Time Travel and Love

Mo Yunting heard her mouth shape, feeling a little confused. What was he looking for Jing Yan for? Even so, he nodded imperceptibly. The cold smile on his lips softened for a moment as he looked at her. If Xiyue were still around... he could be a carefree prince! How wonderful it would be for their family of three...

Every time he saw Chu Qingmeng, he would think of Chu Xiyue, and always wondered how she would blame him for not being able to protect their only treasure if she were still alive.

When Concubine Shu beside her noticed the looks of the two, her brows unconsciously furrowed. It seemed that the emperor would look at the eldest princess at every banquet.

But today was different. Not only did he see her, but even his usual fake smile had a hint of reality. It didn't matter! What mattered was that she saw the deep love that flashed across his eyes!

Concubine Shu was panicked. She had been with the emperor for many years, enjoying his unfailing favor, but she had never seen him show any affection for anyone. Why today? Seeing Chu Qingmeng's clothes, she suddenly remembered the two pieces of snow-white satin. The special treatment the emperor had shown the eldest princess since ascending the throne was truly excessive! Could it be...?

Thinking of this, the dignified smile on her face almost couldn't be maintained. She glanced at Chu Qingmeng with jealousy and said, "Just wait!"

"Everyone, please stand up." Mo Yunting sat down and then asked everyone to stand up.

With the arrival of the emperor, the banquet naturally began. The internal praise official first sang some ceremonial words praising the emperor's great grace according to the procedure, and then the examiner read out the test papers of the three people.

Chu Qingmeng kept lowering her head and covering her lips with her handkerchief, trying to hide her smile. Wouldn't it be extremely embarrassing to read the paper like this?

"What's wrong?" Mo Liujin saw that she was trying not to laugh, so he leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"Isn't it really embarrassing to have your own article read out in public?" Chu Qingmeng tilted her head and whispered in his ear.

Mo Liujin felt quite helpless. Qing Meng's focus was also very strange. "Of course not. If he can be a disciple of the emperor, he must be a talented writer. Making friends through literature is an elegant thing."

“…” I don’t understand but I respect.

After the exam paper was read, there was endless cheers and praise. Chu Qingmeng nodded unconsciously throughout the whole process. "It's quite good. His article addresses military affairs, administration, river defense, and other issues in a very relevant way. His insights are unique, and his writing is fluent and powerful. I wonder what Ah Jin's article was like back then? It's a pity that I didn't see it."

Mo Liujin, who had initially felt a bit jealous when she heard her praise Wang Dalin, suddenly became obsessed with love. Was she praising him just because she remembered her own article from back then? "Madam, it's not easy for you to hear the merits of this article. Most women don't know about these things. It's been nearly thirty years since my husband wrote this, how could he still remember it clearly?"

"Then Ajin is also the best." Chu Qingmeng knew that he was very jealous today, and didn't mind coaxing him. A few soft words made Mo Liujin smile happily, and Wang Dalin no longer had such strong murderous intentions.

Mu Lingxue: Curious about what she said.

Mo Liuyuan: What a fool!

In reality, it wasn't just the two of them who had been keeping an eye on Chu Qingmeng in the palace. There was also... Mo Liufang. Although he was used to their constant closeness, every time he saw Mo Liujin coaxing Chu Qingmeng, he felt less upset. But when he saw Chu Qingmeng coaxing Mo Liujin, he instantly went crazy. Why had his Heavenly Moon descended to the mortal world?!

Mo Yunting: You annoying old thing! How dare you let my cabbage coax you? Where do you get the nerve?!

Chu Qingmeng scratched his nose when he noticed Mo Yunting glaring at him. What was wrong with Mo Liujin? Why did both of his fathers dislike him?

Ling Xian, who was far away in Zijin Mountain, was thinking: Why should I be nice to a 'human trafficker' who took advantage of my absence to kidnap my daughter?!

After reading the articles of the three protagonists, the next part was much simpler and easier. Singing and dancing would have to wait. Now, the Minister of Rites Mo Liuchen led the three of them to introduce and salute the officials of the fifth rank and above one by one.

Looking at Mo Liuchen standing in front of him, Wang Dalin was also stunned for a moment, "Sir Shangshu..."

Mo Liuchen nodded slightly and introduced them one by one.

Before Chu Qingmeng was introduced, she had already gone outside the palace on the pretext of changing clothes. Wen Zhong and the other three were not there these days, so Qin An disguised himself and followed her.

Before stepping out of the hall, Chu Qingmeng glanced at Eleven seemingly unintentionally, and Eleven called Jing Yan and asked him to follow him out.

"This is for your grandfather." Chu Qingmeng took out the box that he had prepared long ago.

Jing Yan took the box and left. Standing on the palace wall, Chu Qingmeng looked at the starry night sky. It was truly beautiful. The rapid development of modern technology comes at the expense of the environment. His thoughts wandered, and he subconsciously took out a cigarette and lit it.

He had only taken two puffs when it was snatched away. Qin An looked at the person who came and bowed, then took a few steps back.

Mo Liujin held her with a cigarette in one hand and an arm around her with the other, "What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?"

Chu Qingmeng was speechless and choked. He was used to snatching cigarettes. "No, I just suddenly realized that the starry sky is so beautiful. It seems like I haven't looked up at it for a long time."

Mo Liujin blew the smoke from his mouth into the sky, "From now on, I will accompany you every year, Madam, is that okay?"

Chu Qingmeng laughed abruptly, "Ajin, you're too old to act like an immature child at this age."

Mo Liujin, feeling stabbed in the heart, looked at him with a sad look: "Madam, do you dislike me?"