Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 110

~ THE HEAVENS WERE HELPING HER ~ 

After listening to Mu Yunyao’s words, some people in the crowd seemed deep in thought, while others still did not understand what was happening.

Mu Yunyao did not rush them but warned them to practice more when they had nothing to do. Afterward, she and Steward Qin went to the parlor in the front courtyard.

Steward Qin quickly instructed people to bring some nourishing herbs, such as bird nests, ginseng, etc. After Mu Yunyao thanked him, she told Jin Lan and Jin Qiao to keep them well.

“Today, other than welcoming Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others, I have something else that I would like to discuss with Steward Qin.”

“If Miss has something to say to me, please say.”

“The Fire burned down Ni Yun Fang, but with the contribution of teaching the embroidery needling technique, we can rebuild it anytime. But our teahouse has been prepared for so long, so it’s about time for it to open.”

“You are right, Miss. Can you come up with a name for the teahouse?”

“Not at the moment. I will think about it carefully for the next two days. I had ordered someone to make a signboard and send it over. I want to ask Steward Qin to remind Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others to train diligently. I can count on them to keep up appearances at that time!”

“Please be at ease, Miss. They have seen Miss Mu’s skills in brewing tea, so they know what to do. With Miss Mu’s appearance, they must have urged to learn something like that.”

“Alright. Then I’ll be troubling Steward Qin.”

“Miss Mu is too polite.”

In Western Guangdong, Yue Wang’s residence, The two letters from Mu Yunyao had been received successively. The light in Yue Wang’s eyes became increasingly cold, especially the second letter. Ni Yun Fang unexpectedly had an accident.

Yu Heng brought the box that was sent over along with the letter. “Master, this box was also sent over by Miss Mu.”

Yue Wang opened the box and saw what was inside, his eyebrows stretched slightly, and he discovered that there were actually 20.000 taels of silver in banknotes. To others, these 20,000 taels of silver might not even be enough to be considered. But to Western Guangdong, these 20,000 taels of silver were more than enough to solve their desperate situation.

The Western Guangdong had always been bitter and cold. Because Imperial Father always hated him, the Ministry of Revenue’s attitude (House Ministry) towards Western Guangdong was even more uncaring and more perfunctory now. Now, they even dared to delay military expenditures. Yue Wang’s eyes flashed with ridicule, then he took out the silver and spread it on the table, “Yu Heng, if you say that I can’t even protect my own things, then what is the point of me being a Wang Ye? Send the message and use the people of the imperial court to help Mu Yunyao take control of Jingling City, and from now on, Ni Yun Fang is under my protection!”

“Yes, Master.” A cold breath came to his face, and Yu Heng couldn’t help but tremble, “This subordinate will immediately do it.”

Mu Yunyao did not know that Yue Wang was furious because of what happened to Ni Yun Fang as she was thinking about what name she should give the teahouse.

Su Qing brought the bird’s nest porridge over. Seeing that Yao’er was still thinking, she couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. “Don’t think about it anymore. The more you think about it, the more lost you are. Take a break. You will get it when the light flashes.” That’s how she named Ni Yun Fang back then.

Mu Yunyao casually threw the book aside, and she walked intimately to Su Qing’s side. She slightly moved her nose and said with a craving expression, “Mother’s culinary skills are great. This bird’s nest porridge is really delicious.”

“Your tongue is more powerful than that little dog’s nose. It will make you will be able to taste it if anything is wrong. You had forced Mother to the point where I had no choice but to improve my culinary skill. You must be very careful even when you open the lid for fear of losing your appetite as it is tainted by the smell of smoke and fire.”

“It’s still Mother who loves me the most. In this world, Mother is the best.” Mu Yunyao pounced on Su Qing and acted like a spoiled child. She had five keen senses, and as long as something was wrong with the taste, she could taste it, but she was never picky. 

Even if she felt the taste was not good, she could still eat it safely. However, Su Qing did not want her to suffer any grievances, so she helped her in every possible way to make delicious meals. Not to mention, her mother’s culinary skills were improving during this time.

Su Qing smiled as Mu Yunyao finished the bird’s nest porridge bowl, then urged her to rest: “Don’t think about that God Child’s name. If you really can’t think of one, Mother will help you.”

“Alright, then I’ll go take a rest.” Mu Yunyao nodded obediently.

Satisfied, Su Qing watched her lying on the bed before going out and closing the door softly.

After waiting a while, Mu Yunyao picked up the book. She then sat by the window and continued to read.

Without making a sound, Liu Liang stood outside the window. Mu Yunyao inadvertently raised her head and met his cold eyes. She was shocked, causing her heart to shiver violently. “Liu Liang, are you going to scare people to death?”

A look of embarrassment flashed across Liu Liang’s eyes. “Mistress, I’m sorry....”

Mu Yunyao patted her chest: “I’m fine. I haven’t asked you yet, did your trip to Qin Huai go smoothly?”

“En,” Liu Liang’s eyes fell on Mu Yunyao’s hands again, “Misstress, are you injured?”

