Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 305

~ YUNYAO, JUMP DOWN! ~ 

As night approaches, there are beautiful flower beds extended to the river’s surface on the Bian River bank near Taoyuan road. Behind the flower beds, the three-story Huan Cai Pavilion standing high.

Huan Cai Pavilion was a famous brothel in the Capital, with high-priced servants and jade-armed pillows for tens of thousands of people. Moreover, there were rumored to be some official ladies who have fallen in the family. I don’t know how many men are attracted to it.

The entire Huan Cai Pavilion is brightly lit. The high platform was built above the water level, and it was about the same height as the second floor of the pavilion. On the third floor of Huan Cai Pavilion, there is an enormous round lantern, which is also painted with the pattern of osmanthus trees. From the front, the lantern looked like a tremendous bright moon, and it hanged low on a high platform.

There were already many people gathered on both sides of the river bank and on the high platform. One by one, they began to speculate about the purpose of building this stage. Just as everyone was getting impatient from waiting, a figure suddenly descended from the sky. She held a ribbon in her hand as she lightly spun it around and landed on the high platform.

There was a sudden cry of exclamation around. The figure slowly descended as if come out of the bright moon, and almost people thought it was a fairy coming.

The lanterns at the back of the high platform were hanging high, making the woman’s figure on the stage appear graceful and elegant. She held a ribbon in her hand and danced in the wind, dancing gracefully like a fairy in the wind.

The souls of the people on both sides of the road were almost sucked out by this figure. They only remembered to cheer loudly for her. The sounds of silk and bamboo became more urgent, and the women on the platform quickly rotated along with it.

If Su Yuyi were here, she would have definitely discovered that this woman’s dance was very similar to hers, except that she was only slightly more charming than hers. These points of the charm made her even more captivating, causing many people to lose their composure.

The sound of the silk bamboo slowed down, the woman on the high platform slowly stopped moving and bowed slowly towards the bright moon lantern on the third floor of Huan Cai Pavilion. She grabbed the silk curtain that hanged on the high platform, then leaped and flew towards the bright moon.

She flew in from the moon and returned to the moon. It was like a fairy from the Moon Palace who came to the mortal world to leave a trail that attracted people’s attention.

“Fairy! That is Fairy Moon Palace!”

“Who is that girl? How come I’ve never seen her perform such a devastatingly beautiful act before?”

Who knew how many people were inquiring about the identity of the dancing girl? The old procuress’s face of Huan Cai Pavilion was full of smiles, but she didn’t mention a single word about the woman’s identity, no matter how much people grinded their lips.

It continued all the way until the moon was in the middle of the sky. There were still many people who lingered on both sides of the high platform, unwilling to leave, waiting to see the beauty of the Moon Fairy again. However, it’s a pity that they are doomed to waste time for nothing.

On this night, countless people were concerned about the fairy from the Moon Palace and dreamt of her. There was even a passionate scholar who drew a picture of the Moon Fairy and made a large sum of money.

Mu Yunyao walked out of the Imperial Palace with her face slightly flushed.

The smell of alcohol in the hall was too strong. Her senses were sharp, and the smell was making her feel uncomfortable. Walking out of the palace and into the carriage, she felt even more disgusted by the shaking, and her expression could not help but look a little sickly.

The Second Madam was a little worried as she asked, “Yunyao, are you alright?”

“I’m fine. It’s just that I have a headache, which made Second Aunt worry.”

“If you feel uncomfortable, then immediately rest after you return to your residence. Don’t overthink about anything.” Although Mu Yunyao had stolen part of the limelight from Su Yuyi, causing the Emperor and Grand Princess Yi De didn’t look up at Su Yuyi in high regard, the influence was still on the two of them. Other officials and descendants of noble families still treated Su Yuyi like a fairy, and she was worried that Mu Yunyao would be affected.

“Alright, I’ll listen to Second Aunt.”

“That’s right.”

After returning to the residence, Jin Lan and Jin Qiao are waiting at the inner gate. When they saw Mu Yunyao, they immediately revealed a happy expression. They first bowed to the Second Madam, and after being called out, they walked over to Mu Yunyao’s side, welcomed her, and said, “Miss, you’ve returned. Madam has been waiting for you.”

“I thought Mother was going to sleep first. It’s already so late. She shouldn’t be feeling well when she gets up tomorrow.” Mu Yunyao felt her heart pained. After bidding farewell to the Second Madam, she hurriedly walked towards Ji Yue Pavilion.

In the room, Su Qing was unable to sit still. When she heard the sound of footsteps, she immediately came out and greeted, “Yao’er, you’re back.”

Mu Yunyao stepped forward and held Su Qing’s hand, “Mother, it’s so late. Why aren’t you asleep yet?”

“Mother is worried about you. How could I sleep?”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but throw herself into Su Qing’s embrace, her eyes turning slightly sour. “Mother, I’ve let you worry. I’m fine. The Palace banquet is a big event, and I’m just a minor character who doesn’t have the qualifications to be schemed against at the Palace banquet. Don’t worry. Nothing will happen to me.”

“That’s good.” Su Qing was finally relieved. After she relaxed, she felt a bit more sleepy. Mu Yunyao quickly coaxed her to sleep. She then got up and left Su Qing’s room.

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao stood by the door. “Miss, the water for the baths has been placed in, and the clothes have been placed by the side …”

“Mm, you two can go rest now. It’s getting late. I can do it by myself.”

“Yes, Miss.” Miss had never enjoyed being bathed by others, so they were used to it, but they didn’t insist much.

Mu Yunyao comfortably took a bath, changed into a set of white clothes, and lightly rubbed her forehead.

It was already very late, but she wasn’t sleepy at all. When she thought of the cinnabar osmanthus placed in the courtyard, she couldn’t help but put on her cloak and opened the window.

“Yunyao!”

A voice filled with chilliness rang out. Mu Yunyao slightly widened her eyes as if she had seen an illusion: Yue Wang…

“Yunyao!” The voice sounded again, causing Mu Yunyao to look over with a calm expression. The moonlight was bright and white, and under the moonlight, the cinnabar osmanthus trees looked like a dream. And under the osmanthus trees closest to the window on the second floor, a handsome figure stood there. In the same place, she raised her head slightly. His sharp eyebrows were deep and vast, like a galaxy carrying the horizon, looking straight into her heart.

Yue Wang!

Mu Yunyao unconsciously tightened her fingers. Her heartbeat slightly quickened, and under the moonlight, the coldness around that person dissipated a bit. Looking up at her now, he seemed to have an illusion of gentleness as he lightly called out her name. His voice flowed through her ears and slid into her heart, like a feather falling lightly, causing the peaceful lake in her heart to emit a wave of energy.

Yue Wang’s gaze was focused on Mu Yunyao, his eyes filled with deep determination. After he left Jingling City, his heart slowly calmed down, and there was more time for him to see his thoughts clearly.

He did not regret that impulsive interrogation. It was not only Mu Yunyao who was being interrogated but himself as well. The longing after leaving, the worry after leaving, the joy after meeting each other…

How could he not understand? He had fallen in love with a girl who was much younger than him. But she was as intelligent as a fox and as cunning as a fox.

He slowly raised his arm and faced Mu Yunyao, who seemed to be in a daze, at the window. He softly said, “Yunyao, jump down …”

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 304

~ JIN WANG’S TEST ~ 

Hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, the corner of Mu Yunyao’s lips lifted, but a hint of coldness flashed across her eyes. “The flowers sent by His Royal Highness Jin are so beautiful. I naturally like them very much. It’s on the windowsill in my room, and I watched it every day!”

“Then, Miss Mu, which do you like, that pot of Baiou Zhubo or the Shameless Beauty?”

Mu Yunyao turned her head and looked at Jin Wang with a smile, “Which one does His Royal Highness prefer?”

“I think both of those are pretty good.” Jin Wang’s face was gentle, but his eyes carried deep meaning. His gaze was calm as he looked at Mu Yunyao’s face as if he was examining something.

Mu Yunyao’s smile grew wider. Her eyes were clear and black and white. “I like that pot of Shameless Beauty. As for that pot of Baiou Zhubo, its senses are rather ordinary.”

Jin Wang’s eyes moved slightly. He couldn’t figure out what Mu Yunyao meant. The reason why he had sent the two pots of flowers over was to remind her. He already knew that she was not as simple as she looked on the surface and hoped that she could understand the current affairs and adapt to the overall situation. But now, Mu Yunyao had told him in a flash that the sense pot of Baiou Zhubo is rather ordinary. Is it a sign that she is unwilling to go with the flow, that she is rejecting him?

“I also like that Shameless Beauty. From its appearance, it looks flawless, as if it is so pure and indifferent. But who would have thought that the flawless jade was wrapped in such a dark color?”

Mu Yunyao chuckled, “His Royal Highness Jin, is it better to say that the pure white jade wrapped around a heart that’s about to turn black?”

Jin Wang looked at her coldly, “Miss Mu, do you remember the gift sent to Royal Father on his birthday?”

“Which one did Your Highness say?” Last year, she had embroidered a picture of happiness, longevity, and health. This year, she had presented a picture of five blessings for longevity. If you count the screen of the beautiful landscape that she indirectly sent to the Su family the year before last, there will be three copies.

“I’m talking about that painting of the mountains and rivers...” Jin Wang carefully looked at Mu Yunyao’s expression. He was unwilling to let go of the slightest abnormality.

“River and Mountain Painting?” Mu Yunyao slightly raised her brows with a puzzled expression. “How come I don’t know what the River and Mountain Painting are?”

“Miss Mu is really an honorable person who has forgotten things, but the Spring Embroidery Workshop (Chun Xiu Fang) has been ruined by you.” Jin Wang’s thoughts moved slightly, but Mu Yunyao didn’t panic in the slightest. ‘Could it be that this really had nothing to do with her?’

“I don’t understand what His Royal Highness Jin is saying. I did indeed embroider a landscape painting and sold it to the Spring Embroidery Workshop, but I have no idea where this landscape painting ended up or where it went.” Mu Yunyao didn’t plan on hiding anything. After all, when she embroidered that piece of embroidery, many people in Xiayan village saw it. If they wanted to check it out, they could easily find it out. Even if she hides it, it would be useless. She was sure that no one would know what she was doing.

“You have quite the guts that you actually dare do anything to Royal Father’s birthday present. That is a capital offense!” Jin Wang’s tone suddenly turned stern and rose sharply.

