Coming out of the imperial study, Mu Ge turned around and took a look at the slowly closing door behind her. She lightly flicked off non-existent dust from her clothes and followed the leading eunuch towards the empress dowagers palace.

  She had just entered the palace and was waiting in the imperial study.

  But unexpectedly, before waiting for the emperor, they waited for the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict from the empress dowager.

  It is said that after chatting with her, the emperor went to see the empress dowager and asked for her blessing.

  As a result, the emperor, who had not shown his face, did not know how to respond to this news and seemed to dismiss her like a servant. He even said something like, "Since the empress dowager wants to see you, I dont dare let her wait too long, so Ill go ahead first."

  Emperor, you little scoundrel, is it good for you to be so arbitrary?

  Mo Ges eyes were slightly cold as she observed the situation in the imperial palace while guessing the intention behind the emperors actions.

  Is he doing it for others to see, and still honoring Mus family? But then again, too lazy to waste his breath on her, so he simply dismissed her?

  Or is it that calling her into the palace today is a blatant humiliation of her?

  Wow!

  The emperors mind is like a needle at the bottom of the ocean.

  Mu Ge coldly snorted in her heart and shook her head, completely losing any good impression of this Qin Emperor.

  Of course, with the precarious situation of the Mu family now, its impossible for her to have a good impression of the culprit.

  Mo Ge clearly remembered what her aunt, Mo Lianrong, had said to her on the night she returned to the Mo Manor. Those one after another accidents took away the lives of the young generation of the Mo family.

  Auntie didnt believe it was an accident, and from her past life experiences, she didnt believe it either.

  So, who is the mastermind behind?

  It seems that as long as you find the person who least wants Mus family to continue growing, you can lock down the suspect.

  Who is that person?

  At this time, Mu Ge had already left the imperial study and turned to look back, but could only see the faint eaves and treetops. A hint of darkness flashed across her clear eyes, she gathered her emotions and followed the inner attendant of Cixiang Palace as they walked further and further away.

  Before Mu Qing entered the Cixiang Palace where Empress Dowager lived, she didnt know. Anyway, for her, it was the first time to enter the bedroom of the most noble woman in Qin State.

  Her gaze swept around in a circle, finally coming to rest on the kindly old man sitting high above.

  Mu Ge saluted calmly: "Mu Qing Ge pays respects to the Empress Dowager, may the Empress Dowager live for a thousand years, a thousand years, and ten thousand years."

  The empress dowager smiled and nodded.

  Just as she was about to speak, the sharp voice of Concubine Jiang rang out: "How dare you! Why do you pay military respects to Her Majesty instead of kneeling?"

  Mo Ge gave her a faint glance, his eyebrows slightly raised. In his heart, he thought: The palace is indeed a place where the most beautiful people in the world are hidden, who is this beautiful sister? And...

  Mo Ges sidelong glance fell on a young girl beside him, who bore some resemblance to the beautiful woman.

  The little girl is so cold, with a chilly face, as if everyone owes her money.

  She slightly pursed the corner of her mouth, and Mu Ge calmly withdrew her gaze. With her head held high and her chest out, she said to the empress dowager: "The Mu family has been serving in the military since my grandfathers generation. Although Im not talented, I also yearn for the golden armor and iron horses, the beating war drums. Therefore, in my opinion, giving you a military salute is the greatest respect." She wouldnt say that she didnt want to kneel to an unfamiliar old lady, so she deliberately did this.

  "You! Thats utterly absurd." Jiang Guifei was so angry that the ornaments on her head shook slightly.

  This stinky brat, still as arrogant as ever. His daughter, how can she be married off to this kind of person? Its all the empress dowagers fault, randomly matching them up and having the emperor decree a marriage.

  Thinking of this, Jiang Guifeis eyes towards the Empress Dowager were filled with hidden resentment.

  "It doesnt matter. Everyone in the army must kneel when they see me, this is military etiquette, and I have never received it before. Mu Xiaozi today actually knows how to please me." The empress dowager spoke up, ending a debate about etiquette.

  Its obvious she favors Mu Qingge.

  Not only did Concubine Jiang notice this, but also Murong felt it too.

  Her eyes flashed and she thought to herself: This is strange. Her son ignores her, while the old mother dotes on him with partiality. Whats going on here?