“ It’s alright. Just a small wound and it’s almost healed.” If it weren’t for the fact that she moved her hands and feet a little to deal with Su Qingwu, the wounds on her hands would have stopped hurting long ago. “You just came back, go back, and rest for two days, so it won’t look like your master is unreasonable.”

Liu Liang glanced at Mu Yunyao once more. Under the gaze of those pairs of clear eyes, not a single word came out of his mouth. He could only dodge and leave the courtyard. Mu Yunyao blinked, opened the window, and looked around with her chin propped up. She could not help but let out a sigh: It was really convenient to know martial arts. She could follow Liu Liang to learn a few moves to defend herself. At least when she’s in danger, she can protect herself. Also, in a short time, Liu Liang seemed to be talking a little more.

Two days later, the Emperor’s approval had returned to Jingling City, and Lady Jin sent Yin Hong a letter inviting Mu Yunyao over.

In these past few days, Lady Jin had been busy walking around and had no time to come up and visit Mu Yunyao. Seeing that Mu Yunyao’s face has rosy complexions, she couldn’t help but feel a little happier in her heart. “How are the injuries on your body and hand?” 

“Thank you for your concern, Madam. Everything is already well.” Mu Yunyao bowed as she replied, “I can see that Madam isn’t looking very well. Things have been chaotic the past few days, so you should pay more attention to it.” 

The first three months were the most unstable. Seeing that Mu Yunyao was still so concerned about her, Lady Jin felt like her heart had pressed, and it was not in vain for her to walk all over Mu Yunyao. “This has been bad for the past two days, and I will be fine after a while. I called you over today mainly because of the matters in Ni Yun Fang. The Emperor was furious because of what happened in Jingling City. He ordered Jingling Tongzhi and Xuanfu to be escorted to the Capital immediately for interrogation. Do you have anything that you want to request?”

Mu Yunyao was stunned. She raised her head and looked at Lady Jin in disbelief: “Madam, are your words the same as what I was thinking?”

Lady Jin smiled brightly on her face and nodded slightly to confirm her guess: “The Emperor was also annoyed by those officials, so that’s why he said that. But the one who benefits is you, just that you have to grasp the timing well.”

Mu Yunyao immediately nodded her head as a smile bloomed in her heart. It is great! Even the heavens were helping her!

“Madam, I have already thought about it.”

“This is not a joke. You have to think about it carefully.” The Emperor had promised to allow Mu Yunyao to request it for him. If it exceeded the limit, although it was words of gold and jade, the Emperor agreed to it now, and then the wrath of the Emperor would cause one’s bones to remain. Mu Yunyao made up her mind very quickly, causing Lady Jin to be unsure of what to do.

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 109

~ RETURN OF FIFTY PEOPLE ~ 

Mu Yunyao was recuperating peacefully at home, but the entire Jingling City was in commotion. 

All the Ding family’s shops were sealed, and only when many citizens asked did they find out that the people of the Ding family most likely set the fire in Ni Yun Fang. Immediately, the public didn’t have a favorable impression of the Ding family, and the news spread throughout Jingling City. They also proclaim that the Ding family ought to be severely punished for giving Miss Mu an explanation.

The Ding family was captured and imprisoned. After a short interrogation, they tell that Jingling Tongzhi and Xuan Fu ordered them. That was why they had the guts and decided to set Ni Yun Fang on fire.

The entire city was in an uproar when the Ding family said this.

Jingling Tongzhi and Xuan Fu’s reputation outside was still quite good, and many commoners supported them. Now that they had heard that they were the ones who instructed people to set fire to Ni Yun Fang, many people suspected that there was something wrong with the investigation.

Immediately afterward, Governor Zhang publicly interrogated the two people, which attracted many people to attend the government office’s entrance and listen to the interrogation.

At first, the two people did not admit to burning Ni Yun Fang. But after some investigation, they revealed other unbelievable secrets.

Jingling Tongzhi knew to use power to seek personal gain and had embezzled more than two hundred thousand taels of silver from the river channel, so he used his own wife, Ding Yuexin, to flirt with Shangguan, to help him hide the evidence and conspire with others. 

Hearing this news, Xuan Fu and Jingling Tongzhi immediately fell into a battle. The scene was chaotic, and the Governor’s gavel had broken before they could barely maintain the situation.

Later, the news that came out was even more shocking. Ding Yuexin was actually intimate with five men at the same time. The Ding family could rise so quickly to such heights because Ding Yuexin took off her clothes and gained strength as the Mistress of Luohua City.

Immediately, the Ding family’s people started shouting and attacking. Their reputations were utterly destroyed, including Ding Yuelan and the other daughters of the Ding family.

Regardless of whether the fire on Ni Yun Fang had been set up by them or not, Jingling Tongzhi and Xuan Fu never had a chance to make a comeback again.

Su Qingwu wrote a report about what had happened in Jingling City and reported it to the Imperial Court. Because of the urgency, he feared that it would cause a change in the people’s hearts. He sent the news to the Capital through the night.

