"Her Highness, the Princess of Jing, has arrived!"
After entering the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, Ling Shan found that the cold and beautiful lady hadn't come. She felt a bit disappointed.
But she also knew in her heart that this was the wisest move for Yu Meiren.
A petty dispute between a mere beauty and a concubine would probably not even catch the attention of the guards at the gate of the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility.
It was obvious that the previous action was just an excuse to avoid further entanglement with the fool.
However, every cloud has a silver lining.
Unexpectedly, there was also a continuous show in the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility today. She actually witnessed the exciting scene of a woman exposing her scoundrel husband.
The arrival of Xiao Mingzhu completely pushed this show to its climax.
When they met, the phrase "when enemies meet, their hatred burns hotter" was fully demonstrated.
For the husband and wife who had already fallen out, obviously neither of them had the intention to maintain the false appearance of peace.
Jun Wuhao fired the first shot in the Golden Luan Hall. Since Xiao Mingzhu was invited into the palace, she naturally wouldn't give him a good look.
Therefore, when saluting the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Old Prince, Xiao Mingzhu still took the time to throw a few disdainful glances at Jun Wuhao.
Jun Wuhao immediately turned livid with anger. If it weren't for a shred of reason.
Perhaps due to the new and old grudges, especially the grudge of "bringing the dead back to life", he would have torn this shrew apart long ago!
Humph!
[As if you were someone important enough to tear someone apart!]
Ling Shan silently lowered her presence and subconsciously peeked up.
Hey.
This shameless thing actually had the nerve to show such a murderous look towards the Princess of Jing?
Didn't he see his fair and delicate face, which clearly showed signs of kidney deficiency? She guessed that the Princess of Jing could whip him into immobility with a single lash.
It was like showing off one's swordsmanship in front of Guan Gong. He was being given too much face.
[Is this stupid goose blind? Why is he staring at that cowardly and useless guy?]
"Shan Shan, come here."
In the strange silence, Jun Wuyuan's somewhat displeased voice suddenly rang out.
Instantly, everyone's eyes in the hall were focused on Ling Shan, whose back stiffened slightly.
Damn tyrant! Why did he call her at this moment?
Wasn't it just a glance at that guy?
Was he really so petty as to show his possessiveness?
Although she was complaining in her heart, Ling Shan still quickly curtsied and then walked obediently towards Jun Wuyuan.
Before she could salute when she reached him, the Emperor suddenly stretched out his long, well - jointed hand and pulled her.
Ling Shan found herself sitting on a pair of long and powerful thighs. Her almond eyes widened in astonishment.
"Your... Your Majesty..."
Jun Wuyuan seemed not to notice. He put his big hand around Ling Shan's slender waist and said softly:
"Why did you come out? Didn't I tell you to take good care of your injuries?"
[You kept me up all night last night, and now you're out looking at other men? How daring!]
Ling Shan: "!"
Ling Shan's eyes widened like copper bells as she immediately denied it three times in her heart.
She had gone to bed early and slept soundly last night. How could she have the energy to keep him up?
It was simply a trumped - up charge!
Not only that, but he even suspected her taste.
With a pearl in front, who would want a piece of rubble?
She, Ling Shan, wasn't blind. No matter what, she wouldn't take a second look at such a cowardly, useless, and promiscuous man.
In fact, she had a doubt in her heart.
Was this timid Prince of Jing really cowardly and useless, or was he hiding his true abilities?
While these thoughts raced through her mind, her body leaned slightly towards the dog - like man as he wished. Her charming face and almond eyes were all focused on Jun Wuyuan.
She quickly glanced nervously at the stiff - faced Queen Mother and whispered, grabbing the robe embroidered with golden dragon patterns.
"Your Majesty, this servant was summoned by the Queen Mother. I accidentally met the Princess of Jing on the way to the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility. I'm not disobeying Your Majesty... Please don't be angry."
The last few words were like a coquettish murmur, hidden between her teeth but clearly reaching only Jun Wuyuan's ears.
The hand on her waist tightened slightly. After his lips quickly curled up, his palm quietly moved up and gently patted her back.
[I knew this stupid goose's most important person in her heart is me. It's all that old witch who refuses to give up!]
Thinking this way, Jun Wuyuan looked straight at the Queen Mother with a cold and solemn face.
"I wonder what urgent matter the Queen Mother has that she must summon Shan Shan today. Her injuries haven't healed yet."
The Queen Mother frowned, extremely displeased.
In front of outsiders, this wolf - cub, Jun Wuyuan, was so disrespectful.
When she, the dignified Queen Mother, could turn the world upside down, this ungrateful wretch didn't even know where he was playing in the mud.
Now, if it weren't for those old - fashioned royal loyalists and clan members who had finally come to their senses and were staring closely at the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility and the Wang family.
The Queen Mother and the Wang family would never have allowed Jun Wuyuan to grow so freely.
She had given him some face, but he had become even more insolent and turned against her?
A glint of killing intent flashed in the Queen Mother's cloudy eyes. When she spoke, her face had returned to calm.
"Don't you remember the important matter of the merit of saving the Emperor? The Emperor should not have forgotten it, right?"
The Queen Mother smiled, her tone sounding very considerate of Ling Shan:
"You also said you would reward her handsomely. I see that you've been so busy with state affairs that you've forgotten all about her. So I have to reward her on behalf of the Emperor, don't I?"
Bitch!
Jun Wuyuan's aura darkened, and his fingers subconsciously tightened.
This old witch actually dared to sow discord. Did she think this stupid goose was still the same person as before?
It was simply ridiculous.
Just as he was about to speak, Ling Shan's small hand quietly touched his chest.
Jun Wuyuan was distracted.
His gaze involuntarily followed the soft hand on his chest and landed on her charming hibiscus - like face.
Her almond eyes, as clear as water, seemed to hide some meaning. It was like a wisp of alluring honey that slowly spread from his pupils to his heart.
In an instant, Jun Wuyuan felt his heart pounding violently.
He could no longer see or hear anyone else. The two of them stared at each other as if there was no one else around.
The Queen Mother felt a lump in her throat and frowned.
The Old Prince's face was so dark that he could hardly hold back his urge to remonstrate directly. Obviously, he looked down on Ling Shan's coquettish behavior.
In a daze, Xiao Mingzhu caught a glimpse of the Queen Mother's displeased expression. Eager to stir up trouble, she chimed in and said:
"Speaking of this, Queen Mother, I have to apologize to you first."
Ling Shan blinked, and Jun Wuyuan came back to his senses. He immediately understood.
The Queen Mother felt something was wrong and looked at Xiao Mingzhu warily, asking:
"I wonder what mistake you've made, Mingzhu, that you need to apologize to me? Just now, the Prince of Jing was still speaking well of you to me."
Jun Wuhao: "......"
Xiao Mingzhu: "......"
When it came to telling lies with a straight face, the Queen Mother was still as good as ever.
"The Queen Mother is joking."
Xiao Mingzhu forced a smile and ignored the disgusting thing. She said to herself:
"I hope the Queen Mother can forgive my great disrespect. Just now, I was rash and punished two maids in the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility without your permission."