Hearing Chu Li tell her to beg him, Mu Yunjin smiled mischievously, put down the clothes, moved closer to Chu Li, hugged his neck, and said in a soft, coquettish voice, “Prince Ning, I beg you…”

Chu Li’s bones nearly melted at her tone, the heat in his body growing more and more intense, feeling as if his defenses could break at any moment.

Mu Yunjin hugged Chu Li, and feeling his body growing hotter, she secretly pressed her lips together in a smile and continued in a sweet tone, “Please? Won’t you?”

“Alright.” Chu Li’s eyes flickered, and as if possessed, he nodded in agreement.

“Then it’s settled!” After speaking, Mu Yunjin continued to whisper in Chu Li’s ear, “So, do you need me to help you wash?”

At this moment, Mu Yunjin felt an especially satisfying feeling. However, Chu Li had teased her before, and she was now paying it all back double.

“Get out now!” Chu Li finally, when he was about to explode, glared at Mu Yunjin, his expression displeased, though his tone wasn’t as sharp.

Mu Yunjin gave an “Oh,” rose, and released Chu Li, then stood with her hands properly behind her back and asked once more, “Are you sure you don’t want me to?”

“Out!”

…

…

“My legs are numb, I can’t walk. I’ll rest here for a while. You continue bathing, and I’ll just rest…” Mu Yunjin leaned on the edge of the bathtub, blinking her eyes, looking at Chu Li with complete innocence.

Chu Li was truly impressed by this woman’s ability to push boundaries, but although his face showed displeasure, in his heart there wasn’t a trace of aversion.

However, he increasingly felt that this woman was deliberately teasing him.

So, changing his approach, he looked at her with a serious expression, “Do you want to bathe together?”

“Sure, can I?” Mu Yunjin looked at his serious expression, knowing he was bluffing her, and consequently stood up and began to undo her clothes.

Chu Li suddenly felt a bit of a headache.

Mu Yunjin only untied the outer garment’s sash and made no further moves. Now that she was pregnant, Sister Qingmeng had said it was best not to take baths, especially when the water temperature was high.

She had touched the bathwater just now, and the temperature was indeed high.

Chu Li saw that her movements had suddenly stopped, thinking she was just playing with words. Looking at her, he suddenly chuckled, “Not coming in?”

“Hmph, I prefer the hot spring pool in your chamber. This small bathtub doesn’t interest me!” Mu Yunjin humphed, then bent down again, moving closer to Chu Li, “Let’s bathe together after we return to the mansion…”

“…” Chu Li’s mouth twitched.

“I’m tired, I’ll leave first.” Mu Yunjin’s eyes were a bit sore; she was truly getting sleepy.

Before leaving, her eyes rolled mischievously, and she quickly turned her head to give Chu Li’s lips a peck, then darted out of his room.

Chu Li, left in the room, was stunned for a moment, then reached up to lightly touch his lips, as a trace of a smile spread…

He seemed to understand a little why he had liked her before.

…

The next day, Mu Yunjin woke up very early but hadn’t changed her clothes. She remained crouched by her door, watching for movement from the room opposite.

Chu Li had promised her yesterday that he would wear light purple clothes, but she didn’t know if he would back out at the last minute.

If he did, wouldn’t she lose face?

After waiting for a while, the door of the room opposite finally opened, and seeing a figure in light purple walk out, Mu Yunjin raised the corners of her lips, finally satisfied, and began to change her clothes.

When she arrived at the dining hall, everyone else was already there.

Mu Yunjin sat down in the empty seat beside Chu Li, and as soon as she sat down, Qiqi spoke up, “You’re both wearing the same color today. Is that a coincidence too?”

“No.”

“No.”

Again, they spoke in unison.

The people around were stunned again, carefully digesting Qiqi’s question and then processing their answer.

“So you planned it?” Qiqi reacted, her eyes brightening.

“I forced him to wear it.”

“She begged me.”

The two spoke simultaneously again, but expressing different meanings.

The others who heard this looked at the two with somewhat subtle expressions. This young couple, through all their ups and downs, truly matched each other.

No unorthodox means could separate them.

Mu Yunjin continued to drink her porridge, not contradicting Chu Li’s words. Yes, she had begged him, and she had even kissed Chu Li—not a loss!

Chu Li likewise did not contradict. She had forced him, and he had willingly complied. She was right!

…

After breakfast, they all split up again to search for the whereabouts of the Cliff Grass.

Mu Yunjin once more went out with Chu Li.

After last night’s episode, there was an intriguing and harmonious quality to their interaction today. Even in the air, there floated a trace of sweetness.

“Where are we searching today?” Mu Yunjin noticed they were taking an unfamiliar path.

“An estate,” Chu Li replied.

Mu Yunjin raised an eyebrow, “There’s an estate here?”

Chu Li made an affirmative sound and led her toward the outskirts. As they passed several shops, he suddenly looked at Mu Yunjin, “Today will take quite some time. You might want to buy something to eat.”

“Alright.” Mu Yunjin nodded, looking around. There was a shop selling sweet pancakes nearby, but in her current condition, the sight of them made her want to vomit.

So she only bought a few mild-flavored pastries to take along.

Seeing that she chose mild flavors even for pastries, and recalling that her breakfast these days had been almost exclusively a bowl of plain porridge, Chu Li frowned, “What exactly is wrong with your body?”

