Eunuch Zhang accepted the order and walked out. Soon, a woman with a noble aura walked in from outside the royal study. That person was Consort Chen.
Although Consort Chen was already over forty years old, her skin was bright and fair due to her proper maintenance. Coupled with her noble palace dress, which was mainly yellow and supplemented by blue and red, she looked like a woman in her early thirties.
Consort Chen came to the dragon table and greeted the emperor politely.
"Why did you come to the royal study to look for me today?”Emperor Nangong Qi looked at Consort Chen with a dignified expression. He had never liked concubines from the harem to come to the royal study.
Consort Chen's status in the palace was second only to the virtuous and virtuous noble consorts and the empress. The fundamental reason was that she was the best at observing people's expressions. Although Nangong Qi only frowned slightly, Consort Chen had already sensed the Emperor's displeasure and quickly knelt down.
"Why are you kneeling for no reason?”Nangong Qi looked at Concubine Chen on the ground and could not help but frown.
When Consort Chen heard this, she first lowered her head and then said sorrowfully,""Emperor, ChenQie knows that the emperor does not like people from the harem to come to the royal study, but ChenQie heard the news from King Mu and could not help but ask the emperor to spare ChenQie.”
"What news can King Mu have?" Nangong Qi looked at Consort Chen on the ground with a dark expression.
King Mu was the emperor's third son, born of Consort Chen. He had been conferred the title of king three years ago and moved out of the palace. Because of the flood in the south, the emperor had sent King Mu out of the capital to govern. It had been five months now.
"Emperor, King Mu has been controlling the flood in the south for five months. Now, the flood is basically under control. I heard that King Mu was injured a few days ago." As she spoke, Consort Chen's voice could not help but choke up.
"Emperor, please recall King Mu on account of ChenQie's longing for her son.”Consort Chen pleaded. When she looked up again, her eyes were already filled with tears.
When the Emperor saw Consort Chen like this, not only did he not show any pity, he looked at Consort Chen with a face full of anger and said,""A woman's opinion. A man should have ambitions in all directions. What's the point of staying in the capital all day long?”
When Consort Chen heard this, the tears in her eyes could not stop falling. She said pitifully,"Emperor, ChenQie does not wish for King Mu to be famous in the world, nor does ChenQie wish for King Mu to be loved by the people. ChenQie only hopes that King Mu can live a peaceful life without fighting for the world.”
When the emperor heard Consort Chen's words, his expression softened a little. He could not help but stand up from behind the dragon table. He walked around the dragon table and personally helped Consort Chen up."I hope King Mu can understand your motherly heart.”
" Your Majesty!" Consort Chen wanted to say something but was stopped by the Emperor.
The Emperor let go of Consort Chen's hand and said,""Don't worry. King Mu left for the capital ten days ago and will probably arrive in a few days. You should wait for him to enter the palace to pay his respects to you.”
When Consort Chen heard this, her tear-stained face was filled with surprise. Then, she knelt down and thanked him,"ChenQie thanks the Emperor."”
"Alright, I still have things to do. You can leave first.”The emperor waved his hand and stopped looking at Consort Chen.
Seeing this, Consort Chen turned around and left the royal study. She did not hear Nangong Qi sigh.
Not long after Consort Chen returned to Mo Ruo Palace from the royal study, a black shadow flashed into Mo Ruo Palace and left after the time it took for an incense stick to burn.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the end of the month. Because Nangong Mo's body was not feeling well last night, Mu Qingyi left the Prince's mansion after accompanying Nangong Mo for breakfast.
Along the way, Mu Qingyi was not attracted by the noise on both sides. She was only thinking about Nangong Mo's situation.
Nangong Mo had been eating the pill Xue Chan had refined for more than ten days, but he had yet to see any significant effect. What exactly was the problem?
Before Mu Qingyi could figure out the answer, she was already standing at the door of Jiren Hall. When the waiter saw her, his eyes lit up and he welcomed her in.
