"

The little girl seemed to smile slightly, and said weakly, "Just like how Brother Murong and Sister Murong didn't tell me about what happened before, Sangsang and... can't tell you either."

"brush"--

Murong Jing seemed to hear the sound of blood suddenly turning cold, and even his fingertips seemed to lose their warmth.

"What did you say?" He found his voice trembling.

"Sangsang wouldn't want to tell Brother Murong that you have someone you like, would she? Haha," he said with a forced, lighthearted laugh at the last sentence, as if it were just a not-so-funny joke.

However, the girl's reaction immediately plunged his heart into despair.

As usual, the girl, fearing he might misunderstand, should have tried to explain to him, but instead lowered her head, softly hummed in agreement, and then said to him:
"It's someone I like, someone I really like."

Murong Jing's mind went blank for a moment, and his body seemed to lose all warmth at that instant.

Only one sentence echoed in my mind:

Sangsang likes someone else? How could that be...?