Cold-faced Empress

Fu Siying frowned deeply, her gaze towards Mo Canglan filled with conflict and complexity.

Ha, truly a king's lackey, so loyal indeed.

The gaze that Mo Canglan cast at her was full of warning and threat, just as terrifying as when she first met him, like a long knife hanging over people's heads, full of danger.

Fu Siying's cheeks tightened, she looked away, and remained silent, but her expression was one of anger.

Mo Canglan scrutinized Fu Siying's silent face with a solemn gaze. Seeing that she had nothing to say, he turned around and continued walking.

He is the Emperor's long sword, only meant to clear away thorns and troubles for the Emperor. How could he possibly turn against his master and harm him?

However, just as they were about to reach the main hall, and Fu Siying was feeling disheartened and thought she could only silently swallow this loss tonight, Mo Canglan said coolly, "If you want revenge, there are plenty of ways."

Fu Siying was startled, staring in surprise at his retreating figure. Hmm?

Ning Ruicheng, who had been ordered by Prince Mu to be carried to the main hall, was guarded by palace servants waiting outside. When Prince Mu appeared, the palace servants followed his orders and carried the still unconscious Ning Ruicheng into the main hall.

Consort De returned early and hurriedly reported the situation to the Emperor, naturally using the prepared explanation. However, the result had to be changed to Fu Siying not being unlucky, but escaping a disaster.

"The girl from the Fu family is alright, but Prince Mu is still furious and intends to investigate the matter in front of all the officials. Your Majesty, this is too undignified. Why don't you send someone to stop Prince Mu?" Consort De was extremely anxious, but on the surface, she had to pretend to be thinking of the Emperor's best interests.

The Emperor hesitated. Although it was unseemly, it was Prince Mu who wanted to pursue the matter, and the Emperor couldn't very well embarrass Prince Mu.

Before he could make a decision, the Emperor saw Prince Mu lead his men into the main hall. The Emperor no longer needed to agonize over his decision and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Watching Mo Canglan lead the palace servants carrying Ning Ruicheng into the center of the main hall, Fu Siying pulled Rong Chen back to their seats.

"You two are finally back!" Madam Li finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked Fu Siying up and down. "Look how beautiful you are. The Empress Dowager really likes you."

Fu Siying ignored her mother's praise for her new outfit, hurriedly drank a large glass of water, and craned her neck to look in Mo Canglan's direction.

Soon, everyone's attention was drawn to Prince Mu.

To be precise, she was attracted by Ning Ruicheng's naked body.

Gradually, the hall quieted down, the atmosphere became eerie, with only Ning Ruicheng's occasional groans and moans making one's scalp tingle.

The Empress Dowager was still unaware of anything when she saw Prince Mu bring a naked man into the hall. She was shocked and exclaimed, "Prince Mu, what are you doing? Take him away immediately! He's an eyesore!"

On the Qixi Festival, countless young men and women filled the palace. They were not merely unpleasant to look at, but downright filthy!

Mo Canglan remained calm and had the palace servants recount the whole story in front of everyone. Immediately, the entire hall erupted in an uproar!

What? A palace maid is planning to drug the princes and nobles? The son of the Marquis of Wei is in trouble, and even Miss Fu almost fell victim to it?

All eyes turned to Fu Siying, who was also stunned and terrified. Li Shi was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she gripped Fu Siying tightly, trembling.

The Emperor asked, "If that's the case, then the Marquis of Wei's son was also being used. Why did you bring him up here?"

"Your Majesty, the son of the Marquis of Wei inexplicably passed by the vicinity of the palace maids' quarters. I cannot be sure whether he was unintentionally harmed, so I would like to personally interrogate this treacherous palace maid in Your Majesty's presence."

The Emperor sighed helplessly, "Fine, I'll watch you interrogate him."

The Emperor couldn't understand why Mo Canglan had to make a public spectacle of it when he could have simply investigated it privately and reported it directly.