Chapter Eighteen: The Truth Comes Out

  Others didn't dare to speak, and Butterfly Empress didn't either, because she didn't know what Li Mu was thinking after all. Moreover, this was someone sent by the Queen, so how to deal with her wasn't up to a mere imperial consort like herself. Although in her heart, she wanted to teach this little maid a lesson through martial arts and give the Queen a show of strength.

  Xue Lengyu stood with her head down for a while, feeling uneasy in her heart. After the thought of losing face slowly passed, she began to feel anxious again. She knew that Li Mu had never liked Wang Fei, and now she had given him an excuse to use against her. She didn't know if he would make an example out of her. And as for Wang Fei, it was clear that she wouldn't be able to save herself.

  I'm just a pawn of the queen, dispensable and insignificant, how could I possibly make the queen go against the king's wishes.

  After a long time, Li Mu lightly coughed and spoke up just as Xue Lengyu had resigned himself to the fact that this era was not suitable for him and thought it would be better to reincarnate as soon as possible.

  Li Mu Dao said: "Are you hungry? Didn't eat in the morning?"

  "Yes. I got up early and came here to see the king." Xue Lengyu felt hopeless, but also had a sense of relief, her voice was slightly firmer.

  The maids and servants in the mansion usually got up very early, got themselves ready first, and then went to serve their masters for breakfast. Moreover, dinner was eaten after the master had finished eating, so some meals were late, and it was rare to be as hungry as Xue Lengyu in the morning. In this era, as a servant, going hungry for one or two meals was also common, and they more or less got used to it, unlike Xue Lengyu who always had regular meals, and felt uncomfortable if one meal was delayed.

  Xue Lengyu didn't dare lift her head and therefore didn't see Li Mu nodding: "So to say, it's my responsibility now. Come over."

  Xue Lengyu suddenly ignored the previous sentence and only heard Li Mu telling her to come over. Her legs softened involuntarily, and it was already difficult for her to stand still, let alone move her feet.

  Although she didn't know this prince, from the moment they met by the hot spring to now, he had never given her a good face and repeatedly conveyed such messages: if you don't behave yourself, I will make sure you die miserably. This made Xue Lengyu really feel that Li Mu was not a tolerant and magnanimous master.

  Seeing Xue Lengyu not moving, Li Mu furrowed his brow and increased his tone: "I told you to come over."

  "It is..." Xue Lengyu gritted her teeth and lowered her head, then rubbed against him.

  Xue Lengyu walked slowly to Li Mu's front and stopped, focusing on looking at her own shoes. I don't know how Li Mu will punish me, alas, what a pity for this beautiful face.

  Just as Xue Lengyu thought Li Mu would not treat her well, Li Mu reached out and took a plate of pastries from the table, handing it to Xue Lengyu, saying: "Take it."

  The whole courtyard was in an uproar, even Butterfly Empress was stunned. Some unexpectedly looked at Li Mu with surprise.

  Xue Lengyu was also frightened, and suddenly there was Li Mu holding a pastry in front of her eyes, startling her. She involuntarily raised her head and widened her eyes to stare at the man in front of her.

  She wouldn't believe it even if you beat her to death - that Master Wang would be so kind-hearted.

  Xue Lengyu raised her head, and Li Mochen was also startled. Although it was in the hot spring last night, the mist was dense, Xue Lengyu had her hair down, and he just thought she looked delicate. This morning, when she came to his courtyard, she kept her head down while talking, and he didn't think much of it either, so he didn't let her raise her head for a closer look. But unexpectedly, the princess's gift this time was such an exceptionally beautiful woman.

  A petite face, big eyes, sparkling eyes, skin like jade. Just lightly painted with lipstick, but has an indescribable charm. Not a woman who grew up in the deep palace, she has a kind of free and easy air that is unmatched by any concubine.

