Chapter 1651: Chapter 1648: Short of People

Ye Muyu did not plan to do anything at today’s banquet, so she remained silent. If anything truly happened, the result would soon be apparent. If she intervened, it would only muddy the waters.

At this moment.

A maid came over to Ye Muyu’s table.

“Servant Qianyue greets Madam and Miss Chu.”

Ye Muyu raised her head and gestured for the maid to rise, addressing Qianyue directly, “Madam, I am a maidservant serving by Prince Qi’s side. The prince has asked me to inquire if Miss Chu is willing to participate in a match.”

“Lacking people?” Ye Muyu looked at her calmly.

Qianyue dared not lie, “Please excuse us, Madam. Miss Guo caught a cold and just upset her stomach, so it is inconvenient for her at the moment. Today’s match cannot be canceled, so the prince sent me over. I apologize for the trouble.”

“If the young miss is not willing, I dare not insist.”

It seemed they truly lacked people. No wonder it almost turned into a quarrel earlier, especially with Princess Weisaiya seemingly saying something to Li Chongjin. It was only resolved when Prince Qi stepped in, likely to switch participants.

Ye Muyu had no intention of making decisions for Chu Ziluo. She handed over the choice to her.

Chu Ziluo smiled lightly and asked, “Qianyue, I have a question for you. Would you be able to answer it if convenient?”

Qianyue appeared visibly puzzled, “Please speak, Miss Chu.”

Chu Ziluo nodded, “My skills are average. If Prince Qi invites me, and I fail, I cannot bear the responsibility…”

Qianyue smiled gently, “It’s alright. The prince has a gentle nature and won’t mind. Moreover, you’ll be joining team A, which is actually opposite Prince Qi’s team, not on the same side.”

“Then it seems even less appropriate. After all, if Prince Qi invited me, and I perform poorly, surely Lord Rong would be angry, causing tension between the two princes? That’s too serious for me to handle, unless…”

Qianyue had not expected Chu Ziluo to provide so many reasons. Yet she had never encountered such responses; most other ladies laughed and politely declined without asking much. Truly worthy of being the Chu family’s young miss, daring and meticulous in thought.

Qianyue detected an opportunity in her final words.

She hesitated before inquiring, “Please, Miss Chu, speak freely. I cannot make this decision, but I will certainly consult the prince.”

“Unless Lord Rong doesn’t mind either, since it would be embarrassing for me to hold others back,” Chu Ziluo flashed a sly smile, appearing anything but aggressive. On the contrary, her presence was gentle, giving off an impression of being easy to get along with.

Qianyue was momentarily stunned, uncertain if this Miss Chu was simply naive or highly perceptive.

In any case, as a maid, she couldn’t decide on such matters. She quickly paid her respects to Chu Ziluo and turned to relay the message.

Once the maid left, Ye Muyu asked with a smile, “Ziluo, you wish to compete too?”

“Yes, I do. Mother, will you support me?” Chu Ziluo asked, eager yet instinctively seeking Ye Muyu’s opinion.

Ye Muyu felt at ease with her, “You’ve grown up. Mother won’t restrain you. If you want to go, just go. As long as it’s nothing major, Mother can cover for you.”

“Besides, with your temperament, you wouldn’t cause much trouble.”

Chu Ziluo smiled sweetly, “Thank you, Mother.”

“But that depends on Brother Zhongjin’s opinion. I’m not insisting on it.”

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