Did I seem like an invisible person in their eyes?
I don't think I've done anything out of line...
"You must be tired from the journey, go and rest!" Murong Qing said faintly.
Yun Jinhe listened and took a step forward, taking out a small wooden box from his embrace. "Miss Murong, I didn't bring any gifts when I came back. I bought this on the way and wanted to give it to you..."
Murong Qing hesitated for a moment upon seeing this and did not accept the wooden box. "Please give it to someone who needs it. I cannot accept it!"
Yun Jinhe: "???"
What's wrong with Miss Murong? Why is her attitude so cold?
He had already bought it, so he couldn't return it...
In fact, Murong Qing's change was directly related to meeting Xiao Junbao, and coupled with her brother's persuasion, she felt it was better to stay away from Jinhe.
On the way back from Yan Country, Shangguan Fang'er told Murong Taotao how Zhao Guihua had treated Murong Qing. Taotao was so angry that his eyes blazed, wishing he could immediately return to Dashui Village and argue with Zhao Guihua...
Although he had also stayed at the Yun family, he didn't know that Zhao Guihua looked down on his sister.
Even if they went back ten thousand steps, if his sister were to marry Yun Jinhe in the future, but he had Zhao Guihua, his mother, as a troublemaker, would their lives be good?
In fact, the reason why mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships are often not handled well is crucial to whether the man is capable...
If Yun Jinhe was a mama's boy, a man without his own opinions, who followed everyone else's arrangements, then why would Taotao marry his sister to him?
"It's... it's not expensive, please just accept it!" Yun Jinhe twitched his lips.
Even if you don't accept it, at least open it and see what's inside.
Unexpectedly, Murong Qing refused outright, "I really can't take it. Don't buy me anything anymore!"
Yun Jinhe: "..."
It was truly disheartening.
Forget it, one cannot force matters of the heart; it must be a gradual process.
For now, Jinhe should focus his energy on his studies and not let down the expectations of his parents and grandparents...
Meanwhile, at Fahua Nunnery.
Kong Xingzhuo had been observing for two days and two nights without finding any clues.
Because there were many experts ambushing around Fahua Nunnery, his investigation task was extremely arduous, and he absolutely could not be discovered by anyone...
"Reverend Mother, you seem to have gained some weight recently!"
Just as Kong Xingzhuo was lost in thought, Nanny Xing supported Consort Hui as she walked out from the inner room. "Tonight, I will make you sweet lotus seed soup. This is especially good for the stomach..."
Consort Hui stopped upon hearing this and looked at Nanny Xing with a lingering gaze. "Are you implying that I have become plump and gained weight?"
This wretched servant, she really didn't know how to speak, daring to call her fat.
Nanny Xing's face paled with panic, and she quickly let go of Consort Hui, kneeling on the ground with a 'thump'. "Reverend... Reverend Mother, I didn't mean that. I just thought you've been eating a bit too much lately and should control your figure!"
"What's the use of having a figure?" Consort Hui glared at her. "Anyway, I am now a consort without anyone to rely on, and the Emperor is so old and unsightly that I feel disgusted just looking at him. Does he still expect me to sleep with him?"
Nanny Xing: "..."
I didn't say that.
But you have so many young male companions outside, and they also pay attention to your figure...
If you become shapeless from being fat, who among those young men and handsome gentlemen would dare to approach you in the future.
Seeing Nanny Xing stammering and unable to speak, Consort Hui sighed and changed the subject. "The Crown Prince has already set his sights on us. That item must be hidden well. It is our trump card, and we must not let the Crown Prince find it!"
The "trump card" she spoke of was the蛊虫 (gu worm) that controlled Emperor Cheng...
This thing was more effective than any aphrodisiac. Consort Hui only needed to control it slightly, and Emperor Cheng would obey her like a lapdog.
"Your Highness, please rest assured!"
Nanny Xing got up from the ground and said with a smile, "I have hidden that item in a place where no one can find it. I will only take it out when you need it..."
Consort Hui hummed and nodded. "That's good. It was such a pity that we didn't kill them last time. Now that the Crown Prince is pressing us step by step, if we don't do something, he will become more aggressive and relentless..."
Consort Hui narrowed her sinister eyes and rubbed her prayer beads forcefully. "Tonight, I will teach that wretched Emperor a lesson, so he can control his son and not overstep his bounds!" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Then I shall go and retrieve the treasure?" Nanny Xing blinked her eyes.
"No rush!" Consort Hui waved her hand and took two steps forward. "Everything will wait until tonight..."
With that, Consort Hui went straight into the kitchen to select the meal for the evening.
Kong Xingzhuo, who was hiding in the corner, almost dropped his jaw upon hearing the conversation.
It seemed that His Highness and the little county princess were right; this Reverend Jingxuan was the mastermind behind his mother's actions...
She actually wanted to use Emperor Cheng's state of being controlled by the gu worm to manipulate the court, control the officials, and then slowly infiltrate her malicious thoughts and plans throughout the entire Daliang Kingdom...
It had to be said that Consort Hui was much more sinister than the former Consort Xian.
From their conversation, it seemed that Consort Hui intended to use the gu worm to control the Emperor again tonight. This time, he must seize the opportunity to snatch the mother gu, and if possible, he would tie up this wicked woman and hand her over to His Highness...
The summer nights always darkened late. Kong Xingzhuo hid himself in a haystack, only exposing his eyes to watch the outside.
A warm breeze blew over, making Kong Xingzhuo feel sleepy.
The inner room was lit, and Consort Hui was feasting with Nanny Xing, with countless varieties of fine wines and delicacies, even more lavish than a banquet in the palace...
Fahua Nunnery had people specifically delivering food and drinks to Consort Hui. These people were all dressed as nuns to confuse the eye and appear genuine.
On the surface, they seemed poor and austere, but in reality, the luxury within the nunnery far exceeded Kong Xingzhuo's imagination.
No wonder Consort Hui insisted on becoming a nun back then. Wasn't life outside more carefree than in the palace?
She could keep young male companions and satisfy her appetite, so why not?
Just as Kong Xingzhuo was so sleepy that his eyes couldn't stay open and he was about to fall asleep, Nanny Xing suddenly came out carrying a lantern.
Consort Hui, with her hands tucked into her sleeves, slowly followed behind.
Upon seeing this, Kong Xingzhuo immediately bit the tip of his tongue, forcing himself to stay awake...
A moment later, the mistress and servant arrived in front of the woodshed, exchanged glances, and then pushed the door open and went inside.
The light from the lantern was quickly engulfed by darkness. After a series of 'crackling' sounds, there was no more movement from within the woodshed...