Chapter 1297: Chapter 1292: Seeking Advice from Noble Consort Xiao

Mo Qi lowered his head for a look and saw that under Yu Lu there was indeed half a leaf, but it had already been stained with blood. He coaxed soothingly, “Crown Prince, never mind it. Once we return to the palace, you’ll have everything.”

Chu Heng pouted slightly, “But I promised Imperial Consort Xiao that we’d exchange food.”

Since he hadn’t found the leaf, he felt too embarrassed to ask for her white jade pastries.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xi commanded Lin Sisi to set her down. She walked over to Mo Qi, asked him to put down Chu Heng, then took a piece of green plum cake and stuffed it into Chu Heng’s mouth, “Eat your sister’s cake. Don’t eat what others give you, understand?”

“Ah—”

Chu Heng was stuffed with another mouthful, but the tasty cake was, of course, something he obediently ate up. Breaking off a half moistened by his saliva, he even asked Chu Xi, “Have you eaten?”

“What’s given to you is yours alone; no one should snatch it, not even me.”

Chu Xi stuffed the small piece back into his mouth.

Chu Heng: …

Sister, I could have nibbled it slowly, you know.

There was really no need for such roughness.

Chu Heng obediently finished the cake, eyeing his sister’s imposing aura all over, which was strikingly similar to his great-uncle’s.

He, as a party involved, quietly watched as Shan Bao didn’t bite Yu Lu to death but spat her out before going to the riverside to wash its fur.

Mo Qi and Lin Sisi were attending to different matters: one was holding up Yu Lu, guarding by their side, and the other had gone to Leng Shuqing’s place to ask, “Noble Consort, may I inquire where your maidservant has gone?”

Upon hearing Mo Qi’s voice, Leng Shuqing sensed something amiss and spoke calmly, “I lost a handkerchief. She went to look for it. Why, is this trivial matter troubling even the commander Mo Qi?”

Mo Qi’s eyes darkened. Given the circumstances, he feared he could not directly hand over the person to Lin Sisi and then return to Chu Yihan’s side to report. He had to accompany Chu Heng back to the palace and personally hand him over to Chu Jinling to deal with Leng Shuqing and the maidservant’s matter.

The trouble with the affair lay in the fact that they were all masters; their identities were such that Mo Qi truly couldn’t handle it. A decision-maker higher in status was required to resolve it.

Leng Shuqing, who had not seen Yu Lu return, saw instead Chu Heng lifting the curtain of her carriage, standing very uprightly before her, and said, “Imperial Consort, I didn’t find any beautiful leaves, so I can’t exchange food with you. When I return to the palace, I shall find someone to send it to you.”

Leng Shuqing nodded and smiled, “Your Majesty’s consort thanks the Crown Prince.”

“Mm, you’re welcome.” With that, Chu Heng left, hopping onto the carriage with Chu Xi.

Leng Shuqing wiped away a bead of sweat from her temple that had emerged due to her nervousness in facing Chu Heng, while at the same time cursing internally, Yu Lu was such a useless creature!

Not only had she failed at such a simple task, but she also brought trouble upon herself.

She certainly needed to exculpate herself from the situation.

Since Mo Qi and Lin Sisi were both wary of her status, they dared not act rashly towards her, she continued to express concern for Yu Lu’s condition, asking why she wasn’t attending to her. Mo Qi answered coldly, “Yu Lu has been injured and is receiving treatment. She cannot serve Your Majesty. If the Noble Consort needs anything, please call on me.”

He stayed close to Leng Shuqing’s side, both as a precaution and to keep her under surveillance.

Leng Shuqing maintained her dignity throughout, until they reached Jiang Du City. Before entering the palace, she took the chance of visiting the restroom by entering a tavern on the way and then came out as if nothing had happened.

Mo Qi followed her all the way, making sure there were no others around before sending her and Chu Heng, Chu Xi, into the imperial palace.

But in fact, Leng Shuqing had left a note in the room of the tavern, which someone sent back to the Prime Minister’s residence, into her father’s hands.

When Leng Kangcheng received this note, he almost fainted. He regretted deeply, “You foolish daughter, how dare you do such a thing!”

Harming the Crown Prince, she was looking to drag the entire Prime Minister’s residence down with her!

Leng Kangcheng dared not tell Leng Yi about this, because Leng Yi had been upright all his life, serving three dynasties as an official, always respected by the Imperial family. If he found out about what Leng Shuqing had done, he would surely die of anger.

Leng Kangcheng struggled with the decision all night, thinking that since Leng Shuqing had already entered the palace, he could only take the note to plead with Zhuo Junli.

The most intelligent and powerful person in the entire Prime Minister’s residence was none other than him.

Zhuo Junli, punished by Chu Yihan to assist Chu Jinling, finally had a day to rest. He had been busy from the evening with Yun Sijin, considering the next generation, not allowing Yun Sijin to catch a breath.

From the luxurious bed curtains, the delicate cries of the woman came, “Zhuo Junli, if you come again, I will leave the Li Mansion tomorrow!”

Zhuo Junli’s mischievous voice was tinged with mockery, “Madam takes care of the Prime Minister’s residence, where would you find the time to leave? Besides, Jiang Du City doesn’t have your maternal home, so where would you go after leaving?”

Forget it.

Yun Sijin felt he was completely vile, like a provoked little beast, angrily biting his shoulder and leaving a ring of red.

Zhuo Junli really liked it when Yun Sijin bit him; his excitement grew, and his tongue curled her bleeding red earlobe into his mouth, “Madam, another bite.”

He could take it.

Yun Sijin was so angry she wanted to kick him off the bed.

Just when she was helplessly tormented, a frantic voice came from outside the door, “Third brother! Third brother, are you there? Please come out quickly, I have urgent matters to discuss with you!”

Zhuo Junli pretended not to hear. Leng Kangcheng never called him brother; at home, he always addressed him formally as ‘Lord Prime Minister.’ This sudden change of address meant trouble for sure, and considering Leng Shuqing had returned to the city today, she must have caused some mischief.

He didn’t want to deal with it and continued with what he desired to do.

However, Yun Sijin saw it as a lifesaver, pushing Zhuo Junli gently with her soft arms, “Get up quickly, brother is calling you so urgently, it must be for important matters, go…now!”

She could finally get rid of this lethal nuisance.

Zhuo Junli lay on her back, his eyes heavy with desire, “No good matter, won’t go!”

Yun Sijin could no longer bear the torment, but the voice of Leng Kangcheng outside was getting more and more urgent, even starting to pound on the door, “Brother! I’m begging you as your brother, this concerns our Prime Minister’s residence, you must… come out and see me!”

He didn’t know what Zhuo Junli was busy with inside to ignore his calls, but he was indeed extremely anxious!

If Zhuo Junli delayed any further, any unforeseen incident involving Leng Shuqing could spell doom for the Prime Minister’s residence’s centuries-long good reputation!

Yun Sijin knew that Zhuo Junli often joked around with him, but his refusal to go out now must mean he had some strategy in mind. However, she had already taken charge of the Prime Minister’s residence and could not act as if Leng Kangcheng hadn’t come.

She indulged Zhuo Junli’s temperament, serving him well and even employing her own red lips to finally coax him.

As she got up to dress Zhuo Junli, his lips still curled into a slant, “Truly worthy of being the Prime Minister’s wife, even at times like this, you can speak so humbly.”

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