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Frowning, Hua Mujie sized up the man blocking her path. This man was truly handsome, both gentle and forceful; this was Hua Mujie's first impression of Shangguan Yi.

This also made Hua Mu Jin think of a general in history, the Orchid Ridge King!

But what was different from the Lan Ling King was that the man in front of her seemed to be very satisfied with her beauty, or else he wouldn't keep raising his eyebrows and making fun of her.

"You're the great general of the Huan Yue Country, Shangguan Yi?"

Shangguan Yi nodded, her lips curving into a smile. "Exactly!"

"You said that there is a portrait in your residence that is very similar to me. Is that true?" Hua Mujiao was intrigued by the portrait Shangguan Yi had mentioned.

"It's more than just an image, it really looks like he walked out of a portrait. It can be said to be exactly the same. So, I want to ask, Miss, who are your parents, and perhaps your relationship with the person in the portrait is shallow, and may not be certain. "

Seeing Hibiscus vulgaris was a little interested, Shangguan Yi made her words even more specific.

But he didn't know that in Hua Mu Jin's heart, she was still skeptical of him.

"Is that so? Then tell me, what identity does the woman in the portrait in your estate have, and I can also confirm that I really have something to do with her. "

Hearing this, Shangguan Yi smiled awkwardly, lifting the fan in her hand and clapping it in her palm. It was only after some time that she finally spoke.

"To tell you the truth, Miss, I'm not very clear on the identity of the woman in the painting either. Even when I was young, I've never heard my father mention who the woman in the painting is, so I took the liberty to stop him. I also want to know the identity of the woman in the painting and its relationship with my father."

Hua Mujiao rolled his eyes at Shangguan Yi, disdaining him.

"You don't even know it yourself, how would I know it? I'm going back to rest. If there's nothing else, please step aside, okay? "

After Shangguan Yi, Hua Mu Jin wanted to leave again, but Shangguan Yi seemed unwilling to give up, stepping forward to stop her once more.

Hua Mu Jin was furious and shouted: "You, you look like a human or a dog, how can you be such a ruffian? I already said I don't know, what else do you want? If you don't move away, don't blame me for being impolite! "

As a general, Shangguan Yi knew she was no match for him, otherwise she would have left long ago.

However, his pestering also made her feel really disgusted.

"How about this, I will bring the portrait to the palace sometime, and you help me look at it. Perhaps, when you see it, you will know what it is? Of course, if you can help me figure out the identity of the woman in the portrait, I will definitely repay you with a great sum of money. "

Expensive reward?

"Then the flower hibiscus' eyes lit up." "Really?"

Smiling lightly, Shangguan Yi said: "Seriously! This general has never lied when he speaks. "

At this time, Hua Mu Jin's mind was filled with flying silver. He reached out his hand to pat Shangguan Yi's shoulder, and said in an imposing manner, "Brother, not bad, your future is limitless. "It's a deal, a huge reward. You won't be able to keep up with my promise!"

Seeing the hand patting her shoulder, Shangguan Yi froze.

He had never expected that this woman in front of him would act so intimately with him without considering her status in the palace. If anyone were to look at her now, they might even be able to make rumors about her.

"What are you doing!"

Just as Shangguan Yi was deep in thought, a low and cold voice was heard.

The owner of the voice was Bai Zhan Ke, who had just come out from the Dew Palace.

"Nothing, just a chat, just a chat." Cough, it's getting late and I haven't had a good night's sleep in a long time. Your Majesty, your subject will take his leave first.

Looking at the grim-faced Bai Zhan Ke, Shangguan Yi knew that he was in a bad mood. It was best to leave first.

With that, Shangguan Yi turned away and prepared to leave.

However, just as he took two steps, Hua Mu Jin also took a step.

"Flower Hibiscus, stop right there!"

The cold voice carried a trace of anger. Hua Mujie was shocked by Bai Zhan Ke's shout, and stopped in her tracks as well.

Shangguan Yi was the same.

"Where are you going?"

Realizing that he had lost control of his emotions, Bai Zhan Ke lowered his tone when he spoke again.

She turned around to look at Bai Zhan Ke, then walked over to him with a cold smile. "Your Majesty, are you asking the obvious?" Where else could I go? "Naturally, you have to return to my laundry and be my servant!"

Hua Mujie's words were filled with self-mockery, so how could Bai Zhan Ke not hear it?

She took a deep breath and reached out her hand to caress the hibiscus but she dodged it. His large hand paused in the air for a while, before retracting in the end.

"That's not a place you should stay. I've already sent people to clean up the palace for you. From now on, your residence will be the Hibiscus Temple."

"Jin Xi Palace?"

Hua Mu Jin had no choice but to admit that the two words, 'Jin Xi', had caused her to let her imagination run wild.

"Yes!"

Standing aside, Shangguan Yi shook her head with a chuckle as she looked at the awkward conversation going on between the two. When he turned around to leave, there was a helpless look on his face.

