NCCnovel Chapter 251 Imprisonment
Chapter 251 Imprisonment
The emperor frowned and looked at Qi Yue with narrowed eyes as if he was looking at a stranger.
After a few moments of confrontation, he finally relented: "In that case, General Xiao will see me again tomorrow."
Xiao Mo didn't understand why he gave in, but she thought that as the emperor, he must have his own plans.
"Wei Chen retire."
On the way back to the East Palace, Qi Yue did not mention a word about why Xiao Mo was in Taiji Palace. Instead, he happily discussed the details of the marriage with her.
Xiao Mo looked at him in confusion, frowning and relaxing her brows, but in the end she didn't point it out.
As smart as he is, how could he not guess why she was by the emperor's side and why Xu Renchuan went to Yongyang Palace.
But why does he pretend to know nothing?
With doubt in her mind, she looked away.
Returning to Yilan Palace, Xiao Mo thought Qi Yue would leave. After all, there might be a tough battle to fight tonight or early tomorrow morning.
Unexpectedly, he took off his clothes and lay on the bed, looking at her with a puzzled look: "It's so late, aren't you going to sleep?"
She frowned and stood motionless three meters away from the bed.
Qi Yue turned sideways and propped up his head, then smiled at her: "If you don't come over, I'll go over."
Hearing this, Xiao Mo suddenly came to her senses and walked towards him somewhat unnaturally.
It didn't matter what his reason was for pretending to be stupid, he knew that her idea might not be a bad thing.
Anyway, he and Concubine Liang have already angered the emperor, and their death is only a matter of time.
"Why don't you come over here? Do you want me to help you change clothes?" Qi Yue's voice brought her wandering thoughts back again.
She pursed her lips and slowly walked towards the bed.
After taking off his coat and lying down, Qi Yue quickly hugged her into his arms: "Although it's spring, the weather is still so cold, especially at night."
"Summer is coming soon. It's not as cold as you say." Xiao Mo struggled to turn over, but was immediately turned back by Qi Yue.
"I can only fall asleep if I look at you, so don't turn your back on me."
She frowned uncomfortably and subconsciously placed her hands between them.
He gently pulled her hand away and leaned forward to kiss her, but she quickly dodged and turned her face away.
Seeing this, Qi Yue became emotional and reached out to untie her belt.
Xiao Mo was so frightened that she sat up reflexively.
"Why do you want to reject me? We are getting married soon." Qi Yue frowned and sat up.
Xiao Mo turned sideways, not wanting to look at him: "I said, it has to be on the night of the wedding."
He looked at her profile quietly, and after a long moment he uttered a low laugh: "Okay, I respect you."
After saying that, he gently put his arm around her shoulders and pressed them down: "It's getting late, let's get some sleep."
This time, she didn't resist and slept in whatever position he wanted her to.
That night, she couldn't sleep and was held in Qi Yue's arms until the morning before she fell asleep.
Sleeping at this time resulted in her being unable to get up on time in the morning. She was only awakened by the birdsong outside the window after she had finished attending the morning court.
After getting out of bed, Xiao Mo called Shen Yun out of habit. When she heard no response, she called Chun'er again. When she got no response, she looked up and looked for them.
After looking around, he only saw two unfamiliar palace maids outside the screen.
"Where are Shen Yun and Chun'er?" she coldly questioned the two palace maids who lowered their heads.
The maid shook her head and replied respectfully, "I don't know."
These four words made her have a terrible guess in an instant. Could it be that Qi Yue had attacked them?
She thought as she walked out the door, forgetting even to put on her coat.
When he reached the door, two men in royal guard uniforms raised their hands to block his way.
"What do you mean?" She was stunned for a moment, staring at the two men with cold eyes.
The two men bowed their heads respectfully in a sonorous yet powerful voice: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ordered that the palace be somewhat chaotic these past two days, and that General Xiao rest in Yilan Palace."
"That sounds nice, but you just want to imprison me, right?"
Xiao Mo sneered sarcastically and took another step towards the two men fearlessly.
The two men clenched their hands raised in the air, a hint of fear flashed in their eyes, but they still did not retreat a single step.
"This is an order from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I am only following orders. General Xiao, please don't make things difficult for me."
"Where's Qi Yue? Where is he? I want to see him."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hasn't returned from his morning court yet. General Xiao should go and wait for him tonight."
Xiao Mo gritted her teeth and gave them a cold look. Just as she was about to turn around, Qi Yue came back: "Amo!"
When she looked at him, the first thing that came out of her mouth was: "Where are Shen Yun and Chun'er? What did you do to them?"
Seeing her standing at the door facing the wind wearing only a thin dress, Qi Yue's originally smiling face immediately fell.
"Why don't you put on your clothes before coming out? Didn't I send two palace maids to serve you?"
As he spoke, he led Xiao Mo into the house.
Xiao Mo shook off his hand and asked without a trace of warmth in her voice, "Where are Shen Yun and Chun'er?"
He was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "They are fine, you don't have to worry."
"What do you mean by very good? You locked them up?" Xiao Mo clenched her fists excitedly.
Qi Yue narrowed his eyes and looked at her: "They can't serve you well. The two palace maids I chose for you are a hundred times better than them."
"Humph, how come you're a hundred times stronger and can't even help me change clothes?"
She glanced at the two palace maids mockingly, then turned back to look at him.
"I don't want anyone to serve me, I only want Shen Yun and Chun'er, please let them go."
Qi Yue looked at her in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking in his heart, but he finally let go.
"That's right. These two people don't understand you and can't help you relieve your boredom. Someone, go and bring Shen Yun and Chun'er over."
If he hadn't been afraid that Xiao Mo would be sad and hate him, he would have killed these two people last night.
When Shen Yun and Chun'er were brought to Xiao Mo again, the timid Chun'er almost cried.
She had been in the palace for so many years and knew very well that they were almost liquidated by Qi Yue and would never see Xiao Mo again.
"It's okay, it's okay." Xiao Mo held them in her arms and comforted them softly.
Although Shen Yun was brave, she was also frightened. When she heard Xiao Mo's voice again, her eyes turned red involuntarily.
Qi Yue stood aside, feeling very uncomfortable with the scene.
He pulled the two people who were clinging to Xiao Mo apart, took Xiao Mo's hand and walked into the house.
"Go change your clothes, wash up, and come out for breakfast."
After he said that, Shen Yun and Chun'er realized that Xiao Mo was only wearing one piece of clothing.
"Let me help the young lady change her clothes!" Chun'er bravely stepped forward and helped her out of Qi Yue's arms.
Qi Yue was waiting outside the screen, playing with the jade pendant she often wore, glancing into the room from time to time.