Reborn as a concubine's daughter and entering a noble family: Xie Lang, don't be too seduc

Huo Sanghua was stunned when he heard Li Lang's voice.

But at this moment, Li Lang had already entered Yaohua Palace, stood before Consort Qi, and slowly greeted her. "I was the first to arrive the night before last. Instead of asking me, Mother Consort asked someone who had fainted on the spot. What could she possibly ask?"

"you!"

Consort Qi was already furious, and even though she was facing her own son, she could not hide her anger.

"Fourth Prince, you are mistaken..." Seeing that Consort Qi was at a disadvantage, Yunqiao actually stepped forward.

"Enough!" Li Lang shouted, interrupting Yun Tiao. "Don't forget who you are."

Yunqiao was speechless after being rebuked. She glared angrily at Li Lang, never expecting that Li Lang would scold her like this in order to protect Huo Sanghua... "Yes, this servant knows her mistake."

After Yunqiao shut up, Li Lang looked at Consort Qi again—

"I imagine Mother Consort has her own suspicions about what happened that night. Does Mother Consort not know whether Sanghua is the kind of person who will stop at nothing to curry favor with the powerful? Since Yuyang Palace has sealed off all news, it is undoubtedly Father Emperor's will. Father Emperor does not want anyone to pursue this matter further, lest... it become embarrassing. If Mother Consort insists on making things difficult for Sanghua, thus tearing away Father Emperor's fig leaf, she will surely incur his disdain."

Whether it's worth it or not, he wants his mother to think it through herself.

Consort Qi swayed and almost fell, but fortunately Yunshao beside her helped her back to her seat.

Her eyes were vacant and filled with fear. Her gaze darted anxiously around the hall, and she grew increasingly uneasy.

Just as Li Lang said—

How could she not have guesses?

She knew perfectly well what kind of person His Majesty was, and what kind of person Sang Hua was.

It was only because the whole palace was gossiping about this matter that she felt embarrassed, and with Yunqiao adding fuel to the fire, she became angry and, incited by Yunqiao, summoned Huo Sanghua to make things difficult for him...

Yes, His Majesty clearly doesn't want this matter to get out. If something were to leak out of her palace, giving someone leverage against her...

His Majesty will lose face and will surely blame her for this. "I..."

“Mother,” Li Lang saw his mother’s behavior and secretly glanced at Sang Hua kneeling on the ground, feeling even more sorry for her. “Sang Hua will be married to the second young master of the Xie family the day after tomorrow. She was attacked and fainted the night before last, so she should rest well. Mother understands that Sang Hua lost her father at a young age, and today she only called her to her side to inquire about her health.”

He gave his mother a reason.

"Yes! I am concerned about Sang Hua." Consort Qi admitted, going along with his meaning.

“In that case, I’ll take Sanghua back to rest first. If anyone asks, the Yaohua Palace must not have any doubts.” After saying that, Li Lang stepped forward, grabbed Huo Sanghua’s wrist, and before she could react, he had already forcibly pulled her out of the Yaohua Palace’s sleeping quarters.

Hawthorne couldn't resist him and was dragged out of the bedchamber until they reached the backyard...

She finally mustered all her strength and broke free from his grasp. "Brother Lang!"

"Now that you know how to resist, where were your mouths when your mother questioned you just now?" Li Lang was also angry, still upset about what happened that day. He turned around and shouted at Huo Sanghua without saying a word.

Completely disregarding the palace servants passing by.

"Stop talking..." Huo Sanghua, worried that something else might be said, quickly pushed him aside. "You were just trying to persuade Consort Qi, how come you're not caring about what others say now?"

If those things that shouldn't be known get out.

Everything he had painstakingly built up was reduced to ashes!

“Sang Hua, you should have told Mother Consort…” Li Lang stepped forward and grasped her shoulders.

His eyes were filled with worry.

It's obvious what happened in Yuyang Palace that night.

He was still a step too late!

And Xie Lin...

He couldn't forgive Xie Lin for taking Sang Hua from him right in front of him!

Huo Sanghua smiled helplessly, standing alone in a single garment, her shoulders appearing exceptionally thin, which Li Lang gripped tightly.

A slight pain made her frown. "What should I tell Consort Qi? Tell her about that night, or tell her how wronged I was? Do you think Consort Qi will seek justice from His Majesty for me? Or will she feel sorry for me? Like you said, Consort Qi couldn't have been unaware of what happened, yet she still summoned me to her side to reprimand me... She's angry, but she can't vent it on His Majesty, so she can only vent her anger on me. I just need to endure it a little longer, and it'll be over after the beating and scolding."

"How could you... ..."

Li Lang was surprised. Sang Hua had never said these things to him before. He had always mistaken Sang Hua's forbearance for weakness, but now, thinking back...

And it seems that's indeed the case. "It's all my fault, I couldn't protect you."

His hands trembled and his fists, hanging limply at his sides, gradually clenched.

"You don't need to argue with Consort Qi for my sake. In this palace, you are the only person she can rely on, and she is the only person you can rely on. I am just an outsider; I will eventually marry out..."

Hawthorne didn't want to bear such a crime.

If Li Lang ultimately fails, he will vent all his resentment on her.

They believed that she had offended Consort Qi today because of her, and that this was the wrong step that led to her complete defeat.

"Sang Hua, I've made all the arrangements. I will protect you and keep you safe. After you marry into the Xie family..."

"All safe and sound?" Hawthorne laughed. What a ridiculous statement. "Do you really think I'll be safe and sound?"

Li Lang stared into her eyes and fell silent.

It was as if Sang Hua had seen into his heart, and he felt a sense of powerlessness and shame.

"What does my life mean to you?" Huo Sanghua said with a bitter smile. She had already seen Li Lang's thoughts from his eyes.

Fortunately, she had already completely lost faith in Li Lang this time.

Without the previous expectations, I naturally don't feel that sad anymore.

"Sang Hua—" Li Lang saw her turn around and subconsciously reached out to tug at her sleeve.

The thin fabric slipped through his palm, leaving him empty-handed. As he watched Huo Sanghua walk further and further away, he felt a sharp, cutting pain in his heart.

In the sleepless nights of Shengjing, the Guanyue Tower was filled with singing, dancing, and clinking of glasses.

Inside the building, soft music played incessantly, and beautiful women moved among the wealthy young men. Occasionally, those who were in love would exchange glances and flirt, their desires churning, and they would disappear hand in hand into the crowd.

They went upstairs, closed the door, and became deeply entwined.

As the dance on stage ended, Si Qingyue had already spotted the person sitting in the corner.

Arriving alone, she picked up the wine pot before Xie Lin could reach out and refilled his cup. "I heard the second young master of the Xie family is getting married the day after tomorrow. Why are you here today? Aren't you afraid your future wife will find out and won't let you into the bridal chamber?"

"She can't control me." Xie Lin listened to the little tune playing in the building, completely absorbed in it.

"You make it sound so easy, I wonder if it's true or just an act." Si Qingyue scrutinized his expression, trying to find a flaw.

If he truly didn't care about that girl, why would he let her go and test him?

Xie Lin snapped out of his reverie. "You saw her that day, did you notice anything amiss?"

"inappropriate?"

Si Qingyue recalled that day, what she noticed more was the birthmark on Huo Sanghua's body...

And the way those two were secretly competing and jealous of each other—I couldn't very well tell him that.

"By the way, I've heard something interesting. Would you like to know, Second Young Master?"