Xiao Ruge turned her eyes away naturally, as if she didn't know this person, and soon disappeared into the corridor with Nanny Yun.

Mu Huan knew that there was a conflict between Mu Gu and Xiao Ruge, but he didn't know the specific reason, and Mu Gu didn't tell him either.

Seeing his brother staring blankly at the empty corridor, he couldn't help but laugh and reached out to pat Mu Gu's shoulder on the uninjured side.

"If there is any misunderstanding, it is better to explain it as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be bad for both you and Miss Xiao if it takes too long."

Mu Gu smiled bitterly, nodded to indicate that he understood, and continued the topic he had not finished.

We recently received intelligence that the Rongdi tribes are ready to make another move and are planning to invade the Dalong border once again.

He came here today to discuss with Mu Huan whether the two of them should try to go to the border if war really breaks out at that time.

As a prince, one not only needs the strategy to govern the country, but also the courage to fight.

In this regard, Mu Bo was one step ahead of them, so this time, no matter what, he had to persuade the emperor to let one of them lead the troops.

After the two of them finished discussing this matter, Mu Huan sighed, "I heard that the fourth brother's health has not been good recently. The day before yesterday, the emperor sent an imperial physician to his house. It seems that the situation is not good. I heard that the second young lady Xiao once studied medicine with the genius doctor Bian Zhou. I wonder if she is willing to help?"

Mu Gu was silent for a moment, "I'll ask about this later."

Mu Huan nodded. The reason why he brought up this matter was to create an opportunity for Mu Gu. As long as he had more contact with Xiao Ruge, what could be impossible to talk about?

It was obvious that Mu Gu also understood his intention, so he planned to talk to Xiao Ruge about this matter in the evening.

On the other side, Xiao Ruge has already met Ao Rong, and she is accompanied by a concubine named Gao, whose father is the Minister of Personnel.

"I've heard that my sister is smart, but I've never had the chance to meet her. Now that I see her today, I really feel that I regret meeting her too late!"

Ao Rong held Xiao Ruge's hand, with a perfect smile on her hibiscus-like face, but her watery eyes were always looking at her, with an indescribable complex emotion in her eyes.

When she first heard Mu Huan say that he wanted to win over Xiao Ruge, she thought that Mu Huan would directly take her as a concubine. After all, the position of concubine was still vacant.

She was even mentally prepared for more intrigue.

But who knew that Mu Huan later told her that she should just treat Xiao Ruge like her own sister.

At this time she knew that Xiao Ruge probably didn't want to marry Mu Huan.

The position of the prince's concubine is extremely tempting to any woman. I didn't expect that there are women in the world who are not interested in it.

She always felt that Xiao Ruge was playing hard to get. Even though Mu Huan told her that Mu Gu liked Xiao Ruge, she still didn't believe that Xiao Ruge didn't have that ambition.

"The Third Prince's wife is beautiful and kind-hearted. I feel close to her when I see her!"

Xiao Ruge praised her, then greeted Gao and said a few nice words as well, and then the three women went into the small pavilion in the back garden.

Because there is an artificial lake outside the pavilion, it won’t feel hot even when the sun comes out.

Although Ao Rong was the daughter of a scholarly family, after chatting with her, Xiao Ruge discovered that she also had some knowledge of military tactics.

Although his insights in some places are not very thorough, his arguments are still well-reasoned.

Gao, who was standing by, occasionally said a word or two. Ao Rong talked more to Xiao Ruge throughout the whole process. Xiao Ruge could see that even though Gao was a concubine, she was just a foil today.

From this point, it can be seen that Ao Rong is very capable and can control the women in Mu Huan's backyard.

After the tea was replaced with another pot, Xiao Ruge felt a little anxious. After all, she had already drunk three pots of tea with the two of them.

Which good person drinks three pots of tea in one hour?

So, she embarrassedly expressed her urgent need to go to the bathroom to Ao Rong, and Ao Rong immediately asked Nanny Yun to take Xiao Ruge to a room not far away.

As soon as she left, the smile on Ao Rong's face faded a little. She looked at Gao Shi beside her and asked softly, "Did you see anything?"

Gao smiled and said, "The little girl has something on her mind! But I don't think she has that intention."

Before, Ao Rong always mentioned Mu Huan intentionally or unintentionally, with the purpose of testing Xiao Ruge.

But every time Xiao Ruge just brushed it off, as if she didn't want to talk about it any more.

If she really didn't have that thought in mind, then she really wasn't interested in Mu Huan.

Of these two points, Gao prefers the latter.

Gao is the best at judging people, which is why I called her along today.

So after hearing her words, Ao Rong finally let go of the worry in her heart.

After all, Xiao Ruge's network of connections is too strong, and most of them are in the military, which is exactly what Mu Huan urgently needs now. If Mu Huan marries such a woman into the mansion, her position as the principal wife will be threatened.

Glancing in the direction where Xiao Ruge left, Ao Rong picked up a piece of cake and took a small bite.

After Xiao Ruge followed Nanny Yun into the room, Nanny Yun said that she would be waiting outside and that she could call her if there was anything.

Xiao Ruge thanked her and closed the door. Bai Zhi followed her behind the screen to take care of her three urgent needs.

While helping Xiao Ruge adjust the hem of her skirt, Bai Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Miss, the Third Prince's wife kept mentioning the Third Prince just now. What does that mean?"

Even she, a little maid, could see that something was wrong with Ao Rong, let alone Xiao Ruge.

She snorted and laughed, curling her lips and said, "She's probably afraid that I'll steal her man."

Bai Zhi also curled her lips after hearing this, "What's so good about this prince's mansion? Once you enter the door, you have to abide by the rules everywhere. It's very tiring. How can it be as free and happy as we are outside!"

Xiao Ruge smiled and patted Bai Zhi's head, sighing, "Silly girl, which woman in this world doesn't want to fly up to the tree and become a phoenix? There are people who are trying their best to get into ordinary noble families, let alone this prince's mansion?"

Moreover, Mu Huan is a strong contender for the throne. If he really becomes the emperor in the future, then his woman will be the empress in the palace!

After listening to Xiao Ruge's analysis, Bai Zhi still felt that it was better to be an ordinary person.

Even though the palace is magnificent and the masters inside are all high-ranking officials, many wronged souls are buried there silently. Bai Zhi doesn't want her own young lady to be buried in that grave as well.

Xiao Ruge herself didn't want to do that, so after returning to the pavilion, she acted a little uncomfortable and heartless.

"I'm not afraid of being laughed at by the prince's wife. I'm used to being free at home, but now I'm in the prince's mansion and have to follow the rules everywhere. I'm really exhausted!"

Ao Rong raised her eyebrows after hearing this and turned to look at Gao, who immediately smiled brightly.

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