Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 53 - Prince Ling is using you

Chapter 53 -53 Prince Ling is using you

“Jiujiu, we have known each other for so long. How I feel about you is clear to anyone who glances our way. How can you doubt and misunderstand me based on a few idle words from others? Do you know that I’ve been losing sleep over this every night?”

Realizing that Murong Jiu cared for him, Jun Haoze’s tone carried a hint of accusation.

He had to turn the tables and make Murong Jiu feel self-reproachful to better control her.

“The words of others sound so convincing. You allowed me to marry into Prince Ling’s Mansion for her sake. Your kindness to me was merely for my medical skills.”

Jun Haoze said angrily,

“This person is full of lies! In my eyes, you’re distinct from the noble girls of the Capital City. I admire your medical skills and want you to save more lives, to make your reputation even brighter. I have no other motives! And as for the marriage by proxy, I was completely unaware. I even suspect that someone deliberately tried to separate us!”

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Murong Jiu then purposefully asked, “Who would do such a thing? I’m just an ugly freak from the countryside. Who would want to separate us?”

“Jiujiu, do not sell yourself short. I am not a shallow man who only looks at faces. The birthmark on your face might be a mark I left for you in a past life so that I could find you more easily.”

His words flowed easily, flattering and skilled at winning hearts. Wasn’t this how Murong Jiu had been deceived in her last life, sweetly offering everything she had for him?

And the birthmark on her face was the very source of Murong Jiu’s insecurities.

The “marks of past life” that Jun Haoze spoke of had filled her heart with joy for a long time.

Hearing that the breathing inside seemed to have intensified, Jun Haoze assumed his words had moved Murong Jiu. He smiled and then said softly,

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“Jiujiu, in my heart, you are a treasure beyond value, but in the eyes of others, they may think you’re exceptional only for your medical skills. I have never used you, but others may not be the same. Think about it, who could be trying to separate us?”

His implication was clear.

Recently, the only one who had benefited from her medical skills was Prince Ling.

But what Jun Haoze didn’t know was that she had offered help to Jun Yuyan of her own accord, rather than being used by him.

Jun Haoze earnestly persuaded, “Jiujiu, some people are not as they appear on the surface. I don’t want you to be exploited unknowingly.”

It was good that he misunderstood; she had changed so much that she needed an excuse.

Murong Jiu knew that with her abilities, she couldn’t easily take down Jun Haoze. Before that, she had to interact with him, without showing her true feelings.

“Are you talking about Prince Ling?”

She asked softly.

Just on the other side of the wall, the newly arrived Jun Yuyan paused in his movements, his fingers slowly clenching.

“I don’t like talking behind people’s backs, but Jiujiu, my royal brother is not as simple as he seems on the surface. Think about it, your medical skills are unparalleled, and he needs his leg healed. Only by separating us and having you marry into Prince Ling’s Mansion can he truly benefit, right?”

“Prince Ling doesn’t seem like that type of person. He has been very kind to me and has never forced me to use my medical skills for his sake.”

Of course, Jun Haoze didn’t believe it. If Murong Jiu were not valuable to Jun Yuyan, would his brother—who never approaches women—share a room with Murong Jiu?

He’d have likely kicked her out the first day.

“It’s hard to know a person’s heart just by their face. You’ve only known him for a short time. Jiujiu, my feelings for you are deep.”

Jun Haoze spoke affectionately, then inquired about the baby in her womb, asking if she was feeling well or if the reactions were strong, the joy of becoming a father evident in his voice.

If one didn’t know any better, they might truly be deceived by his façade.

Murong Jiu, sitting in the carriage, wasn’t visible to Jun Haoze; her face as cold as frost.

“I should return to the Prince Mansion.”

“Wait, Jiujiu. Tomorrow, will you come with me to see my cousin? She’s been vomiting blood, which is truly pitiable. You know, her illness is due to pining for me.”

“It shouldn’t be so. I saw her last time, and she looked healthy. Unless the poison is acting up, she wouldn’t be vomiting blood.”

