How dare someone openly oppose her! How could Mo Liandi find Chu Huaikang so quickly? There must be someone meddling. And her dear son was completely infatuated with that Liu Rumei!
"She's just a low - born commoner. How could she ever be worthy of your status?"
He was going to be the future monarch of the Great Liang. How could he be so besotted with a woman? A commoner! What ability did she have to be the mother of the nation? Wouldn't it be a laughingstock in the future?
Mo Litian watched the Empress Qi in front of him, whose mood had changed drastically. His heart was in a turmoil. Was this really his mother?
"Mother, Miss Liu is brave, resourceful and extremely intelligent. She's a rare and remarkable woman in the world. If anyone is unworthy here, it's just your son who's not worthy of her."
Empress Qi's displeasure deepened, but she quickly suppressed it and showed her usual gentle and kind smile. "My son, it's not that mother is scolding you. Among the noble families, there are countless well - bred young ladies. Why do you have to set your eyes on such a woman? It's obvious that Liu Rumei is on the side of Prince Guo'an and she lives in his mansion. Their behaviors are intimate. Why do you waste your time on a woman who doesn't love you?"
Mo Litian felt a pang in his heart. His eyes were full of turmoil. How could he not know that what Empress Qi said was true? But it was really impossible for him to let go.
Seeing Mo Litian like this, Empress Qi coaxed him patiently again. "My son, not to mention Prince Guo'an, even your father. Last time, Liu Rumei openly defied the imperial edict. Your father has long had a prejudice against her. Do you want to disobey your father for a woman?"
One Mo Liandi was already bad enough, but she would never allow Mo Litian to be so bewitched by this woman.
A bitter smile appeared on Mo Litian's lips. How could he not understand this truth? "Your son understands what mother said. It's getting late. Mother, please go back to the palace and rest first."
Some things couldn't be let go just because one wanted to!
Looking at Mo Litian like this, Empress Qi was filled with disappointment. How could such an indecisive person achieve great things? It was just a woman, yet she had bewitched him to such an extent. How could he compete with Mo Liandi in the future?
Thinking of this, the look in Empress Qi's eyes suddenly turned colder. Liu Rumei must not be kept alive.
Having made up her mind, she didn't want to waste any more words with Mo Litian. She still said, "Act prudently! Mother is doing this for your own good."
After saying that, she flicked her sleeve and left.
Mo Litian bowed respectfully and escorted her to the door before stopping.
...
The rumors in the capital soon changed direction. That day, Liu Rumei had conducted an autopsy in public, which gave everyone a resounding slap in the face. Now, the number of people in the capital who questioned Liu Rumei had decreased sharply. The name Liu Rumei had become popular again throughout the capital. Many people were still talking about that day's incident with great interest.
As for the Chu family, it had been raided by the court officials. A large amount of silver was carried out from the Chu family, which made many people envious. After all, they were the wealthiest family in the capital. Saying that they were richer than the nation was not an exaggeration.
At this moment, in the mansion of Prince Guo'an.
Xue Zhan still sat in his wheelchair, waving the folding fan in his hand, looking suave and debonair. "They are all just fair - weather friends. When the rumors were spreading, not a single one of them showed up. But now that the matter is over, they are all scrambling to show themselves. Their behavior is just too disgraceful."
The Yun brothers also nodded in agreement. They had never seen such shameless people.
Liu Rumei sat quietly on one side, holding the tea in her hand. She said indifferently, "A man will risk his life for wealth just as a bird will for food. This is an eternal truth."
Moreover, the wealth of the Chu family was really astonishing. It could only be said that the officialdom system was too corrupt.
Even in modern times, such a situation was inevitable.
Xue Zhan nodded. "These people will surely die because of their greed one day."
"You'd better worry about yourself." A Nan, who was on the side, was peeling grapes and said indifferently. He was so lackadaisical, often going to brothels. If it weren't for Mo Liandi and the support of the Grand Marshal's Mansion behind him, how could he have gotten the position of the Prefect of the Capital?
Xue Zhan naturally heard the sarcasm in A Nan's words and retorted without hesitation, "You'd better focus on peeling your grapes."
A man who couldn't even handle his own wife had no right to criticize him!
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel again at the slightest provocation, Sixi and the others all shook their heads in unison.
Liu Rumei quickly changed the topic. "Heng Niang, is your injury getting better?"
Heng Niang gave her a charming smile, with a hint of reluctance in her eyes. She suddenly stood up and pulled Liu Rumei into her arms. "Liu Liu, I'm going to leave in a few days. Why don't you come with me?"
Although their identities with A Nan had been covered up by Liu Rumei, Mo Liandi and the others, if someone with ulterior motives investigated, they would surely be found out. The inn could no longer be run.
Liu Rumei was slightly stunned, with a hint of surprise in her eyes. "You're leaving?"
Xue Zhan's folding fan in his hand also paused slightly, but he quickly understood. Because of the incident of Chu Huaikang, many people might have guessed their identities. They could deceive the common people, but those people were not stupid.
Heng Niang's eyes were full of reluctance. "Yes, it's all that bastard's fault. If it weren't for him, I would never have exposed my identity."
She always liked excitement and she loved the capital very much. But... "Liu Liu, come with me. I'll protect you."
As soon as she said this, Yun Li subconsciously stood in front of Liu Rumei. "Sister can't fight. It will bring a lot of trouble if she follows you."
Everyone was well aware of Heng Niang's identity. She had many enemies. If Liu Rumei followed her, she might face endless pursuits.
Moreover, this kind of life on the edge of the sword was not suitable for her sister.
A Nan was also full of helplessness in his heart, but he didn't say a word in the end.
A hint of reluctance flashed across Liu Rumei's eyes. She said softly, "Will you come back in the future?"
Heng Niang's smile deepened. She lowered her head and kissed Liu Rumei's fair cheek. Her words surprised everyone. "I won't forget you, Liu Liu."
She hadn't had enough fun in the capital yet. After leaving to avoid the limelight, she would surely come back.
Liu Rumei was stunned on the spot by Heng Niang's sudden action.
The next moment, her body was suddenly pulled out of Heng Niang's arms. A familiar scent suddenly came.
"Control your woman!" This woman really had to be guarded against!
Liu Rumei slightly raised her head and saw the gloomy - faced man. She couldn't help but feel amused.