Chapter 29 – His Majesty Still Spends Moonlit Nights with Me

Chapter 29 - His Majesty Still Spends Moonlit Nights with Me

Feng Xiyao swallowed the words on her lips and pulled the covers over herself.

Looking at the distance between them, Mo Cangyan frowned in displeasure and pulled Feng Xiyao closer to him.

Instantly finding herself nestled in a warm embrace, Feng Xiyao lifted her gaze to meet Mo Cangyan's icy stare.

"It's too cold. Get closer!"

Feeling his burning hand pressed tightly against her waist, Feng Xiyao tried her best to ignore it.

The person at the door stood for a long while before finally leaving.

After they left, Mo Cangyan lowered his gaze and saw that the woman in his arms had already fallen asleep.

Loosening his grip, he watched as she turned over and continued sleeping, revealing a large expanse of her fair neck and her rosy ears.

Seeing how soundly she slept, Mo Cangyan smiled helplessly, not understanding how she could be so adaptable. Didn't she know that since she became the Empress of Great Xia, their lives were intertwined? Even if they managed to escape the palace later, those people would never allow her to live peacefully.

...

Murong, wounded and limping, stumbled into the depths of the forest. As he lost too much blood and felt his head spinning, he desperately cried out.

"Master, save me!"

"Master, come quickly to rescue your disciple!"

After his cries echoed for a while, an elderly man with an aura of ethereal wisdom emerged from the darkness of the woods, seemingly flying through the air.

Upon seeing him, Murong saw his savior. Rolling and crawling, he rushed over to cling onto the man's feet.

"Master, save me!"

Ye Xunzi sighed helplessly. "I've told you before, your Heavenly Dao has been searching for you lately. Going out would put your life in danger, yet why wouldn't you listen?!"

Murong winced in pain. A few days ago, his master had hastily informed him that his Heavenly Dao would appear, so he stayed in the dojo for safety. Today, boredom got the better of him, and he went out on a date with Lin Ling. Little did he expect this turn of events!

Frustrated, he gritted his teeth. He had always known since he was young that he was destined to rule this world, with everyone serving as stepping stones to his greatness. But now, this so-called Heavenly Dao had disrupted his path.

Considering what his master had foretold, that the Heavenly Dao might claim his life, Murong's face turned deathly pale.

"Master, you are my mother's friend, the only family I have left. You must save me!"

Ye Xunzi had always held deep affection for Murong's mother and treated him as his own child. Thus, he couldn't bear to see him harmed, let alone killed.

He lowered his head in thought, then suddenly an idea struck him. Lifting his palm, he placed it on Murong's head, intending to impart half of his cultivation into Murong's body.

Murong was unsure what his master was doing, but he witnessed the wound on his leg gradually closing up, and an immense surge of strength abruptly erupted within his body.

As the transfer concluded, Ye Xunzi withdrew his hand, his face appearing somewhat pale.

"I've bestowed half my cultivation upon you. Now, few in the world can match your strength. However, we cannot defy the Heavenly Dao. If you wish to survive, we must devise a long-term plan!"

Basking in his newfound might, Murong's lips curled into a smug smile.

"Thank you, Master. I'll surely obey your words from now on!"

While Murong expressed gratitude, he was secretly plotting his revenge. He was a vengeful person; those who harmed him would certainly pay the price.

The following morning.

Feng Xiyao tumbled into a warm embrace. She jolted awake and found the tyrant's handsome face staring back at her, leaving her frozen in place.

Staring at him, she recalled a meme she had seen on her phone: marrying a handsome man would make you forget all your troubles when waking up to his good looks the next day.

Now, gazing at the tyrant's flawless face, she swallowed nervously and, inexplicably, leaned in closer.

"If only this man were truly my husband, I'd even steal batteries to support you!"

Mo Cangyan suddenly opened his eyes without any warning, causing Feng Xiyao to sit up straight.

"What does the Empress wish to do?"

Feng Xiyao shook her head. "I don't want to do anything!"

"Even if I did, I wouldn't dare! This is the Tyrant we're talking about – he could end me in an instant!"

"Change my clothes!" Mo Cangyan rose from his seat.

"I?"

"Is there anyone else here?"

Feng Xiyao lifted her gaze and noticed that at some point, Mo Cangyan's clothes had come undone, revealing his tanned skin underneath. Her eyes first fell upon his muscular chest, then onto his powerful abdominal muscles, and further down...

Recalling the playful remark she made earlier about riding on her brother's abs, Feng Xiyao blushed.

"What a fool to pass up such an opportunity!"

With that thought, she sprang into action. "The Emperor has made the right choice entrusting this small task to me!"

Mo Cangyan was clueless about what went through her mind all day, but he knew no other woman would be as improper as she was!

