Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 306

~ ONLY BLAME THE MOONLIGHT FOR BEING SO MOVING ~ 

A hint of gentleness appeared in his frosty eyes that practically filled with a fatal attraction. Mu Yunyao’s mind went into a trance as she blankly looked down at Yue Wang, who had raised his arms downstairs.

The night was quiet, and the moon was as cool as water.

Mu Yunyao could clearly hear her heart beating faster than usual, which made her feel helpless for the first time. Her fingers, which were placed on the windowsill, gradually tightened as her nails pierced into her palm, allowing her to regain her reason slowly. “Your Highness, why are you here?”

Just now, for the moment, she seemed to see a warm halo behind Yue Wang, giving her the urge to follow his orders and jump straight down. It seemed that as long as she jumped down, he would catch her and then welcome the warmth of the blossoming flower…

Seeing Mu Yunyao come back to her senses, a trace of pity flashed in Yue Wang’s eyes. He slowly lowered his arm and grabbed an osmanthus flower. With a smile, he said, “I’m here to admire the flower.”

Mu Yunyao raised her eyebrows and tried her best to suppress the strangeness in her heart. “Your Highness, could it be that you’re joking? After all, it is the Su family Residence. Aren’t you afraid of causing trouble by coming here to admire the flowers?”

Yue Wang blinked and threw the flower branches in his hand to Mu Yunyao’s side with precision. “But the flower here is the only one.”

Not only he wanted to admire the flowers, but he also wanted to see someone. However, he couldn’t say these words out loud. If he opened his mouth, it was afraid that he would only push Yunyao even further away. He failed once, and he wouldn’t make the same mistake again.

Mu Yunyao lowered her eyes to look at the flower branches beside her. The smile on her lips slightly faded, “Your Highness has already finished appreciating the flowers. It’s time to go back.”

“Yes, it is indeed late. You also need to rest early.”

Mu Yunyao nodded her head. At this time, a voice suddenly came from outside, causing her heart to tighten. She quickly opened the window wider and moved to the side, “Come up quickly, don’t let anyone find out.”

A hint of happiness flashed quickly in Yue Wang’s eyes. He lightly tapped on the tip of his feet and jumped up quickly to the second floor of Jiyue Pavilion. He then stepped on the windowsill as he jumped to Mu Yunyao’s side.

The voices outside seemed to pass by and gradually faded after a few sentences. Mu Yunyao slightly heaved a sigh of relief, but just as she turned her head, she looked into Yue Wang’s smiling eyes. She suddenly felt a wave of numbness flash past her back. She hurriedly took two steps back and leaned against the wall.

The expression in Yue Wang’s eyes became extremely deep for a moment. At this moment, Mu Yunyao had just finished her bath, and her body was still emitting light steam. Her entire body was like a piece of jade that had been placed in the water for a bath, making her appear extremely clean and moist.

She wore a slightly thin dress, and her whole person looked weak and delicate. Under the night sky, she was no longer as calm and distant as she usually was. Instead, she nervously leaned against the wall, a mandarin duck cat who has lost its owner, as she vigilantly surveyed her surroundings, bringing with her a soft, bluffing aura.

“Your Highness, the sound outside is gone. It seems to be …” Mu Yunyao hadn’t even finished speaking when she saw Yue Wang bullying her body and shrouding her in shadow.

Mu Yunyao tightly clenched her fist as if something was pressing down on her chest, causing her to suffocate. Yue Yang stretched out his hand and slowly approached Mu Yunyao, but just as he was about to make contact with her, he bent down and picked up the cloak that fell to the ground. He gently shook it and handed it over, “In the Capital, you can’t compare to Jingling City. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the sky became cold, especially at night. It’s easy to get caught in the cold if you don’t pay attention. Don’t open your windows at night, and don’t be coy about the cold.”

