Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 49 - : Pouring Out My Heart Calling Me Good Sister

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Pouring Out My Heart Calling Me Good Sister

Facing Fu Baozhu’s closeness, Murong Jiu felt a deep-seated aversion and discomfort in her heart.

Her feeling of nausea grew increasingly intense.

Yet, if she were to turn around and leave now, she would fall right into Fu Baozhu’s trap.

Wasn’t Fu Baozhu just waiting for her to push her away?

In her previous life, she might not have seen through such tricks, but now that she had lived once more, how could she fail to see them?

However, she indeed did not know where Fu Baozhu’s hostility came from.

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“Princess Consort Sister, why aren’t you saying anything? Could it be that you don’t like Baobao? Have I done something to displease you?”

Fu Baozhu’s voice was so innocent it made one feel sick.

Murong Jiu suppressed her nausea and, with a forced smile, she said, “Not at all, I’m just not very accustomed to being so close to strangers. This is our first meeting, and you keep calling me ‘sister,’ which really caught me off guard. I didn’t expect Miss Fu to be so enthusiastic.”

Fu Baozhu’s eyes flickered slightly, then she smiled and said, “Then, do you like Baobao? When I saw you, Sister, I felt a deep sense of affection and wanted to get close to you.”

“Alright, Baobao, don’t be so mischievous,” said General Fu with a frown, his tone carrying a bit of severity.

He noticed that Princess Consort Ling’s complexion was off and she might not like getting so close to others.

“General Fu, it’s fine, truly. I quite like Sister Baobao as well. It’s just that no one in my family has ever treated me with such affection, and I needed a moment to adjust to it. If Sister Baobao doesn’t mind, feel free to visit Prince Mansion anytime,” she responded.

After she spoke, Fu Baozhu’s eyes narrowed, a flash of suspicion crossing her face, but then she innocently laughed and said,

“That’s wonderful! Father, brothers, did you hear that? Princess Consort Sister and I hit it off right away. I’ve made another friend!”

Three noble young masters showed comforting and indulgent smiles on their faces.

Fu Baozhu was their most beloved sister, and Princess Consort Ling had helped them with her medical skills. Since they all felt Princess Consort Ling was very approachable, naturally they hoped their sister would get along well with her.

Murong Jiu did not know what Fu Mingzhu was really up to inside her gourd, but she could feel the hostility deep within the other party. Since that was the case, she wanted to see what exactly Fu Mingzhu intended to do!

Who knew that Fu Baozhu would continue to press, taking Murong Jiu’s hand and saying,

“Princess Consort Sister, can Baobao come to Prince Ling’s Mansion to chat with you now? Father and my brothers are going after the remaining bandits, and I’m quite worried being alone at home. If I could talk with Sister, it might distract me from my concerns.”

If it were any other time, it might be fine, but at this moment, Murong Jiu was struggling with waves of morning sickness and she did not want others to notice anything.

But if she were to refuse, what would General Fu and the others think?

Murong Jiu did not know why she cared about what General Fu and the others thought, but she instinctively wanted to show her best self in front of them.

“Ah Jiu.”

At that moment, a tall man wearing a silver mask arrived on a majestic horse. He had a noble presence and a commanding aura. Although his pace seemed unhurried, in the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Murong Jiu.

Seeing him, Murong Jiu felt a subconscious joy, even before she had realized it. Watching him dismount, she sized him up and asked, “Prince, have you been injured?”

She noticed that Jun Yuyan had changed his clothes and shoes, which were not the same as the ones he wore in the morning. There was also a faint smell of blood on him.

“It’s just a minor skin wound, nothing serious. Why are you out here?”

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Jun Yuyan’s primary concern was for Murong Jiu’s well-being.

The next moment, Fu Baozhu quickly interjected, “Prince, Princess Consort didn’t mean to draw unnecessary attention. Perhaps she felt too confined in the mansion and just needed to clear her mind. By the way, Prince, you must also take great care with your injury. Baobao here has some excellent antiseptic medicine that you should use.”