As soon as the news entered the Capital, it attracted the attention of public officials. They repeatedly requested that the Emperor severely punish this matter.

Mu Yunyao had naturally heard of the matters of Jingling Tongzhi and Xuan Fu. She had even sent Jin Lan to find out more about Ding Yuelan. But unfortunately, she could not find anything after she had asked for a while.

After recuperating for seven or eight days, some of the shallow wounds on her body had fully healed. Only the injury on her palm was still faintly painful. After calculating the time, she reckoned that Liu Liang and others were about to return. She wanted to go to Jin Xiu Garden.

Even if it was just going to the next door, Su Qing still did not agree to let her go out no matter what. Mu Yunyao used every means she had, making a series of promises before finally bringing Jin Lan and Jin Qiao to the next room.

When Steward Qin heard the news, he hurriedly greeted her. “Greetings, Miss Mu. What about Miss’s injury?”

“Thank you, Steward Qin, for your concern. Nothing serious has happened.”

“Seeing that Miss still looks haggard, I think it’s better if you rest more. I have prepared some bird’s nest and ginseng, but I don’t dare to carelessly send them to Miss for fear of causing Madam to misunderstand. Miss, you must take them with you when you leave.”

“Then, I’ll have to thank Steward Qin.”

Mu Yunyao sat at the side of the pavilion. She had already decided to wait here until fifty people simultaneously returned on the fifteenth day. Regardless of others, Liu Liang will return on time.

As she was deep in thought, a servant came forward to report, “Miss Steward Qin, Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others have returned.”

Mu Yunyao’s eyes lit up: “Please, bring them in.”

Steward Qin was also full of curiosity. He was curious to know if those people would be changed after staying on both sides of Qin Huai for half a month.

After walking in, Liu Liang took the lead, bowed to Mu Yunyao, and silently stood by her side. His eyes, however, were looking at him quietly with an unreadable expression.

Wei Yi and Yun Chun were slightly behind, and the expressions on their faces were still light, as though there was no difference from before. But after careful observation, their auras were slightly different.

Mu Yunyao swept a glance across them, and a look of satisfaction flashed past her eyes: “Go and prepare some clothes, and then come over here to make some tea.”

“Yes, Young Miss.”

Very quickly, the fifty people finished changing and walked over. They sat at their respective tables and bowed in unison toward Mu Yunyao and Steward Qin. Steward Qin could not help but widely open his eyes. The people were still the same, but their auras were completely different. Previously, though they had smiles, no matter how brilliant they were, they had an ice-cold look. But now it makes people feel comfortable and more natural.

Mu Yunyao slightly nodded: “Let’s begin.”

Fifty people started to brew tea at the same time. Their white sleeves began to move as they poured water into the tea, and the sound of water poured into the sand teapot could be heard. Not long after, the fragrance of tea wafted through the air. The tea cup’s lid lightly tapped against it, letting out a crisp sound, and then the fifty people saluted together once more, gathering their hands and sitting behind the table. 

 

(Sand Teapot)

A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Steward Qin’s face. These people already had Mu Yunyao’s when she was making tea, especially when all of them were moving at the same time. It was exceptionally shocking. “What do you think, Miss?”

The crowd also raised their heads to look at Mu Yunyao, hoping to gain her approval.

However, Mu Yunyao shook her head slightly, “It’s over.”

“It’s over?” The Steward Qin did not understand, “Please enlighten me, Miss.”

“Our teahouse is open to welcome guests. How many of those guests really love tea? I think it’s less than one-tenth. Among the many guests, some are only for social interaction, while others are merely followers. If we cannot be unique, and there are so many teahouses, why would others come to our place?”

As Mu Yunyao spoke, she got up, sat behind the table, and began to brew the tea.

Her face was pale and haggard, and her clothes were all ordinary. However, everyone’s eyes focused on her movements the moment she moved. It was the same tea brewing method, but her actions showed natural beauty.

“Even without me saying so, you know this teahouse is not only for earning silver. If you can’t attract as many people as possible to come here, this teahouse will be meaningless. After you return, your expressions are much more vivid than before. However, you must remember that we are a teahouse, and we must wash away the lead dust and maintain our elegance. What you display is not your own but the tea in your hands. So your breath must be one with the tea.”

Her voice was crisp and clear. As she made tea, she spoke slowly. The words that left her mouth seemed to drift away with the fragrance of the tea to the bottom of someone’s heart. She felt tranquil, but her words still echoed in her mind.

Mu Yunyao withdrew her actions and gently placed the teacup before Steward Qin. Her smile did not intentionally pursue gentleness and beauty. Instead, it looked a little light and distant. But the crowd felt she should be like this, even unable to bear it. They couldn’t help but yearn for and admire her.

Mu Yunyao raised her eyes and looked at the crowd, “All of you have to please the guests, but you can’t be humble and flatter them. Instead, you have to make them lower their guard and take you all as their close friends so that you can get what you want.”