Mu Yunyao let out a breath of relief. Only when she came back to her senses did she realize that her palm was actually drenched in sweat. “Thank you for your reminder, Your Highness.”

Seeing that Mu Yunyao did not receive the cloak, a trace of helplessness flashed across the eyes of Yue Wang. He resolutely lifted it up and placed it in front of her, “Put it on!”

Mu Yunyao pursed her lips. Looking at the resolute expression on Yue Wang’s face, she extended her hand to grab the cloak and draped it over her shoulders.

Yue Wang nodded his head in satisfaction as his gaze swept across Mu Yunyao’s face. “Have you recovered from your injuries from a few days ago?”

“Thank you for your concern, Your highness Yue Wang. I am fine now.”

“Meng Yanran attacked you. You shouldn’t have just slapped her. In the Capital, the human heart is unpredictable, and the environment is much more complex than the one in Jingling City. Since you have come here, you should be prepared to fall into a deep and scheming trap.”

Mu Yunyao’s fingers, which were holding onto the strap of her cloak, trembled. She did not understand the intention of Yue Wang’s words. The reason why she had punished Meng Yanran in such a manner was to leave a strong impression on the Emperor. Otherwise, when Meng Yanran framed her that day, she would have taken the opportunity to destroy her legs: “After all, the relationship between the Su family and the Meng family is different. It depends on the relationship between them.”

“When you talk about feelings, if you were in a strange place, others might not be able to talk about it. In the turbulent undercurrents of the ocean, sharp reefs are hidden everywhere, so be careful.” He would try his best to protect her, but there was no way for him to do so at all times. Moreover, Yunyao was not an ordinary girl like those other girls. She had her own intelligence and planning. Even if she didn’t rely on anyone, she would still be able to walk down steadily the path of plans and schemes.

“Thank you for your reminder, Your Highness Yue Wang.” Mu Yunyao lowered her eyes as she replied.

Moonlight shone in from the window as Mu Yunyao stood at the edge of the window, her slender and long eyelashes slightly curling up, which makes Yue Wang have the urge to stretch out and touch it with his fingers.

“Even though the Capital is dangerous, it’s a good thing that I’m back. If you have any difficulties, feel free to send someone to find me. I stay in the Yue Palace, and it’s not too far from here.”

Mu Yunyao suddenly raised her eyes. “Your Highness doesn’t intend to return to Western Guangdong?”

“Yeah, I don’t plan on going back for now.”

“But, the Emperor …”

“Don’t worry. I have a plan.” Yue Wang lowered his voice. The clear and cold voice was no longer there. Instead, it had a hint of hoarseness to it, bringing with it a feeling of kindness and gentleness.

Mu Yunyao’s heart suddenly tightened. The bright moonlight shone through the window and reflected into the eyes of Yue Wang as if millions of stars lit up in his eyes. Those stars were all revolving around the image that was reflected in his eyes and was very touching.

Mu Yunyao’s chest tightened. She could feel the abnormal panic in her heart, which made her feel at a loss, “It’s getting late. It’s time for Your Highness Yue Wang to return.”

“I found something.” Yue Wang did not move, but he looked at Mu Yunyao with a smile. After a while, he did not see her ask any further questions and couldn’t help but slightly raise the corners of his lips, “Every time you want to pull away from me, you will always call me Your Highness Yue Wang. I still like it when you call me Fourth Master Ning, or …”

“Your Highness!” Mu Yunyao interrupted Yue Wang’s word. She subconsciously did not want him to finish his words. She had a feeling that the words Yue Wang was about to say would definitely disrupt her peaceful life completely, “When you return to the Capital, you will no longer be the Fourth Master Ning, but His Royal Highness Yue Wang.”

In this place, no one had the right to act willfully again, especially someone like her and Yue Wang, who struggled every step of the way. They’ll lose everything if they are careless. The title of Fourth Master Ning should be deeply buried, and it’s better not to see the sun again.

