A fiery red setting sun quietly hid behind the mountain. The rays of the sun dyed the pale sky red. It was like fire and blood, shining in someone's eyes. In the Imperial Residence of King Jing, there were dignified and elegant black tiles and white walls. The garden was calm and elegant, and the interior was comfortably furnished. Here, one could not sense the oppression of the royal family. There was only the awe-inspiring atmosphere, a little warmth, and a hint of warmth.
King Jing was a gentle man. It was very good to work under him in the royal family. It was not like the Imperial Palace where one had to be careful every day, nor was it as solemn and awe-inspiring as the Martial Imperial Manor, nor was it as overbearing as the families of high-ranking officials. As long as one abided by their duties and was loyal, they would receive the best treatment. Their monthly salary would be higher, and there would be fewer punishments. Their family situation would get better year by year. Even if their family members were in trouble, they would only need to report it to Housekeeper Yu Zhu to receive the best care. Therefore, All the servants working in the Imperial Residence of King Jing sincerely wanted the good of the Imperial Residence of King Jing. They were even proud of themselves for doing things here.
Yiran Residence, King Jing Gu Moxi's bedroom. The decor was cold and elegant. The windows were wide open and the wind blew in, raising the white gauze curtains in the cubicle. One could vaguely see the blurry figure on the bed. His hand seemed to be touching something in front of him. Although one could not see the appearance clearly, one could feel the warmth around the figure.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and the warmth around the figure showed signs of decreasing. She got out of bed and stood up. A slender figure came out from behind the gauze curtain. Her gentle outline and flirtatious phoenix eyes made everything around her dim. Her thin lips were sexy, and she was wearing a light purple brocade robe with ripples. There was a jade belt on her waist, and she was wearing black brocade boots with the same pattern on them. One of her fair and wide palms was clenched into a fist behind her back, and the other held a jade fan to lift the gauze curtain. She moved like the wind and landed silently.
The man was extremely charming. Just his appearance alone was a combination of charm and sexiness. Coupled with his cold and gentle personality and ruthless methods, there was no doubt that he was a complicated individual, but everyone could not shift their attention away. He was like a cheetah hidden in the dark, dangerous but beautiful.
"Come in." King Jing, Gu Moxi, lowered her voice. Her originally magnetic and pleasant voice now carried some seduction, as if someone had gently scratched her heart, causing her to tremble.
The door opened with a leisurely voice. Housekeeper Zhu led the hand-picked servant girl in and bowed." Your Highness."”
The delicate maidservant behind him was neither servile nor overbearing. She bent her knees and said unhurriedly," This servant, Ya 'er, greets Your Highness."”She raised her eyes to look at the man with a noble status before quickly lowering them to hide the infatuation in them.
"Yes, get up. Housekeeper Zhu, is she your daughter?”Gu Mo Xi's phoenix eyes scrutinized the delicate and pretty servant girl opposite her. She was quite satisfied with her in her heart. This calm and composed attitude was not something an ordinary servant girl could have.
"Yes, Ya 'er is indeed this servant's daughter. What does your highness think?”Housekeeper Zhu lowered his head and replied.
He had been in the Imperial Residence of King Jing for almost his entire life. He abided by his duties and never guessed his master's thoughts. He did whatever his master said and completed his master's orders as quickly as possible. In just two years, he had been appreciated by the former butler and trained to become the current butler. He had no worries about food and clothing for his entire life. He even married and had children. His life could be said to be complete.
He doted on this daughter of his very much. She worked hard. Although she was not a beauty that could topple a country, she was still a beautiful daughter from a humble family. His daughter loved King Jing, and no matter how he tried to persuade her, it was useless. This time, King Jing had chosen a maidservant for the black cat, and Ya 'er insisted on his help. She cried and threw a tantrum, but there was nothing she could do. She only hoped that she would behave herself. If she angered the king, their entire family would probably be chased out of the king's residence.
"En, not bad. This king hopes that you will behave yourself and serve Mo 'er well. This king will reward you heavily. If you have any other thoughts, Housekeeper Zhu, don't blame this king for being heartless.”She still had to warn him. Gu Mo Xi didn't care about the relationship between master and servant. In his heart, the black cat Mo 'er was the most important.
"Yes, wangye, this servant will remember it.”Bowing once more, a look of hatred flashed across Ya 'er's delicate face. She had heard from her father that His Highness doted on a black cat, and that his food and clothing were almost on par with his. The clothes made by Nishang Pavilion and the chefs of Guanyu Restaurant were all the best in Shengyang. Now that a beast had a chef and embroiderer, wouldn't it be a joke if word got out?
Lan Xi did not realize that she had been hated by someone. She lay on the bed and slowly woke up. Her sleepy eyes were hazy, and her thick black cat eyes were covered with a layer of mist. She shook her small head vigorously, and the fluffy inverted triangular cat ears on her head swayed left and right. She stood up and scratched the back of her neck with her hind paws. She looked extremely cute.
He smacked his lips and jumped out of bed. He crawled out of the gauze curtain of the cubicle and saw the tall lilac back in front of him and the two men and woman opposite him. The man seemed to be Butler Zhu, but what about the woman?
Ya-er saw a black cat walk out of the inner room and knew that it was her master. She looked over with a hostile gaze, and a few traces of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.
Lan Xi was treated with hostility by a small human for no reason. She only took a glance and did not take it to heart. She walked towards the glass bowl on her own. Her elegant steps made her look noble.
Gu Mo Xi stared at the black cat, her eyes filled with warmth. She smiled dotingly, like a spring breeze warming one's heart. She turned back and continued to talk to Housekeeper Zhu," Is Mo 'er's cook and blanket ready?"”
