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"Ah..." Mo Xier groaned, "I finally managed to forget, and you remind me!"
Green Wisteria shook her head, unable to do anything about it. "We need to make a decision."
"Isn't what I said clear enough?"
Mo Xier's expression was serious. "I never intended to climb the social ladder. Some may think the palace is rich and noble, something to strive for, but I don't see it that way! In my heart, there has always been only one person. With him, no one else can enter."
"The person you're talking about is Night General, right?" Green Wisteria asked.
Mo Xier fell silent. That cold and resolute face seemed to be right in front of her, the expression steadfast, bringing her comfort. Just when Green Wisteria thought she had fallen asleep, Mo Xier lightly sighed, "There will be no one else but him."
Seemingly envious, Green Wisteria turned her head to look at her thin profile. "I devoted myself wholeheartedly, thinking I would not inquire into the mundane world, yet I stepped into the dirtiest mire of this realm. You are different; you still have choices!"
"Do I really have a choice?" Mo Xier laughed bitterly. "If I could choose, today would not have unfolded like this."
The two fell silent, as scenes from the afternoon replayed in their minds like a movie's prologue:
"The Empress Dowager is unwell; my son truly does not wish to provoke her anger."
Li Ye felt somewhat embarrassed. As an emperor, he only wanted one woman but faced such numerous obstacles. In front of that woman, any man in the world would feel humiliated.
Hearing this, the Empress Dowager coughed in anger, her whole body trembling violently: "Cough... cough cough..."
Mo Xier wanted to step forward to comfort her, but was stopped by the Empress Dowager's hand gesture, leaving her feeling somewhat awkward.
Seeing this, Green Wisteria pulled her to her side and signaled with her eyes before approaching the Empress Dowager to gently ease the situation. "Empress Dowager, please do not be angry; excessive anger is harmful to your health! The Emperor acted out of urgency, so please calm down."
The Empress Dowager's emotions gradually softened as she glanced at the two women who bore a striking resemblance to each other. She sighed inwardly, reflecting on how different people have different fates.
After a moment of thought, she continued trying to persuade the other party. "Your Majesty, I truly like this girl Mo Xier. If I could adopt her as my Adopted Daughter, it would fulfill her filial piety towards me and allow her to stay by my side at all times. What could be better than that?"
Li Ye understood the Empress Dowager's good intentions. Keeping Mo Xier in the palace would help him let go of his feelings and bridge the gap between him and Night Star.
It would also serve as a way to restrain Night Star. After all, once someone has tasted power and held significant authority for a long time, it becomes very difficult to relinquish it easily.
The allure of power is something that no one in this world can resist!
He understood this better than anyone.
However, looking at the beautiful woman beside him, he truly did not want to give up. This was his first experience of being rejected.
An inexplicable sense of conquest made him eager to use every means possible to "subdue" this woman and make her bow down to him!
But she remained unmoved! In her heart and mind, there was only Night Star—his only friend, that warrior!
Li Ye felt indignant. Why? What exactly was he lacking compared to him?
To speak of noble status, how can a mere general compare to the Sovereign?
When it comes to immense wealth, Night Star is even more incomparable!
What women value is nothing more than these, isn't it? It's truly too easy to satisfy them!
As long as you provide her with silks and satins, luxurious clothing and food, jewelry and jade, endless Wealth and Glory, she will whisper the sweetest words of love to you, offering her most delicate body and the most pleasant sounds.
But why, why does everything change when it comes to Mo Xier?
He thought for a long time and finally understood!
It was simply because Night Star encountered her first, while he was just a step behind!
It doesn't matter; it's just a matter of time. As long as he is willing, he can turn the situation around at any moment. Who could refuse a man who brings the world's most precious things right before you?
Moreover, this man is the Sovereign of the Nine-Five, who is willing to offer you his true heart!
But why, why won't the Empress Dowager even give him this opportunity?
She won't believe in such a small matter; why does she always think that without Night Star as his right-hand support, he would struggle to stand on his own? Is it true that this emperor is so incompetent that he needs the protection of a warrior to stabilize the Empire?
Thinking of this, a surge of frustration welled up inside him, and his tone became quite rude: "Empress Dowager wants a daughter; there are plenty of girls in the world who wish to be your daughter, but only Mo Xier cannot! My son has said all he can; I hope Empress Dowager can understand."
"You..." The Empress Dowager never expected the Emperor to go against her wishes like this. Her face turned red with anger as the mother and son faced off, creating a tense atmosphere.
"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, please allow a word from a commoner."
Mo Xier did not want the situation to worsen. If the Emperor continued to act irrationally, even the "understanding" between her and the Empress Dowager would likely be lost. Without the Empress Dowager's protection, she would truly be in a precarious position within the palace.
The Empress Dowager's expression was grim as she looked at her with displeasure. "If you had followed the rules, how could such a situation arise, causing discord between you and me? Leave now; there is no room for discussion here."
Mo Xier felt a lump in her throat. What an unreasonable old woman! She clearly knew her son was blinded by desire and couldn't control himself, yet she shifted the blame onto her, implying that she had seduced the Emperor. It was truly infuriating!
