Chapter 414 - Nanny Ming of King Xuans Manor Expresses Her Doubts (1/2)

Chapter 414 Nanny Ming of King Xuan’s Manor Expresses Her Doubts

Mo Xuetong only found out from Feng Yuran when she left the palace that Consort Zhao had lost badly.

“Consort Zhao cannot just depend on Mother’s affection for her if she wants to pit herself against the consorts in the palace.” Feng Yuran said coldly. He picked out some fruits from the rack beside him while he spoke and placed them in front of Mo Xuetong. Then, he picked up the hot water that was warming on the stove and made a cup of tea for both of them. They watched as the tea brewed and fragrance filled the air. His handsome face seemed as n.o.ble as the faces of G.o.ds.

“Aren’t you afraid that He Yuxiu would come onto you!” Mo Xuetong teased him and smiled sweetly. She had been shocked by what he did earlier but felt relieved at the same time. He Yuxiu had made use of every chance she got in the past few days to show off how close she and Mo Xuetong were. If they could both serve one husband, they would get along better than the wives and concubines of other men.

If Mo Xuetong had not wanted to use her to lead Consort Zhao out, she would have exploded long ago. Even though Feng Yuran’s behavior today was uncouth, it had been very satisfying. Mo Xuetong’s lips were curled up high and she did not seem at all like she was blaming Feng Yuran despite what she said.

“I was not the one who saw through her wet clothes. Out of the ten guards in the courtyard, eight saw her. Does she want to marry all of them!” Feng Yuran smiled devilishly. He picked up his cup of tea and took a sip. His eyes glowed behind the light mist from the cup. They were full of charm.

How could a woman marry that many guards!

He was really mean.

Mo Xuetong glared at him and said, “Will Consort Zhao suspect you?”

“Rest a.s.sured, there are many people she should be suspicious of now but I am the only one she cannot show she is suspicious of!” Feng Yuran said meaningfully. He reached out to hold Mo Xuetong’s hand so much that she had no choice but to lean into the long couch.

“Anyway, I am just the arrogant and rude King Xuan. You will hear the same thing about me no matter who you ask.” Feng Yuran wrapped his arm around Mo Xuetong and pulled her into his embrace.

The direction of the winds blowing in court was mostly fixed. Feng Yuzhen might still be thinking of making use of the child in Consort Yu’s belly. However, he did not know that the child was also his weakness. He could make use of it but so could others!

Feng Yuran was very busy in the next few days. He was already gone when Mo Xuetong woke up in the morning. Sometimes, he slept at Jinwei Pavilion because it was too late.

Ling Fengyan’s funeral was very simple. Soon after, Ling Rui’er was brought into King Chu’s Manor. Less than a month had pa.s.sed between both incidents.

After what happened to He Yuxiu in the palace, her reputation was completely ruined. She did not visit King Xuan’s Manor again. However, First Miss He would visit from time to time. The He Manor and the Yu family were in the talks of marriage. However, the bride was changed to He Yuxiu instead.

There was a back story to this. First, Yu Mingyong was found in an alley having an affair with a married woman. After he was beaten up for some ridiculous reason, a fuss about it was made. The He family wanted to break off the engagement. However, for some reason, the two families changed the brides after some discussion. He Yuxiu would take Hu Yufen’s place to be married into the Yu family.

The weather had turned warm. The warm and beautiful spring gradually transitioned into the verdant summer. Mo Xuetong grew more and more sleepy. Sometimes, she would feel tired even when she was sitting down. However, only those who were close to her knew about this. She was given medicine very day and Mo Xuetong drank it all obediently. She did not pour it away secretly anymore.

Only she knew that she was getting weaker and weaker!

It was noon when someone brought Nanny Ming around. Feng Yuran was usually not around at this time.

Mo Xuetong got everyone to leave the room. Mo Lan stayed outside to do needlework and would serve them tea.

Mo Lan was the most prudent out of all the maids. She was also the one Mo Xuetong relied on the most. She would not keep any secrets from her.

“Nanny Ming, did Mother know that she cannot be healed by any medicine? Is that why she did not get a physician to heal her?” Mo Xuetong put down the sachet she was holding and asked Nanny Ming lightly. The sun shone through the gauze curtains. The faint white light shone on her beautiful face, making her seem pale and sad.

Nanny Ming hesitated.

“I remember you telling me that you will tell me anything if I asked you. Does that still count?” Mo Xuetong looked at Nanny Ming’s face. There was a warm and gentle smile on the corners of her lips. However, the smile was a little cold.

“Miss, I… I…”

“Don’t worry. Even no physician can cure me, I will not give up on myself. Being able to see everyone happy is already a blessing!” Mo Xuetong said. She looked up and outside at the window. The trees were green and filled with life. Mo Xuetong sighed lightly. She really felt that she had lived a happy life!