Xiao Xiao was speechless. This Lan Xi was really thick - skinned, but she didn't plan to give him any face at all.
"The maid has made it very clear. My mistress is in a bad mood. If your lord wants to see her, please come back in a few days. If you want to barge in today, you have to get past me first. But I don't think your martial arts are good enough to defeat me, do you?"
It had to be said that these words really hurt. He was a handsome man. Not only was he well - received everywhere, but no one had ever dared to make things difficult for him during his many years of travels, let alone satirize him.
He gritted his teeth and really wanted to find words to refute, but when he came to his senses, he realized that he couldn't even find a retort.
Lan Xi was covered in black lines: "If the aunt doesn't want to let me in, then I have to find other ways. I believe the emperor doesn't know I'm here yet, right?"
Hearing this, Xiao Xiao was completely confused. She didn't know what he meant. Did he have other ideas? But as long as she didn't move aside, he couldn't get through.
Thinking of this, her mood gradually calmed down.
But then, something happened that almost made her drop her jaw.
Lan Xi, a grown man, actually slumped to the ground and roared loudly.
"Empress Dowager, please see me! I really have something very important to ask you. Why do you trust me? You even made a bet with the emperor for me. Was it that day when we had dinner? Did my words move you?"
Xiao Xiao was so angry that her face turned red. He was really shameless. If it weren't for the fact that she and many other palace servants were with the Empress Dowager that day, she might have been deceived by his words.
Anyone who heard what he just said would surely be curious about the relationship between the two of them, just like the maids and eunuchs passing by at this moment.
Out of the corner of her eye, Xiao Xiao saw some maids and eunuchs stop and look over from time to time. She shot them a fierce look.
"Do you guys have nothing to do? How dare you eavesdrop on the Empress Dowager's gossip here? What? Do you think your current life is too comfortable and you want to go to the Clan Court to stretch your muscles?"
With just a few short words, those maids and eunuchs who had stopped instantly disappeared.
When there were no more idlers around, Xiao Xiao said with a cold face: "It seems that your lord won't leave until you're beaten. Then don't blame the maid."
Saying this, she took out her soft sword and put it on Lan Xi's neck.
She thought he would be scared by her action and flee in a hurry, but unexpectedly, he sat there motionless on the ground, still shouting for her mistress to come out and see him.
Xiao Xiao was almost driven crazy. How could she get this man to leave? The Empress Dowager had been having a light sleep recently. With his commotion, the Empress Dowager would surely wake up.
Just as she was thinking about this, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind.
"Does your lord have nothing better to do every day that you come to block the door of the Palace of Longevity and Health? I know what I'm doing. I didn't change my mind and make a bet with the emperor because of you. I did it to add an assistant to the emperor."
But Lan Xi didn't believe this explanation at all. He insisted that Shi Muwang had done those things for him.
"It seems that the Empress Dowager was touched by my words before. Don't worry, Empress Dowager. I will surely repay you well and will never leave you in the future."
Normally, these words wouldn't have any effect on Shi Muwang, but today, with so many people hearing them, it was likely to cause some waves in the harem if they spread.
Xiao Xiao stamped her foot angrily and wanted to stop him, but he just talked more and more emotionally.
"Your lord should watch your words. The relationship between you and the Empress Dowager is pure. Don't talk nonsense, or it might be misunderstood by those with ulterior motives."
Lan Xi didn't seem to realize his mistake. He blinked his eyes.
"Am I wrong? I just came here today to repay the Empress Dowager for her promotion."
"No need. I just did it for the sake of the Great Liang Dynasty. Your lord just needs to remember one thing. If you are loyal to the Great Liang Dynasty, I will surely protect you. But if you have other intentions, I will surely make you doomed."
After saying this, Shi Muwang turned around lazily and left.
Looking at the woman's departing back, Lan Xi felt a thousand emotions in his heart. Only a woman like this in the world was worthy of him. Moreover, every frown and smile of hers seemed to tug at his heartstrings, even though she had made it clear that everything she did was just to use him.
But he was willing to stay by this woman's side. It was a great honor for him.
He made up his mind that as soon as he got the antidote, he would pursue his own happiness.
After Lan Xi left, Xiao Xiao returned to the bedroom and saw that her mistress seemed to be deep in thought. She stepped forward with a look of apology on her face.
"Mistress, it's my fault. I disturbed your rest. If I had stopped that lord just now, you wouldn't have woken up."
Shi Muwang waved her hand casually and didn't take this matter to heart.
"You're not wrong. He's just too persistent."
Just as the conversation between the mistress and the maid was starting, it was suddenly interrupted by someone from outside.
Ze Ze walked in with a look of disgust on his face. He bowed and said, "Mistress, there may be trouble again."
"Who's coming?"
Shi Muwang propped her chin up. She was calm. She knew that the bet between her and the young emperor wouldn't end so easily. There were probably many more people coming to find her.
But the person coming this time still surprised her. That woman just couldn't stay quiet for long. She was really forgetful of the punishment.
"Concubine Rui is here."
Since the person had already reached the door, Shi Muwang couldn't very well send her back. She had no choice but to wave her hand and say, "It's not easy for the Concubine to come here. Let her in first. You guys go and prepare some desserts."
After getting permission, Concubine Rui walked in pretending to be concerned.
"Sister, I heard that the envoy came to the door before. I wonder if he gave you any trouble. If I had come earlier, I might have been able to share your worries."
Shi Muwang thought to herself, didn't she get tired of always pretending to be a good person?
"The lord has already left. What's the use of saying these after - the - fact words now? Well, if you just came here to say such nonsense, go back quickly. I'm tired."
Concubine Rui twitched the corner of her mouth. This woman still didn't give any face at all.