Mu Yunyao chuckled, “I’m a coward. I’ve never seen much of the world before. His Royal Highness, don’t try to scare me. When did I touch the Emperor’s birthday present? The shopkeeper for the Spring Embroidery Workshop shop asked me to embroider all embroidery items, from embroidery cloth to embroidery thread. I am only responsible for making embroidery. What can I do?”

Jin Wang’s gaze looked over to Mu Yunyao, but she didn’t back off in the slightest. Her eyes still filled with smiles, but there wasn’t the slightest trace of panic.

Jin Wang suddenly laughed. “I was merely joking with Miss Mu just now. I hope you don’t mind. We’ve already investigated the matter regarding the embroidery items and found out that it was done by someone from the Spring Embroidery Workshop. Naturally, it has nothing to do with Miss Mu.”

Mu Yunyao patted her chest and looked as if she was relieved. “Then I can relax. After hearing what His Royal Highness Jin said earlier, my heart was about to jump out of my throat.”

Naturally, she doesn’t mind because she was already taken back to the Su family. If she was in trouble now, the Su family could not escape their relationship. Therefore, that beautiful picture of a mountain and river could only be recognized by the Spring Embroidery Workshop. After all, the Spring Workshop Embroidery was already finished, while Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo are still standing behind her. Jin Wang never does business at a loss.

“I’ve heard that Miss Mu is going to open another Ni Yun Fang in the Capital soon. Her business is so good. I’m really envious of you.”

“All I earn is hard-earned money. It’s because I come from a poor background that I can only support myself and my mother through this method.”

“Miss Mu is too modest, as Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo are the only powers in the Dali Dynasty. It’s an unparalleled spectacle. Once the situation has been fully unveiled, it would not be too excessive for you to make profits every day. Otherwise, Miss Mu would not have given a hundred thousand silver taels back to the people of Jingling City.” Jin Wang’s voice was warm and gentle, it sounded like ordinary chatting, but Mu Yunyao could feel a slight pressure from his words.

The Spring Embroidery Workshop was attached to the Su family in the past, but the Su family supported the Third Prince. Therefore, almost all the silver was dedicated to the Third Prince. Now that he no longer had the Spring Embroidery Workshop, just those properties in the Third Prince’s hands were far from enough to satisfy his ambitions.

At the moment, many people viewed the merchants as the worst kind of business, but they don’t look back to think that if they want to develop a career, which one can leave the support of gold and silver? Walking around during the New Year ceremony, nurturing the party members, raising guards, advisors… costs too much, which is why the other princes wanted to interfere in Jiangnan’s salt tax. That was because it was like a limitless pocketbook. If one could control the salt tax in Jiangnan, he could develop his own power without any worries.

Now that Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo had developed like a raging fire, it was no wonder that Jin Wang had spoken such words to test the waters.

“After receiving so many rewards from the Emperor, my heart is forever grateful. In the future, after Bi Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo earn their money, I will take out the majority to give back to the commoners. What does His Royal Highness think of it?”

Mu Yunyao sneered in her heart, “You have thoughts of stealing, but do you dare to fight with the Emperor?” Do you dare to fight with all the people in the world? It was to let you look at the white silver but can’t touch it. Take that taste slowly!

Jin Wang’s eyes twitched as an unfathomable smile appeared on his handsome face: “If that’s the case…it’s also exceedingly good, so I hope that Miss Mu can persevere on. “

“There is no beginning, but there is an end. Since I have already made a good start, I will naturally persevere to the end.” Mu Yunyao’s smile was gentle and graceful, her eyes bright and radiant, as if she was sincerely satisfied with her actions.

“If that’s the case, then I won’t disturb Miss Mu from admiring the flowers. Miss Mu must prepare well for the Autumn Hunting in September.”

Mu Yunyao nodded her head in greeting before respectfully sending Jin Wang off. Then, her gaze landed on Chrysanthemum in the purple flame. “It’s clearly just an ordinary flower, but it just squeezed itself into the middle of a pile of expensive purple flames, which makes it quite unusual.”

Zhang Wan noticed that Jin Wang had left. She had chatted with Zhou Yuyin for a bit before returning to Mu Yunyao’s side. Following her line of sight, she saw a flower bush, “There’s actually one that’s different from the others. I don’t know what its name is. It looks very fresh and elegant.”

“Its name is Aster, a very ordinary kind of chrysanthemum.”

Zhang Wan’s fingertips trembled slightly. Thinking about Mu Yunyao’s situation, she looked at her with some worry, “Little Sister Mu, you don’t have to care about rumors. It’s always been like this in the Capital. The wind never stops no matter what.”

“Thank you, Elder Sister Zhang, for your reminder.”

They looked at each other and smiled, and they seemed to have a tacit understanding.

Mu Yunyao looked in Su Yuyi’s direction. The First Prince was standing beside her as if he was saying something. The scene was very harmonious, and laughter would occasionally resound from her.

Zhang Wan’s eyes filled with admiration. “Yuyi is indeed a heavenly person. When the banquet ends, the reputation of the Moon Worshiping Fairy will resound throughout the Capital.”

Mu Yunyao raised the corner of her lips and gently lowered her eyes, covering the flowing light that flashed by. “That’s right. I’m guessing that Elder Sister Yuyi would be very happy.”

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~ THE PEOPLE OF JINGLING CITY HAVE DONE WELL ~ 

Mu Yunyao got up and returned to her seat, still felt a lingering fear. She wanted to play tricks in front of the Emperor and Grand Princess Yi De, making her feel like there was nothing she could hide. Fortunately, she didn’t have any bad intentions and wanted to do some things for the people. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to hold it up.

Just at this moment, an internal servant came into the Palace and reported, “Report back to the Emperor, the whole people of Jingling City have sent a gift. It’s already at the gate of the Palace.”

The Emperor paused for a moment before a smile appeared on his face. “Are you saying that the entire city of Jingling City has also given me a gift?”

“Yes, the official in charge of escorting the gift said so.”

“Alright, quickly bring the gift over. I want to have a good look at it.”

Soon, the guards brought up the present from Jingling City. There were two kinds of gifts. The first one is the grains placed in the rising bucket, piled up full, especially the rice ears, looking heavy and yellow, and the appearance is particularly delightful.

The other item was the Myriad Citizens Umbrella. The umbrella’s canopy is enormous, and many silk strips are hanging on the edge, which is carefully signed. Although the appearance is not gorgeous, it had an excellent meaning to it.

A smile flashed in the eyes of the Grand Princess Yi De, and she couldn’t help but stand up to congratulate the Emperor. “The Emperor is benevolent and loves the people. The people are also sincere in giving their blessing back to the Emperor. The people return to their hearts as they struggle with the grain. It’s really enough to be a good talk.”

“Good!” The Emperor got up and walked down from the throne, picked up a rice ear, and carefully measured it in his hand. “I was really moved by the people’s hearts. I will carefully place the Myriad Citizens Umbrella in the Treasure House. These five grains were sent to the kitchen and made into food. I want to taste them myself.”

Everyone in the great hall hurriedly got up and kowtowed. “Your Majesty is benevolent and loves the people, long live, long live, long live!”

“Stand up.” The Emperor was so happy. For the past six months, there had been a lot of things happening in the Imperial Court. There had been a few natural disasters of various sizes. The only exception was Jingling City. Although they finally calmed down, he felt very heavy. During the past year, any news of Jingling city must be good. Today, the people of Jingling City once again sent out a gift because of their gratitude. It’s really made him pleasantly surprised.

Mu Yunyao quietly lowered her eyes as a faint smile flashed in her heart. She didn’t know if this was Li Munian’s idea or Steward Qin had interfered, but it was still a good thing for her. After all, Jingling City is the foundation of Ni Yun Fang. The better the development of Jingling City is, the greater the influence will be. As time passed, Ni Yun Fang became more and more stable.

The Emperor was pleasantly surprised, and he couldn’t help but think of Mu Yunyao. It was said that there was such a change in Jingling City, Mu Yunyao would definitely have exceedingly contributed to it. Before this, he had never thought that someone would have such an extraordinary influence on a city. If he had a few more people like Mu Yunyao, he would definitely be able to save a lot of thought.

“Mu Yunyao?”

Hearing the Emperor speak again, Mu Yunyao hurriedly stood up and bowed. “This humble daughter is here.”

“Your embroidery skills are quite good. The Autumn Hunting is just around the corner, so why don’t you go with us and draw a picture of Autumn Hunting? How about you embroider it into a screen?”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly bowed to show her gratitude, “Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. This humble daughter will definitely do her best.”

“Very well. If the embroidery is not good, I will punish you.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but raise her head and smile as she said, “This humble one’s talent is shallow. I’m confident in my embroidery skills, but I’m not good at painting. How about asking the Emperor to make a picture of Autumn Hunting, and this humble daughter will embroider according to your picture?”

When the Emperor heard this, he couldn’t help but laugh. “If I were to draw autumn hunting pictures myself, no matter how much you’ve embroidered it, I’m afraid no one would dare say anything bad about it.”

Grand Princess Yi De couldn’t help but think of Laba porridge in Jingling City she had sent to her, smiling as she said, “Others may not dare to say, but I am not afraid. At that time, how about I give you my evaluation?” No matter what her intentions were, she was willing to promote those who could do things for the people, which could be considered an example to others.

The Emperor was even happier now. “Of course, it’s good. No one else is more qualified than Royal Eldest Sister.”

The atmosphere in the hall was even more passionate than before. After Mu Yunyao had returned to her seat, the gazes on her gradually increased.

The Second Madam was holding a teacup on one side to hide her smile. The Eldest Madam and Su Yuyi’s expressions were so interesting. This time, Su Yuyi could practically soar into the sky, but it was a pity that Mu Yunyao gave birth to trouble for her.

Su Yuyi was indeed astonishingly beautiful. If she were an ordinary person, then the Eldest Madam’s scheme would have succeeded. Unfortunately, the ones they wanted to curry favor with were the Emperor and Grand Princess Yi De. Were these two ordinary people? It’s really inferior to show your beauty in front of these two people. On the contrary, Mu Yunyao won a lifetime of good reputation with ten thousand taels of silver. It really can’t be worth any more.

In the following time, a few young ladies from aristocratic families stepped forward to perform their talents. However, due to Su Yuyi’s stunning performance before, everyone felt that it was a bit unimpressive in comparison.

While the Emperor and Grand Princess Yi De had gone down to change clothes and rest, the officials were free to enjoy themselves in the main hall. Young ladies and madams can go outside and enjoy the gardens view on the left and right sides. After all, the banquet would continue all the way until the evening. It was hard to avoid being bored just by sitting in the great hall.

Zhang Wan and Mu Yunyao had a pleasant conversation previously. Now when she was thinking of going out for a walk, she couldn’t help calling her out.

