Chapter 113: No wonder she’s called the Tide Witch, setting a trap for Humeiren!
The Emperor of Han’s bedroom was brightly lit.
Although the night was already deep, the Emperor of Han had no intention of sleeping at all.
He always felt a bit stuffy inside.
As if something was stuck there.
Thinking about it, he felt annoyed because of Liu Yi’s matter.
“Enough, enough, stop pressing on whatever it is, step back.”
The Emperor of Han frowned unhappily, dismissing the palace maid who was massaging his shoulders.
At this moment, he couldn’t help but think of Lady Mingzhu.
The skills of his beloved concubine always pleased him.
A few pinches on his shoulders by her would make him feel relaxed all over, even if he was feeling irritable, he would feel drowsy.
Thinking of this, he spoke up, “Someone, go and summon Lady Mingzhu for me…”
“Father, Father.”
Before the words were finished, a clear and pleasant call suddenly came from outside the palace, interrupting his words.
Immediately after, a pink figure bounced into the room.
Princess Hong Liang was deeply loved by the Emperor of Han, so she didn’t need to announce her arrival.
The Emperor of Han looked up and was surprised to see Hong Liang.
Then he indulgently said, “Look at you, where’s any trace of a princess?”
Hong Liang was also someone who feared nothing.
Only the Emperor of Han’s words could make her listen for a while.
After being said so, she stuck out her tongue and slowed down her pace.
“Father, why haven’t you rested so late?”
Hong Liang’s big watery eyes searched around the palace.
Seeing that neither Humeiren nor Lady Mingzhu was present, her mood became even more joyful.
She had long been disgusted with those two women!
One was coquettish like a fox spirit, the other looked like a libertine.
It would be best if the Emperor could send them both to the cold palace to stop being a bother!
“I feel a bit stuffy inside and can’t sleep.”
The Emperor of Han shook his head and said slowly.
“Why aren’t you sleeping so late? What are you doing here with me?”
Hong Liang’s eyes rolled and she became more obedient, “I knew Father must be upset about Liu Yi today, so I came specially to accompany Father.”
But the Emperor of Han frowned upon hearing this, “How do you know about Liu Yi’s matter?”
Hong Liang bluntly said, “It’s been spread all over Xinzheng. Who doesn’t know, Father, that Liu Yi is conspiring with Ji Wuye to rebel?”
Whenever this matter was mentioned, the Emperor of Han became furious and nodded with a dark face.
Hong Liang earnestly pointed at her chin and analyzed, “Since Liu Yi is conspiring with Ji Wuye, are there others in the court also involved in this matter?”
“Father, shouldn’t you investigate thoroughly?”
“I saw several officials exchanging glances with Ji Wuye before. Let me tell you, Father…”
“Hong Liang!”
The Emperor of Han suddenly interrupted her with a deep voice.
“How many times have I told you, you are a princess, not a prince!”
“Since when is it your concern about court matters?”
“Do women need to meddle in politics? Do I need to remind you?”
Rarely did he reprimand Princess Hong Liang like this.
Princess Hong Liang was suddenly stunned by his shout.
Tears of grievance welled up in her eyes!
Seeing this, the Emperor of Han felt a pang in his heart and softened his tone, saying, “Alright, alright, it’s not your fault.”
Hong Liang pouted, twisting her clothes like a soy sauce bottle.
“Father is biased.”
The Emperor of Han was taken aback, “How am I biased? Don’t I usually spoil you enough?”
Hong Liang chewed her lips and said, “When Lady Mingzhu whispers in your ear every day, you don’t care. Now that I kindly remind you, you scold me.”
The Emperor of Han shook his head helplessly, saying, “Mingzhu is sharing worries for me. I’m not scolding you, I’m teaching you.”
“You’re a princess, not a prince. Shouldn’t you be concerned about court affairs?”
He rarely reprimanded Princess Hong Liang like this.
Upon hearing this, Hong Liang raised her head abruptly.
