Fearing that Yun Wanyao might instruct the guards to break down the door in the next moment, Mo Zhaozhao quickly spoke up, intending to calm her down first.
"Alright, Princess, you get dressed first, and Iâll wait for you outside."
Outside, upon vaguely hearing Mo Zhaozhaoâs words, Yun Wanyao felt a slight sense of relief.
Thankfully, the Princess wasnât in any trouble, but merely sleeping so soundly that she didnât respond to calls.
[Hmm, why do I feel like the Princessâs voice sounds a bit guilty?]
Yun Wanqing tilted her little head, looking thoughtful, and the more she pondered, the more she felt Mo Zhaozhao was hiding some secret.
[Curious though I am, this is none of my business, and besides, who doesnât have secrets?]
[Yun Wanqing, you must hold back, donât use spiritual power to spy on others, itâs wrong to peek into othersâ affairs!!!]
After forcefully brainwashing herself a few times, she finally suppressed all her curiosity, leaning lazily against Xiao Tao.
Yun Wanyao: "..."
It was the first time she heard her little sister call her name in her mind and seriously warn herself not to spy on othersâ secrets.
It seems the little sister indeed has principles.
But, did the Princess really seem guilty?
Just now, she was too busy knocking on the door to notice anything.
Suddenly, Nanny Zhou looked at her with a smile and said, "The Princess is awake, Miss Yun, we owe you thanks for this."
Upon hearing the voice, Yun Wanyao also looked at her and said, "Youâre welcome, Nanny. Since the Princess is awake, please have someone prepare a meal; the Princess must be quite hungry."
"Miss Yun is right; Iâll have someone bring the meal right away."
"Good."
Afterward, Yun Wanyao instructed someone to take her to the side room, where she would wait for Mo Zhaozhao.
Since there was a secret hidden in Mo Zhaozhaoâs room, it was better for her to keep some distance, lest she see something she shouldnât.
Moreover, the little sister needed to drink milk.
After Nanny Zhou had someone go to pass on the meal, she stood patiently outside the door, waiting for Mo Zhaozhaoâs orders.
Thinking that since the Princess was already awake, she would soon call in the maid to serve her in dressing and washing up, but surprisingly, the order never came.
This left Nanny Zhou quite puzzled, with her eyebrows tightly furrowed.
She felt that the Princess was somehow acting strangely today but did not know the reason.
Filled with questions, she didnât dare to ask rashly and had to endure patiently.
"Nanny?"
At this moment, Mo Zhaozhaoâs chief maid looked up at her, with a delicate face showing some confusion and consultation.
Obviously, she also sensed something amiss and wanted Nanny Zhou to decide.
Nanny Zhouâs face remained calm, lowering her voice to say softly, "No rush, the Princess has not spoken, so letâs wait a bit longer."
Inside the hall.
Mo Zhaozhao, suppressing her temper, looked at the boy wearing only his undergarments, her voice filled with frustration, "What should we do? If I donât call someone in to serve me soon, Nanny and Jin Zhi will become suspicious."
"What does that have to do with me?"
Yun Wanye pulled the quilt over, lay down, and closed his eyes, using his actions to show he wouldnât care about this matter.
Seeing his manner, Mo Zhaozhao widened her eyes, first feeling disbelief, then extreme anger.
"Get up, donât sleep!!!"
She grabbed his clothes, forcefully pulling him up, angrily saying, "Do you dare say this isnât your issue?"
"It was you who sneaked into my room, ruining my reputation. Do you believe I would let the elder brother chop off your head... ah..."
Her wrist was suddenly caught, and the next moment, she was pulled down onto his chest with considerable strength.
He pressed her shoulders with both hands, smiling mockingly as he said, "The Princess Mansion is heavily guarded. Do you think anyone would believe you if you told them I sneaked in?"
"Donât be silly, Princess; no one would believe it. Everyone would only think you secretly summoned me. As for what you summoned me to do..."
"Heh, I think the maid and Nanny who come to serve the Princess for dressing soon will see very clearly."
Mo Zhaozhao: "..."
She clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, and said, "How exactly did you slip into my hall? Tell me, were my Hidden Guard bribed by you?"
"Well, Princess, thatâs something you donât need to ask. Even if you ask, I wonât tell you."
If he told her the truth, how could he come and go as he pleased in the future, as if it were his domain?
This annoying pest, truly... Mo Zhaozhao was so infuriated her head spun, almost fainting, and moreover, she was feeling hungry.
"What exactly do you want?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Wanyeâs eyes slightly brightened; after all this commotion, this was the question he had been waiting for.
Hearing it with his ears now, he almost beamed with happiness, restraining himself with great effort to not show it on his face.
He didnât mince words, getting straight to the point, "Cancel the marriage with Lu Huaixin."
That guy had been fed a drug by the two of them that rendered him impotent; she certainly couldnât marry him and spend her life as a widow, right?
Mo Zhaozhaoâs pupils instantly contracted, as if struck by lightning, staring at him blankly.