Mu Yunyao didn’t want to stay in the main hall and be sized up by everyone, so she followed Zhang Wan to the garden to get some fresh air. Now, it was autumn, and the air she breathed was cool, causing one’s spirit to tremble.

“Little Sister Mu is truly fortunate to be able to accompany the Emperor to participate in the September Autumn Hunting.”

“Elder Sister Zhang, why are you so envious? You might even be able to go when the time comes.”

Zhang Wan quickly shook her head. “The Autumn Hunting in September is unusual. Other than the prince and some ladies of high status, we have never had a chance.”

“That was back then, but isn’t there now the Grand Princess Yi De?” Since Grand Princess Yi De wanted to select people, she naturally had carefully selected them. She would have to see them a few more times to understand their temperament. Besides, after the Mid Autumn Festival Palace Banquet, it’s not long before the Autumn Hunting in September. It just so happened to be the right time to observe everyone’s character. At that time, the Emperor might ask people to bring the young ladies of the various families.

Zhang Wan’s eyes lit up. “Is that really possible?” She did not wish to win the Grand Princess’s admiration, but she only hoped to catch a glimpse of Su Qingwu’s elegance during the Autumn Hunting.

“If Elder Sister Zhang trusts me, why don’t you prepare your riding clothes after you return?”

“Alright.” Zhang Wan was overjoyed. After saying so, she felt that her tone was too hasty. She quickly added, “Even if I can’t wear it then, I will have a chance to do so in the future. Making a set of clothes won’t be a waste …”

Mu Yunyao smiled and nodded. Zhou Yuyin walked over to look for Zhang Wan as if she had something to say.

Mu Yunyao considerately walked to the side to admire the flowers. The Palace’s flowers were even more precious than those outside, and their quality was also better. It was just that a chrysanthemum was unexpectedly blooming in a purple flame, causing her to be slightly startled.

“Looking at Miss Mu’s expression, it seems that you are very fond of this purple flame. Don’t you like the Shameless Beauty I gave you?”

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Incurable Chapter 23 part 3

They walked home under one umbrella.

Mu Wan had been rained on, so she headed straight to the guest bathroom like she’d done it a hundred times. When she came out, all the damp heat had been rinsed off her skin. Her cheeks were pink from the shower. She was still wearing Liu Qianxiu’s shirt—long, loose, swallowing her small frame, leaving her legs bare and pale below the hem.

His sweet-and-sour lotus root tasted good. Mu Wan had filmed all day and hadn’t eaten properly. She finished two bowls of rice.

Afterward, she carried the three kittens into the living room.

The moment she sat down, lightning ripped open the black sky outside and flooded the room with harsh white light. Then the rain turned violent—pouring down like buckets.

“Big storm tonight,” Mu Wan said, listening to the thunder roll.

The three little ones were terrified. They kept burrowing into her arms. Mu Wan circled them with both hands, feeling their tiny bodies shake.

“They’re so scared of thunder,” Mu Wan murmured. Another crack of thunder hit, and the kittens flinched again, their cries tight with panic.

They were still so small. Of course, they were afraid.

She used to be afraid, too, when she was a child. Later, she learned not to be. Thunder was loud, but it wouldn’t strike her. She didn’t have to fear it.

Liu Qianxiu sat at the low table with a book. One page lifted slightly beneath his fingers. He glanced at the trembling kittens in Mu Wan’s arms, then looked away again.

Outside: lightning and wind, rain like war drums.

Inside: quiet, warm, steady.

Mu Wan relaxed without noticing she’d done it. She laid her arms on the table and rested her cheek on them. Rain and the soft sound of turning pages filled her ears. Sandalwood calmed her. Curled at the table, Mu Wan’s eyelids sank closed.

Liu Qianxiu’s schedule was ruthlessly consistent. When the hour came, fatigue arrived with it. He closed his book and looked toward the low table.

Mu Wan was asleep.

Her breathing was even and deep. One hand cushioned her cheek atop her folded arms. Thick black hair covered part of her face, like a veil.

Under that veil were long brows, slightly upturned eyes, curled lashes, and lips as glossy as ripe fruit.

She slept quietly—quietly, yet with a lazy softness, like a kitten that had played itself tired, found a safe spot, stretched once, and dropped into sleep.

Soft lamp light cast her small body into a faint shadow on the floor.

She’d been out for a while, long enough to forget the three kittens trembling in her arms. They mewed a few times, searching for comfort, and when it didn’t come, they toddled off with their wobbly steps.

They found another shelter.

Before long, all three were pressed against Liu Qianxiu as they slept.

He glanced at the time—ten o’clock.

Outside, the lightning had faded, but the rain was still fierce and showed no sign of stopping.

Liu Qianxiu stood, carried the kittens to the cat room, and set them down. Then he came back out and stopped just outside the circle of lamplight.

Under the lamp, Mu Wan, the low table, and the books looked like a finished painting.

Her sleeping posture wasn’t comfortable—her slim back tilted slightly, the collar of his shirt falling open to reveal a pale shoulder. One leg had slid free beneath the oversized hem, long and white in the shadow.

Still, she didn’t wake. Her breathing stayed slow and steady.

Liu Qianxiu stepped into the painting.

When his left arm slid around her waist, he caught her scent again—lily-of-the-valley, and beneath it the thin layer of sandalwood from his soap and his clothing.

His lips pressed together. He lifted her with one smooth motion, right arm hooking under her knees.

She was light.

In the white shirt, she felt like a feather. As he picked her up, the feather moved—her head tucked deeper into his chest, her fingers catching his shirt.

She even let out a soft, displeased sound, as if being moved was an offense.

Her breath was warm, spilling into his arms.

With the lamp behind them now, the room fell into shadow. Her features blurred. He saw her eyelids twitch.

“You’re awake?” Liu Qianxiu asked quietly, his voice deep as night.

“I’m not,” the woman in his arms whispered back, husky and low.

For a second, Mu Wan’s heart lodged in her throat. She clung to the warmth, fingers tightening at his chest. Her voice turned lazy and soft, as if it drifted out of a dream.

“Liu Qianxiu… can I stay tonight? I’m tired. I don’t want to go home.”

As she spoke, her head stayed buried against him, breathing in sandalwood. It was as if she fell asleep again right there.

And before she slipped fully under, she heard his answer.

Outside, the rain beat the world into chaos.

His voice, against that storm, sounded almost gentle.

“Mm,” Liu Qianxiu said softly. “Do whatever you want.”

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~ DIRECT KILLING INTENT ~ 

Mu Yunyao never expected that the Emperor would suddenly mention her. At this time, there was a snack in her mouth, neither swallowing nor vomiting. She looked at the throne with her eyes wide open.

The Emperor casually swept his gaze over the crowd, and when he saw her current appearance, he instantly laughed out loud. “Mu Yunyao, didn’t you hear me call you? Why aren’t you rushing forward to pay your respects? “

Mu Yunyao secretly complained. As soon as the Emperor opened his mouth, everyone’s eyes immediately focused on her. Since everyone was watching, she naturally couldn’t spit out the snack in her mouth, so she had to swallow it. She didn’t know if it was too stressful or nervous, but the small snack directly choked in her throat.

Even the Emperor didn’t expect that a few random words would actually make Mu Yunyao choke. At this moment, her cheeks were slightly red, and her eyes were full of water because of choking. She stared at them with wide eyes as if tears would flow out in the next moment, causing people to feel inexplicably happy.

The Emperor immediately laughed out loud. “Looks like the snacks in my palace are really delicious. I must get someone to reward the chef properly in the imperial kitchen.”

Upon seeing Mu Yunyao, Grand Princess Yi De’s gaze focused for a moment. The young girl in front of her had clear and beautiful eyes. Her fair face had a tinge of red to it, and her entire body exuded a sense of allure. However, she was not as kitsch as ordinary people. On the contrary, she was clear and transparent, like a piece of superior jade, which made people happy and pleasing to see.

“Emperor, don’t make fun of her. You frightened this child. Qu Mama quickly brings a cup of tea over.”

The Emperor reacted as well. His smile was slightly restrained, but he could not stop himself from saying, “That’s right. Don’t let something good come out of your mouth.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly received the teacup from Qu Mama and knew that she had already lost face. Her attitude instead became natural as she raised the teacup and slowly swallowed the snack in her mouth. After she slightly heaved a sigh of relief, she returned the teacup to Qu Mama and bowed o say thanks, “Mu Yunyao, this humble daughter has seen the Emperor and has seen Grand Princess Yi De, thank you for saving my life. “

A favor for saving her life? This girl knew how to climb up the pole.

“I’ve heard that you’ve obtained some new Cinnabar Osmanthus. It’s rare to see them in the Capital, so why don’t you think of delivering one or two trees to me?”

If ordinary people heard this, they would be definitely frightened. However, Mu Yunyao was sensitive enough to notice that there was no anger on the Emperor’s body, and there was even a faint smile on his face, so she was not nervous at all. “Reporting to Your Majesty, the Cinnabar Osmanthus has been delivered. It’s just that it’s considerably fragile and delicate. If you can’t handle it properly, the flower will wither, so I have no intention of giving it to the Emperor.”

“Everyone who enters the Palace has prepared a gift for me, but why haven’t you done so yet?”

“In reply to the Emperor, you haven’t heard me finish it yet. You already know about the Cinnabar Osmanthus, and you also know the gifts sent by the people in Jingling City. This humble daughter did not take down the three ships’ gifts that the commoners had sent over, only thinking of giving the things on the three ships to the Emperor.”

“Isn’t it point to a name for you?” The Emperor’s expression didn’t show any signs of happiness or anger, and it only caused people to feel that his might was even more majestic.

“To reply the Emperor, under the whole world, all are kings, and within the four seas, all are kings and ministers. The Emperor is the ruler of the Dali Dynasty. This humble daughter was bestowed by the Emperor, so this is the reason she wanted to return the favor to the commoners. In the end, it is also because of you, Your Majesty. Therefore, this humble daughter is ashamed to receive those gifts. Please, the Emperor should accept them.”

“What’s on the ships?”

“In reply to the Emperor, this humble daughter does not know.”

The Emperor was stunned. Looking at Mu Yunyao’s blank and innocent eyes, he couldn’t help but feel that it was a little funny. “Enough, get up. Since you have the intention to give it to me, I will accept it. The ship was filled with food, fruits, and vegetables. It’s just so happened to allow people to distribute them to the impoverished families in the Capital. Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival. All families should reunite during the festive season, so we should let them have a hearty meal.”

