"You should recuperate well. I'll talk to her," Ning Shouzhang said as he was about to get up and leave.
Mo Yao trembled and shook her head. With her swollen and red fingers, she gently tugged at Ning Shouzhang's arm. "No, please don't, General. If you talk to the madam, I'm afraid she'll only get angrier."
Looking at Mo Yao like this, Ning Shouzhang sighed helplessly. "She's angry with you because you resorted to such means on our wedding day! It's not for no reason. You should be well aware of that."
Scolded by Ning Shouzhang, Mo Yao lowered her head and kept silent.
Ning Shouzhang was about to say something else when he suddenly noticed her body twitching.
He quickly reached out and turned her body around, only to see that her face was covered in tears.
"Why are you crying all of a sudden?" Ning Shouzhang was a military man and didn't know how to comfort a woman. Seeing Mo Yao like this, he even felt a bit at a loss.
He panicked and wiped away her tears. A flash of pity crossed his eyes.
Seeing that Ning Shouzhang's tone had softened a bit, Mo Yao stood up, looked at him with tear - filled eyes, and said, "General, I know it was my fault. I should never have done such a thing. But I hope the general can understand me, understand my inability to control my feelings for you."
As she said this, another string of tears streamed down.
Ning Shouzhang reached out his hand to wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes. She took the opportunity to lie in his arms.
"I'm in love with you, General, so I resorted to any means to enter the General's Mansion. But I know how to be content. After entering the mansion, being able to see you from time to time, I have no other desires."
Hearing Mo Yao's words, Ning Shouzhang's heart softened inexplicably, and he didn't push her away.
However, all this was seen by Jiegeng, the dowry maid of Zhao Yiyi.
When Jiegeng went back and told Zhao Yiyi everything, a fierce look immediately appeared on Zhao Yiyi's face.
"I underestimated her after all. I didn't expect she was really good at seducing men."
Jiegeng whispered something in Zhao Yiyi's ear. Immediately, Zhao Yiyi's face brightened up.
"Not bad, Jiegeng. If you really pull this off, I'll reward you handsomely."
Jiegeng playfully bowed and said, "Madam, don't worry. I guarantee I'll complete the task."
After saying that, she left the mansion to find Ning Yao, the man who had had a big scandal with Mo Yao.
However, just a short distance after turning the corner from the Mansion of the General of Peace and Distant, she saw a crowd gathered in front of a civilian house.
She stood on tiptoe and looked inside. Suddenly, she saw several men with wide - open eyes, all with their neck arteries cut.
Someone nearby recognized Ning Yao and whispered, "Isn't this the man who had an affair without a matchmaker with the second young lady of the General's Mansion? What's his name?"
"Seems to be Ning Yao... Why is he dead here?"
"Who knows... Maybe he offended someone he shouldn't have."
"By the way, I heard that the second young lady of the Mo family isn't the real daughter of General Mo."
"Indeed. I also heard that although she entered the General's Mansion in a rather ruined state, she's quite favored!"
"Really? Who did you hear that from?"
The man smiled mysteriously. "Hey, you should think about it. As long as a woman is good in bed, she can surely win a man's heart..."
"Right. I also heard that the little vixen had an affair with the young master of the Du family. If so, her skills in bed must be extraordinary."
The two of them talked more and more outrageously, and their expressions became more and more lewd.
Hearing that Ning Yao was dead, Jiegeng knew that the plan she had proposed to her mistress was useless. So she was about to return to the mansion to tell her mistress.
Unexpectedly, when she turned around too quickly, she accidentally bumped into someone.
"How can you walk like this?"
Shuang'er stepped forward and pushed Jiegeng.
"Shuang'er, don't be rude." Mo Qinghuan pulled Shuang'er back. Seeing a little girl in green clothes, she gave Jiegeng a faint smile.
Seeing that it was Mo Qinghuan, Jiegeng quickly lowered her head. Looking directly at a noble was a big taboo, and she didn't want to cause trouble for her mistress.
"I recognize you. You're the maid beside Zhao Yiyi, right?"
Jiegeng nodded. "Yes, I am, Princess Consort."
"How's your mistress lately?" Mo Qinghuan knew that Mo Yao would surely cause trouble after entering the General's Mansion. She wondered if Zhao Yiyi could handle Mo Yao's schemes.
"She's fine, Princess Consort."
"Princess Consort, what are you doing here?"
Just as they were talking, their conversation was suddenly interrupted by a clear voice. Mo Qinghuan looked back and saw Mu Yanming and A Tahuan standing side by side, just two or three steps behind her.
The two were wearing clothes of the same color scheme. Standing together, the phrase "a perfect match" suddenly flashed through Mo Qinghuan's mind.
Although... she and Mu Yanming had an agreement, but he had dealt with her people this morning. She, Mo Qinghuan, couldn't swallow this insult. Thinking of this, Mo Qinghuan raised her eyebrows and walked up to A Tahuan. Although there was a faint smile on her face, there was an inexplicable sense of dignity, giving people a feeling of oppression.
"I heard that you kicked out Dan'er and Shuang'er this morning?"
A Tahuan reached out and hooked Mu Yanming's arm. Her face was full of undisguised pride. She provocatively said, "Yes, so what?"
Seeing her so arrogant, Mo Qinghuan smiled and raised her hand, wanting to slap her. But unexpectedly, her wrist was caught in mid - air.
"Qinghuan, don't be naughty!" His tone was a bit harsh. Mo Qinghuan looked at him, and a strange look flashed through her eyes.
Then, she helplessly lowered her hand.
"Fine, I'm being naughty." After saying that, she bypassed Mu Yanming and left.
Mu Yanming took a deep breath and pulled A Tahuan towards the prince's mansion.
On the upper floor of Jujun Tower not far away, Gu Qinglan was sitting by the window, enjoying the sight of Mo Qinghuan being humiliated. Then she mercilessly sneered.
Seeing Mo Qinghuan leave, she got up and walked downstairs.
Just as Mo Qinghuan reached the door of Jujun Tower, she happened to meet Gu Qinglan coming downstairs. Gu Qinglan crossed her arms in front of her chest and looked at her.
In a gloating tone, she said, "Oh, isn't this the famous Princess Consort of the Regent? Why do I seem to see you being provoked just now?"
Mo Qinghuan didn't turn back. A cold smile appeared on her face.
Seeing that Mo Qinghuan ignored her, Gu Qinglan was so angry that she stepped forward and was about to grab Mo Qinghuan's shoulder. Suddenly, her wrist was firmly grasped.
"Miss, you'd better show some respect."
Only then did Mo Qinghuan turn around. A playful smile flashed across her face. "Young Master Lu, why are you here?"
Lu Zixiu gently waved his fan. He was still dressed in white. His smile made people feel like they were bathed in the spring breeze.
"Let go!" Gu Qinglan frowned and looked at Lu Zixiu.
Lu Zixiu disdainfully shook her off and pulled Mo Qinghuan away.
Gu Qinglan rubbed her wrist and looked at Lu Zixiu. Suddenly, she felt that this person's figure seemed a bit familiar.
"This person... I seem to have seen him somewhere..."