“I should go now.” Yue Wang picked up the osmanthus flowers from the window sill and carefully tucked them into his sleeves. He then stepped onto the window sill and jumped straight down.

Mu Yunyao’s fingers tightened slightly. She wanted to turn around and leave, but in the end, she couldn’t control herself and stood by the window, looking down at the Cinnabar Osmanthus.

The flowers were red, and the clusters of flowers were like clouds and mist, but the handsome figure beneath the tree was nowhere to be seen.

He was injured when he left Jingling City. Is he fully recovered now…

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~ 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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~ 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

There was no one at the community gate, but the doorman’s room was lit, and there were shadows inside the room. There was only silence outside, except for the sound of rain.

Mu Wan’s heart was spread with a layer of soft yarn.

She raised her leg and ran over.

When she got closer, Liu Qianxiu’s eyes gradually became clear. He looked at her, carrying a dark, off-white supermarket shopping bag, but Mu Wan could guess what was inside.

She ordered sweet and sour lotus roots this afternoon.

Like floating duckweed, Mu Wan crashed into his umbrella. A faint sandalwood fragrance rushed over her face. He protected her, and the rain could not hit her.

After her mother’s death, she did not remember how much rain she had been exposed to, but she couldn’t get it this time.

Mu Wan got wet from a short distance, and raindrops were on her delicate white face. She smiled and raised her hand to wipe the raindrop to avoid embarrassment. After wiping it away, she looked up at him, her eyes shining brightly.

“Liu Qianxiu, are you waiting for me?”

Her voice was still sweet, and her tone rose cheerfully, like the ripples of raindrops spreading on the water.

Liu Qianxiu quietly looked at Mu Wan under the umbrella. The street light was on, and her shadow grew slightly outside the umbrella. It was long and slender, like a cat’s tail.

“Yeah.” Liu Qianxiu replied.

The two of them returned home holding an umbrella. Because Mu Wan was drenched in the rain, she ran to the second bedroom’s bathroom to shower. After taking a bath, the heat on her body was steamed clean. She left the bedroom red-faced and still wore Liu Qianxiu’s shirt. The shirt is long and oversized. She is petite, so her white legs look thin and long.

The sweet and sour lotus root made by Liu Qianxiu tastes good. Mu Wan was filming all day today and didn’t have a good meal, so she ate two rice bowls for dinner. After eating, she took the three kittens to the living room.

As soon as she sat down, a flash of lightning broke the dark sky outside the window, illuminating the entire living room. The rain outside was pouring down heavily.

“There will be heavy rain tonight.” Mu Wan listened to the rolling thunder and said to Liu Qianxiu.

The three little ones in her arms were terrified, and they kept drilling into her arms. Mu Wan wrapped them in her arms and could feel the little guys trembling.

“They are so afraid of thunder.” Mu Wan said, hearing another thunder outside. The three little ones shuddered again, and there was some brisk panic in their cry.

They are too young, so they are scared of thunder. As a child, Mu Wan was also afraid of thunder but gradually became unafraid. Thunder is louder at best and won’t hit her, so she doesn’t need to fear it.

Liu Qianxiu was sitting in front of her. While his fingers gently picked up a page of the book, he looked down at the three kittens in Mu Wan’s arms and withdrew his gaze. The thunder and lightning flashed outside the window, and the wind and rain swayed. But the inside was quiet, warm, and comfortable.

Mu Wan stretched out her body, put her arms on the short table, and put her face on it. The sound of the rain, the sound of books turned in her ears, and the sandalwood fragrance that filled her nose calmed her nerves. It made Mu Wan curl up before the table and gradually close her eyes.

Liu Qianxiu has a very regular schedule for work and rest, so when the time comes, the tiredness gradually hits. Closing the book, Liu Qianxiu raised his eyes at the short table.

Mu Wan was asleep, and he could hear her well-proportioned long breath, her hands resting on her arms, and her thick black hair covering the small half of her face, like a veil over her face.

