novelhk Chapter 216 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with
Chapter 216 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with
Xiao Jing'an accepted all toasts offered by people, and perhaps because everyone saw that Xiao Jing'an was in a good mood, they also relaxed a lot.
As each dish of imperial food was served, the banquet reached its climax. The court officials in the hall began to toast each other and chat, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
At this moment, people left their seats to chat and drink with acquaintances, and no one noticed who was missing from the main hall.
Su Jinyue keenly noticed that Wei Changzai, who was on her right, had left under the pretext of changing clothes.
She then observed the seating arrangement of the royal family members, and coincidentally, Xiao Mohan's seat was also empty at the moment.
Su Jinyue looked at Xiao Jing'an one last time and said to herself, "Xiao Jing'an, Wei Changzai and Xiao Mohan are not in the main hall. I'll go out and see what's going on."
After Su Jinyue finished speaking, she and the palace maid beside her left under the pretext of going out for some fresh air.
The main hall was noisy at the moment, but only Su Jinyue dared to call Xiao Jing'an by his name!
Upon hearing that Su Jinyue was going out to keep an eye on Xiao Mohan's actions, Xiao Jing'an instinctively wanted to stop her.
But as he looked over there, he suddenly realized that he had no reason to talk to Su Jinyue at all.
Helpless, Xiao Jing'an could only watch Su Jinyue leave, but his eyes were still filled with worry.
Fortunately, Xiao Jing'an had made arrangements. He glanced at Li Derang, who immediately understood and gave the instructions.
Only then did Xiao Jing'an feel a little relieved.
Sitting in his seat, lazily sipping his wine, Shen Qiubai found it extremely amusing.
Xiao Jing'an's gaze towards Su Jinyue was actually very subtle; it was just a subconscious reaction at the last moment, which he concealed with something else.
But Shen Qiubai had survived the apocalypse, and his habits of controlling his environment and observing others were ingrained in his bones.
Xiao Jing'an thought he was keeping his sights hidden, but Shen Qiubai was quite certain that there was someone Xiao Jing'an cared about deeply in her direction, and that person was a woman.
Throughout the banquet, Xiao Jing'an glanced in Shen Qiubai's direction no less than a dozen times, many of which were unintentional.
Xiao Jing'an's behavior was too obvious for Shen Qiubai to ignore.
Moreover, Xiao Jing'an probably didn't know that the gazes between lovers cannot be hidden.
Therefore, Shen Qiubai realized that, without realizing it, someone had already taken the lead in Xiao Jing'an's heart.
Even if everyone else present was dressed in the most flamboyant and extravagant outfits, they had already lost the advantage.
The only question is, who exactly is this woman who holds such an important place in Xiao Jing'an's heart...?
Su Jinyue left the main hall and could no longer see Wei Xueying and Xiao Mohan. She wanted to use her divine sense, but then she remembered that Ruan Ruolan was still in the hall and was worried that she would notice something, so she didn't use it.
But Su Jinyue still had Kongkong, who was quite useful. She quickly found out that Wei Xueying had left the main hall and was heading towards a secluded little house.
Meanwhile, Xiao Mohan was also on his way to that little house.
With a good show about to begin, how could Su Jinyue not go and join in the fun?
Furthermore, since Su Jinyue's personal maid was sent by Xiao Jing'an, it didn't matter whether she was exposed or not.
To be fair, the place they chose was indeed very secluded, with almost no one passing by. As a place for an affair, it was certainly up to standard.
However, these two people had already been watched, and their whereabouts were naturally impossible to hide.
Su Jinyue cautiously approached and crouched outside the window to eavesdrop on their conversation. Su Jinyue's spiritual sense was powerful, and nothing could escape her ears, even through a wall.
Inside the small house, Wei Xueying and Xiao Mohan were pouring out their hearts to each other, expressing their longing for one another.
Su Jinyue rolled her eyes. Wei Xueying might still have some sincerity, but what about Xiao Mohan?
He also has Wei Yanxi, who eloped for love, hidden in his mansion. How could he have any true feelings for Wei Xueying?
Su Jinyue listened silently from outside. The heartfelt exchange finally ended, and they began to get down to business.
"Xue'er, you've worked so hard in the palace. I also want to be with you forever, but my heartless nephew is putting too much pressure on me."
I had no choice but to watch you enter the palace.
Xue'er, do you know the pain in my heart...?
Wei Xueying was deeply moved. She shook her head and said, choking back tears, "Xiao Lang, I'm not tired. It's all the Emperor's fault. You're his own uncle, how could he treat you like this?"
Taking the opportunity, Xiao Mohan grasped Wei Xueying's hand and asked with deep affection, "Xue'er, how are you doing in the palace? If you're not doing well, you mustn't lie to me!"
How does Xiao Jing'an treat you? Does he ever trust you?
Thinking about her situation in the palace, Wei Xueying found it difficult to speak, but considering that Xiao Mohan was outside the palace and not very clear about what was happening inside, it was not good to hide it from him at this time.
“Young Master Xiao, since our batch of imperial concubines entered the palace, the Emperor has not spent a night in the inner palace.”
I also tried to attract his attention, but at the Empress's family banquet, I was ambushed while dancing and embarrassed in front of everyone. I guess my impression on the Emperor is not good now.
These past few days, there's been a rumor in the palace that the Emperor has hidden a beauty in the Qianqing Palace, where he indulges in revelry every day, which is why he doesn't enter the inner palace.
But no one had ever seen such a person, so naturally the veracity of this news could not be confirmed…
Wei Xueying is also cunning; she made a fool of herself while dancing because the system she was bound to had a problem.
The system was too mysterious, and the time given to it was too short; Wei Xueying hadn't had a chance to tell Xiao Mohan yet.
But now the system has mysteriously disappeared again, and there's no evidence to back it up. Even if Wei Xueying tells him, Xiao Mohan probably won't believe her.
The two of them are meeting in private now, but the time is too short to say these things.
Xiao Mohan frowned deeply as he listened to Wei Xueying's report.
None of this news was good. Xiao Mohan originally thought that with Wei Xueying's intelligence and unparalleled beauty, she would be able to captivate Xiao Jing'an.
Surprisingly, Xiao Jing'an didn't even enter the harem!
Was a beauty hidden in the Qianqing Palace?
Xiao Jing'an did not summon court officials to the Qianqing Palace for discussions during this period.
Perhaps the rumors are true.
Wei Xueying looked at Xiao Mohan, whose expression was unpredictable, wondering what he was thinking.
She tugged at Xiao Mohan's sleeve: "Xiao Lang, what should we do now?"
Xiao Mohan was startled by Wei Xueying's actions. Thinking of his next plan, he suppressed his thoughts and began to persuade Wei Xueying.
"Xue'er, it's so great that you're not with Xiao Jing'an yet!"
After this separation, I finally realized my true feelings; I really can't live without you!
Hearing Xiao Mohan's heartfelt words, Wei Xueying was also moved to tears: "Xiao Lang, my heart is the same as yours. I don't want to be separated from you either..."