Chapter 1074: Chapter 1074: 1072: Inquiring About Mo Qi

Su Yingxue sighed softly, “Alright, let’s not talk about it.”

Zhilan finished attending to Su Yingxue and then came to Leng Muling’s side to ask if she was satisfied with the tea and if the cakes were to her liking.

Leng Muling’s smile was brimming with warmth, “The Imperial Kitchen’s skills are, of course, the best in the whole world! But… I wonder if I’ve disturbed Your Highness. Now that Your Highness is with child, you should not overexert yourself. This nobleman’s daughter shall take her leave.”

Su Yingxue stood up, “Then I shall not see you out.”

“Your Highness, please stay. This nobleman’s daughter will excuse herself.”

Leng Muling had been so engrossed in the story that it took her a moment to snap back to reality. Only after leaving the hall did she remember that she had come to find Su Yingxue for a reason!

She quickly hurried back with a fast pace, “Your Highness, this nobleman’s daughter… this nobleman’s daughter indeed came to ask for Your Highness’s help with a matter. Just now, Your Highness’s story was so vivid that I momentarily forgot!”

Zhilan frowned, her face clearly projecting her suspicion that you were up to no good.

She stood by Su Yingxue’s side, constantly reminding her to be cautious.

Su Yingxue, however, found Leng Muling to be like a sprightly little rabbit, remarkably endearing, “What is it? Speak.”

“My uncle has instructed this nobleman’s daughter to go to the Imperial Study to retrieve the memorials reviewed by the emperor today. I fear it’s inappropriate for me to meet the emperor alone. May I ask if Your Highness could accompany this nobleman’s daughter there?”

Leng Muling blinked rapidly, hiding her ulterior motives behind her eyes.

Upon hearing the request, Su Yingxue came to a decision, “Of course, Her Majesty has nothing…”

She was about to say she was bored, but Zhilan gave her a look, reminding her to watch her words. She cleared her throat gently, “Her Majesty has no pressing matters, so I will take you to the Imperial Study.”

“Thank you so much, Your Highness! You are truly kind!”

Leng Muling, wearing a smile, went to wait outside. She had not expected Su Yingxue to be as amiable as her uncle had described her.

That day in the restaurant, having seen Su Yingxue argue with Chu Yihan, she thought Su Yingxue to be fiercely strong-willed. Now, it seemed, she was quite gentle and approachable to others.

For a visit to Chu Yihan, formal attire was required. As Zhilan helped Su Yingxue get dressed, her brows were knitted tight, “Your Highness, Miss Leng indeed seems to have ulterior motives, not just what’s on the surface. She even wants you to take her to see the emperor. It is clear she has a scheme in mind, and who knows, she might even wish to enter the palace as a concubine and compete with you for favor.”

Su Yingxue hadn’t thought of that before, “There could be that possibility… but I find this young girl’s thoughts to be quite superficial. In the emperor’s presence, I’m afraid her legs would tremble.”

Usually, women say they admire Chu Yihan, but when they actually face him, ten out of ten can’t withstand the intense aura he exudes.

Zhilan was constantly vigilant on behalf of the more easygoing Su Yingxue.

When Su Yingxue went out, she would usually be carried in a sedan chair, but today, with Leng Muling there, she felt like walking and told Zhilan not to call for the palace servants.

She accompanied Leng Muling toward the Imperial Study.

Seeing the palace guard patrolling, Su Yingxue suddenly remembered, “After taking his medicine, Mo Qi rested for quite a few days. I wonder if he has returned.”

Zhilan replied, “Grand Eunuch Sun just mentioned that Commander Mo has already entered the palace and gone to serve beside the emperor.”

“Then it’s perfect to go and see him. I’ll also take his pulse to see how much he has recovered.”

A weight lifted from Su Yingxue’s heart, knowing that Mo Qi was able to return to palace duty; he must also have forgotten the things he wanted to forget.

“May I ask what illness Commander Mo was suffering from?” Leng Muling asked curiously from the side.

“Eh? Do you also know Mo Qi?”

Leng Muling quickly shook her head, “When this nobleman’s daughter entered the palace, I saw Commander Mo Qi and was introduced to him by my uncle.”