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Mei Shuang was completely unaware that she had exposed herself.
She was only complaining in her heart about how complicated the emperor's clothing was. It was just like a woman's attire, with layers of undergarments and outer garments. Wasn't it hot?
After finally tying the belt around Xiao Luo's waist, she looked at her handiwork with satisfaction. Not bad for a first attempt; it looked quite professional.
Just as she tilted her head up, she caught sight of Xiao Luo's dark eyes gazing at her with an ominous glint, as if turbulent waves were swirling within.
She felt a bit puzzled, but then suddenly realized that it was just because it took a bit longer than expected. Was it really necessary to have such a grim expression?
"I saved you from peril last night, and this is how you repay me?" Xiao Luo looked at Mei Shuang, who was beaming with pride over her accomplishment, then glanced at the loose and sagging clothes she wore, scolding her with a dark face.
He thought to himself that this woman had become too accustomed to freedom; even putting on clothes turned into such a mess. He needed to put in some serious effort to teach her a lesson.
Mei Shuang was speechless.
Loose and sagging? Besides, she was still sore all over; she had endured the discomfort just to dress him properly, and he still wasn't satisfied.
Xiao Luo rearranged his own clothes and said coldly, "Come back to the palace with me. If I catch your Poison, you will be torn apart by five horses!"
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Madam never expected that her little game would backfire so badly this time. Not only had she received money that shouldn't have been taken, but she had also offended someone she shouldn't have.
At around four in the morning, Madam thought that the necessary tasks had been mostly completed, so she instructed someone to unlock the door. To her surprise, both individuals inside were dressed neatly and showed no signs of having done anything at all.
Madam, although taken aback, didn't care about the situation. She had found the person for you, and whatever happened between the two of you afterward had nothing to do with her.
The reason she came over was entirely because she had been scolded harshly by Lin Tian'er last night. She valued her reputation and couldn't bear such humiliation, so she came to collect her debt.
Standing in front of the unfamiliar man, she glanced at the furious Lin Tian'er, whose face was flushed with anger, and at the calm man beside her, feeling quite dismissive.
She had just heard her subordinates report that this man seemed to have some background, so she took a closer look at him.
Comforting herself internally, she thought that there were many wealthy merchants coming and going every day; weren't they all well-dressed? She couldn't see much threat from this man, who was leisurely waving his folding fan. Although he exuded a subtle yet imposing aura, overall he didn't seem particularly threatening. Besides, five thousand taels of silver was neither too much nor too little; was it really worth making such a fuss?
However, the rules of their profession dictated that being polite brings wealth. Even though she felt unwilling inside, she forced a rather unpleasant smile on her face. "Sir, I see you're new here. I went through quite a bit of trouble yesterday to find the young lady, only to be met with such harsh words. It's truly difficult for me over this small amount of silver."
Seeing Madam shamelessly demanding money, Lin Tian'er, who was already furious, could no longer contain her anger. She stepped forward and grabbed Madam's clothes before delivering a crisp slap. "How dare you! You greedy Madam, trying to trick me here! Where have you taken her?!"
The slap was solid enough to make Madam spin around. Dazed from the unexpected blow, Madam was infuriated and prepared to call for help to deal with this insolent girl. However, she heard the unfamiliar man close his fan and calmly say, "Every profession has its own rules. If you take the silver, you must fulfill your end of the bargain. Look closely; this young lady is someone we agreed upon."
It turned out they seemed to know each other.
Madam was instantly choked with anger but relied on her position as a local authority. Especially after being humiliated by Lin Tian'er, she felt unwilling to back down. Seeing Lin Tian'er's stance made it clear that she was not her match. With a glance, she signaled several men stationed outside to come in. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian'er didn't take them seriously at all; after dodging a few attacks with agility, she swiftly kicked the thugs out.
Madam was shocked and stepped back in surprise. Lin Tian'er dusted herself off and proudly raised her head. "If you don't speak up now, they will belong to you!"
After being startled, Madam took a few steps back and was about to flee when Lin Tian'er pulled her back. In fear, Madam cried for mercy, willing to return the money but refusing to answer Lin Tian'er's questions.
The unfamiliar man noticed something and asked Lin Tian'er to let go of her. He stepped forward and offered a price of ten thousand taels.
Madam thought to herself that even if he offered one hundred thousand taels now, she wouldn't dare accept it; life was more important than money.
Lin Tian'er was furious when she realized that her martial skills and gold were of no use. It was already early morning, and she had no idea how Lin Shoutong was doing. If anything went wrong, it would be disastrous for her.
After a standoff with Madam, she stomped her foot and decided to go out and look for him herself. Before leaving, she made sure to ask the refined man’s name, as she would need to inquire about it when she saw Lin Shoutong again.
In the vast Miaochun Tower, finding someone was not easy, especially at this hour when everyone was still asleep, making it eerily quiet.
Under the cover of night, a charming figure wandered up the stairs of Miaochun Tower.
