Ye Yaoyao was just thinking about whether or not the Emperor would agree to the Empress Dowager going to Cheng De Villa when Dong Mei hurriedly walked in, "Niang niang, the Emperor is heading this way.
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"What?" Ye Yaoyao froze for a moment and immediately sat up straight, "You didn't see wrongly?"
Dong Mei couldn't hide the excitement on her face. "His Majesty left the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful and went straight to Zhong Cui Palace."
Ye Yaoyao was not as excited as Dong Mei. She understood Mo Rongzhan's feelings for Lu Yaoyao very well. It was impossible for him to come to her at this time. It was either because the Empress Dowager had gone to Chengde Villa or because of what happened in Jiangnan. It was impossible for him to suddenly want to favor her.
"Prepare to receive the Emperor," Ye Yaoyao said in a low voice. She had already stood up and tidied up her clothes.
Dong Mei said excitedly, "Your Highness, let this servant help you fix the rouge on your face!"
Ye Yaoyao shook her head lightly and combed her hair. "No need. Let's just leave it at that."
No matter how beautiful she became, in Mo Rongzhan's eyes, she probably couldn't compare to Lu Yaoyao.
However, she had never believed in everlasting love. No matter how infatuated Mo Rongzhan was with Lu Yaoyao now, he would eventually get tired of her. She was not in a hurry to compete with Lu Yaoyao for now.
Lu Yaoyao had Mo Rongzhan's Like as a backer, so why couldn't she find a backer for herself?
Ye Yaoyao wasn't the only noble living in Zhong Cui Palace. There was also An Pin. She knew that the Emperor was coming to Zhong Cui Palace and had already dressed up to the nines to await his arrival.
This was the first time Mo Rongzhan had stepped into the harem, so it was no wonder that the concubines were so excited.
Mo Rongzhan strode in. He didn't seem to notice An Pin kneeling by his feet, and walked straight to Ye Yaoyao's side chamber.
"Niang niang, His Majesty, His Majesty has gone to find Noble Yao." An Pin's palace maid said in a small voice.
An Pin stood up with the help of a palace maid. Her exquisitely made-up face was filled with jealousy and anger. She flung her handkerchief forcefully, "That little slut is really a vixen. It's one thing to coax the Empress Dowager, but now even the Emperor …"
"Niang niang!" Her palace maid hurriedly grabbed her hand, afraid that she would say something that would incur punishment.
An Pin snorted coldly. "Go back!"
"This concubine welcomes Your Majesty." Ye Yaoyao knelt on the ground. Her sister-in-law bowed obediently. Without Mo Rongzhan's permission, she didn't even dare to raise her head to look at him.
"Rise." Mo Rongzhan said indifferently and walked into the house, allowing Ye Yaoyao to reply.
"Your Majesty." Ye Yaoyao stood at the side with her head slightly lowered.
Mo Rongzhan glanced at her indifferently. "The case in Jiangnan is almost over. Your father was indeed wronged. Soon, I will prove your father's innocence. Is there anyone else in your family in the Wilderness?"
Ye Yaoyao raised her head in surprise, revealing a face that was like a lotus flower coming out of the water. "Reporting to Your Majesty, this concubine originally had a younger brother, but he got lost in the wilderness. I don't know where he is now, but there is no one else in our family."
Eunuch Fu, who was standing beside Mo Rongzhan, was also stunned when he saw her. He thought that Ye Yaoyao was getting more and more beautiful. She was even comparable to Princess Yaoyao.
"Was it your idea that the Empress Dowager wanted to go to Chengde Villa?" Mo Rongzhan asked in a low voice. His expression was still cold, as if he didn't notice that Ye Yaoyao had become more beautiful than before.
Ye Yaoyao didn't show her fear as easily as before. She bowed and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this concubine saw that the Empress Dowager was in a bad mood, so I advised her to relax. I didn't dare to say anything I shouldn't have."
Mo Rongzhan glanced at her. Ever since Ye Yaoyao regained her memory, she was indeed different from before. However, to him, no matter what she changed, it was the same. "Ye Yaoyao, for your father's sake, I will give you a choice. Do you want to leave the palace and obtain freedom, or continue to stay in the palace and die alone?"
Die alone! Ye Yaoyao sneered in her heart. No matter what, she could be considered a national beauty. In his opinion, staying in the palace would only mean dying alone. Was he so determined? Could he only dote on Lu Yaoyao for the rest of his life?
"Your Majesty, if this concubine leaves here, where else can I go?" Ye Yaoyao asked in a light voice. She already had the status of an imperial concubine, what other path could she have in the future?
Mo Rongzhan calmly said, "We will return your Jiangnan Ye Family's residence to you and restore your original identity. As for the Yao Family in the palace, it has nothing to do with you."
Ye Yaoyao knew that this was what Mo Rongzhan wanted her to choose. He didn't want her to stay in the palace, so why did he have to send her away? Was he afraid that Lu Yaoyao would be unhappy if she saw her in the future? It seemed like Mo Rongzhan felt that she was a threat to Lu Yaoyao. "This concubine is willing to listen to Your Majesty's arrangements. It's just that the Empress Dowager ordered this concubine to accompany her to Chengde Villa. If possible, this concubine hopes to stay with the Empress Dowager for a few more days to repay her for her love towards this concubine."
"Alright." Mo Rongzhan nodded. He believed that Ye Yaoyao wouldn't be able to do anything in Chengde Villa. He would definitely send people to keep an eye on her.
Ye Yaoyao's heart filled with joy. She smiled and bowed to Mo Rongzhan, "Many thanks, Your Majesty."
Mo Rongzhan nodded indifferently. He stood up and prepared to leave.
Dong Mei, who was at the side, anxiously gave Ye Yaoyao a look, telling her to think of a way to make the emperor stay.
Ye Yaoyao just lowered her head slightly. The emperor's words were already very clear. He didn't want to pamper her at all. If she continued to act coquettishly, wouldn't she just be asking to be humiliated?
"Your Majesty, this servant will help you change." Chun Mei, who was more anxious than anyone else, didn't notice Ye Yaoyao's intentions and rushed forward, wanting to make Mo Rongzhan stay.
Mo Rongzhan's eyes turned cold.
Eunuch Fu stepped forward and shouted, "Impudent! Why aren't you scramming?"
Chun Mei's face paled in fright and she hurriedly knelt down. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, this servant only feels pity for noble lady Yaoyao. She is truly sincere towards you."
Ye Yaoyao was simply angered to death by this idiot. "Shut up! What nonsense are you spouting!"
"You feel pity for your noble lady Yaoyao?" Mo Rongzhan's voice was so cold that it made people tremble in fear.
Chun Mei's body trembled and she couldn't say a single word.
Mo Rongzhan just coldly glanced at her and left.
Eunuch Fu pointed at Chun Mei a few times.
"Your Highness!" Only when Mo Rongzhan and the others left Zhong Cui Palace did Ye Yaoyao let out a sigh of relief. She lowered her head and looked coldly at Chun Mei.
Ye Yaoyao raised a hand and slapped her. "Who told you to act on your own? Tomorrow, go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to receive your punishment."
"This servant is doing this for Your Highness!" Chun Mei cried out. "Your Highness, please save this servant!"
"Dong Mei, throw her out." Ye Yaoyao rubbed the space between her brows. She should have killed this idiot a long time ago. She was simply dragging her down!
"Yes, Your Highness," Dong Mei said in a low voice. There was no point in pleading with Chun Mei for not knowing the severity of the situation.
...
In Tianjin.
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