There are slender eyebrows, lifted corners of her eyes, slightly curled eyelashes, and shiny red lips under the black veil.

She slept quietly, and there was a sense of laziness in the quiet, as if a kitten had played enough and was tired. After finding a comfortable shelter, she stretched her waist and lay asleep.

The soft light made Mu Wan’s petite body like it opened up a shallow shadow in the living room.

She slept for a while and had no time to care for the three little ones afraid of thunder in her arms. The kitten yelled a few times and was not comforted. They quickly stepped forward to find another backing and were now sleeping in Liu Qianxiu’s arms.

Looking up at the time, it is already ten o’clock.

There was no lightning and thunder outside the window, but the rain was violent and showed no signs of abating.

Holding the three little ones in his arms, Liu Qianxiu got up and put them into the cat room. Liu Qianxiu put down the kitten, got out of the cats’ room, and stood outside the aperture of the table lamp in the living room.

Under the desk lamp, Mu Wan and the light, with the short table and a few books, are like a delicate painting. Her posture was uncomfortable. Her slender back was slightly slanted, and her shirt collar was wide open, revealing her thin shoulders. She didn’t sit cross-legged; her one leg stretched out from under the oversized shirt, slender and white.

Although uncomfortable, she showed no signs of waking up, and her breathing was still symmetrical and long.

Liu Qianxiu got up and walked into the painting.

When his left arm wrapped around Mu Wan’s waist, Liu Qianxiu smelled the fragrance of freesia and a thin layer of sandalwood on her body, which smelled of his shower gel and clothes. He pursed his lips slightly, pressed hard with one hand, put his right arm under her knee socket, and lifted her from the ground.

She is light and wears a white shirt, like a white feather. When Liu Qianxiu picked her up, she moved twice. Her little head was curled up in his arms, and her hands also grabbed his clothes.

There was even an unpleasant grunt.

Her breathing was warm, and she was caught in his arms.

Under the lamp, Liu Qianxiu hugged her and got up. Both of them escaped from the lamp’s dim shadow. In the dark shadow, the outline of the woman’s facial features was hazy, and he saw the corners of her eyes move.

“Are you awake?” said Liu in a low voice, as deep as night.

“I didn’t.” In his arms, Mu Wan said in a low voice, a little dumbness.

“...”

Mu Wan, who has no silver three hundred taels here*, finished speaking, and her heart was elevated in her chest. Nostalgic for this tenderness, she raised her hand and grabbed the skirt of his chest. Mu Wan’s voice was affectionate and lazy with a slight effort, like coming from a dream.

“Liu Qianxiu, can I stay tonight? I’m a little tired and don’t want to go home.”

She said it, still buried in his arms, smelling the faint scent of sandalwood. She seemed to have fallen asleep again.

Before going to bed, Mu Wan heard Liu Qianxiu’s answer. The rain outside the window was fierce, and his voice was exceptionally gentle.

“Yeah.” Liu Qianxiu answered quietly, “You can do whatever you want.”

* There is no silver three hundred taels here is a Chinese idiom, pronounced cǐ dì wú yín sān bǎi liǎng, which is a metaphor for trying to conceal things, but it turns out to be exposed.

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 302

~ 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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~ 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?”

Nb. Sorry for the late update ...  

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Incurable Chapter 23 Part 2

In the City’s West, there are many old buildings in Xiacheng. All of these are big houses with green tiles and white walls. Xiacheng has developed rapidly, but the focus of development has never been in the West. This area has never been destroyed, and many original residents of Xiacheng live there.

The Mu family’s house had a large courtyard, with the main entrance to the main hall and a small garden at the back. Two smaller courtyards were on both sides of the small backyard.

When Mother Wu returned, she met Mu Qing, who wanted to go out. She was wearing a navy blue cheongsam and brought an oil paper umbrella. Shen Cheng, who was next to her, was wearing a long Tsing Yi gown. They were going to participate in a party with the theme of the Republic of China.