After searching for a long time, Lin Tian'er still could not find Mei Shuang.
This matter was not something to be publicized, and besides, she had no idea if Lin Shoutong had succeeded. If she disturbed Mei Shuang during her "business," the consequences would be beyond her ability to handle.
It wasn't until dawn broke that Lin Tian'er returned dejectedly to the room where she had arranged to meet Mei Shuang, only to find a man standing inside.
Lin Tian'er was ready to explode with anger. Damn it, this Madam was infuriating! She had found another man for her. Just as she was about to kick him out with a cold expression, the man turned around and said, "The person you were looking for is safe and sound. You need to come back to the palace with me immediately."
Lin Tian'er exchanged a few brief words with the man before hurriedly leaving Miaochun Tower. The man with the folding fan stood above and watched the scene unfold, positioned perfectly to hear Lin Tian'er’s conversation with him.
Back to the palace?
He waved his fan, and a meaningful glint flickered in his amber eyes...
In the Imperial Garden of the palace, the water was clear and rippling gently. The banks were adorned with vibrant flowers and lush willows, creating a scene of prosperity. Walking through it felt like being immersed in an ocean of flowers.
This was Lin Tian'er's first opportunity to visit the back garden of the Imperial Garden, a place where ordinary concubines could not go. The luxury of the back garden left her in awe, contrasting sharply with Mei Shuang's indifferent demeanor as they walked ahead.
Lin Tian'er took a deep breath of the sweet air. "Lin Shoutong, you are so fortunate to walk here every day; it feels completely different. If there were a Jade Pool in the heavens, it wouldn't be much different."
Mei Shuang sat down on a swing and sighed.
Looking around, although the flowers bloomed like a sea, the distant high walls were still faintly visible.
Since returning these past few days, apart from the palace maids leading her to a luxurious palace nearby, she hadn't seen anyone for several days. Although the maids took good care of her, there was no word from Xiao Luo about what she should do next. At the very least, he should clarify whether he had been infected by her.
According to Mei Ru, after taking her medicine, the poison would be detoxified by a man's masculine energy without affecting either of them. However, Mei Shuang still felt uneasy about the so-called possibility of infection that she had fabricated when leaving the palace. What if it turned out to be true?
Days passed without any bad rumors circulating. She casually inquired with a few maids and learned that although the emperor had been busy with official duties lately, he was eating well and had no health issues. This made Mei Shuang unhappy.
Damn it! They brought me back to the palace and then just left me alone. Is this what they call "staying in the palace for observation"?
According to her original plan, Mei Shuang intended to find someone to detoxify her with her eyes closed and then take the opportunity to escape. After all, needing detoxification was one thing; more importantly, she knew too much.
During her conversation with Mei Ru in Heavenly Prison, she had left herself an escape route. Mei Ru gave her the antidote because she had left a way out in her words; a life for a life was not something to be taken lightly.
Mei Ru was an incredibly formidable character. If her life weren't at stake, how could she dare to provoke someone as cunning as her? Knowing too much also meant having an enemy like Mei Ru!
It was likely that Mei Ru wanted her dead more than anyone else right now.
Mei Shuang absentmindedly swung on the swing, her toes dragging on the ground as she sighed heavily. Walls have ears; surely what she and Mei Ru discussed had already reached the emperor's ears.
Seeing that Mei Shuang still looked troubled, Lin Tian'er shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Lin Shoutong, can you please cheer up? Look at your forehead; the dark marks are gone. You're completely healthy now. Besides, surviving great calamities brings blessings. The emperor is willing to sacrifice for you; what else do you have to worry about?"
Mei Shuang raised her eyes to look at Lin Tian'er and gave a helpless expression that seemed to say "you don't understand." Damn it! It's precisely because the emperor has devoted himself to me that I am worried!
If this were said about another woman, Lin Tian'er would definitely think it was pretentious.
How many emperors are there in the world? Moreover, many have seen the emperor's face, but how many have seen the emperor's true body? How many women in the world have such fortune? Furthermore, it was the emperor himself who pursued her to a place like Miaochun Tower, known for its entertainment.
When Lin Tian'er learned of this, her eyes nearly popped out in shock. You always say that the emperor is heartless and insist on going out to find a cure for yourself, but what happened? After all that fuss, you ended up right back where you started.
Lin Tian'er shook her head and gave Mei Shuang a look that said, "You, Lin Shoutong, are too ungrateful!"
Mei Shuang smiled wryly. "Lin Tian'er, you haven't been home for days; your family must be worried."
"They all know where I am, so they’re not worried. But Lin Yuan hasn’t heard from you in a while; he’s probably going crazy with worry..."
Lin Tian'er lamented, "Poor my infatuated cousin. If he knew you had become the emperor's woman at this moment, he would probably regret it to death..."
Mentioning Lin Yuan suddenly reminded Mei Shuang of the clever little girl Xiangcao who was by Yun Kong's side. She wondered how that little girl was doing.
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