Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 56

Murong Yu ignored him; his decision was final. He changed into casual clothes and secretly left the palace.

The emperor's sudden visit, without prior notice, left even the King of Qin unable to remain calm.

"His Majesty's injuries have not yet healed. If he needs anything, he should simply send someone to give instructions. Why...?"

Murong Yu, dressed in a black robe and wearing a mask, raised his hand to interrupt him, "Don't make a fuss about my leaving the palace."

As the two were chatting, Yun Xiaohan arrived. They had arranged to enjoy the new tea together today.

Qin Mo signaled his servants to go back and come back another day.

"Let him in."

"..."

Yun Xiaohan brought some new tea and was somewhat surprised when he saw Murong Yu. "Your Highness has distinguished guests, so I shall take my leave."

Qin Mo smiled and said, "It's alright, Brother Yun, please have a seat! My friend here would also like to try the new tea that you brought."

He didn't introduce himself, so Yun Xiaohan didn't ask any further questions and just focused on making tea.

"Young Master Yun can even brew tea?"

Yun Xiaohan looked up at him and smiled, "I know a little, I just learned it."

"You learned it from Madam Shen?"

Yun Xiaohan was taken aback and looked at the King of Qin.

How could he know Yue'er?

The King of Qin simply smiled.

"Yes, Yue'er came back and stayed for a few days. We had some free time and enjoyed tea together. Yue'er's tea skills are quite good."

Murong Yu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and began to talk about their stockpiling of charcoal.

Yun Xiaohan did not hide anything.

"Madam Shen wants to stockpile charcoal and grain? Why?" Qin Mo was puzzled. "Would the Yun family engage in such a small business?"

Yun Xiaohan shook her head, indicating that she didn't know and simply assumed that she wanted to make money.

Murong Yu said, "Why don't we just go ask?"

He stood up, as if preparing to head to the Yun residence.

Yun Xiaohan and Qin Mo were both stunned.

But there was nothing that could be done to stop it.

Yun Xiaohan couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, what is the identity of your friend?"

There is only one person in the Great Xia Dynasty who can command such respect from the King of Qin!

But then he thought it was impossible.

The emperor has just been assassinated and is still shaken; how could he rashly leave his residence? If he were to be assassinated again, I fear...

Qin Mo felt a headache coming on. "He's just someone who cares about the world. Brother Yun, don't overthink it. He just wants to know Madam Shen's purpose in doing this."

In truth, he didn't know why the Emperor cared so much about Yun Xiyue; it was probably just a coincidence.

He cannot reveal the emperor's identity.

Yun Xiaohan was a smart man, and he understood immediately.

He quickly led the way back to the Yun residence.

Someone had already been sent to inform Yun Xiyue in advance, so she could come out early to greet him. However, she only knew that the Prince of Qin was coming, but she did not know that there was also an emperor.

She recognized Murong Yu immediately when he came in because his clothes were very familiar.

And those eyes...

Although Eunuch Fu was not with him, the King of Qin's subconsciously respectful attitude aroused suspicion.

"What? Madam Shen isn't welcoming?" Murong Yu looked at her with a smile.

Yun Xiyue tightened her sleeves and quickly stepped forward to bow, "Welcome, Your Highness and..."

"This is Young Master Yu," the King of Qin introduced.

"Your Highness, please come in, Young Master Yu."

Tea and snacks were all prepared, and Yunxi Yue personally brewed the tea.

Tea sets were set out in the pavilion.

"Young Master Yu, please have some tea."

Murong Yu took a sip and said, "Madam Shen's tea is indeed different."

"I heard that Madam Shen is stockpiling large quantities of charcoal and grain? Why is that?"

Yun Xiyue originally intended to tell him, but she didn't know if they would believe her.

The weather is fine now, and there are still several months before a snow disaster. No one would believe it if I told them!