“Your Majesty, if that’s the case, then this humble daughter will donate another ten thousand silver taels. It’s Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo’s profits this month. Although it’s not much, it can still help some poor citizens.”

“Forget it. You can keep it for yourself. Didn’t you say that you only had a few thousand taels of silver on you before? The expenses in every corner of the Capital are huge, so it’s not wrong to keep a few more taels of silver.”

“Yes, then this humble daughter will keep it for now. When the amount of silver accumulated in the future is too much for the Emperor to spend, I will take it out and present it to you.”

“Presumptuous!” Su Wenyuan quickly stood up and knelt down to salute the Emperor, “Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Yunyao is young, and she spoke without restraint. She was disrespectful before the Emperor and then spoke rudely. Please punish her, Your Majesty…”

Mu Yunyao also kneeled down with a look of fear on her face, but her heart filled with ice-cold killing intent. First, he said that she was disrespectful to the Emperor, then he said that she was rude to the Emperor. He could clearly feel the killing intent emitted by Su Wenyuan. He really wants me to die…

But why was all this happening? Even if she was born of low family background, in the end, Su Qing was still the daughter of the Old Madam and had the blood of the Su family flowing in her body. If she looked down upon, it would be intolerable, and she will not be brought back with her mother or for fear of causing criticism. She would be sent away with some silver, so why did he choose to take them back first and then did everything he could to kill them?

“I haven’t even said anything yet. Minister Su is making a big fuss out of nothing.” The Emperor’s gentle words made Su Wenyuan break out in cold sweat, “Everyone, get up. It’s rare for Mu Yunyao to have the mind to share my worries. If everyone could think like this, I don’t know how much effort to save.”

Mu Yunyao was still kneeling on the ground, her voice filled with stubbornness. “Your Majesty, I originally wanted to help you share your worries and repay for the many rewards you have given me. However, I didn’t think that doing this would be disrespectful in front of the Emperor, and my words would be rude. Please order me to be punished.”

The Emperor was unhappy. He had merely said a few words, yet he was disturbed and lost his interest. “You …”

“Your name is Muyun Yao, isn’t it?” You are an intelligent, astute child with a pleasant disposition. You have a rare sense of life and know how to be grateful and pure. Get up.”

The Emperor paused for a moment, then felt relieved. As the Emperor, how could he argue with a teenage child? It was also Su Wen Yuan’s fault for making such a fuss out of nothing. “My Royal Elder Sister is right. This child’s personality is straightforward. Even in front of me, she is not concealing anything and has a pure heart. It’s rare.”

“Since that’s the case, I’ll give her a reward as well.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly kowtowed to express her gratitude. The pressure in her heart eased slightly, and she cautiously tried to make a straight impression in front of the Emperor. In this way, if anything happens in the future, she can confidently and boldly say: “As the Emperor, he may not like rigid and outspoken officials, but for a child who dares to speak and dare to do, even if he doesn’t like it, he wouldn’t make a fuss. In this way, she can do a lot of things with no trouble.

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 301

~ SU YUYI, THE MOON WORSHIPING FAIRY ~ 

When Su Yuyi stepped out, the entire hall was filled with gasps. It had to be said that for women, appearances were the most invincible weapon. In just a split second, the entire hall fell into absolute silence. Everyone’s eyes focused on Su Yuyi.

“This humble daughter, Su Yuyi, greets the Emperor and the Grand Princess Yi De.”

The Emperor’s gaze fell on Su Wenyuan. “I never thought that the daughter of Minister Su would be so beautiful.”

“This subject is terrifying. On behalf of my daughter, I thank Your Majesty for your praise.” Su Wenyuan immediately stood up.

“Take a seat. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival’s banquet. I said there’s no need to pay attention to so many rules.” The Emperor looked at Su Yuyi with astonishment in his eyes. “What kind of talent do you want to show?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble daughter is untalented, but her dancing style is quite eye-catching. Thus, I wish to offer a dance of worship to the moon to Your Majesty and the Grand Princess.” Su Yuyi bowed with her slender brows and eyes lowered slightly. Her curling eyelashes were like butterfly wings as they flapped up and down. It was as if a radiance had flashed past. It was unknown just how many people were stunned by her actions…

The Second Madam softly praised her. “Yuyi’s looks are indeed peerless in the world. Yao’er, you have not been back in the Su family for long, so you may not know this, but Yuyi’s dancing skills are unrivaled. I once had the honor of seeing her dancing under the moon. Her posture was graceful, her skirt was fluttering, and she was so elegant that she would fly away into the sky in the blink of an eye. At that time, I already thought that even the fairy in the Moon Palace would not be able to accomplish such a feat.”

Mu Yunyao has a gentle smile in her eyes, and her black and bright eyes are exceptionally pure. The light inside was shallow, like a spring in the mountains, and one could see the sparkling stones and fine sand at the bottom of the spring. “Just hearing Second Aunt say it makes me feel astonished. It is blessed to be able to see it with my own eyes today.”

The Second Madam looked at Mu Yunyao’s clear eyes and couldn’t help but be slightly startled. Could it be that she didn’t hold a shred of jealousy or envy towards Su Yuyi in her heart?

Su Yuyi went down to change her clothes, and a high platform was placed under the steps of the main hall. Looking out from the hallway, and she could see the situation on the stage at glance.

Not long after, Su Yuyi, who had changed clothes, slowly walked over. Just a moment ago, she was already breathtaking enough, but now, she was rendered speechless.

She wore a crescent moon white broad-sleeved fairy dress with long satin ribbons tied around her arms. The wind blew, causing her ribbon and skirt to rise high into the air. Even before the dance began, the people below were already slightly intoxicated.

The sound of the chime suddenly slightly rang out. Su Yuyi, who was initially standing silently, suddenly moved. Her arm lightly raised the long ribbon, and it suddenly unfurled, flowing down from the sky like moonlight. She leaped high into the air, her body light and agile like a swallow, and as her sleeves fluttered, an incomparably beautiful face revealed.

When she went down to change her clothes, she redrew her eyebrows. At this moment, her eyebrows were more and more slender. Her pair of beautiful eyes seemed to be pleasing to the eye, and the tails of her eyes were slightly raised. The crystal tourmaline flowers attached to the corners of the eyes echoed the sweet-scented Osmanthus between her temples. It really corresponded to what the Second Madam had just said: If there was a Chang’e fairy in the Moon Palace, then it should be nothing more than that.

The sound of the chime gradually faded away, and what followed was a slightly hurried pipa. The sound was like the sound of jade pearls dropping down.

On the stage, Su Yuyi suddenly spun around. Her waist was so soft that it could not be gripped tightly, and her eyes filled with affection and eagerness to talk. Many people could no longer find the words to describe Su Yuyi at this time because she was just too beautiful. No matters how gorgeous the terms accumulate on her body, it made her seem frail and pale.

Mu Yunyao slowly blinked her eyes. Her heart also filled with shock: Even if she and Su Yuyi had a sea of hatred between them in her previous life, she still couldn’t belittle her without conscience at this time.

Suddenly, as the sound of the pipa faded, and the sound of chime rang out once more. As Su Yuyi moved, the ribbon tied around her arm slowly scattered. She stood there solemnly as she raised her arms to descend bit by bit. Her palms clasped in front of her chest as she slowly kowtowed towards the bright moon at the horizon…

Only when Su Yuyi walked down the stage and returned to the main hall did everyone regain their senses as praises sounded out.

“Beautiful. Truly beautiful beyond compare.”

“It’s worshiping to the moon. It is as if I have truly seen a fairy just now.”

“I’m afraid that when I mention Miss Su in the future, I’ll praise her as the moon worshiping fairy.”

“She does deserve such a reputation.”

The Second Madam looked at the complacent Eldest Madam, then withdrew her gaze. She can’t help but turn her head to observe Mu Yunyao. She didn’t know why, but she felt that Mu Yunyao was more interesting than Su Yuyi.

Mu Yunyao looked like a delicate and beautiful little girl, but she couldn’t see through her at all. However, if you were to say that her heart was deep, her body was brimming with blazing sun energy, then her smile was expressly sweet that would make anyone who looked at her feel happy at a glance. However, if one were to say that she was innocent and did not have any thoughts, she would not have made it difficult for the Eldest Madam. Not only that, but she had also beaten up Meng Yanran, who had caused her trouble. At that time, the loud slap turned the Eldest Madam’s face black. After being a sister-in-law for so many years, it was the first time that she had seen the Eldest Madam lose her composure like this. Just thinking about it made her feel better.

Mu Yunyao noticed the Second Madam’s gaze and couldn’t help but raise her head to look over. “Second Aunt, what’s the matter?”

“It’s fine. What kind of talent does Yao’er have? Why don’t you go on stage and display your skills?”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but laugh, “All day long, besides embroidery, I made tea. I wasn’t proficient in poetry, nor was I good at zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting. It is okay for me to make tea on the side and show my talents on stage. That’s really rash.”

“The reputation of Bu Xian Luo’s Si Cha is widespread in the Capital. I feel that if you were to make tea, you might be able to amaze the crowds.”

“Second Aunt, please don’t laugh at me.” Mu Yunyao hurriedly shook her head.

The Second Madam chuckled softly. Seeing that her attitude was firm, she felt pity and did not speak to persuade her anymore.

The Emperor was so satisfied with worshipping the moon dance that Su Yuyi had offered. “Royal Elder Sister, what do you think?”

Grand Princess Yi De looked at Su Yuyi with a smile: “Truly beautiful. Are you the Minister Su’s legitimate daughter?”

“In reply to the Grand Princess, I am indeed Minister Su’s daughter.”

“It’s surprisingly rare to have a beautiful appearance and outstanding dancing skills. I don’t know where your dancing skills are learned from?”

“Reporting to the Grand Princess, this humble daughter once learned how to dance from Madam Luo Ji.”

“Madam Luo Ji... Then it’s no wonder. She was a famous dancer in the Dali Dynasty. It’s a pity that her legs were injured later, so she stopped dancing.” Madam Luo Ji, who was a woman hurt by love, was really a pity…

“Yes. Although Madam Luo Ji has taught this humble daughter, she is unwilling to accept this humble daughter as her disciple. Therefore, this humble daughter has come up own with the idea of worshipping the moon dance. She is making a fool of herself in front of the Emperor and the Grand Princess.”

“To be able to come up with such a brilliant dance, you must be someone with an exquisite mind. Qu Mama, I have a set of gems that mimic the head of an Osmanthus flower in my Palace, which will be rewarded to Su Yuyi later.”

“Yes.”