Just moments ago, she had insisted on recognizing Mo Xier as her goddaughter, but now she turned her back on her faster than flipping a page.
But now that she was under this roof, what could she do? She had no choice but to withdraw.
Li Ye saw her being reprimanded and couldn't help but feel a surge of heroism. "It's all my fault. If the Empress Dowager wants to blame someone, let it be me. It has nothing to do with Mo Xier."
Any mother in the world would feel just as the Empress Dowager did at that moment—angry at her son and disdainful of the woman he defended.
"Enough! Emperor, have you lost your mind? Open your eyes and see clearly; all subjects in this realm are your people. You bear great responsibility; how can you indulge in personal feelings?"
At this point, the Empress Dowager no longer cared about saving face for the Emperor. She pointed at Mo Xier and said, "Just days ago, she told me with her own mouth that she only had eyes for you. Are you really going to become another tyrant like Yin Zhou for her?"
"Empress Dowager, your words are too severe." Li Ye was angered to hear the Empress Dowager compare him to that fallen monarch. "With you here, how could I ever become a tyrant?"
The implication is that the Empress Dowager is overstepping her bounds.
As soon as these words were spoken, Mo Xier felt a tightening in her heart: this was going to cause trouble!
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was immediately taken aback, tears welling up in her eyes. She never expected that the son she had raised would utter such rebellious words because of a woman. The pain in her heart was indescribable!
Li Ye regretted his words as soon as he spoke them. Seeing the Empress Dowager in distress made him feel worse than anyone else. However, in front of the woman he loved, he could not lower himself, so he chose to remain silent.
Mo Xier sighed and shook her head as she stepped forward, gently patting the Empress Dowager's back while saying, "Empress Dowager, please do not be angry. His Majesty was just caught up in the moment and spoke thoughtlessly. In fact, when you were suffering from abdominal pain earlier, His Majesty was also anxious outside, which shows his filial heart."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager felt somewhat better but still appeared somewhat displeased. "If he truly were filial, how could he speak so disrespectfully?"
Li Ye felt deep regret in his heart. Seeing that the Empress Dowager's mood had eased somewhat, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Empress Dowager, please take care of your health. If it truly is because of your unfilial son that your condition worsens, I would be unable to bear the consequences."
"Do not speak such ominous words." After all, she was a mother who always cared for her son. The Empress Dowager glanced approvingly at Mo Xier, and her displeasure faded a little. "You are also a good child. I was upset earlier and said a few harsh words; do not take it to heart."
"Your words are truly humbling for a commoner." Mo Xier smiled lightly and then changed the subject. "If I could become your adopted daughter, it would be a blessing earned over several lifetimes."
Hearing this, the Empress Dowager looked at her with some surprise: "That would naturally be wonderful."
"No!" Li Ye said anxiously. Seeing the Empress Dowager's expression change again, he quickly added, "Adopting a daughter is a significant matter; we should have the Imperial Astronomical Bureau calculate it properly. There is no need to rush into this!"
The Empress Dowager rolled her eyes slightly. "In that case, let the Imperial Astronomical Bureau take Mo Xier's birth date and calculate it before choosing an auspicious day."
Li Ye felt somewhat reassured in his heart; as long as this matter was not set in stone, there would always be room for maneuver.
Soon after, the Chief Physicians from the Imperial Medical Institute hurried over. After examining the Empress Dowager's pulse and finding it stable, they prescribed two warming tonics. After Li Ye reviewed them, they handed the prescriptions to the eunuch in charge of preparing the medicine to take to the pharmacy.
Mo Xier felt as if Li Ye's gaze was like a laser beam, constantly following her, making her feel uncomfortable as if she had a thorn in her back.
Green Wisteria appropriately stepped forward to block that intense gaze. "You've been busy for so long; why don't you take a break? I can take care of the Empress Dowager here."
Mo Xier knew that Green Wisteria was helping her find an excuse to slip away. After all, it was the Buddha Hall, and the Emperor would not pursue her there to confess his feelings. She nodded gratefully.
"Now that you mention it, I do feel a bit tired. With the people from the Imperial Medical Institute here, they should be able to handle things. I'll take my leave now; I still need to continue copying scriptures."
Li Ye intended to stop her but held back upon seeing Mo Xier yawning repeatedly. He forced a concerned smile and said, "Thanks to you today; otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do!"
Mo Xier took a half step back, maintaining a certain distance. "It is a commoner's fortune to help His Majesty and the Empress Dowager relieve their worries." After saying this, she bowed and gracefully left.
With the Imperial Medical Institute personnel attending to matters and a temporary calm between the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, her mood had stabilized significantly. Considering that the Emperor had to attend court early in the morning, she urged Li Ye to return to the palace for rest.
Li Ye had been worried all day and was now fatigued. After giving one last careful reminder, he took his leave!
Upon returning to his quarters, after Zhang Zehai assisted him with washing up, he cautiously observed his expression and asked, "Your Majesty, whose name will you select from the consorts today?"
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