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In the palace at the same time, Mo Xiao Li sent someone to guard the entrance of Jingxian Palace and instructed Huixin and Xia Ziqian to take care of Mu Junqi before leaving.
As he passed through the Imperial Garden, he noticed a eunuch lurking outside Yunxi Palace, unsure of what he was doing. Looking at Zuo Yunqing, he immediately tiptoed over and subdued the man in one swift motion. By the candlelight, he could vaguely make out the eunuch's face. Li Fusheng glanced at Mo Xiao Li and then scrutinized the eunuch carefully, frowning, "Which palace do you belong to? Why do you look so unfamiliar?"
Seeing that it was the Emperor, the eunuch was already terrified, trembling all over as he knelt on the ground and urgently replied, "Servant is new to Jinghe Palace. The Empress Dowager sent Servant to deliver something, but since I am new here, I got a bit confused. Your Majesty, please see clearly." He then met Mo Xiao Li's gaze.
Mo Xiao Li initially thought it was just a minor issue and planned to let him go. However, he did not expect that the eunuch, who had been trembling before, now boldly met his gaze. His eyes narrowed as he carefully observed the man before him.
The eunuch, seeing this, quickly lowered his head but continued to tremble. Zuo Yunqing expressionlessly said, "Your Majesty, should I investigate his identity?"
Mo Xiao Li remained silent for a moment before waving his hand and saying, "Since you've finished your task, hurry back." After saying this, he looked elsewhere.
Zuo Yunqing immediately released the man and returned to stand behind Mo Xiao Li, still expressionless. The eunuch hurriedly bowed his head in gratitude and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty," before retreating.
Once the man had walked far away, Mo Xiao Li whispered a few words into Li Fusheng's ear and then left with Zuo Yunqing.
Tianming Palace
At this moment in the main hall, there were only two people left; everyone else had been sent outside. "Have you found those herbs?"
"Your servant is incompetent; there is still no clue about the Five Stalks of Flowers. However, one of the herbs has been located with a merchant in the city," Zuo Yunqing replied while kneeling on one knee with cupped hands.
Mo Xiao Li sighed softly upon hearing this and said, "Then send someone to Nanyang to retrieve it quickly." After a pause, he continued, "Now tell me in detail about that previous matter." He sat down in a nearby chair, fatigue evident on his face.
Zuo Yunqing respectfully replied, "In response to Your Majesty, after this period of investigation, I have discovered that an unknown force has emerged in the city. Their influence has spread throughout Xuanjian City. It is said that the creator is a young man, but he seems to be an elusive figure. No matter how we investigate, we have come up empty-handed."
After a pause, he continued, "However, based on the current situation, they do not appear to be colluding with any officials in the city. They only have a slight connection with the thieves who previously threatened General Mu."
"Is that so? Then send someone to keep a close watch on them. If there is any sign of movement, report it to me immediately."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Fusheng walked in and knelt before him, saying, "Your Majesty, good fortune. Just now, Servant followed your instructions and found that he did not return to Jinghe Palace, but instead went to Cold Palace. It is unclear who he was discussing matters with. Concerned about being discovered, Servant kept a distance, but it can be confirmed that the other party is a Palace Maid from Consort Wang's palace."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao Li let out a cold laugh, devoid of any emotion. He gazed into the distance and uttered cruel words, "If anything were to happen to the Empress, should I let them experience what hell on earth feels like?" He then burst into loud laughter.
Li Fusheng and Zuo Yunqing exchanged glances. Having followed him for many years, they did not find this scene frightening.
The next morning, when Mo Xiao Li arrived at Yun Jin Palace, he found Yun Cheng standing on the court with a civil official. Although puzzled, he smiled warmly and granted them seats.
Today’s court was much quieter than usual; perhaps it was due to the presence of foreign envoys. Even the usually confrontational Prime Minister Kang and General Mu stood quietly to one side.
Yun Cheng was the first to break the silence, cupping his hands and saying, "I have come today because I heard that Empress Yan is in a coma. Is there anything we can assist with?"
Mo Xiao Li looked at Yun Cheng, his brow involuntarily furrowing. He couldn't shake the feeling that this visit from Nanyang was not as simple as it appeared on the surface, but he had no evidence to support his suspicion.
At that moment, Li Fusheng, standing beside him, whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty, perhaps Wise King knows about Five Stalks of Flowers."
This remark jolted Mo Xiao Li from his thoughts. He turned to Yun Cheng and said, "It seems we indeed have matters to trouble Wise King with."
"Yan Emperor, it's no trouble at all. As long as I can help, I will do my utmost."
"This prescription requires a herb called Five Stalks of Flowers, but it only grows in Nanyang. I wonder if Wise King has this herb with him," Mo Xiao Li said, gazing intently at him.
As soon as the words fell, a commotion erupted in the hall. Mo Xiao Li coughed lightly in annoyance, and immediately there was silence. Yun Cheng chuckled and stepped forward, saying, "What a coincidence! This Five Stalks of Flowers is hard to come by. Just when I arrived, my royal brother gifted me one. Now I will give it to Yan Emperor." With that, he took out a folding fan from his sleeve and gently waved it.
At this moment, Mo Xiao Li no longer cared about his impolite behavior. He stood up and walked in front of Yun Cheng, saying, "In that case, I owe you a favor. I will definitely help you find the woman you are looking for."
Yun Cheng merely nodded lightly in response, but behind him, Prime Minister Kang could no longer contain himself. He looked at Yun Cheng with anger and said, "Even though you have brought a treasure to save the Empress, such rudeness is an insult to our Western Yan!"
Yun Cheng smiled instead of getting angry and walked over to Prime Minister Kang. "Prime Minister Kang, is it? May I ask how this prince has insulted Western Yan?"
Prime Minister Kang did not expect such a response from him. His eyes flickered as he looked at Mo Xiao Li and said, "Our emperor is present here, yet you hold a folding fan. Is that not an insult to Western Yan?"
"Preposterous! Prime Minister Kang, Wise King is an esteemed guest of our Western Yan. Even if he holds a folding fan in the court, it is entirely reasonable!" Mo Xiao Li suddenly interjected, interrupting their conversation. His words clearly favored Yun Cheng, but none of the officials present dared to refute him.
Yun Cheng laughed heartily and slightly bowed to Mo Xiao Li. "Yan Emperor is indeed straightforward. In that case, I will send the Five Stalks of Flowers to the palace immediately. I hope Empress Yan can recover soon." Without waiting for Mo Xiao Li's response, he strode out.
Mo Xiao Li paid no mind to all of this and said loudly, "If there is nothing else, the court session is dismissed." With that, he turned and left, leaving the officials to discuss among themselves.
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