Seeing them, Mother Wu lowered her head and called out, “Young Miss. Mr. Shen.”

She was short, so Shen Cheng didn’t see her at first. After hearing her greeting, he nodded politely. But Mu Qing, looking at what she held in her hand, laughed and asked, “Go find Mu Wan, isn’t it?”

After returning from studying abroad, Mu Qing was much more kind. When Mother Wu heard her question, she didn’t dare to say it initially. After all, the Mu family had always kept secrets about Mu Wan. Every time she went to find Mu Wan, she only went when she was idle. Although the Mu family has always known about this, they probably think she can’t make a living with a servant. She has been accustomed to doing things in the Mu family for many years. Thus, they didn’t dismiss her because of this incident.

Mother Wu’s lips moved, but she dared not say anything, so Mu Qing asked, “Did you say what I asked you to tell her?”

“I said it.” Mother Wu didn’t hesitate any more and replied.

“What did she say?” Mu Qing’s eyes were shining. She was tall and long-legged. Although dressed modestly, she looked slightly like she was being forced to ask.

Mother Wu said: “She said she is performing now.”

“Really?” Mu Qing seemed to have a sneer in her throat.

Mother Wu looked up at her, but the latter had already left.

Mu Wan did have a performance, such as today. She got up at five in the morning to shoot the film. Then, Mu Wan had lunch in the studio at noon with the crew. She didn’t finish filming until seven in the evening.

Today, the photography base is covered with a big urn, which is hot and humid. After the shooting, Mu Wan changed her costume and walked out. After going out, she discovered that the entire Xiacheng was covered with a big urn.

The clouds that were overcast yesterday still don’t come down today, and they are gathering more and more. They are all black and pressed against the sky one by one. The thick clouds rolled over and over, unable to penetrate the wind.

On such a day, just standing outside makes the mood irritable. The passing pedestrians have no good expressions and rush to their destination quickly.

Mu Wan was also damp and hot. She raised her hand to get a taxi and called Liu Qianxiu. At 5:30 in the evening, Mu Wan sent a text message to Liu Qianxiu saying that she would be late today, and Liu Qianxiu said that he happened to be working overtime today.

The call soon connected, Liu Qianxiu’s voice was like a bamboo wind, and the cold smell of bamboo split the heat away from her body, so Mu Wan’s eyes bent naturally.

“Are you still in the hospital?”

“No, on the way home.” Liu Qianxiu replied.

“Then I will take a taxi directly to your house.” Mu Wan didn’t bother to stop talking, raised her eyes and saw a taxi, quickly raised her hand, and ran to the vehicle, “I got the taxi. Let’s talk about it later. ~”

Mu Wan hung up the phone and ran to the taxi. She felt like she was swimming in hot water just now. When the car door opened, the cool air penetrated the pores, so Mu Wan’s skin tightened, and she shivered.

“Master, go to Nanfeng Apartment.”

Pressing the meter, the driver looked at the dark clouds and said: “There will be a typhoon tonight, and it will be pouring rain heavily.”

Leaning against the window, Mu Wan’s body gradually cooled down, and she looked up at the sky. When she looked at it now, there were quite a few dark clouds over the city, and the wave clouds looked weird.

“Then I have to trouble you to hurry up. Otherwise, when it rains on the road, I will get soaked. I don’t have an umbrella.”

The Nanfeng Apartment does not allow foreign vehicles to enter the community. The community’s entrance is still some distance from Liu Qianxiu’s house. She’ll have to run over and be drenched if it really rains.

“Alright.” The driver stepped on the accelerator and went away.

After seven o’clock, the rush hour of traffic jams in Xiacheng had passed, so it was considerably smooth. But when the car drove, the wind blew fast, and it started to rain when it was almost at the Nanfeng apartment. The raindrops that preceded the torrential rain were all so big, one by one, they smashed on the soil like coins, and when they arrived at the Nanfeng Apartment, the ground was already half-wet.

