In the carriage, Mo Xuetong put down the curtains.
"Are you still hungry? I've had people prepare dinner. I haven't had it so can you have it with me?" Feng Yuran unwillingly averted his eyes from her face. He suddenly raised his lips in a smile and then pointed to a small chest under the tea table. "Look over there."
Mo Xuetong's mind was still on what she had seen and didn't instantly react. When she realized, she found there was already a smile on his handsome face. His slim finger was right beside her, pointing at that place. Suddenly, she remembered the feeling when his hand tightly hugged her so she blushed.
To cover it up, Mo Xuetong hurriedly turned to take a few bowls of dishes from the chest under the table.
The dishes had been kept warm. When tearing open the protective thick cloth, the aroma of food permeated.
"Let's go back!" Feng Yuran lazily said.
Instantly, the carriage drove slowly a
Mo Yufeng didn't marry that young miss from the Li family in the end; however, another affair surfaced. He didn't dare to explain clearly and only knelt before Mo Huawen, wailing and trying to justify himself. Mo Huawen was so angry that he threw a paperweight at Mo Yufeng and injured his head. Then, Mo Huawen asked people to lock Mo Yufeng up in the yard. Then, after sending people to investigate, he stormed back to the inner yard and asked Xu Yan to arrange Mo Yufeng's marriage as soon as possible because it would be better if someone could control him. Because of a series of incidents in Mo Manor, Mo Huawen felt so ashamed that he didn't go out often except for the necessary gatherings. At the same time, things were boiling up in Qin Manor as well. Qin Yufeng had kept a low profile and been considered a talent, but this time, he was also involved in the scandal. Though in the end, the woman retreated and confessed, people weren't sure if
"What did your mother say?" Princess Royal suddenly sat up and grabbed Mo Xuetong's hand. Her knuckles went white, which showed how much force she had exerted. Mo Xuetong couldn't continue and only wept with her face in her hands. "My mother, my mother, she said..." Princess Royal was anxious and tried hard to pull up Mo Xuetong. She tried so hard that she sweated and uncontrollably started to cough again. Mo Xuetong immediately got up and poured the princess a cup of hot tea and wiped the sweat on her forehead. At last, the princess stopped coughing and then grabbed Mo Xuetong's hand to ask eagerly, "Tong'er, what does the letter your mother left say?" Mo Xuetong had never seen Princess Royal fluster so much. Even when talking about life and death, the princess just appeared clam. Now, she looked so anxious, with a look of worry on her white face and blue vines slightly bulging on her forehead. She actually looked a little fri
Consort Yu was not angry after being rejected by Mo Xuetong. She looked at Mo Xuetong gently and smiled warmly, saying, "Anyway, it was my brother's fault. I apologize to the Mo Manor on behalf of my younger brother." Then, she took a ruby hairpin from her hair and handed it to Mo Xuetong. She said, "I don't have anything to express how sorry I am. I shall give this to Your Highness. Your Highness, please take this and let the Mo Manor forgive my useless younger brother." The hairpin was very beautiful and the rubies on it glittered brightly. One could tell from a single look that it was not an ordinary item. The style was new, as was the craftsmanship. It was indeed a precious item. If it had been any other time, Mo Xuetong would not take anything from Consort Yu. But this hairpin was really quite familiar. Mo Xuetong smiled and accepted it graciously. "Many thanks, Your Highness. I thank you. This was just a misunderstanding and the Mo Man
"Rui'er, what are you saying?" Ling Fengyan pulled her back and said to Mo Xuetong apologetically, "Rui'er is mistaken. Please forgive her, Princess." There were so many people and Ling Rui'er looked so angry and wronged. If Mo Xuetong did not find out what was wrong, she would have been wronged. There were many who looked at Mo Xuetong curiously and their attention was on the ruby hairpin in her hair. "It is really Second Miss Ling's hairpin. She said that she lost it earlier, so it..." "I heard that the Princess Royal gave her many pieces of jewelry. Why did she take what belongs to others?" "No one can have enough beautiful accessories. This is the newest style that has to be specially ordered. You can't buy it even if you have money. It was long gone when I went to the shop."... Everyone chattered on. Suddenly, a dismissive voice sounded, "She's a mighty princess and has seen all kinds of precious jewelry. Why
There were so many young ladies and masters present. Not only was the crown prince of Yan Kingdom present, so was the First Prince of Yan Kingdom, the Mind Duke's son, and the son of the Military Minister... All of these people were not to be trifled with. Even the noble prince of Yan Kingdom was involved in the disappearance of a mere hairpin. The Ding General Manor would gain many enemies because of this. Ling Fengyan would not do something so stupid, and she would not dare to either. However, she was already forced into a corner. If she did not check, then Ling Rui'er trying to force Mo Xuetong into a corner would look suspicious. Were they just targeting Princess Anping? "It is just a mere hairpin. Forget it!" Ling Fengyan said with a smile. Her eyes darkened. "Second Miss Ling is wrong. All the young ladies here are either wealthy or noble. None of them can take this blow to their reputation. Since Second Miss Ling's hairpin has really
It has been said that when two nations are at war, there would be no good wine nor good banquets. Yet, when had this applied to fights between women? Mo Xuetong was speechless. When she had been summoned by the Fifth Princess, the princess was already seated inside. She was dressed in luxurious clothing that was vibrantly colored and was embroidered with gold threads. It made the princess look like a fairy in legends. She appeared before Mo Xuetong and Mo Xuetong was in awe of the royal family's nobleness and elegance. The price of the princess' outfit was completely beyond estimation. It befitted the Fifth Princess' status as the Emperor's legitimate daughter. "Anping greets the Fifth Princess." Mo Xuetong curtsied. She was also a princess now and did not have to address herself as a subordinate's daughter. Even though she was not as noble as the Fifth Princess, she did not have to appear too humble. The Fifth Princess' sharp
The banquet began and everyone presented their gifts. Emperor Zongwen and the Empress appeared for just a moment before leaving the banquet to the young people. Men and women were sat separately in two rows that spread out from the center table. Mo Xuetong sat on the left of the Fifth Princess. She was now the Princess Anping of the royal family and was thus more noble than the other young ladies. Ling Fengyan, You Yue'e, Luo Mingzhu, and Chen Ya'er followed. The male guests were sat on the other side of the Fifth Princess. Bai Yihao sat directly next to her followed by Bai Yichen, Ling Mingfeng, You Yuecheng, Luo Wenyou, and Chen Yanyu. Even Sima Lingyun, who had not appeared for a long time was here as well. Mo Xuetong's gaze landed on Sima Lingyun, who was seated at the very end of the row that held the male guests. His dressing was still high-class. However, he looked wretched, both in terms of his disposition and his appearance. He was no longer the
After the banquet ended, everyone left the palace. Mo Xuetong and Luo Mingzhu walked right at the back. They were seated far away earlier and did not have the chance to speak. They only met each other now and were speaking with each other softly. Luo Mingzhu glanced at Bai Yihao and Bai Yichen who were not far away ahead in front of them. She pulled Mo Xuetong's hand in concern and pointed at the two men. She said softly, "Cousin Tong, you must not go on the riding trip with them. The First Prince of Yan came to marry a noble woman from the Qin Kingdom. You are in a perilous seat and be careful lest you be plotted against." Even the usually careless Luo Mingzhu could see it. How obvious were the Bai brothers! "Second Cousin, do you think that the royal brothers will plot against me?" Mo Xuetong held Luo Mingzhu's hand with a vague smile. She remembered that her cousin was one of the girls who liked Bai Yihao. She did not expect Luo Mingzhu t