Reborn Empress: The World Originally Belonged to Her

Upon hearing this, the servants in front of and behind the pavilion in the middle of the lake immediately knelt down, fearing that their two masters might take their lives if they were displeased.

Granny Duan felt the same way, but she wasn't afraid; she was genuinely blaming herself for not taking good care of Qin Yu.

"It has nothing to do with them. I couldn't resist having a few bites. Your Majesty is busy with state affairs and doesn't need to come to me for such a trivial matter."

Qin Yanling shook her head in disapproval.

"What are you saying, Your Majesty? Anything concerning Your Majesty is of utmost importance. However, on my way here, I heard that Your Majesty sent Leng Xiucheng back to the Grand Tutor's residence. What exactly happened?"

Leng Xiucheng's fall from favor was unexpected by everyone, but at this moment, Qin Yanling was the only one who dared to openly inquire about the news.

"I am no longer interested in him. Don't worry, Your Highness, as long as he doesn't provoke me again, I won't make things difficult for him."

Qin Yanling inwardly scoffed. He wasn't there to speak well of Leng Xiucheng. If he could, he'd love for the Leng family to disappear. But the Leng family was deeply entrenched, and even Qin Yu couldn't uproot them now.

Qin Yu calmly took a sip of tea. Qin Yanling still needed her very much, so why would she drug her and make her unconscious? You know, the city guards not only look at the token, but also at the person. Besides, she put the token in a very safe place.

"If my elder sister doesn't like it, that's fine. I'll bring over a better one another day." But her status certainly wasn't as illustrious as Leng Xiucheng's.

Qin Yu nearly choked, her face slightly flushed as she said, "No need, I appreciate your kindness, Your Highness." Her liking for handsome men was purely appreciative; who knew that rumors would spread about her reputation like this? Coupled with her experience with such a scumbag as Leng Xiu, she figured it would be better to just let Mo Yun serve her alone.

Qin Yanling didn't insist. He asked a few more questions before leaving. As soon as he left, the atmosphere in the lakeside pavilion eased up considerably.

Chunfeng walked behind Qin Yu and gently pressed her shoulder. She felt incredibly relieved. The princess had finally sent Leng Xiucheng away. She had told her countless times that Leng Xiucheng was not a good man, but the princess seemed to be bewitched and wouldn't listen.

Qin Yu grabbed her hand and led her to a seat next to him: "Sit down and eat."

Because of Qin Yanling's delay, the food had gotten a little cold.

How could Chunfeng dare to sit at the same table as a princess?

"This servant will go to the kitchen to eat in a while." In the Southern Kingdom, the hierarchy is strictly observed. If the princess breaks the rules because of her, only the princess will be scolded.

Qin Yu didn't insist and ate quietly. It has to be said that having power in your hands is really appealing. The food was not only pleasing to the eye but also delicious. Even people with no appetite could develop a little more appetite.

After Qin Yanling left, she immediately ordered the eunuch Jiang Yu to investigate Mo Yun's affairs. He was just a secret guard from the Dark Guard Hall, but unexpectedly, he caught the eye of the Empress.

"Go and make contact with Mo Yun yourself, and do everything you can to get him to work for you."

By bribing the person closest to the Empress, we might be able to learn her secrets. It would be even better if we could find out where the city guard's military seal is.

"Yes."

Jiang Yu was devastated to receive this difficult task. Mo Yun had been chosen by the princess to serve as the top member of the Dark Guard, so coercion would definitely not work. She hoped that money could sway him.

Mo Yun stayed by Qin Yu's side around the clock. He finally got a chance when Qin Yu ordered him to buy satin to reward the other guards and bodyguards in the mansion.