C479 balm on altars (1/2)

After all … If she was, yet she did not reveal the truth. She had even hidden her chess pieces and her identity. That could only prove one thing. She knew who he was, and she even hated him. This was something he absolutely could not tolerate.

Qing Xun thought as he stood up to welcome Mu Ru Yue.

”Many thanks to wangfei for coming.” Qing Xun's posture was very low and his voice was gentle. Just as the people of Peony City had said, he was a gentle and smart and strict Mayor.

Even Mu Ru Yue couldn't help but admire Qing Xun's acting skills.

In his previous life, he only lied to her, but in this life, he was able to deceive people from a city. It could only be said that his Deception skill had improved.

Mu Ru Yue didn't try to hide the mockery in her eyes as she looked into Qing Xun's eyes. This gaze made Qing Xun's heart turn cold. The conjecture in his mind was turning into reality. This person … Maybe it really was her.

Qing Xun suppressed the panic in his heart and said to Mu Ru Yue, ”Princess, please take a seat. It was rude of me to invite the princess and the crown prince to offer sacrifices to the king, but I had no choice.

”You two possess very high statuses. If I am to not have you two come here, it would likely cause the citizens of the city to be unconvinced, and even the masters of the surrounding cities to be unconvinced.”

Qing Xun had the most wronged look on his face.

Mu Ru Yue felt her teeth ache as she listened, but since Feng Qing was still here, she didn't have the right to speak. Feng Qing didn't show it on her face like Mu Ru Yue. She just said coldly, ”It's alright, it's convenient to meet others.”

”Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness.”

Qing Xun said gratefully.

”The mayor is not telling us about the sacrificial ceremony?” Mu Ru Yue opened her mouth as well. The man was stunned at first, but then he chuckled and said, ”I am confused. My Peony City's Heaven Sacrifice is in the Ancient Tree District, because that ancient tree was here even before Peony City was established.

Actually, the procedure was quite simple. As long as the wangfei and the crown prince went to burn some incense on the altar, it would be fine. If the incense is lit, it means that our Peony City will also be blessed by the heavens this year. ”

Qing Xun explained.

When Mu Ru Yue heard this, she felt her teeth ache. 'What heaven? Isn't the person who doesn't believe in gods and buddhas the most, Qing Xun?'

This person only believed in himself and still had the right to do so. It was all thanks to these words that he did not feel any lingering fear. This time, she didn't reveal anything, Mu Ru Yue thought to herself. She had originally planned to make this person doubt her identity, but it was not to confirm her identity.

She had to make Qing Xun's heart feel like it was on edge. He didn't know if he should kill her or not.

However, she was also betting on those things because she was not certain whether this person loved her or his own memories. Perhaps in his eyes, what he wanted was only an empty shell, a … You can love his empty shell.

It wasn't Mu Ru Yue.

If there was anyone in this world who knew Qing Xun, it would probably be her, right?

After many years of being dependent on each other, they trusted each other. Even though they had been betrayed in the past, they had no choice but to admit that they had both been very serious in the past. Unfortunately, right now, she had to kill him, and he … He would definitely not let her off.

This was the best result.

Mu Ru Yue thought to herself. She was even beginning to look forward to this day.

After today, she would thoroughly bid farewell to her past.

”If your two esteemed guests agree, then let's set off now. The Peony Grand Meeting is coming soon, so it's not good to delay it too much. ” Qing Xun looked at Feng Qing and Mu Ru Yue and suggested.

Mu Ru Yue nodded as Feng Qing stood up as well.

After they left, Mu Ru Yue looked at Yun'er and said, ”Yun'er, since today is the grand gathering of Peony City, you should head out to play as well. You don't have to stay by my side. As for when you come back, it's up to you to be happy.