The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 821 - 405: Warning Bai Mowan
Imperial Palace.
Yunxia Palace.
Bai Mowan returned a day early.
Enduring various grievances, she ultimately left first.
She knew Xiao Jinxing’s temper, and since Xiao Jinxing did not punish Mo Kun, it was already lenient towards her. She couldn’t afford to make a scene, lest she truly angers Xiao Jinxing, which would not be worth the trouble.
After all, Xiao Jinxing is now the Emperor, different from when he was still a Prince.
He has his dignity, which cannot be infringed upon.
Now hearing the palace attendants report that Xiao Jinxing had returned.
Finally, he came back.
Bai Mowan sighed in relief.
She was worried that Xiao Jinxing might get rid of her and then stay in Xuzhou to be entangled with that woman. Fortunately, her threat still worked; Xiao Jinxing ultimately cared for her. It was impossible for him to treat her this way for the sake of a woman.
She felt quite good, asking the palace attendant, "Is His Majesty now in Qiankun Hall?"
Thinking of taking the initiative to see him.
And to apologize for the anger she showed that day.
After all, she couldn’t possibly stay resentful towards Xiao Jinxing, as she intended to spend the rest of her life with him.
"Reporting to Your Grace, His Majesty went directly to Xiaoxiang Palace after returning."
"Xiaoxiang Palace?" Bai Mowan frowned, seemingly not recalling this residence, "Who lives there?"
"It was previously vacant, no one stayed there. His Majesty went directly to Xiaoxiang Palace after returning, which is beside Princess Anqi’s Qixi Palace," the palace attendant replied.
Bai Mowan’s expression changed immediately.
The sudden anger scared all the servants and maids into kneeling on the ground!
"Did His Majesty bring that woman back?!" Bai Mowan gritted her teeth, clenching her fists tightly, the sound of her anger was palpable.
"Reporting to Your Grace, His Majesty did not bring a woman back, only a child," the palace attendant answered shakily.
Bai Mowan was taken aback, turning her head to look at the palace attendant.
"His Majesty personally carried a little girl to Xiaoxiang Palace, and the Prime Minister accompanied them," the palace attendant hastily explained.
Bai Mowan frowned.
Back just a day apart.
What on earth happened?
"Is His Majesty still at Xiaoxiang Palace now?"
"His Majesty is currently dining with the little girl and stated that he would dine at Xiaoxiang Palace in the future," the palace attendant replied.
Bai Mowan calmed down slightly.
Bringing back a little girl is better than bringing that woman back.
Is it that His Majesty, to avoid having children, has started adopting children from the commoners?!
That works.
Avoid being pressured by the civil and military officials to produce an heir and feel compelled to favor the harem.
"Alright, I understand, you may all leave."
"Yes."
The palace attendant left.
Bai Mowan thought that she would meet the Emperor alone when he returned to Qiankun Palace.
As for that little girl.
She would visit when she had the time.
As the head of the six palaces, she couldn’t allow idle gossip.
...
An Youyou, though noisy,
was only four years old after all.
After enough chaos, she quickly fell asleep.
Xiao Jinxing stayed with An Youyou till she fell asleep, looking at her chubby, round face.
He couldn’t help but smile, "Your mother indeed took good care of you."
An Youyou was sleeping soundly, naturally unaware of his words.
He leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.
The old eunuch, who had been by the Emperor’s side for years, was startled by the Emperor’s demeanor.
The Emperor had always treated Princess Anqi well, but even so, never to the extent of such intimacy.
This little ancestor must not be provoked at all in the future.
Xiao Jinxing tucked An Youyou in, then instructed the palace attendants, "Watch over her, if she cries in the middle of the night, come report to me."
"Yes, Your Majesty," the palace maid replied respectfully.
Xiao Jinxing seemed to glance at An Youyou again before leaving Xiaoxiang Palace.
"Eunuch Ping," Xiao Jinxing called the eunuch beside him.
"Your servant is here," Eunuch Ping replied respectfully.
"Proceed to Yunxia Palace."
Eunuch Ping seemed momentarily stunned.
After so many years, the Emperor never stayed in the harem, always retiring to Qiankun Hall, why would he suddenly go to the Imperial Concubine’s place.
Of course, Eunuch Ping did not dare to ask, quickly ordering, "The Emperor is proceeding to Yunxia Palace!"
A grand procession headed directly to Yunxia Palace.
Bai Mowan had also not fallen asleep.
She was waiting for Xiao Jinxing to return to his residence, so she could deliver the carefully prepared night snack.
She guessed that Xiao Jinxing would return to the palace today and certainly would work late, reviewing memorials by lamplight.
Delivering a night snack at night was naturally the best chance to gain favor.
Yet, she didn’t expect Xiao Jinxing to come personally.
Was he feeling guilty for getting angry with her that day?!
She knew for years that Xiao Jinxing couldn’t possibly have no feelings for her at all.
It was just Ye Qichi’s death that left him with guilt, resulting in his coldness towards her.
In time, Xiao Jinxing would naturally forget.
They would naturally reconcile.
Bai Mowan maintained her inner joy, welcoming Xiao Jinxing’s arrival.
"Your Grace welcomes Your Majesty," Bai Mowan greeted with a shy smile, performing a curtsy.
Xiao Jinxing glanced at her, "Rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Bai Mowan stood up immediately, keeping close to Xiao Jinxing’s side, warmly asking, "Your Majesty, having traveled with fatigue, visiting my chamber so late at night, do you have matters to discuss with me?"
"Yes." Xiao Jinxing sat directly at the position of honor.
Bai Mowan followed to sit beside him.
In front of Xiao Jinxing, Bai Mowan was always somewhat more unrestrained than others.
"I suppose you’ve heard, I brought back a little girl," Xiao Jinxing stated bluntly.
"I have," Bai Mowan didn’t hide.
She thought Xiao Jinxing specifically came to talk about the little girl.
Naturally, she felt somewhat uncomfortable, a child from the common people, getting such grand attention from Xiao Jinxing, indeed made her a bit uneasy.
After returning to the palace, the Emperor hadn’t even looked at Xiao Yanqi, but held this little girl in such regard.
"I don’t need you to treat her too well, but don’t make things difficult for her," Xiao Jinxing’s tone was indifferent.
"What kind of person does the Emperor think I am in your heart? Does the Emperor think that I am so petty to hold grudges against a child?!" Bai Mowan’s expression changed suddenly, holding back her anger, "For so many years, hasn’t the Emperor seen how I treated Anqi? Your words truly hurt me."
"If I misunderstood you, then it’s my fault," Xiao Jinxing remained unaffected by Bai Mowan’s anger, calmly adding, "Just remember what you said tonight."
"Of course, I will remember," Bai Mowan gritted her teeth in response.
"It’s late, you should retire early." Saying this, Xiao Jinxing got up to leave.
"Your Majesty," Bai Mowan suddenly grabbed his hand.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes subtly moved.
"Did Your Majesty come to my chamber today just to remind me not to make things difficult for a child?" Bai Mowan looked at Xiao Jinxing with deep affection, earnestly asking him.
