Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 110

Chapter 110: Even Heaven Lends Her Aid

After hearing Mu Yunyao’s words, some of the people below fell into thought, while others still did not understand at all.

Mu Yunyao did not hurry them or press them. She merely instructed them to practice more whenever they had time. Afterward, she and Steward Qin went to the flower hall in the front courtyard.

Steward Qin quickly ordered people to bring over bird’s nest, ginseng, and other medicinal ingredients for nourishing the body. After thanking him, Mu Yunyao had Jin Lan and Jin Qiao put everything away one by one.

“I came today not only to welcome Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others back. There is also another matter I wish to discuss with Steward Qin.”

“Miss, please speak.”

“Niyun Pavilion was destroyed by fire, but because of the merit of teaching the embroidery stitches, it can be rebuilt at any time. As for our tea house, after preparing for so long, it is also time for it to open.”

“Miss is right. May I ask whether Miss has already thought of a name for the tea house?”

“Not yet. Over these next two days, I will think carefully about it, then have someone make the signboard and send it over. I must trouble Steward Qin to remind Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others to practice diligently. When the time comes, we will still be relying on them to uphold the scene.”

“Miss, rest assured. I have twice witnessed Miss’s tea-brewing skill, so I now have some measure in my heart. I will use Miss’s bearing as the standard and urge them accordingly. I will certainly have them learn until they show proper form.”

“Good. Then I shall trouble Steward Qin.”

“Miss is too courteous.”

In Yuexi, within Yue Wang’s Residence, Yue Wang received two letters from Mu Yunyao, one after another. The light in his eyes grew increasingly cold, especially after the second letter.

Niyun Pavilion had actually met with trouble again and again.

Yu Heng brought forward the box that had been sent along with the letter.

“Master, this box was also sent by Miss Mu.”

Yue Wang opened the box. When he saw what lay inside, his brows eased slightly.

It was actually twenty thousand taels in banknotes.

To others, twenty thousand taels might not be worth their notice, but to Yuexi, twenty thousand taels of silver was enough to resolve an urgent need.

Yuexi was already bitterly cold. Added to that, Father Emperor had always loathed him, so the Ministry of Revenue’s attitude toward Yuexi had become even colder and more perfunctory. Now, they even dare to delay military funds at will.

Who would believe it if this were spoken aloud? He was an imperial prince by birth, yet he had to suffer the restraints of officials.

A trace of mockery flashed through Yue Wang’s eyes. He took out the banknotes and spread them across the table.

“Yu Heng, tell me. If I cannot even protect what is mine, then what meaning is there in this title of Yue Wang? Pass down the order. Use our people in court to help Mu Yunyao take control of Jingling City. Niyun Pavilion is under my protection.”

“Yes, Master.”

The cold aura rushing toward him made Yu Heng’s heart tremble despite himself.

“This subordinate will handle it at once.”

Mu Yunyao did not know that Yue Wang had been angered because of one of her letters. At this moment, she was still thinking about what name to give the tea house.

Su Qing came over carrying bird’s nest porridge. Seeing that Mu Yunyao was still deep in thought, she could not help feeling distressed for her.

“Quickly, stop thinking about it. The more you think, the less you will find a thread to follow. Rest for a while. Perhaps inspiration will suddenly come to you.”

Back then, when Mu Yunyao had named Niyun Pavilion, it had been just like this.

Mu Yunyao casually tossed the scroll in her hand aside and leaned affectionately against Su Qing. Her little nose moved slightly, and her face took on a greedy look.

“Mother’s skill is the best. This bird’s nest porridge smells truly fragrant.”

“Your tongue is sharper than a little dog’s nose. If even the slightest thing is off, you can taste it. Mother has been forced by you until she has no choice. Even when lifting the lid while cooking, I must be especially careful, for fear that the food will be tainted by smoke and fire and make you lose your appetite.”

“Mother loves me best. In all this world, only Mother is the best.”

Mu Yunyao threw herself into Su Qing’s arms and acted spoiled.

Her five senses were keen. If the flavor was even slightly off, she could taste it. Yet she had never been picky. Even if she felt that something did not taste good, she could still eat it calmly. It was only that Su Qing was unwilling to let her suffer even the slightest grievance and tried every possible way to make meals suited to her taste.