Mu Yunyao retracted her gaze. Her mood was pretty good, and she couldn’t help but become interested in the exquisite snacks in front of her and have an appetite. Just as she picked up a small snack and placed it in her mouth, she heard the Emperor suddenly speak.

“Speaking of the Su family, it made me think of a person, where is Mu Yunyao?”

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Incurable Chapter 23 Part 2

The west side of Xia City was home to many old-style residences—courtyards with grey tiles and white walls. Xia City had developed fast, but the focus had never been on the west. This area had never been demolished. Many long-time residents still lived there.

The Mu family compound was its own large courtyard. Past the main gate was the main hall. Behind it is a small garden. On both sides of the garden sat two smaller yards.

When Wu Ma returned, she happened to run into Mu Qing leaving.

Mu Qing wore a dark navy qipao and held an oil-paper umbrella. Beside her, Shen Cheng wore a blue long gown. They were heading to a Republic-era themed party.

Wu Ma lowered her head. “Miss. Mr. Shen.”

Wu Ma was short. Shen Cheng hadn’t noticed her at first. After hearing the greeting, he simply nodded politely. Mu Qing, however, noticed the items in Wu Ma’s hands and smiled lightly. “Went to see Mu Wan?”

Since returning from overseas, Mu Qing had become “kinder” on the surface. Wu Ma heard the question and didn’t dare answer at first. The Mu family had always treated Mu Wan like a taboo subject.

Wu Ma only visited Mu Wan when she had free time. The Mu family had always known. But they likely thought a servant couldn’t cause trouble, and they were used to Wu Ma working there, so they never fired her over it.

Seeing Wu Ma’s hesitation, Mu Qing asked directly, “Did you tell her what I told you to say?”

“I did,” Wu Ma answered, no longer wavering.

“And what did she say?” Mu Qing’s eyes brightened. She was tall, long-legged. Even dressed in “proper” elegance, her energy felt almost like an interrogation.

Wu Ma replied, “She said she has work.”

“Does she?” Mu Qing’s throat seemed to release a thin, cold laugh.

Wu Ma raised her eyes, but Mu Qing had already turned away.

Mu Wan did have work.

Like today.

She’d been up since five, filming. Lunch was a boxed meal on set. She didn’t wrap until seven p.m.

The filming base felt like it had been sealed under a giant jar—hot, wet, suffocating. Mu Wan changed out of costume and walked out, only to find the entire city felt the same.

The clouds from yesterday still hadn’t broken. They’d gathered thicker instead, a black mass rolling overhead, dense and airless.

Standing outside in that weather was enough to make you irritable. Even passersby looked sour, rushing to wherever they had to be.

Mu Wan’s own skin was crawling with damp heat. As she raised a hand to hail a taxi, she called Liu Qianxiu.

At five-thirty, she’d texted him that she’d be late. He’d replied that he was working overtime.

He picked up quickly. His voice was like wind through bamboo—cool, clean, splitting apart the heat under  Mu Wan’s skin. Mu Wan’s eyes curved down on their own.

“Are you still at the hospital?”

“No. I’m on my way home,” Liu Qianxiu answered.

“Then I’ll just take a taxi straight to your place.” Mu Wan didn’t waste time. She caught sight of a cab and lifted her hand fast, breaking into a jog as it pulled over. “I got one. I’m hanging up—”

She ended the call and ran to the taxi. The short sprint felt like swimming through hot water. When the door opened, cold air slid into her pores. Her skin tightened, and she shivered.

“Nanfeng Apartments,” she told the driver.

The meter clicked on. The driver glanced at the rolling black sky and said, “Typhoon weather tonight. It’s going to pour.”

Mu Wan leaned against the window as the temperature dropped. She looked up at the clouds, too. It really did look like a city about to be swallowed.

“Then please drive faster,” she said. “If it starts raining, I don’t have an umbrella.”

Outside, cars weren’t allowed into Nanfeng Apartments. The gate was still a walk from Liu Qianxiu’s building. If the rain hit, she’d get drenched.

“Got it.” The driver stepped on the gas.

After seven, the worst traffic had passed. The roads were smoother than usual.

But cars weren’t faster than the weather.

By the time they neared Nanfeng Apartments, fat raindrops began to fall. The first drops before a storm were always huge—like coins slamming the ground. When they reached the gate, the pavement was already half-wet.

The driver listened to the heavy hits on the roof, glanced back at Mu Wan, and said, “You should call someone to come get you. Those drops are big. They’ll hurt.”

Mu Wan was pretty and slender. People couldn’t help feeling protective.

But this wasn’t her home, and she couldn’t ask anyone else to fetch her. She didn’t explain. She paid, smiled, and said, “I got hit a lot when I was little. I’m not afraid of pain.”

Then she thanked him and shut the door.

The moment she stepped out, the raindrops hammered her shoulders, her face, her hair. The impact really did sting. Mu Wan lifted an arm over her head and prepared to sprint for Liu Qianxiu’s building in one go.

But as she mapped the route in her mind and readied herself, she looked up—

And her heart stopped.

A figure stood at the gate.

A man under a black umbrella. Tall, straight, unmoving. His skin was pale under the umbrella’s shadow, and in the dim light it looked even colder. His features were calm and clean, his eyes dark and bright like deep pools you couldn’t see the bottom of.

He stood there, quiet and distant, as if rain and noise had nothing to do with him.

There weren’t many people at the gate. The guard booth was lit, shadows moving inside. Outside was nothing but the sound of rain.

Mu Wan’s heart unfurled, soft as gauze.

She ran toward him.

Up close, his face sharpened into clarity. He was holding a beige supermarket bag in his other hand—opaque, but Mu Wan could guess what was inside.

This afternoon, she’d said she wanted sweet-and-sour diced lotus root.

Mu Wan—like drifting duckweed—crashed into his umbrella.

Sandalwood rose around her at once.

He shielded her. The rain couldn’t touch her anymore.

After her mother died, she couldn’t count how many times she’d walked through storms alone. Tonight, she wouldn’t.

She was damp from the short dash, droplets clinging to her pale face. She smiled, wiped at her cheeks so she wouldn’t look pitiful, then lifted her head. Her eyes shone, bright and wet.

“Liu Qianxiu… were you waiting for me?”

Her voice was sweet and light, rising at the end, like ripples spreading across water.

Liu Qianxiu looked down at her under the umbrella. Streetlights flicked on. Her shadow grew longer and slipped beyond the umbrella’s edge—thin and trailing, like a cat’s tail.

“Mm,” he answered.

The author has something to say:
Mu Wan: Lin Wei asked me how old you are.
Liu Qianxiu: you have to see for yourself how old it is.

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“You two are even planning to eat lunch together now?” Lin Wei’s face was glossy with product, pale and rosy under the light. After she said it, she declared with absolute confidence, “Then if we round it up, you’re basically living together!”

Mu Wan had just left Liu Qianxiu’s place when Lin Wei summoned her over. She’d invited an esthetician to do a facial, and while she was at it, she made Mu Wan lie down for one too.

Mu Wan reclined on the neighboring chaise, wearing a mask. She’d been filming since four a.m. and hadn’t rested at all. Drowsiness kept trying to pull her under.

But Lin Wei’s “round it up” slapped the sleep right out of her.

Mu Wan glanced at her. “Let’s talk cohabitation after I actually move into his place.”

And even if she did end up sleeping there, it didn’t guarantee anything real would happen. She’d stayed in Liu Qianxiu’s room in Wen City for two nights. If he’d had even a little interest, it wouldn’t have ended with nothing.

She didn’t say that part out loud.

It was embarrassing.

“Lunch and dinner together already, sleeping at his place is only a matter of time.” Lin Wei was being patted rhythmically on the face; her tone was triumphant, as if victory were scheduled. “Boil the frog slowly. Tease Immortal Liu down to the mortal world, little by little.”

The soft pat-pat of skincare was hypnotic. Mu Wan’s eyes started to go unfocused again. Half-asleep, she mumbled, “If he’s an immortal, how could it be that easy for him to descend?”

“I think your offense still isn’t strong enough.” Lin Wei turned her head, eyeing Mu Wan with an expression that screamed I am a genius. “Next time, ask to stay over directly. Move in first, talk later. Same roof, close water, you get the moon first.”

“I’ve already slept right under his nose,” Mu Wan said, shooting Lin Wei a look. “And he’s someone who values personal space. I don’t want to bother him too much.”

His place was minimalist. Everything was in odd numbers, just enough for one person. The guest room was beautifully done but looked untouched, as if no one had ever stayed there. He simply didn’t keep people overnight.

“So you’re really thinking for him.” Lin Wei rolled her eyes. Last time she’d showered and was ready to proceed, and Mu Wan had pounded on her door and chased out her gym-trainer date.

“Of course.” Mu Wan bared her teeth in a grin. “My man. I’m going to spoil him.”

Lin Wei fell silent.

After the facial, the esthetician left. The two of them leaned close to the mirror, as if it were a demon-revealing glass, inspecting the fresh, plumped skin.

Mu Wan poked her own cheek. Smooth. Soft.

Lin Wei pulled back first. “Tonight, vegetarian hotpot?”

After a facial, you couldn’t eat anything too heavy.

“I need to go home,” Mu Wan said while packing her things. “Want to come with? Wu Ma called—she made me pork ribs.”

Their relationship was close enough that sometimes Mu Wan went home with Lin Wei to Jing City. And in Xia City, if Wu Ma cooked home dishes, Mu Wan would often invite Lin Wei over.

Lin Wei licked her lips and sighed. “Nah. If I go, I’m afraid I won’t come back. I have a date with a bartender tonight.”

Mu Wan blinked. “Wasn’t it a fitness trainer last time?”

Lin Wei’s tone was breezy. “Lately, I like puppy types. You’ll see. Youth is capital. The stamina is terrifying… How old is Immortal Liu anyway?”

Mu Wan: “…”

In the taxi back from Lin Wei’s place, the sky gradually darkened. Thick clouds hung low, pressing down without quite breaking. The air was hot and wet, heavy enough to stick to your mood.

Wu Ma had arrived early and was waiting at Mu Wan’s apartment. She had a key, but she still knocked first out of habit—only using the key after confirming Mu Wan wasn’t home.

The dishes were already laid out. There was no AC in the living room, so Mu Wan dragged a standing fan over and ate in the breeze. Wu Ma came only to cook. She never ate with her.

Mu Wan held her bowl alone, listening to the fan and Wu Ma’s familiar lecturing. The scene was full of life and warmth, and yet Mu Wan always felt something was missing.