Mu Yunjin was startled, “Nothing’s wrong.”

“Are you sure? Then why do you often vomit?” Chu Li had seen her vomit three or four times already.

Hearing this, Mu Yunjin’s face darkened. With such obvious symptoms, only the single-minded Chu Li would fail to realize she was pregnant.

But she couldn’t blame him.

In his memory, they had never done anything improper.

“I just ate too much rich food before and upset my stomach. Sister Qingmeng told me to eat lighter foods recently to nurse my stomach back to health. Mu Yunjin made up an excuse.

Chu Li nodded, believing her words.

…

Arriving at the estate Chu Li mentioned, Mu Yunjin saw the plaque at the entrance read “Gu Residence.”

“This is a private estate. Do you know the owner?” Mu Yunjin stood at the entrance of the Gu Residence for a while, then turned to look at Chu Li.

Chu Li nodded and stepped toward the main gate.

At the gate, there were two gatekeepers. One of them, seeing Chu Li, immediately came forward, bowed slightly, and said, “Greetings, Prince Ning. Greetings, Consort Ning.”

“Is Old Master Gu at home?” Chu Li asked.

“The master is receiving guests in the front hall. Let me escort Your Highness and the Consort inside,” the gatekeeper said, making a “please” gesture toward Chu Li and Mu Yunjin.

The two entered together and were led to the front hall. Upon entering, Mu Yunjin’s gaze fell on an old man of about sixty seated in the main position—presumably the Old Master Gu that Chu Li had mentioned.

Turning her eyes, she caught sight of the person in the side position, and Mu Yunjin froze in her tracks, her eyes revealing surprise.

Hong Ling?

What was she doing here?

Seeing the two of them, Hong Ling immediately stood up, “Greetings, Prince Ning. Greetings, Consort Ning.”

Chu Li glanced at Hong Ling, knowing she was Rong Jiu’s person, and naturally couldn’t give her a pleasant expression.

Mu Yunjin smiled at Hong Ling, “No need for formalities.”

Old Master Gu also stood up, looking at Chu Li and Mu Yunjin with a smile, “I didn’t know Prince Ning and the Consort would grace us with your presence. I apologize for not welcoming you properly, and I hope Your Highness and the Consort will forgive me.”

“It’s fine. Today, I’ve come to request the use of Old Master Gu’s medicinal garden,” Chu Li said, getting straight to the point.

Hearing this, Old Master Gu was stunned for a moment, then smiled, “This is interesting. Miss Hong Ling here also came to my place early this morning and borrowed the medicinal garden.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunjin’s eyes flickered, and she turned to look at Hong Ling, indeed noticing a box on the table beside her.

“What medicinal herb did you come to get?” Mu Yunjin asked. Could there be Star Grass here too?

Hong Ling smiled slightly at Mu Yunjin and uttered three words, “Cliff Grass.”

With these words, even Chu Li’s gaze was drawn over. He frowned and turned to look at Old Master Gu, “How much Cliff Grass do you have here?”

“The last plant was taken by Miss Hong Ling. The newly cultivated ones will take about two more years,” Old Master Gu said.

Mu Yunjin frowned, staring at Hong Ling. Didn’t Rong Jiu’s poison only require Star Grass?

Why would Hong Ling suddenly come to take the Cliff Grass?

Could it be…

“Name your price,” Chu Li suddenly spoke to Hong Ling in a deep voice, his tone firm and utterly non-negotiable.

Hong Ling reached out to grasp the box, fearlessly meeting Chu Li’s gaze, “This item is not for sale.”

“But if you want it, you can exchange it for something.”

“What thing?” Chu Li asked.

Hearing this, Hong Ling looked at Mu Yunjin, curled her lips, and murmured, “Exchange Star Grass for Cliff Grass.”

Chu Li clenched his fist, and upon hearing these words, suddenly turned to look at Mu Yunjin, his eyes filled with complex emotions, “Did you leak the information?”

She had gone to see Rong Jiu the past two days. If not for her, how would this woman from East Limin know they were searching for Cliff Grass? If not for her, how would she know that Star Grass was also in their possession…

Mu Yunjin was stunned. Those five short words left her completely dumbfounded, standing there staring stupidly at Chu Li.

He suspected her…

At this moment, Mu Yunjin didn’t know how to describe her feelings. Her heart was filled with a sense of tragedy and mockery. Chu Li hadn’t even hesitated before assuming it was she who leaked the information, betraying them…

Was this because of his memory loss, or would he have thought the same of her even without losing his memory…

Mu Yunjin’s heart was filled with bitterness.

“Cliff Grass is equally crucial for you all. Without Cliff Grass, City Lord Xu cannot extend his life, so I suggest you consider my offer carefully.”

“If you change your mind, you can send someone to the inn to convey your decision.”

After speaking, Hong Ling turned and left the front hall of the Gu Residence.

Mu Yunjin stepped forward to follow, chasing Hong Ling out of the Gu Residence, and grabbed her shoulder, “Who told you about the Cliff Grass?”

Hong Ling turned around, pressed her lips together, and said, “I’m sorry, I had no choice. Yesterday, when passing through the market, I overheard one of your subordinates mentioning it…”

“Is that so?” Mu Yunjin hated this kind of groundless scheme and threat. “Does Rong Jiu know? Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Rong Jiu what you’ve done?”