Chapter 119

Chapter 119: The two concubines staggered! Master Xun wants to see me? Then let him come over!

Watching Li Mo twitching at the corner of his mouth, Humeiren smiled like a cunning fox.

The reason she was so sure was that she remembered the situation when Lady Hu just came to her last time.

That day, Humeiren took her to the bathhouse to bathe and unexpectedly found the handprint on her body.

As a result, she casually asked a question but shocked Lady Hu directly into the bath.

After pulling her out of the water, she found a mark on her back that was similar to her own.

Bathing couldn’t reveal the pattern.

But if coupled with a sudden fright, it would make the blood boil even more.

Then the requirement would be met!

Coincidentally.

Lady Hu was hit by her like that at the time, fell into the hot water again, and the pattern appeared.

At first, the two sisters didn’t see what the pattern was before it disappeared.

Originally thought it was something Lady Hu’s skin had reacted to.

But obviously, that’s not the case now.

It’s another half of the map!

Li Mo pondered with his chin in his hand for a moment, then suddenly said, “Besides me, who else has touched your back?”

As soon as Humeiren heard this, she immediately lightly punched him in dissatisfaction.

“What are you talking about!”

“I, as the concubine, am pure and noble. You are the first man to touch me and the last one.”

Li Mo took a breath and explained, “I know, I know. What I mean is, someone must have left this thing on your back. Do you remember?”

Humeiren also lifted her chin like Li Mo.

After recalling for a while, she shook her head, “Hmm… I don’t think so. Such a complicated map, if it were to be tattooed, I would definitely feel it.”

“Even if I were unconscious, I would be awakened by pain.”

“But I don’t remember anything like that.”

Li Mo nodded, “Then I know who left it.”

Humeiren blinked her eyes, looking puzzled.

I haven’t remembered anything, how did you know?

Li Mo noticed her puzzled expression.

He smiled lightly and said, “It’s not that you don’t remember, but that you forgot.”

“Since it’s on you, and your sister has it too, the person who left this thing must be someone close to you two.”

“You don’t remember, which means you were young at the time.”

“Think about it, who could have been close to you and your sister since childhood and would hide things on you?”

Since the map on their backs was hidden in such a secretive way, it must be very important.

Such an important thing naturally wouldn’t be left with a stranger.

Plus the previous conditions, the answer isn’t hard to guess.

Humeiren’s eyes widened more and more, “You mean… my parents? Then this map…”

The only ones who fit the criteria are their parents.

The Lord and Lady of the Rain Fire Manor!

Humeiren isn’t stupid; on the contrary, she’s shrewd everywhere.

Seeing Li Mo nod, she thought about what the map hidden behind her and her sister could be related to.

“Treasure left by your father.”

Li Mo lightly pursed his lips, feeling surprised as well.

The downfall of the Rain Fire Manor was partly due to someone coveting the treasure of Rain Fire Lord.

They destroyed the Rain Fire Manor and searched the entire estate.

Even not long ago, Bai Yifei led an army to search but found nothing.

Who could have thought that the most crucial clue.

Would actually be hidden on the two beloved daughters of Rain Fire Lord!

This is also why Rain Fire Lord refused to reveal the treasure clue even at the cost of his life.

The map behind Humeiren and Lady Hu was tattooed in a special way.

It could also be revealed in a special way.

Of course, this method doesn’t refer to someone like Li Mo!

He stumbled upon it by accident!

Perhaps even Rain Fire Lord himself never thought that the map left on his daughters would be discovered in this way one day!

“So, you mean, the one behind my back is a great treasure?”

Humeiren propped up her arm, trying to sit up.

As a result, it ended in failure.

Her body lifted halfway and then collapsed weakly in Li Mo’s arms.

“Yes, with yours combined with the other half on your sister, it should be the location of the buried treasure.”

The legacy left by the old father-in-law is not a small sum.

Rain Fire Lord was incredibly wealthy during his lifetime.

Since ancestral times, Rain Fire Manor has monopolized the trade in Baiyue.

The wealth accumulated over so many years must be a staggering number.

Moreover, Rain Fire Manor has always been a supporter of the Baiyue royal family.

The military expenses of Baiyue are basically supported by Rain Fire Manor.

Supporting a country’s military with one’s own strength is not something an ordinary wealthy merchant can do!

Baiyue was easily defeated by Han mainly because it lost the financial support of Rain Fire Manor.

“Keep this thing safe… Well, I’d better help you destroy it.”

Li Mo folded the map he had just drawn.

Originally, he intended to give it to Humeiren.

But upon second thought, it’s safer to destroy it.

Otherwise, if it leaks out, it will only bring disaster to her.

Humeiren also understands this truth.

Nodding in his arms, she said, “Sure, if you need it in the future, I’ll draw it for you.”

Although this way of drawing maps is special.

But Humeiren is already deeply involved and can’t extricate herself!

It would be best if Li Mo could draw it every day!

“This was left by your father, so since it’s on you, it’s meant for you two.”

