C64

There were two layers of meaning behind Hua Mujie's words.

One was because of the words' a woman with the surname Hua 'in the Empress Dowager's mouth, which made her subconsciously feel that her mother must have some sort of relationship with the Empress Dowager. It was even possible that her mother's death had something to do with the Empress Dowager.

Secondly, while the empress dowager was trying to intimidate her, she'd taken her place as a soldier. At the very least, she'd let the empress dowager know that she wasn't a soft persimmon who could be easily bullied. Moreover, if word of this spread, the empress dowager would definitely be viciously known.

"Luo Chen, do me a favor and spread the news of tonight's events. Just say that the empress dowager received the emperor's favor for the sake of Empress Xi. After persuading her, she even used a knife to stab Empress Xi!"

"…"

For a moment, Luo Chen was speechless.

After a long time, he gave Hua Mu Jin a big thumbs up, and said half in praise, "Miss Hua, you're really vicious!"

With that, Luo Chen left the palace.

After the imperial physician had finished looking over Hua Mujie's wounds, he instructed the pearls and green bamboo to clean the wounds one by one and followed him to get the medicine. After the pearl had washed Hua Mujiao's wounds with tears, she originally wanted to help her change into a clean set of clothes. However, when she saw the two men, Bai Zhan Ke and Nan Ge, she didn't know what to do.

"All of you, go down!"

Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke opened his mouth and sent Nan Ge and Pearl out.

Before they left, the two of them couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Hua Mu Jin in worry. In the end, they closed the door and waited outside.

"I haven't changed my clothes yet. Why did you call the pearl out? Could it be that you want to exchange for me? " Originally, it was just a joke, but Hua Mujiao did not expect that Bai Zhan Ke would actually nod seriously.

"En!"

"…"

In the blink of an eye, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.

"Stop joking. Hurry up and call back the pearl. Go out and wait for me. You can come in after I'm done changing."

Hibiscus laudanum was not a conservative person, but for some reason, when Bai Zhan Ke said that he was going to change her clothes, she actually felt very shy. Furthermore, there was a feeling that was difficult to express with words …

"Does This Emperor look like he's joking?"

He called himself 'Zhen' again, and Hua Mujiao found a pattern on Bai Zhan Ke's body. When he was angry, he would call himself 'Zhen' in front of her. Occasionally, he would call himself this when teasing her.

"Bai Zhan Ke, what are you angry about? I'm hurt, shouldn't you act like you're related and heartbroken? "

Hua Mu Jin did not understand and directly asked.

Meanwhile, Bai Zhan Ke was undressing the flower hibiscus. Hua Mujiao seemed to accept the offer, and obediently followed it.

"You should know why I'm angry!"

After taking off all of her clothes, Bai Zhan Ke's inner flames of desire started to burn. However, when his gaze fell upon Hua Mu Jin's arm, which had been bandaged and had traces of blood seeping out, he forcibly suppressed the flame of desire in the bottom of his heart.

"How would I know what you're angry about? "How ridiculous!"

At this moment, Hua Mujiao only wanted to know why Bai Qi was so angry, and didn't notice that she had already changed her inner and outer clothing along with him.

When she finally reacted, her face turned red.

At the same time, in Weiyang Palace.

Inside the palace, Wei Hanshuang sat in front of a dressing table. Her hair was as black as a waterfall and her expression was cold and indifferent. It reminded people of the words' icy beauty '.

"Are you serious?"

Before her was a kneeling palace maid. The palace maid had her head bowed, seemingly very afraid of Wei Hanshuang, and didn't dare to lift her head.

"Reporting to the Empress, indeed. "This servant has been staying in the Dew Palace the whole time. This servant has seen everything clearly. If there is even a single lie, this servant will die a miserable death."

Wei Hanshuang moved her black hair and suddenly raised the corner of her mouth.

"This woman is a little interesting. Oh right, last night, the Emperor stayed at the Hibiscus Palace, do you know anything about it? "

"Replying to the Empress, after His Majesty arrived at the palace, he sent all the palace maids out with Sir Nan guarding them. This servant didn't dare approach, so …"

"Alright, I got it. You can go back. Keep watching."

After hearing the palace maid's report, Wei Hanshuang was getting impatient. However, the palace maid didn't withdraw in time. Instead, she lowered her head and asked, "Empress, your servant's younger brother …"

Staring coldly at the palace maid, Wei Hanshuang's lips curled up into a sneer, "As long as you are loyal to my work, I will ensure that he will live in peace!"

"Empress Dowager Xie, your servant will take his leave."

In front of Wei Hanshuang, the palace maid was cautious and fearful of the woman in front of her. From the beginning to the end, she had not raised her head, even leaving with her head lowered.

"Hmph, Flower Hibiscus, interesting. I'd like to see how far you can go!"

That night, she still slept at the Hibiscus Temple. Hua Mujie originally wanted to refuse, but she couldn't refuse him. She could only reluctantly accept letting him carry her to sleep.

The next morning, news of the empress dowager injuring Hua Mujie spread throughout the palace. Although it wasn't spread very quickly, most people were saying that the empress dowager was ruthless and merciless. Only a very few people felt that it was right for the Empress to teach Hibiscus Hua to be the only one who was doted upon.

And on this day, the Hibiscus Blossom's Hibiscus Hibiscus Temple was destined to never be at peace.

"Elder Sister Jin, are your injuries alright?"

Within the Hibiscus Temple, Hibiscus Blossom was leisurely lying on the Imperial Consort's chair. Although one arm was wrapped into a dumpling, the other hand was enjoying the grapes, looking extremely uncomfortable.

