Nanny Qin gave the little dumpling a complicated look before turning to leave. In a short while, she returned with a small chest.
Su Yunmo knew there were many valuable items inside without opening it, as Nanny Qin’s arm bore an indentation from its weight.
Luo Yun’e looked at the chest with concern. "Is this enough now?"
"It's enough!" the little dumpling nodded emphatically.
Luo Yun’e breathed a sigh of relief. "These things can all be yours, Mo Mo, but you must do as I say."
The little dumpling ran to the two maids.
The two maids then crouched down and held up the trays in their hands.
Su Yunmo put on all the gold bracelets and jade beads she could, filling her arms until she could barely lift her hands. "Okay, Mo Mo will obediently do as you say."
I'll definitely make you satisfied!
Luo Yun’e glanced outside. "It's this hour, His Majesty should be out of court. He usually returns to the study to review memorials. You should go find him now."
"Okay~" The little dumpling turned and ran out. She paused at the doorway, looking back at the chest reluctantly.
Luo Yun’e said, "Don't worry, all these things are yours. I'll have someone put the chest on the carriage that brought you here right away."
"Then Mo Mo is going~" The little dumpling happily ran towards the study.
Seeing this, a hint of pride bloomed on Luo Yun’e's face.
Liu Lanxue, oh Liu Lanxue, you couldn't defeat me before, and you still can't now!
At this moment, Emperor Ye Yao was in his study, reviewing memorials.
The little dumpling peeked in from the doorway.
Emperor Ye Yao saw a small head poking in from the doorway, then retracting, and then poking in again. He couldn't help but smile. "Is that Mo Mo?"
The little dumpling jumped out. "Imperial Uncle~"
Emperor Ye Yao put down his brush and beckoned her over. "Imperial Uncle was getting tired from reviewing memorials. It's good you came."
"Imperial Uncle is tired, then Mo Mo will massage Imperial Uncle's legs." The little dumpling ran over.
Eunuch Chang retreated to the side, signaling for servants to bring refreshments.
"Good~" Emperor Ye Yao leaned back a bit.
The little dumpling squeezed in front of him, clenched her small fists, and began to massage his legs. After only a few strokes, she slumped onto Emperor Ye Yao's lap, panting heavily.
Emperor Ye Yao, amused, lifted her and placed her on his lap. "How can you be so tired after just a few strokes?"
This little girl's body is not strong.
"Mo Mo's arms are so heavy," the little dumpling pouted.
"Arms?" Emperor Ye Yao curiously touched her wrist. He lifted her sleeve and saw that she was covered in trinkets. He became even more helpless.
Children are just children. When they see something nice, they want to put it on. If they wear any more, they won't be able to walk.
"Little girl, did you come to see me for something today?"
The little dumpling nodded. "Mo Mo is here to make a complaint."
"A complaint?" Emperor Ye Yao frowned. "Did Ye Yunshuang bully you again?"
She really never learns!
"No, Mo Mo is here to complain about Consort Liang."
Emperor Ye Yao was taken aback. "Consort Liang?"
What could Consort Liang have done to warrant a complaint from her?
The little dumpling began counting on her fingers.
"Consort Liang's previous residence was cold and dirty. After drinking some bad soup, she became foolish. She was previously tied to a table, and her feet were broken, and also..."
She buried her head and listed a lot of things, then looked at Emperor Ye Yao with an innocent expression.
The smile in Emperor Ye Yao's eyes froze. As he listened to the little dumpling's 'complaint', his expression grew increasingly grim. "Consort Liang has been living like this in the cold palace?"
He had explicitly said that Consort Liang's provisions should not be reduced. Were those people ignoring his words?!
"Chang Hui, go send someone to summon the Empress!"
Chang Hui glanced at the little dumpling subconsciously and whispered, "Yes."
A servant was dispatched to Fengqi Palace to deliver the message.
Luo Yun’e soon arrived. "Your Majesty, may you live ten thousand years."
"My well-being is not important, as long as the Empress is well. After all, the Empress is responsible for all matters in the harem." Emperor Ye Yao let out a cold snort.
Luo Yun’e's heart skipped a beat, and she forced a smile. "What does Your Majesty mean by this?"
Logically, Su Yunmo should have already refused His Majesty's request, and His Majesty should have been extremely displeased with Liu Lanxue.
Wasn't he summoning her to have Liu Lanxue dealt with?
This situation seemed a bit off.
Emperor Ye Yao looked at her coldly. "Does the Empress know about Consort Liang's situation in the cold palace?"
Luo Yun’e's eyes flickered. "I have heard some things? They say she is疯癫无状 (crazy and erratic) every day, speaking vulgarities and being very indecent. I just don't know if Your Majesty is referring to that kind of situation?"
Emperor Ye Yao pulled the little dumpling from his embrace. "The Empress doesn't know? Then I'll find someone who does and tell you."
The little dumpling glanced at Luo Yun’e, looking puzzled. "Imperial Uncle, the Empress knows everything. She's the one who asked Mo Mo to tell you."
Upon hearing this, Luo Yun’e's heart jolted. "Su Yunmo, don't spout nonsense!"
Emperor Ye Yao also knitted his brows fiercely.
The little dumpling scratched the back of her head. "The Empress is so strange. Why doesn't she admit it?"
"Little girl, tell me, what did the Empress say to you?" Emperor Ye Yao's expression turned cold.
The little dumpling looked innocent. "The Empress gave Mo Mo a lot of good things and asked Mo Mo to speak ill of Consort Liang."
"Shut up!" Luo Yun’e snapped.
She wasn't here to complain about Liu Lanxue, but rather to complain about herself!
"You're the one who should shut up!" Emperor Ye Yao slammed the table heavily. "A fine mistress of the six palaces! You resort to bribing a child. You truly impress me more and more!"
He had been wondering why the little girl had come over with so many random things on her today.
So that was the reason.
Luo Yun’e quickly knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, I did not. This is all a misunderstanding. That child is lying."
"If this child can slander you at will, can she also conjure the things on her body out of thin air?" Emperor Ye Yao said angrily.
Su Yunmo pursed her lips.
To be honest, she could indeed conjure things out of thin air.
"Your Majesty~" Luo Yun’e drew out her words and bowed deeply, her mind in a complete mess.
She had originally planned to use Su Yunmo to make His Majesty completely give up on Liu Lanxue. Now, it had turned out like this.
It was like trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to lure it.
"Imperial Uncle, please don't scold the Empress, okay?" The little dumpling tugged at Emperor Ye Yao's sleeve. "The Empress said if Mo Mo didn't do as she said, she would take back the chest given to Mo Mo and also hit Mo Mo."
Luo Yun’e was greatly shocked. "Your Majesty, this child is slandering me. This time, she is truly slandering me!"
She hadn't said that!
"Whether it's slander, I know very well." Emperor Ye Yao cast a cold glance at her.
With just that glance, Luo Yun’e slumped to the ground, unable to utter a single word.
"It's alright. Today, I'll make the decision. The things the Empress gave you are now yours, and no one can take them away." Emperor Ye Yao rubbed the little dumpling's head.
He paused and then added, "My Empress has quite a bit of money. Since that's the case, she should use it for something useful."
He turned to Luo Yun’e. "Tell me how much you gave Mo Mo today, and then donate the same amount to the disaster victims."