Even though he knew Jiang Tian's reaction was normal, he still couldn't help feeling a bit annoyed.

Without looking at her again, Mo Chenyuan quietly left through the window.

Seeing him leave, Jiang Tian suddenly relaxed. She immediately closed the window tightly and couldn't sleep for the rest of the night.

After meeting with his guards, Mo Chenyuan did not delay any longer and quickly returned to the palace.

The imperial physician treated his wounds and tossed the silk aside.

Mo Chenyuan's gaze lingered on the piece of silk for a few seconds before shifting elsewhere.

As for Jiang Tian, ​​she continued living her life as usual.

Until she and the other concubines were summoned by the old lady.

Xiao Zijue was busy with official duties and had not stepped into the backyard for three months. He was already twenty-four years old. His peers were already studying, but he had no children. How could the old lady not be anxious?

Looking at the timid and obsequious concubines, who were dressed up in fancy clothes but were completely useless, the old lady became even more furious.

"I'll give you another month. If the prince hasn't entered your rooms by then, you may leave."

The old lady made up her mind. Even though supporting these women wouldn't cost much money, she felt depressed seeing them eating for free.

Realizing the old lady wasn't joking, the concubines panicked.

Even if they couldn't see the prince in the backyard, they at least received a monthly allowance. If they left this place, a discarded concubine would only end up in a brothel.

That's worse than death.

They wanted to plead for them, but the old lady had lost her patience: "Stop putting on airs. If you can't win the prince's favor, don't eat the Xiao family's food!"