Chapter 563 Stay Away from Xu Ruyue
Mo Jinchuan's eyes were cold and he said, "This matter has nothing to do with you."
"I was scolded just now, how could it be..." Mo Yingxue opened her mouth to refute, but suddenly froze in the middle of her words.
When her aunt scolded her just now, her eyes were indeed not looking at her, but seemed to be looking at her fifth sister-in-law.
Could it be that what my aunt said just now was actually a veiled criticism?
He scolded his fifth sister-in-law in the name of scolding her.
But Fifth Sister-in-law had never offended her, so why did she do this?
Mo Yingxue frowned and pondered, but couldn't figure it out, so she simply asked, "Fifth sister-in-law, have you ever offended Auntie before?"
Song Yanxi choked, shocked by the frankness of her future sister-in-law.
She asked this, should she answer or not?
If the answer is yes, given Mo Yingxue's personality, she would probably dig to the bottom of the matter.
Apart from the fact that she was a second-time bride, nothing else could be mentioned to her.
But if I don't reply, she probably won't agree.
Song Yanxi pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps Her Royal Highness the Princess has already chosen a candidate for Princess Jin."
"Oh, that's what Fifth Sister-in-law said. It's true."
After she finished speaking, Mo Yingxue finally realized something and coughed lightly, "I only just found out today that my aunt is actually interested in that talented woman from Minister Bai's family."
Thinking of the figure who protected Song Baozhu today, Song Yanxi said: "Miss Bai is kind-hearted, brave and upright, and has the demeanor of her father."
Mo Yingxue smacked her lips. "Fifth sister-in-law, why are you praising your love rival again?"
Mo Jinchuan glanced at her and said coldly, "Don't talk nonsense."
Worried that Song Yanxi might misunderstand, he explained, "Minister Bai's daughter is already engaged and will be married soon."
Hearing this, Mo Yingxue suddenly laughed and lowered her voice, "Fifth Brother actually believed it. Bai Yuewei's words sounded like an excuse.
Why do you think your aunt gave her the Jade Ruyi in front of everyone?"
Mo Jinchuan frowned, "Why?"
Mo Yingxue didn't say anything, just looked at Song Yanxi with a smile.
Thinking of her brief meeting with Bai Yuewei today, Song Yanxi said with mixed feelings, "If the Princess gave me a jade ruyi, it would be to congratulate the newlyweds.
Miss Bai, you must marry the man you love, otherwise, you would be deceiving the emperor."
Hearing this, Mo Jinchuan frowned even more tightly.
He was sitting next to her at the time and had never thought of this.
My aunt's personality hasn't changed at all over these years.
She never allowed anyone to go against her wishes.
Seeing that both of them looked unhappy, Mo Yingxue thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry too much, Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law. Bai Yuewei is a famous talented woman in the capital, and she is also the daughter of Minister Bai. She would not fabricate someone just to avoid marrying into the palace.
Who knows, they might have already developed a mutual affection for each other.”
Even though she knew that these words were just consolation, Song Yanxi had no choice but to believe them at this moment.
She couldn't possibly ask Mo Yingxue why Bai Yuewei would rather risk being charged with deceiving the emperor than marry Mo Jinchuan as his concubine.
Isn't this obviously a slap in the face?
Mo Yingxue thought of something and gritted her teeth as she said, "The eldest daughter of the Xu family is usually very cunning. Every time she enters the palace, she tries her best to please the Queen Mother.
I didn't expect that she was so bold as to jump out in front of others and try to bite the fifth sister-in-law.
Just wait, I will teach her a lesson!"
Thinking of Xu Ruyue's performance today, Song Yanxi couldn't help but look cold.
At noon at the banquet, Xu Ruyue approached her several times to talk to her, but was interrupted by Mo Yingxue every time.
She became more and more confused about what Miss Xu was trying to do.
Mo Yingxue became angrier the more she thought about it. She stepped forward, grabbed Song Yanxi's hand, and said, "Fifth sister-in-law, please stay away from Xu Ruyue. She's not a good person."