"Young Lady Mu, today Physician Ji is not here, so if you need anything, feel free to take it.”the waiter instructed.
Hearing this, Mu Qingyi thanked him and walked straight to the backyard of Jiren Hall. There were the purest medicinal herbs in Jiren Hall. Because of Mu Qingyi, she was allowed to enter there.
After staying in the backyard for half an hour, Mu Qingyi picked out the herbs she needed. She informed the shop assistant and prepared to leave.
"Miss Mu, please wait."
Just as Mu Qingyi was about to leave, the shop assistant called out to her.
Mu Qingyi turned around and looked at the shop assistant in confusion. Seeing the shop assistant standing there with a shy face, she could not help but feel puzzled.
" Miss Mu, I know that Miss Mu's wedding day is in a few days, so I can't go and congratulate you. This…" As the waiter spoke, he took out a small cloth bag and handed it to Mu Qingyi."Take this as a congratulatory gift for Miss Mu.”
Mu Qingyi heard this and was about to open the bag in her hand, but she was stopped by the shop assistant.""Miss Mu, this thing is too shabby. You should open it after you go back.”
Hearing this, Mu Qingyi put the cloth bag in her hand into her pocket and said sincerely to the shop assistant,""I hope you can go to my wedding.”
When the waiter heard this, his eyes immediately sparkled. He looked at Mu Qingyi excitedly and said,""Can I really go?"
Mu Qingyi smiled and nodded.
"Thank you for not abandoning Miss Mu, this lowly one will definitely go with Physician Ji to congratulate her.”The shop assistant said excitedly.
Mu Qingyi only smiled when she heard that. She turned around and left Jiren Hall.
However, after walking for a short distance, Mu Qingyi saw a familiar figure standing not far away. She could not help but raise her eyebrows and walk over.
"Miss Mu!" Lan Feng, who was dressed in blue, bowed to Mu Qingyi and said," Young Master wants to see Miss Mu."”
The young master Lan Feng mentioned was Tang Ze, the young master of the Tang Sect who had not appeared for many days. Lan Feng was one of Tang Ze's blue-clothed guards.
Hearing that Tang Ze was still in the capital, Mu Qingyi thought of something and nodded, preparing to meet Tang Ze.
This time, Lan Feng did not bring Mu Qingyi to the market. Instead, they went to a more remote place in the south of the city. Although Mu Qingyi's eyes were slightly puzzled, she did not say anything.
As they walked, the two of them stopped in front of a small house in the south of the city.
Lan Feng went up and knocked on the door. An old man came out to open the door. When he saw that it was Lan Feng, he invited the two of them in without saying anything.
As Lan Feng passed through the front hall and came to the backyard, she saw Tang Ze sitting alone under the Acacia tree, staring at the teacup in his hand in a daze.
"Young Master, Miss Mu is here." Lan Feng reminded.
When Tang Ze heard this, his body trembled and he turned to look at Mu Qingyi.
Mu Qingyi then realized that Tang Ze's eyes were bloodshot. Looking at the shadow under his eyes, it seemed that he had not rested well for a long time.
When Tang Ze saw Mu Qingyi, a light flashed in his eyes, but it quickly dissipated. It was as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he stopped.
This Tang Ze was very different from the Tang Ze that Mu Qingyi knew. Mu Qingyi could not help but feel a little guilty. She had already noticed Tang Ze's feelings long ago, but she never cared.
Now, it was as if his state of mind was somewhat different.
With this thought in mind, Mu Qingyi quietly took a few steps forward and sat beside Tang Ze.
Looking at Mu Qingyi, Tang Ze finally sighed and said,""I'm leaving."
" Mm…" Mu Qingyi replied. She did not know what to say to Tang Ze.
When Tang Ze heard this, he pursed his lips and a hint of conflict flashed in his eyes.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:082820187:34PM
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