Hengniang was just about to make a teasing remark when, taking a step forward, a sharp palm wind suddenly came at her.
Anan was startled. He quickly stepped forward, pulled Hengniang into his arms, and with a gentle tap of his feet, narrowly dodged the attack.
Mo Liandi pursed his thin lips and reached out to wipe the red mark on Liu Rumei's face. His eyes were filled with frost as he stared at Hengniang.
Anan felt a pang of jealousy but still helplessly stepped in front of Hengniang. He said pitifully, "I don't even mind. Why do you? Don't think just because I can't beat you, you can do whatever you want. Do you believe I'll..."
However, before he could finish, Mo Liandi's cold stare silenced him.
Seeing Anan's cowardice, Hengniang's eyes were filled with disdain. She pushed Anan aside and shouted, "Mo Liandi, don't think I'm afraid of you!"
Anyway, she was leaving and had nothing to fear. She didn't believe that even thousands of miles away, he could still control her.
Xue Zhan had already stepped back far away. Yun Xi and his brother were standing beside him. Sixi, unable to resist, took out some pastries from her bosom. Her dark eyes were filled with anticipation.
Seeing Sixi like this, Xue Zhan raised his eyebrows. This girl sure knew how to enjoy herself.
Ye Zhe, on the other hand, had a headache. If she ate like this, how fat would she get?
Liu Rumei found the tense situation between the three of them a headache. She immediately looked to the others for help, but seeing their eager expressions, she twitched the corner of her mouth. What poor friends!
Mo Liandi's eyes were filled with fury, but his grip on Liu Rumei didn't loosen. He said domineeringly, "Come at me together."
Hengniang and Anan were instantly enraged. This man was too arrogant!
Just as the fight was about to break out, Liu Rumei quickly tugged at Mo Liandi's sleeve and asked, "Has Chu Huaikang confessed?"
It was a rather clumsy way of changing the subject.
The intense aura around Mo Liandi and Hengniang instantly disappeared.
Anan always followed Hengniang's lead. Without saying a word, he happily followed behind her.
The others were disappointed that there was no longer a show to watch.
Mo Liandi sat down with Liu Rumei in his arms, still on guard against Hengniang sitting nearby. "We probably won't get anything out of him."
Anan's eyes flashed with coldness. "Is the promise still valid?"
Mo Liandi understood Anan's meaning instantly and said calmly, "Of course."
Anan nodded. "Thank you."
"When are you leaving?" Mo Liandi had expected their departure. The capital was becoming more and more chaotic, and their identities had been exposed. Staying would only bring endless trouble. "Where are you going?"
Hengniang flopped gracefully into Anan's arms and winked at Mo Liandi. "What? Are you reluctant to part with me?"
Mo Liandi gave her a cold look and said casually, "Do something for this king."
He couldn't leave the capital at will, and Ye Zhe had to stay. This was the perfect task for them.
Hengniang's smile froze. She spat softly at Mo Liandi. "Bah, you only know how to boss me around. You heartless man. Liu Rumei, look at him. He only knows how to bully me. I'm still injured!"
If it was something that required his request, it must be extraordinary. The last time, that stupid thing almost cost her her life! If she helped again, she'd...
"One thousand taels of gold if you find it for this king." With that, he took out a small box from his bosom and threw it at her.
One thousand taels of gold?
Hengniang's eyes lit up. She caught the box and smiled coquettishly. "Your Highness is truly generous!"
Anan shook his head helplessly. They said a woman's heart was like the bottom of the sea. Today, he finally understood.
Liu Rumei raised her eyebrows. What could it be that required Hengniang's help?
Mo Liandi stroked her long black hair and said softly, "As soon as possible."
Hengniang raised her eyebrows and opened the box. Seeing what was inside, she also raised her eyebrows. "Okay."
With her on the job, success was guaranteed.
Hengniang looked at Liu Rumei in Mo Liandi's arms with reluctance and sadness in her eyes. "Liu Rumei, I'm leaving. You must remember to miss me..."
Mo Liandi's face darkened. Just as he was about to move, Anan quickly took Hengniang away.
Liu Rumei watched their departing figures with a sense of loss.
Hengniang was the first friend she had made in this world. Now that she was leaving, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Mo Liandi's eyes were filled with complexity. He couldn't help but tighten his hold on the woman in his arms.
Xue Zhan also felt a bit complicated. Although he was reluctant to admit it, the brotherhood between them was hard to erase.
Putting aside his faint sense of loss, he opened his folding fan and said to Mo Liandi, "That old man from the Bai family has been a bit restless these days."
Although Bai Hanfei didn't show it on the surface, his hatred for Mo Liandi was unparalleled.
If that old scoundrel decided to take risks, it would be troublesome.
Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Mo Liandi's eyes. A mocking smile curled his lips. "He's just an old fox at the end of his wits. Ignore him."
The big show tomorrow was the most important thing.
Hearing this, Xue Zhan raised his eyebrows but didn't say anything more. He sat leisurely in his wheelchair, thinking about when his injury would heal. The women in the capital hadn't seen him for a long time. They must be missing him.
...
Night fell quietly, bringing a chill. The entire palace was deathly silent.
The palace of Queen Qi was especially quiet, so quiet that it was eerie.
Two palace maids on night duty were standing respectfully in front of Queen Qi's door. A gentle breeze blew, sending shivers down their spines.
Queen Qi had just closed her eyes when the image of blood involuntarily flashed in her mind, making her open her eyes instantly.
Just then, a noise came from outside. "Your servant greets Your Majesty!"
A moment later, a figure in bright yellow appeared in her bedroom.
The sudden light made Queen Qi close her eyes uncomfortably. "Why has Your Majesty come?"
Mo Yun said calmly, "I've come to ask my beloved consort for a person."
Queen Qi's heart tightened, but her gentle smile remained. "I wonder who Your Majesty is referring to..."
A look of embarrassment flashed across Mo Yun's eyes. He coughed lightly and said, "Zilin in your palace."