“I don’t want to marry, I… I’m still young!”
The Emperor of Han rolled his eyes, “Still young? How old are you this year?”
“I’ll pay attention these few days and see if there’s anyone suitable in the court, and I’ll find a son-in-law for you.”
Princess Hong Liang couldn’t bear to marry to another country.
“What? I don’t want to, I don’t want to. I don’t want to marry. I want to stay by father’s side forever.”
Hong Liang skipped over to the Emperor of Han and acted spoiled.
She hadn’t had enough fun yet!
If she got married, she wouldn’t be able to leave the house or step out of the gate, and she might get sick from being cooped up!
The Emperor of Han was amused by her antics and shook his head, saying, “That won’t do. If you don’t get married at your age, won’t it become a laughingstock for other countries?”
“If you don’t want Father to help you find someone, you can look for one yourself. If you find someone you like, just tell Father, okay?”
Princess Hong Liang’s eyes rolled.
Wasn’t that still getting married?
But choosing by herself was better than having the Emperor find someone for her.
She could delay it for three or five years, and play enough before deciding!
“What you say, no reneging.”
The Emperor laughed, “A gentleman’s word is his bond.”
“Then let’s pinky promise!”
The Emperor laughed heartily, extending his pinky, “Alright, pinky promise. Whoever breaks it is a puppy. Are you reassured now?”
Hong Liang finally squinted her eyes satisfiedly and said obediently, “I knew Father loves me, then I’ll massage your shoulders, Hong Liang will help you.”
The Emperor of Han smiled with relief, “My daughter is the best, go ahead, massage away, then go back to rest early.”
With Princess Hong Liang’s interruption, he forgot about summoning Lady Mingzhu.
As Princess Hong Liang massaged his shoulders, her eyes wandered around restlessly.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she looked at the table not far away, saying, “Father, your hat looks very nice. Is it new?”
The silk hat was soft and warm, with a shiny green gemstone on top.
The Emperor of Han glanced at the hat that Hong Liang was holding and casually replied, “Oh, it’s been a bit chilly these days, so I put it on.”
Princess Hong Liang ran back to him and considerately helped him put on the hat.
“Now that you’ve put it on, Father, don’t catch a cold!”
After putting it on, she looked at the shiny green gemstone on top and nodded in satisfaction.
You know what, Father looks quite handsome with it on!
(TN: Green Hat, lol)
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“Mm-hmm~ Master~ Are you leaving?”
In a dimly lit bedroom.
Lady Mingzhu, flushed with alcohol, squinted her misty eyes and asked reluctantly.
Li Mo found his clothes from the mess on the floor and turned around, saying, “I can’t stay overnight, can I?”
Lady Mingzhu lazily turned over.
Her slender, snow-white jade arms wrapped around Li Mo, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, putting on his clothes.
Pressing her hot cheek against his waist, she looked up at him with fascination, saying, “That’s fine too. This servant was still thinking that she could serve Master well tonight.”
It wasn’t until today that she understood.
Being a woman could be so joyful!
Master was indeed Master.
He had conquered her in an instant!
Now she was completely submissive, filled with nothing but Master.
Li Mo comforted her, saying, “Next time, you need to rest well this time.”
Lady Mingzhu’s snowy white shoulders trembled slightly.
She slowly raised her head, gazing up at Li Mo with flickering eyes.
“Master… cares about me?”
Li Mo looked puzzled, “Is there anything wrong?”
Lady Mingzhu’s heart stirred.
She thought she was just a pawn in Li Mo’s eyes.
Including just now, she was just being used to vent his desires.
Even though she was willing, even actively threw herself at him.
But judging from Li Mo’s degree of fascination with her just now, he should only care about his own pleasure, regardless of whether she lived or died.
But now, the first thing he considered was letting her rest well.
“No, no, it’s just… just a bit surprising.”
Lady Mingzhu propped herself up, took the clothes from his hand, and said tenderly, “Let me help you.”
