Anqi’s tender voice spoke earnestly, "Anqi grew up with Father Emperor since childhood, and Father Emperor has been very kind to Anqi. So, Anqi doesn’t want Father Emperor to feel so miserable. Even if Mother Empress doesn’t like Father Emperor, please treat him a little better, considering he’s a good person?"
An Ning smiled faintly at the corners of her mouth.
Xiao Jinxing could only be considered a good emperor.
He really can’t be considered a good person.
If he were a good person, he wouldn’t force people to do things against their will.
"Anqi, there are many things that Mother Empress cannot promise you. Mother Empress will only tell you that no matter what happens between and your Father Emperor, it will not affect our feelings towards you," An Ning promised.
"Anqi would prefer if Mother Empress and Father Emperor could reconcile because of Anqi," Anqi said eagerly.
An Ning pursed her lips.
She started to wonder if these words were taught to Anqi by Xiao Jinxing.
It was clear she had been speaking good things for Xiao Jinxing all along.
Clearly always trying to bring them together.
"But no matter the outco, Anqi will accept it, as long as Mother Empress and Father Emperor are happy," Anqi added.
Truly a sensible and understanding child.
An Ning didn’t say much more to Anqi, she just touched Anqi’s little cheek.
Told her to hurry up and have her al.
In her heart, she couldn’t help but sigh that the most inextricable things in life are those complex feelings that cannot be severed or unraveled.
After dinner.
Anqi returned to Xiaoxiang Palace.
An Youyou played by herself for a while, and fell asleep when she got tired.
In contrast, An Ning, having slept a bit too much during the day, didn’t feel the slightest bit drowsy.
"Is Her Highness waiting for the Emperor?" Yue Ying asked, seeing that Her Highness had no intention of sleeping.
An Ning was almost about to spit out a mouthful of old blood.
What was she waiting for Xiao Jinxing for?
She would rather he never co again.
"Shall I send soone to ask Eunuch Ping when the Emperor will be done?" Yue Ying assud that since Her Highness hadn’t spoken, she had consented.
Hurriedly, she was about to walk out of the hall.
"Stop right there!" An Ning was fuming.
Yue Ying was so scared she knelt on the ground, "Your Highness."
Seeing Yue Ying trembling, An Ning softened her tone, "I’m not waiting for the Emperor, nor will I wait for him. It’s just that having slept too much during the day, I’m not sleepy at night. If you’re tired, go and rest first, while I do so of my own things."
"This servant isn’t tired, this servant is willing to accompany Your Highness," Yue Ying quickly said.
An Ning thought for a mont, "Alright then, you might as well lend a hand."
Saying so, she got up and took Yue Ying out of the front hall.
She thought she wouldn’t stay long in the Imperial Palace anyway.
She planned to quickly complete the costic surgery for Song Yanqing, to avoid another delay.
That scar on Song Yanqing... really wronged Ruotong.
...
Qiankun Hall.
Xiao Jinxing was reviewing morials.
"Has she gone to sleep?" Xiao Jinxing casually asked.
"Returning to the Emperor, Her Highness has not slept yet. She seems to be waiting for the Emperor," Eunuch Ping quickly replied.
Xiao Jinxing’s Adam’s apple moved.
He naturally knew that An Ning wouldn’t wait for him.
The only possibility being that she had slept too much during the day, and was sleepless at night.
But hearing Eunuch Ping say this, still stirred his emotions.
So joy, truly hard to conceal.
Eunuch Ping even let out an aunt-like smile.
He had served the Emperor for five years and had never seen the Emperor as happy as he had been in recent days.
"Does the Emperor wish to head to Xiaoxiang Palace..."
"Emperor." A young eunuch ca in to report, "The Imperial Concubine requests an audience."
The smile on Xiao Jinxing’s face instantly vanished.
Eunuch Ping, naturally adept at gauging his master’s moods, quickly said, "The Emperor is too tired from reviewing morials today and is preparing to retire for the night. If there’s anything, it can wait until tomorrow!"
"Yes." The young eunuch hurried out.
After a mont, there were sounds of so resistance at the entrance of the hall.
"Your Highness, the Emperor is preparing to retire for the night, please co back tomorrow..."
In front of the hall, Bai Mowan had already led her people inside.
Xiao Jinxing lifted his gaze to glance briefly.
The young eunuch knelt on the ground, "Emperor, Her Highness, she..."
"Withdraw," Xiao Jinxing said indifferently.
"Yes."
The young eunuch withdrew.
Bai Mowan gave a glance at Eunuch Ping, who was serving Xiao Jinxing at the side.
Eunuch Ping, receiving an unfriendly look, quickly said, "This servant takes his leave."
"Eunuch Ping, stay," Xiao Jinxing instructed.
"Yes." Of course, Eunuch Ping listened to the Emperor.
Bai Mowan held back her inner anger.
Coming to see Xiao Jinxing so late, she naturally wanted to speak a few words with him alone.
Xiao Jinxing intentionally keeping the eunuch, what was that supposed to an?!
Bai Mowan endured.
Then slowly, letting herself smile.
She held a bowl of tonic soup, smiling as she approached Xiao Jinxing, "Emperor, you’re working hard reviewing morials so late. I specially prepared so red date and lotus seed porridge to nourish you."
"The Imperial Concubine is considerate," Xiao Jinxing replied perfunctorily, "Give it to Eunuch Ping."
"Emperor, I wish to watch you finish it before I leave."
"I have no appetite now."
"Red date and lotus seed porridge is good for whetting the appetite." Bai Mowan quickly said.
"I’m not hungry," Xiao Jinxing replied coolly, "It’s late, the Imperial Concubine should rest, I must retire for the night as well."
"Emperor." Bai Mowan could naturally sense Xiao Jinxing’s aversion towards her, and her facade finally fell, she spoke directly, "I heard that the Emperor was staying overnight at Xiaoxiang Palace last night."
While Xiao Jinxing had been reviewing morials, he finally looked up at Bai Mowan, speaking sternly, "Do I need the Imperial Concubine’s permission to decide where I spend the night?"
"That’s not what I ant," Bai Mowan responded without any trepidation despite Xiao Jinxing’s displeasure, looking directly at Xiao Jinxing, "I am now managing the harem, naturally I’d like the entire harem to feel fairness. Since the Emperor has started visiting the harem, he should spread his grace evenly. I hope the Emperor understands my good intentions and begins selecting consorts henceforth."
Xiao Jinxing coldly stared at Bai Mowan.
Bai Mowan t Xiao Jinxing’s gaze with a bold and resolute deanor.
"Soone, bring the Emperor the selection placards," Bai Mowan ordered, not even considering seeking Xiao Jinxing’s consent.
"Enough!" Xiao Jinxing prohibited loudly, "Who I favor is not for you to decide for . The harem requires no fairness presided over by you! I’m tired and don’t want to deal with irrelevant people. Ping Zijian, attend to bed!"
With that said.
Xiao Jinxing rose to leave.
"Emperor." Bai Mowan stepped forward, trying to hold Xiao Jinxing’s arm.
Xiao Jinxing raised his hand, directly avoiding her.
"Bai Mowan, keeping you in the harem is my rcy, don’t test my limits! If I were to deal with you, it’d take but a wave of my hand. You’d better behave!" Xiao Jinxing left these words and turned to leave.
"Xiao Jinxing!" Bai Mowan called out to Xiao Jinxing’s cold back, "Is this the result of the promise you made to my father at his death that you would treat well?!"
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