Chapter 375 - The Affair at the Wedding Banquet (2/2)

Even though they were close to the bridal chamber, it was not in the same courtyard. d.u.c.h.ess Ding was afraid that Consort Yu would be disturbed and specially chose the parlor here. It was obviously also because of the child in Consort Yu’s belly. Everyone knew how fervent the entire palace was over the unborn child. They must be very careful about it!

“Did you see King Ning, Feng Yuzhen?” Mo Xuetong asked softly while she held Mo Ye’s hand.

Mo Ye replied certainly. “I did not see King Ning, but someone definitely entered the courtyard earlier. Someone came not long after the palace maid went out with the basin. A few maids blocked my vision intentionally and if I had not known some martial arts, I would not have been able to see the corner of the person’s clothes. It was a man’s robe!”

She did not know if it was King Ning but was certain that the person was male. Furthermore, the person was skilled as well and had slipped into the courtyard very quickly. The man hid himself in a room by the side. Mo Ye only saw the edge of a sky blue robe. There were many who wore clothes like that. Furthermore, King Ning was a new groom today and probably would not wear such a color.

Ever since Mo Ye started serving Mo Xuetong, she admired Mo Xuetong’s capable way of handling matters. As such, even though she was uncertain whether the man was King Ning, she felt that her lady was definitely right!

It was just an article of clothing. It would not be difficult to change! Since the King’s consort was certain that the man was King Ning, then it was highly possible that the person was King Ning. However, Mo Ye could not understand. Wasn’t King Ning receiving guests at the front? Why did he come to the back of the courtyard where the Emperor’s consort was? Just thinking about this made one afraid.

“Get Mo Feng to lure w.a.n.g Xiuxiu here.” Mo Xuetong suddenly said after taking a few steps forward holding on to Mo Ye.

“Lure her here?” Mo Ye agreed immediately. Then, she said, put in a tough spot, “What will you do if I leave? This is King Ning’s Manor, who knows… This will make His Highness angry.”

Mo Ye did not dare to leave when she thought of what the man would do should anything happen to Mo Xuetong here.

While Mo Feng had followed them here, they had entered the inner courtyard and there were many people. Since it was also daytime, Mo Feng did not follow them inside. If Mo Ye was to go out and find him, Mo Xuetong would be alone in the inner courtyard.

“Don’t worry. Go!” Mo Xuetong smiled lightly as she looked at Princess Royal who was approaching them slowly from not far away.

Mo Ye did not say anything else when she saw Princess Royal. With Princess Royal around, nothing would happen to Mo Xuetong. Mo Ye turned to leave from a side path after seeing Mo Xuetong walking up to Princess Royal. She was walking in the direction of the back door. It would be faster for her to leave this way.

“Tong’er greets her mother!” Mo Xuetong approached Princess Royal with a bright smile. Even though she was smiling, there was a hint of dampness in her eyes. Her eyes were filled with grievances and it was obvious that she had been bullied.

Princess Royal frowned. She pulled Mo Xuetong up and asked her, “Tong’er, did something happen? Did Consort Yu make things difficult for you?” Even though she had come late, she found out that Consort Yu had felt unwell earlier and pulled King Xuan’s Consort to rest somewhere. Princess Royal was displeased when she heard that.

How was it possible for Consort Yu and Tong’er to get along so well for Consort Yu to take her away to speak with in private!

Princess Royal was afraid that something might happen to Mo Xuetong, which was why she hurried over. Consort Yu was pregnant with a royal descendant. Should something really happen, no one could bear the responsibility for it.

“It’s nothing. Consort Yu only told me to look out.” Mo Xuetong said tearfully. She stood straight and a suspicious hint of weakness appeared on her beautiful face. Her long lashes fluttered and she tried to smile.

“Consort Yu is getting braver and braver to dare to meddle in the matters of the royal family.” Princess Royal smiled coldly. Even though she was the Empress Dowager’s descendant, she did not like Consort Yu. Consort Yu usually b.u.t.tered up to the Empress Dowager and did not leave even when King Ning visited the Empress Dowager. She acted as if they were family and as if she were not an imperial concubine. It was inappropriate for her to see a man unrelated to her.

“Mother, do not be angry. Consort Yu is only pregnant and not feeling well. She’s not trying to make trouble for Tong’er.” Mo Xuetong explained sweetly as if she were trying to help Consort Yu smooth things over.

“Not trying to make trouble for you? She’s trying to make things difficult for you. Tong’er, don’t hang out so much with Consort Yu in the future lest you be blamed if she loses the child!” Princess Royal instructed Mo Xuetong. The Princess grew up in the palace and had seen many things like that. She pulled Mo Xuetong along with her and they walked toward the outside of the courtyard.

She had only come because she was worried about Mo Xuetong. Since Mo Xuetong was fine, she did not wish to see Consort Yu. She was the Princess Royal of the royal family and it was below her position to visit a lowly concubine. So what if she had a son? The Emperor would not just hang on to the throne and not pa.s.s it on to his three adult sons and make a young boy the Crown Prince!

It was impossible no matter how much Consort Yu b.u.t.tered up to the Empress Dowager!

“Tong’er knows. I will take note in the future!” Mo Xuetong smiled lightly. Her eyes s.h.i.+mmered, making her seem sweet, gentle and lovely!

She was truly touched. The Princess Royal stood on her side without any hesitation as if she were truly Mo Xuetong’s biological mother. This made Mo Xuetong think of her biological mother. If her mother were still around, she would definitely be like the Princess Royal, protecting Mo Xuetong without any hesitation!

Mo Xuetong looked up and felt that the Princess Royal’s face merging with her memory of her mother’s face. Her mother and the Princess Royal were considered cousins. It was normal for them to look alike! If her mother were still alive, would she look like this?

Mo Xuetong’s heart wrenched and hurt!

“Mother, let us go look at the bride. Second Miss w.a.n.g looks beautiful.” Mo Xuetong hid the sadness she felt and looked up with a smile. It was still early and there was nowhere to go. Most of the women of the w.a.n.g manor were probably there. The best solution was to hang out there!

Or perhaps they could use that to fan the flames!

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