Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 105

~ ALRIGHT, LET’S SEE HOW DEEP IT IS ~ 

Returning to Ni Yun Fang, Su Qing did not notice anything unusual about Mu Yunyao. She happily listened to Mu Yunyao’s narration of the scene when she received the imperial edict. “Yao’er. The Emperor rewarded you with many things, so when will they be delivered?”

“It’s getting late, so I’m afraid it won’t be today. It’ll probably be delivered tomorrow morning. Don’t worry, Mother. No one dares forget those rewards.” 

“Alright, alright.” Su Qing walked back and forth excitedly for a while before bringing Si Qin and the others to continue arranging the rooms for the Emperor’s reward to them.

When Su Qing left, the smile on Mu Yunyao’s face immediately disappeared. 

Jin Lan served some tea and asked carefully, “Miss, your expression doesn’t look too good. Do you want me to call a doctor for you?” 

“I’m fine. You guys go down first.” 

When she was the only one left in the room, Mu Yunyao stretched out her palm and checked the wound. She had already mentally prepared for the worst when she saw Su Qingwu in the Governor’s residence. 

She was worried that Su Qingwu had come here this time for the sake of the magnificent embroidery screen, but at the same time, she was also afraid that Su Qingwu would try to test her with her embroidery. Thus, she stealthily used the golden needle to cut her palm when she knelt on the ground. Fortunately, the time taken to read the imperial edict was very long. Everyone was squatting, so she had time to handle the wound on her hand so well that it did not look like a new scratch. 

However, the results were still insignificant, and she hadn’t controlled her emotions before, so she was skeptical. After all, Su Qingwu was the grandson who gave the Su family high hopes. He was so clever and brilliant, and the Emperor also praised him. 

Mu Yunyao frowned. On Jingling Bridge, he was the first to mention the embroidery screen. Most likely, he was trying to sound out her situation. He definitely wouldn’t give up after he went around it and would even use some tricks. 

“It’s better to be the first to strike… Mu Yunyao muttered softly. She held her forehead slightly as her thoughts quickly ran through her head. In the end, she lifted the corner of her lips slightly. “Since we’ve already met, I might as well test the depth in advance. It’s only a matter of time before we start fighting.” 

Mu Yunyao and Su Qing packed up and waited downstairs the following morning. An hour later, Jin Lan ran over with a face full of smiles. “Miss, the Emperor’s reward is here.”

Su Qing couldn’t help but clench Mu Yunyao’s hand tightly. “Yao’er …” 

Mu Yunyao soothingly patted the back of her hand and smiled warmly. “Mother, don’t be excited. This reward won’t escape.” 

“Miss Mu, the Emperor’s reward has been delivered.” Su Qingwu stared at the signboard on Ni Yun Fang, and a hint of amazement flashed through his eyes. It was indeed a great word.

“Greetings, Lord Su.” Mu Yunyao didn’t think that Su Qingwu would personally send the reward. After knitting her brows, she immediately understood. He still wanted to test her, and since that was the case, she might as well resolve this matter as she wanted. 

Su Qingwu looked up at the signboard. He noticed Mu Yunyao from the corner of his eyes. When he saw her expression, his thoughts changed slightly. Indeed, it was not his imagination that this Young Miss was hostile towards him yesterday.

Mu Yunyao and Su Qing, with the people from Ni Yun Fang, bowed and thanked the Emperor for his kindness before bringing the rewards into the room. 

Su Qingwu stared at Ni Yun Fang with interest, especially at the two water lotuses in the hall. The lotus leaves were dark green, the lotus flowers were pink, and the golden-red carp weaved through them, giving a sense of vitality, and overall it looked lively. 

After deciding to fight with Su Qingwu, Mu Yunyao no longer deliberately hid her intentions. “If Lord Su likes these two water lotuses, I can give them to you as a thank-you gift.” 

“Seeing that they are so meticulously taken care of, it is likely that they are the girl’s beloved possessions. If a gentleman doesn’t want something from another, it is better not to do so.” 

“I don’t like them. It only has taken care to please the ladies who like lotuses.” 

Su Qingwu was quite surprised. The lotus flowers, especially water lotuses, were pleasing to the eyes. Few girls would not like them, and even if they didn’t like them, they wouldn’t say so straightforwardly. “What does Miss Mu like?”

