"My daughter will send someone to check it out. If there is any news, she will pass it on to the queen mother." Princess Duanqing also had the same doubts.
"Be more discreet," the Queen Mother whispered.
After that, she comforted Yongjia for a few words and wanted to leave the Hou Mansion.
Princess Yongjia chased after the Queen Mother and said, "Grandma, can you just watch Yongjia being bullied like this?"
Her mother is the noble eldest princess, the empress dowager is her maternal grandmother, and she herself is a princess of the first rank. With such a noble status, she is actually bullied by Gu Xiyan to the point where she has no ability to fight back. How can she be willing to do so
The Queen Mother slowed down, looked back at Princess Yongjia, and said sternly: "Yongjia, the one who punishes you today is the emperor. Zhou Mu is the emperor's favorite. No matter how unwilling you are, you will have to suffer the consequences of the emperor's favor.
Remember one thing, at any time, the emperor is supreme, and no one can surpass the emperor's rights."
It was understandable that Yongjia was favored by them, but when he came to the emperor, the emperor was looking for Zhou Mu, so Yongjia was wrong.
Princess Yongjia remained silent.
According to my grandmother, if His Majesty thinks she is wrong, then she is wrong, but His Majesty is her uncle. Even if he is not a relative, why would Your Majesty want to treat Gu Xiyan, an outsider?
That chariot went to Zhou's house.
Emperor Chengde didn't need to explain to anyone what he did, but this time he still talked too much and explained to Zhou Mu: "I didn't punish Yongjia severely because I didn't want you to make too many enemies. The Wang family is quite powerful. You are new to officialdom.
If you have too many enemies, you’re afraid someone will mess with you.”
"I know." Zhou Mu subconsciously looked at Gu Xiyan.
At worst, he will ask Zhiyuan to go to Xuanchang Hou Mansion again tonight to add some ingredients to Princess Yongjia, so that she can taste the feeling of not being able to survive or die.
Emperor Chengde then remembered that Gu Xiyan still didn't know Zhou Mu's true identity. He asked whether these Gu girls would be confused
Gu Xiyan felt that it was inappropriate for her to be present on this occasion, so she said: "Your Majesty, I want to go back to Wanqinghou Mansion, is that okay?"
Emperor Cheng De subconsciously looked at Zhou Mu. Zhou Mu was afraid that Gu Xiyan would be restrained, so he answered, "I'll take you back."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiyan quickly shook her head: "No, your Majesty is here, and the young master will accompany you. I live next door, and I don't need the young master to see me off."
Zhou Mu, however, was stubborn and held her soft, boneless palm: "Then I will take you to the gate of the Hou Mansion."
Gu Xiyan looked towards Emperor Cheng De, only to see Emperor Cheng De looking at her and Zhou Mu La with a smile. She suddenly blushed.
In the end, she couldn't resist Zhou Mu and was sent back to the Marquis Mansion.
When Zhou Muzhe came back, he saw his biological father waiting for him with a faint smile.
"What are you laughing at, father?" Zhou Mu didn't know why.
Emperor Cheng De coughed twice and suppressed his smile: "When are you going to reveal your identity to Xiyan and the food festival? Have you ever thought that Xiyan might really be at the Jixianglou Food Festival?
"The person behind the scenes"
"If she can make three hundred thousand taels in just two days, that's her ability." Zhou Mu led the way and entered the teahouse first.
Emperor Cheng De strolled around the court and followed the tea room: "My father has heard about Xi Yan's encounter in the Marquis Mansion. Have you ever thought that she might be a chess piece sent by Wan Qing Marquis to deliberately get close to you?"
He had discovered before at Xuan Changhou's Mansion that Gu Xiyan didn't seem to be surprised at all that he was protecting Zhou Mu.
Just now, Gu Xiyan took the initiative to avoid him. Could it be because Gu Xiyan knew Zimo's identity and was deliberately approaching Zimo?
Since ancient times, beauty traps have been tried many times, and even Zimo, who grew up in the Fallen Immortal Temple, is not immune to the trap.
Hearing this, Zhou Mu burst into laughter: "My father and Zhiyuan said the same thing. Just think about Xi Yan's experiences in Wanqinghou Mansion over the years, and my father knows that this statement is not true."
After a moment of silence, he added: "Even if she is really sent to get close to me on purpose, it doesn't matter to me. I can only like her in this life, and there will be no others."
Emperor Chengde took a long time to utter two words: "Idiot!"
Zhou Mu was hesitant to tell his father about his illness.
If he tells this, the person in front of him will be sad again
After only hesitating for a moment, he decided to press the matter for now.
"I want to cure my disease as soon as possible. Has my father sent someone to find a famous doctor?" Zhou Mu felt that he should ask more practical questions.
"This matter has been dealt with. I have never seen you so anxious before." Emperor Cheng De took a deep look at Zhou Mu and felt that this child should not be so impatient.
"It would be better if I could cure my illness before getting married." Zhou Mu said softly.
Emperor Chengde nodded with satisfaction. He liked to see this child living an active life.
"By the way, you don't plan to tell Xi Yan your identity," Emperor Cheng De thought, thinking that Zhou Mu had deliberately avoided his question before, so he asked.
At this time, Qi Zhiyuan brought a pot of hot water. Zhou Mu took it and went up to make a pot of good tea before saying, "If Xi Yan knew my true identity, would he dislike me?"
Emperor Chengde laughed and shook his head: "You kid, you think too much. You are my eldest son, she dares to dislike you."
"Father, do you think the status of a prince is good? She has suffered so much in the past and grew up in a complicated environment like the Liu family. She must want to marry a simple and simple family, not the royal family." The more Zhou Mu talked, the more he felt.
My background is not good.
Emperor Chengde said angrily: "Do you dislike me as your father? You should think more about it. Has Xiyan ever asked about your life experience? I think this matter is more important."
Zhou Mu was stunned when he heard this.
After his father reminded him, he suddenly discovered that Gu Xiyan had indeed never asked about his life experience. Before they were engaged, it was normal for her not to ask, but after they were engaged, she had never asked about his family.
On the day of the marriage proposal, he only brought a few matchmakers to the door. No elders in the family accompanied him, and she never asked a question.
It was as if she already knew his identity...
Emperor Cheng De knew that he had guessed correctly when he saw Zhou Mu's strange expression.
"Today in an environment like the Xuan Changhou Mansion, facing the Queen Mother's vicious family, Xi Yan was also very calm. I remember that the outside world's evaluation of Xi Yan was dull, boring, timid, and cowardly. In fact, you know Xi Yan
Is that so?" Emperor Chengde asked seriously.
He was afraid that his son would be smitten by Gu Xiyan, and he was even more afraid that such a good Zi Mo would eventually be hurt by a woman.
Seeing Zhou Mu's silence, Emperor Cheng De said again: "If Xi Yan is really behind the food festival, then you should re-examine Xi Yan."
Zhou Mu didn't know what he thought of, and suddenly smiled.
Emperor Chengde felt confused: "What are you laughing at?"
"I was just thinking that if Xiyan is so good at making money, she will be able to support me when I leave the capital in the future." Zhou Mu also had a smile in his eyes.
