Chapter 90 Fire at the Mo Manor (2/2)

And that was why Sima Lingyun was the first to appear at the scene of the fire. It was because of his lover.

That was how he knew that First Miss was inside the ancestral hall. Sima Lingyun had disregarded his own safety and rushed into the fire because he loved her.

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All of these incidents had a reasonable explanation. The two had touched closely in front of so many people. The Duke's Manor naturally had to give the Mo Manor an explanation.

They did not expect that the talented and famous First Miss Mo was only outwardly gracious but was actually a flighty person who would meet a man in secret. She had even ruined her younger sister's reputation because of her own relations.h.i.+p with another man. It made others despise her when they thought about this.

The usually gentle and elegant Duke was also a fake. He was in a secret relations.h.i.+p with a n.o.ble lady. They not only met in a temple and even met in secret in their manor. Everyone spoke of the Duke's Manor with disdain. The fake and shameless concubine's daughter and the licentious Duke were a good match.

Those interested in gossip were all watching the show. They wanted to see how the two families were going to settle the issue!

In just moments, Mo Xuetong and Sima Lingyun became what everyone talked about. Everyone mocked, ridiculed, scolded and disdained them…

They were all bad rumors about Mo Xuemin!

The fallen Duke's Manor was also a topic they gossiped about!

That night

Inside King Xuan's manor, on the highest floor on the highest building on the left side of the manor. The moon was dim.

The moonlight entered the room through the satin curtains, s.h.i.+ning on the faint figure sitting in front of the window. The room was not lit at all because the prince that the Emperor doted on the most had been throwing a tantrum for the past few days. They even heard that King Xuan had fought for the most beautiful courtesan at a brothel with someone again yesterday. He made a huge fuss about it and was dragged away by Emperor Zongwen for a scolding. It made the arrogant prince so angry when he left the palace that he kicked several dozen palace servants he met on the way out.

It made the Emperor so angry that it was said he threw the calligraphy paper on his table away and scolded, ”Unfilial child!” Then, he sent his orders to King Xuan's Manor that he was not allowed to leave for a month.

However, this also made many who were watching heave a sigh of relief. They had long since grown anxious ever since Feng Yuran appeared in the capital and became the most doted prince by Emperor Zongwen.

Even though it was rumored some time prior that while the Emperor doted on Feng Yuran, he did not allow him to control anything. He was just a big playboy. However, the Emperor did not rebuke him for anything. The Emperor's edict this time was a direct rebuke. At the same time, Emperor Zongwen had also sent someone to reward King Chu and King Yan. Not many in the imperial court understood the undercurrents.

King Xuan had truly lost Emperor Zongwen's favor.

Emperor Zongwen was not a confused ruler. Even if King Xuan were to gain favor again in the future, he would no longer be able to get the throne. A wise Emperor would not give the throne to a useless playboy prince. So what if he doted on King Xuan? He would only be able to guarantee King Xuan a life of wealth.

Those who relaxed turned their watchful eyes away from Feng Yuran and focused on their original opponents. The political grace period that occurred because of Feng Yuran's sudden appearance changed. The political sensitive immediately started a new round of planning. King Xuan might have deliberately made it seem as if he had given up on Feng Yuran to confuse his subordinates.

Who did the Emperor truly favor? Was it the gentle and erudite King Chu, or the just and honest King Yan?

In King Xuan's manor, King Xuan, who was always arrogant and wild could not sleep well. He leaned back against the futon in front of the window and looked at the fire that leapt at the sky outside the window. The only thing that shone in the dark were his charming eyes. The satin drapes were really long and behind the screen stood three people other than him. The first was Feng Yue.

Feng Yuran did not speak, and neither did the other three make any sounds.

He was in a good spot and he could watch the fire reach up the skies. The skies burned red and was magnificent. Even from afar, he could clearly hear the bustling sounds of people talking. It made the quiet room seemed even more quiet. He could hear someone coming by with a drum announcing that it was three in the morning!

”Feng Yue, pick a few people to go to the Mo Manor.” The lazy voice had an unusual sharpness in it.

”Your Highness, didn't you already send Third Miss Mo two secret guards?” Did a young lady of a n.o.ble family need so much protection? Feng Yue glanced to his side at Steward w.a.n.g. Steward w.a.n.g shook his head imperceptibly, indicating that he did not understand what His Highness was doing as well. He could only lower his head and ask. He did not dare to be careless at all when doing things for His Highness. Others did not know what His Highness was capable of, but they did.

”There aren't enough people!” Feng Yuran answered lightly after some deliberation. There was a flash of allure in his eyes. He did not expect that the daughter of a fifth grade official could bring out so many clues that he could not track down in the past.

”Yes!” Since this was what His Highness thought, Feng Yue did not dare to say anything else.

”w.a.n.g Fu, how are things going on your side?”

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