This sort of thing could only be understood but not conveyed. Mu Yunyao was also unable to use words to explain clearly. Among these people, there were already people who had their first insight. Just by practicing a little more, they could achieve perfection.

Steward Qin could not help but secretly admire her. When it comes to mobilizing people, Miss Mu had her own methods that made him have to admire her. The fifty people she had picked out at that time couldn’t be considered outstanding, but they were more loyal and honest. They were able to carry out the orders of Wang Ye resolutely. But now, he suddenly felt these fifty people would become great weapons. They even will exceed Wang Ye’s expectations.

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 108

~ LADY JIN’S VISIT ~ 

 

That night, Governor Zhang and the other officials of Jingling City had all turned pale. They had sent out all their men to investigate the reason behind the fire at Ni Yun Fang. 

At that time, with so many people present, everyone could see that a thick and heavy bronze padlock locked Ni Yun Fang’s entrance. Everyone was already discussing it, saying someone had deliberately tried to murder Mu Yunyao. They set fire to Ni Yun Fang in the middle of the night and even locked the door to prevent anyone from fleeing. 

Most of the citizens of Jingling City benefited from the embroidery needling technique. If they did not quickly investigate this matter, even the citizens would be angry! 

The following morning, Lady Jin rushed over to Mu Yunyao’s home. Su Qing had just finished cooking the Eight Treasures Rice for Mu Yanyao, and upon seeing Lady Jin, she immediately revealed a happy expression. Although it was a forced look, it was sincere: “Greetings, Lady Jin. I heard from Yao’er that you are pregnant now. We have troubled you to come all the way here. I thank Madam on behalf of Yao’er.” 

Lady Jin stepped forward and held Su Qing’s hand. Her face filled with pain and anxiety as she said: “Yunyao is intelligent and considerate. She has helped me a lot. When Yanyao gets into trouble, how could I not come to visit? Is Yunyao awake now?” 

“She just woke up and wanted to eat Eight Treasures Rice. I just finished cooking and was about to deliver it to her!” 

“That’s great. I’ll go take a look at Yunyao.” 

Mu Yunyao was leaning against the side of the bed, lost in thought, and upon hearing the footsteps at the door, she quickly put on a sweet smile and yelled coquettishly at the door: “Mother, is the Eight Treasures Rice ready? Your Yao’er is starving to death!” 

Su Qing smiled helplessly at Lady Jin. “Yao’er character has always been like this. I’m sorry for making fun of you.” 

Lady Jin was a little stunned. She never thought that Mu Yunyao, who was usually meticulous and thorough, would have such a childish time. Looking at the doting smile on Su Qing’s face, Lady Jin could not help but feel a little envious of Su Qing. She would undoubtedly spoil her daughter to the heavens if she had a daughter like Mu Yunyao. 

Hearing Su Qing’s voice, Mu Yunyao only realized that Lady Jin had also come. Her face immediately revealed an embarrassed expression, and she got up to get off the bed to pay her respects. 

Lady Jin hurriedly entered the room and stopped Mu Yunyao: “Quickly lie down. Why are you still being courteous at this time? I heard from Old Master that you were severely injured and nearly fell from the higher of the building’s floor. Just hearing it caused my heart to jump in fear. You who experience it must have been terrified. 

Mu Yunyao didn’t force herself to get up either. “I’ve made Madam worried. I’m fine. I only suffered some superficial wounds, so I’ll be fine after recuperating for a while.” 

Her face was pale at this moment. She wore a snow-white robe, making her look even more petite and slender. Her palm-sized face was so pale that it made one’s heartache. 

Lady Jin held Mu Yunyao’s hands with a white cloth covering them, and blood was seeping out from them. She looked pained as she said, “My family has an ointment to treat burns. If you use it for a while longer, the scar will fade. When I return, I will pack it and have Yin Hong send it to you. At this moment, don’t think about anything at all. Naturally, there will be people who will uphold justice for you in the other matters.” 

Mu Yunyao lowered her head slightly as the light in her eyes dimmed. “I wasn’t able to find out who set the fire earlier, and because it was in the middle of the night, I’m afraid it’ll be hard to find a trace of it.” 

“Don’t worry. Even if we must dig three feet into the ground this time, we will find the preparator!” Lady Jin’s tone was specifically resolute. 

Mu Yunyao nodded and smiled gratefully to Lady Jin, “Thank you, Madam.” 

“Recuperate well. I’m still waiting to wear the clothes you made!” 

“Yes, for the sake of Madam, I need to heal my injuries as soon as possible.” 

“Rest well. I’ll come to see you another day.” Lady Jin stopped Mu Yunyao from getting up, and Su Qing sent her out. 

Lady Jin had a pained expression when walking out of the courtyard and sitting in the carriage. On the side, Yin Hong helped her place the cushion on the headrest. Seeing her look, she couldn’t help but say: “Madam has treated Miss Mu well.” 