Jun Haoze frowned in displeasure: “Are you suggesting that Weiwei is faking it?”

Bai Weiwei held a special place in his heart, unlike any other woman.

“I am merely stating my judgment. Why are you in such a hurry? Are you afraid I’m falsely accusing her? Instead of doubting me, you should consider consulting several court physicians for her.”

“Jiujiu, I didn’t mean that. Weiwei once saved my life, and she’s always secluded in the inner court, seldom leaving. She’s as innocent and pure as a blank sheet of paper. If she’s vomiting blood, it must be a physical problem.”

Murong Jiu couldn’t be bothered to argue with him.

She had long since seen through the depths of Bai Weiwei’s scheming.

Feigning spitting up blood at this time was likely because she knew about Murong Man’s marriage arrangements and wanted to stoke the flames.

It was only interesting when this woman clashed with Murong Man.

A glint passed through her eyes, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

“Tomorrow the Fourth Miss from the General’s Mansion will come to see me, and I have already agreed to host her. Moreover, Your Highness, I have said before that unless Murong Man gets married, I will remain skeptical about where Your Highness’s affections truly lie.”

After speaking, she called out Chun Tao’s name.

Immediately, Chun Tao, the coachman, and the guards all came over.

Jun Haoze wanted to say something else but found no opportunity as the carriage quickly entered the Prince Mansion.

His eyes narrowed, annoyance flashing within them.

If it weren’t for Murong Jiu’s usefulness, he would have strangled her with his own hands. Why should the legitimate son of the Central Palace speak such insincere words in such a demeaning manner?

However, if Murong Jiu did not treat his cousin, he would have no choice but to seek out other court physicians.

Murong Jiu’s words had left a shadow in his heart. Although he trusted his cousin, that did not stop him from considering several other physicians.

After Jun Haoze left, the tall figure of Jun Yuyan appeared at the corner of the alley.

“Master…”

Zhou Chen stopped himself before he could continue.

He suspected that the Princess Consort was unaware that the person that night was Prince Ling.

Staying in the Prince Mansion was merely to anger the Second Prince.

Master, you’ve been used as a pawn by the Princess Consort.

Jun Yuyan remained silent and pressed his lips together as he returned to the mansion.

Zhou Chen returned to stand guard outside Qiyun Courtyard.

He thought Prince Ling would not come again, but to his surprise, he did come to dine with the Princess Consort. His demeanor was very calm, but those familiar with the master knew that he was displeased.

But the master did not seek to blame or interrogate, and left after the meal.

Zhou Chen discerned a hint of desolation in his master’s departing figure.

He sighed quietly to himself.

“Miss, I don’t think Miss Fu is very friendly. Should we really let her come tomorrow?”

As Chun Tao helped Murong Jiu to wash up, she asked.

Today, due to affairs with the Tianzhu Commerce Association, she had postponed the appointment with Fu Baozhu, but the other party was persistent and rescheduled for tomorrow.

“No one visits without reason. If we don’t find out her intention, it will only become more troublesome in the future.”

She knew that Fu Baozhu liked Jun Yuyan, but for some reason, she was quite curious about what sort of person Fu Baozhu was and what her methods were.

The next morning, Murong Jiu spent yet another morning coping with morning sickness.

Even she realized that Zhen Zhu and Bai Aoshuang had not appeared or been discovered because Jun Yuyan’s men had intervened.

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Her heart felt warm, as if she had a very reliable person as her support.

Only Chun Tao, this little fool, remained unaware.

After the morning meal, Steward Lin came to report that the Fourth Miss from the General’s Mansion had arrived to visit.

Upon hearing this, Jun Yuyan did not so much as twitch an eyelid but sat for a while before leaving Qiyun Courtyard ahead of Fu Baozhu’s arrival.

Fu Baozhu was led inside, and as soon as she entered the courtyard she looked around: “Princess Consort Sister, why is the Prince nowhere to be seen?”