The small artificial hill was not big but it had a specially-designed platform. The towering rocks on the side ingeniously blocked the platform. If one didn't pay close attention, one wouldn't be able to see that there was anyone on the platform of the hill.
Wei Yuewu's hand was injured and she was still unwell, but with the help of Jin Ling, she managed to reach the platform of the artificial hill. Hardly had they set their feet there when they saw the eunuch leading someone and hurrying over. When Wei Yuewu saw that somewhat familiar figure, her eyes flashed with a trace of hostility.
Mo Huating! It was Mo Huating!
She didn't expect that he had helpers in the palace. It occurred to her that Nurse Mei once said that Mo Huating held a post in the palace too. This thought lent perfect reason to the discovery!
It was an accident that her hand was injured and it was even more unexpected that she came back to change clothes. She didn't
The room was silent. Only the light smoke of the burning sandalwood rose and floated in the air, emitting a reassuring fragrance. This was the scent of tranquilizing incense that could be found in many aristocratic families. It was not a special substance, but the incense used in the palace smelled better.However, Wei Yuewu was keenly aware that the nature of this fragrance was actually completely different from that in the previous room. The smell was faint, only a little different from a normal one, and the difference was marked by a faint odor. If she weren't proficient, she wouldn't have discovered it. She remembered clearly that the source of this fragrance was somewhat special!Some aphrodisiac effects could be resulted from very faint smells. Those who were not familiar with this kind of incense would not be able to notice it.Actually, such faint aphrodisiac incense wouldn't have a desirable effect. However, what if it had been burned
"Wei Yuewu, what's your story?" Since Wei Yuewu was mentioned, Empress Tu naturally had to ask her. She looked at Wei Yuewu up and down and then asked softly.'"I was injured and the Third Princess brought me back. I went to the door on the left first, but I felt that room was a little cold, so I picked another one on the right and went in. Then the palace maid brought my clothes over. After changing my clothes, I took a rest in the room and remained there until the fire broke out."Wei Yuewu also kowtowed to Empress Tu. She raised her feeble small face and answered slowly.Everyone could see that she was short of energy and mustered all her strength to keep the kneeling posture. As for the matter of her injury at that time, it was now made known to all."Wei Yan, how did you get into that room?" Empress Tu nodded and asked Wei Yan."I heard that Sixth Younger Sister was injured so I hurried to that room. I saw a strip
Wei Yuewu revealed a faint smile and casually turned her head. Whatever happened next would only concern Mo Huating and Wei Yan!When an engagement was canceled, normally either the woman or the man was the condemned party, whereas in this case, the one who was criticized was a third party, Wei Yan.Since Mo Huating was willing to accept this marriage, and Wei Yuewu generously expressed her wish to save Wei Yan's life even at the expense of relinquishing the engagement that was widely praised in the capital, their engagement was truly annulled. Empress Tu called over the Third Lady, Lady Zhang, and asked her to report to the Madam Dowager when she returned.The empress's order was to annul the engagement between Wei Yuewu and Mo Huating, let Wei Yan take the place of the would-be bride and the two families re-exchange marriage contracts.This could be considered a bizarre case of annulment. Both parties to it, the male and the fema
Wei Yuewu certainly knew what Mo Huating was trying to say.In Wei Yan's case, Mo Huating could accept her as a concubine or even deny her the position of a concubine. In that case, if Mo Huating insisted on marrying Wei Yuewu and she also agreed, their engagement could still count.After all, it was only Wei Yan who had sought to degrade herself.However, Wei Yuewu was wondering what was in Mo Huating's mind. He was the one who had tried to assassinate her. Ever since that, she had repeatedly said that she wanted to cancel the engagement. But now, he told her that there was still possibility between them if she wanted to marry him. Did he really think that he was favourite?Did he think that every woman who saw him coveted him so much that they wanted to marry him?Mo Huating's face blushed when he saw Wei Yuewu refused him without hesitation and then angry embarrassment arose in his heart. No woman had ever been able
Behind a screen, the girl leaning on the desk kept her eyes quietly closed to get some rest. Her long eyelashes were like brushes and looked so exquisite. Her nose was pretty and straight. Her skin was as fair and delicate as a porcelain doll. Jin Ling couldn't help silently exclaiming again that her miss was truly endowed with both intelligence and beauty.That Wei Yan was nothing compared to her miss. She wondered if Marquis Jing Yuan was blind to want to kill her miss for the sake of Wei Yan.Although Jin Ling walked with soft steps, Wei Yuewu heard them. She asked gently without opening her eyes, "How is it?""Miss, she really went to that room." Jin Ling replied."Take out the hairpin. I'll use it later." Wei Yuewu nodded her head and opened her eyes after fluttering her long eyelashes twice. Her eyes were as clear as water."Yes, I understand." Being conscious that her miss knew what to do despite her young age,
"My cousin sent her maid to ask me about something. What's wrong with it?" A lot of people saw Shuiyue looking for her. Li Yue'er knew that this could not be concealed from others. Moreover, she was not afraid, since it was very normal for cousins to have exchanges via servants."I'm afraid Eldest Miss Li isn't aware that before Second Elder Sister's maid went to look for you, she went to my room and asked my maid to tell me to wear this hairpin that was given to me by Second Elder Sister."Wei Yuewu said softly, her expression neither humble nor arrogant."Nonsense." Li Yue'er said angrily."Shuiyue said it to my maid at the door. There should be several young ladies who heard it, right?" As Wei Yuewu said those words, her eyes swept across the crowd. "These ladies are all from aristocratic families and of decent characters. Eldest Miss Li, you will believe their words, right?"To put it reversely, if they didn't spea
"Fourth Younger Sister, let's forget it if it was lost. Today is the big day for the captive-offering event by the heir-apparent of the Duke of Yan State." The Third Princess finally raised her head and persuaded in a gentle voice."Third Elder Sister, are you saying we shall let go of this hairpin thing?" The Fourth Princess's expression was softened, but she still looked rather displeased.The Third Princess smiled and stood up. She took the hairpin from Wei Yan's hand and raised it to take a look. Then, she said, "This hairpin only looks similar, but it's not a real phoenix hairpin with a nine-branched tail.""Not real?" The Fourth Princess was surprised and took the hairpin over. When she saw that there was no crown on the phoenix's head, she didn't know what to say for a moment."Since Sixth Miss Wei did not violate the rule by wearing a real phoenix hairpin and Second Miss Wei's hairpin was lost, it seems to be merely a misun
They were still in the Empress' palace, with the Third Princess and the Fourth Princess sitting on the Empress' right. On the Empress' left was a beauty in a palace dress, who looked past her prime, about over thirty years of age. This lady should be a high-rank imperial concubine in the palace.Wei Yuewu was kneeling at the back motionlessly, looking down with her head lowered."On your feet!" Empress Tu was as dignified as ever, but for some reason, Wei Yuewu felt that this Empress Tu had watched her for a long time. Although she was kneeling at the back, she could still sense the Empress' intent gaze. She thus became more alarmed."You are all decorous noble young ladies. From what I saw today, I also feel that the popular sayings are true. The two princesses also have good opinions of you. I want to ask you to stay and be study companions of the princesses. What do you think?"Empress Tu said with a smile.Wei Yuew