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Everyone looked on in fear at this scene, no one daring to speak first. Just then, Consort Xi suddenly stood up, walked in front of Mo Xiao Li, and said, "Your Majesty, Consort knows that you are feeling unwell right now, but your health is more important—."
Mo Xiao Li finally raised his eyes to look at her, his expression complex, then turned to Li Fusheng and said in a deep voice, "Let's go—" After saying that, he stepped away without looking back.
Watching Mo Xiao Li leave, the crowd exchanged glances, and then they heard Qian Zhao Yi suddenly speak up, "Sisters, you both are looking more beautiful than ever."
Consort Xi walked over and sat down, then looked at Qian Zhao Yi with a smile and said, "I really didn't expect Sister Zhao Yi to be so well-behaved. It seems that during this time you have truly understood many things, haven't you?"
Qian Zhao Yi felt a surge of anger inside; her hands were tightly clenched under her wide sleeves. However, she maintained her smile and said, "Previously, I was indeed lacking in decorum. After this time, I have understood many things, so I hope you can give me a chance," she added with a slight bow.
Seeing Qian Zhao Yi like this made Consort Xi's heart bloom with joy. Previously, she had been arrogant and dismissive of those in the harem. She never dreamed that one day she would see someone like Qian Zhao Yi bowing to her.
Yet her expression remained unchanged; her gentle demeanor made everyone unable to help but praise her. Then Mu Yueqing spoke up, "Sister Consort Xi, it's still early. Would you like to come to my palace for a visit?" She then looked at Qian Zhao Yi and said, "Sister Zhao Yi, if you have nothing else to do, you should also come to my palace for a visit."
Qian Zhao Yi stepped forward and said, "Sister is too kind. I still have some matters to attend to, so I cannot accompany you. I will take my leave now—" With that, she bowed slightly and left.
Watching Qian Zhao Yi leave, the two of them smiled.
At that moment, as Qian Zhao Yi walked away, her expression changed noticeably. How glorious she had been not long ago; now she found herself in such a state. No matter how she thought about it, she felt a surge of anger. Peach followed closely behind her and only stopped after they had walked quite a distance into the woods.
Turning around to look at Peach with some anger, she said, "Haven't you been investigating this matter all this time? Why has the Emperor suddenly changed so much?"
Peach looked at Qian Zhao Yi with some fear but steeled herself to say, "In response to the Empress's question, although we have sent many people to investigate this matter, the truth about Lord's situation has already come to light. The Emperor knows the details now; therefore, Lord's subordinates are hiding in the shadows and cannot investigate directly. This has slowed our progress; please forgive me."
Qian Zhao Yi listened, walked back and forth a few steps, and slightly furrowed her brows as if she were contemplating something. Peach didn't know what to do and could only wait quietly by the side. After a while, Qian Zhao Yi said, "Since that's the case, perhaps we should make some changes. Now that they are favored, we should target them. I want them to know the consequences of offending me."
Peach felt a bit frightened standing beside her but immediately said, "Your Highness, it's just that the Emperor still has some reservations about you. If you want to bring them down, you must first win the Emperor's heart."
"Yes, I understand. Let's put that matter aside for now and send a few people to Tianming Palace to check on the Emperor's daily life. That way, we can set specific plans."
Peach listened quietly and nodded, then whispered, "Your Highness, everyone's attention is currently on the other consorts, but you must be careful; after all, Consort Guifei still fears you somewhat."
Qian Zhao Yi nodded in response and began to walk back the way she came, saying as she walked, "Peach, starting today, we need to let everyone know our strength."
.......
Meanwhile in Nanyang, ever since reaching an agreement with Yun Cheng, Mu Junqi had stayed in her room all day long and refused to go out. No matter what Yun Cheng said, she would not agree.
At this moment, Mu Junqi sat by the window, gazing at the horizon, her mind constantly recalling past events and Mo Xiao Li. Since that day, Yun Cheng had sent people to investigate everything about Mo Xiao Li in Western Yan, so now she was well aware of his situation. She knew he was currently favoring every consort in the harem and had never once visited Little Prince, not even once!
Despite having countless doubts in her heart, she had no opportunity to ask him directly. Whenever night fell and silence enveloped her surroundings, she couldn't help but shed tears. She didn't know whether all those days and nights they spent together were genuine or feigned. She was unsure if he had been acting in front of her.
The originally steadfast feelings had become uncertain over time. Yet it was precisely because of this uncertainty that she realized she had unknowingly fallen deeply in love with him.
Just as she was lost in thought, the door was pushed open. Without needing to look, she knew it was Yun Cheng, so she continued to gaze outside until she felt a garment draped over her shoulders. Only then did she turn around to look at him.
Ignoring the distance in Mu Junqi's eyes, Yun Cheng smiled as he sat beside her and said, "The weather has been quite humid lately; you need to take care of yourself. Otherwise, you won't be able to return to Western Yan."
"If you let me go back now, perhaps none of this would have happened," Mu Junqi replied calmly.
Although every time she came here it was the same scene, Yun Cheng didn't care at all. He visited her every day, and even the maidservants who served her thought she was being unreasonable. The woman from Nanyang, who was the favorite of the Wise King, seemed worthless in front of her, which made everyone dislike her.
However, none of this mattered to Mu Junqi; she had grown accustomed to it. When she first entered the palace, everyone treated her this way, so she could spend these long days well even alone.
It seemed that because she had someone on her mind, each day was particularly hard to endure. Sitting by the window, she could sit there all day long. If Yun Cheng didn't come, she might forget how to communicate with others during that time.
Yun Cheng looked at Mu Junqi like this and felt a pang of heartache. He didn't know how to comfort her; after all, everything had happened because of him. He understood that it all stemmed from his actions and only hoped he hadn't made a mistake this time. But who could say for sure about such things?
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