Chapter 1601: 1460: Disadvantageous to Ye Qingzi

Chapter 1601: Chapter 1460: Disadvantageous to Ye Qingzi

Bouquets scattered across the sky, landing in the hair of the countless couples kissing passionately in the plaza, on their shoulders.

Most of the bouquets had fallen, and many couples had ended their kisses, embracing each other tightly just like the King and Queen.

“Who threw the bouquet so high? How annoying. I thought we had the longest kiss,” complained Shen Yue as she opened her eyes and saw that all the bouquets had fallen, except for one that was leisurely floating down from the sky.

On the Moon Gazing Terrace, Chu Mu saw the last bouquet to fall and also caught sight of two familiar figures in the crowd.

“Do you know them?” asked Ye Qingzi, her voice soft and coquettish as she nestled in Chu Mu’s embrace, her face slightly flushed.

“Xia Yin has quite the spirit,” said Chu Mu with a smile.

It seemed that by inviting Xia Yin and Lin Mengling to the New Moon Land, he had actually facilitated their relationship.

Previously in Yin Valley, the two of them had acted quite normally, like ordinary friends, but to his surprise, now on his own turf, they were acting so unrestrainedly—one was the Divine Sect’s precious daughter, the other the well-known Lament City Master. If the people of the Struggle Capital found out about their passionate kiss in Wanxiang City, it would surely stir up quite a frenzy.

Of course, if Lin Mengling knew what Chu Mu was thinking, she would undoubtedly be furious, because she had been kissed forcefully by Xia Yin, whom she wanted to send straight to the Execution Tower!

“Are we going to the bridal chamber next?” Chu Mu asked mischievously, looking at Ye Qingzi.

Ye Qingzi was particularly enchanting today, and Chu Mu had long been stirred by desire.

“Don’t you think all the steps of the wedding are boring and tedious, and only this last one satisfies you?” asked Ye Qingzi. Unlike her usual self, she did not roll her eyes at Chu Mu, but rather blinked cutely.

“It’s pretty good,” he responded.

Customs, etiquette, and ceremonies filled the time from the afternoon to dusk, and before they knew it, the day had passed. The process was indeed tedious, but wasn’t it a wedding to remember for a lifetime? Especially when they saw countless couples ignite their passion and kiss because of him and Ye Qingzi. The scene was quite spectacular.

Perhaps, aside from Xia Yin and Lin Mengling, there were many other men and women in the plaza who were in ambiguous relationships or too shy to speak their minds. But because of such a ceremony, they finally took the brave step to be together. Isn’t that meaningful?

The slanted bright moon cast its pure white glow upon the Moon Gazing Terrace, like a beautiful stage in the Mortal World.

Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi stood upon it, waving to the countless people below, uttering a few words of thanks and blessing.

The revelry that followed the wedding did not belong to Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi, for their celebration was to unfold within their own love nest. The rest of the extravaganza was for the people who blessed Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi.

Singing and dancing flourished, fine wines and delicacies, a variety of performances, and the continuous distribution of wedding gifts—it was a magical night. Many were Completely Drunk, while numerous others enjoyed moments of spring…

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In the elegant courtyard, laughter and merry voices from the outside filtered in, men and women young and old. Tonight there were many pleasures to be enjoyed endlessly.

Mu Qingyi made only a symbolic appearance at some events, then left the evening celebration early. Holding a glass of wine, she leaned against the smooth, aesthetically pleasing stone, gazing at the bright curved moon in the night sky, seemingly lost in thought.

“Why are you drinking alone here? It’s said that there’s joy and sorrow at weddings; that seems to be the best proof in your case, isn’t it?” A woman’s voice intruded.

The voice was pleasant enough but, however gentle, it broke into Mu Qingyi’s meditation. She looked somewhat languidly at the uninvited guest, frowning.

As Mu Qingyi sized her up, the newcomer did the same.

Mu Qingyi was indeed different today. She lacked her usual solemn and serious demeanor and instead exuded the charm and allure of a mature woman. Her flushed cheeks from the wine made her appear even more beautiful and enchanting.

Moreover, she possessed a figure that made most women envious—voluptuous and graceful, full of noble temptation.

Mu Guangxue couldn’t understand how Chu Mu could refuse such a stunning and attractive woman.

“What are you doing here?” Mu Qingyi asked not too kindly, looking at Mu Guangxue.

“I’m simply here on behalf of the Mu Tian Lineage to discuss some matters with the ruler of the New Moon Land. Since you’re one of ours, naturally, I hoped to solve these matters through you,” said Mu Guangxue with a smile.

Mu Guangxue was a member of the Mu Family Dynasty, holding quite a high POSITION. Mu Qingyi had interacted with her before in Struggle Capital, not very intimately, but they were not complete strangers either.

“Go talk to whoever you should talk to. If there’s nothing else, don’t bother me,” Mu Qingyi said indifferently.

“Don’t you feel any dissatisfaction?” Mu Guangxue asked.

“Dissatisfaction with what?” Mu Qingyi replied, puzzled.

