NCCnovel Chapter 235 Watching a Show
Chapter 235 Watching a Show
After dinner, he took Xiao Mo to Yongyang Palace and went out to do business.
At first, Xiao Mo thought that he didn't accompany her to Yongyang Palace because he really had something important to do.
After going in, she found out that there was another reason why he didn't accompany her.
That is, all those watching the show in Yongyang Palace were concubines of different ranks in the harem.
Only after Xiao Mo arrived did she realize that Concubine Liang had reserved a seat for her.
After taking their seats and starting to watch the show, the concubines talked about the music, dances and stories.
But gradually, the topic went off track.
"Sister Imperial Concubine, look, does the love story between the young lady and the young master in that play resemble that of General Xiao and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
"They both went through a lot of hardships to be together, so they are indeed very similar."
"I think so too, but the endings of these two people in the play are different from that of Your Highness and General Xiao.
They will definitely be together, don't you think, General Xiao?"
Xiao Mo listened to them chatting about her and Qi Yue, and didn't want to pay attention to it. However, when the concubines saw that she didn't respond, they called her name and asked her directly.
Concubine Liang seemed to want to hear her answer, and her beautiful eyes were staring at her straightly like fire.
She calmly took a sip of tea and raised her head with a smile: "Your Highness, I will be with you forever."
When she said this, her eyes were fixed on Concubine Liang. Such a sincere gaze made Concubine Liang very satisfied.
She withdrew her gaze and smiled triumphantly, "Mo'er is filial and will observe three years of mourning for General Nie. Otherwise, I will petition the Emperor to grant us a marriage tomorrow."
"But your majesty, General Xiao's engagement with His Royal Highness Prince Chen has not been cancelled yet. Will the Emperor agree to her relationship with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
A concubine of low rank blurted out such a question, causing the atmosphere present to become awkward for a moment.
Another concubine of a slightly higher rank rolled her eyes at her, and she immediately shut up.
Concubine Liang's smile suddenly faded as she glanced at her face: "We have been in mourning for three years, and the emperor didn't say to postpone the marriage? It's just that there is no imperial decree to cancel the engagement.
Besides, who can guarantee that His Royal Highness Prince Chen will not fall in love with another girl in the next three years, right?"
She looked at Xiao Mo again, wanting to see what her attitude towards Qi Minxiu was.
Xiao Mo stared at the stage in front of her without blinking, and ate melon seeds as if nothing had happened.
"My relationship with the King of Chen has ended. He said that his feelings for me are not love, but gratitude.
After I got back, I thought about it carefully. Do I really love him?
Later I realized that perhaps the person I loved all along was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but I was just too ignorant of the feelings before and didn’t understand it.”
The reason why she didn't mention the matter of Qin Shan and Nie Changyuan was because there were people in this group who didn't know about it.
Concubine Liang saw through it but didn't say anything. How could she not know why Xiao Mo broke up with Qi Minxiu and turned to be with Qi Yue?
But no matter what the reason is, all she wants is the result.
"The show will be over soon. Mo'er, please stay for dinner. I'll ask the kitchen to cook your favorite dishes."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Since Your Majesty has so graciously invited me, I will respectfully obey your command."
Xiao Mo picked up the wine glass and raised it gently towards Concubine Liang with a smile.
Concubine Liang made the same gesture with a smile hidden in her eyes, and the two of them drank the wine in their hands together.
The scene was like two people who had reached a consensus on something.
In fact, in a sense, this is indeed the case.
In the evening, not long after the show ended, Qi Yue came to have dinner on time.
After the meal was served, the few people started to eat when the eunuch's sharp voice came from outside the hall: "The emperor has arrived."
Concubine Liang was a little flattered, and judging from her reaction, it seemed that she didn't know the emperor was coming.
She put on a bright smile and hurriedly straightened her clothes to greet him: "Why is the emperor here?"
"Can't I come?" The emperor raised his eyebrows and chuckled, then walked over to Qi Yue and sat down.
The moment he sat down, Qi Yue and Xiao Mo stood up at the same time and saluted him.
He raised his hand to let them excuse themselves, and then his eyes fell on Xiao Mo.
"I heard from your father that you were ill for some time. Are you feeling better now?"
A hint of doubt flashed across Xiao Mo's eyes, but it quickly disappeared: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine now."
Although she did not attend court every day, the emperor would naturally ask about her if she was absent for ten consecutive days.
Xiao Wenbo couldn't tell him that she had gone to see Qi Minxiu, so she could only use her illness as an excuse.
Before coming to Yongyang Palace, the emperor had just met the Imperial Observatory.
Wu Yajun told him that as long as Xiao Mo moved into the East Palace, His Royal Highness Prince Chen would return to the palace soon.
Although he didn't believe it completely, he wanted to give it a try.
What he didn't know was that all this was arranged by Xiao Mo, because as soon as she came back, she asked Shen Yun to go to the Wu Mansion.
"Xiao Mo, you should stay in the East Palace tonight."
The emperor's words shocked everyone present, including Concubine Liang.
She originally thought it would be troublesome to get the emperor to accept Xiao Mo and Qi Yue's relationship, but she didn't expect that the emperor also wanted to bring them together.
Now that the biggest difficulties have been overcome, there is no need for her to hide anything.
"Your Majesty, it is against the rules for General Xiao to live in the Eastern Palace without any official status.
Since they truly love each other, the emperor should issue an imperial decree to help them be together!
General Xiao is extremely intelligent and is more than qualified to be the Crown Princess. She is proficient in everything and can assist Yue'er in all aspects in the future. What do you think, Your Majesty?
"I can agree to other things, but I still need to think carefully about marrying into the Eastern Palace."
What do you mean by consider it? He just wanted to wait for Qi Minxiu to come back and ask for his opinion first.
If he wanted to cancel his engagement with Xiao Mo, then he would help Xiao Mo and Qi Yue get together.
If he disagrees, he will try other ways to enlighten him first.
Qi Minxiu has already lost his mother and cannot lose his lover again.
Others don't know what it feels like to lose a loved one, but he knows.
When Xiao Mo heard the emperor's answer, she immediately understood his inner thoughts.
Concubine Liang and Qi Yue also understood it, but they just didn't point it out.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. After all, Min'er and General Xiao are still engaged."
Concubine Liang sensibly filled the emperor's glass with wine and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Yue'er will definitely wait until Min'er agrees to cancel the engagement before being with General Xiao. She won't overstep her bounds."
She has always been so sensible, and the emperor was very pleased.
He extended his hand towards her: "My beloved, I am very pleased that you think this way."
Concubine Liang gently placed her delicate hand in the emperor's palm and said, "From your perspective as a woman, it's good enough that you don't cause trouble for the emperor."
"My beloved concubine is too modest." The emperor squeezed her hand tightly, then suddenly frowned, loosened his grip and pinched his brows.
Concubine Liang quickly stood up and rubbed his temples worriedly, while anxiously calling the palace maid, "Go get the medicine for the emperor!"