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The two people just looked at each other in silence, and the silence gradually expanded. At that moment, a sharp voice from outside the hall broke the stillness; both of them were taken aback. Soon after, Consort Qian entered with a group of palace maids, supported by Pear. She first greeted the two and then walked up to Mo Xiao Li with a seductive smile, softly saying, "Consort has not been able to come to pay respects to the Empress these days. Today, with such fine weather, I came to see Her Majesty." After speaking, she smiled gently.
Mu Junqi looked at Consort Qian in confusion, a cold smile forming in her heart. Although she knew Consort Qian had ill intentions, since she was unwilling to tear their facade apart, they still had to maintain appearances. Thus, Mu Junqi covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled lightly before saying, "Sister is being too polite. Do we really need to be so concerned about etiquette?" As she spoke, she subtly supported Mo Xiao Li's arm and helped him to the main seat in the hall.
Consort Qian maintained her expression as if she felt nothing towards everything around her. Mu Junqi knew that today was not as calm as it appeared; there must be a huge conspiracy hidden beneath. After everyone was seated, Consort Qian seemingly casually asked, "Sister, has your health improved recently?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Junqi understood immediately; it seemed that Consort Qian had come today to sow discord. Thinking this, she called Ziyue over and instructed her a few things before turning to Consort Qian softly saying, "Sister is worried; I am already fine."
"That is quite strange. Yesterday I heard that Lord Right Court Judge was still frequently visiting Jingxian Palace. I thought your health had not improved," Consort Qian said without changing her expression, speaking gently. After finishing her words, she casually glanced at Mo Xiao Li.
Mo Xiao Li had been listening expressionlessly to their conversation but stood up angrily upon hearing this remark. The other two immediately followed suit, while the other palace maids were so frightened that they knelt down.
"Empress, come with me," Mo Xiao Li said angrily. "Li Fusheng, escort Consort Qian back." After saying this, he took Mu Junqi's hand and walked into the bedroom. Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Consort Qian wore a slight smile and left without waiting for Li Fusheng to speak.
Once back in the bedroom, Mo Xiao Li could no longer contain his inner anger and shouted furiously, "Mu Junqi, tell me honestly what is going on! Do you still want to hide this from me at this point?"
Mu Junqi chuckled lightly and remained indifferent while standing aside. Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li's anger surged even more; he reached out and slapped Mu Junqi across the face before breathing heavily and glaring at her.
Mu Junqi stopped smiling and slowly knelt on the ground, looking at the floor while whispering, "Why me? Why?"
Mo Xiao Li looked at Mu Junqi like this, unable to hide his anger any longer; his eyes no longer held the tenderness from before but were filled with rage instead. He exuded a chilling aura and then laughed loudly while pointing at Mu Junqi saying, "You truly are a wanton woman! If that's how it is, then don't blame me. I regret my previous decision; from now on I hope you can leave my heart."
After pausing for a moment, he continued: "Since you need a man so much, I will give you this opportunity!" With that said, he stepped forward forcefully tearing at Mu Junqi's clothes.
Mu Junqi did not expect him to say that. Until his large hand reached into her inner garment, the coldness sent a shiver through her, and she couldn't help but gasp, instinctively pushing against his body, urgently saying, "Your Majesty, do you really have to do this?"
To her surprise, Mo Xiao Li laughed instead of getting angry, increasing the pressure of his grip. "Mu Junqi, I originally thought that by giving you the highest honor and all my love, you would have me in your heart. No matter how long it took, I could wait. But now it seems you are not worth it at all." With that, he swept Mu Junqi into his arms.
After hearing those words, Mu Junqi stood there in a daze, allowing Mo Xiao Li to move over her body. Tears flowed silently down her cheeks as only their heavy breathing could be heard in the bedroom.
Several days had passed since the last incident, and the palace had gradually quieted down, with no more chaotic rumors circulating.
On this day, Mo Xiao Li was in Yun Jin Palace reading a memorial. The afternoon sun slanted into the hall, and he exuded an icy aura. His sharply chiseled features radiated coldness; his thin lips were pressed together attractively, and his deep-set eyes seemed to shoot daggers as he seriously examined the document before him.
At that moment, Li Fusheng suddenly walked in, slightly bowing before respectfully saying, "Your Majesty, good fortune. Lord Zuo requests an audience."
It had been several days since he last saw Zuo Yunqing; he had been investigating recent events. Without waiting for him to think carefully, Zuo Yunqing entered and respectfully knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, there are some leads regarding that matter."
Mo Xiao Li immediately set down the memorial and frowned at him before asking, "What is it?"
"I discovered that those people from the Jianghu have connections with the Chancellor. I have arranged for a few trusted aides to keep watch over them. However, this matter may involve quite a few ministers in court."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao Li's lips curled into a smile, though it did not reach his eyes. He stood up with his hands clasped behind his back and said with a smile, "It seems these people are already restless. Since that's the case, I will give them this opportunity."
Zuo Yunqing seemed to suddenly remember something and cupped his hands as he said, "I have one more thing to report." Seeing Mo Xiao Li nodding, he continued, "The Empress seems..."
"Enough! I do not want to hear anything about the Empress. Do not mention her in front of me again!" Mo Xiao Li suddenly roared in anger.
Zuo Yunqing looked at Mo Xiao Li with difficulty and, helplessly, stepped back.
After Zuo Yunqing left, Mo Xiao Li walked to the window and stood still, gazing at the clouds in the sky, lost in thought. Since that day, the two had not seen each other again. During this time, she had been staying overnight at Consort Qian's Guang'an Palace, where Consort Qian had become increasingly seductive.
Unable to help herself, she closed her eyes, and her mind was filled with Mu Junqi's face—expressionless, shy, happy, sad; in short, all her various expressions. Angrily opening her eyes, she picked up a nearby porcelain vase and smashed it on the ground with great force, producing a loud sound. Then she angrily muttered under her breath; she could never forget that person. It always felt like these days had been a torment for her, constantly thinking about that individual. Perhaps there would truly be nothing left between them in the future.
Thinking of this made her smile foolishly, as if she had lost the calmness she once had...
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