As Feng Xiyao helped him change, she deliberately brushed against his abs, secretly relishing in what she perceived as a great bargain, and continued her task with a delighted heart.

Once she was fully dressed, there was a knock on the door, and Qin Fang's voice echoed.

"Your Highness, we're ready to depart!"

This time, they were returning with an additional person. Kong Xue'er reluctantly bid farewell to her father.

On their way back, Feng Xiyao didn't want to ride in a carriage. She lifted her beautiful phoenix eyes to look at Mo Cangyan.

"Your Majesty, may I ride a horse?"

Mo Cangyan glanced down at her. "You know how to ride?"

Feng Xiyao shook her head. "No, I don't."

"So why do you want to ride?" Mo Cangyan didn't even spare her a glance.

"..."

"Why is this tyrant's every response so unpredictable?"

Feng Xiyao turned around furiously and climbed back into the carriage.

Kong Xue'er, standing by the side, saw this and a hint of a smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

The carriage traveled for quite some time before it reached the palace gates. They finally returned to the imperial palace.

Mo Cangyan arranged for Kong Xue'er to serve before the emperor.

Upon returning to Fengchun Palace, Feng Xiyao found the room in disarray with items scattered across the floor.

Upon seeing her, Ruyi rushed over in tears, "Your Highness, you're finally back!"

Surveying the mess in her bedroom, Feng Xiyao asked with displeasure, "Who did this?"

"Consort Li found out that His Majesty had taken you out of the palace and, feeling resentful but unable to vent, she ordered someone to come and smash all your belongings!"

There was still a noticeable slap mark on Ruyi's face.

Feng Xiyao found the situation amusing. What was there to be jealous about when going to pay respects to Buddha? She could have even been assassinated!

Feng Xiyao was not one to tolerate being bullied without retaliation.

She promptly made her way alone to the Xiu Chun Palace. Upon seeing Consort Li leisurely lounging in a courtyard on a luxurious chair basking in the sun, she approached her.

"Consort Li seems to be in high spirits!"

Upon hearing the voice, Lin Baoning sat up and looked towards the newcomer.

"Hmph! Feng Xiyao, don't think that just because you accompanied the Emperor on an outing, you've become someone of importance!"

"Fahaha, is Consort Li feeling envious? During this trip with the Emperor, we traveled to many places. He even shared intimate moments with me under the moonlight, expressing deep affection. We even passionately exerted ourselves in the grasslands, something you have never experienced!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Baoning's face alternated between red and white.

"Feng Xiyao, as a woman, you have no shame!"

"Consort Li is mistaken. The Emperor likes precisely my unruly, shameless nature. Otherwise, why would he bring me out of the palace?"

"..."

Her words left Consort Li speechless.

Seeing her chest heaving with anger, Feng Xiyao approached her.

"Consort Li, why did you destroy my Fengchun Palace?"

Lin Baoning sneered, "When have I ever needed to consult you about what I want to do?"

"Oh, is that so?"

Feng Xiyao nodded indifferently.

Upon hearing the calmness in her tone, lacking the arrogance she had expected, Lin Baoning walked over to study her more closely.

"Feng Xiyao, don't take yourself too seriously. The Emperor could never have feelings for you. I grew up with him and I know he despises being coerced!"

"And you happen to be the one he was forced to marry. He will never truly like you in this lifetime!"

Feng Xiyao nodded in agreement. Although Lin Baoning was simple-minded, she had a deep understanding of Mo Cangyan's personality.

"So what? At the very least, I'm still the Empress, his one and only legitimate spouse!"

In reality, Feng Xiyao wanted to say that she didn't care about Mo Cangyan's affections at all. But saying so wouldn't infuriate Lin Baoning anymore.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Lin Baoning's face darkened again. Just as she was about to react, she felt something squirming beneath her feet. Looking down, she saw a round, white ball of fur biting at her clothes.

"Aaaah, there's a rat!"

Consort Li shrieked in terror, jumping up.

"There's a rat! Someone, catch it!"

Feng Xiyao joined in the cries, then started rummaging through the Palace of Embroidered Springs, smashing ceramic flower pots left and right. The people who rushed in to help began catching the rat too.

Amidst the shattering sounds, the palace was soon left in ruins. By the time Lin Baoning regained her composure, Feng Xiyao had already scooped up Little Bai and was smugly raising an eyebrow at her.

"Ahh! Feng Xiyao, you did that on purpose!"

Feng Xiyao mimicked her exclamation and retorted, "Ahh! Yes, I did it on purpose!"

Before Lin Baoning could respond further, Feng Xiyao dropped a piece of news.

"Don't always pick on me. This time, the Emperor brought back a stunning woman from his trip outside the palace. He's doting on her immensely now!"

With that, she turned and left.