Inside the Study.
Mo Xuemin and Sima Lingyun were about done with their discussion. Mo Xuemin pushed herself out of Sima Lingyun’s embrace and stood up. She turned around worriedly and asked, “Our manor is but a few streets away from yours. The front door would definitely be chaotic then. There will be many who will come and even those from the neighboring manor would come over. If you appear at the front door, someone will definitely stop you and you won’t be able to come to the back courtyard. Or if there are too many people and you can’t leave, just take the back door. I will get the servants to open It for you.”
Even though they had pretty much decided on things, Mo Xuemin still felt a little uneasy. She had always been one to consider many things. As such, she repeated her instructions to Sima Lingyun again.
“Relax, I won’t forget. Your back door is closer to the ancestral hall. I will be able to get to the ancestral hall before long. When
Mo Xuemin had been the one to suggest that he married Mo Xuetong, and he had also thought of it himself. Mo Xuetong had the support of the Luo Manor, which was his greatest goal. Not only was the Luo Manor one of the four great manors that had helped in building the nation, they were also very powerful, just behind the royal family. They had a general in the family and an assistant minister in the military. One was scholarly while the other was versed in martial arts. One was trusted by the Emperor while the other controlled the military. No matter how one looked at it, they were the best people he could have chosen to get help from to help the Duke’s Manor flourish.Sima Lingyun knew that the Duke’s Manor was on the decline. He did not have any court position and only had his title. If he wanted to become a court official, he had to have the support of a powerful backer. Mo Xuetong’s father did not have a high position, but he was a trusted official of the Emperor. He
“Your Highness, please mind yourself. If you came today just to say this, then please just leave!” Mo Xuetong’s delicate face was cold, as were her eyes. She was already feeling irate and did not bother to play nice with Feng Yuran. She had yet to guess what Mo Xuemin wanted so she really was not in the mood to guess the noble prince’s thoughts.“Alright, speak. Does your Eldest Sister want to marry you into the Duke’s Manor?” Feng Yuran stopped teasing her. There was a charming smile on his handsome face as he spoke.“You know?” Mo Xuetong was stunned.“That Eldest Sister of yours is very vicious. I saw a building by the ancestral hall that smelt of gunpowder and oil when I came here just now…”Gunpowder, oil, fire!“Where is it?” Mo Xuetong sat up straight suddenly with shock in her eyes. Mo Xuemin was so mad to want to burn her to death!“On the left-hand side right beside the ancestral hall. It doesn’t
“Your Highness, you were right. The assistant at the Mayor’s manor is indeed King Yan’s man. He’s been trying very hard to make your business public. The rumors the Emperor heard were also sent to him by King Yan. Of course, King Yan played a huge part in this. Some of the Emperor’s guards are King Yan’s people. Of which, the assistant director of the guards has only been in his position for a year. While it doesn’t look like he has anything to do with King Yan on the surface, we found out after a thorough check that his mother is King Yan’s nursemaid’s sister.” Steward Wang reported the information he found out respectfully.“The assistant director of the Emperor’s guards is a good position. It is a fifth-grade position and he is allowed weapons…”The lazy voice seemed to be laughing. His voice trailed off and he suddenly ordered loudly, “Let Qin Ming do well. If there’s a chance, help him get rewarded for his military works and let him join the Emperor’s guards and che
Nanny Hua had served the old madam since she was a child and had accompanied her as a servant after the old madam got married. Their relationship was unlike any other servant. She only spoke once everyone left.“Old madam, don’t be worried. I think First Miss is a smart one and she will think for herself. First Miss’ maid, Mo Xiu called His Excellency away while the Duchess was speaking with you. I think First Miss has something to say to His Excellency. I heard that the relationship between the two is rather good and the Duchess likes First Miss as well. She would occasionally get His Excellency to bring food and things to First Miss. She would not mistreat First Miss.” Nanny Hua assured the old madam.If two daughters from the manor became concubines, how would the other Mo daughters marry in the future!The old madam was so angry earlier because the Duchess had only agreed to make Mo Xuemin a concubine. And she had said outrigh
“Miss, I told you not to copy the scriptures last night and told you that your body can’t take it, but you refused to listen. Look at you now, you haven’t done anything and you’re ill again. The Old Madam told me before she left not to let you tire yourself out, or she would punish me. Please listen to me seeing how hard I try to wait on you. Please rest more and work less. It is more important for you to recover completely.”Mo Yu’s nagging was not any weaker than Mother Xu’s. She complained and pouted, making Mo Xuetong laugh.“You lass, how can Miss praise you with that mouth of yours? Let Miss wash her face first. We brought porridge from the front. Miss, you haven’t eaten yet and must be hungry.” Mo Lan entered, holding a bowl of fragrant porridge. She put down the bowl carefully on the table and set up the cutlery.“Miss, get up and drink some porridge first, or Mo Lan will say that I am being thoughtless. Mo Lan made the porridge today.
