Chapter 321 Don’t Scare Her Now, Mother
The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes as sharp as a torch and as cold as the wind, staring directly at Lan Zhenrong who was kneeling below, "Lan Zhenrong, why haven't you completed the things I asked you to do?" If Lan Zhenrong hadn't dealt with Lan Xiyue yet, why would he send out assassins to kill Lan Xiyue? Not only did they fail to kill Lan Xiyue, but they also let Mo Liyuan destroy the assassins he kept in Canglong Mountain.
Cold sweat instantly broke out on Lan Zhenrong's forehead, and he replied in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to do it well, it's that the evil girl is too cunning, and she has secret guards protected by the Regent. I..." His voice became smaller and smaller until it was drowned out by the emperor's anger.
The emperor suddenly picked up the teacup beside him and smashed it at Lan Zhenrong, "Waste! All waste!" The teacup hit Lan Zhenrong's forehead hard.
Lan Zhenrong was in so much pain that he saw stars and a bump instantly appeared on his forehead. He was trembling with pain, but he didn't dare to utter a single moan.
The emperor's tone became even colder: "Lan Zhenrong, before their wedding, no matter what method you use, you must get rid of Lan Xiyue, otherwise your Wuguo Marquisate will no longer exist."
Lan Zhenrong looked up at the emperor with pleading eyes, but all he saw was the emperor's cold and indifferent eyes. "Your Majesty..." He was interrupted by the emperor's shout of "Get lost" before he could finish his words.
Lan Zhenrong walked out of the imperial study in a decadent manner. Every step he took felt like walking on cotton, light and airy, yet so heavy that he couldn't breathe. He didn't know how he walked out of the palace.
Arriving at the Lan Mansion, Lan Zhenrong got off the carriage and looked at the gate of the Lan Mansion in front of him with gloomy eyes.
He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, and then ordered the servant to knock on the door.
The servant hurried forward and knocked on the door.
As soon as Little Lantern opened the door, he saw Lan Zhenrong and closed the door with a "bang".
The servant turned to look at Lan Zhenrong, his eyes full of surprise and confusion: "Master, this young lady is too extreme."
Just when he was feeling upset, the steward of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion arrived.
The butler glanced sharply at Lan Zhenrong's ugly face, but just nodded slightly, then walked forward and knocked on the door.
Behind the door, Little Lantern's voice sounded a bit impatient: "Our young lady said that no one from the Wuguo Marquis' Mansion will be seen. Let's go quickly."
Upon hearing this, the butler smiled faintly and said slowly, "I am the butler of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion."
These words were like an invisible token, instantly changing Little Lantern's attitude, and he quickly opened the door.
The housekeeper looked at the little lantern and said, "Go tell the young master and the young lady to have dinner at the Duke of Protectorate's mansion tonight."
Little Lantern nodded repeatedly, his face filled with joy, "Okay, I'll tell the Master and Miss right away."
The butler turned around, slowly walked down the steps, his eyes falling on Lan Zhenrong again.
At this time, Lan Zhenrong's face was almost ashen. Just as he was about to step forward, the butler turned around and left.
Seeing this, the little lantern also slammed the door shut.
The servant watched from the side with a frown, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Lan Zhenrong snorted coldly and left with a flick of his sleeves: "Let's go back home." Before he finished speaking, he had already boarded the carriage. The servant sighed and followed closely behind him, driving the carriage away slowly.
In the garden, Chu Xia walked over lightly, bowed to Lan Xiyue, and whispered, "Miss, Xiao Denglong just said that the butler of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion has arrived, and asked you and the young master to have dinner at the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion tonight."
Lan Xiyue nodded slightly, her expression indifferent.
Chu Xia added, "Miss, the master came just now, but he was not allowed in. Little Lantern said that the master looked very unhappy."
Lan Xiyue raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this, and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Lan Zhenrong? It must be bad news if he comes."
Mo Liyuan sat aside, looking at Lan Xiyue with deep eyes, and asked softly, "Yuer, how about I deal with Lan Zhenrong?"
After hearing this, Lan Xiyue thought for a moment and then shook her head slightly.
Mo Liyuan's lips curved into a gentle arc when he heard this. "Okay, Yue'er, do as you wish."
Chuxia bowed tactfully and walked out lightly.
Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye it was noon.
Chu Xia walked in and said softly, "Miss, Your Majesty, lunch is ready."
Mo Liyuan took Lan Xiyue's hand and they walked towards the hall side by side.
Lan Shenye had been waiting for a long time. When he saw the two of them come in, his face was full of smiles. "Your Highness, please take a seat."
Mo Liyuan took Lan Xiyue to the table and sat down slowly. During the meal, Mo Liyuan picked up food for Lan Xiyue from time to time. His movements were very natural and doting.
Lan Shenye looked at this scene with mixed feelings. He felt that he was redundant here. He put down the chopsticks in his hand and shook his head helplessly.
"Your Highness, please enjoy your meal." Lan Shenye turned to look at Xiao Muzi beside him, motioning him to push him out.
Lan Xiyue looked up at her eldest brother, her eyes full of confusion, "No, brother, you haven't even taken a few bites, do you have no appetite?"
Lan Shenye was secretly complaining. "Just watching you two show affection is enough to make me full. How can I eat more?" But he still kept a smile on his face, nodded, and said "hmm." "Yueyue, just accompany the Regent for lunch. I'm full. Let Xiaomuzi push me out for a walk."
After he finished speaking, Lan Shenye was pushed out with the help of Xiao Muzi, and his figure gradually disappeared outside the door.
Lan Xiyue looked at Mo Liyuan and said, "It's all your fault. My brother feels uncomfortable when you're around."
Mo Liyuan acted innocently, "Yuer, your brother isn't hungry, but that has nothing to do with me."
After the two of them had their meal, they took a walk in the garden. Tian Yi stepped forward and bowed, "Master, Princess, the Queen Mother has left the palace and is now in the Regent's Palace."
Mo Liyuan frowned and looked at Lan Xiyue, "Yuer, I'm going back first."
Lan Xiyue nodded and said, "Go and do what you want to do."
After leaving the Lan Mansion, Mo Liyuan went straight to the Regent's Palace.
The Queen Mother was drinking tea when she saw Mo Liyuan come in. She glanced behind him, her brows gradually furrowed, her displeasure evident. "Why are you alone?"
Mo Liyuan slowly walked forward and sat down, his eyes inadvertently passing by Mo Yifan beside him, "Why did the Queen Mother leave the palace?"
Mo Yifan touched his nose and muttered to himself: "Little uncle, the grandmother insisted on leaving the palace, and I really couldn't stop her! Don't look at me like that, this has nothing to do with me!"
The Queen Mother glared at Mo Liyuan and said, "Of course I came to see Yueyue. Why didn't you bring Yueyue with you?"
Mo Liyuan picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip. "When Yue'er and I get married, Mother will naturally be able to see Yue'er. Now, Mother, please don't scare her."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother looked at Mo Liyuan unhappily, "Hmph! I have a kind face, how could I possibly scare Yueyue?"
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