Listening to the raindrops hitting the car’s roof, the driver glanced at Mu Wan behind him and said: “You can ask your family to come and pick you up. The raindrops are not small, and it hurts a lot when they hit.”

Mu Wan is beautiful and slim, so the driver can’t help feeling sorry for her.

She’s not going home and can’t trouble anyone to pick her up. Mu Wan didn’t explain this to the driver. After handing him the money for the car, she smiled and said, “I was beaten a lot when I was a child, so I was not afraid of pain.”

After speaking, Mu Wan thanked the driver and closed the door.

The raindrops hit her shoulder as soon as she exited the car. Her face, head, and her strength were indeed extraordinary. Mu Wan raised her hand to cover her from the rain and was about to run into the apartment building where Liu Qianxiu’s house was.

She was thinking about the route. When ready to rush in, she raised her eyes and saw a figure. Her heart beat faster.

Liu Qianxiu holds a black umbrella and stands tall and long at the community’s gate. His skin is cold and white, especially under the black umbrella. On his white face, his brows were light, and his eyes were dark and translucent, like a pool of clear water with no bottom.

He stood there, pure, indifferent, and unearthly.

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 going to have lunch together?” Lin Wei’s face was impeccably shiny and rosy. After speaking, she concluded: “You’re living together now!”

As soon as Mu Wan left Liu Qianxiu’s house, Lin Wei called her to come to her home. She invited a beautician from the beauty salon and did facial treatments for Mu Wan.

Mu Wan was lying on another recliner with a mask on her face. She’s been filming at four in the morning and hasn’t had a rest until now. She is sleepy, but Lin Wei scattered the drowsiness she just gathered together. She glanced at Lin Wei and said, “Let’s wait until I live in his house.”

And even if she sleeps in his house, there may be little progress. While in Wencheng, she stayed in Liu Qianxiu’s room for two nights. Liu Qianxiu was a little interested, but nothing happened. However, Mu Wan didn’t say this sentence because she felt embarrassed.

“You already eat lunch and dinner together, so you’ll sleep at his house sooner or later.” Lin Wei’s face patted. Her tone of voice was bound to win, “Boil the frog in warm water, and just like this, Liu Shangxian will be brought out of the world little by little.”

The sound of the beautician slapping her face was particularly hypnotic. Mu Wan was confused again as she muttered, “They’re all immortal, and they’re not so easy to go down to earth.”

“I think it is because your attack is not aggressive enough.” Lin Wei turned around, looked at Mu Wan sideways, and gave her advice: “Next time you ask to live in his house, you should live together first.”

“I slept under his nose last time. “Mu Wan glanced at Lin Wei, “Moreover, he is a person who pays much attention to personal space. I don’t want to disturb him too much.”

Liu Qianxiu’s home furnishings are too simple. Everything is singular, only enough for his own use. The second bedroom is exquisitely decorated, but there is no trace of anyone living in it, which shows that he never lets anyone stay overnight.

“Why do you think so much about him?” Lin Wei rolled her eyes. She had bathed last time when Mu Wan came to shoot the door and drove her fitness coach away.

“Of course.” Mu Wan grinned, “My man, I want to spoil myself.”

Lin Wei: “...”

After the facial treatments, the beautician left, and the two put their faces in front of the mirror. They looked at their freshly made skin like they were looking in a magic mirror. Mu Wan took a photo for a while and poked her finger at her face. It was smooth and tender.

Lin Wei took her face from the mirror and asked, “Do you want to eat hot pot tonight?”

She just treated her face and can’t eat too heavy flavours.

“I have to go home.” While packing her things, Mu Wan said, “Are you going with me? Mother Wu called and said she made a platoon for me.”