Indeed, a hesitant expression appeared on Mo Huawen’s face, replacing the look of shock. After a moment, he asked, “If Min’er’s face was not revealed, why does everyone know that it was her that Sima Lingyun carried?”Everyone present said it was Min’er.“It was said that the scene was really chaotic then, I could not go over because of my ban. I heard people say after that that everyone called out for Third Miss when His Excellency Sima carried a person out. They all thought it was Third Miss because only Third Miss was inside the ancestral hall then. Who else could it be if it was not Third Miss His Excellency Sima saved from the fire? Then, Third Miss came out from the room beside the ancestral hall, and everyone realized that it was not Third Miss. I don’t know who called out and said that it was First Miss. After that, everyone found out it was Min’er. It is such a pity, for Min’er had gone to send food to Third Miss out of the goodness of her heart bu
No matter how she plotted, she did not expect the slut to pretend to faint at such an important moment, ruining her plans. Mo Xuemin knew that it was impossible to find such a chance again in the future. With Mo Xuetong around, it would be extremely difficult to help make Auntie Fang the main wife. The slut had hurt herself just to stop Auntie Fang from being made the main wife.Mo Xuemin’s heart was filled with hatred as she gritted her teeth. Her tender lower lip had been bit on so hard by her that blood had appeared. Her eyes were filled with a vicious red color as well.She would not be so kind anymore. Auntie Fang can only become the main wife only if Mo Xuetong were dead. She would only be able to become the main daughter then and her elder brother would be able to take the helm of the family as the main son. Mo Xuetong’s mother’s dowry would become hers. With these, it would not be an issue even if His Majesty were to sanction her marriage…
“Sir, I heard that Third Miss Mo hasn’t regained consciousness yet. They said that she was possessed by evil spirits and fell ill for no reason and then, her life force started to diminish.” The air was fragrant by the lake. The youth wearing a shirt that was as white as snow was playing his instrument elegantly. The sound of the music echoed into the distance. His eyes were closed as he listened to his subordinate’s report calmly. His long lashes remain closed.His long slender fingers moved on the strings of his instrument and the music stopped suddenly. The waterside pavilion quietened down. The sound of the northeastern wind could be heard. It was very loud as it howled by the curtains. Together with the sound of the running waters, it felt as if the sounds could be heard in one’s heart.The man was quiet and it made one feel frightened. The secret guard shuddered and did not dare to look up.“You haven’t heard that Third Miss Mo has any hi
It was midnight when Feng Yuran came back from the palace that night. Under the light, Mo Xuetong's beautiful face looked pink, which he had been praying for for a long time. Although he was tired and dizzy, he felt relieved.Fortunately, Bai Yihao did not make a desperate bet. That day, he looked calm on the surface, but in fact, he was already sweating on his back.If Bai Yihao had threatened him with Tong'er's life...If, Bai Yihao was determined not to give up...If Bai Yihao wanted to get Tong'er even if he would destroy her...He would really don't know what to do!Fortunately, there were not so many "ifs". Fortunately, Bai Yihao let go in the end. Even though he had already known Bai Yihao's character, he was still very nervous and flustered at that time in that place. Caring too much disturbed the mind. In this life, Tong'er was his weakness, but it was the weakness that he was willing to have.
Looking at the confident Bai Yihao who had a smile in his eyes, Feng Yuran suddenly put on an enchanting smile. He squinted at him and asked, "Tong'er is smart. If she knew that it was your mother who poisoned her mother back then and the poison in Auntie Fang's hands was left by your mother, what would you do?"This was a fatal blow, and Bai Yihao hid it in his heart. He thought that no one would mention it!The smile froze on Bai Yihao's handsome face. For a moment, there was a hint of blood in the corner of his warm eye. He put away the smile on his lip corners and looked at Feng Yuran viciously. "You're really funny. How could that poison have something to do with my mother?"That was the topic he didn't dare to mention. He even felt guilty and his heart was even twisted."It's a strange poison, so it must have come from a strange place. There was no way for an ordinary concubine to get it. Even though Auntie Fang died in the r
Since Yan Kingdom had taken in some remainders of Ding General Manor, the country would definitely become the Qin Kingdom's enemy. Bai Yihao was the commander-in-chief of Yan Kingdom. On the surface, the only person in the Qin Kingdom who could suppress the troops of Ding General Manor was King Xuan, Feng Yuran. In the past, Fu General and King of Xian were on different sides of Ding General Manor. They seemed to be friendly on the surface, but in private, they held each other back.The war drew near. Feng Yuran bid farewell to Mo Xuetong and led the army to the border. It was winter, so it was a little cold. Mo Xuetong stood on a small mountain town outside the city gate and could not help crying with a handkerchief in her hand when she saw the purple general's robe disappear from her sight.Mo Xuetong felt sad and could not hold back her tears when she thought that he had to go to the battle field and could not sleep well. The war was urgent and he had to
