Farewell Flower Festival

The next day, Mu Tianling went out to keep an appointment. When he was about to get on the carriage, he noticed something strange. He turned his head to look behind the carriage, then walked over and stopped in front of a servant who lowered his head.

He bent down and looked down at that face. Zhao Yan knew that he was exposed, so he looked up and smiled at him, saying flatteringly, "Your Highness, please take me with you. I promise not to cause any trouble for you."

Mu Tianling did not reply. His gaze stayed on her ingratiating smile for two seconds before he turned and left.

Chao Yan looked at his back and thought, could he be angry?

When getting on the carriage, Mu Tianling paused and said lightly, "Don't run around on the road." Chaoyan's eyes lit up and she immediately nodded in agreement.

The carriage was moving slowly on the wide street. Chao Yan disguised himself as a servant and followed the carriage, while Qian Feng and Fei Yu rode in front.

Although Mu Tianling had told her not to run around on the road, it did not stop Chao Yan's big watery eyes from looking around. She happened to see the carriage of the Duke's Mansion approaching from the front, so she waved and greeted Mo Ji on the opposite side, who was Wen Yunlan's servant.

But she really couldn't understand why the name was Moji, it sounded the same as Moji.

Moji was a little surprised to see Chaoyan dressed as a servant, but he quickly regained his diligent appearance and nodded to Chaoyan in response.

Mu Tianling used his folding fan to push aside the curtain and took a look. Coincidentally, the curtain in the carriage opposite was also pulled aside. Wen Yunlan nodded, and Mu Tianling nodded slightly and lowered the curtain.

Zhao Yan looked back at the passing carriage. As soon as she looked away, she heard Mu Tianling's sarcastic voice in the carriage, "Don't look at me. I don't like you."

Chao Yan said: "Your Highness, can't you be more broad-minded and stop thinking of the worst of everything."

Mu Tianling snorted and stopped talking to Chaoyan.

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About half an hour later, the carriage stopped at the gate of a magnificent garden.

Chao Yan raised her head and glanced at the plaque. She felt a little blinded by the light. It was actually a sign made of a whole piece of pure gold, with three large characters inlaid with jade on it: Jin Yu Garden.

Such a gorgeous signboard shouldn’t be afraid of being stolen, Chao Yan thought.

The servant who came out to receive guests was different from ordinary servants. He wore clothes made of fine fabrics and his boots were also made of satin, which made him look very classy.

Moreover, Chaoyan also noticed that the other party looked down on her as a servant, and there was a hint of contempt in his eyes, as if he was superior to her.

Qian Feng asked, "Has General Wei arrived?"

The servant understood, gestured to Mu Tianling to invite them in, and led the group into the garden.

Chao Yan focused on the scenery along the way and ignored the servant's superior attitude.

Every flower and tree in the garden has been carefully arranged. Both the color matching and the layout are impeccable. The exotic flowers and plants, attics and pavilions combine wealth and elegance in one, and are completely natural. A wonderful balance has been achieved between artificial and natural aura. It is no exaggeration to say that the person who designed the entire garden must be a genius.

As you walk along, you can hear the sound of gurgling water, but you can't see the ditch that diverts the water. This is another ingenious work of the designer, which introduces a unique sense of mystery to the garden.

When they arrived at a moon-shaped cave door, the servant stopped and made a gesture of invitation. After Mu Tianling and his party entered, the servant left. After entering, another servant led the way. When they arrived at the door, the servant reported, "General, the guests have arrived."

One of Wei Chang's men came over and led the person in. In addition to Wei Chang, there were two other people inside, both of whom were generals in the army, and each had a beauty serving him.

Wei Chang sat in the main seat, with a beauty serving him on each side, one pouring wine for him and the other massaging his shoulders.

When they saw Mu Tianling, none of the three stood up to greet him. Wei Chang pretended to apologize, saying that he was not welcoming him from afar, and raised his hand to signal him to take a seat.

After Mu Tianling took his seat, Wei Chang picked up the wine jug and poured a glass of wine, handed it to the beauty who poured the wine, and asked her to toast Mu Tianling.

