C138 Trap(1)

"Oh?" Xiao Yi Mo raised his eyebrows again. He was only putting on an act. He just needed to wave his hand and let the young palace maid leave.

"If there's no freedom here, if I can't even take half a step out of the door, wouldn't that be the same as a prison?" Du Ying smiled faintly. "Of course, people like me are detrimental to the dignity of the imperial family. Being able to keep this life intact is already a gift, not to mention that I haven't actually received any mistreatment these past few days."

The meaning behind his words was that he was a caged bird.

"So it's for this. Actually, I've come today for this as well."

Du Ying froze for a moment, and then swept him with a doubtful gaze, as if sensing something. She lowered her eyes slightly, hoping that she wasn't being overly concerned.

"Today, the eldest son of the King of Japan was born, and my royal father celebrated this matter. The palace set up a troupe of actors to listen to Lan Xuan. All of the princesses and concubines went to listen to the drama. This prince has specially come to lure you over. "

Du Ying was momentarily unable to digest what she had just heard as she asked in bewilderment, "Who's Mu Lin?"

"Oh …" That's Ruoshui, you gave him the name Ruoshui. Was it because the comedian once said that he lacked water for the five elements? "

Du Ying nodded her head, her doubts deepened.

Xiao Yi Mo smiled meaningfully for a moment before saying, "Father, please ask Jing Chanzi from the Mizar Monastery to repeat the divination, saying that Mu Lin is a good name."

Jing Chanzi was talking about water trees, wood against earth, and Xiao Ruo Water against earth. It was said that water was lacking water and there was wood in its name, so it was used to control earth. It was obvious that the Emperor changing this name for the child was suppressing his fate …

Du Ying didn't understand this, she only felt that his smile was a bit mysterious and ambiguous, and she faintly felt uncomfortable in her heart: "Then, do I have to be free from today onwards?"

Xiao Yi Mo smiled and shook his head, "This is not something I can decide. After all, Miss Du has an awkward status. According to father's wishes … "But I won't give you a title."

All of this was to be expected.

Du Ying lightly bit her lower lip, not feeling the slightest bit of joy from her temporary freedom.

"Perhaps Miss Du thinks that the Crown Prince will grant you freedom and fame on the day of his enthronement, but …" What do you think? "

"I won't." Du Ying decisively said without thinking. Ever since she was pregnant, Xiao Yi Bei rarely went to see her. He would occasionally meet her, and with great difficulty, he greeted her warmly with a smile. His heart was filled with guilt, more than concern. She was certain that he had long since grown tired of her. If it wasn't for this child, Xiao Yi Bei would have already completely lost interest in her.

Xiao Yi Mo didn't expect her to see it so clearly and answer so decisively. After being surprised, the thought in his heart became even stronger.

He suddenly changed the subject, "Do you want to be free? Or do you want to be on the top, living a life of luxury and luxury? Or do you want Mu Lin to live a more dignified and dignified life? "

"You can speak frankly if you want, but to you, a woman like Du Ying is like an ant. No matter who it is in the Xiao clan, as long as you extend your finger, you can easily crush me to death. To be able to keep me alive, it definitely isn't because I'm the royal grandson's mother, but because I have other motives."

Xiao Yi laughed. "Miss Du is not only exceptionally beautiful but also wise. The crown prince is infatuated with your beauty for a moment and it's a complete waste of the treasure …"

On the stage, the performers were singing along with the music, mesmerizing the audience. From time to time, they would burst out in cheers, and even the imperial concubines would put down their reservations. Occasionally, they would laugh at each other in surprise, secretly commenting on which flower was the most beautiful and which martial arts student was the most handsome.

Du Ying stood far away at the periphery, her eyes cold and occasionally flashing with a trace of killing intent. She had no right to squeeze into the crowd and see. This was the imperial city, and even the head eunuchs and palace maids would look at her with cold, arrogant expressions. They would even question where she had come from, since her outfit was neither imperial concubine nor palace maid.

She backed away, turning slowly.

The Imperial Consort and the princes were all on the second floor. Xiao Yi and Bei Ben were in the middle of the crowd, surrounded by a few pretty palace maids and a few serving eunuchs.

Although the Emperor had been treating him coldly lately, and he himself had heard of it, he did not mind.

After all, he had been scolded by the emperor more than once for his unrestrained nature. So what if the incident with Du Ying had displeased the emperor? He was the eldest son of the emperor, and had been the crown prince for more than ten years. In his heart, he felt some hatred towards Xiao Yi Xiu's move before he left. He felt that the sickly youth had already sunk half his body into the ground, yet he still dared to provoke him? Using an egg to hit a rock was extremely laughable.

As soon as Xiao Yi Bei hugged a cute and joyful little palace maid, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a lonely figure far away from the crowd below.

He sat up straight and slightly leaned his head out of the railing. He saw a slim figure dressed like a butterfly and as weak as a willow. She wore a ceremonial robe with auspicious flowers embroidered on it.

He was vaguely familiar with this set of clothes. His heart thumped once, but it wasn't because his heart was beating fast, but because he was inexplicably uneasy.

Xiao Yi Bei stood up and casually pushed the little palace maid out of his arms.

The palace maids who were previously laughing and talking softly were all stunned, not knowing what had happened.

Xiao Yi was a mediocre person who didn't have much talent. However, there was one good thing about him. He was especially tolerant of beauties and had a good temper. Thus, the favored palace maids by his side could always act presumptuously in front of him. Now that the sun had suddenly turned cold, there was no mercy even in front of them.

"Your Highness, please accompany this servant for a while longer …" There were even palace maids who took advantage of their pampering to tug on his sleeves in a spoiled manner.

"Stay here and wait for me!" When Xiao Yi Bei turned around, his eyes were sharp and filled with killing intent. He scared the palace maid into taking a step back.

"No one is allowed to follow! If royal father asks, say that I … "Stomach trouble." Xiao Yi Bei hurriedly descended from the Luan Pavilion. His footsteps were hurried as if he were rushing something.

Xiao Yimo's figure appeared on the second floor's stairs, slowly approaching the railing. His lips curled into a strange smile.

Behind the Luan Pavilion was a row of lower halls, none of the other palaces was luxurious, nor did they have a main hall. They were built into a row of rooms for the imperial concubines to rest in, men and women, separated by a short wall in the middle.

The light colored robe seemed to flash, disappearing under the cover of the flower trees.

As she chased him down from the second floor, Xiao Yi, Bei Bei, who was still panting heavily, saw that the corridor's rows of rooms were blocked by tall flowers and trees, and couldn't see which one she had entered. He didn't have enough time to go to the Moon Cave Gate, so he directly leaped over the wall.

Just as the slim figure was about to step into the doorway, Xiao Yi Bei promptly grabbed hold of Yun Zhong's robe. However, the woman actually didn't look back and instead frantically grabbed onto Yun Xiao's lapel, trying to break free from his control and charge forward.