Wu Ma circled back to the topic of boyfriends again. It made Mu Wan think of the joke she’d made last time—if Mu Qing found someone from the Shen family, she’d find someone from the Liu family and crush her.

Now she did like a “Liu.”

But it was only a Liu in name. It had nothing to do with that Liu family.

And she still hadn’t even caught him.

The ribs in her bowl tasted strangely bland.

Liu Qianxiu had said he’d have dinner with family. How many people were in his family? Who were they? What did they do?

Juice glistened on the ribs. Mu Wan realized she knew almost nothing about him.

Wu Ma finished her boyfriend’s lecture, noticed Mu Wan’s low spirits, and changed the topic. “Your mother’s ten-year memorial… are you going with the Mu family?”

Mu Wan’s thoughts snapped back. Her expression didn’t change as she gnawed at a bone. “No. They can mourn their way. I’ll mourn mine.”

Ever since she moved out, the rites were separate. Even before she moved out, they’d been separate. After her mother’s fifth year, the Mu family rarely went to commemorate on their own. This time was the tenth year. They were only making a show of it for face.

Wu Ma hesitated a long moment, then said, “Mu Qing said you two filmed a drama together.”

Mu Wan looked up at her, picked up a slice of lotus root, and asked calmly, “Yeah. What about it?”

“She said you’re professionally trained,” Wu Ma said, watching Mu Wan’s face carefully. “You can’t keep doing these kinds of roles forever. If you ever… don’t have work, you can go to her.”

“She wants me to beg her.” Mu Wan lowered her eyes and bit into the lotus root, laughing softly.

Mu Qing had always lived in her shadow. Childhood insecurity, grown-up composure—only on the surface. Beneath it, she was still showing off the boyfriend, the resources, the villa. When Mu Wan refused to look, Mu Qing came closer, pressing in.

She wanted Mu Wan to lower her head, so Mu Qing could finally feel tall.

A refined “young lady” shell, with small-town vanity still wriggling inside. All that effort from Yan Mei was wasted.

Wu Ma had been a servant in the Mu household for years. After dinner, Mu Wan walked her to the neighborhood entrance and hailed a taxi for her.

The car sped away toward the west side of the city.

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 300

~ IF YOU DON’T MAKE A NOISE, YOU’LL BE ALL RIGHT NOW. ONE BLAST IS AMAZING! ~ 

The Grand Princess Yi De laughed. “Those martial arts I trained in the past were just fancy martial arts. Firstly, I wanted to look good, and secondly, I wanted to strengthen my body. However, there is no way to compare it with you.”

“Who said that? Royal Father often praises Royal Aunt, so you must help me give a few pointers today.” As he said this, he directed his men to move down the gifts placed in the hall. “Eldest Brother, move aside quickly. This punch and kick have no eyes. If you are injured, it would not be good.”

Anger flashed in the First Prince’s heart as he coldly snorted and retreated to the side.

The Second Prince displayed a set of fist techniques, and his lower body was very stable. He was very energetic, and every punch brought about a thunderous wind sound. His speed was as fast as the wind and as fast as lightning, which made others people be able to tell that he was extraordinary.

After this set of fist techniques was executed, the Second Prince’s face was covered in a sheen of sweat, but his eyes still brightly shone as he looked at Grand Princess Yi De. “Royal Aunt, how about my set of fist techniques?”

“It seems pretty good, but there are some places where the movement of one’s fists is not coherent. I wonder why?”

“Royal Aunt has good eyesight. Speaking of this set of fist techniques, I only saw Fourth Brother fight with this set of fist techniques once. He stayed in the Capital for a short time last time. I wanted to learn it from him, but he quickly returned to Western Guangdong. I could only recall the movements I saw last time, which why there some places are incoherent. “

Hearing the Second Prince mention the Fourth Prince, Ning Junyue, the hall atmosphere suddenly seemed to freeze.

Grand Princess Yi Deturned her head to look at the Emperor with a very stiff complexion. She couldn’t help but sigh to herself. “This Mid-Autumn Festival, did Junyue not return?”

“Why does Royal Elder Sister mention that unfilial son? He is willing to stay in western Guangdong, so let him stay in western Guangdong!” The Emperor angrily said this. For a while, the whole hall fell silent.

“I haven’t seen Junyue for several years because I don’t have time to return to the Capital. That child only comes to the Capital once a year, so I haven’t had the chance to see him for a long time. Coincidentally, this time I will be staying in the Capital for a while, so we might as well call him back. Although there are still a few months until the New Year, time often flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, people who are in a hurry get old.”

The Emperor thought for a moment before nodding. He seemed unwilling to accept this and said, “Alright, I’ll listen to what Royal Elder Sister says.”

The Second Prince’s eyes lit up. “That would be great. When Fourth Brother returns to the Capital, I must properly consult this set of fist techniques style.” After which, he left.

Mu Yunyao sized him up, feeling that his expression was a bit happier than before. Could it be that this Second Prince had a good relationship with Yue Wang?

The Third Prince presented two of his paintings, one for the Emperor and the other for the Grand Princess.

“Not bad. I quite like this gift.”

The Third Prince’s expression was extremely docile and respectful. “As long as Royal Father and Royal Aunt like it.”

Mu Yunyao slightly lowered her eyes, and a trace of ridicule flashed extremely quickly in her eyes. This Third Prince had always been like this. No matter what he did, he would always treat everyone with extreme gentleness. But after living with him for a few years, Mu Yunyao was extremely clear that Prince Jin’s gentle and refined temperament and actions were only a form of appearance, a means to help him achieve his goal. In actuality, he was a narrow-minded person who held a deep grudge. If he is a minister, he can make good use of it and do some practical things. But if he was to be the monarch, it might bring about a disaster.

In summary, there was only one word that could describe him — hypocritical!

When the princes had all paid their respects and finished offering gifts, the Emperor waved his hand, no longer allowing the Imperial Concubines and officials to go forward. “Every year, you all deliver similar gifts. Back and forth, there are so many of them. It looks a little boring.”

The officials standing below all understood what the Emperor was planning. “Your Majesty, many women have come to the Palace banquet, especially the young ladies of the various families. If they are allowed to display their talents, then Grand Princess Yi De will be able to give them a few pointers.”

The Emperor nodded. “That’s a good idea. What do you think, Royal Elder Sister?”

The Grand Princess Yi De looked around the hall, seeing those carefully dressed young ladies. Her eyes were very calm, as if there was not a single ripple in them, “The things I learned when I was young are almost forgotten now, so I can't give pointers, but I have heard the names of many talented women in the Capital for a long time. It is quite a rare opportunity to see the names of quite a few talented girls today.”

“Alright.” The Emperor was so happy. “Is there anyone willing to be the first one to come forward?”

Su Yuyi sat beside the Eldest Madam. Her eyes flashed with excitement, “Mother?”

The Eldest Madam slightly shook her head. “Don’t be impatient.”

The Eldest Madam was able to hold her composure, but the others might not. Very soon, someone stood out.

Mu Yunyao and Zhang Wan sat side by side at the back. They watched as the first person on stage was the legitimate daughter of the head of the Imperial Academy, Zhou Yuyin. She sat with Zhang Wan before at the Su family’s banquet, so she is an acquaintance.

Zhang Wan was also surprised: “I didn’t expect that Miss Zhou would be the first one to stand up. Usually, she is pretty quiet.”

Mu Yunyao looked at Zhou Yuyin’s slightly flustered expression and couldn’t help but smile slightly. She was afraid that Miss Zhou hadn’t stood out on her own accord, but she had instead been pushed out by the two women by her side. It was nerve-wracking to do such a small act in the main hall, so her courage was really not small.

“This subject, Zhou Yuyin, whose father is the head of the Imperial Academy, is willing to play a song for the Emperor and the Grand Princess.”

“Yes.”

With the zither brought up, Zhou Yuyin calmed herself and began to play. At first, she was very nervous and even pressed the wrong string. But later, the zither’s sound gradually became smoother, and it was possible to hear that her skill was extraordinary.

After the song ended, Zhou Yuhan’s face became even paler.

Grand Princess Yi De nodded, seemingly extremely satisfied. “Not bad, I recently acquired a few palace flowers, but their color is a bit bright, just perfect for a little girl like you. Qu Mama, don’t forget to reward them to her later.”

The mama behind the Grand Princess Yi De hurriedly nodded. “Yes.”

Zhou Yuyin let out a heavy sigh of relief, kowtowing and returning to her seat.

Mu Yunyao looked at the scene in front of her and admired Grand Princess Yi De even more from the bottom of her heart. No wonder she was able to support the Emperor all the way to ascend the throne.

Just as she was thinking, she saw Su Yuyi stand up.

Mu Yunyao slightly raised the corner of her lips, her eyes filled with anticipation. She had initially thought that this young miss would wait a little longer, but she hadn’t expected that she would be so impatient. Right now, the outside of the Palace was very lively, and she had arranged for a great show to take place.

Su Yuyi, since you want to make a name for yourself, I’ll help you spread your reputation more widely. When the time comes, I hope you won’t cry!

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~ PRINCE’S GIFT ~ 

The Emperor was seated in the center of the throne, but he seemed to find it inconvenient to speak to Grand Princess Yi De in this way, so he leaned on the left side: “Royal Elder Sister, look, there are a lot of girls here today, is there someone suit in your eyes?”

Grand Princess Yi De couldn’t help but chuckle. “If I had known earlier that you were tormenting yourself in such a manner, I would have definitely disagreed. Furthermore, whether they fit in or not is not something that can be seen with a single glance. It’s not easy to choose someone with great difficulty, so naturally, I want to be able to see through everything.”

“That’s only natural. In any case, Royal Elder Sister said she would stay in the Palace for a little longer, so there’s no need to rush. We can slowly choose.”

Princess Yide nodded. “All the way up here, all kinds of news can’t stop coming to me. I heard that the child who started Ni Yun Fang to spread embroidery techniques has come to the Capital?”

“Yes, I saw her a few days ago, and her personality was quite interesting. Moreover, the first time I saw her, I discovered that she bore a resemblance to the Royal Elder Sister when she was young.” The Emperor slightly nodded and then directly scanned the hall. “I’ll call people out and let Royal Elder Sister have a look.”

“There’s no need, just because of a single sentence from us, we could put her in a difficult position in the Capital. Let’s start the banquet.” If he called her out at this time, it would really be pushing her to the heart of the struggle, and it might cause some trouble.

“Alright, Xu Li, let the banquet begin.” Calling Mu Yunyao out right now wasn’t really appropriate, but those young misses would inevitably have to show their talents later. When that time came, he will call her out to see Royal Elder Sister, and it’s not conspicuous anymore.

