"It is still early, The Empress might have something on later. Let's wait a little more. As civilians, how dare we do things rashly without Her Majesty's orders?" Mo Xuemin seethed with anger. Her plot had been in vain. How would she be willing to leave just like that? This was especially when King Chu's handsome eyes had been focused on her. It was obvious that he was not disinterested in her. She did not believe that King Chu would not like her since she was beautiful. "Eldest Sister, Father told me that we have to go after the banquet ended. If you wish to stay in the palace, then I will leave first so that Father will not worry." Mo Xuetong frowned lightly, her eyes sparkled while her expression made it seem as if she felt as if she was put in a difficult place. The ladies by the side heard something that sparked their interest. The lady who spoke sharply immediately spoke up, "Third Miss Mo, did First Miss Mo not come to the palace with you? She did

Mo Huawen opened his eyes and was stunned to see his daughter holding the serving platter. His gaze moved from her to the platter she held. On it was a bowl of plain porridge, a dish of pickled cucumbers and a plat of vinegar chicken. They were all dishes that he loved. He then turned to look at Mo Xuetong's face with a hint of sadness. Tong'er resembled Luo Xia greatly, especially when she held the serving platter. Now that he thought about it, he realized how deeply he loved that deceased woman. If that gentle woman was still around, she would definitely prepare such a breakfast for him personally! "Tong'er, why have you come? I am fine, I just don't have an appetite." Mo Huawen smiled and asked her, hiding his thoughts. "Father, how can I not come since you are not eating? Will you try my cooking?" Mo Xuetong approached him with a smile. She moved away the documents in front of him and placed the dishes on the table. Then, she handed Mo H

An old eunuch sat in the corner of Old Madam Xu's yard. There were a few palace maids holding clothes, cloth and jewelry boxes standing behind him. The door curtains lifted and two young ladies entered. The older girl was about 14 or 15. She wore a long pink dress with blue peacock prints. Her skirt danced above the ground and she wore a white satin shirt outside her skirt, showing off the elegant peacock print on her print shirt. Her skirt and sleeve cuffs were edged with silver-white clouds. Yes, she was slender and good looking. She was beautiful! The younger girl wore a simple white dress with a light blue floral skirt. There were faint floral patterns only at the bottom of her skirt. Her black hair twisted into a skewed bun, pinned up only with a silver jade hairpin. When one looked at her, she looked gentle and weak and made one want to dote on her. She was not tall, and she had her head lowered when she entered. As such, he could not see her face c

All was peaceful in the time after. The Empress did not do anything else after gifting gifts to a few more ladies. She did not make anyone a princess, or even a concubine. There was no change on the Emperor's side either. It was as if the Flower Appreciation Banquet was just a normal banquet. King Chu, King Yan, and King Xuan did not have any main wives. Of course, this did not mean that there were no beauties or concubines in their inner courtyards. King Xuan's inner courtyard was florishing. It was said that the wild and arrogant King Xuan had the greatest number of concubines. He had not returned for too long when he started bringing in concubines into his manor. Even though Emperor Zongwen was angry, there was nothing he could do. In the beginning, he would send someone to rebuke him and then, after that, it was too late for any scolding. The Emperor just allowed him to do what he wanted. However, this annoyed the Empress and Concubine Su greatly and

"Old Sir, First Miss's clothes are too long and won't fit Young Miss. It seems like she can't wear it." Mo He was frightened because Mo Xuetong almost fell. She hurried up and helped Mo Xuetong steady herself. She squatted down at Mo Xuetong's feet and gestured at the hems, pulling out a large swath of cloth and said awkwardly. Mo Huawen's smile disappeared when he saw that the clothes were obviously one size bigger. He pursed his thin lips. "Don't worry. Eldest Sister means well and has already sent these clothes three or four times. If I don't accept it, she will get angry. Since I can't wear it now, I will wear it in the future when I can." Mo Xuetong seemed as if she did not feel anything and smiled. She flicked the sleeves and walked on her toes, spinning around. Then, she laughed and said, "Father, does Tong'er look good wearing Eldest Sister's clothes?" The main daughter had to wear the daughter of a concubine, and looked so happy eve