Yan Empress heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing Lan Yanwen looking calm, she said politely, "That's right, that's right. I can't stay here any longer. I'll leave this to you." She was still the dignified Empress of the Yan Kingdom."Goodbye, Your Majesty!" Lan Yanwen lowered his head and bowed respectfully, which was no different from his usual attitude. Yan Empress waved her hand with satisfaction, took her people to get on the carriage at the back door and returned to the deep palace.Yan Empress left, surrounded by a large group of people. Lan Yanwen slowly raised his head, and his beautiful eyes were inexplicably deep in the flickering light. He stared at the back of Yan Empress and walked to Princess Royal's body that was lying on the ground, speechless for a moment.The night was very quiet, as if the sound of people's breathing could be heard!After a long time, Lan Yanwen ordered, "Somebody, take Princess Royal Mingzhu out! Alo
It was Yan Empress's voice!In the dark, Mo Xuetong didn't dare to move. She bit her lips and even held her breath, hiding in the rockery. Although it was secluded, Yan Empress came with so many people, and she might find her. If Mo Xuetong fell into her hands, it would be terrible!"Sister Yunruo?" Princess Royal helped Nanny Qin to stand firm under the light. Looking at Yan Empress, who was protected by a group of secret guards and eunuchs, she slowly restored calmness.There was no guard around her, and the only person beside her was Nanny Qin, who knew nothing about martial arts. She was sort of alone now.Mo Xuetong also saw Lan Yanwen hiding in the dark beside Yan Empress. "He came as well?"This small courtyard of the Lan family gathered all kinds of powerful personage unexpectedly. It was quite lively."Sister Mingzhu, it's not easy for you to remember me. Why don't you come to my palace to have a
Seeing that there was something wrong with his expression, the Yan Empress knew that Bai Yihao was still worried. She gave a sweet smile and wrapped her soft arms around Bai Yichen's neck. Her breath was fragrant and she smiled seductively in his ear, "Don't worry. He still thinks that I really want to send some people to the East Palace and have been focusing on investigating the women in the Beauty Gathering Palace. When we succeed in the harem, it will be too late for him to do anything.""The old man won't suspect us, will he?" Bai Yichen paused for a moment and was still a little worried."Don't worry. Even if he senses something is wrong, he can't tell his son. Most of the imperial physicians in the palace are our people. When the right time comes, whichever palace he will die in, it has nothing to do with us!" The Yan Empress smiled as her eyes raked over Bai Yichen's handsome face, and she looked even more charming.However, as the two
With a thud, the memorials to the throne on the table were slammed to the ground, and Emperor Zongwen's face had darkened."Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please take care of yourself." Regardless of the memorials to the throne that were scattered all over the ground, Liu Xi hurriedly turned around to support Emperor Zongwen, who was about to fall down with one hand covering his chest. His usually calm face was filled with anxiety and panic."B*tch, that b*tch, how dare she... deceive me!" Emperor Zongwen's face was purple. He reached out to cover his chest and said a few words with difficulty. As he opened her mouth, he spat a mouthful of blood. Liu Xi only had time to cover his mouth with a handkerchief before he immediately became dispirited and was helped to sit on the throne."Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. Even if you don't look out for yourself, you still have to consider His Highness," Liu Xi persuaded anxiously as he served E
In the dark night, the wind rushed backward and poured into Mo Xuetong's mouth and nose. Her eyes were blurred. Subconsciously, she stretched her arms behind her, held the comer's waist tightly and buried her head deeply in his arms. Then she let out a breath slowly, her nose full of the scent of a familiar man. As she breathed, his scent heavily enveloped her, which made her feel inexplicably relieved and softened.The man gave a little chuckle in her ear, and his warm breath fell on her earlobe, making her itch like a feather. "Tong'er, don't be afraid. It's me!"In the satisfied sigh, she felt that his grip on her body was getting tighter.His voice was mellow and leisurely, like the alcohol that had been brewed for many years and was filled with an intoxicating aura.There was less noise following him. He landed lightly on a horse in front of him. Then Mo Xuetong was turned around and landed steadily in his embrace.
Mo Xuetong did not use the Lan family's horse carriage. There was indeed a horse carriage sent from the Crown Prince's East Palace parked at the entrance. After they got on the horse carriage, Qing Zhu asked, "Miss, how did you know that the person is not the true head of the Lan family?" There was nothing different in air, deportment, or appearance between the man and the head of the Lan family."I am just an orphan daughter of the Lan family. Even if the Lan family values me, there is a limit. Even if I can enter the East Palace in the future and be favored by His Highness, it will still be a matter of the future. The Lan family does not lack beauties in their back courtyard. It is already a great honor for me to send Minister of Public Works to meet me. It is said that Minister of Public Works is the best husband in the hearts of the princesses," Mo Xuetong stated with a faint smile. She took the tea that Qing Zhu poured for her and took a sip before she leisurely re