Xu Li quickly bowed, then took two steps forward and shouted, “Mid-Autumn Festival Palace Banquet, open!”

As the voice rang out, the sound of silk bamboo suddenly rang out. Soon after, rows of palace maids came in with a variety of dishes in their hands. They arranged them one by one on the table before quickly retreating.

Mu Yunyao planned to stay outside the Palace, so she didn’t plan on making a name for herself at today’s banquet. Besides, no matter how honorable Grand Princess Yi De was, it’s still hard for her to compare with Su Qing. Thus, she was most likely to be the calmest during today’s banquet.

The dancers in front of her were moving around elegantly, and the music is pleasant to the ear. Besides, the delicacy snacks of vegetables and snacks on the table made her feel exceptionally happy. It was a pity that her mother was not by her side, causing Mu Yunyao to feel seriously regretful.

After the song and dance, the princes paid tribute to the Emperor for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Mu Yunyao swept her gaze across the princes and princesses’ seats.

The current Emperor’s heirs considered complete, which there were six sons and six daughters. The First Prince, Ning Junling, was granted the title of Ling Wang, and his mother was Noble Consort Li, the daughter of the current Prime Minister, Li Qingzhou. The Li family had a distinguished reputation, and by taking advantage of the First Prince, they had gained a lot of support in the Imperial Court. However, this time, the Jiangnan salt tax case had been exposed, causing the Li family and the First Prince to restrain themselves before the Emperor, so their expressions were no longer the arrogant expressions they had before.

The Second Prince, Ning Junyu, was granted the title of Yu Wang. His mother was Noble Consort Qi, the daughter of Qi Runian, the Marquis of Kingdom Wei. Princess Qi was a military general and had a straightforward character. Influenced by his mother and other people, Yu Wang was bold and unrestrained. He loved military duty on the battlefield and received military merits several times with his maternal ancestors because he went to the border. It made him a rather prestigious figure in the military.

However, he himself didn’t like the restriction in the Palace. Others all wished to stay in the Palace for a few more days, but he had requested the Emperor to open his residence outside. He has no intention to fight for the throne, yet the Emperor unexpectedly liked him and usually indulged him very much.

The Third Prince, Ning Junjin, was granted the title of Jin Wang, and his mother was the maids of the previous Empress. Now, she has been appointed as an Imperial Concubine and has been a favorite for many years. Although he did not have a powerful maternal family supporting him outside, he was the most popular amongst the Imperial Court. His reputation among the people is also hard for other princes to compete with him. Moreover, he has a gentle temperament. In the early years, he followed Princess Yi De for several days, so the Emperor takes a different look at him. Now that the First Prince had been ignored by the Emperor because of the Jiangnan salt tax case, so it was an excellent opportunity for him to go further.

The Fourth Prince, Ning Junyue ...

Mu Yunyao’s gaze slightly trembled. Sitting below the Third Prince were the Fifth and Sixth Princes, who had yet to reach adulthood. There was no trace of Yue Wang at all.

She already knew that Yue Wang was not favored by the Emperor and lived in Western Guangdong all year round, rarely returning to the Capital. However, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, a reunion day for thousands of families. Even if he could not return, a seat should be reserved for him in the main hall.

The First Prince had already stepped forward to offer a congratulatory gift to the Emperor. What he gave was a piece of jade ornaments. The complete jade was more than half a person’s height. It was carved into the shape of osmanthus trees and put on the red sandalwood carving shelf. The light was shining brightly.

The Emperor nodded. “Thank you.”

The First Prince seemed to be very excited and went forward to salute the Emperor respectfully. “It’s good as long as a Royal Father likes it.”

“Royal Father, look at Eldest Brother. He gave such a precious gift to you, which makes my gifts worthless.” The Second Prince, Yu Wang, stepped forward and had his men bring up a screen. “Your son saw that Royal Father has been very fond of screen embroidery these days, so he had his subordinates make one. Could you take a look if it is all right?”

The First Prince stood up and could not help but smile. “Second Brother, the screen embroidery that Royal Father likes is made by Ni Yun Fang, and the embroidery is matchless in this world. Who are you looking for to embroider this screen for?”

“Elder Brother’s words are not right. No matter how good the screen is, it doesn’t contain my filial piety towards Royal Father. Of course, Royal Father will like the screen that I sent up.” As he said that, he took off the cloth covering the screen. On the screen, there was a picture of a galloping horse. Each horse had a vigorous figure. “How about it? Isn’t it very prestigious?”

“Second Brother said that this screen contains your filial piety towards Royal Father. Could it be that the horse on this screen was embroidered by you?”

“Eldest Brother, the jade ornament that you gave Royal Father, could it be that you carved it yourself?” The Second Prince’s words were always straightforward and impolite, “Royal Father, look at Eldest Brother. I gave Royal Father a gift, and he was there to pick and choose. Besides, there are words on this screen that I personally inscribed, so why can’t it contain my filial piety to Royal Father?”

The Emperor’s brows slightly twitched as if he was unhappy about the competition between the brothers in front of him.

By his side, Grand Princess Yi De laughed softly. “I remember Junyu’s calligraphy was quite thorough. But no matter how hard he trained, he merely couldn’t find a way to do it. Is there any improvement in his calligraphy now?”

The Emperor’s expression suddenly relaxed, and a smile could not help but appear on his face. “Don’t say anymore, Royal Elder Sister. He is becoming more and more inferior with his training. Right now, I no longer hold any hope for him. It’s good if the written words can be understood by people.”

“Royal Aunt, you don’t know. I feel a headache just by looking at those words. It would be better to let me train in martial arts. I have long since heard Royal Father say that Royal Aunt also loved martial arts when she was young. Today, I will play some tricks and let Royal Aunt give me a few pointers. What do you say?”

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~ FIRST MEETING WITH GRAND PRINCESS YI DE ~ 

Mu Yunyao nodded in return, “Eunuch Giu is too courteous. Are you in charge of receiving the guests here today?”

“Yes, Eunuch Li had already instructed me to pay more attention to Miss Mu. Today, there are so many people that it’s hard to avoid a collision. This servant will lead you to enter the Palace first.”

The Second Madam turned around to talk with other ladies. When she looked back, only to see a young eunuch standing next to Mu Yunyao. She was so surprised in her heart. “Yunyao, this is …”

“This is Eunuch who in charge of receiving guests.”

The Second Madam nodded: “Thank you, I’ll be troubling this Eunuch.”

“Greetings, Madam. Please come with me.” Xiao Gui lowered his head and led the way into the Palace.

The Second Madam looked at Mu Yunyao, feeling somewhat curious about her knowing the Palace’s attendant. Although she had talked with other ladies, she had split her attention to a point or two to observe the situation. After all, the surroundings filled with distinguished officials and nobles. She brought people out, so she can’t watch people accidentally happen, and she heard the words of the young eunuch just now.

Mu Yunyao slightly smiled but didn’t plan on explaining. They followed the young eunuch into the Palace.

Because of the return of the Grand Princess of Yide, the Mid Autumn Palace Banquet was set up in the main hall of Supreme Harmony Hall. There are open spaces in and in front of the hall, which can accommodate officials and family members who come to attend the Palace Banquet. There are two gardens at the back, which can be used for play and enjoy the scenery.

At this moment, there were already quite some people in the hall. Officials were arranged to be on one side, while the female relatives were settled on the other side according to their status.

After the Second Madam had taken her seat, the lady in the next her immediately turned her head and asked, “Lady Qi, why didn’t I see You’er?”

“Madame Zhao is very polite. You’er health is not good, and she fell ill a few days ago. That’s why I didn’t bring her here.”

Mu Yunyao sized up Madame Zhao. If she remembered correctly, the person in front of her was Zhang Wan’s stepmother, the Grand Scholar Zhang Zhong’s successor.

Madam Zhao looked at Su Yaxian and the others with a gentle smile on her face, “It’s surprisingly rare that Yaxian is so outstanding these days. “

Su Yaxian lowered her head in embarrassment: “Thank you for your praise, Madam.”

Madam Zhao praised Su Yajian and Su Yaling once again before shifting her gaze to Mu Yunyao. “I presume this is Miss Mu, whose name is renowned throughout the Capital.”

“Greetings, Madam Zhao.” Mu Yunyao slightly smiled as she greeted her.

“Miss Mu need not be so courteous. She is really stunning and difficult for an ordinary person to reach her.”

Mu Yunyao looked at Zhang Wan, who stood behind Madam Zhao, the corners of her lips curving into a smile. “Miss Zhang’s entire body of poetry and spirituality is the most desirable part. If I could even compare to Sister Zhang, then that would be great.”

Zhang Wan didn’t expect Mu Yunyao to talk to her, and after a moment, she finally reacted. “Little Sister Mu, what are you talked? According to father’s words, I’ve gone silly from reading.”

“Elder Sister Zhang is full of poetic and scholarly spirit. I’ve heard of your talent. If you were a man, you might be able to become a top scholar. In the future, I might have to ask for more advice from you.” Mu Yunyao’s gaze was pure, and her smile was sincere, unknowingly causing others to get closer to her.

Madam Zhao laughed. “I never thought that Wan’er would have such a good relationship with Miss Mu.”

“Elder Sister Zhang Wan has a gentle and quiet personality. When I saw her, I couldn’t help but get closer to her unconsciously, which makes Madam Zhao laugh.” Mu Yunyao sized up Madam Zhao, her thoughts turning slightly. After the death of Zhang Zhong’s wife, only Zhang Wan was left as the legitimate daughter. In order to prevent Zhang Wan from being mistreated by her stepmother, he married his wife’s cousin.

According to the rumors outside, this Madam Zhao treated Zhang Wan like her own daughter, just that the rules were quite strict. Later, Zhang Wan was forced to go back with Su Qingwu and commit suicide. Those strict rules of etiquette and rules often played a role in it.

The last time she saw this Zhang Wan, she had a pretty good impression of her. If she could raise a few points and save a life, it could be considered a good deed. Zhang Wan’s temperament was gentle. Hearing Mu Yunyao’s words, she was a little happy in her heart. “Miss Mu has just come to the Capital. We’ll have to keep in touch often from now on.” As the sound of her voice faded, she suddenly thought of Su Qingwu. A shyness flashed past her eyes, and her cheeks unconsciously flushed red. When she married into the Su family, they will see each other from time to time.

Mu Yunyao’s eyes couldn’t help but darken when she saw her expression. ‘Su Qingwu is a scholar known throughout the Capital. It was no wonder that she could be moved. It was just because of this feeling that she ended up losing her life. It’s not worth it.