  "Mu Xiaozi, havent you met your future mother-in-law and wife yet?" The empresss sudden teasing words instantly broke Mu Ges train of thought and snapped her nerves.

  Only yesterday did she learn that she had an extraordinary fiancée, and today the old and young are together?

  Mu Ges mouth twitched slightly, and the mother-daughter identity that had just surprised her was already known to her under the Empress Dowagers hint.

  What bad luck has she encountered, to run into such a misunderstanding?

  Unmarried wife...... unmarried wife...... Waaahhh, what evil deeds did she commit in her past life!

  Her expression changed subtly, Mu Ge turned to face Jiang Gui Fei and Chang Le Gong Zhu, bowing her head in greeting: "Qing Ge has seen the noble consort and the princess." After learning that she had a fiancé, Mu Ge had hastily gathered some information from Mu Qing Ge.

  She knew that the mother of Chang Le Gongzhu, to whom she was engaged, was Empress Jiang, the most favored imperial concubine of the current emperor. Moreover, Empress Jiang was also the birth mother of Prince Rui Qin Zhen.

  That is to say, if she really married Prince Chang Le, then her former lover, Rui Wang Qin Jianhao, would become her elder brother-in-law.

  "What a mess is this TND!?" Mugong bowed his head in respect, while inwardly seething with rage.

  "Hmph." Seeing that Mei Ge still didnt kneel down, but also considering the Empress Dowager was present, Consort Jiang coldly snorted and didnt give a good impression at all, even forgetting the Empress Dowagers previous instructions.

  It was Qin Yiyao who did not show any dissatisfaction, but instead nodded her head in response and remained silent and still as before.

  The reactions of the mother and daughter were seen by both Mu Ge and the Empress Dowager.

  The way Jiang Guifei did it made a cold smile flash in the eyes of the Empress Dowager, but she didnt make a sound.

  "Today Im also tired, Yaoer will replace me to accompany Mu Xiaozi for a walk." The empress dowager leaned back against the chair, her expression somewhat weary.

  This guest order was given, and everyone knew it was time to get up and prepare to leave.

  At this time, the empress dowager said to Mu Qingge: "Mu Xiazi, I heard that you went to play in Luorihuangyuan a few days ago. Thats not a good place, dont go there again in the future, so as not to worry everyone. Youre also going to have your coming-of-age ceremony soon, and you should be more careful. In daily life, go find Yaoer to play with her often. You are of similar age and will be husband and wife in the future, cultivating feelings is the right way."

  She then said to Qin Yiyao, "Yaoer is the same. In the future, if you want to attend any gatherings, hunting, or go on an outing, call Qingge along. As a maid with a marriage contract, its always better to have your husband by your side when youre out in public."

  The empress dowagers words were meant to tie the two people together for the rest of their lives.

  Her eyes were slightly cold, and what she couldnt bear most was the word "play" that came out of the empress dowagers mouth.

  The death of the 500 personal guards of Mu Fu, she almost... No, the real Mu Qing Ge is already dead. That bloody battlefield, she actually described it as a game.

  Qin Yiyaos face also changed slightly, and she reluctantly responded with a soft "yes".

  Among them, the one who looked the most terrible was probably Concubine Jiang.

  She really couldnt understand why the empress suddenly wanted to bring the two children together so urgently.

  After leaving Cixiang Palace, Concubine Jiang secretly instructed Qin Yiyao a few words, roughly saying "be careful of yourself and dont suffer losses" before turning to leave with Mu Qingge.

  After walking far away, the anger in her heart finally subsided. Some regretful thoughts: I said my son couldnt bear it. How could she also be inexplicably angry with Mu Qing? Even if she had confronted herself in front of the empress dowager, it shouldnt have been like that!

  After a long time, Jiang Guifei couldnt think of a reason either, and could only sigh in her heart: This Mu Qingge is indeed capable of making ones willpower collapse. How annoying!

  After everyone had retreated from Cixiang Palace, the Empress Dowager slowly withdrew her loving smile and revealed a mocking cold smile.

  The old woman standing behind her said at this time: "Ordinary days, Concubine Jiang is not a person who cant hold her temper, whats wrong with her today?"

