"I will mind myself. Auntie, please mind your own business next time as well or you might not only fail to become the matriarch but also lose your position as a concubine. Father's tolerance has its limits too. Auntie, please consider elder brother and me when you do things. Don't be full of yourself and do low-class things, forgetting your status. The General Manor has not had much to say to the Mo Manor recently because of the poor relations between them and father. Now that the little slut is back, there are some things that you cannot handle." Mo Xuemin harrumphed and turned to speak to Mo Jin who had been standing outside the door, not even daring to move.
"Auntie Fang, please go back. Father might ask you questions later. Please be smarter and don't get confused again and get Father angry. Find time to speak to Father regarding that matter. Pretend to suffer a little. He might let you off then."
Auntie Fang wanted to say something else. However, she
Mo Xuetong woke up rather early. However, it took some time for Mo Lan and the others to do her hair and makeup. When Mo Xuetong left, it was the peak period to enter the palace. Carriages after carriages drove through the palace gates in an orderly manner. Then, they drove onto the wide and neat road slowly. There were no other sounds but the crisp sounds of horse hooves. Those who came were all from noble families. They had a strict upbringing and were in the palace. As such, they all behaved demurely and did not dare to speak loudly. If they embarrassed themselves here, it would not only be themselves they are embarrassing. Their family members might even lose their lives. When they arrived at the location, they got off the carriage and onto a palanquin. They were then carried to the royal gardens. The flower appreciation festival was held at the southeastern area of the royal gardens. There was an autumn garden there where the blooms were all autumn b
Even though the Empress did not have any sons, she was in a position of power. No one dared to defy her. Even if a prince were to inherit the throne, she would still be the Empress Dowager. As she had no sons, she could avoid the fights in the palace. After all, no matter what, she would still be respected as the Empress Dowager. This would definitely allow those from the Ding General Manor to rest assured. However, this was only what is on the surface. As for what was really happening, no one really knew. It was indeed a regret to not have any sons. Even though she would be the Empress Dowager, she was still upset to not have any sons. She did not interfere with the matters of the concubines but was focused on praying to Buddha and living in purity. Mo Xuetong frowned slightly. Ling Mingyan's words were full of challenge. She had just returned to the capital, so how had she offended Ling Mingyan? This was her first time attending a banquet and it was org
The moment she said that, it immediately erased the suspicion that she was trying to frame her younger sister that Ling Mingyan had implied. Those who were a little suspicious before could not help but praise Mo Xuemin for being gentle and gracious. She was an outstanding woman unlike Ling Mingyan who was arrogant, rude and spoke without thinking. Many ignored what Ling Mingyan said about Mo Xuemin. With Ling Mingyan's reputation, people naturally believed in First Miss Mo who had always been polite and talented. Compared to the dumb, arrogant and rude Ling Mingyan, Mo Xuemin who was always gentle and smiling was much more well-liked. "I heard that that third sister of yours is rude and arrogant. She knocked into someone the moment she got into the city gates. There are so many people at the city gates, but she didn't even care about them and rushed in. Is this the behavior a noble young woman should display?" Ling Mingyan had always had a g
“Third Miss Mo and First Miss Mo indeed have a close relationship! Then I shall gift this person to Third Miss Mo!" Feng Yuran drawled lazily. His lusty eyes slid across the faces of the crowd and his lips lifted. His vague smile made one feel as if they could not guess what he was thinking, but everyone he looked at felt a sense of foreboding for some reason. This prince was known to have fluctuating moods. No one knew if his mood would chance suddenly the next moment. "Get up! Since Third Miss Mo already said that, then I shall treat it as a mistake. After all, every family would have mistakes like that. No one would find it hard to understand." His dark eyes were like a pool of water. When he smiled, his handsome appearance was complimented by his purple dragon embroidered robes. He looked charming and roguish. Such words, and such a manner of mocking made everyone look at Mo Xuemin with deeper thoughts. "Third Miss Mo, this
The banquet was held within the imperial gardens. Perhaps most of the crowd had already gone over, so there was not any whispering like just now. All that was left was the autumn scenery and the blooming flowers of the maple trees. It was beautiful! The scent of the osmanthus flowers drifted in the wind, making one feel refreshed. She stood under the osmanthus tree and raised her head, taking a deep breath. A sweet refreshing scent filled her nose. Even the air smelt fresh. The breeze blew across, casing a few flowers to fall off the tree and onto her beautiful, porcelain-like face. Her face looked clean and flawless. Her long lashes fluttered. The flowers slid off her face slowly. Her pink lips tugged upwards gently. She was in a rather good mood! Mo Xuetong had been embarrassed today! The First Miss Mo who had always pretended to be gentle and elegant had been utterly embarrassed today. Many would begin to doubt First Miss Mo, who was know
"Miss, shall we go up to Sir You and tell him..." Mo Xuemin stood with Mo Jin under a tree not far away. She had crushed the leaves on the ground. "Tell him what?" Mo Xuemin laughed coldly, a poisonous look on her face. She had underestimated her third sister. She was completely different and was no longer the weak and cowardly Mo Xuetong. She even dared to go against You Yuecheng without any fear. They had conversed a distance away and Mo Xuemin could not hear what they said. However, she saw You Yuecheng flushing with anger. "Miss, we can talk about how Third Miss keeps stirring up trouble at home again. We can talk about how she's been trying to get you into trouble so that he will find trouble with her." Mo Jin had always served Mo Xuemin and was naturally loyal to her. She hurried to give suggestions in a timid manner when she saw how angry Mo Xuemin was. "He will only get suspicious if we say anything else!" Mo Xuemin looked at You Yue
All of them were startled by the sound of drumming. They glowered at the man who disturbed Bai Yihao's elegant piano music. They only realized it was King Xuan playing a prank when they saw the lazy and charming smile on his handsome face. They thought about how King Xuan was very much favored by Emperor Zongwen and did not dare to say much. Their angry stares turned into kind smiles instead. The situation in the palace now was very much different from before. No one dared to offend King Xuan because he was the son Emperor Zongwen doted on the most. There were only two princes who were of age by Emperor Zongwen's side in the past. The eldest prince was King Chu, Feng Yuxuan and third prince, King Yan, Feng Yulei. They were the only two who had the ability to compete for the throne. King Chu's mother was Concubine Su. She was the only person who was comparable to the Empress. Even though her maternal family were not from the Fou
The path in the garden was very quiet. There were a few palace maids who followed behind them. There was quite a distance between them. Only Mo Xuetong followed the Princess Royal closely. The path was covered by fallen autumn leaves, and every stem she took felt as if they were a blow to her heart. They were noisy and yet quiet and for some reason, felt lonely. The princess did not speak but only continued to walk forward slowly. The cold air of the late autumn had not affected the sights of the imperial garden. It was still blooming with flowers. However, Mo Xuetong felt that the princess radiated an aura of failure for some reason. The young princess felt like an old person. It was an odd feeling that she could not put in words but could sense. The garden was covered in flowers, but it could not hide the loneliness in her eyes. She had lost the imposing aura she had earlier. "I planted this tree with your mother. Your mother said then tha