She took a small medicine bottle from her sleeve and was about to give it to Jun Yuyan.

“No need.”

Jun Yuyan refused coldly, “The Princess Consort is a court physician; there’s no need for Miss Fu’s medicine.”

Rejected, Fu Baozhu pursed her lips with a look of grievance.

It didn’t seem like an act.

Murong Jiu suddenly understood where Fu Baozhu’s animosity towards her stemmed from. It turned out that she was an admirer of Jun Yuyan.

How strange that such a thing had not occurred in her past life?

She thought about it, and perhaps it was because she didn’t like to go out in her previous life, which caused too many changes in this life.

However, she figured that Jun Yuyan must not harbor any feelings for her, otherwise he wouldn’t be so indifferent.

After speaking, Jun Yuyan did not spare Fu Baozhu another glance and instead greeted General Fu and the others.

Jun Yuyan appeared to be on very friendly terms with General Fu since they had fought side by side on the Borderlands. General Fu’s eyes also held admiration when he looked at Jun Yuyan.

Fu Baozhu felt indignant and tried to interject several times but couldn’t find the opportunity.

Her eyes seemed to cling to Jun Yuyan, subtle yet burning.

This look, she had seen it before on the face of her Seventh Sister, Murong Qian.

General Fu said, “I have already been to the palace to request His Majesty’s decree. After this, I will go and command two hundred guards to eradicate the remaining bandits. Prince, you just need to return to the mansion to heal, no need to worry.”

Jun Yuyan nodded, “Although the bandits in the mountains are hardly a threat now, there are many traps inside. General and the three young masters must be extremely cautious.”

General Fu and the three young masters all nodded in agreement, and without further delay, they prepared to advance into Minghua Mountain before dark to wipe out the bandits, ensuring that Minghua Mountain would never again serve as a haven for thieves.

Before setting off, the eldest son, Fu Heng, said, “Baobao, it’s getting late. You shouldn’t disturb the Prince and Princess Consort. It’s time for you to head back to the mansion.”

Fu Baozhu still wanted to insist, but the nanny behind her said, “Miss, it’s too rash right now. It would be more appropriate for you to send a visiting card on another day to call on Princess Consort Ling.”

Fu Baozhu then nodded, “I’m sorry, Princess Consort Sister. Baobao was out of line. I just admire you too much, Sister. I will definitely pay a visit another day.”

Murong Jiu smiled lightly, “I will certainly welcome you with open arms when you do.”

Seeing the amicable interaction between the two, General Fu and the others showed a smile on their faces. After finishing their conversation, they rode off, the sight of their backs imposing and majestic.

“Let’s return to the mansion,” said Jun Yuyan to Murong Jiu.

Murong Jiu nodded, and Chun Tao immediately went to call the coachman over.

Fu Baozhu sought an opportunity to speak with Jun Yuyan again, but he didn’t even glance at her once. He departed with Murong Jiu without looking her way, as if she didn’t exist.

Having returned to the General’s Mansion and once the door closed, Fu Baozhu threw all the vases to the floor.

Her eyes were dark; where was the innocence from before?

“Nanny Fan, tell me, why didn’t you let me go to Prince Ling’s Mansion today? I don’t believe that Prince Ling truly doesn’t want my antiseptic medicine. He just didn’t want to accept my gift in front of others, that’s all! And that grotesque Murong Jiu, she wouldn’t even dare to stop me; she’s just an ignorant country bumpkin. If I get close to her for a few days, she’ll surely open up to me and call me a dear sister!”

Nanny Fan was the old nanny who had accompanied her today.

“Miss, in my opinion, that Murong Jiu isn’t easy to fool. You shouldn’t be impatient and disrupt your own plans. Besides, the reason I didn’t let you get close to Prince Ling is because he’s not worthy of you,” said Nanny Fan.