Li Mo opened his arms suddenly, “You’re quite skilled. Did you help Emperor Han dress before?”
Lady Mingzhu’s hand trembled, panic flashing across her face.
She hurriedly knelt on the bed to clarify, “No, no.”
“It’s the palace maids who serve him. After I use the incense on him, he falls into a trance and doesn’t know anything outside the illusion.”
“I’m clean. I only belong to Master, and I only want to serve Master.”
Li Mo glanced at the roses on the bed, knowing what was going on.
“I know, it was just a casual remark. Why are you so nervous?”
Lady Mingzhu wasn’t nervous at all.
She was afraid Li Mo would misunderstand!
Upon hearing this, she breathed a sigh of relief and continued to help Li Mo dress.
Before long, Li Mo was dressed neatly under her care.
Before leaving, he pointed to the bed, “It’s best to change the sheets, don’t catch a cold.”
Indeed, she was worthy of being called the Tide Witch!
This volume, it’s almost as much as Jing Ni!
This name is so fitting!
Lady Mingzhu was ecstatic.
Master was caring about her again.
Li Mo was puzzled by her happy expression.
She was so cautious just now, why is she so happy now?
Lady Mingzhu was truly unfathomable!
After seeing Li Mo off, Lady Mingzhu couldn’t bear to change the sheets.
She rolled around on the bed, smelling the scent left by Li Mo, feeling even more excited in her heart.
Hmm, Humeiren, that little pond, see how you can compete with me!
I am entirely Master’s person from head to toe.
Isn’t this relationship closer than yours?
Just wait, tomorrow I’ll deal with you!
As she thought about it, drowsiness gradually overcame her.
Lady Mingzhu fell asleep with a satisfied smile on her lips, holding the blanket covered by Li Mo.
The next day, not until the sun was high did Lady Mingzhu wake up quietly.
Just as she was about to get up, she suddenly felt a soreness in her waist.
The aftermath had arrived as expected!
It took her a while to relieve it by rubbing herself.
As she tried to get up from the bed, she sucked in a breath of cold air.
She finally understood why Li Mo had told her to rest well yesterday.
But how could she wait now, eagerly anticipating this day!
“Where are the attendants?”
“Where are they?”
“Have they all died somewhere?”
Lady Mingzhu was not in a good mood.
The only bit of tenderness and obedience was all given to Li Mo.
She shouted twice without any maidservants coming in, making her furious.
It wasn’t until the third call that a maid hurriedly pushed the door open and ran in.
“Are you deaf? Can’t you hear even after so many calls?”
Lady Mingzhu furrowed her brows, scolding from her seat on the bed.
The maid looked aggrieved by her scolding.
Last night, you clearly told me to stay away. You didn’t say I couldn’t approach!
Standing so far away, how could I hear!
“I deserve death, I deserve death, please punish me, Your Highness.”
Lady Mingzhu gave them a sideways glance.
She was in a good mood today and didn’t want to argue with them.
“Prepare hot water, I want to bathe.”
After soaking comfortably in the bath for a while, the soreness on her body gradually faded away.
As she was being dressed by the maids, a maid suddenly approached holding a piece of white silk.
“Your Highness.”
Lady Mingzhu glanced at the white silk in her hand and immediately recognized its purpose.
(TN: The silk cloth seemed to be a sanitary napkin, the maid thought Lady Mingzhu was having her period)
“What are you bringing this thing for? It’s ominous!”
The palace maid was stunned and at a loss, “You… haven’t you… come…”
Lady Mingzhu suddenly felt a thump in her heart.
How could she forget about this!
It must be when the palace maid was tidying up the bed and saw blood, so she thought it was that.
She casually said, “Never mind, you can go.”
“What? Go?”
It’s only the first day, isn’t it?
So soon?
Just take a look and leave?
“You’re talking a lot today.”