  She was puzzled, but the Empress Dowager was not. She coldly smiled and replied: "In my opinion, she has been spoiled by the Emperor too much and cant bear others being rude to her in front of her. With just a little charm, she dares to think about things she shouldnt be thinking about. Hmph, Ill wait and see how she will bring about her own death!"

  ……

  On the other hand, Mu Ge, who was eager to leave the palace, was taken to the Imperial Garden by the silent Princess Chang Le.

  The latter, like a walking corpse, made Mu Ge have to speak up: "Cough cough, if the princess doesnt have the heart to appreciate flowers, then theres no need to force herself. How about we..."

  "Grandma asked me to take you for a stroll in the palace." Qin Yiyao interrupted Mu Ges words with a calm tone. It seemed that what she was doing at this moment was just to fulfill the empress dowagers entrustment.

  The song is stuck in his throat.

  Can only follow behind Princess Chang Le, strolling leisurely in the flower clusters.

  But apparently, neither of them was in the mood for flower appreciation. The surrounding flowers were blooming profusely, with fragrance floating in the air, yet they didnt catch either of their attention.

  After walking with the princess for a while, Moka declared that her patience had run out.

  She suddenly stopped in her tracks, slightly furrowed her brow and called out to Chang Le Gongzhu who was walking ahead.

  Qin Yiyao turned around, her eyebrows calm and tranquil.

  "Princess Changle, I still have something to do. Today, I wont accompany the princess to stroll in the garden, farewell!" After finishing speaking, Murong turned around and was about to leave, as if staying for another moment would be fatal.

  "Princess, how dare he be so disdainful of you?" The maid beside Chang Le gazed at the departing figure of Mu Ge, feeling injustice on behalf of her mistress.

  But in her indignation, she didnt notice a flicker of surprise flashing across her masters eyes.

  Suddenly, a strong wind blew in without any warning at all.

  The strong wind swept through the Imperial Garden, causing the flowers to sway in the wind as if they would break at any moment. Some dust was also rolled up into the air and flew wildly. People were forced to raise their hands to shield themselves, lest the sand get into their eyes.

  Suddenly, the line of sight became blurred, and the wind and sand blocked the way. This made Mu Ge, who was leaving, stop not far from Qin Yiyao.

  After a while, the strong wind gradually subsided, and visibility also returned to clarity.

  Mo Ge was about to leave when he suddenly heard an urgent voice behind him.

  "Princess, whats wrong?"

  "Princess, why are your eyes always filled with tears!"

  Someone hastily shouted: "Quickly call the imperial physician!"

  Mo Ge furrowed his brow and turned around to look.

  Only Qin Yiyao stood still, lowering her head, seemingly using the silk handkerchief in her hand to wipe away the sand that had blown into her eyes.

  "Isnt it just sand in the eye? Is it worth making such a fuss?" Mu Ge muttered to herself. However, her feet moved towards Qin Yiyao.

  As soon as he walked in, he heard Qin Yiyaos calm voice say, "It doesnt matter, its just sand getting into my eyes."

  Her calm voice did not soothe the emotions of the maid beside her, but instead made them even more tense.

  Suddenly, in her hazy line of sight, she only saw a fiery redness drifting from afar to near, and then her chin was hooked up by a slightly cool finger, making her look up.

  All around, the voices of the palace maids suddenly disappeared. Qin Yiyao was shocked and her heart, which had been calm until now, suddenly started racing violently.

  A delicate fragrance wafts into the nose, not like perfume, but rather as if it were born with it.

  Just as Qin Yiyao was dazed, she suddenly felt that her eyes, which had been blinded by the sandstorm, were being gently pried open with someones fingertips.

  "Ah——"

  A warm breeze suddenly burst into her eyes. This sudden warmth made Qin Yiyaos heart skip a beat, and she only felt that the hard object blocking her eyes disappeared, and the uncomfortable feeling was also gradually disappearing.

  "Princess, are you alright?"

  The gentle voice of the maid, as well as the sudden disappearance of warmth, caused Qin Yiyao to slowly open her eyes that had involuntarily closed after being caressed by the warm air.

  When she opened her eyes, she didnt see the anxious expressions of the palace maids, but instead, her proud gaze fell on that distant, fiery red, and carefree back view...

  By the way

  Mo Ge raised an eyebrow, his eyes gleaming with a sly charm: "You girls, arent you going to put this lords book on the shelf? What are you waiting for..."

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