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At this moment, during the ministers' dismissal from the Court Session, two exceptionally radiant figures stood before them, drawing everyone's attention. Upon seeing them, all were astonished!
Mo Xier was so beautiful, standing beside Night Star. The atmosphere around them was surprisingly harmonious, without a hint of discord.
Almost everyone's gaze was fixated on the woman's appearance, as if she were glowing, making it difficult for their eyes to look away.
Such intense scrutiny made her want to shrink behind Night Star.
However, her pride would not allow it. Faced with so many people's attention, she straightened her back even more, exuding an aura that matched the man beside her. Yet, her tight grip on his arm betrayed her nervousness.
As Jiang Huai exited the court, he immediately spotted the two standing at the entrance and frowned slightly as he approached.
His assessing gaze fell upon the woman beside him, and there was no concealing his surprise in his eyes. "Isn't this Miss Mo? Why aren't you staying at the General's residence? What are you doing here?" His tone carried a hint of questioning.
Night Star maintained his indifferent expression and respectfully bowed, saying, "She has made contributions in controlling the Plague. His Majesty ordered me to bring her into the palace."
The Chancellor nodded slightly but continued to let his gaze linger on the woman, making it quite uncomfortable.
Stepping slightly forward to block the line of sight between them, Night Star's actions were filled with protectiveness. "Uncle, since court has already adjourned, you should return home to rest. You are getting older; there’s no need to keep your focus solely on court matters."
The implication was clear: he disapproved of his uncle meddling in affairs due to his age!
Unexpectedly, Jiang Huai did not get angry but instead laughed. His laughter drew everyone's attention, making them even more curious about the three of them.
He reached out and patted Night Star's shoulder, his eyes filled with teasing. "No wonder your mother keeps saying you've grown up; it turns out you've grown up like this. With such great military achievements weighing on you, have you forgotten how to respect your elders?"
In the end, there was a hint of pressure in his words, and his eyes were fixed on the person before him like a hawk.
The man's expression showed no change; he remained as indifferent as before, but the corners of his mouth slowly curled into a smile. "This all relies on the Emperor's nurturing. Without the Emperor, there would be no Night Star today."
With a smile and full of warmth, Jiang Huai made it difficult to discern what he was truly thinking at that moment. "One should not forget the well-digger when drinking water; I only hope you do not forget your roots because of unrelated people and matters!"
The slightly warning words only elicited a nod from the man, his respectful demeanor unchanged. "The Emperor is still waiting for us, Uncle. We should take our leave."
Jiang Huai nodded in acknowledgment, his gaze never leaving the woman throughout their exchange.
Once away from him, Mo Xier felt a significant sense of relief. Following Night Star, she slowly stepped through the gates of the palace, and the surrounding environment suddenly became much quieter.
Her delicate hands unconsciously brushed against the mottled city walls, feeling a coolness that seemed to chill her very heart.
What unknown secrets lay hidden within these thick walls? How much blood had been shed in every dynasty? With a soft sigh, she lowered her gaze and refrained from looking around, content to stay behind the man.
Everything she did was keenly observed by him. His deep-set eyes darkened slightly with confusion; this woman was like water—clear on the surface but difficult to fathom beneath.
After walking for a while, a young eunuch approached them; it was none other than Little Li, a capable attendant by the Emperor's side.
After bowing slightly, Little Li said, "Night General, please follow me. Lord Liu has arrived earlier and has been waiting for you for quite some time."
Nodding slightly, Night Star followed Little Li ahead. Being someone close to the Emperor, he only glanced at the woman once before averting his gaze, which allowed her to feel much more at ease.
She had originally thought they would meet the Emperor in some palace but was surprised to find it was in the Imperial Garden!
In Full Bloom, although it was clearly early spring, they had already seen flowers in the Imperial Garden that were typically only seen in the height of summer. It truly was a luxurious life.
On a small island in the lake, a pavilion appeared before them, where two men had long been waiting. As they moved forward, the expansive blue water stretched endlessly, presenting a unique charm. Following behind Night Star, she lowered her head even more.
"Your servant pays respects to Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!" She bowed respectfully, not missing a single formality or being careless in her manners.
The Emperor rose and graciously helped him up, his eyes filled with admiration. "My Lord, please rise. There is no need for such formalities."
His gaze then shifted to the woman behind him. With her head lowered like a docile rabbit, she radiated a gentle glow in the Emperor's eyes.
Feeling the gaze ahead of her, she lowered her head even further and slowly performed the gesture that Night Star had taught her that morning. "Commoner pays respects to Your Majesty, may you have peace and prosperity."
A pair of steady and strong hands lifted her up, and her nose was suddenly filled with the scent of Dragon Fragrance—rich yet not overpowering, only making one feel comfortable.