"What, what did you say?"
A moment later, her lips moved, speaking in disbelief.
"Didnât hear me?"
He chuckled and said, "Then Iâll repeat it, please listen carefully, Princess. I want you to break the engagement with Lu Huaixin!"
This time, Mo Zhaozhao was finally sure she hadnât misheard. But why?
Everything was fine, why would he suddenly say such a thing?
Although Lu Huaixin did such a thing, and she forcibly fed him that kind of medicine, as for their engagement, she still hasnât figured out what to do.
The whole country knows sheâs about to marry Lu Huaixin. If she suddenly breaks off the engagement, how would the ministers and common folk view her?
Seeing her hesitate, Yun Wanyeâs eyes quickly flashed with a cold glint. He smiled, his voice carrying a dangerous threat.
"If the Princess doesnât agree, then Iâll have to call someone in to let them see what the Princess has done to me..."
Before he finished speaking, his mouth was tightly covered.
Mo Zhaozhao knew all too well that he would absolutely do what he said, fearing he might really call someone, letting them discover what happened. She instinctively covered his mouth.
She looked at him urgently and said, "Are you crazy? If someone saw us like this now, not only would my reputation be ruined, but yours wouldnât survive either."
Upon hearing this, Yun Wanye raised his eyebrows, looking completely unbothered.
Reputation â he really didnât care about it.
Even without this incident, his reputation in Haojing wasnât great, so he didnât mind it getting worse.
"The matter of breaking the engagement, I will consider it. But itâs not a small matter; it requires careful planning."
At least itâs wise to inform the elder brother first.
Thinking about having to talk to Mo Yuanlin about this made Mo Zhaozhao feel a headache.
Back then, the elder brother strongly opposed her being with Lu Huaixin, but no matter what he said, she wouldnât listen.
Eventually, the elder brother let her have her way, but what ended up happening is now she finds herself at the point of having to speak with him about breaking off the engagement.
"Itâs not consideration, itâs a must!!!"
Yun Wanye pulled her hand away with a voice full of vicious warning.
Her stomach growled fiercely, Mo Zhaozhao was so faint from hunger she couldnât continue giving the matter much thought, and she nodded forcefully.
"Alright, you must break the engagement, is that okay?"
Of course, at this moment she was merely placating him, merely wanting to get rid of him quickly. As for anything else, sheâd wait until meeting with her elder brother.
"Are you serious, Princess?"
Yun Wanye squinted, his deep dark eyes probing her.
Afraid he would see through her ruse, Mo Zhaozhao immediately assumed an incredibly serious look.
"I am serious, but can you leave now? Iâm about to starve to death."
"You better mean it, Mo Zhaozhao. If you dare deceive me, Iâll certainly make you regret it."
As if he hadnât heard her, he harshly warned, his eyes fierce, like a vicious young wolf.
Mo Zhaozhao felt a chill run down her spine, her nerves inexplicably taut, so tense she was almost at a loss. She didnât even notice how he left.
All she remembered was before he left, he kissed her on the forehead and whispered in her ear, âThen Iâm leaving, Princess~â
A moment later, Mo Zhaozhao reached out and touched her forehead blankly, where it seemed warmth and softness still lingered.
Her face suddenly flushed red, murmuring, "What on earth does he mean?"
Naturally, no one answered her.
Mo Zhaozhao snapped back to reality, meticulously checking the room and confirming that all the soiled outer garments and shoes were gone before calling the maidservants in.
Changing clothes, washing her face, brushing her teeth, tying her hair back, applying makeup, serving dishes~
Nanny Zhou and four maids busily attended to their tasks while Mo Zhaozhao vacantly enjoyed their service. It wasnât until she sat at the dining table that she thought of Yun Wanyao.
She suddenly turned to Nanny Zhou and asked, "Nanny, whereâs Ah Yao?"
"Reporting to the Princess, Miss Yun is in the side room. Does the Princess need me to bring Miss Yun over?"
Mo Zhaozhao nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Nanny, go fetch Ah Yao. Eating alone is terribly dull. Ah Yao can come and chat with me."
"Yes, Iâll go right away."
Soon, Nanny Zhou returned, followed by Yun Wanyao, who carried a bundle in her arms.
As for Xiao Tao, she stayed behind waiting in the side room.
Her gaze fell on the bundle in Yun Wanyaoâs arms, Mo Zhaozhaoâs eyes immediately lit up, abandoning her meal, she set down her chopsticks and got up to greet them.
"Ah Yao, why did you bring little sister over too? Quickly, let me see my little sister."
"Hmm, the little one is bored staying in the mansion every day, so I brought her out for a change of scenery."
Yun Wanyao responded with a soft smile, her gaze unobtrusively studying Mo Zhaozhao, thinking her complexion looked alright, apparently not having suffered any significant setbacks.
"Wow, such a strong smell of wine, did the Princess drink all night? No wonder she slept until now."
"Wait, besides the smell of wine in the Princessâs bedroom, why is there another very familiar scent?"