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The banquet soon came to an end. When Mo Xiao Li and Mu Junqi stood up, everyone else hurriedly followed suit and loudly said, "We bid farewell to Your Majesty, Empress."
Mo Xiao Li said in a deep voice, "If there are no matters to discuss, you may all leave." After saying this, they left Yun Jin Palace. As soon as they stepped outside, a gust of cold air blew over them; it was already pitch dark outside. Mo Xiao Li held Mu Junqi tightly in his arms. Seeing this, Ziyue quickly handed over a heater, and at that moment, they finally felt much more comfortable. Then the two of them walked toward the nearby Imperial Carriage.
The Consorts from the harem also came out. Upon seeing Mu Junqi sitting with the Emperor in the Imperial Carriage, they were all extremely jealous and glared at her under the moonlight until they left.
Meanwhile, Mu Yueqing had run out from the banquet and was shivering because she was wearing very little clothing. Just then, Ruiqing caught up from behind and draped her own clothing over her shoulders, saying hurriedly, "Your Highness, you must take care of your health! What if you catch a cold?"
However, Mu Yueqing was overwhelmed with anger at that moment. She looked at Ruiqing with irritation and brushed off the clothing she had just been given. Taking a step forward, she said, "Did you not say that if I dressed like this, the Emperor would surely like me? Why did he humiliate me in front of so many people? Tell me!"
Ruiqing picked up the clothing and quickly replied, "Your Highness, no matter what happens, you should put on your clothes first. Although today... what's most important is your health. If you fall ill, there will be no chance at all."
Hearing this, Mu Yueqing finally put on the clothing. She felt she had embarrassed herself too much in the hall today. Thinking about Mo Xiao Li's expression at that time made her unable to hold back her tears. Was it simply because she was the sister of that Wretched Woman that she was hated so much?
Lost in thought as she walked forward, it wasn't long before they reached the palace gate. Ruiqing saw this and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, let's hurry inside. I still have something to tell you about today's events."
After hearing her words, Mu Yueqing walked inside and immediately turned around to ask, "What do you want to tell me?"
"Your Highness, don't you think today was really strange? There has always been a custom for concubines to perform at the New Year's Eve banquet. Why did the Emperor get so angry today? There are two possibilities: one is that he felt jealous seeing you dressed so revealingly; the second reason could be related to the Empress."
"Are you talking about that Wretched Woman?" Her voice involuntarily rose a few pitches, and her face flushed with anger.
Ruiqing quickly reassured her, "Your Highness, don't you think it's possible that this is because the Emperor likes you?"
Mu Yueqing merely curled her lips and said, "Anything is possible, but it definitely isn't this. If he was angry because he liked me, he wouldn't have humiliated me in front of so many people. Didn't you hear what he just said?"
"I did hear it, but that's not impossible—"
"Enough. In my opinion, it must be because that Wretched Woman said something to the Emperor. Otherwise, it wouldn't be like this. I must make her experience the pain I felt today!"
Ruiqing stood by and watched Mu Yueqing, feeling a bit frightened. She had heard some rumors about her long ago, describing her as gentle, kind, and humble, but she never expected her to be such an arrogant and ruthless person.
Meanwhile, in Qinxiang Garden, when Mo Xiao Li and Mu Junqi returned together, they saw Consort Xi standing there with some confusion. Upon seeing them arrive, she hurried over to greet them. After bowing to both of them, she said, "Your Majesty, tonight is New Year's Eve. I believe it should be a time for family reunion, so I brought the Little Prince over. Tomorrow I will come back to find him. If the Empress Dowager asks about it, just say that I am feeling well tonight and worry about passing anything to the Little Prince." As she spoke, she smiled gently.
Mo Xiao Li and Mu Junqi did not expect her purpose for coming would be this. Mo Xiao Li immediately smiled and walked over to look into her eyes, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's no trouble at all; as long as you remember me, Consort," Consort Xi replied softly before shyly lowering her head.
Mu Junqi felt a moment of daze. She knew that there were no kind-hearted people in the harem, but seeing Consort Xi like this made her start to doubt whether she had been wrong in her initial judgment. In fact, she felt quite happy that Consort Xi had brought back the Little Prince; she was now filled with gratitude.
Stepping forward, she said, "Sister Consort Xi, thank you so much for thinking of us like this. If you have time in the future, please come to this palace more often to strengthen our bond."
Mo Xiao Li remained silent but nodded in agreement. Consort Xi became even more embarrassed and lowered her head again, saying, "Your Highness, don't you think it's better if I am a bit clumsy? It's getting chilly outside; you should return early. I take my leave." With that, she bowed again and turned to leave in her palanquin.
Watching Consort Xi depart, Mo Xiao Li suddenly spoke up: "I didn't expect Consort Xi to be so considerate." After saying that, she looked at Mu Junqi and added, "Let's hurry inside; it's cold outside." With that, she wrapped her arm around Mu Junqi's and led her inside.
Just as they entered, they heard the laughter of the Little Prince from within. Tears immediately welled up in Mu Junqi's eyes; it was a moment of joy. Mo Xiao Li turned around and saw this scene, recalling what had happened earlier with some confusion as she looked at her.
As soon as they walked in, Liu Wet Nurse came forward, greeted the two, and said, "The Little Prince has finally returned." Mu Junqi could no longer contain his joy and quickly stepped forward to lift him from Liu Wet Nurse's arms, while Mo Xiao Li also moved behind her to look at the little one in her embrace.
The Little Prince seemed to sense something; he was kicking his feet randomly and babbling away, which made the people behind him laugh. Ziyue stepped forward and happily said, "The Little Prince is really smart; he has learned to talk at such a young age."
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone else joined in the laughter, and Mu Junqi added with a smile, "Yes, you little rascal, have you missed the Empress Dowager during this time?"
The Little Prince seemed to understand and laughed in response, then opened his mouth to say something unintelligible. Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li also laughed and said to Mu Junqi, "I didn't expect this little guy to be so obedient; it will be much easier to educate him in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone laughed again. Mu Junqi quickly said, "Your Majesty, you are mistaken; this Han Zhe is not obedient at all; he's clearly mischievous!"
Mo Xiao Li looked on without speaking but smiled as he gathered them into his arms. The others quietly retreated upon seeing this.
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