Su Yunmo glanced at the two of them.
Tsk, these two really were a pair now, husband and wife singing in unison?
With her arms crossed, she tilted her head and smiled playfully, "He won't make a move on me, he's quite shy. But I'll definitely make a move on him when I grow up a few more years."
Ye Jingcheng's face turned green.
That man was shy? This girl really spoke without batting an eye!
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving. You two carry on," Su Yunmo waved casually and leaped over him, intending to leave.
Ye Jingcheng reached out to stop her, "Father Emperor has already approved our marriage for tomorrow. Will you be able to come?"
Su Yunmo narrowed her eyes and looked at him, "Is His Highness Prince Lian inviting me?"
This was truly peculiar.
A faint glint flashed in Ye Jingcheng's eyes, and he remained silent.
"Alright, I'll be there on time tomorrow," Su Yunmo shrugged her shoulders.
She wanted to see what tricks they were up to this time.
Ye Jingcheng lowered his hand and moved aside, clearing the path.
Su Yunmo then lifted her foot and departed.
Eunuch Jiao bowed to Ye Jingcheng and also followed suit, leaving.
Ye Jingcheng watched her receding back, his gaze gradually darkening, "When will that matter be settled?"
"Her servants are more resilient than I imagined. The curse wasn't entirely successful, but I don't think the other party can hold on for much longer," Mei Yan replied, her eyebrows furrowed.
Ye Jingcheng nodded, "Tomorrow I will create another opportunity for you. You know what to do, right?"
"Your Highness can rest assured, this concubine will handle things properly and will not delay your important affairs," Mei Yan said softly.
The words 'this concubine' greatly satisfied Ye Jingcheng's vanity.
He reached out and touched Mei Yan's face, "Right now, this King can only count on you. As long as you can help this King, when the time comes, this King will promote you to the position of main consort and will never mistreat you."
Mei Yan bowed to express her gratitude, but in the moment her head was lowered, a subtle glint flashed in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Su Yunmo followed Eunuch Jiao to Emperor Ye Yao's sleeping quarters.
Liu Lanxue was waiting at the entrance. Upon seeing Su Yunmo enter from a distance, she immediately ran over, "Momo! Momo!"
Su Yunmo was slightly surprised and also hurried to meet her.
Liu Lanxue squatted down, and Su Yunmo ran into her embrace, "It's so cold outside, why did Your Ladyship come out?"
"I wanted to see you," Liu Lanxue reached out and stroked the little dumpling's head, her eyes filled with a gentle, dependent light.
Eunuch Jiao stepped forward, "Since that day, Consort Liang has been mentioning you almost every day."
Su Yunmo knew that she was probably still shaken from the incident where the Emperor had wanted to expel her from the palace, which was why she was so restless.
"If Your Ladyship wants to see Momo, you can send someone to my residence anytime. As soon as Momo receives the message, I will come to the palace to accompany you, so don't worry."
Liu Lanxue held her small hand, "Will you come as soon as I call you?"
Su Yunmo nodded emphatically, "Yes! I will!"
Liu Lanxue's face immediately lit up with a smile. She turned to Eunuch Jiao, "Go get Momo some delicious food!"
Seeing that her face finally held a smile, Eunuch Jiao quickly bowed, "Your Ladyship and little miss, please go back inside. This old servant will go immediately."
Eunuch Jiao left.
Liu Lanxue held Su Yunmo's hand, about to lead her inside.
Suddenly, a sharp shout came from behind, "Liu Lanxue, you finally came out!"
She had been waiting here for almost a day. If it weren't for the Emperor's men blocking her from entering, she would have already driven this woman away!
Upon hearing the voice, Su Yunmo frowned unhappily and turned back to see Ye Yunshuang, "Do you need something?"
Why was this person like a persistent stain, haunting her everywhere?
"Why are you everywhere?" Ye Yunshuang's eyes were full of displeasure, "You little brat, get lost. I'm not looking for you."
Her gaze fell on Liu Lanxue, "I heard you're living in the Emperor's sleeping quarters now? Who do you think you are? What right do you have to live here?"
Initially, when her servants had reported that the Emperor had allowed this woman to reside in the sleeping quarters, she hadn't believed it. Now it seemed the Emperor's decision to depose the Empress was indeed because of her!
Liu Lanxue frowned, "Ah Yao asked me to stay. It has nothing to do with you."
"Ah Yao? Presumptuous! You dare to call the Emperor by his personal name!" Ye Yunshuang strode forward and reached out to grab her.
"Even the Empress cannot enter and exit the Emperor's sleeping quarters as she pleases. Stop acting like you have authority! Get out immediately!"
But before her hand could touch Liu Lanxue, Su Yunmo slapped it away.
The little dumpling took a step forward, her eyes narrowing dangerously, "Although you are a princess, this is a matter of the Emperor's harem. What right do you have to interfere?"
Why did it matter to her where Consort Liang lived?
Ye Yunshuang snorted coldly, looking Liu Lanxue up and down with disdain.
"Why can't I interfere? As the Empress, she is the mother of the nation and should manage the harem. But this woman actually schemed against the Empress and caused the Emperor to depose her. I simply cannot stand by and watch!"
Although the incident at Prince Lian's manor last time was an accident, and she had inadvertently caused Lin Yuning to miscarry, the widespread gossip about it had also affected her significantly.
Yet, even so, the Empress had not blamed her and had advised her not to take it to heart. This alone showed how gentle the Empress was.
Since she had received the Empress's kindness, she should reciprocate it.
Su Yunmo guessed that this person had been misled and couldn't help but think 'fool' in her heart.
And she generally disdained dealing with such fools.
"Linlang, escort her out. Don't let her be an eyesore here," Su Yunmo turned back and placed her small hands back into Consort Liang's, "Your Ladyship, let's go inside."
If they stayed here any longer, looking at Ye Yunshuang's face, she feared she might vomit her leftover dinner.
"Stop right there, who told you you could leave? Stop!" Ye Yunshuang stepped forward to chase after the two.
Linlang stepped forward, drew her short knife, and blocked her path, her voice cold and measured, "Get out!"
"Who do you think you are? Why should I get out? I am a princess!" Ye Yunshuang pointed at Linlang, "Believe it or not, I'll immediately tell the Emperor to have you flogged!"
"Who are you going to have flogged?" Emperor Ye Yao entered from outside the courtyard.
Ye Yunshuang was instinctively startled by the voice, but then she thought that she had done nothing wrong, so she raised her head and said, "Brother Emperor, someone is causing trouble in your sleeping quarters. Are you going to do anything about it?"
Su Yunmo's ability to enter the palace anytime and anywhere was already a great favor from her brother. But this was the imperial palace, not her general's residence.
She allowed her subordinate to yell at her here, showing a complete lack of decorum. She should be taught a good lesson!
"Ah Yao?" Liu Lanxue, who was about to step into the room, paused.
She turned and saw Emperor Ye Yao, her face breaking into a smile. She took a step towards Emperor Ye Yao but then stopped again.
She lowered her head and looked at the little dumpling holding her hand, unwilling to let go.
Emperor Ye Yao also noticed her small gesture. For some reason, a surge of sourness welled up in his chest.
Xue'er seemed to be more attached to this girl than he had imagined.