“I dare say that anyone with a Brain can see you’re not your usual self today. As far as I know, you and King Chu have quite a romantic past, don’t you?” suggested Mu Guangxue.

Mu Qingyi’s eyes immediately turned icy cold.

If it was Ye Wansheng or Chao Lengchuan who started such a joke, she wouldn’t care much, as her ambiguous relationship with Chu Mu had indeed been the talk of Wanxiang City for a while.

Most importantly, Mu Qingyi had hinted to Chu Mu that she was willing to be with him. Unfortunately, Chu Mu had gently declined her, for the reason was Ye Qingzi.

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However, to have such a matter voiced by someone whom I’m not very close with gives it a completely different flavor, especially on the night of Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi’s wedding!

This Mu Guangxue, she’s investigating my background!

“There’s nothing to be resentful about.” Mu Qingyi calmly retracted her chill.

Right now, she truly had no mood to spar with this woman.

“With a temperament like yours, it’s not easy to find someone you like, yet you have to watch him marry another woman with open eyes. Some things are obtained through fighting for them, not by waiting.” Mu Guangxue said.

“It seems you have quite the insight?” Mu Qingyi responded coldly. She didn’t deny her own feelings.

“I can help you,” said Mu Guangxue.

Mu Qingyi looked at Mu Guangxue, silent for a long time.

“How can you help?” Mu Qingyi finally spoke.

“You’re someone with few desires, but once your heart is stirred by someone, it becomes all the harder to extricate yourself. Haven’t you ever thought about spending the rest of your life alone in a cold palace, regardless of your achievements or merits, with no one to share them with, merely drowning your sorrows in drink, wanting to cry but unable to shed tears, like right now?” Mu Guangxue said.

Mu Qingyi fell silent once more.

She remembered a time long ago when her hints were rejected by Chu Mu; she didn’t dwell on it. But subsequent interactions slowly pulled her in deeper.

People around her were discussing her relationship with Chu Mu, even jesting and making assumptions, but only Mu Qingyi knew the truth; apart from an uncontrollable kiss within the Qiankun Ice Gate, they had always been like friends. Chu Mu wouldn’t overstep boundaries, and the somewhat aloof Mu Qingyi was unwilling to be the third party.

But in reality, wasn’t what Mu Guangxue said the truth?

Mu Qingyi hoped she could find someone she liked even more and that with time she would forget; she also believed that not seeing Chu Mu for many years would fade away these feelings which were never reciprocated to begin with.

But then, why did it hurt so much when he was officially getting married?

Seeing Mu Qingyi’s dejected look, Mu Guangxue knew she had hit a nerve.

“You should know. There are enemies in love too. Often when you treat them as enemies and remove or oust them, you get what you want,” Mu Guangxue continued.

“I don’t know what to do,” said Mu Qingyi, shaking her head.

“I told you, I can help you,” Mu Guangxue persisted.

“How can you help?” Mu Qingyi asked for the second time.

“Just remember that I can help you. How I will help will come gradually. If you acted sooner, things wouldn’t have come to this. If you wish to be queen, you need a long-term plan,” Mu Guangxue said.

“I don’t want to be queen,” Mu Qingyi stated.

“Then you’re giving up?”

Mu Qingyi maintained her silence.

“It’s okay. Do as I said, and with a little effort from you, you’ll get what you want,” Mu Guangxue offered comfortingly, “Take some time to consider whether to take a chance for your own feelings, or to leave yourself with an eternal regret…”

Having said that, Mu Guangxue turned and left. She felt that Mu Qingyi had taken her words to heart, hence her goal was achieved. One must not rush; Mu Qingyi was not foolish.

Watching Mu Guangxue depart, Mu Qingyi gradually sank into deep thought. Her gaze, unlike the confusion before, now carried skepticism and coldness.

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“Junior sister, you wanted to see me?” Xu Daofeng came running, his body reeking of alcohol.

His eyes were somewhat hazy as he looked at Mu Qingyi, somewhat captivated; indeed, Mu Qingyi displayed a unique beauty today that dazzled him.

“Yeah, could you look into Mu Guangxue’s recent movements for me?” Mu Qingyi asked seriously.

“Why look into her?” Xu Daofeng said, puzzled.

“I suspect she’s planning harm against Ye Qingzi, and I don’t know who’s behind it,” Mu Qingyi explained, her eyes momentarily sharp and shrewd.

“Ah? That’s happening! Who’d dare!” Xu Daofeng was startled, somewhat sobered, “Alright, I’ll send my people to investigate right away. Should we inform Chu Mu now?”

“Let’s handle it. We’ll tell him when there’s more concrete information. This is just my conjecture,” Mu Qingyi said.

“Oh…” Xu Daofeng nodded, glanced at Mu Qingyi’s expression, and asked softly, “Qingyi, are you okay? Everyone was genuinely concerned about you just now.”

“What?” Mu Qingyi didn’t catch Xu Daofeng’s implication at first, only realizing later that he was trying to comfort her.

“I’m fine,” she replied faintly.

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