Chapter 51 Spending the Night in the Palace (1/2)

”It is still early, The Empress might have something on later. Let's wait a little more. As civilians, how dare we do things rashly without Her Majesty's orders?” Mo Xuemin seethed with anger. Her plot had been in vain. How would she be willing to leave just like that? This was especially when King Chu's handsome eyes had been focused on her. It was obvious that he was not disinterested in her. She did not believe that King Chu would not like her since she was beautiful.

”Eldest Sister, Father told me that we have to go after the banquet ended. If you wish to stay in the palace, then I will leave first so that Father will not worry.” Mo Xuetong frowned lightly, her eyes sparkled while her expression made it seem as if she felt as if she was put in a difficult place. The ladies by the side heard something that sparked their interest.

The lady who spoke sharply immediately spoke up, ”Third Miss Mo, did First Miss Mo not come to the palace with you? She did not even hear Lord Mo's orders. Could it be that she entered the palace with someone else?”

It was already odd that a concubine's daughter could attend the Flower Appreciation Banquet. If she had entered the palace with someone else, then it was even odder.

The smile on Mo Xuemin's face froze and her face suddenly paled. The question, when asked in front of King Chu, made it obvious that she was interested in marrying into the royal family. This was not an easy question to answer. Should she reply or not? While Mo Xuemin had a quick mind, she was stunned by the question and could not answer it.

”Miss, Miss, you're awake. That's great. The imperial physician is here.” Mo Jin appeared at just the right time and distracted the others. Everyone turned to look at the entrance of the pavilion and Mo Xuemin heaved a secret sigh of relief. A eunuch and an imperial physician appeared not far away. Mo Jin was leading them towards the pavilion.

The ladies all backed away politely. Mo Xuetong hesitated a little and was about to rise and leave when she heard Feng Yuxuan say, ”Third Miss Mo, please don't leave first. Wait for the diagnosis first and see what the situation is like first!”

Feng Yuxuan had already spoken. It would make her look unreasonable if she left.

Mo Xuetong backed away to stand at a corner.

Mo Xuemin naturally did not have to leave. She sat down and waited for the imperial physician to diagnose her.

The imperial physician did not find anything wrong with her. He only mentioned that she was weak after drinking and had caught a cold. She would be fine after some rest.

This was very well spoken. How long would some rest take? Would she only be able to leave after the dinner banquet ended?

A faint and cold smirk appeared on Mo Xuetong's face as she lowered her head, watching Mo Jin sending the imperial physician off. Mo Xuemin had even managed to bribe the imperial physician. She was not simple at all!

”King Chu, my eldest sister is unwell. We will have to trouble you to find her a room to rest for a while.” Mo Xuetong looked up at Feng Yuxuan with an awkward expression. Since Mo Xuetong was interested in seducing Feng Yuxuan, then she might as well help her and see if Mo Xuemin would be fated to enjoy being his wife.

”Third Miss Mo, you are too polite. Since First Miss Mo is unwell, why don't you stay as well to take care of her? Leave together when First Miss Mo is feeling better.” Feng Yuran said politely with a warm smile.

”Many thanks for your kind intentions, King Chu. However, my father is busy. Since my eldest sister is fine and only needs a little rest, I will trouble King Chu to take care of her. I will be very grateful towards you.” Mo Xuetong smiled gently, her eyes as clear and calm as the surface of the lake. They looked clear and innocence, but also naturally charming. A gentle smile of hers was as beautiful as a dream. She was exquisitely beautiful, as if she appeared only in dreams.

Everything around her seemed to come alive because of her smile. Mo Xuemin's mature and seductive beauty lost its s.h.i.+ne beside her, becoming a pale shadow next to her. Mo Xuetong's beauty was already starting to bloom, how beautiful would she be in a few more years.

Feng Yuxuan narrowed his eyes slightly at the beautiful smiling girl. His smile grew even warmer and he asked gently, ”Shall I send someone to inform your father? It is not very nice to have no family members to take care of your sister in her current state.”

Then, he did not wait for her to speak. Instead, he called for a eunuch who answered and went to give orders to another person. Then, he came back to report that he had already gotten someone to inform Lord Mo.

He was evidently trying to make her stay. A flash of hesitance appeared in Mo Xuetong's eyes. She did not feel that there was any need for her to stay. But since Feng Yuxuan had not waited for her reply and had already made the decision for her, she could not object.

Feng Yuxuan found them two rooms and settled the two before leaving. Mo Jin helped the weak Mo Xuemin into the room with better light to rest, leaving behind the slightly darker room for Mo Xuetong.

”Miss, do you want to rest for a while?” Mo Lan cleaned up the room a little and asked softly.

Mo Xuetong nodded.

She frowned and laid on the couch. She had decided that if anything, she would also pretend to be ill as well. She would not attend the flower appreciation banquet at night later no matter what. She leaned against the pillow behind her and held up a book, flipping through it. It was very quiet in the room, and only the sounds of pages being flipped could be heard.

Mo Lan waited in the room but no one brought in any tea. She thought about it before closing the door carefully behind her to find someone to send her mistress some tea.

”Why don't you want to leave? Do you want to stay and become a prince's wife? We can plan together. Even though your status is a little low, you can still be a concubine.” There was a lazy drawl. Mo Xuetong looked up and saw the handsome Feng Yuran who was dressed in purple robes. His smile was mocking and his chin was raised. He smile was devilishly charming.

”Greetings, Your Highness King Xuan!” Mo Xuetong got up from the couch, arranged her clothes and curtsied to him politely. She was behaving very properly and distantly.

Feng Yuran leaped in from the window and sat on a chair beside her. He said with slightly smiling eyes, ”I rarely see you being so polite. How about you become my personal maid? That is just as good as being a prince's wife. A prince's wife has to invite the prince many times before he would visit her. But if you wish to see me, you don't have to tell anyone.”

His words sounded infuriating, but she could not do anything about it. As such, she ignored him and asked coldly, ”Your Highness, do you have any orders?”

He was the high and mighty King Xuan. She did not think that the two were on such good terms that they can have a casual chat.

”Do you really not wish to leave the palace? Alright, which prince do you want to marry? I can help you tell them. It's alright if it's me too. I will ask Father for his blessing and ask him to give you to me.” Feng Yuran tapped the table with his long fingers, a charming smile on his lips.

”I will be very grateful if King Xuan can help me leave.” Mo Xuetong had calmed down then. Even though she did not know why he was looking for her, it was more than likely nothing good. Even though she had not met King Xuan many times, she knew that his emotions swung wildly. Even though he was smiling, his smile did not reach his eyes. He was definitely not like how he seemed on the surface. She had to be careful around him.