Time Travel and Love

Chu Qingmeng, of course, had no idea what Ling Xiao was thinking. Since he'd already made his appearance at the palace, he was likely to be attending numerous banquets. So, he had to admit his poor health to avoid any resentment if he refused. As for playing childishly and acting weak? That was naturally an attempt to lower the enemy's guard. Chu Qingmeng was certain someone was targeting her, but she couldn't remember where. Mo Liujin had interrupted her thoughts that day, and just as she'd figured out what was wrong, she couldn't find it.

The music became more and more lively. The emperor only stayed with the ministers for an hour before letting them do as they pleased. He went back to continue reviewing memorials.

Chu Qingmeng took the opportunity to twitch his lips while paying his respects. Being an emperor is hard and tiring. What good is it, anyway? Why are people vying for the position? Looking at Yongzheng's daily routine, I guess everyone except the most incompetent emperor has a similar schedule! With that kind of schedule, what's the point of dying early?

After the emperor and empress left, everyone began to move around freely, and many female relatives began to walk around casually, but Mo Liujin was really scared. Even with Kui Wenzhong and the other two around, he didn't dare let her leave him. It was obvious that Mo Liuyuan thought so too. Mu Lingxue also sat beside him motionless, looked at Chu Qingmeng, and shrugged helplessly.

But the result of sitting still at your seat is that you're quickly overwhelmed by the toasts. He Qi's seat is much further back. Although he's also a military commander, he's only a fourth-rank commander, and there are many people between them. When he came over to toast, Mo Liujin's expression was indifferent, and it was hard to tell if he liked or disliked him. But Chu Qingmeng kept smiling at him, and He Qi felt a creepy feeling on his back, as if he were being stared at by a poisonous snake. He was so scared that he quickly found an excuse to slip away.

Seeing the crowd surrounding Mo Liujin, Chu Qingmeng wanted to run away, at least to get some fresh air away from him. There were too many people. But, as soon as he stood up...

"Qing Meng." Although Mo Liujin was drinking, he kept an eye on her. Seeing her about to leave, he asked coldly, "Where are you going?"

"I'm not going anywhere. I'll sit here for a while to make room for you." Chu Qingmeng looked embarrassed.

"Come back. Sit down."

"..." You're so tough when you're out and about? He just gave her orders.

Chu Qingmeng obediently went back and sat down, looking reluctant as if he had been scolded by his parents.

This scene caught the attention of some people, who couldn't help but sneer in their hearts. She was just a child, how could they think she was the one giving Mo Chenfeng the idea? She looked so afraid of Mo Liujin, how could she be in charge of Mo Liujin's affairs? I'm afraid there must be someone else in charge.

It has to be said that Chu Qingmeng's obedient appearance like a kitten did indeed relax some people's vigilance.

"General, we have been together for so many years, why didn't you tell us that you got married?!" A burly man asked Mo Liujin in a very friendly manner while holding a wine glass.

"..." Mo Liujin was choked for a moment. How should he explain? Explain that he and Chu Qingmeng already have two children, but she hasn't officially married him yet?

Seeing Mo Liujin choking, Chu Qingmeng covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Oh, let's see what excuses you can come up with. In the end, she couldn't bear to see him choking anymore, so she made up a pretentious story. "I was just a person who was rescued by the general. I have no one to rely on. I don't need those illusory things."

Ling Xiao couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of wine, but still shrank his neck and said in Chu Qingmeng's 'gentle' eyes, "Haha, Zecheng is lucky, he is a hero saving the beauty." He will never forget the words of lighting the sky lantern.

"Haha, so that's how it is," the burly man laughed. "Then the general should introduce the young sister-in-law to us brothers. Otherwise, if we meet and don't recognize her, how rude!"

"..." A hero saving a beauty? Mo Liujin couldn't help but laugh. A beauty saving a hero, right? Then he clinked his glasses with the burly man and said, "Okay! Let's sit together some other day, brothers. I'll definitely bring my wife to introduce her to you guys."

"Don't postpone it! The day after tomorrow, I'll hold a banquet at my mansion and invite all of us brothers to get together. Bring your wives with you so that my sister-in-law won't be alone!"

"Hahaha, it's really great!..." Everyone raised their glasses and laughed.

Xia Zhi pulled Chu Qingmeng's clothes and whispered, "Master, the emperor is angry, and Shiwu has been punished."

Chu Qingmeng lowered her eyes and nodded without saying anything. She had guessed it. Otherwise, why would she call Menghu a fool the moment she saw him? He didn't even know he was being plotted against! But what was that person's purpose? So far, he hadn't touched the prince once. Was he a member of the prince's party, or was he unable to touch the prince? Chu Qingmeng suddenly thought of Seventeen, lowering her brows and covering her mouth with her hands, and laughed. Apart from the prince and that well-hidden person, the entire royal family couldn't muster a complete brain. After all, they were all in their thirties and forties, and they could always be plotted against.

The noisy dinner finally ended before the palace gates were locked, and Chu Qingmeng was completely exhausted. After leaving the palace, everyone was about to get on the carriage. Chu Qingmeng pushed Mo Liujin out and beckoned Mu Lingxue to get in. They had something to say.

Mo Liujin was extremely helpless and looked at Mo Liuyuan, "Brother, couldn't you stop me?"

"You stop me." Mo Liuyuan mocked him, saying that he didn't have the courage to do it, so he urged him to do it.

"Ah? General? Lord Mo? What happened?" The burly man Chen Shao looked puzzled.

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