Lady Jin gently stroked his stomach, sighing with emotion. “That’s also her worth.” 

Since the Cao family’s residence was the closest to Ni Yun Fang, Governor Zhang, Su Qingwu, and the officials had gathered there. Seeing that Lady Jin had returned, everyone’s eyes filled with anxiety. 

“Greetings, Lord Zhang. Greetings, Lord Su …” 

“Madam, there is no need to be so courteous. I am sorry for bothering you to come over early in the morning. How is Miss Mu doing?” Governor Zhang was the first to ask. 

Lady Jin’s expression was solemn. She shook her head before saying anything: “Such a delicate and weak little girl went through a big fire in the middle of the night, and she almost fell from the stairs. She was shocked and frightened that her life fell in half. The situation is really not good.” 

When Governor Zhang heard this, his expression became even more anxious. “I’ll have to trouble Lady Jin to make another trip and find the best doctor in Jingling City. I must ensure that Miss Mu is safe and sound!” 

“Yes. It’s just that Miss Mu’s hands are severely injured. Originally, her hands had already hurt, but she escaped with the cloth rope this time. So she can’t even use her hands anymore. Even if she invited the best doctor in Jingling City, I’m afraid that she would also …” Lady Jin did not finish, but everyone present understood the meaning of her words. 

Mu Yunyao was an embroidery expert. Embroidery was a hand skill, so once her finger was injured, how could she hold up needle and thread in the future? 

Governor Zhang was sweating anxiously, “Let’s try our best to cure her. We can do whatever we can do to get to the best.” 

Su Qingwu’s expression did not change, but the hand on his sleeve tightened as the scene of Mu Yunyao falling from the top floor into his arms involuntarily appeared before his eyes. 

Her body was in a sorry state, her face was pale, and the crafty light in her eyes was exceptionally dim. When people looked at her, they couldn’t help but feel their heartache. 

“Lord Zhang, Lord Cao, I must report this matter to the Emperor. I hope the two lords can find out what happened as soon as possible.” 

Please rest assured, Lord Su. We will investigate this as soon as possible.” 

Just as he spoke, an official sent out to investigate rushed in to report, “Reporting to the Lords, we have found some clues. Someone from the Ding family’s shop bought the bronze lock that locked on Ni Yun Fang’s door.” 

“The Ding family?” Governor Zhang immediately stood up, with an indescribable light in his eyes, “Speaking of which, the only one who has had a conflict with Ni Yun Fang recently is the Ding family!” 

Su Qingwu asked: “A conflict with Ni Yun Fang? Who is this the Ding family?” 

Governor Zhang immediately explained what happened to the Ding family, and his tone faintly brought up the matters of Jingling Tongzhi and Xuan Fu. Even though he did not say it clearly, everyone present understood what he meant! 

Cao Yunnian did not say anything at the side. He and Jingling Tongzhi knew they had no interactions, but he had a deep grudge against Zhou Xuan Fu. Now that he was on the same side as Governor Zhang and Governor Zhang wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate the other, he did not take the opportunity to add insult to injury. 

Su Qingwu raised the teacup and took a sip. “Since Governor Zhang has a suspicious person, we should investigate the truth immediately. This way, we can give the Emperor an explanation.” 

Governor Zhang was overjoyed. Su Qingwu’s attitude was equivalent to a tacit agreement with his thoughts, “ I’ll investigate as soon as possible. Within three days, I will definitely give Lord Su a result.” 

After exiting the Main Hall, Lady Jin returned to the backyard, and the smile in her eyes became even fuller. 

“Madam, this servant heard that some clues had been found?” 

“Not only had found some clues, but it looks like It’ll be able to conclude soon.” 

“Master acts swiftly and decisively. I am truly impressed!” 

“This time, it wasn’t Old Master’s contribution. It’s because of Lord Zhang’s guidance.” 

Lady Jin pursed her lips, her mood extremely good. Governor Zhang said he wanted to give Su Qingwu a result within three days. It also means that he must either investigate this matter clearly within three days and find out the real culprit, or else Jingling Tongzhi and Xuan Fu would be the result he wanted to give. Moreover, Governor Zhang was more inclined to the second method. Without Xuan Fu, Old Master’s heart would be at ease. 

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 107

~ EVERYTHING’S GONE ~ 

In the middle of the night, the entire Jingling City was quiet. Suddenly, a streak of fiery light rose into the sky, staining the night with red. 

The officials patrolling the streets were startled awake by the ringing of a gong. They put on their clothes and looked towards the fire. When they saw it, they turned pale with fright. “Isn’t that the direction of Ni Yun Fang?” 

Very quickly, most Jingling City citizens awakened. Cao Yunnian didn’t have time to put on his clothes properly before running to Ni Yun Fang. 

People were already fighting the fire, but it was not easy to put it out. 

Cao Yunnian broke out in cold sweat, “Where is Miss Mu? Is there anyone struck inside Ni Yun Fang?” 