A deep voice came from above her. "Rise, let me take a good look at this Remarkable Woman who can cure the Plague; I am quite curious."
Slowly lifting her head, she finally saw the man's true appearance. In their gaze locked together, she clearly noticed his pupils constricting in surprise.
Her ethereal beauty was such that even he, as Emperor, had never encountered a woman so stunning.
A smile blossomed on his face as he couldn't help but exclaim twice: "Good! Good! Truly there is a Fair Lady in the North, unparalleled and independent! Such beauty could indeed topple nations!"
The Emperor did not hold back his praise; as soon as he saw her appearance, poetry spilled from his lips.
"Your Majesty flatters me; Commoner is merely an ordinary woman and certainly not the extraordinary Fair Lady you speak of." She humbly lowered her gaze, not allowing herself to feel proud due to anyone's compliments.
"The Emperor may not know, but this Miss Mo is truly exceptional. Even the Old Doctor couldn't cure the Plague, yet she can handle it with ease. One can only imagine how rare this Miss Mo is!"
Liu Qiankun had been in Yonghe City for quite some time and was somewhat familiar with her. Hearing the Emperor praise her, he naturally chimed in.
"Oh? Is that so?" The Emperor's interest was piqued, and his gaze towards her became increasingly playful. "Then you must tell me more about her; I am quite curious."
After saying this, he turned to Night Star, his expression somewhat strange as he pointedly remarked, "My Lord Night Star really knows how to keep secrets. If it weren't for the Plague, I wouldn't know when I could meet such a Remarkable Woman. If you don't speak frankly, I will definitely not let you go!"
With these words, anyone could hear the Emperor's intention; he wanted to keep the woman in the palace!
His heart sank instantly. Before entering the palace, Night Star had worried about such a situation occurring. He never expected that after the Emperor saw her, he would actually entertain this idea!
He regretted once again having made this woman look so beautiful! Now that the Emperor had seen her true appearance, it was too late to think of any way out.
Mo Xier, however, appeared completely at ease, unaware that danger had already approached her. A smile slowly blossomed on her face; at that moment, it seemed as if all surrounding sounds had vanished, leaving only the sound of flowers blooming.
That smile was like the sunlight of spring—bright and comforting. A gentle breeze blew through, lifting her hair and silently radiating charm.
Back and forth, the four of them in the pavilion by the lake seemed to be enjoying their conversation immensely. Morning quickly passed into Lunch time and then into Dinner time in the blink of an eye.
"Your Majesty, Liuli Hall is fully prepared and just waiting for you to arrive to start the banquet," Little Li stepped forward to announce, reminding them of the time.
Seeing that it was getting late and the banquet arranged earlier in the palace was about to begin, the Emperor hastily wrapped up their conversation, his gaze towards her filled with satisfaction.
"The palace's evening banquet is about to start; why not accompany me? This is a welcome banquet held for you all. With the Plague perfectly resolved, we must celebrate properly."
After speaking, he attempted to grab the woman's hand, but Mo Xier reacted quickly, instinctively dodging and leaving his hand grasping at air.
The emperor's expression instantly stiffened, and the woman took a few steps back, her face calm as if nothing had happened. She bowed and said, "A commoner can only follow behind the emperor; how could I walk alongside you? It truly embarrasses this commoner."
No one knew how much her heart trembled beneath her seemingly tranquil exterior!
This was not the modern world; there were no human rights here. The man before her held the power of life and death, and a moment's carelessness could cost her life! Yet she was genuinely unaccustomed to being touched by strangers; her earlier dodge was almost a reflexive response.
Everyone present witnessed their interaction. Liu Qiankun felt a pang of anxiety for her; the emperor's intentions were so obvious, yet this woman dared to refuse? It was truly rare in the world!
Meanwhile, Night Star clenched his hands tightly behind his back; if he had been holding something, it would have likely turned to dust by now.
He was unaware of his nearly obsessive possessiveness over Mo Xier, an emotion that made him feel as if no one else should touch her, nearly clouding his ability to think clearly.
The emperor appeared momentarily stunned but quickly regained his composure, though his smile seemed somewhat forced. "This is fine," he said, then stepped forward toward the banquet palace.
The woman followed behind him, gradually slowing her pace and casually leaning against Night Star.
The tension that had filled her body relaxed instantly upon contact with the man's clothing, as if she had found support; her expression softened considerably.
Realizing that the woman was gripping his clothing, Night Star felt his mood lift significantly. The earlier gloom dissipated, and his previously cold demeanor showed some change.
"You scared me! For a moment there, I thought I might lose my life!" He carefully patted his chest with his hand, looking as if he were still recovering from shock.
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