The Emperor's Domineering Favor, the Evil Consort's Unparalleled Reign

"Who on earth was he? How did he end up in this snowy mountain? If no one had come to his rescue, he would have died in less than half a day. He must have offended some enemy. What a pitiful way to die!" Mo Yue said sarcastically as she lifted the curtain, got out of the carriage, and walked up to Chu Kuo.

Chu Kuo turned to look at her, then snorted coldly, "Now you're happy, aren't you? It's Ying Li's grandfather, Ying Wuyou. It seems the security in Tianfu isn't very tight. Such an important hostage escaped, and no one has come looking for him. Such a huge favor, I'd like to see how Tianfu will repay it! If Lord Mu Zhen blames them, hehe, they'll be in for a world of hurt!"

Upon hearing Ying Li's name, Mo Yue's expression changed drastically. She crouched down to examine Ying Wuyou closely and realized that the portrait she had seen in the main hall on the day she went to the Ying family to cause trouble bore a striking resemblance to the Ying Wuyou lying on the ground. Thinking of how Chu Kuo had taken her virginity, Mo Yue sneered. If it weren't for Ying Li's troublemaking, how could she have been captured by Yuan Hua, and how could she have met Chu Kuo?!

After going through all that trouble, even fate seemed to be on her side seeking revenge! This time, Ying Li finally fell into her hands!

"Judging from your expression, you're planning to vent your anger on Ying Wuyou! Let me tell you, we've seen Ying Wuyou, and he'll still be sent to Tianfu for custody in a bit. He's an important hostage; without him, it'll be an extra obstacle when we try to capture the alien Ying Li. Don't even think about killing Ying Wuyou in order to catch Ying Li," Chu Kuo warned, casually beckoning two men to tie Ying Wuyou up.

Mo Yue stopped her, saying, "I'm not that kind-hearted to let him die like that. His existence is just what I need to torment Ying Li. How can it be considered revenge if she doesn't experience the pain Ying Li inflicted on me all those years?! But there are many ways to torment him, to make him wish he were dead. Why not give it a try?!"

After Mo Yue finished speaking, she took out a clean white porcelain bottle from her sleeve, poured out a few pills, pinched Ying Wuyou's chin and fed them to him. She then turned to look at Chu Kuo and said, "Insect Gu. After he eats it, the insects will wake up every three hours and cause him pain, making him suffer without dying! It can vent your anger without harming his life, so why not do it?!"

Chu Kuo snorted coldly, his gloomy eyes fixed on Mo Yue. His right hand touched Mo Yue's neck, applying slight pressure. Mo Yue frowned, a hint of fear appearing on her face as she looked at Chu Kuo. Chu Kuo smiled, stroking Mo Yue's furrowed brows, and said, "You're quite a formidable person. If I treat you badly in the future, will I end up like him?! Do you want to treat me the same way?!"

"How dare I, Mo Yue?! Young Master has done me a great favor. I will never forget your kindness, even if I have to work like a slave for the rest of my life. How could I possibly think of harming you?! You are overthinking it. If I have ever been arrogant, please don't take it to heart. I will serve you wholeheartedly and make sure you are comfortable and at ease as you seize power in the Chu family." Mo Yue quickly knelt at Chu Kuo's feet. It was all her fault for being too arrogant and forgetful, to the point that even Chu Kuo was too lazy to pay her any attention.

You see, the only stepping stone for her to get revenge on Li is Chu Kuo. Without Chu Kuo, she can't return to Mo Yue Pavilion, and she'll have nothing left.

Chu Kuo stared coldly at the top of Mo Yue's head, then placed his right hand heavily on her head. Mo Yue gasped in pain and quickly endured it. After a while, Chu Kuo's voice came from above her head, "Come on up! I was just joking with you. As long as this joke doesn't come true, you'll still be my little wife."

Mo Yue breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed the medication she had given Chu Kuo last month was still effective. However, Chu Kuo was clearly behaving strangely, and the medication needed to be increased. Mo Yue had been feeling unwell lately, often waking up in the middle of the night, and her energy was far from what it used to be. She had been examined several times, but her condition hadn't improved. Continuing to serve Chu Kuo was no longer an option. Chu Kuo was extremely greedy, his lust for power, sex, and gambling was astonishing. Mo Yue had damaged her health over the years; if things continued like this, she would either fall apart from Ying Li or be crippled by Chu Kuo's torment. She had to find a proper solution.

The two boarded the carriage together. The luxurious and spacious carriage contained only Mo Yue and Chu Kuo. It was fully equipped with tables, chairs, and soft couches, making it a small private room. Although they had just entered the far north, it would still take two full days and two nights to reach the Far North Heavenly Palace. Mo Yue looked at the bruises on her wrists and felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen.

"Young Master, last month, when I went out to admire the flowers, I saw a young lady at Yingfeng Pavilion who was quite beautiful and skilled in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was being encouraged to give a wonderful performance. I inquired and found out that she was a young lady from the Zhang family, sixteen years old, with a very beautiful name, Meifang. Zhang Meifang, I wonder if you have heard of her?" Mo Yue tried to steer the conversation towards another young lady, hoping to get Chu Kuo's attention to someone else.