When the beauty came over with the wine glass, the glass shook slightly and she seemed a little nervous.

"Your Highness, please." Wei Chang raised his hand to signal, and the beauty handed the wine glass to Mu Tianling, and the wine in the glass swayed slightly. Chao Yan noticed that the other party seemed a little scared, and her heart skipped a beat: Is there poison in the wine? !

That shouldn’t be the case. No matter how arrogant the other party is, he wouldn’t dare to poison a prince so blatantly. . . . . .

"Why doesn't your highness drink?" Wei Chang asked with a smile.

The wine in the glass swayed even more violently.

This time, Asagao could see with his own eyes that the beauty's hands were shaking, as if her inner fear was reaching its limit.

"Your Highness, please." The beauty's voice was trembling, as if she would die if Mu Tianling didn't drink this glass of wine.

Wei Chang shook the wine glass in his hand and said nonchalantly, "Your Highness, are you afraid that I have poisoned the wine?"

Mu Tianling said, "General, you are joking." He took the wine glass, covered his sleeves and drank it.

The beauty looked relaxed, as if she had escaped a disaster.

However, Chaoyan, who was standing behind him, could see clearly that Mu Tianling did not drink the wine at all but poured it into his sleeves, just like in the TV drama.

After putting down the wine glass, the beauty picked up the wine jug and poured him a glass of wine, then stayed by his side to serve him.

"The Emperor has been increasingly favoring the Second and Third Princes lately. It's a pity that the Fourth Prince cannot enter the court to help the Emperor share his worries." Wei Chang said with a smile.

Mu Tianling said: "I don't understand the things that happen in the court either. Just don't share their worries and don't cause any more trouble."

Wei Chang said, "As long as His Highness wants to share His Majesty's worries, there is no need to worry about not finding an opportunity." Mu Tianling did not respond. Wei Chang's displeasure flashed across his face, and he winked at a general under his seat, who said, "Before, His Highness went to inspect the riverbank, and I heard that he received a lot of benefits in the name of rectifying military affairs."

The Third Prince would accept the benefits? Chao Yan knew it was nonsense as soon as he heard it. He just wanted to stir up trouble and watch the fire from the other side.

"Hearing is believing. Hearsay cannot be taken seriously." Mu Tianling said.

Wei Chang said: "It turns out that the Fourth Prince is on the side of the Third Prince. Please forgive me for saying too much."

Mu Tianling asked in return: "What about the general, which side is he on?"

Wei Chang said righteously: "As officials appointed by the court, we are naturally loyal to the emperor."

Asagao laughed in her heart.

Mu Tianling said, "A wise bird chooses the right tree to inhabit. General, your loyalty is really rare." He straightened his sleeves and said, "It's getting late. I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, he was about to leave. As soon as he stood up, Wei Chang threw a glass of wine at him. Qian Feng caught it before it reached him, and the wine in the glass swayed and splashed out two drops.

"Your Highness, it won't be too late to leave after drinking this cup," Wei Chang said.

Mu Tianling said: "I don't drink much. I'll be drunk if I drink another glass."

Qianfeng placed the wine glass on the table. The beauty's body softened and she slumped against the table, her face ashen.

Wei Chang waved his hand, and one of his men behind him drew his sword and walked over. Qianfeng and Feiyu immediately stood in front of Mu Tianling, while Mu Tianling pulled Chaoyan behind him.

"What does this mean, General?" Mu Tianling asked.

Wei Chang said: "It's an eyesore to keep useless trash."

The man grabbed the beauty's hand and pressed it on the table, while with his other hand he raised his sword, ready to chop her down.

Chao Yan was so scared that he yelled "Stop!"

"Your Highness, do you want to save her?" Wei Chang asked.

Chao Yan grabbed the clothes on Mu Tianling's back. He glanced at the girl who was trembling with fear, and his eyes met Wei Chang's. He clearly saw the answer from those eyes. Even if he nodded, the other party would not let the girl go. He just wanted to fool him.