To say nothing else, over this period of time, Mother’s cooking had truly grown better and better.

Su Qing watched with a smile as Mu Yunyao finished the entire bowl of bird’s nest porridge. Then she urged her to rest.

“Stop thinking about that troublesome name. If you truly cannot think of one, Mother will help you.”

“Very well. Then I will go rest.”

Mu Yunyao nodded obediently.

Su Qing was satisfied. Watching her lie down properly on the bed, she then went out and softly closed the door behind her.

After waiting a while, Mu Yunyao rose and picked the scroll back up. She sat beside the window and continued flipping through it.

Liu Liang stood silently outside the window.

When Mu Yunyao happened to lift her head, she met his pair of cold eyes. Her heart gave a sudden jolt, and she shivered despite herself.

“Liu Liang, are you trying to frighten someone to death?”

A trace of embarrassment flashed through Liu Liang’s eyes.

“Master, forgive me…”

Mu Yunyao patted her chest. “It is all right. I still have not asked you. Did the trip to Qinhuai go smoothly?”

“Mm.”

Liu Liang’s gaze fell again upon Mu Yunyao’s hand.

“Miss is injured?”

“It is nothing. Only a small wound. It has already mostly healed.”

If she had not tampered with it somewhat in order to deal with Su Qingwu, the wound on her hand should have stopped hurting long ago.

“You have just returned. Go back and rest for two days, lest it seem that I, as your master, lack all human feeling.”

Liu Liang looked at Mu Yunyao again. Under the gaze of those clear, transparent eyes, he found himself unable to say even a single word. In the end, he could only turn and flash out of the courtyard.

Mu Yunyao blinked. She opened the window, propped her chin in one hand, and looked back and forth for a while. She could not help sighing.

Knowing martial arts really was convenient.

Should she also follow Liu Liang and learn a move or two for self-defense? At the very least, when danger came, she would have a few more ways to protect herself.

Also, in such a short time, Liu Liang seemed to have become a little more talkative again…

Another two days passed. His Majesty’s reply was sent back to Jingling City, and Madam Jin sent Yin Hong to invite Mu Yunyao over.

During this period, Madam Jin had been busy moving about and managing connections, so she had not had time to visit Mu Yunyao. Now, seeing that Mu Yunyao’s complexion had grown much rosier, her heart could not help feeling a little happier.

“How are the injuries on your body and hand?”

“Many thanks for Madam’s concern. They are already much better.”

As Mu Yunyao curtsied, she replied, “But I see that Madam’s complexion is not very good. These days have been full of complicated matters. Madam must take more care of herself. The first three months are already the most unstable.”

Seeing that Mu Yunyao still remembered to worry about her, Madam Jin felt warmth settle over her heart. It had not been in vain that she had rushed about so much during this time.

“These past two days, I have had a little morning sickness. It will be better after some time. I called you here today mainly because of Niyun Pavilion. His Majesty was furious after learning what happened in Jingling City. Before long, the Jingling Assistant Prefect and the Xuanfu envoy will be escorted to the Capital to answer for their crimes. His Majesty intends to compensate you. Is there anything you wish to request?”

Mu Yunyao suddenly froze. She lifted her head and looked at Madam Jin in disbelief.

“Madam, do your words mean what I think they mean?”

The smile on Madam Jin’s face was brilliant. She nodded slightly, confirming Mu Yunyao’s guess.

“His Majesty has also been vexed by those censorial officials, which is why this intention was passed down. However, the one who benefits is you. You must be careful to grasp the proper measure within it.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly nodded. In her heart, flowers had already burst into bloom.

Excellent.

This was truly even Heaven lending her aid!

“Madam, I have already thought of it.”

“This is not something to be treated as child’s play. You must consider it carefully.”

His Majesty had opened his mouth and agreed to let Mu Yunyao make a request. Though an emperor’s golden word was as weighty as law, if she exceeded the proper limits, His Majesty might agree for now. Still, afterward, his thunderous wrath could leave a person without even bones remaining.

Mu Yunyao, having thought of it so quickly, made Madam Jin feel uncertain.

Edited by Little Kitty on 13/06/20

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