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"Consort Qian" felt that her dignity had been violated and immediately responded, "You don't understand the etiquette of this palace, but don't forget, you are a lowly person, a lowly person who only knows how to seduce others." After saying this, she laughed recklessly.
Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was taken aback. They never expected "Consort Qian" to boldly bring up such a matter. Each of them looked at the "Empress" with fear in their hearts. However, "Mu Junqi" did not get angry; instead, she smiled and stood up, walking in front of "Consort Qian." "Sisters as we are, if I have done anything wrong, you can just say it directly. But what is your intention in slandering me like this?" As she spoke, she picked up a handkerchief and wiped her tears.
"Consort Qian" looked at "Mu Junqi" in confusion, never expecting her to suddenly treat her this way. With a cold laugh, she said, "What is the purpose of your actions, 'Empress'? Do you want others to think that 'Consort' is bullying you?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a slightly angry voice came from behind, "Consort Qian, you are becoming increasingly bold." Saying this, "Mo Xiao Li" stepped forward. Everyone in the hall hurriedly knelt down to pay their respects, except for "Mu Junqi," who stood there motionless, still wiping her tears.
"Mo Xiao Li" walked a few steps to "Mu Junqi's" side and embraced her gently. Then she said softly, "The 'Empress' is already grown up yet still crying; what will others think?"
From the moment "Mo Xiao Li" entered, she had seen everything unfold; it was all intentional on her part. However, she did not expect "Mo Xiao Li" to ignore "Consort Qian" and directly walk to her side. For a moment, "Mu Junqi" stopped crying and looked up.
"Mo Xiao Li" smiled at her. At that moment, "Consort Qian" suddenly spoke up angrily, saying, "Your Majesty, did you not see that 'Consort' is also here?"
"What? Should I bow to you?" "Mo Xiao Li" replied sarcastically.
Immediately, "Consort Qian" and "Pear" knelt on the ground anxiously and said, "Your Majesty, please do not be angry. 'Consort' meant no offense; it's just... it's just that I have missed you after not seeing you for so long." After saying this, she even charmingly lowered her head.
But "Mo Xiao Li" merely chuckled lightly and instructed "Li Fusheng" to escort her back before taking "Mu Junqi's" hand and walking toward the bedroom. This made "Consort Qian" furious as she loudly exclaimed at "Mo Xiao Li," "'Consort' just heard that there has been a death of a palace maid in the 'Jingxian Palace.'"
Before she could finish speaking, "Mu Junqi" broke free from "Mo Xiao Li's" embrace and hurriedly walked to "Consort Qian's" side. She anxiously asked, "What do you mean by that? Was that person 'Mur'? Tell me!" While speaking, she grabbed "Consort Qian's" arm and shook it lightly.
"Mo Xiao Li" quickly walked over and pulled "Mu Junqi," then said in a serious tone, "'Mur' has not been found yet; it's just a rumor. 'Li Fusheng,' take 'Consort Qian' back."
At this moment, Consort Qian seemed to disregard everything and coldly said, "Shouldn't you know better than I do?" After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Mu Junqi helplessly collapsed on the ground.
Mo Xiao Li furrowed his brows and growled, "I have said so much, yet you don't believe a word. Why is it that you believe her with just one sentence? Mur will definitely be fine." However, Mu Junqi remained indifferent, sitting dazedly on the ground and staring ahead.
Once outside Jingxian Palace, Consort Qian angrily said to Pear, "Why is that woman unharmed? And why hasn't there been any news from that dog servant yet?"
Pear immediately gently tugged at Consort Qian's sleeve and whispered, "Your Highness, there are many people around; be careful not to be overheard." After a pause, she continued, "Last night we were about to succeed, but the Emperor suddenly appeared and saved that woman. No matter how we tried to persuade that dog servant, he refused to betray his master. We had no choice but to kill her, but the Emperor ordered that this news must not reach the Empress under any circumstances, so we cannot let this matter leak out."
Consort Qian clenched her fists in anger. The more she thought about the Emperor's doting attitude towards Mu Junqi, the more hatred filled her heart. Suddenly, she thought of something and signaled Pear to come closer. She whispered, "General Mu came to see the Emperor today wanting to marry his legitimate daughter into the palace. Since that's the case, let's help her a little. We can just watch from the sidelines then." After saying this, she smiled wickedly.
However, Pear did not understand and asked in confusion, "But regarding the poisoning incident at the General's residence, the Emperor has yet to hold anyone accountable. The Emperor definitely won't agree to Mu Yueqing."
"That's why we need to intervene," she replied with a smile as she walked ahead, with Pear following closely behind.
After calming Mu Junqi down and watching her fall asleep, Mo Xiao Li left for Guang'an Palace. As soon as he entered, he angrily said, "Did I not tell you not to provoke the Empress? Why do you keep challenging my limits time and again?" He moved in closer as he spoke.
Unexpectedly, Consort Qian suddenly began to cry. She wrapped her arms around Mo Xiao Li's waist and sobbed, "Ever since the Empress entered the palace, you have never cared for Qian Er anymore. Your eyes only have room for the Empress. Consort loves you so much; I only hope to share a little bit of your affection. Yet every day I wait at the palace gates for you to come, but it's always disappointment." As she spoke further, her cries became even more heart-wrenching.
In that moment, Mo Xiao Li suddenly found himself at a loss for words. He felt a twinge of guilt towards her; he had always known that no matter what kind of person Consort Qian was, she truly loved him.
After crying for quite a while, Consort Qian finally stood up with tear-filled eyes and looked at Mo Xiao Li pitifully as she said, "Your Majesty, how about staying tonight?" After saying this, she sniffled.
Mo Xiao Li wanted very much to refuse but recalled what the Empress Dowager had said a few days ago; he could only nod in agreement. Consort Qian immediately broke into a smile and called Pear to prepare dinner while leaning softly against Mo Xiao Li's embrace.
Since Mur went missing, Mu Junqi has been frowning all day long. Even on the day of the Lantern Festival, when the entire palace was bustling with excitement, she remained expressionless, and Mo Xiao Li was at a loss for what to do.
On this day, the weather was clear. Mu Junqi, accompanied by Ziyue, was strolling in the Imperial Garden when suddenly Xia Ziqian hurried ahead with a young eunuch. Upon seeing Mu Junqi, he paused in surprise but still respectfully knelt to pay his respects.
Mu Junqi looked at that familiar figure, the man who had appeared in her dreams countless times. Smelling that familiar yet strange scent, tears uncontrollably fell from her eyes.
Xia Ziqian raised his eyes and saw Mu Junqi weeping inconsolably. He quickly spoke up, "Why is the Empress so sad? Are you feeling unwell?"
However, Mu Junqi only cried harder. Eventually, she squatted down, and Xia Ziqian watched her helplessly as he gently called out, "Your Highness..." After saying it, he didn't know what else to say, so they all quietly watched Mu Junqi cry.
Finally, after she stopped crying and allowed Xia Ziqian to rise, she lowered her head and remained silent.
Yet Xia Ziqian looked at her and felt an unprecedented heartache. The woman before him was also his greatest love. But thinking of the promise made with Mo Xiao Li, he suppressed his feelings of reluctance and respectfully bowed again, intending to leave.
However, just after taking a few steps, he was called back by Mu Junqi.
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