Li Mo gently rubbed the silk cloth in his hand into powder.

Humeiren looked at him with interest, “Such a huge treasure, aren’t you tempted?”

Li Mo brushed off the dust from his hands and touched her rosy cheeks, “Your father has already given me the most precious treasure.”

Humeiren looked puzzled.

How is that possible? How old were you when my father died?

Li Mo kissed her juicy lips and smiled, “You are the most precious treasure.”

Humeiren’s heart trembled, feeling deeply moved.

She closed her eyes and responded passionately.

After a long time, she pushed him away to indicate that she couldn’t breathe.

After breathing evenly, she leaned affectionately in his arms, holding his hand tightly, “What’s mine is yours.”

Before Li Mo could respond, she looked up at him again.

There was a gleam of excitement in her eyes, “When the opportunity arises, let’s go dig out my father’s treasure!”

With such a huge treasure, anyone would be tempted; that’s just being hypocritical.

Li Mo is not a hypocritical person.

“Yeah, when we dig it out, I’ll take on a few more concubines.”

Humeiren chuckled, “Alright, but I’ll make sure to tire you out then!”

“But… there’s still one problem.”

She propped her chin on her hand, her snowy white legs stretching out from under the blanket.

They emitted a white light as they swayed in the air.

Looking at Li Mo with a smile that wasn’t a smile, she said, “There’s still another half of the map, but it’s with my sister.”

That night, Humeiren didn’t know when Li Mo had left.

She only knew she slept deeply until she was awakened by the noise outside around noon the next day.

“Move aside, are you blind? How dare you stop me!”

“Apologies, Lady Mingzhu, but the madam hasn’t gotten up yet. Entering now would disturb her.”

Lady Mingzhu glanced at the sun and sneered at the palace maid, “Huh, is your madam a pig? It’s so late, and she’s still not up?”

Actually, she had just gotten up not long ago herself.

Exhausted from last night, she had barely prepared to sleep until late at night.

But then she was startled awake by the fragrance sachet Li Mo left behind!

If she didn’t bring it, wouldn’t the master have made a wasted trip?

She had promised him so earnestly that he would be satisfied!

Now if he made a wasted trip, he would blame her for being petty. What if he grew disgusted with her?

After Lady Mingzhu woke up, she hurriedly came to Humeiren’s place.

She wanted to get some information from her.

But she didn’t expect Humeiren to still be asleep at this hour!

Hearing Lady Mingzhu scolding her mistress like this, a hint of anger flashed on the palace maid’s face.

“Let her in.”

Just as the atmosphere was tense, Humeiren’s charming voice suddenly came from the palace.

Several palace maids immediately set aside Lady Mingzhu, pushed open the heavy door, and hurried in.

Lady Mingzhu flung her sleeve and followed at a leisurely pace.

As soon as she entered, she saw two palace maids pulling together the curtains on both sides.

Humeiren, who had just changed into her palace dress, sat on the edge of the bed.

With sleepy eyes, it was obvious she had just woken up.

Lady Mingzhu glanced at her, really still sleeping until now?

You’re quite something!

“Why are you here again? Can’t you stay in your own palace? Why do you keep running over to mine?”

Humeiren used her hand to tidy up the long hair beside her.

After looking at Lady Mingzhu, who was walking slowly, she felt a bit puzzled.

Lady Mingzhu had a fiery temper and usually didn’t walk so slowly.

When there are people around, attention should be paid to one’s demeanor.

But what demeanor can be spoken of here?

Not only was she walking slowly, but she also frowned every few steps.

As if there were thorns on the ground here pricking her!

Lady Mingzhu looked around at the palace maids and knew it wasn’t the time to say such things.

So, she found an excuse, saying, “I came to see how the flowers I sent you are doing, have they bloomed?”

She looked around but didn’t see the chrysanthemum she sent to Humeiren.

“Uh, they bloomed, they suddenly bloomed last night.”

Hearing Lady Mingzhu’s question, Humeiren immediately dispelled her doubts.

“But they bloomed and withered in less than an hour. I wanted to ask you when the flowering period of this flower is. Why is it like a night-blooming cereus?”

Just as she finished speaking, two palace maids brought a basin to help her freshen up.

Humeiren lifted her face to be attended to, not needing to lift a finger herself.

Lady Mingzhu didn’t answer but instead asked, “How’s the fragrance of the flower? Have you smelled it?”

Humeiren squinted her eyes, still closed, and glanced at her through a narrow slit, then closed them again, “I smelled it. The fragrance is quite special.”

Lady Mingzhu’s expression instantly brightened.

Before she could ask again, Humeiren, who was preparing to get up and go to the dressing table, suddenly inhaled sharply, sucking in a cold breath.

She furrowed her brows tightly and sat back down.

Her expression looked extremely strange!

Lady Mingzhu stared at her eagerly.

Then she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Humeiren’s fingers propped up against the edge of the bed tightened, her gaze wandering, “Uh… nothing, just sat too long, my legs are a bit numb.”

“Numb legs?”

