The matter was perfectly resolved. Everyone in the Moonlit Tower watched and gradually felt relieved. It seemed that Miss Ningyue didn't rise to prominence just by her beauty.
Fortunately, Zhongli Mingye didn't make things difficult for her anymore. He left the Moonlit Tower later that day.
Ningyue, however, went to find Xiao Xueyi. "Xueyi, I'm not your fiancée..." This time, she was even more certain!
Just based on the crown prince's expression, she knew there must be some connection between herself and that Song Jinyu.
Perhaps they were long - lost relatives?
Xiao Xueyi didn't answer her at first and just let Ningyue continue. "Did you bring me to the capital for..." She actually wanted to ask if he was going to offer her to the crown prince who had lost his wife and couldn't move on, in exchange for something?
Thinking of this, Ningyue felt extremely bitter. It turned out that all the kindness Xiao Xueyi had shown her was for a purpose. But if he was going to offer her to the crown prince, why did he change his mind on the outskirts of the capital? And why did he deceive her into believing she was his fiancée?
Forget it. She couldn't say what she wanted to say anymore.
Xiao Xueyi smiled silently. "Ningyue... You're as smart as ever... Being able to draw inferences from a single instance and see the whole from a part..."
He didn't deny it, which meant this was the truth behind coming to the capital!
At this moment, she needed to calm down.
"Then who on earth am I?"
Was she Song Jinyu's younger sister? That's why the crown prince had mistaken her for someone else?
No matter who she was, it was hard for anyone to feel good knowing they were being treated like a commodity.
Xiao Xueyi felt a bit pained. These words were like peeling his skin, making it impossible for him to pretend anymore.
Even if he gave her the Moonlit Tower as compensation? Ningyue didn't care at all. Now... she didn't want to see Xiao Xueyi anymore...
But... she was still worried about his leg problem.
"Jingran, go and send the medicine to the pavilion master. Just boil the medicine according to this prescription." After spring came, Xiao Xueyi wouldn't suffer from his leg problem in winter anymore. Although he couldn't stand up, he wouldn't be in excruciating pain in winter.
"Your Highness, if the head suffers a severe injury, it's indeed possible to lose memory," Doctor Lin stroked his beard and thought seriously.
For some reason, the crown prince had come to the Imperial Medical Office. As soon as he came, he asked about memory loss. "Is it possible to suddenly gain a certain ability?" Zhongli Mingye asked anxiously, no longer as steady as before.
"For example, someone who couldn't play the piano before but suddenly can!"
The doctor laughed. "That's absolutely impossible..."
Impossible? Zhongli Mingye had even more doubts in his heart. He was very sure that Song Jinyu didn't have a younger sister. Her only older brother was Song Chuyu.
Then who was this Ningyue?
She was so similar! Not only did she look alike, but her temperament was also similar. The most crucial thing was that she also knew medicine!
Zhongli Mingye shook his head. This was impossible! Why could she play the piano? Song Jinyu hated learning the piano so much...
A look of pain flashed across his phoenix eyes. Suddenly, he thought of something.
"Xingjian, ask Mincui to prepare a banquet. I... will invite Xiao Xueyi!"
He must confirm whether Ningyue was Song Jinyu or not.
Ningyue was in a bad mood. Jingran, following Xiao Xueyi's instructions, coaxed her out of the Moonlit Tower. The capital was truly bustling. Tomorrow was Chinese New Year's Eve, but the streets were full of people, extremely lively. At present, the Great Xia Dynasty was prosperous and the people were at peace, which was a testament to Zhongli Mingye's governing ability.
But the crown prince was also notoriously strict. Not long ago, he had directly thrown the newly - promoted Minister of Rites and his whole family into prison.
I'm afraid the Liao family would have to spend the New Year in prison.
Ningyue sighed. Although she had the intention of using Zhongli Mingye to intimidate others, she really didn't expect this person to be notoriously cold - hearted.
Just as she was strolling idly on the street, she was suddenly attracted by a very beautiful glazed lantern. "It's so beautiful!"
The design was very novel and the craftsmanship was excellent. It was obviously an extraordinary item. "Boss, how much is this?"
She excitedly picked it up. "It's not for sale!"
Ah? She immediately made a sad face. It was hanging there properly, but it wasn't for sale!
"I can give it to you..." The boss's voice sounded a bit familiar. She took a closer look and was so frightened that she took a few steps back. "Why is it..." It was the crown prince. This was so strange!
Zhongli Mingye took the lantern from her hand. His phoenix eyes were filled with a faint smile. The affectionate and burning look in his eyes made Ningyue unable to avoid it.
Ningyue opened her mouth. Jingran pulled her before kneeling down. Only then did she react and was about to kneel down in a hurry. But unexpectedly, Zhongli Mingye gently supported her arm.
"This glazed lantern is made in the palace. If you like it, just take it."
"I can't accept this. Ningyue won't take the crown prince's cherished item!" Ningyue wanted to leave quickly. For some reason, she always felt at a loss whenever she met Zhongli Mingye.
This feeling was really... She took a deep breath in her heart and forced herself to calm down. "Your Highness, take your time to stroll... Ningyue will take her leave first." She thought of Xiao Xueyi. She was afraid that if she continued to have contact with the crown prince, she would really be given to him as a gift.
Although, although Zhongli Mingye was a very good person, but... being a substitute for a dead person, Ningyue felt that she would rather never get married in this lifetime than be a substitute. After all, that affectionate look was not directed at her.
Zhongli Mingye didn't intend to let her go so easily. "The court is on holiday. It's almost the New Year. Tomorrow, I've invited Pavilion Master Xiao to my mansion. Would Ningyue like to come too?"
Why did he invite her to his mansion?
Ningyue was helpless. But if she didn't agree now, Zhongli Mingye seemed determined not to let her go. Under his gaze, her bottom - line was gradually retreating. "Okay!"
Hearing this response, Zhongli Mingye smiled again. He gently took her hand and handed the glazed lantern to her. He whispered, "Why is Ningyue so shy?"
Shy? Ningyue gently bit her pink lips. Before long, there were marks on them. It was quite charming in Zhongli Mingye's eyes. Even this little habit was so similar.
But the next moment, Ningyue left his side. "Your Highness, I think you know that the dead can't come back to life. The former Crown Princess wouldn't want you to find someone similar to her."
"If..." She looked up at his expression. The originally joking face gradually turned cold. Ningyue knew that these words must have angered him. Because the crown prince hated it most when others mentioned in front of him the fact that Song Jinyu was dead.
Zhongli Mingye didn't say anything else. He understood what Ningyue meant. It's just that... Zhongli Mingye didn't regard her as Song Jinyu.
It was a pity that Ningyue didn't understand this now.