"Take care, Your Highness."
Jiang Qingwan nodded. "With the Emperor here, how could anything happen to me? Just do what you're supposed to do."
Aoho's mind stirred slightly. She sheathed her short sword and strode away.
As soon as she left, Mo Yunzhao raised his hand.
"According to the regulations for imperial concubines, people should be arranged to serve the Ninth Princess Consort, keeping her by her side at all times, and ensuring that no mistakes are made."
Jiang Qingwan remained silent.
That damned emperor really intended to put her under house arrest.
It seems that Mo Yunhan will have difficulty entering the palace.
"Father!"
Suddenly, a clear, youthful voice rang out.
Dressed in fine clothes and wearing a jade crown, Qin Run walked over quickly, guided by a eunuch.
He knelt down with a thud.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty and Your Mother."
That's a really strange thing to say.
Jiang Qingwan frowned.
Mo Yunzhao accepted it gladly.
"Rise. It's time for your meal. You may dine with your father and mother."
Qin Run was overjoyed.
"Thank you, Father Emperor. Thank you, Mother."
Jiang Qingwan gave a cold laugh.
"I never imagined that the ungrateful wretch I raised back then would have such good fortune today. I don't have the blessing to be the mother of a prince. People who don't know better would think you're the son of me and the emperor. Wouldn't that be a laughing stock?"
She so bluntly pointed out that little secret.
The atmosphere instantly became extremely awkward.
Mo Yunzhao's smile froze.
"Sister-in-law has misunderstood."
"Is that so?" Jiang Qingwan looked at him coolly. "Since it's a misunderstanding, Your Majesty would be better off clarifying things. Could it be that in Your Majesty's heart, I am no different from the courtesans you frequented during your travels among the common people?"
This time, Mo Yunzhao completely lost face.
"I summoned him to the palace to pray for the Emperor Emeritus. Since your sister-in-law hasn't rested well, then she should rest well. I won't disturb her any longer. Qin Run, come with me."
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