"Your highness, this servant has already prepared the meal.”Housekeeper Zhu also looked at the black cat. He really didn't understand how it could be favored by the king, but he didn't delay his reply.
Gu Mo Xi nodded and waved her hand to indicate that he could leave, leaving Ya 'er standing in the same place. She was smart and moved to the black cat's side without any instructions, ready to serve at any time.
The dining room of King Jing's Imperial Residence was decorated with only a few pots of spider plants. There were 24 dishes on the large round table, which looked, smelled, and tasted delicious. King Jing, Gu Moxi, and the black cat were eating at the same table. This scene shocked the surrounding servant girls. It was already surprising enough that Housekeeper Zhu had chosen a servant girl for a cat. Now, they saw their noble prince eating at the same table as the black cat. Was the world a fantasy?
Looking at the dishes, half of the 24 dishes were fish. Your Highness, let's not talk about whether the black cat knows how to appreciate food or not. Just with its little appetite, can it eat all of them?
However, when they saw the black cat elegantly choosing food on the dining table, their mouths twitched violently. Then, when they saw the black cat only eating a little of each plate of fish, they fell down one after another. God forgive them. They should not have suspected their lord!!
Lan Xi tasted some of the fish and was not dissatisfied after finding that it was to her liking. When she was full, she jumped gracefully and landed steadily on the ground. She walked out of the dining room without caring that the owner was still eating and disappeared in a moment.
Gu Mo Xi threw down her chopsticks and chased after him. Butler Zhu's voice echoed behind her,"Your Highness, you just took a bite ~" When she saw that her master was nowhere to be seen, her mouth twitched and she ordered a servant girl to go to the kitchen to heat up the stove.
As for Gu Moxi, she caught up with Lan Xi in big strides and reached out to grab her in her arms. She turned around and walked towards Yiran Residence. After a few days, Gu Moxi had already figured out the habits of the black cat. At this time, he went over to bathe her. Although he chose to serve the servant girl, he preferred to do it himself.
It had been two hours since Gu Mo Xi returned to the dining room. Housekeeper Zhu hurriedly asked the servants to bring the hot dinner back. He thought that in the future, everyone in the palace would treat a cat as an imperial edict.
Early the next morning, the sky was still light blue. Gu Moxi got up and prepared to go to court. She put on her court clothes and ordered Ya 'er to prepare a food box to wait at the door after breakfast. He turned to Yiran Restaurant and picked up Lan Xi who was still sleeping. His movements were gentle and afraid of waking her up. Seeing her sleeping appearance, his thin lips curled into a gentle arc.
At the entrance of the manor, the exclusive carriage was waiting at the bottom of the stone steps. The vermilion door was open, and the mighty stone lions sat on both sides, giving people a sense of dignity. Housekeeper Zhu, Ya 'er, the coachman, and two or three guards were waiting for their master. A slender figure arrived in the morning light, and it was somewhat ethereal and dreamy.
When they saw the black cat in Gu Mo Xi's arms, they were surprised again. Could it be that His Highness wanted to bring a pet to court? This was probably against the rules. Today's morning court would be very lively.
Taking the food box from Ya 'er and handing it to the guard, Gu Mo Xi got on the carriage and ordered to set off. As a prince, he naturally knew that it was against the rules to bring a pet to court, but so what? He believed that his eldest brother and third brother would not mind, and he did not care about those officials.
The palace symbolized power and wealth. No matter how gorgeous it was, it gave people a sense of oppression. The De Wu Gate was the palace gate where the princes and officials entered the court. Carriages were parked there. At this time, most of the officials had already entered the palace. Gu Mo Xi was obviously a little late, but he had arrived around this time in the past.
Shangyang Palace was the palace where the emperor discussed state affairs. It was built by craftsmen to be majestic and solemn. Four thick red pillars supported the entire hall. On the white jade steps, a bright yellow dragon chair was placed there. The workmanship was exquisite. Behind it was a screen and a cattail leaf fan. Above the dragon chair was a bright horizontal board.
In the main hall, the officials gathered in groups of three to five to discuss political affairs. Although they were divided into different factions, they were all sincerely for the sake of Tian Sheng. They might be fighting against each other, but they were doing it for the good of the country from the bottom of their hearts. Therefore, His Majesty Gu Moran, who was called a fox by the Prime Minister, did not blame them at all. The officialdom was like a battlefield. As long as the result was for the good of Tian Sheng, he would naturally not be dissatisfied.
Gu Moxi carried the black cat, followed by a guard carrying a lunchbox. Under the surprised gazes of the officials, he sat at the head of the table on the right. In the court, he and Gu Moyan had their own seats. The guard put down the lunchbox and bowed before leaving. His deep gaze slowly swept across the officials, and they were shocked by his gaze. The officials unconsciously stopped talking and held their breath as they waited for the Emperor to go to court.
Finally, a shout of " Your Majesty has arrived " freed them. They knelt down before the bright yellow figure that was walking toward them and shouted," Long live our Emperor! Long live our Emperor!”
Gu Mo raised his hand silently." All my beloved ministers, please rise."”
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Following that was the usual meeting. Gu Moran did not say anything about King Jing Gu Moxi bringing his pet to court. The officials could not do anything about it if the country's boss did not say anything. They could only watch the cold and gentle King Jing feed the cat snacks from the corner of their eyes.
After the court session ended, Gu Moxi was called to the royal study by her elder brother, and the ministers left the palace to discuss enthusiastically. For a time, the topic of how King Jing doted on the black cat spread like wildfire in Shengyang. Lan Xi, who was still sleeping in Gu Moxi's arms, did not notice that her reputation had risen.
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