Without saying a word, people have arrived gradually. There were a lot of people who came to the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet this time. Logically speaking, the main hall should have been a bit noisy, but in reality, it was the exact opposite. With so many people present, the place seemed especially quiet, and there were only occasional whispers rang out, especially near Su Yuyi. The quietness was a little over the top.

Mu Yunyao’s figure sat upright on the spot, her eyes unconsciously looking at Su Yuyi’s body. The Eldest Madam and Su Yuyi were arranged to be at the very front of the group. Su Yuyi was wearing a long dress with flowing flowers and dark clouds. Her dress was flowing with light and was as elegant as the moonlight. She was sitting at the back of the table with a candle flame shining on the side, which was made her face as beautiful as a fairy more and more crystal clear.

*There is a young lady in the north, beautiful and intelligent, unparalleled in the world. A glance at the entire city will be overwhelming, and another glance at the country will overturn it...

Mu Yunyao indifferently withdrew her gaze, the smile on her lips unconsciously deepening.

A voice rang out from outside. “The Emperor has arrived. Grand Princess Yi De has arrived!”

“Greetings, Your Majesty … Greetings, Grand Princess Yi De.”

Mu Yunyao followed everyone’s salutations. From the corner of her eyes, she only saw a corner of a palace dress slowly gliding past in front of them. The phoenix pattern embroidered on the corner of the dress was very lifelike. Just a single glance couldn’t help being amazing.

“All of you, rise.” Due to Grand Princess Yi De’s presence, the Emperor was clearly in an astonishingly good mood. As he spoke, he revealed a rare smile and said, “This day is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Grand Princess is returning to the Capital. I am so happy, so I hold a banquet with you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the day and night. You don’t have to be too polite. All of you merely take it as an ordinary feast.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

When the ceremony was over, Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked at Grand Princess Yi De, who sat next to the Emperor. She had heard of the legend of the Grand Princess countless times. In the entire Dali dynasty, no woman didn’t take the Grand Princess as a role model.

The Grand Princess Yi De has a dignified and elegant appearance with faint traces of old age. She was clad in the clothing of the Phoenix Pattern Palace. She also did not have many extravagant adornments on her body. She only used a few golden hairpins to tie up her hair meticulously. A pair of Phoenix eyes are soft and indifferent. It seems that she is absolutely calm after being washed away, but she can thoroughly understand people’s hearts.

Grand Princess Yi De looked down indifferently. Mu Yunyao seemed to be able to hear the gasps of the young ladies within the hall. They were doing their best to appear dignified and gentle. Even their smiles seemed to be calculated, not one bit less.

*Li Yannian’s “Song of a Beautiful Woman.”

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~ THE CINNABAR OSMANTHUS ~ 

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but be stunned when she saw the people who had brought back the Mid-Autumn Festival gift. The Cinnabar Osmanthus trees were blooming in full bloom as if they hadn’t lost a single bit by coming to the north.

The original scenery of Jiyue Pavilion was quite beautiful. Although the courtyard was quite spacious, these eight plants of Cinnabar Osmanthus were extremely crowded when they were placed down.

Mu Yunyao stood under the flower tree and lifted her head. She lightly pulls down a section of the flower branch, with a warm smile flashed in her eyes.

Jin Qiao’s voice on one side was exclamatory, “It was transported from Jingling City to the Capital. From such a long-distance, yet these Cinnabar Osmanthus still so beautiful. I guess they must have put in quite a bit of effort on this journey.”

Mu Yunyao looked around at the empty ground, “Let’s go and ask Eldest Aunt if it’s possible to temporarily remove some of the flowers and plants from the courtyard.”

The Eldest Madam had long since heard of the commotion. She didn’t wait for Mu Yunyao’s arrival and immediately sent someone to pass on the message that Jiyue Pavilion could be set up as she wished. There was no need for Mu Yunyao to go over there personally, and Mu Yunyao was also happy to have free time. She ordered someone to scoop up the flowers and plants that had initially been planted in Jiyue Pavilion and replace them with Cinnabar Osmanthus.

“Miss, there are three ships outside that have been delivered by the people of Jingling City. They are all food and vegetables. Do you want to bring them all in?”

Mu Yunyao’s expression was somewhat surprised, “It’s all the gift from the people of Jingling City?”

“That’s right. According to Xing Shun Boat Company’s people, the people in Jingling City miss Miss and Madam very much. They often talk about you now.”

“‘Vote me to papaya, and repay it to Qiongju.’* I really didn’t expect that the good intentions I left behind in the past would be rewarded so quickly.” Mu Yunyao’s eyes gradually became darker, as if she was somewhat emotional, but also seemed there was nothing. “Jin Lan, go down and tell them that the three ships sent by the people should not be unloaded for the time being. We’ll leave them on the boats until today’s palace banquet and then dispose of them.”

“Yes, this servant will go tell them right away.”

Mu Yunyao folded a few osmanthus flowers and placed them in a spring bottle before sending them to Su Qing. “Mother, come and take a look. It’s the osmanthus tree from Jingling City.”

Su Qing was helping Mu Yunyao to get dressed before entering the Palace. Thus, she did not go out when she heard the commotion earlier, so when Su Qing saw the bright orange osmanthus flowers, she could not help but reveal an astonished expression. “This color... Could it be Cinnabar Osmanthus?”

“That’s right. Even in Jiangnan, this color of osmanthus flowers is surprisingly rare. Steward Qin is really considerate.”

“You need to thank him again in the future when you get the chance. He has brought it here from far away. This kind of affection is surprisingly rare. Young Master Ning, really considerate.” There was a smile in Su Qing’s eyes as she sized up Mu Yunyao.

Being stared at like that by her own mother, Mu Yunyao felt a little uncomfortable. “These were sent over by Steward Qin. What does it have to do with Young Master Ning?”

Su Qing knew that Mu Yunyao wasn’t willing to talk about these things, so she said, “Alright. If you say it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter. Speaking of it, Mid-Autumn Festival is also here. Seeing that you and Young Master Ning are cooperating with each other to earn silver taels, should we prepare some gifts for him? I’ve been too busy all this time, and I don’t have time to ask where Young Master Ning lives? Does Yao’er know?”

“When the time is right, you will know. There is no need to ask about it. Mother, are my clothes ready?”

“I’m already prepared for it. Hurry up and change. It’s getting late. I’m sure it won’t be long before your Second Aunt comes to find you.”

“I’ve already instructed the kitchen to send food over to Mother once they’ve finished cooking. If you find it boring, please let Si Qin and the others accompany…” Mu Yunyao didn’t think much of it at first. But now, seeing that she was about to enter the Palace and leave her mother alone in the Su Family, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. It was as if something would happen to her mother if she couldn’t see her. He couldn’t help but call over Si Qin and the others, “After I leave, all of you stay with my mother. Do you understand?”

Si Qin and the others quickly replied, “Please be at ease, Miss. We will definitely stay close to Madam and accompany her.”

“Right.” Mu Yunyao was still frowning as she nervously held Su Qing’s hand. Her palms were sweating, “Mother, if there’s anything that you can’t handle, you’ll stay at Jiyue Pavilion and wait for me to come back to deal with it. With Si Qin and the others’ protection, and Liu Liang in the dark, which will make you safe.”

Su Qing couldn’t hold back her laughter, “This place isn’t filled with wolves and tigers, so how could something so easily happen? Don’t worry. Mother will be waiting for you at Jiyue Pavilion.”

Mu Yunyao nodded her head and then took out a few medicine bottles and passed them to Si Qin and the rest, “You have to be extremely careful in everything you do.”

“Yes, Miss.”

A report came from the door that Second Madam had arrived. Mu Yunyao got up to tidy up her dress before she took a deep breath and walked towards the door.

The Second Madam was not very interested in today’s Palace Banquet. After all, her most beloved daughter, Su You, could not go, but at least she had the intention of watching the show. With Mu Yunyao accompanying her, she was in a good mood.

Seeing Mu Yunyao walk out slowly, Second Madam Mu opened her eyes slightly as a sense of awe flashed through her heart. “Yao’er’s dress is strikingly gorgeous today.”

Mu Yunyao was wearing a long dress of haze silver gauze, with a slightly darker butterfly Narcissus dress. The sleeves and neckline are outlined with exquisite orchid patterns with silver thread. Just looking at it made her feel unbearably beautiful. When she started walking, the golden butterflies embroidered on it seem to be dancing along with the dress’s swaying, which makes people amazed.

“Thank you, Second Aunt, for your praise. I run Ni Yun Fang myself, so naturally, I have more ideas than others. In two days, Ni Yun Fang will open, and if Second Aunt likes it, you can take a look around. Maybe you can choose something that will fit your eyes.”

“Then I won’t be polite. I’ve heard that the clothes in Ni Yun Fang are all quite expensive. If I can’t afford the silver, you must sell them to me at a lower price.”

“Second Aunt, you can take whatever clothes you like. I’m sure no one will dare to say no.” Mu Yunyao smiled as she replied.

“Hehe, that’s great. At that time, I will definitely not be polite.”

When they arrived at the entrance, the Eldest Madam and Su Yuyi’s carriage had just lifted and pulled down the curtain when they heard the faint sound of horse hooves on the stone floor as they slowly walked forward.

Su Ya Xian, Su Ya Jing, and Su Ya Ling were standing at the door. When they saw the Second Madam, they hurriedly went forward to greet her. “Greetings, Second Aunt.”

“There’s no need to be so courteous. It’s getting late. Let’s get on the carriage and quickly enter the Palace.”

“Yes.”

Mu Yunyao slightly bent her knees. “Greetings, three female cousins.”

Su Yaxin stepped forward to support Mu Yunyao’s arm, “Sister is too courteous. Hurry up and get on the carriage.”

Su Yaxian and the others knew that the Second Madam did not have many feelings for them. The reason they were able to bring them into the Palace today was all because of what the Old Madam had said, so they seemed extraordinarily well-behaved and quiet along the way.

On the other hand, Mu Yunyao was a bit more at ease. From time to time, she would converse with the Second Madam, causing the atmosphere not to appear awkward in the carriage.

The entrance of the Imperial Palace was bustling with noise and excitement. The imperial guards guarded the Palace’s entrance while attendants escorted the officials and their families off the carriage. Although there were many of them, they appeared to be in an orderly manner.

Mu Yunyao had just gotten out of the carriage when she saw a young eunuch walking over with quick steps, “Xiao Gui greets Miss Mu.”

*Poetry Weifeng Papaya: “Vote me to papaya, and repay it to Qiongju.”

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