Clouds and Moon Shadow

Mu Yunchu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

"What does A-Yue think I'm going to do?"

Gu Qingyue coughed awkwardly twice. "You have something to say?"

Why does she keep trying to run away from this guy?

The next instant, Gu Qingyue was tightly embraced by Mu Yun Chu. The man's large hand felt like it was on fire, so hot that she immediately wanted to resist.

Especially since he was tall, with broad shoulders and a strong waist, he always made her feel a sense of oppression when he was near her.

But before they could make a move, they heard Mu Yun Chu's low voice again, "A Yue is afraid of me?"

He naturally knew what Gu Qingyue was afraid of. He had indulged himself last night, but he really couldn't control himself, and he was also annoyed.

Fear? Upon hearing this word, Gu Qingyue regained her senses for a moment.

She must have been cursed or something from last night until this morning, otherwise why would she be so cowardly?

Gu Qingyue thought about it and attributed it to the fact that this was her first time experiencing something like this, and she was probably genuinely uncomfortable.

Sigh, so what if she saw pigs running in her past life? The reality is truly... cough cough!

Seeing her ever-changing expressions, Mu Yun Chu finally laughed out loud with pleasure.

"What is A-Yue thinking about?"

"Nothing. What did you say you wanted to talk about?" Gu Qingyue struggled slightly but couldn't break free. She looked up and asked.

Mu Yun Chu pulled her to sit on the edge of the couch, stroking her slender back, his eyes slightly cold. "Later, when we go to the palace to express our gratitude, we will first see the Emperor, then the Empress Dowager, and finally the Empress. Are you ready?"

"Prepare what?" Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow.

At the entrance of the Prince Li's Mansion, a large and luxurious carriage was parked by the roadside, while a crowd had gathered in the distance, whispering among themselves.

Today, Gu Qingyue wore the formal attire of a princess, a wide-sleeved robe in deep red, exuding grandeur and elegance.

The headdress was also a new set, featuring a phoenix-shaped ruby ​​hairpin with a gold tassel ornament on the side, exuding royal elegance.

Once outside, Mu Yun Chu personally helped her into the carriage, drawing sighs and envy from onlookers.

"This Princess Consort Li is truly a blessed person! Look how good Prince Li is to her!"

"Yes! They've really struck gold!"

"Yeah yeah!"

"Why do you say that? She is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's family, so naturally she is worthy of His Highness Prince Li..."

"Princess Li is so beautiful! I didn't even notice yesterday because she was wearing a veil..."

"But I heard she grew up in the countryside!"

"You bullshit!"

Gu Qingyue: ......

Sigh, having such good hearing can be a problem!

Yesterday, the two, dressed in their wedding attire, rode swiftly back to their residence. Many people on the street naturally saw them, and such a sensational event had already spread throughout the city since yesterday.

There were quite a few people who came to watch the spectacle today.

Gu Qingyue slightly lifted the curtain, looking at the onlookers pointing and whispering in the distance, then at the guards standing guard in front and behind, "Why bring so many guards?"

Mu Yun Chu raised her hand to close the curtain, then reached out and embraced her. "Of course, the winter sacrifice is in a few days, and there will be a banquet in the palace. Something big might happen there, so we should be careful."

Gu Qingyue nodded, agreeing with Mu Yun Chu's view; those who were preparing to take action were probably getting impatient.

Be especially cautious these next few days.

Upon entering the palace and standing at the entrance of the Imperial Study, Gu Qingyue looked around with curiosity.

This is a very large building, two stories high.

Unlike other houses in the palace, it was an independent building, and I don't know what its significance was.

"Your Highness Prince Li, Princess Li, the Emperor has decreed that he is not feeling well and that you may kowtow outside to express your gratitude."

After a short while, the chief eunuch, Eunuch An, delivered the emperor's decree with a smile, indicating that they only needed to see the Empress Dowager and the Empress.

In fact, usually when a prince gets married, he only meets with the Empress Dowager and the Empress to express his gratitude the next day. This is mainly because the Empress Dowager and the Empress want to see if the newlywed princess is to their liking. The two of them were not surprised.

It's normal that the emperor doesn't appear.

It's just a formality.

But to their surprise, just as the two stepped down the steps outside the Imperial Study, they heard a young eunuch exclaim from inside.

"Someone come quick! His Majesty has fainted!" The eunuch's shrill voice startled Gu Qingyue and Mu Yun Chu.

"Please stay, both of you!"

Mu Yun Chu and Gu Qing Yue tried to go in, but were stopped by Eunuch An.

He winked at Mu Yun Chu, signaling the two not to act rashly.

Mu Yun Chu came to her senses, nodded, and stood at the door without going in.

"us?"

Gu Qingyue turned to look at Mu Yun Chu's gradually darkening face and asked quietly.

"Don't be anxious, someone has already gone to fetch the imperial physician."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a young eunuch grabbed a middle-aged man by the sleeve and hurriedly came out of the room next door.

Two older men followed behind, along with a young apprentice carrying a medicine box.

They appear to be imperial physicians on standby at any time.

Gu Qingyue nodded. Since the emperor was in trouble, they naturally couldn't just leave.

But she can see; instantly, her mental energy is released.

After watching for a while, Gu Qingyue frowned.

She had also seen the imperial physician's prescription, as well as the acupuncture points and techniques he used...

Gu Qingyue had a slight doubt in her heart, but she couldn't say anything now.

After a while, a very noisy sound came from the direction of the inner palace.

Gu Qingyue glanced at it only once before turning her head away.

The Empress Dowager, the Empress, Consort Liu, and several other concubines all arrived in a hurry.

The Empress Dowager rode in a sedan chair, while the Empress and the others walked, followed by a large entourage of eunuchs, nannies, and maids—a massive and impressive procession.

This was also within Gu Qingyue's expectations.

It's clear that the fastest-spreading news in the palace was probably about the old emperor.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress, the Empress, and the Imperial Concubine," the two women said in unison as they saw the crowd approaching.

However, he did not address the Empress as "Mother Empress," but rather as "Empress."

The Empress had no time to dwell on this. She waved her hand, dismissing the two men, and hurriedly headed into the Imperial Study.

But they were stopped by Eunuch An, who had rushed over.

"Your Majesty, please wait. His Majesty has not summoned you. Please return to your quarters!"

Upon hearing this, the Empress's eyes immediately turned colder. She raised her slender index finger and pointed at Eunuch An. On her index finger was a peacock blue nail guard that shimmered with a faint blue light in the sunlight.

A moment later, she lowered her hand, a mocking smile suddenly appearing on her face.

"Eunuch An, what an airs you have! His Majesty is in a coma, and you dare to stop me from going in to visit him? What are you up to?"

The Empress's greatest fear at this moment was that the old Emperor would suddenly pass away, and what if he left behind an edict to depose the Crown Prince...

She must stop it, destroy it!

Unexpectedly, under the Empress's imposing presence, Eunuch An smiled, neither humble nor arrogant, and said, "Your Majesty is too serious. The imperial physician is treating you inside. Your Majesty need not worry."

After speaking, he bowed deeply, displaying impeccable manners that left no room for criticism.

"You!" The Empress was indignant, but she held back and did not try to force her way in.

"Why are you in such a hurry, sister? Don't disturb His Majesty's recovery."

Consort Liu glanced into the imperial study a few times, then turned back to see the Empress's posture, and finally spoke.