The dazed look in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by cold indifference. "What's wrong, Grandpa?"
"Where are your parents...?"
Shangguan Leiting stopped speaking halfway through his sentence, but his meaning was clear enough.
Thinking of her parents, Mo Shisheng narrowed her eyes slightly. She had no memory of these two people ever existing. The words "father" and "mother" were unfamiliar to her.
However, remembering what she had promised Shangguan Leiting, she softly replied, "Grandpa, don't worry, I haven't forgotten."
"Oh, good child, Grandpa knew you wouldn't forget."
His words carried a barely perceptible joy, which made Mo Shisheng a little strange. She frowned slightly, but then she remembered that Shangguan Leiting missed his son, so she relaxed her brows.
Sitting in the carriage was rather boring, so she reached out and pulled back the curtain a little to look at the rushing water outside, and couldn't help but start thinking about that devilishly handsome man again...
Seeing Mo Shisheng lost in thought, Shangguan Leiting spoke slowly, "Yan'er has someone she likes."
Upon hearing this, Mo Shisheng chuckled and shook her head, "Grandpa is overthinking it."
"That's good, that's good!"
After saying that, Mo Shisheng frowned slightly again, but did not ask any questions. They remained silent all the way until they arrived at the palace before getting off the carriage.
The first thing you see is the majestic and magnificent Zichen Hall, with its imposing presence and luxurious grandeur.
The gates of the Zichen Palace were wide open, and Mo Shisheng helped Shangguan Leiting up the steps and stepped inside. Upon seeing who was inside, a sense of foreboding rose in her heart.
The eunuch who came to announce their arrival smiled at the two of them, then ran all the way to Qi Jingling's side, whispered a few words, and bowed respectfully before taking his leave.
After the eunuch withdrew, Qi Jingling looked at Mo Shisheng with a smile and said in a friendly tone, "Shangguan girl, come here to me."
"..."
Mo Shisheng cursed inwardly, but still gritted her teeth and stepped forward.
It wasn't until she reached Qi Jingling's side that she noticed the Empress Dowager and the Empress were sitting in the seats to the side! The standing people included all four princes and Qi Muxiao…
This is practically summoning a divine beast!
Mo Shisheng pursed her lips and remained silent.
She should have committed a serious crime by not bowing to the Emperor, but Qi Jingling not only didn't blame her, but instead looked down at the quiet Mo Shisheng with a pleasant expression and spoke gently, "Shangguan girl, are you aware that Jialuo Academy has been infiltrated by someone with ulterior motives?"
"Your Majesty, I do not know."
Thinking of Galo Academy, Mo Shisheng frowned slightly. She had only heard from Ming Qiancheng that Galo Academy had been used by Ming Beiya to exchange for her, but she really didn't know what had happened to Galo Academy.
"I imagine you're unaware of the situation either. You were kidnapped by thieves these past few days; were you injured?"
Qi Jingling stared intently at Mo Shisheng, making her extremely uncomfortable.
She felt as if she had attended a trap, a banquet fraught with intrigue...
With Qi Jingling staring at her intently, Mo Shisheng had no choice but to speak, so she replied softly, "I was seriously injured in the suburbs. The thief only knew that I was the elder sister of the Shangguan family and kidnapped me for money. He did not make things difficult for me."
"It's good that you're alright."
A glint flashed in Qi Jingling's eyes, but his tone remained gentle.
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