When the previous emperor was still alive, she understood the loneliness of the deep palace. With three thousand beauties in the harem, it was impossible to take care of everyone. At that time, she hoped Mo Yi would become a faithful man, but due to the nature of emperors, Mo Yi still disappointed her. Although she often understood that royal marriages were necessary, seeing the increasing number of concubines in the harem made her unable to suppress her disappointment.
Repeated arguments, intentional difficulties, and coldness made Mo Yi hesitate to approach this stagnant palace.
Now, women with a simple nature like Mei Kaiye were rare. The Empress Dowager pulled Mei Kaiye’s hand and said earnestly, “Child, you’ve suffered!”
Mei Kaiye looked touched at the Empress Dowager, “…Mother, you understand me.”
The Empress Dowager seized the opportunity, “Ah, my poor daughter.”
Moments later, she said, “In a few days at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, many nobles will appear. Go find your good man! If something happens, I’ll be there for you.”
“…Okay!”
“If not, I’ll find a good family for you!” The Empress Dowager said happily.
“What if they don’t like me?” Mei Kaiye said hesitantly.
“How dare they!” The Empress Dowager said sternly, “Do they want to die?”
“How scary,” Mei Kaiye patted her chest, “Calm down, I’m just hypothesizing.”
“My daughter is so gentle, virtuous, and exemplary. Being chosen by her is their blessing. Who would dare to despise her?” The Empress Dowager snorted.
Mei Kaiye suddenly realized something, “Empress Dowager, I’m not your…” The Empress Dowager gave her a look, and Mei Kaiye quickly shut up. From then on, Mei Kaiye had a powerful mother.
For a long time, just as Mei Kaiye thought Dugu Ming would not respond to her, he spoke softly, “Very beautiful.”
“””
“Mm.”
“Vast, and also lonely.”
Mei Kaiye looked quietly for a while, wanting to view the sky from a different angle. She stretched out her hand to Dugu Ming and smiled, “Pull me up, thank you.”
Dugu Ming looked at her hand and replied, “Men and women should not touch.”
“How conservative,” Mei Kaiye said. Seeing Dugu Ming make no move, she prepared to climb up herself. She climbed up and, after sitting on the rockery and looking down, felt dizzy. Her hand slipped, and her body tilted towards the empty space, almost falling off the rockery. She barely caught the edge and looked up to see Dugu Ming had just withdrawn his hand.
After a while, she wiped away the cold sweat and extended her hand again, “Hey, help me. I want to sit next to you.”
Dugu Ming hesitated. Mei Kaiye said mischievously, “You can’t bear to let this weak woman fall, can you?”
Dugu Ming hesitated again, but after a moment, he reached out and carefully pulled her over, his movements gentle, making Mei Kaiye feel a sense of protection and warmth spreading in her heart.
“””
Those slender hands, with the thin calluses of someone who practiced martial arts, were clean and warm, without sweat. Mei Kaiye suddenly liked these hands. After Dugu Ming pulled her over and settled her, she didn’t want to let go. She thought, this is probably the kind of person she wanted – someone who seems cold and distant on the surface but is actually very gentle.
Mo Yi stretched out his hand, grabbing her tightly. “Don’t even think about escaping!” He pursed his lips, dragging Mei Kaiye towards the banquet.
“Let go, it hurts!”
He ignored her, not only refusing to release her but also tightening his grip. Essentially, Mei Kaiye was being dragged along by Mo Yi.
“What are you angry about? You have at least hundreds of concubines, right? Can’t you stop bothering me!” she blurted out carelessly.
“Do you really not understand?” He stopped walking, throwing her hand away and glaring at her, “Mei Kaiye!!”
Mei Kaiye turned her head away, snorting coldly, “I don’t understand, and I don’t want to understand!”
As Mei Kaiye tried to walk away, Mo Yi pressed her shoulder, and with intense anger, he grabbed her chin and kissed her fiercely. No, it wasn’t a kiss, but a bite filled with frustration and rage. Mei Kaiye’s lips were in pain, a hint of blood quickly spreading between her lips and teeth. She glared at him and bit back defiantly.
These two are becoming more and more awkward. Little Mei Mei is awkward, and Mo Yi is awkward to an extreme level!
Mei Kai Night glanced sideways at Mo Xue, her implied meaning very clear – other concubines treasured the emperor, but she looked down on Mo Yi with disdain. Did she want to start a war?
In the blink of an eye, it was already the next day.
That Person’s Stubborn Love (4)
Mo Yi naturally understood as well, saying in a low voice, “Xue’er!”
“Emperor brother has a sister-in-law now and doesn’t care about Xue’er anymore.” Mo Xue stuck out her tongue and ran to eat pastries.
At this time, a concubine suggested playing games to liven things up, such as matching couplets, guessing riddles, doing tasks, or playing word chain games. Mo Yi agreed and smiled, “Everyone present can participate, and there will be rewards for winners.”
“In that case, this concubine will propose a couplet.”
Mei Kai Night looked over at the sound and unexpectedly saw a familiar person – Wu Fei. How could this be? Didn’t Mo Yi say she had been sent to the Cold Palace? Was he deceiving her?
“Beloved concubine, please go ahead,” Mo Yi said warmly.
“Then this concubine will make a fool of herself,” Wu Fei swept her gaze over the musicians and said, “One plucks flowing water, one plucks the moon.”
A concubine stood up, “This concubine just thought of a response, half entering the clear wind, half entering the clouds.”
Mo Yi clapped symbolically, “Excellent couplet!”
“Your Majesty’s concubines are not only beautiful as flowers but also talented!” a somewhat frivolous voice said.
“Left Prince is too kind,” Mei Kai Night heard that this Hundred Flowers Banquet was to receive an envoy from Ming Sheng Kingdom, and this must be him.
“No, the Emperor’s concubines are truly deserving!”
At this point, the empress turned to Mei Kai Night, “I wonder if Night Concubine has a response.”
Just as Mei Kai Night was about to say she didn’t, she saw Mo Yi’s slightly curved mouth with a mocking meaning and immediately changed her response to “Yes.”
“Sister, please speak,” Wu Fei said.
She really wanted to punch her! Why did Mo Yi lie to her?
Regardless, after the banquet, she decided to properly “entertain” that old witch, or she wouldn’t be called Mei Kai Night!
She glared fiercely at Mo Yi, thinking, just be pleased with yourself! If you won’t save me, I’ll make sure to ruin your reputation. Haha!
Mei Kaiye stared back defiantly, “Not enough! Unless you let me leave the palace!” Both of them had unfriendly expressions, which frightened the palace eunuchs and maids in the Tai De Hall, who knelt down trembling, not daring to lift their heads. They thought that perhaps only this Night Concubine would dare to speak to the Emperor like this!
“You!”
“You what? Who doesn’t know who’s always inexplicably losing their temper!” Mei Kaiye pouted.
Mo Yi took a deep breath, “Do you have any awareness of being my woman?”
“I’m not your woman!” Mei Kaiye threw her sleeve and walked towards the door, but just as she was about to step out of the palace, Mo Yi suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her, causing Mei Kaiye to fall into Mo Yi’s arms. Mo Yi bent down and carried her horizontally, quickly walking towards the inner palace.
“I’ll make you my woman right now!” He used the royal “Zhen” instead of “I”, clearly enraged.
“Mo Yi!” Mei Kaiye struggled to get down, “You’re not keeping your word! A ruler’s words cannot be taken lightly!