"I told you very clearly this morning, Bai Zhan Ke. Did you not hear me clearly?" "I'll tell you again, if you want me to be your woman, I can fall in love with you unless there's no other concubine in the Six Palaces. I'll definitely be your woman."

She turned to look at him. "But not now, do you understand?"

Hua Mu Jin's words were clear and decisive.

After these days of interaction, she knew that Bai Qi doted on her and was very good. It must be a lie if he said he wasn't touched.

However, she didn't dare to approach Bai Zhan Ke because of his status.

Bai Zhan Ke's face turned even darker than before.

Looking at the steadfast expression on Hua Mu Jin's face, he couldn't help but feel disappointed. However, he had no choice but to take her last night. If she wasn't willing to be his concubine, she would become the target of thousands of people in the Huan Yue Country. He didn't want to see that happen.

"I've also said that this matter is not up to you!"

For the first time, he used the word 'I' in front of Hua Mujie.

With a self-deprecating smile, Hua Mu Jin resolutely looked at Bai Zhan Ke, and said: "Alright, Bai Zhan Ke, I'll just say it like this, unless I willingly become your woman, otherwise, you just wait to carry a corpse to your so called 'Jin Xi Palace'!"

With that, Hua Mu Jin turned around and left.

Leaving the white warrior standing there, watching her leave, he felt a dull ache in his heart.

"Master …"

The sudden appearance of Luo Chen caused Bai Zhanzheng to retract his emotions. Looking at the spot where his back had disappeared, he instructed, "Order someone to clean up the laundry and prepare everything that needs to be prepared. If she asks for anything, send someone over to deliver it."

"Yes sir!"

During the sleepless night, when Hua Mujiao got up from her bed, she became the focus of the entire laundry. The discussions behind her were unceasing.

However, she acted as if she did not hear anything and continued doing what she needed to do, completely ignoring everyone's gazes and voices.

"Um, Flower Hibiscus, weren't you summoned by the empress dowager? Didn't the empress dowager seal you as a noble person or something? "

At this time, a servant walked over and tentatively asked Hua Mu Jin.

Turning her head, she looked coldly at the Palace Mistress, "I can't seal a noble. Does it have anything to do with you?"

After touching the nail of hibiscus, the court lady was somewhat embarrassed and angry, but she just didn't dare to say anything.

"Oh? You think you're that great just because you seduced the emperor?" He went back to the laundry room and washed the eunuchs' clothes with us lowly maids. Sparrows, don't ever think of flying up the branches to be a phoenix! Is that true? "

"Haha …"

The one looking for trouble was still one of the palace maids who had been taught a lesson by Hua Mujiao and had lost an arm.

As her voice faded, many of the people in the palace seemed to view hibiscus as a huge joke, their laughter filled with irony.

"Are you done laughing? "If you're done laughing, then go back to work, and don't look for trouble all day long. Is it because you don't want to live long enough?!"

Originally, she hadn't intended to pay any attention to the court ladies, but Hua Mujiao was still rubbing the clothes in her hands. Unexpectedly, a mama suddenly appeared to help her out of her predicament.

This mama didn't give Hua Mujie a bad impression. Although she seemed unkind and strict, she was actually thinking for the sake of these palace maids in the laundry room.

Thus, she didn't act too rashly towards this Senior Servant.

"Hua Mujiao, come with me. Your Highness has summoned you!"

The moment the steward opened her mouth, all the palace maids gulped in surprise.

It was only a lowly palace maid. A few days ago, Xuanyan Fei had been looking for her, and yesterday, she had been favored by the emperor. Today, even the prince had come looking for her, it was impossible for her not to be shocked.

Frowning, Hua Mujiao instantly guessed why Bai Lingyu was looking for her.

When they reached the side room, the mama looked at her and sighed. "From now on, you'll live in this room. Someone will come to clean up later." Your highness is inside, go in. "

With that, the mama in charge left.

As for Hua Mujie, she was completely confused and was extremely stupefied.

When he pushed open the door, he saw Bai Linyu's light blue figure. Seeing him smile at him, Hua Mujiao was actually somewhat irritated.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Smiling faintly, Bai Ling Yu placed a long item wrapped in a black cloth on the table and pushed it forward, "I'm here to give you something."

Raising an eyebrow, Hua Mu Jin felt it was strange, looked at the thing and asked, "A gift? Give it to me? What are you giving me? "

After asking three questions in a row, Bai Linyu's smile became even wider.

"Of course it's good stuff. Why don't you open it and see?"

Half-believing and half-doubting, she walked forward and removed the black cloth wrapped around the object. What appeared before her eyes was a guzheng.

"This zither …"

"Well? Is it the guqin you're looking for? I risked my life to steal it from the Treasure Vault last night. Did it give you the impulse to give yourself to her in an instant? "

"…"

After hearing these words, Hua Mujiao's face was filled with black lines as she looked at Bai Lingyu, speechless.

"Don't dare to move! "You should keep it for yourself. If there's nothing else, I still have to go to work. Goodbye!"