Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

Akahoshi:! !

Chi Xing's eyes lit up; he knew that A Yu was spoiling him.

He nuzzled against Mu Zeyu's neck like a puppy, inhaling the pleasant scent emanating from Mu Zeyu.

"Yes, Ayu, you can't go back on your word."

With this promise, Chi Xing's daily training time was extended, and Mu Zeyu even found the best martial arts guard to teach him martial arts.

In this way, he not only improved his physical health, but also learned how to protect himself.

Inside the palace, Chi Xing seemed oblivious to the turmoil raging outside. The three sons of the Mo family, along with the sons of several other officials acquainted with the Mo family, were implicated in crimes of imprisoning, murdering, and harming innocent women and girls.

Mo Chonglin was extremely anxious as the Regent Prince and the Prefect of Jingzhao jointly handled the case.

Since Mo Lanshan shone brightly, she has been in charge of the inner quarters of the Mo family, and Mo Chonglin's illegitimate sons and daughters have become timid and unreliable.

These three sons are the future pillars of the Mo family. If something happens to them, he will truly end up in a miserable old age.

Madam Mo died young, and before that, Concubine Liu had always been in charge of the Mo household until Mo Lanshan changed her personality, and Concubine Liu was schemed to completely lose favor.

In the past, Mo Chonglin would consult with his sons and daughters about anything that happened. This time, however, all of them were in trouble, so Aunt Liu came over dressed in plain clothes.

"Master, the young lady didn't do it on purpose, please don't punish her anymore."

The woman's face was clean and pure, a departure from her usual flashy attire, instantly catching Mo Chonglin's eye.

He pulled her into his arms and gave her a big squeeze.

However, hearing what she said made him angry again.

"Don't mention that rebellious daughter again. If it weren't for her arrogant behavior, the Mo family wouldn't have become the laughingstock of the entire capital."

He had originally planned to use a concubine's daughter to cover up the incident at the bandit mountain, but with his three sons in trouble, Mo Chonglin naturally shifted his focus to his sons.

Does being a top female talent matter as much as having a son? The Mo family doesn't need the reputation of being a female talent.

Moreover, His Majesty has cancelled the talent show, so Moranshan is no longer of any use.

"By the way, regarding the imperial concubine selection, if the Mo family had a daughter who would become empress, would they still worry about not having someone to defend Xuan'er and the others?"

Thinking of this, Mo Chonglin was furious. It was all because the last talent show was canceled; otherwise, with Mo Lanshan's methods, she would definitely have become empress.

"Does the master want the young lady to participate in the talent show?"

Mo Chonglin waved his hand: "Of course not. Instead of finding those people to compete with, it's better to send Shan'er directly into the palace."

Aunt Liu was taken aback, her eyes darting around as she said, "But the eldest young lady's reputation now... no, I mean, I don't know if His Majesty has heard the rumors circulating outside."

"This is a problem, it's all that rebellious daughter's fault."

Aunt Liu patted his chest gently, trying to calm him down, and said:

"His Majesty may not be aware of the rumors circulating outside, sir. Actually, the Third Miss and the Fourth Miss are also quite beautiful. Would it be alright if they were both sent to the palace for His Majesty to choose from?"

The third and fourth young ladies were both illegitimate daughters of the Mo family. Because they were beautiful and quiet and well-behaved, Mo Chonglin was thinking of arranging a marriage between them.

Looking back now, sending them together wasn't necessarily a bad idea.

And so, Akahoshi received news that the minister had brought his family to the palace.

Mo Chonglin brought his three daughters with him to the audience.

Inside the Imperial Study, Chi Xing sat upright on the dragon throne, with fruit platters, pastries, and his favorite lotus seed sweet soup laid out in front of him.

Mu Zeyu was reviewing memorials beside him. When the group entered, Mu Zeyu didn't even look up.

Mo Lanshan lowered her head, her hands clenched tightly in her sleeves, her heart filled with hatred.

How did she end up like this, reduced to being treated like merchandise alongside her two illegitimate daughters, at the mercy of others?

To be chosen by this useless, incompetent emperor is an utter disgrace.

Unfortunately, she had no power to resist. This damned patriarchal society, this damned feudal system.

Several people knelt down to pay their respects to the emperor. Moranshan was unwilling, but she still had to kneel down and kowtow. However, the moment she looked up, she suddenly saw the regent sitting on top of her.

She immediately became nervous again. She had deliberately worn light makeup today in order to avoid being selected, and she didn't know if the Regent would like it.

The emperor spoke up: "Minister Mo, is there something you need?"

A clear, youthful voice came through, and Moranshan couldn't help but glance over.

Upon seeing this, she froze, completely stunned. This emperor seemed different from before. Had his appearance changed? No, it was his aura that had changed.

The emperors Moran had seen at previous palace banquets were full of resentment, dejected and weak. But the one sitting above them now was dignified and imposing, with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, and exuding the noble air of an emperor in every gesture.

How could this be the same useless person he used to be?

Also, why is the regent sitting with the emperor? Aren't they always at odds?

Filled with doubt, Moran didn't realize that she was staring intently at Akahoshi.

The burning gaze was suddenly blocked by a figure, and the eunuch's shrill voice rang out:

"Miss Mo, please forgive me."

Moranshan realized that both her arms were being grabbed, and she struggled in terror: "What are you doing?"

Then the man's deep, cold voice, like that of a demon, rang out: "Disrespectful behavior before the Emperor, slap him."

Moranshan couldn't believe it; these were the words of the Regent.

Before she could think any further, the eunuch in front of her slapped her hard across the face, and before she could react, another slap followed.

She slapped him ten times like that, tears streaming down her face, and instinctively protested:

"If I have done anything wrong, you must give me a reason for punishing me."

The two girls kneeling beside her didn't dare to lift their heads, their bodies trembling. They really couldn't understand whether Moran had gone mad or not, daring to question the Regent.

Mo Chonglin suppressed his anger and did not stop Mo Lanshan. He had always been at odds with the Regent, and even though His Majesty had not said anything, the Regent suddenly wanted to punish someone.

"Your Majesty, I wonder what my daughter has done wrong?" he asked as well.

Chi Xing was amused by Mo Chonglin's stupidity. He sneered, his nonchalant attitude making him seem even more noble. His disdainful eyes looked at Mo Lanshan as if she were trash.

"Who gave you permission to look me in the eye? Is this some good family rule of the Mo family?"

Moranshan's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately lowered her head and knelt on the ground, tears of humiliation streaming down her swollen cheeks.

How could she forget that in this feudal society, the emperor didn't need a reason to beat someone? He just glanced at him, was that a big deal?

Mo Chonglin couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat and repeatedly kowtowed to apologize.

In a daze, he felt that the emperor was a different person. Did the young emperor of the past have such an aura?

However, this was Moranshan's own fault. She had clearly hired a matron to teach them palace etiquette long ago, yet this rebellious daughter still behaved improperly before the emperor. What a disgrace!

As soon as this happened, Mo Chonglin had a bad feeling.

But since he'd already come all this way, he couldn't just give up like this. Even if he lost Moranshan, he still had two other illegitimate daughters, right?