Lady Mingzhu’s eyes became quite strange, and she walked slowly over, hugging her arms and staring at her repeatedly.

Looking at her enchanting face, Lady Mingzhu suddenly furrowed her brows.

This Humeiren seems to have become even more seductive!

The two palace maids thought Humeiren’s legs were really numb, so they knelt down and helped her massage for a while.

Humeiren gradually recovered and waved her hand, saying, “It’s okay, help me up.”

With the support of the palace maids, she finally sat down in front of the dressing table.

Lady Mingzhu watched her graceful figure intently from behind.

I always feel like I’ve found something, but I can’t remember what it is!

It wasn’t until the palace maid finished tidying up the bed Humeiren slept in; and held a piece of white silk on the side, that Lady Mingzhu had a sudden realization!

She had been like this that day too!

Turning her head to Humeiren’s bed, she found that the bedding had already been changed by the palace maids.

Humeiren, who had finished dressing, turned her head and saw a palace maid holding white silk on the side, couldn’t help but frown, “What are you holding that for?”

The palace maid’s expression froze, and she replied softly, “Your Highness, aren’t you…”

Humeiren’s face changed!

She glanced at Lady Mingzhu behind her in the bronze mirror.

Her eyes flickered with panic.

She squeezed her hand and forced herself to remain calm, “Uh… it’s not needed, it’s already gone.”

Lady Mingzhu, who had been staring at her, burst into laughter when she heard this.

You, Humeiren, even your excuses are the same as mine!

Humeiren turned around, looking puzzled at her.

“Why are you laughing? Isn’t this a normal thing?”

Normal women would have it. It’s abnormal if they don’t!

What’s so funny?

Where’s Lady Mingzhu laughing about this!

Is she laughing because Humeiren is desperately trying to conceal a secret, or is it because she found out and is laughing heartily?

“Haha, come on, let me join in too, haha, but I must say… you… haha…”

“Hahaha, oh my, oh my, oops~ I can’t, I can’t, it’s too spicy again, you’re making me laugh, oops~”

At first, Lady Mingzhu laughed heartily.

But as she continued laughing, she felt a pain again, her face contorting as she hissed in pain.

Humeiren looked at Lady Mingzhu, who was acting crazy, with disdain.

What’s wrong with this woman today?

Finally, after calming down, Lady Mingzhu waved to the palace maids around her.

“Get out, all of you, get out. I have something to discuss with your mistress.”

Humeiren looked at her suspiciously, waved her hand to let the palace maids leave.

“Now can you talk? What’s wrong with you?”

Lady Mingzhu hugged her arms, slowly walked to her side, and bent down.

Staring straight at her, she smirked, full of teasing, “Was my master satisfied with you last night…?”

“Satisfied? He’s satisfied, I gave him what he wanted, can I sleep for a while now?”

In a mansion, Li Mo yawned, looking helpless.

He hadn’t slept all night.

He had run from Lady Mingzhu’s place to Humeiren’s.

And then he had communicated with Humeiren for so long.

Finally, when she fell asleep, he came back.

It was already dawn when he got home, and breakfast was already prepared!

He had just finished a bowl of porridge and was about to go back to his room to catch some sleep when Yan Lingji came and begged him to bring back the flower bud.

Li Mo thought it was a gift from Lady Mingzhu, so why would he easily give it away?

Of course, he didn’t agree.

But Yan Lingji, once she sets her mind on something, she’ll pester you until tomorrow.

If you can’t stand her pestering, you’ll end up giving it to her.

But just as he had fallen asleep for a moment, she kicked the door open and ran in!

“Do you think I wanted to come over?”

Yan Lingji leaned against the door frame, her graceful curves on full display.

Looking at Li Mo wrapped in the blanket, she complained, “Someone came to see you. Should I kick him out?”

Li Mo popped his head out from under the blanket.

With a glance into the courtyard, he knew who had come.

“Han Fei? How did this guy come over?”

Their meetings usually took place at Zilan Pavilion. If there wasn’t anything particularly important, he wouldn’t come to his house!

“Tell him to wait for a while. I’ll get dressed and come.”

Li Mo instantly felt wide awake.

With his strength, he could go without sleep for a few days, no problem.

If Han Fei came over, it must be important!

“Lady Hu is making tea, so I didn’t bother to greet him.”

Yan Lingji pursed her lips, looking lazy.

Seeing Li Mo, who was so nimble and not at all like a blind person, she couldn’t help but feel curious.

After waiting patiently in the courtyard for a moment, Han Fei saw Li Mo coming out and immediately stepped forward, cupping his hands, “Apologies for disturbing your rest, please don’t be offended.”

Yan Lingji rolled her eyes exaggeratedly.

He only came back at dawn, how could he have had a good rest!

“No worries. What brings you here to me?”

Han Fei hesitated for a moment before saying, “Our master has come to Han from Chu and wishes to meet with you.”

Li Mo was taken aback, “Master Xun?”

“That’s correct.”

Li Mo nodded and said, “Then let him come over.”