The two’s relationship is very close. Mu Wan would sometimes follow Lin Wei back to her home in Jingcheng, and when Mother Wu made home-cooked dishes in Xiacheng, Mu Wan would call her to eat.

Lin Wei licked her lips and sighed, “Forget it. I’m afraid I won’t be able to return when I go there. I have an appointment with the bartender brother at night.”

Mu Wan: “Were you still with a fitness coach last time?”

Lin Wei: “I liked to eat little wolfdogs recently. You will know that by then, the young will be the capital, and their physical strength will be amazing. How old is Liu Daochang?”

Mu Wan: “...”

I took a taxi from Lin Wei’s home. On the way home, it was getting overcast. Heavy clouds seemed to be falling, depressing and dull, and the air was full of hot dampness.

Mother Wu had already been waiting at home. She had the key to her house, but Mother Wu was still used to knocking on the door first. After confirming that Mu Wan was not home, she would take the key to open the door.

The food was ready, and a table had been set up. The living room had no air conditioning, so Mu Wan moved a floor fan and ate her dinner. Mother Wu came over to cook for her, but only cooked and never ate with her. Mu Wan held the bowl and listened to the fan blowing and Mother Wu’s clichés. She was obviously full of life but always felt something was missing.

Mother Wu once again talked about looking for a boyfriend, which reminded Mu Wan of the last time she had jokingly said that Mu Qing had found someone from the Shen family so she would see someone from the Liu family beat her.

She likes someone from the Liu family now, but they only have the same surname, which has nothing to do with the Liu family. Moreover, she has yet to catch up with others.

Thinking of this, the foods in the bowl are tasteless.

Liu Qianxiu said that he would have dinner with his family. How many people are there in his family? Who are there? What are they doing?

The steak is full of gravy, and Mu Wan knows nothing about Liu Qianxiu.

Mother Wu, who sat beside her, finished nagging her about a boyfriend. Saw Mu Wan seemed to lack interest, so she changed the subject and asked: “Your mother’s tenth death anniversary. Do you want to be with the Mu family?”

Mother Wu, who sat beside her, finished nagging her about a boyfriend. Saw Mu Wan seemed to lack interest, so she changed the subject and asked: “Your mother’s tenth death anniversary. Do you want to be with the Mu family?”

When talking about her mother’s tenth death anniversary, Mu Wan’s thoughts were withdrawn, her expression remained unchanged, and she bit her bones and said: “Not together. They worshipped themselves, and I will worship myself.”

The worship was divided after she moved out of the Mu family’s house. Even before moving out, they have done it separately. After her mother’s fifth death anniversary, the Mu family rarely went to worship themselves again. This time, it was the tenth anniversary of her death, so the Mu family wanted to do it, only thinking of doing something about their faces.

“Last time Mu Qing said that you two made a movie together.” Mother Wu hesitated for a while and began to speak.

Mu Wan looked up at Mother Wu, took a piece of lotus root, and asked, “Well, what’s the matter?”

“She said that you are from a science class and can’t always perform this kind of drama all the time. If there is no performance, you can go to her. “Mother Wu said this and glanced at Mu Wan’s expression.

“She wants me to beg her.” Mu Wan lowered her eyes, chewed the lotus root piece, and smiled softly.

Mu Qing has always been inferior to her. Since she was a child, she has had an inferiority complex in front of her, pretending to be calm and gentle. In fact, she is showing her boyfriend, resource, and villa. Seeing that she ignores her, she takes the initiative. The purpose is to make her bow her head and satisfy her vanity.

She has cultivated the temperament of a lady of a wealthy family. But the inside is still the careful thinking of the commoner. Her mother, Yanmei, had worked hard to cultivate her daughter’s temperament.

Mother Wu is a servant of the Mu family and has always lived with them. After Mu Wan had dinner, she took Mother Wu to the community gate and called a taxi for her. The car sprinted away and soon reached the west of the city.

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~ 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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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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