Lady Mingzhu narrowed her slender eyes, her tone suddenly turning cold.
Although these maids were all her trusted aides cultivated in the darkness of Nightfall, it didn’t mean she wouldn’t kill them.
“I am guilty, Your Highness.”
The maid was frightened and quickly knelt down to beg for forgiveness, not knowing how she had violated Lady Mingzhu’s taboo again.
Lady Mingzhu snorted coldly, then turned and left the bathroom.
Back in her chamber, she eagerly opened the cabinet and took out a delicate little flowerpot from inside.
Inside the flowerpot, a half-foot-tall seedling was thriving.
The buds, the size of eyeballs, were about to bloom.
After handing the flowerpot to the maid, she smirked, “Take it and present it, go to Humeiren’s place.”
When Humeiren saw Lady Mingzhu running over with a smile, she was greatly surprised.
She peeked out the window, then glanced at Lady Mingzhu, who was walking in a strange manner.
In a leisurely manner, she said, “Oh, what wind blew you here today? How did you end up here?”
Lady Mingzhu was irritated by her sarcastic tone.
But upon second thought, she suppressed her anger.
In a friendly tone, she said, “It’s because of the trouble at Liu Yi’s residence. I came to check on you.”
The trouble at Liu Yi’s had nothing to do with Humeiren.
What mattered was her sister, who was the wife of the Sima family.
Humeiren’s coquettish face darkened, and she frowned, “Mingzhu, don’t go too far.”
Since Lady Hu was nowhere to be found, Lady Mingzhu’s words naturally made her think that she had come to make trouble for her.
Lady Mingzhu didn’t argue with her. She glanced at the palace maids in the hall and said, “You all can leave, I’ll talk to your mistress.”
The palace maids here naturally wouldn’t listen to her.
Humeiren also wanted to see what tricks she was playing, so she waved her hand and let the palace maids retreat.
“No one here, can we talk now?”
Lady Mingzhu sat opposite her, smiling, “You don’t need to be so hostile toward me.”
“I came to tell you about your sister.”
Humeiren’s face changed, and she nervously stood up, “Do you know where my sister is?”
Liu Yi died at home, but Lady Hu didn’t know where she was.
These past few days, Humeiren had been worried that something might have happened to her sister, and she hadn’t slept well.
Lady Mingzhu said calmly, “Use your… smart little brain to think about it.”
“Who in Xinzheng could help you kill Liu Yi without being discovered and take your sister away?”
Humeiren furrowed her eyebrows, pacing back and forth in the room.
After a moment, her beautiful eyes lit up.
“You mean… Mister?”
Lady Mingzhu’s words were very clear. He helped them kill Liu Yi.
That meant the other party must be related to them.
And the relationship wasn’t shallow!
“Not too dumb.”
Lady Mingzhu raised her eyebrows proudly, “Besides my master being so kind-hearted, who else would bother with your family’s troubles?”
“Is it really him? How do you know?”
Humeiren’s heart skipped a beat, not doubting Lady Mingzhu’s words.
Then she asked, “Why… why would he help us?”
Lady Mingzhu rolled her eyes, speechless, “Isn’t it because he sees you sisters as pitiful?”
“Hoping you’ll take revenge yourselves, you wouldn’t even know how to die.”
Humeiren didn’t speak, biting her lip.
Although she was a princess, it wasn’t easy to bring down a Sima without solid evidence.
Now she owed Li Mo a big favor.
Not only did he save Lady Hu, but he also helped them take such a big revenge.
“Don’t think too much about anything else. Your sister is safe with my master now, and I’ll help you deal with other matters.”
Humeiren looked up at her in surprise, “You?”
Then she realized, “It was Mister who asked you to do this?”
Lady Mingzhu immediately widened her eyes, “What, if my master doesn’t instruct me, can’t I do it? Am I, Mingzhu, the kind of person who would stand by and watch, and quibble with you?”
Humeiren stared at her intently, nodding very seriously!
