Chapter 459 - Meeting The Person at the Back of the Buddhist Temple (2/2)

“Elder Sister, shall we wait outside? My Lady does not like too many people to be around when she prays to Buddha. She is afraid that it will offend Buddha.” The maid explained rapidly as she hurried forward to hold Mo Ye back when she saw Mo Ye following behind Mo Xuetong.

It was true that it should be quiet and peaceful when one prayed to Buddha.

Mo Ye did not flinch as she looked coldly at the maid holding on to her sleeves. There was a flash of sharpness in her eyes as she said loudly, “Scram.”

She lifted her finger and placed it on the maid’s wrist. She was going throw the maid off her. Consort Yan was inside, plotting something. How could she leave at a time like this?

“Since Consort Yan wants to pray to Buddha alone and quietly, then we shall not bother her. I will go to King Yan’s Manor and chat with her another day.” Mo Xuetong suddenly stopped and looked at the maid’s hand from above. Her eyes were cold and despite her polite words, the cold look in her eyes made one fearful for some reason.

The maid could not help but loosen her hold on Mo Ye’s hand. She saw that Mo Xuetong was really about to leave and grew worried. She hurriedly said, “My Lady, please hold on. I will go and ask My Lady now. Please wait.”

Then, she hurriedly entered through the doors of the temple.

“My Lady…”

Mo Ye wanted to say something but Mo Xuetong reached out and stopped her. Her gaze landed on the half-opened doors. They could not hear anything coming from the inside but they could see that there wasn’t anyone inside. Perhaps, just like what the maid said, You Yue’e was alone inside. However, given You Yue’e’s character, was she someone who could calm down?

Mo Xuetong turned around and took the opportunity to whisper to Mo Ye as she looked up at the sky. “Mo Ye, don’t stay too far from me later on.”

You Yue’e’s actions were really suspicious. This was not something she would do at all. Given her character, the inside of the temple would be filled with maids. She would be like a haughty peac.o.c.k. Even though King Yan was under house arrest, You Yue’e would not admit that she was any weaker than someone else.

She had always thought that she was better than others in terms of her status and all other aspects and also disliked Mo Xuetong immensely. That was what she would do under normal circ.u.mstances. However, she was so low-key right now and secretive and one could not help but feel suspicious.

“Consort Xuan, My Lady invites you in.” The maid said sweetly, appearing at the entrance of the temple.

She did not mention Mo Ye this time. Her mistress must have allowed Mo Xuetong to bring Mo Ye in.

The heavy doors were pushed open with a soft creak. Behind the curtains of the temple, sat a figure. One could not see the person behind clearly as the moving curtains distorted the figure. Standing at the entrance, Mo Xuetong looked forward but could not make out anything.

A cunning look flashed in the eyes of the maid standing behind Mo Xuetong and Mo Ye after they entered. She reached out swiftly in an attempt to close the doors.

Mo Ye seemed to have eyes behind her back. She held the half-closed doors and pushed it to the side. The maid did not expect Mo Ye to be so strong and was pulled along with the door. She made a startled cry and fell to the ground.

However, the attention of the three people in the room was not on her.

Mo Xuetong said coldly as she stared at the person behind the curtains warily. “Your Excellency, is there a point to this?”

There was a soft burst of laughter from behind the curtains. “You are indeed as cunning as a fox.” He seemed sarcastic and sounded as if he was mocking Mo Xuetong. There was definitely no hint of sincere praise in his words.

Mo Xuetong did not move and watched as the man pushed the curtains aside and walked towards her slowly. He was wearing a jade crown and dark blue robes. He was tall and handsome but seemed cold and aloof. It was Marquess Mingguo, You Yuecheng.

As expected, You Yue’e was not inside. This could also explain why he had behaved so furtively earlier.

Mo Xuetong enunciated every word with an undisturbed tone. “Many thanks for your praise, Your Excellency.” Her voice was soft and beautiful, but right now, it seemed rather sharp.

“Mo Xuetong, don’t you think you should say something to me?” You Yuecheng harrumphed coldly as he looked at Mo Xuetong. There was a deepness and darkness in his eyes that were hard to explain. This was the first time since his engagement that Mo Xuetong was seeing him. Mo Xuetong had not seen him again since he was set up in Peony Garden and was forced to marry Ling Mingyan.

They had not seen each other for very long. Mo Xuetong realized that his eyes were even colder and darker. It felt as if his entire person were shrouded in darkness.

“Your Excellency, I don’t understand what you’re saying!” Mo Xuetong said lightly. Sunlight streamed from the half-opened doors behind her. It was as if the sun were plating her with a brilliant sheen of gold. She looked distant and cold, shrouded in the gold, and seemed like a fairy. She looked up at You Yuecheng once and then did not look at him again.

The way she treated him with disregard was very annoying. You Yuecheng felt angry but forced himself to calm down with much effort. He was not here to fight with Mo Xuetong today.

“Mo Xuetong, why did you break your promise? I said I would make you my consort.” He could not help but look at Mo Xuetong’s pale face. Her face was so pale it seemed almost translucent under the sunlight. It looked like jade

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