Mo Ziyan and her son were sent to a villa and placed under house arrest. A month later, news came from the villa that Mo Ziyan, unable to bear the blow, had hanged himself.
Emperor Liang was devastated upon hearing the news; this son was someone he had cherished and raised with love.
He originally planned to grant the princes a fiefdom after the storm had passed, and take the opportunity to send Mo Ziyan away from Yunmeng City.
Who would have thought that man proposes, God disposes, and everything went against our wishes?
After Mo Ziyan's death and burial, the Nanzhao princess requested an audience with the Liang emperor.
It is unknown what she said to the Emperor of Liang, but the Emperor of Liang allowed her to take the people of Nanzhao back to Nanzhao, but forbade her to ever set foot in Liang again.
In the garden of the Jiang residence, Jiang Shuyue sat on a swing chair, quietly listening to Xiao Jingzhao talk about the people and affairs of the Liang Kingdom.
As early summer arrived, a subtle fragrance filled the garden, and the intoxicating scent of flowers lingered around her nose, causing a smile to appear on her lips.
She said calmly, "Wolves will eventually eat meat, so that's fine."
Xiao Jingzhao wholeheartedly agreed, "That's right, if he wants to establish himself quickly, he has to grow quickly."
“Moon Lady, the princes were not born of the same mother, so they are not of the same mind.”
Xiao Jingzhao looked at Jiang Shuyue with expectant eyes, the distant lights shining on her delicate profile.
Her butterfly-like eyelashes cast a shadow under her eyes, making it impossible to discern her emotions.
Seeing Jiang Shuyue lower her eyes in thought, Xiao Jingzhao continued, "Emperor Liang may not have much time left. He is already selecting a crown princess for Mo Zixuan. It is said that the empress has taken a liking to the daughters of several old ministers."
How many women does he plan to marry at once?
Jiang Shuyue was quite surprised by this result.
“It’s absolutely true. If you don’t believe me, when he ascends the throne, I will send Lord Su and an envoy to offer our congratulations. After he returns, you will know the specific situation of Liang.”
"No, this doesn't sound quite real." Jiang Shuyue felt a strange mix of emotions.
A moment later, she looked up and met those burning phoenix eyes. "Ah Zhao, being in a high position, are there many things you can't control?"
The word "Ah Zhao" almost brought Xiao Jingzhao to tears. For months, through wind and rain, he always saw a glimmer of hope.
He squatted down, took Jiang Shuyue's hand and held it in his palm, stroking it gently. He said with sincere eyes, "Yue Niang, I don't know if he had no choice in the matter, but I can control my own life and choices. No minister can make me do something I don't want to do."
Jiang Shuyue believed Xiao Jingzhao's words.
Whenever she visited the Su residence, Su Huai-ren would talk about the people and events in the imperial court.
From personnel checks and balances to the decentralization of power, Xiao Jingzhao did everything flawlessly. He did not rely on any favorite minister, and at the same time, no minister could hinder him.
"Yes, I believe you."
"Moon Maiden, my heart is with you, and it has nothing to do with Sui Sui. I simply want to be close to you."
"Moon Maiden, do you know? Only here do I feel at home. Every day, starting from the morning court session, I look forward to the sun setting quickly."
Xiao Jingzhao, taking advantage of the situation, got up and sat down next to Jiang Shuyue, gently pulling her into his arms.
His chin brushed against her silky hair, and Xiao Jingzhao's heart pounded like a drum.
Jiang Shuyue rested her head against his strong chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat, and felt incredibly at ease.
“Moon Lady, lately Prime Minister Lin said that I’ve been careless in reviewing memorials. Without you by my side, I always get distracted.”
"Don't do that. If the ministers knew that the carelessness was caused by me, they would all submit memorials saying that I had flattered the emperor and brought disaster to the country and the people."
Jiang Shuyue looked up and gave Xiao Jingzhao a coquettish glare.
Without her noticing, the tip of her nose brushed against his chin.
Her natural fragrance was intoxicating.
The little woman in his arms was soft and boneless, fragrant and tender.
He looked down into her eyes, which were sparkling like stars, and sensed her shy and nervous aura.
Her stunningly beautiful face had her lips slightly parted, as if extending some kind of invitation to him.
In that instant, everything around us seemed to automatically shut down, and all we could hear was each other's heartbeats.
"Yue Niang."
Xiao Jingzhao murmured softly, lowering his head to capture those alluring red lips.
Her lips were soft and sweet, and her body seemed to tremble slightly in his passionate kiss.
After a few tentative tastes, Xiao Jingzhao was not satisfied with just a superficial experience. Like a possessive lion, he pried open the pearly teeth with his tongue and explored and plundered wantonly.
His kiss was domineering and passionate, yet also filled with endless tenderness and sweetness. In the midst of their passionate embrace, Jiang Shuyue's mind went blank, and she collapsed limply in his arms.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Jingzhao realized that the woman in his arms was breathless from his kisses. He reluctantly ended the long kiss, buried his head in her neck, and greedily inhaled her fragrance.
"Moon Maiden, shall we get married?"
They say the body is more honest than the mouth. When Jiang Shuyue regained her senses, she found that her arm had somehow wrapped around the other person's neck.
She gave a soft "hmm".
Through the thin fabric of their clothes, their skin could feel each other's body temperature.
Jiang Shuyue suddenly felt an unusual reaction from the other person's body, and blushed deeply but dared not move an inch.
Xiao Jingzhao was overjoyed; he had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.
He tightened his arms around her, holding her even closer. "Moon Lady, you've agreed!"
“That’s wonderful! I’ll send someone to invite Master Huiyuan to choose an auspicious day for us tomorrow, the sooner the better.”
"Are you out of your mind? How can it be the sooner the better? My aunt is preparing for Ajin's wedding, and I have to go and help with the arrangements."
“Moon Maiden, I’m sorry. It’s not that I’m selfish, it’s that I was too impatient. We’ve missed several years. I want to cherish you and make up for the years I’ve been away from you.”
"Don't rush, the rest of your life is yours."
Jiang Shuyue was not pretentious; she faced her own heart honestly and generously accepted his deep affection.
"Moon Maiden, with these words from you, I would rather die than..."
Before Xiao Jingzhao could utter the word "regret," Jiang Shuyue raised her hand and covered his mouth.
"Don't talk nonsense. We should live well, live to be a hundred years old, and make Wanling prosperous and have many children and grandchildren."
Xiao Jingzhao was not about to listen to such provocative words.
"Yes, I want to have many children and grandchildren with Yue Niang."
"Hmm..."
Xiao Jingzhao said this and kissed her again.
In the distant pavilion, Gao Mucangyun, Xiang Song, and Xiang Yang sat at the stone table.
All four of them looked into the distance.
The four had excellent eyesight and saw that the two people under the wisteria tree had touched heads again, and they all grinned.
Xiang Yang accidentally laughed a little too loudly, and Xiang Song lightly slapped him on the back of the head, scolding him in a low voice, "Are you afraid that the master won't know we're watching him?"
"Hehe, I'm happy for my master."
Gao Mu withdrew her gaze and reached out to turn Xiangyang's head back. "Stop looking. We'll just wait for Master to announce the wedding date. We mustn't say a word before Master announces it."
Xiang Yang nodded repeatedly, "I understand, I understand."
"Guess whether the Emperor will return to the palace tonight."
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