“I started Ni Yun Fang. Naturally, I like silver taels.” Mu Yunyao knew this young master had an arrogant and aloof personality before her. It would make him uncomfortable to hear her say she liked silver so bluntly. 

Sure enough, Su Qingwu’s expression didn’t change, but a trace of unhappiness flashed through his eyes. 

“It’s quite rare for a young miss to be so straightforward.” Su Qingwu sized up Mu Yunyao. The girl in front of him had snow-white skin, flowing lips, and a pair of exquisite brows. She also had a sweet smile, which occasionally flashed with light. He would think she welcomed him if he did not find her frowning. 

“If you don’t even dare to speak, isn’t it a bit too depressing to live, as long as you don’t do anything? Moreover, who wouldn’t like silver teals?” Mu Yunyao’s words were sarcastic, but her smile was flawless, “What does Lord Su think?” 

Su Qingwu glanced at Mu Yunyao’s face. She had convinced him in his heart that she had a real hatred for him, but he didn’t know where this hatred came from. 

“I’ve just arrived in Jingling City for the first time and want to stroll around here. I’m unfamiliar with the roads here, so I wonder if Miss Mu could give me a few pointers.” 

“Lord Su is making things difficult for me. Although I’m just a commoner, my mother is strict with me. I’m in my prime, so I might as well not accompany you on a trip. Please, think about my reputation when you return.” Su Qingwu paused momentarily, and a glint of interest flashed through his eyes. “I was careless. However, Miss Mu is not too old yet, and I have a follower. Do you still want to go?” 

Mu Yunyao naturally knows it doesn’t get in the way, but she still deliberately blames him. Who told Su Qingwu to receive the Emperor’s praise a few years later, and in one impeccable motion, he became the role model of etiquette that the entire Xiling Capital would try to imitate. If the rumors of him rashly inviting a woman in the future spread, who knew what sort of expression he would have?

“I was overthinking about it. Since that’s the case, I’ll inform my mother and accompany Lord Su on a stroll.” 

Su Qingwu nodded and watched Mu Yunyao go upstairs. The smile in his eyes disappeared slowly and was covered by a soft layer of cold light. 

Mu Yunyao told Su Qing about this and slowly changed her clothes before bringing Jin Lan and Jin Qiao downstairs.

Su Qingwu was seated at a table, looking at the passerby by the door with a faint smile on his lips. 

“Lord Su, I’ve made you wait for a long time. It’s all my fault for being careless at the moment. I also forgot to ask the maid to serve you tea. This …” 

“It’s fine.” Su Qingwu was already unhappy in his heart. However, his personality prevented him from revealing anything. When seeing Mu Yunyao, who had changed her clothes, he became absent-minded. A look of surprise flashed past his eye, and his anger also dissipated. 

She wore an ancient jade-green smoke pattern and a pleated moon-shaped skirt on her upper body. She also wore a bristly pearl hairpin. She had a beautiful and sweet smile that seemed like her face was covered with hundreds of flowers blooming. She already possessed such elegance at such a young age. What kind of beauty would she have if she were to grow up? 

“Thank you, Lord Su, for not giving it any thought. If that’s the case, then let’s go. Right now, it’s the perfect time to go on the streets.” 

Su Qingwu suppressed the strange expression in his eyes and followed Mu Yunyao’s footsteps. Along the way, many women greeted Mu Yunyao intimately. After all, they had learned their embroidery techniques from her. Although they didn’t have the title of master or disciple, they still had to show gratitude and respect. 

Mu Yunyao responded bit by bit, occasionally stopping at the stall to admire the embroidery. Her expression was notably relaxed. 

Su Qingwu followed her leisurely as if he were accompanying Mu Yunyao. 

After strolling, Mu Yunyao suddenly remembered that she still had Su Qingwu beside her. She picked up an embroidered piece and asked: “Lord Su, what do you think about this embroidered sweatcloth?” It was a man’s towel with a clump of orchids embroidered on the corner. It was very vivid and expressive. 

“Having seen Miss Mu’s embroidery craftsmanship, I feel this is quite ordinary.”

Edited by Little Kitty on 07/06/20

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