Chapter 192 Second Update
When Mu Qingfeng received the purple jade bangle personally bestowed by Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, he only contemplated it for one night before making a decision.
The purpose and final outcome of the poetry gathering no longer mattered at this moment. The jade bangle had already fulfilled its mission, and even if he had declined it, it certainly would have led people to speculate about the generosity of the Royal Family.
Moreover, even if the jade bangle was returned, it could never be offered to the Crown Princess Consort again.
Mu Qingfeng’s original target was the second prize given out by the Empress, a phoenix hairpin, which would save face for him and was not more than he could accept.
Early the next morning, Mu Qingfeng, carrying the items, was already outside Prince Duan’s Mansion. Although he couldn’t say he was completely confident, Mu Qingfeng was quite pleased with his performance.
Mu Qingfeng straightened the clothes on his body, while the servant by his side waited with a cheerful expression, accompanying him.
"Lord Mu, please wait a moment, our Prince will summon you in shortly," the servant said when he saw Mu Qingfeng looking at him. The servant recognized Mu Qingfeng, as he had visited Prince Duan’s Mansion before. Also, since Prince Duan greatly admired Lord Mu, the servant dared not neglect him.
"Thank you, young man," Mu Qingfeng said very humbly to the servant, feeling even more reassured.
"What is he doing here?" Prince Duan frowned, still personally directing his subordinates in the final mounting of the Life-Sustaining Scripture, and nodded at Ju Nanyi standing by his side.