“The door seems to be locked. There shouldn’t be anyone inside …” The person who spoke was not sure either. Since many things happened recently, Miss Mu and the rest didn’t stay in Ni Yun Fang.” 

“No one is good, no one is good …” Before he could finish wiping his sweat, he heard a cry for help from upstairs. 

“Help! Help!”

Cao Yunnian suddenly raised his head and saw that the third floor was full of people. Suddenly, the building’s windows opened, and one blanket after another was hurled down, followed by a cloth rope falling down from the windows. 

Cao Yunnian’s face turned pale. He had just received the Emperor’s rewards, and if something were to happen to Mu Yunyao at this time, then he might not be able to keep his position. He immediately commanded the guards below: “Quickly save them, don’t let the cloth rope burn down quickly!” 

Mu Yunyao supported Su Qing, “Mother, don’t be afraid. Just climb down with a cloth rope. You won’t get hurt because there is a quilt underneath you.” 

“Yao’er, you go first! 

“Mother, hurry up. Stop dawdling.” Mu Yunyao pushed the rope into Su Qing’s hands and then pushed her out of the window, “Si Qin, you’re second. Protect my mother well.” 

“Yes, Miss, don’t worry.” Si Qin nodded vigorously, then followed Su Qing’s footsteps down the rope.” 

Seeing that Su Qing had safely landed on the ground, Mu Yunyao sighed in relief and ordered Jin Lan and the others to go down. 

“Miss, you go first!” 

“I’m fine. You guys hurry up and leave.” 

When Su Qingwu rode his horse to Ni Yun Fang, the fire had not stopped. 

Cao Yunnian’s face turned pale, and his body was soaked by cold sweat. He shouted to the people upstairs, “Miss Mu, come down quickly!” 

As Mu Yunyao was the last to leave Ni Yun Fang, she had no choice but to splash water on herself because the fire was too fierce. After that, she quickly slid down along the cloth rope, occasionally causing sparks to fall from the sky. The wound on her palm abraded, and terrible pain struck her. The cloth rope began to burn, and it quickly swept forward. 

Su Qing was so scared that she almost fainted. She screamed. “Yao’er!” 

“Miss Mu!” 

“Miss, be careful!” 

Mu Yunyao lowered her head to look at the ground, fiercely bit her lips, and released her hand to descend. 

She tightly shut her eyes, trying to curl up, not letting herself fall too severely. Just as she was about to receive the pain, she suddenly fell into an embrace filled with a cold fragrance. 

Su Qingwu got off his horse and saw the endangering scene of Mu Yunyao hanging in the air. Without too much thought, he quickly ran down to see the cloth rope burning. Just as he was about to step forward to save her, he saw Mu Yunyao release her grip and jump down! Fortunately, he reacted in time and reached his hand to catch her. Otherwise, she would have lost her life. 

“Miss Mu, are you alright?” 

Mu Yunyao opened her eyes and coughed twice. She immediately fainted after confirming that Su Qing and the rest were safe and sound. 

Su Qingwu’s hands tightened. The person in his embrace was miserable, with water stains on her body and her cheeks dyed with black ash, but he didn’t care at all and only felt waves of warmth and softness. Her figure was slender and petite, but she seemed boneless. Now that she suddenly fainted and her entire body’s weight fell into his arms, the strange feeling in his heart suddenly deepened. 

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao hurriedly stepped forward to take over Mu Yunyao and whispered to her, “Miss, Miss, are you awake?” 

Seeing that Mu Yunyao’s life was not in danger, Cao Yunnian heaved a sigh of relief. The anger in his heart was even more intense than the flame in front of him now. 

When the weight on his arms suddenly disappeared, Su Qingwu lowered his hand and clenched his fist tightly. His gaze landed on the door of Ni Yun Fang, which had not collapsed yet. He could faintly see the big lock on the door through the firelight, which made his face suddenly sink. 

He came this time to escort The Emperor’s reward. He had just sent it into Ni Yun Fang in the morning, yet it had completely burned down at night. How could he report back to the Capital like this? 

Governor Zhang also hurriedly rushed over. Seeing Ni Yun Fang, which had engulfed in flames before his eyes, his vision went dark, and he almost fell to the ground. 

Su Qingwu turned his head to look at him, and his tone couldn’t help but carry a trace of coercion. “Governor Zhang, you must investigate this matter thoroughly. If not, I could not report this matter to the Emperor.”

“Don’t worry, Lord Su. This matter will be investigated thoroughly by this lowly official,” Governor Zhang gritted his teeth in anger and immediately sent people to search around to see if any clues were left behind. 

When Mu Yunyao woke again, she was already home, with Su Qing crying beside her. 

“Mother …” 

Su Qing trembled, immediately wiped the tears away,  and remarked with a joyful surprise: “Yao’er, you’re awake? That’s great. Mother was worried to death.” 

Mu Yunyao sat up and touched the bed surface with her palm. It was so painful that she silently inhaled a breath of cold water. 

“You have wounds on your hands and body. Don’t move. If you want to do something, Mother will help you.”

