Xiao Xuan walked with a brisk pace, and when he passed by Chu Han, Chu Han's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
The overwhelming aura of the superior made him break out in a cold sweat; even the emperor who had just sat at the head of the table had never given him such a feeling.
Chu Han swallowed nervously and bowed to Xiao Xuan with one arm crossed over her chest.
Xiao Xuan ignored him and instead glanced at Chu Mo beside him, thinking of what Ning Yin had said to him.
He could only save Chu Mo and Qing'er by bringing them into the Eastern Palace; otherwise, the Emperor of Chu would not only take the opportunity to send troops.
Even worse, Daqi might be accused of being ungrateful.
Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan stepped forward and explained to the Emperor and Empress Dowager, then looked at the female official in charge of the ceremony and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
"The investiture ceremony begins. Your Highness, please kneel and pay your respects."
Chu Mo originally thought that Xiao Xuan would not appear and was pleased that he had escaped a disaster. He never expected that this bastard would still appear right on time.
Although Xiao Xuan was indeed unexpectedly handsome, and his aura was also quite extraordinary.
But she doesn't like men at all. No matter how outstanding they are, in her eyes they are nothing more than a pile of shit.
Chu Mo glared fiercely at Xiao Xuan. As she passed by the man, she lowered her voice and threatened, "Why did you have to show up? Why do you insist on taking me as your concubine? Aren't you afraid that I might take your life in the middle of the night?"
The woman clenched her fists, her eyes bloodshot, comparing the man's strength to her own.
She's probably just a defeated opponent. If he dares to act recklessly tonight, she'll make sure he has no descendants.
She would rather die than give herself to a man.
Seeing Xiao Xuan's brows furrow slightly and him move a little further away from him, Chu Mo thought his threat had been effective. He was about to continue speaking when the man suddenly chuckled.
His gaze swept over the dagger hidden in Chu Mo's sleeve, his eyes darkened, and he retorted, "Your Highness, aren't you afraid that I will punish you for attempting to assassinate His Majesty by bringing a weapon into the palace without permission?"
"You! Don't think that just because this is your territory I'll be afraid of you. I, Chu Mo, will never be your concubine! Tonight, I will kill you!"
Hearing Chu Mo's slightly weak threat, Xiao Xuan snorted coldly. He had never intended to marry another woman. If he hadn't promised A Ning to rescue them, he really wouldn't have been afraid of offending Chu Han.
The reason why the State of Chu arranged for a woman to be by his side was simply because they dared not send troops rashly. They wanted Chu Mo to investigate their strength and take the opportunity to eliminate them.
Xiao Xuan's smile was icy, and his tone was devoid of any warmth.
"Quite the boast, I'll wait and see!"
When the two were arguing, the emperor and Empress Dowager Zhang thought that the two had fallen for each other. They looked at each other and their faces immediately lit up with joy.
"Xuan'er, don't miss the auspicious time, let the princess receive her investiture."
Empress Dowager Zhang couldn't help but urge them on, and in her heart she secretly compared Chu Mo and Ning Yin.
Chu Mo was far superior to Ning Yin, the daughter of a merchant, in terms of status, talent, appearance, and character.
Ning Yin is good for nothing except for her alluring face. I really don't know what kind of bewitching potion she gave her grandson to make her the principal wife.
"Yes, Your Highness, you two have plenty of time to talk about it tonight."
The emperor stroked his beard and chimed in, seemingly quite pleased with his daughter-in-law.
Although Ning Yin's medical skills are superb, they are by no means as effective as Chu Mo's. Chu Mo can consolidate the stability of the border, which Ning Yin can never match.
At this moment, Chu Han stepped forward and gave Chu Mo a wink. He leaned close to Chu Mo's ear and whispered a threat: "Your Highness, accept the investiture. Don't forget your mission. If you refuse, then your birth mother might..."
Chu Mo's birth mother was banished to the cold palace by the King of Chu not long after Chu Mo's birth. Although Chu Mo didn't have much of an impression of this mother, she was still his biological mother.
She couldn't possibly stand by and watch that beast torment her own mother.
Alright, let's keep this old man calm for now.
If Xiao Xuan really dares to touch me tonight, the worst that can happen is that we both perish.
Thinking it over, Chu Mo reluctantly lifted his skirt and knelt on one knee.
She was used to presenting herself as a man, and she always knelt on one knee when she bowed, which made both the female official at the head of the table and the emperor frown.
The lady-in-waiting turned to look at the emperor's face, knowing that he was also unhappy, and corrected him, "Your Highness, you are about to become the Crown Prince's concubine. Women are different from men, and should perform the double-knee kneeling ceremony."
Chu Mo gritted his teeth and reluctantly knelt down on his other knee. By the end of the investiture ceremony, Xiao Xuan had already strode out of the Xuanyuan Hall.
When Xiao Xuan arrived at the East Palace, Chu Mo was also escorted to the Xin Yue Pavilion of the East Palace by a group of palace servants.
This is the courtyard where the concubine of the Crown Prince lived. It is only one-third the size of Zhaoyang Palace, and the decoration and furniture inside are several levels lower in quality.
When Chu Mo entered the hall, he found it empty, as if no one had lived there for many years, and some places were even covered with cobwebs.
One of the palace servants behind him was sent by Chu Han to monitor him, while the others were former attendants of the Eastern Palace.
"Your Highness, this servant will tidy up the room first. Please sit down and have a cup of tea."
Chu Mo was almost laughing in exasperation at Xiao Xuan's insistence on marrying him, but he hadn't even seen a trace of him since entering the Eastern Palace. However, this was just as well, to avoid him going on a killing spree and taking Xiao Xuan's dog's life.
Not long after Xiao Xuan returned to Zhaoyang Palace, Chong Ning also arrived.
Chongning was well aware of his brother's feelings. He must be feeling terrible about taking the Chu princess as his concubine. It was truly difficult for his brother and sister-in-law.
Chongning wanted to come over and comfort the couple, but before she even stepped into the courtyard, she heard Xiao Xuan and Ning Yin chatting and laughing inside.
“Ah Ning, that Chu princess is not even half as beautiful as you, and she is inferior to you in every way.”
Xiao Xuan, as if flattering Ning Yin, poured her a cup of tea and handed it to her, afraid that Ning Yin might feel jealous.
“Jingyuan, I have heard that the Chu princess is both a scholar and a warrior. She single-handedly defeated hundreds of imperial guards. She is a heroine who is no less than any man.”
"So what if she's a heroine? I only have you in my heart. Once that Qing'er's condition improves in a few days, I'll get rid of them as soon as possible. I don't want too many women in my Eastern Palace, except for my A-Ning."
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