  Xue Lengyu was also really surprised by Li Mu's behavior, forgetting what it means to be low-key, and stared at Li Mu with wide eyes, but saw a hint of confusion on that handsome face.

  Li Mu was shocked for a moment, then sank his face: "The things Grandpa gave you, don't you want them?"

  Xue Lengyu's heart was already dead, a wave of sorrow in her heart, her eyes reddened, as if she had received poisonous wine, both hands took over Li Muzhong's plate.

  Xue Lengyu received the item, and Die Fei hastily said: "Received the prince's reward, why aren't you kneeling down to thank him?"

  Butterfly Empress couldn't figure out what Li Mu was thinking, but since the king hadn't turned against her, she couldn't scold him either. What if the king really took this maid in? Butterfly Empress wasn't a person without insight, many girls came and went from the mansion, to say that Xue Lengyu had a dazzling appearance, even if the king had thoughts about it, it was also possible.

  Diefei was still thinking about her own plans, although Xue Lengyu was sent by the queen, but people are like that, whoever has the upper hand will be favored. Now in the palace, she is the most favored one, if this girl understands human relationships and worldly affairs, giving her some small favors to win her over is not impossible.

  Apart from the queen, everyone else can be won over and doesn't need to be taken seriously. Thinking this way, Consort Hu Die's expression towards Xue Leng Yu became even more gentle.

  Xue Lengyu could only kneel down with a thud: "Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward." No wonder Little Swallow was so eager to do something and knelt easily, her knees must have been worn out from all the kneeling.

  "What? Cried? Afraid?" Li Mu heard a nasal tone in Xue Lengyu's voice and suddenly had the idea to continue teasing her: "You were sent by the princess, if I don't treat you well, won't the princess blame me?"

  Xue Lengyu was at a loss for what to do with Li Mu's half-dead attitude, so she gritted her teeth and burst into tears: "I'm not afraid, I'm moved! I've had a hard life since childhood, struggling to make ends meet, and encountering bad people. It's fortunate that I ended up in the prince's mansion, but on my first day, I made such a mistake and offended the prince. Unexpectedly... unexpectedly, the prince is so considerate of his subordinates, kind-hearted, generous, and tolerant. Not only did he not punish me, but he also rewarded me. Waaah... My gratitude to the prince is like the Yangtze River flowing endlessly. Like the Yellow River overflowing, it's unstoppable..."

  It sounds smooth, and Xue Lengyu also forgot what to call herself, but thinking about it, she was afraid that no one noticed the small mistake in her long speech.

  I didn't expect Xue Lengyu to be so quiet, but when he spoke, he came up with such a long string of flattering words that sounded so sincere. Li Mu was stunned and didn't know what attitude to take.

  Die Fei saw Li Mu stunned and hastily said: "Since you are so grateful to the king, then in the future you must serve the king with all your heart and soul, do you understand?"

  "I know." Xue Lengyu said with a sob. She had cried almost to the point of exhaustion, but was still trying to catch her breath. She stole a glance at Li Muo and thought to herself that since she had put him on such a high pedestal, he shouldn't be able to turn against her so easily.

  It's easy, Li Mu spoke up: "Since you said so, if I were to punish you again, wouldn't that be contrary to being kind and benevolent, having a good heart, being generous and tolerant, and having both virtue and talent as a king?"

  Xue Lengyu didn't dare respond, Li Mu called out: "Shu Li."

  "Yes." The young man who had been following the king's side, initially cold, later couldn't help but have a hint of smile in his eyes as he watched the commotion replied.

  Li Mu glanced at Shu Li: "Take her out for dinner."

  "Yes." Shu Li replied, expressionless, and walked up to Xue Leng Yu: "You come with me."

  Xue Lengyu bowed her head again and gave a slight bow to Li Mu and Die Fei, then followed Shu Li away with a bitter face.

  Whether it's good or bad fortune, misfortune can't be avoided. It's better to die at the hands of such a handsome guy, and die with dignity.