Mu Yunyao insisted on sitting up and snuggled up to Su Qing’s chest. She ignored the wound on her hand and held on tightly to the front of her robe. “Mother, I’m sorry!” 

Su Qing was stunned momentarily, and her tears fell even more violently. “Silly child, it’s good that you’re safe and sound. Don’t be afraid. You don’t have to be afraid anymore.” 

Mu Yunyao only cried and did not speak. She kept apologizing to Su Qing but could not tell her mother that she initiated the fire. There was no way to make her mother not worry about her, so she could only use this method to ease the guilt in her heart. 

Su Qing held her in her arms and patted her back like when she was young, “It’s alright. It’s fine now....” 

After a while, Mu Yunyao finally regained control of her emotions. “Mother, how is Ni Yun Fang?” 

“The fire burned everything.” Su Qing had previously felt heartache, but now that she saw Mu Yunyao safe and sound, she no longer cared about those worldly possessions. Instead, she comforted her, “Yao’er, Ni Yun Fang is gone. Let’s start again. Don’t be too sad.” 

Mu Yunyao nodded, “I understand. Please don’t be sad, Mother. I’ll certainly open an even better embroidery workshop for you in the future.” 

“Fine, whatever Yao’er says is fine.” 

Mu Yunyao rubbed herself against Su Qing’s bosom. “I want to sleep with Mother tonight.” 

Su Qing caressed her hair and smiled gently, “Alright, let’s sleep together.” She was also afraid, so she hugged Mu Yunyao to ease her mind. 

Mu Yunyao snuggled up to Su Qing. The light in her eyes dimmed, and an unlimited coldness emerged. Mother, don’t worry. We will soon rebuild Ni Yun Fang! 

After about an hour, Mu Yunyao’s breathing stabilized. Only then did Su Qing slowly open her eyes and slightly turn her head to look at her daughter’s peaceful sleeping face. Her eyes flashed with intense heartache. After a long while, she helped her cover up the quilt on her body and accompanied her to sleep.

Edited by Little Kitty on 09/06/20

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 106

~ IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY, I AM HAPPY ~ 

  

Mu Yunyao pretended to be surprised as she looked at him, “I wonder where Lord Su saw my embroidery before?”

Since she had arrived at Jingling City, she only made clothes for the ladies. Su Qingwu had been dragged to the banquet by Governor Zhang yesterday. The only women he saw were Governor Zhang’s wife and Lady Jin, who did not wear clothes made by her. Then, where had Su Qingwu seen her embroidery before and knew that her embroidery was extraordinary?

Su Qingwu paused momentarily, and a bitter smile appeared on his face. “But how did I offend Miss Mu and make you look at me with such hostility?”

Mu Yunyao smiled. You’ve offended me in many ways, but on the surface, she pretended to be confused. “What is Lord Su saying? I’m curious, but did you ask me something I shouldn’t have?”

“It is just that you seem to have a grudge against me.”

“How could that be? Lord Su is young and capable. Upon entering the city yesterday, his outstanding charm spread throughout Jingling City. Right now, I wonder how many people are envious of me. Did you not realize that on the way here, many women were embarrassed to the point of blushing?”

Su Qingwu had made the Sixth Princess unwilling to eat or drink because of him. She threatened to go hungry, and Su Qingwu had to marry her. They even forced Su Qingwu to retreat to the scholar’s office. Otherwise, at his age, he would have already married.

“What about Miss Mu?” As soon as the words left his mouth, Su Qingwu immediately pursed his lips. It was too rude to ask that, but she didn’t even react when he blurted it out.

Mu Yunyao’s smile was still the same. “I am naturally envious of Lord Su’s fame and achievements at such a young age. Because I am a girl and cannot enter the Imperial Court. Otherwise, I would have to learn from Lord Su.”

“Miss Mu spread the embroidery needle technique to benefit the citizens and has done better than many officials.” Su Qingwu heaved a sigh of relief, but a trace of discomfort flashed across his heart.

“Lord Su thinks too highly of me. I have my selfish motives for spreading the news of the embroidery needling technique.”

Mu Yunyao looked around, and because there were no people by the riverside and was quiet, she continued, “I am doing this for silver taels. There are too few females embroidered in Ni Yun Fang. If I spread the embroidery needle technique, then there are more people I can choose to be the best. I can make more clothes, and they can earn money for me.”

Su Qingwu chuckled. “Miss Mu’s personality is so interesting.”

“I’m telling the truth. It’s like a lot of officials. Are they working for the benefit of the people? In all likelihood, even if there were benefits to the citizens, it was mainly for their accomplishments. To gain more power, they would have to pay more silver taels. However, they are not willing to admit it. Why else would there be three years of Qingzhifu and a hundred thousand taels of snowflake silver*? A reputation is a reputation. Silver taels are affordable. With a reputation, there will be benefits, and only then will one be able to achieve perfection.” 

The smile on Su Qingwu’s face faded, his fingers twirling lightly, his lips pursed. 

