Chapter 297 Xiao Yue'er, I really have no other choice
"Mo Liyuan, your habit of visiting at night is truly unique." Lan Xiyue lay on the bed, a playful smile on her lips. "If the ministers knew that the regent they feared liked to climb into women's windows every night, do you think it would be shocking?"
Hearing this, Mo Liyuan smiled slightly and walked slowly to the bedside and sat down.
He raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes gentle: "Yue'er, this king only likes to climb Yue'er's window and pick Yue'er, this delicate flower. As for other women, this king would not bother to look at them. If Yue'er doesn't like me climbing your window, then this king welcomes Yue'er to climb my window."
Lan Xiyue heard this with a smile on her face, "You speak better than you sing. If men's words were reliable, even sows would climb trees."
Mo Liyuan's smile widened upon hearing this. He reached out and gently scratched Lan Xiyue's nose, his tone full of doting: "Yu'er, my words are only reliable to you."
Mo Liyuan sat by the bed, his hands gently playing with Lan Xiyue's hair. It was like silk in the night, smooth and lustrous. His voice was gentle, "Don't compare those men to me. Once I say something, it's unchangeable. If you don't believe me, Yue'er, you can leave it to time to prove it."
Lan Xiyue smiled faintly upon hearing this, but she deliberately turned around and rolled into the quilt with her arms around her. "I'll trust you for now. If I ever find out that you've betrayed our love, I'll poison you to death with my own hands."
Seeing this, Mo Liyuan lay down on the outside, gazing at Lan Xiyue's back with deep eyes, with endless tenderness surging in his heart.
"There will never be such a day, Yue'er. The betrothal gifts are ready. Should I bring you here in a few days? Or should I take you to the Protectorate Palace?"
Lan Xiyue turned around and blinked. "Grandmother fell ill because of Lan Yuan's situation. It took a lot of effort for her to get better. Let's wait a few more days."
Mo Liyuan nodded after hearing this, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
He then pulled Lan Xiyue over and let her lie in his arms.
Lan Xiyue leaned against Mo Liyuan's solid chest, closed her eyes, and took in this rare peace and warmth. This peaceful and leisurely life was exactly what she longed for. At this moment, she felt at ease and content.
Mo Liyuan gently caressed Lan Xiyue's cheek, and the touch from his fingertips filled his heart with tenderness. "Yu'er, it's great to have you by my side."
It is so beautiful for two people to sleep in each other's arms.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window, Lan Xiyue slowly opened her eyes. There was no one beside her, only a faint lingering warmth. She sat up and stretched.
System: "Host, you slacked off last night and didn't earn any points. You only have 5,000,000 points now. If you don't complete that hidden mission, your 5,000,000 points won't be enough!"
Lan Xiyue rolled her eyes upon hearing this. "I know, I know! Your system is more nagging than an old woman."
Chuchun gently opened the door and walked in. Chuxia followed closely behind with a basin in her hand. She placed the basin next to the shelf and called softly, "Miss!"
Lan Xiyue slowly stood up, walked to the shelf, picked up the toiletries in the copper basin and started washing them.
Chuchun was busy making the bed.
Chuxia rummaged through the closet and finally chose a light green dress. The color was like the tender leaves of early summer, fresh and vibrant.
She turned to look at Lan Xiyue who was washing up, "Miss, how about wearing this dress today?"
Lan Xiyue heard this, put down the handkerchief in her hand, walked over, nodded slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "This is it!"
Chuxia helped Lan Xiyue put on her dress. The light green fabric fit her figure well, making her look more elegant and graceful.
Lan Xiyue walked to the dressing table and sat down. Chuchun came over after making the bed, picked up the comb, and gently combed her long hair. Chuchun had just finished combing Lan Xiyue's hair.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the room, and Dongfang Ming jumped in from the window.
"Ah..." Chu Xia exclaimed in surprise. When she saw clearly that the person coming was Dongfang Ming, she breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said angrily, "Really? You suddenly broke in and scared me to death!"
Lan Xiyue turned around upon hearing the voice, her eyes meeting Dongfang Ming's. Her tone was filled with surprise and inquiry: "Dongfang Ming? Why are you here?"
Dongfang Ming walked to the dressing table and grabbed Lan Xiyue's arm, his eyes full of anxiety and pleading: "Xiao Yue'er, my mother is not well. Can you come with me to see her?"
Lan Xiyue felt the warmth and trembling of his palm, and her heart tightened. She took his hand off her arm and stood up. "Don't worry, I'll go with you to take a look."
Dongfang Ming pursed his lips, his expression slightly complicated: "My mother is in a house outside the city."
Hearing this, Lan Xiyue looked at Chuchun and Chuxia and said, "You two stay in the mansion. I'm going to go out for a while."
Chuchun and Chuxia looked at each other and nodded.
As Lan Xiyue and Dongfang Ming stepped out of the room, An Yi and Yun Lei appeared on the opposite side like ghosts, looking at Dongfang Ming with vigilance.
An Yi has returned from Lingfeng Mountain, and An Er and Lei Dian continue to stay behind.
Lan Xiyue waved her sleeves lightly and ordered, "An Yi, you will be traveling with me. Go and prepare your horses. Yun Lei, the safety of the mansion is now in your hands."
The carriage rumbled, and An Yi drove closely behind Dongfang Ming's horse, passing through the bustling streets until they reached the outside of the imperial city, deep in the two-mile bamboo forest.
This place is extremely quiet, like a pure land outside the world.
The carriage slowly stopped and Lan Xiyue got off lightly. In front of her was an ancient house hidden among green bamboos, and a quiet and tranquil atmosphere filled her face.
After entering the house, Dongfang Ming was the first to open the door and walk into the room.
Lan Xiyue followed closely behind, her eyes falling on the bed in the room. On the bed lay a pale-faced woman with her eyes closed. She was dying, and it seemed that the fire of life could be extinguished at any time.
Dongfang Ming walked closer to the bed and called softly, "Mother..."
Lan Xiyue took a few steps forward, looking at the seriously ill woman with a frown on her face.
Dongfang Ming stood up and made room for him, his eyes filled with hope and pleading: "Xiao Yue'er, please go check on my mother. She...she's in a very bad condition."
This was the first time he showed such a vulnerable side in front of Lan Xiyue since they met. The nervousness and helplessness in his eyes made Lan Xiyue feel a little pity.
She nodded slightly, sat down on the edge of the bed, and slowly placed her slender hand on the wrist of the woman on the bed. When her fingertips touched her, she felt that her pulse was extremely weak, as if it would disappear at any time.
Lan Xiyue's expression was solemn, and she said in a deep voice, "Dongfang Ming, please go out first. I need to examine her carefully."
Dongfang Ming's eyes were fixed on Lan Xiyue, his eyes full of trust and expectation: "Okay, Xiao Yue'er, I really have no other choice. I can only ask you to save my mother." After that, he slowly turned around, walked out of the room, looking back every few steps, closed the door, and placed all his hopes on Lan Xiyue.
Outside the door, Dongfang Ming wandered anxiously. Every footstep seemed to knock at his heart. He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that God would have mercy on Xiao Yue'er and create a miracle to save his mother...
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