Feng Yuran's hesitated and uneasy voice that was unusual rang. "Tong'er, do you like me?"
He, who always appeared confident and devilishly attractive, was never so unsure like now.
Smiles appeared on her face, and the corners of her lips lifted unconsciously with warmth in her heart. She leaned still on his chest and clenched a corner of his sleeve, as if only in this way, could the sweetness not pass away.
Feng Yuran was so tenacious that when he couldn't hear Mo Xuetong's reply, he stretched out his hand to hold Mo Xuetong's chin. "Why don't you speak?"
Mo Xuetong tried to get rid of his hand, but failed. And her chin was held up by his strong hand.
Feng Yuran was really unbending. "Say, do you like me?" His comely red lips lifted, revealing a domineering charm but with a little anticipation in his eyes. With his temperament, it was almost impossible for him to have such a look. But she was able to see the anticipati
Feng Yuran smiled lightly and spoke casually. However, Mo Xuetong understood what he meant immediately.The Princess Royal was King Jin's daughter and had been sent away at a young age. Other than the secret guards King Jin prepared for her secretly, she would also have some people she could command to ensure her safety. These people's identities should be hidden and they would move around the Princess Royal's side doing all sorts of things. The abbot of Repayment Temple was probably one of them.This could also explain why Mo Xuetong's mother had asked her to ask for help. She was still asking help from the Princess Royal, but in this way, it would be easier to hide the fact that her mother and the Princess Royal were biological sisters.Meanwhile, Feng Yuran had strong points on his own to build his faction. Things were complicated in King Xuan's Manor so setting up a stronghold outside was the best possible idea. However, there was something
"My Lady, the two young ladies of the He family are outside. They wish to see you." Mo Ye picked up the curtains and entered, reporting to Mo Xuetong with an expression of displeasure. She truly disliked the two sisters who were shameless and wanted to seduce King Xuan. They did not behave like noble young ladies at all. They were even more shameless than the women in brothels that others talked about.Why were He Yufen and He Yuxiu here at this time? Mo Xuetong frowned as Mo Lan helped her to dress. She had intentionally embarrassed He Yufen in front of so many people at the banquet at Qin Manor that day. She had also spoken vaguely about what they had done. Even though she did not outright say what they did, her implications were clear. She had officially torn the veneer of civility with the He sisters. Why were they still here!"Go and ask them to go back. Say that I..." Mo Xuetong suddenly paused. A thought flashed through her mind. She blinked and then
"Why can't you use it. You two are so much more lively than I am. I can't wear clothes like these because they don't complement my color. These clothes suit your complexions well." Mo Xuetong smiled lightly. Her eyes were sincere. She moved over and picked up a dress to hold against He Yufen. The smile on her face was kind and gentle as she said, "Misses He, you are both beautiful and will look even more amazing if you wear these to the palace. Consort Zhao will definitely be pleased."When He Yufen heard Mo Xuetong mentioning Consort Zhao, the wariness in her eyes slowly faded. Instead, satisfaction replaced the wary look in her eyes as she gave Mo Xuetong the side-eye. She sniffed to herself coldly. She did not believe that Mo Xuetong did not want to please Consort Zhao. She had been so rude to the He family early only because Consort Zhao had not said anything about it.Upon hearing that her sister could also enter the palace, He Yufen figured that it wa
"You've learned how to coax me as well." The Empress Dowager laughed. She looked at Mo Xuetong as if she was waiting for her to speak.Mo Xuetong fiddled with her sleeves uneasily. She looked nervous as she said, "Your Majesty, I used to celebrate Father's birthday with Mother. Mother sewed Father a painting and he liked it very much."Even though she did not manage to complete her statement, everyone understood her idea."Giving His Majesty an embroidery? His Majesty is a man, what would he need an embroidery for?" You Yue'e said coldly. She had not spoken as well earlier. When she heard what Mo Xuetong had to say, she immediately retorted sarcastically."Then I truly do not know. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Mo Xuetong appeared to look as if she was relieved as she gave the Empress Dowager a small smile.Gifting an embroidery was the most innocuous gift. Even if the Empress Dowager were to make use of her sugges
However, she did not expect that Consort Chu would jump up before anything happened to Mo Xuetong. Furthermore, she even seemed to have scolded Consort Yu as well. Also, Consort Yu's behavior was also very different from her usual arrogant self.Consort Zhao was not a rash person. She calmed herself down and watched carefully how the Empress Dowager was going to deal with this. She took a sip of tea and spectated calmly."Rui'er, Yuxuan complained to me that he has tired you out. He asked me to find someone to handle the matters of the back courtyard with you. He even praised you for being gracious and sensible. He told me that the Ling family had had a good daughter." The Empress Dowager said with a benevolent smile. She knew that if Ling Rui'er did not agree to it today, then the matter would have to halt here.Feng Yuxuan had asked for it? Ling Rui'er was stunned. She felt annoyed and happy. She bit her lip and did not speak.Sh
The Empress Dowager was filled with frustration and annoyance. She only wanted to find the person and was not interested in bestowing marriages upon the princes.The eunuch led the dog and allowed it to sniff at the box that used to contain the head accessories. Then, starting from Ling Rui'er, the dog continued down the line. The madams were all frightened and they stared at the dog.Suddenly, the dog stopped beside Mo Xuetong and started to bark. It was very loud and seemed as if it was going to leap on Mo Xuetong. Ling Rui'er forced herself not to smile and pretended to shirk back in fear. She said, "Consort Xuan, do you have something on you that caused the Empress Dowager's Ke'er to be mistaken."The dog continued to bark at Mo Xuetong. You Yue'e smiled meanly at Mo Xuetong and said lightly, "That's right. Consort Xuan, you didn't steal it, did you?"Suspicious glances showered upon Mo Xuetong. There were also glances of despi
Consort Zhao ignored the lead palace maid. She looked at the lead palace maid coldly and then asked in a cold voice. "Whose is it?"The lead palace maid was startled by her cold eyes. She realized that the person in front of her was Emperor's favorite consort, so she didn't say anything and stepped back to let Consort Zhao ask.He Yufen turned her head around in accordance with the tone of Consort Zhao. "It's... it's... it's Second Sister's." Suddenly, she saw He Yuxiu, who pretended to be frightened in the crowd but actually laughed in a mean way. She felt a little bit of hatred in her heart, and subconsciously answered with her teeth clenched.It seemed that she couldn't blame it on Mo Xuetong this time. Then let He Yuxiu take the blame!Consort Zhao's eyes also fell on He Yuxiu. "Is it your Second Sister's?"Everyone looked at He Yuxiu's clothes and at the sachet on the floor. Both of them were of the same color and
Consort Yu managed to catch her breath with the support of Caining. She took the tea handed over by the palace maid and took two gulps of it before she recovered. She felt weak and knew that she couldn't be angry at this time. She took a few deep breaths and gradually stabilized her breathing.Consort Yu gritted her teeth. Her expression was vicious and fierce. "Caining, get someone to summon my younger brother into the palace. Tell him that I'm not feeling well. Ask him to find some ginseng roots of age and send them to the palace.""Yes, I'll get someone to inform Sir Yu right now. Your Highness, please calm down," Caining said, trying to placate Consort Yu. She was afraid that something bad might happen to her lady. She then reminded again, "Your Highness, you have to pay attention to the little prince in your belly. You mustn't be angry anymore!"There was a faint hatred in Consort Yu's eyes. She sat down again and took a deep breath. "How