Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 104: The Iceberg Princess’s Invitation

Chapter 104: Chapter 104: The Iceberg Princess’s Invitation

The Princess carries an air of majesty wherever she goes.

As Qin Yiyao approached, the women clustered around Mu Qingge dispersed, leaving space for the two of them.

The situation seemed somewhat awkward.

It was Shao Fatty who was quick-witted, realizing that the Princess seemed to have something to discuss with Mu Qingge, so he ushered the beauties back to the creek.

You He and Hua Yue, being Mu Qingge’s personal maids, naturally stayed behind to attend to the two.

Bai Xiyue, at this moment, also stood considerately at a distance, waiting.

You He carefully found a clean cup, washed it with wine, poured a cup, and handed it to Qin Yiyao.

Mu Qingge did not use a cup, but directly clasped the wine flask with her fingers.

Qin Yiyao took a sip of the wine and placed the cup down. She said to Mu Qingge, "In ten days, there will be a Hunting Flower Festival held at the Royal Hunting Ground outside the city. I hope you can accompany me to attend."

"Is this the Empress Dowager’s idea?" Mu Qingge asked, raising an eyebrow.

Qin Yiyao did not speak, seeming to acquiesce to Mu Qingge’s guess.

In fact, Mu Qingge didn’t know that this invitation was Qin Yiyao’s own decision. But it also had to do with the Empress Dowager. Because before, the Empress Dowager had warned Qin Yiyao that, in order to avoid misunderstandings and maintain her good name when participating in events among noble families, it would be best to bring Mu Qingge along.

Therefore, Qin Yiyao was silent, unsure whether her decision was due to her own reasons or because of what the Empress Dowager had said before.

"Hunting and flower viewing? What purpose does it serve for a wastrel like me?" Mu Qingge tossed aside the wine bottle, laying back with her hands behind her head, reclining on the fabric beneath her.

"You! Would you consider it as accompanying me to go?" Qin Yiyao, blocked by Mu Qingge, didn’t know what to say. She didn’t realize until she spoke in a pleading tone—what had happened to her?

Mu Qingge’s gaze shifted slightly, falling on Qin Yiyao in her blue dress.

Remembering how this young lady had helped her once during a palace banquet, she sat up and called to Shao Fatty, "Fatty, are you free in ten days?"

Shao Fatty did not understand the reason but still nodded truthfully.

Mu Qingge immediately looked at Qin Yiyao, "If I go, I must take Shao Fatty with me."

Qin Yiyao pressed her lips lightly and nodded, "Alright."

Having received Qin Yiyao’s approval, Mu Qingge curled her lips into a smile and once again told Shao Fatty, "Fatty, go back and prepare. Accompany me to the Royal Hunting Ground in ten days to attend the Hunting Flower Festival."

This invitation delighted Shao Fatty, who immediately jumped up joyfully and responded, "Alright!"

After speaking, he charged into the crowd of women like an eagle swooping down on chicks, eliciting a chorus of shrieks.

Witnessing this scene, Mu Qingge couldn’t help but pull her lips into a slight smile.

Qin Yiyao watched the smile on her lips, then looked at the boisterous Shao Fatty, frowned, and asked in confusion, "Although you are both known as wastrels, I can see that you are different. Why, why did you become friends?"

This time, Qin Yiyao’s tone was noticeably different from before when she had told her to stay away from Shao Fatty. It was not filled with disgust or disdain, only simple curiosity.

Thus, Mu Qingge merely smiled lightly and said, "Don’t you think he’s more genuine than many others?"

"Genuine?" Qin Yiyao savored Mu Qingge’s answer, gazing at Shao Fatty’s round figure, lost in thought.

"Brother Mu."

A soft, gentle female voice interrupted, causing Mu Qingge to turn her gaze and disrupt Qin Yiyao’s contemplation. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Bai Xiyue stood before the two, delicate like a small white flower, evoking a sense of pity.

However, Mu Qingge merely looked at her coldly.

Qin Yiyao merely glanced curtly and then withdrew her gaze.

Bai Xiyue bit her pink lip slightly and spoke cautiously, "That Hunting Flower Festival, can I go?" It was an opportunity to meet more influential and talented people, and she couldn’t afford to miss it.

"You want to go too?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow playfully.

Bai Xiyue lowered her head, biting her lip, showing a look of unease.

It was as if Mu Qingge had done something to bully her.

This made Qin Yiyao, who was watching from the side, frown slightly, her eyes probing Bai Xiyue.

Mu Qingge inwardly sneered and pointed directly at Qin Yiyao, saying, "This Hunting Flower Festival was the Princess’s invitation." The implication was that if Bai Xiyue wanted to go, the person to ask should be Qin Yiyao, not her.

"Then let’s go together." Qin Yiyao said coldly and indifferently.

Having gotten what she wanted, Bai Xiyue felt a surge of excitement. But she hid it well. She glanced covertly at Qin Yiyao before saying to Mu Qingge, "Brother Mu, I happened to hear that Prince Rui was punished by Your Majesty and sent to the Imperial Temple. I wonder if you know the reason?"

She was confident that given Mu Qingge’s concern for Prince Rui, upon hearing her mention him, she would definitely feel indignant, thus revealing the entire reason for Prince Rui’s punishment without her needing to probe further.

However, after she finished speaking, things did not develop as she had expected.

At the mention of Prince Rui, apart from that uncomfortable smile on Mu Qingge’s face, there was no extra expression, no sadness, or excitement.

"Oh? You want to know why Prince Rui was punished? Wouldn’t it be better to ask the Princess directly? They are, after all, siblings." Mu Qingge directly tossed the matter to Qin Yiyao.

Bai Xiyue didn’t have time to ponder Mu Qingge’s change in demeanor, her innocent gaze quickly landing on Qin Yiyao.

Qin Yiyao, with an indifferent expression, said, "The Imperial Brother was not punished. He merely chose, out of respect for the Grand Empress Dowager, to voluntarily undertake three months of quiet contemplation in the Imperial Temple, praying for her and for Qin Country."

"So that’s how it is." Bai Xiyue relaxed slightly. She had thought that Prince Rui was punished for some offense. But since even the Princess herself wasn’t concerned, it could only mean that Prince Rui had not angered the emperor.

She glanced at Qin Yiyao, then at Mu Qingge, who was ignoring her. She finally spoke tactfully, "Xiyue won’t disturb the Princess and Brother Mu any longer." After speaking, she retreated with Lv Zhi to a distance.

Once she had gone far away, Mu Qingge looked at Qin Yiyao and smiled, "You do look out for your brother."

Qin Yiyao replied calmly, "I just don’t want some matters to be known by those with ulterior motives."

"You don’t like her?" Mu Qingge asked, raising an eyebrow.

Qin Yiyao instinctively frowned.

Seeing her reaction, Mu Qingge laughed, "But you know, your brother is quite fond of her!"

Her words made Qin Yiyao frown even more as she looked towards Bai Xiyue.