C106 (1/2)

”It's good to stay in the palace.” Mo Ranran could not help but recall the look of worry and reluctance on his face when he heard that Zhang Heng was determined to go to the border.

”Have you finished flooding the rest of the Gu Worm in your body?” Many times, Zhang Heng had wanted to enter the Mo Mansion to see Mo Ranran, but he was stopped by Long Sha.

He could not enter, so he could only send people to find out more about Mo Ranran.

”It's all gone.” A few days ago, all the Gu Worm in her body had already been expelled.

”That's good.” Hearing Mo Ranran personally answer him, Zhang Heng finally let go of the worry in his heart.

”Who's there! What are you all sneaking around here for! ” Suddenly, a cold snort was heard. The two of them turned their heads to face the two people who were walking towards them.

Chief Eunuch looked at the two in front of him and his expression slowly froze. He had just looked over from afar and thought that it was some palace maid or concubine who was stealing from the imperial guards. That was why he scolded her so loudly! He didn't think that the woman would be Lady Mo.

Chief Eunuch sneaked a glance at the Emperor at his side, and silently retreated a step, not daring to say another word.

”Greetings, your Imperial Majesty.” Mo Ranran and Zhang Heng looked at each other and bowed towards the Emperor.

”What are you guys talking about here?” The emperor's eyes swept over the two of them. His voice carried an intimidating pressure, but his expression didn't show joy or anger.

”I met someone I know when I went to the palace to admire the flowers. I just had a chat with him.” Mo Ranran opened her mouth before Zhang Heng could speak, and her opening her mouth was better than Zhang Heng's. After all, she had interacted with the Emperor before, so he should believe what she said.

A man and a woman alone on a deserted path could be very troublesome if they couldn't explain it properly.

”I think I've seen you before.” The emperor looked at Zhang Heng carefully. He felt that Zhang Heng was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was.

”This subordinate Zhang Heng greets your majesty.” Seeing that the emperor was looking at him, Zhang Heng bowed respectfully.

”I remember you. You're the son of Zhang Shangshu?” Hearing Zhang Heng's name, the emperor suddenly remembered that Minister of Rites had brought him to the palace a few times. He had met Zhang Heng a few times.

”Yes.” Zhang Heng did not deny it.

”I remember that you were still a scholar at that time. How did you suddenly become a general?” It had only been a very long time, but his scholarly aura had already been replaced by the somber aura of the present. If the change wasn't too great, he would have been able to recognize this person.

At that time, he still felt that a young person's abilities were worthy of fear. As long as Zhang Heng had time, then his achievements might even be higher than his father's.

”This subordinate only feels that being a martial general would allow me to better protect the people I want to protect.” When Zhang Heng said this, he couldn't help but glance at Mo Ranran. He thought that he had done it very covertly, but he didn't know that the emperor had observed his every move.

The emperor glanced at Zhang Heng, then glanced at Mo Ranran. His eyes narrowed, he had thought that this brat was trying to protect his parents, and had almost been tricked by this brat.

The more the emperor looked at him, the more he felt that this brat was not bad, and that he was suitable to be with Mo Ranran, but would Mo Ranran have any interest in him?

”Come to our chamber today, Xiao Dezi will bring him there.” The Emperor looked at Chief Eunuch and signaled him to bring the people there.

Zhang Heng looked at Chief Eunuch, then looked at Mo Ranran. Mo Ranran gave him a comforting look, the two of them did not do anything, the emperor would not make things difficult for her.

”This official's daughter still has matters to attend to, so she shall take her leave first.” After Zhang Hen followed the Chief Eunuch, there were only Mo Ranran and the Emperor left. Mo Ranran felt that the atmosphere was weird, and wanted to escape.

”Accompany me for a walk.” The Emperor's voice carried an unquestionable dignity.

Mo Ranran was helpless and could only accompany the emperor on the small path. As he walked, he paid attention to the emperor's expression and carefully asked, ”Your majesty, do you have something on your mind?”

”How do you know that I have something on my mind?” The emperor looked at her with some astonishment. Ever since he became the emperor, his worries had never appeared on his face, and even Xiao Dezi, who had followed behind him for a long time, was unable to see through it. How did this little girl see through it?

Mo Ranran said honestly: ”I guessed.”

Although the emperor didn't reveal any flaws on the surface, when she followed by his side, she always felt that the pressure from the emperor's side was very low. Thus, she boldly made a guess. She didn't expect this guess to be correct.

”Since you're so good at guessing, then guess what I'm worried about?” The Emperor stopped in his tracks and glanced at Mo Ranran.

”When I was in the Imperial Garden, this subject's daughter saw the Chief Eunuch vowing under the orders of the Emperor and inviting the Queen to the palace. Was the Emperor troubled by this matter?” Mo Ranran thought about the empress who was invited away by the Chief Eunuch, and tried to open her mouth. Other than that, she really couldn't think of any other possibility.

The Emperor looked at Mo Ranran and did not say a word.

”If they were half as intelligent and sensible as you, I would be happy.” The Emperor sighed with sorrow.

”The two emperors both have the emperor in their hearts. It's just that they might have used the wrong method.” Mo Ranran praised the Noble Consort Xue and Queen with his conscience.

”In their hearts, there is no such thing as' I '. There are only benefits.” The emperor's eyes narrowed, and his voice carried a trace of coldness.

Mo Ranran felt that at this time, it would be best if she didn't say anything, so as to not offend the Emperor …

”You're still young, I shouldn't have said these things to you. Let's not talk about these troublesome matters. Are you familiar with the eldest son of Zhang Shangshu?” The Emperor knew that he spoke a little too much with Mo Ranran today and lost his composure, so he did not speak further.