Mu Yunyao knew that he was angry, and the curve of her lips slowly widened. Seeing that he was unhappy, she felt good.

“Miss Mu is biased against everyone. His Majesty is wise. He has a wide selection of talents and countless excellent court officials...”

Mu Yunyao also knew this statement was true, just like Lord Cao and Governor Zhang, who were excellent officials. However, to anger Su Qingwu, she did not admit it. She changed the topic: “After walking for so long, Lord Su should be hungry, so let’s go to the restaurant to rest. How about we have a taste of Jingling City’s delicacies?”

As Su Qingwu’s words cut off, his beautiful eyebrows twitched. Looking at Mu Yunyao’s smiling expression and her sweet face, he slightly nodded his head, “Alright.”

Mu Yunyao brought Su Qingwu to the restaurant’s private room. She then opened the window and looked at the Jingling River not far away, “Lord Su said that I am biased against everyone, but I know the suffering of those without power. Even after receiving the Emperor’s praise for imparting the embroidery needle technique to the citizens, I am being bullied and humiliated by others, not to mention thousands of other ordinary citizens.”

Unexpectedly, she started the conversation again now. As Su Qingwu held his teacup, a light flashed in her phoenix eyes, “I wonder what Miss Mu has encountered? May I help you?” She had said so much along the way, all just for this moment?

Mu Yunyao smiled lightly: “I don’t dare trouble Lord Su. I will think of a way to solve it myself. As I’ve said, I’m bringing Lord Su to experience the local customs and practices in Jingling City today. Let’s not talk about these troublesome matters.”

After eating, Mu Yunyao led Su Qingwu around half of Jingling City, looking through the most famous places with the most beautiful scenery.

Su Qingwu admired the scenery of Jingling City, but his mind was set on Mu Yunyao. On the way, he had heard her introductions. He could tell that she had very excellent etiquette and good knowledge. She didn’t seem like a woman that any regular family could nurture. Furthermore, every word she said on the way entered his ears and his heart. It makes him feel extremely comfortable.

“Lord Su, it’s getting late. I should also go back. If you haven’t enjoyed enough of the beautiful scenery of Jingling City, how about tomorrow?”

“Alright, I will get someone to send Miss Mu home.” 

“I do not want to bother Lord Su. I have maids accompanying me, and this place is not far from Ni Yun Fang. I can immediately return to Ni Yun Fang. Goodbye, Sir.” After she finished speaking, Mu Yunyao immediately turned and left.

Su Qingwu frowned slightly. He originally wanted to test Mu Yunyao this time. But he didn’t expect before he could do so, his thoughts thrown into chaos. 

On his way back, he passed by the embroidery stand at the corner of the street. He saw the sweat towel embroidered with orchids and couldn’t help but walk over to take a closer look. The fabric used by the patrons was general. Although the orchids had some charm, not many were stunning. However, he noticed one after looking for a while.

“Does Young Master like it? It’s only eight cents.”

Su Qingwu nodded, and the follower behind him immediately took a copper coin and handed it over. The stand owner’s smile became even more brilliant. The aura of the wealthy young master in front of him was extraordinary. 

Su Qingwu had just followed Miss Mu from Ni Yun Fang, so the stall owner remembered him clearly. “Miss Mu is beautiful. Her personality is also first-class, and no one in Jingling City doesn’t praise her. I wonder who will have the fortune to marry such a woman.”

Su Qingwu nodded slightly to the stand owner before putting away his sweat towel and leaving. 

Walking past the Jingling Bridge, he couldn’t help but twirl the orchid embroidered on the sweat towel. “Beautiful indeed, but her personality isn’t first-rate. Also, does she have anything to do with that screen?”

When Mu Yunyao returned to Ni Yun Fang, Su Qing counted the rewards for inventory.

“Yao’er, look at these fabrics. They’re not too bad. It seems like the Emperor knows that you’re good at embroidery, so he especially rewarded you for making clothes.”

“If Mother likes it, I’ll make one for you to see tomorrow.”

“That’s great! We have money, so we have to keep all of it. We’ll use it as your dowry in the future.” Su Qing was beaming with happiness. It had been so long, but this was the first time she was so happy.

Mu Yunyao thought about the plan in her heart and secretly apologized to Su Qing. To deal with Su Qingwu, she had no choice but to pay some price. 

Snowflake silver: silver taels. 

Means: As the prefect of the three years of corruption, you can get 102.13 million silver. This proverb initially pointed out that the Zhifu government had a lot of ugly income, and it generally referred to local officials or general officials accumulating money and greed. 

“Qingzhifu” is a clean and honest government. The original meaning of this proverb: Even for corrupt and upright governments that are not greedy for the law, after three years in office, the income from all kinds of shabby regulations that should be enforced by law had only one hundred thousand two taels of silver.

Edited by Little Kitty on 07/06/20

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I’m fine. You guys go down first.” 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edited by Little Kitty on 07/06/20

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