Song Yanxi nodded and said softly, "Thank you for the reminder, Princess."
Mo Yingxue couldn't help but curl her eyebrows and said sweetly, "We are all family, Sister-in-law Wu, please don't be polite to me."
As she spoke, she stole a glance at Mo Jinchuan and quickly leaned over to Song Yanxi's ear and said, "If Fifth Sister-in-law really remembers my kindness, don't let Fifth Brother scold me in the future."
After the little girl finished speaking, she quickly stood up straight, looking very well-behaved.
Mo Jinchuan looked at her and asked calmly, "Are you going to Prince Jin's Mansion today?"
Mo Yingxue was about to say "go" when she noticed the warning in her fifth brother's eyes.
Halfway through his words, he made a sharp turn and said, "Of course I'm not going!"
She forced a smile, her voice clearly filled with grievance, "Auntie told me to go back and copy the scriptures. If I run around, Mother will definitely punish me."
The more she spoke, the sadder she became. Mo Yingxue wiped her eyes and said pitifully, "Fifth sister-in-law, I can't leave the palace. You must come to the palace to see me when you have time!"
Song Yanxi smiled and nodded in agreement.
Then Mo Yingxue asked again, "When will the fifth sister-in-law enter the palace?"
Mo Jinchuan: "She has been busy these days."
Mo Yingxue's eyes widened. She felt dissatisfied but didn't dare to say it. She could only look at Song Yanxi eagerly.
That little look clearly said: "Fifth sister-in-law, look at him!"
Song Yanxi saw this and felt both distressed and amused at the same time. After a moment of thought, she said, "Maybe in a few days. A few days ago, His Royal Highness Prince Ning mentioned that the Imperial Concubine has been suffering from insomnia and depression lately. I'm still short of some ingredients for the calming incense I'm making."
"Calming incense?" Mo Yingxue's eyes lit up.
She took Song Yanxi's hand and shook it gently, saying coquettishly, "My Queen Mother always complains about not being able to sleep well at night. Fifth Sister-in-law has prepared some. Can you give me some?"
Fearing she would refuse, she added, "I can exchange the jewelry with my fifth sister-in-law. Any amount is fine."
Song Yanxi was amused by her cautious look and replied, "I will bring more spices with me when I enter the palace. I will then make the specific blend after I meet the Empress."
Mo Yingxue didn't understand the principle of using different ingredients for different physiques, but she could tell that she valued the queen.
The little girl's eyes were hot, and she held her hand and said solemnly: "Fifth sister-in-law, from now on, you and I will be the best in the world!"
*
Lingxiao Courtyard.
Princess Huayang sat by the window, playing with the Buddhist beads Song Yanxi had given her. She was a little surprised and said, "It's rare that this girl is thoughtful enough to find the Buddhist beads that Kongming had used before."
Yu Que knelt down and said respectfully, "This servant has failed to perform his duties well. Your Highness, please punish me."
"Punishment?" Princess Huayang sighed softly, "You have been by my side for many years, and I have long regarded you as a sister.
Rather than punishing you, I would rather punish myself."
Yun Que's face was filled with panic. She knelt a few steps forward and said respectfully, "Your Highness is worth a lot of money. How dare this servant compare with him?"
Princess Huayang reached out and helped her up, saying quietly, "You are not to blame for what happened today.
I never expected that the same father would give birth to daughters so different from each other."
Hearing her mention Song Baozhu, Yunque couldn't help but show more disgust in his eyes.
Over the years, she has seen countless people of all kinds under her command, but this is the first time she has seen someone so stupid and fearless.
She even dared to secretly wear the clothes that Her Royal Highness the Princess gave to Princess Yong'an. I really don't know how she learned these rules at home.
As Yun Que was thinking, he felt a cold gaze falling on him.
She didn't even dare to look up, and quickly knelt down, saying respectfully, "Your Highness, please calm down. I've had the dress checked many times, and apart from the smell of spices, there's nothing wrong with it."
"Alright, stop kneeling all the time and tell me what's going on with Sun Mingkun."
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