"It's nothing, a superficial wound."

He shook his head helplessly and said, "I really don't know what happened between you and the empress dowager last night. Rumors have it that the empress dowager persuaded you to allow the emperor to walk around other palaces more because you were doted on by the emperor alone, and to even use a dagger to injure you. Tell me, is this really the case?"

At these words, Hua Mujiao suddenly sat up and raised an eyebrow. "That's right, go pay respects today. What's the empress dowager's expression?"

Hua Mu Jin didn't reply to Mu Qiu and instead asked Mu Qiu in extreme interest.

Mu Qiu sighed as he shook his head and said, "What peace? I went to the Dew Hall early in the morning, but the eunuch told me that the empress dowager was sick. Everyone who went to pay their respects was beaten back. "I reckon that the Empress Dowager's closing the door and not seeing anyone has something to do with your presence in the Dew Palace last night."

"After hearing her words, Hua Mu Jin's expression instantly changed to one of disinterest." "How boring!"

"What nonsense is this? Big sister Jin, you …"

"Esteemed wangfei, esteemed Ning Xiaoyao and Lin Shuyi came …"

Mu Qiu was about to say something, but was interrupted by Green Bamboo who suddenly entered the room.

"I'm not surprised that Lin Yushi came. This Wei Hanshuang, what is she doing here?" Before Mu Qiu had arrived, a few imperial concubines had come to pay their respects. However, most of them were sent away with just a few words from Hua Mu Jin.

"I guess he came to watch the show." Mu Qiu didn't seem to like Wei Hanshuang very much, and directly guessed Wei Hanshuang's purpose in coming to the Hibiscus Palace.

"Let them in."

"Greetings to esteemed imperial concubine and esteemed Xuanfei …"

Lin Yushi walked behind Wei Hanshuang, and after entering the Dew Hall, she paid her respects to Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu.

Of course, Wei Hanshuang and Mu Qiuhua had the same rank, so she didn't need to bow.

Upon closer inspection of Lin Yushi, Hua Mu Jin felt that she was very familiar with her. Only after a moment did she remember that the woman she and Bai Zhan had met when they went to the Yue Lao Club was none other than Lin Yushi.

However, the more she looked, the more Hua Mujiao felt that this Lin Yushi was indeed somewhat of Lin Daiyu's frailty.

"Exempt, pearl, bestowed seat."

"I heard that big sister Xi Fei was injured. Are you feeling any better?" Sitting down, Wei Hanshuang still had a cold expression, even her tone of voice didn't carry any warmth.

"I'll have to trouble little sister Ning Ning to remember. Things are much better now."

"It's good that you're fine."

The pleasantries came to an abrupt halt. The four just sat there quietly, not saying a word to break the awkward silence.

Hua Mu Jin's expression was nonchalant as he continued to eat his fruit. His peripheral vision glanced at Wei Hanshuang and Lin Yushi, the corners of his mouth forming a faint outline.

A quarter of an hour later, Lin Yushi awkwardly smiled and spoke in a soft and delicate voice, "Imperial Concubine Xi, do you still remember when Concubine Yue and Imperial Concubine Xi met in Elder's Association?"

Hearing this, Hua Mujiao nodded, "Lin Shuyi is so gentle and sweet, I will definitely remember her."

"Imperial Concubine Xi remembers that it was chenqie's good fortune. "That day was too presumptuous, I hope that the Empress will not take it to heart." Lin Yushi continued to smile faintly. Not only did she not lose her grace, she even made people feel like she was willing to take the initiative and approach them.

"Yue Lao, I'm going as well. Why didn't I see you run into me, Big Sister Jin?"

Mu Qiu, who had been listening on the side, seemed to be jealous as he directly questioned Hua Mu Jin.

Hua Mujiao looked at Mu Qiu with a gentle smile, not knowing what to say. "I can only say that Yue Lao has too many beauties, so I didn't manage to catch a glimpse of him."

Hua Mujiao's words did not hide the fact that he liked beauties. This made Lin Yushi and Mu Qiu feel somewhat embarrassed.

Only Wei Hanshuang's expression remained unchanged.

"It seems like big sister Xi Fei is fine, I'll take my leave first."

"Green Bamboo, help me send Esteemed Empress Ning off …"

Wei Hanshuang took the initiative to leave. Hua Mu Jin couldn't wait and quickly ordered Green Bamboo to send Wei Hanshuang out.

After Wei Hanshuang left, Mu Qiu hugged his shoulders and shivered. "So cold!"

Hua Mujiao was not surprised by Mu Qiu's actions, but Lin Yushi only smiled and pretended that she hadn't heard or seen it.

But at this time outside the Hibiscus Temple, Green Bamboo accompanied Wei Hanshuang to the door. Just as she was about to send Wei Hanshuang off, she saw that Wei Hanshuang had suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned her head to look at the green bamboo, and smirked, "It looks like you've followed a good master. Keep an eye on this for me and don't forget about that little brother of yours who lived a luxurious life outside the palace!"

In the blink of an eye, the green bamboo stiffened its body and humbly lowered its head, not daring to look Wei Hanshuang in the eye.

"Yes, Empress!"

"Green Bamboo, you should know that those who betrayed me will not meet a good end!" With that, Wei Hanshuang walked towards her own palace.

For a long time, the green bamboo stood rooted to the spot, but when it came to its senses, it shouted, "This servant respectfully sends esteemed wangfei off …"

Suddenly, a palace maid came over. "Big sister Green Bamboo, why do I feel like you're very afraid of esteemed wangfei?"