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Jingxian Palace
Early this morning, Mu Junqi woke up early. Ever since entering the palace, she had been unable to sleep well, waking up as soon as it was light. After several days of rest, she was finally feeling better, though her body still felt quite weak. However, that could not stop her from doing what she planned today.
With the support of Mur, she went directly to the small kitchen inside Jingxian Palace. This small kitchen had been specially arranged by Mo Xiao Li some time ago, simply because her health was not good...
As soon as they entered the kitchen, the palace maids and eunuchs immediately knelt on the ground and said in unison, “Empress, may you have long-lasting peace.” After saying that, they all lowered their heads, unsure of what to do. Mur spoke up, “You all can get up. The Empress needs the small kitchen. Leave two people here; the rest wait outside. No one is allowed to enter without orders. Do you understand?” After saying this, he scanned the kneeling crowd in the kitchen.
Although the maids were reluctant in their hearts, they respectfully walked out, leaving two tall and slender maids standing respectfully to the side. Seeing this, Mur picked up a bowl from the table and said in a deep voice, “Quickly go get some flour.” The two immediately took the bowl and left.
Before long, everything was ready. Mu Junqi then left the kitchen and returned to her bedroom. As soon as she entered, she lay down on the soft couch and lazily said, “Later, you go to the Imperial Medical Office and ask them to come over. Just say This Palace has something to inquire about.” After saying this, she covered herself with a thin blanket and closed her eyes to feign sleep.
Mur knew she was exhausted today and gently nodded before leaving. As soon as she stepped outside, a gust of wind made her shiver; she shrank her neck and hurriedly left. At that moment, no one noticed a shadow on the roof of the small kitchen.
In just a few days, it would be New Year’s Day, so many lanterns had already been hung in the palace, creating a festive atmosphere. However, because of this, it was also extremely cold that day. After walking for a short while, Mur saw Mo Xiao Li approaching from a shaded area.
Mur felt her heart skip a beat and nervously knelt beside her with her head lowered, hoping not to be seen. Unfortunately, Mo Xiao Li stopped right in front of her and asked in a deep voice, “Empress, did you rest well today? How is your health?”
“Replying... replying to Your Majesty,” Mur stammered in response, but her body involuntarily trembled even more as she lowered her head further, worried about being discovered.
At that moment, Li Fusheng spoke up beside them: “It’s so cold today; why aren’t you staying in the palace to serve your Empress, but are out here instead? Could it be...?”
Mur quickly raised her head and waved her hands anxiously, saying, “It’s not like that; I just... just came out...”
Before the words were finished, Mo Xiao Li shot a cold glare that made everyone lower their heads in surprise. Mo Xiao Li furrowed his brows, his eyes cold as he said in a deep voice, "Enough!" He then turned to the people beside him and said, "Let’s head to Jingxian Palace." After speaking, he took large strides forward.
Mur felt as if he had forgotten how to breathe at that moment. He knew that if the Emperor went to Jingxian Palace, everything would be over. He hurriedly followed, hoping in his heart that the dishes prepared by Mu Junqi would not be served.
However, everything was just right. When Mo Xiao Li and the others arrived at Jingxian Palace, the two palace maids had already set the table with food. Seeing Mo Xiao Li, they were visibly startled, thinking that this was the Empress trying to please the Emperor.
Upon seeing the table full of dishes, Mo Xiao Li's frown deepened. He looked around and then spoke up, "Where is the Empress?"
The two palace maids immediately replied respectfully, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Empress is resting in her chamber."
"Go invite her," he said before sitting down at the table.
Mur intended to go as well but was stopped by Li Fusheng. Mu Junqi was about to fall asleep when she heard the commotion. She opened her eyes, thinking that Mur had already summoned Xia Ziqian. Although she was puzzled that Mur hadn’t come in yet, she felt a sense of relief and quickly tidied herself up at the vanity before stepping out.
As she rounded the side hall and entered, she saw Mo Xiao Li sitting at the head of the table. Her smile immediately froze as she stared blankly at Mur, only to see his troubled expression. Understanding instantly, she walked over gently and greeted him without changing her expression, saying, "Your Majesty, may you have good fortune."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mo Xiao Li's originally cold face showed a slight change; he smiled faintly and said, "My beloved consort need not be so formal; please sit."
At that moment, the two palace maids were whispering among themselves since no one else in the hall was speaking and they were pouring tea from a distance, unaware of what was happening at the table.
One of them said to the other, "I didn't expect the Empress to endure her illness to cook for His Majesty." Just as the other maid was about to respond, she felt everyone's gaze upon her. Looking up, she saw Mo Xiao Li looking at her with a half-smile and immediately knelt down on the ground, trembling as she said, "This servant spoke out of turn; I beg Your Majesty for forgiveness."
Unexpectedly, Mo Xiao Li smiled and allowed her to rise. Then he looked at Mu Junqi with a smile and said, "I didn't expect the Empress to be so virtuous. Since that's the case, I shall taste every dish here today." After speaking, he signaled Li Fusheng to try the dishes.
After everything was checked, Li Fusheng stepped back a few paces, while Mu Junqi remained staring blankly at the food in front of her. She felt that perhaps this was truly destined, so she picked up a pair of chopsticks and handed them to Mo Xiao Li, then softly said, "Please enjoy your meal, Your Majesty."
Mo Xiao Li took them, a smile evident in his eyes, and without hesitation picked up a piece of rib to eat. He then looked at her with surprise, saying, "I didn't expect my beloved consort's culinary skills to be so exquisite," before continuing to eat.
Mu Junqi merely smiled lightly, her heart filled with bitterness. This was all meant for someone else. Slowly picking up the chopsticks in front of her, she was just about to eat when Mo Xiao Li suddenly coughed from a distance. Li Fusheng hurriedly stepped forward to gently pat his back and nervously said, "Your Majesty, it has been so many days now; you should listen to the imperial physician and accept treatment. It has become increasingly severe."
"You have become increasingly disrespectful; if I say it's fine, then it is fine," Mo Xiao Li reprimanded after he stopped coughing.
Only then did Li Fusheng lower his head, while Mu Junqi looked at him with confusion. She slightly parted her lips and calmly said, "Your Majesty, if you are unwell, you must see the imperial physician to avoid worrying the people of the world."
"And what about you?" Mo Xiao Li suddenly retorted, leaving Mu Junqi at a loss for words. With a cold laugh, she picked up her chopsticks and continued eating, feeling a deep sense of bitterness inside.
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