Chu Kuo's interest was piqued, and after a moment's thought, he said, "There is such a person. My mother always says that Miss Zhang is gentle, refined, and virtuous. It's just that her family, the Zhang family, has held her back. If it weren't for that, she would have been betrothed last year. Her parents are gambling addicts and can't afford a dowry. They're also too proud to admit it and have rejected all of Miss Zhang's suitors, leaving her still unmarried at sixteen. Why are we talking about this all of a sudden?!"

Mo Yue sneered inwardly, "Pretending not to care, yet you've found out so much about their family background. In my opinion, once you leave Tianfu and return, you won't be able to resist taking the Zhang family's daughter as a concubine!"

Although she thought this in her heart, Mo Yue still had a gentle smile on her face. She stroked Chu Kuo's hand with her right hand and said softly and coquettishly, "Young master, the master of the Zhang family is addicted to gambling. He has already gambled away all of the Zhang family's houses and land. Miss Zhang was already sleeping on the streets a few days ago and was almost bullied."

"Such a thing is true?!" Chu Kuo exclaimed in shock.

"Mo Yue felt sorry for Miss Zhang. She's a few years younger than me, almost like a younger sister, so Mo Yue took it upon herself to take her in. She's in the carriage behind right now. Heaven help her, her pitiful appearance is truly heartbreaking. Mo Yue was afraid that if she left the Chu family with the young master, someone would take the opportunity to bully her, so she brought her along to Tianfu. But this far north is cold and damp, and Miss Zhang caught a cold and isn't feeling well. The pharmacist in the carriage was also at a loss as to how to treat her, so Mo Yue dared to ask the young master to take a look at her."

Chu Kuo listened, his gloomy eyes narrowing slightly. He gripped Mo Yue's wrist tightly, using force, and said, "The pharmacist didn't know how to treat her, and we stopped along the way, so why didn't you take her to see a single doctor?! Also, you've only met Miss Zhang a few times, how come you're so close?! Tell me, what trouble are you planning to cause this time?!"

Mo Yue winced in pain, realizing the situation was bad. But based on her understanding of Chu Kuo, she knew that if Chu Kuo truly liked something, he wouldn't care how it was delivered. As long as it was in his hands, why would he be afraid of seeing through her methods? Even if he did see through it, he would be cold on the surface but secretly pleased with himself.

So Mo Yue simply said, "Young Master, don't think that I don't know your feelings for Miss Zhang. I'm just being stubborn, but if I can please you by offering you Miss Zhang, and make you remember my kindness, then I'll have someone to rely on. You've always known what I'm thinking: one is to avenge the bullying I suffered, and the other is to find myself a comfortable place. You are my support. I've angered you quite a bit these past few days. I'm restricted in the Chu family and dare not act recklessly. Outside the Chu family, which elder would dare to restrict you?! I'm only doing this for your sake, Young Master. Please understand."

Chu Kuo raised an eyebrow, and after a long while released Mo Yue's hand, he snorted coldly and said, "Since that's the case, then I'll show her. I know what you're thinking. As long as you behave well in the future, I will never mistreat you. Mo Yue, you are the first woman I've ever fallen for, and I hope you can stay with me until the end."

"Of course, young master, rest assured, Mo Yue will definitely accompany you. However, Mo Yue has been a bit sleepy these past few days. Since young master needs to treat Miss Zhang, Mo Yue will take her leave first. I hope young master will allow me to."

Chu Kuo smiled, his gloomy eyes gleaming, and waved his hand, saying, "You may leave."

"Yes." Mo Yue bowed to Chu Kuo, her face darkening for a moment, then she raised her head and put on a smile again. She turned around, got out of the carriage, and walked towards Zhang Meifang's carriage.

"Miss Meifang, are you feeling better now? I've arranged for a new doctor to come to you; he's in the carriage up ahead. Shall I have my maid help you over there?" Mo Yue said with a mischievous grin, staring at Miss Zhang.

Miss Zhang glanced at Mo Yue, cold sweat beading on her forehead. She wore a pure purple dress, her long hair flowing freely and casually tied up, adorned only with a long jade hairpin. Holding a brazier, she said with some discomfort, "I feel a little dizzy. After taking the medicine the maid brought, I broke out in a cold sweat. I feel much better now, but for some reason, the whole room smells cold. However, Miss Mo Yue, if it weren't for your kind help, I'm afraid I would be dead on the street by now. I will never forget Miss Mo Yue's great kindness."

"What are you saying, Miss Zhang? It's all because Miss Zhang is blessed with good fortune. Hurry up and go, don't delay your recovery. Once you're better, I'll definitely find a way to help your Zhang family rise again." As Mo Yue spoke, she gave a wink to the maids, and two maids helped Zhang Meifang walk towards Chu Kuo's carriage.

Watching Zhang Meifang's figure, Mo Yue curled her lips and whispered, "Hmph! Look at the Zhang family's stinking place, they can actually pull themselves together?! They're dreaming! But, you've sacrificed your life, sacrificed your body, and with Chu Kuo, let alone that stinking place, even that... well, why say all this? Anyway, you'll definitely remember my kindness in the future!"